Holy Spirit Parish Update

WELCOME Visitors and Newcomers - We welcome you to Church of the Holy Spirit. New parishioners are encouraged to join by completing a family registration form located in our welcome center in the vestibule of the church or on our web-site at the address below, and returning it to the parish, through the collection basket or to the Church Office.

http://www.holy-spirit-church.com/welcome_to_holy_spirit.htm

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Advent G.I.F.T. Gathering
for all
Faith Formation Sunday Morning Classes wth parents meet here

Sunday, November 15, 2009

9:00 to 11:00am in the Parish Hall

Everyone is invited!

Click here for complete year on-line class schedule

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This Week at Holy Spirit

Sunday	Nov 15	9:00am - 11:00am	G.I.F.T. Gathering - Advent	PH
Monday	Nov 16	7:00pm	Knights of Columbus 4th Degree	CR
Tuesday	Nov 17	6:30pm	Building in the Spirit Meeting	PH
Wednesday	Nov 18	7:00pm	Welcome Committee Meeting	CR
Wednesday	Nov 18	6:30pm	Angel Tree Workshop	PH
Thursday	Nov 19	6:30pm	Women of Holy Spirit	PH
Friday	Nov 20	9:00am	Home School Group	PH
Friday	Nov 20	6:30pm	Union Springs Gift Wrapping Party	CR
Saturday	Nov 21	4:30pm	Angel Keepers	PH
Sunday	Nov 22	11:00am Mass	Liturgy of the Word for Children	PH

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Faith Formation for Children and Adults Calendar:

Sunday, November 15	G.I.F.T. Gathering Advent No Class at MCPS - go to PH All Sunday Morning classes and parents go to Parish Hall.	9:00 to 11:00 AM PH
Sunday, November 22	Faith Formation Classes	9:25 to 10:35 at MCPS
Sunday, November 29	No Class – Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday, December 6	Faith Formation Classes	9:25 to 10:35 at MCPS

Advent G.I.F.T. Gathering
for all
Faith Formation Sunday Morning Classes wth parents meet here

Sunday, November 15, 2009

9:00 to 11:00am in the Parish Hall

Everyone is invited!

Click here for complete year on-line class schedule

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Youth Ministry

TEENS: Just a reminder that if you are in grades 7-12, we have so much going on!

LIFETEEN (Grades 9-12)

LIFE TEEN is for our high school teens with meetings on Sunday nights after our LIFE TEEN Mass. We also have retreats, conventions, and other great experiences.

Coming Up:

- Sunday, Nov. 15	Camps Info
- Sunday, Nov. 22	No LifeNight – Mrs. Katz at Conference
- Sunday, Nov. 29	Fr. Troncale answers your questions
- Saturday, Dec. 5	Breakfast with Santa
- Sunday, Dec. 6	Deanery Wide Event – 1:00-6:00
- Saturday, Dec. 13	Christmas Party

Edge (Grades 7 & 8)

“The EDGE” is for our middle school youth group. We have an EDGE night on the 1st Wednesday night every month and other functions including mass together.

Coming Up:

- Weds, Nov. 18	Edge Night - BONFIRE
- Weds, Dec. 2	Edge Night

If you haven’t made it to any of our youth group functions for LIFE TEEN or The EDGE-Give it a try!

If you have graduated from high school but are not quite married with kids and would like to be involved in bible studies, activities, conferences, and other events specifically for you, please contact Denise Katz at youthminister@holy-spirit-church.com.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

DEC. 5TH

9:00 - 11:00am in the Parish Hall

Wear your favorite Christmas Pajamas, play in Santa’s Bouncy Palace,

Shop for family in Santa’s Secret Shop and bring your camera and

take pictures with Santa and the elves!

Watch for the sign up boards outside of the sanctuary.

No charge if you sign up by Wed. Dec. 2nd.

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The Women of Holy Spirit

“The Spirituality of St. Therese of the Little Flower” presented by Dr. Donna Hovey. Join us on Thursday, November 19th in the parish hall. Social begins at 6:30pm with the program at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions, please contact Jeanette Gueret at 260-8234 or jeanette.gueret@hotmail.com.

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SENIOR SPIRITS

We are in the planning stages for the Christmas luncheon to be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 as discussed in the October Pot Luck Supper. Please contact Jane or Nancy Goins at 272-1810 or by email at bjgoins@bellsouth.net if you would like to attend. Final plans will be made based upon participation. More news will follow.

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Angel Tree is around the corner!

Make plans to help make the special tags for our Christmas tree. We’ll gather on Wednesday, November 18 in the Parish Hall. Look for sign-up sheets closer to the event! Each year our parish family provides Christmas gifts and a holiday meal for approximately 50 underserved families in our community. Help be a part of this special time by joining us on November 18.

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PRAYER LINE MINISTRY

There are may needs and concerns. Let us pray for one another. If you would like to be a part of the Prayer Line Ministry or place someone on our prayer line, please call Helen Frey 277-8609 or Maureen Moore 279-5848.

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ANOINTING OF THE SICK

If you are ill and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and/or the Eucharist, please contact the parish office to make arrangements. Please contact the parish office prior to hospitalization, surgery or during illness.

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Christmas Toy Drive

Union Springs Hispanic Ministry

Thank you, for all the donated gifts for the children of St. Pius X parish in Union Springs. What a wonderful Christmas these children will have!

Come help us wrap gifts! Friday, November 20th

6:30pm in the Conference Room

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Share the Word Bible Study

Tuesday Mornings, 8:45am

Conference Room

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SUNDAY NURSERY

The Sunday nursery is available during the 8:00 and 11:00 A.M. Masses each Sunday for children walking to age 3. Families who use the nursery are asked to volunteer to help in the nursery one Sunday every 8 weeks.

The Archdiocese requires all adults who have direct contact with minors to complete the Child Protection class prior to volunteering. Child Protection classes are offered the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.

Please see the nursery workers following Mass for additional information and our information sheet.

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Be A Friend Ministry

CANCER

Have you or someone you know been recently diagnosed? Be A Friend Ministry is here to assist you. We will help during this time of need, with prayers, meals, taking you to appointments, or just talking. Just give us a call! Louise - 279-6593

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Wanted: Used Baby Bottles

We are collecting Baby Bottles for a fundraiser for C.O.P.E.

If you have any old bottles and would like to donate them,

Please bring them by the Church Office.

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Advent Retreat:

Living & Growing through the Beatitudes

Saturday, November 21 from 8:30am—2:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Join us as we prepare for the Advent season by learning how to live & grow through the Beatitudes. They are the best guide to a more love-filled life and a closer relationship with God. Mass, lunch and Confession will be provided. For more information or to register, please call Dawn Damato at 334-414-9407.

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Angel Keepers

Drop off your kids and have a fun night out while your kids have a fun time with us!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

4:30-8:30pm in the Parish Hall

Children to age 7

$8.00 per child for the whole night. We will play games, do a craft, have a snack & dinner. Please call Rebecca Smith at 271-7579 or Katie LoBello at 244-1735. Rebecca & Katie are Red Cross certified in babysitting & CPR

Why I Give

I am 15 years old and have always loved little children. My mom often speaks of how blessed we are and how poor Haiti was when she visited there many years ago.

So, when my best friend and I completed the Red Cross Babysitting Course we started Angel Keepers, a parent’s night out one Saturday a month at our church. I knew I wanted to give my share of the money we earned to Lami Fund of Haiti.

Once a month we have a group of about 25 kids and we choose a different theme. We read the children a bible story, feed them a snack and dinner, play games, and make two crafts related to the theme.

I hope my work donating to Lami Fund inspires other youth around the word to do special projects and donate the proceeds to this worthwhile cause.

By Rebecca Smith

Lambi Fund, Fall Newsletter

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Montgomery Catholic’s Book Fair

Start your Christmas shopping early at Montgomery Catholic’s Book Fair November 16-20 for grades 7-12 at the Middle/High School Campus! We'll have prizes, drawings, and so much more at the book fair! Teacher/Staff Day is Tuesday, November 17th at 7:15 a.m. Parents/Grandparents Day at the book fair is Thursday, November 19 from 7:15-8:00 a.m. If you would like more information or to volunteer, contact Faye Jackson fayecjackson@hotmail.com or Anna Williams at annaw@charter.net.

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Christ the King Celebration

Sunday, November 22, 2009

All are cordially invited to attend the annual archdiocesan Christ the King Celebration to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009. This year’s celebration will revive the tradition of the Christ the King Procession. Participants should gather at the cross in Bienville Square, downtown Mobile, by 10:30 a.m. Archbishop Rodi will give an opening prayer and begin the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The procession will continue recitation of the Rosary as it leaves Bienville Square and processes west on Dauphin Street to Cathedral Square. Upon completion of the Rosary, participants will enter the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, where Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. The procession route encompasses a little more than three city blocks, so those unable to walk that distance are invited to be seated in the Cathedral. During Mass, Archbishop Rodi will confer the first-ever Christ the King Medal to honor a volunteer from each parish who has been nominated by their pastor for exemplary service to the parish. Everyone is invited to participate in this marvelous archdiocesan-wide celebration and witness to our faith and heritage.

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Knights of Columbus Council 12150

Congratulations to Knights Gerry Shook and James "Mike" Duffy. Gerry was announced as "The Christ the King Medal" recipient, an archdiocese award recognizing meritorious volunteer service. Mike was named Knight of the Month for his numerous contributions in support of various activities.

Mark your calendars to join us for a St Patrick's Day Dance, 13 March 2010, more details to follow.

127 parishioners attended the Monthly Knights of Columbus Breakfast. Thank you for coming and thanks to all the Knights that help make this another successful event!

Christmas Trees are coming!

Starting Friday, November 27, the Knights of Columbus

Council 12150 will be selling gorgeous 6' to 12' Fraser Firs

at 2007 prices at the church entrance.

All proceeds go to support charities for children.

Get yours early!

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Montgomery Area Perpetual Adoration Chapel

There are still hours that need adorers at our 24 hour - 7 day’s a week Adoration Chapel located on the campus of Our Lady Queen of Mercy Catholic Church. If you can help, please call Priscilla Berry at 293-7019 or Joan Lynch at 288-6620.

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Help for the Suffering Poor: Deacon Wadas collects the "tabs" from can tops to help MacDonald Houses provide comfort and care to families while their children are patients in a hospital. If you wish to help in this cause, just turn your "can tabs" over to Deacon Wadas.

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Liturgical Ministers Schedule

is published on-line for your convenience at

Click Here

New Proclaimer Workbooks

The workbooks for the new liturgical year that begins with the First Sunday of Advent are now available in the gallery. Please take a book with your name on it and check your name off the list. Thank you.

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Lighting the Parish Advent Wreath

A sign up sheet is up for those who would like to have your family light the Parish Advent Wreath at the beginning of any of the Masses Advent, which starts on Saturday, November 28th.

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FLOWERS IN FRONT OF THE BLESSED MOTHER

October is the month of Our Lady of the Rosary. We are offering you the opportunity to have flowers placed in front of her statue in memory of a loved one. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the gallery. In early November we will send you an invoice for these flowers.

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Pro-Life Rosary at Beacon Clinic

on Monticello Court.

Join us praying the rosary

every Tuesday 8:15am - 10:15am

& Thursday 10:15am - 1pm.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

Are you 62 years of age or older? Or mobility impaired?

Are you trying to make ends meet on a limited income?

Do you enjoy a quiet environment, like people, activities

and good food? Then check out

SETON HAVEN

and enjoy retirement for a lifetime!

Located at 3721 Wares Ferry Road, Montgomery, AL, we are a 100 unit apartment community offering safety, comfort and affordable living. All units are one-bedroom, with a full kitchen, separate living room with a dining area, and a separate bathroom. All residents must be physically and mentally capable of caring for themselves or otherwise providing for their own care. We are not an assisted living facility. We have monthly activities, pot luck meals and serve a hot lunch five days a week.

Check out the best kept secret in town.

Please call 272-4000, to make an appointment.

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Baby Jesus needs a bed,

He has no place to lay his head...

For Christmas this year consider donating a crib (new or used) to C.O.P.E. (Crisis Outreach Pregnancy Emergency, 2158 Madison Ave.,
(834-2673) For more info. call John 538-2913 or Sue 270-9947

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12th Annual National Donor Sabbath

November 13-15, 2009

Church of the Holy Spirit this year is joining with other Faith Communities in calling attention to the a topic of great importance --- organ and tissue donation. There are more than 103,000 Americans waiting for an organ transplant; over 3,300 in Alabama. Each day, an average of 19 people die while waiting for their life-saving organ. Catholics view organ donation as an act of charity, fraternal love and self sacrifice. Transplants are ethically and morally acceptable to the Vatican. Pope John Paul II stated, "The Catholic Church would promote the fact that there is a need for organ donors and that Christians should accept this as a 'challenge to their generosity and fraternal love' as long as ethical principles are followed."

All major religions approve of organ and tissue donation. Nationally, 25,000 mothers, fathers and children receive the gift of life each year. One organ and tissue donor can help over 50 people and tissue donation offers thousands of people life saving and life enhancing tissue transplants.

This weekend take the opportunity to reflect on the spirit of giving and the critical need for more organ and tissue donors.

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Catholic Campaign for Human Development

For nearly 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has embodied Catholic social teaching through pursuing justice and upholding the dignity of the human person. CCHD funds community projects led by low-income individuals. As more Americans feel the weight of the economic crisis, CCHD needs your support in next week’s Collection more than ever. Thank you for your generosity.

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A Pilgrimage to Catholic France

In celebration of the Year of the Priest, join Father Patrick Driscoll on a special pilgrimage tour of several famous French Catholic sites including Lourdes, Paris, Lisieux (St. Therese), Nevers (St. Bernadette), Ars (St. John Vianney, Patron of Priests), Paray-le-Monial (St. Margaret-Mary), La Salette, Turin, and Oropa. The cost is $3,299.00 for double occupancy, from Atlanta Airport, and includes airport tax. The dates are Monday, May 24 to Friday, June 4, 2010. The pilgrimage coordinator is Marc Karam, (334) 727-8991. The travel agency is Laura Massoni Travel, (858) 201-6424.

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Pastor’s Corner

GERRY SHOOK: RECIPIENT OF THE

ARCHDIOCESAN CHRIST THE KING AWARD

Dear Holy Spirit parishioner,

The peace of Christ be with you.

An archdiocesan medal recognizing meritorious volunteer service is being initiated this year. It will be an annual recognition of service. Each pastor is invited to select one person to receive this award. The award will be named The Christ the King Medal and will be presented to the honorees on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King at the Mass celebrated at the cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile.

The honoree is to be a Catholic in good standing and is selected on the basis of exemplary and extraordinary volunteer service. Upon recommendation of our Pastoral Council members I have selected Mr. Gerry Shook as the Holy Spirit parishioner to receive the award this year.

Some of his volunteer services include: usher; Pastoral Council member; co-chair of the Welcoming Catholics Home” program; Knights of Columbus; collecting medical supplies for Haiti; helping at the Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat House; being a Volunteer in Police Service for the Montgomery Police department; and serving on the Catholic Social Services Board.

When Archbishop Rodi recommended that The Christ the King Medal be give to one parishioner each year, we pastors let out a collective groan. How can a pastor pick just one person, when so many parishioners volunteer their time and talent in so many ways? Many people are deserving, but only one can be selected form each parish each year. So, I congratulate Gerry Shook as the first recipient from our parish. And I join with Gerry in thanking each of you who give generously of your time, talent, and resources to serve God and His People, in our parish and in our community.

Gratefully in Christ

Fr. Charles Troncale, Pastor

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Minimum Pledge Goal:	$3,000,000
Pledges as of Nov. 10:	$2,986,086
Payments Received:	$ 562,549

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