Community Life

Athletic Association

St. Mary's Athletic Association was established in the Spring of 1981 to provide a permanent committee responsible for the establishment, evaluation and funding of interscholastic athletic activities for the youth of the parish community. These activities include soccer for first through eighth graders and volleyball, basketball and track for those in fifth through eighth grade. Students who are registered members of the Parish and registered participants in the Lifelong Faith Formation program are encouraged to participate.

Fish Fry

The St. Mary's Fish Fry is a community event that is held on the first Friday of the month in October, November, December, February, March and the Friday of the Festival in July.

Home & School Association

All parents who have children attending St. Mary's Parish School are voting members of the Home & School Association. The objectives of this organization are to: (1) provide channels of communication between home and school in order to improve the growth of education; (2) provide supplemental funds to the school, through various fund raising activities; and (3) help host school-related functions. Meetings are held several times a year.

Parish Festival Committee

The Parish Festival is held annually during the summer. It's purpose is twofold: to raise money for the parish, and more importantly, to bring parishioners together in a spirit of community and cooperative effort. It provides an excellent opportunity for parishioners to get involved, to meet others in the community and experience the rewards of doing something for the parish. At the same time, it involves a limited commitment, as the festival is held over one weekend in July.

Scouting

The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have been active at St. Mary's for many years. These programs involve all age groups. The program centers on the outdoors. Camping, hiking, environmental study, and crafts are all included.

Social Activities & Hospitality

The social activities in the parish assist in building our parish community by bringing people together. For example, Sunday morning Continental Breakfasts, held at various times throughout the year, are an opportunity for parishioners to gather informally with family and friends. Formal receptions after special events, and funeral receptions occur in our Gathering Space. Other events, such as dances, the Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, etc. are offered throughout the year. Rather than being the primary responsibility of a single committee, individual groups of people and organizations are asked to sponsor these social events.

Young at Heart

The Young at Heart, created in 1995, is an organized group of mature adults committed to:

1. Providing social and educational activities to the mature adults of St. Mary's Catholic Faith Community and others who are interested in joining us.
2. Enhancing the health and wellness of our members.
3. Using as many of our own talents as possible to develop these activities and other activities that may result in earnings that may be used to fill the needs of our members, parish and the Christian community.

There is no age or religious affiliation requirements and you do not have to be a member of our parish to join.

The organization is administered by a Board of Directors who meets once a month, usually at 9:00a.m. on the first Monday of each month in the parish board room to plan the upcoming activities. Members are welcome to attend board meetings to contribute helpful input.

The group participates in many outside activities such as day trips, picnics, plays, concerts, dinners, etc. Members receive quarterly newsletters which advise them of the planned activities for the coming months.