ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mary’s Church and Office Hours:
Monday: 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-Noon
Christmas and New Years Mass Times
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24
4:30pm Christmas Nativity Pageant
5:00pm Mass
7:30pm Mass
10:00pm Mass
Midnight Mass (12am)
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25
10:00am Mass
Feast of the Holy Family
Sunday, December 30
9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm Masses
New Year's Eve (Feast of the Holy Mother of God)
Monday, December 31
5:00pm
New Year's Day (Feast of the Holy Mother of God)
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
10:00am
We Remember Our Loved Ones
Parishioners are invited to write the names of their
departed loved ones in the Book of Eternal Life which is placed on a stand to the left of the altar until November 30.
AS A PARISH, we are asked to remember all the
faithful departed in our prayers.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL POOR BOX COLLECTION:
November 10/11 after all
Masses. Please consider making a donation.
Where does our money go? All of our money raised goes to support our costs
(rent, maintenance and supplies) in Red Deer to help our friends. We are 100% volunteer run with no staffing costs. We are in specific need of twin & double beds, small dressers, sheets and towels.
Please contact us at ssvp.reddeer@gmail.com or 403-597-3030.
Confirmation Registration
Tuesday, November 13, 7:30pm
St. Mary’s Church
Parents only
Children do not have to attend
A copy of your child’s baptism certificate is
required unless baptized at St. Mary’s.
$30.00 cash/cheque (no debit) for
Preparation Materials and Booklet
You must register ONLINE at
http://www.stmarysparishreddeer.com
and attend the Parent Orientation.
DROP IN
All parishioners 50+ are welcome to join us for cards, games,
conversation and treats on
Wednesday, November 14
1:30-4:00pm.
Bring a friend.
Baptism Seminar
Saturday, November 17, 2018, 9:00am-Noon
Register: stmarysparishreddeer.com
Please call Charmaine at the parish office to
book an appointment.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 18
After the 9:00am
and 11:00am Masses
Share a meal with your
parish family
Cost is $5.00 per person or
$15.00 per family
Cookies for School Lunch Program
Cookies needed for the Kid’s Lunch Program, NO PEANUTS PLEASE.
Mark the cookies “CWL” and put them in the parish kitchen on the
3rd Sunday of the month or drop them off at the CWL Meeting on
November 19 at 7pm.
Thank you.
St. Mary’s Bereavement Support Ministry
A team offers support for those who are
grieving the loss of a loved one
Please call Cheryl at 403-340-2861
Red Deer Catholic Youth Ministry
Edge Catholic Middle School Youth Group meets every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month at
Sacred Heart Parish
7:00-8:30pm. Grades 6-9
If you would like to be an Edge leader or would like to be involved in Youth Ministry, High School Youth Ministry takes place at
St. Joseph and Notre Dame High Schools on a monthly basis.
Parish Reminders
Pre-Authorized Donations
Did you know we offer Pre-Authorized Debits from your bank account?
You can personalize your donation by choosing the Building Fund,
Together We Serve, Youth and General Fund, either monthly or bi-weekly.
The Women's Shelter is always in need of new ladies and
children's pajamas of all sizes.
St. Patrick's School is in need of non-perishable food. Please consider donating the following items to help: Fruit cups, puddings, nut-free cereal bars, juice boxes, and cheese and cracker snack packs.
Unfortunately, there are those who will take advantage of unlocked cars with valuables inside. Please ensure your doors are locked and keep valuables with you. Thank you in advance for your help with this!