Keeping Us Connected Newsletter

February 11, 2022

Dear Saint Mary Friends,

New Adoration Chapel Opening

Praise God! On March 1 we will be opening our new adoration chapel. Details will soon follow regarding the hours it will be open until such time as we can get back to 24/7. To do so will require some renewed parish formation about Eucharistic Adoration. So, initially we will start with something like 10- 12 hours a day. Please understand that commitments will have to be made to ensure the Eucharist is not left unattended. Yes, it’s been too long, but the graces received will certainly outweigh the delay.

2022 Bishop’s Appeal

I remind everyone again that the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has started up and that Parishioners will receive (if you have not already) a letter from Bishop Caggiano and information on how to participate. Two weekends ago I spoke at all Masses of the breadth of the works of Charity made possible through your donations. Let me repeat one observation. St. Paul was laser focused on the works of Charity from and for the whole Mystical Body of Christ – the Church. In varied ways he would say he was happier for his people that they were generous than he was for those who received their generosity. He said this showed that they belonged to Christ and were on the road to heaven. I join him in applying this to you.

Many blessings,

Msgr. Kevin T. Royal

Pastor

Also in this Newsletter...

A tribute to a life well lived, Deacon Lawlor's father-in-law, Roman.

Deacon Rick Lawlor Reflection

Update

Graphs

Buy Tickets Here

Listen to Veritas Catholic Network February 16 and 17 when two of the Made for More team members will be interviewed. Read more

CALLING ALL WOMEN!

A Morning of Hope - Saturday, March 5

in the Parish Hall

Opportunity for Confession

More Info & Registration

Synod on Synodality:

Speak with Courage, Listen with Your Heart

More info at Mass this weekend

Icon Painting Workshop RETURNS

More Info

Contact Roula Lee, roulazlee@yahoo.com

YOUTH & FAMILY

February News & Updates

Parishioners!

We ask for your prayers as our 2^nd/3^rd grade children participate in their first confessions and continue prep towards First Communion; and 8^th/9^th graders prepare to receive the gifts of the Spirit at Confirmation in early March. If you’d like to be involved with these special ceremonies, please reach out to the office.