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November 19, 2006 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Home With The Word For Nov. 26 Daniel 7: 13 -14 Revelation 1: 5-8 John 18: 33-37
Mass Intentions for Nov. 18 - 25 Sat. ~ Cathy Pebley Sun. 8:30 ~ Mary Jane Barton 11:00 ~ Kevin Gilhooley Wed. ~ Aurora Cleope Thurs. ~ Dale Henderson
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.
Men of St. mary’s Would you like a better prayer life? Would you like to grow even closer to God? Please consider coming to the Tuesday night “Circle of Prayer” group which will meet at 7 PM in the chapel. It is for one hour – for only four weeks – beginning Nov. 28. All men are welcome. You can sign up in the Gathering Space, on the flier in today’s bulletin or by calling the office. Thank you!
Dead Sea Scrolls Now through January 7, 2007 at the Pacific Science
Center in Seattle. Exhibit opens at 10am daily. It
Deacon Giovanni Gamas Is serving as our Deacon this year. Deacon Giovanni is studying at Mt. Angel Seminary. He will be ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2007. We appreciate Deacon Giovanni’s time and giftedness to our parish!
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.
Are You a Frequent Flier? Occasionally our parish staff go to conferences or in-services out of state. If you have a free ticket that you might be willing to donate to the parish, please give us a call. It would help our parish to save money and be greatly appreciated by the staff. Thank you!
Advent Banner Our parish has commissioned two new hangings for the wall behind the altar that we will use during the Advent season. This is an excellent memorial opportunity. One of the banners has already been donated in memory of Tony Moreira. The cost of the remaining banner is $500.00. If you are interested in donating all or part of the cost, please contact the parish office. Thank you!
Parish Stewardship Thanks to all who turned in their parish stewardship commitment form today. If you weren’t able to do so, please put it in next weekend’s collection or return to the parish office. Our parish needs the support of all our parishioners. Thank you and God Bless!
Whole Community Catechesis (WCC) Our next session will be Sunday, Dec. 3 following the 11 AM Mass. We will begin with lunch (turkey & gravy) suggested donation $1.50. Following lunch we will regroup in the church at 12:35 to begin learning more about the season of Advent. There will be break-out sessions for pre K/kindergarten; families with children in elementary school; middle school; high school; adults. Deacon Giovanni will lead the adult group. There will also be a special break-out session for families with children preparing for First Eucharist. If you can’t come on Sunday, there will be a repeat session the following Weds. beginning at 5:30 PM with dinner.
Advent Festival This year our wreath making will happen during WCC (see other bulletin announcement). Please come to our Advent WCC, even if you have never joined us for that before. Also, the Catholic Daughters gift store will be selling candles and wreath bases for Advent wreaths. They will be open Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend of Dec. Thank you.
Greens Are Needed For our wreath making for the season of Advent. Please call the parish office if you can bring greens (926-1449). Greens should be brought the to the parking lot behind the church either Sat. Dec 2 or Sun Dec 3. You can put them on the wood deck.
This Week !!!!
Please remember To give to the Campaign for Human Development collection (envelopes were in last week’s bulletin). This is an important way that we all can help the poor.
Young Adults There is a special “Circles of Prayer” group just for you. It will meet on Weds. nights at 7 PM in the chapel beginning on Nov. 29. The Circle will meet for one hour for only four weeks. Grow closer to God and meet some other young adults from our parish. Sign up in the Gathering Space, on the insert in today’s bulletin – or call the parish office.
Scouting The Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting announced the deadline for earning the Catholic Religious Emblem is Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. Completed applications and a $10 processing fee should be mailed to the Scout Chaplain, Archdiocese of Portland, 2838 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97214.
St. Mary’s 62nd Annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar had a wonderful turnout and was a great success! Thank you to the following parishioners for volunteering at our bazaar: Joyce Barrett, Cheryl Dingle, Emma Evans, Cheryl Frey, Jack Gall, Steve & Sharon Konopa, Shirley Kotara, Bob Martin, Donette McNeal, Joyce Mitchell, Joyce Moreira, Denise & Wayne Parker, Jessie Schuetze, Lin Slezak, Staci Voight and Gwen Conser & her school parent’s crew.
Thank you to the following raffle donors: Tom and Annette Krupicka (Tom’s Garden Center), Jeannette Fradet, Alene Grimes and the Fairmont Grange Quilters.
Also, thank you to Marian Carter, Caron Katko, Bev Johnson, and Jessie Schuetze for the donated items for the bazaar.
Congratulations to the following raffle and door prize winners: Bev Holliday, Doug Carter, Nancy Daniels, Kay Olsen, Bev Johnson, Nita McGrath, Tina Ketsdever, Melly Stewart & Doris St. John
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