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728 Ellsworth SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-926-1449

Emergency only: 541-990-5552

Our Mission Statement

We, St. Mary's Parish, are a people responding to Christ's call to conversion, new life and discipleship with a nurturing Community.

We celebrate this new life in Scripture and the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic tradition.

Our Celebration impels and transforms us to be Spirit filled individuals who can reach out and minister to all people challenging and enabling them to build God's Kingdom of justice and holiness.

 

Sunday

 

Parish library open

Monday

 

8:00 AM

Office Closed

Communion Service

Tuesday

8:00 AM

6:30 PM

Communion Service

The Mass

Wednesday

8:00 AM

Communion Service

Thursday

8:00 AM

Communion service

Friday

 

8:00 AM

Noon

Office Closed

Communion Service

Eucharistic Adoration

Saturday

 

4:30

5:30

7:00

Confessions

Mass

Mass in Spanish

Prayer  Corner

For those who are ill or homebound:  Gavin, Claire Basey, Carol Bentz, Lily Catanzaro, Arlene Collins, Warren Crane, Martha Foulke, Kevin Greig, Connie Hoffman, Paul Johnson, Bailey Kachel, Ellen Ketsdever,  Jim Luster, Bob Martinak,  Ray Martinak , Jim McGough, Marie McGough, JJ Mendoza –Torres, Robert Moersch, Glen Paben,Etta Powell  Mary Rambousek, Tim Rothengass,  Carson Shumete, Katie Shine, Betty Stephen, Judy Stephen, Bill White Jr.

For Special Intentions: We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the military:  Brian Aker, Mike Andre, Michael Coker, Andy Borst Melissa Croy, Michael Dooley, Scott Doss, Brian Jamison, Scott Johnson,  Christopher Lambert, Dan Lyon, Ryan Mayton, Devin McGuire, Mark Moll, Ryan Ostermann, Michael Pitzer, Alan Philips, Alex Remily, David Richardson,  Karl Schmidt, Jesse Schnablegger, Nicholas Schoenmann, Jeff Stephen,  Steve Ungvarsky, Matthew  Vanella, Catherine Weatherby.

If you would like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.

For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed:  Lavina Pascoe

For Missionaries: Josh Baley

June 29, 2008

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time


 

Readings  For July 6

Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

 

Care  For  Creation

Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks.

 

Parish Nursery / Child Care

We offer child care during the 11 AM. Our staff plans activities for children primarily aged 2 – 5 years old. Young children are also welcome. There will be a short “Bible Story” time, then play time. Children must be dropped off and picked up by a parent.

 

Eucharistic Adoration

Join us for Adoration each Friday at noon in the chapel.  Contact Jackie @ 917-0458 or Caroline @ 924-9952 evenings or just stop by.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Mark Your Calendars

Parish Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, August 24, Here at St. Mary’s

Celebrate mass

Join us for a Picnic and Games

We will be 123 years old!

 

Ride to Church

A parishioner at Alterra Villa at Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Rd would like a ride to church. Please call the office, 926-1449, if you can help. 

 

 

Catholic Daughters Used Treasure Sale

is coming up June 27th and 28th.  We are accepting donations at this time.  If you have any wonderful treasures you no longer want or need, please consider donating to us.  We have storage and can pick up at your convenience and also give you a tax receipt.  Please call Linda Townsend at 926-6668 or Barb Malloy at 928-9074. 

 

Interested In Joining the Catholic Church?

  • Or in just finding out more about the church. You are invited to attend any or all of the following sessions -
  • July 6 “The Mass”
  • July 20 “The Sacraments”
  • August 3 “The Bible”
  • August 17 “Mary and the Saints”

Sessions will continue in the fall – after Labor Day.

Please join us on Sunday mornings. The sessions are in the second floor classroom (room at top of elevator) from 9:40 till 10:45 AM. For more information, call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303 or email stmarys_albany@comcast.net. Thank You

 

 

The Mass

Join us Tuesday evenings at 6:30 P M in the Gathering Space and learn more about the Mass.

 

  • Tuesday, July 1 – The Liturgy of the Eucharist by Fr. Ken Olsen
  • Tuesday, July 15 – The History of the Mass by Dr. Ursula Tabor
  • Tuesday, August 5 – the Assembly and Liturgical Ministers by Father John Henderson
  • Tuesday, August 19, Liturgical Music by Bill Whitley, St. Mary’s Music Director

Please come and spend some summer evenings with us in the air conditioned Gathering Space. Talks will begin at 6:30 PM.

 

Soup Kitchen Co Director Position

Ana Hagan, co-director of the Soup Kitchen, will be leaving soon. We are looking for a replacement. The position is a part time job share. Applicants should have experience in managing volunteers, preparing meals for large groups, ordering food and supplies and filling out reports. Applicants must pass a background check.

 

Garden Market

Albany Helping Hands HOMELESS SHELTER

GARDEN MARKET  is now selling BEDDING PLANTS, FLOWERS, seasoned fire wood

LOCATED: 5150 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR

1/8 mile east of Coastal Farm

10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Monday thru Saturday

CALL FOR INFORMATION:  541-791-1190 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.

 

Serra & Sacred Heart Reunion

All Serra Catholic and Sacred Heart alumni and their spouses, classmates and friends are invited to a reunion event called “The Gathering” at Blanchet Catholic School on August 9, 2008. The event will be held from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. and is a chance to reconnect with classmates and share memories from the past. There will be live music and dancing. Admission is a $10 donation towards a new trophy/display case. Please call 503-391-2639 or visit www.blanchetcatholicschool.com for more information.

St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in Corvallis

is seeking candidates for a Lead preschool teacher.  The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Associates of Science in Early Childhood education and 3 years experience in a lead teacher role in a preschool setting.  Bachelors’ degree in teaching preferred with adequate training and/or experience in the knowledge of early childhood development and education.  This is a part-time position, 5 days a week, 4 hours per day in the AM with occasional additional meeting and planning hours. 

Please send resume and letter explaining your qualifications to:

St. Mary’s/preschool

Attn: Business Manager

501 NW 25th

Corvallis, OR  97330

 

Grief Recovery Retreat
A grief recovery retreat for the widowed, separated and divorced will be held the weekend of July 18- 20 at The Griffin Center, near Clackamas Town Center. 
(Registration by July 14 is recommended)
The retreat consists of presentations by Beginning Experience team members,  periods for private personal reflection and sharing in small groups.
The weekend begins on Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon.  The cost of $195 includes lodging for 2 nights, meals and resource materials.  However partial scholarships are available.
Please call Lydia at 503-881- 3098 for more information.  You could also email her at lJ83145@aol.com  or visit the website of
International Beginning Experience at www.beginningexperience.org.

 

Shalom Prayer Garden

Sunday, July 27

3 – 5 PM

4 PM Blessing of the Prayer Garden

RSVP: 503-845-6773

Or shalom@mtangel.net

Enjoy elegant desserts and appetizers with local wines in the tranquility of the newly created Shalom Prayer Garden.

Shalom Prayer Center

840 S Main Street

Mt. Angel