* The second collection this weekend is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. We are asked to “Give to those who have given a lifetime.” Checks should be made payable to Saint Mary Catholic Church. To learn how your gift helps, visit www.retiredreligious.org.

* Fr. Don’s class on Lectio divina will take place first on Tuesday, November 10. Please call and let us know you’re coming. It has always been the Tradition of the Church to pray with the Word of God, not use the Bible as a textbook! Class will be repeated later in February.

* Concerts at Saint Mary begins the 2015-2016 concert season with a free organ concert featuring Mary Beth Bennett this Friday at 8pm in the church. Reception to follow in the Parish Life Center.

* Our annual Seminar on Life Decisions will be held Saturday, November 14 from 9:30-1pm with Fr. Don, David Mathers and Regis Keddie, chair of our finance council. Join us if you have questions about how to prepare plans for your funeral (Church teachings and liturgy planning) and other financial planning you would like to work on, including remembering our parish in your giving.