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Gina Felter

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Reflection: Does your life transfigure or disfigure your faith?

How does faith transfigure life? Is it possible for my life to disfigure my faith?
 

Disfigurement occures when we fall into sin. When we fail to act with love; when we fail to be and do as God calls us our soul is disfigured. Sin manipulates our thoughts and emotions about ourselves and our worthiness to be loved.  When we let our sin fester with guilt and shame we quickly reduce the divinity of God by doubting His mercy, His love, His compassion and we allow our pride to keep us from God. We elevate our failure, our sin, our humanity to be out of God's reach  by believing our actions are unforgiveable. Is this true?  Is our humanity out of reach for God?  Are we unforgiveable?

Life is full of transfiguring moments; opportunities.  When we find it in ourselves to recognize our sin, acknowledge our sin and muster up the courage to seek forgiveness; we are on the path to being transfigured.  This act of taking responsibility for our actions calls us to reduce oursevles (humility) and give God his due praise (exaltation) by doing as Jesus commanded; seek forgiveness (Reconciliation).  Humble ourselves; exalt God, receive the sacrament of Reconciliation; these acts of faith are what transfigure our lives.  We also have a greater call to be transfigured when we are on the receiving end of others sin.  We have the opportunity to offer that unconditional, forgiveness that we seek.  We have an opportunnity to forgive those who tresspass againt us as He forgives us.   Can you be as forgiving as you beleive God to be?

Lent is an important time to evalute our relationship with God. A time for spring cleaning of the soul.  Spend some mindful time listening to God's call for you. He speaks to your heart with love far greater than we can fathom.  And when you are reaady to be tranfigured, be radiant with the light of Christ, run to your nearrest confessional and seek forgiveness as if your eternal soul depends on it!

Eternal Father, help me to reflect your glory in all I do, all I say and all that I am.

Parent Meeting: Wednesday January 16th!

There is an important parent meeting on

Wednesday, January 16th at 4:15 pm in Mc Mullan Hall.  

All parents with children preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion must be in attendance.  Our topic of discussion will center around the sacrament of Reconciliation.  

For more information please call Gina in the Religious Ed Office at 822-6327 or email her at gfelter@st-malachy-tehachapi.org.

Family Rosary Night - Praying for the Families of Newtown, Connecticut

Join us in Mc Mullan Hall on Wednesday, December 19th at 4:45 pm for Family Rosary Night!  

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This night of prayer is dedicated to the families of Newtown, Ct. 

Family Rosary Night

Family Rosary Night

Wednesday, October 17^th

@ 4:15 pm

In the

Church!

All Families are welcome!

Welcome Back!

Registration is in full swing here at the RED Office!  To ease the registration process, we have made our Registration Form available online!  Please complete all forms and bring with your students baptismal certificates to the RED Office to complete your 2012-2013 registration.  RED Office hours are listed below. Also feel free to print out a copy of our K-6 Calendar or Youth Class Calendar which includes the dates for Youth Social Life Nights. 
*To print the provided forms simply click on the underlined name of the form you desire and it will open up in a separate window of which you can then view the document and select print from your web browser.  

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RED Office Hours (good through October 1, 2012)

Tuesday:  2-7 pm

Wednesday:  1-5 pm

Thursday:  10-5 pm

Friday:  11-3pm

 

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Youth Classes (7th grade through High School) begin

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 @ 2:00-4:00 PM 

*Students, please view Classroom list to be posted on RED Office window on first day of class.  

K-6 Classes begin

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 @ 4:00-5:30 PM. 

*All students and parents will meet in the Church for welcoming and introductions. 

We are excited for this new year and celebrate with his Holiness this "Year of Faith"!

Catechist Training Opportunities!

These opportunities are open to all current Catechists and those interested in becoming a catechist with Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry or RCIA. 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, BAKERSFIELD

Basic Catechist Training-  English onlyOLPH School 124 Columbus St.
Bakersfield, CA

Saturdays, Noon – 4 pm,
Cost: $6.50 (For each day to cover book cost. Books can be shared.)

Multipurpose Room  - Drinks provided, bring a small snack to share.

RSVP essential! Call OLPH 661-323-3108 Ext. 224 or email dmg6422@gmail.com.

Saturday  June 2 – I believe/We believe   Module 1 Section 1-2
Saturday June 9 – Sacraments/Liturgy Module 2 Section 1-2
Saturday June 23 – Prayer/Spirituality Module 3 Section 1-2
Saturday June 30 – Scriptures Module 3 Section 4, Module 4 Section 1
Saturday July 7 – Catholic Morality Section 1-2