November 10: Leo the Great
Pope and Doctor Saint Leo was born around the year 400 in Tuscany, Italy. He was of Italian nobility and a strong student, especially in scripture and theology. As a priest he was an eloquent writer and homilist. Saint Leo was raised to the See of Peter in 440. He was a true pastor and father of souls. He labored strenuously to safeguard the purity of the faith and vigorously defended the unity of the Church. He pushed back or at least softened the onrush of the barbarians. He has then deservedly won the title “the Great.” He died in 461.

~ Youth Group ~

NEW at Father Bernard Youth Center (Mount Angel) XLT at FBYC Exalt every Third Thursday of the Month Beginning November 15, 2007 from 7:00pm-8:30pm High School Youth and Young Adults are invited to this evening of prayer and praise. This evening will include praise and worship music, adoration, and a short inspirational talk. For more information contact Fr. Bernard Youth Center at 503-845-4097 or visit our website at www.fbyc.info.

Don’t forget to come to LIFETEEN this weekend! Mass on Sunday starts at 5:30pm and we’ll be done at 7:30. Woohoo!

St. Luke School Principal Guile has declared Monday November 5th a day of Rest and Reflection for St. Luke School students. The day will begin with a quiet morning prayer which the student council and Mr. Guile will lead. The teachers have planned the day as a quiet and reflective time. This is a time for the children to feel God’s presence in their everyday surroundings. Parents are also asked to take this opportunity to extend the message in how things occur at home. How do our kids learn to rest and reflect unless we teach and model it? Let’s teach our children to take time to rest and reflect on the wonders that God has created for each and everyone of us to enjoy.

St. Vincent de Paul—Sept. 2007 Report The St. Vincent de Paul Society received $2,346.39 and had expenses totaling $1,429.92 They made 15 home visits helping 60 people. Report submitted by Linda Gardner.

Food for the Oregon Food Bank. This weekend Nov. 3/4, we will be taking donations for the Oregon Food Bank. There will be blue barrels in the church to place your donations. We ask that everyone make a donation of nonperishable food items. At this time the Oregon Food Bank is in need of everyone´s help. We thank you for your generosity.

Reading Scripture Through the Ages. Father Jeremy, an author and Professor of Systematic Theology at Mt. Angel Seminary and at Sant’ Anselmo in Rome, will speak on Reading Scripture with the Fathers. Fr. Jeremy will discuss how Scripture inspired the Fathers of the Church. From it they derived the theology they developed so brilliantly. He will provide his audience with keen insights into how the Fathers of the Church read the Scriptures. Please bring your Bible. Cost: $15.00

Benefit Dinner and Raffle for St. Brigid, St. Monica & St. Teresa Homes. This Benefit will take place on November 17th at Blanchet Catholic School in Salem. Doors open at 5 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm with the Raffle being at 8 pm. Dinner Tickets cost $35 per person. Raffle tickets are $10 each (only 700 tickets). Menu: Baron of Beef, 3 types of Potatoes, Salad, Vegetables, Assorted Breads and Apple Pie for dessert. Raffle prizes are: 1st prize-50”Nexus Flat Screen Plasma TV 2nd prize-Traeger Deluxe #100 Pellet Barbeque 3rd prize-$350 Credit to The Adobe Resort in Yachats, Ore