News Bites for August 1st ...

1. RECEIVE THE EUCHARIST!
   We have been maintaining strict social distancing and cleaning practices.  Won't you consider coming back?  Get all the details here.
   We will live stream the Sunday 10:30am Mass this Sunday 8/2.
   
   
2. Father Leo will be away from Aug. 3rd – Aug. 15th. There will be no weekday Masses until August 17th.  Have a safe and restful vacation Fr. Leo!!
   
   
3. Special Collection August 8th Weekend:
   The following Diocesan Collection will be taken up the weekend of August 8th/9th for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.  See page 7 of this weekend's bulletin here.
   
   
4. GET YOUR BULLETIN HERE!  You can view them online here. This Friday's bulletin will be delayed in posting until Sunday evening.
   
   
5. MARKET SUNDAY & SOUP KITCHEN - THANK YOU for all the generous donations!  We are also still collecting grocery store gift cards for our shelters until we resume bringing meals.  See details here.
   
   
6. THANK YOU to those who have mailed in their offertory or made donations through WeShare. We continue to need your support in the weeks to come. Please read how you can help us keep afloat here.
   
   
7. See the updated information on the Confirmation web page here!  Confirmation Request Letters & Confirmation Registration are due!
   
   
8. Catechists and Aides are needed for the Fall Religious Education program.  We can't do it without you!  Get more information here.
   
   
9. Fall Registration for Religious Education Continues: If you still need to register your child, please do so soon. You can register and pay online here.
   
   
10. Our Partners in Charity Appeal is still going on!  If you have not already made your annual pledge, please consider making even a one time donation. This fund supports current daily needs.  Read more here.
    
    
11. Don't forget ... You can watch recorded masses from St. Mary's on Grafton Community TV at 6:30am and 6:30pm on Charter Channel 191 and Verizon Channel 34 as well as our Facebook pages here or here.
    
    
12. Join Dn. Tim for his Summer Bible Studies Series "Introduction to the Bible" - This 4-part series will be engaging without being overwhelming!  Get all the details here.