Dear Friends:

For the past 11 years, St. Mary’s Parish has been blessed by the ministry of Chris Jenkins, who has served as our Director of Youth Ministry. Chris recently announced that he has accepted a new position at Cristo Rey High School in Richmond, where he will serve as Director of Counseling and Wellness starting August 15th.

This new position offers Chris a wonderful opportunity to put his professional skills as a seasoned Youth Minister and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to excellent use in Richmond’s newest Catholic High School!

Chris has played a crucial role in the life of our parish community for over a decade. He faithfully led religious formation programs for our Middle and High School Youth. He coordinated the process which prepared over 1000 high school youth for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Chris accompanied our youth to diocesan work camps, youth conferences, outdoor hiking trips and service projects. He took the lead in developing opportunities for parents and teens to bring the resources of our faith to conversations which address topics such as teenage and parental anxiety, anti-racism, community violence, and mental health.

In addition, Chris worked with Laura Stapleton to offer opportunities for our middle and high school students to volunteer in numerous parish events. Groups of students attended workshops at Saint Meinrad Abbey & Seminary in Indiana.

Chris also worked collaboratively to lead our divorce care ministry in recent years. He shared his artistic gifts, doing graphic designs for a variety of parish publications and projects.

Chris will now focus his ministry within the community at Cristo Rey. But we rejoice in knowing that Chris’ wife – Angelina – and their daughters will continue to be active members of the St. Mary’s Parish community. Let us join together in prayer, thanking God for the gift of Chris Jenkins and his presence in our midst!

Fr. Michael Renninger

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As a community, we strive to support survivors of child sexual abuse on their journey toward healing and wholeness.  For those who have suffered abuse by clergy residing in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, we invite you to join virtually, on August 10 and/or August 24 at 7pm.  Spouses and affected community members are also welcome.  These gatherings, led by an independent facilitator, will offer a safe environment for participants to connect, share experiences, support, and heal.  If you would like more information or the virtual meeting link, please call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (877) 887-9603 or email [email protected].

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Henrico County seeks a Coordinator of Adult Formation to collaborate with the pastor, staff members, and lay leaders in the development and implementation of adult faith formation and discipleship opportunities for members of the parish community.

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The Diocese of Richmond seeks a highly qualified editor to oversee the strategy, direction and operations of The Catholic Virginian, a biweekly publication, with specific attention to its editorial content and daily updating of its website. 

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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.

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 at 1-877-887-9603.

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