Saint Mary 

Every year in the month of October we launch our GRAND ANNUAL APPEAL.  This appeal supplements our weekly offertory and enables us to keep up with ongoing maintenance of our buildings, which are all 50 to 100+ years old.  This past fiscal year we managed to keep spending in line with expenses and ended the year with income being about $1,600 more than expenses.  While our Offertory was down last year, your generosity to the Grand Annual Appeal offset the deficit.  Our parish goal is the same as last year, $80,000.      
 

Our parish Grand Annual Appeal is off to a good start!  Thank you to those who have already made a donation.  We have received $53,711.00 which is 67% of our goal of $80,000.  The Grand Annual supplements our weekly Offertory and is vital in keeping the parish financially stable.  We cannot meet expenses based on just the weekly Offertory.  We are asking each parish family for a donation of $350 if possible.   We realize every family’s financial circumstances are different and we are most grateful for any and every contribution, regardless the amount.   Envelopes are available on the book rack in the upper church.  You may also donate online by clicking on the "online giving" icon below and choosing "Grand Annual" as the Fund.  Thank you for your support and generosity.

COVID PRECAUTIONS

As of May 29th, vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance in church.  Non-vaccinated people are advised by the State to continue to wear masks as well as those who feel more comfortable doing so.  We will not be asking parishioners whether or not they have been vaccinated.  Hand sanitizer will be available. 

For those who are uncomfortable sitting with unmasked parishioners, the first three pews on the right side of the church facing the altar are reserved for people who are wearing masks.  Unmasked parishioners may sit anywhere else in the church except for these three pews. Singing is now allowed at Mass. 

Beginning the week of November 28th, the missalettes will be in the pews for your use.  We will no longer publish the readings and music handouts.  

We no longer pass the collection baskets at Mass.  We have purchased new donation recepticles which are located at each of the three church entrances. 

Another option is Online Giving.  It is a safe and convenient way of donating and benefits both you and the parish.    You may sign up for a one-time or recurring donation by clilcking on the link below.  You can make changes or delete your donations at any time.  Some parishioners set up a recurring donation directly through their bank, which is another option to consider.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation over these past 18 months!