Virginia Catholic Conference E-mail Netword

The Virginia Catholic Conference, which engages in legislative advocacy on behalf of our Commonwealth's two Catholic bishops
and their dioceses, has created an e-mail advocacy network. Its purpose is for those who wish to contact their state and federal lawmakers
about respect-life, social-justice, family, and education issues to receive regular alerts and updates on legislation considered by the
Virginia General Assembly and the US Congress.

• Bishop DiLorenzo has emphasized the vital responsibility that every Catholic shares in "building a culture of life, providing for the poorest
  and most vulnerable in our midst, and enhancing family life."
• To sign up for alerts and updates on initiatives supported by the Virginia bishops, please click here to "Join the Network!" and complete
  the short electronic form provided.

Father Massey Council • 121 S. 15^th Street • Hopewell, Va. 23860

Primary Points of Contact:
Grand Knight - Chris Gerard
Deputy Grand Knight - Tommie Mortimer

General Information:
Regular Scheduled Meetings 1^st and 3^rd  Mondays every month

Parish Activities, and Interesting Things to Do!

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY is offering telephone workshops, “Coping with Caregiving,”
for family caregivers and friends. Participation is free and no phone charges apply.
To register online:www.cancer.org/sacaregiverworkshops (scroll down page to date/time of your choice)
OR call 1-800-966-3586. You will receive additional information after you have registered.

Pastoral Council Meeting

2nd Tuesday of each month.

Finance Council

3rd Thursday of each month.

Parish Needs

Let us all remember to pray the Prayer of Generosity as a family and as a community.
Remember to give God thanks and praise for the many gifts that God has given us.

Prayer for Generosity
Dear Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not count the cost;
to fight and not heed the wounds;
to toil and not seek for rest;
to labor and not ask for reward, except to know
that I am doing your will.
Amen.

HAVE YOUR TURNED IN YOUR STEWARDSHIP INTENTION CARD YET?
If not, CLICK HERE for more information.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: A meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. for parishioners who wish to take communion to the homebound or hospitalized. This meeting is for those who have already volunteered and for those who are not familiar with this ministry and have questions. If, after prayerful consideration, you wish to serve God and your church community in a special way, please plan to attend.

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?

There is a service that provides schedules of Masses at all Catholic Churches
across the nation. To access this service call 305-598-1145.
Information is also available at www.masstimes.org

Support Our Seminarians...........

Our seminarians depend on the community for prayer and support. For a list of seminarians' names and contact information, please click here. Did you know that the Office for Vocations has extensive resources to promote vocations to the priesthood?  Go to http://www.richmonddiocese.org/vocations/index.htm for information.

 

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MINISTRY

Are you interested in a very rewarding ministry? We are looking for someone who would be interested in taking the Eucharist to the homebound. You would be asked to do this about once a month and you would be trained. It is a blessed way to show your love for God and you neighbor.
Please call the office.

LITTLE SISTERS of the POOR

We are starting a collection for the Little Sisters for items that they need on an ongoing basis. Please place these items in the plastic container in the commons.

• PERSONAL CARE: Moisturizing Lotion,
  Mouthwash (green), Dove soap, Depends,
  Toilet paper and tissues.
• MEDICAL: Latex-free/powder-free gloves,
  Bandaids, Alcohol-prep swabs.
• DIETARY: Ensure and Ensure+ (strawberry.)
  Canned cut green beans.
• HOUSEKEEPING: Bleach, Tide liquid and
  Whisk liquid, Laundry powder, Paper towels,
  and Napkins.
• OFFICE SUPPLIES:Copy paper (81/2x11)
  Black Sharpie markers, Masking tape,
  Scotch tape dispenser refill rolls.

Hands of Love Ministry

Angel Food Ministries

Click here for this month's menu.

Ordering & Pick-Up Information for West Hopewell Presbyterian Church Place Your Order: In person orders along with payment can be completed at the church. Volunteers will be available to direct to the exact location in church. Make checks payable to WHPC. First and Last Wed. every month from 6:30 to 7:30PM First Sat. of every month from 10-11AM. Due to weather, please call to verify dates & times. IN PERSON orders consist of food stamps, credit & debit card, checks, cash or money orders. ONLINE orders only take credit & debit cards. No online Food Stamp orders. ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES PROVIDES FOOD RELIEF FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF U.S. FAMILIES EACH MONTH As Food Prices Escalate, Families can now get a $65 Box of Food for Only $30 Pick-Up: Pickup times are from 10am-12pm only, on the date listed. Volunteers/Signs will be available to direct to the exact location in church. Please bring empty box and receipt to pick up items. Any items not picked up during this time will be donated to others in need.