ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY

The Altar Server Ministry is open to all boys and girls in grade 4 and up who are members of St. Al's and who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.  Training will be provided to those who are new to this ministry.  Forms are available at the doors of church.  Please note:  a form must be completed whether you are currently serving in this ministry or if you are new.  Completed forms are due no later than September 5, 2010.  You may return your form to the cry room in church or to the parish office.  If you have any questions please contact Sharon Hall at 419-352-4195, or parishoffice@stalbg.org.

RCIA SPONSORS NEEDED!

What is a Sponsor?

Basically, a sponsor is someone who is willing to be a friend, witness and guide for the RCIA inquirer.  You don’t need to know everything about the Catholic Church to be a great sponsor!

Who can be a Sponsor?

In the Toledo Diocese, a sponsor is to be at least 16 years or older, have completed his or her Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation), and attends Mass on a regular basis.

When does RCIA begin?

RCIA will begin for the 2010-11 Process Year on Sunday, September 19, 2010. All RCIA classes will be in Clare Hall.  The RCIA Director will contact you prior to the class start date for an introduction and class preparation.  

I need more information.  Who can I contact?

Contact Mark McDonough, RCIA Director, at the Parish Office (419-352-4195), or email, rcia@stalbg.org.  You can obtain more information on the Parish Website:  www.stalbg.org/ministries/rcia.html

NOT ABLE TO GET TO CHURCH? If because of age, illness or other reasons you are not able to come to church, please contact the parish office.  If transportation is your problem we will try to find you a ride.  If your health does not allow you to take part in the Mass, we want to keep our connection with you by bringing you Communion at home.  We have a number of Ministers of Holy Communion who are trained and want to bring the Eucharist to you in your home.  Father Mark will also try to bring you Communion every two months on First Thursdays.  Please let us know if you or someone you know has not been able to get to church, so that we can get connected again.  Contact Sharon Hall at 419-352-4195, or e mail the parish office at: parishoffice@stalbg.org.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!: Because of the current economic downturn, requests for assistance from our St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as our Food Pantry have increased dramatically. In an effort to meet these needs, we are asking for contributions of specific food items. Please bring these contributions with you on Sunday. During Mass, you will be asked to bring them forward and put them in baskets located in front of the altar. The request for food will take place on the first Sunday of each month along with the financial request you are already familiar with. Family giving of this kind will help build positive attitudes in all of us, especially our children! Your generosity is greatly appreciated by so many in our community! 

HAVE AN ARTICLE FOR THE SUNDAY BULLETIN? Send it to bulletin@stalbg.org

COMPUTERS FOR CHARITY!: If you’ve been thinking about donating your old computer to a worthwhile cause, now is the time! Or, if you would like to volunteer (no technical expertise necessary!) for this charity located in Bowling Green, contact Jeffrey Kill at 419-807-8015 or email computer.support.guru@gmail.com. You can also visit the website: computersforcharity.webs.com. They need your help!

CONFIDENTIAL HELP is available to anyone who is suffering from the grief of abortion.  There are people with whom you can talk in confidence about your experience.  Project Rachel offers lay counselors and trained clergy ready to help you find peace and healing.  If you feel ready to talk with someone, we invite you to call the confidential help line at 419-260-5811.

TELEVISION WORTH WATCHING: The University of Notre Dame will air Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart each week on Sundays at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The program is available on CatholicTV through Sky Angel IPTV and online at: www.CatholicTV.com. The 10:00 AM Sunday Mass will be streamed live and archived on Catholic.TV's website.

The 11:45 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be streamed online at http://basilica.nd.edu/.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for all of the sick and infirm of our parish, especially Lloyd Fahle, Rachel Glomski, Tom Kale, Wallie Koons, Bob Delarber, Fred Rose, Mary Jo Venis, Shirley Keeling, Lupe Centeno, Brenda Diaz, Jim Fisher, Warren Ruff, Ramon Ramos, Amy Howick, Jaxon Sebek, Larry Bagrowski, Helen Smarage, Margaret Newlove and unborn twins of Betsey and Mark van de Heijning. Prayers have also been requested for: Robert Schoeni, son-in-law of Elmer and Elaine Spreitzer; Jeff Camp, son-in-law of Don and Marge Trabbic; Lynn Critchet, sister of Cindy Richards and Laura Sheperd; Thomas Rhoden, friend of Stephen Becker; Tom Frasor, father of Kevin Frasor; Phyllis Miller, mother-in-law of Nikki Miller; Rita Keay, daughter of Maria and Raymond Ybanes; Sister Irenaeus, former teacher at St. Aloysius School; Paul Hess, father of Eileen Pasquarette; John McGowan, son of Mary McGowen; Thelma Hamons, grandmother of Angela Sherer; and Steve Orme, friend of Bonnie Shipman.

Your prayers are also requested for those who have died, especially Mike Warner and Ray Burton, relative of Kal Szekely.

WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL VISITS: If you are hospitalized we may not know about it. Every Tuesday, Katie Mekus brings Communion to all who are on the Catholic list at Wood County Hospital. But the list is often incomplete and so we miss many Catholics. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or someone you know is in Wood County Hospital.