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St. Mary, Continued from page 6 help with repairing the bell tower, 11:45 a.m. Monday - Friday, where pinewood derby races for kids and
you can donate at: people can receive a basket of food. adults.
one piece, without cutting it up. stmarywayne.org/donate The Open Closet Clothing Bank The church is also open during
The cross is being displayed in- “Just like people's homes, we is open 10 a.m. - noon Monday, Tues- the week for anyone needing a place
side the church for the time being. have issues also. With the church day, Thursday, and Friday. There is to stop by.
“We’re going to start working on a being over 100 years old, we really a $1 entrance fee to get in and then “People need a place to go, we’re
permanent fix, so we can put a roof need people's help to get it fixed up you can pick clothing you want. open and welcome for them to come
back up and the cross back on top, and make sure it doesn't happen St. Mary’s hosts the Champions in,” said Damitio.
firmly mounted on the tower,” said again,” said Damitio. program during the summer, as well St. Mary Parish is located at
Damitio. “The goal is for people to St. Mary Parish, Wayne is the old- as sponsors a Diabetes Association 34530 W Michigan Ave.
not notice anything different from est Catholic parish in western Wayne in school. They offer free exercise Hymns and readings are: Sunday
now versus before the fall hap- County, founded in 1862. classes: 10 - 11 a.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (English),
pened.” Damitio joined St. Mary Parish in Wednesday and Friday. St. Mary’s 2 p.m. (Spanish), Saturday 4 p.m.
The timeframe for the project is 1974 and has been the business also hosts open basketball at 8 p.m. (English), and Monday and Friday 9
three to four weeks for drawing a de- manager since 2017. every Wednesday. a.m. (English).
sign, and then construction will last Throughout the years, Damitio The second Friday of each month, Parish office hours are 8:30 a.m.
until September to early October for has volunteered to help redo the in- St. Mary’s hosts a family movie night - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (other
completion. side of the church, with activities, in the activity center. Pizza is pro- times by appointment). Confessions
“We’ve got a lot going on,” said and was on the church’s finance vided at 6:30p.m. and the movie at are Saturday 3 - 3:30 p.m. (or can be
Damitio. “Unfortunately, we need council. “My favorite part is the peo- 7:15 p.m. with popcorn and drinks. scheduled). St. Mary Parish is plan-
some work done.” ple,” said Damitio. “They're very ded- The event is free, but donations are ning on having a trivia night in Octo-
On top of the bell tower needing icated and good people that want to appreciated. ber, so be sure to check the website
repair, the church also has a leaking serve the community - especially St. Mary’s also hosts voting for for updates. If you appreciate all
roof, and the barrier wall needs to be with the outreach center. The volun- two precincts in the activity center. that St. Mary Parish, Wayne has
replaced with good landscaping at teers that we have support it and “We try to be a good supporter of done for the community and want to
the outreach center. help other people.” the community,” said Damitio. “We support them with getting the bell
Plymouth Community United The St. Mary Community Out- got involved with the cruise and sup- tower fixed, be sure to donate to the
Way provided a grant to replace the reach Center (located at 34646 Sims ported it.” cause. “Every donation, no matter
wall. St.) opened on September 3, 2003. This year, St. Mary Parish hosted how small, matters so much to us to
“We have many areas in need, but The Outreach Center hosts the Food a pit stop during the annual car help keep our doors open,” said
the most need is putting that bell Depot and the Open Closet Clothing cruise. The stop had a french fry Damitio. “It's not how much you give,
tower back up there,” said Damitio. Bank. food truck, car show, indoor craft it's a matter of what's in your heart
If you would like to financially The Food Depot is open 9 a.m. - show, activities for kids, and when you give.”

14 · August 2024 · The Wayne Dispatch