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September 17, 2006 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Home With The Word For Sept. 24 Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 James 3:16 4:3 Mark 9: 30-37
Mass Intentions – Sept. 16- 22 Sat. ~ Mary Farmer Sun. 8:30 ~ Kirby Backer 11:00 ~ Irene Bonn
Bible Study We will begin a Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke Wednesday, September 13 at 7 PM in the 5th grade classroom (you enter by the playground door). This is a Little Rock study program which includes a teaching video, reading and discussion. The cost is $10 for your materials.
We will also begin an “Overview of the New Testament” study on Thursday, September 28 from 1:30 – 2:45 PM in the parish house basement. This is a video / discussion series. The cost of the workbook is $5. It is a good study for beginners. Please bring your Bible with you to either of these studies. Thank you.
It Was Terrific To see everyone who came to WCC last week. We all learned about the Lord’s Prayer. For example, did you know that the Lord’s Prayer contains seven petitions? Can you name them? We also made and blessed prayer cloths for prayer corners in our homes. Our next WCC will be Sunday, Oct. 8 from noon – 2 PM (repeat session Weds. Oct. 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM). The topic will be the Rosary. Please plan to join us!
Mark Your Calendar!!! Sun. Sept 24 – 9:40 AM – first Religious Ed grade level session, parents must accompany children Sat. Sept 30- 10AM till noon – First Eucharist Family Retreat
If your child will be in First Eucharist this coming year (2nd grade), please sign up on the pre-registration for Religious Ed also. (You don’t need to do this if your child is registered for St. Mary’s School). Thank you!
Infant Baptism Preparation Families with young children (infant – kindergarten) who want their child baptized must go through preparation. During September preparation is: Weds. mornings (Sept. 20 & 27) 10AM – 11:30 in the chapel.
You must pre-register for the sessions. At least one parent should attend, though mom and dad, god parents and grandparents are most welcome. Call 926-1449 ext 301 to reserve your space in the class. Cost of class is $10.00.
Does Your Family Have A Student Attending A College or University in Western Oregon? Our Archdiocesan campus ministries would like to know! The campus ministers and other Catholic students look forward to inviting your student to social events and Sunday Mass. Please fill out a postcard, located in the back of church with your student’s contact information. Drop the completed card in the collection, mail them or e-mail the info to the Archdiocese. We are eager to stay in touch with your students while they’re away at school.
Training For Eucharistic Ministers Training for new Eucharistic ministers will be: Sunday, September 17 at 10 AM. Training will take place in the church
Regis High School Car Auction Grand Prize – 2006 Chevy HHR LT plus 9 runners up will win $100 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold @ $100 each. The drawing will be held on Oct. 21, 2006 at the high school at approximately 11:00 PM and you need not to be present. For more information, contact the Regis Development Office @ 503 769-6243.
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice Grief Education Group, Lebanon Starts Sept. 21st and pre-registration is required. A ten week series that is offered twice a year in Rm. 6, on 525 Santiam Hwy. in Lebanon. This group is open to anyone in the community who had experienced a loss. Each week a different topic is presented and homework assignments given. Participants are then given an opportunity to share their experiences and to give and receive support. Contact: Cathye McCracken, LCSW @ 541 812-4670. Back To School Buffalo BBQ Come support the St. Mary's/N.A.M.S. 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip on Sept. 16 7 17 from 11am-7pm. We will be in the parking lot at Ray's Food Place in Albany on the corner of North Albany Rd. and Hickory St. Buffalo burger and soda are only $2.99
A Retreat for Needleworkers Fri. Sept. 29th @ 7PM till 3:30 PM Sat. Sept. 30th Come join a retreat that will nurture the spirituality of your needlework. Presenter Sr. Alicia Kleiman, is an experienced cross-stitcher. Fee: $100, $50 for Sat. $35 deposit. Please register by Sept. 25. Call Shalom Prayer Center for more info @ 503 845-6773 or email www.open.org/shalom Thank you!
Vocations It is encouraging to hear how many young people are interested in learning more about the vocation of religious life! In response the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Vocation Committee will offer several retreats and a prayer workshop this year for women between the ages of 18 and 40 who would like to learn more about religious life today. The first of these retreats will be a “Twilight Retreat” on Friday, October 6 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Valley Motherhouse in Beaverton. Overnight accommodations are available for those traveling from a distance. If you know someone who might be interested, please invite them to contact Sr. Charlene at srcharleneh@ssmo.org or at 503-906-1131. Someone may be waiting for a word of encouragement – be there for them.; Please visit our website: www.ssmo.org.
All OSU Faculty & Staff please join Deacon Chris Anderson for Noon Prayer every Monday of the academic year at 12:10 in the Newman Chapel on Monroe Street. If you wish, bring a brown bag lunch and join us afterwards for lunch and conversation as well. Come away for a few minutes of prayer and renewal in the middle of the day. For more information, contact Chris at anderson7715@msn.com.
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