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Welcome Home 728
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January 21, 2007 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
READINGS FOR JAN 28 Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13, Luke 4:21-30
Mass Intentions Jan. 20 – Jan. 26 Sat. 5:30 PM – Douglas Kemmer Sun. 8:30 – Edward Howells Sun. 11:00 ~ Douglas Kemmer Weds. – Edward Howells Thurs – Mrs. Sundseth Friday- Edward Howells
Ride Needed One of our parishioners who lives at Clayton Meadows (on Queen) needs a ride to church. She tries to come faithfully each week, but doesn’t always have transportation. She would be willing to come to any Mass. Can you help her? Even if you can’t drive every week, could you help out sometime? Please call Kathy at the office, 926-1449 ext 303 or email stmarys_albany@comcast.net.
Winter Tea Catholic Daughters will be hosting "Winter Fantasy Tea" On January 28th at 2 PM. All ladies From 2 to 92 are welcome. The Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus will have a baby changing table set in the gathering space to give to the Father Taaffe Foundation after the Annual Catholic Daughter Tea on January 28th. Catholic Daughters will be selling raffle tickets for items at the gift shop after mass on Sundays until the tea. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You don't need to be present to win, but we would love to have you come. Drawing willl be at the tea. If you would like to participate you can help by bringing baby items and leaving them with the changing table. Divorce Care For persons who are divorced or divorcing begins again on Tuesday, January 23 at 7 PM in the Parish House basement. This is a video series/ discussion group. Please spread the word to anyone you know who is divorced or divorcing. Thanks!
Are You a Frequent Flier? Occasionally our parish staff goes to conferences or in-services out of state. If you have a free ticket that you might be willing to donate to the parish, please give us a call. It would help our parish to save money and be greatly appreciated by the staff. Thank you! Little Rock Scripture Study Women of the Old Testament Began Wed. Jan. 10 at 7 PM in the 5th grade classroom of the school. Enter by the playground door. Little Rock uses a video lecture, study and discussion. The cost is $10.00 for materials. Please bring your Bible.
FOR YOUR HEART There will be a free MEDICAL SCREENING for the public which will include free blood testing of blood glucose and Lipids,(HDL / LDL and triglycerides) and blood pressures at Samaritan Albany General Hospital on February 10 from 8 am to 12 noon. To pre-register call 812-4638.
COMING SOON!! *February 4 – Religious Ed grade level session 9:40 – 10:45 *February 4-5 & 6 Pre-Lenten Mission by Fr. Ray Carey Each evening at 7 PM *Sunday, February 11 - ++Blessing of Marriages at each Mass ++Valentine Making after each morning Mass –make valentines for those who are ill or alone ++ Dinner & Dance, dinner begins at 5 PM; dance 6 – 8 PM; advance ticket sales – adults only. *Weds. Feb. 14 – Anointing Mass at 10:30 AM
Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration is a chance for you to spend with the Lord. It won't cost you any thing but 1 hr of time The benefits are enormous and a wonderful blessing. Take time to slow down and listen to the Lord. Remember First Fridays are Eucharistic Adoration your special time with God. Contact Carolyn Trujillo 924-9952
Thanks for your generosity! Your Christmas giving was $4523.40. Thank you for giving back to God from what God has given you.
ROE vs. WADE MEMORIAL RALLY The pro-life rally will be held Sunday, Jan. 21 from 2:30-3:30pm in Salem across from the State Capitol steps to commemorate the more than 47 million unborn babies lost to the “choice” of abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized it in 1973. The rally is sponsored by Oregon Right to Life. Among the distinguished speakers will be Archbishop John Vlazny and Frank Rosenbloom, M.D. There will be prayer and inspirational music as well. Please join other pro-life individuals and families from around Oregon in standing up for the sanctity and value of all human life, born and unborn.
Donations of baby items and new or like-new maternity and/or baby clothing will be greatly appreciated and will be distributed to local pregnancy centers.
Parish Service Project for January Just a reminder that we are collecting “cold weather” items for the needy of our community. This could be hats, gloves, scarves, socks, chap stick, cough drops, blankets etc. Please drop off your donation in the Gathering Space near the windows. Thank you!
Hearing Aide Loop Our parish has recently installed a new loop to assist those of you who are hard of hearing. Just switch the “t” switch on your hearing aide to on. We are interested in your feedback as to how well our loop is working. Call the office (926-1449 ext 303) or email: stmarys_albany@comcast.net. Also, if you have a digital hearing aide, just keep changing until you find the right reception – it should work.
to the family of Nell Moore for designating St. Mary’s School for all memorial donations. These donations are used for tuition assistance scholarships. The generosity of all helps children receive a Catholic Education at St. Mary’s School.
Prayer Shawl Ministry The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be Monday, January 22 at 9:00a.m. in the basement of the parish house. Meetings are open to everyone. A no-host luncheon outing will follow this meeting. If you would like to learn the art of knitting or crocheting there is someone available to help you. There is no obligation to this ministry by coming to the meeting to learn these skills. We have yarns and needles available for you to use and you need not purchase any thing to start the learning process. Come and join us at anytime. We welcome eagerness and a willing spirit to learn these skills that have been passed down from generation to generation.
K of C Breakfast The Knights of Columbus will be hosting another of their great breakfast. This breakfast Sunday the 21st will benefit St. Mary's School. Everyone is welcome to help out the school by having breakfast with us after either Morning Masses. The cost is a donation.
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