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27th sundy in ordinary time
OCTOBER  7TH, 2007

 Habakkuk   1:2 - 3, 2:2 - 4              [Reward of the Just]

We might become discouraged. But let us take heart, in his own time the Lord will save us.

 Responsorial  Psalm 95           [Worship the Lord]
  R:- If today you hear his voice, harden not your Hearts.

2 Timothy 1:6 - 8, 13 - 14     [Gifts of the Spirit]

Be firm in faith despite all adversity. The Holy Spirit dwells in us -  She is the Spirit of Strength.

 Luke 17: 5  - 10         [The Power of Faith]

Our Faith is to be lived. We cannot be satisfied with merely doing no more than our duty. We must strive to excel.

Readings for this week

October 08 –  13,  2007

Monday                      Jonah.  1: 1 - 2: 1 - 2,  11

                                     Luke  10: 25 -  37

Tuesday                     Jonah.  3: 1 - 10

                                       Luke  10:  38 - 42 

Wednesday               Jonah  4:1 - 11 

                                Luke 11:1 - 4                                                               

Thursday                   Malachi  3:13 -  20b

                                      Luke  11: 5 - 13

Friday                            Joel   1: 13 - 15; 2: 1 - 2,    

                                        Luke  11: 15 - 26

Saturday                       Joel  4: 12 - 21

                                       Luke  11: 27 - 28

Deadline to Request Your 2008 Missal Is Near
The cost of the missal is $5.00 each. There are envelopes available on the table in the back of the church. Fill in the requested information and place it in the offertory basket. In order to make publications available to you in a timely manner we ask that all requests and payments be made by Sunday, October 21.
Financial Report
September 30, 2007

Mass Attendance:

Saturday :-   09/29 21 (20 adults 1 child)
Sunday    :-  09/30 - 8 a.m. 24 adults
Sunday    :-  10 a.m. 128 (99 Adults 29 Youth)

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 – North Carolina
Lillian Smith – Manor Care, 1525 N. Rolling Rd


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

Prayer Requested:
M. SGT Prentice Lucas, Frank Phillips, Vernon McFadden, Sister Anita Smith, Pricilla Kelly, Nisey and Eric Frazier, Family of Deacon Smith, James Pearson

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


Mr. and Mrs. Marine have moved. Their new address is 3855 Greenspring Ave Apt 204 Baltimore, MD 21211. They welcome your visits.

Religious Education

Theme: “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord…” Isaiah 54:13

 ¨       Parents Please Pick Up Growing In Love Family Resource Book Today.  See Sister Anita In Rear of Church.

¨       All Classes Will Begin Sunday, October 21^st, 8:45 a.m. 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 Activity

·         Homecoming Fellowship Potluck Dinner to be held in the church hall on Friday, October 12, 2007 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. This activity promises to be much fun for young and old, with entertainment from the youth and the seniors.  

·         Also, we would like to have more seniors participate in the "Who Am I?  Contest.” Please consider submitting your oldest photo of yourself to Ann Craig for this activity. Contest will take place during the Potluck dinner.

·         Please continue to submit your Homecoming envelopes after masses.

Be Blessed,

By  The Homecoming Committee 

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 people signed up.

Attention All Current Lectors and All interested in becoming a Lector.

The new Liturgical year begins on Sunday December 2, 2007. The new schedule will be available Sunday November 4, 2007. All lectors who are willing to continue in this ministry for another year are asked to contact Michele Hunt, either by email hunt@usa.redcross.org or phone 410-945-1264. Parishioners interested in becoming new lectors should complete the Interest Form in the back of the church and place it in the foil covered box.  We have a need for lectors on Saturday and at both masses on Sunday. A meeting is being scheduled to train new lectors and renew current lectors. Interested youth are welcome.

Meetings

 ¨       Youth - Sunday, October 21 after Mass in the MLK conference room

 ¨       Jr.  Ushers – Saturday, October 27 11am in the church

 ¨       Sr. Ushers - Saturday, October 27 at noon in the MLK conference room

Second Special Collection

Saturday, October 20 & Sunday October 21 for Propagation of Faith

Celebrating This Month

Blessings to all who are  Celebrating Birthday or Anniversary this Month.

Birthdays

1^st – Vernon McFadden, Sr.

5^th – Rashonda Banks

7^th – Gregory Moore

12^th Phyllis Stanley

26^th – Evangeline Stewart

27^th - Helen May

28^th – Michele Hunt

31^st – Jalani A. Clinkscales

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.

St. Gregory the Great Church Fall Revival

“Get To Stepping With Jesus”

Led by Fr. Elvado Turnquest from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau Bahamas October 15,16, &17 all services will be held each evening at 7:00pm 1542 N. Gilmore St. All are welcome! For more information see the poster in the rear of the church