Liturgical Ministers are needed for the All Saints Day Mass on Thursday, November 1st at 12 Noon. You can share your ministry by signing up on the sheet posted on the Bulletin Board.

The Book of Life is in the Commons on the Lectern outside the Sacristy for all to write the names of deceased family and friends. If you have previously inscribed names in the Book, you do not have to do it again. The Book will be on the altar the month of November, and those in the Book will be remembered at all Masses. November is a special month set aside to remember our loved ones who have gone before us.

A huge THANK YOU to Rene and the Ragin’ Cajun volunteers! Thank you to all who worked the Fest and those who supported this annual event benefiting our Parish. Also, a big congratulations to our 50/50 winner, Nancy Abejan, a parishioner of St William.

Sessions started at IHM on Wednesday, October 10th at 10AM in the Upstairs Kitchen. We will continue to meet each Wednesday up until November 14th. These sessions are meant to be a comfortable, casual and confidential way for all who have suffered a loss, to listen and share their experiences. All are welcome. For more information please contact Mary at 828-389-4543.

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Italian Fund Raising Dinner. Our annual gala will take place Friday, September 28th at 6PM in the Sr. Terry Martin Fellowship Hall. Join us for great food, entertainment, adult beverages and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $25 each and will be available closer to the date. Please join us for a great evening while helping us help others. “Ci vediamo li.”

The fun starts at 5PM out at the Pavilion, and all you have to bring is your dancing shoes! Music will be provided by our very own DJ David Mastifino! You will feast on your choice of grilled hamburgers, hotdogs or chicken sandwich and sides with your choice of soft drinks, water and tea. You may also bring your own beer or wine only. If you have not signed up, please call the parish office. We are trying to get as accurate a count as possible for the food. Mass on Friday will be at 4PM, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

The 14th Annual Angie Harris Memorial Bowling Tournament was held Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Casino bowling lanes in Murphy, NC. This year was a wonderful success. If you happen to see Jean Hobbs or Carole Johnson, please congratulate them on a job well done! This is an annual event sponsored by St. William for the last 36 years.

Bulletin Prayer Lists will be purged on September 30th. The Bulletin prayer list contains the names of Parishioners and immediate family members in need of prayers, and the e-alert system is for friends and extended family members as well as Parishioners. Click heading for full details.

Children's Faith Formation grades 1-6 and Confirmation resume Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Classes run from 6:00-7:30PM in the Seiglie Center. Registration will take place Sept. 19th from 5:30-6:00PM before regular classes begin. Click for more information.

Prayerful Hands Shawl Ministry has created Pocket Prayers for our military and 1st responders. If you have a family member in these professions, please feel free to take one from the basket in the Commons to send to your loved one. These are little reminders that those who serve to protect us and our freedoms are in our prayers.

Looking for gently used blankets, sheets, pillow cases, comforters, bedspreads and/or fabric to be transformed into shawls and lap blankets for our residents in the nursing home. Please contact Sally Grega for more information at 837-6248. Thank you for your contribution to our ministry.

If you are celebrating your silver or golden wedding anniversary this year, please contact the church office if you wish to be included in the celebration. The Mass will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. John Neuman Catholic Church in Charlotte. Mass begins at 2:30PM and will be followed by a reception. To receive an invitation, please call the Church Office to register. The deadline for registration is September 28th!

Sessions will start at IHM on Wednesday, October 10th at 10AM in the Upstairs Kitchen. Six Sessions will be held ending November 14th. These sessions are meant to be a comfortable, casual and confidential way for all who have suffered a loss, to listen and share their experiences. All are welcome. For more information please contact Mary at 828-389-4543.

Please take advantage of this great offer from Thompson Gas and their Church Give-back Program. This year we will receive approximately $1700 back on their rebate program. Applications are available in the Commons as well as in the Parish Office if you have not already signed up for this coming season. Detailed information is in the Bulletin this week, or, if you have any questions, please call Ferris Maloof.

Envelopes containing your Cajun Fest 50/50 raffle tickets are on the round table in the Commons. Please be sure to return your ticket stubs and money in the same envelope, and you may drop the envelope in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office during business hours. Tickets are $1.00 each—you can’t win if you’re not in it!

Parish Suggestion Box. Each suggestion is reviewed by the Pastoral Council at their monthly meetings, and action, if necessary, is taken. All suggestions are entered into the meeting Minutes, and approved Minutes are posted on the Bulletin Board in the Commons. Remember, the Suggestion Box is an ongoing Parish Survey which allows all Parishioners to anonymously communicate ideas, concerns, and recommendations to the Pastoral Council. The Suggestion Box is located on the table in the Commons. Pastoral Council members are available after weekend masses if you wish to express your concerns personally

A special thank you to Tina Poltrock and John Shatraw for their hard work and effort put into formulating our 2018-2019 Pictorial Directory. Their endless hours of love and labor to make this Directory successful truly demonstrates the meaning of time, talent and treasure. We thank you for your labor of love for our parish.

Donations for the Ladies Guild Hidden Treasures Sale at the Cajun Fest on Saturday, Sept. 15 will be gratefully accepted before the Saturday and Sunday Masses the weekends of August 25-26, Sept. 1-2 and 8-9. Please bring your donations to the conference room. Due to space restrictions, we are NOT able to accept clothes, luggage, large electronics and books.

The Clay County Lions is hosting a Gala fundraiser on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at IHM in the fellowship Hall from 6:30-10PM. For more information and tickets, please contact Lion Neil Kaplan at 703-725-9819 or Lion and IHM member, Sarah Buckley. Click heading for full details.

SVdP handled 17 cases, directly impacting the lives of 42 people. YOU make it possible for Jesus’ words, “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.” Matthew 25:40 - to be put into action. May you be filled with the JOY of the Risen Savior! Click heading for full details.