1. Our two-bit collection is for resolving our parish debt. So far, since July 8, almost ten thousand dollars have been given toward this goal. We are making progress. The two-bit collections for this weekend and next will be devoted toward resolving our negative cash position.

2. Last weekend the two-bit collection went to the Holy Family St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the needy of our parish. $599 were donated. Thank you.

3. The next communal celebration for the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Sunday, September 8th, at 2:30 p.m.

4. You may register your child for Holy Family Religious Education after Mass today. The classes are for children, 3 year olds up to 8th grade.

5. The Bible Study and Rosary Prayer Group meets every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Ailbe House. All are welcome to attend.

6. The Inquiry Classes for Adults begins Thursday, September 12. If you know someone interested in the Catholic faith, please invite them.

7. The next baptism classes will be held September 9 and 16th. Baptisms of children are celebrated the fourth Sunday of each month.

8. On September 11 we will have several events to pray for our world and nation: Masses in English at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and a Holy Hour at 11 a.m. Please see the bulletin board for information regarding the Novena of Prayer sponsored by St. James Cathedral. During the days of the novena, there will be a Vigil for Life at Blessed Sacrament, Saturday, September 7 at 8 a.m.

9. Scrip is for sale after Mass. Please use scrip to purchase gasoline and shop for groceries, as well as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King, etc. It costs nothing extra and is an effective way of supporting your parish and its school.