Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* Second Collection this weekend is the Annual Special Parish Needs Collection. Last year this collection assisted the parish in building a beautiful new deck on the back entrance of the Parish Life Center, adjacent to the children’s playground. If you haven’t seen it, check it out! Last year’s collection raised the first half and this year’s collection will assist us in raising the balance for this beautiful deck.

* May 5, join us for an Interreligious Prayer Service where we hope to re-establish relationships in our community—7pm in the downtown Market Square, behind the museum. We will hear from Muslim, Jewish and Christian Leaders and will gather to pray in one another’s presence.

* Join us next week for the Taizé Prayer Service on Monday, March 9 at 8:15pm. Now in our 9th year, we have met each month to pray for Christian unity in our community and in the world. All Christians are warmly invited; invite your friends!

* Join us Saturday, May 14, from 12:30–3pm in the Parish Life Center and learn about building healthy self-esteem. The program is open to teenagers, parents, grandparents and all interested adults. We also invite ministry leaders, involved in leading our youth, to join us. To reserve your spot in this free seminar, call the church office at 540-373-6491 or email stmary@stmaryfred.org.

* The “Believe Group” is a new Health Ministry peer-to-peer discussion group for those facing a cancer diagnosis and the for those sharing this experience with a loved one. Our first meeting will be Sunday, May 15 from 9:30-11:30am in the Courtyard Meeting Room, see page 15 for more details.

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* Saint Mary Parish Night Out 2016:  Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing to the Andrew Thielen Big Band, Friday, April 29 at the UMW Jepson Center, Cash Bar 6-11pm, 7pm Dinner & Dancing. $75 person. Last year tickets sold out! Reserve yours now— see page 7 for details—its time to step it up, Fred!

* The second collection this weekend is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Help “strengthen the Church at home” with your generous donation. To learn more about the home missions appeal, please visit www.usccb.org/home-missions.

* On May 5, join us for an Interreligious Prayer Service where we hope to re-establish relationships in our community—Noon at St. George’s Episcopal Church. We will hear from Muslim, Jewish and Christian Leaders and will gather to pray in one another’s presence.

* Mark your calendars: Our PARISH PICNIC will happen at Holy Cross Academy on Sunday, June 12 in the afternoon.

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* Preparations are underway for Holy Cross Academy’s 8th Biennial Benefit Auction and Dinner to be held on April 23, 2016! The goal of this year’s event is to begin the expansion plans of the school, to include a cafeteria, chapel, and rooms dedicated to music, art, science, language and technology. For ticket information please contact hcaauction@holycrossweb.com.

* Saint Mary Parish Night Out 2016:  Join us for an evening of dinner and  dancing to the Andrew Thielen Big Band, Friday, April 29 at the UMW Jepson Center, Cash Bar 6-11pm, 7pm Dinner & Dancing. $75 person. Last year tickets sold out! Reserve yours now— see page 8 for details—its time to step it up, Fred!

* We are putting the finishing touches on our 2015-2016 Parish Directory and would like to hear from you! If you wish to OPT OUT from having your information listed the Directory, please contact the parish office no later than April 22. We only need to hear from you if you DO NOT want your information published. If you participated in the program, Lifetouch has your information and intention on file.

* The second collection this weekend is for our Parish Building Fund.

* You are invited to a prayer gathering in the ecumenical tradition of the Taizé community in France this Monday evening, April 11, at 8:15 in the Church. All are welcome.

* The Shroud of Turin replica is coming to Saint Mary on Saturday, April 16. Join us at 1pm for a talk an the opportunity to see a full size replica of the Shroud.

*  Preparations are underway for Holy Cross Academy’s 8th Biennial Benefit Auction and Dinner to be held on April 23, 2016! The goal of this year’s event is to begin the expansion plans of the school, to include a cafeteria, chapel, and rooms dedicated to music, art, science, language and technology. For ticket information please contact hcaauction@ holycrossweb.com.

* Saint Mary Parish Night Out 2016: Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing to the Andrew Thielen Big Band, Friday, April 29 at the UMW Jepson Center, Cash Bar 6-11pm, 7pm Dinner & Dancing. $75 person. Last year tickets sold out! Reserve yours now— see page 8 for details—its time to step it up, Fred!

* We are putting the finishing touches on our 2015-2016 Parish Directory and would like to hear from you! If you wish to OPT OUT from having your information listed the Directory, please contact the parish office no later than April 22. We only need to hear from you if you DO NOT want your information published. If you  participated in the program, Lifetouch has your information and intention on file.

* Click here for Mass, Confession and Devotions Schedules