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1. The ushers will now take up the second collection for UIM. 2. We will have another Eucharistic Minister Training on August 25 th at 5:30 PM, in the church, for those who were unable to attend the previous training. 3. Youth Faith Formation registration forms are still being accepted, and the fee is now $60 per child. The first class is this week, August 26th, at 6 PM. 4. OCIA registration is still open. If you’re an adult in need of sacraments or are interested in becoming Catholic, please call the office. 5. Our parish feast will be on September 13 th this year. We have RSVP lists in the back of the church, or you can call the office. Please RSVP by September 9 th so that we know who’s bringing what, and how many chairs and tables to set up. 6. We will have a baptism class on Tuesday, September 1 st from 5 to 6 PM, in the library. We can also schedule classes as needed for those unable to attend this class. 7. Please help us clean up our list of military personnel in the back of the church and in the bulletin. If you know someone who needs to be added or who has retired from service, let us know. 8. Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis by joining St. Peter’s Parish to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer to St Francis for Peace tomorrow/today [8/23], at St. Peter Community Room, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
1. This weekend, we will have the welcome reception for Fr. Francis after the 11-AM Mass. Please join us for food and fellowship! 2. Don’t forget to register your children for Youth Faith Formation. The $10 discount on registration will end on August 22 nd . You may register at the parish office or at the parent meetings, which will be this Wednesday, August 19 th , at 6 PM for grades 1 through 6, and at 6:45 PM for Confirmation. 3. OCIA registration is still open. If you’re an adult in need of sacraments or are interested in becoming Catholic, please give us a call at the office. 4. We will now be scheduling baptisms and baptism classes as needed. Please call or come to the parish office if your child, under seven, needs to be baptized. 5. We have placed a book in the back of the church where you can write your prayer intentions. 6. We have also added a column to the bulletin for sick parishioners in need of prayer. Please call the office if you would like a name added to the bulletin. 7. Please help us clean up our list of military personnel in the back of the church and in the bulletin. If you know someone who needs to be added or who has retired from service, let us know. 8. Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis by joining St. Peter’s to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer to St Francis for Peace on Sunday, August 23 rd , in St. Peter Community Room, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Fr. Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv., will dive into the words of the Pope’s prayer and provide challenging ways to unpack the stanzas. There will be time to reflect in small groups. For more information, contact Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, at 505-228-6851. 9. We will have another Eucharistic Minister Training on August 25 th at 5:30 PM, in the church, for those who were unable to attend the previous training. 10. In order to meet our yearly goal, we will start taking a 2 nd collection each month for UIM. This month, it will be on the weekend of August 22 nd and 23 rd . Thank you for all your donations!
1. The ushers will now take up the second collection for Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico. 2. There will be a training for eucharistic ministers on August 11 at 5:30 PM in the church. People who would like to volunteer for this ministry are welcome to join the training. 3. Next Sunday, August 16, we will have a welcome reception and potluck for Fr. Francis after the 11-AM Mass. RSVP to the office and let us know how many will be attending and if you’d like to bring a dish. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to bring food, but we know there are many great cooks in the parish! 4. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is still happening. Take advantage of the $10 early registration discount by registering today. We will have an in-person registration after Sunday Masses this weekend. Registration forms are also accepted in the church office. Parent meetings are on August 19, and classes start on August 26. 5. OCIA registration is open, and registration forms are available on the website and in the parish office. OCIA classes will take place on Thursdays at 6 PM, beginning on September 3 rd . Please call the office if you’d like more information. 6. We will now be scheduling baptisms and baptism classes as needed. Please call or come to the parish office if your child, under seven, needs to be baptized. 7. We have placed a book in the back of the church where you can write your prayer intentions. Also, we will add a column to the bulletin for sick parishioners in need of prayer. Please call the office if you would like a name added to the bulletin. 8. Some of you may have noticed that we installed a gate in the church that will be closed when there is no Mass. People who come to pray during the day will still be able to use St. Mary’s Room. 9. Now, I would like to invite Paul from Vitalant to give an announcement about the upcoming blood drive.
