The last of the completed prayer blankets have been blessed and are out for loving. The closet has materials that could be used for more. They will be sitting on the north wall of the Friendship room in tubs on Sunday October 2nd for any sewers who wish to create more blankets for this wonderful ministry. any questions, please call Bonnie 243-4698.

On October 1st & 2nd, following all Masses, beautiful hand carved statues and gifts from the Holy Land will be available for purchase. Items included Olive wood statues of Jesus, Virgin Mary, Angels & Saints, rosaries, crosses & crucifixes, nativity scenes, wall art and more. Your purchases help support Christian artists and their families living in the Holy Land.

IHM is happy to announce there will be middle school and high school Youth Group starting October 5th, Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00pm! Check out the Youth page for more info, including dates, and a sign up form. We are also looking for volunteers to help sponsor food/snacks, prayers, and volunteer team members!

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11am to 1:30pm. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, 245 South 1st Street, GJ 81501. $25 ticket buys: Soup, Dessert and a handmade pottery bowl of your choice to keep! Tickets are available here at IHM in the Parish Office, online at catholicoutreach.org, Catholic Outreach's main office and on the day of the event. Please bring a mask for your protection!

On ALL First Fridays following the 8am Mass until 6:00pm. All are invited to come and spend time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Sign up sheets will be posted one week in advance if you can commit to one hour. Contact Anna Neam at 970-424-0546 or Vince Stone at 720-936-1996 for more info.

Catholic Daughters' First Saturday Mass will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on October 1st at 8am. All are welcome to attend with us!

Sacred Heart has been given an opportunity to have our Shrine donations matched, dollar for dollar, up to $28,000 by the Catholic Extension until January 15, 2023. Please consider giving to the Shrine and your funds given will be doubled by this most generous offer. All of our Catholic churches will enjoy the benefits of this beautiful garden!

Rosary Coast to Coast will be anchored b the National Rosary Rally in front of the US Capitol in Washington DC preceded by the National Eucharistic Procession. Plan to join us together across the country in praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary simultaneously at 2pm Mountain Time. We will meet on 3rd and Grand Avenue in front of St. Joseph Church and begin promptly at 2pm. Spread the word! Call Patti Brown for questions. (970) 241-6266.

We have received our new parish directories! We will have a table set up in the Narthex after the Masses this weekend, August 20/21. There is no charge to anyone who had a photo taken, but we are asking for a $10 donation per copy to those who did not get their picture taken. If you miss this weekend you may pick up a copy in the Parish Office. Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last several months we have had to wait.

For parents wishing to baptize their child/children/infant to the age of seven. IHM has Baptism Prep Classes offered every month. For information, please contact Alison Bartlett in the parish office at 970-242-6121 ext. 221 or email pastoralassistant@ihmgjt.org