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BBQ & Bluegrass Fundraiser

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

11:00 Am ~ 6:00 PM

Sunday October 5th 4:00PM-

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Blessing of the Animals

Thursday October 9th 6:30PM -

Chrismons Making Class

The Good News Nursery is available starting at 9:00 Sunday mornings and Christian Education workshops start at 9:15 Sunday mornings.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Blessing of the Animals

We will celebrate the Blessings of the Animals on Sunday, October 5th @ 4:00 PM. All people are invited to bring their pets (pictures of ill or deceased pets if so desired) to receive the Church’s blessing for a joyful life and a loving home. In past years dogs, cats, horses, hermit crabs, lizards and many other sorts of God’s beautiful creatures received the Church’s blessing. In addition to the blessings, Dr. Laura Alston, DVM, will be available for “Ask the Vet” questions. Please plan to participate in this wonderful time of thanksgiving.

Chrismons Making Class

As most of us know we have just completed a wonderful sequence in Adult Christian Education on Symbolism where we learned about Christian symbols. We are beginning a new tradition at St. Mary and St. Martha of preparing a CHRISMON tree which will have beautiful ornaments all made as Christian Symbols. WE hope to make 200 by Christmas which will be placed on a Christmas Tree in the Nave. WE need everyone to join the Chrismon-making Team which will be directed by Barbara Maynard. The first class will be on October 09, 2008 in the Parish Hall. They will be very easy to make and what a wonderful way to help all of us be reminded of God's greatest gift of all -- Jesus Christ. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m.; however come when you can. You will be so rewarded with these beautiful symbols. Kathryn L. Garrard

Please keep the parish in your thoughts and prayers.