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May 27, 2007 PENTECOST
Readings For June 3 Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
Mass Intentions ~ May 26-June 2 Sat. ~ John Kintz Sun. 8:30 ~ Marion Ratliff Sun. 11:00 ~ David Johnson May 31 – Doris Hester June 1 – Keith Grimes
Next Weekend The Missionaries of the Holy Sprit will preach and also take up a second collection to help with their work. Also, at the 11 AM Mass we will be honoring the high school graduates form our parish.
Coffee & Donuts Emma Evans has graciously served as coordinator for coffee and donuts for our parish. She has done a wonderful job but is now moving. Thanks Emma for all your help! Our parish is recruiting a new coordinator: Responsibilities include getting supplies like cups, napkins, etc. Also making sure that there are folks signed up to do donuts & then calling to remind them. Would you consider doing this volunteer job or would you consider sharing with someone else? Please contact Kathy @ 926-1449 ext. 303 or stmarys_albany@comcast.net
Whole Community Catechesis Sunday, June 10 noon – 2 PM Topic: The Eucharist (no Weds. night repeat session in June)
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.
The EPA estimates that less than half of the oil from do-it-yourself oil changes is collected. The remainder is put in the garbage, poured on the ground, down sewers, etc. Allied Waste will collect and recycle used oil at recycling depots.
Marion Ratliff Many of you knew Marion and Joan Ratliff when they lived in Albany. Marion died on April 25 of this year. Joan and their daughter Heather will be at St., Mary’s, Albany for a Memorial Mass for Marion on June 21 at 11 AM. Please come, if you can. And please keep the Ratliff’s in your prayers.
Parents Our parish nursery is available during the 11 AM Mass for your children who are in kindergarten or younger. Several of you have mentioned that you would like to see something more happening than simply “babysitting”. We are trying some Bible stories and other activities this summer with the children in the nursery.
Would You Like to Know More About the catholic church? Interested in joing the church? Please join us on Sunday mornings this summer from 9:40 – 10:45 AM. We will meet in the classroom on the 2nd floor (take back stairs or elevator). This is the schedule:
Sessions will continue in the fall – after Labor Day.
Pray One! Knit One! Note: Change of meeting day Due to the Monday Memorial Day holiday the next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will move the meeting to Tuesday, May 29 at 9:00 - 11:00 in the basement of the parish house. A no-host lunch outing will follow this meeting. We have been blessed with an array of lovely new yarns to continue the work of this ministry. Yarns are available for anyone wishing to knit or crochet a shawl as you do not need to attend the meetings to create a shawl for this ministry. Meetings are open to anyone and we are always ready to help you learn to knit or crochet and have patterns available for beginners. Contact Carol Hawke - 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson at 928-2327.
Habitat Update The newest lot we will be building on is at the Jackson, Marion and Queen intersections 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.
Eucharistic Adoration The next scheduled Friday is June 1, from noon – 8:00 PM. A sign-up sheet is at the chapel door for your convenience.
Catholic Daughters Used Treasure Sale Is planned for June 22-23. We need donations of clean, useable and functional treasures that you no longer want or need. No junk or trash please! Catholic Daughters support many programs in the parish as well as our state with fund raisers. In the last six months alone, we’ve donated over $2000 to needy and worthwhile organizations; local, state and international. Contact Linda Townsend @ 926-6668 or Barb Malloy @ 928-9074 for more info and pickups.
Vacation Bible School August 6-10 “Avalanche Ranch” Meeting for anyone interested in volunteering on Thurs. May 31 @ 7PM in the Gathering Space. VBS is a rewarding opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children. Please consider giving some of your time that week!
Registration for the children for Vacation Bible School will be the weekends of June 9 / 10; 16/17; 23 / 24. All registration materials must be completed before a child attends VBS. The cost is $20/child.
Saint Francis: Troubadour of God's Peac, An inspiring one-man drama will be presented at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corvallis on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Join award-winning actor Leonardo Defilippis as he brings to life the exuberance of the "little poor man of Assisi", capturing both the joy and love of Francis. Tickets in advance are $5 each or $3 for 3 or more. Contact Mary Kleinhenz @ 766-8945 or Ann Huster @ 926-5683. Men's Group Meeting6:30 AM at Boccherini's 208 1st Ave W Albany. > Come visit with other men of the Parish, share your ideas for > direction of our Men's group. Questions? Call Rich Amos 791 2101 or amosrmac.com@mac.com
It's softball season. If you are interested in playing on St. Mary's co-ed adult softball team please call Kirk and Lisa Richardson (541) 926-0885. Ages 14 and up welcome. First practice is May 31st. Church league softball runs from the begining of June through August.
Mt. Angel Abbey Will host the 1st. Festival of the Arts and Wine Tasting – Saturday, June 23rd to benefit the Abbey Library and its collections. A total of 500 tickets will be sold. General admission is $50 per person. Special 125th Anniversary Commemorative admission is $125 per person.
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