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May 6, 2007 5th Sunday of Easter
Readings For May 13 Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29 Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23 John 14: 23-29
Mass Intentions April 28 – May 11 Sat ~ Andy & Frances Kintz Sun. 8:30 ~ Kay St. Dennis Sun. 11:00 ~ Kirby Backer Wed. ~ Thomas Paul Paquin Thurs. ~ Patrick Stock Fri ~ David Sawyer Sat. ~ Mike Dzurenko Sun. 8:30 ~ David Sawyer Sun. 11:00 ~ Thomas Paul Paquin
Confirmation The youth who have been preparing for Confirmation will receive that sacrament this Saturday, May 5 at 5 PM here at St. Mary’s. Please welcome Bishop Steiner and continue to pray for these young people. Thank you!
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!
Infant Baptism Parents who would like to have their child baptized (kindergarten or younger) should come to a baptism prep class. Our next class is Saturday, June 9 from 1PM – 4:30 PM. You do need to call the office or email to reserve a space in the class. The cost of the session is $10.00. Call 926-1449 ext 301 or email stmarys_albany@comcast.net.
Great Advertising Opportunity!! Do you have a business you want parishioners to know about? Please consider advertising on the back of our parish bulletin. Call the office @ 926-1449.
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them…..Mother Teresa
Deacon Giovanni Has served our parish well this year. This is his last weekend. At noon on May 6 we will have a special thank you reception for him. Please plan to come and say thanks!
Take Another Look Do you know someone who has been away from the Catholic Church; or someone who might want information about joining the church or being baptized? Please invite them to come on Tuesday, May 8 at 7 PM in the church. We will give a brief overview of what it means to be Catholic, take a tour of the church and answer any questions that folks have. Eucharistic Adoration “O Most compassionate Savior, be pleased to make me faithful to Thee and grant that I may also by my example; excite others to keep Thee company in the most Blessed Sacrament. I hear the Eternal Father who says: “This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased…” Behold, I give myself all to Thee. I now dedicate the whole remainder of my life to the love of the Most Blessed Sacrament.” …St. A;phonsus Liguori The next scheduled Friday is May 11th, from noon – 8:00 PM. A sign-up sheet is at the chapel door for your convenience.. If you know you are coming at a specific time and staying for an hour, please ask Caroline to put your name on the schedule. thank you!
Americans spend $20,000.00 per minute for something they do not need – bottled water. Tap water in the USA is about the best drinking water in the world. Do You Like to Read? Would you consider reading one of the books in our parish library and writing a short (really very short) summary? We would like to highlight a different book or a video each week. There are a variety of topics from saints to the liturgy or sacraments and Christian living and prayer for children and adults. If you are interested in helping with this, please call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303.
Habitat Update The newest lot we will be building on is at the Jackson, Marion and Queen intersections. The building drawings are being done. That will be followed by permits and the initial land cleansing. The best estimate we have for actual work parties will be the end of July. If you are interested in helping out, call John or Francey Hood-Fysh at 541 791-3725 and leave a message which includes you name and phone number, thank you.
Thanks for Your Generosity During Lent, our parish service project was collecting $’s for Operation Rice Bowl. Operation Rice Bowl is part of Catholic Relief Services, and helps people all across our world. We collected $2456.59. Thank You! Want to Read the Bible More Often? Why not let the Bishops of the United States help you out? Check out the Bishops’ website: www.usccb.org. You will find the entire Bible on their website. You can also find the readings for each day of the week. In addition to the readings, there is also a daily video reflection. Try it out sometime this week – you might like it!
Religious Ed Grade Level Sunday, May 6 – 9:40 – 10:45 Sunday, May 20 – 9:40 – 10:45 Please have your child bring their bag & books (if applicable).
Whole Community Catechesis Sunday, June 10 noon – 2 PM Topic: The Eucharist (no Weds. night repeat session in June)
Archbishop’s Appeal Our parish has raised $38,258.00 for the Archbishop’s Appeal. Our goal is $49,086.00, so we are still $10,828.00 short. If you haven’t made a gift, would you consider making one soon? Thank you!
Catholic Daughters Used Treasure Sale Is planned for June 22-23. We need donations of “wonderful” treasures that you no longer want or need. Please think of us when spring cleaning rolls around that corner. Catholic Daughters support many programs in the parish as well as our state with fund raisers. Contact Linda Townsend @ 926-6668 or Barb Malloy @ 928-9074 for more info and pickups.
Retirement Fund For Religious Thank you for your kind support of the RFFR collection that was taken up on December 9-10, 2006. The people of this archdiocese have been so remarkably generous through out the many years this collection has been taken up. The kind people of St. Mary’s donated $3,324.00 Our Archdiocese has provided $214,313.73 this year to support retired religious men and women. You are remembered in the prayers of these priests, brothers and sisters. May God continue to bless all of you for the support you have provided to us. We pray for God’s blessing on you and your parish……...Sr. M. Grace Schonlau & Sr. Jane Lord.
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