THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

SATURDAY, January 26,

     3:00 – 3:30 Confessions

     4:00 p.m.     Mary Jo McCarthy …

     6:30 p.m.     Brennan/Park wedding

SUNDAY, January 27, Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Is. 8:23b-9:3; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Mt. 4:12-23

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS (see p.2)

      9:00 a.m.          John Heider …

                                Coffee & Donuts

    11:30 a.m.          St. Mary’s Parishioners

                                Baptism Gearhart

      7:00 p.m.     Bingo

MONDAY, January 28, Thomas Aquinas, priest, doctor

2 Sm. 5:1-7, 10; Mk. 3:22-30

  7:50 a.m.  Morning Chapel

   12:00 noon    Joe Breekner …

     5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer & Rosary

TUESDAY, January 29,

2 Sm. 6:12-15, 17-19; Mk. 3:31-35

     12:00 noon  Rita Plageman …

     5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer & Rosary

WEDNESDAY, January 30,

2 Sm. 7:4-17; Mk. 4:1-20

  12:00 noon     Edward J. Dowling…

     5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer & Rosary

     6:00 p.m.    Bible Study (Specht Center)

     7:00 p.m.    RCIA (Atrium/Burkley Center)

     7:00 p.m.     Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, January 31, John Bosco, priest

2 Sm. 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk. 4:21-25

      5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer & Rosary

     6:00 p.m.     Adoration at Corpus Christi

     6:30 p.m.     Mass at Corpus Christi

FRIDAY, February 1,

Acts 22:3-16; Mk. 9:15-18

     9:45 a.m.     Mary Jane Pappas …

    12:00 noon         Special Intention …

   12:30 p.m.      1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration

     5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer & Rosary

SATURDAY, February 2,

     3:00 – 3:30 Confessions

     4:00 p.m.     Arnold & Rita Plageman …

SUNDAY, February 3, Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Zep. 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; MT. 5:1-12a

      9:00 a.m.          St. Mary’s Parishioners …

                                Coffee & Donuts

    11:30 a.m.          Andrej & Katarnyze Lewkowicz

      7:00 p.m.     Bingo

Year-end: 2007 contribution statements were mailed January 25th. If you do not receive your mailing please call the parish office.

Please remember in your prayers all those who are sick or suffering, especially those homebound or in nursing homes.

Refresh them Lord, with your healing grace.

Nursing Home: Evelyn Spiert, Donna Whitacre

At Home: Catherine Allen Charlie Campbell, Josephine Calabro, Fred Courtney, Anna Czernik, Sondra Fisher-Goodwin, Judy Hall, Henrietta Koch, Mary Ann Koch, Tim McManus, Al Moeller, Mary Ann Prager, Frank Pulsinelli, Rita Redwood, Larry Schwartz, Tyler Zust.

ECO (Electronic Contributions Option) Program is always open for new sign-ups. See the information at the rear of church or call the parish office. ECO –schedule: Weekly, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25; Bi-weekly: February 11, 25; Monthly February 1 or 15.

INFANT BAPTISM OPPORTUNITIES: Father Thomas or one of our parish deacons will be able to administer the Sacrament of Baptism for your child on the following dates:

February 3rd - during the 9:00 Mass

March 23^rd - during both Easter Sunday Masses

April 12^th - after the 4:00 Mass

We usually do not offer baptism opportunities during Lent, but exceptions can be made if this causes difficulty for families. For parishioners to schedule a baptism, they need to call Cindy Oddi at the parish office at 445-9668.  A brief class on baptism is required if parents have never attended one before.

·       The next Jordan Conference is Tuesday, January 29^th. Call the parish office to register.

Help Needed: Want a more active participation in the music of the liturgy, but unable to fully commit to joining one of the choirs?  Have you considered being a cantor at the Saturday 4:00 PM Mass?  If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Sandy Brown at (614) 443-3234.

The February Fellowship Dinner hosted by Father Thomas is scheduled for February 12, 2008. If interested in attending please sign the sign up sheet located under the pictures of Bishop Campbell and our Holy Father.

LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for February 2-3   (1st Sunday of the Month)

                  DATE            ALTAR SERVER                  LECTOR                     EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS          

4:00 PM      Feb. 2     J.LaMotte,                            C.Skinner                    D.Smeltzer, S.Holleran, M.Campbell,

                                      J. & T. Engle                             A.Graf                         J. & J. Sauer, E.Holleran                                                

9:00 AM      Feb. 3     J.Cooper,                              A.Ruefle                      J.Auer, C.Badurina, E.DiSabato, M.Gerlach,

                                      F. 7 C. Collins                       B.Collins                     J.Hadden, M.DiSabato, B.Jones, A.Breitfeller     

11:30 AM    Feb. 3          Z.Johnson,                            T.Martello,                   A.VanHorn, S.Brown, D.VanHorn,

                                      W.Martello, M.Lovett             P.Dineen                     L.Duren, P.Mortimer, D.Martello                          

Coffee & Donuts February 3: D. & M. Smigelski                                  Pray for our men and women in uniform 

Ladies:  Save the date!  The first Columbus Catholic Women's Conference: "Forgiveness and Healing," will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. Andrew Church. The day begins with Mass at 8:15 and concludes with a blessing at 2:00. The sacrament of Reconciliation is available from 10:15 until the final blessing. Register online at www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. The cost of $20 (before January 31^st) includes a light lunch.

Youth Group Pizza Bake: Come Sunday evening February 3^rd at 5:30 to bake a pizza or two in the Atrium meeting room near the church elevator.  You can get home in time to watch the Superbowl or watch it here on a big projection screen.

FYI:  Ash Wednesday, February 6^th Mass schedule: 9:45 a.m., 12 Noon, and 7:00 p.m. Ashes distributed at all Masses.

Your envelope packet has changed. We have eliminated many envelopes. The Catholic Times Subscription envelope will only be in once, in the February packet. Catholic Times new and renewal subscription is $15.00.

Would you like to share your experiences and faith with young couples?  Would you like to do so on your own schedule?  Please consider becoming a part of a very rewarding ministry here at St. Mary’s in working with our engaged couples as they prepare for marriage.  For more information please call Jason in the parish office at 445-9668 or via email at jasonshanks@stmarygv.com.  

Is food a problem for you?  Do you eat when you're not hungry?  Do you go on eating binges?  Is your weight affecting your life?  If you would like to change your relationship with food, contact OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS.  No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets.  We are a Fellowship.  New meeting starts 2/15/08, every Friday night 7:30-8:30 in the Specht Center.  For more information, contact Sharyn 578-1498.

Knights of Columbus Dinner: K of C Council 5429 will gather for dinner on Saturday, February 9^th at St. Mary’s gym in German Village.  Spouses and dates are welcome, and widows of Knights are especially encouraged to come.  There is no charge. Soft drinks, coffee and tea will be provided.  And all may BYOB or coolers of your favorite refreshments.  Snacks will begin at 6:00 and dinner will follow.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED before February 6^th.  Please clip the form below and mail to St. Mary’s at 684 S. 3^rd St.  43206. (St. Mary parishioners can also clip the form and drop it in the collection.)

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__________________________________will attend the February 9^th dinner.  

 

      Catholic Schools Week

     January 27 – February 1, 2008

      “Light the Way”

SUNDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Parish

*Look for Catholic Schools Week displays from each

class in the back of the church!

MONDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Community

*Father Thomas kicks off the week at morning

chapel

*Item collection for J.O.I.N.

TUESDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Nation

*Morning chapel

*Students may wear a red, white or blue accessory

with their uniform to show their patriotism! (i.e. hair

ribbon, flag pin, socks, bracelet… NO HATS!)

*Item collection for J.O.I.N.

WEDNESDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Vocations

*Morning chapel

*Breakfast with a Book

*Open House for prospective students and families 10:00-12:00 and 4:00-7:00

Early dismissal 2:00

*Item collection for J.O.I.N.

THURSDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Students

*Morning chapel

*Student jean day (if earned)

*Class activity day

FRIDAY

Catholic Schools Light the Way: In Our Faculty,

Staff, and Volunteers

*8th graders will take over as teachers from 8:15-9:00

*All school mass at 9:45

*Slide show in the gym of pictures from the week at

2:40

Items needed by JOIN: household cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry detergent

 

Please remember to honor your bingo commitment!