_{Holy Spirit Catholic Church}

_Bulletin

 _{Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 22, 2010}

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Our classes will start again on September 12 - please register your child/children now. 
Students 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTY
We are still looking for a few more teachers and aides to help with our CCD Program. 
Please consider this rewarding ministry. 
Volunteer forms are in the Narthex.
If you are interested in becoming part of our program, please contact Petra Baker at 788-6386 or email at dre@holyspiritmacon.org.

IN MEMORY OF WLLIAM "BILL" FORGET, JR.
The following people have made donations to our Building Fund in Memory of Bill Forget:
Ms. K. Allen of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. C. Baker of Georgia
Ms. C. Cournoyer of New Hampshire
Ms. P. Englebert of Georgia
Ms. K. Fletcher of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. E. Frost of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. D. Harris of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hurley of Maryland
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hurley of Virginia
Fr. Mike Ingram of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. E. Maloney of New York
Mr. D. Marchand of Ohio
Mr. & Mrs. R. Martin of Ohio
Mr. & Mrs. E. Miller of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. R. Mitchell of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. R. Murphy of Vermont
Mr. & Mrs. Pekar of New Jersey
Ms. H. Quinn of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. J. Riggins of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. W. Shirley of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. F. Starr of Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. R. Tepper of Florida
Mr. & Mrs. A. Vinegra of New Jersey

COMMUNION SERVICE
There will be a Communion Service at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, and Wednesday  mornings (August 23-25)
 due to Fr. Ingram being out of town. for the Provincial Assembly of Bishops and Priests in Ashville, NC.
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"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.

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.

WWME
Back to School for Married Couples
Does "Back-to-School" bring back memories of rediscovering old friends, a fresh start, a chance to grow in knowledge and understanding? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can do the same for your marriage.
For more information or to register for the remaining 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.

MARRAGE PREP
Marriage Prep is the ministry that consists of experienced married couples of the parish helping in the marriage prep process of engaged couples. They give talks focused on communication, prayer, intimacy,
sex, finances and other issues concerning marriage. This ministry revolves around marriage prep weekend retreats. 
The next retreat will be held on October 1st and 2nd.
 Please contact Wendy Lockwood at 477-4356 or Krista Dillard at 745-1631 ext. 124
for more information or registration forms.

COUPONING SEMINAR
Now that summer spending has come to an end, it's time to get serious about saving money.
St. Joseph's Home and School Association is sponsoring a
Savings Sense coupon seminar Sept.11 in the Church Social Hall.
Saving I – The Basics: 9:30 – 12:00 and Saving II – The Next Level 12:30 – 2:30
 To register go to www.macon.com/savingssense or by calling the Telegraph at 478-744-4548.
A portion of your registration goes to St. Joseph school. An optional lunch can be purchased at the seminar.