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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
LISTEN!
 Today’s
parables show how the good news changes and enlarges all it touches. We
respond to the revealing of things hidden with awe, prayer, faith and
action. When awe tongue ties us, the Holy Spirit speaks for us and in us,
leading our witness and actions toward the light of the kingdom of the
Father. Listen, anyone who has ears to hear!
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. All
rights reserved.
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News, Reminders
and Forthcoming Events
Italian Festival
This fine festival will be take place on Saturday,
July 19, 2008, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the gym. There will be Live
Entertainment by Eddie Sal. The Menu will include: antipasto,
Italian breads, three meats and sauces, salad, dessert, soda, coffee and
tea. Prices: $12.50 for adults, $9.50 for children 14 and under.
Proceeds will benefit
St. Gregory the Great School in the purchase of new Smart boards. For
information click here.
The Women's
Club Cookbook
Our
cookbook "These Thy Gifts" is in. It is loaded with wonderful
recipes. Copies are available at the Church office and Bookstore. The
price is $15.00 per copy. We will also be selling copies after Masses in
August. For the exact dates and further information check the weekly
bulletin or the website or you may call Diane Spivak 474-2202
or Charlie Spivak 424-5122. Help support the St. Gregory's Women's
Club.
Single Catholic Adults
Prospective New Members Summer Social, August 2nd, 2:30pm in
Hampton. The Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club is hosting its summer social for
single Catholic adults who are seeking to gather for religious, social, and
cultural activities with people of similar backgrounds. Please join us for a
fun, relaxing day on the water. Full membership is open to single Catholics
over the age of 21 who are free to marry in the Catholic Church and are at
least 2 year college graduates; however, partial membership is also
available. Our members are generally in the age range of 30's to 50's. We
always welcome new people and new ideas. For details, please contact Hope at
595-6996 or Lisa at 480-8737.
2008
Legislative Report
The
Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC) has released the
Legislative Report from the 2008 General Assembly Session. VCC monitored
approximately 50 legislative and budgetary measures. Copies of this report
on the primary focal points are in the wall rack across from the Church
Office. Pick one up or
click here and see how we did.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Following the Footsteps of Jesus Christ Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land, September 9-17, 2008. Price is $2748 includes air fare from
Norfolk, travel tax, insurance, hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinners.
Contact Fely at 495-1375 or Br. Tobias at 497-8330, ext 345.
Theology
on Tap
Check us
out every Monday 7:00 P.M. at a pub!
The
topic for Monday July 7th is “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
about Purgatory but Were Embarrassed or Afraid to Ask.” G.F.
Keagans, 1550 Laskin Road, Hilltop East (behind the Wachovia Bank
building). Starts at 7:00 pm. All are welcome! Come and see
this experience.
Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed
The DePaul Transportation Program is in grave danger
of being shut down on September 1 unless it can secure at least two more
volunteer drivers. Perhaps you know of a retired person or two - or someone
who is able to volunteer a few hours a week in this effort -varying times
available. Would you help us by getting the word out to your congregation,
colleagues, neighbors, family and friends? If you have questions regarding
the specifics of the transportation program, feel free to contact Joyce Huskey directly at 217-0335.
Urgent Help Needed for Altar Society
Several ladies of our parish have been very faithful stewards
for over 25 years and are in need of more volunteers. The ladies clean on
Thursday mornings after the 8:30am Mass. If you can help the ladies please
call the church office at 497-8330.
Summer Camps 2008
The Christian Youth Theater (CYT) after school theater arts
programs for kids ages 5-18 is coming to Hampton roads. Have fun while
singing, dancing, and acting to some of your favorites, all while gathering
a great sense of community. Sign up for three musical theater camPsalm and
showcases. For more information call 512-7280 or check website at
www.cythamptonroads.org .
Food
Pantry
Volunteers are needed to help at the food pantry for about an
hour a week. If you can help, please call Elaine at 474- 4673
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