Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* The Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, is today, 4-7pm. Please, join us!

* Our monthly Taizé Prayer Service is Monday, September 14, 8:15- 9pm. The tradition in Taizé, France, was established during the Nazi occupation of Paris, a place of refuge for all Christians. A chant form of prayer was created so all could join. Please join us as we create a place of unity and peace in Fredericksburg.

* It’s not too late! You may bring donations for the Manna Food Drive for the Fredericksburg Food Bank anytime before and after Masses this weekend.

* Parish Life Weekend: get involved in parish life and work, next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.

* Registration is open for the Called and Gifted Workshop, to be held October 9-10. Please visit the parish website for more information and the registration form, or simply fill out the  registration form on p. 7and send it in.

* Parish Photo Directory sign-up is now open. Visit our parish website to schedule your appointment. Photo sessions begin September 29.

* Senior Luncheon, September 29.

* 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 3:30pm, starting at Walmart Garden Center and going to the school. Children 12 and under (and parents), join us!

* Don’t forget! Manna Food Drive for the Fredericksburg Food Bank is coming up the weekend of September 12-13 at all Masses! Bring food and donations for those who are hungry.

* Parish Life Weekend: get involved in parish life and work, Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.

* Registration is open for the Called and Gifted Workshop, to be held October 9-10. Please visit the parish website for more information and the registration form.

* Parish Photo Directory sign-up is now open. Please visit our parish website to schedule your sitting / appointment. Photo sessions begin September 29.

* We welcome Fr. Gary Wiesmann for our annual mission appeal. The second collection this weekend is for the Diocesan Missionary Appeal, for the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica.

* Join people of all faiths for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, as proclaimed by Pope Francis. Hosted by Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church at 7pm on Tuesday, September 1.

* Save the date for these upcoming events:

• Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, Saint Mary’s fall social, come to see everyone, enter the cake decorating contest, put on your dancing shoes, Sunday, September 13, 4-7pm. Before the Social begins join us for our first 1-mile Fun Run/ Walk at 3:30pm, starting at Walmart Garden Center and going to the school. For all ages, join us.
• Parish Life Weekend: get involved in parish life and work, Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.

* Don’t forget! Manna Food Drive for the Fredericksburg Food Bank is coming up the weekend of September 12-13 at all Masses! Bring food and donations for those who are hungry.

* Parish offices will be closed August 24 while staff members attend a staff retreat.

* Join us to build up a robust ministry of ushers and greeters. Consider serving the Church in this manner. Call the office and add your name to the list for the meeting August 29.

* Parish Leadership Dinner for all ministry leaders, Tuesday, August 25, 5pm.

* Next weekend, we welcome Fr. Gary Wiesmann for our annual mission appeal—this year, on behalf of the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica.

* Save the date for these upcoming events:

• Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance, Saint Mary’s fall social, come to see everyone, enter the cake decorating contest, put on your dancing shoes, Sunday, September 13, 4-7pm.
• Parish Life Weekend: get involved in parish life and work, Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.