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25th sundy in ordinary time
September 23, 2007

 Amos   8:4 - 7               [The Just are Persecuted]

The Lord will punish those who cheat and oppress the poor. There is no place for the gouger, the con-artist, the greedy.

 Responsorial Psalm 113              [Praise the Lord]
 Praise the Lord who lifts up the Poor.

1 Timothy 2:1- 8     [Christ our Mediator]

We should pray with a pure heart and blameless hands. Our penitential act in the liturgy must be sincere if our prayers are to meet this demand.

 Luke 16:1 - 13         [The Wily Manager]
TIf we are shrewd in an evil way, we may be admired by other evil people for our cleverness. But we cannot wil in the long run. We cannot divide ourselves between God and Worldly gain. 

Readings for this week

September 24 –  29, 2007

Monday                      Ezra  1: 1 - 6

                                     Luke  8: 16 - 18

Tuesday                     Ezra  6: 7 - 8, 12b, 14 - 20

                                     Luke  8:19 - 21

Wednesday               Ezra 9:5 - 9 - 16

                                       Luke 9:1 - 6                                                               

Thursday                   Haggai 1:1 - 8

                                      Luke  9: 7 - 9 

Friday                            Haggai  2: 1 - 9,    

                                        Luke  9: 18 - 22

Saturday                       Daniel 7: 9 - 10, 13 - 14

                                       Luke  8: 4 - 15

Financial Report
September 16, 2007   {Because of Reasons beyond our control, this Section will no longer be Posted here, It will be available only in the Bulletin distributed to Parishioners who receive it in the Mail or at the Church}  We regret any inconvinience caused by this decision.


We deeply appreciate all the sacrifices you make to keep our Parish share in the Mission and Ministry of Jesus. May God reward everyone who contributed with many more Blessings.  AMEN


Mass Attendance:-

Vigil Mass:-  8 Adults
Sunday Masses:-  8:00 AM   -  25 Adults  and one Child 

                                               10:00 AM  -   

PRAY FOR OUR SICK:-

 
As a Faith Community we remember our Parishioners who cannot be with us.
In Nursing Homes/Hospital: Members:-
Bernice Parker – Summit Park Catonsville
Margaret Smith – Frederick Villa
George Swailes – Future Nursing Home
Randolph Philip – Moved to North Carolina

At Home:-

Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert, Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard, Elizabeth Kenzie, Joseph & Verendean Marine, Mrs. Dorothy Press, Lillian Smith. Mary Smith, James Pearson. 

Prayer Requested:-

M. SGT Prentice Lucas, Frank Phillips, Sister Anita Smith, Vernon McFadden,  Pricilla kelly, Nisey and Eric Frazier, John Thomas. Family of the Late Deacon Earl Smith.

We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our
Parishioners:-
Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Celesta Taylor, Rose Wipson.

Offering Envelops:-

If you would like to reveive offering envelops or make changes to your current envelope E.g. address, name, etc. please call the Parish office no later than Sept. 28,2007.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:- THEME:- "All thy children shall be taught by the Lord". Isaiah 54:13

• Please take time today to register your Child. All Registration will end Sunday, Sept.30th 2007, and a donation of $10.00. Our program consists of   a)Church for God's little people (2-5 year olds)  b) Sacramental Preparation (grades 2 - 4)          c)Sunday School (1st to 8th graders), Orita crossroads (9th to 12th grade) and  Confirmation Preparation (8th to 12th Grades) and students MUST enrolled in our Program to receive the Sacraments.
• Attention Parents:-    Sunday, Oct. 7th, all parents are asked to pick up the Family resource book "Growing in Love". Each book Costs  $ 3.00. Please see Sr. Anita for more information.
• All classes will begin Sunday, October 21st 8:45 to 9:45  A.M. Church for God's little people will meet in the rectory and other Classes will meet in the Church Hall.

HOMECOMING:-

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUES ADS FOR THE HOMECOMING BOOKLET. IT IS ALSO THE LAST SUNDAY FOR TICKT SALES OF THE 2nd CHICKEN AND FISH FRY DINNER.

• ATTENTION:-  Please be certain to submit the following items for the Homecoming Souvenir Booklet Today:-
• Patrons and Ads
• Tribe or Family / King or Queen Information
• Flowers in Honor of the Living
• Flowers in Memory of Deceased.

We are Still in Need of Pictures for our "Who Am I? Contest. Please submit pictures to Ann Craig.

• Homecoming Envelops are being collected after Mass this  25th Sunday.
• Please Make donations fro our Pre-Homecoming Activity, the Fellowship Pot Luck Dinner being held on Friday Oct. 12,2007, as from 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M.  Invite and Bring a friend and neighbors to all Events.

REQUEST YOUR 2008 MISSAL TODAY

The cost of the Missal is only $5.00 each. Someone will be available in the rear of the Church to take your request or you may take a labeled envelop, fill in the requested information and place it in the offertory basket. In order to make publicatioons available to you in a timely manner we ask that all request and payments be made by Sunday Oct. 21,2007.

Request for Living with Christ is also Available:-

The number of people who subscribe will determine the cost. We need 25 or more people for the cost to remain the same as last year ($ 15.48 for 13 issues) Currently we have 15 peope signed up.

LECTORS  MINISTRY:-

The new Liturgical year begins on Sunday Dec. 2nd, 2007. The new schedule will be available by Sunday Nov. 4th, 2007. All lectors who are willing to continue in this Ministry for another year and Years to come, and any other interested Parishioner,are asked to see Michele Hunt at the Back of the Church. A meeting is being Scheduled to train new lectors and renew current lectors' committments. All younger and Older are welcome.

LEARN THE SIGNS : GANG ACTIVITY

Is a gang trying to Recruit your Child or even Grand child? Learn how gangs talk, write and behave and then learn how to report the activity without becoming a target for retaliation.

Congressman Elijah Cummings, is holding three different Events by One message. For Baltimore City it will be Saturday, October 20, 2007 at State Center Auditorium - 6600 Cradle Rock Way, Columbia, MD 21045 From 10:00 A.M to 12:00 Noon.

For More information Call 410-685-9199

Admission is FREE.

MEETINGS:-

• Parish Council Meeting:- Monday Sept. 24, 2007 at 6:30 P.M In the Rectory, MLK Conference Room.

Celebrating Birthdays  This September

Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries:

¨       20^th            Michele  &  Robert  Hunt   21st wedding Anniversary      

All who are celebrating  this month  will receive Special Blessing the last Sunday of this month  May God continue to bless you all.

If you would like your birthday, Anniversary or any Special Day to appear in the bulletin call the office or fill in a bulletin request.