October 02, 2025


Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,


I hope this weekly update finds you well. Just a few items to share with you:

 

October Offertory Envelopes have been slightly delayed according to our supplier. They are on their way. Thank you for your patience.

 

First Friday Adoration is this Friday October 3rd, 12-5pm

 

First Saturday Pro Life Mass is this Saturday October 4th at 8am followed by the praying of the Rosary. All are welcome.

 

First Sunday Coffee and Donuts is this Sunday after the 8am and 9:30am Masses. All are welcome in the Parish Center

 

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend after all Masses. Donations to benefit individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. Thank you for your generosity.

 

The 2026 Mass Book will open next week, Monday October 6th . Requests are taken on a first come first serve basis, by phone, email, or in-person. Mass offering is $15.

 

Mandatory First Communion Parent Meeting (you only need to attend one): Thursday, October 9th 7-8pm in the Parish Center or Tuesday, October 21st 7-8pm in the Church

 

Mandatory Confirmation Parent Meeting: Sunday, October 19th, 6:30pm in the church after Mass

 

Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast, Sunday October 19th, 8:45am-11am, in the school gym. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets for purchase will be available after all Masses this weekend. See the bulletin flyer for details.

 

Saint Mary’s Parish has an immediate opening for a full-time Director of Religious Education (DRE). Interested candidates visit our website for more information: www.stmarylong.org

 

Job Opening: St. Mary’s Academy is looking to hire someone to set up tables and clean in our school lunchroom from 11am-1:30pm, Monday through Thursday. This is a part-time paid position. Some lifting and use of cleaning machinery required. If interested, please call the school

office at 567-0907.

 

Need for Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors: Have you recently joined our parish and were either of these in a former parish? We would love you to exercise that ministry here. We are in need of a few more Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors to join our exiting volunteers. If interested, please contact the parish office with your name, phone number, and email address. Thank you for your consideration.


 

Your friend and pastor,

Fr. CJ