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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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Please continue your prayers for our sick and homebound:Terry McCoy, Amy, Anastasia A., Anthony A., Brother John, Gene Deshler, Donald Hicks, Lucio Jarina, Shari Joyal, Anthony Larry, Vincent Larry, Joe Looney Pat Looney, Doug Mosley, Richard Mosley, Bill Mutschler, Joe Padgett, Sister Mary Ellen, Robert Seaholm, Michele Sealander, Judith Sweeten, Emma Thomas, Don Westphal, Joan Word.
If there is anyone that you would like to add to the list, please contact the office by email stmarys10@embarqmail.com or phone, 276-228-3104.
- URGENT: CHANGE OF DATE FOR DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION:
The Divine Mercy devotion hour has been changed to Sat., Apr. 23 immediately following the 5 pm Mass. Please sign up on the sheets provided in the gathering space and at the Monroe Street entrance if you are interested and plan to attend.
- LITTLE WHITE BOOKS:
There are still some books available in the gathering space and at the Monroe Street entrance. They begin Mon., Apr. 18th. Please 1 book per family. Thank you. The Matthew Kelly books are also still available.
- 2022 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL:
The Annual Appeal is upon us. The theme is Together, We Bestow His First Fruits. St. Marys’ target goal this year is $6,820. Please keep in mind that the parish does receive quarterly, tax free parish share money back from the diocese to use at the parish’ discretion. Many of you have already received a letter in the mail; please read through it closely and reflect on how we can help Bishop Knestout fulfill his mission and, together, share our first fruits. Over the last two years the use of technology and online tools have accelerated which helps everyone make their contributions more securely and efficiently than ever before. In the pews you see a QR code that you can scan, under that, the phone number to Faith Direct at 866-507-8757 or visit https://richmondcatholicfoundation.org/appeal/ if you have not yet already made your gift this year. Another giving option is you can mail a check, made out to the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, to Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Annual Diocean Appeal, PO Box 79212, Baltimore, MD 21279-0212. VERY IMPORTANT: In the memo, add St. Mary the Mother of God, Wytheville, #627. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
- 2022 MISSION COOPERATIVE ASSIGNMENT:
The assignment has been received and scheduled. Father Boat will be going to St. Stephen Martyr in Chesapeake, VA the weekend of April 30 – May 1. The Pastor of St. Stephen is Father Brian Rafferty, who was Pastor here for 13 years many years ago, and he will be presiding over the weekend Masses that weekend. He is also retiring this year, so it sill be nice to have him back. Good Luck Fr. Boat.
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
Cereal, vegetables and rice are requested for the first quarter of 2022. Thank you for your continued support.- DOG/CAT FOOD AND CAT LITTER DONATIONS URGENT REQUEST:
: Brother John is having some financial difficulties and requesting some extra donations at this time, food or monetary, to get them through the next couple of months. He is very grateful to all for your continued support. Please pass the word.
- HOPE PACK PROGRAM
We continue to accept donations for the Hope Pack Program in memory of Deacon Charles May. You will find baskets and envelopes for these donations in the gathering space and at the Monroe Street entrance. Please make all checks payable to Hope, Inc and designate in the memo for Hope Packs in memory of Deacon Charles May. Plastic shopping bags continue to be accepted for them to pack the food in for distribution. Thank you for your continued support.
- FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Along with the needed items on the list on the wall above the bin, packaged plastic silverware is now welcome/accepted. They can use this along with all other paper products when they must house a family in a motel. Please include in the designated container in the gathering space. Thanks.
- LITTLE WHITE BOOKS: