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July 20, 2008 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings For July 27 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52
Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks.
Church Closed Our church will be closed from 1 PM on Sunday, July 20 through 3 PM on Saturday, July 26 for cleaning. The chapel will be used for daily Communion Services and prayer.
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.
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.
Interested In Joining the Catholic Church?
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
Garden Market Albany Helping Hands HOMELESS SHELTER GARDEN MARKET 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. The Mass
Please come and spend some summer evenings with us in the air conditioned Gathering Space. Talks will begin at 6:30 PM.
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!
Something New for WCC This year our catechetical (teaching) focus will be on The Creed. Each of our WCC sessions will spotlight one of the sections of the Creed. WCC will be the first Sunday of each month (Oct. – March). It will be in between the 8:30 & 11:00 Masses. There will be a repeat session on Sunday night at 6:30 PM. There will also be a bi-lingual sessions on the Monday following the first Sunday at 5:30 PM. We hope that you will attend as many WCC (Whole Community Catechesis) sessions as you can.
ALBANY RIGHT TO LIFE RUMMAGE SALE NEEDS YOUR HELP WITH DONATIONS SALE: Sat. August 16 from 9 - 4 First Evangelical Church Parking Lot (1332 First Ave. SE) Please drop off your donations (no junk, please) on Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 from 9 - noon, and Friday, August 15 from 9 - 4, at the back of the church corner of 1st & Pine. If you need us to pick up your donation, call Teresa Hellman at 926-4667 or Mary Austin at 928-8706. If you can volunteer to work at the sale, please call Mary. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION For grades pre-K through 5 And adults (18 – 100!!!) Begins on Sunday, September 14 Watch the bulletin for more information!!!
Pastoral Council Our thanks to Bob Pace for his service on the Pastoral Council. Bob has resigned from the Council and one year remains of his term. The Pastoral council assists Father with the Pastoral planning for the parish. If you would be interested in serving the remaining year of Bob’s term, please contact anyone of the Council members or Kathy Reilly for more information. A replacement will be selected during August.
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.
Your Help Needed! We are looking for someone who owns a sewing machine capable of stitching through heavy fabric and can volunteer their time to make a cover for our new wooden podium in the gathering space. Fabric would be provided. Do you know how to sell items on Ebay and already have an Ebay account? This would include listing the collectibles on E-bay, packing and shipping any items that sell. Shipping costs and listing fees would be reimbursed. Please contact Sharon Konopa for more information: sharonkonopa@juno.com or 541-926-6812.
Thank You! To The Country Barn and Tom's Garden Center for your generous discount on flowers for the parish grounds. The Faithful Gardeners
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