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Holy Spirit Catholic Church

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 24, 2010

 DAILY READINGS
Mon   Jan. 25     Acts 22:3-16; Ps 117:1-2; Mk 16:15-18
Tues.   Jan. 26    2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8, 10; Mk 3:31-35
Wed.   Jan. 27    2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20
Thurs.   Jan. 28    2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25
Fri.   Jan. 29    2 Sm 11:1-10, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34
Sat.   Jan. 30     2 Sm 12:1-7, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
Sun.   Jan. 31    Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15-17
   1 Cor 12:31--13:13; Lk 4:21-30

FR. MIKE OUT OF TOWN
Fr. Mike is leading the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat this weekend.
Please keep Fr. Mike in your prayers and please make
Fr. Adam Szufel feel welcome.


C.C.W. SPAGHETTI DINNER
Mark Your Calendars! The Annual CCW Spaghetti Supper will be held next Saturday, January 30 from 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Tickets prices are: $6 Adult, $3 Child; or $18 Family and will be on sale after all Masses or may be purchased from the church office or any CCW member.
The meal will consist of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink.
Please invite your family and friends to join us for this delicious meal and fellowship!
Remember, the CCW uses all proceeds to do good works for Holy Spirit Parish.
Please support them!!

Parish Council Meeting
Social Hall 7:00 PM Thurs, Jan 28


CONNECTING CATHOLIC FAMILIES WITH THE BIBLE

January 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart in Warner Robins.
This workshop for parish leaders is offered by the Center for Ministry Development.
This one day workshop is designed for pastors, faith formation leaders, DREs, Youth Ministers,
Catechists and leaders of Sacramental Preparation.
Cost is $49 includes lunch and handouts.
For more information go to www.cmdnet.org.


MASS OF HEALING
Fr. Ingram will have a Mass of Healing on February 11, 2010; that is the National Day of Prayer for the sick.
Mass will be at 9:00 AM followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall.

Please call the church office to reserve a spot at breakfast.

ST. VALENTINE'S COUPLES MASS AND DINNER
We will have a special Mass honoring couples on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:00 PM.
Come have your marriage blessed and join us afterwards for a romantic dinner and a movie.
The Mass and Blessing are free; the dinner and the movie are $25 per couple.
Please call the church office as soon as possible at 788-6386 for reservations.
Dinner is limited to the first 40 couples.
Reservations close on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

MARRIED COUPLES VALENTINE WEEKEND
Tired of cards from Hallmark?
Do you want to give your Valentine something that will be remembered for a lifetime?
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a great romantic getaway!
For more information or to register for one of the 2010 weekends,
February 12-14 on Jekyll Island,
April 30-May 1, Jacksonville,
July 30-August 1, Jacksonville,
or October 22-24 in Savannah.
To register call 904-821-0773 or register on line at jaxwwme.com.


BUNKO

Bunko for Breast Cancer will be February 19 at Al Sihah Shrine Park off of Rocky Creek Road.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and program begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets are available at Jocks & Jills, Sutton Acura or on  our web site bunkoforbreastcancer.org.

JOURNEY OF HOPE 2010
A powerful and dynamic conference for separated and divorced Catholics
addressing the issues of healing, faith, and navigating life after divorce.
Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Marriott Atlanta North Hotel in Atlanta.
Visit Journeyofhopeconference.com or call 404-493-2190 for more information.

Macon Deanery Lenten Penance Services
All Penance Services are at 7:00 PM
  I.C.C. Dublin Wednesday Feb 24
  Holy Spirit Wednesday March 03
  St. Peter Claver Wednesday March 10
  RAFB Chapel Thursday March 11
  Sacred Heart Tuesday March 16
  St Patrick
  (at Sacred Heart)
Tuesday March 16
  St. Joseph Thursday March 18



DIVORCED OR SEPARATED CATHOLIC RETREAT

Fr. Jerry McCarthy will present helpful information for anyone interested in pursing a declaration of nullity after a divorce
at 7:00 PM on February 19, 2010 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Savannah.
This session is free and open to divorced persons, family and friends seeking more understanding of the Catholic process of annulments.
Registration is required.
The Family Life office invites all divorced or separated Catholics to a retreat day at Villa Marie Center
on the Isle of Hope in Savannah from 9:00 AM—5:00 PM on February 20.
Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 PM in the restored Chapel.
Fr. Ronald Gatman, osb and other presenters will provide spiritual guidance for the journey to healing.
Cost of the retreat is $25 and includes lunch and coffee breaks.
Registration forms for both events can be found at www.diosav.org/familylife, or by calling (912) 201-4058.

MT. DE SALES OPEN HOUSE
Mt de Sales Academy will host an open house for prospective students and families
for grades 6-12 on Thursday, February 4, from 6:00-8:00 PM
Families interested in financial aid should apply by March 15.
Scholarship opportunities exist for rising 9th graders;
deadline for registration is February 26.
For more information, contact Linda Cardwell at 478-751-3240, ext 111.

RIGHT TO LIFE RACE
Knights of Columbus Council #4371 in Warner Robins is hosting a 10K Run/5K Walk
on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Warner Robins.
The 10K race starts at 9:00 AM with the walk starting immediately after.
the course is flat and consists of (2) 5K loops for the 10K.
The start/finish is Sacred Heart Church, 251 S. Davis Dr. in Warner Robins.
Long sleeve shirts to all participants and trophies to top 3 male and female finishers and top finishers in listed age groups.
See website below for more info and to download application.
Hope to see you all there!! Happy trails!!
http://knightsofcolumbus2.web.officelive.com/RighttoLifeRaceInformation.aspx

 MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR
 January 30 and 31
    Eucharistic
Ministers
Altar
Servers
 
Mass Lector Ushers
6:00 PM I. Crews L. Kersey J. Tidwell A. Riley
A. Chesnut   C. McBride
K. Niehof   W. Crews
C. Tidwell
10:00 AM L. Liotta M. Danovi K. White M. Deeb
J. Danovi E. Rogers P. Deeb
C. Smaha G. Hughes P. Temple
C. Pulliam   M. Sullivan
D. Harris    


PARISH SUPPPORT
LAST YEAR JAN 17, 2010
  Offertory $3.174.00 $2,896.5   
  Poor Box $26.66 $31.15   
  Building Fund $1,586.00 $1,331.00   
Building Fund to Date
Total Raised $509,068.58   
Expenses Paid $1,056,234.18   
Loan Amount $557,700.12    



MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 23
O’Malley & Beck Families



OTHER INFORMATION

NEW MEMBERS
We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are new to our parish.
If you attend Holy Spirit regularly and consider this your parish,
please register using the forms available in the narthex of the church or come to the church office
Monday through Thursday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

CCW HOLY SPIRIT GIFT SHOP
The gift shop is open after the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass and during office hours.

ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer,
call the abuse hotline at 1-888-357-5330.

HOMEBOUND VISITATION
If there are parishioners who are homebound, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and Holy Communion,
please contact the Parish Office (478) 788-6386.
We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited.
Please keep the office informed.

RACHAEL'S VINEYARD
For those suffering from an abortion decision or miscarriage; visit www.rachaelsvineyard.org for more information
or confidential referral to a priest, counselor, or support group.

CONTACT US. . .
at (478) 788-6386 to let us know of any births, deaths, or hospitalizations of parishioners
so we can assist them where needed. Also, if you change your address or phone number, please let us know.