News, December 6th, 2019
Below you will find information about what is going on at and around St. Mary the Mother of God Parish recently. Please feel free to contact the parish office if you have something that should be added to our News page. And, if you have any questions, feel free to contact the parish office at 276-228-3104.
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- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
: Soup and rice are requested for the 4th quarter. Thank you for your continued support.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Due to Dec. 8th falling on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, this will not be a Holy Day of Obligation this year. However, Mass will be offered on Mon. Dec. 9th at 6 pm at St. Marys and at 10 am at St. Edwards in Pulaski. If any questions, please feel free to call the office.- NEW THIS ADVENT SEASON:
: : Daily Meditation books for Advent are available to all parishioners at the Monroe St. entrance and in the gathering space. Please feel free to help yourself. One per family please. They begin on Sun., Dec. 1st.
- HOPE PACK PROGRAM:
:The jars for your extra change and donations are located at the Monroe Street entrance and in the gathering space. Please bring your plastic grocery bags to donate for the food packs and leave them in the basket in the gathering space. Thank you for your continued support.
- PARISH BREAKFAST:
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a “Breakfast with Santa” on Sun., Dec. 8th following the 9 am Liturgy in the Pastoral Center. Mark your calendars. All families of St. Marys and St. Johns in Marion are invited and please bring your extended families. (This will be instead of the regularly scheduled dinner on Dec. 7th).
- NEW CHILDREN’S ADVENT EVENT
“Advent Day Camp” is being offered this year at Wytheville Presbyterian Church on Sat., Dec. 21st from 10 am – 2:30 pm for ages Pre-K to 5th grade. This looks to be a fun and faith-filled time with singing, story time, crafts, Christmas movie, games, cookie decorating and LUNCH IS PROVIDED! Pre-registration is required by Dec. 15th. Forms available at the Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran, or St. John Episcopal. There are limited slots. Registration begins at 9:45 am. See the posters on the bulletin boards.
- NEW THIS ADVENT SEASON:
- HELP REQUESTED:
Brother John is in need of help with his cats. Cat food “Meow Mix” brand is requested and Purina Tidy Cat, non-clumping cat litter (in the yellow bags) is requested. Please leave your donations at the Monroe Street entrance. Please see Brother John or Sister Mary Ellen for monetary donations. They have had some recent setbacks and are needing some extra help right now. Thank you. - POINSETTIA FORMS:
: Once again we invite you to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one. The cost is $22 each and the deadline is Sun., Dec. 15th.
- UPCOMING RETIREMENT:
Our parishioner, Sister Maria Timoney, will be retiring from Legal Aid and moving to New York at the end of this month. A celebratory potluck reception for her 40 years of service in southwest Virginia has been scheduled for Sat., Dec. 14th immediately following the 6 pm Liturgy. The meat, chicken and ham, will be provided as well as the drinks and dessert. Please bring a dish to pass. EVERYONE is welcome to attend. She is looking forward to gathering with parishioners before moving. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- 2020 CALENDARS
are available to be picked up in the gathering space. One per family please. Contribution envelopes will be available within a couple of weeks.
- CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY:
All children interested in participating in this Liturgy at 4:30 pm on Dec. 24th will begin meeting on Nov. 17th after the 9 am Liturgy. We will practice the readings and songs that will be used during the Liturgy. These practices will last about 30 minutes and continue through Advent. All children of the parish are welcome to participate. Contact Chris Mishoe for questions.
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TWO UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS:
The community Thanksgiving Worship will be held on Tues., Nov. 26th at 7 pm at West End United Methodist Church, 1030 W. North St. The offering will benefit the Wythe County Ministerial Association Emergency Funds that helps Wythe County residents in crisis. Also, the Open Door Café “Stuffed Strut 2019” 5K and Family Walk on Thurs., Nov. 28th to benefit the Café. Starting line is at the Café, 650 W. Main St. Check in time is 6:45-7:45 am. Start time is 8 am. Please see the bulletin boards for more information.
- THE OPEN DOOR CAFÉ
is continuing to do well. It is open to the public and “pay what you can.” The meals are good, and all donations help keep the doors open. If you may be interested in volunteering, ask at the front counter when you go in. They also offer tokens that you can buy that you can give as random acts of kindness to someone you may know or come across that needs a hot meal. Hours are Mon. – Fri. 11am – 2pm and dinner on Wed. 5 -7pm. You can find more information and menus at info@opendoorcafewytheville.org. It is located at 650 W. Main Street, next door to Hope Inc.
- 2019 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Building Our Family of Faith:
Thank you to all of our parishioners who have contributed their support to the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date, we have raised $6,396.50 on a target of $6,350.00 putting us at 100.73% of our goal vs. raised target. (these are updated figures) The parish goal vs. collected target is at 79.50% so please remember to keep sending in your pledges. A reminder that the parish does receive a percentage of your donation/pledge back in tax-free funds. You can also donate securely online, as well as learn more about the ministries the Appeal supports, by visiting richmondcatholicfoundation.org/giving/annual-appeal/. Please be sure to list St. Mary the Mother of God Parish so that this parish is credited for your donation.