THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

 

 

 

SATURDAY, May 30

         3:00 p.m.         Confessions

         4:00 p.m.      Charles & Frances Mitchell   …

         4:30 p.m.         Bennett-Bilheimer wedding @ St. Leo

         6:30 p.m.         Santel-Kirkpatrick wedding

    

SUNDAY, May 31

       9:00 a.m.        Michael Gammell  …

                                      Coffee and Doughnuts 

      11:30 a.m.        Parishioners of St. Mary

                                     Bartony baptism after mass

         7:00 p.m.        Bingo

 

MONDAY, June 1

      9:45 a.m.          Baccalaureate Mass-all school

    12:00 noon       Our 8^th grade graduates

                                      Reconciliation following Mass

      7:00 p.m.         8^th grade graduation-reception

 

TUESDAY, June 2       

       12:00 noon      Deacon Thomas G. Spaith   … 

       6:00 p.m.           Choir practice (11:30 choir)

 

WEDNESDAY, June 3

      12:00 noon     Jesse Anderson        

                                     

THURSDAY, June 4

                                      No Noon Mass at St. Mary

       6:00 p.m.           Adoration at Corpus Christi

       6:30 p.m.           Mass at Corpus Christi

                               

FRIDAY, June 5            

       12:00 noon    Charlene R. Schultz   …

 

SATURDAY, June 6  

         3:00 p.m.         Confessions

         4:00 p.m.      Michael Gammell   …

                                      Wabnitz baptism after mass

         3:30 p.m.         Garner-Nierman wedding @ St. Leo

    

SUNDAY, June 7

       9:00 a.m.        Debra Kingery    …

                                      Coffee and Doughnuts 

      11:30 a.m.        Parishioners of St. Mary

         7:00 p.m.        Bingo

 

 

 

 

 

Refresh them Lord, with your healing grace.

Please remember in your prayers:

Nursing Home:  Evelyn Spiert, Donna Whitacre, Wilma Rose

At Home : Catherine Allen, Charlie Campbell, Josephine Calabro, Frank Carrick, Judy Hall,  Henrietta Koch, Mary Ann Koch, Mary Laubenthal, Tim McManus, Al Moeller, Mary Ann Prager, Larry Schwartz, Tyler Zust, Rita Ann McCreary, James Johnson, Betty Friedlinghaus, Charles Walker, Paul Wingert, Marian Fontaine, Virginia and Tim Deweese, Jake Sterpka.

 

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.

 “How do I make a return to the Lord for all he has done for me.”?

 

 

 

CORPUS CHRISTI OPPORTUNITIES

On June 14, Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas parishes will have a joint celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi.  There will be Mass at Corpus Christi at 10:00 a.m., followed by a procession around the church and a pancake breakfast, all at Corpus Christi.  Here at St. Mary’s, there will be exposition and benediction from 3:30 to 4:30 with a procession around the block or around the church, followed by some wine, cheese and snacks.  Join us at one or both celebrations.

 

MARK your CALENDARS

Are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith? Are you looking into joining the Church?  Are you a Catholic who has been away for a while?  Then the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is for you.  It begins with a cook-out on August 19^th, at 6 p.m. on the back patio of Father’s house (to the right of the Church when facing it from 3^rd street).  You can bring any support that you need. RCIA sessions will be held each Wednesday starting at 7 p.m.  Attending the classes does not obligate you to entering the Church at Easter.  We look forward to seeing you in August!

 

LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for June 6-7, 2009 (1st Sunday of the Month)

Extraordinary Ministers are reminded to cleanse the vessels after each Mass

 

TIME                                       ALTAR SERVER                        LECTOR                                                           EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER                                              

4:00 PM                            Jonathan Engle                           Don Smeltzer                                            Theresa Ellen, Jim Sauer, Jeanne Sauer

                                            Tim Engle                                      Ann Graf                                       Marissa Campbell, Jennifer Hadden, Frances Melton          

9:00 AM                           Nate Gain                                      Annie Ruefle                                Jack Auer, Christina Badurina, Eli & Maria Disabato

                                            Augie & Charlie Collins             Brian Collins                                 Mike Gerlach,  Angie Metoyer, Bonnie Jones, Amanada Breitfeller

11:30 AM                          Anthony Bartholomew             Tom Martello                                      Ashley VanHorn, Donna VanHorn, Sandy Brown

                                            Will Martello, Andy Price         Pat Dineen                                           Linnan Duren, Pam Mortimer, David Martello       

COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS: June 7 – Evelyn Holleran                                                Pray for our men and women in uniform

 

 

Collection counters for the 1^st Sunday of the month: Rose and Don Hodgson

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION ALL MARRIED COUPLES CELEBRATING THEIR 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th ANNIVERSARY AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER: Jubilee of Anniversaries 2009 will be held on Sunday, June 14 at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 East Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, at 3:00 PM. The occasion includes a Mass celebrated by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell and a reception in your honor. Call the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614/241-2560 to register. Reservations for you and guests are necessary and must be received by Monday, June 8, 2009.

 

WELCOME SINGERS

The Lexington Catholic High School Chamber Choir will join our 11:30 choir on May 31^st.  Plan to stay after Mass for a few minutes for some extra music from our choir and guests.

 

The GERMANIA Maennerchor and Damenchor proudly present KAFFEE KONZERT on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. at 543 So. Front Street. Let us treat you to an afternoon of choral music and "Kaffee Kuchen" (Coffee and Cake). Music selections range from Brahms to Lehar, Mendelssohn to Zeller, and include German Lieder and Light Opera. Admission is free, including the "Kaffee und Kuchen.!" There will also be a cash bar. Invite family and friends and come enjoy this special afternoon!  For more information: Please call Thea Klabunde at 614-866-5876 or visit www.germaniacolumbus.org

 

VOCATIONS

The Benedictine monks of St. Andrew Abbey in Cleveland invite young men between the ages of 18 – 45 years to participate in their summer “Living with Benedict” monastic vocation discernment retreats to be held on the weekends of June 5 – 7, 2009 and Aug. 14 – 16, 2009. Contact Fr. Gerard, OSB for additional information at gerard@cbhs.net or visit www.bocohio.org .

 

 

WOMEN’S RESPITE PROGRAM….Can you volunteer some of your time? Volunteers are needed to help set-up, transport, serve meals, bake cookies, or clean-up for the Women’s Respite Program to be held at the St. Theresa’s Shrine from Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, July 18.  Any time that you can give throughout the day or evening is needed.  The Women’s Respite Program is sponsored through the St. Stephen’s Community Center.  The purpose of the program is to invite women to come together in a safe place for a mini-vacation.  Through the hospitality and efforts of volunteers, each woman can have time to herself or with others and experience creativity and spirituality that they cannot always enjoy in their everyday lives.  If you want to help or need more information, please contact Debbie Pecinovsky at 868-8208 or at deblpec@sbcglobal.net .  

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-S CLUB LADIES AUX. BREAKFAST

The Ladies Auxiliary Club will be serving breakfast on Sunday, June 7^th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  The menu will consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, hashed brown potatoes, toast, biscuits and gravy, fruit, and beverages. The cost is $7.00 per person. The club is located at 281 E. Whittier Street. All are welcome.

 

CATHOLIC HOME MISSION COLLECTION

Next weekend, June 6-7, has been designated by our diocese as the official collection weekend for Catholic Home Missions. Your donation will serve to strengthen the church in the United States by supporting religious education, ministry training, and evangelization.

To view photos and stories, and to learn more about Catholic Home Missions, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. Please use your pre-printed envelopes or note your check accordingly for your donation.  

 

ST. MARY SCHOOL NEWS

Next week is the last week of school. A baccalaureate mass will be celebrated at an all school mass on Monday, June 1^st at 9:45 a.m.; graduation will follow that same evening at 7:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. We extend our prayers and best wishes to each of our eighth graders as they move on to high school. Good luck and congratulations !!

 

BIBLE STUDY UPDATE

Our bible study group recently completed a study of the book of Romans. We are now on summer break but will resume bible study in the fall with St. Paul’s first letter to the church of Corinth, First Corinthians. Please consider joining us this fall to study the Word of God as given to us through St. Paul. We will kick off our bible study season with a cookout, date and time to be determined.

 

BELLS of ST. MARY’S UPDATE           

Thank you to the generosity of parishioners we have pledged $95, 480.00 for 2009-2010 campaign.  100% of the monies collected over our BAA goal of $48,000 stays right here at St. Mary’s!  Our goal for St. Mary’s is $150,000 a year over a three (3) year period. These monies will be used for historic preservation of our buildings and tuition assistance for those in need to attend our school.  Some possible visible building repairs needed are: Specht Center windows, carpet in the sanctuary of the church, sidewalks in front of church and school, etc.  If you have not pledged or given to this important campaign please prayerfully consider doing so.  Campaign cards and brochures are in the pews.  If you already pledged, nothing further is required.  We appreciate your generosity!

 

MARRIAGE MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you looking to get involved and would like to do so with your spouse?  Engaged preparation might be for you. We are in need of volunteers to serve in our marriage ministry here at St. Mary’s.  For more information, please email jasonshanks@stmarygv.com or call 614-445-9668.