Congratulations!!!
The
Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Award,
which
recognizes
exceptional dedication to the church by
laypeople, is
awarded to
Yolanda
Fernandez Walker
The
Bingo Committee is in desperate need of workers! If you could
volunteer a few hours on Wednesday nights, your help would be
greatly appreciated. We have varied duties, hours can be flexible
and it does not have to be an every week commitment. Please call Joe
Quattrocki, at 536-0675, if
you could
help. Thank you.
LIGHT OF CHRIST SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES
TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS HAS BEEN CURTAILED THIS YEAR DUE TO LACK
OF FUNDING, AND HIGH GASOLINE PRICES. CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED TO BEGIN
IN JANUARY, 2009 AND WILL BE CONTINUED THROUGH MAY, 2009 ON THE
FIRST TWO SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH. THESE CLASSES STRESS CHRISTIAN
DOCTRINE, GOD’S LOVE FOR US ALL, SOCIALIZING SKILLS AND LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENT. RECREATION PERIOD ASSISTS WITH NUMBER AND ALPHABET
RECOGNITION. PLACE: CLASSROOM #7, MSGR. ALLMAN HALL. CLASSES ARE
HELD FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 3:45 P.M. STUDENTS (AND PARENTS,
CAREGIVERS, FAMILY MEMBERS) ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE 4:00 P.M. MASS
WITH US. PLEASE CALL MARY TYSON AT 531-5117 TO REGISTER. THE FIRST
CLASS IS JANUARY 3RD.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
This fall, from September 24
– November 2 of 2008, our community will be uniting with dozens of
other cities across America – and around the world—for the largest
and longest coordinated pro- life mobilization in history - the 40
Days for Life campaign. People of faith are praying that this effort
will mark the beginning of the end of abortion. 40 Days for Life –
is a focused pro-life campaign that has generated measurable
lifesaving results in more than 130 cities where it has been
implemented. Some locations have reported as much as 28% drop in
local abortion numbers and hundreds of new people getting involved
in local life saving ministry efforts. The 40 Days for Life campaign
is made up of three key components:
*Prayer and Fasting –
*Peaceful Vigil - *Community Outreach – please read next weeks
bulletin for more information and to see how you can participate.
Please join The Most
Reverend Bishop Robert N. Lynch on Sunday Sept. 21, 2008. 6:00 p.m.
for a Kickoff Event - Candlelight Procession and Blessing –
Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County - 28882 U.S. 19 No. Clearwater –
RSVP – Laura Rosa 251-8657. Other ways to participate in the 40 days
at Light of Christ: Adoration – Saturday – October 4 – after the
8:30 a.m. Mass Respect Life Sunday - October 5 – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
in the church Friday - October 17 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the church
Saturday- November 1 – after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Peaceful Vigil –
Respect Life Sunday Oct. 5 – in front of the Women’s OB/Gyn Center
at Countryside, INC. 28960 U.S. 19 north, Suite 110. Light of Christ
is assigned the hours between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. Fasting –
during the 40 days fast on Fridays or any other day you choose.
PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE AT
THE PEACEFUL VIGIL AT THE OB/GYN CENTER OR AT THE HOLY HOUR ON
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY, OCT. 5.
Light of Christ Early Childhood Center
registration for the 2008-2009 School Year. For more info, please contact us at
442-4797.
ADOPT A CLASSROOM!
Light of
Christ Early Childhood Center invites the Parish community, groups,
businesses and individuals to Adopt-A-Classroom in support of the
Early Childhood Center. By adopting a classroom, donors form
partnerships with specific classrooms providing financial and moral
support. The result is a meaningful contribution to early childhood
education in which donors experience the impact of their efforts and
celebrate in the schools success. The money donated to each adopted
classroom will go directly to the classroom teacher for her to
purchase equipment and materials for her classroom. Each age group has
different needs and developmentally appropriate materials vary from
age group to age group. Consequently, a large variety of age
appropriate equipment is needed to insure that each child’s
educational needs are being met. Each donor will receive a list of
items purchased with their generous gift. To adopt one of our
classrooms, for any amount, please contact the Preschool office
at 442-4797. Thanks in advance for your support.
A special treat is in store for
us. Children from the Early Childhood Center will be sharing some of
their talent with us by singing a few songs, For
further info,
please call
our October hostess,
Flo
Palmieri at 734-1906
VOLUNTARY
PRE-KINDERGARTEN OFFERED AT LIGHT OF CHRIST ECC
If your child is 4 years old on
or before September 1 2008 he/she qualifies to participate in the
state Voluntary Pre- Kindergarten program, offered at Light of
Christ Early Childhood Center. We offer both full and half day
programs and are now registering for the next school year. Spaces are
limited, for more information; please call the pre-school office at
442-4797.
St.
Cecelia School,
400 S. Hillcrest Ave.,
Clearwater,
461-1200. Openings available
for
Grades Pre-K through 8.
Financial
Aid Opportunities.
St. Cecelia
Interparochial School
Annual Fundraiser -
Monte Carlo Night
Save the date - Sat. Nov. 15th,
2008 6:00 pm –10:00 pm at
St. Cecelia’s Church - Tickets
Going on Sale Soon!
For more info please contact
either
Jennifer
Baralt 443-5479 or Natalie Moyles 442-502
BUILDING OUR
COMMUNITY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD (Capital Campaign)
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: May I put my Capital Campaign
donation in the envelope that comes in my packet each month, rather
than putting it in the mail?
A: Yes, you may use the “Building
our Community for the Glory of God” envelope for your faith promise
donations. More FAQs
Summary of 2006-08 Capital Campaign
Goal: $1,500,000.00 No. of gifts:
1095
Pledge:
$1,081,556.47
Paid: $903,993.28
Average Gift: $998.67
Pledge Balance: $177,563.19 % Participation:
59 %
Our sincere thanks to all those who
have supported the “Building Our Community for the Glory
of God” Capital Campaign.
Second
Collection
On the first Sunday of each month,
there will be a
second collection
for the Capital Campaign.
This gives
everyone the opportunity to participate in our building and renovation
projects. Contributions may be placed in the yellow envelopes in the
pews or the
envelope found in your packet. Thank you for your continued support.
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CATHOLIC
RESOURCE CENTER
Let us keep the Lord Jesus Christ,
alive in our hearts all during the
year!
Visit Room 8 of the Parish Hall for
Books on the Eucharist and other related subjects,
as well as, religious articles arriving weekly.
Summer Hours
Open only on weekends during June, July, & August
Saturdays - 9:00 -11:a.m. & 3:30 -5:30 p.m.
Sundays
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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CORNER
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MEET OUR SEMINARIANS
Curtis Carro is a native
Floridian who was born in Clearwater and raised in Largo. He is a
member of St. Jerome’s Church where he was active in many ministries.
After graduating from Seminole High School in 2003, Curtis enrolled at
Florida State University and majored in accounting. Curtis was very
active with the Navigators, an interdenominational Campus Ministry
outreach group, while at FSU. Curtis graduated from FSU in December
2007. After working at Our Lady of Lourdes in Dunedin, he started
Pre-Theology I at St. John Vianney College Seminary. In his free time,
Curtis enjoys
reading and
playing soccer.
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