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February 11, 2007 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings For Feb. 18 1Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38
Mass Intentions Feb. 10 ~ 16 Sat. 5:30 PM – Vince Schuetze Sun. 8:30 – Kay St. Dennis Sun. 11:00 ~ Patricia McCarthy Wed. – Teresa Baumgartner Thurs – Edward Howells Friday- Edward Howells 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 *Sunday, February 11 - ++Blessing of Marriages at each Mass ++Valentine Making after each morning Mass –make valentines for those who are ill or alone *Weds. Feb. 14 – Anointing Mass at 10:30 AM
Parish Service Project for february This month we are asking you to send a Valentine to someone who is lonely, a shut in, or in a nursing home. You may know of neighbors who are widowed or divorced or without family. Maybe you have a relative in a nursing home. You can also help by making cards for other parishioners. We will have our card making party this Sunday, Feb. 11 after both morning masses. Please stay for a few minutes. So buy a card, make one at home or at church and send it to someone who is lonely. Thanks! Divorce Care For persons who are divorced or divorcing meets on Tuesdays 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!
Mardi Gras Our parish will be hosting a Mardi Gras celebration as a benefit for St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. There will be live music, Mardi Gras crafts and a delicious meal. The tickets are $5/adults and $3/ children. (Donations are gratefully accepted). Please help support our Soup Kitchen and have a great time. Sunday, Feb. 18 from noon – 1:30 in the Gathering Space.
The Work of our Hands A Retreat for Needleworkers with the Scriptures and The Rule of St. Benedict. We will reflect on our beautiful and creative work and how God works through us. Presenter: Sr. Alicia Kleiman, OSB Sr. Alicia is an experienced cross-stitcher. St. Mary’s Church @ 501 NW 25th, Corvallis, Upper Social Hall, Saturday, March 10, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Fee: $25.00Register: Barb Anderson, 757-1988 x. 105 banderson@smcatholic.com
Blanchet Student Fundraiser - raffle Blanchet students are currently selling $10 raffle tickets. Each ticket entitles the buyer to a chance at winning six great prizes: 2 Mazatlan vacations, 1 San Diego family vacation, 1 $1,000 Keizer Travel gift certificate, 1 Traeger Lil’ Tex BBQ and 1 PlayStation Three. Proceeds help fund financial assistance at Blanchet. Contact students to purchase tickets or call or email the school (503-391-2639, brandy@blanchetcatholicschool.com). Raffle winners will be announced at the school’s Founders Day celebration on February 22 at 7 p.m. More information is available on the school website – www.blanchetcatholicschool.com. Support Group to Manage Chronic Pain: This is a weekly support group for chronic pain management utilizing the spiritual practices of centering prayer and mindfulness. Anticipated outcomes include deepening spiritual control of pain. Every Tuesday beginning Feb. 6 and ending March 27 from 2-3:30 PM. Cost is $20.00 per session. To register call the Franciscan Spiritual Center at 503-794-8542. Unemployment Retreat: Finding Hope Starting on February 21st and continuing through the 22nd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Franciscan Spiritual Center is offering a two day retreat. There is a fee of $25.00 total for both days (includes lunch, and seated massage.) Spouses are welcome to attend. For details call 503-794-8542.
good news!! worldwide marriage encounter A Catholic experience will offer married couples retreat at the Phoenix Inn in Eugene on April 27-29, ’07. What an opportunity this spring to cultivate your sacramental bond right in our own backyard. Please call early to reserve your spot. Registrations are needed one month in advance. Already been on a M. E. weekend? Consider attending again for your current spousal enrichment. Marriage Encounter is a time-proven blessing for any marriage. Contact Aaron & Linda Gibbens: phone 1-877-542-LOVE or email @ orwwme@msn.com Bessie Fischbach A long time St. Mary’s parishioner, died on Dec. 23. We will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Bessie on Saturday, February 17 at 11 AM. Please spread the word the those who knew Bessie while she was here. Thank you! Pray One! Knit One! The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Monday, February 12 at 9:30a.m. in the basement of the Parish House. Anyone is welcome to participate in this ministry. Come and join us for this adventure of a life time! Don't forget that if you would like a prayer shawl for someone that shawls are always available and can be easily obtained. The prayer shawl ministry also has chemo caps available to give to someone in need. For more information contact Carol Hawke at 926-2106 or Pat Jacobsen at 928-2327 or the parish office.
"A Yarn Valentine" The Prayer Shawl ministry would LOVE a yarn "Valentine" if you have unused yarns tucked away and would like to give them a new 'life'.
On February 17, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in Beaverton will present “Ways to Pray”, an ntroduction to and experience of various ways to pray from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. The only cost is $5 for lunch. If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 35 and would like to learn more about becoming a Sisters of Mary of Oregon, you are invited to stay the weekend. In either case, to register please call Sr. Charlene at 503-906-1131.
Please….. If you have something that you would like in the bulletin, we ask that you submit it on disk or via email to the parish office no later than 8 AM on the Monday preceding the Sunday that you want the announcement to run. Announcements will be put in the bulletin based on suitability and available space. Thank you very much!!! You can send the email to: stmarys_albany@comcast.net.
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