FROM FR. DAVE. Recently there was a great flooding in the state of Tobasco, Mexico, causing widespread devastation. At the Spanish Masses on Sunday, November 11 we took up a special collection to assist those needing help at this time. It was decided to send the money collected ($2,320.38) to Medical Teams International (formerly Northwest Medical Teams). To see what this agency is doing to help the people of Tabasco and thoughout the world, you can enter the Medical Teams International website on the internet. If anyone else would like to help, you may send your donation to St. Luke or directly to this agency.

November 30: St. Andrew

Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, one of the twelve apostles, and the brother of St. Peter. He was a fisherman, lived at Capernaum and is always one of the first four in the lists of the twelve apostles. According to tradition, he preached in northeastern Greece, although completely unreliable accounts place him in Ethiopia. He was said to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece, although the description of the cross can be traced back no farther than the fourteenth century. Similarly, all accounts of his later life and death are unreliable. He is the patron saint of Russia because he was said the have preached there.

St. Luke School News ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR. The 6th grade students will be selling 2008 calendars as a fund raiser for the Outdoor School. The calendar has each class representing a month and each student has their name on their birthday. The calendars will soon be available for purchase. Cost is $15.00 each calendar or 2 for $25. A preview copy will also soon be available to see in the school office. And we will let you know the date they will be available for purchase. Quantities are limited! The 6th grade students thank you in advance for your support!

LECTORS. The Lector workbooks are available to be picked up. If you are a lector please pick up your book in the sacristy of the church.

VICTORIAN TEA. St. Paul Parish in Silverton is hosting their Annual Victorian Tea on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 pm. Tickets are available by calling St. Paul Parish at 503-873-2044

SACRED HEART & SERRA CATHOLIC ALUMNI. Blanchet Catholic School is actively seeking memorabilia from Sacred Heart Academy and Serra Catholic. Blanchet is planning a trophy case paying tribute to these schools. Blanchet will take good care of your items. Pick up service is available. Blanchet is also collecting contact information form Sacred Heart Academy and Serra Alumni to plan for a 2008 summer reunion. Please contact Brandy O´Bannon at 503-391-2639 or email at brandy@blanchetcatholicschool.com for more information.

FAMILY MEMBERS IN ARMED FORCES. We would like to continue praying for the members of our parish family who are serving in the military. And are in the process of updating the list of those who are serving in the different branches of the military at this time. Please call Monica at the parish office and let her know if you have a family members serving in the armed forces.

ADVENT RETREAT. Mt. Angel Abbey Retreat House is offering an Advent Retreat to be held on December 5-7,2007. Presenter: Deacon own Cumming, Ph.D. For more information or to register call 503-845-305

~ Youth Group ~

Fundraiser! The LifeTeen youth will be selling Sanctus-brand devotional items and jewelry after Sunday Masses at St. Agnes on 12/2 (St. Agnes) and at St. Luke 12/9 and 12/16. They make great Christmas gifts, so come take a look! Money raised will help fund our Spring retreats. Thanks! also… We’re using the KC building for LifeTeen this year, but the kitchen needs a little help. Do you have any old kitchen utensils or dishes that you could donate for the youth to use? Contact Chris Storm in the parish office. Thank you!!!

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!