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September 16, 2007 24th Sunday in Ordinary time
Readings For September 23 Am 8:4-7, 1 Tim 2:1-8, Luke 16:1-13
Mass Intentions ~ Sept 15 – Sept 22 Sat. ~ Don Sawyer Sun. 8:30 ~ Leticia Ong 11:00 ~ Maxine Slangal Sept. 6 ~ Alverda Huntimer
Plant a tree. A single tree absorbs a ton of carbon dioxide in its lifetime. Tree shade can reduce your air conditioning bill. Eucharistic Adoration Is 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!
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 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.
Upcoming St. Mary’s Arts and Craft Bazaar November 9th and 10th Do you like to make crafts or artwork? Do you quilt or sew? We are accepting donations for our Arts and Craft Bazaar for the raffle or to sell in the bazaar. The proceeds will benefit the Church’s Gathering Space for projects needed for funeral receptions and other functions. Or……. If you are a vendor and are interested in selling your arts and craft items in this year’s bazaar and would like a registration form? Please contact: Sharon Konopa, 926-6812 or email:StMarysBazaar@comcast.net
Men’s Group Twenty parishioners attended a men’s retreat at St. Mary’s Albany the second Saturday in September. Fr. Ray Carey lead the retreat which examined Christ’s statement to Peter, James and John in the Garden at Gethsemane. “Rise, let us be on our way” Fr. Carey’s thorough - informative style kept all involved and engaged, focusing on how this statement calls catholic males to action. The men’s retreat was also a kick off event for a Men’s Group that will meet Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the Chapel. The Men’s Group would like to have more speakers like Fr. Carey and offer a venue for parish men to have conversations with other catholic males. All men, young and older, are invited to attend. Any questions can be directed to Richard Amos 791 2101, Jeff Barricks 929 2649 or Tuan Nguyen 979 3266 Infant Baptism ClassesIf you would like your child (kindergarten or younger) to be baptized, you will need to attend the next series of baptism classes on Sat. Sept. 22 from 1 – 4:30 PM. The cost is $10.00. Please call the parish office, 926-1449 ext 301 or email: stmarys_albany@comcast.net to register. If you child is in first grade or older, we will begin classes later this fall. Watch the bulletin for more information. Thank you. St. Mary's Bereavement Ministryprovides the food for the funeral receptions. Volunteers make salads, desserts and serve at the reception. We have experienced a higher than average number of funerals this year. We understand everyone's busy schedules, so we would like to add more names to our list so volunteers are not called as often. The grieving families are very appreciative of this service our church provides and volunteers spend many hours supporting this ministry. If you would like to be on the list to bring food, help serve or have questions regarding this ministry, please email: StMarysBereavement@comcast.net or call: Sharon Konopa 926-6812 |
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