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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.
LEARN THE NEW CATECHISM
Trivia Question: How is the "epiclesis" related to the Eucharist?
Do you really know all you want to know about the teachings of the
Catholic Church? A small group of parishioners gather on the 1st and 4th
Tuesdays of each month from 6:00-7:30 PM in St. Francis Hall to explore
various aspects of church teaching. We use The Catechism of the
Catholic Church as our resource. Deacon Max is a regular attended, so he
also serves as a guide. Lessons are independent, so regular attendance is
not mandatory, and reading is minimal. We would welcome more questioning
people in our group.
For answer to today's trivia question, read attaint 1322-1419 in
the Catechism and/or join us this Tuesday, October 7th in St.
Francis Hall for "Eucharist - The Supper of the Lamb". For
information, or to obtain a guide book call Molly Collinsworth, 879-
3148
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Today's topic will be on Homily Preparation. Deacon Max will present how a homily is prepared. BRING YOUR BIBLES for this session as you will help prepare next weeks homily. Next Sunday, October 12th, Father Johann Roten, SM from the UD Marian Library, will trace the history and impact of Mary's appearances on the faith of believers. 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.
SHARE THE BOUNTY
Remember your loved ones, away in school or the military, this Halloween by sending a package of "goodies". The Share the Bounty box will be in the foyer of the Church on November 1 & 2, 1997, during each of the Masses. There is a $3.00 postage fee per package. Give us the names and addresses, including the zip code, by dropping it in the collection basket, mail to Mary, Help of Christians or by telephone.
FAIRBORN CROP WALK
Walk for the hungry, Sunday, October 19th. Registration begins at 1:30 PM. The walk begins and ends at the St. Luke United Methodist Church, 100 North Broad Street, Fairborn, OH. 25% of the money collected will be returned to Fairborn's FISH. Call Holly Gros, 878-8092, for a pledge sheet.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
Today is National Respect Life Sunday. As Christians "...we owe
fidelity to those we choose and, beyond them, to those we do not choose.
It is WE who have been chosen to go out of our way for them." (Faithful for
Life a Moral Reflection)
A contribution to the Pro-Life Fund Collection gives witness to our
support of "...those we choose and, beyond them, to those we do not
choose..." An opportunity to generously support the Archdiocesan Pro-Life
Fund Collection will be afforded you at all Masses this weekend. Your
generosity provides assistance to women, men, and children in untimely
pregnancies, people with disabilities, and programs supporting a Consistent
Ethic of Life.
Thanks to your many anniversary gifts, I'll be on a 14 day land, cruise vacation in Greece during the next three weeks. I've reread the Acts of the Apostles and all Paul's Letters. So I look forward to the experiences and memories that await my four classmates and me. I'm sure I'll have stories when I return.
Fr. John
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.
JOY CLUB AND PARISHIONERS INVITED
You are invited to a presentation on Long Term Care, on October 13, 1:00 PM at St. Francis Hall. This is an informative presentation open to all parishioners and friends who want to become familiar with Long Term Care. We all have health insurance, we all may be eligible for Medicare but is it enough? Come and find out. For more information call Anne Rusen, 879-8803.
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.
GREENE COUNTY CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER WALK FOR LIFE
Family fun, Christian activities--Shawnee Park, Xenia (937) 374-0001, Saturday, October 11th 9:00 AM. Pre-walk activities on Friday night, October 10, 7:00 - 9:30 PM, the Xenia Christian Men's Fellowship, "Shares the Fire".
GAELIC LEAGUE OFFERS IRISH CLASSES
The Miami Valley Gaelic League is offering Irish Language classes from October 13th through November. Six two-hour sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Hibernian Hall, 4156 Dayton- Xenia Rd., in Beavercreek. An affordable fee will cover the cost of instruction, a textbook, and audio tape cassette. The registration deadline is October 6. For information call 293-9473 (Dayton) or 767-7399 (Yellow Springs).
PATRIOT SPIRIT BASKETBALL
The Patriot Spirit Basketball Club will hold tryouts for the Boys
1997/98 season on October 11, 12 and 15 at Carroll High School, 4524
Linden Ave., Dayton. There will be five select boys teams (4th thru 8th
grades). This is the first year for a 4th grade team.
The October 11 tryout times are 4th grade: 4:00-5:00 PM; 5th grade: 4:00-
6:00 PM; 6th grade: 5:00-6:30 PM; 7th grade: 6:30-8:00 PM; and 8th grade:
6:00-8:00 PM. Please phone Tom Schneider at 429-1084. For any additional
information.
ALUMNI SUNDAY
Immaculate Conception School in Dayton, Ohio is planning an Alumni Sunday on October 26th. All former students, graduates, and faculty are invited to the 9:00 AM Mass and to a fellowship in Monsignor Sherman hall in the church basement. Come join us and share those happy memories. For more information, please call 258-3065.
WE MISS YOU!
Bishop Carl Moeddel invites everyone separated from the Church by marriage issues to join him in discussing both these issues and the annulment process. WE MISS YOU sessions are scheduled from 7:30 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21st at Our Lady of Lourdes in Cincinnati and Thursday, October 23rd at St. Peter's in Huber Heights. All are welcome at these evenings of caring conversation. For more information, call 513-421-3145 in Cincinnati, or 937-222-0227 in Dayton and the Northern areas of the Archdiocese.
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.
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