Frog’s Tidbits – 23 January 2009
It's a lot easier to react than it is to think . . .
Mass Servers. It would be neat if we had Mass Servers on a regular basis. All our efforts so far to find and train servers have not worked. Any thoughts??
Advisory Council. There will be a Pastoral Advisory Council meeting this Monday, 26 January, 1730-1845, in the Post Chapel. In by 1730, out by 1845.
Upcoming Events
- Sunday, January 25th, no Confirmation Class
- January 25th, Parent meeting for 1st Penance
- February 7th 1st Penance @ 3 p.m
- March 13, Friday, Bishop Higgins will join us for Confirmation at 1830. More info as things unfold.
Family participation at Mass. It would be great to have more families take part in the Sunday 0900 Mass by writing and reading the intercessions, setting up the altar, and bringing up the gifts. So far it has been working well. I would like to have more families take part. There is nothing to be afraid of, the people at Mass are very friendly. Family time together is important, especially for us in the military. Families spending “quality time” together taking an active part in the Mass is wonderful.
Cultural Influence. There are several cultures represented in our Catholic Community. Is there interest in having some of our cultures expressing themselves in the Sunday Mass? Perhaps in the music? Fellowship?
Rachel Ministry. We have the opportunity as a parish community to sponsor a Rachel Ministry in some form -- perhaps a retreat or a multi- week interdenominational program. Rachel Ministry is a Catholic and/or interdenominational outreach to all who have been affected by abortion – women and men – having had an abortion, procured or performed an abortion, or simply suffering the loss caused by an abortion. I think it is a worthwhile ministry. What do you think? The situation is open and fluid, and if we move in this direction the details still have to be worked out.
Daily Mass. Mass normally is celebrated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1145 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, except for non-duty days and holidays.
Your comments are welcome and encouraged. If you have anything you want me to know just reply to this email or tell me whenever you see me, which is what quite a few people do already.
Take care, Frog
James E. Sheil
Chaplain (MAJ) US Army
Community Catholic Pastor
Fort Stewart, GA 31315
james.sheil@us.army.mil
912-767-6825/1813
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