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, Frank Carrick, Anna Czernik, Judy Hall,Henrietta Koch, Mary
Ann Koch, Mary Laubenthal, Tim McManus, Al Moeller, Mary
Ann Prager, Frank Pulsinelli, Larry Schwartz, Tyler Zust, Rita Ann McCreary
If you are admitted to a
hospital St. Mary’s
may not be notified. Please ask a family member to call us.
DAILY MASS CHANGE REMINDER: The noon mass will NOT be celebrated
on May 5th. It will be moved to May 8th. This is due
to diocesan events.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS:Plan to come with the Parish youth to a showing of the film
“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” The group will go to the 7:00 showing on Sunday, May 18th.
The group is open to St. Mary high school students and 7th and 8th
graders in our school. Contact Father Thomas at 445-9668 or email to fatherthomas@stmarygv.com to make a
reservation.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Our parish
celebration of First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, May 3rd at
the 4:00 Mass. It will be more crowded than usual, of course,
as grandparents and other visitors will be celebrating with us.
MASS OF COMFORT
Bethesda Healing Ministry invites all those who grieve the
death before birth of their child/children to a time of remembering and healing
on Monday May 5th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 6899 Smokey Row Road, Columbus, OH.
JORDAN CONFERENCE
The
spring 2008 session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m.Please see Deacon Minner for additional information. This is a quarterly
conference held for parents seeking to have a child baptized.
U
LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for April 26-27(1st Sunday of
the Month)
DATEALTAR SERVERLECTOREXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
4:00 PMMay
3J. Lamotte, J. Engle,C. SkinnerD. Smeltzer, S. Holleran, J & J Sauer,
T.
EngleA.
GrafM. Campbell, E. Holleran
9:00 AMMay 4F. & C.
Collins,A.
Rueffle J. Auer, C. Badurina, E. Disabato, A.
Breitfeller
J. CooperB. ColllinsM.
Gerlach, J. Hadden, M. Disabato, B. Jones
11:30 AMMay
4Z. Johnson, M.
Lovett,T.
MartelloA. VanHorn, S. Brown,
D. VanHorn,
W.
MartelloP. DineenL.
Duren, P. Mortimer, D. Martello
Coffee & Donuts May 4: Dave & Marge
SmilgelskiPray for our men and women in uniform
McARTHUR APPEAL
Items needed for the St.FrancisCenter are soap products, toilet tissue,
household items, bedding, furniture, and summer clothing. Small items may be
left in the rear of the church. For pick up of larger items contact Catherine
at 443-6154. The trip to McArthur is scheduled for June 2, 2008.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
Offices at St. Joseph, Resurrection, and HolyCrossCemeteries will be open on Sundays, May 4, 11,
and 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Family Service Advisors will be available
to assist families with pre-need arrangements and answer questions.
Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith?The Rite of
Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A) might be for you!If you are looking to become Catholic, be
confirmed or need a refresher, then consider joining us starting in
August.For more information and to sign
up call or email Jason Shanks in the parish offices at jasonshanks@stmarygv.com or
445-8668.
Liturgical Music is Like Praying Twice!Please consider joining one of our two choirs. No musical experience
necessary! Contact Mark Plescia at 443-9156 for our 9 am choir or Amanda Walker at 444-1919
for our 11:30 a.m. choir. We are always looking for more voices to enhance our
worship.Consider giving your time and
talent to this ministry.
LOOKING FOR YOUR BAA PLEDGE CARD?
Remember,
our drive will start a little later this year so that folks can attend some
information receptions about our two big goals: tuition assistance for
the neediest of our school students, and restoration of our historic church
tower.
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
The St. Mary School Advisory Board
is accepting nominations for two elected parishioner positions which expire
this June. The SAB meets once a month, and a term is three years. If you are
interested and would like to be on the ballot, please contact SAB President Tom
Martello at 279-9440, or by e-mail at tfm2@sprynet.com.The deadline for submissions is May
4, 2008.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Anyone that would like to volunteer
to serve coffee and doughnuts between the 9:00 and 11:30 Mass is asked to contact Marge
Smigelski at 871-8142. It only requires a commitment of one Sunday every couple
months but new help would really be appreciated.
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
St. Mary's Home and School is having
their annual flower sale, forms are available in the back of church and orders
are due by April 30th with payment to the school office. Flower pick up is
Friday, May 9th from noon to 6:00 pm on the front lawn of school.Extra flowers will be available for purchase.
PLAN FOR AN EXTRA PLANT
When laying
out your vegetable garden this year, why not plant an extra plant or two whose
produce can be given to the food pantry St. Mary’s supports? The
Southside Community Ministries feeds the needy each Saturday with take home
sacks of staple items. With your help, they can add some fresh produce to
the sacks. Our parish operates the pantry on the second to last Saturday
of each month. Contact Jeanne Sauer at 253-6815 for additional information or
to volunteer.
PART TIME OPENING: The Diocese of Columbus is searching
for a qualified person to serve as the administrative secretary for the
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW). Qualifications required: high school diploma
or equivalent, competent in the use of Microsoft Office. To apply, send a
resume, references, and cover letter to: Personnel Services, Diocese of
Columbus, 197 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH43215.
YOUTH GROUP UPDATE
A
youth group meeting is scheduled for tonight
(Sunday, 4/27) at 7:00 p.m. in the BurkleyCenter.
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: April 28; May 5,12,19,26
Bi-weekly: April 28; May 12, 26 Monthly May 1, 15.
“How do I make a return to the Lord for all he has done for me.”?
OFFERTORY: April 19-20Envelopes $4,310.00
Loose Change$1,228.00
ECO deposits (4/14/08)$135.00
Total$5,673.00
Catholic Times Sub.$45.00
Tuition Assistance$60.00
Eastern Europe$212.00
Bingo April 20, 2008$2,451.00 (Gross)
JACKPOT up to $3200! Come &
Play Bingo!If you are able to volunteer for Bingo please
call Dick Hilsheimer at 449-1018.
THIS WEEK IN OUR
PARISH