We have all heard of the devastation from the explosion in the community of West. At the request of Bishop Vasquez we be taking up a special collection after Communion this weekend for the benefit those affected by the explosion in West. Please be as generous as you can.
St. Louis ACTS will be having a breakfast this Sunday for the benefit of all those affected by the explosion in West. Breakfast will be served at Grace Hall beginning approx. 8:30 a.m. until ???. All donations collected will go directly to Fr. Ed Karasek, pastor of St. Mary’s in West.
St. Mary’s Annual Festival is Next Sunday. There is much that still needs to be done. If you can volunteer to help, please call the church office. We still need items for both the silent and live auctions, bingo prizes, items for the country store and bottled soft drinks for the youth area.
If anyone is available during the day to pick up items for the Festival, please call David Swinson at 723-3679 or the church office.
Next Saturday, April 27, after the 5:15 p.m. Mass we need help loading the vehicles with the items going to Geneva Hall. We ask anyone that can stay and help to please meet in the parking near the Annex.
The Festival Committee will meet on Monday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Baptismal Preparation Class for parents and godparents will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th in the Conference Room. Please call the church office to register for this class.