Keeping Us Connected Newsletter

September 17, 2021

For God so loved the world that he sent his only Son

– John 3:16

Dear St. Mary Friends,

What to Watch

We all know of COVID, Afghanistan, and other current events that bombard us daily, but I hope you all know of the wonderful series “The Chosen” – a crowd-funded, beautifully made, multi-episode presentation of the Gospels. If you have seen it, keep watching; if you have not, please consider doing so. It is faithful to the Gospels and a good meditation that fleshes out the sparse Gospel accounts. That meditation is one of the tried-and-true Catholic methods of praying. You can watch two brief yet powerful clips:

CLICK HERE - The Chosen - Jesus heals the paralytic

CLICK HERE - The Chosen - John 3:16

If you have children, they will benefit greatly from watching. You can watch on The Chosen App at iTunes, and Google Play, and at Amazon Prime or elsewhere.

Office of Youth and Family is Hiring

Schools have had to roll with many pandemic punches as to schedules and procedures, and while our parish religious education program is not immune from these things, we are moving forward with building a new program for the formation of our youth and families. In normal circumstances this would take time to grow and flourish, but this is especially so given these related health concerns. Though our program is not yet full-grown, we are looking to hire staff to assist in building it up. I want to thank Laura Danner, Pastoral Associate for Youth and Families, who has worked tirelessly to provide us with a program necessary and fitting for the times we live in, and toward where I believe the Lord is leading us. The two staff positions are below:

Part-time Office Manager

This person will provide reception for visitors, ensure the office is equipped and fully stocked with supplies and resources for each of its various programs and events and will assist the Pastoral Associate with administrative and organizational tasks as needed. Hours are flexible but will total 20 per week, in-person. Commitment to the parish community and to an active life of faith are necessities, as are computer skills, self-motivation, and a personable demeanor. Interested candidates should send a resume with cover letter to ldanner@smcr.org.

Full-time Administrative Coordinator

This person will coordinate registrations, log payments, coordinate logistics of sacraments and maintain a large database. Most importantly, he/she will provide warm and helpful hospitality to families who visit the office. This person will provide reception for visitors, ensure the office is equipped and fully stocked with supplies and resources for each of its various programs and events, and will assist the Pastoral Associate with administrative and organizational tasks as needed. Hours are flexible but will total 40 per week, at least 20 in-person. Commitment to the parish community and to an active life of faith are necessities. The right candidate will have a personable demeanor and be self-motivated, savvy on the computer, a quick learner, and attentive to detail. Interested candidates should send a resume with cover letter to ldanner@smcr.org.

Health and blessings,

Monsignor Royal

Deacon Bob Reflection

Video: Freedom from Anxiety

Video: Do Not Be Anxious

LAST WEEKEND

We had an excellent turnout from our Parish (close to 100) at the town's 9/11 ceremony this past Saturday. View pictures here

Two Parishioners on Veritas Catholic Radio!

Two St Mary’s parishioners were featured on "The Focus" on Veritas…Measi O’Rourke was interviewed about her work with St Joseph Parenting Center, and George Kain was interviewed about criminal justice and capital punishment. Click the button below to find the podcasts of both interviews: