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September 23, 2007 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings For September 30 Amos 6:1a, 4-7, 1 Tim 6:11 – 16, Luke 16:19-31
Mass Intentions ~ Sept 22 – Sept 29 Sat. ~ Don Sawyer Sun. 8:30 ~ Leticia Ong 11:00 ~ Maxine Slangal Sept. 6 ~ Alverda Huntimer
When you must use single use dishes, buy ones that can be recycled such as plastics labeled 1-7 or can be composted such as paper. Avoid using Styrofoam.
From Father Gio Good day. How are you? I have a good news. My visa was approved. The consul gave me 2 years for my R1 visa. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. I will be travelling back to the U.S. on Friday, September 14th. Please extend my regards to all. Again, thank you and God Bless. 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. 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.
Thoughts On Prayer They took away what should have been my eyes, By Helen Keller (1880–1968) who was both deaf and blind. Women’s RetreatSaturday, Sept. 29, 9:30 – 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.netThanks To all of you who generously gave in the second collection for the Fish Clothes Closet. Through your kindness, we were able to send FISH $1912!!! God Bless.
Knit One, Pray One The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Monday, Sept. 24 in the basement of the parish house at 9:00am -11:00am. with a no-host luncheon outing will follow this meeting. Anyone interested is welcomed and you need not be an experienced hand crafter to begin this wondrous journey in this ministry works. We have stories of shawls to share and always have fresh coffee or a cup of tea to go with a lot of fellowship and some spiritual time. We also have supplies available to get your started as well! Come and see what we do and join in this awe-filled experience.
Coming Soon! A chance to win a hand-made stadium throw in your favorite school colors! The Shawl Ministry has been busy this summer with a fund raising project for our yarn supply. We will be selling raffle tickets for hand-made stadium throws in four separate school colors. OSU, U of O, West Albany, and South Albany stadium throws just perfect for the fall weather and seasonal gift giving will be on display for you to buy a raffle ticket! More information will be available as we prepare for this coming event. 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.
Prayer in the Celtic Tradition, September 26 - November 14, Wednesdays, 7 PM – 9 PM, an eight part series draws upon pre-Christian past and the fullness of the Christian Gospel to weave history, folklore, music, poetry, stories, rituals, blessings, litanies and liturgies of the Celtic nations on the Atlantic fringe of Europe. Each presentation is part of the spiritual pilgrimage that ultimately leads to a place of resurrection. Facilitator: Sister Mary Lonergan. Cost: $15.00 per session or $100.00 for series. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 503-794-8542 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 The Men’s Group meets 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 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 Congratulations to the St. Mary's church league softball team for placing second in league this year. If you are interested in joining the team next year, please contact Lisa or Kirk Richardson at 926-0885."
Annulments Would you like to know more about what the Catholic Church teaches about annulments – what they are – who needs them – how long they take. Please join us on Weds. Sept. 26 at 7 PM in the Parish House basement (house at 728 Ellsworth – park in lot behind house and come downstairs).
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