News, August 15, 2017
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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- AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
For the 3 RD quarter of 2017, rice and canned beans are requested. Thank you for your continued support. Please remember to donate your packaged plastic silverware to the food kitchen..
- ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL:
The first round of parish share checks has been received. The parish received its first check in the amount of $1,603.25. Half of these funds will be transferred to the Capital Improvement account. A very big THANK YOU to all that participated in the Appeal. Please note that this is a quarterly return to the parish and again half will go to the Capital Improvement savings. Keep in mind that that figure has affected the above monthly figures. Thanks.
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
All parents who may have children or youth that will be eligible for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation during this upcoming school year and will be participating in the preparation classes please contact the office ASAP with their information. You may email or call the office. Please give their name, age, date of birth, phone number and the sacrament they will be participating in. Thank you. - FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER:
The Center has requested some ongoing needs from all the churches in the area. There is a new container in the gathering space for your donations and this list is also posted above the container. Their needs consist of: paper towels, toilet paper, all purpose cleaners, Clorox wipes, tall kitchen garbage bags, Ziploc bags (gallon, quart and sandwich), and *gift cards. *They suggest gift cards to local stores such as Wal Mart, Food Lion, Food City, etc. These are especially helpful because they can then purchase specific items needed at a particular time. (please include them in an envelope in the container) To contact them to ask about other items needed, special projects or to discuss other ways you can donate or help please call 276-625-0219. Thank you for your help!!
- ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY;
a Holy Day of Obligation; the Liturgy has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th @ 6:00 pm.