HELP FOR CYCLONE DISASTER VICTIMS IN MYANMAR (BURMA)
Catholic Relief Services (CNS) is supporting the relief efforts of Caritas Internationalis in the southeast Asian country of Myanmar (Burma) A deadly cyclone has left as many as 50,000 dead and displaced thousands more.  There is an urgent need for food, shelter, clean water, and medical assistance. On May 18, Mary’s will take up a second collection to support this relief effort. Checks can be made payable to St. Mary Student Parish and please write Cyclone Relief on the memo line.

First Sunday Program Rre-Registration for First Sunday, Children's Sacraments and Teen Confirmation
The First Sunday Family Faith Formation Program is for parents and their pre-K children through 12th grade. To register, at least one child must be in the first grade or above. Children’s Sacramental Preparation is part of the First Sunday Program, with two additional classes that meet outside of First Sunday each semester. Sacramental preparation takes place in the second grade. Families who need to register their 8th grade teens in the Teen Confirmation Program do not need to participate in First Sunday. Any registered St. Mary’s family may pre-register for First Sunday or Teen Confirmation. Additional information is available in the registration packet. Families registering for teen confirmation are required to attend a Teen Confirmation Orientation Meeting for parents and teens on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm in Newman Hall.

"Out of Darkness" CD of 2006 Triduum available for purchase
Information about the CD and details for purchasing are available.
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A Student Reflection on St. Mary Student Parish
I chose UM because it was the best choice for my career path. I expected that deepening my faith would be a major challenge and that I wouldn’t get much support. To my great surprise and delight, St. Mary’s has taught me the essence of the Catholic faith and encouraged that faith to a depth I didn’t know existed. I have learned that Christ’s love is an invitation - not an obligation. Teaching First Sunday catechism has been my most important role at St. Mary’s because of its consistent and generative nature. Last year, two friends and I, taught 7th grade for the first time. Many of you are parents and I am sure you know the satisfaction of teaching a child something of significance and knowing that they have absorbed it. Teaching Catechism has taken me outside of the encapsulated life of a student and inspired me to grow in my faith in order to guide others. Maggie Horne, 3rd year undergraduate President, Newman Catholic Students Association, 2006-07