FROM KEVIN, ONE OF OUR PARISH MISSIONARIES
As you may have heard, our next Alpha is just around the corner. Alpha is our foundational faith opportunity; therefore, we hope that every community member will experience it. Over 11 short weeks, God does great work. We are all in need of MORE, but that looks different for us all. That’s part of Alpha’s beauty and why it is suited for those heavily involved in the faith and those at the beginning of a journey with God. Alpha is for Everyone. You may also find a whole new community as well. The Fall Alpha runs from September 14th-November 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm (dinner included).
More information can be found online, by calling the Ministry Center, or by speaking to someone at the Welcome Desk after a weekend Mass. You can also register directly on our website at www.olransom.org/alpha. Take a chance, you will be so glad you did.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING COUPLES WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED?
The Our Lady of Ransom wedding ministry is an excellent opportunity to assist couples on their big day. You will work closely with the priest and the couple during the rehearsal and wedding ceremony, making sure that all the "behind-the-scenes" details are attended to. We don't have a high volume of weddings, so you would only need to serve a couple of times per year. Interested in helping or learning more? Please contact Fr. John at frjohn@olransom.org or by calling (847) 823-2550.
MASS INTENTIONS
Please remember that you can easily schedule Mass intentions online. Simply click here to go to our website and select the dates you would like. Right now, we have multiple available intentions every week, so please use this important form of prayer for those who have died.
FROM FR. JOHN
All Our Lady of Ransom Ministers of Care and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are invited to a Morning of Reflection and Renewal Saturday, September 24, 2022 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM at St. Juliana Parish PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS and reserve a place for yourself!
It is important from time to time to reflect on what the Lord is calling us to do and to give thanks for the opportunities we have to serve Him in the Church. We highly encourage you all to attend.
Come join fellow ministers from Our Lady of Ransom, Mary, Seat of Wisdom, Our Lady of Hope Mission, St. Juliana, Immaculate Conception, and St. Paul of the Cross parishes - all who are involved in the same ministry as YOU!
The morning will start with Mass at St. Juliana Church. Fr. Britto Berchmans, former Pastor at St. Paul of the Cross and Fr. Elliott Dees, Associate Pastor at St Juliana will be speaking. We will also have a Minister of Care Refresher Training session (optional) with Mr. Rick Nash from Noon - 1 pm.
Please RSVP to: frjohn@olransom.org by August 29 so we can plan accordingly.
We hope you can take advantage of this great opportunity!
RANSOM RESPONDS - FOOD PANTRY
Donations are being collected this weekend (August 27th and 28th). Plastic bins will be in the Gathering Space of our church.
Food and household items especially needed are:
- Cereal
- Pasta sauce
- Pasta
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Soups
- Apple Sauce
- Snacks (Individual packets of chips, cookies, candy)
- Paper Towels
- Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaners
- Dish Soap
- Disinfectant Wipes (e.g., Lysol, Clorox, etc.)
Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping others.
DO YOU LIKE COOKING?
The new signups to cook a meal for our clergy Saturday Night Dinner together are open! Please consider cooking a meal for four and dropping it off at the Ministry Center during the week before 4 pm Saturday. Contact Colleen with any questions at colleen@olransom.org or 847-823-2550. There is 1 shellfish allergy. Everything else is awesome and welcome! We'll send a reminder the week you are cooking. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Simply click here to sign-up.