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August 10, 2008 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings For August 17 Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28
Mass Intentions Sat – 5:30 PM - Harold Jensen Sun. – 8:30 AM – Kay St Dennis 11:00 Noel Vetter Weds – Alejandrina Munetron
Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks.
Interested In Joining the Catholic Church?
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
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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!!!
Do You Know a Catholic Who Has Been Away from the Church? Why not ask them if they would be interested in returning? We will begin a Landings program on Tuesday night, Sept. 16. It’s a way for folks to find their way back to church – to have a “safe landing”. Landings in a Paulist program which has been used in many parishes across our county. Watch the bulletin for more information.
Bilingual Office Help Wanted Our parish office is seeking a part-time person(8 – 12 hours/ week) who can speak, read and write both English and Spanish. The position includes phone, reception, word processing, copying, mailings and other office related topics. Please see Shirley in the office for an application.
Eucharistic Adoration Jesus stays with us day and night in the blessed sacrament, calling out to each one of us: "Come to me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you". Jesus stays with us in the blessed sacrament to refresh us in mind, heart and spirit by lavishing on us those graces that encourage us, console us, strengthen us, guide us and inspire us to place all of our trust in HIS SACRED HEART, so that the power of HIS love may cast out every fear, doubt, worry and anxiety. "THE EUCHARIST is a point where God and the soul meet-God will all HIS graces, the soul with all its wants" Join us each Friday for Eucharistic Adoration from noon to 8p.m. in the chapel. Contact Jackie @ 917-0458 or Caroline @ 924-9952 evenings or just stop by. Everyone is welcome.
Our Thanks to Bill Whitley Bill has served our parish as Liturgical Music Director. His last day will be Sept. 15. Bill will be teaching full time at Western Oregon University. We will miss his leadership and wish him well!
Liturgical Music Director Position opening at St. Mary’s Parish , Albany, OR. Recruit, train, support musicians for three weekend liturgies, funerals, weddings and other parish and liturgical celebrations. Should have sound understanding of Vatican II liturgical principles; be proficient in voice, organ and piano; experienced in directing and training cantors; adult and children’s choirs. Should have excellent communication skills and able to work collaboratively. MA in music preferred. Interested candidates send resume to: Father Betts, 728 Ellsworth SW, Albany, OR 97321; (541)926-1449.
Plastic Grocery Bags If you have some of those plastic grocery bags (like from Safeway or Freddies) that you aren’t going to use, could you please save them for the Soup Kitchen. The Soup Kitchen gives away bread and those bags make it easier for the folks to carry the bread home.
Pray one! Knit one! Summer is quickly rushing by us and the fall weather will be upon us soon. The Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to keep busy throughout the summer months weaving yarn around needles to create soft cuddly creations of hope and comfort in the form of shawls. The parish and community members continue their generous support of St. Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry. We have received generous donations of both yarn and funds to continue this work. Our deep felt thanks reaches out to all of you. With your support these lovely shawls continue spreading the spirit of this joyous ministry to anyone in need where ever they may be or whatever their need. If you know of someone that you would like to receive a shawl, please know that you may choose a shawl for that certain individual at any time by contacting the church office and arrange to select a shawl from the array of colors and lengths available. The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be August 11 at 9:00a .m. to 11:00a.m. in the basement of the parish house. Anyone wishing to learn more about this ministry is welcome to join us! We would not be able to continue this work without the many willing hands and hearts that make these shawl possible. Come and join us for an incredible journey of unbelievable joy! We have many stories to share about the giving of shawls and the little miracles they wrapped around the shoulders of someone waiting for the comfort of Jesus to hold them close. For more information you may call either Carol Hawke at 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson at 928-2327.
Traveling If you want information about Mass times check out: MassTimes.org or call 410-676-6000
Habitat for Humanity Update. St. Mary's Habitat for Humanity team needs your help on Saturday August 16th when we will finish the first home on Howard St. and then on Saturday September 6th we will be having a 'Wall Raising' event for the second home on Howard St. Please consider joining us for any of these events.
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