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It is, of course, a requirement of Canon Law that members of the Church
support the work of the Church through their offerings. Membership has its
responsibility, and yet, if the Church were simply some huge "club" which
require "dues" of its members it would hardly be worth maintaining.
After all, what do you get for your dollar when you give to the Church? A
dollar given to the Church may only get you a request for another dollar.
The commandments demand that we avoid evil (1,3), but the precepts of the
community of faith, following the example of Christ (3) demand that we do
positive good for our neighbor. Our obligation to support the Church is
part and parcel to our obligation to "go out to all the world and tell the
good news." Our contribution is a blessing which allows us to serve our
neighbors physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We give because we love
God. We give that we may make real our love of neighbor.
Next Sunday's readings will be: 1)1 Kings 17, 10-16; 2)Hebrews 9, 24-
28; 3)Mark 12, 38-44.
Trivia Question:
Another name for the sacrament of confessions is:
a.sacrament of conversion, b.sacrament of penance, c.sacrament of
forgiveness
MON:
3:30 PM - Server's Training until 5:30 PM
5:30 PM - Informal Parent of Server's Mtg until 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - Boy Scouts, Sch APR
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts until 8:00 PM, Sch Cafe
7:30 PM - D of I Mtg, SFH
7:30 PM - Rosary, Ch
8:00 PM - Prayer Group, Ch
TUE:
9:30 AM - Christian Care Giving until 12:00 Noon, SFH
6:00 PM - Catechism Class, SFH
6:00 PM - Cub Scouts (Den 2) until 8:00 PM, Sch APR
6:30 PM - Art Association, Sch Cafe
7:00 PM - Folk Gp Practice, Ch
7:30 PM - Bible Study, ER
WED:
9:30 AM - Mom's group until 11:30 AM, SFH
12:30 PM - Bible Study, SFH
3:30 PM - Server's Training until 5:30 PM
7:00 PM - HS LIFE Mtg. until 9:00 PM, SFH
7:00 PM - Choir Practice, Ch
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts until 8:30 PM, Sch Lib
7:30 PM - St. Vincent de Paul, SFH
THU:
3:20 PM - Girl Scouts (Troop 1193) until 5:00 PM, Sch Cafe
FRI:
3:30 PM - Server's Training until 5:30 PM
5:30 PM - K of C Fish Fry until 7:30 PM, K of C Hall
SAT:
7:30 AM - Rosary, Ch
10:00 AM - Benediction, Ch
10:15 AM - Confessions until 11:00 AM
SUN:
7:00 AM - Coffee & Doughnuts until 12:00 PM, AD
8:30 AM - Parish Library Open until 1:15 PM
9:00 AM - REL ED: 3-5 yrs
10:30 AM - REL ED: Gr. 1-12 & Adult
1:00 PM - Baptism Class, ER
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
TODAY'S COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Today Bill and Marie Kiefer of St. Mark Bookshop will offer samples of good reading and suggested Christmas gifts. Next Sunday, November 9th, Father John will reflect on the Bible and its practical applications for one's life. Please join us, 10:30 AM in the school cafeteria.
INQUIRY CLASSES
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Do you know anyone who is? If your answer is yes, you are invited to attend our Inquiry Classes. Classes meet on alternate Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM in St. Francis Hall. For more information, call Gloria L. Leigh, 878-7325.
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.
SAVE YOUR MEIJER'S RECEIPTS!
Save and bring to the school or church your receipts from the Dayton and Springfield Meijer Stores that are dated between September 29, through December 13, 1997. MHCS can receive up to $1,000, if we receive enough receipts (we can earn $5 for every $100 in receipts). Please bring your receipts in before Christmas.
MHC CHRISTIAN MOTHER'S GROUP
Mothers and children (newborn - 6 years) please come and join us every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 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 November: 5th: Field trip - 10 AM - Sunwatch; 12th: Native Americans; (19th: Thanksgiving - bring a dish to share; 26th: No Meeting.
PRE-PLANNING FUNERAL LITURGY?
Many parishioners have inquired about pre-planning liturgies. You can do this with Anne Rusen. You will be given a copy and a copy will be kept on file in the Pastoral Ministers Office. Call Anne for information, 879-8803.
DO YOU NEED A BABYSITTER?
A woman of MHC parish does babysitting in her home. She is looking for more children, infants through school age, to babysit. She has good references. Please call 878-1354.
MINISTRY 2000
The purpose of the Ministry 2000 Planning Process is to develop
recommendations to the Archbishop as to how the Dayton Deanery, exclusive
of the inner Dayton parishes, can best meet the challenge of the steadily
decreasing number of priests, while satisfying the ministry needs of the
Deanery.
Phase One of the Process was completed with Archbishop Pilarczyk's
favorable review of that Phase's Conceptual Planning Report. The
Archbishop emphasized that the Holy Spirit is calling the Church to enter
into a new era as evidenced by: 1)the increasing ministry expectations
throughout the Church; 2)the decreasing number of priests and 3)the
increasing capability of the laity to provide various ministries.
The Report discussed the demographics of the 21 parishes involved,
various parish issues, parish resources, parish needs, common values and
three regional issues: 1)How to develop a more cooperative relationship
between parish communities?; 2)What should the criteria be for assigning
priests to parishes (or conversely, to take priests away from other
ministries?) and 3)How do we "tie-in" to the plan developed by the central
Dayton parishes?
The Phase Two Strategic Planning Process has begun with a survey of the
various parish facilities. This will be followed by a determination of the
Deanery's ministry needs, the ministries currently being provided and
models as to how the needed ministries will be provided - including
consideration of maintaining independent parishes, sharing facilities,
staff and ministries among various parishes and, perhaps, consolidating
certain parishes.
Mary, Help of Christians parishioners will have ample opportunity to
review and comment on the Phase Two Plan before it is presented to the
Archbishop in mid-1998. MHC's Parish's representatives on the Ministry
2000 Task Force are Robert Panella and Susan Takacs.
CALVARY CEMETERY ALL SOULS DAY MASS
All Souls Day services consisting of procession, Rosary and sermon will be held on today, Sunday, November 2nd at 2:30 PM at Calvary Cemetery Chapel. The procession with the recitation of the Rosary will start in front of the cemetery office.
OPEN HOUSE AT MARIA STEIN RETREAT CENTER
Join the Sisters of the Precious Blood today, Sunday, November 2 between 1:00 - 4:00 PM for an Open House to express appreciation for your involvement in the Retreat House. A special Ritual of Closing (Retreat House will be closing after 35 years of service) will be held at 3:00 PM. We hope you can join us.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY BAZAARS...
The Church of the Ascension Women's Guild is sponsoring their annual
"Harvest of Values" craft bazaar in the Ascension Parish Activity Center,
2001 Woodman Dr., on Saturday, November 8 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We
will be featuring crafts, baked goods, and a lot more. Lunch will be
served. Come get a jump on your holiday shopping.
St. Peter Church Rosary Altar Society will host their annual
Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and
November 16 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Family Life Center, 6161
Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights. There will be 50 craft tables (including
religious articles), baked goods, refreshments (including homemade soups,
chili and sandwiches), raffles and Santa Claus. Proceeds from the Bazaar
are used for the needy of our area through St. Vincent de Paul and our Food
Pantry, as well as for church needs.
ATTENTION: JUNIORS, SENIORS AND COLLEGE-AGE MEN
You have an excellent opportunity to experience a college seminary. The Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus is hosting a "LIVE-IN" weekend beginning Thursday evening, November 6th through Sunday afternoon, November 9th. You'll tour the campus, attend some classes, eat, talk and pray with college seminarians. You'll have time for swimming and recreating too! And, its FREE! If you have had some thoughts about being a priest, you'll have a great time checking it out. To make your reservation, just call Fr. Mark Watkins at the Vocation Office, 513/421-3131, or call Fr. Kevin Greenwood at the Josephinum directly, 614/885-5585.
HOLIDAY CARD PARTY
St. Mary Development Corporation is sponsoring a Holiday Card Party. It is to be held at Twin Towers Place, 250 Allen St., on Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Tickets are $4.00 in advance or at the door. Refreshments and door prizes are included. Tickets are available at Twin Towers Place, or by calling 258-6820.
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