2010 Bishop's Annual Appeal
Thank you to the 138 families who made a pledge to the Bishop's Annual Appeal last weekend. If you have not yet made your pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. It is not too late. Your support of our diocesan educational, pastoral and religious programs will make a real difference in the lives of many in Southwest Michigan and beyond. You may place your Bishop's Annual Appeal pledge card or in-pew pledge envelope in the collection basket, bring it or mail it to the parish office. Our parish goal is 100% participation. With your gift we can do it. Remember, no gift is too large or too small.
Bishop's Annual Appeal Update
Number of Gifts: 138
Total Raised: $25,698.00
Goal: $26,582.00
Still Needed: $884.00
% of Goal Raised: 97%
Thank You!
To all who remembered us with anniversary greetings, with gratitude and love, our most sincere thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.
God Bless You,
Arnold & Dorothy Adamczyk
School Board Thank You
The St. Stan's School Board would like to thank the following past and present families for allowing the school to advertise on their property. This is a very important part of reminding people of what our school stands for. Thanks again! Road construction allowed Ben to forget Tony Rakowski for the sign on his property. So a special thanks to Tony.
Norm & Nancy Fifelski Family
Barb Belka Family
Mike & Kim Karweik Family
Rod & Anita Kerber Family
Joe & Phyllis Wilson Family
Jim & Tess Wykoski Family
5th Annual Polish Festival
Our 5th Annual Polish Festival is August 21, 2010 (4:30pm - 11:30pm)! The worker list for Friday and Saturday is now posted in the back of church. The food donation sheet will be posted next weekend. If anyone has unsold tickets, please return them to the school office ASAP, as we have people in need of more tickets. Music & Dancing with Bill Gruscinski Band and our own Polish DJ, John Kloska.
Student - Created Pottery
Check out our student - created pottery on our website http://st-stans.net/pottery/auction.html and place your bids on-line! We've got some great pieces this year from our very talented students. On-line bidding ends at 8pm on August 20th!
Basket Raffle Items Needed
The Polish Festival committee is looking for Basket Raffle items. If you would like to donate a basket (any dollar amount accepted), items toward a basket, or money toward the purchase of items for a basket, please contact Randi Restau or
Kevin Lincoln. The basket raffle is always a big part of the Festival fun, and we are hoping to add bigger and better baskets for our 5th Anniversary this year. Thank you in advance for all your help.
PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH
All are invited to attend and join a St Stanislaus Church prayer group on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the church. We will be praying for the intentions of our parish. Bring your intentions and join us in prayer. (Your prayers are working. We now have 4 people signed up for the fall session of RCIA. Keep God in your life and keep praying.)
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
"My sheep hear my voice" ... (Today's Gospel) Come away for a weekend to listen to God's voice and what He has to say about your Sacrament of Marriage. The remaining 2010 Worldwide marriage Encounter Weekend is October 15-17 in Grand Rapids. Make plans now to reserve your spot. For more info, contact Bob & JeanAnn McCann at (616) 847-0582.
Golf Outing 2010
Our annual St. Stan's Golf Outing will be Saturday, July 31st. If you have any
questions,
please contact
Brett or Beth
Oman at (616)
681-2028 or
email
elizabethoman10@gmail.com.
Rosary
The first Sunday in August is August 1, 2010. The monthly rosary will be recited At 7:00pm in church. Come and prayer together.
Project Hope
Project Hope critically needs volunteers for late afternoon (2pm - 5pm) Monday thru Friday. We need cashiers and back room personnel to help sort. Do you have a few hours one day a week or even one day a month that you could help out? You will be working with wonderful Christian people in a clean, pleasant environment!
Bring a friend and serve the Lord by serving others! Other time slots are also available. Please call Jean or Mary at (616) 681-4673 or just stop in to see Daelynn.
Volunteers needed
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of families right here in Allegan County? Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is looking for volunteers to work with clients in Allegan. There is a daytime training coming up in August, and we would love to talk to you further about it. Please call Rachel at (269) 686-7111 or email at Rachel.hill@lpcenters.com, but don't delay, training starts August 3rd!
Adoration
August 5th is first Thursday of the month. Adoration after 8:00am Mass.
Rectory Shower
The shower for Fr. Anthony will be August 15 @ 5:00pm. For more information, please click here.
