THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
6:00 p.m. Choir practice (11:30 choir)
WEDNESDAY, September 9
9:45 a.m.
For victims of natural disaster
All sch00l mass
6:00 p.m. Adoration at Corpus Christi
6:30 p.m. Mass at Corpus Christi
FRIDAY, September 11
12:00 noon Elizabeth Wolf …
OFFERTORY – August 29-30, 2009
Offertory:
$4,954.00
ECO deposits: $1,730.00 (includes weekly & 1st of
month)
Total offering: $6,684.00
Bingo receipts for August
30, 2009: $2,843.00
Jackpot:
$22,000.00!!
YOU COULD WIN, BUT YOU GOTTA PLAY
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. Anna May Felicia
If
you are admitted to a hospital St. Mary’s may not be notified. Please ask a
family member to call us.
RCIA – 2009 – 2010
We have kicked off our new season
of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation). RCIA sessions are held in the
Atrium every Wed, at 7:00
p.m.
Sessions are open t0 anyone interested in learning more about your faith. The topic
for Wed. will be the “Dictatorship of Relativism” by looking at truth and its
existence. This topic will not only help
those becoming Catholic but will help you in defending your faith. All are welcome!
RCIC:
Please watch future bulletins for announcements regarding RCIC (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Children).
ATTENTION COUPLES
PLANNING ON GETTING MARRIED AT ST. MARY’s/ST. LEO’s. If you haven’t yet planned your ceremony
please consider joining us the third Monday of the month for ceremony planning at
6:00 p.m. and music planning at 7:00 p.m. (couples need only attend once). We
will meet in the atrium of the Burkley Center.
The next ceremony planning will be on September 21st.
KEEP IN MIND…the parking lot closest to Mohawk St. does not belong to us. If you use that lot without
authorization, your car may be towed. St. Mary’s lots are west of the brick
wall and metal gates.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE-SCHEDULE
CHANGE
The Sacrament of Penance is usually celebrated on
Saturday at 3:00 and on Monday right after the noon mass. However, it will not be celebrated on Saturday, September 26 or Monday, September 28.
LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for September 12-13, 2009 (2nd Sunday of the Month)
Extraordinary Ministers are reminded to cleanse the vessels after
each Mass
TIME ALTAR SERVER LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTER SACRISTAN
4:00 PM Travis
Marx Sherrie Hayes
Lori and Dave
Mitchell, Mariel Hayes,
Katie Lawler Casey Campbell Carol Rees, Evelyn Holleran, Don
Smeltzer Amanda Walker
9:00 AM Natasha
Mattox Mary
Kelly Genny
Bowman, Catherine Goodall, Shirley Thibault, Eileen Hoffman,
Boi’ Suba Kenneh Marge Smigelski Christa, Megan & Erin
McKernan, Jennifer Yannayon Betty
Contosta
11:30 AM Kyle Dawson Mike
Hicks Katherine Hanson, Peggy Kienle,
Katlyn Hall,
Sam
Agra, Corey Hall Devin Russell Tina Hall, Maria Martello, Janet Dawson Suzi Foster
COFFEE
& DOUGHNUTS: Sept. 13 – Elizabeth & Ogbe Aideman Pray for
our men and women in uniform
Collection counters for the 2nd Sunday of the month: Catherine
Goodall and Frances Melton
TAILGATE for LIFE…. is Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at
the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe located on 1421 Olentangy River Road.
Former OSU quarterback Stanley Jackson is the keynote speaker and will tell his
pro-life conversion story. The dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with a VIP reception and autograph session
starting at 5:15 p.m. Tickets prices are $25.00 for dinner plus an
additional $25.00 for the VIP reception. This will be a very unique and fun
dinner. The Defender of Life Award will be presented at the
dinner. Come support Greater Columbus Right to Life and
help build a culture of life in greater Columbus. Invite your friends,
church, or organization to sponsor a table. See www.gcrtl.org or call 614-445-8508 for more information or to
order tickets.
LIFE
CHAIN 2009…will
take place on Wed., Oct. 7th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Statehouse in downtown Columbus. Please join us for our peaceful
prayer chain and witness against abortion. Pro-life signs will be distributed
that you can hold during this silent protest. The goal this year is to ring the
entire perimeter of the Statehouse, so bring your pro-life friends and family
members!
SAINT JOSEPH
CATHEDRAL MUSIC SERIES
At 9:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month
beginning Sept. 6th the Office of Compline (Night prayer) will be
chanted by the Cathedral Men’s Choir. Please join us for this beautiful
service. Sun. Sept. 20th at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Craig Cramer, Professor of Organ, University of Notre
Dame will perform works of Dieterich, Buxtehude, J. S. Bach, and Max Reger. Mr.
Cramer has made numerous CD recordings, the latest features the Cathedral’s
Fritts organ. $10.00 suggested donation. For more information view the
Cathedral Music Website: www.cathedralmusic.org.
THEOLOGY AND A PUB
In our Catholic lives, we are asked
to go on pilgrimages. Yet, typically, we put off making a pilgrimage until our
50's, 60's, and 70's because pilgrimages are no fun. However, what if there was a pilgrimage that
did not resemble a pilgrimage? Join Theology and a Pub on Sept. 9th in its' new location at Claddagh Pub at 8745 Sancus Blvd.
at 7 p.m. for a talk with Father Larry Rice on his upcoming pilgrimage to
Camino next March. The admission is free and the doors open at 5 p.m. for the happy hour. Food and drink
can be purchased
before the talk. For more information or directions, go to www.theologyandapub.org."
BREAKFAST with the
BISHOP
Catholic Social Services’ 17th annual Breakfast with the Bishop,
featuring Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, will be held at 7:45 a.m. promptly on Fri., Sept.18, 2009, in the Regency
Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency, 350 North High Street. This year, Bishop
Campbell will provide a faith perspective on the economy. He will be joined by
Don Wisler, president and CEO of Catholic Social Services. All proceeds from
the event will go to support the programs of Catholic Social Services.
Individual tickets are available for $40 each. To inquire about purchasing
tickets or event sponsorship, please contact Merry Ralston at 614-857-1236 or mralston@colscss.org
HOLIDAY OFFICE SCHEDULE
The office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday,
Sept. 7th. Normal hours will
resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.
LABOR DAY – SEPTEMBER 7
As
our US Bishops wrote in their document, A Jubilee for Workers: Challenges and Opportunities for the New
Millennium: “It is worth remembering
on Labor Day… that a person is more valuable for what she or he is than for
what they have, for the work they do rather than for what they possess. We must
join together… to build a society that respects each person and their work.”
The Marriage and Family Life Office encourages you to talk with your children
about how work gives witness to our faith, how each of us can make the world a
better place by who we are and what we do, and how all that we do can manifest
the love of God. Spend some time reflecting on how you bring holiness and
wholeness to the work you do.
Lord, let our work be a source of joy to our family and a song of
praise to you. Amen.
CELTIC VOYAGES at ST. LEO
The singers of the Magpie Consort return to St. Leo
on Friday, Sept. 25th at 8:00 p.m. to take you on a musical voyage of
the Celtic lands: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Appalachia. The Magpies first performed at St
Leo in December last year, and raised $1000 towards the organ restoration fund.
A separate free will collection will be taken to benefit the St Leo
restoration fund. So, bring your pocket money and get set to shop early
for Christmas and enjoy a wonderful concert, all in one day! For further
information go to www.magpieconsort.org or call 614-268 6295.
BILL LENKEY
HONORED
Medical Mutual of Ohio
recently honored our own Bill Lenkey for his years of volunteer work. The
insurance company noted that Bill has dedicated over 20 years to volunteerism,
lending invaluable help to organizations such as Children's Hunger Alliance,
St. Mary's and the German Village Society." When asked why he
volunteers, the GVS charter member said, "I'm happy just to have the
pleasure of knowing that my work helps others."
MEN’S SILENT RETREAT
The Catholic Laymen’s
Retreat League will sponsor a silent retreat the weekend of Sept. 11-13, 2009 at St.
Therese’s. The retreat director is Father Edmond Ditton, O.P. and the theme
will be “In the Footsteps of the
Martyrs-Christian Witness Today”. For
more information contact team captains, Tim Kennedy at (614) 855.2105 or
Charles Kielkopf at (614) 268.0175.
SOCIAL
CONCERNS…..Formation of Jail/Prison Ministers - Session One -
Why Jail/Prison Ministry? The Catholic Diocese of Columbus is
committed to the pastoral care of the incarcerated, their families and
victims. The diocesan Office of Ministry Formation is offering a
four-part series designed for those who are active in prison
ministry as well as those who are considering prison ministry.
Topics: September 12-Why Jail/Prison Ministry?, October 10-Who is the
Incarcerated Person?, November 14-Witnessing to the Faith While Navigating the
System, December 12-Beyond the Jail/Prison Walls. Each session will be
held at St. Elizabeth Church, 6077
Sharon Woods Blvd. from 9:30
a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Cost of the series is $40 for all four
sessions taken together or $15 each (scholarships are available).
For more information, contact the diocesan Office of Ministry Formation at
(614) 241-2544 or email at
mfomailbox@colsdioc.org .
THANK YOU
Your
generous contributions last week resulted in a donation to the St. Vincent de
Paul Society of $1,101.92. These funds will be used to help the neediest in our
own community.