News, September 23rd, 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
September 29-30 Retired Religious October 6-7 St. Marys Capital Improvement
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
For For the 3rd quarter, peanut butter and macaroni & cheese are requested. 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.
- UPCOMING PARISH EVENT:
The next parish potluck will be held on Sat., Oct. 6th in the Pastoral Center immediately following Mass. Please bring your favorite dish to share and your recipes if you like. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- NEW REGISTRATION FORMS:
If you have not filled out a new registration form, please do so ASAP and leave in the basket provided!!! These are needed to get everyone’s updated information to input in the new system. There may be address changes but most importantly, if you used to have a landline and now only use cell phones, we need your contact information. ALSO, any sacraments that have been completed need to be updated on the forms. Thanks!!!
- UPCOMING EVENT IN BEDFORD, VA:
UPCOMING EVENT IN BEDFORD, VA: Holy Name of Mary’s tent revival in Bedford, VA, “Behold, I Make All Things New” on Sept. 28 7-9 pm and Sept. 29 9:30 am-3:30 pm. The keynote speaker is Deacon Larry Oney, who has been on EWTN and recently featured in “Word Among Us.” The cost is $20 for Adults and $10 for Students. For more information you may visit their website at www.holynameofmary.net and for registration www.catchingfirerevival.com.
- FRIDAY NOON LITURGIES:
Please mark your calendars that there will be no Friday Noon Liturgies now through Oct. 19th. He will be back to preside over the Masses the weekend of Oct. 20-21. For emergencies, call the office during office hours; Sept. 20-22, Deacon Charles will attend the diaconate convocation, so please direct emergency after hours calls to the office manager at home. Thanks.
- 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.
- UPCOMING MASS INTENTIONS:
Father Bernie will be going home to the Philippines for a visit in Sept. Father Les Schmidt will be presiding over the Masses for the entire 6 weeks. If you need/want to schedule a Mass Intention Sept. 8th – Oct. 14th please plan to pay cash and it will be given to Father Les. Thank you.
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
- 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.
- UPCOMING ADORATION/HOLY HOURS:
Deacon Charles will be presiding over the Adoration/Holy Hours in Sept. and Oct. while Father Bernie is away. Mark your calendars for Thurs., Sept. 6th at 7:00 pm and Thurs., Oct. 4th at 7:00 pm.
- SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
Any families that have children age 7/in second grade and will be needing preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, please contact Deacon Charles. Thank you.
- Sacred Relics of the Saints: Treasures of the Church
Fr. Carlos Martins (Companions of the Cross) will be at St. Anne’s on Sat., Sept. 28 at 1:30 pm to present a teaching about and an exposition of the Sacred Relics. He will bring over 150 relics – including relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, a portion of the veil of Our Lady, and a piece of the True Cross. Those attending will be able to examine and venerate each relic. You may bring articles of devotion (i.e. rosary, holy card) and pictures of ill relatives which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. Please do not miss this opportunity! (There is no charge; a freewill offering will be taken up.) For more information go to www.treasuresofthechurch.com Also see the fliers on the bulletin boards with some of the relics to be displayed.