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Altar Servers
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Contact:
Br. Edward Olsen
269.342.0621
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This group, revitalized over the last couple of years, is probably the most visible of the parish groups. They serve at the altar every Saturday and Sunday and are considered by many to be the pride of the parish. Open to all young men, ages ten and up. |
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Knights of Columbus
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Council #9962
Michael Wachowski
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Formed by a core group of men within the parish, this group has as its focus service to the parish, Catholic clergy, and the local community. Annual activities of the Knights include a local free throw contest, spelling bee, grounds clean-up, pancake brunches, and pasta-pasta dinners. This fraternal organization serves as a defender of the parish, family life, and the unborn |
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Ladies of St. Mary's Sodality
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Patty Herdus, President
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The Ladies’ Sodality’s goal is to unite the women of the parish by working together for the spiritual, charitable, social, and material goals of the Parish family. This group has consistently focused on the current needs of the parish community by helping to raise funds for various parish needs such as remodeling projects, new vestments, and altar cloths, and a new dishwasher for the rectory. This group is open to all women eighteen years of age and older. |
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Women's Bible Group
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Parish Pastoral Council
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Contact:
Theresa Cypher
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This group brings together representatives from each group within the parish as well as at-large members who meet monthly to report the activities of each group, coordinate efforts among the groups, and keep information flowing to and from the pastor and the representative groups. Members are appointed to serve three year terms. |
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Saint Mary's Bigs
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Contact:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
269.382.6800
Parish Office
269.342.0621
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St. Mary’s has formed a program of outreach to young people in our community through the Bigs at St. Mary’s Parish with the assistance of the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Children from our neighborhood are paired with families, couples, and individuals in our parish to engage in fun activities and enrichment opportunities. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and most recognized name in mentoring of youth, with over 100 years of experience in serving young people and their families. If you are interested in the Bigs program, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at (269) 382-6800 or the Parish Office at (269) 342-0621. |
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Saint Mary's Organist and Choir Director
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Contact:
Dr. George Bugaj
269.342.0621
Email: gbugaj@stmarykazoo.org
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Saint Augustine once said that he who sings well, prays twice. The music program at Saint Mary’s is an integral part of our communal worship. If you have musical talents (vocal or instrumental), please contact Dr. George Bugaj for further information. |
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Sunday Catechesis
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Contact:
Parish Office
269.342.0621
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As part of the ongoing faith-formation of our parish, Saint Mary’s offers Sunday morning Catechesis for all age groups. The children are prepared for the reception of the Sacraments and taught the basic tenets of the Faith. Adults meet in Bart Hall for a simple breakfast, a social hour, and either a question and answer session or a prepared lecture given by one of the parish priests. For more information, join us after Mass on Sunday mornings, September through May, or contact the Parish Office at (269) 342-0621. |
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Little Flowers
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Contact:
Marijo Forrester
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Meet Fridays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Little Flowers is a Catholic program for girls ages 5 and up based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of Catholic saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Developed by a Catholic mom of nine, Rachel Watkins, and based on Fr. Lasance's Catholic Girls' Guide, the Club strives to bring the Catholic faith alive and inspire the girls to become authentic Catholic women. |
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Little Way
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Contact:
Anne Holewa
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Little Way is an organization of young girls from sixth grade through high school. Little Way is committed to growing spiritually, being of service to the Church, being supportive of each other, and enjoying social gatherings. St. Therese of Lisieux in her little way of doing things, even the smallest chore, did them with a total love for Jesus. |
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The Third Order Society of St. Francis
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Contact:
Jean Dutton
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The Third Order consists of men and women, single or married, who, though following ordinary professions, are called to a dedicated life of service to our Lord through prayer, study, and work.
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