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CALLING ALL SENIOR CITIZENS:
On Monday, November 24, there will be a turkey dinner served in St. Francis Hall at 1:00 PM. The cost is one can of food for St. Vincent de Paul. Come and bring your friends. Call Anne Rusen at 879-8803 for more information.
Once again, the MHC Altar-Rosary Decorating Committee is accepting donations for our Christmas poinsettia display. To donate one or more poinsettias in memory of loved ones, place a card stating:
In memory of:____________________________________
Donated by:____________________________________
and $10 cash or check, for each memorial in an envelope marked "Altar-
Rosary Decorating Fund," and then place the envelope in the Offertory
basket no later than December 7th.
The memorials will be published in a subsequent bulletin insert. This
is a wonderful way to remember special people in our lives.
If you have any questions, please call K. Hand, 879-2888.
Today we participate in the collection for the Campaign for Human Development. The Campaign addresses the root causes of poverty in the United States. For more than 27 years, CHD has funded thousands of projects that empower low-income people to work together to solve community problems, strengthen families, and build affordable housing. This nationwide program funds successful projects here in our diocese. The Campaign for Human Development helps people help themselves. Hope...It's yours to give. Please give generously.
NEW CHURCH ROOFING COMING...
The days of water dripping into the church with every heavy rain or snow should soon be over. A new roof will soon be installed. We did not think that we would be able to afford this during this fiscal year, but the generosity of the late C. Marie Humbarger, who remembered us in her will, has made it possible. Remember her in your prayers.
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 SPORTS BOOSTERS SELLING CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS AND CACTUS
Mary, Help of Christians Sports Booster will be taking orders for poinsettias and Christmas cactus between now and December 1st. This is a great opportunity to help Mary Help raise funds for its many sports activities throughout the year and also spread Christmas cheer. They make great gifts and brighten up the darkest corners. The poinsettias are offered in red, white, jinglebells or pink peppermint and are priced nicely at $7.50 each. Buy in pairs and save $1.00 off each pair. The Christmas cactus come in 4" or 6" pots in white or red and are $4.00 and $7.00. Order now! Call 461-1438, Kimberly McFarland.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL...
The Catholic Central Boosters annual Thanksgiving Eve fish stag will be
held Wednesday, November 26th, in the CCHS gymnasium from 6:00 PM until
midnight. Proceeds will benefit the high school and C.Y.O. athletic
programs. Tickets are available in advance from any booster member or at
the door.
Catholic Central High School invites all 8th graders to take The
Placement Test on Friday, December 5th, 8:15 AM-2:30 PM at the high
school. Academic Grants are available based on test results. For more
information please call Steve DeWitt or Sandie Kimball.
OHIO LYRIC THEATRE'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The Ohio Lyric Theatre of Springfield is presenting its annual Christmas Pageant on Saturday, December 6th in the Kuss Auditorium at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. There are two performances - a matinee at 3:00 PM and at 8:00 PM. Tickets are free, but are necessary to attend the performance. They are currently available at the Box Office at the Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Avenue. The OLT Community Chorus and the OLT Children's Chorus will each present a concert of Christmas music and the live dramatization of the Nativity is truly beautiful. "Come Hear The Glory of Christmas!"
ORGAN CONCERT AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH
On Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 PM there will be an organ concert at St. Mary's Church in Dayton. Scott Montgomery will perform on the 1920 Austin pipe organ. Mr. Montgomery is a young artist, who has won many awards, and has been heard on National Public Radio. The concert is free, and there will be a reception following. Young concert organists are a rarity, please come and show your support! Call 256-5633 for more information.
BE NOT AFRAID FAMILY HOLY HOUR
You and your family are invited to join the families of St. Peter Parish for the "Be Not Afraid Family Holy Hours", every Sunday at 4:00 PM, that were inspired by Mother Teresa. Each program includes: Pope John Paul II, Roman Cardinal Francis Arinze, Mother Teresa and many others. The Rosary is presented in dramatic movie format, and brings the mysteries to life: the kids love it. Get closer to Jesus by taking this 1 hour out of your busy week, for your family to spend quality time together while learning our faith and praying the Rosary. Child care is available for 1 1/2 to 5 year olds.
NOVEMBER IS ADOPTION MONTH....
For persons considering making an adoptive placement for their child, Beginnings- The Adoption Center offers information, counseling and support. Open adoption, personally arranged adoption and traditional adoption are available. For more information, call (937) 223-7217 or 1-800- 300-2937, 24 hours a day.
Masses on Thanksgiving Day will be at 7:00 & 9:00 AM. We will collect food for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at those Masses. Canned goods, staples, soap, diapers, etc. are all needed. Also, please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Friday, November 28th.
and November 29
Vicki Tuinstra
LEARN THE NEW CATECHISM
Trivia Question:
T or F: The "Sacrament of Annointing" is also called "Viaticum."
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 attendee, 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 paragraphs 1499-1532 in
the Catechism and/or join us this Tuesday, November 25th in St.
Francis Hall for "Is There Anyone Sick Among You?". For information,
or to obtain a guide book call Molly Collinsworth, 879-3148, or Anne
Rusen, 879-8803.
...the ADVENT SEASON, that is. What to wear? to church? Why not try violet or indigo for Sunday Mass on November 30th, December 7th & 21st. Wear rose for Gaudete Sunday on December 14th and white for Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8th.
The Sunday morning Religious education are: Early childhood ages 3-5 meet from 9:00 to 10:00 AM; grades 1-12 meet from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Fee: $25 per student; $75 maximum per family. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay. All classes, with the exception of the high school are held in the school. High school sessions are held in St. Francis Hall.
TODAY'S COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Today we will present a video which will explain why Vatican II was called and its initial goals. There will be no Adult Ed class on Sunday, November 30th. Please join us, 10:30 AM in the school cafeteria.
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.
INNISBROOK CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Your Innisbrook Christmas gifts will be ready for pickup today, Sunday, November 23rd in the school.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
We welcome those who have been preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church. The Rite of Acceptance will be celebrated at the 9:00 AM Mass. Kindly remember to pray for them as they journey more deeply into the truths of our christian faith.
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