Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of every month: 9 am – 6pm. Church will be open for private prayer during this time. . For more information, contact Pam Lister 706-367-2990 or 706-654-0716.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for men and women seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. In the initial stage, the rite is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. If you desire to learn more about the Catholic Church or have any questions about the Catholic faith you are invited to attend the RCIA classes beginning on Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Deacon John Burke or call the office.
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Knights of Columbus Fall Fish Fry’s
The knights are having their first annual fall fish fry’s at Crowes Lake on Sept. 20th, 27th and Oct. 4th, 11th to raise money for our new pavilion.
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ST. Catherine’s Fall Festival &
Chili Cook off
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13th
4:00pm
Fun for the whole family!
FOOD, GAMES, PRIZES, CAKE WALK…
COSTUME CONTEST, PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST. Please sign up in the narthex to let us know how many will be coming and to bring a dish to share.
CHILI COOK OFF!!!!
Please see Denise Boring after Mass to enter!
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Best Chili gets a prize
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Lector Training
Mandatory training for all lectors will be on Saturday, October 5th,
10 am-Noon.
Altar Servers Training
Saturday, October 5th, Noon- 2:00 pm
We are having a 2nd altar servers training session for those who are interested in becoming a server, for those who might have missed the first session, or if you are interested in learning more.
September 8, 2013
Offertory $2,598
Building Fund $ 240
St Vincent de Paul $ 483
No 2nd Collection for this week.
Next week’s 2nd Collection will be for the
ARDIOCESAN- St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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BOOK OF INTENTIONS:
You will find our Book of Intentions in the narthex in which you are encouraged to write in your prayer intentions. If you are unable to write a name in yourself, please call the Parish Office.
Please pray for the sick of our community and all the men and women serving our country.
Please pray for our church community that as we continue to grow in numbers that we will also grow in faith, love and charity.
Prayer for Life
For the conversion of those who support abortion, we pray.
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If you would like to donate altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, please see Cynthia Newbury or contact the office.
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Thank You to everyone who attended and assisted the Time and Talent Fair last weekend.
100 people answered the call to serve!
**Public Square Rosary Rally**
(Spencer Park- Commerce, GA)
Saturday, Oct. 12th at noon
More information in next week’s bulletin.
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The Knights are raffling a $500 Visa Gift Card, and other prizes in support of organizing an American Heritage Girls chapterat St Catherine's. Raffle ticketswill be on sale after all masses and the drawing will take place at the Fall Festival.
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Hope Resource Center donations needed
During the month of October, the Saint Catherine’s Youth Group will be collecting items to donate to the Hope Resource Center in downtown Jefferson. There will be a box in the Narthex for collections. Thank you for your support
Items needed are:
· Gently worn or new clothes for boys and girls ages 0-5
· Baby Wipes
· Newborn diapers
· Baby Monitors
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Did you Know?
Who created us out of generosity to be generous?
Generosity begins with what? What is the difference
between the world’s conversation and God’s conversation?
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