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“Summertime” - Reflections from the Pastor
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 1st, 2010
SCHOOL - I need to inform you of the finances concerning our former parish school and the “second collection” taken up as part of the Parish Offertory Gifts. Many of you know this as the “blue” envelop; it is a voluntary offering. With the parish school now closed, there are financial bills yet to be paid; for example, teacher’s salaries and retirement - the Parish Council was asked about continuing this “second collection” at their May meeting, for the months of June & July. It was voted “YES”, to continue this 2nd Collection until the end of July when the topic would be revisited. National & Diocesan Collections are taken up as scheduled.
Report: (June) Offertory Collection (four weeks): $23,165.70 (June) 2nd Collection school finances (three weeks): $2,844.25
(July) Offertory Collection (four weeks): $18,426.95 (July) 2nd Collection school finances (four weeks): $3,710.00
1. Parishioners who wish to use blue envelopes may continue to do so.
2. Our visitors continue to be generous to our 2nd collections.
3. Retirement for the School Year 09-10 will be paid this Fiscal Year (10-11). The Diocese bills a year behind.
The Parish Council (NINE) “voting” members were e-mailed this past week to advise me on continuing this 2nd Collection through August 2010.
VOTING:
Yes (continue) - (5) FIVE: Jim Miller, Diane Ring, Ginny Cook, Hal Stillings and Jane Bock.
No (discontinue) - (4) FOUR: Joe Murphy, Walker Beeson, Andy Watson and Karen Sheehan.
This 2nd collection will continue through August, 2010. Thank you - Fr. Tom
SERVERS FOR MINISTRIES FOR AUGUST 7th - 8th, 2010
Saturday, 6:00 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM
Lectors: Walter Muller/Susan Ason Betty Jane Hendrix/Mike Polak Jane/Kevin O’Brien
Altar Svr: Christy Cook/Michael Daly Chase Polak/Alec Fanning MacKenzie O’Hayer/Hanna Piper
Extr. Min: Don/Marie McLendon Arnie Seyden/Bernie Lowenthal Carolyn Williams/Karen Sheehan
(Sister Gilmary O’Hayer) (Patricia Lowenthal) (Mary Ann Stillings)
Excerpts from a Letter from Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of New Orleans
Dear Father Peyton,
Thank you for the gift of $427.28 to Catholic Charities, made on behalf of your Vacation Bible School students. We are humbled and blessed to have you as a partner.
Your gift is designated for our Gulf Oil Spill Disaster fund. Catholic Charities, in partnership with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank, is helping those made vulnerable by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Since May 1, almost 17,000 individuals have received emergency assistance through Catholic Charities with a total of $445,630 in food assistance.
We are grateful for your support of this urgent response to an increasingly critical human need. Thanks for begin in solidarity with us!
God Bless,
Gordon R. Wadge and James R. Kelly Co-Presidents & CEO’s
2nd Collection Next Week: Keep Faith. Support the Church in Latin America. The Church in this region is undergoing a great continental mission, intended to strengthen the faith of the people and to create leaders in their own lands. The Church is being weakened by the loss of its members because of economic migration, and it suffers from a low priest-to-parishioner ratio. Next week’s collection funds catechesis and formation programs, evangelization, religious training, and other pastoral programs designed to strengthen and renew the faith. For the cost of your morning coffee, you could buy a child her First Holy Communion book. Can you spare a few cups? Please be generous in next week’s Collection.
PRAYER BREAKFASTS
Join your respective group for a prayer breakfast. All are invited.
- MEN - Saturday, August 7th at 9 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church.
- WOMEN - Saturday, August 14th at 9 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - Will meet on Thursday, August 19th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center (former school).
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)
PREP is for children Pre-K through 8th grade. Registration forms are available at the church entrance or in the parish office.
PREP begins on Sunday, September 19th at 9:15 a.m. in the gym with an information meeting for children and parents. If you have not registered, bring your children that morning.
TEACHERS NEEDED
Teachers are needed to help with our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Classes will begin in September and run through May.
For more information regarding PREP or teaching, please contact Deacon Dave at786-4505.
2nd collection: The Parish Council has voted that the 2nd Collection be continued for the month of August. Thank you for your continued support.
Weekly Offertory July 24-25, 2010
2nd Collection $ 874.00
Our Weekly Requirement $6,453.00
Offertory – July 24-25 $3,985.00
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. July 31 6 PM The Parish
Sun. Aug 1 8 AM † Anne Monaghan
11 AM † Fr. John O’Brien (A)
Mon. Aug 2 8 AM Communion Service
Tues. Aug 3 8 AM † John Barbogello (A)
Weds. Aug 4 8 AM Priests of the Diocese
Thurs. Aug 5 8 AM † Harry Foster
Fri. Aug 6 8 AM † Ellen O. Ripley (M.M.)
Sat. Aug 7 9 AM † John Henry Murphy
Rite of Chrisitan Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Thinking about joining the Catholic Church, or learning more about it? Ask yourself these questions:
- Where is your journey of faith leading you?
- Are you interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?
- Do you know someone who might be interested?
If so, come and see what the RCIA Process is all about. We will have our initial gathering on Monday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center (former school).
If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact Deacon Dave at 912-786-4505.
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY is now registering children for Pre-K through 8th grade. Notre Dame has several scholarships still available. Classes begin August 18th. Contact us at 232-5473.
JOIN ST. VINCENT ACADEMY AS THEY WELCOME THEIR NEW PRINCIPAL
As an integral part of St. Vincent’s Academy’s school community, you are cordially invited by the S.V.A. School Board to a reception honoring and welcoming our new principal, Mrs. Mary Ann Hogan.
Thursday, August 12 5:30 - 7 p.m. in Walsh Hall
ALTAR SERVERS
New altar servers are needed for the Sunday Masses: Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (8 & 11 a.m.). You need to be a rising 4th grader to serve. If interested, please contact the Parish Office.
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