News, June 21st, 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. 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 Wed., June 12th through Tues., June 25th. I will be out for the birth of my grandson. Please call the Rectory or Deacon Charles for emergencies and the office voicemail will be checked periodically. Also, please note that Deacon Charles will be on retreat June 17 – 21. Thank you for your understanding.- LIVING OUR MISSION CAMPAIGN:
Once again, thank you to everyone for continuing to follow through with your pledges to the LOM Campaign. The most recent TAX-FREE parish-share check was just received in the amount of $6,200.00. Your continued support is helping the parish substantially.
- PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION:
Next weekend, we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.
- THE LADIES CIRCLE
will meet on Tues., June 18th at 11:15 am in the Monroe Street parking lot to carpool to St. Edward’s. After the Noon Mass, they will carpool to lunch. If you plan to attend, please call Anne Sealander at 228-6699. All ladies of the parish are welcome.
- THE PASTORAL COUNCIL
will hold their next meeting on Wed., June 19th at 5:30 pm. All members please plan to attend. There are many items that need to be discussed and a majority is needed for decisions to be made.
- 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 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 $5,916.50 on a target of $6,350.00 putting us at 93.17% of our target. Only $433.50 shy of meeting our parish goal!!! (These are up to date figures) If you have already made your 2019 Appeal gift, please accept our gratitude for your commitment. 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 to make your donation today. 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 last parish share check for the 2018 Annual Appeal has arrived in the amount of $97.50. These tax-free checks are sent quarterly.