On Sunday, October 6, we celebrated our 45th year of Crop Hunger Walk in the Tri Cities (and 50th nationally) at Ferrysburg Community Church. The walk was a success. More than 250 walkers and volunteers joined together. More than 40 churches, groups and businesses partnered with us this year. We have eclipsed $43,000 and hope to achieve our goal of $45,000. St. Mary’s raised $2,283 (16 Walker envelopes) with 20 plus walkers. A tremendous thank you to all who walked, volunteered and shared a gift!  Your kind support is making a big difference in the lives of hungry and hurting people in our community and around the world!
 

We have had an incredible donation drive for Hand in Hand!
Our goal is to fill 200 hygiene bags that will go into the hands of students in our area who are in need!
75 regular size tubes of toothpaste to go and we have reached our goal!
We pack the hygiene bags on Wednesday.
Donation bins will be out all weekend in the gathering space!
Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated.

Adult Ed class 'Quid est Veritas' tonight at 6:30 p.m. downstairs in the Youth Room.
Topic: Virtues and Vices.

Our annual Blessing of the Pets is scheduled for this Friday, October 4 at 9:45 a.m. following the 9 a.m. Mass. It will be held on our south campus green space. The students will receive a special visit from Harbor Humane Society who will demonstrate appropriate and respectful animal engagement-specifically dogs-for bite prevention. Hope to see you there with your furry friends!!