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1 Child Development Center (3 mos-PreK) 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.1617 Director: Mrs. Kristin Mareno email: [email protected] Parish School (K-8) 1255 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.3392 Principal: Mr. Bret Scoggin email: [email protected] Church/Parish Office 1250 Wyoming Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 (Mailing) Telephone: 775.747.0722 Fax: 775.746.3976 Website: http://www.stalbertreno.org email: [email protected] Items for publication in the bulletin should be submitted no later than Tuesday for the next publication. Email items to [email protected] or mail them to the attention of the Bulletin Editor at the address listed above. Ponder This: Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could.—St. Gregory Nazianzen First Sunday of Advent J esus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” Reconciliation 11/26 Sat 2:30—3:30 PM Weekend Masses 11/26 Sat Vigil (English) 4:00 PM Vigil (Spanish) 6:00 PM 11/27 Sun 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Weekday Masses 11/28 Mon 10:30 AM 11/29 Tue 10:30 AM 11/30 Wed 10:30 AM 12/01 Thu 10:30 AM 12/02 Fri 10:30 AM Weekly Scripture Readings 11/27 Sun Is 2:1-5 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44 11/28 Mon Is 4:2-6 Mt 8:5-11 11/29 Tue Is 11:1-10 Lk 10:21-24 11/30 Wed Rom 10:9-18 Mt 4:18-22 12/01 Thu Is 26:1-6 Mt 7:21, 24-27 12/02 Fri Is 29:17-24 Mt 9:27-31 12/03 Sat Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35—10:1, 5-8 Sacraments Baptisms Baptisms for infants through 2nd grade are generally held during any of the weekend Masses (except during Advent and Lent.) Please note: you must complete an online baptism request form located on our website before attending the baptism classes. If you are registered with another parish, you must provide a letter from your parish confirming that you are registered there and are regularly attending Mass. There are three classes which parents and godparents are required to attend. The first covers the responsibilities parents and godparents promise toward keeping the flame of faith alive in their child/godchild. The second will reaffirm and respond to questions from the first and discuss the ongoing involvement in the child’s continued growth in the faith of the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation. And the third class will discuss the baptismal rite itself. Classes will be scheduled and conducted by Deacon Richard Ramm upon receipt of the completed baptism request form. Weddings All weddings must be scheduled six months in advance. A marriage preparatory class (four sessions) is required. Contact the parish office to determine availability and to schedule your wedding. Funerals Nina Weaver 747-0722 [email protected] Religious Education (Grades K-8) Beth Lujan 747-0722 [email protected] Confirmation (Grades 9-12) Tricia Garcia 747-0722 x5608 [email protected] RCIA Karen McClenahan 843-9549 [email protected]

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Child Development Center (3 mos-PreK) 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.1617 Director: Mrs. Kristin Mareno email: [email protected]

Parish School (K-8) 1255 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 Telephone: 775.747.3392 Principal: Mr. Bret Scoggin email: [email protected]

Church/Parish Office 1250 Wyoming Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503 (Mailing) Telephone: 775.747.0722 Fax: 775.746.3976 Website: http://www.stalbertreno.org email: [email protected]

Items for publication in the bulletin should be submitted no later than Tuesday for the next publication. Email items to [email protected] or mail them to the attention of the Bulletin Editor at the address listed above.

Ponder This:

“Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could.”

—St. Gregory Nazianzen

First Sunday of Advent

J esus said to his disciples: “As it

was in the days of Noah, so it will

be at the coming of the Son of

Man. In those days before the flood, they

were eating and drinking, marrying and

giving in marriage, up to the day that

Noah entered the ark. They did not know

until the flood came and carried them all

away. So will it be also at the coming of

the Son of Man. Two men will be out in

the field; one will be taken, and one will

be left. Two women will be grinding at

the mill; one will be taken, and one will

be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you

do not know on which day your Lord

will come. Be sure of this: if the master

of the house had known the hour of night

when the thief was coming, he would

have stayed awake and not let his house

be broken into. So too, you also must be

prepared, for at an hour you do not

expect, the Son of Man will come.”

Reconciliation

11/26 Sat 2:30—3:30 PM

Weekend Masses

11/26 Sat Vigil (English) 4:00 PM

Vigil (Spanish) 6:00 PM

11/27 Sun 8:00 AM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

Weekday Masses

11/28 Mon 10:30 AM

11/29 Tue 10:30 AM

11/30 Wed 10:30 AM

12/01 Thu 10:30 AM

12/02 Fri 10:30 AM

Weekly Scripture Readings

11/27 Sun Is 2:1-5 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44

11/28 Mon Is 4:2-6 Mt 8:5-11

11/29 Tue Is 11:1-10 Lk 10:21-24

11/30 Wed Rom 10:9-18 Mt 4:18-22

12/01 Thu Is 26:1-6 Mt 7:21, 24-27

12/02 Fri Is 29:17-24 Mt 9:27-31

12/03 Sat Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35—10:1, 5-8

Sacraments

Baptisms Baptisms for infants through 2nd grade are generally held during any of the weekend Masses (except during Advent and Lent.)

Please note: you must complete an online baptism request form located on our website before attending the baptism classes. If you are registered with another parish, you must provide a letter from your parish confirming that you are registered there and are regularly attending Mass.

There are three classes which parents and godparents are required to attend. The first covers the responsibilities parents and godparents promise toward keeping the flame of faith alive in their child/godchild. The second will reaffirm and respond to questions from the first and discuss the ongoing involvement in the child’s continued growth in the faith of the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation. And the third class will discuss the baptismal rite itself.

Classes will be scheduled and conducted by Deacon Richard Ramm upon receipt of the completed baptism request form.

Weddings

All weddings must be scheduled six months in advance. A marriage preparatory class (four sessions) is required. Contact the parish office to determine availability and to schedule your wedding.

Funerals Nina Weaver 747-0722 [email protected]

Religious Education (Grades K-8) Beth Lujan 747-0722 [email protected]

Confirmation (Grades 9-12) Tricia Garcia 747-0722 x5608 [email protected]

RCIA Karen McClenahan 843-9549 [email protected]

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Parish Staff

Pastoral Administrator Ted Krembs 747-0722 x5606 [email protected]

Director of Liturgy/Music Nina Weaver 747-0722 x5603 [email protected]

Finance Officer Margaret Tharaldson 747-0722 x5607 [email protected]

Data Manager Marie Fromherz 747-0722 x5604 [email protected]

Front Desk/Receptionist Linda Burnell 747-0722

Catholic Counseling JoAnn Baird 747-0722 [email protected]

Homebound Ministry Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]

Bulletin Editor/Website Manager Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]

Filipino Ministry Judy Bernabe [email protected]

Latino Ministry (Español) Victor Gonzales 747-0722 x5900 [email protected]

Child Development Center Mrs. Kristin Mareno 747-1617 [email protected]

Principal, Parish School Bret Scoggin 747-3392 [email protected]

Knights of Columbus, Council 7322 Matthew P. Mareno, Grand Knight [email protected] kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7322

Legion of Mary Linda Burnell (775) 747-0722

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Russ Fromherz 721-0518 [email protected]

You are not a number! PLEASE include

YOUR NAME on your donations so we

will know who to give credit to for your

tax purposes. This is especially im-

portant for those making cash donations.

Saint Albert the Great Parish now pro-

vides Online Giving—a convenient and

safe way to make a one-time or recurring

donation.

Getting started is easy—just visit our

website, www.stalbertreno.org and click

the Online Giving link.

You may also wish to view an explanato-

ry video that we have linked on our web-

site. You can also find the video on

YouTube at http://youtu.be/

E0qMjL6LFH4

Karl Albert Marilyn Alford Pat Amato Michael Bass Fr. Chuck Blankenship Tara Bennett Charles Burnell Mary Burnell Grady Calderon Melanie Cooper Brenda Craighton Dave Dalton Helen Duca Sharon Edwards Sally Elizares Charles Enz Patricia Fouch Winnie Fromherz Cesar Garcia Juana Garcia Leonora Garcia Michael Garcia Refugio Garcia Anne Giammona Aggie Gonzales Peter Gonzales Katie Gulla Roy Gulla Helen Handy Ann Harper Oliver Harris Jonathan Hicks David Hill Oran Hill Donna Jacobs Jennifer Jempsa Nancy Kastor Paul Kastor Bill Kayser Avilda Kline William Kline Patricia LaBar Leonides Ladines Russell Lett Michael R. Lewis Teresa Mmahs Bobbie Madden Rick Martinmaas Zack McElroy Pat Mellenger Dave Metzger Rose Moen Pamela Morales Wayne Morehead Jose Pineda Juanita Pineda Bill Ponton Monica Poynter Larry Ramirez Ron Roundtree Jesse Schopper Loretta Shea Mary Sheets Nolan Sheets Dick Schield Doug Shipman Justin Robert Siaz Milorad Sipka Carolyn Smith Orion Smith Patricia Sullivan Thomas Trivette Godfrey Valentine John Verducci Madeleine Watkins Bob Watnes Connie Wilson Jim Woods

Clergy

Pastor Fr. Honesto Agustin 747-0722 x5601

Parochial Vicar Fr. Tom Nelson 747-0722 x5600

Deacons Deacon Chuck Lanham 747-0722 x5612 [email protected]

Deacon Richard Ramm [email protected]

Date 2nd Coll. Online Giving

Coll. Basket

11/05-

11/06

$1,038.00 $1,465.00 $13,061.00

11/12-

11/13

$675.00 $7,561.00

11/19-

11/20

$1,248.00 $9,124.00

11/26-

11/27

Your Generosity

Thank you for your generous gifts of

time, talent, and treasure.

Catholic

Boy scouts and girl scouts

Youth Ministry

following the teachings of the Catholic Church

For more information contact:

Russ Fromherz

(775) 721-0518 (cell or text)

[email protected]

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Ministry Schedule 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 03/04

4PM Father Tom Nelson Deacon Chuck Lanham Lectors Patricia deClercq I & PF James Demetrio II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Jim McClenahan * Karen McClenahan Wenife deDiego John deDiego Margaret Raulino Bona Sipka Sacristan Alice Chromy Altar Servers Ella Gardner Hunter Gardner Usher Carolyn Smith *

8AM Father Norm King Deacon Chuck Lanham Lectors Ed Strickland I & PF Chris Welsh II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Ed Strickland * Chris Welsh Russ Fromherz John Cole Sacristan Tod & Ino Brill Altar Servers Asa Cole Bryson Parco Usher Arch Ruth *

10AM Father Norm King Deacon Richard Ramm Lectors Ino Quintana I Ron Rocky II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Lisa diFronzo * Jim Pellegrino Maggie Pellegrino Joe Schenck Michelle Schenck Lori Tennant Sacristan Pat Pusich Altar Servers Grace Taylor Rachel Taylor Taylor Tennant Usher Victor Azul *

5PM Father Norm King Deacon Richard Ramm Lectors Monique Ramirez I Sandra Riley II & Intro Eucharistic Ministers Sandra Riley * Lany DeLeon Samantha DeLeon Lorraine Ellasos Sacristan Chiqui Gabaldon Altar Servers Connor Ackerman Zachary Ellasos Usher Reminder: It is your responsibility to find your replacements. Please refer to your ministries phone list that was mailed to you.

Nov 26—Dec 09, 2016

26 Sat 4:00 pm Mass

Grace deDiego † by John deDiego 6:00 pm Mass (Sp) (B)

03 Sat 4:00 pm Mass

Marilyn Reddington † by Marilyn Alford 6:00 pm Mass (Sp) (B)

27 1st Sun of Advent 8:00 am Mass People of the Parish

Mary Mele †

by Liz Tennant 10:00 am Mass

Ben Clark †

by Darlene Hartman

11:00am Legion of Mary 05:00 pm Mass Connie West By Stockton family

04 1st Sun of Advent 8:00 am Mass Elaine Baker †

by Kress & Brian Whalen

10:00 am Mass People of the parish

11:00am Legion of Mary 05:00 pm Mass Living & Deceased of ICF135 By ICF 135

28 Mon 10:30 am Mass

05 Mon 10:30 am Mass

29 Tue 10:30 am Mass

06 Tue 10:30 am Mass

30 Wed 10:30 am Mass

07 Wed 10:30 am Mass

01 Thu 10:30 am Mass Donnie Matteoni †

Matteoni family

Margaret Mary Dunlap † Nielsen family

7:00 pm Choir Practice

08 Thu 10:30 am Mass

7:00 pm Choir Practice

02 Fri 10:30 am Mass Tilly Pilon †

Kristen & Jeff Paine

8:30 am Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

09 Fri 10:30 am Mass

8:30 am Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

What Is Happening With Our Youth?

The youth of the parish are busy with a number of events

over the next month leading up to Christmas. Check out all

the events coming up:

Nov. 20 The youth will begin handing out hot chocolate and

cookies after the 5:00 pm Mass.

Dec. 04 Family movie night after the 5:00 pm Mass. The

movie will be “Elf”.

Dec. 16 The youth will be throwing a Christmas party for

the youth.

Dec. 18 Family movie night after the 5:00 pm Mass. The

movie will be “The Nativity.

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St. Albert’s School Report

St. Albert the Great Catholic School will be on

Thanksgiving Break all next week from the 21st

through the 25th.

Quote for the week

“I have to live with myself and so I want to be fit for myself to know I want to be able as days go by, always to look myself straight in the eye.”

—Edgar A. Guest

Sincerely,

Bret Scoggin, Principal

EDGE, middle school youth ministry,

and HIGH SCHOOL youth ministry

need your help with a couple of service projects.

We are making fleece tie up

blankets November 19th for the

homeless and would greatly

appreciate donation of blanket

fleece that measures 2 yards.

We are also providing stockings

for the less fortunate youth in

our community and would

appreciate donations of toiletries,

hats, candy, toys, etc. for

toddlers up to teens, male and

female, please.

The fleece is needed by November 18th and the stocking

stuffers by December 3rd. You can drop items off in the

labeled box located in the church vestibule or at the parish

office.

If you have any questions please email Tricia Garcia at

[email protected].

St. Albert’s School 8th Grade Fundraiser

The Eighth Grade at St. Albert’s School is conducting

a Tupperware Fundraiser to help pay for their trip to

Pt. Bonita.

The direct link is

http://www.tupperware.com/?fundraiser=5829359187c4446404008886

To order online. If you live in the Reno/Sparks area you can save S&H by giving your order to a student or call Margaret at 775-225-1581 with your order.

Students should be available after Mass to take your orders.

The deadline to place your order is Monday

November 28th.

Thank you for your support.

St. Albert the Great Catholic School

Wanted: Retired Teachers

St. Albert the Great Catholic School is looking for

a few retired teachers who would be willing to

help students in our K-8 grades who need

remediation.

In our efforts to allow access to a Catholic

education for as many people who would desire it,

we have some students coming from other schools

who are behind our grade levels and need

remediation beyond classroom differentiation.

These are motivated students and families who

want a high level of academic success.

Folks, we need your talents.

We would love you to be able to volunteer, and

some may make agreements with the families to

be paid.

Please contact Principal Scoggin at 775 747-3392

x2 if you are interested or have any questions.

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THE LORD WILL COME This is the direct translation from the original Aramaic.

I f you notice our banner in the front of the church, it has the original Aramaic text as well

the English word. This Aramaic or Syriac expression was used by St. Paul at the conclusion of his

first Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:22 ) signifying "Our Lord Cometh."

I have a special place in my heart for this phrase as it is written in my native tongue. The Assyrians speak

the modern version of Aramaic today. The language you see on our banner is the language that Jesus spoke

which gives it even greater meaning.

As we know, in ancient cities of Iraq and other places of the Middle

East, our brothers and sisters in Christ have been through turmoil

and devastation that is unimaginable. I am so grateful that my par-

ents left the region when they did but I always feel a sense of help-

lessness and sadness for those who have had to endure so much. As I

sit at mass I often think about those who cannot sit and freely partici-

pate in the Eucharistic Celebration before us.

In one of the oldest churches there, they were unable to celebrate mass a couple of years ago for the first

time in hundreds of years. A few weeks ago they were able to celebrate mass for the first time again in al-

most two years since they were displaced. As I watched the digital footage of the mass taking place amidst

the rubble and destruction inside the church I was reminded that the Lord is bigger than our surroundings.

I am happy that in the midst of all of the sadness and devastation they have finally taken back our oldest

and ancient churches in time to celebrate the Mass of our Dear Savior's Birth.

May this Advent Season be a time of reflection, preparation, anticipation and joy; a time when we can truly

embrace the Lord in the most amazing way, a time when we can be hopeful and joyful for the coming of

the Lord - !

- Nineveh Weaver

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Open our Hearts?

Prepare the Way?

Go and Tell?

December 10 & 11: Preaching at all Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations

December 13, 14 & 15: 7:00 p.m. Mission Talk in Church

All Are Welcome! Invite a friend!

Paulist Father John Hurley was ordained a priest in 1977. He is a leader in evangelization for over 35 years founding the Paulist Center for Catholic Evangelization in Portland, OR in 1979. In 1997, his leadership went national serving as Executive Director for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Evangelization where he was responsible for implementing Go and Make Disciples, A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States. He later served as Executive Director for the National Pastoral Life Center in New York City and the Department of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He has spoken in over 100 dioceses across the United States and continues to do so before parish, diocesan and national Church leadership. Since 2014, he serves as a consultant for NewEvangelizationStrategies.org and resides at Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco where he once served as pastor. Pope Francis appointed Fr. Hurley a Missionary of Mercy for the Great Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Saint Albert the Great 2016 Parish Mission 1259 St. Alberts Drive, Reno + For More Information: 775-747-0722

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Instruction of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

“Ad resurgendum cum Christo”

On October 25, 2016, the Vatican provided instructions that clarify the Catholic practice of the burial of the

deceased and the conservation of the ashes in cases of cremation. These instructions were sent to all funeral

directors along with all the clergy in the diocese. The full text of the Instruction can be found at

http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2016/10/25/161025c.html

Summarizing the instruction, for Catholics the ideal is for the body to be at the Funeral Mass of the

Resurrection that takes place in the church, after which burial occurs in a cemetery. The Catholic Church

does permit cremation. The ideal is that the body is present for the funeral liturgy and afterwards the body is

cremated. However, the deceased may be cremated prior to the Funeral Mass and the cremains be present

for the Funeral Mass. The cremains are to be either buried or placed in a sacred place.

What must not occur is that the cremains be divided and distributed to various people, or used to create

jewelry, or the ashes to be scattered “in the air, on land, at sea, or in some other way.” The cremains are also

to not be kept within the home. The following are selected portions of the Instruction which may help to

explain the Church’s position:

§3. Following the most ancient Christian tradition, the Church insistently recommends that the bodies of the

deceased be buried in cemeteries or other sacred places. In memory of the death, burial, and resurrection of

the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way

to express faith and hope in the resurrection of the body.

By burying the bodies of the faithful, the Church confirms her faith in the resurrection of the body, and

intends to show the great dignity of the human body as an integral part of the human person whose body

forms part of their identity. She cannot, therefore, condone attitudes or permit rites that involve erroneous

ideas about death, such as considering death as the definitive annihilation of the person, or the moment of

fusion with Mother Nature or the universe, or as a stage in the cycle of regeneration, or as the definitive

liberation from the “prison” of the body.

§5. When, for legitimate motives, cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be

laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been

set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority.

The reservation of the ashes of the departed in a sacred place ensures that they are not excluded from the

prayers and remembrance of their family or the Christian community. It prevents the faithful departed from

being forgotten, or their remains from being shown a lack of respect, which eventuality is possible, most

especially once the immediately subsequent generation has too passed away. Also it prevents any unfitting

or superstitious practices.

§6. For the reasons above, the conservation of the ashes of the departed in a domestic residence is not

permitted….Nonetheless, the ashes may not be divided among various family members and due respect

must be maintained regarding the circumstances of such a conservation.

§7. In order that every appearance of pantheism, naturalism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to

scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be

preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects.

§8. When the deceased notoriously has requested cremation and the scattering of their ashes for reasons

contrary to the Christian faith, a Christian funeral must be denied to that person according to the norms of

the law.

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Employment Opportunity Coordinator for Safe Environment Program

The Diocese of Reno is currently accepting applications for the

Coordinator of Safe Environment Program. Applicants must be

bilingual, be proficient in Microsoft Office products, capable of

working with technology and keep confidentiality.

A full job description and employment application can be

obtained at http://renodiocese.org/jobopenings. Interested

persons must fill out and submit a resume to:

Fr. Robert Chorey

290 S. Arlington Ave.

Reno, NV 89501

or to [email protected]

Applications close as of November 18, 2017

Update

Diocesan Victim Assistance Office: 1-844-669-8911

Please provide a phone number so that a return call can be made by a Victim’s Advocate.

Eastern Nevada: Marilyn Janka 1-775-753-9542

Western Nevada: David Caloiaro 1-775-753-9542

The Respect Life Commission of the Diocese of

Reno is co-sponsoring two presentations at the

annual Diocesan Conference.

Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. and Director of

Education and Ethicist for the National Catho-

lic Bioethics Center, will present two presenta-

tions on January 7, 2017, at the Nugget Casino

Resort in Sparks Nevada:

(1) “End of Life Decision Making: Physician

Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Pain Manage-

ment and Hospice” (10:00-11:15 a.m.)

(2) “Thinking Through the Ethics of the

Transgender Question” (1:00-2:15 p.m.).

(3) Each session is $10.00; register with the Di-

ocese at www.dioceseofreno.org or call 775-

329-9434.

Baptism class new format starting in December 2016 Baptisms for infants through 2nd grade are generally held during any of the weekend Masses.

The online form must be filled out before attending the Baptism classes. The classes will be broken

into three monthly classes. You will need to provide a letter at the first class from your parish

where you are registered and attending Mass on a regular basis.

The first class will discuss the reason why parents and godparents have responsibilities for the

growth of the child in the church. The second class will begin by answering of any questions from

the previous month, followed by parent involvement in the child's growth through Confirmation.

The third class will discuss the actual baptism.

Please go online to our website to fill out a baptism request form. There will be a $10.00 charge

for class materials at the time of the class. These preparatory classes are required for both parents

and godparents.

Please make sure you have filled out the on line form before the class since that will be your sign in for the class.

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Centering Prayer An Introduction to Contemplative Practice

St. Albert’s Centering Prayer group, led by JoAnn and Chuck Baird, is on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the chapel.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CC), § 2653, says:

The Church ‘forcefully and specially exhorts all the Christian faithful…to learn ‘the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ’ (Phil 3:8) by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures…Let them remem-ber, however, that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred Scripture, so that a dialogue takes place between God and man. For ‘we speak to him when we pray; we listen to him when we read the divine oracles.’

Centering Prayer is a spiritual custom based upon the Word of God, Lectio Divina. We strive to in-crease the time we spend alone with God to 15-20 minutes twice a day. The purpose of our gathering is to encourage one another each month in this sacred, individual practice, in the words of CC, § 2560, in “the encounter of God’s thirst with ours.”

All members of the Centering Prayer group invite you to join them in the joy of this spiritual discipline.

Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center Weekend Retreats

The retreat center offers men’s and women’s weekend retreats throughout the year. Retreats feature inspiring preached conferences, Eucharist on Saturday and Sunday, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private conferences with staff members, specialized gatherings on specific themes, and ample personal time for prayer, reading and rest.

Please reserve your spot today. Call Carol Forrest at 916-725-472 Ext 314

or register on line at http://christthekingretreatcenter.org.

Call Jil Lehr 774 971-4413 for further information

Sharing The Faith

Small Group Faith Sharing

Our small groups begin meeting the

week of November 13, 2016.

If you missed the opportunity to sign up,

but are interested in joining one of the

small groups, please call Joe Decaria at

775 560-4210 or Dan Pimm at 775 622-

4488.

It is never too late to join a group.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Married Couples

Have you ever wanted to take a fresh look at your Marriage? Please consider making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and you will find ways to enrich your marriage. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing your Sacrament of Matrimony.

Upcoming weekends are:

February 10-12, 2017, Sacramento, CA

March 31-April 2, 2017, Reno, NV

August 25-27, 2017, Sacramento, CA

October 6-8, 2017, Reno, NV

November 3-5, 2017, Sacramento, CA

It’s not to early to register, call now! For more information visit our website at:

http://www.sacramentowwme.org

or contact Terry and Janet at

[email protected]

or call 916-489-3464.

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We are looking for a few good men!

If you are not currently a knight or are

new to St. Albert the Great parish, please

consider joining Council 7322.

For details and more information visit

our website at:

kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7322

“The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do

good to them.” [Mk 14:7]

There is a real need for individual packets of dried

milk and single serving size pork and beans, tuna

fish, Vienna sausage, or any other food item that

come in five ounce cans. These items are pre-

cooked and can be eaten directly from the can if

necessary. I am trying to figure out how to

package these items in something other than a

brown paper lunch bag since I like to put several

items in this bag for a complete day of food and

the lunch bags aren’t big or sturdy enough to hold everything. If you

have any ideas please let me know.

Those in need are so grateful for your gifts

of non-perishable food, clothing, and

toiletries.

Thank you for all you do for those in need

and may God bless you.

Deacon Richard Ramm

787-8839

Deacon’s OutreachDeacon’s Outreach For What We Have: For those who have nothing

T hose who have never wanted for anything so

mundane as the next meal, warm clothing,

or shelter from the weather have great

difficulty finding compassion for those who

have known nothing but endless want and emptiness.

Their lack of compassion is seldom a product of

inhumanity or cruel indifference, rather, for most, such

poverty is simply inconceivable, beyond their ability to

comprehend, beyond their experience.

[Read more in this week’s Colloqui]

Fill Your Home With Love

The Legion of Mary of

St. Albert the Great

would like to bring The

Blessed Mother of

Fatima to your home.

Let your home be filled

with the love and

presence of our

Blessed Mother.

For further information contact:

Ofelia Sabadera or Linda Burnell

at 775-747-0722.

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List Yourself And

Only those living with you. (include last name if different)

Sex M / F

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Birth

Baptism

Yes/ No

First Communion

Confirmed

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Which Mass Does Your Family Attend?

4:00 PM 8:00AM

10:00 AM 5:00 PM

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1.

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Spouse –FIRST NAME

2.

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Children/Other Living in your home

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1st Communion

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Mass Attended

FAMILY NAME: PHONE:

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You can also register online at www.stalbertreno.org! 1259 St. Albert’s Drive, Reno, NV 89503

Phone: 775-747-0722 Fax:775-746-3976 e-mail [email protected]

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