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New Liturgical Directives from Diocese
Sunday obligation to resume on Pentecost In a decree dated May 14, 2021, and signed by Msgr. Patrick Winslow, Vicar General and Chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, updates were made to diocesan Covid-19 directives in accord with the latest guidance from the CDC and NC Executive Order 215 which relaxes most mask and social …
Free Food & Diaper Distribution | Aug. 12
MANNA Foodbank Mobile Express is coming to St. Mary’s on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Fresh produce and other food items will be available. Baby diapers and hygiene products while supplies last. Open to everyone – no paperwork, IDs or forms required. For more information call the MANNA helpline at 1-800-820-1109 or the Catholic …
July Respect Life Focus – Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Human Trafficking is known as the “invisible crime.” North Carolina is ranked among the top 10 states in the nation fornumber of cases. In 2019 alone, there were 385 calls from victims & survivors to the Human TraffickingHot Line. Human Trafficking is defined by the NC DOA as a crime in which people …
Join us for our 4th of July Parish Picnic!
Sunday, July 4, at 5:00 PM. Games, Food & Fellowship! Not to mention our church parking lot is the best seat in town to view the Sylva fireworks display (after dark, around 9:30 PM). The church will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and cupcakes. Please bring a covered dish to share. There will be a sign …
Totus Tuus is coming June 27-July 2
Totus Tuus (totally yours) is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. This week-long parish summer catechetical program assist parents and parishes in the evangelizing and catechizing of their youth by supplementing the work they are already doing. This …