Busted Halo’s 2012 Advent Surprise Calendar - Busted Halo

The following Link will take you to Busted Halo's 2012 Advent Calendar: Busted Halo’s 2012 Advent Surprise Calendar - Busted Halo

Religion & Spirituality - Busted Halo

How do we fit the feeling of anticipation into the Advent Season when the commercial world has been telling us Christmas is almost here for two months alreay?  For some it will be taking an extra few minutes each day to pray, some may focus on charitable giving such as the Giving Tree we have each year at St. Olaf, others may read a spiritual book they have been meanint to get to.  Another way is to check out Busted Halo's site to see what things they might have to help you slow down and enjoy the anticipation of the celebration of Jesus' birth.  Click on the folowing link to take you to Busted Halo and an article titled "Wondering Through Advent" Religion & Spirituality - Busted Halo and while you are there check out what else they have to offer.

Week of November 26 - December 2

Tuesday, November 27th: Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, November 28th: Religious Education Classes for grades 1-7, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM; Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, November 29th: Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM; Saturday, December 1: 1st Reconciliation, 10:00 AM in the church; Sunday, December 2nd: Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

Last Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (His Kingdom Is Everlasting)

First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 (He received Dominion); Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 (The Firstborn); Gospel: John 18:33b-37 (Testify to the Truth)
Adults: What I can do this week to make Jesus’ message better known throughout the world? Children: What can I do this week to show my friends that I follow Jesus?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

Week of November 19-25

Tuesday, November 20th: Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, November 21st: NO Religious Education Classes for grades 1-8;  NO High School Youth Ministry; Thursday, November 22nd: Happy Thanksgiving, Mass at 9:00 AM; Sunday, November 25th: NO Sunday School

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (No One Knows When)

First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 (I heard the Lord); Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 (One Offering); Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 (Son of Man)
Adults: How does my faith bring me peace as I hear of violence in the world?
Children: How do you rely on Jesus to help you in times of trouble?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

Week of November 12-18

Tuesday, November 13th: Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Grief Support Group, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Meeting Room 2; Wednesday, November 14th: Religious Education Classes for grades 1-7, 6:15 to 7:30; Grade 8 Small Faith Groups meet this week; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, November 15: Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM; Genesis to Jesus Presentation, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Parish Conference Room; Sunday, November 18th: Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, M.S.C. - November

Francis Xavier Cabrini was born into a family of thirteen children. Due to health reasons, her first request to join a religious community was refused, but she was finally able to take her vows in 1877. Soon after being named prioress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, she was urged by Pope Leo XIII to become a missionary in the United States. However, the house that had been promised to her for an orphanage was unavailable when she reached New York City, and the archbishop advised her to return to Italy. Frances departed from the archbishop’s residence all the more determined to stay and establish that orphanage. And she did. In 35 years, Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 6 institutions for the poor, the abandoned, the uneducated and the sick, and organized schools and adult education classes for formation in the Catholic Faith. She died of malaria in her own Columbus Hospital in Chicago in 1917. She was the first United States Citizen to be canonized, and she is known as the patron saint of immigrants. 

For more informatin check out these links: http://www.mothercabrini.com/legacy/life2.asp 
http://www.mothercabrini.com/prayers.asp?item=96

(From: http://usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/saints-for-the-year-of-faith.cfm)

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (Who Gives More?)

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16 (God Provided); Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 (His Own Blood); Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 (Be Humble)
Adults: Have I ever given freely and generously from my need or have l put a ceiling on my generosity? 
Children: What happens when I share things with my friends and family?

(from http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

POPE BENEDICT XVI PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER

General Papal Intention: That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord. 
Mission Papal Intention:That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations.

What’s “The Year of Faith” All About? - Busted Halo

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What’s “The Year of Faith” All About? - Busted Halo

Week of November 5-11

Tuesday, November 6th: Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Remember to Vote; Grief Support Group, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Meeting Room 2;  Wednesday, November 7th: Religious Education Classes for grades 1-7, 6:15 to 7:30 and grade 8 6:00 to 7:30; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, November 8: Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM;  Genesis to Jesus Presentation, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Parish Conference Room; Friday, November 9: St. Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry, serving 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Fr. Robert Agnew Parish Center; Sunday, November 11: Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (The Greatest Commandment)

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 (Love the Lord); Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 (Holy and Innocent); Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34 (You are not Far)
Adults: How am I living the Greatest Commandment? Is it possible to love the way Jesus does?
Children: Do I trying to love my family and friends the way Jesus loves me?

(http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)