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. For more information, contact Deacon John Burke or call the office.
Jefferson Holiday Market
Come out to the holiday Market
at the Jefferson Civic Center
on November 1, 2, & 3rd
to buy some of our Ladies Guild homemade
cakes, pies bread and baked goods.
They won’t last long so you better come early.
Oct. 13, 2013
Offertory $2,161
Building Fund $ 577
St Vincent de Paul $ 381
Hispanic Ministries $ 10
This week’s 2nd Collection is for the Archdiocesan Seminarians.
Next week’s 2nd Collection will be for St. Vincent de Paul.
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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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This week’s altar flowers are donated by
Carolyn Vento in loving memory of her husband,
Tony Vento.
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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
· Cash Donations accepted. Please mark your donation envelope with Youth Group-Hope Center Donations
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Did you know?
What Fulton Sheen said to measure generosity by? (pg 117)
What goes hand in hand with Generosity?(pg 117)
Why we might feel that God does not answer our prayers?(pg 118)
What two areas were explored in the first part of MK’s research? (pg 118)
Around the Archdiocese
SECULAR FRANCISCANS/DULUTH:Second Sunday of the month; 2 p.m.; St. Monica Church, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth, in the Education Center. The Fraternity of the Stigmata of St. Francis, a fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, invites you to come and see them if you are curious about whether you have a calling to Franciscan spirituality.Contact: Deacon Tom Shaver, OSF, at 770-426-8378 or .
“TRANSITION” DAY OF REFLECTION:Wed., Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Transition brings the opportunity for something new as well as a loss for that which was. This day of reflection will explore three movements involved in transitions: balance, imbalance and rebalance. Join spiritual director Mark Dannenfelser for a day of turning toward change to see what graces God has to offer in the middle of life’s transitions. A light breakfast and lunch are included. Mass will be celebrated. Suggested donation is $35.Contact: 404-255-0503 or www.ignatiushouse.org.
CALIX ATLANTA MEETING:First Tuesday of the month; 7-8:15 p.m.; St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, in rooms 6 and 7. Calix is a lay association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through affiliation with and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Calix members meet monthly to practice the 11th Step in community with other Catholics in recovery. There are chapters in 21 states in the U.S. Contact: www.calixatlanta.wordpress.com or .
PATH CARE:There is forgiveness, hope and healing after an abortion. Please know you are not alone. If you or a loved one has been touched by abortion there is help. PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) is a nonprofit organization that works with post-abortive women and men through Bible studies and Rachel’s Vineyard retreats that help lead to wholeness and healing. Compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential care is available.Contact: Mary Ann McNeil at 404-717-5557 or or visit www.healingafterabortion.org.
Thanks to all of those who came out to Spencer Park in Commerce last Saturday to pray the Public Rosary.
We had a great turnout. Hope to see you there next year