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parishlifehappeningsHealth Ministry - BloodPressure Check-InParish Book ClubThis Check-In will be mannedby a Health Ministry Teammember. Parishioners will begiven a written record of thefindings and resource materialsare also available. This Check-Incan support you, the parishioner, in several ways.1. Provide a record of bloodpressure readings for the parishioner to pass on to their primarycare physician.We will meet September 12 inthe St. John Paul II House at10am to discuss At the End of theSanta Fe Trail by Sister BlandinaSegale (c. 1932). The Octoberselection is Catholics in America:Religious Identity and CulturalAssimilation from John Carroll toFlannery O'Connor by RussellShaw (c. 2016).Pregnant?2. Alert the parishioner to situations that may require immediate medical attention.3. A means of sharing a simpleblessing with the parishioner.The act of “Presence” or beingtotally available to the parishioner for this brief encounter canbe a powerful source of blessing for the parishioner and theTeam member.Make us yourfirst callFreeentialnfid cy& cporegnatnstesFeelingtrapped knowsomeoneandalone? who maybe?Give usit’s conConfidentialnon-judgementalSupportivea callfidential540.8981.800.55 .855824-h0o.u4r900help lineAll servicesare FREE2006 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 202Fredericksburg, VA 22401birthrightoffredericksburg.com 540.898.8558Next Check-In August 13, 8am12 and 2-3pm, Room 100, ParishLife CenterTeams of Our Lady"The couple that prays together,stays together" - The Teams ofOur Lady (teamsofourlady.org) are a fantastic way forcouples to grow closer togetherand closer to the Lord. Couplestake time to pray and preparespiritual material together, andthen meet monthly to pray andshare with the other couplesover dinner.A second Fredericksburg teamis in the works! contact us tolearn more. Helene (540 3615662) and Gonzague (540 3615673) de Bonfils, or hdebonfils@gmail.com.The Bible Timeline: TheStory of SalvationThe Bible Timeline is afascinating study that takesparticipants on a journeythrough the entire Bible.They will go deep into eachperiod of salvation historyand discover the amazingstory woven throughout allof Scripture. Using a uniquecolor-coded system, they willlearn the major people, places,and events of the Bible and seehow they all come together toreveal the remarkable story ofour faith. The Bible Timeline hasbeen granted the Imprimatur.The cost for materials is 25,which will be collected at thefirst class. Class sizes will belimited to 40 participants each.Please sign-up by August 25.Sign up in your current Biblestudy or in the Parish Office,540-373-6491.Wednesday, September 13, 201724 Week Bible Timeline StudybeginsThursday, September 14, 201724 Week Bible Timeline StudybeginsW E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-64918

parishlifeRCIA“C O M EA N DS E E”We invite all who seek a deeper life in Jesus Christto consider becoming members of this Body of Christthrough the Sacraments of Initiation.Please call the parish office to register.You are welcome. BeginRite of ChristianInitiation of AdultsThe Program begins at SaintMary on Monday, September11 and lasts until the EasterVigil. We meet on Mondaysfrom 7:30 until 9:15pm witha 45 minute class (all inthe parish are welcome toattend), then refreshmentsand small group discussionSAINT MARY9/11follows about the topic of theevening and other formationtopics. If you or anyone youknow is interested in joiningthe Catholic Church andreceiving the sacramentsof Baptism (or make aProfession of Faith if alreadybaptized), Confirmation andEucharist, please contact theparish office to register oremail us at RCIAstmaryfred@gmail.com.of thehappeningsGlobal Prayer MinistryWith faith in the power ofprayer, the Global Ministryacknowledges the Power ofPraying Together. The Ministryworks through social mediato connect people to pray for acommon interest. Simply text“Prayer” to 845-76 to join! As amember of Global Prayer, youwill receive the week’s intention from the Coordinator eachWednesday and Friday. Then, atnoon on Friday, wherever youhappen to be, we ask that youspend 10 minutes or so withour online community, prayingfor the week’s intention. Ourprayers are now being expanded beyond global faith concernsto include prayers for the healthand healing of our local parishioners and faith community.We are reaching out for you tojoin. Become part of the GlobalPrayer Ministry with othersthroughout our Parish and community. For those that do nottext but wish to join, you can doso via the internet. To sign up,please visit: app.flocknote.com/stmaryfredericksburg.I M M A C U L A T E C O N C E P T I O N www.stmaryfred.org9

ourneighborshappeningsVolunteers Needed forthe Guadalupe FreeClinic (GFC)The GFC of Colonial Beach isa medical free clinic servingthe indigent and medicallyuninsured population ofWestmoreland County,southeast of Fredericksburg.Founded in 2004, by Fr. GeromeMagat, the GFC is a part of theCatholic Diocese of Arlingtonand operates on the groundsof St. Elizabeth of HungaryCatholic Church in ColonialBeach, and is mainly staffed byvolunteers.The GFC is seeking volunteersfor all our medical and nonmedical positions. This includesDoctors, Nurses, Phlebotomists,Pharmacists, PharmTechs, Spanish Interpreters, Receptionists,and Eligibility Coordinators.Our most immediate volunteer needs are for Pharmacistsand Interpreters. The Clinic isonly open on Wednesdays andSaturdays, so our volunteersnormally work once a month.For more information, pleasesee our website at guadalupefreeclinic.org, contact us viaemail: lcarrington@guadalupefreeclinic.org, or by phone at(804)-224- 0571.Loved the Wedding.Invite Me to the Marriage.Love, God.A Worldwide MarriageEncounter weekend canhelp you do that! MarriageEncounter is 44 hours wheremarried couples can get awayfrom jobs, kids, chores, andphones — and focus just oneach other. The next weekendis Sep 15-17 in Herndon. Earlysign up is recommended.For more information visitRenewMarriage-VANorth.orgor contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or703-646-1521.John Paul GolfTournamentSaint John Paul the GreatCatholic High School ishosting "Golfing with Wolves"on Thursday, September 21,at the spectacular PotomacShores Golf Club. This is theonly publicly accessible JackNicklaus Signature golf coursein the DC area! Join friends andmake new ones while enjoyinga beautiful day on the greens insupport of Catholic education.Sponsorship opportunities alsoavailable! For more information,and to register, please visitsaintjohnpaulthegreatgolf.org, call 703.445.0306, or email:golf@jpthegreat.org.Cold Weather Facilitatorfor MicahIt might be hot out there, but itisn't too early to start thinkingabout the cold weather shelter.Micah is looking for the nextfacilitator of our winter shelter.The cold weather shelter iscritical in keeping our streethomeless from freezing todeath between November andMarch. Position is part-timeand seasonal Responsibilitiesinclude:Supporting volunteers inevening shelter set-up; Assistingwith administrative tasks;Working with overnight staffto ensure intake and check-in;Checking bags and searchingguests for inappropriate items;Facilitating laundry dropoff and pick-up; Developingrelationships with guests,supporting their immediateneeds and advising daytimestaff as to what needs to befollowed up on to supportexits from shelter to permanenthousing.New University ofMary Washington orGermanna Student?Drop by the Catholic StudentCenter when you arrive! Weare conveniently located acrossthe street from campus (thered brick building with whitecolumns). Meet new friends,and grow in knowledge andlove of your Catholic Faith.Join us at Sunday and weekdayMasses. Discover retreat andservice opportunities andmuch more. Contact us at 540373- 6746 or visit our websitefor additional information:umwcatholic.org**Germanna students are welcometo participate at the UMW CatholicCampus Ministry**LIKE us on Facebook!Special Welcome Masses onSunday, August 27 11am and5:30pm (free dinner follows the5:30pm Mass) St. John BoscoCenter 1614 College AvenueFredericksburg, VA 22401W E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-649110

parishlifeaugustshareWelcome to SHAREat St. Mary Parish!Order Deadline: August 14Food Pick-Up: August 26This is a food cooperativeprogram with a communityservice requirement. PackagePick-up is typically the fourthSaturday of the month at theParish Life Center between8-9am. The following month’smenu will be available at thetime of pick-up.AmazonSmile is a simpleand automatic way for youto support your school everytime you shop, at no cost toyou. When you shop at smile.amazon, you’ll find the exactlow prices, vast selectionand convenient shoppingexperience as Amazon.com with the added bonusthat Amazon will donate aportion of the purchase priceto Holy Cross Academy.Visit smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1889183, or sign up andchoose Holy Cross Academyfrom the list of charitableorganizations. Thank you!Please contact Rick Caporali formore information and details,rcaporali@stbernpar.org.Value Package 22(2 hrs community service)Ground Beef - 1lbGround Chicken - 1lbBacon - 1lbFully Cooked Burgers - 1lbBeef & Pork Meatballs - 1.9lbPlus 8-12lbs of the freshest fruitsand vegetablesChicken Wings 26(2 hrs community service)HCA Job OpeningHoly Cross Academy is seeking ahighly qualified Facilities Manager to begin immediately. Candidate must have a minimum of 7years’ experience in related fields,knowledge of building systemsand the ability to work as part ofa team. The Facilities Manager isresponsible for the maintenanceand repair of the buildings andgrounds. The position is full-time.Salary is based upon qualifications and experience. Interestedcandidates should send theirresume to Susan Halsey, businessmanager at hcabookkeeper@holycrossweb.com.10lb box of Tyson's Fully CookedWing Sections100 per boxSummer Grill Box 29(2 hrs Community Service)2 8oz. Sirloin Steaks2 pkg Beef Hot Dogs2lbs IQF All-Natural ChickenBreast1lb Pulled Pork5 6oz Black Angus BurgersFarmers Produce Box 17(2 hrs Community Service)Summer freshness, summer health.Treat yourself to what is in seasonwith our 8-14lb box of fruits andveggiesBBQ Glazed Chicken Breasts 23(2 hrs Community Service)SAINT MARYof the35-40 breasts, 9.5lbs total, fullycooked, IQF just heat & serve (greatas a quick summer sandwich)SHARE Order FormValue Package ( 22)x 22. Chicken Wings ( 26)x 26. Summer Grill Box ( 29)x 29. Farmers Produce Box ( 17)x 17. BBQ Glazed Chicken Breasts ( 23)x 23. NameAddressCityStreetzipEmailCell/PhoneCommunity Service Hours:hrs Church Host sitehrs YouthTransporthrs Shelter Comm. Dinnerhrs Seniors Vincent de Paulhrs Micah MW Hospitalhrs School Parish Ministryhrs Community Servicehrs Otherhrs OtherPAYMENT METHODS:CASH or MONEY ORDER.No CHECKS; Payment due whenorder is placed.Money Orders should be made to:SHARE FOOD NETWORK.I M M A C U L A T E C O N C E P T I O N www.stmaryfred.org11 TOTAL:

operationsgiveninloveWeekly Offertoryschool program. The mission ofClub Kids II is to provide nutriOffertory Collection August 6tious, freshly prepared snacks toOffertory Collection 33,771 children in an environment thatis safe, accessible, and conveDominican Republic Missions 10,874 nient. Sites are located at organiSt. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 240 zations that provide after- schoolprogramming for youth such asthe Boys and Girls Club, HazelNext weekend we will take up aHill & Heritage Park.special collection for the followingChildren’s Programs of theFredericksburg Area Food Bank:Thank you for your generosity!“Kids on the Go” is a programKids on the Go SummerFeedingof the Fredericksburg RegionalFood Bank which provides children attending summer schoolor other summer enrichmentThe mission of the School Foodprograms with a healthy prePantry program is to help alpared meal. Kids on the Go helpsleviate child hunger for familiesto alleviate childhood hunger byin crisis. School-based pantriesbridging the hunger gap whenare located on the grounds of areliable sources of food may notschool to provide a more readily be available. Children 18 years ofaccessible source of emergencyage and younger are welcome tofood assistance to students andreceive a free, freshly prepared,their families. As a need is identi- well-balanced meal, at any of ourfied by school staff, the presponsored sites.packed boxes containing a fewYour kindness and generositydays of emergency food, alongin supporting the less fortunatewith resource materials such asin our community is greatly apa pantry reference list and SNAP preciated. For more information,information, are distributed tovisit fredfood.org. God blessthe families in need.you.“Lord, when did we see Thee hungryand feed Thee, or thirsty and giveThis structured after-schoolThee drink? . ‘Truly, I say to you,snack program provides nutrias you did it to one of the least oftion among at-risk children,these my brethren, you did it toages 4-18 years, in an environMe.’” (Matthew 25:37, 40)ment that is safe, accessible,and convenient. Over 3,000 kidsare being fed monthly at sitesthroughout our service area.Sites are located at schools, faith- Children’s Offertory Contributions for the month of Augustbased organizations, the Boyswill be donated to the Graceand Girls Club.Oughton Cancer Foundation.Originally established in 2006to assist the family of nineteenLike Kids Club, this structuredmonth old Grace who couraafter-school snack programprovides nutrition among at-risk geously battled a rapidly prochildren, ages 4-18 years, and are gressing form of cancer calledneuroblastoma, the Foundationenrolled in a participating afterFood for Families SchoolFood PantryClub KidsChildren's OffertoryEnvelopes for AugustClub Kids IIhas grown, in Grace’s memory,and now provides resourcesand financial support for localfamilies of children battling rareforms of childhood cancer, aswell as grants for pediatric cancer research. The Grace OughtonCancer Foundation thanks youin advance for your contributions in support of their efforts.For more information, visit theirwebsite at thegocf.org.Pro Life Reflection“The Almighty One has done greatthings for me.” (Luke 1:49) In thehuman family there can be nocloser bond than mother andchild. They belong together; theirdestinies are intertwined. Thatis one of the central messages ofthe pro-life movement. To loveand care for a mother necessarilymeans protecting, loving, andcaring for her child. Blessed Virgin Mary, on the joyous day of yourAssumption, we honor you. Pray forus and for the victory of life!”Faith DirectThank you for being a part ofour St. Mary of the ImmaculateConception family. As you prepare for the end of summer andthe start of a busy fall, considerenrolling in eGiving throughFaith Direct so that your gift canreach us even when you cannot.Visit faithdirect.net and use ourchurch code: VA635. Thank youfor your continued support ofour parish family!Gracias por ser parte de nuestraSt. Mary of the Immaculate Conception familia. A medida quese prepara para el fin de veranoy el comienzo de una ocupadatemporada de otoño, por favorconsidere inscribirse en dar electrónicamente a través de FaithDirect para que sus donacionespuedan llegar a nosotros inclusoW E W E L C O M E Y O U H O M E. 540-373-649112

liturgycuando usted no pueda. Visitefaithdirect.net y utilice el códigode la iglesia: VA635. ¡Graciaspor su continuo apoyo a nuestrafamilia parroquial!Al Anon Surviving theWeekend GroupAll who have been affected bysomeone else’s drinking, andmembers come together to learn abetter way of life and how to findhappiness. It’s important to knowthat you are not alone and there ishelp. Al Anon meetings are everySaturday at 10am in Room 204 ofSt. Mary’s Parish Life Center.Nar Anon SupportAvailableNar-anon is a program that offers support to family membersand friends of loved ones struggling with substance abuse. AllInformation and discussion isnon-judgemental, informative andstrictly confidential. Our meetingsare in Room 204 in the Parish LifeCenter on Thursday from 7-8pmand are open to the communityat large. Contact Cathy at 7032018821 , burgh757@gmail.com orWayne at 540-840-5230.Please remember that Massintentions may be requested at theparish office for any remainingMasses of the year. If dates are nolonger available for the date youdesire, you are welcome to requestan intention that is “unscheduled,”and one of the priests will gladlycelebrate Mass for your intentionat an extra Mass during the weekor as a concelebrant.* Indicates Mass at Holy CrossAcademySAINT MARYSaint Mary prayer listdailybreadPlease pray for those who are sick or in need,especially: Mary Branham, Jessica Dowling, KellyKeiser, Lauren McKeever, Janese Morris, Mary Keaton, Montgomery Wood, Harold Gardiner, GeraldGardiner, Betty Ann & Bill Dateno, Jennifer Smith,Corrine Gardine, David Arnold, Matt, Elsie and RileySeidlinger, Jeanette Ann Williams, Maureen Flanagan,Fannie Manning, April Gray, Tim Conway, AndyCosta, Ellie Cupka, Cheryl Kellett, Jim Matarese,Hugh Fleming, Thomas Moeller, Marianne Ford,Ortiz Family, Jaiden Scelzo, Elisea Opeka, ClaireMatthews, Matt Traugh, Jonathan Nogueira, JimMann, Ted Major, Maggie Lampman,Chuck Boyert,Adrianne Foshay, Stephanne Downing, Ray Heath,Anna Marie Johnson, Emma Gilbert, Tracey Hansen,Bill Herr, Richard Fadden, Michelle Williams, MikePabrinkis, Zachary Payne, David Nimmer, AdrianneFoshay, Maggie Lampman, Keri Nelson, Marc Wood,Jack Brush, Sandra Frietas Smith, Elise Velez, VirginiaGannon, Daisy MCguiney, Russell Mcguiney, RobertYednock, Kari Nelson, Ellen GilHool, Patricia Russo,Gail Russell, Urbano Negre, Nimfa Cloud, DanielBurke, Prudy Tarpey, Barbara McCoy, Lee Bishop,Nora Ellen Lloyd, Tanh Lam, Joseph Mikulka, LillianKendall, Martha Clements, Judy Diehl, Terry Givens,Rose St. John, Jason Sully, Danny Thiebolt, Mary Rau,David Phillips, Anna MacArthur, Theresa Petrill,Bob Rekowski, Gerard Fitzpatrick, Christina Wiley,Maureen Mizzles, Charles Dittmer, Bernice Douglas,Miles Wood, Bruce Mattern, Maria Wood, ShannonTriola, David Marcs, Roseanne Mash, Jeanne Burke,Indira Murillo, Christie Greenwell, Holly Smith,Anthony Yantiss, Jerome Murphy, Larry Dillman,James Evans, Gabriel Galarza-Torres, Keith Kovalefsky, Joaquin Perez, Amber Moser, Stan Guzik, BarbaraButler, Mary Walsh, Elizabeth Murray, JacquelineMurray, Robert Gomer, Carla Gomer, Robert WayneThompson, Robert Arthur Ouellette, Douglas Meyer,Betsy Murray, Monica Hannan, Eldon Ulmer, LindaJamison, Karla Dorsey, Maria Elita Franca Maciel,Eileen Bourne, Marty T, David A, Pedro Rios, CathyBurgh, Roger Dewayne, Rose Anne SharpePlease pray for all the men and women in ourmilitary and civilian support services overseas,especially: Glenn Dickinson, Paul Fischer, JohnMoring, Dominick Joseph Petro, Jamal Williams,Lance Schulte, Brian Hellman, Sean Plunkett, RoySelvidge, Patrick Fenton, David James, Shawn Tupta,Vincent Petillo, Christopher Johnson III, PatrickDesmond, Andrew M. Smith, Nelly Garcia, MindyHakenson, Xavier Alas, Gary Rotsch, AnthonyHowell, John Anthenor, Andrew Dowdy, SeanMcCullum, Josue Bermudez, Bob Harter, MonicaHannan, Brian Mahoney, Julio A. Alarcon, GabeGonzalezPlease pray also for those who have died, especiallythe benefactors of Saint Mary Church.of theDaily Mass intentionsand readingsaugust14 MONDAY6:30am Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Deuell9am Angel Brewster6pm Gerard & Carolyn Fitz

Aug 13, 2017 · 13 SUNDAY, NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Coffee Shop after Morning Masses Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1410 12pm, Spanish Legion of Mary, Parish Life Center Room 100 14 Monday, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 10:15am, Legion of Mary