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, 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.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. Half of all proceeds
collected remains in our diocese and helps fund local diocesan communication
efforts. The remainder of the collection supports national Catholic
communication efforts. Please use your special offering envelopes to assure
proper accounting.
YOUTH GROUP MOVIE
High school students and 7th
and 8th graders of St. Mary’s are invited to see “The Chronicles of
Narnia: Prince Caspian”. The group will attend the 7:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, May 18th. Special
ticket price is $5.00. Come to the Atrium at 6:00 for food. Group will depart at 6:30. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call 445-9668 by
Wednesday evening to reserve a ticket. Father Thomas could use some back up
drivers if enough parents are not recruited by Wednesday.
MASS IN POLISH AND PROCESSION
On May 18th, Mass
in the Polish language will be celebrated here at 3:00 p.m. A Corpus Christi procession around the property will follow Mass.
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
Benefiting St. Mary Library
is scheduled for next Sunday, May 18th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Adults: $6.00, Seniors:
$4.00, H.S. students: $5.00, Students (8th grade and under): $4.00,
Children two and under—let’em eat off your plate. Please come support this
worthy cause.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS NEEDED
Please
consider sharing in this ministry. The need is greatest for Sat. at 4:00 and Sunday at 11:30. A sign up sheet is located in the back of the church if interested, or
you may call the office for more information.
LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for May 17-18 (3rd Sunday of the Month)
DATEALTAR SERVERLECTOREXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
4:00 PMMay
17J. LamotteJ. LamotteD.
Smeltzer, S.
Holleran, J.
& J. Sauer,
C.
PeruzziT. NiermanM. Campbell, E. Holleran
9:00 AMMay
18M. Duvall, R. Driscoll F. Melton, A. Metoyer,
M. Metnes, S. Naegale,
R. & J. VogtM.K. OrisC. Reis, C. Redwood, B. Hilsheimer, M.
Vogt
11:30 AMMay
18A. Bartholomew,P. MortimerA.
VanHorn, S. Brown, D. VanHorn,
V.
Relli, N. MattoxM. KellyL. Duren, P. Mortimer, S. Thompson
PANCAKE BREAKFAST:May 18: Knights of ColumbusPray for our men and women in uniform
THE BELLS OF ST. MARY’S BAA CAMPAIGN
This year, our Bishop’s
Annual Appeal goal is $48,000. Everything pledged above that amount is
returned to St. Mary’s. We are asking for a three year pledge to provide
some tuition assistance to needy students in our school and to restore our
historic parish structures. Parishioners will say a few words after
communion at the masses of May 17 and 18. If you could not come to one of
the information receptions, a packet will be mailed to you.
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 Holy Cross
Cemeteries 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.
RITE OF
ORDINATION
Saturday, May 24th,
2008, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus.
With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus requests the honor of your presence at the
Ordination of Stanley (Stash) Lisska Daily, David Anthony Schalk, and Victor
Ray Wesolowski to the Sacred Priesthood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
31st annual senior citizen day on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at St. Andrew Catholic
Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus. Bishop Campbell will celebrate Mass at 10:30
a.m. Lunch will be served following Mass. The cost is $10.00. Registration forms are available
in the back of church, under the picture of the Pope.
YOUNG ADULTS
Are you looking for a fun
way to learn more about your Catholic faith and meet people who share it? Join
us for Theology and a Pub at the Columbus Maennerchor, 966 So. High St.,
on Thursday, May 22nd.Doors
open at 6:00
p.m. and the discussion
begins at 7:30
p.m. Admission is just
$2.00, and food and drink are available for purchase. This month’s speaker is
Mark Butler, director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of
Columbus. He will tell us the story of how we got to be the diocese we are
today.
ST.MARYHIGH
SCHOOLREUNION PICNIC
Where:
Heimat Haus, 4555 Jackson Pike, Grove City.When: June 19, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Contact
your class representative or Heimat Haus @ 875-6005. Cost is $15.00 per person due
by June 1.
MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER: Loving God, we thank you for giving us Mom and for
the many ways she shows us your love. On this, her special day, we ask you to
bless her with your joy and peace. As she cares for all of us, help her to find
strength for the many challenges she faces. Help us to show our gratitude for
all she does, and especially for who she is.Amen.
HOME & SCHOOL
NEWS
The
Home & School Association is renting tables in front of the school for the
Village Valuable Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. One table for $25.00; two tables for $40.00. Rent a
table or two, all profits are yours to keep. Call the school office at 444-8994
to rent your tables!!Home and School
will also sponsor a FOODSTAND during this event. In addition to
all the bargains awaiting you come and enjoy breakfast, brats and baked goods
from 7:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.
ST.MARYSCHOOL UPDATE
ØThe annual
Grandparent luncheon and May
crowning ceremony are
taking place Monday, May 5th. The May Crowning is at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us for this beautiful tribute to our Blessed
Mother. Reservations and payment in advance are required for the lunch for your
child’s grandparent(s) who are attending. This is also the day we take 8th
grade graduation pictures along with a group photograph.We request that 8th graders dress
in the outfit they will wear for graduation.
ØTwo of our students,
Alec Kaple and Lloyd Furuta,
received recognition
certificates for their participation in the 2008 Midwest Academic Talent Search
with over 27,000 entrants of the most able third through ninth grade students
in the Midwest. They qualified for the search by attaining
outstanding academic achievement in the math and/or verbal areas.
Congratulations to Alec and Lloyd!! Thank you for representing us so well.
BISHOP HARTLEY CHOIR RETURNING
The Bishop Hartley Choir
will hold their 2008 spring concert here in the church at 7:00 p.m. on Mon., May 19th.
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: May
5,12,19,26
Bi-weekly: 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 26-27Envelopes $5,299.00
Loose Change$1,499.00
ECO deposits (4/14/08)$1,918.00
Total$8,716.00
Catholic Times Sub.$20.00
Tuition Assistance$5.00
Bingo May 4, 2008$3,627.00 (Net)
Come & Play Bingo!If you are able to volunteer for Bingo please
call
THIS WEEK IN
OUR PARISH