August 28, 2025
Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,
I hope this weekly update finds you well. Just a few items to share with you:
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. 7am Daily Mass will be offered with Novena Prayers. No 6:30pm Mass on Labor Day.
Parish Office Fall Hours will resume the first week of September, Monday-Friday 9-3pm.
From the Office of the Bishop: Urgent Relief is needed for Survival in Gaza. Please pray for the unrest in Gaza and for the innocent victims caught in the crossfire. Consider donating in the coming days to Catholic Relief Services to help our brothers and sisters in need.
Donate online: https://www.crs.org/donate/holy-land-conflict or by phone 1-877-HELP-CRS
We also invite you to read a statement from Bishop Byrne regarding the recent attack in Minneapolis.
Monday, September 8th our 6:30pm Novena Mass will be celebrated in honor of 1st Lt. William A. Reith, Jr. and Crew 52 and to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of WW II. All are invited to attend and a special invite to Veterans of our parish family to come in military uniform as we give thanks to all brave men and women who serve/d in our military.
Annual 9-11 Remembrance Mass: This year will mark the 24th Anniversary of 9-11. We will celebrate Mass on Thursday September 11th at 7pm. All are welcome.
Registration is open for the upcoming Faith Formation Year 2025-2026. We are looking forward to another great year! See the bulletin or visit our website, www.stmarylong.org for details.
Job Opening: St. Mary’s Academy is looking to hire an adult to help in our school lunchroom from 11am-1:30pm, Monday through Friday. This is a part-time paid position. If interested, please call the school office at 567-0907.
Have a Blessed Day,
Fr. CJ