_{Holy Spirit Catholic Church}

_Bulletin

_{January 10, 2010}

CURSILLO ULTREYA
The Macon Deanery Ultreya will meet this month at Holy Spirit, in the Parish Hall.
If you have made your Cursillo or if you are interested in making your Cursillo please come to the Ultreya
at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 11, 2010.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Joyce at 788-6386.

MEN'S CLUB
Holy Spirit Men's Club will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2010.
Dinner, by Chef Joe Hargrove, begins at 6:30 PM followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Guest speaker will be Judge Taylor Phillips, Senior Judge for the State of Georgia.
He will speak on “Crime in Macon and the Criminal Justice System.”
Judge Phillips is a decorated Marine veteran having served in World War II and Korea.
He has also served two terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and one term in the Georgia Senate.
Judge Phillips brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us.
All men of the parish are invited to attend this dinner and meeting.
Also please support the Men's Club Raffle by purchasing a ticket from any member or after Mass.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The monthly meeting will be Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Family Advancement Ministries, 570 High Street.
As we celebrate the beginning of a New Year and the ending of another decade,
let us continue to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering.
For questions or more information, please email mgcstvincentdepaul@yahoo.comhttp://www.mgstvincentdepaul@yahoo.com or call 745-7000.

FR. MIKE OUT OF TOWN
Fr. Mike will be on vacation January 18-21 and will be leading the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat January 22-24.
Please keep Fr. Mike in your prayers.

C.C.W. SPAGHETTI DINNER
Mark Your Calendars! The Annual CCW Spaghetti Supper will be held on Saturday, January 30 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Tickets prices are: $6 Adult, $3 Child; or $18 Family and will be on sale after all Masses or may be purchased from the church office or any CCW member.
The meal will consist of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink.
Please invite your family and friends to join us for this delicious meal and fellowship!
Remember, the CCW uses all proceeds to do good works for Holy Spirit Parish.
Please support them!!!

MASS OF HEALING
Fr. Ingram will have a Mass of Healing on February 11, 2010; that is the National Day of Prayer for the sick.
Mass will be at 9:00 AM followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall.
Please call the church office to reserve a spot at breakfast.

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
Married couples - Have you made the resolution to start the New Year right?
New romance, deeper communication, feeling even closer to your spouse?
We can help you keep this resolution.
Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend.
For more information or to register for one of the 2010 weekends:
February 12-14 on Jekyll Island, GA
April 30-May 1 Jacksonville, FL
July 30-August 1 Jacksonville, FL
or October 22-24 in Savannah, GA
call Brenda & Jef at (912) 657-0138
or register on line at www.jaxwwme.com.

BUNKO
Bunko for Breast Cancer will be February 19 at Al Sihah Shrine Park off of Rocky Creek Road.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and program begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets are available at Jocks & Jills, Shrine Park or on our web site bunkoforbreastcancer.org.

PARISH RECORDS
As we begin a new year please take time to update our parish records;
if you've moved or changed your phone number or email or if you've gotten married
or had a baby or any other change, please notify the office.

K OF C BLOOD DRIVE
Thank you to all who participated we had 37 people sign-in and collected 34 pints.

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS
Please support our bulletin advertisers, they allow us to receive our bulletins at no charge to the church.
Please let them know by telling them you saw their advertisement on the back of our bulletin.

SOUTHERN CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Southern Catholic College in Dawsonville is now accepting applications for Fall 2010.
Generous merit scholarships and financial aid are available.
Call SCC to learn more (866-SCC-2003) or visit the College website at: www.southerncatholic.org.

2009 TAX LETTERS
Sign-up sheets for 2009 tax letters are in the narthex.

PARISH SUPPORT
Due to bulletin printing deadlines "Parish Support" will return in the January 10, 2010 bulletin.

_{ALTAR FLOWERS}
In Honor of
Chuck and Petra Baker's Anniversary

_{MASS INTENTIONS}
Saturday, January 9
Charlie O'Brien's
103rd Birthday

RIGHT TO LIFE
Since the right to health care is based on the right to live,
it is also clear that what attacks life is not health care at all,
and not a legitimate goal of health care reform.

OTHER INFORMATION

NEW MEMBERS
We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are new to our parish.
If you attend Holy Spirit regularly and consider this your parish,
please register using the forms available in the narthex of the church or come to the church office
Monday through Thursday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

CCW HOLY SPIRIT GIFT SHOP
The gift shop is open after the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass and during office hours.

ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer,
call the abuse hotline at 1-888-357-5330.

HOMEBOUND VISITATION
If there are parishioners who are homebound, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and Holy Communion,
please contact the Parish Office (478) 788-6386.
We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited.
Please keep the office informed.

RACHAEL'S VINEYARD
For those suffering from an abortion decision or miscarriage; visit www.rachaelsvineyard.org for more information
or confidential referral to a priest, counselor, or support group.

CONTACT US. . .
at (478) 788-6386 to let us know of any births, deaths, or hospitalizations of parishioners
so we can assist them where needed. Also, if you change your address or phone number, please let us know.