THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
9:45 a.m.
Sch.
mass–Parishioners of St. Mary
6:00 p.m. Choir
practice (11:30 choir)
WEDNESDAY, December 9
6:00 p.m. Adoration at Corpus Christi
6:30 p.m. Mass at Corpus Christi
FRIDAY, December 11
12:00
noon Charlene
Schultz …
OFFERTORY – Nov. 28-29, 2009
Offertory:
$5,260.00
ECO deposits: $2,502
.00 (weekly, bi-weekly & 1st)
Total offering: $7,762.00
Bingo receipts for Nov. 29, 2009: $3,213.00
Jackpot: $22,800.00 - WOW!!
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, James Johnson, Betty Friedlinghaus,
Charles Walker, Paul Wingert, Marian Fontaine, Virginia and Tim Deweese, Jake
Sterpka, Brian Burson, Margaret Campbell
If
you are admitted to a hospital St. Mary’s may not be notified. Please ask a
family member to call us.
LAST CHANCE -
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
It’s not too late to give the gift
of love to those who are struggling this Christmas season. Please check the
tables at the back of church and select a card. Each card will include specific
instructions regarding price level, packaging, and drop off dates. Here is your
opportunity to share the blessings you have been given during this blessed
season with those less fortunate.
COUNTDOWN TO GALA
The 5th
annual St Mary Gala will be held on January
30, 2010 at the Columbus
Athenaeum. Tickets purchased prior to Dec. 31st will receive a
$20.00 discount for each ticket. All
funds raised go toward tuition assistance for St. Mary students. Watch the
bulletin for further updates.
RCIA – 2009 – 2010
The topic for this week is “The Sacraments”. 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!
THANK YOU
Your generous donations this past weekend resulted in a
total contribution to St. Vincent DePaul of $1,814.50.
SCHEDULE CHANGE -CONFESSION
Father will not be here for
confessions on Monday,
Dec. 14th following the noon mass.
LITURGICAL/VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES for Dec. 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,
Open Casey
Campbell Carol Rees,
Evelyn Holleran, Don Smeltzer Amanda
Walker
9:00 AM Natasha Mattox Open
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 Katie Lawler, Maria Martello, Janet
Dawson
Sam
Agra, Corey Hall Devin Russell Open, Open, Open
Suzi Foster
COFFEE
& DOUGHNUTS: Dec. 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
DATES TO REMEMBER
v
Advent Penance Service: Dec. 20th at
2:00 p.m.
v
February 27, 2010: Columbus Catholic
Women’s Conference at the Ohio Expo Center-Lausche Building.
DEALING with GRIEF DURING the HOLIDAYS
A timely brochure from the diocesan
Marriage and Family Life Office, is available online at
www.FamilyLife.colsdioc.org by clicking on the “Hurting Families” link or by
calling 614.241-2560 or emailing FLOMAILBOX@colsdioc.org
The MARRIAGE and FAMILY LIFE OFFICE…is offering an eight-week workshop for
individuals going through the divorce process. The series will begin on Thur., January 28, 2010 from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center, 197 E. Gay Street. The registration fee is
$40.00; financial assistance is available. For additional information go to www.FamilyLife.colsdioc.org or call 614.241.2560.
JESUS JAM
Experience the biggest and best Catholic
youth ministry event in Columbus. Make your plans to attend the next Jesus Jam
on Dec. 13th at St.
Catharine, 500 S. Gould Rd. from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our own Jason Shanks
will speak on “The Power of Prayer”. This
event is open to all students in grades 8 – 12.
AREA
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
ü The St.
Charles Preparatory School Drama Department will hold high school women’s
auditions for the Central Ohio premiere of The Government Inspector by
Jeffrey Hatcher, 4:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E.
Broad St. For more information, e-mail Doug Montgomery at sdramadirector@aol.com or call the school’s Main Office at 252-6714.
ü You’re Invited…The Annual Bishop Ready Christmas Band Concert will be held next Thursday,
December 10, at 7 p.m. at the high school.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
A wide selection of Advent and Christmas songs, popular and classical,
will be performed.
CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR
Nominations are being accepted for the 2010
Columbus Diocese Catholic Man of the Year. Bishop Frederick Campbell will
present the award. Please nominate men in the Diocese who you believe would
serve as an inspiration and would strengthen all Catholic men to continue living
their vocation of holiness. Nominees must be laymen, who, through their daily
actions, words, and prayers, exemplify the “good and faithful servant.” For
nomination details, email Chad Wilson at cewcbus@gmail.com.
11th ANNUAL PRAYER VIGIL for LIFE…is scheduled for Dec.
13th at 3:00 p.m. In
1999, banners of Our Lady of Guadalupe were carried to over 2/3 of the abortion
sites in the United States, while thousands peacefully petitioned Our Lady to
intercede for unborn children. Sponsored by the Diocesan Respect Life
Office, this tradition has continued in Columbus. All people of goodwill are
invited to join in asking Our Lady of Guadalupe to intercede for unborn
children on Sun., Dec. 13th. In Columbus, in years past, we have
prayed for an hour, although even a half hour would be welcomed. Times
and locations are listed below. Coordinators will be on hand to lead the
group. To end abortion, your witness and prayers are needed at:
Capital Care Women’s Center, 4818 Indianola Ave.; Planned Parenthood, 3255 E. Main St.;
Complete Health Care for Women, 5888 Cleveland Ave.
RETIRMENT FUND for RELIGIOUS
Next weekend, Dec. 12-13, 2009, has been set
aside to remember those who have dedicated their lives in service to the Church
and God’s people. Please consider contributing to the Retirement Fund for
Religious. Please use your pre-printed collection envelope for this purpose or
note your gift accordingly.
CHRISTMAS
LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED
Lectors, altar servers and extraordinary
Eucharistic ministers are needed for the Christmas Masses scheduled for Dec. 24th
and 25th. Please sign up on the sheets located at the back of the
church under the pictures of Pope Benedict and Bishop Campbell.
IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION FEAST DAY
Masses are scheduled for 9:45 a.m.; noon, and 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 8th.
CUT HERE
CHRISTMAS
FLOWER REMEMBRANCE FORM
LAST
CHANCE!!
Your contribution in honor of a loved one, living
or deceased, will be used toward purchase of flowers for St. Mary Christmas
season decorations.
Names to be included in the Christmas bulletin
insert:
Please print
_________________________ _________
________ ____________________ _ __
_______________________________ ____
Donor name:
Amount enclosed:
If additional lines are needed please attach your
list to this form.
You may drop this form into the offering baskets or
return to the parish office.
Deadline for your response is Sun.
Dec. 13th, 2009.