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September 24, 2006 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Home With The Word For Oct. 1 Numbers 11: 25-29 James 5: 1-6 Mark 9: 38-43 45, 47-48
Mass Intentions – Sept. 23 -29 Sat. ~ Lillian Jescheit Sun. 8:30 ~ Steven Barton 11:00 ~ Hattie Bachmeirer
Bible Study We will 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.
Mark Your Calendar!!! Sat. Sept 30th - 10AM till noon –First Eucharist Family Retreat Sun. Oct. 1st – St. Francis Day Pet Blessing @ – 1 PM on the church parking lot (or in the gym depending on the weather) All pets and their owners are invited! Also, you are invited to dress you pet up in a costume for the pet parade (owners can come in costume too!)
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice Grief Education Group Of Lebanon Started 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 Annulments If you would like to know more about what the Church teaches on annulments, please join us this Weds. evening at 7 PM in the chapel.
2006 – 2007 Parish Guide
Justin Stearns form “The Religious Press” is in the process of contacting parishioner-owned businesses and others also who wish to support St. Mary’s. I you would like more information on how to get great exposure for your business or profession in this upscale, landmark issue, please call Justin @ the parish office, 541-926-1449 or direct at 503-449-8020. Help us help you, your business and our community.
Respect Life Sunday is Oct. 1. Life Chains will be held in cities and towns across the US. People prayerfully and quietly stand for one hour on sidewalks holding pro-life signs defending human life. There will be a Life Chain in Lebanon starting at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 100 Main Street, and in Salem on Lancaster Drive. Life Chains start at 2:30 pm. For more information, call Mary at 928-8706 or Salem Right to Life at 503-585-7856. This is a good opportunity to put your faith into action! Thus far, over 47 million innocent unborn babies have been lost to abortion since it was legalized in 1973.
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!
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.
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.
NEWSPAPERS!!! Have you got newspapers stacking up I your garage? Are your closets overflowing with them? Call the Knights of Columbus, they’ll clean up your problem. The Knights are still collecting newspapers. Drop them off at the back of the old apartment building or contact either Jack Gall @ 926-4699 or Bernie Covino @ 926-9614 for assistance in getting rid of all that old news.
Pray Pne! Knit One! The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be Monday, Sept. 25 @ 9 AM in the basement of the parish house. A no-host luncheon outing will follow the meeting. We have several new projects for the parish that might interest those of you that love to crochet. Thank you to those who continue to work at home for this beautiful ministry. The work of many hands continues to make this ministry to foster and grow. These efforts could not be accomplished without your continued support and prayers. Thanks to each one of you! Newcomers are always welcomed aboard. Come and visit us or call either Carol Hawke @ 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson @ 928-2327 if you would like more info.
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.
Upcoming St. Mary’s Arts and Craft Bazaar November 3rd and 4th
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
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