This weekend we welcome Fr. Douglas May, a Maryknoll priest working with the Diocese of Charlotte Missionary Cooperative Appeal. Fr. May will be saying all of the Masses this weekend, with confessions 20 minutes before each Mass. There will be a second collection during each Mass benefiting the Maryknoll’s work in the Mission Field . Should you chose to write a check to support this appeal, please make your check payable to Mission Coop Appeal 2018.
The Backpack Ministry is looking for donations and food to fill the back packs for the Head Start Program. The main items we need are 15oz flip top spaghetti and meatballs. Big Blue Back Pack Bucket is in the back of the Commons to place your food items. PLEASE: no outdated food. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support of our mission to supply food to our precious children.
Bulletin Prayer Lists will be purged on JUNE 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. The Prayers of the Faithful which are read from the altar during Mass are for the most serious illnesses of our Parishioners. They are also remembered on the Bulletin Prayer list for each Parish. If you wish your family member to be remembered, it is important that you contact the office. Please respect other’s privacy and be sure you have authorization from the person or their immediate family to place someone on the list. The complies with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974.
Due to the lack of participation, Wednesday, June 27th will be our last social night. If anyone is interested in continuing the social and hosting, you can call me at 828-644-9001. Please leave a message and I will return your call. Thank you— Thelma.
Bishop Peter Jugis has appointed Don Cattaneo as the Advocate for St. William and IHM. THE TRIBUNAL of the Diocese of Charlotte processed over 400 annulments last year of which 98% were approved. In addition, the Diocese of Charlotte’s Tribunal announced the elimination of annulment fees ($75 for informal and $500 for formal annulments) effectively immediately in keeping with Pope Francis suggestion. Anyone who wants information or has a question about annulments, please contact Don at 828-835-3413.
Congratulations to Father Alex who celebrated the 12th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on June 3, 2018. We are blessed to have you and grateful for all you do!
St. William and IHM are hosting our Annual Ladies High Tea on Saturday, July 14th from 1PM to 3:30PM in the Sr. Terry Martin Fellowship Hall at IHM. Click heading for full details.