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Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer
Heavenly Father, We come to you as a thankful people and we thank you for the many blessings in life. We especially thank you for our parish and for the Diocese of Toledo in which we belong. Send Your Holy Spirit upon us, here at All Saints and upon all the parishes in the diocese so that the Annual Catholic Appeal can be successful. Instill in each of us the wisdom to understand that we have been given time, talents, and treasure from God that are meant to be shared with the whole Church. Be with us in our diocese so that we can continue to be evangelizers of Christ; proclaiming, living and celebrating the Good News of Jesus Christ. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the desk of Lorrie Seiple
May 11, 2008
Pentecost Sunday (which brings to culmination to the Easter season) is a glorious opportunity to commemorate the descent of Holy Spirit on the disciples and Mary in the Upper Room. They had gathered there in fear. Through the Holy Spirit they were transformed into courageous witnesses of their faith. They were called to go out into the whole world and preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Some people refer to Pentecost as the Birthday of the Church. Why is that? On Pentecost, the church, (as the Body of Christ) becomes the visible presence of the Risen Lord in the world.
What does all of this mean for us personally? If you allow the Holy Spirit to touch your heart, you are not going to let go. The Spirit will walk with you, lead you, and literally inspire you. Isaiah 62 reads “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.” Jesus preached this in the synagogue at Nazareth. “He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, liberty to the captives…and a year of favor from the Lord.” As the Body of Christ, through our baptism, we are commissioned for the same ministry. Are we ready?
People should demand the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are right- fully theirs. They should claim the power of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgment, courage, reverence and wonder and awe. These gifts are ones that are meant to be used and shared. Are we willing? This is a day to live our faith to the fullest and to be grateful to celebrate the 2000+ years of our church which has been rich in tradition. We should be proud of not only All Saints but of the Universal Church… proud and grateful to be part of the Body of Christ, the Catholic Church. Rather than find fault or be negative we come to recognize that Christ is still with us, as He promised, living with us and speaking to us in Word and Worship, especially through the Eucharist. Celebrate our “birthday” well today.
Weekend Masses
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Saturday
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5:00 PM
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Church
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Sunday
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8:00 AM
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St. Nicholas Chapel
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Sunday
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10:00 AM
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Church
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Sunday
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6:30 PM
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St. Peter Chapel
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Weekday Masses
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Tuesday
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7:00 PM
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St. Nicholas Chapel
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Wednesday
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8:00 AM
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Church
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Thursday
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8:00 AM
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St. Peter Chapel
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Friday
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8:00 AM
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Church
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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Tuesday
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6:20 PM
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St. Nicholas Chapel
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Wednesday
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7:20 AM
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Church
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Thursday
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7:20 AM
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St. Peter Chapel
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Friday
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7:20 AM
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Church
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Saturday
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4:00-4:30 PM
Or anytime by request
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Church
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Date & Time
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Location
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Information
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May 11
10:00 AM
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Church
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May Crowning during 10:00 AM Mass
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May 13
After 7:00 PM Mass
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St. Nicholas Chapel
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Festival Meeting
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May 15
6:30 PM
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Deacon Lewis & Eloise Reinhart Farm
10701 W. Twp. Rd. 108
Fostoria
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Blessing of Farms and Those Who Tend Them
In honor of the Feast of St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers, join us as we gather to pray with each other for a safe and prosperous growing season.
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 pm
Where: Lewis & Eloise Reinhart Farm – 10701W Loudon Twp Rd 108, Fostoria
~We will gather to celebrate Mass together at 6:30 pm.
~Please bring a small bottle of water from your home. It will be put into a large container and blessed, and everyone may take some water home to bless their fields, gardens, etc.
~You may also bring a small sample of seed that you will be planting, to be blessed and mixed with the rest of the seed that you will be planting, or seeds that you will be planting in your garden.
~We will follow with a potluck supper and fellowship.
Please bring: A main dish and a side dish to share, your own table service and drinks, and folding chairs.
Please call the office by May 12, to give us an idea of how many are planning on attending. You may still attend if you don’t call.
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May 18
10:00 AM
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Church
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2008 Graduates Mass
Graduates Mass on Sunday, May 18th during 10 am Mass in All Saints Church followed by luncheon in All Saints Parish Hall. Junior parents are asked to help with this luncheon. Letters have been sent to the junior
parents/students. If you didn’t receive one or for more info call the office. Elaine Borer 595-2942 volunteered to coordinate this event please call her if you can help in any way.
A letter of invite has been sent to the Seniors and their
parents to RSVP for the Mass and luncheon. Please call the parish office if you didn’t receive a letter.
Senior Parent Song practice will be held on Wed. May
7th after the 7 pm NR Senior Awards night (practice will
start at approximately 8:30 pm in All Saints Church, New Riegel). If you want to participate but can not attend this practice please call parish office 595-2567.
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May 25
12:00 PM
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St. Nicholas Chapel
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Mass of Thanksgiving
Fr. Florian Tiell OFM Conv. of Frenchtown was ordained to the priesthood on March 8, 1968. In celebration, he will con-celebrate a 40th anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 25 at St. Nicholas Chapel @ 12:00 pm. All parishioners and friends are welcome to attend. A reception will follow in St. Nicholas Chapel basement.
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May 26
9:00 AM
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St. Boniface Cemetery
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Memorial Day Mass followed by parade
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May 31
11:00 AM
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Rosary Cathedral
Toledo
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Priest Ordination
Deacon John Miller and Deacon Eric Culler will be ordained to the holy priesthood for the Diocese of Toledo.
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June 29
6:30 PM
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St. Peter Chapel
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Final Sunday Mass at St. Peter Chapel
St. Peter Chapel will no longer have the 6:30 pm Mass beginning in July. We want to invite those who minister at that Mass to continue their ministries at either the 5 pm, 8 am or 10 am Masses.
Please call the parish office with your desired time before the June ministry schedule is compiled on May 7th.
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September 12-13
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Men's Parish Retreat
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September 19-20
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Women's Parish Retreat
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Please consult the parish bulletin for weekly parish functions.
