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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: Amy, Anthony A., Dax Barnett, Kim Cordle, Gene Deshler, Steve Dinger, JoEllen Fowler, Kate Geisler, Frank Goodman, Don Hicks, Lucio Jarina, June Matinote, Dorothy Miller, Tami Mossman, Betty Mutschler, Patrick O’Donnell, Joe Padgett, Haley Patrick, Anne Sealander, Ira Shatley, Michael Stephens, Judith Sweeten, Emma Thomas, Don Westphal, JoAnn Westphal.
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.
- WEARING OF MASKS:
The CDC and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have revised guidance involving the wearing of masks in certain “public indoor settings”. Within the diocese, public indoor settings include public Mass, so we are respectfully requesting that face coverings/masks be worn again until further direction from the diocese. Please see the signs posted for further information. Thank you for your cooperation and know that our #1 priority is everyone’s safety.
- THE FINANCE COUNCIL:
will hold their next meeting on Tues., Oct. 26th at 5:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. Please be looking for an email from Vince Formosa prior to the meeting. Hopefully all can attend. Thanks.
- THE WEEKEND OF WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection this weekend for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Please be generous.
- 2021 PRIEST CONVOCATION:
Father Boat will be attending the Priest Convocation next week, Monday through Thursday. He will return for Noon Mass on Fri., Oct. 15th. He will also be out of town the following week for some personal business and there will be no Noon Mass on Fri., Oct. 22nd. Please contact the office as usual during these 2 weeks for any assistance needed. Thank you.
- RCIA:
Are you inquiring about joining the Catholic Church? RCIA classes begin Sat., Sept. 15th at 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! See Kay Early for more information.
- 2021-2022 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
classes are scheduled to begin on Sun., Sept. 19th for Pre-K – 8th grades. If your child is interested in participating, and you missed the beginning, please contact Jenny Mishoe at 540-557-7572 (text or call) or by email tchgrade2@gmail.com ASAP. Fees for this year are $25 per student or $35 per family. Checks may be made payable to St. Mary Mother of God.
- ALL SAINTS DAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021: :
For your information: By decision of the United States Conference of Bishops and confirmation by the Holy See, whenever holy days of obligation fall on a Saturday or Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. All Saints Day falls on a Monday this year, so there will be no Mass scheduled for this day.
- PACKAGED PLASTIC SILVERWARE:
is still being accepted also to be used at the Open Door Café for the carry out orders. Please leave your donations in the baskets provided in the gathering space.
- FATHER BOAT:
will be out of town this coming week for some personal business and there will be no Noon Mass on Fri., Oct. 22nd. Please contact the office as usual during this time for any assistance needed. Thank you.
- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
Fruit, canned beans, and spaghetti sauce (no glass jars please) are requested for September. Thank you for your continued support.- DOG AND CAT FOOD AND CAT LITTER DONATIONS
: Brother John is still in need of donations, and you may continue to leave them at the Monroe Street entrance. He is very appreciative and grateful to all of you.
- 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.
- THE FINANCE COUNCIL: