1. Our two-bit collection is for debt elimination. Last Sunday $1,230 were given during our seven weekend Mass. We are making progress and ask your continued understanding and support. Please see the bulletin for a first quarter financial report.
2. Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday. Please see the bulletin insert for important information about how you can support the Church's missionary work.
3. Adorers are needed, especially during the 5-6 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. hours. Please call Joe, Betty, Greg, Roger or Angelina whose numbers are in the bulletin.
4. Religious education classes have begun. The classes are for children, 3 year olds up to 8th grade. If you have not yet registered your child, please contact the parish office.
5. Fr. John Corapi will give a retreat at Holy Family on October 25 and 26. The registration fees for Adults are $30 each. Students and Senior Citizens are $20 each. Children under 14 are $15 each. However, we have received some donations in case a family or individual wishes to attend, but is not able to pay the fee, which includes the talks and lunch. Please contact Lin Fulwiler whose number is in the bulletin. This is a great opportunity for all members of our parish, Registration forms are available on the tables at the church entrances.
6. This Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13, at 2:30 there will be a bilingual service for the anointing of the sick. If you know someone suffering from a serious illness, please invite them to attend.
7. A Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the newly canonized St. Josemaria Escriva will be celebrated on October 15 at St. Alphonsus Church in Ballard at 7:30 p.m. Confessions will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.
8. Next Sunday our Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and french toast breakfast. Please join them after the morning Masses. The cost is $3.50. All profits go to sponsor the Knights' Halloween Party at Holy Family School.
9. This Thursday, October 17, there will be an all parish listening session. Please set aside that evening to hear about parish needs and to express your concerns. It will take place in the hall at 7 p.m.
10. For boys from grades 1 thru 5, who are interested in becoming a cub scout, there will be a meeting on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Please see the green bulletin flier for more information.
11. Next Saturday, October 19, a Vigil for Life Mass will be celebrated at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 7 a.m. It will be followed by a prayer in front of the Aradia abortion clinic.
12. Scrip is for sale after Mass. Please use scrip to purchase gasoline and to shop for groceries. It costs nothing extra and is an effective way of supporting your parish and its school.
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