Weekly Bulletin
This Week At Saint Michael Parish
July 2 - July 10, 2011
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. Please, enjoy the holiday this week, and continue to pray for peace and freedom for all people around the world.
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
We encourage all parishioners to pray for peace throughout the world and in our nation. Please remember in your prayers the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States and of the Allied Forces that they may be kept safe wherever they are stationed or deployed. Let us especially remember our own parishioners, relatives and friends whose names are posted at the main entrance of the church. Let us also remember to pray for the innocent people of the Middle East that they be protected.
Lord Jesus, Grant us Peace!
WE'RE COOKING OUT!!
Staying out of a hot kitchen, this month our guests will be treated to a Cookout.... Donations, including hot dog rolls, potato chips, watermelon and juice drinks can be dropped off at the lower church hall on Saturday, July 16th between 10 am and noon.... Enjoy the wonderful weather and thank you for remembering the area hungry!
TOGETHER, WE CAN SAVE A LIFE
The American Red Cross is asking people to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment to donate blood today! A safe and sufficient blood supply is a community-wide responsibility. In order to donate blood one must in general good health and be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit. His Holiness, Pope John Paul II encouraged Catholics to donate blood. He said, "To give one's blood voluntarily and for free is a gesture of high moral and civic value." Help save a life today by giving blood.
MONUMENT TO HAVE NEXT ENGRAVING
If you wish to have your name and the names of your loved ones engraved on our Risen Christ Monument at the next engraving, please submit the names along with your donation as soon as possible. The names are engraved in one inch letters, paragraph style. We have already filled the front side of the Monument, names that are received now will be engraved on the sides of the Monument. Please take a brochure of the Risen Christ Monument as you leave Church today.
PREGNANCY HELP
An unexpected pregnancy often raises difficult problems. Counselors at PREGNANCY HELP understand how stressful this time can be. They are ready to help with the individual, special needs of any woman experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Among the services offered are: free pregnancy testing, counseling and referrals helping women in finding alternatives to abortion. Services are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. For help call toll-free: 1-888-771-3914.
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