Homily: September 20, 2009

Homily for September 20, 2009

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Centennial Kickoff

Nearly 100 years ago, the first Catholic priests to serve in this part of East Alabama arrived in Opelika to take up residence at The Pines. That Victorian house, on the corner of 4th Avenue and 10th Street in Opelika is still the rectory for St. Mary’s Church.

On Sunday, September 13, St. Mary’s celebrated a bilingual mass followed by a potluck picnic to kick off the celebration of our first 100 years. The Centennial Celebration will be in full force during 2010 and 2011. Until that time, take a look at the people of St. Mary’s. See those who are “old timers” as well as the children who represent the future of the parish. Parishioners: consider what the community at St. Mary’s has meant in your life. Share the word. Join the celebration.

Photos from the event can be viewed at the St. Mary’s Picasaweb site.

Matthew 25 Informational Meeting

The Matthew 25 Ministries will meet for a brief informational meeting  on Sunday September 27 after the 9:00 Mass. The Matthew 25 Ministry  helps parishioners of the church who may be sick or may have recently  come out of the hospital by preparing meals for them or helping with  other needs. If you are already involved in Matthew 25, or if you are new and would like to help with this please join us for this  informational meeting.

For more information, you can contact Brenda Wood ( 334-703-1740 or 256-825-5977)