Announcements for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary time (8th September)
• Have you felt a calling to get more involved in the parish? Do you have gifts or talents you would like to share with people? We invite you to join us on the weekend of September 28-29 after all the Masses as we host our Parish Ministry Fair in the Family Life Center. The purpose of this fair is to inform you about the numerous ministries we have available. We are blessed to have a strong multi-cultural parish. Please take some time to reflect on how the Holy Spirit is calling you. How can you best share your gifts? Ministry leaders will be at the tables to answer any questions. Attention ministry leaders, please email Roger if your ministry plans on setting up a table for the fair. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please send him a brief description of what your ministry does and the best contact email to include for the booklet that will be handed out during the fair.
• Fr. Mason has published the budget for 2024/2025 in the bulletin side by side the income and expenses for 2023 and 2024. In the bulletin next weekend, he will be responding to the suggestions he has received thus far.
• Saturday, September 14th is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
• For those who would like to donate towards purchasing liturgical items, please check the list of items in the Bulletin.
• The Bazaar committee needs help in setting up the various activities of the bazaar. Please see the bulletin to see where you can donate time and talent.
• Classes for those registered for OCIA begin on September 14th. Registration is still open to those interested.
• The appeal from the Sulzbacher Ministry for large cans of green beans to feed the homeless every third Wednesday of the month continues. Thanks for your assistance.
• Registrations are ongoing for the Faithful Citizen workshop coming up on October 5 at Lademia Hall. Please see the bulletin for details.
• The Diocesan Office Human Life and dignity invites those who would like to contribute to their effort to defeat the proposed Amendment 4 to take a few minutes to send a video of your belief and stance for Life. Details of how to participate are in the bulletin.
• As we draw close to the voting in November, the Respect for Life committee of the Parish will also have a write-up in the bulletin starting from this Sunday. We are invited to read their input and the facts they share with us.
• The Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family are holding a vocations discernment day on 21st September, and they invite those interested to join them in their convent at Orange Park for the day. Details in the bulletin.
• The 2024 Marriage anniversary celebration with Bishop Pohlmeier will be held on November 2nd at St. Anastasia Catholic church, St Augustine. Couples marking their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or more are invited to register to participate. Deadline for registration is October 25th. Please see details in the bulletin.
• The Filipino-American ministry express their appreciation for your support at the Rodeo fundraiser held recently in the parish.
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