The Bells of St. Mary

August 4, 2024 | #229

From Fr. Charlie's Desk:

My Friends,

As noted in the bulletin today, we have two parish picnics coming up. This afternoon, St. Agnes will have their parish picnic at the Cascade Park pavilion #1. Next Sunday, St. Mary’s will be gathering at the Russia Township Hall. The details are in today’s bulletin. This is a great way to spend some time together and get to know one another. In the past, the parish was at the center of our lives. Read more...

Parish News

WINNERS

Cash Every Day in July

Congratulations to the following winners from July 23 2 27. Thank you to all who purchased tickets. Winners are listed outside the Weigand Room.

July 23 - $200 Jenny Barden

July 24 - $ 50 Tyler Krause

July 25 - $ 75 M. A. Diedrick

July 26 - $100 Georgia Knowlton

July 27 - $100 Ellen Winson

Get Involved

Mission Trip Opportunity

If anyone is interested in travelling to Kingston, Jamaica for a mission trip with the Missionaries of the Poor to work with mentally and physically handicapped children & adults who have been abandoned by society, please contact John Jurco at 440-371-7665. The trip is scheduled for this coming February 18-25, 2025. For more information on the Missionaries of the Poor, go to YouTube and watch the Missionaries of the Poor Documentary.

CACLC | Refugee Resource Center

Our next Laundry Soap Collection is Aug. 17th/18th .

St. Mary Hot Meals

Our Hot Meal Program is in need of 2 (or more) volunteers to help with coordinating the Administration of the Ministry. Please contact Dottie at 440-315-3821 or Kathy at 440-323- 5006 if you would like to find out more about the program or have any questions. Thank You.

'Table of Plenty' Food Pantry

611 Lake Ave. distribution dates: Aug. 24 & Sept. 28. Food distribution is 10am-Noon. Gates open 9:30am [Enter on Bath St.] Car trunks should be clean & empty. Only Elyria residents please. Walk-ups are welcome.

Coming Events

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Senior Luncheon

The next Senior Luncheon will be Mon., August 12. We will begin with lunch at Noon. The cost of the luncheon is $7. Please call in your reservations to Rita Bowen at 323-0140 by Wed., Aug. 7. 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.

Pre-Baptism Class

Pre-Baptism Class will be Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30- 8:30 pm in the Conference Room. Babies & Godparents are welcome to come with the parents. To register, please call the Parish Office at 323-5539. Our next class will be held on November 13.

August Book Club

Our AUGUST Book Club book is titled The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. We will meet Thursday, August 22 at 7 pm in the Conference Room.

All are welcome!

More News

To read more about what is going on in the Parishes of St. Agnes and St. Mary, please visit stmaryelyria.org/bulletins. Each week's bulletins are included each week so that you can stay up to date with all of the activities available.

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