Evangelization

 

Information on the New Roman Missal

                                

Niles Community Service is collecting tuna fish during the month of February. Baskets are located in the back of the church.

 

Community Suppers for the month of February will be held at First Christian Church on Thursdays. Serving hours are 4:45-6:00PM.

2011-2012 Formation for Lay Ministers
The Foundations in Ministry Program is intended to provide opportunities for lay men and women who want to better serve God and others in their everyday lives. This program is for those who would like to develop greater confidence and competence for the volunteer work they do in ministries such as Parish Council, RCIA, Liturgy Committee, Lector, Minister of the Eucharist, etc. and all who would like to become better informed Catholics. Interested? Please contact the Office of Lay Ministry Formation, Diocese of Youngstown at (330) 744-8451, ext. 272 (John) or ext. 271 (Elaine). See diocesan website www.doy.org for more details.

 

The Catholic Tour, a 30 year old Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to announce its new “Special” pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. The pilgrimage is being done below cost to introduce all to “The Beauty of Our Catholic Shrines” at just $999.00 including all land arrangements, superior tourist hotel next to the Shrine, most meals, deluxe motor coach, tour guide, and Airfare from JFK airport in New York. The price does not include taxes, airline surcharges, lunches, some dinners, or table drinks besides tap water. Call 1-877-627-4268 toll free for further information, reservation forms, etc. First-come-First serve with only 25 seats available. Also available: Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Fatima, Portugal at below cost pricings. Please call or email today to jimadair@thecatholictour.com

 

Church Etiquette

In your coming and going to and from church, please remember the following church etiquette in order to help create a suitable environment for worship:

• Please ~no cell phones! It’s discourteous to have them ring in God’s house (unless you’re a doctor on call).
• Use modest dress. Shorts, halter tops, tank tops, flip flops and baseball caps are best left at home.
• No strong perfume or cologne. A parishioner had an allergic reaction to the person next to her whose perfume was overpowering.
• Don’t leave church early. Would it be polite for you to rush out of your friend’s dinner party every time you are invited? (True emergencies are exceptions).
• If children are unruly, take them to the vestibule in the rear of the church. While we are a pro-life church, and will tolerate children who occasionally cry, there are varying degrees of crying which are intolerable to the worshippers next to you. Use common sense. If the child is uncontrollable, take him or her to the vestibule.
• Avoid unnecessary talking in church. Church is primarily a place to pray, not to chat.
• No gum chewing or breath mints. (Remember the one hour fast before Communion. Water and medication are exceptions.)
• Don’t get up and move in church in the middle of a reading. Wait until the reading ends.