Beloved of God and of this parish:
Here is a "digest" read of what made news in our parish this week and will be making news in the coming weeks:
A. THE 91ST PARISH AGM:
Thanks to all who helped make our parish's Annual General Meeting successful. I would like to encourage all of us to rededicate our lives and talents to partnering God in his purpose for the world and ourselves by becoming more active in our shared ministries. May God bless our dedicated lives, our offering of ourselves as we live our shared ministries in our homes, our communities and in our parish. "One mission, different gifts"; "One Master, many disciples".
B. THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 30
During coffee-hour, we will have a conversation around the book "Living a Eucharistic Spirituality". If you have not already bought your copy of that book, it costs only $3. Copies would be available on Sunday. If you already have a copy, please read up on that book so we can have a lovely conversation.
C. RUMMAGE STORAGE:
Many of you have heard that we are in need of storage space as we begin collecting good rummage towards our end-of-year fund-raiser. We have a plan to erect a new storage shed in the backyard of the rectory to use for this purpose. WE HAVE A DONATED STORAGE SHED WITH ALL OR MOST OF THE NEEDED MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION.
All we need are: (1) people in our parish community with skills in installing such storage sheds to serve as the lead team. (b) If need be, to schedule parish work days to support the lead team in putting the storage shed together. If we do it by ourselves, we can save between $400 and $500 and help strengthen our common life. If you can help with this project, please let Fr. Shamo know.
D. SIGNAGE IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
This coming week will be the last week for submissions re: texts and design for re-doing the parish signage above the front entrance door. Please, let Fr. Shamo have your submission by Sunday, February 6.
See you at God's banquet table.
Fr. Shamo
