Women's Retreat Day
Believing You Are Beloved
A Retreat for Women
Join us and plan to set aside your usual, fast-paced Saturday, and relax for a few hours with us. It will be a wonderful day of fellowship that you won’t want to miss.
CLICK HERE for information and to register.
Ordination
KIRK COLLINS TO BE ORDAINED
Bishop Barry Knestout will ordain 15 men as permanent deacons on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Cathedral. The ordination Mass will be livestreamed on the diocesan webpage and facebook page.
Mr. Kirk Collins - a parishioner of St. Mary's Parish - is one of the men who will be ordained that day. He and his wife, Valerie, have been members of our community for over a decade, and have participated in many parish ministries. Kirk will serve as a deacon and preach his first homily at the 11:00 Mass on Sept. 26. A reception will follow in the Commons.
Remember ...
Do you remember the adults who gave their time to help form your faith life? to pray with you? to teach you about God's love? Now it's your turn to do the same ...
Visit our Children's Ministry Volunteers page to see how you can help. If you don't, who will?
Mass Times
Saturdays: 5:30 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Tuesdays - Fridays: 9:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our church is open for personal prayer:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Locate Us
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Italian Night
CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
Outdoor Movie Night
Join us for our next Outdoor Movie Night
Fall Bible Studies
Exodus
The exodus is the central event of the Old Testament, giving meaning to everything else we find in its pages. Click here to learn more ...
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Click here to learn more ...
Women's Book Club
The Book Club selection for October will be The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. This fast-moving, heartfelt thriller about the sacrifices we make for the people we love most, will enthrall you from the very first page. This gripping, perfectly paced novel, tackles tough questions about trust, marriage, and what it means to be a family. Please choose Wednesday, October 13th at 7 p.m. or Friday, October 15th at 10 a.m. for the discussion. Email Teresa Lee to register.
Diocesan VIRTUS Training
(Select "Richmond, VA (Diocese)")
Diocesan Safe Environment Office and programs, visit
https://richmonddiocese.org/protecting-gods-children/
Parish News and Events
Read about this month's Knights of Columbus Family of the Month and Knight of the Month here.
The HealthNotes page of our website has been updated with information from our Parish Nurse Ministry. It includes their latest note: "When Two Illnesses Collide: The Approaching Twindemic."
School News
Learn more about our school at www.saintmary.org.
Italian Food-To-Go Fundraiser
CLICK HERE for more information and to place your order.
High School Information Fair
Middle school parents and students are invited to meet representatives from 20+ area high schools to gather admittance information and ask questions at Saint Mary's Catholic School's annual High School Information Fair.
Register online today to reserve your family's spot at one of our 45-minute sessions.
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Location: Saint Mary's Gym, 9501 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
Session One: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Session Two: 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Faith Formation Registration
For information about Elementary Formation Programs, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion preparation, CLICK HERE.
For information about Middle School and High School Programs and Confirmation preparation, CLICK HERE.
Parish Speaker Event
Join us for this timely presentation:
Chaplain Emil Kapaun:
Soldier, Pastor, Hero
Presented by William C. Latham Jr.
Saturday, October 23rd, 10 am
CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.
Hope Art Show
Marriage Enrichment Ministry
St. Mary’s Marriage Enrichment Ministry
invites you to a series of evenings that will enhance and celebrate the gift of marriage.
Enriching Your Relationship
By
Embracing Your Differences
CLICK HERE for information and to register.
Financial Stewardship
We know that during this difficult time many parishioners may have to change their giving habits or giving levels. However, in order to keep our parish and its ministries running in these difficult times we need to have regular income. If you can give during this time, please consider using one of the following methods:
- Register for E-Giving here or click the icon.
- Text “Donate” to 18042590555 on your smartphone
- Mail your regular giving envelope to the parish via the US Postal Service
- Drop your giving to the parish office during office hours
- Use your bank’s BillPay option if possible, to send a check to St. Mary’s
We thank you for your generosity to St. Mary’s Catholic Church!
Let Us Pray ...
Fr. Renninger and the Parish Staff would like to pray for your intentions during their personal daily prayer time. Please complete the form below to send us your intention and know that it will be included in our prayer. We would ask that you remember the intentions of our Parish Family in your prayers as well.
Latest COVID Updates for St. Mary's Parish
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Diocese of Ricmond
Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan at 1-877-887-9603.