ST. MARY CHURCH
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA AUGUST 21, 2011
MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2011
No Mass
TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2011
No Mass
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24, 2011
12:00 NOON @Mercy Memorial Hospital Chapel
Jeffrey Schumacher –
Dad, Mom and family
6:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
THURSDAY AUGUST 25, 2011
9:00 AM Father O’Toole – Marie Pulte
FRIDAY AUGUST 26, 2011
12:00 NOON Andrew Betzen – Betzen family
SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 2011
5:30 PM Jeffrey Schumacher –
Grandpa & Grandma Wilson
SUNDAY AUGUST 28, 2011
8:00 AM (Bilingual) For the people of the parish
10:45 AM For the people of the parish
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 2011 5:30 P.M.
Lectors: Nancy Barton (B), Sandy Harbaugh (A)
C. Ministers: R. C. & Evelyn Sandvick, Mary Liz Reavis, Roland & Ann Stolfa
Acolytes: David Tresp, Zach Pratt
Ushers: Bob Petz, Kevin Stolfa, Bill Swatzel
Offering: Ushers
SUNDAY AUGUST 28, 2011 10:45 A.M.
Lectors: Paul Dameron (B), Bob Bates (A)
C. Ministers: Ryan Hunnicutt, Mita Bates, Eugene & Joan Riotte, Marcia Deyalsingh
Cross Bearer: Hector Rodriguez
Acolytes: Hillary Rodriguez, Megan Llanas
Ushers: James & Mary Read, Don Schroeder
Offerings: Ushers
Ministry schedule for September will be available next weekend. Stop by and pick up your copy. If you cannot serve at the time designated, please find a replacement.
Newcomers, we would like to have you registered. You can find the registration cards in the vestibule/entrance of the church near the Holy Water font on the south side.
Jose Becerra, Cody Ponder, Cliff Powers. Continue to pray for Diana Brown, Elaine Guthmiller, Theresa Kastl, Dennis Maher, Patt Snider and those on the August prayer sheet. Extra copies are in the vestibule.
Please remember in your prayers Don Howard (Steve Howard’s dad) who passed away 8/9/11, Larry Long (Joan Price’s brother-in-law) who passed away 8/10/11, Tommy Trantham (Nina Trantham’s husband) who passed away on 8/11/11 and Monica Olson Johnson (Marcia Deyalsingh’s sister) who passed away 8/15/11.
R.C.I.A. CLASS begins SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Mark your calendars if you would like to attend the R.C.I.A. class for 2011-12 held at the Annex Office on Sundays, 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. RCIA TEAM: Ryan Hunnicutt will lead the team, Ray Butler will assist and Marilyn Rice and Dana Trueblood will be the coordinators.
Readings for next weekend August 27-28
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9 (124A)
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27
Save the Date: Archbishop Coakley will be celebrating Mass to honor the wedding anniversaries of couples who are enjoying significant milestones (25, 40, 50, 60, and anyone married over 60 years) this year. The date for this is November 6, 2011, and will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, OKC, at 3:00 pm with a reception following.
“Women of St. Mary”
Annual Tea – Sunday, September 11th.
LOAVES & FISHES AUGUST ASSIGNMENT
PACKAGES OF TOP RAMEN
You may leave your donation in the basket located in the vestibule. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Parishioner needs a washer. If you have an old one or plan on buying a new one and would like to donate your old one, please call St. Lawrence Guild or the church office.
“New Moms”, notify Katrina Springer @ (785) 532-8568 within the first week of your baby’s birth and she will arrange to have a dinner prepared for you!
“FAITH FORMATION – KICK OFF SOCIAL”
WHEN: August 21, 2011
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
WHERE: Parish Hall
You will be able to enroll your child and meet their Catechist and Aide. There will be a short meeting for the parents after the children go to class, so please plan on staying.
Thank you! Julie, DRE
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
The Youth Group enjoyed their trip to OKC to the baseball game. It was Hot! We got to see Archbishop Coakley throw out the first pitch. Little did we know he was a lefty. The trip was very costly, butthanks to the parishfor paying for the fuel and theMen's Club for their donation of $200 we were able to pull it off. The Youth Group sponsored the members of Juan's young choir group. They were enjoyable to have along. We had lunch at Spaghetti Warehouse before the game and then had to walk it off by visiting the Bass Pro Shop. Our upcoming meetings are slated for 8/21 & 8/28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Basement. Hope to see you there! Tom & Jeanetta
The National Collection for the support of the Catholic University of America is scheduled for this weekend August 20-21. This is the national university of the Catholic Church located in Washington, D.C. It provides an academically rigorous education and every dollar given directly supports aid for students from dioceses across the country.
Current and past copies of the bulletin, ministry schedule and other pertinent information can always be found at the parish website www.stmaryardmoreok.org
Dear Families, be courageous! Do not give in to that secularized mentality which proposes living together as a preparation, or even a substitute for marriage! Show by the witness of your lives that it is possible, like Christ, to love without reserve, and do not be afraid to make a commitment to another person!
~Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, Holy Mass on the Occasion of the National Day of Croatian Catholic Families, Sunday, June 5, 2011.
R Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s Blood Drive to be held on Sunday, September 11th. Since it will be on a symbolic date of 9-11, lets make this a good way to help save lives of those who are in need of blood. Take the time to make a commitment and sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board or in the back of the body of church. Your help and giving to those in need is greatly appreciated.
ADULT
GET ACQUAINTED BRUNCH
Sunday, August 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Adults attending are asked to bring a dish for the food table to share. We hope to see you there!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
ELMBROOK MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is the weekend of October 21-23. Relax and fortify your sacrament. For information, contact Rick & Bev Feller at (405) 323-9119, or visit meoklahoma.org.
September 24th, a Red Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City.
We have a new ceremonial folder (green) that will be on the ambo for lectors. Inside you will find the Announcements and Prayers of the Faithful.
No. of No. of Weekly Amount AmountDate: 8/13-14/11 Families People Attendance Needed Received
Ardmore:
Poor Box / 344 / 705 / Saturday (English) 138
Sunday(Bilingual) 130
Sunday (English) 222 / $5,000.00 / $4,955.75(all)
$280.00
Phase Two of our Capital Improvement Campaign: Parishioners are asked to contribute according to their means to the $320,000 now being raised for the new rectory.
Status of Building Fund
GOAL #Donors Cash & Pledges Cash Received Money Spent
$450,000.00$320,000- Rectory / 93 / $452,574.82 / $448,728.02 / $259,088.39
***Please place your checks for the “Building Fund” in the second collection. This is kept separate from the regular contributions. You may also use the red-bordered “Building Fund” envelopes in the vestibule or denote on the check. These will be posted to your account.