Have you considered an automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account to process your monthly donation to St. Mary’s Church? It is simple to set up. Please stop by the Parish Office or call 376-6005 for more information.
ALL JOURNALISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, GRAPHIC ARTISTS, WRITERS–
We invite writers, photographers, artists, poets and journalism students to submit their work to the St Mary's Newsletter (URL)http://www.stmarysinourtime1.blogspot.com) This would be a great stewardship ministry and a meaningful contribution of service from our high school and college students. Contact Jim Kuhl at jim@transfigured.com.
ABUELOS Y NIETOS JUNTOS “Grandparents and Grandchildren Together”
Abuelos y Nietos Juntos (Grandparents and Grandchildren Together) is a project that will bring immigrant children to Guate- mala in July of this year to meet for the first time their grandparents. Inspired by our Guatemalan families in Worthington and their deep desire for their children to know their family in Guate- mala, a group of volunteers will be accompanying these US born citizen children to make this dream come true. In addition, the trip will be made into a documentary by filmmaker Luis Argueta— who recently directed and produced “abUSed” the story of the 2008 Postville, Iowa immigration raid. This will give us the opportunity to share the struggles of our immigrants, and to give them a voice in the discussion of immigration reform which is on the forefront of the political scene now. 
The Guatemalan families are working to raise money for this opportunity, and we have scheduled a “Community Awareness Night” (formerly known as “Tip Night”) at the Worthington Pizza Ranch on Tuesday, February 19, from 5-8 pm. The children and youth going on the trip will be serving at Pizza Ranch that night, and donations will be received. They will also get a percentage of the proceeds from the Pizza Ranch, and will be on hand to tell the customers more about how important this opportunity is for them. If you like pizza and want to support this important cause, please join us at the Pizza Ranch on February 19.
Catholic Charities–
Volunteers
Donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream from Dairy Queen—Worthington; a coupon for 1/2 off buffet at Pizza Ranch— Worthington; a voucher for two free Timberwolves tickets; and will be treated to chocolate ice cream sundaes, compliments of Jaycox Implement— Worthington.
To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
• Foster Grandparent Volunteers Needed Earn an extra $150 per month, tax free. The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for individuals 55 years or older who enjoy working with children and have 15 hours per week or more to share at Worthington Head Start. Call Gail at 507/530-2295 or 507/337-0382.
• Manna Food Pantry
served 868 families in 2012, distributing slightly more than 300,000
pounds of food. The need continues to grow. In order to meet the needs
of the people, additional volunteers are needed. If you have a few hours
to spare and feel God’s call to help with this mission,
• American Lutheran Church has recently started a Love INC Gap Ministry called the Personal Care Closet.
Their shelves are fully stocked with personal care items to deliver to local individuals and families in need. However, they are in need of storage containers to deliver these supplies. Containers will give recipients a way to neatly organize and safely store items. Would you consider helping this ministry by donating 12 or 15 quart plastic storage containers? You will be blessing local families going through difficult times. Containers can be delivered to: American Lutheran Church, 915 Winifred Street. Thank you for showing Love In the Name of Christ!
• American Lutheran Church has recently started a Love INC Gap Ministry called the Personal Care Closet.
Their shelves are fully stocked with personal care items to deliver to local individuals and families in need. However, they are in need of storage containers to deliver these supplies. Containers will give recipients a way to neatly organize and safely store items. Would you consider helping this ministry by donating 12 or 15 quart plastic storage containers? You will be blessing local families going through difficult times. Containers can be delivered to: American Lutheran Church, 915 Winifred Street. Thank you for showing Love In the Name of Christ!
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