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728 Ellsworth SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-926-1449

Emergency only: 541-990-5552

Our Mission Statement

We, St. Mary's Parish, are a people responding to Christ's call to conversion, new life and discipleship with a nurturing Community.

We celebrate this new life in Scripture and the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic tradition.

Our Celebration impels and transforms us to be Spirit filled individuals who can reach out and minister to all people challenging and enabling them to build God's Kingdom of justice and holiness.

 

Sunday

9:40

 

Catechumenate

Parish Library Open

Monday

 

8:00 AM

Office Closed

Communion service & Rosary

Tuesday

8:00 AM

Communion Service

Wednesday

8:00 AM

Noon

7:00 PM

Communion Service

Mass

Bible Study

Thursday

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

1:30 PM

Communion Service

Mass

Bible Study

Friday

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Communion Service

Mass

Saturday

 

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Mass

Mass in Spanish

November 5,  2006

31st  Sunday  in  Ordinary  Time

 

Prayer  Corner

For those who are ill or homebound: Kelly & Amanda, Jim Angel, Ben Baley, Edward Bartram, Claire Basey, Carol Bentz,  Loraine Burnette, Maynard Bussell, Robert Chambers, Emily Chaput, Marie Chartrau, Michael & Dylan Clemons, Kathy Collins, Wally Craig, Mark Dempsey, Joyce Edwards, Bessie Fischbach, Martha Foulke, Mickey Francouer, Judy Gilbert, Stu Gourley, Keith Grimes, Gabriel Harrison  Arthur Hetherington, Matt Higgins,  Larry Holt, Dale Howell, Dorothy Hull, John Hull,  Mary Jensen,  Jessica Leaming,  Jim Luster, Ray Martinak, Concepsion Martinez, Markie McGintry, Jim McGough, Marie McGough, Sandy McKnight, Henrietta Mielke, Greg Miller, Yvonne Martin, Erin Mitchell, Ruth Moersch, Nell Moore, Bertha Morey, Anne Nicols, David Ohm,  Mrs. Osredkar, Glenn Paben, Mary Perella,  Norma Racette, Mary Rambousek, Marian Rief, Emma Rogers, Agnes Samek, Giovanna Savage, Linda Settelmeyer, Sharon Smith, Jim Striplin,  Joe Tolomei,  Linda Sexauer, Kay St. Dennis, Larry Stephen, Tom Strassmaier, Fr. John Tuil, Mary & Marcia Ward, Omer Watte, Kristi Wehrman and twins, Josie Wehrman and baby, Chris Westgaard, John Williams

For Special Intentions: We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the military: Brian Aker, Andrew, Carl Alvarez, Mike Andre, Joey Ballard, Bill Biebe, Jason Bullock, Cindy Bullock, Patick Clyde, Michael Coker,  Katie Dunten, James Durham, Trisa Engel, Ryan Fera, Kip Ferguson, Kim Fox,  Casey (KC) Furman, Sean Goryer, Ryan Grant, Darin Gregg,  Florentino Herrera Jr., Staci Hoskins, Linda Huehey,  Scott Johnson, Robert Johnson, Zac Johnson, Katy Joynt, Phil Kase Jr., DeShawn Leonard, Rachel Liston, Dan LyonsJohn Maloney, Arron D. Massey, Joshalt Mitcank, Jon Mumper,  J.R. Munoz,  Nathan Nofziger,  Joshua Peterson, Allan Phillips, Michael Pitzer, Neil Reilly, Larry A. Robles, BJ Rodriguez, Beniot Rodriguez, Daune Rutherford, Tony Sabias Jr., Makeo Santos, Tony Santos, Jesse Schnablegger,  R. Schoultz, Suzanne Smith, Matthew Sonder, Jeff Stephen, Justin Strassmaier, Simon Thomassian,  Travis Trupp, Cody Truett, Kyle Van Hess, Matthew Vanella, Charles Venard, in memory of Donald Walters,   Nathan Ward, Catherine Weatherby, Andrea Westfall

For the repose of the souls:  Jim Angel

For Missionaries: Josh Baley

At  Home  With  The  Word  For  Nov. 12

Kings 17:10-16    Hebrews 9: 24-28 

Mark 12: 38-44

 

Mass   Intentions –  Nov. 4 - 10

Sat. ~ John Diamond

Sun. 8:30 ~ Harriet Chamberlin

11:00 ~ Addie Guggenbickler

Wed. ~ Edward Howells

Thurs. ~ Lois Kloeck

Fri. ~ Harold Heuvel

 

Do You Know Someone

Who might be interested in joining the Catholic Church? Please invite them to come on Sunday mornings from 9:40 till 10:45 to Inquiry. Our next session will be Nov. 5.

 

Parish  Library  Open

Our parish library is open on Sunday mornings in between the two Masses. It is on the 2nd floor of the church building. Use the stairway near the playground / parking lot or take the elevator. We have a wonderful selection of books for both children and adults.

 

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door!!

 

Newspapers!!

Have you got newspapers stacking up in 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.

 

Dead  Sea  Scrolls

Now through January 7, 2007 at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Exhibit opens at 10am daily. It
is suggested that you allow an hour and a half to explore the 12,000 square foot exhibit. Admission is
$19.75 ($17.75 senior). For information call 206-443-2844.

 

Princess House Party

hosted by Catholic Daughters of America, Monday night, November 6th at 6:30pm.  All women of the parish are welcome to come to the Gathering Space for a great time, refreshments and a chance to shop for Christmas.  Come join us for the party, stay for the meeting and find out about CDA.

 

St. Mary’s School Highlights

Middle School Electives

Elective classes have been incorporated into the middle grades curriculum. Electives are offered twice a week. This Fall students alternate between a structures class taught by Mr. Curtin and an art history program taught
by Ms. Carlile. During the winter trimester students will take a variety of classes that will be taught by community members and in the spring the students will produce and present a play.

St. Mary's School promotes each child's spiritual, academic, and character development as a Catholic Christian in the image of Jesus Christ

 

Global  Warming The Archdiocese of Portland is sponsoring a workshop on global warming at St. Mary parish in Corvallis from 9am to noon on Saturday November 18th. There is no charge for the workshop but you are encouraged to register by calling 503-221-1054 or on-line jkam@emoregon.org. Speakers will be Russ Butkus, a theologian at the University of Portland, and Steve Kolmes, a UP environmental biologist. 

K  of  C  Breakfast

Please plan on coming to a delicious  breakfast  on Nov. 12th after both masses sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The price is a donation.  So please plan on joining us. Thank You.

 

No matter what other nations may say about the United States, immigration is still the sincerest

 from of flattery.

 

Infant  Baptism

Parents wishing to have their children (infant through kindergarten) baptized must attend a baptism preparation class. The next class will be Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM in the Gathering Space. The cost for the class is $10.00 per family. Parents, god parents, grand parents are all invited (at least one parent must attend). Parents are asked to pre-register for the class by calling the office at (926-1449 ext 301) or emailing: stmarys_albany@comcast.net.

 

St.  Joseph  Parish / St.  barbara cemetery  in  Salem

Is seeking a benefited part-time, possibly full-time youth minister working with out Mid-High and High School Youth. Persons applying should be energetic, faith-filled and capable of working in a team situation. Desired qualifications are: experience in youth ministry, organizational and communications skills. For more info and an application, please contact Carolyn @ stjosephchurch.com or call 503 581-1623

 

 

The  Blue  Nuns  Go  Green:

A  Story  of  a  Sustainable  Renovation  Project

presented by Sr. Pat Nagel, Earth Home Ministries on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm, free. Corvallis Public Library Meeting Room. Co-sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

 

Every passing day is one that is gone forever. Make sure it is one in which you have done something for others, especially those who cannot do for themselves.

 

Albany  Area  Habitat  For  Humanity

RESTORE

Formerly the Habitat Bargain Building Supply @ 34177 HWY 99E, Tangent  541 924-1450

Just in…Brand new, in the box, FURNITURE!

Coffee tables, end tables, sofa tables, dining tables and much more. Hugh truck load sale in the parking lot of the Habitat Restore. Tuesday through Friday from 9am till 4 pm Generously donated by Lebanon HOMETOWN FURNITURE CENTER.

 

Coming  Soon !!!!

  • Nov. 5 – noon to 2 PM – Whole Community Catechesis --- the topic will be The Saints and What Catholics believe about the Saints.
  • We begin at noon with a delicious lunch of chili dogs and then we will re-gather in the church about 12:35. Everyone (really everyone!) is welcome.

 

Nov. 14 - parents and students (6th grade and older) are invited to attend an exciting and educational Internet Safety forum, presented by Deputy Micah Smith of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office beginning at 7 PM in the Gathering Space.

 

  • Nov. 15 – a talk on the infancy narratives (the stories of Jesus when He was young) at 7 PM in the Gathering Space by Dr. Elaine Park, scholar and instructor at Mt. Angel Seminary.

 

Vocation Retreat for Women

Considering religious life?  What to know how the Sisters of St Mary of Oregon live their commitment to prayer, community and service?  Come to a day of sharing prayer and information while becoming acquainted with the Sisters.  Open to single women between the ages of 20 and 40.  Overnight accommodations are available.  Please contact Sr. Charlene at 503-906-1131 or srcharleneh@ssmo.org.  Visit our website: www.ssmo.org.