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Our next women's study will be an Advent Study: 'Joy to the World' with Father Mike Schmitz! Click image for details.

Join us for a day of community with food, games and a little FUNdraising! Click for our full schedule and links to our auctions! Parish offices will be closed on Monday, October 26.

Hello everyone! Fr. Simon's book, “When God Changes the Path Without Changing the Call,” is officially available on Amazon! We hope you will join us for his book signing event! Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Annunciation Hall,

Have you ever wondered... “What's the best way to hear the voice of God in my life? Exactly how does God speak to me?” Join us for a day-long Advent Workshop by Fr. Albert titled, "Hearing the Voice of God." Click for registration information.

Have you ever wondered...“What's the best way to hear the voice of God in my life? Exactly how does God speak to me?” During this day-long workshop, Fr. Albert, OFM will give us practical ways to listen to God's voice.

It is almost time for our next Family Fun Night! We had such a good time painting pumpkins last year, that we decided to do it again! Click for full details.

Our parish bazaar is right around the corner on October 25, 2026! Day of, donation, and volunteer information can be found by clicking on this news item! We can wait to see you there for a day full of fellowship and FUNdraising!

We are continuing to build an A-Team (Adoration Team) to cover Father John, St. Mary of the Expectation’s clergy, staff, and all parishioners in prayer. Join us for a holy hour or as long as you can stay on Mondays between 9 am and 7 pm in the church. While the Eucharist is not exposed during this time, we know that Jesus is still present in the Eucharist inside the Tabernacle. Open the full article to commit to a specific hour of prayer, one Monday or multiple Mondays.

A BIG Thank You to all who donated to the “Christmas Shack” booth. We are no longer accepting donations for 2026. We will once again be collecting new, “almost new”, and homemade Christmas items for Bazaar 2027 starting on December 26, 2026.

St. Mary of the Expectation is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ in our parish community. Together, we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parish can thrive and be a place for others to grow together in faith. Read the full article for details.

Fr. John is not emailing or messaging anyone asking for assistance or donations. He is, however, very thankful for all of your prayers! Please help us spread the word!

Our men's ACTS Retreat will be held on August 27-30, Thursday evening through Sunday morning. Registration is now open both online and by paper form. Both can be found here.

Lectio: Eucharist - presented by The Augustin Institute, will begin on September 15 and run through December 8. Discover firsthand how Christ's Body and Blood are an integral and wonderous part of God's plan for our salvation. Click for registration and more information.

Ordering Your Priorities: Building a Life Well Lived is an immensely practical Bible study that will help you put the most important things first. We’ll begin by paying attention to the One who made us, because He can best tell us what we need for our lives to run well. Click for registration and details.

That Man Is You! Becoming a Man After God's Own Heart - is an interactive men’s program that combines the latest findings of modern science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop authentic male leaders. Click for registration and details.

You're invited to join us for our Third Annual Women's Conference on Saturday, February 6, 2027. This year as we continue to embrace the theme "Be Still and Know", while we will highlight the powerful truth that 'We love because he first loved us.' - 1 John 4:19

Build your business and help us grow a vibrant faith community! Cindy Laird from LPi, our bulletin printer, is our contact for advertising in the bulletin. As a valuable member of the business community, we invite you to expand your reach and grow your business with a print ad in our parish bulletin and/or a digital ad featured on ParishesOnline.com. Read full article for details.

National Vocations Awareness Week is traditionally celebrated the first full week of November, Nov. 2-8, but can be celebrated any time in November.