.

ANNUAL MARDI GRAS ~ NIGHT AT THE RACES
On Saturday, February 23 from 5 PM until 11 PM we will once again have our Annual Mardi Gras ~ Night at the Races. If you remember, this event was SOLD OUT early last year. You can BUY A TICKET, PURCHASE A "HORSE" for $10 or be a sponsor for this great event. Consider becoming a SPONSOR! I hope you are able to make this a huge success for Saint Mary Parish.

RACES RAFFLES
This weekend, after all Masses preview and take a chance at winning a wide selection of high-end electronic items. 50/50 tickets will also be available to purchase. The more tickets sold, the bigger the jackpot! You need not be present to win!!!

ADORERS NEEDED
We are in need of a couple more adorers, especially for Wednesdays and Fridays. Please contact Mary Katherine at 610-476-4490.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
The Perkiomen Valley Council 3633 of the Knights of Columbus of St. Eleanor and St. Mary Parishes are offering two Scholarships to Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. Each Scholarship is for an entering Freshman and is a four year award of $750 per year, or a total of $3,000. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must: (1) Be a current eighth grade student registered at either St. Eleanor or St. Mary Parish, regardless of where or how they complete their elementary education,(2) Have a completed application for admission on file at Pope John Paul II High School and (3) Have a completed application for financial aid on file at Pope John Paul II High School. Scholarships are based on financial need. For more information contact Joe Klobusicky at 610-653-0829.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Biblical Women in Crisis: Portraits of Faith and Trust
by Jeanne Kun

Old and New Testaments who are caught up in difficult, surprising, or uncertain situations. The choices they make to face or embrace those situations are models for us when we are confronted with such events in our own lives. This 7-week study will be offered on Thursdays beginning February 21, 2019. Two sessions will be offered: 10-11:30 A.M. or 7-8:30 P.M. Please contact Linda Nichols at 215 256-4941 by February 17th to register. There will be a nominal fee for the study guide.

LEGION OF MARY
We are looking for men and women of our parish who feel called to join the Legion of Mary; to be ambassadors of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This Spiritual uplifting group meets weekly to pray for the needs of our parish and commit themselves to the Corporal Works of Mercy. The Legion of Mary meet each Tuesday evening in Annex Room #2 at 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Mr. Pat Cahill at 215-234-0124.

NEW GREEN VESTMENT NEEDED
Periodically, we are in need of items for the celebration of Sacred Worship. Currently, we are in need of a New Green Vestment for the celebration of Holy Mass. If would like to donate this new Green Vestment in memory of a loved one please contact Mary Beth O'Connor, Director of Business and Operations, at our Parish Office Center. We are very grateful for all of our parishioners and friends that generously support our parish.