The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time
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The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 1 September 4, 2011 PARISH MINISTRIES AND CONTACTS/ MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES Y CONTACTOS Bishop Kelly Rep/Representante Bryan Smith.............................................................. 853-0909 Robert Wehde, Principal.......................................... 375-6010 Choir Directors/Directores del Coro Robert Parsley ......................................................... 703-2568 Juan Moreno ............................................................. 378-0415 Benny Garcia ........................................................... 376-1298 Development and Finance Council/Consejo de Desarrollo y Finanzas Roy Schiele .............................................................. 385-9364 Nathan Drashner...................................................... 334 6546 Bob Ancin................................................................. 938-9853 Leah Rourke………………………………………….. 322-8525 Saul Huerta .............................................................. 899-2108 Merikay Jost............................................................. 384-5160 Billy D’Souza............................................................ 853-3631 Food Bank/Banco de Comida Isabell Yale............................................................... 850-6818 Knights of Columbus/Caballeros de Colón Roland Krueger........................................................ 336-1355 Liturgy/Liturgia Catherine Petzak ..................................................... 658-8892 Magnificat/Revista Magnificat Joanne Lechner ....................................................... 344-2782 Music Director/Director Musical Patty Gabica Haas................................................... 322-7010 Prayer Network/Cadena de Oración Lenora Brown........................................................... 376-5446 Prison Ministry/Ministerio de Prisión Bill Teske.................................................................. 514-8717 Carlos Castro ........................................................... 440-1214 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)/Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de adultos Monica Pittman ........................................................ 331-2989 Sacristan Imanol Betikoetxea ……………………………………284-5225 Salt and Light Ministry Michelle Hill .............................................................. 713-7471 St. Mary’s School Governing Board Francois Casabonne................................................ 939-6706 St. Mary’s School P.T.O/ Escuela de Sta. María John Davis .............................................................. 995-4041 St. Mary’s School Dir. of Development & Alumni Relations Bob Tanner ............................................................. 342-7476 Small Church Communities/Pequeñas comunidades de base Mary Johnson .......................................................... 853-8136 Stephen Ministry/Ministerio de Esteban Darcy Amburn .......................................................... 342-2988 Linda Leonard .......................................................... 336-8773 Prayer Network by Email … [email protected] PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL/ CONSEJO PASTORAL Chairperson ........... Robert Parsley...........703-2568 [email protected] Parish at Large ...... Pat Reilly....................344-3487 [email protected] St. Anne .................. Marilyn Tratz..............342-3480 [email protected] St. Anthony ............ St. Cecelia.Carol Herring/[email protected] and.....Vicki Smart/[email protected] St. Francis .............. Pat Ware....................853-3813 [email protected] St. Joan................... John Francis ..............484-8838 [email protected]. St. Juan Diego ....... Margo Mojica .............939-2053 [email protected] St. Michael.............. Sandy Banta ..............343-3048 [email protected] St. Theresa ............. Deb English ...............336-7829 [email protected] St. Sylvester ........... Christine Landram .....908-3046 [email protected] St. Winefride........... Deene Malone ...........375-7412 [email protected] HISPANIC COMMITTEE/COMITE HISPANO Coordinator/Coordinador Saul Huerta................................................... 899-2108 Magaly Carrillo ............................................. 346-1163 Treasury/Tesorero Alfredo Garibay............................................. 371-1612 Scripture Readings 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4– September 10, 2011 MON. Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20 Colossians 1:24-2:3; Luke 6:6-11 TUES. WED. Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19 Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26 THURS FRI. Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 or Matthew 1:18-23 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Luke 6:39-42 SAT. 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Luke 6:43-49 SUN. The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 2 September 4, 2011 FROM THE PASTOR, This is indeed a busy time. For my 40th anniversary of ordination I was given a beautiful quilt from a friend in my old parish in Sisters, Oregon. It now hangs from the wall near the back door in the narthex. I thank Mary Richards who made it, and Cathy and Ken Ehlers, wonderful new members of Saint Mary’s, who brought it to Boise and arranged to hang it. A reminder that the altar flowers each week can be donated in memory of a special person, and when that happens we will name them in the bulletin. If you would like to donate the flowers for a weekend, please call the office. We will soon have envelopes in the pews to get ready for the people who want to donate flowers for Advent and Christmas in memory of loved ones. I have been asked about a custom in the old church at the 10:45am Mass of having people hold hands crossing the aisles during the Our Father. The question was could we do that again? The aisle is wider but I always thought that was a great custom. If people want to do it, please do. Next weekend is the anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Please keep all of those who died and who suffered in your prayers. Our Parish Community Council has been asked to lead us in planning for the 75th anniversary of Saint Mary’s Parish in 2012. If you have ideas, suggestions, or would like to help, please call your Parish Community Council representative. Happy Labor Day! Peace, Father Tom Faucher, Pastor Día del Trabajo (de los trabajadores). El Comité de Justicia Doméstica y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, a través de su presidente el obispo de stockton Ca., Stephen E. Blaire, dio a conocer su mensaje del Día del Trabajo titulado: “Costos Humanos y Desafíos Morales de una Economía Quebrantada”. En su parte central el documento dice: “Cada año los norteamericanos celebran el Dia del Trabajo como un dia feriado nacional para rendirle homenaje a las personas trabajadoras. Este año, no obstante, hay menos razones para para celebrar y más para reflexionar y actuar respecto a la inestabilidad económica y a las dificultades por las que atraviesan las personas trabajadoras y sus familias. Para los católicos, también es el momento para recordar la enseñanza tradicional de la Iglesia sobre la dignidad del trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores. Este Dia del trabajo, los hechos económicos son crudos y los costos humanos son reales: millones de nuestras hermanas y hermanos se encuentran sin trabajo, educando a sus hijos en la pobreza y atormentados por las tragedias humanas, desafíos morales y pruebas de nuestra fe”. Hagamos oración y lo que está de nuestra parte para aliviar esta situación tan dolorosa que enfrentan nuestros trabajadores. Su amigo y servidor Su amigo y servidor ~ Padre Jesús Camacho Labor Day (the workers). The Committee on Justice and Domestic Human Development of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the United States, through its President, Bishop of Stockton Ca, Stephen E. Blaire, unveiled his Labor Day message entitled "Human Costs and Moral Challenges of an Economy Broken." At its core, the document says: "Each year Americans celebrate Labor Day as a national holiday to honor working people. This year, however, there are fewer reasons to celebrate. We need to reflect and act on economic instability and the difficulties being experienced by working people and their families. For Catholics, it is also time to remember the Church's traditional teaching on the dignity of work and the rights of workers. This Labor Day, the economic facts are raw and real human costs are: millions of our brothers and sisters are out of work, raising their children in poverty and tormented by the tragedies of human moral challenges and tests of our faith.” Let us pray and ask ourselves what part we have in alleviating this painful situation faced by our workers. Your friend and servant ~ Father Jesus Camacho The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 3 September 4, 2011 ¿Desea bautizar? Que los Papás llamen para hacer una cita con el Diácono Jorge González al 409-9443. 2. Asistir a dos pláticas durante el mes. 3. Traer el acta de nacimiento de la persona a bautizar. 4. Los Bautismos se llevará a Pre-School – 8th Grade Religious Education Register now for religious education pre-school through 8th grade. All classes begin September 18. Kindergarten through 8th grade meet Sunday mornings from 9:40-10:35 am. Pre-school meets Sundays during the 10:45am Mass. Registration forms are available in the narthex or in the parish office. Registration will also be available after Masses the weekends of August 21 and 28. Deadline to register is August 28. Call Meg in the parish office for more information. Sacrament of Confirmation There will be an introductory meeting on September 6 at 7pm in the gym for teens, 9th grade and older, who wish to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation and their parents. Sessions will be on 12 Sundays throughout the year from 5-6:30pm. Please bring your baptismal certificate. Call Meg in the parish office for more information. RCIA for Children and Teens Children and teens who wish to become Catholic or have been baptized Catholic or other faith and wish to enter into full communion and receive Confirmation in the Catholic Church, please contact Meg at the parish office, 344-2597. Our classes will begin September 18 from 11:15am to 12:15pm in the parish center. The Parish office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Thank you! God give me work, till my life shall end And life, till my work is done. ~Epitaph of Winifred Holtby cabo el sábado 17 de Septiembre a las 9 am THE IDAHO INTERFAITH ROUNDTABLE AGAINST HUNGER (IIRAH) and its endorsers are sponsoring an interfaith discussion on hunger, in particular, moving people from direct service to being a voice for the hungry, Tuesday, September 13, 7-8:30pm at Ahaveth Beth Israel Synagogue (11 N. Latah, Boise). Then, from 8:30pm-9pm is the IIRAH public meeting to make some decisions on its operation and strategies. Listen to faith leaders share their observations on hunger in Idaho, what the many faiths’ holy books say on serving the hungry and poor, what the faith groups are doing from state or national level to alleviate hunger, what the faith leaders would like to see happen in eliminating hunger in the next 5 years. There will be a section for you to share your experience in working with people that are hungry in direct service or advocacy. For questions, call 362-9579 or email [email protected]. WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We are blessed to have you join us at St. Mary’s Catholic Church this weekend! If you are visiting and looking for a church home, please consider joining our Catholic Community. To register in the parish ...OR... if you regularly attend St. Mary’s Church, but have never registered, forms are available at the back of the narthex near the drinking fountain or at the parish office during the week. Completed forms may be returned to the parish office, placed in the collection basket or mailed to the address on the front of the bulletin. For questions or more information, please call 344-2597. BIENVENIDOS Agradecemos su asistencia a esta su Iglesia Católica de Santa María. Si nos visita y anda buscando alguna parroquia a donde asistir regularmente, apreciamos su interés en unirse a esta comunidad. Si desea mayor información sobre nuestros grupos o desea registrarse, las formas estan enfrente del bebedero. Si desea venir personalmente durante las horas de oficina, nuestras secretarias con gusto le atenderán. Para cualquier información adicional puede comunicarse al teléfono 344 2597. The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 4 September 4, 2011 CALENDAR – CALENDARIO MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, 2011 Lector 1 (Sept. 10/11) Lector 2 (Sept. 10/11) 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:45 AM Sam Murano Keith Pettyjohn Marina Edwards Dominique Clifford Gene Fadness Vince Huerta Imanol Betikoetxea Janet Casabonne Roland Krueger Tom Ditter Rich Canderan Vic Haus Marty Downey Joan Haus John Kralovec Margaret Kralovec Mary Ann Hogg Jason Jaszkowiak Merikay Jost Margo Mojica Mark Oden Isabel Yale Rod Jaszkowiak Heidi Oden Liz Lister Pat Edwards Elaine Davis Francois Casabonne D'Souza Family Dan Appel/ Vince Johnson Vince Huerta Priest Host 1 Alt. Eucharistic Minister - Host 1 Cheyenne Murano Head Eucharistic Minister Host 2 JoAnne Canderan Eucharistic Minister Host 3 Eucharistic Minister Host 4 Deacon Alternate - Cup 1 Eucharistic Minister - Cup2 Eucharistic Minister - Cup 3 Eucharistic Minister -Cup 4 Hospitality Captain ALTAR SERVERS SEPT. 10 SEPT. 11 SEPT. 11 SAT. 5pm SUN. 8:30am SUN. 10:45am Danielle Murano John Paul Betikoetxea Sean O’Toole Christopher Pennisi Megan Pape Ailish Harrison Abby Murano Josie Pape Nick Thometz ATTENTION CURRENT AND FUTURE ALTAR SERVERS! All current Altar Servers, and those who wish to begin: there are changes coming to Altar Serving, and there will be mandatory training in the very near future. Please contact Sam Murano by e-mail: [email protected]. Please put "Altar Serving" in the subject line. Sunday August 28 Monday August 29 • Choir practice, 7pm– Church • Comité Hispano (Mensual) 7pm- Salón G Tuesday August 30 • Clases de Inglés, 6pm- Salón C • Al-Anon, Español 7pm – Salón E • Estudio Biblico, 7pm- Salón G Wednesday • Christian Meditation, 8pm– Room G August 31 Thursday Sept.1 • • • • • Friday Sept. 2 • Reel Men’s Prayer Group, 6:30am - Room A • Adoration, 9am-3pm– Church • Centering Prayer, 12pm– Cry Room Saturday Sept. 3 • Cursillo (men’s group) 8:30am - Room G • Gómez Quinceañera, 11pm– Church • Patlán-Martínez wedding, 2pm– Church Sunday Sept. 4 • Hispanic catechism classes, 10:45am, all school classrooms Choir practice, 7pm– Church RCIA, 7pm– Room D Clases de Inglés, 6pm- Salón C Grupo de Jóvenes, 7pm– Salón E Coro de Niños en Español, 7pm- Salón G MINISTRY OF THE WEEK Prayer network This ministry is made up of a large phone network of people praying for the needs of those requesting prayers. Please call Lenora Brown at 376-5446 if you would like to join this vital ministry. The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 5 September 4, 2011 • • • • • • RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you unbaptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life? Are you baptized Catholic but never received any formal religious education or have never been confirmed? Are you baptized into another denomination and want to become Catholic? Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next step is to becoming one of the Catholic faithful? Are you yearning for something more in your life? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a spiritual journey in faith to discover what it means to follow Jesus as a Catholic Christian and the joy and freedom that can result from journeying with Christ. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior. “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. Take My yoke upon your shoulders and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your soul will find rest, for My yoke is easy and My burden light.” (Matthew 11:28 – 30) Inquiry period begins September 1 If you or anyone you know is interested, or has questions and are high school age or older, please call the parish office or Monica Pittman (208) 331-2989: email us at [email protected] or find us at st. marys boise rcia on facebook. FALL CONFERENCE Fall Conference is coming to Boise on October 14 and 15, 2011. Bishop Driscoll and our keynote speakers will present or be broadcasted live in five locations throughout the state: Pocatello, Jerome, Boise, Lewiston and Coeur d’Alene. Registration fee: One day $35 and both days $50. Additional information can be found at: http://www.catholicidaho.org/en/NewsEvents/Events/ FallConference/Pages/FChome.aspx . Look on the left side of the page for specific details. All five conference locations, workshops and details can be viewed here in the preconference registration booklet, which is divided into sites. Find the site closest to you and look there: http://www.catholicidaho.org/en/NewsEvents/Events/ FallConference/Documents/Preconference%20booklet% 20FINAL%207%2023%20%2011.pdf Dear Parishioners, Now that school is open I’d like to ask for your help regarding student safety. Please be aware of the following school safety rules: We welcome parishioners to our school. All visitors to the school need to sign in on the Visitor Log book in the front office. Children/grandchildren may only be checked out of school by a person that is authorized by the parent/guardian. Please come into the main office and sign the student out with the school secretary. When school is in session between 8:10am and 3:10pm avoid parking on the school playground. If you must park on the playground, park along the fence line. It’s best if you park so that you can pull out straight, rather than backing out. Please do not drive on the playground at any time while children are present. Our parking lot is also our playground. The lot is used for PE classes and our recess periods throughout the school day. To be courteous to our neighbors, and to keep students safe, the alleyway is not to be used as a drive through. We encourage you to come in and visit while school is in session. Our Student Ambassadors would be most happy to give you a school tour. Thank you for your help keeping our children safe. May God continue to guide and direct us! ~Marianne White, Principal PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus next Sunday, Sept. 11, after the 8:30 & 10:45 am Masses. Come and enjoy this wonderful breakfast! GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE STUDY St. Mary’s Parish is offering Jeff Cavins’ Great Adventure Bible Study and Timeline to interested parishioners. The Great Adventure is a Catholic bible study system developed by Jeff Cavins and is designed to give the average Christian the big picture of salvation history. This 24-week study makes the complex simple by teaching the story of the Bible. Classes begin Tuesday, September 13, at 7 p.m. in the church and will continue on Tuesday nights through next spring, with breaks during Advent and Holy Week. In order to know how many workbooks to order, pre-registration is necessary. Costs for each person should not exceed $20. St. Mark’s Parish has generously offered us the DVD series at no charge and will allow us to buy 15 of their unused workbooks for $20 each, more than half off the regular price. To preregister by no later than Sept. 6, contact Roxanne or Alejandra at the parish office or Gene Fadness at [email protected] or call him at 890-2712. The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 6 September 4, 2011 ENGLISH FOR IMMIGRANTS English for Immigrants is an English language course at Sacred Heart Church for all immigrants of all levels. The course is every Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning September 9th and ending December 16th. Pay $10 only one time at registration. This covers the entire semester: all classes in September, October, November and December. All students must register the first day of class, September 9, 2011. Course held at Sacred Heart Church, 811 S. Latah, on the corner of Cassia and Latah. For more information or to volunteer, please call Suzanne Kelso at 658-9039. INGLÉS PARA INMIGRANTES Es un curso de inglés en Sacred Heart Church enfocado a inmigrantes. El curso es cada viernes de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Las clases iniciarán el 9 de septiembre conluyendo el 16 de diciembre del 2011. El costo del curso es de $10, el cual se debe hacer al momento de la inccccccscripción. El día de la inscripción es el mismo 9 de septiembre. La iglesia del Sagrado Corazón o Sacred Heart Church, está ubicada en el: 811 S. Latah, en la esquina de Cassia y Latah en la ciudad de Boise. Para obtener más información, por favor llame a Suzanne Kelso al (208) 6589039. Rachel’s Vineyard Post Abortion Healing Weekend Retreat If you have been wounded by the act of abortion…or someone dear to you has struggled with the spiritual and emotional aftermath of abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on our upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat November 4 - 6, 2011 at Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise, sponsored by Holy Apostles Catholic Church. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information, contact Gerry & Susan Guzman (208) 938-9797 [email protected] or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org . Return phone calls are handled with discretion. Space is very limited and beginning to fill already. Please give your support to our Advertisers by calling them first! CAPSTONE MISSIONS Casino Night, Mexican Style! and Benefit Auction Capstone Missions is hosting its 4th Annual Fall Feast and Benefit Auction at the Basque Center in Boise, ID on September 16, 2011! Join us for an evening full of great food, entertainment and gaming, all to support a great cause. Invite your friends and family and make an evening out of it! Tickets are $25 per adult, $40 per couple, which includes a Mexican buffet by El Gallo Giro (Kuna), dancing by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo, music by Mariachi Tleyotltzin, and gaming chips. Purchase your tickets before September 1 and receive additional gaming chips! Table reservations are also available. For ticket information or to donate an auction item contact: [email protected] or call Molly at 208-863-8786 or Carol at 208-658-4491. CAPSTONE MISSION OCTOBER TRIP! Capstone Missions will be traveling to Tijuana on October 15-22, 2011 for a mission trip. As always, we have a lot of projects and need many helping hands. If you have ever considered giving a week of your time in service to the Lord, this would be an excellent time to participate in an amazing experience. If interested, please contact Debby Miciak by email [email protected] or phone: 208-733-1187. Misiones Capstone: Noche de Casino al estilo Mexicano! Y subasta benéfica. Misiones Capstone tendrá su 4ta fiesta benéfica y subasta anual de otoño. Esta se llevará acabo en el Centro Vasco (Basque Center) de Boise, ID. El día 16 de Septiembre del año 2011. Lo invitamos a que se una con nosotros para una noche llena de buena comida, entretenimiento, juegos y todo para apoyar una buena causa. Invite a sus amigos y familia hacer de esto una noche de convivio. El costo de boletos individuales por adulto son $25 y $40 por pareja. El costo por boleto incluye un buffet Mexicano proveído por El Gallo Giro (de Kuna), entretenimiento proveído por la danza del Ballet Folklórico México Lindo, música de mariachi Tleyotltzin y fichas de juego. Compre sus boleto antes del 1ro de Septiembre para así obtener mas fichas de juego! Reservación de mesas también están disponibles. Para mas información sobre boletos o para donar un artículo para la subasta, favor de contactar a Molly por E-mail [email protected] o por teléfono al 208-863-8786 o Carol al teléfono 208-658-4491. Viaje en Octubre de Misiones Capstone: Misiones Capstone viajara este próximo 15 de Octubre hacia Tijuana en su próxima misión. Como siempre, tendremos un montón de proyectos y la necesidad de mucha ayuda. Si alguna vez ha considerado dar una semana de su tiempo al servicio del Señor, esta seria su gran oportunidad para participar en una experiencia increíble. Si Ud. está interesado(a), favor de ponerse en contacto con Debby Miciak por correo electrónico o teléfono: 208-733-1187 o [email protected]. The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 7 September 4, 2011 Treasure Valley Young Adult Ministry A ministry of Holy Apostles, St. John's, St. Mark's, Risen Christ, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of the Rosary, and St. Mary's Churches Check out all our programs at our website: www.tvyam.org or contact Bob Barros-Bailey at 371-8289. Holy Grounds “Holy Grounds” meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm at Moxie Java Bistro on Chinden Blvd. A Spiritual Coffee House Series that mixes in some Jesus, Good Joe, with new friends, new faces, and plenty of graces! Yes – we are talking about Holy Grounds! The night includes a interesting topic, good discussion, some social time and the 1st coffee selection is on us. So, grab some coffee or tea and enjoy an interesting experience to encourage you on your faith journey. We will be experiencing and discussing theological insights from Fr. Robert Barron on faith and the Catholic Church . On Monday, September 5, the topic is “The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist” Faith in Focus Our group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm on the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Saint Paul's BSU at 1915 University Drive. This is an exciting opportunity for Catholic young adults to engage in further learning, exploration and discussion of their faith as expressed in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. A short focused teaching will be followed by lively discussion sure to deepen your appreciation and understanding of the faith. On Monday, September 12, our topic is: “Mustard Seed: The Early Church”. Theology on Tap This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm at the Smokey Mtn. Pizza at 415 East Parkcenter Blvd. Catholic Adults and their friends enjoy meeting together and listening to a speaker, gaining new insights, engaging in discussion, relaxing, eating, drinking and having fun! Whether you’re an active Catholic, inactive Catholic, sort of interested in being Catholic, or a “Wow, these Catholics are cool to hang out with” kind of person. Come on down to Theology on Tap and get in touch with the Good News of Jesus Christ in a whole new way. This year we will premiere the new and exciting "Catholicism Project" produced by Word on Fire ministries. It will rock your world! On Monday, September 19, the topic is: “Church as Community” See you there! “Anti-Pasta” and Adoration Join us on the 4th Monday of every month (September - May) at 7pm at the Saint John's Cathedral Adoration Chapel. We are a social and spiritual gathering where young adults can share a light meal and then pray together with intention in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. This social and spiritual experience provides an opportunity to eat, pray and get to know fellow believers who seek to contemplate the mystery and wonder of our faith while praying for those in need. \Bring your favorite light dinner dish or beverage to share. "THE SHROUD OF TURIN: GOD AND MAN SHARING” Deacon Robert Villarreal from Los Alamos, New Mexico, will present his talk, "The Shroud of Turin: God and Man Sharing," on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 7 pm in the Holy Apostles dining hall. Deacon Villarreal has been active since the mid-1970's in the scientific study of the Shroud. Deacon Villarreal's talk makes the case that the Shroud is authentic by using 100 scientific and technical observational peculiarities. He further draws correlations to the theme of sharing between the Shroud and prayers in the Mass. All are welcome to attend. IT’S TIME TO SHARE YOUR BOUNTY! If you would like to share your bounty from your garden with other parishioners, we will again be offering a “sharing table” located in the entryway of the church. This is for everyone, regardless of whether you contribute to the table or not. You can bring your produce with you to Mass or anytime during the week day. Thank you! The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time September 4, 2011 Luke 12:34—For where your treasure is, there will your heart also be. St. Mary’s Weekly Collection FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 Weekly Offertory Net Revenue (loss) Two weeks ago Year-to-Date Actual $10,680 $5,826 Budget $11,065 ($5,980) Difference ($385) ($154) St. Mary’s Food Bank Two weeks ago Year to Date $1,430 $5,191 St. Mary’s Debt Reduction Fund Two weeks ago Year to Date $864 $4,110 Memorial Gifts A personal will is your final statement of your Christian stewardship. When planning your bequests and memorials, prayerfully consider including our parish community of St. Mary’s. Thank you for your generosity! Advertiser of the Week Page 8