WEDDING BANNS

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Ericas Peterson and Joseph Barbee who were married this weekend St. Mary's!

REST IN PEACE

We pray for the repose of the souls of Phyllis Roskup of our parish; Mary Jane Browning, mother of Roger Browning; Owen Duffy, father of Lisa Duffy Shank; and Cyrus "Cy" Osweiler, father of Karla Peiffer.

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

Thank You from New Orleans

The following is a portion of a letter we received from the sisters in New Orleans, responding to the twenty boxes of school supplies sent to them from the Summer Bible School participants.

How fortunate are we to have friends like you, who offer support in so many ways. Thank you for your donation of so many wonderful school supplies to "Lantern Light Ministry." Every parent who has children of school age benefited from the children's generosity. We hope to send the rest of the supplies to a school that will re-open in September.

Gratefully,
Sr. Enid Storey, pbvm

WANTED:

St. Mary's is in need of a part-time janitor/maintenance person, approximately 15-20 hours per week. Flexible hours. If you or someone you know might be interested, please call the parish office at 337-4314.

St. Mary's Catholic Initiation of Bapized Adults

O'Keefe Hall, Newman Center

Sundays, 10:45AM - 12:15 PM

Sunday September 10rd - The Gift of Salvation

Sunday September 17th - New Life in Christ/The Catholic Church

St. Mary's Blue Mass

Everyone is invited to participate in St. Mary's Blue Mass on September 11th, at 12:10 PM.

The Blue Mass - referring to the blue uniforms worn by so many public safety personnel - dates back to 1934. It is an opportunity for people to demonstrate a greater awareness of and gratitude for those who serve us so well.

At this Mass, we will remember and pray for all law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel, as well as those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

St. Mary's Children's Choir

The St. Mary's Children's Choir, for children in grades 1-6, will begin rehearsals this Wednesday, September 13th, from 6-6:40 PM in the parish hall. For more information about the children's choir at St. Mary's, contact Patti McTaggart at 337-4314.

FREE LUNCH

St. Mary's next opportunity to provide and serve Free Lunch at the Wesley Center is Friday, September 15th. A sign-up sheet is located in the vestibule. Donations may be brought to the parish hall on September 14th, from 7-8:30 PM.

Baptism Class

Our next Baptism class will be held this Saturday, September 16th, at 9:30 AM in the parish hall. It is not necessary to register for this class.

ATTENTION 2006-2007 CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

A Confirmation information meeting will be held on

Tuesday, September 19th, at 7:00PM

for all St. Mary's youth in grades 9-12 who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2007. The meeting will take place in the church. At least one parent must also attend this meeting. For more information, contact Patti McTaggart at St. Mary's parish office (337-4314).

125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Davenport

On Saturday, September 30th, the Diocese of Davenport will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Davenport in LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport. Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Davenport will begin at 8 AM, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to LeClaire Park. Fr. Brendan Moss, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabby, Steve Agrisano, Catholic recording artist, and Fr. George McDaniel, Professor of History at St. Ambrose University are included in the afternoon program. The event will conclude at 4 PM with Mass in the park.

REGINA NEWS

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Regina Finance Committee has been selected to participate in the Catholic Order of Forrester's Pathways Program. More information will be coming. Questions? Call Bob Champagne at 643-4211.

Annual Homecoming Chili Supper

The annual Homecoming Chili Supper will be held in the Regina cafeteria on Thursday, September 14th, from 5-8 PM. An alternative supper for children will also be served (peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and applesauce). Join us to view the Homecoming parade and coronation of the 2006 Homecoming court. The Chili Supper benefits the Junior class. Questions? Call Stacy Sueppel at 338-5436, ext. 234.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

CEW Renewal: September 10th at St. Wenceslaus parish hall from 4 - 5 PM. Join us for prayer, sharing and socializing. We will also look at doing some Christian apostolic action. Families are welcome.

St. Bridget's Band Bridge Club will meet on Monday, September 11th, at 12 PM. If you are interested in joining the bridge club, contact Shirley Doornbos at 354-4795.

The Catholic Daughters of America will meet September 12th at St. Wenceslaus. There will be a 5:30 PM workshop, and a 6:30 PM salad supper, followed by the business meeting. All attending should bring a salad to share. All Catholic women are invited and are welcome to join this national Catholic women’s organization.

The Couple to Couple League is pleased to offer a four class series on Natural Family Planning, beginning Tuesday, September 12th, at 6:30 PM at Mercy Iowa City. The cost of the series is $40 per couple. Call Mercy on Call for information, or to register for classes, at 358-2767.

Spiritual Day of Enrichment – "Transformative Listening: Whose voice are we listening to?" Fr. Thomas Keating, well-known author and founder of Contemplative Outreach, and Abbot Joseph Boyle from St. Benedict's Monastery in Colorado, will be the featured speakers on Saturday, September 30th from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St. Louis. The day will include presentations and a moderated discussion. The cost for the day is $60, which includes lunch. Registration is needed by September 25th. To register or for more
information, visit www.centeringprayerstl.com or call 314-918-8828.

LIFE CHAIN is taking place this year on Sunday, October 1st from 2-3 PM. It is a time set aside to remind people of faith of the sanctity of human life and to confirm the factual truth in the minds of people who waver about the humanity of a fetus - abortion is indeed the killing of an unborn child. Meet us at City Park shelter #7 to pick up a sign, and then build the chain along Dubuque Street, from Park Road to Jefferson Street.