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Thursday, February 18, 2010
A Reminder...
Yes, Mini GIFT is Happening!!!
Sunday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m.&
Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30p.m.
All children/youth will meet in their usual class room with their catechist.
The only exception is 2nd grade - Parents and children will
meet together in their class room.
Adults will meet in the church on Sunday,
and the Community Center on Tuesday.
We look forward to this time together!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February Household Activity
In preparation for Valentine's Day write a letter, a note or tell someone in your family why you love them.
Parish Cluster Lenten Mission
Four Saints and a Good Shepherd Cluster will host the Lenten Mission on Sunday, March 7 through Wednesday, March 10 at St. Agnes Parish in Butler from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
The theme, "Unleashing the Reconciling Power of Jesus in Our Lives", will focus on our need as Catholics to experience reconciliation. This three evening session will examine a unique view of reconciliation. The mission will conclude with a reconciliation service on Wednesday.
Presenters are Fr. Don Hying, Rector of St. Francis Seminary and Sr. Fran Cunningham, SSSF, Director of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Office of World Mission Ministries.
If you are unable to attend in the evening, there will be an 8:15 liturgy each morning at St. Agnes, followed by a light breakfast and video repeat of the previous night's presentation.
For further information contact Sr. Carol Ann Jaeger at 251-0897 ext. 203 or Mike George at 414-358-2833.
The theme, "Unleashing the Reconciling Power of Jesus in Our Lives", will focus on our need as Catholics to experience reconciliation. This three evening session will examine a unique view of reconciliation. The mission will conclude with a reconciliation service on Wednesday.
Presenters are Fr. Don Hying, Rector of St. Francis Seminary and Sr. Fran Cunningham, SSSF, Director of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Office of World Mission Ministries.
If you are unable to attend in the evening, there will be an 8:15 liturgy each morning at St. Agnes, followed by a light breakfast and video repeat of the previous night's presentation.
For further information contact Sr. Carol Ann Jaeger at 251-0897 ext. 203 or Mike George at 414-358-2833.
Fasting with Friends
On Ash Wednesday, February 17th there will be a Soup Supper before and after the 6:00 pm liturgy. Serving time will be from 5:00-5:55 and then again from 6:45-7:30. All are welcome to attend this event. Through fasting, prayer, and giving of alms (sacrifices & money) we will honor the beginning of Lent.
Come to church to pray with the community at 6:00 pm and either before or after prayer come to the community center to fast with a simple meal of homemade soup, bread & beverages. To give alms, donations can again be made to Operation Rice Bowl throughout Lent. Any questions you can call Sue Devine-Simon at 251-0879 ext. 201.
If you would like to help with the soup supper or contribute ingredients for the soup please call Sue. Items needed for the soup are vegetable broth, carrots, celery, broccoli, onions, velveeta cheese, noodles and other frozen vegetables. Donations can be brought to the CF office by February 14th.
Come to church to pray with the community at 6:00 pm and either before or after prayer come to the community center to fast with a simple meal of homemade soup, bread & beverages. To give alms, donations can again be made to Operation Rice Bowl throughout Lent. Any questions you can call Sue Devine-Simon at 251-0879 ext. 201.
If you would like to help with the soup supper or contribute ingredients for the soup please call Sue. Items needed for the soup are vegetable broth, carrots, celery, broccoli, onions, velveeta cheese, noodles and other frozen vegetables. Donations can be brought to the CF office by February 14th.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Monthly Mission - February: Paint the House
Monthly Mission is a great opportunity for high school students to get involved and serve at St. James and the wider area community. This month we will paint the inside of a home that will go to a family in dire need. See the flyer below for more information, or check out the Facebook group page and event page:
If you have any questions, please contact Isaac in the CF office (info on the flyer / in the Facebook group).
If you have any questions, please contact Isaac in the CF office (info on the flyer / in the Facebook group).
Monday, February 1, 2010
GIFT Video - January 10/12
Here is the presentation Daryl gave on Sunday, January 10th about baptism:
GIFT - January 10, 2010 from St. James Parish on Vimeo.
GIFT VIdeo - November 8/10
It is a little late, but here's the video from the GIFT session from November 8/10:
GIFT - November 8, 2009 from St. James Parish on Vimeo.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
FOOD FOR HAITI
EMERGENCY FOOD PACKAGING EVENT FOR HAITI
At the Waukesha/Sussex Exit off I-94
(see mapquest link below)
(see mapquest link below)
JAN 28th & 29th from 6-9 PM and
JAN 30th from 9-3
JAN 30th from 9-3
Kids Against Hunger provides dried food packages that feed a balanced diet of basic nutritional needs for six people each. Participants assemble packages in a supervised, sanitary setting in an assembly line fashion in 90 minute shifts. To date, over 40,000,000 Kids Against Hunger meals have been distributed here in the U.S. and around the world. We plan on packaging 500,000 meals during the 3 day event. Transportation and a destination in Haiti has been arranged, waiting for this life saving food. You can help bring healing and save lives. You must call the number listed below to register.
WHO? Any person, whether a child or a senior citizen, if able to sit or stand for up to 90 minutes filling bags on an assembly line, can help fill the packages although children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great family service opportunity!
WHEN? Thursday, Jan 28 from 6-9 PM Friday, Jan 29 from 6-9 PM Saturday, Jan 30 from 9-3
WHERE? Westwood Business Center W229N1420 Westwood Dr Waukesha, WI 53086 (Next Door to American TV near I 94)
REGISTER BY PHONE AT 262/251-9870 (Phone line will be active starting Thursday Jan 21st) You will be signing up for a 90 minute shift. You must register to reserve your place. Each participant should bring $25 to cover the cost of the food and materials used for the food, packing and shipping. The $25 donation is tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to Kids Against Hunger, a 501c3 non-profit corporation. If the cost is more than you can afford at this time, we have pledge sheets available on the table outside of the CF Office that you can pick up or I can attach a copy through email upon request. The pledge sheet would be a way of involving friends and neighbors in covering some of your participation cost.
IF YOU WANT TO HELP BUT CAN’T COME YOURSELF, consider a Tax Deductible Donation made to: Kids Against Hunger at PO Box 442 Sussex, WI 53089 Or you could sponsor someone else to work!
Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=W229n1687+Westwood+Dr+Ste+E&city=Waukesha&state=WI&zipcode=53186
More information at Facebook http://bit.ly/KAHHaiti
Email info: Pastor Tom Kent, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Office: 262/246-6537
Cell: 414/531-8006
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Monthly Mission - January: Valentines for Prisoners
Monthly Mission is a great opportunity for high school students to get involved in the community at St. James and in our service. This month we will stay indoors and create Valentines for prisoners. See the flyer below for more information:
If you have any questions, please contact Isaac (info on the flyer or in the bulletin)
If you have any questions, please contact Isaac (info on the flyer or in the bulletin)
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