St. Mary is a loving Eucharistic family called to follow Christ and form disciples.
WE ARE...
• prayerful
• inviting
• passionate to serve
WE STRIVE...
• to build holy families
• to accompany one another in Christ
• to form generous hearts
This Weekend:
Weekend Masses are at 5 pm Saturday, and 9 and 11 am on Sunday (live-stream of both Sunday Masses is at youtube.com/saintmaryderby).
Up and Coming:
Treats for the Troops
The Saints & Scholars homeschool students will be gathering on November 19 from 10 am to 12 pm for a Treats for Troops event, packing treats and writing heartfelt messages for deployed military personnel.To make the day even more special, we are inviting veterans and active-duty military members from any branch to join us.
Students would enjoy the opportunity to visit with those who have served, ask questions, and learn more about military life and service to our nation.
If you have served or are currently serving and would like to participate, we would be honored to have you with us. Please contact the parish office for more information.
If you have served or are currently serving and would like to participate, we would be honored to have you with us. Please contact the parish office for more information.
MOYC Service Night
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) is hosting their annual service night on Thursday, November 19 from 7–8:30 pm in the Knights Hall.
This year MOYC will be serving a new ministry in our own parish, Gianna's Hope. Attendees will be making rosary bracelets to add to resource packages that Gianna's Hope gives to mothers experiencing miscarriage. We hope to see you there!
The American Red Cross will be back at St. Mary for a community Blood Drive on Friday, November 20, from 9 am to 3 pm in the Knights Hall. Your donation can help save lives! To register as a donor, please schedule a time slot via the button below. Walk-ins are also welcome. We are also looking for a few helping hands to make the day run smoothly. Volunteers are needed for check-in, kitchen assistance, and donor care. If you can give a bit of your time, please sign up via the button below. Thank you for making a life-saving difference!
Nativity Raffle
November 28 & 29
December 5 & 6
The Altar Society St. Bernadette Guild will be holding a Nativity Raffle to benefit St. Anthony Family Shelter. Opportunity to buy tickets for the Nativity Raffle will be on the weekend of November 28 & 29 as well as December 5 & 6 following all Masses. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Questions? Call Judy at 316-788-4945.
Cookie Extravaganza
Saturday, December 5
10 am • Knights Hall
Join the Our Lady of Lourdes Guild on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 am in the Knights Hall for their annual Cookie
Extravaganza Sale. The sale ends when all cookies are sold out. Choose from an assortment of homemade cookies and candies and fill a festive tin to take home. Tins must be purchased and filled at the sale, so please do not bring your own containers. Prices range from $5 to $16, depending on tin size. Proceeds benefit the Dear Neighbor Ministry.
Extravaganza Sale. The sale ends when all cookies are sold out. Choose from an assortment of homemade cookies and candies and fill a festive tin to take home. Tins must be purchased and filled at the sale, so please do not bring your own containers. Prices range from $5 to $16, depending on tin size. Proceeds benefit the Dear Neighbor Ministry.
Love to bake? The Guild welcomes donations of homemade cookies and candies. Bakers may sign up at tinyurl.com/OLOLCookies. Donations may be dropped off on Dec. 4 from 9 am to 2 pm in Room 112 or on Dec. 5 by 9:30 am in the Knights Hall.
The Guild is also collecting medium-sized, empty, rust-free Christmas tins in the gathering space through Nov. 30.
For questions, contact Sherry Marlow at 316-305-5569 or Kim Smith at 316-393-3057.
The Guild is also collecting medium-sized, empty, rust-free Christmas tins in the gathering space through Nov. 30.
For questions, contact Sherry Marlow at 316-305-5569 or Kim Smith at 316-393-3057.
Other:
Bulletin & newsletter
During the months of November and December, we kindly ask for early bulletin submissions by the first Friday of each month or as soon as possible, since our print deadlines run early. Send bulletin announcements, Messenger articles, and ideas to bulletin@stmarysderby.com and/or kketchersid@stmarysderby.com.
Our parish Youth Group will be attending the annual March for Life, January 19-24, and parents are encouraged to participate as chaperones. The deadline to submit registration and attendance paperwork is November 12. To learn more and register, visit: catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ministries/march-for-life/.
St. Mary Catholic School:
Jump-start your holiday shopping with over 100 vendors featuring unique, handcrafted creations and direct sales items. Find the perfect gifts while enjoying tasty on-site concessions, all for a great cause! The $5 admission fee supports our school’s PTO, helping fund enriching programs for our students. Shop, enjoy, and make a difference!
New this year:
New this year:
- $5 admission per person
- NO BOGO admissions this year
- FREE to enter after 2 pm
Youth Group Bake Sale
Our Youth Group (CYO) will host its annual Bake Sale at the Craft Fair to support youth ministry and is seeking donations of baked goods.
Youth in grades 6–12 are also invited to volunteer for shifts from 9 am–3 pm.
Baked items may be dropped off Friday during school hours at the office or Saturday morning at the Craft Fair.
Please sign up if you are able to help.
Calendar of Events:
Nov 14: Neon Glow High School Dance
Nov 21: St. Mary Fall Craft Fair
Nov 28-29: Nativity Raffle
Dec 5: Cookie Extravaganza
Dec 5-6: Nativity Raffle
Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 13: Santa Breakfast
Nov 21: St. Mary Fall Craft Fair
Nov 28-29: Nativity Raffle
Dec 5: Cookie Extravaganza
Dec 5-6: Nativity Raffle
Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 13: Santa Breakfast
For the most up-to-date information on parish and school events, please visit our website stmarysderby.com regularly. Upcoming events, announcements, and important updates are posted there throughout the week.
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