Through CPI's conversations with parish staff members in partner parishes and looking at their survey data, it was important to offer something for the parents in our communities who are not married, whether they are divorced, separated, single, co-parenting, or widowed. Oftentimes, these parents are passing on the Catholic faith to their children without adequate support, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to come together, meet other parents who are in a similar boat, and let them know that we (the Church) see them and desire to support them in their vocation!
This workshop will be in person for participants (dinner, beer and wine will be provided) and will be hosted virtually by Rose Sweet, renowned Catholic author and life coach and author of Ascension Press' Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family program. Participants will also receive the videos from Rose's Surviving Divorceprogram for free ($100 value).
The faith formation year for public school students is from June to April . Parents can still register by clicking on Catholic Education. Our program's theme this year is, “Serve with a heart like Jesus.”
George Wallrich, Sr. and Paul von der Empten
Each winner receives $500 and their ticket was returned to the raffle drum for chances to win more cash on Sunday, July 19 after the Parish Picnic.
Picnic Raffle Tickets & payment must be received in St. Mary's Parish Office by NOON Wednesday, June 24, to be eligible for the Early Bird Raffle Drawing on Thursday, June 25, 2 PM, at St. Mary's Parish Office. Two winners of $500 each will be drawn. Winning tickets will be returned to the raffle drum for a chance to win more cash prizes on Picnic Sunday, July 19, at 4:30 PM. Tickets may be returned in the secure mail slot of the parish office after business hours.
Correction: The second collection for the Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette of Lourdes from Tanzania, is NEXT weekend, June 27 & 28. NOT this weekend as was incorrectly stated in today's Friday Flocknote. We apologize for the confusion.
WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU! Picnic Raffle Tickets are being counted and recorded! Get yours in for the Early Bird Drawing by Noon on 6/24. Two winners of $500 to be drawn on June 25 @ 2 PM. Winning tickets return to the drum for more chances to win!
PS: we would love to have more volunteers at next year's Day of Service!
CORRECTION: OUR LOURDES EVENT IS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 29
Complete details here: https://shorturl.at/zpJbH
TOMORROW, MAY 29, 6 PM @ SACRED HEART OF JESUS DIOCESAN SHRINE Bowmansville (Lancaster): All in need of any type of healing (mind, body, or spirit) and anyone who would like to experience peace & grace through Our Lady of Lourdes, France are welcome to join us for a Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience at our consecrated outdoor shrine and Our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Complete details here: https://shorturl.at/zpJbH
From Bishop Robert Barron's Gospel Reflection on Tuesday, May 26, 2026: "St. Augustine was right: “Lord, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” We are all wired for God. There is a hunger in us that nothing in this world can possibly satisfy. Only Jesus can lead us to the heavenly banquet; and that’s why we must follow him."
We are in great need of Day of Service volunteers on Sat., June 6 @ 9:30am! Please sign up to beautify our campus or Brothers of Mercy at https://shorturl.at/qXbeJ. We will meet after 9am Mass.
Mass Schedule at St. Mary's for Ascension Thursday, May 14, 2026:
Wednesday, May 13, Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 14, Holy Day Masses:
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
All Masses are in the main church.
