Reflection - St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

News From Other
Organizations
Friends - Monsignor Gerald Lewis and I are organizing a
Scandinavian Princess Cruise trip to the Baltic Sea, which
includes a stop at St Petersburg, Russia, leaving Copenhagen
for 11 days from June 2 - 14, 2013. You can find information
on the Princess website and I can give you the name of the
Travel Agent we are using. Email Father Staib at
donfs22@aol.com. All are welcome to come with us.
The Fifth Annual Parents Holi-Day Out! is Sat., Dec. 1st
from 9:30 a.m—3pm at St. Andrew’s Care Center (Room
212). This event is a respite program for families of children
with special needs. Both children with special needs and their
siblings are welcome to enjoy Christmas fun while parents
enjoy a day to shop and run errands. The schedule of activities
is located on the ministry website at http://
www.saintandrew.org/ministries/special_needs.html. Parents
can register children for AM or PM sessions or the full day.
Space is limited. Please RSVP the names and ages of children
you wish to register by Nov. 26 to Katie McDermott, 919-362-
4078 or ktmcd@att.net.
Pure Fashion is looking for teen girls (grades 8-12) that like
hair, make-up and fashion but want to do it in a way that defines
their own personal beauty and style. Space is available
in this year’s program. Go to wwwpurefashion.com for info
or contact StMM parishioner, Paula Hils at 919-441-6500,
pshils@bellsouth.net with any questions.
Cardinal Gibbons High School 2013-2014 admissions application
is NOW available online at www.cghsnc.org.
St. Thomas More Academy OPEN HOUSE on Sun, Nov.
11th from 2-4pm at 3109 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh. For more
info visit www.stmacademy.org
Discouraged about your Marriage? - Join The Third Option
Support Group for married couples. Meet others who
have overcome their difficulties. There is no cost or registration.
The sessions are not counseling but peer mentoring with
life skills development. The next session in Fuquay-Varina
is Nov. 14th & 28th from 7:30-9:30pm at St. Bernadette
Catholic Parish. For more info contact: Jeanne Driver at
Jeanne.driver@yahoo.com or 919-753-7309
On Tues, Nov. 13th, Spirits and Wisdom (20s and 30s, married
or single) welcomes Father Rick Rohrer, pastor of St.
Syril and St. Methodius Byzantine Church at Tir Na Nog Irish
Rest., 218 S. Blount St, Raleigh at 6:30pm but late comers are
welcome. Father Rick will discuss the Liturgy of St. John
Chrystosom, which has been the Eastern rite for over 1600
years. This liturgy is used by Byzantine Catholic Churches
which are in full communion with the Catholic Church.
Catholic Young Professionals and Students of Raleigh ages
18-early thirties—Join us for a study of Part Three of the
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Fri, Nov. 16th at 7pm in
the Fallon Center Lounge of Our Lady of Lourdes. We will be
discussing Paragraphs 2401-2557. Refreshments provided.
Questions, contact Jeremy or Nathan Kryn at 919-803-0652,
jkryn@nc.rr.com.
Give Gifts that reflect the true meaning of Christmas! -
Did you know that this year CPO gave food and children’s
clothing to an average of 9,600 people a month? Honor the
special people on your holiday gift list by making a donation
to CPO. We can send a beautiful Christmas card designed by
local artist John Paul Boehling (Raleigh Charter High School)
to everyone on your gift list. Information on how to order the
cards can be found at www.cporaleigh.org or call CPO at 919-
873-0245 ext. 230.
This Sunday Jesus tells us of the widow who gave to God
from her livelihood. She put her trust in God to take care of
her. Do we put our trust in God and allow him to be Lord in
every area of our life? Let God be Lord of your marriage and
allow Him to transform your marriage relationship. The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb 8-
10, 2013 in Winston-Salem, NC and Apr 26-28, 2013 in Raleigh,
NC . Early registration is highly recommended. For
more information visit our website: http://
NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact William & Elizabeth
Nickles at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-
315-2144.
Catholic Charities offers counseling in two locations in Raleigh
and Cary. To make an appt., call 919-790-8533
(Raleigh) or 919-388-3065 (Cary) Fee scale based on income.
Needy Families—New or used bikes for all ages and freezer.
Contact Roger Guay at 919-362-8224
OVER $1,755,667 PLEDGED!
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE PLEDGED
THEIR SUPPORT TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
TO DATE MORE THAN 304 FAMILIES HAVE RE-
SPONDED. WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP TO
REACH OUR 100% PARITICIPATION GOAL!