ST. MARY CHURCH
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
No Mass
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
No Mass
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
12:00 NOON @Mercy Memorial Hospital Chapel
Deacon Duane Descher
6:00 PM @St. Mary Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
9:00 AM Father David Lafferty
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
12:00 NOON Intention for Jim Schumacher –
from a friend
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
5:30 PM Charles & Irene Tanner –
Charlie & Georgia Tanner
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
8:00 AM For the people of the parish
10:45 AM For the people of the parish
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 5:30 P.M.
Lectors: Sandy Harbaugh (B), Riley Beard (A)
C. Ministers: Roland & Ann Stolfa, Anne Beard,
Nancy Barton, Catherine Biddick
Acolytes: Caroline & Emily Sherry
Ushers: Jim Supan, Bob Petz, Bill Swatzel
Offering: Ushers
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 10:45 A.M.
Lectors: Nancy Porter (B) Mark Urbanosky (A)
C. Ministers: Ray Butler, Terry Urbanosky, Ann McMillin, Krys Smith, Judy Barnes
Cross Bearer: Jessica Metzer
Acolytes: Braxton Voorhies, Ryan Hilmes
Ushers: James & Mary Read, Lovell McMillin
Offerings: Ushers
¬¬¬Don’t forget to pick up your September ministry schedule in the vestibule of the church.
REMEMBERING 9/11
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorists attacks, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued A Pastoral Message: Living With Faith and Hope After September 11. The message remains extremely relevant as we reflect on what happened 10 years ago today. Visit www.usccb.org and search on “9/11” to re-read, reflect on, and pray with the bishops’ statement, for only with God’s help can we have the strength to forgive and the ability to live in hope instead of fear and hatred.
Stevy Cellum, Robert McDonald, Kellie Merrick. Continue to pray for those on the September prayer sheet. Additional copies are in the vestibule.
Class for 2011-12 started this Sunday. If you wanted to attend or know someone that would like to join, they meet in the Annex Office every Sunday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is open to non-Catholics wanting to know more about the Catholic Faith or who are interested in becoming a Catholic. Also, it is for Catholics who feel they need to be better grounded in their Faith.
Readings for next weekend September 17-18
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 (133A)
Second Reading: Philippians1:20c-24, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
LOAVES & FISHES SEPTEMBER ASSIGNMENT
PACKAGES OF TOP RAMEN
You may leave your donation in the basket located in the vestibule. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Meeting this Sunday, September 11th, for youth 7th – 12th grade. Come to the youth room in the basement. See you there! Tom & Jeanetta
St. Mary’s Blood Drive will be held this Sunday, September 11th. It is a symbolic date, 9-11, lets make this a good way to help save lives of those who are in need of blood. Your help and giving to those in need is greatly appreciated. Remember, I will have my egg salad sandwiches for you!
To all the “Men of St. Mary”
We would like for you and a friend to join us this Monday, September 12th, for the first (2011-12) “Men of St. Mary” gathering, dinner and meeting
Social gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting.
Please make plans to join us in the parish hall!
Scott Dempewolf, president
Catholic Charities 2010 Appeal
100 Years of Faith, Hope and Charity
“I truly got the help I needed during my pregnancy, and the best example of how I can be a good parent for my baby girl. I don’t know what would have happened if Holy Family Home had not been there for my baby and me. The program gave me the confidence to turn my back on drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Thank you for everything.” MP (age 16)
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
WASHITA VALLEY SOD, INC.
The “Women of St Mary” are seeking a chair and vice-chair for the December committee (there are several talented AND experienced members on this committee). If you or someone you know MIGHT be interested, please contact Kathleen Maher or Krys Smith.
For all the Annual Tea
Women of September 18th
St. Mary 2:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to our “Annual Tea”
at the home of Cyd Jordan, 616 Sunset Dr.
Bring a friend or a new parishioner with you.
October 8th Communion Minister Training/Class will be held at 10:30 a.m. in church.
Please contact the church office (223-0231) if a family member or a parishioner would like Father Tom to administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or visit someone in the hospital.
Parents and Students: Faith Formation will meet in the parish hall at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 18th. We will start meeting there every Sunday unless otherwise told.
First Communion Parent meeting will be Sunday, September 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall. If your child is in 2nd grade or higher and has attended at least 1 year of Faith Formation and would like to receive First Communion, please attend this meeting. Father Dowdell and I will be going over what will be taught and the schedule for the class.
Have a blessed week.
Julie Hunnicutt, DRE
Thank you to the parishioner that helped one of our parishioners who needed a washer. Your donation was greatly appreciated!
Food Pantry
St. Lawrence Guild’s food pantry is low. Any food items donated would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Widowed and Divorced: The opportunity to find help dealing with the natural grief process is available through the Beginning Experience weekend retreat coming up Oct. 7ththru 9th. With the help of God, the pain of loss can turn into an experience of positive growth. Contact the Office of Family Life at 721-5651 x108.
Twenty- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Stewardship is not optional! "None of us lives as his own master and none of us dies as his own master," says St. Paul. "While we live, we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die, we die as His servants." See Romans 14:7-9
REMINDER: Updates, current and past copies of the bulletin, ministry schedule and other pertinent information can always be found at the parish website www.stmaryardmoreok.org
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY …………… SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Please mark your calendar this weekend as a special time for our Catechists and Aides to be recognized by the church. Come show your support for these wonderful people who give their time and talents to our children and our church.