Men’s Retreat: Men - adults and teens - join us for a one-day Men's Retreat on Saturday February 22nd at St. Mary, Chardon. Accept Jesus' invitation to "Come Pray With Me". We will gather from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm and raise our voices in prayer for the world, our Church, and our families. A $10 free-will offering will cover a light breakfast and lunch. To register, email Gary Burling: gt2784@roadrunner.com

The Sunday noon Mass choir is looking for adults 18 and over who have singing/choir experience and would like to join us. Please stop by after noon Mass for more info or call Alex Ulle, pianist/director at 440-463-3632.

Please join us in the cafeteria at St Mary's, Friday, Feb. 14th, at 5:30 p.m., for our annual Chili Night Party. We are in need of about 7 people to volunteer to bring a crock-pot of chili. Also, we could use cheese, crackers, cornbread, sour cream and chopped onions. All others may bring an appetizer or dessert. Beverages will be provided or BYOB. You may also pay your dues that night. RSVP to Linda or Mike at 440-220-1990 or 440-286-6852. Hope to see you there.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary's will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, February 9th.

First Reconciliation will be February 1st at 9:30 or 12 noon (depending on your requested time). Also, the Rite of Enrollment for First Holy Communion will take place after the homily at all masses February 1st and 2nd.

Mark your calendar for the "Rocky Railway" St. Mary’s Catholic Vacation Bible School to take place June 22-26. Planning will begin soon for station leaders, crafts, and decorations! STAY TUNED!

Friendship Breakfast will be held next Sunday, February 2 following the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us for coffee, juice, donuts and fellowship.

Chase away the winter blues with a good book or movie from your Parish Library. With a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction Christian movies, CDs, and books for ages pre-K through adult, you're sure to find something for everyone to enjoy.

WOW will continue our book discussion on “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” by Daniel Burke and Anthony Lilles on Thurs., Jan. 30, from 7:15 - 8:15 PM in the Community Room. We will review Days 10-19. We will discuss Days 20-30 after our Feb. 8th WOW mtg. It’s not too late to join us! The book may be purchased from Amazon.com, sophiainstitute.com, Ebay, or check other booksellers

Sat. Jan. 11 is the next WOW mtg. at 9:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room. Afterwards, around 10:15, we will begin a book discussion on days 1-15 of “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” by Daniel Burke and Anthony Lilles. We will discuss days 16-30 on Thurs., Jan. 30, from 7:15 - 8:15 PM. The book may be purchased from Amazon.com, sophiainstitute.com, Ebay, or check other booksellers. We hope that you will join us.

The St. Mary Knights of Columbus will be collecting used Christmas Cards for the next several weeks. Please place your used cards in the box marked "Used Christmas Cards" which can be found in the Parish Office. Thank You!

Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, and donors of the St. Mary WOW Women’s Advent Day of Prayer! Please continue to pray for one another and the Holy Souls while we are waiting in Advent.

We are planning the decorating of the Church for the upcoming seasons of Advent and Christmas. Would you like to help? Please consider joining the Art & Environment committee on Monday December 23 from 9:00am until about 1:00pm. Please contact Judi Parker for more details -- 286-6531 or jparker@stmarychardon.org. Teen helpers are welcome and please RSVP in advance.

As we prepare for Christmas, we keep the true meaning of Christmas important for our children.  We would like the children in Grades K-2 to participate in a special way at the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass.

Please consider volunteering as a teacher for this vital parish program. There is a current need for the Monday evening elementary session.

Join us for Our Lady of Fatima CHRISTMAS Holy Hour! Led by our Pastor, Father Dan Redmond. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. in the Church. Holy Hour will include Benediction, Eucharistic Adoration, Recitation of the Holy Rosary & The Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please join us as we make a Joyful Noise Unto the LORD!! Christmas Refreshments will follow in the Hospitality Room.

Just a reminder – please stop by the Community Room next weekend, 11/30 - 12/1, after Mass to pick up your wreath and evergreen product orders. St. Mary’s Boys Scouts thank you for your continued support.

This year we are raising money to upgrade our Playground! Playing allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination. It also provides physical, mental, intellectual and social well being. Playing is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children, at a very early age, engage and interact in the world around them.

All parish families are invited to attend our Third Annual Advent Wreath Making Event sponsored by the Parish School of Religion and Evangelization Team. Each family will have the opportunity to make one fresh cut evergreen Advent Wreath.

The annual St. Mary’s Boy Scouts Wreath Sales end this weekend after each of the Masses. Payment is not due until your order is picked up. All of the items will be available after each of the Masses on Thanksgiving weekend. Out of town Thanksgiving weekend? Let us know and we can make arrangements to get your order delivered. Stop by the Community Room to see the selection of items.