2011 Advent & Christmas Schedule

“Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,
and of his Kingdom there will be no end.”

St. Francis is said to have initiated the tradition of erecting nativity scenes for Christ’s mass (“Christmas”). In 1223 in Greccio, Italy, he created a living nativity staged with live animals and people. Pope Honorius III thus gave approval of the exhibit on behalf of the Vatican, and within the century every Catholic church in Italy followed Francis by displaying a nativity scene for Christ’s mass.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception — Thursday, December 8, 8:oo am, 12:05 pm, 7:00 pm

Communal Reconciliation Service — Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 pm

Christmas Day — Sunday, December 25, 11:00 am

Mary, Mother of God — Sunday, January 1, 11:00 am

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Archdiocese of Portland: Respect Life Sunday set for October 3

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
bbunce@archdpdx.org

Respect Life Sunday set for October 3

        Catholic parishes in western Oregon will celebrate Respect Life Sunday on October 3. That Sunday will mark the beginning of a month long observance of promoting respect for life from conception to natural death. The theme for this year is “The measure of love is to love without measure.” Archbishop John G. Vlazny will mark the occasion with a Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, October 3 at 11:00 am.

        The Respect Life Program was adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1972. It promotes the Church’s teaching on the value and dignity of human life to the Catholic community and to the wider community. It combines education, prayer, service and advocacy. The topics addressed this year include:

* the death penalty and Divine Mercy
* end of life care
* infertility treatments in line with church teaching
* sexual trafficking
* population control
* depression and suicide among youth
* the promise of pro-life youth

        At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, all bishops around the world will join with their parishioners in the Advent season to pray for respect of human life. Archbishop Vlazny will celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on December 5, 2010 at 11:00 am. The Mass will join with others around the globe to witness that we are a “people of life.”

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Sunday Mass Returns: New Liturgy Schedule Coming In September 2010

From Fr. Bill Holtzinger/July 1, 2010

New Liturgy Schedule Coming In Sept. 4/5:

St. Anne, Grants Pass:
Saturday: 4:00 PM Confessions, Masses: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish);
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Our Lady of the River, Rogue River
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM

St. Patrick of the Forest, Cave Junction
Sunday: 10:30 AM, Confessions, 11:00 AM Mass

Weekly Parish Information

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

1^st and 3^rd Fridays, 10AM to 7PM   Drop-ins always welcome

We need additional scheduled adorers, if you can commit to a specific hour regularly.  Please contact Cindy Crocker 597-2297

• Bible Study

                Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the church hall. 

Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions please contact Diane Notter – 592-2319, or Chuck DeBrett – 592-6550.

• Altar Society

First Monday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Elliott Center (September through June). All ladies of the mission are welcome.  Please join us.

• Rosary Makers                                            

2^nd Thursday of the month at 10 AM in the Elliott Center. 

Come and learn to make rosaries. All are welcome.

• Bereavement Arrangements

Please contact St Anne’s Parish Office 476-2240

• Holy Communion for the ill or homebound

If you or a loved one will be in the hospital, or homebound and want to receive the Holy Eucharist please call St. Anne’s Parish Office at 476-2240.

• Bulletin Notices

Please leave your written notice in the editor’s basket, located in the second classroom in the Elliott Hall or email them to:

hpducks@yahoo.com AND adrianna@kymala.com

• Pulpit Announcements

Please give announcements to Scott Bosse by Friday evening. Contact Scott at 592-3328 or scottbosse@gmail.com