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January 13, 2008 Baptism of the Lord
Readings for Jan. 20 Isaiah 42:1-4; 6-7 Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
Use energy wisely. For every degree you lower your thermostat, you can save about 3 percent on your energy bill.
Reminder The first Sunday of each month is “FISH” Sunday. Please bring non-perishable food items, toilet paper, soap, paper towels or diapers. These will be given to FISH, an emergency help organization in Albany and distributed in food boxes for the needy.
Save The Date and Join us at the Buckaroo Roundup The parents of St. Mary’s School cordially invite you to save the date of Saturday, March 8, 2008 for our Annual School Auction. You will not want to miss the fun! This is a one night event by reservation only.
Don’t Miss Out – Ticket on sale January 24, 2008
Adult Confirmation If you are an adult Catholic (older than high school) who has never been confirmed, you might want to consider the adult confirmation preparation which begins in January. The sessions will be on Sunday mornings from 9:45 – 10:45 AM. The first session will be on Sunday, January 20. We will meet in the parish library – just come up the back stairs or the elevator. We will pass out a calendar at the first session and talk about requirements for the program. Hope you can join us!
Baptism for children If your child is age kindergarten or less, parents should attend the infant baptism preparation session. The next session will be Saturday, January 26 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in the Gathering Space. You must pre-register by calling the office (926-1449) or emailing: stmarys_albany@comcast.net. The cost of the session is $10, payable at the class. If your child is in first grade or older and has not baptized, they should come to the Sunday morning classes beginning this January. Classes will be held in the 7th grade classroom of the school (next to the nursery). They will be from 9:40 – 10:45 AM. The first session is Sunday, Jan. 20. Parents are asked to stay for that first class. The classes end in April. For more information call the office (926-1449 ext 303) or email: stmarys_albany@comcast.net. Whole Community Catechesis Sunday, January 13 Noon – 2 PM Everyone is invited to join us for a special Whole Community (WCC) session on Sunday, Jan. 13. This is the feast day of the baptism of the Lord. What a great day for us to learn more about our Catholic Social Teaching and our call to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. As we reflect on the baptism of the Lord, we will also reflect on our own baptisms and the way of justice. Lunch will be served ($2 suggested donation). There will be a repeat session Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 5:30 PM.
Religious Ed Session Sunday, January 27 9:40 – 10:45 AM Parents, please help your children remember their books and bags. Also, please help your children to get caught up on all their lessons. Thanks!
Men’s Group The Men’s Group meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the Chapel. All men, young and older, are invited to attend. Any questions can be directed to Richard Amos 791 2101, Jeff Barricks 929 2649 or Tuan Nguyen 979 3266.
Interested in Becoming Catholic? If you are an adult who is not baptized, or baptized in another Christian tradition, and would like to join the Catholic Church, please come to the RCI sessions on Sunday mornings from 9:40 – 10:45 AM. Sessions begin again on Jan. 6. For more information call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303.
Breakfast Kof C will have a Breakfast Jan 20th after both Masses. This GREAT breakfast will benefit the School. Price is a donation. Let's all come out to help the school. Contact Bernie Covino 926-9614 for more information.
Mark Your Calendars
Pray one! Knit one! The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be Monday, January 14 at 9:00am in the basement of the parish house. Come and join us for the beginning of a journey that will never leave you bored! The New Year is here and we are anxious to share the wonders of this beautiful ministry with you. Please join us for a cup of coffee and see what we are all about...and you will never be disappointed that you came!
Estate Sale January 18th and 19th Our church received an estate donation of a house and furnishings. We will be holding an estate sale: January 18th, Friday 10am-6pm January 19th, Saturday 9am-4pm. The house is full of antiques, vintage and mid-century furniture and collectibles. The address is 724 Lyon St. Parking will be on 8th Street. Only 25 people will be allowed in the house at a time. Numbers to enter will be handed out at 10am on Friday. Cash only. We will need volunteers to cashier, sit in each room to monitor buyers and some guys to move large items that sell. If you are available to help, please contact Sharon Konopa at 926-6812, email sharonkonopa@juno.com
Eucharistic Adoration "Jesus, Divine Master, we adore You as the only begotten Son of God, who came down to earth to give abundant life to humanity. We thank You because by Your death on the cross, You give us life through Baptism and You nourish us in the Eucharist." (Bl. James Alberione). "St. Paul tells us that faith comes from listening. In a daily Holy Hour, we wait for Him to speak - and He does!. (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen).
Roe v. Wade Memorial Rallies Reaching Oregon with the message of life! Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oregon State Capitol Salem, Oregon Sponsored by Oregon Right to Life On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court handed down the Roe v. Wade decision which has resulted in the deaths of over 45 million unborn children. This year's rallies commemorate the thirty-fifth anniversary of that fateful decision. Speakers include Archbishop Vlazny.
Our Soup Kitchen Celebrates 25 years of service this month. We will have a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Soup Kitchen on Sunday, Feb. 10. Please join us and invite your neighbors. Also, please continue to pray for the Soup Kitchen and other helping agencies in our community.
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