Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
July 24, 2020
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
– Revelation 12:1
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Dear Saint Mary’s Friends,

Please take the time to read these items of interest for us all.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrim Image
Whether you are physically present in the Hall or are virtually present through watching 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, you will notice a full-size and exact replica of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe taken from the cloak of Saint Juan Diego, and displayed in Mexico City. This image makes its way to various parishes around the country, and we are blessed to have it here at Our Lady’s Parish through next Wednesday, July 29. For those who visit in person, there is a basket in front of the image in which you can place prayer intentions and petitions. Those who cannot visit can certainly present those petitions to Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at any time. We all must thank parishioner, Barbara Baughman, for making this all happen. Thank you, Barbara, for this great blessing. Please note the videos below on the miraculous apparitions that resulted in this image. There are also several good videos on Our Lady of Guadalupe on the FORMED website for which we have a parish membership. (Formed.org).

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Gather & Grow Church Project
If you’ve driven by St. Mary’s Church this week, you’ve seen the initial work being done in preparation for the renovation to come.
Our pews have been removed and will be donated to Immaculate High School.
Many shrubs have been removed and are being stored and cared for by a nursery owned by a Parish family for later use.
Most of the pews in the church have been removed and are now making their way to Immaculate High School to be restored and then placed in their chapel. We’re happy they will be put to good and reverent use. Also, some shrubbery and small trees have been removed to make way for construction of the Gathering Space. And yes, we will have some beautiful landscaping done once the construction portion of the project is completed.

Health and blessings to all,
Monsignor Royal

Praised be Jesus Christ!
Now and Forever. Amen.
Also in today’s Newsletter:
FAITH & FAMILY


Beautiful Catholic children’s books read by their authors!



PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS
MASS REGISTRATION

Saturday, July 25
Sunday, July 26
 
Registration for Sunday Masses goes live on our website Thursday @ 9 AM

All changes to reservations must be made by Saturday @ 9 AM

*The 10:30 AM Sunday Mass will be livestreamed
Watch LIVE and afterwards (anytime) on our  Facebook page  and  website

WEEKDAY MASSES 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12 Noon
No Registration Needed

The Church is closed for renovations

Parish Hall Hours

  • Weekdays 10 AM-4 PM for private prayer

  • Wednesday from 1-4 PM for Adoration

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 PM for Mass (no registration required)

  • Weekends - for Masses only (registration required)

These hours are subject to change. Please watch your email or look on our website for future updates.
Sacrament of Confession

Tuesdays - 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Saturdays - 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM).
Adoration
Wednesdays in the Parish Hall
1-4 PM

Please remember to wear a face mask and sit at a safe distance.
PLEASE NOTE: Emails and text scammers are at it again. Please disregard and delete any emails or texts seemingly from Msgr. Royal soliciting money or gift cards.
Mission

Available to women, children, and families of all economic statuses, our center will provide physical, spiritual, and emotional health services, treating the whole human person. Staffed by loving and dedicated world-class medical practitioners, we will provide the highest standard of primary care including natural, evidence-based reproductive and gynecologic care for women. Our center will fill the gap that currently exists for women seeking an alternative to the existing physically and emotionally harmful options available as the standard for reproductive and well-woman care.
HELP WANTED
Many thanks for your continued support of our Parish!
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