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Monica's Prayers
Back in the 4th century, St. Monica was distressed that her son strayed away from his Catholic faith. She chased him around Italy, exhorted him, prayed for him and wept over him for about 17 years. He came back and became St. Augustine. There's hope for your kids, too (or siblings, spouses, parents, friends, ...)
The Monica's Prayers group meets in the church on the 4th Wednesday of each month after the 6:30pm Mass. They pray for the return of absent loved ones to the faith, discuss issues that may have caused their departure, and seek to grow in holiness, knowledge of the faith and Scripture so that they may be instrumental in leading the absent ones back.
Anna Willis is facilitator.
Potluck Dinner
On the first Wednesday of the month there is an informal potluck dinner in St. Julie Hall. You don't have to tell anyone you're coming; just show up with something to eat at 5:30 (okay, we don't actually say grace and dig in until 5:45). Bring an entree or a salad or soup or a vegetable or a dessert -- whatever you want -- it generally works out, and when it doesn't we have fun anyway.
If you want to be sure it's happening before you show up with your goodies, ask Deacon Dave.
On November 30, 2007, a program of Lessons and Carols was presented in the church. This event was videotaped, so if you missed it, check the schedule for Salem Public TV Channel 17.
Caroling on the road
This Christmas, think about offering a family member or friend the gift of keeping them in prayer for one hour during Eucharistic Adoration on December 21st. Adoration begins on Friday, December 21st at 6:00pm and ends at noon on Saturday, December 22nd. Choose an hour you would like to come and pray, sign up for the hour, then fill out the gift form provided to give your prayer gift. Beautiful Prayer Gift Certificates are at each of the Church entrances. We can all use the love and support that comes from others praying for us. It is a beautiful, spiritual opportunity for yourself and an outward sign of love and support to those you care for. Come and pray with Jesus. He is the Reason for the Season.
- Prayer Gift Certificates and sign-up sheets are at each entrance of the church.
- Just sign-up for the hour (18 hours available) that you choose to offer in Prayer for someone.
- Take an envelope with Prayer Certificate inside to give or mail to the person for whom you will be offering your hour of prayer. Fill in your name and the name of the individual you are giving this gift of prayer.
- Eucharistic Adoration will be in the church from 6:00pm Friday evening December 21st until noon on Saturday December 22nd.
- There will always be someone with you in church while you are offering your prayers.
This is your Prayer Gift Certificate that you will be giving.