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October 1, 2006 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Home With The Word For Oct. 8 Genesis 2: 18-24 Hebrews 2: 9-11 Mark 10: 2-16
Mass Intentions – Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 Sat. ~ Delia deDiaz Sun. 8:30 ~ Kevin Barton 11:00 ~ Katherine Edick
Bible Study We began 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 this study. Thank you.
Mark Your Calendar!!! Sun. Oct. 8th is our next WCC – Whole Community Catechesis from noon to 2 PM – we will begin with a lunch of rice bowls w chicken and veggies – then we will learn more about the Rosary. There will be a repeat session on Weds from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Please plan to join us. Thank you!
Adult? Not Confirmed? If you are an adult (out of high school) who has been baptized and received First Eucharist, but is not confirmed, please join us on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7 PM in the chapel. There will be two sessions each month – one on Sunday afternoon and one on Monday night. The classes will end in April and Confirmation will be in May.
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 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.
St. Mary’s Welcomes!! Two new teachers: Anne Loewen joins the staff as the music teacher. She also teaches music at Zion Lutheran School in Corvallis. Anne brings years of experience and a great passion for music. Carolyn Siuta is the technology instructor. She “retired” last year after 22 years working for the Corvallis School District. Because of her tremendous enthusiasm, she welcomed the opportunity to teach part-time at St. Mary’s.
St. Mary’s School Leadership Team A student led leadership team has been started at school. It is made up of 8th graders who wanted to join by presenting speeches to the school community on Sept. 12, They spoke about the talents they will bring, ideas for team projects and how their faith will help them to be effective team members. The leadership team will be responsible for planning 2 service projects and 3 school wide social events. They will also be giving a presentation to the School Advisory Council at the end of the year. They will be mentored by Marci Kempf. Maggie Hamilton, Rebecca Moore, Vanessa Mora, Zac Olson, Jaclyn Silsby, Robbie Walls and Sydni Whitley gave presentations. We are excited to have these students participate on the Leadership Team and congratulate them for sharing their gift of leadership with the school.
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.
St. Edward Church Is looking for a part-time Director of Religious Education. for pre-school through 5th grade. Interested applicants are invited to send a letter with a resume to: Fr. Paul Maher, O.M.I., 100 Main St., Lebanon, 97355 Eucharistic Adoration Of the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled for Fri. Oct. 6th from noon till 6PM in the chapel. A sign-up sheet has been placed at the chapel door for your convenience.
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.
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.
Father Billy Kosco Will be here on Sunday, Oct. 8 to celebrate the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Masses. Some of you may remember Father Billy from when he was “Deacon Billy”. Please plan to come to greet him and hear how he is doing.
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.
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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