July 2, 2022 | #118
A message from
Fr. Charlie
The celebration of Independence Day this Monday gives us the opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for the freedoms that are ours in this country. We have been truly blessed as a nation to live as a free people. We are free to ...
Thank you from
Sister Mary Dorothy
 I thank God for the blessing of belonging to such a wonderful community of faith. Thank you for all your kind words, wishes, delicious treats and video for my retirement. I am grateful for having the opportunity to get to know so many of you, of working with you and your children and am blessed by having you become part of my life. May the Lord continue to shower his love upon you, Sister Mary Dorothy.

Senior Luncheon
The next Senior Luncheon will be Mon., July 11. We will begin with lunch at Noon. Mike Moore will perform Patriotic Music along with his rendition of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. The cost of the luncheon is $6.00. Please call in your reservations to Rita Bowen at 323-0140 by Wednesday, July 6.
We look forward to a great meal, good fellowship and game of BINGO for those who wish to stay. Bring a friend and enjoy a great afternoon.
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Items needed: Paper products: plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, table coverings - Condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, onions

July Book Club
Our July Book Club book is titled The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. We will meet on Thurs., July 21 at 7pm in the Conference Room. All are welcome.
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You can still enter tickets!
Tickets can still be entered into the July Cash Calendar Raffle. The cost of each calendar is just $10. Envelopes with CASH CALENDARS are available outside the Weigand Room. Please stop and pick up an envelope for your family. Proceeds will go toward repairs/painting of our Church windows. 
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Summer Musical Theater
EC alumni and students will bring the timeless tale of "Beauty and the Beast" to life in the James E. Terrell Performing Arts Center on July 20, 22 & 23 at 7pm. Order tickets at elyriacatholic.com/tickets
St. Mary School
Enrollment Continues
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year continues. We invite new families to enroll now. Call the school office at 440-322-2808 for more information.

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We accept Childcare Funding through Ohio Jobs and Family Services and the EdChoice Scholarship. Other financial assistance is also available
Important Dates

Thursday, August 18
  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Back to School Packet Pick Up
Thursday, August 25
  • 6:30 pm - Parent Back to School Meeting - Hall
Thursday, September 1
  • First Day of School - Grades 1-8
Thursday & Friday, September 1 & 2
  • Preschool/Kindergarten Screening by appointment
Monday, September 5
  • Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 6
  • First day for preschool and kindergarten


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