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February 3, 2008 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings for Feb. 10 Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Rom 5:12-19 ; Mt 4:1-11
Mass Intentions ~ Feb. 2 ~ Feb. 9 Sat. ~ Richard Ellwood Sun. 8:30 ~ Kay St. Dennis 11:00 ~ Dean Baumgartner Wed. 9 a.m. ~ Hattie Bachmeier Thurs. ~ Edward Howells Fri. ~ Edward Howells
Your furnace is probably working overtime on these cold winter days and nights. The furnace filter should be changed every three months
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.
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.
Baptism for children 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.
Lenten Small Groups Begin this week. There is a sign up sheet in the bulletin that you can fill out and return; or you can sign up in the Gathering space; or you can just show up and introduce yourself to the group facilitator. There is no cost for the groups; however, if you are able, a donation of $8 for materials would be appreciate. All groups are in the chapel: Monday’s at 2:00 PM Monday’s at 7 PM – Young Adult Group Tuesday’s at 7 PM Wednesday’s at 7 PM Thursday’s at 1:30 PM Mark Your Calendars
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.
Don’t Miss The Buckaroo Roundup The parents of St. Mary’s School cordially invite you to join the fun on Saturday, March 8, 2008 for our Annual School Auction. You will not want to miss this event! This is a one night event by reservation only.
And you could go home with some pretty terrific auction items and packages! Don’t Miss Out – Event & Raffle tickets on sale after Mass or at the school office.
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.
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.
"Share Your Heart " for Valentine's Day. For a donation of $10 or more, Volunteer Caregivers will deliver a flower to a senior citizen of your choice or one from our list. Place orders by Feb. 8th for delivery by Feb. 13th. Support your Seniors. order today, call Volunteers Caregivers at 928-2173.
St, Mary’s School Second Collection Students, teachers and staff of St. Mary’s School wish to thank parishioners for their generous contributions. Nearly $2,500 was donated to the ministry of Catholic education in our parish. |
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