St. Mary's Sunday Bulletin April 27, 2008
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Shirley Adams, Helen Callahan, Kevin Chase, Keith Curran, Carl Dowell, Carolyn Dukes, Loretta Green, Betty Harper, Jane Harper, Jerry Hoover, Barbara Howard, Alma Johnson, Bob Johnson,
Bill Julian, Bruce Leverette, Harold Looney, Nan Lunn, Jane Meier, Ruth McMahon, Winifred O’Toole, Carl Pope, Chappell Rhino, Bernice Riley, Olive Savoy, Chloe Smith, John Studley,
David Sturm, Jimmie Ruth Watson, Stephen Watson, Truman Willard
Also, for those who are serving our country overseas, and the victims of natural disasters.
OFFER OF THANKSGIVING
Church Budgeted $2500
Offertory received $2004
Difference - $496
Multi Purpose $739
Easter $80
Votive candles (April) $97.10
COUNTERS FOR April 28th:
June Webb & Nan Lunn
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Please place any announcements you wish to publicize in the bulletin in the mailbox by the Religious Ed. Hall or email to stmarys@alltel.net or rainabo@yahoo.com (Christen Cook) Thanks!
SOCIAL HALL Needing to use the Social Hall for a meeting or event? Please call Deanna Holmer at 706-297-7493 to check on availability/guidelines for using the Hall.
SAINT MARY’S WEBSITE: Our website is now up and operating. The address is:www.stmarystoccoaga.com
VISITATION MINISTRY: We are visiting parishoners (by invitation only) who are unable to attend Mass on a regular basis. If you have
a family member or friend who ois in need for a vistor who would like for us to bring the Eucharist,
please call ROBBIE FRANZMATHES 706-779-2342.
SUNDAY MORNING CANTOR: We are most grateful to Marianne Leidy who has been faithful in her ministry of Cantor on Sunday morning.
Unfortunately, Marianne is leaving May 24th. We are in desperate need of someone to take her place. Please pray for someone who will be
willing to share their musical talents. Contact Steve Dessauer or Carolyn Collins for further information.
FOOD DRIVE: The Ladies Guild would like to thank everyone for your generous giving to our food drive. Every month has been better an
dbetter. This month, the weekend of April 26-27, we are asking for canned vegetables. Thanks!
NEW PARISH DIRECTORY: The new directories are available in the narthex. Please take one per family. When you pick up your directory
please check your information on the directory copies displayed on the table. Make necessary corrections. If your information is correct
please put a check by your name. We will publish a list of corrections in a few weeks.
BIRTHDAY WISHES: Helen Callahan, former parishioner & mother of Tony Argento will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 13th.
We are asking that she be remembered with cards sent to her at 21800 Hinkley Rd. Barstow, Ca. 92311. If you have a picture of yourself
& would like to include it, we are sure she would appreciate it. Many Thanks, Tony & Sharon
BOOK GROUP: Is there any interest in the parish in forming a book discussion group? How about a monthly how to craft night? (crocheting,
knitting, whatever) What about a Bunco night again? If you have any interest in these ideas or have some of your own please call:
Sharon @ 706-282-7760
SUNDAY MISSAL: Time is running short. Sign up by April 28th for your personal copy of the Sunday Missal. Sign up sheet is in the narthex.
BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE AND PRAYER CHAIN: New updated lists are in the narthex. Please look for your copy.
LOST AND FOUND: Are you missing a casserole, or children's books, or glasses? Please check the lost and found basket in the narthex.
LAST CHANCE!! This is the last chance before all the summer activity takes over for all the ladies to get together.
The May meeting of the Ladies Guild will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. We are having a pot luck luncheon,
so get out your favorite recipes, bring your dish to pass and please join us! We look forward to seeing all the ladies at Noon on May 14.
Father Patrick McCormick, a former priest of our parish, and an active Navy chaplain has recently been stationed in Afghanistan for the next year.
For those who remember him, a card or note might be appreciated.
His address is:
Father PatrickMcCormick
Religious Minisries Department
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