_{Holy Spirit Catholic Church}

_Bulletin

 _{Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 8, 2010}

"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much
Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host
you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta


CCD REGISTRATION
C.C.D. Classes will start again on Sunday, September 12.  Classes are for children from K-3 through 8th grade
and are held in the Schoolhouse from 11:15 AM until 12:15 PM  Children will have their First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade and celebrate Confirmation in the 8th grade.  Students must be enrolled
in a Religious Education Program for the whole school year in order to properly prepare for receiving these
Sacraments.  Please note that Mount de Sales students also need to attend C.C.D. classes to prepare for
Confirmation.  Registration Forms are available in the Narthex.  Please fill out the form to register your children
and drop it in the offertory basket or mail it to the church office.  Please register early to enable us to plan for the
program and purchase the necessary supplies!

We also need volunteers to teach the children of our parish.  Please consider this rewarding ministry.  If you are
interested in becoming part of our program, please contact Petra Baker at 788-6386 or email at dre@holyspiritmacon.org.

RCIA
Did you know that about 80% of all adults coming into the Catholic Church do so because of a personal invitation
from a friend, relative, or neighbor? Did you know that many who have considered becoming Catholic say that no
one ever asked them to become a member of our Church? This is an invitation to all of our parishioners to
spread the word about our RCIA program. If you know of someone who may be interested in joining our RCIA
community, invite them to be part of our Catholic tradition! Please contact the church office at 788-6386, with the
names and phone numbers of any potential inquirers. RCIA classes will be on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:00 PM
beginning on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

"CATCH THE SPIRIT"
The Men's Club is sponsoring our 1st annual "Catch the Sprit" 5-K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:00 AM on Saturday,
August 28. It will begin and end in the church parking lot. It will be a morning of fun and fitness for the entire family.
All ages are invited to participate
 Registration forms with all the details are available in the narthex and in the church office

COMMUNION SERVICE
There will be a Communion Service at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (August 10-12)
 due to Fr. Ingram being out of town. Fr. Ingram will be leading a retreat for seminarians in Helen, GA.
Please pray for Fr. Ingram and our seminarians.

MEN'S CLUB
The Holy Spirit Men's Club will have their monthly meeting and dinner on Thursday, August 12 in the Social Hall.
A delicious dinner prepared by Joe Hargrove will be at 6:30 PM followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Our guest speaker this month is Frank McKenney, author and local historian, who will talk about the development of the
Catholic Church in Macon. Also being discussed will be the upcoming "Catch the Spirit" 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
being sponsored by the Men's Club on Saturday, August 28.
We need all men of the parish to help with this community-wide event!.

SECOND WIND BAND
Please join us for another enjoyable evening of fun, food, fellowship, and great music as our band, Second Wind,
plays at CJ'S Sports Bar and Grill on Friday, August 13th. Come early for some great "pub grub" while supporting our
Building Fund. Second Wind begins playing around 8:00 PM CJ'S is located at 2910 Riverside Dr

WWME
Give each other the gift that you have always wanted, the gift of a weekend away just for the two of you to get to
know each other better. Worldwide Marriage Encounter gives married couples the tools to keep their love alive
and growing by enhancing the intimacy of their relationship. The gift of a satisfying and intimate
relationship is one that you can't buy but you can give and you both deserve! For more information or to register for
the next 2010 weekend (Oct 22-24) in Savannah call 904 -821-0773 or register online at www.jaxwwme.com

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND
Retrouvaille is a program of the Catholic Church that attempts to help save troubled marriages and to provide a
source of renewal and rediscovery. It has had remarkable success and we encourage any couple who is struggling
to give it a try! Then next weekend will be September 10- 12 in Augusta, GA.
For more information call (800) 470- 2230. Completely Confidential.

CURSILLO
The Diocese of Savannah and the Macon area Cursillo Community invites you to attend one of the upcoming
Cursillo weekends. The men's weekend will be September 9-12; the women's weekend will be
September 16-19. The cost for each weekend is only $100 and that includes your transportation to and from the
weekend, all meals, snacks, accommodations, and supplies. If you are interested you may pick up an
application in the church office, or if you have any questions contact either Fr. Mike Ingram or Joyce Danovi
at the church office, 478-788-6386. You must be a practicing Catholic. You will have an opportunity for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. Cursillo is a National Movement and is approved by the Diocese of Savannah..

MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August t 7
Delores Bereyso

ALTAR FLOWERS
In Memory of
John & Mary Riley, Sr.