Daily Mass Schedule (during the School Year):
Monday, Thursday & Friday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Tuesday: 6:30am and 9:00am
Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:10am (9:10am is at St. Patricks)
Saturday: 8:00am
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, NOON & 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 8:30am or by appointment with a parish priest
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor
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The Guild of St. Mary has many gatherings and celebrations throughout the year. A little over a week ago, on Friday October 18, the Guild had their fall Mass and Brunch. Over 120 ladies, members of the Guild and guests, came together to share in the Eucharist and to gather for a lovely brunch. At the Mass, the Guild honored the 2019 Woman of the Year. This year, Carol Herrmann was recognized for her service to the Church. Carol joins a long list of generous, faithful, dedicated and caring women who give and serve tirelessly to the Church of St. Mary. I was very happy to celebrate with the Guild of St. Mary as they honored Carol Herrmann. I am likewise very appreciative of the many ways the Guild of St. Mary reaches out in generous service sharing their faith and bringing the Gospel of Jesus to life as dedicated women of our parish.
This weekend, October 26 and 27, is the fall Pack the Pantry. Food and essentials collected by generous parishioners are delivered to the Most Blessed Trinity Food Pantry. Thanks to Tara and Matt Eggers for their leadership in coordinating the Pack the Pantry Food Drive. Thanks to all who support the Pack the Pantry and our sharing parish Most Blessed Trinity.
This coming weekend our parish teens will be on Kairos #36. I have had the privilege of journeying with them in prayer and preparation for the retreat. The Kairos retreat begins on Thursday and concludes on Sunday. In many ways, the retreat does not have an end point as the final day of the retreat; the 4
TH
Day is the way that the teens and adults that attended Kairos retreats live the rest of their lives in Christ Jesus. The saying in Kairos, "LIVE THE 4
TH
," resonates in the hearts of all past and present students who have attended a Kairos retreat. Thanks to Terese Halm, our Youth Minister, our young adult and high school team members, and the many people who support the Kairos program.
You are invited to be a source of prayerful support for our parishioners who have experienced the death of a family member or loved one this past year. This coming Saturday, November 2, we will celebrate an All Souls Memorial Mass at the Church of St. Mary. This year, the Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am, since November 2 falls on a Saturday. The regular 8:00am morning Mass will be offered as well as the 10:00am Memorial Mass.
This Friday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints, this year our schedule of Masses includes Mass at 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am School Mass and 7:00pm. Join us on the holy day of obligation as we pray honoring all the saints.
In addition to the Mass on November 2, Catholic Cemeteries are having a prayer service with rosary on that Saturday. You are invited to join our parish deacons, Jack Herrmann and Bob Thomas, who will lead the prayers and blessing of graves at St. Mary's Cemetery. All are welcome to come together in prayer as we remember our deceased loved ones.
Parishioners are asked to please return the filled baby bottles to the Church of St. Mary today. On behalf of the Right to Life committee of St. Mary's, parish thank you for your generosity and support of life.
The Parish Council continues to look at ways that we can share the joy of the Lord with one another, parishioners, guests, and visitors. Recently they reached out to parishioners asking for people to join the "Greeters" ministry at St. Mary's. This ministry takes place 10 - 15 minutes prior to our Sunday Masses when, with a smiling face, an open door to the church, and a warm welcome parishioners and guests are welcomed to Mass. How do you contribute to the welcoming spirit present at St. Mary's? Do you feel as though we are doing enough to be welcoming to those who come together in community to share in the Mass? As we review the results of the
ME25
survey taken by parishioners earlier this month, some people shared they have not felt welcomed to the parish or by the parish. I am asking everyone to make sure that we are a welcoming community in our prayer and in our outreach and ministry.
The goals and objectives of
Renew My Church
in the Archdiocese are to make disciples, build community, and inspire witness in our parish and world. Intentionally reaching out with a smile on our face and a welcoming heart is one concrete way all parishioners of St. Mary's can work together toward these objectives and goals.
God bless you in your respect for life!
Pastor
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Phase Four and Message from Father Mike
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Listen to Fr. Mike Nacius share more about the Phase Four and More for St. Mary's Construction Project.
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Click the GiveCentral Logo to securely and conveniently donate to the
Phase Four and More for St. Mary's, Fr. Barry Preservation Fund.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Pack the Pantry, please drop off items before 1PM, Sunday, October 27th at the Oakwood Entrance UGC
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October 31 - November 3 
Kairos XXXIVI Retreat
Please pray for the high school retreatants on Kairos to encounter God in a life changing way this weekend!! Also, please pray for our high school leaders, SOK (Support our Kairos) team, adult leaders, parents, and volunteers!! Your prayers are instrumental and we really appreciate it!!
LIVE the 4
th
!
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Below are some of the many highlights from this past week's Homecoming activities.
One of the new activities introduced this year was a car decorating contest. We had a number of parents
volunteer
use of their cars for decorating. This year's winner of the best decorated car, even though she didn't know she was entered in the contest, is our own Amy Baniewicz.
Many of our activities would not be possible without our School of St. Mary parents. I want to thank you for volunteering your time and talent to help our young student-athletes grow as athletes, teammates and young adults. Being a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Mom is an important role because you all have the ability to make this experience a memorable one for our players. Above all others, you are the ones who most often determine a player's enjoyment and satisfaction with their athletic experience. The games and scores may fade away, but everyone remembers their youth coaches and volunteers. Thank you everyone!
An extra special thank you goes out to Carolyn Merfeld! Starting last spring, Carolyn spearheaded the effort to bring the football program back to the School of St. Mary. Along with our coaches and team moms, she was an integral part of this year's success. Thanks again Carolyn! I don't know if we could have done this without you!
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