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March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday
Readings for March 23 Acts 10:34-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9
Holy Week Begins today, March 16 with Palm Sunday Holy Thursday, March 20 Mass at 7 PM – this is the only Mass that day. Good Friday, March 21 Stations at noon Services at 7 PM Holy Saturday, March 22 – Mass at 8 PM Easter Sunday, March 23 Masses at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
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!
Be a selective shopper: start with a list and stick to it; buy long-lasting products which can be repaired; avoid disposables; carry your own reusable bag for your purchases. .Habitat New Builds are ready to go. St. Mary’s Habitat will begin volunteer activities starting Saturday, April 12; and followed by Saturday, May 3; and Saturday, June 7. We begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until around 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. Nursery Workers We are looking for people who are 21 or older to work in our parish nursery. This would mean about 1 ½ hours on Sunday during the 11 AM Mass. It is a paid position. Applicants should have experience working with young children, the ability to work well with parents, and must pass a background check as well as complete necessary child abuse training. Please stop by the parish office to pick up an application. Thank you!
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.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL: A CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO TURKEY escorted by Father Bill Moisant with Dr. Elaine Park, Professor of Biblical Studies at Mount Angel Seminary, & Mary Katsilometes, Iconographer September 22-October 4, 2008Sites in Turkey will include Antioch, Tarsus, Laodicea, Ephesus, Patmos, Pergamum, Istanbul. Mass celebrated daily. For a copy of the pilgrimage brochure: www.resurrection-catholic-parish.org. For travel information, call (503) 224-3246
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.
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. Facilities Manager Position – We are currently seeking applications for the position of Facilities Manager at Queen of Peace Catholic Parish in Salem, available approximately June 1, 2008. This position assists the Pastor in the administration of the parish’s physical and capital resources and is responsible for the development, operations, and maintenance of the parish buildings and grounds. Salary and benefits. Approx. 35 hours/week. Please contact Lana Doyle at 503-364-7202 ext. 11 for an application packet. Applications are due by March 31, 2008.
Volunteer Caregivers would like to thank you for "Sharing your Heart with a Senior" for Valentines Day. We were able to deliver roses to about 100 senior citizens who truly appreciated the gift and thoughtfulness. They extend their thanks also. In Albany since 1983, Volunteer Caregivers strives to serve the senior population in the Albany area by providing transportation, handyman help and other help as requested. We could not do it without support from church communities such as St. Mary's.
OREGON RIGHT TO LIFE CONFERENCE “Life-The Priority” is this year’s theme for the upcoming Oregon Right to life Conference which will be held Saturday, April 5th at The Valley River Inn in Eugene. Distinguished and inspiring guest speakers include award-winning author and lawyer Wesley Smith; Theresa Burke, PhD., founder of Rachel’s Vineyard, a post abortion healing ministry and Jim Sedlak, executive director of STOPP, among others. Morning and afternoon seminars are scheduled, covering a variety of topics with a luncheon included. During the final session of the day, the state winner of the teen oratory contest will give his or her speech. For directions, address and registration forms (special early registration rates), please see bulletin board across from elevator or call 503-463-8563 for conference information.
2008 Summer Conference Are you looking for time to refresh, renew, and refocus your life? Join us for Summer Conference 2008, a retreat set on the beautiful campus of the University of Portland. Summer Conference, formerly known as Mount Angel Summer Conference, welcomes families, singles, clergy and lay people of all ages. Complete details are available in the brochure available online at www.summerconf.org. |
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