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July 23, 2006 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Home With The Word For July 30 2 Kings 4:42-44, Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6;1-15
Mass Intentions – July 15 – July 21 Sat. ~ Don, Joe & Sean Sawyer Sun. 8:30 ~ Jocelyn Abbott 11:00 ~ Katherine Edick Wed.~ Malin Petrusich Thurs. ~ Bob Headrick Fri. ~ Malin Petrusich
Would You Like to Know More About the Catholic Church & What it Teaches? Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:40 – 10:45 in the classroom on the second floor – room at top of elevator. July 23 ~ Prayer August 6 ~ Sacraments August 20 ~ Adult Baptism
The Personal Poverty Retreat Join us for a Friday of prayer, service and reflection. Spend a full day working with the marginalized in Old Town while learning more about the issues of poverty and the Gospel call to serve those in need. For more information contact Fr. Ron 503-228-0746 or raab@donwtownchapel.org.
Anniversary Mass & Picnic Come celebrate our parish’s 121st anniversary on Sunday, August 27. Mass will begin at 10:30 AM and be followed by a picnic with games and entertainment. We will celebrate Mass in the church and set up the Gathering Space for over-flow. We have received permission to close 8th Street and we will be serving food there, with seating in the Gathering Space or cafeteria. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair from home. Please plan to join us. Ticket sales begin soon. The 10:30 Mass will be the only Mass that day, we will celebrate the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday.
Meeting Of Serra Club In Formation All who are interested in this area-wide support ministry to vocations are invited to the upcoming monthly meetings of Serra Club in Salem. We will be meeting on the third Tuesday of June, July and August @ 7 PM at St. Joseph Parish located at 721 Chemeketa St. NE. Parking is in a lot off of Center and Cottage Sts. Our June 20th speaker will be Rev. Mr. David Brown, newly-ordained deacon for the Archdiocese of Portland who will share his vocation story. Come and bring a friend!
Fiesta! Our Vacation Bible School has left up some displays in the Gathering Space and a picture bulletin board in the back hallway. Please take some time today to look these over. Thanks to all of you who worked, prayed, planned and donated to make this Vacation Bible School possible. We had 18 pre-schoolers, 46 elementary age children, 24 middle and high school age youth helpers and many adult leaders. Next year’s theme is Avalanche Ranch. We will have more information in September.
Liturgical Ministers Sign up We are starting sign ups for liturgical ministers. The new schedule will begin in September and training sessions will be in August. Please use the sign up in the bulletin or in the Gathering Space. This is for acolytes, lectors, greeters, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans and liturgy committee members.
Religious Education If your child will be in Religious Education this coming year, please fill out the pre-registration form included with today’s bulletin. This helps up to order materials and better plan for the sessions. (This is not for children who will be in St. Mary’s School).
First Eucharist Preparation If your child will be in First Eucharist this coming year (2nd grade), please sign up on the pre-registration for Religious Ed also. (you don’t need to do this if your child is registered for St. Mary’s School). Thank you!
Mark Your Calendar!!! Weds. Aug 2: 1 – 4 PM a talk by Dr. Elaine Park on the Gospel of Luke Sun. Aug. 27 – 10:30 AM – St. Mary’s Parish Anniversary Mass & picnic – here at the church Thurs, Sept 7 – 7:00 PM – “When Abuse Happens”, a talk by Fr. Ray Carey Sun. Sept. 10 – noon – Whole Community Catechesis (WCC) Sun. Sept 24 – 9:40 AM – first Religious Ed grade level session, parents must accompany children Sat. Sept 30- 10 – noon – First Eucharist Family Retreat
Pray One! Knit One! The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be July 24 at 9:00 am in the basement of the parish house. We welcome anyone wishing to join us for a summer visit. A no host luncheon outing will fillow the meeting. We have lots of lovely shawls available. Contact the church office or Carol Hawke at 926-2106 or Pat Jacobson at 928-2327 if you would like to request a shawl to give to someone. As our work continues with this ministry our lives also continue to be filled with the blessing of the Holy Spirit.
Position Openings St. Mary’s School Both are teaching positions and require an Oregon teaching license. Technology Coordinator/Teacher Music Teacher (K-8) If you are interested in either position, please send letter of interest, resume and employment application (can be downloaded from www.archdpdx.org/schools/openings/elementary.html) to: Chris Meadows, Principal St. Mary School stmarysch@proaxis.com A Retreat for Veterans – August 11 - 13In an effort to honor and minister to the veterans of the Armed Forces, who have generously given so much of themselves, this retreat has been established to nourish the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical lives of these dedicated persons. This retreat will be facilitated entirely by Chaplains and Veterans who understand the trials and difficulties of the military life. Those who have served in the Armed Forces, in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and numerous places, have experienced many difficult and dangerous situations. These experiences develop great strength and character, but also can produce much trauma and devastation. For this, much care and ttention is needed. For more information contact:Father Bernard Youth CenterMount Angel, OR 97362 Phone: 503.845.4097Email: fbyc@mtangel.net
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