Please Note: Weekday Mass time has been changed to 10AM.

Altar Flowers This Weekend
The Altar flowers this week are given to the Glory of God and in Memory of Sue Von Rump by David
Von Rump in Memory of their Anniversary.

Fr. Oscar’s Contact Information
Office: 539-5732 Residence: 925-0583
Emergency#: 778-5118 Email:pastormcneill@gmail.com

Our Story
Tuesday morning Adult Formation will meet Feb. 7th, 10:30AM in the Social Hall.- Come and explore the story of the Church. Please read Chapter 1 of The Catholic Church Through the Ages - A History by John Vidmar, OP. For more details, please contact Linda (539-5732.)

St. Mary’s Women’s Club
St. Mary's Women's Club has received the new Missals for Mass. If you ordered one, please come back to the Gift Shop after Mass today to pick it up. You might also find that perfect gift for Valentine's Day or some other special occasion.

Blood Drive
The Knights of Columbus will again be hosting a Blood Drive at St. Mary's on Thursday, February 2nd, from 2pm to 7pm in the social hall. The sign-up sheets are located at the entrance of the church. The Red Cross is counting on our help during this winter season. The process is quick and easy, and your donation will give someone the Gift of Life. For questions or more info, contact Rusty Bouton at 925-4656.

Coffee With Fr. Oscar!!
Our monthly gatherings will resume in the month of February. Parishioners are invited to “Coffee with Fr. Oscar,”, February 8th, 6:30PM. Come and experience one of our Treasures of Faith – The Lord’s Prayer (Part 1). Share faith and fellowship (refreshments will be available at 6:15PM.) Invite a friend and come and explore this special prayer.

Lenten Crosses
The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling the crosses for $5.00 each after Masses starting Feb. 4th. All monies go to local charity organizations. If you would like some ahead of time, please call Elizabeth Lowe at 650-5517 or Dorothy Cogswell at 439-6809.
Youth Group News

All Faith Night with the Norfolk Admirals!
On Friday, February 17th, the Norfolk Admirals will host an All Faith Night. The Admirals will face off against the Syracuse Crunch. The hockey game will take place at the Norfolk Scope at 7:30 pm. All parishioners and families are invited to attend. Red-level tickets are $10 each. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Donna Riley, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 934-2558. Payment arrangements can be made at the time of RSVP. Checks should be made payable to St. Mary’s Youth Group.

Steve Angrisano Concert
Sunday, February 19th, Steve Angrisano, a veteran musician, composer and youth minister who has been featured at 6 World Youth Days, several National Youth Conferences will be in concert at the Church of St. Therese at 7:00. All parishioners and families are invited to attend.Tickets are $15.00 per person. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Donna Riley, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 934-2558. Payment arrangements can be made at the time of RSVP. Checks should be made payable to St. Mary’s Youth Group.

Youth Group on Facebook
Check out St. Mary’s Youth Group on Facebook
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Season For Nonviolence
The Hampton Roads Network for Nonviolence welcomes you to the Opening Ceremony of the Season for Nonviolence – “Peace is Flowing Like a River.” This special event will take place Monday, January 30th, 7PM, at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1000 Holt Street, Norfolk. Come and open your heart to this important message in our world today.

An Update From the Liturgy Committee
Please note the changes in time for Adoration and Benediction.
First Friday – Mass at 10:00 followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction at 12:00 noon.
The Third Sunday of each Month – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass, Benediction at 2:00 PM.
Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration...............may our adoration never cease.
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February 3rd is the feast day of St Blaise, bishop and martyr. Many Catholics hold him in special honor and have sought the annual St Blaise blessing for the throats. Fr Oscar will be blessing the throats of parishioners during the Saturday and Sunday Masses of February 4 &5.

Open House – Portsmouth Catholic
You are cordially invited to Portsmouth Catholic’s Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Please come and meet their excellent, Virginia state certified teachers of grades PK3 through 8th Grade. Tours will be given to view classrooms, state-of-the-art Technology Lab, Science Lab, Gym, Music Room, Art Room and Library. Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year begins on January 30th for new students and families. Please call the parish office for contact information.

New Parishioners
If you are new to our parish, please take a moment to register. Forms are available in the vestibule of the church (if unable to locate forms the ushers will be glad to assist you). We would like to welcome you to our parish family!