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Building a New Church |
Church Bulletin December 20, 2008-January 3, 2009
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Building a New Church |
Church Bulletin December 20, 2008-January 3, 2009
4th Sunday of Advent December 21, 2008
“I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your Word.”
To observe faithfully this fourth Sunday of Advent, let us follow the example of Mary, who heard the voice of God and, with complete trust, obeyed, having no idea where it would lead.
May we follow the example of Mary’s “yes” to trusting God throughout the great adventure of life.
May we recognize the face of Jesus in the people we encounter, and may our hearts be filled with peace in the midst of the feverish activity around us.
“The Virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and she will call him Emmanuel.” --Is. 7:14
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Christmas Masses:
Wednesday, December 24th... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24th... Midnight Mass 11:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day Mass...10:30 a.m.
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Do you have a deployed family member?
If you have a family member who is deployed, CTK’s Letter Writing Ministry would like to remember them with greeting cards on special occasions.
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex as you leave Mass. Please take the time to enter the name and address of your loved one who is currently serving the
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Year of St. Paul:
In honor of the Church’s celebration of the Year of St. Paul, St. Anne Parish has invited Msgr. Christopher J. Schreck, a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Josephinum in
The title of the seminar is Reading, Praying and Preaching the Letters of St. Paul: Understanding the Character, Personality and
There is no charge for the seminar, which will take place in the St. Anne Pacelli high school auditorium, nor is there any official registration.
Please join us on Friday evening, January 9 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday morning, January 10, from 9:00a.m. -12 noon.
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Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for December 2008:
General Intention: That in the face of a spreading culture of violence the Church, through her apostolic and missionary activities, may courageously promote a culture of life.
Mission Intention: That especially in mission countries, Christians may show with acts of fraternal love that the Child born in the stable at
Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for January 2009:
General Intention: That the family may become more and more a place of training in charity, personal growth, and transmission of the faith.
Mission Intention: That the different Christian denominations, aware of the need for a new evangelization in this period of profound transformations, may be committed to announcing the Good News and moving toward the full unity of all Christians in order to offer a more credible testimony of the Gospel.
Christ the King Christmas Ornaments
Christ the King Catholic Church collectible ornaments are available for $15.00 each.
The lovely 24-karat gold-plated brass ornament and stand are gift boxed with velour lining and include an information card about our church.
This unique ornament, designed just for our church, is suitable for display not just at Christmas but throughout the year.
They make wonderful gifts, and the proceeds go to the building fund for our new education center and parish hall.
For more information, contact Marilyn Wallace at 706-628-4038, or email: mcconwallace@cs.com and indicate “Ornament” on the subject line.
Help support our building fund by purchasing these beautiful ornaments!
CTK Youth Group
The Youth Group went bowling Sunday, December 14, after Mass and shared lunch together. We had a blast! Our bowling skills may be somewhat lacking, but we have mastered the art of having fun! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
The CTK Youth Group meets across the street in the
This will be a great life-learning experience for the young people, and will also provide some fellowship with our local neighbors.
Anyone who would like more information about this active and fun program may contact Bruce or Janice Brooks at 706-663-0096.
There will be a training session for new students who are interested in joining our team of altar servers on:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 11:45 A.M.
Members must have received their First Holy Communion.
Religious Education
Sunday School Calendar:
December 21, 28 NO CLASSES
January 4,11 Regular Classes
January 18, NO CLASSES
January 25, Regular Classes
It would be a good Advent practice for our students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
If anyone was unable to attend the Penance Service at St. Anne’s Church last week, Father Madden will provide another opportunity for confessions in our church on Monday evening, December 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:
Those seeking to learn more about our
Catholic beliefs and practices will meet in the
Baptism Preparation Session is held on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Parents desiring to have their first child baptized are required to attend one of these sessions.
After attending a preparation session arrangements will be made for the day and time of the child’s baptism.
The usual time for the baptism of children is at the 6:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday. If interested, contact the Parish Office at (706) 663-0090.
Outreach Program
Some of you may have noticed that we did not have a “Giving Tree” this year. This is because our parishioners have been living out the Spirit of “Christmas Giving” all year round, not just for a day or a week.
The economic down-turn causing a lack of jobs, the cold weather in November and the rise in the cost of utilities and food, have kept us busy trying to help families with propane gas, electricity, water and some food.
We had 116 visitors throughout the year 2008 at a cost of over $17,000.00. This expense was met by designated contributions from our parishioners, our pastor, and Diocesan Subsidies.
The Outreach Office would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support though-out the past year and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed
and prosperous New Year!
Parishioners
2009 Silver or GoldenWedding Anniversary?
The diocese will celebrate World Marriage Day on February 8, 2009 with the Anniversary Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in
If you will be celebrating one of these special anniversaries in 2009, please call the church office with your name and address and the year of your wedding, so that we may give this information to the diocese.
They will then send you a personal invitation arriving first week in January.
MAKE A GIFT THROUGH AN IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER.
If you are over the age of 70 ½, you must take a required minimum distribution from your IRA.
Normally, this distribution is taxed as ordinary income.
However, federal legislation enacted on October 3, 2008 extends the opportunity for you, for the remainder of 2008 and throughout 2009, to make a direct distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as Christ the
Such distributions, while not subject to income tax will still count toward fulfilling your required minimum distribution.
For more information about how you and the Church can benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, contact the parish office or the Diocesan Director of Stewardship and Development at 972-201-4050.
St. Anne Pacelli Catholic School invites all parents interested in learning more about Catholic education for grades Prekindergarten through 12 to our OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, January 15, 2009.
You will have an opportunity to meet the students and teachers, visit the classrooms, tour the campus, enjoy refreshments, and receive information about the application process.
Parents with students for grades PreK - 8 are invited to come to Deimel Hall from 8:45-11:00 a.m.
Parents with students for grades 9-12 are invited to come to the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. (registration) – 9:00 p.m.
Come and hear Father Schreck and Father Martino talk about Catholic Education. We hope to see you! For more information contact Pat Nobes at pnobes@sasphs.net or Beth Moss at bmoss@sasphs.net tele: 706-561-8232.
Hospitality Committee
Our Hospitality Committee meets monthly after Mass in the church’s multipurpose room.
Meetings are scheduled for the following Sundays: December 14.
If you would like to participate, or if you have ideas to share, please join us. For more information contact Pat Veneziani at 706-329-2100.
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Flowers for the Church
Anyone interested in buying flowers for the church as a memorial may arrange this.
If flowers are donated in honor of or in memory of a loved one, we will publish the names in the church bulletin. Please contact the church office for more information.
Photographs Wanted!
Veronica Dawson is our archivist and creates beautiful scrapbooks about our events. She is always looking for photographs of past events, however far back they may go back. Please call her at 706-628-4380 or leave them in the church office with her name on them. Please be sure to identify who is in the photograph is possible and leave your own name with the photographs.
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS
Thank you to businesses and
professionals who support our bulletin. Please support them!
Carriage and Horses Restaurant,
Cat's Meow Framing,
Tammy Pierce, Bunn Realty, Inc.
Ambassador Travel Services, Inc., Gail
Shoop, Owner
Rose Cottage,
Sweet Home Antiques,
Magnolia
Hall Bed and Breakfast
Chanticleer,
The
Best Western White House Inn
Country's Bar-b-que, Henry DeGracia, General Manager
Farasha Health and Wellness Spa, 706-884-4403
Kendrick G. Smith, CFP-CEA 706-628-5802
Creative Landscape Solutions 706-663-2914
Anyone interested in advertising in our bulletin should
contact Linda Guerrero at 322-8242.