The Pictorial Directories are in! Those parishioners that had their picture made may pick up their free copy at the parish office. Those that didn’t have their picture made may purchase one for $10.00 If you would like your updated information to go in the directory (i.e. phone # or address change) you may contact the parish office at 633-1547. We will publish a separate sheet to be inserted in your directory in the near future.
Children’s Faith Formation News:
Mark your calendar for the first CCD class August
22. Parents and children are asked to attend.
CCD Registration forms for the 2010-2011 school year will
be available after the 8:00 AM Mass on August 8 in the
Gathering Space.
We are looking for adults and youth assistants interested
in participating in the K through 6 Grade Religious
Education Program. The classes are held on Sunday
mornings from 9:15 until 10:15 AM. If you have
volunteered in the past, we would love for you to return.
If you have not been with us but feel the need to serve,
we would be most appreciative. You may contact Anne at
the Parish Office at 633-1547.
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Mark your calendar for the first CCD class August
22. Parents and children are asked to attend.
CCD Registration forms for the 2010-2011 school year will
be available after the 8:00 AM Mass on August 8 in the
Gathering Space.
We are looking for adults and youth assistants interested
in participating in the K through 6 Grade Religious
Education Program. The classes are held on Sunday
mornings from 9:15 until 10:15 AM. If you have
volunteered in the past, we would love for you to return.
If you have not been with us but feel the need to serve,
we would be most appreciative. You may contact Anne at
the Parish Office at 633-1547.
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YOUTH Ministry – The Rock
All classes for Confirmation Levels 1-2-3, RCI Teen and
Teen Disciples will start on Wednesday August 18 at
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Parents please pick up your
packets by the week-end August 8 in the back of church,
fill them out and return to Liz Barker at the parent
meeting on August 11 at 7:00 PM in the ACC Bldg. The
yearly fee is $40.00 per child
If you are interested in helping as an aid in the
classrooms, please call Liz Barker
MOCA will meet August 15 at 2:00 PM in the ACC Bldg.
Save the Date! The Confirmation Candidates (who will
be confirmed this October) and the Sr. High 9th to 12th
grades will be on Retreat September 4-5-6 Labor Day
week-end. We will be going to Gasper River Catholic
Retreat Center in Bowling Green, KY. Check the bulletin
for further information.
All classes for Confirmation Levels 1-2-3, RCI Teen and
Teen Disciples will start on Wednesday August 18 at
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Parents please pick up your
packets by the week-end August 8 in the back of church,
fill them out and return to Liz Barker at the parent
meeting on August 11 at 7:00 PM in the ACC Bldg. The
yearly fee is $40.00 per child
If you are interested in helping as an aid in the
classrooms, please call Liz Barker
MOCA will meet August 15 at 2:00 PM in the ACC Bldg.
Save the Date! The Confirmation Candidates (who will
be confirmed this October) and the Sr. High 9th to 12th
grades will be on Retreat September 4-5-6 Labor Day
week-end. We will be going to Gasper River Catholic
Retreat Center in Bowling Green, KY. Check the bulletin
for further information.
Lately there have been lots of advertisements for “back to
school” sales. It is that time of year again. As we prepare our
children to return to school so that they may have a quality
education, so we also are preparing in our parish to provide all
parishioners with quality faith formation.
Faith Formation begins at baptism. Parents who present their
children for baptism make sacred promises to teach their children
to know, love, and serve God. This involves a daily commitment
to family prayer, a family commitment to Sunday Mass and the
sacramental life of the Church, and a family commitment to
deepen in knowledge of our Catholic faith. Children learn this
best through the good example of parents. When parents are
attentive to their own faith formation, then children are caught up
in the same priority and are well formed as Christians and as good
human beings.
We have many such good examples in our parish
One of the sad stories played out over and over in the parish is
those families who are not attentive to faith formation. Parents
who do not bring their children to Sunday CCD on a regular basis,
who do not attend Mass faithfully each Sunday, who do not make
a regular practice of the Sacrament of Penance, and who do not
value prayer and study in the home, bring up children who are
ignorant of their faith and who do not practice the faith. Those
who are ignorant of our Catholic faith usually end up falling away
from the faith. The seed that is sown bears its own fruit.
The Lord calls us to become his Saints. One of the clear paths
to becoming a saint is through knowledge of our faith. When our
knowledge of the faith expands, our thinking changes. When our
thinking changes, our lives are transformed. When our lives are
transformed, then we become the “salt of the earth” and the “light
of the world” that Jesus wants us to be. This is our cooperation
with the Grace of God, who wants to fill the earth with His divine
revelation.
school” sales. It is that time of year again. As we prepare our
children to return to school so that they may have a quality
education, so we also are preparing in our parish to provide all
parishioners with quality faith formation.
Faith Formation begins at baptism. Parents who present their
children for baptism make sacred promises to teach their children
to know, love, and serve God. This involves a daily commitment
to family prayer, a family commitment to Sunday Mass and the
sacramental life of the Church, and a family commitment to
deepen in knowledge of our Catholic faith. Children learn this
best through the good example of parents. When parents are
attentive to their own faith formation, then children are caught up
in the same priority and are well formed as Christians and as good
human beings.
We have many such good examples in our parish
One of the sad stories played out over and over in the parish is
those families who are not attentive to faith formation. Parents
who do not bring their children to Sunday CCD on a regular basis,
who do not attend Mass faithfully each Sunday, who do not make
a regular practice of the Sacrament of Penance, and who do not
value prayer and study in the home, bring up children who are
ignorant of their faith and who do not practice the faith. Those
who are ignorant of our Catholic faith usually end up falling away
from the faith. The seed that is sown bears its own fruit.
The Lord calls us to become his Saints. One of the clear paths
to becoming a saint is through knowledge of our faith. When our
knowledge of the faith expands, our thinking changes. When our
thinking changes, our lives are transformed. When our lives are
transformed, then we become the “salt of the earth” and the “light
of the world” that Jesus wants us to be. This is our cooperation
with the Grace of God, who wants to fill the earth with His divine
revelation.
This is a clear call to all members of our parish.
? Children K-6: Parents – please enroll your children in faith
formation and be consistent with their attendance.
? Youth 7-8: Parents – please enroll your youth in
Confirmation Preparation and be consistent with their
attendance.
? Youth 9-12: Parents – please bring your youth to youth
ministry meetings either on Sunday evenings or Wednesday
evenings. Be consistent with attendance at meetings and
retreats.
? Young Adults: If away at school, get involved in a good
campus ministry program that is faithful to Church Teaching.
Here at the parish, make plans to participate in our young
adult ministries.
? Adults: Make your personal plan for your ongoing faith
formation. Read good books, listen to good CD’s, attend
faith formation classes for adults here in the parish. Parents –
plan to attend parent meetings.
Let us make this a year of renewed commitment to personal
faith formation so that the Lord may find us ready to greet Him
when He comes.
Sr. High Retreat -
September 4. 5. 6. (Labor Day Week-end)
Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center
“I’m In God’s Army We will venture into the
wilderness and prepare for battle.
Pick up your permission slip in the back of church or
contact Liz Barker @633-1547
AYAM (Annunciation Young Adult Ministries)
Is a new faith and community building ministry with our
high school graduates, college age adults, and newly
graduated adults. Upcoming activities:
August 26, 7:00 PM – meeting at parish Rectory
For more info call Fr. Bill at 487-0830
Adult Evening Bible Study will resume Monday, September 13
at 7:00 PM in the ACC. This year we will be studying the Book
of Acts. This is the third in a series by Jeff Cavins called The
Great Adventure. For those who have been unable to attend this
program, it will be repeated beginning with an eight week
introduction by Jeff Cavins called A Quick Journey Through the
Bible. For more information, call Deacon Bob/Kathy Hart at
722-5026 or Bill/Jeanne Horn at 647-3582
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the
process of welcoming people into the Catholic faith. The next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM in
the Ed Building. Topic: Places in the Catholic Church. You may
contact Diana at 494-8860 for more information or to register.
Please, join us on the 1st Sunday of each month
at 7:30 AM in the Church to pray the Rosary.
ADORERS ARE NEEDED:
Sunday 6PM – Wednesday 3PM & 8PM - Friday 4PM & 6PM & 8 PM
For more information contact Mary Ann at 722-0988 or Cathy at 722-0234
The Holy Father's General Prayer Intention for August:
. That those who are without work or homes or who are
otherwise in serious need may find understanding and
welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their
difficulties.
September 4. 5. 6. (Labor Day Week-end)
Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center
“I’m In God’s Army We will venture into the
wilderness and prepare for battle.
Pick up your permission slip in the back of church or
contact Liz Barker @633-1547
AYAM (Annunciation Young Adult Ministries)
Is a new faith and community building ministry with our
high school graduates, college age adults, and newly
graduated adults. Upcoming activities:
August 26, 7:00 PM – meeting at parish Rectory
For more info call Fr. Bill at 487-0830
Adult Evening Bible Study will resume Monday, September 13
at 7:00 PM in the ACC. This year we will be studying the Book
of Acts. This is the third in a series by Jeff Cavins called The
Great Adventure. For those who have been unable to attend this
program, it will be repeated beginning with an eight week
introduction by Jeff Cavins called A Quick Journey Through the
Bible. For more information, call Deacon Bob/Kathy Hart at
722-5026 or Bill/Jeanne Horn at 647-3582
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the
process of welcoming people into the Catholic faith. The next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM in
the Ed Building. Topic: Places in the Catholic Church. You may
contact Diana at 494-8860 for more information or to register.
Please, join us on the 1st Sunday of each month
at 7:30 AM in the Church to pray the Rosary.
ADORERS ARE NEEDED:
Sunday 6PM – Wednesday 3PM & 8PM - Friday 4PM & 6PM & 8 PM
For more information contact Mary Ann at 722-0988 or Cathy at 722-0234
The Holy Father's General Prayer Intention for August:
. That those who are without work or homes or who are
otherwise in serious need may find understanding and
welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their
difficulties.