ST. MARY CHURCH
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA FEBRUARY 22, 2009
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2009
12:07 PM Int. Marilyn Rice – “Women of St. Mary”
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2009
5:30 PM Dan Metzer – Louis Kelch & Jennifer Harvey
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2009
9:00 AM Ash Wednesday
7:00 PM Ash Wednesday
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2009
9:00 AM Deacon James Barton
(Rosary for vocations—after Mass)
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross in Spanish
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2009
6:00 PM Intention for those on the prayer list (sick & military) – Thrift Shop Workers
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2009
5:30 PM St. Mary Church (English Mass)
Jess Storts – Eddie & Dorothy Bigbie
7:30 PM St. Mary Church (Spanish Mass)
SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2009
8:00 AM St. Anthony, Tishomingo (Sanders home)
For the people of the parish
10:45 AM St. Mary Church (English Mass)
For the people of the parish
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2009 5:30 P.M.
Lectors: Nancy Peavler, Cathy Biddick (A)
C. Ministers: Wendy Craddock, Mary Liz Reavis, Pablo Fuego, Ann & Roland Stolfa
Acolytes: Saleah Blancaflor, Julia Ngo
Ushers: Bill Swatzel, Marilyn & Larry Neubauer
Offering: McCall family
SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2009 10:45 A.M.
Lectors: Mary White, Kathy Maher (A)
C. Ministers: Dana & Scott Dempewolf, Mark & Terry Urbanosky, Beth Ridley
Master: Gavin Anderson
Cross Bearer: Heidi Rivera
Incense: Luciene Querubin, Emma Dempewolf
Acolytes: Braxton Voorhies, Dinh Nguyen
Ushers: Lovell McMillin, Mitchel McCormick, Tom Betzen
Offering: Ushers
There will be a very important practice, an hour or so in length, for ministers of the ashes, catechumen and their sponsor, and the master of ceremonies on Tuesday, February 24th 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Jose Gonzales. Continue to pray for Jeanie Brewer, Bill Peters and those on the February prayer sheet. Additional copies are available in the vestibule.
“YOUTH NEWS”
2/22/09 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Youth Group to assist with Children’s Mardi Gras
3/7/09 Youth Group Garage Sale
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Thank you so much for your donations to the Garage Sale. Please call (226-1771) if you need help getting your items to the church, we will be happy to assist.
Tom & Jeanetta Betzen
Choir Practice for Holy Week will begin Sunday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the choir loft and every Sunday thereafter for the 6 Sundays of Lent. Those in the choir or anyone who loves to sing, please join us in preparing for our Easter celebration. Newcomers, we would love to have you join us!
FAITH FORMATION:
Lent starts this Wednesday, February 25th, with Ash Wednesday. Rice Bowls were sent home with the youngest member of each family to use during Lent. Inside the rice bowl is a Lenten Calendar and information about the countries focused on weekly and a new inexpensive recipe to try with your family. Besides the youngest member, the rice bowls were given to students in 7th grade through 12th grade for their individual donations.
Marilyn Neubauer, D R E
Thanks to all parishioners lending a helping hand after the recent tornado to those affected in the Lone Grove & Majestic Hills area. The Youth Group and Boy Scout Troop 112 went to Lone Grove last weekend to help clean up.
OPERATION RICE BOWL: As part of our faith community's Lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services' Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. The program has inspired Catholic to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community. Rice bowls are available in the vestibule of the church if your family did not receive one in Faith Formation classes.
LOAVES & FISHES FEBRUARY ASSIGNMENT
14-16 oz. canned Tomatoes
Burning of the Palms: Please bring your palms from last Palm Sunday. Place them in the basket that will be provided in the entrance of the church. They will be burned to make ashes next year for Ash Wednesday.
Mass with Stations of the Cross is every Friday throughout Lent, @ 6:00 p.m. followed by “basic no frills” poverty meal in the Catholic Center. The following groups will prepare the meals.
Faith Formation ………………. Friday, February 27th
Choir ……………………………. Friday, March 6th
Men of St. Mary ……………….. Friday, March 13th
Women of St. Mary …………… Friday, March 20th
Youth Group …………………... Friday, March 27th
Hispanic Ministry …………….. Friday, April 3rd
VOCATION JOTTINGS 2009—5
It was a pleasure for me to talk with the high school young men about Vocations this past Sunday morning. It is a subject we must take seriously, our very faith is so dependent on those who will heed the call and follow in Christ’s footsteps. For those interested in the bus trip to Conception seminary, I must hear from you this weekend, my phone number is 580-226-1507. This is the last jottings message until June.
Remember that prayer is an important tool in determining whatever vocation you wish to pursue.
So long for now………………….
Charlie Tanner
St. Philips invites you to their Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 24th at 5:30 p.m. in their parish hall. St. Philips Men’s Group prepares this supper.
Good Shepherd Church in Marietta invites you to a Pancake Supper, February 24th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
RCIA—The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Journey of Faith meets each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Catholic Center. With the coming of Lent, the Journey of Faith enters the final stage of preparation for those coming into the Church at the Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 11, 2009. Please keep in your prayers the following—
Catechumen: Kevin Keys who will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Candidates: Michael Anderson, Charlie Clowe, Paisley Clowe, Emily Clowe, Patrick Clowe, Bob Highsmith, Patti Highsmith, Jessica Solley, who will receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist. They have been in preparation since September of 2008.
Children’s Mardi Gras – THIS SUNDAY, February 22nd in the parish hall from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is canned meat or vegetable. Bring your children for an afternoon of fun, games, food, beverages and the Moon Bounce will be there. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
HARVEY DOUGLAS FUNERAL HOME
Help in Financing Your College Education! The Catholic Foundation may be able to assist you with a $1,000-$3,000 scholarship that may be renewed for up to four years. These scholarships are awarded to qualified Catholic students. Applications are at the church office or download an application from cfook.org. Deadline: April 7, 2009.
Ministry schedule for March will be available next weekend.
No. of No. of Weekly Amount AmountDate: 2/14-15/09 Families People Attendance Needed Received
Ardmore:
Poor Box / 373 / 759 / Saturday 135
Saturday (Spanish) 76
Sunday 176 / $5,200.00 / $12,866.83 (all)
$162.00
Healdton: / 5 / 5 / No Mass / $.00
Tishomingo / 12 / 19 / Sunday 14 / $235.00
Phase Two of our Capital Improvement Campaign: Parishioners are asked to contribute according to their means to the $380,000 now being raised for the new rectory.
Status of Building Fund
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GOAL Donors Cash & Pledges Cash Received Money Spent
$450,000.00 / 92 / $304,230.98 / $201,078.89 / $126,934.02***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.