Bulletin for July 26, 2009

Repose of the souls of Anne McDonald Snee, Stephanie, a young man who passed in a freak car accident and for Paul Braisle, Bonnie's husband having eye surgery and for a related disorder, Maddie a two year old for healing of cancer, M. for success at a job interview, Nancy for successful surgery and a quick recovery, Arista's ankle to recover and for her softball potential on a collegiate level to be realized, an older couple with health issues to accept the help offered to them, Eric suffering a brain illness to receive healing and memory recovery, Stephen, Kathy's successful upcoming surgery 7/26, Peggy living with spinal cancer, safe travel for everyone traveling during the summer holiday, a woman to realize her living situation isn't appropriate and to accede to a change, two young people living with disorders to gain insight and health, employment for many, including Sarah, all those fighting addictions and for parish participation in our share the bounty and eco-ministry programs. Continued prayers for: Joe, Gary, a son in new treatment plan, Grace, Paul, Tim, Bill, Mary, Jeff, Sarah, James, Sean, Elliot, Richie, Rick, Eddie and Mike Jr. Thanksgiving for: Lola's and Julie's safe travel, CP's and Bonnie's help, Marcy and Liz, and many answered prayers.

Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com

HOSPITAL VISITS AND COMMUNION CALLS

A STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
July 25/26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The story of the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes is a familiar one, and has many lessons, not least of which is how our willingness to share who we are and what we have – exercising good stewardship – releases God’s power and bountifulness on the world and its people. Do we realize that there is enough for all if we are willing to share? Are we aware that God is at work when we share out time, our money and our other resources in His name?

JET SET

The bus for Foxwood and the Legends in Concert will be leaving St. Mary's parking lot on August 4th at 8:00 A M. Will be returning at approximately 5:30 P. M.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

With the church expansion plans in full swing, you may be wondering if and how we’re going to have a Festival this year. Actually, that thought has crossed the minds of the Festival Committee as well. But not to fear, we are hard at work, making plans and being creative. We have embraced the parish’s building theme as our own and plan to make this year’s celebration one that Builds Our Community!

So Save the Date – September 18, 19 and 20 – and be part of the St. Mary Family Festival tradition. Consider volunteering, buying a raffle ticket, or stopping by and sharing good times with family, friends and neighbors.

This year the Family Festival Committee is excited to offer Grand Raffle tickets at a reduced price of $75. Or if you would like to double your chances of winning $15,000, you can buy two tickets for $100 (when purchased together). And back by popular demand is the same fantastic second prize – four box seats to the Red Sox/Indians game on October 4th and four premium seats to the Patriots/Jets game on November 22nd!

To purchase your tickets, please click here. Tickets may also be purchased from the Raffle committee after selected Masses. Thanks for supporting St. Mary Parish and School.

Item of the Month

This month our Items of the Month are Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, or Relish. (No glass jars, please.) Our goal is to collect 200 condiments in order to add one to each food bag that is distributed to needy families in Shrewsbury. If you are having a summer cook-out, please think of us and pick up an extra condiment! Thank you!

Every year during the quieter weeks of summer we usually reach our goal for the annual Partners in Charity Appeal. While there is still plenty of summer left, we would like to encourage those who have yet to make a gift or pledge to please do so in the coming weeks. We have now reached 90% of our goal and this is encouraging, but we still have a way to go before reaching our formidable parish goal of $175,000.

St. Mary’s Goal $175,000
Amount Raised in Pledges/Gifts $160,764
Number of Gifts. 455

Envelopes for your gift/pledge can be found at the entrances of the church and on the window sills. You may place them in the collection basket today or mail to the pastoral center during the week. Please be sure to check with your employer about a Matching Gift and attach the form to your pledge card.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Volunteers -We Need Your Help on September 18th, 19th and 20th!! Click here for a volunteer committment form.

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