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Helpful Information

If you shop at Schnucks, you can help raise some big bucks for St. Marys.

If you do not already have a Schnucks Customer Card, you need to pick one up at the Courtesy Center. If you do have one, or after you have received one, you can register your card by calling 800-931-6258, or visit www.schnucks.com to activate your Schnucks Customer Card and register additional credit/debit cards to maximize your contributions. When you give your checker your card to scan each time you shop, St Marys will receive up to 3% of your grocery purchase amount!

This just in! For every $25.00 you spend at Schnucks, you can still get 5 cents off per gallon of gas. And St. Marys still reaps up to 3% of your grocery amount!

Also, please start saving your empty inkjet cartridges, broken cell phones, laptops, MP3 players and computers. We will soon have a recycling bin in which to dispose them. This, too, will help St. Marys financially. We need everyones participation in both of these endeavors. Thank you.

Upcoming

SAVE THE DATE! St Marys Retreat will be from 6 PM on February 25, 2011 until noon February 27, 2011, at the Queen of Peace Retreat Center. This is for men and women, young and old, married or single. Please plan on attending this very spiritual event.

Church Bazaar

Kick-off Party, pre-show and sale. Friday September 24, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets will be $10.00 and include 2 glasses of wine and light snacks. Bazaar and the Downtown Garage Sale - Saturday September 25, 2020, 7 A.M. - noon. We will be selling all kinds of items.

Volunteers are DESPERATELY needed to help, please contact Lee Blair 901-292-8405. We will need any household items that you wish to donate. You must, however, arrange a drop-off time with the Church Office and have your items priced to sell, or you can rent a spot and sell your own items. Any items left over at the end of the Bazaar will either be returned to their owner or donated to Catholic Charities.

Over the next few weeks, we will be cleaning/organizing closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, storerooms, etc. around the church. No unused items will escape our sweep! If you want to help, please contact Lee Blair 901-292-8405. You may check the upstairs counter. The items there (if no objections) will be sold, auctioned-off or thrown away.

New Registrants to St Marys

Joe and Suzanne Atkins

Ronnie and Alicia Courtney

Anna Danks

Brian Lynn

Horace and Nancy Webster

YOUR SIGN OF COMMITMENT

August 29, 2010

Offeratory: $3090.50

Soup Kitchen: $500.00

Building Our Future: $1035.00

August 22, 2010

Offeratory: $5093.00

Soup Kitchen: $209.00

Building Our Future: $621.00

August 15, 2010

Offeratory: $3909.00

Soup Kitchen: $741.00

Building Our Future: $781.00

August 1, 2010

Offeratory: $2703.50

Soup Kitchen: $413.00

Building Our Future: $1477.00

July 25, 2010

Offeratory: $4108.00

Soup Kitchen: $275.00

Building Our Future: $1040.00

Bishops Appeal

We have achieved received $18,384.00 pledged toward our $19,100.00 goal, approximately 96%. With only $716.00 to go we should certainly be able to make it. If you have not pledged, please do so quickly! Thank you.

YEAR TO DATE FINANCIALS

July 2010

Total Revenue: $44156.35

Total Operating Expenses: $35067.50

Profit or Loss: $9088.85

July 2009 to June 2010

Total Revenue: $391,425.35

Total Operating Expenses: $527,326.59

Profit or Loss: -$135,901.24

People in the News

CONGRATULATIONS to our own Layne McGuire who received her Master of Arts in Catholic Studies from Christian Brothers University, graduating in the inaugral class of this degree program on May 14th. We couldn't be prouder.

Third Bi-Annual Parish Assembly

St Marys Third Bi-annual Parish Assembly is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010 at 6 P.M. Please plan on attending and let your voice be heard.

Knights News

Thank you, to all who gave blood last Sunday. You can still contribute, visit LifeBlood and use the code STMC, St Marys Catholic Church.

The children in the Vacation Bible School did a great presentation. We would like to thank Dyanna and her staff for a great job. I would also like to thank the Knights that assisted.

Our next regular meeting is Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall.

Next Social-Monday September 13, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at "Stop 345". Anyone interested in joining us, please stop by.

We will have tow of our brother Knights, Randy Kratovil and Anthony Day, completing their fourth degree exemplification Saturday 11, 2010. This is the highest degree a Knight can hold. Well done!

We will resume our Pot Luck Rosary in September. They will take place on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. More information to follow.

Please continue to pray the Rosary to end abortion.

The Knights wish everyone a safe and happy summer.

Prayerfully consider joining the Knights. Call Bill Shinnick at 200-2024.

Please click the link below to enter your monthly volunteer hours.

Knights of Columbus Record Your Volunteer Hours

Womens League

We invite you to join us the second Sunday of each month at 9 A.M. in the Parish Hall and experience the joy of being a part of this growing Christian group.

NOTE THE TIME! Our next business meeting is September 12, 2010 after the 1030 AM Mass in the Library (accessible from Parking Lot entrance, Office Hallway). This change is to avoid conflict with the Bible Study and will also apply to our October meeting. Please be sure and mark your calendars and plan to attend.

SMWL Lending Library - thanks to Meredith Kratochvil for the donation of a bookcase! With the additional shelf space, we are now able to accept more books. If you have any books you would like to share, please feel free to bring them in.

NOTE the time! Our next business meeting is September 12, 2010 after the 1030 AM Mass, in the Library (accessible from Parking Lot entrance, Office Hallway). This change is to avoid conflict with the Bible Study and will also apply to our October meeting. Please be sure and mark your calendars and plan to attend.

SMWL Book Club will meet again on September 26, 2010 at 3 PM. The book we will discuss is "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole. Location wil be published in next week's bulletin, but this early notification, will give you a chance to get started reading.

Volunteers Needed! We are looking for volunteers to assist in various duties during the upcoming Parish Bazaar on the evening of Friday September 24, 2010 and Saturday morning. If you are free at either of those times, and interested in helping, please contact Marcie (901-722-8766, or mardq@earthlink.net) for more details about the type of help we need.

The St Marys Womens League prays the Rosary every Sunday at 10 AM preceding the 10:30 Mass. Please join Sharon Townsend and Susan Smith who lead us in this very special devotion to our patroness.

Adult Bible Study - The Beatitudes.

A series of 10 Weekly Lessons Beginning Sunday August 29, 2010 at 9 A.M. The room TBD depending on class size. There is no fee, but if you are planning to attend, please register after Mass on August 22, 2010, or by calling Marcie at 901-722-8766 so we can prepare for you.

Please join us in the study of the Word of God so that we might better understand Gods plan for the salvation of mankind as revealed in Sacred Scripture. Sponsored by the St. Marys Womens League and following the program of Agape Catholic Bible Study materials, each lesson will explore another facet of Jesus' plan for the radical transformation of hearts and lives in the blessings we call "The Beatitudes." (Note: PRE will be meeting at the same time, so your children will be able to study their faith while you are enriching your own spiritual life.)

Attend one class or all 10 - No registration is required, but if you are planning on joining us, please call Marcie at 901-722-8766 so that we may have enough materials and seating prepared. Please bring your Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church, if you have a copy. ALL ARE WELCOME!

If you are interested in serving as a group leader/facilitator for one of the lessons, please contact Meredith at "hopefloats@gmail.com" or call LeAnna at 901-489-2532 for more information.

"To be ignorant of Scripture is to be ignorant of Christ." -St. Jerome To learn more:

Beatitudes Bible Study

Fancy Hat and Tea Party

Many thanks to all who attended Saint Mary's Womens League First Annual Fancy Hat and Tea Party! We had approximately 40+ attendees and raised about $675.00 towards the repair of St. Marys Pipe Organ. Our "hats off" to Marcie Richardson for her vision, dedication and hard work in pulling off this successful event!

To view photos of the ladies in their fine "millinery"

Fancy Hat and Tea Party

To view a copy of our flyer Fancy Hat and Tea Party

Parish Religious Education (PRE)

Registration is August 1, 2010 through August 15, 2010.

PRE Open House is August 22, 2010 at 9AM.

First day of PRE is Sunday August 29, 2010.

Coffee and Juice will be served from 9AM to 9:15AM.

PRE Hours are from 9:15AM to 10:15AM.

This just in, Forty-Four (44), no Forty-Five (45), I mean Forty-Six (46) children have been signed up as of August 21, 2010!

Classes Available

Little Ones: Ages 6 mos to 2 years.

Early Exposure: Ages 3 to 5 years.

Primary/First Communion: Ages 6 to 8 years.

Secondary/Confirmation: Ages 9 to 14 years.

$20.00 for one child, $15.00 additional per child, $35.00 MAX per family.

Questions? Call Dyanna McFarland, 870-733-1477

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is for anyone who may be interested in becoming Catholic, or who simply wants to know more about the Catholic Church. This years session will begin on Tuesday, September 14, from 6:30-8:30 PM, in the Parish Hall.

This will be our regular meeting time each week. Those who decide to become Catholic may receive the sacraments at Easter Vigil. This decision, however, is not required in order to attend and find out more about the Catholic Church. Pre-registration forms are available at the Third Street entrance. Please turn the completed forms into the church office or to Tom Matthews. For more info, call Tom Matthews 901-336-7473.

Youth Group

October 3, 2010, Sunday - Lifechain at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

October 10, 2010, Saturday - St Ann's Special Olympics 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

October 24, 2010, Sunday - Oktoberfest 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Planned Activities: "St Marys Got Talent" Show, Live Auction, Split the Pot, Biergarten, Cake Walk, Professional Face Painting, Kids Corner, Dunk Tank, Scavenger Hunt, Home Brew Contest, Ice Cream Eating Contest, German Food/Kids Food, Music (TBD).

Choir

Can you sing, or ring a bell? St Marys Choir needs you! We are having our Kick-off meeting for both choirs on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. Any and all interested individuals should stop by and see what we're all about.

Community News

September 12, 2010, Sunday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM is the Sunday Social for People with Disabilities and Special Needs, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3700 Thomas Street. For more information, call 901-373-1237 or 901-685-6055.

St. Therese-Little Flower Church Ravioli - Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday September 12, 2010 from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M. Children under 5 get free spaghetti. Spaghetti Plate $6.00, Ravioli Plate $8.00, or Combination Plate $8.00. Frozen Ravioli $4.00 per dozen, Gravy $3.00 a pint.

September 15, 2010 at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception- Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Program, hosted by Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch Council. The program includes the Rosary, Readings and Litany.

September 18, 2010 - Saturday, 10 AM, the Mid-South Association for Catholic Nurses Annual Liturgy, St. Louis Catholic Church.

September 18, 2010, Saturday, the Polish Catholic Mission of Memphis will prepare a typical Polish dinner (pierogis, stuffed cabbage, gotabki, Polish Sausage and many more...). We invite all that enjoy Polish cuisine and Polish culture. The dinner will be held at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (St Therese Hall) located at 8151 Poplar Avenue in Germantown. The cost is $25.00 per person. All profits will go to the Memphis Diocese Seminarian Fund. To make reservations, call 901-734-4551 or 901-273-5794 or send a check to: St John Catholic Church, 2742 Lamar and Memphis 38114. The reservation deadline is September 10, 2010. Please mark your calendar and come join us in this special event!

October 9, 2010, Saturday, Participants and volunteers invited to be a part of the 19th annual St Ann Special Athletes Day at Christian Brothers High School. Approximately 124 special athletes will participate in a day filled with smiles, hugs and cheers. Ranging in age from six years to adults, these special people will complete in a number of track and field events as well as events for wheelchair participants. Registration and check-in will begin at 8:00 AM and opening ceremonies will begin at 9:00 AM. Any special person who would like to participate and who needs a permission/registration form should call 901-388-6534. Volunteers are needed as "huggers", "cheerleaders" and "angles" and should arrive by 7:30 AM.