Last Week's Bulletin

               Week of November 14, 2010

FAITH FORMATION

Registration available after all Masses, on-line and in the office.

Faith formation classes for 1st through 8th grades meet from 10-11:15am

Pre-school & Kindergarten meet from 11:30-12:30

Confirmation classes meet from 1-2:30pm

Confirmation students must bring a copy of their baptismal certificates as soon as possible.

High School Youth Night will be Wednesday, Nov. 17th,  7-9pm in the Old Church. 

SOCKS FOR BR. FRANCIS

Socks needed at Brother Francis Shelter! Brother Francis Shelter is currently serving approximately 200 people a night. Socks can be dropped off at the Social Hall or if you are in Anchorage at 1021 E 3rd Ave, Anchorage. Thank you!

OLV PAMPERED CHEF

FUNDRAISER

Our Pampered Chef fundraiser began  on Nov. 11th.  Catalogs are available in the office and at the school. This is a wonderful and easy way to complete your Christmas shopping.

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY

Please contact the school at 376-0883 to enroll your children.

Students of the Month

Charlie Severance   Halle Price

Jake Waterhouse

Week #4 Raffle Results

 COMING EVENTS

November

11th  OLV Pampered Chef Fundraiser begins

13-14th  St. Jude Quilt & Chat Bazaar

21st  Confirmation Sponsors Meeting 1pm

25th  Thanksgiving Mass 9:00 am

28th  1st Sunday of Advent—No FF Classes

29th  OLV Pampered Chef Fundraiser final day

ST. JUDE QUILT & CHAT BAZAAR

Don’t miss the beautiful silent auction items: a wall quilt and an angel cross stitch. Christmas items, quilts, table runners, hangings, aprons, and other items are available this weekend. This is the perfect weekend to Christmas shop for special handmade items.

 Dorie 376-4081 and Jane 376-3389

VALLEY THANKSGIVING BLESSING

Our faith community is joining other churches this Thanksgiving to distribute food to our neighbors on Nov. 20th from 1-6pm. You are invited to help by donating funds, canned goods, or help with set up and distribution. Please call Good Shepherd 376-3522.

CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX PROJECT

The Gift Box Project has started and thanks to all the Parishioners who selected a card to prepare a gift box or bag for a special person this Christmas season. To volunteer with the project and help put together the deliveries and organize the details of the project, please contact Jenny Michaelson at 907.297.7729

FOOD PANTRY

Staples: pancake mix, flour, sugar, rice, oats,  salt,

powder, box, or canned milk

The Food Pantry is extremely low on food. Consider a case or 1/2 case donation.

Volunteers are urged

to call  the Pantry  

357-3769 

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

This program provides marriage preparation primarily for couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our weekends. Weekend dates: January 7-9, 2011. For information contact: Deacon Mick Fornelli at mfornelli@caa-ak.org or call (907) 297- 7770 or (907) 223-1090 cell.

PRAYER CHAIN

We are in the process of updating the Prayer Chain. If you   would like to join us in prayer as a new member, please call Sharon at 376-2711.  If you are presently involved and would like to continue or need a break, please call Sharon.