St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church
2nd Grade Parent Session

The second-grade parent session originally planned for October 26 has been rescheduled for November 9 in the church during the children’s class times (4:30 or 6:45).  All children should attend their normally scheduled classes; parents who need to attend at the alternate time are welcome to do so – with the caveat that they should let us and their children know beforehand.

We have loved our St. Anastasia Cross-Training hoodies down to rags, yes?  It’s time for a new design, so we need your help!  Please submit your original design ideas on 8.5 x 11” paper to Marian Bart or anyone else on the Education Commission by January 7, 2011.  Please include your name and phone number on the back of the paper. We are looking for original designs that are fun, inviting, and Christ-centered. The person whose design is chosen will receive a free sweatshirt.

You’re Invited to a

Project Linus Blanket Party!

Saturday, November 6th, from 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

In the Davidson Center at St. Anastasia

Anyone who wants to help – any age, gender, or skill level is invited

In the past we have given away more than 1,800 blankets to 18 agencies. We are in need of 2 1/2 yards of pre-washed flannel, 1 1/2 to 2 yards of fleece (print and coordinating solid) and satin blanket binding to match the flannel. We are always in need of baby soft yarn or donations to purchase it.

We must have the following supplies from each person:

Soft flannel fabrics in 2.5-yard lengths, preshrunk – as many as possible

One package of satin blanket binding (please check label for accuracy)

Whichever gear set (below) you’d like to use, marked with your name:

SET A: sewing machine, extra needles, scissors, seam ripper, extension cord

SET B: iron, ironing board, sprayer, extension cord

SET C: rotary mat, rotary cutter, rotary ruler, scissors

SET D: sharp pins, scissors, hand needles, thread (pin cushion optional)

~If you would prefer to work with fleece,

please bring all those supplies instead~

Lunch will be provided.

If you’d like to donate muffins, chips, fruit, cookies, or drinks, please let me know.

I need an accurate lunch count, so PLEASE call or email the following information to register:

Name(s) of those attending

Phone Number

Gear set you will bring:

A B C D or Fleece

Allyson Wyckhuyse, 248-828-7511

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Let’s each imagine that we have a dear friend who loves us very much, a friend who is incredibly attentive, generous, funny, smart, and even quite beautiful.  This friend would do anything – absolutely anything – for you and me, but will not smother us in the process. This friend loves us individually and uniquely, so well and so deeply that the poetry, history, and love notes written about this love could fill a library.  What this friend really wants in response from you and me is some quality time spent together.  Perhaps just 10 minutes a day, and a shared meal on the weekends.  We don’t have to prepare the banquet; we’re simply invited to show up and enjoy.

HOWDY PARTNERS – Put your boots and spurs on, or some other costume and get ready to swing your partner. Oct 30^th, woooooo – devil’s night, St. Anastasia will be “getting down with its bad self” or at least hoedown with its bad self. Come one, come all to the BARN DANCE. You get to swing your partner do-see-do (but not too hard since we are serving chicken and she might slip out of your fingers!?!). It will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Davidson Center and fun will be had by all. Give the office a call and reserve your spot.

Save the date….

Sunday, March 27 through Wednesday, March 30, 2011 will be  St. Anastasia’s Parish Mission: “Divine Inspiration.”  We will be exploring the many ways that art can lead us to God and celebrating both our creativity and our createdness.  This mission will feature some family-friendly offerings, a range of inspired and inspiring speakers, and a few surprises!  Stay tuned for more information in the months ahead!  If you are interested in helping with hospitality or administrative details in February/March, please contact Marian Bart at 248-689-8380, ext. 108.

Mark your calendar

For those of you who would like an opportunity to learn more or a refresher:

Fr. Mark will lead a Eucharistic Minister Training on Monday, November 22nd at 7pm – 8pm in the Church.

Three groups of ministers will be invited and then they will break out into groups: Liturgical, Homebound and Beaumont.

Fr Mark will lead the Beaumont group break out.

Kim Houseman will break out with the new Homebound Minsters.

If you are new this year or last, I would recommend you attend.

Please rsvp to me so we can be prepared.

God bless

Kim houseman

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I will not have an article next week as my wife and I are taking a trip to German Town, New York. My wife Arlene is an ex-Carmelite nun (take care of the aged and infirm) and their motherhouse is located there on the shores of the Hudson River; it’s called Avila. Every 5 years or so they have a reunion and this year I was specially invited by Mother Superior…the only “man” to be so invited (I think my wife had something to do with that!). I will be staying on the grounds; they have graciously  offered to let me stay in the empty apartment located above the garage. I was also invited by the visiting priest to assist him at Mass on Sunday morning…a real honor that I am looking forward to.

Just a quick reminder on two things; pavers and automated deductions: We will be taking paver orders through October 23^rd with installation within two weeks after that. Please consider a paver as an appropriate and permanent memorial to commemorate a loved one or a special event; sign up forms are in the narthex on the cabinet by the Divine Mercy Chapel entrance. Automated donations are a great way to support St. Anastasia year round, even when you’re out of town on vacation. As we’ve indicated before, our expenses continue (just like your personal expenses) year round and never take a vacation (unfortunately). In addition, you don’t have to worry about making out a check every week. We’ll be putting out a list shortly to those of you on the automated system with all the special collections listed (including maintenance and flowers) and when they take place and will be making automated donations possible for those collections.  Like last year, we’ll also extend the option of utilizing the automated for the Christmas collection as well.