News, October 19th, 2018
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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- SECOND COLLECTIONS
October 20-21 World Mission Sunday November 3-4 St. Marys Capital Improvement November 10-11 Archdiocese of Military Services
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
: For the 4th quarter, canned fruit and cereal are requested. Please remember your packaged plastic silverware for the Community Food Kitchen. Thank you for your continued support.
- SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
is a Holy Day of Obligation on Thurs., Nov. 1st. Liturgy time will be set and announced once Father Bernie returns.
- HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF COLLECTION:
Thank you for your generosity. In case you missed the second collection last weekend or would like to donate on your own, you can send donations directly to Catholic Charities USA at www.catholiccharities.org. Additional information on how these funds are being used can be found on that website and also www.usccb.org.
- FRIDAY NOON LITURGIES:
Friday Liturgies will resume on Oct. 26th.
- FROM THE OFFICE:
The office will reopen on Wed., Oct. 24th. For emergencies call the Rectory or Deacon Charles May.
- HOPE PACK PROGRAM:
THE JARS ARE BACK OUT IN THE SAME AREAS AS BEFORE. Thank you for your continued support. They are packing 825 bags per week as of the start of school.
- WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Be a Mission Voice! This weekend, with Catholics of the world, we are called to offer, at this Eucharist celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support, through The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of Jesus. Today we “speak up” through our prayers and personal sacrifices for our brothers and sisters in the Missions. As little as $25 helps support a catechist for a month in Latin America; $75 provides for the work of religious Sisters in Africa; $100 assists children in schools in Asia. AS always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. Your prayers and financial help, offered this weekend, support mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing love and peace. Please be generous.
- TO THE LADIES OF THE PARISH:
Would you like to experience a refreshing look at your faith, a weekend where you do not have to cook, clean or do any other everyday tasks? A time to spend away from everyday happenings? Please consider the upcoming Women’s Cursillo Weekend Oct. 25-28, 2018. For more details contact Kay Early @ 276-699-1333 or email earlyfarm2@gmail.com.
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
- UPCOMING PARISH FALL FESTIVAL: Sun, Oct. 28, 1-3 pm. Mark your calendars!!!
GET YOUR TICKET NOW!!! (TICKETS ARE LIMITED) $75 per ticket (admits 2 adults, 21 and over only) The Mansion at Max Meadows will be the site for our Annual Fall Festival. A reverse raffle will be the event, where we can gather for food, fun, and a chance to win some money. Food and drink are included in the ticket price. See Deacon Charles or anyone from your Pastoral Council to purchase a ticket. Need not be present to win! Come join in the fun!
- LADIES OF ST. MARY’S:
Mark your calendars for Sat., Nov. 3, 2018 for the 3rd Annual Ladies’ Retreat. The will gather at 8:30 am, retreat to start at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. Registration required, no charge, and lunch will be provided. More information to follow.
- THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
has continued needs. There is a bin in the gathering space with the list posted above or if you can help in other ways please call 276-228-3522. Thank you.