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WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! MISSION STATEMENT PARISH STAFF PARISH OFFICE MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSION SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES MINISTRIES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 2
THIS WEEK AT ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 DAILY READINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3
FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK Fr. Mark Guzman, Pastor T "When we seek to live as Christ lived and think as He thinks, our minds and hears will be pure" SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4
WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL LIFE David Charboneau, Evangelization WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC? WELCOME TEAM DISCIPLESHIP 101 SAINT OF THE WEEK SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 5
FAITH FORMATION Kurt Lawrence, Faith Formation WHY DO WE CALL IT FAITH FORMATION? THE GOALS OF FAITH FORMATION CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN & TEENS SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 6
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Nina Potter, Program Coordinator FIRST EUCHARIST AND FIRST RECONCILIATION K-6 FAITH FORMATION OCTOBER EVENTS SACRAMENTAL PREP WORKS OF MERCY SERVICE PROJECT ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 7
YOUTH MINISTRY Michele Heitzmann, Youth Ministry Coordinator CATHOLIC YOUTH CONVENTION FOOD FOR THOUGHT JOIN YOUTH GROUP! WHY IS EDGE IMPORTANT? CONFIRMATION DATES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 8
STEWARDSHIP Sarah McLellan, Parish Administrator STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? NEW TO THE PARISH? ARE YOU MOVING? SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 9
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Davin Reyes, Principal FALL FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 5TH! ANNUAL FUND UPDATE 2019 AUCTION REVEL AND REVEAL BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION My three daughters attend St. Nicholas. We have been there for over 5 years. It is such a gift to our family. Small class sizes, amazing teachers and some of the best parents have created an environment for my children to thrive and succeed. It is faith-based education at its finest. - Bett Lucas, Parent SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 10
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR HANNAH CARROLL PRAYERS FOR OUR TROOPS & FIRST RESPONDERS SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 11
NEWS AND EVENTS HOSPITALITY HOUR FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PANTRY WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WSCC ADVOCACY NETWORK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE ROSARY COAST-TO-COAST LITURGICAL MINISTERS SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 12
NEWS AND EVENTS 40 DAYS FOR LIFE THE WW FORWARD CLUB NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLIDAY SALE ST. NICHOLAS ALTER SERVERS ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 13
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