News, August 16th, 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.- THANK YOU
for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, and any way someone reached out to me during my recent back surgery. It was a success and I am doing very well. God Bless each of you. Sincerely, Shirley Knack
- UPCOMING TRAVELING DATES FOR FATHER BERNIE:
Father will be traveling to Blessed Sacrament Church in Harrisonburg for a Mission Coop weekend Aug. 24th and 25th. Their Vicar General, Father Chris Masla, will be traveling here from Harrisonburg to celebrate the Liturgies at St. Mary’s and St. Edward’s. Father will also be taking his annual trip home to the Philippines the month of September. Father Les Schmidt will be here for the month. If anyone may be interested in having dinner with Father Les after the Saturday evening Liturgies, please contact the office and I can set you up with a date; Sept. 7, 14, 21, or 28. There will be no Friday Liturgies Sept.6 – Oct. 4. Deacon Charles will be presiding over Adoration/Holy Hour on Thurs., Sept. 5th at 7 pm. If you would like or need a Mass Intention scheduled for that time, please plan to give cash or make checks payable to Father Les Schmidt. Thank you.
- HELP REQUESTED:
Thank you for all the recent donations of dog food. We have come across some hard times right now and are needing some help with “Meow Mix” cat food, no can food or treats please, or even some monetary donations that can be given to us on Saturday evenings at Mass. We truly appreciate everyone’s generosity. God Bless You! Sincerely, Brother John and Sister Mary Ellen
- ANNUAL LADIES RETREAT:
Please mark your calendars! The annual retreat has been set for Sat., Oct. 5th with Melanie Coddington to be held in the Pastoral Center from 9:30 – 3:00, lunch provided. It is free to all who are interested. More information to follow.
- 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.
- UPCOMING SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
To all families of the parish with young children that will be needing preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist: If you have a child that will be entering the 2nd grade and is or will be 7 years old during this school year and are interested in sacramental preparation, please contact Deacon Charles @ 223-8217 or the office at your earliest convenience. The classes will begin in the fall and we need to know the number of students involved to be sure we have the correct number of books. Thank you for your urgent consideration in this matter.
- 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.
- THANK YOU
- 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.