Last Sunday we started announcing our plan for our new parish photo directory and invited all parish members to sign up beginning today. Our Church photography dates will be November 14th-18th and November 20th-21st, from 2:00 - 9:00 P.M. on weekdays and from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Saturdays.
The purpose of this is to update our parish directory for several reasons. First, we are growing in number. The last parish directory we have was taken six years ago. Since then there have been a lot of new members who joined the parish.
Second, there are also members who either passed away or moved out of the area and they are still in the directory.
Third, those who were children six years ago are now young adults. Others have married and have babies. So there are some significant changes since our last photo directory was published.
And finally, I think it is good to know our brothers and sisters in the parish. Our parish is a big family where we come to appreciate and help one another.
Having said that, I encourage you to sign up after mass today to set the date and time for your family picture. For those who cannot make it today, you can visit our website at: www.stmaryfreeport.com; you can call Beth Macurdy at 724-295-9411 or email her at: bmacurdy@ufcw.org. She will be more than willing to help you.
Other information to know about this photo directory is that there is no sitting fee. You can bring your pet and any meaningful items and special people too (like your mom and/or dad)! Each family receives a complimentary 8x10 photograph and a free directory for participating. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional photographs for yourself, family and friends, but there is no obligation.
A $10.00 coupon will be provided for each family. Seniors (60+), military and first responders will also receive a 20% discount on portrait orders. In addition to these two savings, an additional $5.00 coupon will be given to you if you bring a non-perishable item for the Blessing Box.
These are great offers given by Lifetouch Directory for us.
Hope you can find time and help us make this directory complete. It won’t be the same without you! We want to make this a complete representation of our church family – Please be a part of it!