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Greetings OLG Family,

What comes to mind when you hear the word "church"? A quick Google search defines a church as “a building used for public Christian worship.” A building... Can you imagine walking into this church on Sunday morning and there were no smiling faces to greet you? No music? No one on the altar to help with mass? No one to sit next to? No one to pray with?

1 Cor 12:27 says “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” You are the church. We are the church. People are the church.

My name is Leslie Niederriter and I have been a parishioner here at Our Lady of the Gulf for 3.5 years. I was recently selected to serve on the Pastoral Council and head the Stewardship Committee. I am here today to encourage you to get involved in our parish in order to feel more connected to the people of this church.

Becoming involved in one or more of our ministries is an excellent way to grow closer to Christ as you become His hands and feet and embrace being part of the body of Christ. Not sure which one is right for you? Just start - Don't wait until conditions are perfect - they likely never will be! As you become involved by making yourself available, God will be faithful to reveal to you what His plans are for your life. Whether it's joining a group like the Altar Rosary Society, Knights of Columbus, or the Youth Group, attending a small group like our newest Women’s bible study, Walking with Purpose, volunteering with Mary’s Shelter or Christian Service Center or joining one of our active ministries, we want to share life with you!

In church, you will find a card listing all the different ministries available as well as areas of interest. Please fill out the card with your information and place it in the basket in the back of the church. Or click the button in this message to fill out your information online. I or one of our ministry leaders will be in touch with you very soon!

Always remember that you are part of a large Catholic community. There is someone else out there going through a similar situation, struggling, and thriving in ways that you are. Think about what kind of church community this could be if in response to God’s generosity, we ask ourselves each day, “What can I do to bring the love of Christ to others.”

Click here to find out how you can get more involved at OLG

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Potluck Dinner

Tuesday, September 21 at 5pm in the Parish Hall

K of C Meeting at 6pm

Prospective Members and Spouses are invited!

Get more info about becoming a Knight

It's not too late to become a "Family of Faith" Family!

Next Session: October 10 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

All families are warmly welcomed to join a Family of Faith next month! The goals of this program are to encourage and equip you to live and teach your children the Catholic Faith. With an Adult session and several family sessions each month this program replaces CCD and will give you all the knowledge and tools you need to bring your children up loving the Faith.

For information contact Suzette Taylor 251-968-7062 or CReEd@olgal.org

FIRST COMMUNION AND FIRST RECONCILIATION

First Communion and First Reconcilation preparation takes place within the Family of Faith program and includes supplemental sessions. Chrildren in 2nd grade and up should be registered ASAP to receieve these sacraments this year.

2021-2022 A Family of Faith Registration

OLGTeen Youth Group Kickoff Celebration!

Upperclassmen (11-12th graders) who come set up and help at event will receive Confirmation Service Hours (also valid for NHS, School, etc)

Adult Volunters needed - Archdiocesan Child and Adolescent Protection Training Required - Please contact Suzette for training information.

Confirmation Classes for 11^th and 12^th Grade students who are active parishioners will begin October 6 at 6:00 in the Parish Hall. Register at OLGAL.ORG/Confirmation (available soon!)

Here's what's coming up this week:

Tuesday, September 21

Feast of St. Matthew

7:30 a.m. Rosary and Confession

8:00 a.m. Mass

9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study

5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus “Potluck”

6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting

Wednesday, September 22

Autumn begins

4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions

5:15 p.m. Healing Mass

Thursday, September 23

Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

7:30 a.m. Rosary and Confession

8:00 a.m. Mass

Friday September 24

7:30 a.m. Rosary and Confession

8:00 a.m. Mass

Saturday, September 25

Time & Talent Appeal Week 2/2

4:00 p.m. Confession

4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday, September 26

Time & Talent Appeal Week 2/2

7:30 a.m. Confession

8:00 a.m. Mass

10:30 a.m. Mass

7:00 p.m. Mass

SUNDAY COLLECTION

If you want to drop off your contribution, please use the drop slot at the door of the Parish Office.

Many families have already chosen to give one-time or recurring donations through our website. Explore the convenience of online giving at OLGAL.org/give, and be one of the families who set their tithe to automatically occur when, how often, and in the amount they’d like to give and always have access to update your information, change gift amounts, enter new payment methods, or pause/cancel a gift at any time. With online giving, you can forget about writing checks or swinging by the ATM.

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