Oh, September at the Catholic Community of Jennings County has something for everyone!
FESTIVAL TIME AT ST. MARY IS ALMOST HERE!
The St. Mary Community Festival is coming up! Join us Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 for fellowship, food, rides, games and more as we kick off this annual event that is a major fundraiser for us!
The festival k
ick off is Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and starts again on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The winner of the 50/50 Raffle Drawing will be announced at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday!
Find the schedule and information at THIS LINK!
Also, please note the Mass Time changes for Festival Weekend & Adoration Closings!
THURSDAY Sept. 4 & FRIDAY Sept. 5: No Mass
SATURDAY Sept. 6: 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph. No Mass as St. Mary & No 6 pm at St. Joseph!
SUNDAY Sept. 7 8 AM St. Joseph 9:30 AM St. Ann Noon St. Mary for festival workers, but open to all!
The Adoration Chapel will also close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3rd and reopen at 8am on Monday, September 8th.
A Special Movie Showing of Triumph of the Heart!
We have a wonderful opportunity to see the much anticipated film about St. Maximilian Kolbe’s life at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Park Theatre in North Vernon, Ind. This movie showing is made possible by some generous sponsors: St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Churches, the Seymour Knights of Columbus, The Catholic Community of Jennings County, and parishioner, Steve Gasper. Tickets are only $10. Click on the image below for more details!
Looking for A Good Catholic Book Study?
The Carmelite Saint, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, is becoming more known and we are having a book study about her writings that discuss the indwelling of God in our lives. Join us on Thursdays, starting September 25 at 6 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Center. We will study the book: This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer with study questions and reflections.
If you want to learn more about St. Elizabeth of The Trinity read THIS ARTICLE by a priest from Ireland who speaks about how this saint helps us understand God’s love!
Donut Sunday at St. Mary, It’s the Best!
We’ve got Donut Sunday coming up after the 9:30 a.m Mass at St. Mary on Sept 14.
Speaking of Food– Especially Breakfast!
The Knights of Columbus is serving up BREAKFAST every fourth Sunday at St. Mary after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come for pancakes, bacon, biscuits and gravy, all served up with a smile and large quantities of coffee!
