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Readings For August 19 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53
Mass Intentions ~ August 4-10 Sat. ~ Frances Gilbert Sun. 8:30 ~ Dale Henderson 11:00 ~ Lydia Bernea August 1 – Dale Henderson
First Eucharist All parents (guardians) whose children will be preparing for First Eucharist this coming year must attend a parent information session. Choose the one which best fits your schedule! August 12 at 9:40 AM—Chapel August 28 at 7 PM—Chapel Please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to this meeting, unless they were baptized at St. Mary’s. Children normally prepare to receive First Eucharist during their second grade year. Thank you!
August19, 2007 20th Sunday in Ordinary time
Readings For August 26 Isaiah 66:18-21, Hebrews 12:5-13, Luke 13:22-30. Mass Intentions ~ August 18- 25 Sat. ~ Maria V. Anderson Sun. 8:30 ~ Verna Coffin 11:00 ~ Maxine Slangal August 22 ~ Thomas Barrett Augsut 24 ~ Ginna Pearson
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Religious Education For children pre-school through high school will begin in September. The first session for pre-school through fifth grade will be on Sunday, September 16 from 9:40 till 10:45. Parents and children will all start in the Gathering Space. Parents are asked to bring emergency information for their children, since emergency forms and registration forms will be filled out at that time. Fees will also be due at that time. Fees for pre-school through 5th will be $20/child, except for the 2nd grade. Since the children in 2nd grade prepare both for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist the fee is $40.00. Eucharistic AdorationIs scheduled each Friday, 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. Take Another Look Monday, August 27 at 7 PM in the Church Do you know someone who would like to become Catholic? Have you been away from the church? Would you like to be baptized? Please join us on Monday, August 27 at 7 PM in the church. We will talk about what makes us Catholic, the process for joining the church and also do a tour of the church.
First Eucharist All parents (guardians) whose children will be preparing for First Eucharist this coming year must attend a parent information session. There is only one session left and it is on: August 28 at 7 PM—Chapel Please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to this meeting, unless they were baptized at St. Mary’s. Children normally prepare to receive First Eucharist during their second grade year. Thank you!
Thoughts On Prayer The Lord measures our perfection neither by the multitude nor the magnitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them. -- St. John of the Cross Visitors to the SickWe need at least one (or more) parishioners who would be willing to bring Communion to one of the area rest homes. There is training provided, please call the office, 926-1449.The Gospel of Matthew A new Little Rock series beginning Weds., Sept 5 at 6:30 PM in the Ed Center (park on playground & enter by door near sawdust into classroom). Little Rock combines teachings through use of a video presentation, study and faith sharing. The cost is $10 for books. Participants should bring a Bible. WCC Begins AGainWhole Community Catechesis will begin again on Sunday, September 23 at noon. We will begin the session with lunch (suggested donation $2).Following lunch we will learn more about being a disciple of Jesus. The focus of this year’s WCC session is on “Following in the Footsteps of Jesus: Living a Life of Justice.” We will explore Catholic social teaching. Everyone, yes everyone, is really, really welcome. Please join us. There will be a repeat session on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 PM. Women’s RetreatSaturday, Sept. 299:30 – 5:00 St. Mary’s Gathering Space“Celebrating Sisters” with Dr. Elaine ParkCost is $15. Lunch is included. Reservations are a must. Call 926-1449 or email: stmarys_albany@comcast.net Men’s RetreatSaturday, Sept. 81:30 – 4:30 PMSt. Mary’s Gathering Space“Come Then, Let us Be on Our Way”Father Ray Carey, PresenterAll men of St. Mary’s are welcome – and please feel free to invite a friend, also. Suggested donation $10.
Parish Secretary Our parish is looking for a secretary. Marcy Keuter, our current secretary, has accepted a position at St. Mary’s in Corvallis as director of their preschool program. We appreciate Marcy’s great work and wish her well! Our secretarial position is 12 – 18 hours / week. Days 9 AM – 4 PM, with one hour for lunch. The position requires computer skills with Word and Excel and the internet. There will be data entry. Part of the position is reception and phone answering. The applicant should know how to operate a variety of office machines. You may pick up an application at the parish office. Thank you!
Liturgical Ministers Are still needed at all Masses. Currently we are signing folks up for the coming year (Sept ’07 through August ’08). Training is provided. We need greeters, Eucharistic ministers, acolytes and cross bearers. Please sign up elsewhere in this bulletin or in the vestibule of the church. At 5:30 PM Mass we need: 2 greeters, 5 acolytes, 3 cross bearers, and 5 cup ministers. At 8:30AM we need 7 greeters, 2 cross bearers, 1 bread minister and 5 cup ministers. At 11 AM we need 7 greeters, 1 acolyte, 3 cross bearers, 1 head cup and 3 cup ministers.SAVE THE DATE Weekend retreat for family caregivers and grandparents/relatives who are parenting again. Chance to relax and take time for self-renewal in a peaceful setting. September 7-9 at Macleay Christian Retreat, Salem, Oregon. Cost $50 which includes: two nights, five meals, social activities, and educational seminars. Contact Janice @ Phone: (503) 831-5593 (h) or (503) 559-4001 (cell).
Catechists Needed Our parish’s religious education program is in need of catechists at a variety of grade levels. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith with young people. If you would like to find out more, or if you are interested in volunteering, please call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303 or email stmarys_albany@comcast.net Thank you!
Do you have a 4 year old child? If so, check out the new PreK class forming at St. Mary’s School. Registration is now open for all interested families. Call today to Mrs. Kempf our PreK teacher and see our classroom 541.928.7474. School starts September 10, 07. Classes are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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