St. Mary of the Mills Food Drive: July 11 - August 15, St. Mary's is holding a summer food drive and needs our help replenishing their pantry. They distribute 75 - 100 bags of food every Thursday from 10 - 11 AM at the Laurel Community Center. After so many weeks the pantry is depleted, and they need serious help restocking the shelves. A list of items will be posted on the bulletin board of the Social Hall. Any items purchased for the food drive can be dropped off in the vestibule of St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary's Place, Laurel, MD. 20707. Thank you so much for your generosity. Working together serves more of our less fortunate brothers and sisters. God Bless You!
Knights of Columbus Dinner and a Movie Night: Saturday, July 24, 6:00 PM - all are invited!
This month's movie is Joan of Arc, starring Ingrid Bergman and 'including a cast of thousands' with Jose Ferrer, Francis Sullivan, and J Carrol Naish.
The abbreviated life of the 15th century French farm girl and later, Saint Joan. At the age of 14, Joan begins hearing voices from heaven directing her to lead God's Army to defeat Orleans and help crown the Dauphin, Charles VII as King of France. Her tale is one of courage, conviction, betrayal, and eventually martyrdom.
This film is not rated by the MPAA.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Do you know someone who would like to explore becoming Catholic? Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to our RCIA Open House on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 PM in the Church. This relaxed gathering will include refreshments and a time to ask questions about Catholicism and the process for becoming Catholic. Contact Kathy Schmitt for more information at 301-325-3119 or
kschmitt123@yahoo.com.
Want Information of Interest to Catholic Voters? The Maryland Catholic Conference's Catholic Advocacy Network will send you quick updates of the assembly's latest legislative efforts, and when not in session, they will cover other issues of interest to Catholic voters. To join go to: http://www.mdcatholic.org/joincan.
Save the Date for Toby's Dinner Theater! The parish social committee is planning an outing to Toby's Dinner Theater on Saturday, October 30, to see Godspell, The Musical. If interested please contact Sonia Bobis at
sondibobis119@gmail.com, for more information.
Mass Intentions: There are a few Mass intentions still available for the months of July and August. If you would like to offer a Mass for a living or deceased loved one, email the Rectory office at stnicholaschurch@verizon.net with the name of the loved one, whether they are deceased or living, and the date requested. The parish secretary will get back to you. The typical stipend for a Mass offering is $10.00 - $15.00.
Offertory Donations - THANK YOU! We are so grateful for the many parishioners and friends of Saint Nicholas Parish who have generously sent their offertory or online gift since March 15. Please consider making an online donation by clicking the button below. Your financial gifts power the mission and ministry of Saint Nicholas Parish. We thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for supporting our Poor Boxes. These funds help us support the community at large, as well as our St. Nicholas Family.
Poor Boxes: Your contribution to the poor boxes is a gracious gift to others in need, especially during this uncertain time. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
We are no longer including the livestream of Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in our Sunday Update effective the weekend of June 26/27 due to the lifting of the dispensation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. If you are ill and cannot attend Mass, please search YouTube for the National Shrine's channel. The Shrine will continue Livestreaming Mass at 12:00 PM for the time being.