Scripture Readings For The Week Of The Trinity

ST. MARY CHURCH ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA NOVEMBER 1, 2009

St. Mary Church, November 2, 2009 ……………. MONDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2009 9:00 a.m. 9:00 AM St. Mary Church – All Souls Day Hospital Chapel. November 2, 2009 ……………. 12:07 PM @ Mercy Memorial Hospital Chapel All Souls Day 12:07 p.m.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2009 5:30 PM Thomas O’Toole, Sr. – Father O’Toole Andrea Olivarez. Continue to pray for Chris Deaver, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2009 Peggy Evert, Joe Pete Pellerin, Kim Robinson, 9:00 AM Intention for Shirley Remondino – Swanson family, Trueblood family and all those on Jerry & Kitty Galles the October 2009 prayer sheet. Additional copies (Coffee social in Annex after Mass) are in the vestibule of the church. Please remember in your prayers Ted Synos, (Ann THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2009 McMillin’s dad) who passed away 10/21/09. 9:00 AM Members of Purgatorial Society (Rosary for vocations after Mass) Loaves & Fishes October Assignment FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2009 14 - 16 oz. canned tomatoes (diced or whole) 12:07 PM Wanda Giddings – Earl & Judy McDonald

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2009 We are planning two fundraisers to help with 5:30 PM St. Mary Church (English Mass) expenses for out “Stew Pot” trip to Dallas this Intention for Susan Fridrick – upcoming summer to feed the homeless. Churches R. C. & Evelyn Sandvick in the two state areas get together for the entire summer and staff a mission kitchen for the 7:30 PM St. Mary Church (Spanish Mass) homeless and needy. Our Youth have gone for several years with the exception of last year. It is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2009 an extremely worthwhile endeavor; however, it is costly for us. The Youth Group is going to sell 8:00 AM St. Anthony, Tishomingo (Sanders home) chances soon for a 42” Plasma Television and For the people of the parish then a little later we will sponsor a Ham & Bean Dinner for the community. Please keep the Youth 10:45 AM St. Mary Church (English Mass) of our church in your thoughts and prayers as they For the people of the parish earn funds to go on this Mission Trip. Upcoming schedule is as follows: MINISTRY SCHEDULE 11-1-09 6:00-8:00 Meeting SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2009 5:30 P.M. 11-8-09 6:00-8:00 Meeting Lectors: Jim DeLano, Charlie Tanner (A) 11-15-09 6:00-8:00 Meeting C. Ministers: R. C. & Evelyn Sandvick, Pablo Fuego, Roland & Anne Stolfa 11-22-09 6:00-8:00 Meeting Acolytes: Emily Sherry, David Tresp 11-29-09 NO Meeting Ushers: Larry Neubauer, Jim Supan, Portia Fuego Thank you, Tom & Jeanetta Betzen Offering: McCall family SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2009 10:45 A.M. Lectors: Paul Dameron, Louis Kelch (A) C. Ministers: Bob & Mita Bates, Eugene & Joan Riotte, Looking for someway to participate in the church’s ministry Judy Barnes without a long-term commitment? If so, consider joining Master: Demitri Baker the choir to sing for Christ the King Sunday and Midnight Cross Bearer: Darius Baker Mass on Christmas Eve. There will only be six practices Incense: Emma & Rebecca Dempewolf beginning November 15th at 9:00 am in the choir loft and th Acolytes: Mia Jensen, Garrett Willis continuing each Sunday through December 20 . Vocalists Ushers: Louisa Baker, Don Schroeder, Tom and musicians welcome. No auditions necessary. Betzen Offering: Ushers THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS

Ministry schedule for November is available in the MARK COLBERT, ATTORNEY AT LAW wooden box located in the vestibule. If you cannot serve at the time designated, please find a Women of St. Mary replacement. Thanks to everyone our “Bake Sale” was a success! Women of St. Mary widows will meet at the rd November Sacristans: Dick & Sheila Kearney home of Judy Barnes, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Judy Barnes, 490-9994 or Jerry Storts, 226-1966. Men of St. Mary Meeting November Committee Monday, November 9th in the parish hall Chair: Terry Urbanosky Co-Chair: Cindy Social 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Mannas November 11th – Meeting 6:30 p.m. In the Catholic Center FAITH FORMATION (Youth & Adults):

Classes begin at 9:00 A.M. for children and Art Exhibit: “Aggiornamento” Art for the Faith is coming adults. to the Pastoral Center, 7501 NW Expressway, OKC, co- sponsored by the Archdiocese and Loves Travel Stops Parents and the children who are enrolled in and Country Stores. Werner Ritter, Frankfurt, Germany, First Reconciliation class need to arrive on time at will be present during the exhibition of his “Color 8:55 A.M. in the second grade classroom. Lithography of Christian Symbols.” The times for the showing are as follows: Nov.10th, 3 pm to 8 pm, Nov. 11th Susan Fridrick, DRE, Marilyn Neubauer, Assoc. –14th, 10 am To 8 pm, Nov. 15th, 1 pm to 5 pm and a DRE Piano Concert by Robert Waldrop, from 3 pm to 4 pm.

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER ST. LAWRENCE GUILD NEEDS YOUR HELP! General Intention: That all the men and women in the Our ministry to the poor has only 3 – 5 people to world, especially those who have responsibilities in the serve the needy in our area. Most of the time with field of politics and economics, may never fail in their travel plans and such, we are down to only 3 people. commitment to safeguard creation. Each week we help 20-25 clients that come through Mission Intention: That believers of different religions, the church office. A brief meeting discussing the through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, needs of each case followed by a visit with the may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer family’s stretches us beyond our limitations. We of peace. could use you to help fill the gap. This would not require every week, just start by joining us one ALL SOULS DAY MASS AT RESURRECTION Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. to see where you could CEMETERY – Archbishop Beltran will celebrate a special lend a helping hand. We would love to hear from Mass at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel this Monday, November you and will call you. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend as we remember all or our loved ones who have died. Name

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward? All of my heart, all of Phone number my soul, all of my mind, and all of my strength!

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK You may leave this in the collection basket or take it to our St. Lawrence Guild office or the church office. Richard “Dick” Kearney, president

No. of No. of Weekly Amount Amount Date: 10/24-26/09 Families People Attendance Needed Received Ardmore: 391 859 Saturday 84 $5,000.00 $2,515.10 (all) Saturday (Spanish) 76 Sunday 188

Poor Box $98.00 Healdton: 4 4 No Mass $35.00 Tishomingo 10 16 Sunday 13 $236.00 ST. MARY CHURCH ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Phase Two of our Capital Improvement Campaign: Parishioners are asked to contribute according to their means to the $380,000 now being raised for the new rectory. Status of Building Fund GOAL #Donors Cash & Pledges Cash Received Money Spent $450,000.00 92 $316,788.51 $250,732.58 $128,434.02 $380,000- Rectory ***Please place your checks for the “Building Fund” in the second collection. This is kept separate from the regular contributions. You may also use the red-bordered “Building Fund” envelopes in the vestibule or denote on the check. These will be posted to your account.