News Blast & Bulletin 07/24/2022

Greetings!

Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/july-24th-2022/

Here are the highlights:

  • The directories are here! If you had your picture taken for the directory or submitted a selfie (with the $10 fee) then you may stop by the office during normal hours to pick up your copy of the directory. If you didn’t have your picture taken, we have a few overrun copies available for purchase for $10.
  • Come have your CAR WASHED on Saturday, July 23rd from 8:30a – 12:30p in the parking lot. Funds raised will go to help our youth who are attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal next year. (p. 4 & 11)
  • SPP is need of a Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Ministry. (p. 6)
  • Buildings and Grounds is seeking donations of crystalized water softener salt to be used for weed control around the grounds (they have gone wild). Donations can be dropped off at the office during the week or in the entrance of the church on the weekend. (p. 9)
  • The Knights will have their installation of officers this Sunday after Mass. All are welcome to attend.
  • Christmas in July is going on now-the Prison Ministry is seeking donations for the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. You can drop off items in the bag in the front entrance. (p. 9)
    • Approved Hygiene Items (Only full-sized, not travel size.) Items can be placed in gallon-sized zip lock bags.
      • One individually wrapped toothbrush
      • One tube of toothpaste not to exceed 6 oz.
      • One deodorant stick (no spray or roll-on) not to exceed 2.4 oz.
    • Approved Greeting Cards & Stationary Items:
      • Greeting cards for all occasions, including Christmas and Hanukkah
      • Stationery items (envelopes, writing paper)
      • Postage stamps (please donate the Forever type)
      • One wooden pencil (unsharpened)
  • There is a meeting for Game Day organizers on Tuesday, July 26 at 7pm in room 123. (p. 9) Game Day is on Sunday, October 2nd at 12:30pm.
  • New USHERS are needed at both Masses. This is an excellent way to serve. Contact Frank Pilk if you are interested (571.239.3373).
  • The Crafters are back, getting ready for another Craft Fair in November. They meet on Thursdays in Michael’s room from 9:30am – 2:30p. Anyone may join.
  • “Exploring the Eucharist” Exhibit is now open. It will continue through November in the Invitation Room (formerly St. Raphael’s room). Please stop in and deepen your love for Jesus in the Eucharist. (p. 8)
  • Disc Golf is this weekend – July 23rd at Pleasant Grove Park (not the dog park) at 8:30am. (p. 9)
  • The annual Golf Tournament is Sunday, September 11, 2022 with registration starting at noon and a 1pm Shotgun start. The price is $75. Contact Cynthia with any questions or if you’d like to volunteer. (p. 9)
  • As we gear up for the next year of Religious Education, we need help from you; can you be a catechist, a classroom aide, or even a substitute? Please contact Doug Mullinex if you are able to help guide our youth on the faith journey (434.981.6950).
  • If you are in either building after normal business hours, please, please, please, be sure to:
    • NOT prop doors open (we cannot afford to heat/cool the outside).
    • turn lights/ceiling fans off (even if you didn’t turn them on)
    • turn off/unplug the portable heater/fan (chapel users only)
    • turn around and make sure the outermost doors have completely closed behind you. (Yank on the door to make sure it doesn’t open.)
    • Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.” Psalm 103:2

-Peace-
Karen Davidson

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