Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* Join us for our ecumenical Taize Prayer Service Monday evening, 8:15 to 9pm for prayer for unity and peace.

* Our Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance is Sunday Afternoon, September 14, 4-7pm. Enter the contest for best decorated cakes: most unique, most delicious looking,
best “family project” cake, and prettiest cake. Cakes must arrive for judging by 430pm. Dance to live music and chill.

* Our Manna Food Project is also the weekend of September 13-14. Please bring non-perishable food donations to the van outside church all weekend for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank.

* Parish Life Weekend is the following weekend, September 20-21. Watch your mail for our Parish Renewal Handbook with ministry catalog and prayerfully consider which ministry might be perfectly suited for you this year. Everyone, please get involved!

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

* Our Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance is Sunday Afternoon, September 14. Enter the contest for best decorated cakes: most creative, most delicious looking, most
authentically “kid-made”. Cakes must arrive for judging by 4:30pm. Dance to live music and chill.

* Our Manna Food Project is also the weekend of September 13-14. Please bring non-perishable food donations to the van outside church all weekend for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank.

* Parish Life Weekend is the following weekend, September 20-21. Watch your mail for our Parish Renewal Handbook with ministry catalog and prayerfully consider which ministry might be perfectly suited for you this year. Everyone, please get involved!

* First Friday is this Friday and we will have our customary Mass at 8pm followed by all-night adoration. Please plan to come, adore, and pray:for safety for Christians, for peace, for justice and for life. If you can, please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule of the church.

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

* Welcome back to School teachers, staff and students! We look forward to a great year with you.

* Our Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance is Sunday Afternoon, September 14. Please save the date! Our Manna Food Project is also the weekend of September 13-14.
Parish Life Weekend is the following weekend, September 20-21.

* RCIA begins September 8. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please call and register in the parish office.

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

* Local Virtus Training is available August 21 for all in ministry whose service involves working with youth. See page 12.

* RCIA begins September 8. We welcome all who are interested in learning more about Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is possibly interested in becoming Catholic,
call and register in the parish office, and come and see.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.