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September 9, 2018

730 S. Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067-2522

Main: 248.547.1818 Fax: 248.547.4577

www.stmaryroyaloak.com

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday 12:10 p.m.,

HOLYDAY MASS SCHEDULE Check a recent bulletin, visit our website or call the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements must be made by contacting Christine Wagberg. Please refer to our website first

before scheduling an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Friday 6:30 am - 7:15 am

Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Also by appointment, please

call the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Active, registered members

(for at least 3 months), contact the parish office

for an appointment.

THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC?

Contact Christine Wagberg to learn more about the process at St. Mary.

St. Mary Parish Mission Statement

St. Mary Parish is a vibrant,

loving and welcoming Catholic Family located

in the heart of Royal Oak, dedicated to living

the Gospel of Christ.

WEDNESDAY September 12

7:30 p.m.

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ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH website: www.stmaryroyaloak.com

Bulletin Articles: parishoffice@st-mary.org (bulletin article/insert deadline is Monday at noon)

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30 p.m. Friday 9am-4pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Parish Office Main Number: 248.547.1818 Fax: 248.547.4577 School Office Main Number: 248.545.2140 Fax: 248.545.2303

Pastor Rev. Paul Snyder 248.547.1818 Ext. 234 psnyder@st-mary.org

Deacon Dcn. Tom Avery tavery@st-mary.org Pastoral Associate Mrs. Christine Wagberg 248.547.1818 Ext. 235 cwagberg@st-mary.org

Director of Parish Mission Mrs. Linda Maccarone 248.547.1818 Ext. 237 lmaccarone@st-mary.org Bookkeeper Mrs. Sandy Kearney 248.547.1818 Ext. 238 skearney@st-mary.org

Director of Christian Service Mr. George Krinke 248.547.1818 Ext. 205 Mon., Tues., Thur. gkrinke@st-mary.org

Parish Secretaries Ms. Patricia Donohue 248.547.1818 Ext. 232 Tues., Thurs. parishoffice@st-mary.org Ms. Bernadine Wojcik 248 547-1818 Ext. 232 Mon., Wed., Fri. parishoffice@st-mary.org

Music Minister Dr. Paula Savaglio 248.547.1818 Ext. 246 psavaglio@st-mary.org

Grade School (Pre-School, K-8) Principal Mrs. Gabriela Bala 248.545.2140 Ext. 201 gbala@st-mary.org

Faith Formation/Religious Education Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Donna Trudell 248.547.1810 Ext. 207 dtrudell@st-mary.org Secretary of Faith Formation Tanya Graettinger 248.547.1810 Ext. 208 tgraettinger@st-mary.org Youth Ministry and School Counseling Ms. Renee Surdu 248.547.1818 Ext. 241 rsurdu@st-mary.org Finance Council Mr. Kevin Contat

Christian Service Commission Mrs. Marcie Skiba

Becoming Catholic Our First Informal Gathering

On Wednesday, August 29, nine adults who are thinking about becoming Catholic met with the St. Mary RCIA team at the Office Coffee Shop in Royal Oak. These nine adults are testing the waters and asking questions about the Catholic faith.

These individuals are in a period of inquiry. There are no commitments or promises made. The adults are ex-ploring their interest in Catholicism. They are following Jesus. On Sunday, September 9, these inquirers will gather af-ter the 9 a.m. Mass and discuss What is Faith? They will recognize faith as a free gift that builds our under-standing of God’s love. Faith, science, and reason coex-ist and our faith grows when we nurture and share it. Please pray for these men and women who are inquiring about becoming Catholic. May God protect them and continue to bless them. Christine Wagberg Pastoral Associate

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Loving Child Caregivers Wanted!

St Mary Mom's and Tots are looking for a few dedicated volunteers to play with and care for our tots at our meetings.

We meet from 9:30-11:00 the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings of each month starting in September in the Fellowship Center.

Please contact coordinator Mary Jiovani at 248.904.0861 for more information.

Chili Cook-off

Our Annual Chili Cook Off is just around the corner. This will be our 13th year. So mark your calendars and save the date: Saturday November 10, 2018 from 5pm until 9 pm in the St. Mary Fellowship Center.

We will be offering our Kid's Zone again at St. Mary School and some new raffle prizes and double silent auc-tion items. The raffle tickets are $5 a piece or 5 tickets for $20 dollars with free admission to the event. See any SMMC member or contact Ed Jelonek at his email ad-dress for any questions or about donating any silent auc-tion items.

The next SMMC Meeting is Scheduled for Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Center.

Vaya con Dios Sempra, Ed Jelonek, Jr.: eddiej84@wowway.com 248-259-0136

Congratulations The following children

were baptized the weekend of September 8/9:

Anastasia Clare, Autumn

Moxie, and Nicholas David.

God our creator, cherish these children. Jesus, our savior, protect them. Holy Spirit, our

comforter, strengthen them. Mary, our heavenly Mother, guide them. May the Lord Jesus, who loved all children, bless them and keep them in

His love, now and forever. Amen!

Enter to learn… Go Forth to Serve

Registrations have been coming in fast and we are preparing to order our books and materials. If you have-n’t done so already, please register your children to insure they receive their Faith Formation book at the first class. For Levels 1 thru 6, classes will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 25th.

Levels 7 & 8 will attend their first Faith Formation class on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Forms can be picked up in the Faith Formation office or downloaded from the St. Mary Faith Formation webpage under the forms tab at https://www.stmaryroyaloak.com/copy-of-workship-ministries.

Due to transitions and relocations we are looking for several new catechists for levels 1 thru 6. We need cate-chists in both the 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm slot and the 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm slot. If you are interested in this volunteer op-portunity, please contact Donna Trudell in the Faith For-mation Office at (248)547-1810 ext. 207 or dtrudell@st-mary.org.

God Bless! Donna Trudell, Director of Faith Formation

Moms & Tots Gatherings Our Moms & Tots Group has resumed their bi-monthly meetings. The next meeting will be on Friday, September 21 @ 9:30 am in the Fellowship Center. You are welcome to just show up, but if you would like additional information, please call Moms & Tots Coordinator, Mary Jiovani at 248-904-0861. We are still looking for some helping hands to watch some of the children, while the moms are meeting (you would be in the Fellowship Center with the moms). Spending a little time reading a story, helping with a fun game or craft project would really give the moms an opportunity to listen and participate in the group presentations and discussions. Please prayerfully consider giving approximately 45 minutes of your time once or twice a month to help these moms out.

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CHRISTIAN SERVICE TOPICS AND EVENTS

“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.“ (Matthew 25:40)

Greetings Everyone, I have been back to work for a week and I cannot believe how empty some of our food pantry shelves look. My volunteers tell me we had a lot of hungry guests this past week. I certainly believe it. On another topic, we have lots of activity happening in Christian Service. September and October are very busy months. If you are looking for something to do, please attend one or two of the events discussed on this page, or give me a call at the Parish Office on extension 205. We will discuss what interests you more. If you are looking to help with something, God bless you. Your Christian Service Coordinator, George Krinke

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRESENTATION —SEPTEMBER 27 at 7PM: Please call the Parish Office to make a reservation for this informative presentation. A representative from the Michigan Abolitionist Project a surviving victim will help us understand the variety of forms that human trafficking takes in our community. They will explain what we may be able to do about it. The United Nations defines Human Trafficking as a modern-day form of slavery. Pope Francis says Human Trafficking is a crime against humanity. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be offered. A free-will offering basket to benefit the presenter’s organization and surviving victim will be available. Please try to make it if you can. I think you will find it an informative evening.

BOXES OF JOY (An International Outreach Project for the Children): If you signed up to assemble a “Box of Joy” please remember to drop off your box at the Parish Office during September. All boxes are due no later than September 30.

MERCY IN ACTION DAY - OCTOBER 20 Two hundred volunteers needed! Ten “Mercy in Action Activities” will be available: Six will be right here at St. Mary and four will be offsite at nearby locations. All of the activities planned model the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. As Jesus said, when we do something for the least of His brothers and sisters, we are doing it for Him. Please sign-up early! Reservations required: Sign-up is available online at: http://bit.ly/mercyday2018. This is a Signup Genius webpage where you can signup for the activity you would like to do. Sign-up will also be available after all Masses on the weekend of September 15-16 using paper forms. Mercy Day’s Itinerary: · 8AM: Check-in and a light

snack in the St. Mary Fellowship Center.

· 8:30AM: Opening prayer in St. Mary Church.

· 8:45AM: Leave for offsite projects: (Mary’s Mantle, Sanctum House, Mary’s Children, Forgotten Harvest)

· 9AM: Eucharistic Adoration with Rosary at 9:15 & 10.

· 9:15AM—11:30AM Onsite activities begin in Fellowship Center:

· Sandwich Making · Survivor Bag Assembly · Rosary Making · Card Making for the

sick · Letter Writing to the

imprisoned · Please save the date and

remember to signup. For more information call me at the parish office: 248-547-1818, ext 205.

FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET: Our mission is to help those in need with food, clothing and basic needs. Thank you for your generous donations. The following items are especially needed now: · Hearty vegetable and meat soups

with pull top lids (all brands) · Canned Meats: Chili, Spam,

Tuna Fish & Pasta · Canned Vegetables: Peas,

Carrots, Beans, Spinach · Blue jeans and slacks (All sizes) · Men’s casual walking shoes · Deodorant for men and women

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FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY: We are looking for some new volunteers to join this old ministry, which focuses on life issues from conception to grave. We want to light a fire with new ideas. If you are a young adult or a senior citizen, we are looking to hear from you. Perhaps you have some ideas about how to enrich married life especially for people who have been married a long time. Perhaps you would like to help put a program together for end of life planning. Perhaps you are all about Pro-Life and would like to participate in Right to Life programs. If any of these things or anything in between sparks an interest with you, please give me a call at the Parish Office on extension 205. I would like to talk to you.

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CALL FOR CHOIR MEMBERS! Please consider joining one of our choirs this fall. If you feel inspired to praise God with the musical gifts he’s be-stowed on you, take a look at the following and see where you might fit in! *Adult Choir - for ages 17 and up. We Need ALL voices: soprano, alto, tenor and bass! You do not need to know how to read music, although experienced voices are WEL-COME. Join us as we learn new music - and polish up some of our favorites. We rehearse Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. We warm-up Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and sing at the 9:00 a.m. mass. Our first rehearsal is Monday, September 10. *Handbells - This vibrant group is for ages 16 and up. We have a system for playing that allows people who cannot read music, as well as those who can, to make music to-gether. We rehearse Thursdays 6-7 p.m. We play at 7-8 weekend masses per year. We begin on Sept. 6. *Magnificat Ensemble - ages 17 and up. This ensemble requires musical proficiency. You should be able to learn a piece quickly. Instrumentalists are especially welcome! We rehearse Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. We warm up Sunday at 10:30 and play at the 11:00 a.m. mass. We begin rehearsals Thursday Sept. 6. *Youth Choir is open to all children in the parish - whether they attend public school or St. Mary school - grades 4-8. We practice Mondays 5:30-6:15 p.m. and we sing at three or four weekend masses each semester. We start rehearsing on Sept. 24. Space is limited to 14 students. Sign up via my phone or email. If more than 14 enroll, preference will be given to the upper grades, and then I’ll draw names. My number: 248-547-1818 ext. 246

Email: psavaglio@st-mary.org

*Resurrection Choir - This ministry does not meet for regu-lar rehearsals. Simply sign up by calling me, Paula, or stop-ping by the organ after mass to give me your email address or phone number, and when a funeral is scheduled at the church, you’ll receive a call. You come when you are able. *Cantor program - Adults, if you are free to cantor at Saturday masses during the school year, please sign up. You should be able to learn a psalm at a SINGLE rehearsal during the week prior to the mass, and you should feel con-fident leading the congregation with your singing voice. Thanks for considering your role in our music making. Paula Savaglio

Young Catholic Professionals is a national group that focuses on networking,

professional development, mentorship and spiritual formation.

Executive Speaker Series

South Oakland Vicariate Council

of Catholic Women

Day of Contemplation and Prayer with Fr. Steve Hurd, S. J.

Wednesday, October 24 Manresa Retreat Center Gathering at 9:30 am. 1390 Quarton Road Program at 10:00 am Bloomfield Hills, MI Ends at 3:00 pm (Woodward at Quarton)

Ticket Price $25.00, includes lunch Deadline to register is October 10, 2018

No tickets will be sold at the door

For more information, contact Betty at 248 548-3724

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The sacrifice you make to support the parish and its

ministries is greatly appreciated.

Healing After Abortion

Project Rachel is the Catholic Church’s healing ministry to those who have been involved in abortion.

For counseling and other support, call 1-888-RACHEL5 or go online at www.detroitrachelsvineyard.org

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Please pray for the following couples.

Elizabeth Cantu and Michael Syty Kristen Clark and Jordan Evers

We have a Facebook Page, please like us at St Mary Catholic Church in Downtown Royal Oak for all the latest information, events and updates!

Men’s Fellowship Group

The St. Mary Men’s Fellowship group meets from 7:00 am to 8:30 am in the Fellowship Center atrium every Saturday morning. Men of faith are welcome as we discuss Sunday's readings and commentaries and their meanings and their effect in our daily lives. Sharing, listening and silent reflection are welcome as we share each other’s company and enjoy some coffee and bagels together.

2018 Natural Family Planning Support & Education Series: Deeper Reflections

September 25th at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Proclaiming the Nobility of Marriage and the Family

“Knowing that marriage and the family constitute one of the most precious of human values, the Church wishes to speak and offer her help to those who are already aware of the value of marriage and the family and seek to live it faithfully, to those who are un-certain and anxious and searching for the truth, and to those who are unjustly impeded from living freely their family lives. Sup-porting the first, illuminating the second and assisting the others, the Church offers her services to every person who wonders about the destiny of marriage and the family.” These words from Pope St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhorta-tion, Familiaris Consortio, set the stage for a beautiful and uplift-ing discovery of “the beauty and grandeur of the vocation to love and the service of life.” Join us as we explore the chap-ter Proclaiming the Nobility of Marriage and the Family. RSVP to nfp@aod.org and visit www.aod.org/nfp for upcoming dates and more information!

Young Marrieds Sweetest Day Dinner Date Night “The Not So Newlywed Game”

Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $50/couple St. Fabian Parish, Farmington Hills, MI Register at https://youngmarrieds_oct20.eventbrite.com Come and treat each other to a fun-filled and relaxing dinner date night out with your fellow young married peers. You will have a hilarious time playing “The Not So Newlywed Game” and may even learn something new about your spouse. The date night will include a gourmet dinner, open bar, live entertainment, and danc-ing to cap off the evening. Don’t miss out …reserve your spot today! Babysitting is available at no cost. Additional information call 313-237-5894. Young Marrieds = First 10 years of marriage Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit, Marriage and Family Office

St. Mary Women’s Club Meeting

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm in the

Fellowship Center

All women are invited to this one hour meeting

Born into Eternal Life

Let us pray for Mary Agnes Knight, who died on Friday, August 31, 2018. Her Funeral Mass was at St. Mary Parish on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.

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Mass Intentions Saturday September 8 4:30 p.m. Eileen L. Moroski (11th Anniversary), Joseph S. Moroski (30th Anniversary), Mariellen S. Moroski (68th Anniversary), by the Moroski Family Sunday September 9 9:00 a.m. Joe O’Shea by Anne and Cliff 11:00 a.m. Michael Viau - father & grandfather by family Monday September 10 7:30 a.m. Special Intention for Max Samoray by the Samoray family Tuesday September 11 7:30 a.m. Ken Pilarski by Kenneth and Nina Pilarski Wednesday September 12 12:10 p.m. Members of St. Mary Faith Community Thursday September 13 7:30 a.m. Healing grace for the Elvington Family Friday September 14 7:30 a.m. Members of St. Mary Faith Community Saturday September 15 4:30 p.m. In Thanksgiving on the 40th Wedding Anniversary of John and Pam Wright Sunday September 16 9:00 a.m. Richard S. Pasko by his brother, Robert 11:00 a.m. George John Novak (15th Anniversary), John Stanley Novak (17th Anniversary), Dorothy Viola Novak (7th Anniversary, by Helen Frizzo and family

Please pray for all our men and women serving

in the Military, especially:

MAJ Edward Gonzales, U.S.M.C.

CPL Matthew R. Koetting - U.S.M.C.

CPT James Lonateli SGT Andrew Rivard -

MI Nat’l Guard 1LT Adam Robert Sylvester -

Army National Guard PVT Kirk M. Bradshaw -

U.S.M.C. Master SGT Allan Schuler-

U. S. Army PV2 Anthony Hill -

U.S. Army PVT Austin Groat -

Army National Guard SSG Heather Morrison -

Army Reserves O Thomas Marsh -

BM2 PVT Jaclyn Keillor -

U.S. Army 1LT Elena Elwart -

U. S. Army CPT James Figlan -

U.S. Army 1st LT. Jonathan Butler -

U. S. Army Moonshed Matti -

U.S. Army PVT. Timothy Morrison -

U.S. Army 2nd LT. John Dolbee

U.S. Air Force

AB Ashley N. Vozel - Air force

LCPL Kevin M. Murphy Marines

Spec. Zachery Pollack U.S. Army

CPT Jonathan Ashmore U.S. Marines

CPT Jacob Ashmore U. S. Air force

CPT Nicholas Langan U. S. Army

AB Anthony Carter - U.S. Air Force

Capt. Thomas William Cayia, II

U.S. Army Sr. Airman Matthew

Coffman- MI Nat’l Guard

Almighty and eternal God, protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. Amen.

Please pray for our Sick and Suffering

Nancy Anstett, Fr. Timothy Babcock, Charlie Balek, Stan Beltowski, Beverly Bruner, Cathy Chapman, Roxanne Conley, Claire Crane, Don Cushing, Doug Esper, Becky Fields, Sandy Finnerty, Janette Gaskin, Mary Gaskin, Zaronda Gaskin, Claudia Grix, Amelia Hale, Stan Haak, Jan Haezebrouck, Ian Haezebrouck, Emilia Jedd, Sharon Johnson, Bar-bara Karpenko, Ellen Keeler, William Kenny, Tom Kerr, Aaron King, Jeanne Kinkead, Kirsten Kinney, Brian Long, Leonid Khmara, Al Krusniak, Gladys Krusniak, Susan McCoppin. Natalie McIntyre, Brent McLeese, Rosemary Miller, Kyla Christopher Moody, Beverly Nalu, Monica Newton, Rose Nutt, Ed Opalewski, Cody Owens, Rick Pence, Karen Pochert, Philip Pugsley, Victor Reid, Sr., Shannon Rundstatter, Florence Seibert, Martin Sosa, Nancy Spigliano, Donna Stickney, James Strelecki, Marge Tebo, Alex Tobolsky, Jabona Weatherspoon, Jermaine Weatherspoon, Karen White, David Wiggins, Sandra Wright. Please call the parish office for any additions or deletions.

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Saturday— September 15 , 2018 4:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Snyder

Carol Surma Calli Hornacek

Andy Bartnowak Sandra Smith

Sunday—September 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. Rev. Paul Snyder

Margaret Blount Marge Paquet

Brendan McGlinchey Eileen McGlinchey

Charlie Wolf

Rose Finney

Sunday—September 16, 2018 11:00 a.m. Rev. Paul Snyder

Susan Kalkstein Jill Grabowski

Tommy Marsh Lydia Gorecki Andrew Bala

Theresa Neu

Liturgical Ministers Schedule ~ 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 16, 2018

God’s House Keepers Water plants, replace candles, tidy up to keep

the worship space a sacred and holy place.

Group II: Sept 17-21 Theresa Langley Marlene Makuch

Trained ministers, Please sign up before

Mass. Seven ministers are needed, unless the Deacon is

assisting, then six ministers

are needed.

Group I: Sept 10-14 Nancy Gaffney Jason Vinluan

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Saturday September 8 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship—FC Atrium 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church for the Nativity of Mary 3:00 p.m. Confessions—Ch 4:30 p.m. Mass in Church with Baptisms 5:30 p.m. Mercy in Action Day Sign-up—Ch Sunday September 9 9:00 a.m. Mass in Church with Baptisms 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts Fellowship—-FC 10:00 a.m. Mercy in Action Day Sign-up—Ch 10:00 a.m. Blood Pressure checks—Ch 10:20 a.m. RCIA—CR1 11:00 a.m. Mass in Church with Baptisms 12:00 noon Coffee and Donuts Fellowship—FC Monday September 10 First day of school, PK-part time Seniors & Juniors 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration—Ch 7:30 a.m. Mass in Church 3:30 p.m. Athletics-FC 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir rehearsal—Ch 7:30 p.m. Men’s Club meeting—FCA Tuesday September 11 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration—Ch 7:30 a.m. Mass in Church 7:45 a.m. Physical Education class—FC 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Philia—FCA Wednesday September 12 First day of school, PK tots 8:00 a.m. Fun Run Kick Off—FC 12:10 p.m. Mass in Church 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Mass—Ch Thursday September 13 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration—Ch 7:30 a.m. Mass in Church 7:45 a.m. Physical Education class—FC 6:00 p.m. Handbell rehearsal—Ch 7:30 p.m. Magnificat rehearsal—Ch 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Sports Night—FC Friday September 14 6:30 a.m. Confessions—Ch 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration—Ch 7:30 a.m. Mass in Church Saturday September 15 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship—FC Atrium 9:00 a.m. Needleworks—-Lunchroom 3:00 p.m. Confessions—Ch 4:30 p.m. Mass in Church 5:30 p.m. Mercy in Action Day Sign-up—Ch Sunday September 16 Golf Outing-West Wynd Golf Course 9:00 a.m. Mass in Church 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts Fellowship—FC 10:00 a.m. Mercy in Action Day Sign-up—Ch 10:20 a.m. RCIA—CR1 11:00 a.m. Mass in Church 12:00 noon Coffee and Donuts Fellowship—FC 6:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering—Ch

This Week at St. Mary

This secure program works directly with your bank, in the same way as other electronic funds transfer systems you may already conduct. All transactions are done electronically, debiting your bank account or credit card automatically for the amount to which you have agreed in writing. How can I be sure my gift is going to the church? Your gift is clearly itemized on your bank or credit card statement. Can I stop, increase or decrease my payment at any time? Yes, by calling the toll free Faith Direct number, or online. For more information, please contact Faith Direct.

Readings for the Week of Sept 9, 2018 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5, 5-6, 7, 12 [9]/ Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4]/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 [11]/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 [24b]/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 [17]/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Next Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/ Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

St. Regis Divorced Catholics Group The St. Regis Catholic church Divorced Catholics Ministry provides education, spiritual and emotional support along with social events for divorced Catholics. We meet the third Wednesday of the month in the Chapel with Deacon Francis King.

· September 19 at 7:00 p.m. topic-Prayer makes the difference · October 27 at 7:00 p.m. topic-The power of forgiveness · November 19 at 6:45 p.m. Mass followed by the topic -Frustrated with God? He is always with us!

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