THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
6:00 p.m. Choir practice (11:30 choir)
WEDNESDAY, October 7
9:45 a.m.
For peace
6:00 p.m. Adoration at Corpus Christi
6:30 p.m. Mass at Corpus Christi
FRIDAY, October 9
12:00 noon Charlene Schultz …
OFFERTORY – September 26-27, 2009
Offertory:
$4,496.00
ECO deposits: $235.00 (includes weekly)
Total offering: $4,731.00
Bingo receipts for Sept. 27, 2009: $2,487.00
Jackpot: $18,900.00!!
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
The topic for this week is “The Trinity”, presented by Deacon
Michael Ross. 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. All are
welcome!
RCIC: If
you have a child between the ages of 7-14 that is interested in becoming
Catholic please contact the parish office at 445.9668. The Rite of Christian
Initiation for Children (RCIC) is scheduled to begin soon and we need to
determine the class size to adequately prepare for these sessions.
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.
JORDAN CONFERENCE
The
quarterly Jordon Conference session for parents who wish to have a child
baptized will be held on October 27,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the atrium. Please contact the parish office at
445-9668 to confirm your attendance.
BIBLE
STUDY….is set to resume on Wed., Oct. 21st
at 6:00 p.m. in the Specht Center. We will study the book of 1st
Corinthians. Please contact the parish office at 445.9668 if you are interested
in joining us this year. We will be ordering study guides and want to make sure
we have enough for everyone.
LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for October 10-11, 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: Oct. 11 – Kathleen Haytas & Rosie Suclescy Pray for our men and women in uniform
Collection counters for the 2nd Sunday of the month: Catherine
Goodall and Fances Melton
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Please come to church on Sunday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. for a brief talk about Confirmation and a cookout at the
rectory. If you are in high school or junior high and are a member of St.
Mary’s but did not receive a detailed schedule of Confirmation activities,
please call 445.9668 to be added to the mailing list.
RESPECT LIFE VIGIL
On Sunday,
October 11th, immediately following the 11:30 mass there will be
exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Holy Rosary around 1:00
p.m. followed by Benediction at 2:00 p.m. All are invited to come pray
for a greater respect for the sanctity of life in all cultures.
OUR PARISH POTLUCK
PICNIC
Join us on October
18th, immediately following the 11:30 mass for a potluck in the
gym. The Knights of Columbus will bring meats, buns and pop. All
are invited to bring side dishes of salad, vegetables or dessert. Bring your
own special beverages if you like. We will provide paper goods and silverware.
JESUS JAM 2009-10
Middle school and high
school youth and parents are invited to the first Jesus Jam of the new school
year on Sun. Oct. 18th
from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine, 500 S. Gould Rd. Keynote speaker is
Justin Fatica and the theme for the night is “God is Love”. Jesus Jams are held the 3rd Sunday of
each month to help foster a deeper love for the liturgical and sacramental life
of the Church. The ultimate goal is to draw students into active participation
in the life, mission, and work of their local parish community. For more
information, visit www.cysc.com or call
1.888.548.CYSC(2972).
MIRACLES
of the EUCHARIST
On Tuesday, Oct. 13th Holy Family Church at 584 W. Broad
St. will present the Vatican Pictorial
International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World. In
addition, they will host Bishop Athanasius Schneider, author of “Dominus Est”. Bishop Schneider will share his dramatic
story of living under Russian rule. The day will begin with mass at 9:00 a.m.,
the Holy Rosary, Confession, and close with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Admission is free.
MARIAN DINNER
The 3rd annual Marian dinner will be held
at St. Andrew Parish Bryce Eck Center, 3880 Reed Rd. at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12th. Bishop
Campbell will again host this event promoting women’s religious vocations.
During the event, women will have an opportunity to speak with vocation
directors from religious orders, visit displays, and hear from Bishop Campbell
and a member of a religious order about religious life, all while enjoying
camaraderie with others during a meal.
If interested in attending please contact Ruth Ann Eramo at the Chancery
Office, 614.224.2251, so that they can have an accurate count for the caterer.
The evening is free for all attendees.
CATHOLIC
VETERANS
The Greater Columbus
Post of the Catholic Veterans will meet Tues.
October 6th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s in Worthington.
Any Catholic person honorably discharged with 90 days of either peace or
wartime active duty in the US military, or on active duty now, is eligible to
join. Please call John Francis at 614-395-8529 for more information.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES-OPEN HOUSE
Offices at St. Joseph, Resurrection and Holy Cross
Cemeteries will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Sundays, Oct. 11th, 18th,
and 25th. Family advisors will be available to help with
pre-arrangements.
PONTIFICAL COLLEGE
JOSEPHINUM……is
hosting a College Live-In for young men who are juniors and seniors in high school
and college students who are interested in knowing more about seminary life on Oct. 22-24. The
Live-In schedule will include a tour of the campus, discussions, meals and
prayer with the college seminarians, attendance at classes, time for swimming
and recreation, and a tour of the Columbus area. There is no charge for the weekend. For further information, please call or
contact any of the following individuals:
Fr. Jeff Coning, Diocesan Director for Vocations: 614-221-5565 x294 frjeff@seekholiness.com; Fr.
Eduardo Nevares, Vice Rector of the College:
614-985-2240; Fr. John Heisler, Dean of Men at the PCJ: 614-985-2256; Mrs. Crawford, Administrative
Assistant: 614-985-2241.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are in need of one or two people to help maintain
the beauty of St. Mary’s by donating their time and elbow grease by cleaning
and dusting the church, sacristy, and meeting room in the Specht Center on a
regular basis. If you are able and willing to do this, please call Jason
Shanks in the parish offices at 614-445-9668 or email him at jasonshanks@stmarygv.com.
OCTOBER
is RESPECT LIFE MONTH
The Catholic Church has long held October to be the
month in which we prayerfully celebrate our firm belief that all human life is
sacred. The diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office reminds you that, as Pope
John Paul II wrote in his 1995 Encyclical “The Gospel of Life”: The family proclaims life when parents teach
children to communicate openly, to value all life and to fulfill their
God-given mission.
The family celebrates
life through prayer, thanking God for the gift of life and for each other.
The family serves
life by promoting the welfare and well-being of its own members and the members
of the greater “family of life.”
Lord and giver of all life, help us to value each
person, created in love by you. In your mercy, guide and assist our efforts to
promote the dignity and value of all human life, born and unborn. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THANK YOU
Your generous contributions resulted in a total of
$2,256.08 for the Comboni Missionaries.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY (SERVICE DAY)
St. Mary will again partner with
Catholic Social Services in reaching out to serve the disabled and older adults
of our community with projects around their home. The annual Make a Difference Day will be held on Saturday,
Oct. 24th. We will gather at St. Mary at 9:00 a.m. Last year we
had an outstanding turn out for this effort and were able to accomplish such
projects as raking leaves, repairing gutters, washing windows, painting, and
installing handrails for personal safety. Make a Difference Day is the largest
national day set aside for helping others. We need your help again this year,
please sign up on the sheet located under the pictures of Pope Benedict and
Bishop Campbell. For additional information please contact Jason Shanks at
445.9668 or email jasonshanks@stmarygv.com