In order to enrich our liturgy and reduce the number of announcements after Mass, here are some of the important announcements for this week. For more information please read the bulletin and check the web site (www.sjvroundrock.org).
·         Debt Reduction Sunday – This weekend the second collection is for debt reduction. Please prayerfully consider a $20 contribution. With help from the entire parish, we have paid off one loan and we can do it again! With a little extra from all, we can make a big impact.
·         Catechists Needed: We have a great need for several more Catechists and aides: We need an aide for the 5^th grade Wednesday class, we need an aide for the 4^th grade Sunday class, as well as a lead Catechist for the 1^st grade Sunday class. Please call Jenny if you are interested in helping out: 637-0875.
·         Date #10 of the 10 Great Dates Series is Saturday, Nov. 13 after the 5:30 pm Mass.
·         Coffee and Donuts this weekend (weather permitting)!
·         Welcome To SJV!  The Newcomers Welcome Reception is Sunday after the 11:00 Mass. Look out for our new members and make them feel at home.
·         Middle and High School Youth Fun For Fall – Sunday November 14 from 7:15-8:15pm. All SJV youth are invited to come celebrate the season with a s’more celebration immediately following RE classes.  We’ll have the fires roaring and are asking donations of the following items to complete the festivities.  Please send the items with your students at the beginning of RE class on November 14. 6th and 7th graders – Graham Crackers, 8th and 9th graders – Hershey’s Chocolate Bars, 10th-12th graders – Bags of Large Size Marshmallows. We also are still in need of a few portable fireplaces to borrow and some adult hands to help out that evening.  Please contact Angie Cahue-Kosacek at angieck@austin.rr.com or visit the online signup http://www.signupgenius.com/go/sjvyouth if you can help out.
·         Next weekend we take up the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change.
·         Sunday, November 21 –The Knights of Columbus are selling sausage wraps ($2) after the Sunday Masses. Proceeds will help the Knights fund more parish events as they continue to build community within our parish. You will also be able to buy your holiday nuts from the 4^th degree Knights after all Masses next weekend, to support the diocesan fund for seminarians.
·         Look forward to the Ziegler Religious Books and Articles sales in our parish on December 4-5.
·         Don’t forget to return your baby banks.