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ALL SOULS November 1/2, 2008
SATURDAY: St. Wm. 6PM Mass
+Albert D’Andrea |
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Worship This Week |
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Monday
Tuesday Thursday
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St. Wm. 9AM Communion Service St. Wm. 9AM Communion Service IHM 5PM Mass +Charlie Bauer St. Wm. 9AM Mass +Ciel Larson IHM 12PM Mass +Simone Carlin IHM 4PM Mass
+Harry Dunkle IHM 9AM
Mass +Jeanne Runals |
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General Announcements |
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WE WELCOME NEXT WEEK—Fr. Bill Evans who will be presiding at out liturgies on the weekend and during the week. Fr. George is the chaplain for a pilgrimage to Medjugorje which is being led by IHM parishioner Wayne Weible. Please keep the pilgrims in your prayers. Fr. Bill is always available to share meals with parishioners while he is here. THE BOOK OF LIFE—is in the Commons of both parishes. Please write in the names of deceased loved ones and friends you want remembered at Mass during the month of November. The “Book of Life” will be placed in the Sanctuary at the altar during the entire month of November. PARISH PILGRIMAGE 2009—will visit Fatima and other stops in Portugal. The theme is: “Mary: Conscience of the Church”. Fliers are available on the tables in the commons of both parishes. There will be an organizational meeting at IHM on Sunday, November 23 at 4PM. All persons who have an interest in the pilgrimage are invited to attend. After 3 days in Lisbon and Fatima, the pilgrimage will continue with 7 day riverboat trip in Portugal and Spain. A SPECIAL MEETING FOR OUR SOMOTILLO MINSTRY—will be held at IHM on Monday, November 17 at 6PM. All parishioners who are interested in being a part of this special outreach project are urged and encouraged to attend.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH—for
the many cards that I received on this “landmark” birthday! I am grateful
for your thoughtfulness. THANKSGIVING—If you or someone you know will be alone or cannot afford a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, the First United Methodist Church invites you to join them for a FREE dinner—from Noon-3PM on Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, November 27th. There is a sign up sheet on the Community Life Bulletin Board. Also if anyone would like to donate a dish, there is a sign up sheet for that as well. TOYS 4 TOTS—Toys 4 Tots is requesting volunteers for Saturday, November 8 at 8AM to help relocate toys to their new location. If anyone can help, please meet at the Cherokee County Industrial Park, where the toys are now kept or at the new location next to the Sherwin Williams Paint Store in Murphy. Call John Evans at (828) 837-3035 for more information or if you can help. Thank you for your assistance to this much needed project that brings joy to the little ones during Christmas.
Many thanks to our Spring/Summer counting
teams and a warm welcome to our Fall/Winter counting teams. Your time and
efforts are much appreciated. FOOD COLLECTION—is next weekend. |
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St. William Announcements |
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SAFETY NOTICE—In order to assure safety of persons using our buildings, access will be limited at certain times to the door near the offices. A sign at the main entrance will indicate when this procedure is in place. Also, any person who uses a key to enter the building should keep the doors locked while in the building if the person is alone. Your cooperation is much appreciated. We now have an AED (automatic defibrillator) kept by the kitchen door in the Commons. Anyone wishing to learn how to use this device in case of an emergency, please leave your name and phone number with Chris in the office. We will set up a class for those interested. ADULT FAITH VIDEO SERIES ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3—at 7PM in the Glenmary. Please note day and time change. Join us for our continuing series on the Mass with this film, “Why Do Catholics Do What They Do At Mass.” FLOWERS—on the altar are in memory of Mari Lou O’Brien Smith by her family Nancy Hugh, Betsy Shurok and Jeff McAnallen. BAKE SALE—The St. Vincent De Paul Society will be sponsoring a bake sale next weekend, November 8 & 9. If parishioners wish to contribute baked goods, please bring them with you to Mass. Thank you. MINISTER CLASSES—Make up Classes - November 3 - Greeters 6PM; Lectors, 6:30PM; Eucharistic Ministers, 7:15PM; November 10 - Ushers 7PM PARISH THANKSGIVING DINNER—Sunday, November 23 after the 11AM Mass. Turkey provided by the parish, bring your favorite covered dish. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Commons. LADIES GUILD—will be collecting travel size shampoo, hand lotion and conditioner for the Friendship House. MEN'S CLUB—will have their monthly breakfast meeting following the 9AM Communion Service on Tuesday, November 4. All men of the parish are welcome. CROP WALK SUCCESS!—Over 30 individuals walking on behalf of St. William participated in last weekend’s Crop Walk. The generosity of our parish and the dedication of our Faith Formation students raised over $700 for this worthy cause. Our many thanks to Sandy Robinson for her coordination and enthusiasm. CATECHIST MEETING—will be held prior to the start of Faith Formation at 6PM on Wednesday, November 5 in Glenmary.
THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE FAITH FORMATION
NEWSLETTER—can be downloaded as a PDF file on the Faith Formation
web page, A committee is being formed to explore the possibility of changing the hymnal next year or so (when the contract comes due again). If you would like to have input and serve on this committee, please contact Judy Lott at 835-3359 or jtlott1@verizon.net. WHY DO WE SING SO MUCH?--Paul tells us in Ephesians 5: 18-19 to “be filled with the spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs and playing to the Lord in your hearts.” When you sing or play music at church, you exercise your faith. Through music and song you give thanks in the name of the Jesus Christ. You may think your voice has little value but blended with others it forms a common voice praising God. Music and singing helps the assembly express and share the gift of faith and strengthens the whole congregation/assembly. We do not sing at liturgy; we sing the liturgy thus taking a full and active participation in the Mass. |
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Bob Alexander, Stacy Arthur, Lori Bourscheid, Kathleen
Desmond, Patricia Diggs, Virginia Grobbel, Eileen Fitzsimmon, |
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CHURCH E-MAIL ADDRESSES:
Fr. George
stwillifr@verizon.net
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Welcome to our church family of St. William & Immaculate Heart of Mary. Thank you for worshipping with us. If you are not registered, we invite you to do so with the registration form on this site. If you have a change of address, phone number or e-mail, or if you are moving away from the area, please call the Parish office, so we can better serve you. ~Thank you |
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Insurance Guidelines for Non-Church (Private) functions: Anyone, including parishioners, wishing to use any of the church facilities for a private function must provide proof of general liability coverage in the amount of $1 million at least one week before the event. If the user is unable to obtain coverage through his/her own insurance company, a policy may be obtained through the Diocese for $100. Contact the church office to fill out the application. At the time of reserving space, a Usage Form needs to be completed in the office at St. William. |
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SPECIAL NOTICE CONCERNING HOSPITAL VISITS—new federal regulations severely restrict the availability of information concerning patients in hospitals. Without notification from family or friends to the parish office it will be impossible to know if a member of the parish is in the hospital. Please call the Parish office if you know someone would like a visit. |
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