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Saint Ursula Parish
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| November 30, 2008 | First Sunday in Advent |
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TIME OF PREPARATION -- This life is the time of our preparation for our future state. Our souls will continue for ever what we make them in this world.
TODAY'S READINGS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
"PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN," -- Under the general program of our Diocese, called "Protecting God's Children," there is a general number to call by anyone who has direct knowledge of abusive conduct to a child or adult: 1-888-808-1235.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The new Advent Wreath before the Altar with the first candle
of the season lighted puts us in the framework of blessed
times. In time, the Son of God takes on human life and in her
time
Mary brings to birth the One whom the Father has set for
His Time for our human family. "in the fullness of time God
sent forth his only Son...."
A GREAT COMPANION BOOK FOR ADVENT -- REMINDER -- With Christmas approaching please keep in mind that no wrapping paper is accepted in the Recycling bins down in the lower Church lot. Also, no boxes at anytime. We do appreciate the wonderful response that the bins have generated and do encourage you to continue.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE D REVIEW -- BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY -- The Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna located at Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church on 94 Locust Street collects food items and donations in order to feed over 150 families in Shaler and Etna. There is a box in the back of the church for any and all items that you might bring when coming to church. Please send your monetary donations to: Bread of Life Food Pantry, c/o Calvert Presbyterian Church, 94 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. The check should be made payable to The Bread of Life Food Pantry. They are most appreciative of anything received and thank you for your continued support of this important community ministry.
LOCAL AUTHOR SPEAKS AT KEARNS -- Dr. Charles
McCollester recently published his work on Pittsburgh's
250th, "The Point of Pittsburgh." He will speak at the Kearns
Center on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm. Active in
his own parish of St. Mary of the Mount, he will address the
isues of young Catholics veering from Catholic practice and
the connections with current business practice. He will consider
how the late Father Charles O. Rice stood as a clarifying
figure for the quandary young people face.
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Heath Stephen Borgo son of Stephen & Angela McKernan
Borgo. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NOTE: -- Our dessert/information session scheduled for the 17th, took place on the 24th. Invitations to the next two one hour session have been sent for December 2nd and 3rd. We will schedule some additional "tea and crumpet" events right after Christmas. In the meantime, anyone wishing information on our future plans or where they might stand in terms of their own contributions, leave word for Fr. Dorsey or Joanne Jarvis at our offices. (As usual, we will mail a summary of all contributions in January.) CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN STORE -- for Kyle Cronin, son of M/M William Cronin and William Miller, son of M/M William R. Miller for making the Central Catholic High School Honor Roll. We wish them well.
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HOT OFF THE GRIDDLE! -- All you can eat Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, 7:30 - 12:30. St. Ursula School Cafeteria. $6, Adults; $4, Children. This annual event is hosted by the 8th grade parents and students to raise money for the class remembrance gift.
GIFT CARDS ARE THE WAY TO GO -- Gift cards make wonderful presents for everyone on your list. And/Or use them as cash when you shop the stores looking for holiday specials. Kohl's and Penney's cards purchased through the school program can be used for payment on your monthly bill. They are available after Masses and at the school from 9:00 - 3:00 pm. "BELLRINGERS" -- North Hills Community Outreach is recruiting "Bellringers" to participate in its annual fundraiser at Shoppers' Choice in Allison Park. Volunteers are needed for 2-hour shifts during December. For additional information, call 412-487-6316. Volunteer gift wrappers are also needed at Northway Mall from Dec. 12-24. Call 412-487-3579 for additional information. |
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WOULD YOU LIKE THE EUCHARIST BROUGHT TO YOU during the holiday? -- Call Sister Janice, 412-486-6700 ext. 7 so that she may be able to schedule a time for you with the Eucharistic Ministers. |