Readings.  Gospel: Mark 10:35-45

     James the apostle had seen so many people come to Jesus looking for favors and personal requests.  James decided he was not going to be left out, and so demanded his terms of discipleship.  The only favor Jesus promised James was not Power or Rank which he was seeking, but Suffering and Sharing is cross.

Pray for our parishioners who are ill:  Maureen Fulton, Bill Anderson, Gerry Guiney, Stan Dentkos , and Art Garcia.

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      "We cannot suffer with the Poor when we are not willing to confront those who cause poverty,." Henri Nouwen, Dutch Catholic priest, 1932-1996. 

From the Pew

      An anonymous donor is granting a matching donation of up to $12,500 to St. Cecilia Parish Building Fund.  The parish as of now has raised $5,600.  This donation is specifically to be used for the repayment of the debt the parish incurred when the church was remodeled.  The final date of this pledge is October 31, 2006, which gives us three weeks to match the generosity of this offer.

     A Healing Mass at St. James Catholic Parish Petaluma, 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.  Join Fr. Robert Faricy, S.J. and Cheryl Nguyen  for a night of healing.  Sunday, November 5th, 2006. Praise & Worship 6:30 p.m./ Mass 7:00 p.m.  For information, visit http://www.robertfaricy.org

     Saturday, November 11th, 7:00 p.m., the first Outreach Mass at Robert and Laura Hoge,  525 San Geronimo Drive. Eucharist and potluck.  (415) 488-1848.  The purpose of the Outreach Masses is to invite neighborhood parishioners, especially absentee Catholics.

     Fr. O' will be attending an all-week workshop starting October 23rd to 27th.  This is a mandated workshop organized by the Archdiocese.  There is no daily Mass this week at St. Cecilia and St. Mary. If any emergencies arise, call St. Rita, Fairfax, (415) 456-4815 or Sacred Heart Church, Olema, (415) 663-1139

     Catholic Adult Singles Association of Marin County.  We are Catholics, single or single again, who are interested in making new friends, taking part in social activities, sharing opportunities for spiritual growth and becoming involved in volunteer projects that will benefit our parishes, our community, and one another.  For information, call Bob at (415) 897-0639.

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