- It is St. Mary’s turn…..August 2, and 3rd volunteers needed at the food panty from 11:45-3:00pm. August is also Food Pantry Collection month, Donations of food and cash are needed.
The 150th Anniversary committee encourages you to read the feature on St. Mary’s in this week’s Catholic Moment, and also watch for a short piece on Channel 18’s noon show this coming Monday, August 1st!
150th upcoming events: We have hundreds of RSVP’s for the brunch on August 14th and a great turnout for next Saturday August 6th as we continue our celebration of our 150th year at this location with the St. Mary’s 150 Gala. It starts at 6 pm after 4:30 mass celebrated by Bishop Doherty. Our Events Committee has been working on the Gala for the past year to make it a fun event for adults that will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with great live music from the Dave Lowe Trio. After a delicious dinner from the Outpost Catering, we have a special 150th program planned, and then dance the night away and enjoy sweets at the dessert station. Parents, why not find a sitter and come out for a great date night for only $50. Tickets are just $25 a piece! We do have tickets still available and you can purchase them in the gathering space after masses this weekend. The deadline for Gala ticket purchases is Monday!
- Please sign up on the poster board in the gathering space for helping with the 150 celebration. Heavy lifting is required.
- Quart Ball Jars are needed for the 150 Celebration on August 14th.
- Saturday, August 6, Habitat for Humanity Wall Raising & Blessing. Help build a house for the Hutsell Family.
- Sunday, August 7, Blood Drive 8:15-1;15 PM in Bishop’s Memorial Hall
- We are offering online giving. For more information go to our website at www.saintmarycathedral.org.
- Sunday, August 21 following 7:30 am Mass Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Christ’s Passion
- Great Adventure Bible Study begins August 23, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30
Save the date:
- Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 4 to 11pm St. Boniface Germanfest
For further information on the above see our bulletin on our website at http://discovermass.com/church/st-mary-of-the-immaculate-conception-lafayette-in/