Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

Express Announcements ~ August 21, 2016

August 20, 2016 St Mary Fred

* 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!

From Our Pastor ~ August 14, 2016

I share with you the sad news that David Mathers, our Director of Sacred Music, will be resigning in February 2017 in order to take the same position at St. Bernadette’s. David has very generously served this parish for more than nine years and seen great growth in the music ministry. This change will provide him a much shorter commute to work and an opportunity to continue to collaborate with Fr. Rooney.

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Taizé prayer gathering in the church and it was a unique opportunity for me to sit back in the pews and simply listen, pray and reflect on his service to the parish. The quality of the music made immediately clear the love and preparation that he and all of the musicians and choir put into their service to the parish. Thank you David.

We are able to announce this in an early timeframe, because of the unique nature of this transition. David will be with us through the fall, Christmas, and Choir pilgrimage. He will help me in forming a search committee to find a new music director. If it proves mutually beneficial to both Saint Mary and St. Bernadette’s, the transition to a new music director could happen at a date earlier than February. This would not preclude his participation in the Choir pilgrimage. I have had to hire music directors three times in the past, and being able to do so while maintaining the continuity here will be a great assistance.

When the appropriate time comes, you will of course be given opportunity to express your gratitude to David with a farewell reception. One of the smiles that came to my face was considering the final season farewell tours of Cal Ripken and other professional athletes. Ample warning of this transition affords us ample time to plan and express our gratitude.

Again, thank you David for your service. Your love of the Liturgy, Christ, and His Church shines through everything you do. I join the parish in praying for God’s blessing on your next chapter in serving the Lord.

pax et bonum

Fr. Mosimann

Express Announcements ~ August 14, 2016

August 13, 2016 St Mary Fred

* 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

Express Announcements ~ July 31, 2016

July 30, 2016 St Mary Fred

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

* Join us August 7 after the 10:30am Mass for Coffee and Conversations in the Parish Life Center where representatives from Mary’s Shelter and Cursillo will be on-hand to discuss their ministries.

* 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.

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