December 2, 2003

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God
who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect
has intended us to forgo their use."
- Galileo Galilei

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“BAD SANTA” MOVIE FUNNY ENOUGH TO SEE TWICE. Our own
David Bassity gives Billy-Bob Thorton’s newest film
two thumbs up. So up, he wants to host a movie night
out this Wednesday to see the film again. The show
starts at 7:45. Anybody who wants to get out and see
what one reviewer has called “…a miserable… yet
endearing…foul mouthed Kris Kringle,” can meet David
at St. Anselm’s around 7:30. For the full review click
here:

http://ourtinyworld.com/filmreviews/2003/badsanta.htm

WE REALLY NEED HELP FOR BINGO TOMORROW!!! WHISPERING
PINES. Meet at St. Anselm’s at 1:30pm or at the
nursing home at about 1:45. As of now, we only have
three people who have committed to going from St.
Anselm’s. That’s really not enough, so if you have any
time at all in your schedule, please join us
tomorrow…(more)

ST. ANSELM’S TO OFFER DEAD-WEEK LUNCHES. Staff and
friends will provide a light lunch for students and
faculty each weekday during dead-week. (December
8-12). Come by between 11:30 and 1pm and serve
yourself. Visit with your friends, study together,
watch some TV, relax. Take your mind off things for a
little while!

HELEN REMY INVITES ST ANSELM COMMUNITY TO NUTCRACKER.
Norman Ballet Company (of which Helen is a member)
will perform the Oklahoma Nutcracker, December 19-21,
2003 at the Sooner Theater. For tickets, call
630-7747.

KITCHEN HELP NEEDED. We need 2 cooks and 2 clean up
folks for Sunday meals during December. The dates are
Dec 7 and 14. Even though Finals are approaching, we
really need your services in the kitchen. Please email
me to sign up or to ask questions: Will Hanner:
hanner@ou.edu Thank you for all of your hard work
thus far.

ST. ANSELM TO CAROL WITH WHISPERING PINES RESIDENTS.
Mark this date: Sunday, December 7 at 2pm members of
this community will travel to Whispering Pines to join
in the holiday spirit, sing carols and present gifts
to the patients in the North Ward (our bingo friends).
Last year, over twenty people from this community
participated. It is a fun and meaningful thing – to
share the joy of the season with our friends at
Whispering Pines. Meet at the nursing home a little
before 2pm or meet at St. Anselm’s at 1:30 to carpool.
The caroling will take about an hour.

WOMEN AND THE CHURCH – ANTHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP is the
current module in our Monday night Christian
Leadership Series. Susan Laird moderates this six week
series on the important contributions of women to the
faith that we have received…(more)

YOU ARE INVITED to the Second Annual Holiday Party at
Michael and Kelly’s house. Make a note in your
calendar. Saturday, December 13 from 7pm til 11 pm.
Please come and bring a friend. Casual. 200 NW 16th
Street, OKC. (Corner of Robinson and 16th). Please
RSVP 528-1711.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

++++++++++COMPLETE COVERAGE++++++++++

ENTRY CODE: 3 5 1 2 4

BINGO – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. St. Anselm’s will
call bingo at Whispering Pines on Wednesday, December
3, at 2pm. Meet at the nursing facility at 1:45
(corner of Porter and Robinson) or carpool with your
friends from Canterbury at 1:30. This is a
psychiatric nursing facility that treats patients who
rarely have an opportunity to get out and who rarely
get visitors. It is an important part of our outreach
program and has brought joy to the residents and to
our membership as well. Please join us!

AGAIN…THE PRIZE RULES HAVE CHANGED…SODA IS OKAY. The
large basket near the front door is which we used to
put our food offerings will be used to receive a
different kind of offering – BINGO PRIZES for
Whispering Pines! Whatever is received in the basket
will be offered at the altar each week just as were
doing with the food. But instead of bringing canned or
boxed food, please bring a little something that can
be used as a prize when St. Anselm’s goes to
Whispering Pines for bingo.

Here are some ideas for prizes: Soda and diet Soda are
back on the list now. Also, costume jewelery
(inexpensive) is enjoyed by the women. Large and Extra
Large clothing such as t-shirts, socks, caps, hats,
gloves, scarves, bandanas. Regular and SUGAR FREE
candies, candy bars and stuffed toys have proven to be
sought after prizes too. The clothing needn’t be new,
just clean and in good shape. One thing we must
remember though, is that these gifts will be used in a
psychiatric ward, and items that might be breakable or
otherwise harmful to the residents cannot be used.

Pick up a little something each time you go to
Wal-Mart, Target or the Dollar Store. It will be an
on-going offering; so, please bring a prize next
Sunday, and the next, and the next – just something
small each time. It is such a simple way to share. - K

REGULAR WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Monday Afternoons 2pm
Noonday Prayer (with the staff)

Sunday Evenings 5:00pm
Holy Eucharist.
A Community Dinner follows.

Wednesday Evenings 5:30 pm
Holy Eucharist.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Choir practice
Mondays at 7:30
Sundays at 4pm
Come and sing, laugh and practice with us! It’s a
blast.

Lay Readers / Eucharistic Ministers
Contact Kay Greenshields at jimnkay@swbell.net

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