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March 11, 2007 3rd Sunday of Lent
Readings For March 11 Exodus 3:1-8; 13-15 1 Corinthians 10: 6; 10-12 Luke 13: 1-9
Mass Intentions March 3 ~ March- 10 Sat. 5:30 PM ~ Edward Howells Sun. 8:30 ~ Kay St. Dennis Sun. 11:00 ~ Douglas Kemmer Wed. ~ Edward Howells Thurs ~ Steven Hudspeth
Lenten Reconciliation Service This Wednesday night at 7 PM. Please join us to continue to reflect on God’s mercy and great love. This is our only communal reconciliation service before Easter.
Want to Do Something Positive this Lent? Want To Grow Closer To God? It’s not too late to join a “Circle of Prayer group. There are several options of time during the week. Circle of Prayer is somewhat similar to Renew or Disciples in Mission or Ambassadors for Christ – groups which we have done at St. Mary’s in past years. This is a way to make this Lenten season more meaningful. The groups will meet once a week for each of the five weeks of Lent. Groups will meet for 1 – 1 ½ hours in the chapel. Monday’s @ 2:45 or 7:00 PM Tuesday’s @ 9:30 AM or 7:00 PM Wednesday’s @ 6:00 PM Men’s group – Thursday’s @ 7:00 PM
Infant Baptism Classes Parents wishing to have their children (kindergarten or younger) baptized need to come to our infant baptism prep session. The next session is March 17 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM in the church. The cost is $10. Please call the office to pre-register for the class. 926-1449 ext 301 or email: stmarys_albany@comcas.net. Thank you!
WCC – Whole community Catechesis sunday, March 18 noon – 2 PM the Stations of the Cross please join us!
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
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!
Grief Recovery Retreat Here grieving participants will find a safe place to deal with the feelings that may follow a significant loss. Beginning Experience is an ecumenical renewal retreat weekend for widowed, permanently separated and divorced. The weekend consists of presentations by team members, periods for private personal reflection and small group dialogues. Where: The griffin Center, Milwaukie, Ore. Date: March 9 – 11 $175 (partial scholarships available) Includes: Resource material, meals and 2 nights lodging Registration can be made by calling 503 393-2361
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You May Notice That the Eucharistic ministers cleansing their hands in their pews before they distribute Communion. We would like to encourage all parishioners to remember to cover your cough and to offer a smile and a nod rather than a handshake if you are ill. Thank you!
Please join us For WCC (Whole Community Catechesis) next Sunday – March 18. We will begin at noon with lunch and then gather in the church about 12:35. The session will end at 2 PM. Our topic on the 18th is The Stations of the Cross and Lent. If you can’t come on Sunday, we will have a repeat session Weds. night, March 21, at 5:30 PM.
Knit One! Pray One! The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be Monday, March 12 at 9:00a.m. in the basement of the parish house. Anyone interested in discovering the joy of this ministry is welcome and you need not have knitting or crocheting experience. We are willing to teach you these ancient arts of the work of our hands. The Prayer Shawl Ministry wishes to thank those of you that have contributed yarns to further our efforts. As our work continues we appreciate the support and encouragement of our parish families. Remember that shawls are ready and waiting for anyone that would like to give a shawl for someone's special need. For further information contact Carol Hawke 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson 928-2327 or the parish office.
Regis High School Invites perspective students to take a placement test from 9 to noon on March 10. The test helps the school place students in classes that best meet their academic needs. For more info, call 503 769-2159.
Nursery Beginning today, we will no longer offer nursery care during the 8:30 AM mass. This is due to lack of participants. We will still continue to offer the nursery during the 11 AM mass. Also, we are in need of at least one person (18 years or older) to work in the nursery. The pay is minimum wage. Please call the parish office if you are interested in this.
Coming Soon!
Please Remember! 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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