Thanksgiving Idea

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly. Here is a neat idea to make placemats that reflect the family and friends you are thankful for. Check out the link below from Vibrant Family Faith at Home.

http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=723:thanksgiving-table-talk&catid=113:caring-conversation&Itemid=2260&acm=495_78

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Overcoming difficulties
Reading I: Malachi 3:19–20a (messenger of the covenant)
Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12 (qualifications of various ministers)
Gospel: Luke 21:5–19 (the cataclysm to come)

Key Passage: Jesus said, “You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.” (Luke 21:17–19)

Adult: When bad things happen, how do you deal with them?
Child: Have you ever worried about something that might happen? What can help you worry less?

Week of November 11-17

Monday, November 11: Happy Veteran's Day; Prayer Shawl Ministry, 6:30 PM in meeting room 2; Tuesday, November 12: Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the gathering space; Grief Support Group, 10:30 AM in meeting room 3; Wednesday, November 13: Religious Education for grades 1-7, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and grade 9, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; Thursday, November 14: Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the parish center; Sunday, November 17: Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Pope's Intentions for November

General: That priests who experience difficulties may find comfort in their suffering, supporting their doubts, and confirmation in their fidelity.

Mission: That as fruit of the continental mission, Latin American Churches may send missionaries to other Churches.

Christian Marriage: Gift and Calling

Teams of Our Lady is an international Catholic lay movement, recognized by the Holy See, which began in France in 1939. Teams afford the opportunity for couples to gather in faith, friendship and understanding to support one another in their journey of marriage. It is not marriage enrichment, although it enriches marriages; it is not a support group, although it
provides support and it is not “marriage encounter” although it offers the richness of encountering and sharing with others the challenge of a common
journey.

What is a Team? A Team, commonly five or six couples, meets monthly (the St Olaf Team meets nine months out of the year) alternately at each other’s
home to share a simple meal, share experiences, challenges, joys and frustrations of the preceding month. After the meal, reflection on scripture, shared prayer and discussion on growth experienced in the
ENDEAVORS (Life in Christ).

ENDEAVORS are attitudes to awaken within us the desire for conversion and formation – to bring to fruition the devotion of Mary to God’s call in her life as the center of life and marriage. The Endeavors: regular reading of the Word of God; daily meditation; daily conjugal and family prayer; monthly sit-down; a rule of life and an annual retreat experience helps
keep the call of the Spirit from within being silenced by the external clamor of life.

St Olaf’s has an active Team, meeting since 2004 that
would welcome additional couples. Teams of Our Lady opens the door of opportunity for growth in spiritual life through a program of sharing, prayer and study. The study portion this year is reviewing Rediscovering Catholicism written by Matthew Kelly (gifted to all members of the parish).

Teams of Our Lady meets on the first Sunday of each month from 4:30 PM to 7:30PM. Minor changes occur throughout the year. Dates are adjusted when
necessary so that, as much as possible, all couples are able to attend all gatherings. Each gathering closes with The Magnificat, honoring Mary, Queen of Heaven and Mary, Our Lady, Queen of Teams.

I have the honor to be the clergy representative for Teams of Our Lady at St Olaf’s and have been enriched by their faith, devotion and commitment to
one another since 2005.

Please feel free to contact Tom or Mary Behling; John or Julie Hibbard; Darrell or Renee Liming or myself for additional information.
Deacon Bob

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The dead will rise
Reading I: 2 Maccabees 7:1–2, 9–14 (martyrdom of a mother and her sons)
Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5 (the gospel versus empty fables)
Gospel: Luke 20:27–38 (the resurrection of the dead)

Key Passage: Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.” (Luke 20:37–38)
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Adult: How does your belief in the resurrection of the dead affect the way you live?

Child: Has someone in your family or among your friends died? Do you think about that person in heaven? What do you hope to talk about with this person?

from: PastoralPlanning.com │ Questions of the Week for Cycle C

Week of November 4-10

Monday, November 4: Baptism Prep in the Gathering Space, 6:00 PM; Tuesday, November 5: Women's Spirituality Group in the Gathering Space, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Wednesday, November 6: Religious Education for - grades 1-7 from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and grade 8 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; Training for Ministers of Hospitality in Meeting Room 3 at 6:30 PM; Thursday, November 7: Men's Spirituality Group in the Parish Center, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Friday, November 8: All you can eat Fish Fry served by the St. Olaf Men's Club in the Parish Center, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday November 9: Training for Ministers of Holy Communion, 9:30 AM in the church; Sunday, November 10: Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM