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We are all called to serve God in some way. Most
people are called to be married and raise children.
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Vocations...

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
Check out
www.masstimes.org
to help find churches at your vacation destination,
even in other countries!

ST. MARYS ADDS AUTUMN
PRE-CANA for 2009 WEDDINGS

Any couple wishing to be married in the
Catholic Church
is required to complete a Pre-Cana Retreat.
In preparation for weddings in 2009 St. Mary's
Southside
will be hosting two different Retreats.
The first retreat will be held on
Friday, November 21, 2008
from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
and Saturday, November 22, 2008
from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.
The second retreat opportunity will be held on
Friday, February 20, 2009
from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
and Saturday, February 21, 2009
from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.
You only need to attend one of the
retreats.
HOWEVER, YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH THE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY SESSIONS.
Pre-registration is required by calling
St. Mary's Parish at 734-6254.
Please note that any couple wishing to be
married at St. Mary's
should contact the parish at least 6 months in advance
to meet with a priest to begin preparations for the ceremony.

DivorceCare Summer Session
A special weekly seminar and support group for people
who are separated or divorced.
If you know someone going through a divorce,
make sure they know about the Summer Session.
Meetings will be every Monday for 13 weeks
starting on May 12th
from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at the First Presbyterian Church of Elmira
(1054 West Clinton Street).
Last meeting will be Monday, July 28th.
For more information please call
Laurie Desmarais at 607-259-1529.
WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings at St. Joseph's Hospital
every Wednesday at 4:00 pm
More information please call 733-1084


ST. MARY'S PARISH FESTIVAL

(from last year's festival)
Friday, July 18th - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Food specialties on Friday: clams and shrimp (until they are gone),
pasta and meatballs
Saturday, July 19th - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chicken BBQ (cooked by the Southport Fire Department)
On both Friday and Saturday you can stop by for
sausage, hot dogs, hamburgers, salt potatoes,
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Grab a snow-cone, cotton candy or popcorn
at the Sugar Shack....
Enjoy a delicious dessert
from the Dessert Tent
(courtesy of Buchtel's Catering)...
Kids can have fun at the kids' games,
Adults can enjoy the games of chance,
and everyone can try to win a baked good
at the Cake Wheel!
GAMES, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT.....
FUN!

ST. MARY'S FIRST ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT FUND RAISER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd
T-time: 1:00 pm
Captain and Crew
Tomasso's Golf Course
$60.00 per person
Don't miss out on being part of the fun!!!
Would you consider working on a
planning committee
helping us with preliminary work
contacting sponsors, getting door prizes, etc.?
Please contact Father Rick at 734-6254, or
Bill Marks at 734-0556.
CLICK HERE TO
PRINT REGISTRATION FORM

The office of Religious Education will be closed
from June 10th through July 10th.
If you still need to register your children for grades 1
through 8
please do so as soon as possible.
If you need information or forms please call Donna at
734-5220.


**NO MORE FORMAL MEETINGS UNTIL SEPTEMBER**
Look for us at the Parish Festival --
we'll have a game for you to play!
SUMMER COOKOUT IN AUGUST
for new and returning members.
More details to follow at a later date.
If you are in high school come check out the group --
You may really enjoy it!
Click here for more information

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Values-based Mercy education in a safe inclusive
environment,
academic excellence with proven results,
a complete high school experience
with athletics and co-curricular activities open to all,
an individual approach to learning.
Finances: Notre Dame High School has implemented
a costs based-needs tuition program and a families tuition
is determined on an individual need
and financial and calculations are performed by a Third Party provider
(FACTS)
and all financial information is confidential.
The stated tuition for 2008/2009 school year is $6,650;
however, individual tuitions may vary, depending on a
family's ability to pay.
Notre Dame HIgh School will not deny anyone an education
because they think they cannot afford it.
For more information on Notre Dame High School
check out their website at:
www.notredamehighschool.com
HOLY FAMILY GIFT CERTIFICATES
MAKE GREAT PRESENTS --
AND GIVES BACK TO THE SCHOOLS!
With choices like J. C. Penney, Kohl's,
Macy's, Sears,
Toys R Us, K-B Toys, Old Navy, Pier One,
Radio Shack, Circuit City, Staples, Best Buy,
Red Lobster, Tanino Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, TGI Fridays,
Burger King, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Arby's, Classic Cafe,
P&C,
Wegmans, Tops, Weis, Jubilee,
Blockbuster Video, Regal Cinema,
Kwik Fill, Exxon, Sunoco,
and SO MANY, MANY MORE!
CLICK HERE to view order form
(printable version)
and contact information.
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