The Catholic Church of 

St. Mary the Virgin

Mass Times

Sunday

Confessions

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Office Hours

Tuesdays this fall beginning 9/4, Dr. Ron Ledek will begin a new course which will discuss Dietrich von Hildebrand's great book, The Nature of Love 7:45-9:15pm in the front room off the parish hall. The book is available new from Amazon $28.31 hardbound on prime. 
On 9/4 we will discuss the introductory  study available online at ftp://morec.com/TNL139.pdf 

Freewill offering cheerfully accepted online by the Lewis Tolkien Society.

Dietrich von Hildebrand was a eminent Catholic philosopher  whom Pope Pius XII called "a twentieth century Doctor of the Church."  His book is a fine exploration of the experience of love showing it to be a response to value rather than simply a subjective desire or a sexual drive.

CONVIVENCIA

 All married couples of the parish are invited to participate in upcoming monthly Convivencia events hosted by St. Mary the Virgin parish. 
 
The purpose of the Convivencia is to foster spiritual growth, communication and charity between married couples while their children engage in fun lessons and activities focused on their own growth in virtue and holiness.   Married couples from the parish will gather each fourth Saturday of the month beginning in September to read and discuss practical information related to marriage and family life from a Catholic perspective. 
 
Meanwhile, children will be supervised by older family members while engaging in fun activities and skits focused on their own growth in the life of virtue.  The meetings conclude with a potluck dinner and fellowship. 
 
An information meeting for all interested couples and families will be held on Sunday, September 9^th after the 10:30am Mass.  For more info or to express interest in participating in the upcoming
Convivencia events, please contact Dave Palmer at davepalmer@grnonline.com.

EUCHARISTEO*
Catholic Home School and Adoration Co-op

 St. Mary the Virgin is excited to announce our new ministry which is open to all members of the parish and the community who would like to have their children participate in a co-op with a special focus on the Eucharistic as Christ present with us and our response of thanksgiving for all of God’s gifts. The co-op integrates a Children’s Adoration (or prayer time) over in the church when adoration is being held, with the “riches” of a Charlotte Mason-style education.
All children from the nursery age through age 13 are invited to participate.
 
The Co-op will meet twice a month in the parish hall on the first and third Fridays from September 2018 through May 2019.
 
We are also planning on having a Children’s Adoration during our adoration on Fridays, from 11am to 12 Noon. 
 
Amy Horan, one of our home school moms and teacher, has been working, planning and preparing for the last year and she will be happy to answer any questions.  We will offer more information in the coming weeks.  This looks to be a great year.
 
Amy may be reached at akhoran@gmail.com and before or after the 10:30 Sunday Mass. 

*eucharisteo means to be grateful, feel thankful, and to give thanks.

 MEALS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY
using mealtrain.com

 This ministry takes our preparing meals for families finding themselves in need or crisis to a whole new level.  We are going to use a website to coordinate meals to those people or families that could use a helping hand or are going through illness.  Carmen Garland will be our parish coordinator, even as she is preparing for the birth of the latest Garland later this month.  If you would like to be on the notification list for opportunities to share a meal or who could need meals due to surgery, birth or sickness, please contact Carmen at carmenred@hotmail.com.
 
There will be more information in the coming weeks and it should be all set before the baby arrives!!

Please consider supporting our Parish with time, talent, and treasure!

 

We are currently looking for men & women to serve as readers and/or ushers
at the 10:30 am Mass on Sundays.