Parish Update Weekend of September 18, 2021
"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith
is to see what you believe." St. Augustine
is to see what you believe." St. Augustine
IMPORTANT NEWS
Due to window construction, beginning Monday, September 13th, the following activities are cancelled in the main Church:
1) Daily Masses (Monday through Friday) will be moved from the Main Church to Brownstein Hall. *WEEKEND MASS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE MAIN CHURCH*
2) Adoration on Monday and Thursday will be cancelled until further notice.
3) Private weekday prayer in the Church is cancelled until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding and please excuse the mess in the church as we undertake this construction.
1) Daily Masses (Monday through Friday) will be moved from the Main Church to Brownstein Hall. *WEEKEND MASS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE MAIN CHURCH*
2) Adoration on Monday and Thursday will be cancelled until further notice.
3) Private weekday prayer in the Church is cancelled until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding and please excuse the mess in the church as we undertake this construction.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to our food drive! We are humbled by your generosity.
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AROUND THE PARISH
Mass Schedule - MASS SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED
Saturday: 4PM and 6PM
Sunday: 7AM, 9AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30PM, and 5PM
Brownstein Hall will maintain Covid Careful policies including masks and social distancing for those who prefer these accommodations.
Parish Office Hours
Please note, the Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Confession
Confession is always heard on Saturdays after the 9 AM Mass until 10:30 AM.
Confessions are also heard on the first Sunday (the Saturday afternoon before included) of the month. These next times are:
October 2nd after the 4 PM Mass
October 3rd after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses
November 6th after the 4 PM Mass
November 7th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses
Donuts in Dwyer Hall Return!
We have heard your request to have donuts and coffee back. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be returning starting this Sunday, September 12th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses in Dwyer Hall on the lower level of the church.
Please come down and join your Ave Maria family in good conversations!
If you enjoy the coffee and donuts, we need volunteers to continue this ministry. Please contact Nancy at nhartshorn@avemaria.church to sign up to help. If we get enough volunteers, the commitment would be once a month or every 6 weeks if we get enough people to help out.
If we don't have the commitment, we will only have donuts/coffee on the weeks we have volunteers. Please sign up today.
Saturday: 4PM and 6PM
Sunday: 7AM, 9AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30PM, and 5PM
Brownstein Hall will maintain Covid Careful policies including masks and social distancing for those who prefer these accommodations.
Parish Office Hours
Please note, the Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Confession
Confession is always heard on Saturdays after the 9 AM Mass until 10:30 AM.
Confessions are also heard on the first Sunday (the Saturday afternoon before included) of the month. These next times are:
October 2nd after the 4 PM Mass
October 3rd after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses
November 6th after the 4 PM Mass
November 7th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses
Donuts in Dwyer Hall Return!
We have heard your request to have donuts and coffee back. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be returning starting this Sunday, September 12th after the 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11:30 AM Masses in Dwyer Hall on the lower level of the church.
Please come down and join your Ave Maria family in good conversations!
If you enjoy the coffee and donuts, we need volunteers to continue this ministry. Please contact Nancy at nhartshorn@avemaria.church to sign up to help. If we get enough volunteers, the commitment would be once a month or every 6 weeks if we get enough people to help out.
If we don't have the commitment, we will only have donuts/coffee on the weeks we have volunteers. Please sign up today.
PARISH CLASSES
Preparation for Baptism Classes
Baptism classes for both parents and Godparents are returning to in-person classes. These classes will be taught by Fr. Erin Kochivar and are required for all Godparents or parents planning to get their child baptized.
Classes will continue to be on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. We will meet in the classroom next to the church office entrance.
No prior registration is required. If you have any questions or concerns please email Fr. Erin at fr.erin@avemaria.church.
Religious Education
You can find the Children's Mass Bulletin activities on our Children's & Youth Ministry webpage.
Mass Bulletins
Faith Formation starts this week - Sunday, September 19th!
Be sure to register your children for Faith Formation Classes! Be sure to register soon, to secure a day and class. Classes are offered on Sundays 3:00-4:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:45-6:00 pm and begin September 19th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCxF_gJXHmeXcgnosEuo6cyooxtPFNPzJmLUIECdovIhBEIg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Email Amanda Stockman with any questions.
Baptism classes for both parents and Godparents are returning to in-person classes. These classes will be taught by Fr. Erin Kochivar and are required for all Godparents or parents planning to get their child baptized.
Classes will continue to be on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. We will meet in the classroom next to the church office entrance.
No prior registration is required. If you have any questions or concerns please email Fr. Erin at fr.erin@avemaria.church.
Religious Education
You can find the Children's Mass Bulletin activities on our Children's & Youth Ministry webpage.
Mass Bulletins
Faith Formation starts this week - Sunday, September 19th!
Be sure to register your children for Faith Formation Classes! Be sure to register soon, to secure a day and class. Classes are offered on Sundays 3:00-4:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:45-6:00 pm and begin September 19th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCxF_gJXHmeXcgnosEuo6cyooxtPFNPzJmLUIECdovIhBEIg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Email Amanda Stockman with any questions.
Ministries
The Society of St Vincent de Paul
CANCELED Rescheduled at a later time - Please join us in Dwyer Hall on Saturday, September 25th after the 9:00 AM Mass for Coffee, Donuts & Information about the Ministry of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Rosary for Life
Ave Maria for Life will pray the Rosary outside the Parker Library on the first Saturday of every month at 1 PM. The next date is Saturday, October 2nd. Please join us.
CANCELED Rescheduled at a later time - Please join us in Dwyer Hall on Saturday, September 25th after the 9:00 AM Mass for Coffee, Donuts & Information about the Ministry of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Rosary for Life
Ave Maria for Life will pray the Rosary outside the Parker Library on the first Saturday of every month at 1 PM. The next date is Saturday, October 2nd. Please join us.
Groups
Legend High School Bible Study!
Donuts and Scripture at LHS!
Every Thursday 7:30-8:30 AM starting Sept. 16th
Room TBD (at LHS)
Sign-up for LHS bible study notifications through:
https://AveMaria.flocknote.com/biblestudy
Leisure Club
Leisure Club is a very active 50 and older group at Ave Maria. Our kick-off meeting on Sept. 4th had 74 folks in attendance! Our next gathering will be Bunco after the 4 PM Mass on September 18th. You are asked to bring a dish to share (to feed at least 8) and $5.00 per person to play. Bunco is a game of dice that can be learned in just a few minutes. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. Many seasoned players help those learning and it is truly a social evening of fun. All 50 and older are invited. If you want to test the waters and meet some new friends, come join in the fun.
For better planning, send Pat Syta an email (pstitchn@yahoo.com) to put your name on the list, or just drop in that evening. All are welcome!
Donuts and Scripture at LHS!
Every Thursday 7:30-8:30 AM starting Sept. 16th
Room TBD (at LHS)
Sign-up for LHS bible study notifications through:
https://AveMaria.flocknote.com/biblestudy
Leisure Club
Leisure Club is a very active 50 and older group at Ave Maria. Our kick-off meeting on Sept. 4th had 74 folks in attendance! Our next gathering will be Bunco after the 4 PM Mass on September 18th. You are asked to bring a dish to share (to feed at least 8) and $5.00 per person to play. Bunco is a game of dice that can be learned in just a few minutes. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. Many seasoned players help those learning and it is truly a social evening of fun. All 50 and older are invited. If you want to test the waters and meet some new friends, come join in the fun.
For better planning, send Pat Syta an email (pstitchn@yahoo.com) to put your name on the list, or just drop in that evening. All are welcome!
AMCS Angel Corner
School is in full swing and we love having our halls filled with laughter and love. Read the first blog post from AMCS here: Faith and Sunflower Seeds
