The MaryFair 411

Please consider a sponsor table for the event.

• Read about the different giving levels and seating options.
• To attend, fill out this card and return it to the church with your check.

Other ways to help with MaryFair.

Read about the picnic below and RSVP for the picnic here.

Marriage Blessing / Romantic Date Night

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH


6:30 p.m. - Renew your wedding vows during a short Mass in the chapel (Fr. Kastl presiding)
7:30 p.m. - Gourmet Dinner and Wine Pairings by LXi Owner & Executive Chef, Drew Flatt (61 & Yale)

RSVP to Katie Suarez before Sept. 7th: kmsuarez@gmail.com

Faith Formation Ministry Guide

It's time to sign up for faith formation classes/groups. Learning about our faith is a great joy in life, and we have tons of opportunities this year for every age- kids and adults. Check them out:

Look at the Book!

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The commissioning of the Eucharistic Ministers of the diocese by Bishop Slattery will take place on Saturday, September 18.  Eucharistic Ministers are invited at 9:00 a.m. to the Doubletree Hotel downtown for an introduction to the new translation of the Missal.  This will last until 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by Mass at the Cathedral at 12:00 noon.

Registration and 8th Grade Retreat

Calling all Altar Servers both Present and Future

Fr. Kastl invites all boys and girls 5th grade and above who are currently or who wish to be altar servers for the Church of St. Mary to attend an altar server training session on Sunday, August 29th. There will be two tracks: 1. For those who are currently serving as altar servers a refresher course from 9:15-10:15AM in the main Church to learn about some of the changes we are making to in how to serve at the Church of St. Mary. 2. For those who wish to serve at Mass for the first time, we invite you to join us from 11:45AM-1:15PM in the main Church. The ministry of server is a very important one in the life of our community, so we pray you consider joining into this wonderful ministry of time and talent!

Newcomers BBQ was a great success!

The September newsletter mailed to your homes will feature an article on our Newcomers Committee. It's a great piece showing all the hard work and fun that goes into welcoming new parishioners to our parish. I'm so grateful we have people who know the great importance of this ministry. Christ calls us to be loving and hospitable, and people should find that immediately when they visit a parish.

The Newcomers Committee just held a BBQ at the rectory this past weekend, and it was a great time. Check out this poster with photos of the event and look forward to the article on these awesome stewards in our parish.

Also! Welcome Newcomers!

Pilgrimmage Opportunity in May 2011

A note from Fr. Kastl... I just received word from Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute that he has decided to lead another pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May of 2011. I along with one other priest will be the chaplains for this great Bible Adventure and I invite those who are interested in going to conta...ct me through “messages”. More info on dates, prices etc to come in the next week! Space will be limited!

Dr. Timothy Gray: Augustine Institute

http://www.augustineinstitute.org/
Dr. Timothy Gray, faculty member of Augustine Institute catholic graduate school.

We Need Place to Be Parties for the MaryFair Auction

Would you like to host a Place to Be Party?

Each year parishioners and school families come up with fun parties they can host, then the places at the parties are sold at the auction. For example, there is a ladies retreat to the lake. The party hosts set the number of attendees and the cost of the event; for the retreat, usually 12 women can attend. People sign up at the auction, and, voila!, Saint Mary raises some funds and fellowship ensues!

Think about what type of party you could host:

• Who hosts?
• Ministry groups often host parties
• Groups of friends or a Bible study class
• You!
• What kind of parties have been hosted before?
• Children, youth, adult, family, mom, dad, father-son, mother-daughter parties
• Retreats
• Dinner parties (sometimes with special guests- like a priest!)
• Bowling
• Holiday parties
• Event parties- Super Bowl, etc.
• Garden tea parties
• Sports gatherings
• Classes, like an art class or some other interesting topic
• Be creative! Anything could work!

Contact Jennifer Neuhaus at jenbug2001@cox.net or call her at 742-5932 or contact Heather Fuhr at mikeheatherfuhr@yahoo.com or call her at 369-0592.

Saint Mary Yard Sale

Your Trash is Our Treasure!

While you’re cleaning out those closets on these hot summer days, please think of donating to the

School of Saint Mary Yard Sale, August 28th at the church.

We need all your unwanted items.

Price to sell. Please hang clothing items.

We will collect items after the start of school.

Thanks for supporting the School of Saint Mary!

Contact Patty O’Meilia 794-0649 with any questions.