News, May 17th, 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 2nd quarter of 2019, fruit and vegetables are requested donations. 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.
- THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS
:Easter season prayer books, are available in the gathering space and at Monroe Street. They begin on Easter Monday. 1 book per family please.
- EASTER LILIES:
:There are still a few lilies available in the church kitchen. If you are interested, please get them this weekend as they will need to be discarded after this weekend. Thank you again to everyone that purchased lilies to help with the Easter season.- UPCOMING CANCELLATIONS
:Due to Father Bernie’s required visit to Richmond to meet with his Bishop from the Philippines, there will be no Adoration/Holy Hour on Thurs., June 6th and no Noon Mass on Fri., June 7th.
- 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
, in conjunction with St. Mary’s Parish Council, proudly announce the 4th annual Golf Classic, hosted by the Wytheville Golf Club. 4-person teams will compete in a Captain’s choice/Best ball format. Teams are $300, with several divisions to choose from. Hole sponsors are available for businesses, families or memorials. If you are interested in being a hole sponsor for $100, please contact Chris Mishoe. There are several package deals available. Also, remember, it is never too early to pray for good weather to help make this a successful outing.
- THE PASTORAL COUNCIL
will meet on Wed., May 15th at 5:30 pm. All members please plan to attend.
- THE LADIES CIRCLE
will meet here at St. Marys on Tues., May 21st at 11:30 am. Following the Noon Mass they will carpool to lunch. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend.
- 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 $5,681.50 on a target of $6,350.00 putting us at 89.47% of our target. (These are up to date figures) If you have already made your 2019 Appeal gift, please accept our gratitude for your commitment. If you are praying about your decision, we ask you to think about the ways the Appeal is making an impact right now in our Catholic Church. For instance, did you know – 1) This year the Appeal, for the first time, is providing funding to Saint Francis Home which is a ministry serving seniors and disabled adults who have little or no means of income; 2) The cost to educate one seminarian is approximately $50,000 per year which includes room & board, tuition and health insurance. A significant portion of this cost is funded by the Annual Appeal; and 3) The Appeal is helping to move evangelization forward across our Diocese by providing training, materials and resources. If you have not had the opportunity to contribute, please pick up a pledge envelope at the Monroe Street entrance or in the gathering space. URGENT: If you donate through these envelopes, please fill them out while you are here and include in the collection so that our parish will receive credit. Please make all checks payable to “Catholic Diocese of Richmond” (NOT St. Mary’s) and note “2019 Annual Appeal” in the memo. 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/.
- THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS