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June 24, 2007 Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Readings For July 1 1Kings 19:16b,19-21, Gal 5:1,13-18, Luke 9:51-62
Mass Intentions ~ June 23 – June 29 Sat. ~ Marion Ratliff Sun. 8:30 ~ The Leija Family 11:00 ~ Howard Hood
Sister Donna Marie Chartraw Last Sunday, Sr. Donna Marie was installed as the new prioress for the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel. Sr. Donna Marie thought in our St. Mary’s School for many, many years. We appreciate all her efforts here and wish her many blessings in her new role. You can contact Sr. Donna Marie at: Queen of Angles Monastery 840 S Main St; Mount Angel, OR 97362
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. (No session 6/12 or 6/19) For more information call Mary at 928-5162.
You can save fuel (and money) by obeying posted speed limits and having properly inflated tires.
Thoughts On Prayer He who truly desires Love, seeks it truly. And he who truly seeks it, surely finds it. And he who finds it has found the Fountain of Life. -- St. Francis de Sales. 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. Also, we will soon begin Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 11 AM Mass each week. This is for children who are pre-K through 2nd grade. We definitely will need some help with this – please call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303 to volunteer.
Father Ken Olsen Will be giving a talk this week: Tues. June 26–Prayer from the Heart at 6:30 PM. Please plan to join us and bring your neighbors. Father Ken is an excellent speaker (many of you will remember that he is one of the priests who took Father Betts’s place in the fall). Men's Group If you are interested in a men’s group at St. Mary’s call Rich Amos 791-2101 / amosrmac.com@mac.com
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Sessions will continue in the fall – after Labor Day.
Pray One! Knit One! THANK YOU! The Prayer Shawl Ministry yarn closet is filled with an array of wonderful yarns in all colors and varieties due to the many generous donations from parish families. As we continue to broaden our efforts to provide our parish community and others with the comfort of these shawls, we are very appreciative of your donations of yarns and funds to further our works. We also have a variety of donated crochet and knitting needles should you find the need for additional supplies for your handwork projects. Remember our yarn closet is available for anyone wishing to knit or crochet a shawl plus we also have a variety of patterns available. The early months of summer have called upon this ministry for the comfort of several shawls which adds to the joy and blessings of the work of our hands. Shawls are always readily available for distribution and a supply is kept in the church. If you would like to know more about the shawl ministry or would like a shawl for someone contact either Pat Jacobson at 928-2327 or Carol Hawke at 926-2106 or the parish office. The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry is Monday, June 25 in the basement of the parish house from 9-11:00a.m. - all are welcome. Come share a cup of coffee, tea and a little prayer!
Eucharistic Adoration “How has Eucharistic perpetual adoration affected your life? After my hour, I come away refreshed, recharged and renewed. I need that constantly since I’m the mother of three teenagers. “It’s the best thing that ever happened in our parish.” “My adoration hour is a must. That’s where I get my priorities straight – at the feet of Jesus.” “It’s an awesome experience to meet Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament - words cannot explain it.” These responses and scores of others tell their own story of people being transformed, prayer lives being deepened, the contemplation dimension of the spiritual life being discovered and ministry empowered at the source… …..Fr. Michael J. Eivers. The next scheduled Friday is June 29, from noon – 8:00 PM. A sign-up sheet is at the chapel door for your convenience. Please call Caroline @ 924-9952 or 926-5637 if you can spend an hour in Chapel with Jesus.
Hispanic Ministry Garage Sale Our Hispanic Ministry is having a garage sale to raise money for their religious education programs. The sale will be Sat. and Sun. June 30 and July 1 – open at 8 AM each morning.. They will also be accepting items for sale this Thursday and Friday evening from 6 – 8 PM. Please help out our Hispanic Ministry. Thank you!
Monastic Discernment Retreat Mt. Angel Abbey sponsors vocation discernment retreats for men between the ages of 16-35, several times a year. June 29 – July 1 is the next scheduled one. If you are interested in making a retreat, please contact Rev. Joseph Nguyen, O.S.B., Director of Vocations @ 503 845-3226 or by email at abbeyvocation@mtangel.edu
Homes Are Needed: INTERCAMBIO is a short-term student exchange program that is in need of host families for boys and girls ages 11-17, coming from Mexico this summer. Students arrive on June 23, 2007 and July 7, 2007 for a six or eight week stay. Host families provide room, board, love and a boy or girl of the same age. If you would like a REWARDING AND EDUCATIONAL experience for your family this summer, please call for more information 1-800-437-4170 or email at intercambio@airfargo.com. Please help us to promote peace “ONE FRIENDSHIP AT A TIME”.
St. Mary’s Preschool St. Mary's School looks forward to our new PreK 4 year old programming which begins in September for the 07-08 school year. Mrs. Marci Kempf will be our new PreK teacher. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact the school office at 928-7474. Our other grades K-8 also have some space available; please call if you would like to register your child(ren). |
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