Sister Barb's Corner - Mary's Catholic Church


July 27, 2008 Confirmation – The Archdiocese has deemed, that in order for a youth to be eligible for Confirmation, they must attend classes for at least two years. Altar Servers- There will be a training on Sunday, July 27th from 9-10:00am. Anyone who has received their First Communion is eligible to be an Altar Server. Training will be a commitment of two Sundays. Please call Sr Barb for more information June 29, 2008 “THANK YOU!” FROM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Thanks to all of you for your help with donations, and to the many, many volunteers who gave of their time and talents. VBS was a great success and all that you did was appreciated! I look forward to working with you again next year. Yours in Christ, Sister Barb June 8, 2008 The next VBS Planning Meeting will be Wednesday, June 11, at 7pm. Come and join all the wonderful volunteers! We want to have fn and have all of the children that come to VBS, come to know the Joy of Jesus. Let’s plan to have lots of fun in God’s BIG Backyard!
June 1, 2008 VIRTUS training on June 2 (at St. Augustine’s) beginning at 6:00pm. Please sign up on line at: www.virtus.org . The next VBS Planning Meeting will be Wednesday, June 11, at 7pm. Come and join all the wonderful volunteers! We want to have fun and have all of the children that come to VBS, come to know the Joy of Jesus. Let’s plan to have lots of fun in God’s BIG Backyard May 25, 2008 The Adult Catechism Class is taking the summer off. Watch here for the date class will resume. VIRTUS training on June 2 (at St. Augustine’s) beginning at 6:00pm. Please sign up on line at: www.virtus.org . The next VBS Planning Meeting will be Wednesday, May 28, at 7pm. Come and join all the wonderful volunteers! We want to have fun and have all of the children that come to VBS, come to know the Joy of Jesus. Let’s plan to have lots of fun in God’s BIG Backyard! May 18, 2008 First Communion pictures are in. If you haven’t picked yours up yet, they are in the school entry way. The Adult Catechism Class is taking the summer off. Watch here for when the date class will resume. VIRTUS trainings are *May 20^th, (here at St. Mary’s) and* a second class on *June 2* (at St. Augustine’s) has been added. Both classes start at 6:00pm. Please sign up on line at: www.virtus.org The next *VBS Planning Meeting* will be Wednesday, *May 28, at 7pm. Come and join all the wonderful volunteers! We want to have fun and have all of the children that come to VBS, come to know the Joy of Jesus. Let’s plan to have lots of fun in God’s BIG Backyard! May 11, 2008* Newly Confirmed – Special blessings on our Youth who have received the sacrament of Confirmation: Joshua Bowman, Hillary Geswein, Jill Lewis, Kayla Simmons, John Wermuth, Angela Casabella, Jason Holcomb, Joseph Rochner, Jordan Sizemore, Kelly Zollman, Bryant Condor, Mathew Holcomb, Jessica Rouse, Ryan Skinner, Cody Ferry, Jason Hublar, Breanna Rowe, and Marcus Walter May 4, 2008 Thank you – Our parish breakfast was very successful, it is good to come together and celebrate Easter as it continues for a total of fifty days. First Communicants: Congratulations to the third graders as they celebrate the sacrament with their families. As a parish, let us renew our own faith with the reception of the sacraments ourselves. Thank you for praying for our First Communicants. Our First Communicants for 2008: Sarah Bacher, Evan Peele, Natalie Thompson, Dakota Fonda, Bradley Philpot, Nia Tomes, Klaire Henke, Billy Pierce, Spencer Weathers, Joe Jacobi, Nick Schaftlein, Abby Wright, Dylan McRae, and Nathan Schneider. April 13, 2008 Faith Formation Schedule: April 13- Classes as usual April 13- 2pm Confirmation, OLPH April 20- LAST CLASS/BREAKFAST April 27- 2pm First Communion Mass April 6, 2008 Faith Formation Schedule: April 06- No Class (Men’s Retreat) April 13- Classes as usual April 13- 2pm Confirmation April 20- LAST CLASS/BREAKFAST April 27- 2pm First Communion Mass VIRTUS TRAINING: Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30 – 9:00pm, right here at St Mary’s. This is a mandatory course for anyone over the age of 18, who wants to volunteer/work with St. Mary’s youth. This includes CYO, Picnic, VBS, Faith Formation, etc. The course is required by the Archdiocese for the adult’s protection as well as the youth’s. Please call Sr. Barbara to sign up today. March 30 2008 Faith Formation Schedule: April 06- No Class (Men’s Retreat) April 13- Classes as usual April 13- 2pm Confirmation April 20- LAST CLASS/BREAKFAST April 27- 2pm First Communion Mass - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - St. Mary's Confirmation Class of 2008 Members of our parish who will participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation are: Joshua Bowman, Angela Casabella, Bryant Condor, Cody Ferry, Hillary Geswein, Jason Holcomb, Matthew Holcomb, Jason Hublar, Jill Lewis, Joseph Rochner, Jessica Rouse, Breanna Rowe, Kala Simmons, Jordon Sizemore, Ryan Skinner, Marcus Walter, John Wermuth and Kelly Zollman. Please keep all of them in your prayers. Spring Tea: Another successful tea! Thanks to all of you who attended, made a donation to a basket, and/or bought a quilt ticket. You are very much appreciated. J March 23, 2008 - Easter Sunday Faith Formation Schedule: April 06- No Class (Men’s Retreat) April 13- Classes as usual April 13- 2pm Confirmation April 20- LAST CLASS. April 27- 2pm First Communion FAMILY FUN/PARENTS NIGHT OUT BASKETS: Each parish is asked to donate 2 baskets to the Spring Tea Auction. Proceeds will benefit the Aquinas Center, which we often use to help with ministry. If you can’t make the tea, you can help by making a donation of a board game, pizza gift certificate, bowling gift certificate, movie gift certificate, movie rental gift certificate, Olive Garden gift certificate etc. No time to shop? You can put a monetary donation in the collection basket marked Spring Tea Donation, and we’ll do the shopping for you. Thanks so much for your support. Reminders for January 6, 2008 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting All parents, please mark your calendars to attend; this Wed; Jan 9 & again Jan 15; 6:30pm. Please bring your child with you on the 15th. Reminder to Confirmation Youth* Sponsor meeting on Sun; Jan 13th; 6:00pm. At 6:30pm, Confirmation youth will join their sponsor December 30, 2007 +++++++++++++++++++++ Christmas Eve Family Mass (5:30pm) Thank you, thank you, to all of you that helped make the Christmas Gospel so meaningful. We thank all the parents for their help and the children that gave of themselves. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will take place during the 10:30 Mass on Jan 6th. Faith Formation Classes will resume Jan 6th. First Reconciliation Parent Meeting All parents, please mark your calendars to attend; Wed; Jan 9 & 15; 6:30pm. Please bring your child on the 15th. Reminder to Confirmation Youth Sponsor meeting on Sun; Jan 13th; 6:00pm. At 6:30pm, Confirmation youth will join their December 23, 2007 +++++++++++++++++++++ Children’s Liturgy of the Word will take place during the 10:30 Mass on Jan 6^th. Faith Formation Classes will resume Jan 6^th. First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: All parents, please mark your calendars to attend. Wed, Jan 9 & 15 at 6:30pm. Please bring your child on the 15^th. Reminder to Confirmation Youth Sponsor meeting on Sunday, Jan 13th at 6:00pm. At 6:30pm, Confirmation youth will join their sponsor. December 16, 2007 +++++++++++++++++++++ CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: This is the last Sunday this month that we will have Liturgy of the Word, for we are still in need of 2 more Catechists. If you’re thinking of helping, that would be great, if two people want to do it together, that would work too. Please call me. DECEMBER 24; 5:30PM CHILDREN’S MASS: Choir members are invited to be in the Christmas Gospel. Every child interested can participate, too. No lines to memorize. Join us for practice today after the 10:30 Mass, Dec. 16 & possibly next Sunday, as well. To have this program, parent help is needed. Please call the FFO. Thank you. FAITH FORMATION (FF) SCHEDULE** Dec 23- No Class Dec 30- No Class Jan 06- Class Resumes Jan 13- Regular Class

December 9, 2007 +++++++++++++++++++++ CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Still in need of 2 more Catechists. When we have 5 volunteers, we’ll have it every week. With 5 volunteers, each catechist will sometimes have a month off. If you’re thinking of helping with a partner, please call me. DECEMBER 24; 5:30PM CHILDREN’S MASS: Choir members are invited to be in the Christmas Gospel. Every child interested can participate, too. No lines to memorize. Join us for practice today after the 10:30 Mass, & on Dec. 16. **To have this program, parent help is needed. Please call me @ 952-2854. Thank you. FAITH FORMATION (FF) SCHEDULE Dec 16- Regular Class Dec 23- No Class Dec 30- No Class A complete calendar of the FF school year will be handed out soon. THE MINISTRY SCHEDULE for Jan-Mar has been mailed. If you are an Usher, Lector Server, or Lay Eucharistic Minister and did not receive one, please call the Parish Office. Thank you. (The complete schedule can be viewed on line at: stmaryslanesville.org, then click on Ministries. The complete schedule is also posted on the bulletin board in the Sacristy & in the church foyer.) HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: The Parish Office will be staffed from 8:30am-12:30pm; Dec 21-Jan 4. Thank you. OVER 55 LUNCHEON: Dec 12, we will have a scrumptious Christmas Dinner. Won’t you join us after the 11:00am Mass? Come on over to the school cafeteria for food and fun --don’t forget to bring a friend! As always, there is no cost to you.
December 2, 2007 +++++++++++++++++++++ CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: We have 3 Catechists to help. Looking for 2 more, so that each will sometimes have a month off. If you’re thinking of helping with a partner, please call me. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS (5:30PM): Practice for those interested will be after the 10:30 Mass on Dec. 2; 9; & 16. **To have this program, parent help is needed. Please call me @ 952-2854. Thank you. FAITH FORMATION CLASS SCHEDULE Dec 09- Regular Class/Nativity Practice Dec 16- Regular Class/Nativity Practice Dec 23- No Class Dec 30- No Class

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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: We have 3 Catechists to help. Looking for 2 more, so that each will sometimes have a month off. If you’re thinking of helping with a partner, please call me. SERVERS TRAINING- Special thanks to Travis Miller and Taylor Fulkerson for training four new servers! ATTENTION ALL SERVERS: We will have an outing after Christmas. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS (5:30PM): Practice for those interested will be after the 10:30 Mass on Dec. 2; 9; & 16. ** To have this program, parent help is needed. Please call me @ 952-2854. FAITH FORMATION CLASS SCHEDULE Dec 02- Regular Class/Nativity Practice Dec 09- Regular Class/Nativity Practice Dec 16- Regular Class/Nativity Practice