News, July 12th, 2019
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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- THE AGAPE FOOD PANTRY
: For the 3rd quarter, cereal and canned beans are requested. Thank you for your continued support.
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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.
- FROM THE OFFICE:
:The office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for the holiday.- A GENTLE REMINDER:
For all large events in the Pastoral Center, the trash needs to be taken with you and disposed of. All trash put in the 2 cans in the carport, with the yearly stickers, MUST BE IN TRASH BAGS, NO LOOSE TRASH IS ACCEPTED BY THE TOWN WHEN PICKED UP ON FRIDAYS. Also, please don’t completely fill these 2 cans, as there is weekly trash from the office and the Rectory that needs to be picked up on Fridays. Please take any extra trash with you and dispose of it. THANK YOU!
- HOPE PACK PROGRAM:
: Hope Inc. is very appreciative of your continued support. They are packing 825 bags per week. Please remember to make your checks payable to Hope, Inc, with Hope Pack Jars in the memo and include in the jars. Thank you for your continued generous support.
- THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This year’s outing was a great success. Updated figures will be shared with the parish soon. Thank you to everyone that helped in any way. A very special thank you to Chris Mishoe and Nicky Zuber for all their hard work. ALL HOLY SPONSORS, your commemorative framed pictures of your sponsorship on located in the gathering space on the table under the parish photo bulletin board. Please pick them up ASAP. Thank you!
- THE OPEN DOOR CAFÉ
is continuing to do well. It is open to the public and “pay what you can.” The meals are good, and all donations help keep the doors open. If you may be interested in volunteering, ask at the front counter when you go in. They also offer tokens that you can buy that you can give as random acts of kindness to someone you may know or come across that needs a hot meal. Hours are Mon. – Fri. 11am – 2pm and dinner on Wed. 5 -7pm. You can find more information and menus at info@opendoorcafewytheville.org. It is located at 650 W. Main Street, next door to Hope Inc.
- 2019 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Building Our Family of Faith:
Thank you to all of our parishioners who have contributed their support to the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date, we have raised $6,396.50 on a target of $6,350.00 putting us at 100.73% of our goal vs. raised target. (these are updated figures) The parish goal vs. collected target is at 79.50% so please remember to keep sending in your pledges. A reminder that the parish does receive a percentage of your donation/pledge back in tax-free funds. You can also donate securely online, as well as learn more about the ministries the Appeal supports, by visiting richmondcatholicfoundation.org/giving/annual-appeal/. Please be sure to list St. Mary the Mother of God Parish so that this parish is credited for your donation.