You’re Invited . . . . . . . .If you are a CATHOLIC who has beenAWAY from the CHURCH for awhile, thisINVITATION is for YOU! Our FaithCommunity MISSES You and is incompletewithout YOU!No matter how long you have been away orfor whatever reason, we invite you toCONSIDER renewing your relationship withthe Catholic Church.Please join us for an informal listeningsession and an update of the Catholic faithfacilitated by former non-practicingCatholics and others. The sessions are conductedin a support-group format with thetopics based on the participants’ questions.Everyone is WELCOME, no matter whereyou are from!Catholics ReturningHome ScheduleApril 23, 2009Welcome, “Why Am I Here?”April 30, 2009Video - Returning CatholicMay 7, 2009The Church TodayMay 14, 2009Explanation of MassMay 21, 2009Explanation of ReconciliationMay 28, 2009What Catholics BelieveCatholics Returning Home Sessions are offeredas a six-week series. The sessions are from 7 to8:30 PM in the Youth Room. They are structuredin a support-group format; therefore, participantsare free to attend as many or as fewsessions as they wish.If you have any questions, callLaverne (262/251-3968)or Shirley (262/251-3888)Directions To <strong>St</strong>. Agnes ParishSessions will take place at:<strong>St</strong>. Agnes Parish12801 W. Fairmount Ave.Butler, WI 53007(262-781-9521)Sessions to be held in theYouth Room.For more detailed directions, please callShirley at 262-251-3888.Please pass this on to anyone whowould be interested!Everyone is welcome,no matter where you are from.4
OUR BEAUTIFUL GREEN PLANTSWe would like to thank Katie & VinceWierl for their wonderful attention to thegreen plants in our church. For the past threeyears our plants have looked beautiful for ourworship because of their kind attention andfaithfulness to watering.It is time for someone else to answer thiscall to serve. Two or three people being incharge of this ministry would be even better. Since weopened our doors at the Easter Vigil in 1999, God’s faithfulpeople have always answered this call.Please consider being a part of this most important andnecessary ministry. And thanks again Katie & Vince.Call Barb at 251-3944, ext. 101 for more information.HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS …CPR CLASSOn Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 am until 12 noon, we willoffer a CPR CLASS, in the youth room for those people interestedin being trained to assist in a cardiac emergency. Lookfor the sign-up sheet at the information desk in the gatheringarea. Class size will be limited to 16. We encourage the Ushersto take this training. We thank Dave Mason for offeringthis training once again. If you have any questions, please callAnn, parish nurse at 262-250-2663.HEALTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEER THANK YOUAll wonderful Health Ministry Volunteers are invited tocome for a Thank You Supper on Wednesday, April 15that 5:30 pm in the community center. Since April is VolunteerAppreciation Month, we would like to thank the members ofthe Health Ministry, Committee, the Blood Pressure Screeners,Home Visitors and our generous Meal Donors. Yourtime, talent and generosity are greatly appreciated. PleaseRSVP to Ann at 262-250-2663. Hope to see you on April15th at 5:30 pm.Blessings & Gratitude,Ann135th Anniversary CelebrationThe School Sisters of <strong>St</strong>. Francis cordially invite you to jointhem for their 135th anniversary celebration on Sunday, April26th, 2009.1:45 pmPrelude2:00 pmEucharistic Liturgy3:30 to 5:00 pmOpen HouseFor more information visit www.sssf.org5<strong>St</strong>. <strong>James</strong> ExchangeSharing friendships and resources in our community.Vol. 11 Issue 7 ~ In loving memory of all those loved & lost.April 5, 2009Dear Friends & Neighbors:The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>James</strong> Exchange is offered as a way for you to expressyour needs, dreams and desires, and to help others attain theirneeds, dreams and desires. It is offered in hopes ofengendering friendships, caring and sharing of time, talent andideas among the members of this community.SEWING CLUB INFORMATION ~ Sewing club at GoodShepherd Church is looking for draperies, blankets, quilts orother large materials they can use as liners in making sleepingbags for the homeless at Repairers of the Breach. Pleaseeither drop off at Good Shepherd Church or call Pat Klein at262-424-7360 and I will transport materials to them.FREE ~ Two (2) 70 pound sandbag weights to use in your truckduring the winter months. For more information please call Gene at262-781-8879Name: ________________________ Wanted Offered City: __________________________ Kids Corner Other Phone No.: _________________________ (check one of the above)>>>IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL PAT AT 424-7360.