The annual Diocesan Development Fund appeal was held on May 2 at Old St. Vincent Church. This year’s goal is $9,479. The Donor goal is 42. As of 7/25, 29 donors have pledged $8,377. Please be generous. Click on the following link to view this year’s DDF Video. https://dioscg.org/diocesan-development-fund-2021-video-english/
Do not let your tax dollars be used to fund abortion. Tell Congress to keep the Hyde Amendment! Click on the link to learn about the Hyde Amendment and to join the fight to keep it . Hyde Amendment
Click on the link for some Quick Reads for a March Spiritual Boost Quick Reads for a March Spiritual Boost
The Dispensation from the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is lifted as of Palm Sunday, beginning with the Vigil Mass on March 27, 2021. Click on the link below to view the March 19, 2021 Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rice for full details. March 19, 2021 Pastoral Letter From Bishop Rice
Great news!!! Bishop Rice has given St. Mary’s permission to build the new Food Pantry Building!!! We now have $883,809.70 in the building fund. Although ground breaking is scheduled to begin in September, we are still in need of additional funds because construction costs have risen.
If you would like to contribute to the Catholic Social Ministry Food Pantry make your check to St. Mary Cathedral and put in an envelope marked St. Mary/OSV Food Pantry Building Fund or you can donate directly online via Paypal by hitting the Donate button on the the Catholic Social Ministry’s webpage. https://stmarycathedral.net/Food-Pantry
Monsignor Richard Rowling passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 93 years. Click on the link for information regarding both his pastoral ministry and his funeral arrangements . Monsignor Richard Rowling
Attending Church Frequently may be good for your mental health. Click on the link below to access an interesting article which appears in the National Catholic Register. https://www.ncregister.com/cna/only-frequent-church-attendees-avoided-downward-mental-health-trend-in-2020-umctjjzz
