News, June 13th, 2018
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, canned beans and cereal are requested. Please remember your packaged plastic silverware for the Community Food Kitchen. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER also 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.
- 2018 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL:
If you have not made your pledge and are still interested, please find envelopes available in the gathering space and at the Monroe Street entrance. Please include them in the collection and they will be mailed. “Building Our Family of Faith” Please remember that a portion of the funds donated come back to the parish tax-free. It is important for all to make a gift to the 2018 Appeal. All pledges can be paid in 10 monthly installments. Please answer Bishop Knestout’s request and make a generous gift. The parish has surpassed the set goal amount. Please remember that everything over the goal, the parish gets 50% back, tax-free. Thank you.
- THE NEXT PARISH EVENT
will be held on Sat., June 2nd following the 6 pm Mass. Please bring a dish to share and your recipe. Drinks will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- GOLF OUTING:
Thank you to everyone that helped in any way for the golf outing this year. Please see your insert of Thanks to all hole sponsors. The total so far is $3,414.00. Great job everyone!!!
- THE PASTORAL COUNCIL:
The next Pastoral Council meeting is scheduled for Wed., June 20th at 5:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All members please plan to attend.
- NEW REGISTRATION FORMS:
If you have not filled out a new registration form, please do so ASAP and leave in the basket provided!!! These are needed to get everyone’s updated information to input in the new system. There may be address changes but most importantly, if you used to have a landline and now only use cell phones, we need your contact information. ALSO, any sacraments that have been completed need to be updated on the forms. Thanks! - PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS: :
The next parish breakfast will be held on Sun., July 1st immediately following the 9 am Mass. Everyone is welcome and please bring your favorite breakfast dish and recipes to share. Drinks will be provided. - HOPE PACK PROGRAM:
Since school has let out for the summer, the Hope Pack Program will start up again at the beginning of August. See your bulletin and listen for announcements for the restart for the 2018-2019 school year. Many, many thanks for everyone’s generosity. The Parish made a big difference helping to make sure that children of Wythe County and Bland County had food where food insecurity is an issue. If you may still be interested in sending a check over the summer, there are envelopes available to mail directly to Hope, Inc. at the Monroe Street entrance and in the gathering space. Please include Hope Pack Program in the memo of you checks. Thanks.
- HELP REQUESTED FROM THE OFFICE:
If anyone recycles on a regular basis and would be willing to pick up recyclables from the office, please call or email the office to work out a pick up time. Thanks for your help!!!