Annunciation Catholic Church

Office Manager Christina Bradford annunchr@bellsouth.net 662-328-2927 ext. 11 Accountant Kazie Richardson annunchr.kz@bellsouth.net 662-328-2927 ext. 13 Religious Ed - Grades K - 5 Gina Phillips ghponriver@aol.com 662-328-2927 ext. 12 Youth Minister - Grades 6 - 12 Leslie Jones annunchrcyo@bellsouth.net 662-328-2927 ext. 12 Choir Director Steve Maykowski semaykowski@babcock.com 662-279-8424 ACS Principal Joni House johouse@cableone.net 662-328-4479

Email: annunchr@bellsouth.net

Website: www.annunciationcatholicchurch.com

Office Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Pastor

Father Jeffrey Waldrep Email: fjwaldrep@yahoo.com

October 22, 2017

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

823 College Street Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Phone: 662-328-2927

GLORY OF GOD’S PLAN

In the readings today we are encouraged to realize that life is not about little successes, settling into a comfortable life or even living our dreams. We are part of a much greater plan of salvation that God so intimately desires for each of us. Some choose to be a part of that greater desire of God and some do not. In the first reading we hear that King Cyrus did not take the comfortable route of keeping the Jewish people enslaved, but felt called by God to set them free (Is 45: 1, 4-6). King Cyrus was part of a much bigger, glorious plan of God’s. In 1 Thessalonians we hear of the great difference Paul made in Thessalonica. If Paul had not been so passionate and dedicated to God’s greater plan, Christianity as we know it would not have survived there. Paul was part of a much bigger, glorious plan of God’s. Yes, this world is imperfect, bad things happen, violence happens, natural disasters happen. God does not cause any of these, but God does work at using the good and bad alike to bring about his greater desire of salvation for each of us. Just think about when something bad happened to you and you were overwhelmed by the kindness of others. What about when you were miserable and that one person brightened your day? How about when you find yourself with words of wisdom that came out of nowhere? Don’t forget about those moments you sit in wonder and awe at God’s goodness. King Cyrus couldn’t see the bigger picture of God. Paul couldn’t see the bigger picture of God. Many times it is hard for each of us to see the greater desire, hope and work of God. But, you too have the opportunity today to be a part of a much bigger, glorious plan of God’s.

Assembly 2734 of the Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus will be selling Advent Wreaths which will include a 12 inch green wreath with brass holder along with 10 inch candles for $20. The money will be used to fund the assembly’s patriotic charities throughout the year. Deadline for orders is November 1st. Please contact Chuck Bai-ley at 662-312-4588 or cbailey0826@yahoo.com to order yours today.

Knights of Columbus Please congratulate our Council 7974 family of the month for September 2017:

Raymond and Karen Overstreet

Also, please congratulate our Knight of the Month:

Joe Haftek

October Numbers Monday 10/02/17: 160 patrons were served Monday’s menu included chili, rice, green beans, crackers, cookies, tea, water, & hi-c. Wednesday 10/4/17: 89 patrons were served Wednesday’s menu included chicken noodle soup with vegetables, crackers, fruit cocktail, cookies, tea, water, & hi-c. Annunciation Parish will serve again on Wednesday, November 1st, and on Monday, November 6th. If you can help make chili, macaroni & cheese, or if you want to volunteer to serve, please call Christina at the church office 328-2927 ext. 11 or by email at annunchr@bellsouth.net

Boston Butts The Knights of Columbus are selling Boston Butts for $30. They will be available for pickup on Saturday, November 18th, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the Activities Center. Proceeds will support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in providing Christmas meals for families in need who are working toward a better future. To purchase a ticket or make a donation, talk to a Knight or visit our website: http://kc7974.webs.com

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Tuesday, 10/24/17 5:30 p.m. Deb & Jeff Lenz (SI) Wednesday, 10/25/17 8:00 a.m. Catholic Extension Society Thursday, 10/26/17 8:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving Friday, 10/27/17 8:00 a.m. Catholic Extension Society (SI) Sunday, 10/29/17 8:00 a.m. Jack Weseli (RIP) Sunday, 10/29/17 10:30 a.m. People of Annunciation (SI)

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TUESDAY October 24, 2017 10:00 a.m. ACT Tuesday Bible Study, Conf. Rm. 6:30 p.m. RCIA, Activities Center WEDNESDAY October 25, 2017 6:30 p.m. Choir practice, Church THURSDAY October 26, 2017 8:30 a.m. Applications taken for SVdP, Activities Center 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Activities Center 7:00 p.m. Women’s meeting to discuss Auxiliary SUNDAY October 29, 2017 9:00 a.m. Religious Ed, Activities Center 9:15 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society, Activities Center 4:00 p.m. Fall Festival

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Tuesday, October 24 Presenter: Angi Bourgeois

Topic: Images of Mary/The Saints 6:30 p.m. in The Activities Center

Homebound Ministry October 29

Irene Pintabo

Children's Church Catechist for

October 29 - Chapter 7: Cathryn Borer This ministry meets weekly during 10:30 mass from

September-May for ages 3-6 For more information or interested in teaching:

Call Lisa Kerby ~ 662-386-6343 or email: a_kerby@bellsouth.net.

PARISH NEWS

Sunday, October 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Activities for everyone at downtown churches!

Hall of Saints, Costume Contest, Crafts, Cake Walk, Games, Face Painting, Bake Sale, Ice Cream Sundaes, Hotdogs

Trunk or Treat Cars are Needed for this event!!! If you would like to have a car in the Trunk or Treat, please contact Gina Phillips at 662-328-2927 ext, 12

Columbiettes

Women of the parish, please join Joann Ferguson and Kathy Jones on Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Activities Center to discuss starting a Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. The aim would be to promote members’ spiritual, social and charitable development through aiding the Knights in their charitable activities. For more information, contact Joann at 329-2058 or joannwfgnc@cableone.net

2018 Flower Sign Up If you would like to purchase flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, sign up will be today after mass and also on October the 29th after both masses. The cost is $100.00 a week and may be split between two families.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Romans 4:20-25, LK 1:69-75, LK 12:13-21 Tuesday: Romans 5:12,15,17-21, PS 40:7-10,17, LK 12:35-38 Wednesday: Romans 6:12-18, PS 124:1-8, LK 12:39-48 Thursday: Romans 6:19-23, PS 1:1-4,6, LK 11:47-54 Friday: Romans 4:1-8, PS 119:66,68,76-77,93-94, LK 12:54-59 Saturday: Ephesians 2:19-22, PS 19:2-5, LK 6:12-16 Sunday October 22nd: Exodus 22:20-26, PS 18:2-4,47,51, 1Thessalonians 1:5-10, MT 22:34-40

STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION October 15, 2017

Weekly Offering: $ 14,719.48 Special Disaster - Hurricane Irma Relief: $ 1,767.00

Following the Vision/Friends of Annunciation

Historic Chapel Debt: $ 900,577.89 Generous Donations: $ 1,004.00 Stewardship Prayer Generous and Loving God, You call us to be disciples of your Son, Jesus, and good stewards of all your many gifts. Open our minds and hearts to a greater awareness and deeper appreciation of your countless blessings. Transform us through the power of your Spirit to nurture a Stewardship way of life marked by faith-filled prayer, service to our neighbor and generous sharing. Teach us to be faithful servants of your gifts. With Mary’s help, may we return ten-fold the gifts entrusted to us. We pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Flowers Donated by

Mike & Brenda Hainsey

in memory of

Chris Hainsey

Prayers for Parishioners: Mary Atkins, Betty Bridges, Charles Bridges, Peggy Brownlee, Christy Burks, Jim Calaway, Ginny Clarke, Chester & Marjorie Cox, Ruby Forrester, Alyce Fort, Gwen Gouveia, Gill Harris, Marilyn Horton, Dr. Ralph Johnson, Greg Jones, Paul Kantack, Ginny Konieczki, Florence Ladner, Chris Mercer, Anne Mitchell, Mark Olsen, Steve Spencer, Clara Swales, and Peggy Webb Families and Friends of Parishioners: John Ackerman, Emily Adams, Larry Adcock, Jamie Alexander, Patty Alexander, Tina Bagnola, Valertie Baldwin, Sam Ballard, Laurie Barclay, Meredith Barror, Joseph Barrett, John Beale, Terry Beale, Glenda Beard, Gary Belhumeur, Carillon Bible, Gladys Bradford, Melany Brooke, George Chandler, C. Ciolino, Gladys Coley, Alicia Rose Cooper, Norman Damian, Alyssa DeJong, Remco DeJong, Joseph Dennis, Wanda Dewberry, Jimmy Dillard, Tinisha Durham, Myron Fisher, Junior Forrester, Mary Forrester, John Friends, Jimmy Galloway, Henry Michael Gama, Gen Gigler, Jennifer Gomez, Shirley Goodman, Hazel Greenough, Johnny Hankins, Dennis Harfs, Albert Hayden, Lisa Heath, Curtis Herman, Beth Hutton, Lesa Ingram, Totsy James, Miles Johnston, Marsha Jones, Tony Jordan, Robert Joyce, Gayle Keefe, Yvonne Key, Dorothy Kirby, Larry Lancaster, Darryl Livingston, Dwayne Livingston, James Loftis, Lauren Lopez, Phil Lovell, Gail Mackey, Sherri Matson, Eddie Mauck, Janelle McDonald, Donna Means, Mike Means, Sandra Mims, Jimmy Nowicki, Johnny Page, Brian Park, Meriwether Pittman, Ryan J. Porter, Thelma Pugh, Kaylee Randolph, Carolyn Richard, Dianne Richard, Pam Romanek, Greg Roth, Mason Saxon, Ronald Sciple, Shirley Sciple, Norma Sertich, Johnny Smith, Ryan Smith, Danielle Styron, Homer Swain, Tonya Sullivan, Ann Taylor, Ernest Taylor, Glenda Thrasher, Loraine Thrasher, Julia Theil, Ron Thomas, Jeanette Van Valkenburg, Neal Van Valkenburg, Tyler West, Jane Whitcomb, Harvey White, Dorothy Wilkins, T.J. Wilkins, Dwayne Williams,

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study will meet on Wednesday’s at 6:00 p.m. in the Activities Center and will be studying Great Things of the New Testament.

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