Weekly Bulletin 07-18-10 WELCOME  to any new parishioners. If you have any questions about our  parish, please call any member of the Welcoming Committee:  Julie  Jensen (776-7608), Lois Kramb (435-0697), or Deb Harriman (776-0078).  FATHER CUMMINS’ ABSENCE:  Fr. Cummins will be on vacation from July 26 th  through August 13 th .  During his absence, Fr. Nash will celebrate daily Mass on Wednesdays only, July 28, August 4, and August 11.  Fr. Nash will also celebrate Sunday Mass on August 1 st .  A guest priest from Hampton, Fr. Danny Morris, will celebrate the August 8 th   Sunday Mass.  Fr. Nash will also be available to handle emergencies. DIRECTORY ADDENDUM: A directory addendum containing pictures and  addresses of our parish’s new members has been published.  We have  enough for one copy per family.  Please pick up your copy at the rear of  the church after Mass.  SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:  Today’s readings speak of hospitality.  Abraham, who cheerfully did for his guests all that desert hospitality required, was rewarded with his heart’s desire – a son.  Martha also busied herself with all the details of hospitality, but grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging giver?   PASTORAL CARE:  To help us be attentive to the needs of the sick and homebound in our parish, we ask that you call Lynne Richardson (776- 0949), or the church office (758-5160), when a member of your family enters the hospital or nursing home or is homebound for any reason.  We will follow up to be certain that the spiritual needs of your family member are addressed. UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS: Help us celebrate the baptism of Maeve Christina  Preisser today after Mass. NEW ARRIVAL: Born June 28 th  and weighing in at 7lbs. 13oz. was Brylen Alyn Miller, the son of Jennifer and Bryan Miller.  All are doing well. FALL 2010-2011 TITLE I PRE-K PROGRAM: The Middlesex County school  system has announced next year’s program designed for four-year-old  preschoolers who might be regarded as “at risk” for eventual school  difficulties.  It enables children to acquire readiness and social skills in  preparation for kindergarten.  Enrollment details are posted on the  bulletin board in the old administrative wing.  YARD SALE 2010: Thanks to Jack Jensen for lettering and placing our  road sign on a very hot day.  We are in need of yard sale items.  If you are  going to donate items, please get them in as soon as you can.  Michelle  and Bob Schmiel were going to have a yard sale in September, but have  graciously decided to donate everything to our sale.  They have also  volunteered to help. It is gratifying to have the “new” volunteers who  have stepped up to the plate to help us on Wednesdays. Despite the  difficulties that we face, there are always those good Christians who  come through.  Carole McPherson, Chairman PRISON MINISTRY:  We are in urgent need of volunteers to visit inmates at the correctional institution in Saluda.  Please call Dick Zimmerman at 758-5810. JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  The Catholic Diocese of Richmond  has announced several job vacancies throughout the diocese.  See the  bulletin board for more details.  USHER NEEDS:  We are in need of more ushers and ask you (both men and women) to consider volunteering for this ministry.  Jack Janda has increased the number of ushers we use each Sunday from three to four and has placed them on a monthly schedule.  To accommodate these changes, we need more manpower.  Please join this ministry. RCIA:  If you know anyone who is interested in learning more about the  Catholic Faith, please call Louise Petralia at 804-435-9027.  Catholics and  non-Catholics are invited to attend the Adult Ed discussions.  CARE NOTE CHATTER:  Make a commitment to at least one definite prayer time every day and let the events of your day be springboards for conversations with God.  See Care Note “Squeezing Prayer Into A Busy Life” in the foyer of the church. CANCER CAUSE: We continue to collect boys’ caps – they are really needed. The box for the hats is in the knitting room across from the kitchen.  Thank you.  Karen Wilkins and Mary Jacobs PARISH DIRECTORY:  As you are aware, we published a directory addendum (see Church Notes). But it is time to start thinking about a new directory. Our present one is three years old, and we have set a target date of next summer for a new one.  It is a large undertaking which requires a minimum of three volunteers.  If anyone is interested in volunteering for this effort, please see the office.  PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Jeanette Poole    PARISHIONERS: Maryanne Grubbs, Edna Duel, Jeanne Lessner, Jean  Golembicki, Margo Couzens, Elizabeth Gallagher, Theresa and Alice  Foley, Virginia Banks, Barbara Keck, Tyra Freed, Audrey Sidoli, Jean  Harris, Sal & Lori Messina, Clara Thorne, Mary Pinchbeck, Lucy Hock,  Chris Henkel, Beryl O’Connor, Elsie Zent, Ron Beville, Allen Hines, Chris  Morrell, Jodie Riley, Ed Mahoney, Jim Dreelin, Jennifer Harris, Dan  Mannen, Art Smith, Ann Melvin, Tom and Lynn Shepherd, Rachel Botting.     FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS:  Theresa Reamy, The Walton Family, Peyton  Baynes, Grover Hodge, Timothy Wilkins, Michelle Gray, Denis Popp,  James Parker, Catherine Hall, Robert Wilkins,  Paul John Schwedler,  Kathy Reamy, Cathy Schueckler, Harry Sikora, Neil Hodge, Cindy  Drinkwater, Jerry Howerton, Robbie Beasley, Doris Green, Shirley & Jim  Rundle, Ruth Gascoigne, Larry Gullickson, Esther Fraley, Leo Elenz,  Robert M. Marks, James & Carroll Morton, Evan Smith, Eugenia Smith,  Cliff Theiss, James Butler, Rachel Polhamus, Donnell Greene,   Gary  Baker, Ray Depew, Joe Hock, Carla Wilkins, Darrin “Pudd” Hillman,  Patrick Davis, Judy Wyant,  Donald Gallagher, Raquel Williams, Daniel  Andersen, USAF (S. Korea).  FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Carson Higgins, Charlotte Groves,  Elizabeth Xavier, Nick Klaiber, Sally Kingsley,  Rev. Bill Sigler,   Judy  Ward,   Ralph Valdrighi, Dylan Bibro & family, Marlon Parker, Deborah  Mitchem, Elizabeth Panzer, Sandy Bruce, Samantha Butry, Bob  Schockney, Dottie Dea, Kay Anderson,  John & Violet Brooke, Lynn  Hinkel, Maggie Prietz, Kathryn Hand & Family, James Pitts, Nikola  Traynor, Mac McLure, Pat Winklemayner, Larry Medeiros, Jenny Ward,  Linda McKittrick, Ralph Carrington, Mike Hoskins, Charles Schlener,  Raymond Brisson, Jr., Valerie McCarthy.