Social Justice Ministry's Food Pantry Needs

Our Social Justice ministry helps hundreds of people each month and our pantry is running low. We are in need of food for the food pantry and diapers for mothers with young children. Please leave any diaper or food donations at the church annex or drop them off in the shopping carts located inside the doors of the church.

Thank you so much for helping our neighbors in need!

MaryFair 2013--Let's Make it Happen!

Our annual parish festival is September 21st & 22nd and we hope everyone can join us for both the Dinner/Auction on Saturday night and the Free Family Picnic on Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. RSVP for the picnic and purchase Dinner/Auction tickets before or after Mass at the MaryFair Table or by clicking here.

Help us make it happen: To make MaryFair a success we need your help, there are several ways you can help:

• Donate a silent auction item or service.
• Host an auction party for children or adults.
• Donate a bottle of wine for the Wine Pull.
• Bake a dessert for the dessert auction.
• Volunteer to help at the Dinner/Auction or picnic.

To learn more about how you can get involved check the church bulletin or parish website. Or you may contact Jennifer Wood at jwood@churchofsaintmary.com.

Adult Bible Study Fall Schedule

Children's Religious Education Sign Ups Starting Now!

2013-14 Children’s Religious Education Classes

We are now accepting registration forms for Religious Education classes for children age 3 through 5^th grade. RE classes will begin on Sunday morning September 8.  Elementary children meet at 9:30 a.m. and Pre-schoolers age 3 and 4 meet during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.   The 2013-14 forms have been mailed to parents of all children who were registered in last year’s classes.  If you are a new family, forms are available in the back of the church and on the St. Mary website under the “Publications” tab.  

Incoming 6th graders!  You advance into the EDGE program which meets on Sunday evening after the LifeTeen Mass.  Come visit the Faith Formation Booths at the Ministry Expo on August 10/11 and let us meet you!  Forms will be available at the fair and we will answer any questions you may have.  Contact:  Linda Schoonover, 918-749-2561 ext. 123 or lschoonover@churchofsaintmary.com

"Defending Your Faith" Class

Learn how to defend your faith!

In this hour-long DVD, "Defending Your Faith: How to Counter Standard Objections to the Catholicism," Catholic Answers' Director of Apologetics, Tim Staples, explores some common challenges to Catholicism and shows you how to refute them.

Sunday, August 18th, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m., St. Anne's Room
Friday, August 23rd, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Beckerle Hall

You'll learn the biblical basis for:

• The ordained priesthood
• The use of statues in churches
• Praying to the saints
• Confessing to a priest
• The importance of faith
• Works for salvation

No registration is necessary.

MaryFair Auction Parties Needed!

One of the most fun parts of MaryFair is the auction parties! Dinner parties, bowling parties, pajama parties, Latin dancing parties, they're all great fun! Do you have a fun theme party idea for adults or kids? If you would like to host a MaryFair party or have an idea for one, please contact Jennifer Wong at jenlai_wong@hotmailcom or Katie Butterfield @ 4cbutters@cox.net. Helping to host or attending a party is a great way to donate and raise money for our church and school.