Important Notices and Reminders

NOTICE:
Registration is now open to enroll in the Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of Gallup for Fall, 2007, for those adults who wish to become Lay Ministers in the Church. These ministries are Parish Administrator, Liturgical Coordinator, Director of Religious Education, Pastoral Life Coordinator, and Parish Finance Manager. An application form is required plus letters of reference. Courses for this fall include Church History, Gospels, Creed, Models of Church, Administration and Finance, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, current Moral Issues, Marriage Law, and History of Philosophy. Those seeking personal enrichment without seeking certification in a ministry may also take any of these courses. Everyone must register for these courses by September 1, 2007. Send requests for registration forms to Sister Rene Backe, CSA, P.O. Box 1338, Gallup, NM 87305. Telephone: 505-863-4406; email: rbcsa@cnetco.com; FAX: 505-863-2269.

REMINDER
Catholic School Principal’s Retreat: That is required of all Catholic School principals in the Diocese of Gallup will start at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Sacred Heart Retreat Center.

REMINDER
The Diocesan Orientation Day scheduled for August 17, 2007 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Gallup is not only for those new to the Diocese of Gallup. This orientation days is for any that may not be new to the diocese but are new to leadership and ministry. Pastors, Administrators, DRE’s, Directors and Coordinators are asked to make this known and to encourage all such individuals to participate in this orientation event.Those interested but do not have a registration form may contact Sister Eve Marie Korzym, OSF at the Pastoral Center in Gallup at 505-863-4406 x32 or email sreve@cnetco.com.

NOTICE:
The diaconate ordination of Paul Endter will be celebrated as scheduled with Bishop Randolph Calvo of the Diocese of Rene presiding.

NOTICE:
The Diocese of Gallup will observe a day of prayer for Bishop Pelotte on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 –The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed on this day. Father Walker has sent out a letter inviting pastors to observe this day as well.