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March 30, 2008 Second Sunday of Easter
Readings For April 6 Acts 10:34-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9
Mass Intentions ~ Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 15 Sat. ~ Edward Howells Sun. 8:30 ~ Jeannie Baxter 11:00 ~ Edward Howells Wed. ~ Marilyn Kreackampf Thurs. ~ Alma Pastega Fri. ~ Edward Howells Sat. Mar. 15 ~ Edward Howells
Habitat for Humanity has a ReStore on Highway 99 south of LBCC where you can donate or buy used building materials.
.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! 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.
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.
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.
Birthday Reception Invitation Please come to an 80th birthday reception for Maria Dzurenko on Sunday, April 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Gathering Space. Enjoy cake and conversation—no gifts.
St. Mary’s School is looking for adult volunteers willing to instruct small groups of students in “elective” classes this spring. The classes meet three times each, either April 24, May 1, and May 8 or May 15, May 22, and May 29. The classes are on Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Teachers are present to supervise. Suggestions for classes include sewing, photography, fly-tying, Spanish language, music appreciation, pottery, hairstyling, weather, silk-screening, knitting, electric circuits, and small appliance repair. In fact, whatever your specialty might be the school can accommodate you! Please contact Gail Armstrong or Ed Curtin, middle school teachers, by April 16 if you can help: 928-7474. Thank you! Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter announces ‘The Garden Market” season opening April 1, 2008 Now Selling: BEDDING PLANTS, FLOWERS, seasoned fire wood. The Garden Market stand sells nursery stock and bedding plants, both flowers and vegetables. LOCATED: 5150 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR, 1/8 mile east of Coastal Farm from 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Monday thru Saturday. CALL FOR INFORMATION: 541 974-5599 or for fire wood 541 990-0342. During the summer and fall we will carry a variety of farm products in season – fruits, vegetables and flowers
What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Annulments? Join us on Monday, March 31 to find out more about what the Catholic Church teaches about annulments. The session will be at 7 PM and will be held in the chapel. Please let others who might be interested in this know about the session.
Take Another Look Interested in joining the church? Been away for a while? Just want some information? Please join us on Monday evening, April 7 at 7 PM in the chapel to answer some of your questions about the church. There will be a general overview, a tour of the church, and a chance to ask questions. Please invite others your know who might be interested.
1st Annual Real Catholic Men Conference June 21st, 2008 at the University of Portland. Featured speakers include: Jesse Romero, Deacon Harold Bur ke-Sivers and Ken Henderson. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Steiner. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 503-640-3456, or log on to www.RealCatholicMen.com and download a registration form. Lunch is included with ticket price. Come and be transformed! |
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