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October 7, 2007 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings For Oct. 14 2 Kings 5:14-17, 2 Tim 2:8-13, Luke 17:11-19
Mass Intentions ~ Oct 6 – Oct 13 Sat. ~ Alverda Huntimer Sun. 8:30 ~ 11:00 ~ Oct 13 ~ Alverda Huntimer
Putting good, usable food into landfills costs Americans $50 million each year. Bulletin AnnouncementsJust a reminder – announcements must be turned in by the Monday noon prior to the weekend in which you want the announcement. Announcements may be edited or not placed at all depending on available space and relevancy. All announcements must be submitted in an electronic format. Thank you! Thoughts On Prayer Guardian Angel Prayer Angel of God, My Guardian Dear Ever this day be at my side Amen. (Feast of the Guardian Angels is Oct. 2) 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.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. St. Mary’s School The St. Mary’s School Annual Appeal began last weekend. Our goal is to raise $30,000. We are asking every household to consider a gift of $25 which would allow us to exceed our fundraising goal! Please stop as you leave Mass today to see the poster board that tracks our success. Thank you for your continued support. Upcoming Dates
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 St. Mary's Bereavement Ministry provides 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.
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
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY is October 7. That day LIFE CHAINS will be held in cities all over the US. Individuals and families prayerfully and quietly stand or sit for one hour, 2:30-3:30 pm, holding signs that defend, support and respect all human life, born and unborn. In Lebanon, the LIFE CHAIN will start at St. Edward’s, 100 Main Street. Signs will be provided. In Salem, the LIFE CHAIN will be held on Lancaster Drive. Signs will be available at D Street and Lancaster Drive NE. Casa de Angeles Orphanage On Oct. 13 and 14 you can purchase raffle tickets for a beautiful queen-sized hand quilted comforter (on display in the gathering space after all masses). Would you like to show your support for Casa de Angeles Orphanage? This is an orphanage in Guatemala run by two Catholic nuns who are wholly devoted to the 40 children ages 2 months to 13 years, 12 of whom have Down’s syndrome. These are all children abandoned by their mothers who were unable to care for them.
Marriage Enrichment Series: Monday, October 15th: Remodeling the Empty Nest: For those anticipating, practicing and celebrating marriage after the children leave. Sunday, October 21 after 8:30 and 11:00.
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