WEDDING BANNS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Sara Gilliam and Chris Krajacic who were married this weekend at St. Mary's!

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Recently we welcomed the following members in to the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism:

Cailyn Diane Bentler, daughter of Jason and Lauren

Sara Elizabeth Comer, daughter of Brad and Jenny

Dillon Joseph Croco, son of Matthew and Elizabeth

Angelina Camacho Forte,
daughter of Tolentino and Eva

Brandon Henry Garcia, son of Henry and Abigail

Alex Thomas Jensen, son of David and Tami

Isabelle Marie and Logan Keith Kafer
daughter and son of John and Darcy

Francesca Marcia and Stefan Josef Krstenansky
daughter and son of John and Michele

Kelly Kathryn Marshek, daughter of Keith and Camie

Kathryn Marie Molony, daughter of Jamie and Jane

Gavin Cruz Nelson, son of Dante and Tennille

Devan Mario Perera, son of Sujith and Roshinee

Mackenzie Margaret Peterson,
daughter of Donald and Anne

Ezra James Sheldon, son of Thaddeus and Andrea

Gabriella Ann Sueppel, daughter of Ted and Carolyn

Matthew Aloysius Teets, son of Dan and Janet

Ella Rose Rice-Terry, daughter of Tim and Gretchen

We congratulate these families and promise them our continued prayerful support.

A special thank you to the young members of our parish who videotaped our Baptismal liturgies and to the women who provided the white garments.

REST IN PEACE

We pray for the repose of the souls of Jake Roskup, husband of Phyllis Roskup; and Barbara Neuzil, mother of Michael Neuzil.

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

YOUTH TRIP TO LOST ISLAND WATER PARK

Who: 6th-12th grade youth from the Iowa City area
Date: Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
Time: Leave St. Mary's at 9:00AM
           Return to St. Mary's at 5:30PM
Cost: $30 per person

Permission slips are in the July SMART News and are also available at the parish office. Make checks payable to St. Mary's Youth Group.

Permission slips are due JULY 20th!

FREE LUNCH

St. Mary's will be providing and serving Free Lunch at the Wesley Center on Friday, July 21st. A sign-up sheet to contribute casseroles, salads and desserts is in the vestibule. Food may be brought to the parish hall on Thursday evening between 7-8:30 PM. Volunteers are also needed to serve our guests.

A SHOPPING LIST FOR PANTRY SUNDAY

      (July 23rd)

• Canned fruits, vegetables, meat and fish
• Peanut butter
• Cooking oil
• Potato, rice and pasta products
• Baby formula, wipes and diapers
• Paper products
• Toiletries

Children's Choir CD

St. Mary's Children's Choir CDs are available for anyone who would like to have one. There is no cost for the CDs, however free-will donations will be accepted. If you are interested, please contact the parish office to reserve your copy (337-4314).

SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL

When: July 31st - August 3rd
           8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Regina Education Center
Who: Anyone three years old up to entering fifth grade in the fall.

Child care will be provided for anyone under three years of age.

If you wish to register your child or volunteer, please call the office at 337-4314.

WANTED

St. Mary's is in need of volunteers to take Communion to St. Mary's homebound parishioners. If you are interested in this important ministry, please contact the parish office at 337-4314.

REGINA NEWS

JOB OPENINGS

Regina Elementary is in need of:

   kindergarten aides/recess supervisors
   an office assistant
   a kindergarten teacher
   a fourth grade teacher
   and a band teacher
for the 2006/2007 school year.

Send your letter of interest and resume to:
   Regina Elementary,
   2120 Rochester Avenue,
   Iowa City, Iowa 52245

Questions? Call 337-5739.

Regina Student Nutrition Services Positions:

1 full time position - Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM with benefits. Duties include preparing and serving food to students.

2 part time positions - Monday through Friday or 2-3 days/week. Duties include setting up condiment stations, cleaning tables, and cashiering.

Contact Cathy Gehris at 338-5436, ext 130 and leave a message or email cgheris@regina.pvt.k12.ia.us to state your interest.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

Pro-Life 101

ISU Students for life is sponsoring a pro-life conference for high school and college aged students on Saturday, August 26th from 12-4 PM at the ISU Memorial Union Great Hall. This is a free conference and will feature dynamic speakers, a panel of experts, and an informational booths on topics from abortion to stem cell research. For more information call ISU Students for Life at (515) 232-5828.