St. Mary Catholic Church
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Please join us in praying the Rosary after the daily 7:00 a.m.
Mass. ALL ARE WELCOME!
ADORATIONPlease consider signing up for an hour or half-hour on Monday mornings, after the 7:00 a.m. Communion Service.
ADORATION IS RIGHT AFTER THE 7:00 a.m. COMMUNION SERVICE UNTIL 12:00 p.m . every Monday in the Church. ADORERS NEEDED - Regular and substitutes, for hour and half-hour commitments. If you are unable to keep your time, contact me, and I will find a sub for you.“When I was in church waiting for confession, I saw the rays (as in Divine Mercy), issuing from the monstrance and they spread throughout the whole church. This lasted throughout the whole service. After the Benediction, (the rays came forth), on both sides of the monstrance and returned to the monstrance. The appearance was bright and clear as crystal. I asked Jesus that He deign to light a fire of His love in all souls that were cold. Beneath these rays a heart will be warmed, even if it were like a block of ice: even if it were as hard as rock, it will crumble into dust.”
~ Saint Faustina Kowalska
Contact info: Georgia Alcorn at 970-590-4785 phone or text
E-mail: ganne_alcorn@yahoo.com.
"LET US NOT FORGET THAT AN AGE PROSPERS OR DWINDLES IN PROPORTION TO ITS DEVOTION TO THE HOLY EUCHARIST..." Saint Peter Julian EymardFORMED
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High quality Catholic books, audio dramas, movies and more. Great for family movie nights!
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or click on the Formed link on the parish website.
RESPECT LIFETHE WEEDS TO HER ARE ANY MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED HUMAN OF ANY COLOR AND ALL NON-CAUCASIANS.
The connection between racism and abortion is nothing new. After all, Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger was a notorious racist who even appeared at a speaking engagement for ... the KKK.
"Birth control...means the release and cultivation of the better racial elements in our society, and the gradual suppression...of defective stocks--those human weeds which threaten the blooming of the finest flowers of American civilization."--Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger
From March 6 to April 14, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGILMARCH 6 - APRIL 14 Prayer Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
VIGIL LOCATIONPublic right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood
3487b W 10th St., Greeley, CO 80634
https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/greeley/
OUR LADY OF GRACE LIBRARY
Are you looking for a good Catholic Spiritual book to read? Your Church Library has a wonderful collection of uplifting books to help you grow in your faith.
”Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” St. John Bosco
Come and find that special book. The Library is located in the Parish office and is open during normal office hours.
CATHOLIC LIFE IN CHRIST (CLIC)
March 11 th, 2019:
NO Meeting - Trash & Treasure Sale Set Up
Next meeting: March 25th
We meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of each month in Classroom 2 in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. Men and women are welcome! For more information call Charlie DeLaCroix at 970-590-0247.
Come share your faith with others, meet new friends, pray, laugh, and just have some fun!
THAT MAN IS YOU!
Our next meeting will be on 3/7/2019 from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? Seeking to be the best man you can be? Then please come join your fellow Catholic men ... a light breakfast will be provided.
For more information, contact Rob Citrino 970-515-2164.
KNIGHTS CORNERThe Knights will be hosting the Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 8th, 22nd, 29th and April 5th & 12th. Meals are served from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The cost is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 for children 12 and under, or $30.00 for a family of 4.
The meal includes:
Choice of Alaskan Pollock (2) or Breaded Shrimp (6 oz)
Choice of scalloped potatoes or waffle fries
Coleslaw
Roll and butter
Dessert
Coffee, Iced tea, lemonade or water
The proceeds benefit the St. Mary Youth Group.LEAVE A LEGACY
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
St. Mary Catholic School participates in the “Box Tops” for education program. Please consider dropping off your box tops to help support education here at St Mary.
How Will You Pass On Your Catholic Legacy?
Just as we plan to ensure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our "faith families." Your planned gift to our fund held at The Catholic Foundation will provide financial support for the many generations to come.
What a wonderful way to steward your finances to pass along your faith and love for your parish. Our faith is a treasure... Pass It On!
For a free consultation about the advantages of making a planned gift to The Catholic Foundation for the benefit of your parish or favorite Catholic organization, please contact Jean Finegan at the Foundation at 303.867.0613 or visit www.TheCatholicFoundation.com.
Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. - 2CORINTHIANS 9:6
IRA Charitable Rollover is now a Permanent Law
Each IRA owner over age 70½ may make a transfer of up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity. IRA charitable rollovers are tax-free and not included in adjusted gross income. An IRA charitable rollover may fulfill part or all of your required minimum distribution (RMD). To learn how you and the Church can benefit, contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation at 303.867.0613.
The Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study
Under the leadership of Rob Mangum, we will be studying the writings of the Apostle John, Bibles and Catechisms of the Catholic Church. Coffee and refreshments are provided. The class meets in Rooms 2 & 3 of the Parish Center on Sunday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., and will provide a good opportunity for you to grow in faith. Please join us!
St Mary Parish Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study
Our next Wednesday Bible Study begins on March 20 th, and is titled: The Passion (Catholic Way Bible Study), led by Lavinia Spirito via DVD. This is a 4-week course in the same format as The Book of Revelation, which we finished in December 2018. For your calendar, here are the dates for the Bible Study: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 & 4/10. We meet at the Parish Hall in room 2, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Contact Pam Ogburn at 970-590-805 with questions. All are welcome.
Please join “Flock Notes”To join our "FlockNote" community simply go to www.stmarygreeley.org. Under "Links", you will find the link for FlockNotes. Click on that link and enter your information. We contact people by either email or text message. This is a great way to get immediate and accurate communications.
St. Mary Catholic Education Foundation
Did you know that St. Mary Schools has an Education Foundation that funds scholarships and the operation of the school if funds are available? Please consider giving to the Education Foundation to fund our children. The foundation never spends the corpus, only the interest. If you would like to contribute, please contact Susan Benke at 970-352-1724. Thank you for your help!
St. MARY ANNUAL TRASH & TREASURE - SALE UPDATE
Collection of items begins:
Sunday, March 10th: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Actual sale:
Friday March 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday March 16, 9 a.m. to noon
Please bring items to gate southeast of Parish Center.
Some of the clean, reusable items needed: furniture, large & small appliances, glassware, kitchen & decorating items, antiques, collectables, sporting goods, lawn & garden items, tools, bikes, toys, camping items, books, and sewing & craft items. NO CLOTHING or TVs PLEASE. We always need volunteers throughout the week, during and after the sale. If you can help, or have questions call Barb at 330-1205 or Terri at 339-3209. We are grateful for your support!
Confirmation pictures are in! Please stop by the Parish office to pick yours up!
The Choir needs YOU! Would you consider sharing your voice for just five Thursday evening rehearsals as part of our Lent/Easter season and sing for the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass plus the 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass? What a wonderful way to praise our God. If you are interested in helping us celebrate please call Dotti at the parish office or come to the choir loft on Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. Thank you.
Join the Phoenix Group on Saturday, March 9th at 11:30 a.m. at Ambrosia Asian Bistro, 3636 W. 10th Street, Greeley. Make your non-binding reservation by calling Virginia Schmitz at 356-7671. Lunch is at your own expense. Please feel free to bring guests – they are always welcome!
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Lady of the Valley Women’s Group
Presents the Fourth Annual
Women’s Day of Faith
“Igniting the Spirit Within You”
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Featuring
Dr. Edward Sri
Dr. Sri is a well-known theologian, international speaker and best-selling author.
Tickets will be available online March 12th at: ourladyofthevalley.net
PLEASE BE GENEROUS
Love Your Marriage
St. Peter’s Food Bank is in need of Saltine crackers, small fruit cups, peanut butter, pop-top tuna and pop-top chicken. If you are able to help, please take your donations to St. Peter or leave them in the vestibule of St. Mary Church.
Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Saturday, March 16 th, 2019
Take time out for your marriage with a ½ day “Love Your Marriage” enrichment retreat on Saturday,
March 16 th at St. Helena Catholic Church in Ft. Morgan. Learn “How to Have an Emotionally, Spiritually, and Physically Thriving Marriage.” The retreat is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes lunch, materials and childcare.
For more information and to register now, go to: www.archden.org/loveyourmarriage
2019 Denver Marian Conference
“Behold Your Mother”
Mother's Day Weekend
Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th
Crown Plaza Convention Center, 15500 East 40th Avenue.
Speakers: Fathers Donald Calloway, MIC; Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM; Chad Ripperger; Fr. Joseph Tran, and MC, Fr. Frank Garcia.
This Marian Conference has been approved by the Archdiocese of Denver and seating is limited so
register soon! Please join us !
Visit our website for more information and to register: www.DenverMarianConference.com
or phone: 303-422-8621.
If you come as a visitor today, we hope you will return as a friend. To register in the parish, pick up a registration form in the lobby of the Parish Hall, visit our website, www.stmarygreeley.org, or you may stop by the parish office on weekdays to fill one out.
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