![[Back to CCF]](../../images/community_sm.gif)
Return to Catholic Community Forum
|
|
Return to Catholic Community Forum |
ATTENTION!!
Anyone interested in becoming a Lector/Commentator should plan on
attending a training session on October 11th at 11:15 AM in the church.
You must be of high school age and confirmed. If you are interested, call
Al Metzmaier, 864-5700, for details.
Anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister should be at the
training session on October 18th at 9:00 AM in the East Room. You must
be of high school age and confirmed. If you are interested, call Al
Metzmaier, 864-5700, for details.
Prior approval by Father Joe is needed. Need advanced notice of your
attending for materials, etc.
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Parishioners who are pledging contributions to the United Way or the Combined Federal Campaign are asked to designate Mary, Help of Christians St. Vincent de Paul Society, CarePoint or the School as the recipient for their pledge.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Today's topic will be on The Church and Politics. Michael Swartz, a Washington lobbyist will be the speaker. He will discuss laws which affect our sense of right and wrong. Next Sunday, October 5th, Deacon Max will share hints for Homily preparation. Bring your bibles to this session. Please join us, 10:30 AM in the school cafeteria.
RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)
Will begin on Thursday evening, October 9th. Classes begin at 7:00 PM in Saint Francis Hall. These classes are designed for children ages 7 through 13 who have not been baptized and/or have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation. For additional information, call 878-7325. *Help Wanted*--We are in need of a volunteer to assist in the RCIC program. If interested call 878-7325.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Parents of unbaptized children, ages 3-6, wishing to have them baptized should call the Religious Ed office, 878-7325, to arrange for baptismal preparation for the children.
DAYTON DEANERY--MINISTRY 2000 TASK FORCE
As you may be aware, we have been engaged in a planning process, Ministry 2000, with 20 other parishes in the Dayton Deanery for the past nine months. Fr. Raudabaugh, Bob Panella and Susan Takacs are members of the Ministry 2000 Task Force which was commissioned by the Archbishop last September. Since then, Task Force members have had an opportunity to exchange information and to share experiences, including the strengths and weaknesses of parishes. We have learned what parishes have in common and what makes each somewhat unique in its ministries. The first of four phases has ended with the completion of a progress report. The Archbishop has reviewed the document during the Summer and discussed it with the Task Force in September. The deliverable for Phase II will consist, primarily, of a set of recommendations on ways in which parishes in the planning group might better carry out their ministries by cooperating or collaborating more with each other.
ONE LAST CHANCE TO VISIT MARIA STEIN FOR A DAY OF RETREAT
As many of you know the beautiful retreat center located at Maria Stein will be closing its doors forever in November. In the past we have journeyed by Van for a day of retreat. We will do this again OCTOBER 15TH. So.....Mark Your Calendar for A Day of Reflection "Psalm Prayer", October 15th. We will depart MHC via Van at 8:30 AM. The cost is $18. For reservations please call Anne, 879-8803, by October 9.
MHC BAZAAR NEWS
Bazaar workshops are in progress every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. We're still waiting for your ideas and donations so please don't let us down. Bring a sack lunch and join in the work and fun. Together we can make this years bazaar another success.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
October 5th has been designated National Respect Life Sunday by the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In Mother Teresa's words, we
Christians have the privilege and responsibility to see that "RESPECT FOR
HUMAN LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE, A WAY OF LIVING." "The Glory of God is
man fully alive" (Gloria Dei vivens homo) .
An opportunity to generously support the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Fund
Collection will be afforded you at all Masses on October 4th and 5th.
Your generosity provides assistance to women, men, and children in untimely
pregnancies, people with disabilities, and programs supporting a Consistent
Ethic of Life.
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP TO BE HELD
The Women's Network Grandparent Support Group will have their next meeting on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 PM at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 North Broad Street. This group is designed to help grandparents with the problems of grandparenting--especially, but not exclusively, with those of custody, caretaking, and boundaries. For questions, please call Mary Lou, 878-8442, or Pat, 849-9140--all grandparents are welcome.
MHC CHRISTIAN MOTHER'S GROUP
Mothers and children (newborn - 6 years) please come and join us every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:30 AM in St. Francis Hall. Each week a chosen theme is celebrated with books, activities, and play for the children. This is your opportunity to meet other mothers of the parish and to have your children play in a caring, Christian environment. For more information, please contact Molly Collinsworth, 879-3148. Themes for October: 1st: Teddy Bear Party - bring your favorite bear friend; 8th: "Down on the Farm"; 15th: Field Trip to Carriage Hill Farm - meet in parking lot at 10:00 AM; 22nd: "Along Came a Spider"; 29th: Harvest Festival.
The Advancement Office of Catholic Central High School is hiring an
OFFICE ASSISTANT. Word processing and database knowledge necessary.
Detail oriented, personable and self-motivated alumnus preferred. Send
resume and reference to Sister Teresa Marie Laengle, 1200 East High Street,
Springfield, 45505.
Step Aerobics classes will be offered 4 times a week through
Thursday, November 20th. Classes are offered on Monday and
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM and Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Instructor
is Millie Vollmer, formerly of Exercise for Everysize. Cost is $25 for 20
sessions and $35 for 30 sessions. Participants may mix classes attended
and make up missed class at any time during the Fall session of classes.
Call Millie at 325-9204 (day) or 325-5857 (evening) for registration and
information.
1998 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS will be available at Catholic Central High
School throughout the fall. Books for the Dayton/Springfield, Columbus and
Cincinnati areas are available. All books are $35 each. Proceeds benefit
the Student Activity Fund and campus ministry program.
THE DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CLUB
The Dayton Catholic Women's Club will sponsor a Day of Recollection on Tuesday, September 30th at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Wilmington Pike. Retreat master will be Rev. Benedict O'Cinnscaliegh from Ireland. Day begins at 9:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM with Benediction. Cost $10. For reservations call Grady McManus at 294-4075. Lunch included with price.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SERIES
Strike up the band! Send in the clowns! Enriching your marriage
can be as much fun as a three-ring circus when you join the Family Life
Office for MARRIAGE: LIFE UNDER THE BIG TOP. Immaculate Heart of
Mary Parish will be our host in Cincinnati; St. Peter Parish in Huber
Heights will welcome us in Dayton. A night under the Big Top includes a
romantic dinner by candlelight, and a thrilling presentation by well-known
experts in the circus arena of family life. Grab your spouse and run away
to join the circus! Register NOW for the full series -- the greatest
show on earth! -- and get ONE NIGHT FREE, or join us for individual
evenings. To receive a free brochure with full details, call the Family
Life Office at 513-421-3131 in Cincinnati, or 937-222-0227 in Dayton.
It takes balance to stay on the tightrope of love! Mary Cummins
Wlodarski reveals the secrets most needed for Walking the Tightrope
of Unconditional Love on Friday, October 3 at St. Peter's, Huber
Heights, and Saturday, October 18th at Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Cincinnati. This thrilling presentation opens MARRIAGE: LIFE
UNDER THE BIG TOP, the Family Life Office's 1997-98 marriage enrichment
series. You can run away and join the circus for a full evening, beginning
with a romantic candlelight dinner at 6:30 PM, for $30/couple, or join us
for the presentation only, at 7:30 PM, for $10/couple. To register, or for
more details, call the Family Life Office at 513-421-3131 in Cincinnati, or
at 937-222-0227 in Dayton.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
The Knights of Columbus Fairborn Council #3724 will have blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi feast day at the council hall, 78 Old Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM. Open to the public. Bring your pets to the council hall for the blessing, also tell your neighbors and invite them to bring their pets. For information call 878-0883.
SEPARATED, DIVORCED OR WIDOWED?
Change is inevitable -- especially for those separated, divorced or widowed -- and can be threatening. Reduce your fear of change, and your fear of success! Our speaker, Devon Hansen, invites you to join her in GOING FOR THE GUSTO! at this inspiring FREE presentation sponsored by the Family Life Office as part of our five-part Enrichment Series for those separated, divorced or widowed. Learn to identify your strengths and open the door to a more satisfying and exciting future when you join us on Sunday, October 5th at 7:00 PM in the All Purpose Room at St. Rita Parish. For more information or to receive a free brochure, call Dayton's Family Life Office at 937-222-0227 today.
|
|
Return to Catholic Community Forum |