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March 2, 2008 4th Sunday of Lent Readings for March 9 Ex 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45.
Mass Intentions ~ Mar. 1 ~ Mar. 8 Sat. ~ Robert Borst Sun. 8:30 ~ Kay St. Dennis 11:00 ~ Barbara Egerman Wed. ~ Edward Howells Thurs. ~ Edward Howells Fri. ~ Edward Howells Sat. Mar. 8 ~ Edward Howells
Mass on Saturday March 8 will be at 4 PM!!! Due to St. Mary’s School Auction we will not have a5:30 PM Mass on Saturday, March 8. The Mass at 4 PM will be bi-lingual. Please spread the word to folks you know who might go to the Saturday night Mass. Thanks!
This Weekend Father Jack Mosbrucker is celebrant at all the Masses. Father Betts, Bill Whitley, Rosa Plascencia, Cherrie Barnes and Kathy Reilly are at the L.A. Religious Education Congress. . Archbishop’s Appeal Thanks to all who have already turned in their commitment cards. If you have not yet turned in your card, please put it in the collection or bring into the office as soon as you are able. Thank you! 40 Days for Life Christians throughout Albany are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from February 6 through March 16. You are asked to fast and pray for these forty days for an end to abortion.. To get more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: (Anne 503-569-4794, cherimik@open.org, 40daysforlife.com/salem) All are welcome.
Sealing leaky heating and air conditioning ducts can save 5-20% on heating/cooling costs. Use mastic type sealant not duct tape. Ducts should be insulated with 1”-2” of insulating batting.
Lenten Reconciliation Service Weds. March 5 at 7 PM.
Passover Re-Enactment Sunday, March 16 at noon or tuesday, March 18 at 5:30 PM Reservations are necessary, call 926-1449 or email: stmarys_albany@comcast.net Eucharistic Adoration! The richest most powerful, most well known man in the world has come to town and He wants to spend an hour with you. He wants to help you with all of your problems. Friday from 12pm to 8pm Our Lord is waiting in Eucharistic Adoration for you. Pick an hour and unburden yourself. He always listens. Contact Caroline 924-9952 or Jackie 917-0458 or just stop by. Everyone is welcome.
Extra Rosaries? If you have extra rosaries (or rosary rings) that you don’t need, would you consider donating them to Helping Hands. Some of the folks there would really appreciate that. You can drop them off at the office or in the Helping Hands box in the vestibule of the church.
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.
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. 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.
Join Us for Breakfast The Knights of Columbus are making breakfast on March 2nd after both Masses. This breakfast will benefit the boy Scouts. We will have a little different menu. So come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and help the scouts at the same time. The price is a donation.
Lenten Reconciliation Service Weds. March 5 at 7 PM.
Habitat New Builds are ready to go. Habitat will begin volunteer activities starting the first week of March. We meet Saturdays beginning at 8:00 AM and usually go until 3 PM. We are collecting names of people who would like to help and we can use you. If you can not help with the actual build, we need people to bake cookies, make sandwiches, or provide beverages. Call Francey or John at 541-791-3725 to volunteer today! The building site is on Howard which is off Marion and Queen in Albany.
Needs a Ride to Church A woman from Lebanon is wondering if someone from that area who comes to church here could give her a ride once or twice a month. Please call our office for more information. Thank You
Recycling St. Mary’s School is expanding our recycling efforts to include used cell phones and ink jet cartridges. A collection bin has been placed under the table near the school bulletin board. Please help us be good stewards of our Earth.
Weekend with the Sisters The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in Beaverton invite women between the ages of 18 and 40 who are interested in learning more about religious life to come for a Weekend with the Sisters on March 7 – 9, 2008. To register and/or more information, please contact Sr. Charlene at 503-906-1131 or by emailing srcharleneh@ssmo.org.
Oak Creek Girls Correctional Facility has officially opened and is currently recruiting for volunteers and Religious Services to be offered to the girls. The girls range between the ages of 12-25 and have a variety of religious backgrounds and needs. There will be opportunity for Bible study, Religious Celebrations and the delivery of Mass. If anyone is interested in applying please contact Lori Ramsay, Activities Director for Oak Creek @ 541-791-5927. There will be an application and interview process plus a Criminal History Check. If these all check out the volunteer will then be offered a 4 hour certification training offered by the Oregon Youth Authority. We look forward to developing relationships with our community and further developing the Religious needs of our youth.
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