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Saturday, December 9, 2023     Parish News

Church Picnic Results 2015 - 2023

St. Mary's Parish Picnic had a net income of $52,140.25 in 2023.  Increases from 2022 were in the amount raised by the auction ($7,226) and $2,100 in dinner tickets and meals to go.

Saturday, July 8, 2023     Parish News

See this video of St. Mary's Church

When Mr. Monty Jury of Oklahoma City took the side road (Hwy 178) to St. Benedict on July 19, he had no idea of what a beautiful church he was about to visit. As a tribute, he created this amazing video and provided for use on the St. Mary's Church website.

Enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/z2OU4ZSzxXo

Thursday, September 2, 2021     Parish News

Church Picnic Has Net Income of $44,052.04

Auction has record of $16,974

St. Mary's Church Picnic, held Saturday, June 26, had a record net income.  There were 566 dinners served and 263 "to go" dinners for a total of 829.
Click on the title above (article title) to see the results of the various stands, chances and dinner.

Thursday, July 8, 2021     Parish News
Saturday, June 19, 2021     Parish News

Dispensation Announcement

Dispensation from attending Mass being lifted

Saturday, May 8, 2021     Parish News

Summer Social, Saturday, June 26

Church Picnic, 2021

The Parish Council and Altar Society Officers have decided to move forward with the summer picnic. It will be held Saturday, June 26. Parishioners who may be unable to work because of health or other reasons are encouraged to contact an officer of the Altar Society.

Saturday, March 20, 2021     Parish News
Sunday, February 28, 2021     Parish News
Saturday, February 27, 2021     Parish News

Adoration on Lenten Sundays

Adoration on Lenten Sundays

Saturday, February 13, 2021     Parish News
First sections of the Cemetery Fence

First sections of the Cemetery Fence

First sections of new cemetery fence were installed on Saturday, April 24, 2020. The project involves 1,430 feet of fence and numerous gates.

Sunday, May 3, 2020     Parish News

Cemetery Improvement Project

The St. Mary’s Church Cemetery Committee developed plans to install new fence along the north, south and east sides. Anyone wishing to donate may provide to Church Secretary Mary Beth Haverkamp or a member of the Committee.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020     History Parish News

Annual Church Picnic Results 2014 - 2019

This table shows results for the Annual Church Picnic from 2014 - 2019.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019     Parish News

West Side Project

Making St. Marys Church More Beautiful and Accessible 

Monday, August 26, 2019     Parish News

Auction Items - 2018

Here are some of the Auction Items for the 2018 Church Picnic, June 24
Sunday, June 3, 2018     Parish News

Letter to Parishioners by Fr. Regie

Dear parishioners of  Baileyville and St. Benedict, Greetings!   My name is Reginald Saldanha. My family and friends call me ‘Regie’, and so you can call me Father Regie. I am excited to be starting as your new pastor. Having grown up in a farming family in Southern India, I am very happy to come to Baileyville and St. Benedict.  

Monday, October 23, 2017     Parish News

2017 QUILTS AND ITEMS

Quilts and items on 2017 auction
Friday, May 26, 2017     Parish News

2016 Auction Exceeds more than $10,000

This file shows the donors, items, purchasers and prices of 2016 Auction Items

Friday, July 15, 2016     Parish News

Picnic Results 2014-2016

This chart shows income by stand for 2014 - 2016
Thursday, July 14, 2016     Parish News

2016 QUILTS AND ITEMS

Quilts and items on 2016 auction
Tuesday, May 31, 2016     Parish News

Recital to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Organ

Kevin Kissinger to present recital, Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 28, 2016     Parish News

2015 Picnic Results

Results of the 2015 Church Picnic and Auction
Monday, July 20, 2015     Parish News
Wednesday, July 1, 2015     Parish News

2015 Quilts and Items

Quilts and item on 2015 auction
Friday, June 5, 2015     Parish News

2014 Summer Picnic Nets $28,210

See quilts and other auction results
Wednesday, July 2, 2014     Parish News

Genealogies

Genealogies of area families available

Monday, June 30, 2014     Parish News

Quilts for 2014

Preview of the Quilts for 2014...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014     Parish News

2013 Picnic Nets $26,082

Another success -- thanks to all those who supported this effort
Sunday, June 23, 2013     Parish News

Quilts 2013

Preview of the Quilts for 2013...
Saturday, April 20, 2013     Parish News
Wednesday, July 11, 2012     Parish News

2011 Summer Social Nets $25,245

Summary of the Annual Picnic
Wednesday, June 29, 2011     Parish News

8 Wonders Exhibit

St. Mary’s Church included in 8 Wonders of Kansas Exhibit at Eisenhower Library:
Saturday, January 22, 2011     Parish News
Monday, July 19, 2010     Parish News

2010 Summer Social

Sunday, June 27
Tuesday, June 1, 2010     Parish News

Anniversary Books, Video Tour, Genealogy

See information about the 150th Anniversary Books.

Monday, November 23, 2009     History Parish News
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