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January 20, 2008 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings for Jan. 27 Isaiah 8:23-9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17, Mt 4:12-23
Mass Intentions ~Jan. 19 ~ Jan. 26 Sat. ~ Edward Howells Sun. 8:30 ~ Matt Ryan
On these dreary winter days, work by a window and you will be able to turn off the overhead lights.
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.
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!
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.
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.
St, Mary’s School Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic schools and their contribution to their communities is set for January 27 through February 2, 2008. This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme, “Catholic Schools Light the Way,” combines the concepts of God as the light of the world and the light of knowledge that our schools kindle in students. The students and teachers of St. Mary’s School invite the parish to join them on Thursday, January 31 from 1:45 – 2:45 pm at St. Mary’s Church to enjoy performances by each class of poetry, music, or a skit that reflects the theme of Catholic Schools Week. A second collection for St Mary's School will take place Jan. 26 & 27. Please consider a donation to help further Catholic Education for our children.
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
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.
Breakfast K of 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
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.
Eucharistic Adoration is scheduled each Friday from noon till 8:00 p.m. A sign up sheet is at the chapel door for your convenience. Please call Jackie @ 917-0458 or Caroline @ 924-9952 if you can spend just one hour in chapel with Jesus, thank you. “Eucharistic adorers share Mary's life and mission of prayer at the foot of the Most Blessed Sacrament. It is the most beautiful of all missions and it holds no perils. It's the most holy for in it all the virtues are practiced”......St. Peter Julian Eymard
Retrouvaille -- A Lifeline for Hurting Marriages Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. Retrouvaille is similar to Marriage Encounter, but with one important difference. The leaders are couples whose own marriages once nearly failed. They inspire couples in hurting marriages to try new ways to love each other. The next Retrouvaille weekend is February 15-17, 2008 at Mt. Angel Retreat House, Mt. Angel, Oregon. For information, call 503-285-2342 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org. Couples of all faiths are welcome and no one is turned away due to financial difficulties. |
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