Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* There will be no 6:30am Mass nor evening novena tomorrow, Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

* Religious Education Save-the-Dates:

• September 3-4, Catechetical Sunday
• September 6, Special Training
• September 12-15, First week of RE

* Saint Mary’s fall social, the Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, is next Sunday from 4-7pm. Come see everyone, enter the cake decorating contest, and put on your dancing shoes. Before the Social, join us for our first 1-mile Fun Run/Walk at 3:15pm, starting at Walmart Garden Center and going to the school. Children 12 and under (and parents), join us! More information on page 7.

* Don’t forget! Manna Food Drive for the Fredericksburg Food Bank is coming up the weekend of September 10-11 at all Masses! Bring food and donations for those who are hungry.

* Please join us for our monthly Taizé Prayer Service next Monday, September 12 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!

* This year’s Parish Life Weekend will be in just two weeks, September 17-18. Please plan to visit with our many parish ministries and learn more about how you can get involved in the life of our Parish.

* Join us for a Noon Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until September 2, 2016. Please consider joining us on you lunch hour.

* Our Parish Leadership Dinner for all ministry leaders is this Monday, August 22, in the Parish Life Center. We thank you for all you do for your parish.

* Religious Education Save-the-Dates:

• August 30, New Catechist Orientation
• September 6, Special Training
• September 3-4, Catechetical Sunday
• September 12-15, First week of RE

* Save the Date: Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, Sunday, September 11, Holy Cross Academy

* The Saint Mary Manna Project Food Drive will be held the weekend of September 10–11 in support of Hunger Awareness month.

* Upcoming: Our Parish Life Weekend will be September 17-18. Please plan to attend!

* The Second Collection this weekend is for Parish Building Fund. Thank you for your generosity.

* Join us for a Noon Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until September 2, 2016. Please consider joining us on you lunch hour.

* Although not a holy day of obligation, August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited to join us on this Feast day. Masses at 6:30am, 9am, Noon, 6pm, and 7:30pm (bilingual).

* Our next annual Called and Gifted Workshop will be held on August 26–27, 2016. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Registration forms are available on the parish website, in the vestibule of the Church or parish office. Registration ends August 17!

* Religious Education Save-the-Dates:

• August 30, New Catechist Orientation
• September 6, Special Training
• September 3-4, Catechetical Sunday
• September 12-15, First week of RE

* Upcoming: Parish Leadership Dinner for all ministry leaders, August 22

* pcoming: Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, Sunday, September 11, Holy Cross Academy

* Upcoming: Parish Life Weekend—

• September 17-18