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St. Mary
Church of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin
Valmeyer, Illinois
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Ongoing EventsAltar Sodality EventsThe Altar Sodality buys flowers, decorations, altar cloths and other linens for our church. They pay for the cleaning of our church and they buy other equipment for our church and parish center. Please support them in their fundraisers and events. Donut Day, Last Sunday of Every Month, 11:00 a.m.Join us in the Gathering Area the last Sunday of every month for donuts and beverages, and lively conversation with fellow parishioners. Altar Sodality Meeting and No-Bake Bake Sale, First Sunday of Every Month, 9:00 a.m.All ladies of the parish are cordially invited to the monthly Altar Sodality meeting on the first Sunday of the month for fellowship. Greeter and Hostess Sign-UpSign-up sheets for Greeters and Bake Sale hostesses are in the Gathering Area. Quilting, Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.If you like to hand-sew, please join the delightful ladies who quilt weekly. The quilts are raffled off to support the ministry of the Altar Sodality which purchases altar cloths and decorations, among other things. Bible Study, Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.Join our Bible Study group which meets Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the church. If you are interested, please contact Pat Emery at 630-723-1023. Upcoming EventsAltar Sodality Spring Dinner, April 21, 6:00 p.m.The ladies’ Spring Dinner meeting is on Tuesday, April 22, at Acorns Golf Links. Our guest speaker is Sister Laura Brown of the Daughters of St. Paul. She will be speaking about how we can have Jesus live more fully inside us. A sign-up sheet is in the gathering area. Sacrament of Confirmation, April 24, 6:30 p.m.Analeisa Atkinson and Braydon Eckart will receive the sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop-Elect Geoffrey Mullen during Mass at our sharing parish, Ss. Peter and Paul in Waterloo, on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. St. Mary parishioners are invited to witness this sacrament. First Communion Mass, May 17, 10:00 a.m.The following children will receive the sacrament of First Communion. Beau Biffar They received the sacrament of First Reconciliation during the Mass on March 1. The last day of PSR class is Sunday, May 3. Vacation Bible School, June 1-5Save the date for VBS 8:30 to 11:30 each day. Once again, we are partnering with St. John UCC church here in Valmeyer. We are also looking for volunteers. You could teach, create arts and crafts, or make snacks. Older students could be teacher aides. It is very rewarding and the kids really enjoy it. For more information, contact Donna Wierschem at psrstmary@gmail.com. |
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