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Helping Hand accepting winter donations Our transition from summer to winter clothing went great! Thank you for your generosity! As the cold winter sets in, we are still in need of the following items: - Coats of all sizes - Infant and Children’s clothing - Men’s clothing —all sizes especially coats - Blankets - Hats, gloves, and scarves - New socks and underwear - Tennis Shoes and Boots - Child clothes hangers (20 or 30) - Toys (in working order), games, Christmas decorations, and miscellaneous items that can be given as a Christmas gift. Just a gentle reminder of a few guidelines when making a donation: all items need to washed and in working order. Items should be relatively stain-free, with no tears. Please do not put loose clothing in the bin.

Red Cross Blood Drive offered at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lanesville, IN. Please do not miss the opportunity to give at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, October 19, from 4-8 pm in the cafeteria at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Please contact Denise McKnight at 812-969-2608 for an appointment, or if you wish to volunteer at the drive.

St. Mary's will host Trunk -or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Adults are invited to park their cars in our parish parking lot and hand out goodies to the children as they roam about.

All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1st, and All Souls Day, Monday, November 2nd is a time to remember all our deceased loved ones. Parishioners are asked to bring pictures (framed or unframed) of your departed family and friends to display at the weekend Masses beginning October 31st / November 1 and the All Souls Day Mass. An area will be set up in church to display your framed / unframed pictures. Great care will be taken with your mementoes.

One of the best parts about being Catholic is that we are truly a universal Church! No matter where you travel, there is usually a Catholic Church close by! If you need help finding a church while on vacation, check out www.masstimes.org for a complete list of all the Catholic Churches in the United States.