Parish Life
St. Mary's offers many exciting ways to be involved in our parish! Volunteering or participating in these groups and events are a great way to meet other people and grow in fellowship with them, all while giving back to our St. Mary's community. Please explore all of the ways you can share your time and talents with the world, right here at St. Mary's! Clicking on any of the Sign Up to Register buttons will take you to our master volunteer sign-up, and once you register, you will be contacted by the leader of that ministry/committee to find out all you need to know!
Women of St. Mary's
The Women of St. Mary is a community of faith-filled women who come together for friendship, prayer, and purpose. We gather to support one another, grow in our relationship with Christ, and strengthen the bonds that make our parish family so special.
Whether you’re new to St. Mary’s or have been here for years, there’s a place for you among us. Through small Circles—groups that meet around shared interests, seasons of life, or spiritual goals—you’ll find connection, encouragement, and the joy of walking together in faith.
From prayer and service to book studies, moms’ meetups, and social gatherings, the Women of St. Mary offers countless ways to grow closer to God and each other.
Come see where you belong!
St. Mary's Men's Club
The St. Mary’s Men’s Club is a social and volunteer group of men aimed at engaging and inspiring our community through fellowship and service. Open to all men of St. Mary’s school, church, and parish community, we support fundraisers, ongoing annual programs, and fellowship events benefiting St. Mary’s. We enter into service holistically, carefully securing means and putting plans in place through direct action while maintaining high esprit de corp (the common spirit existing in the members of a group, inspiring enthusiasm and devotion).
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a brotherhood of Catholic men committed to service, prayer, and fellowship. At St. Mary’s, the Knights support parish life through events like VBS, Trunk or Treat, food drives, socials, and outreach projects. Members grow in faith while making a meaningful impact in the parish and beyond. Open to Catholic men ages 18 and up.
SUNDAY COFFEE AND DOUGHNUT SOCIALS
On the first Sunday of the month, St. Mary's hosts a Coffee and Doughnut Social in the Sisters of Mercy building in between the 9:30am Mass and the 11:30am Mass. All are welcome! It's a great, casual way to interact with your fellow parishioners. Breakfast items range from doughnuts, to casseroles, to fresh fruit, etc. To sign up to bring a breakfast item, you can click below to get added to the volunteer list and be contacted for information!
Marriage Nights
St. Mary's hosts five Marriage Nights throughout the year, where couples are invited to come and enjoy a delicious dinner with other married couples from the parish and enjoy a speaker on a marriage-related topic. Free childcare is provided (although reservations are necessary), and couples are asked to provide a $30 donation to help cover the cost of the meal and a bottle of wine to share with the group. Watch our Events page and our parish bulletin for information on the upcoming marriage night events!
Special Events
Throughout the year, St. Mary's hosts several special events that are fantastic ways to get involved! Each serves a different audience; some are fundraisers while others are just for fun! Two of our free events are the Trunk or Treat event near Halloween, a fun time for kids to come trick-or-treating around our school paring lot and enjoy the fun fall vibes, and our annual Lighting Up Midtown tree-lighting event, which is becoming a community staple with fun Christmas activities and the lighting of our enormous outdoor Christmas Tree. We also host three major fundraising events throughout the year: the Steve Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament (a golf tournament held at Springhill college Campus), St. Mary's Trivia Night (a fun night of trivia and games held at St. Mary's Ollis Pavilion, and Steak Out Series (a three-event extravaganza with a children's event, a women's only cocktail party, and our flagship event Steak Out, which is a steak-cooking competition with a party vibe.) All of these events require the help of many volunteers to be successful, so click the link below to sign up to join a committee!
St. Mary's Trunk or Treat
St. Mary's Trivia Night
