Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* We welcome Fr. John Mosimann and Fr. Colin Davis to Saint Mary. Receptions will be held next weekend, July 10, after the morning Masses to meet and greet our new Pastor and Parochial Vicar.

* This weekend, we welcome two visiting priests from the Diocese of Les Cayes in southwest Haiti, Father Ignace Coissy and Father Max Montherlant Matthieu. The funds collected from this Mission Cooperative Appeal are for the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, where Fr. Coissy is pastor. The funds will be used to repair the church which was damaged six years ago in the 2010 earthquake. Your support and generosity is most appreciated.

* 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.

* Members of the Believe Group, a group for those facing cancer diagnosis and those sharing this experience with a loved one, will be offering information about the ministry after most Masses next weekend July 9 and 10. c Important notes for July 4th weekend:

• No Scrip Sales this weekend.

• No Sunday Coffee shop.

• Parish Offices Closed on Monday, July 4th.

• Only one morning Mass on Monday, July 4th, at 10am.

• No Miraculous Medal Novena on Monday Evening.

* Farewell receptions for Fr. Don will be held following the 7am, 8:30am and 10:30am Sunday Masses this weekend in the Parish Life Center. Please stop by and wish him well, and thank him for all the goodness he has brought to our parish family.

* 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.

* We will be accepting registration forms for Fall Religious Education Classes through August 26, 2016 in our parish office between 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Classes begin September 12. Please register early to take advantage of lower registration fees.

* Our annual Parish Leadership Dinner will be held on Tuesday evening, August 23 at 7pm. All ministry leaders are welcome. Watch for your formal invitation in the mail and please RSVP to the parish office by Friday August 19, 2016.

* The second collection this weekend is the Peter’s Pence Collection which supports the Pope’s charitable works. Thank you for your generosity.

* Click here for Mass, Confession and Devotions Schedules

* Stop by and say “see you in Stafford” to Fr. Lino at his farewell receptions following the 10:30am and 2pm Masses this weekend in the Parish Life Center. Stop by and wish him well, and thank him for all the goodness he has brought to our parish family.

* A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, summer bible study begins June 23 at 9:45am in the Courtyard Meeting Room and will continue for the following five Thursdays, Registration is required and there is a $ 10 fee to cover the cost of materials.

* Join us for a reception and program at Holy Cross Academy on June 24 at 7pm to thank Fr. Don for being our pastor for 14 years. See page 9 for more information.

* Save the date. Our next annual Called and Gifted Workshop will be held on August 26–27, 2016. Mark your calendars and invite your friends!

* Click here for Mass, Confession and Devotions Schedules