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September 9, 2007 23rd Sunday in Ordinary time
Readings For Septmeber 16 Ex 32:7-14, 1 Tim 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-32
Mass Intentions ~ Sept 8 – Sept 15 Sat. ~ Don Sawyer Sun. 8:30 ~ Leticia Ong 11:00 ~ Maxine Slangal Sept. 6 ~ Alverda Huntimer
Buy recycled paper products. It takes 70-90% less energy to make recycled paper than it does to make virgin paper. 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.
Interested in Becoming Catholic? If you are an adult who is not baptized, or baptized in another Christian tradition, and would like to join the Catholic Church, please come to the RCI sessions on Sunday mornings from 9:40 – 10;45 AM. They will be in the classroom on the 2nd floor of the church building (use stairs or elevator near back door). For more information call Kathy at 926-1449 ext 303.
Reminder The first Sunday of each month is “FISH” Sunday. Please bring non-perishable food items, toilet paper, soap, paper towels or diapers. These will be given to FISH, an emergency help organization in Albany and distributed in food boxes for the needy. Also, please remember that we are collecting school supplies for needy children throughout the month of September. Thank you!
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. Thoughts On Prayer Apart from the cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven. -- St. Rose of Lima 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 began on 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. Even if you missed the first session, you are still welcome. 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
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. Call 926-1449 ext 303 or email stmarys_albany@comcast.net to sign up. Solar Cookers Needed Recently, the Archdiocese of Portland decided to offer direct support to our displaced Sudanese brothers and sisters by purchasing solar cookers for use in the refugee camps. Firewood is a scarce commodity in the refugee camps in Chad, where many Sudanese live. The long trips to gather firewood leave women and children vulnerable to physical and sexual assault by Janjaweed militias as well as migrant bandits in the area. Use of a solar cooker cuts firewood consumption by 40% and thus reduces the frequency of these dangerous trips. For only $30, two solar cookers can be provided to a family of five to seven
This amazing program offers Oregon Catholics an opportunity to be involved in the well-being of Sudanese refugees, and support efforts to ensure that the dignity and safety of Sudanese refugees increases.
Donations to this program should be made out to "American Jewish Committee - Solar Cooker Project" and mailed to the Archdiocese Pastoral Center, 2838 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214-1895.
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!
St. Mary’s Book Group St. Mary’s Book Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. rotating among participant’s homes. This summer the group discussed Padre Pio and America by Frank Rega, Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly and The Gift of Peace by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. The Book Group will be meeting again on September 11th to discuss Letters from the Desert by Carlo Carretto. In October we will be discussing Reasons to Believe by Scott Hahn; in November, The Way of Forgiveness by Patrick Brennan; and in December, The Miracle Detective by Randall Sullivan. We would welcome more participants, think about joining us! If you would like to learn more about the St. Mary’s Book Group, please call Elaine Young at 541-619-6106 or email at peyoung2@comcast.net.
Knit One! Pray One! The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be Monday, September 10 at 9:00am in the basement of the parish house. All meetings are open to anyone wanting to learn more about this ministry. We welcome beginner levels of knitting and crocheting and help is available for those needing further instruction. The Prayer Shawl Ministry has devoted their works to spreading the comfort of prayer through the creation of these lovely shawls. Come and join us for an adventure that will take you on an unbelievable faith journey like no other you may have never experienced. For more information call Carol Hawke at 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson at 926-2327 or the parish office.
Thank You! Everyone who helped in any way with the Albany Area Right to Life Rummage Sale on Sat. Aug. 18. Your help was most appreciated. Thanks, also, to everyone who made donations of any kind. Over $400 was raised to help support the Right to Life Projects which help educate people regarding the sanctity and respect of all human life, born and unborn. Sincerely for Life-Mary Austin.
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