SPEAKER ON ADDICTION & RECOVERY COMING TO ST. MARY & ST BARBARA OCT 2-4

 
Fr Tom Donaldson, C.Ss.R. is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Redemptorist Congregation.  The early years of his priesthood were spent as a parish associate followed by 12 years giving parish missions, including retreats for priests, deacons, and religious.  Fr Tom was also a pastor for several years in two different Midwest parishes staffed by his religious community.
 
Father Tom continues giving  retreats and parish missions around the country and has been a guest speaker for various organizations and seminars.  He has a master’s degree in Addiction Studies & Counseling.  After completing his course work and degree, he has been involved in dealing with the spirituality of recovery & 12-step retreats.
 
Fr Tom will be with us for the weekend Masses of October 2 & 3.  He will have presentations Sunday & Monday evenings at 6:30pm (October 3 & 4), and he will share with us about addiction and the spirituality of recovery. 
 

2021-2022 PSR Registration Form (K-8)

Please complete (all 3 pages) and return to:   St. Mary Parish Office.  [If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Deacon Steve Eischens at St. Mary Church.  618.244.1559, x210. ] 

Both PSR classes will begin on Sunday, September 12th and will run from from 9:00 to 9:45 am at each location.
 
Scheller:  St. Barbara Classrooms. 
Coordinator:  Tiffany Kluck

Mt. Vernon:  St. Mary School.
Coordinator:  Deacon Steve Eischens
 
We are seeking parents to serve as aides and teachers at both parishes.  If interested please contact Deacon Steve at 618.244.1559. 
 

If you cannot attend Mass physically at St. Barbara due to COVID census restrictions and you are within at least the distance of the Scheller Playhouse to St. Barbara Church and tune in to 98.1 on your FM radio at Mass time, you should be able to hear the Mass from St. Barbara Church!

Many thanks to the hands of those who
made this all possible!