News, January 11th, 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 1st quarter of 2019, soup and macaroni & cheese 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.
- 2019 LECTOR WORKBOOKS,CALENDARS, & ENVELOPES
are available in the gathering space. The cost of the workbooks was $10, any contributions to help offset the cost is appreciated. Calendars, 1 per family please. Envelopes, if anyone was missed please call the office; if you would like to use envelopes, please sign up on the sheet in the gathering space and a number will be assigned to you. Please pick them up ASAP.
- HOPE PACK PROGRAM:
THE JARS ARE BACK OUT IN THE SAME AREAS AS BEFORE. Thank you for your continued support. They are packing 825 bags per week as of the start of school.
- CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
will be offered to all children of the parish ages 3-10 beginning Sun., Jan. 6th. Children will be called before the first reading and return after the homily. There will be lessons and activities to make the Scripture readings more meaningful to our youth. All parental volunteers are welcome. If you would like to assist in the new program, please call Jenny Mishoe at 540-557-7592 or the office.
- THE PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council will meet on Wed., Jan. 16th at 5:30 pm. All members of the council please plan to attend.
- 2019 LECTOR WORKBOOKS,CALENDARS, & ENVELOPES
- UPCOMING IN JANUARY:
The Ladies Circle will meet on Tues., Jan. 15th to carpool to Pulaski. After the Noon Liturgy, they will carpool to lunch. Please contact Anne Sealander @ 228-6699 if you plan to attend.
- MISSION COOPERATIVE PROGRAM:
The parish has just recently received the check from Father Bernie’s Coop weekend in October 2018 at Church of the Epiphany in Richmond in the amount of $10,537.11. Congratulations Father Bernie on a successful weekend and many thanks to the Richmond parish for their generosity.
- PACKAGED PLASTIC SILVERWARE:
We will no longer be accepting the plastic packaged silverware; the basket has been removed. With the opening of the new “Open Door Café” they are now using regular silverware for their meals. They will however accept the packaged plastic silverware as a donation for their carry-out orders if you would like to drop it off at the Café. We will no longer be accepting it through the parish. Thank you for your support.
- UPCOMING EVENTS:
Adoration/Holy Hour will be held on Thursday, January 31st at 7:00 pm. The next parish social event will be dinner on Saturday, February 2nd following the 6 pm Liturgy. Please bring a dish to pass. Everyone is welcome.