St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

PARISH STAFFPastor Fr. Thomas Buffer 740-382-2118

Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Schmit 740-382-2118

Deacon Dwight Larcomb (Ret.) 808-651-2779

Business Manager Mike Nicolosi 740-382-2118

Religious Education Glenna Celestino 740-382-2262

Director of Music Betsy Iacobucci 740-387-4971

St. Mary School Jack Mental, Principal 740-382-1607

Youth Ministry Mark Starrs 740-223-8656

Latino Ministry Evelyn Lisiecki 860-997-0627

Missionary Servants of the Word/ Misioneros Servidores de la Palabra MisionOhioMSP@gmail.com 740-751-7748

Parish Secretary Dolores Zentkovich 740-382-2118

Financial Secretary Vicki Moser 740-382-2118

Pastoral Council President Greg Layne

St. Vincent de Paul 740-386-6422

PARISH OFFICEParish Office 740-382-2118 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fax 740-382-2110

Email Address stmaryinfo@marionstmary.org

Website www.marionstmary.org

Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 noon

FROM THE PASTOR

SACRAMENTAL WINEprovided by the

Knights of Columbus.

Dear Friends in Christ,

On Tuesday of this week, I will be attending two meetings in Columbus: one to discuss ministry to Spanish-speaking Catholics, and one in the early afternoon with the Personnel Board to continue discussions with Bishop Campbell about assigning priests to various parishes throughout the diocese. Throughout the week, Fr. Schmit and I will be holding interviews with young parishioners who are candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. We will ask the candidates about their level of understanding of what they have learned in their classes and about their personal readiness to receive this sacrament. On Thursday evening, I will meet with the parish Finance Council. Those are the commitments that I know about as I write this column; by the time the bulletin is printed there will no doubt be many more.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and the beginning of Holy Week. This is the week we have been preparing for since Ash Wednesday. All of the penitential practices of Lent are meant to prepare us to celebrate the Lord’s Passion, death, and Resurrection with purified minds and hearts. It is not too late to begin or renew your commitment to the works of Lent. This Sunday evening, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., we have scheduled extra Confession time in the church to give everyone an opportunity to receive the Lord’s pardon and peace as Holy Week approaches.

Sincerely Yours, in Christ,Fr. Thomas Buffer

DEL PÁRROCO:El Martes de esta semana voy a asistir a dos reuniones en Columbus: una para discutir el Ministerio de los católicos de habla hispana, y otro mas tarde con la Junta de personal para continuar las conversaciones con el Obispo Campbell acerca de la asignación de sacerdotes a varios parroquias en toda la diócesis. A lo largo de la semana, el Padre Schmit y yo tendremos entrevistas con jóvenes feligreses que son candidatos para recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Preguntaremos a los candidatos sobre su nivel de comprensión de lo que han aprendido en sus clases y sobre su disposición personal para recibir este Sacramento. El Jueves por la noche, me reuniré con el Consejo de Finanzas de la parroquia. Esos son los compromisos que conozco al escribir esta columna; para cuando se imprima el boletín, sin duda habrá muchos más.

El próximo Domingo es el Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor y el comienzo de la semana Santa. Esta es la semana que hemos estado preparando para el Miércoles de ceniza. Todas las prácticas penitenciales de la Cuaresma están destinadas a prepararnos para celebrar la pasión, la muerte y la resurrección del Señor con mentes y corazones purificados. No es demasiado tarde para comenzar o renovar su compromiso con las obras de la Cuaresma. Este domingo por la tarde, de 5:00PM a 6:30pm, hemos programado tiempo extra de confesión en la iglesia para dar a todos la oportunidad de recibir el perdón del Señor y la paz mientras se acerca la semana Santa.

Su hermano en CristoPadre Thomas Buffer

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018

PARISH MEMBERSHIPNew Members Welcome. Please contact St. Mary Parish Office. Present members, please keep our Office informed of change in name, address and family members.

REMINDER FOR VISITATION OF THE SICK

Please remember that due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify us when one of our parishioners has been admitted. Please notify the Parish Office if you or a loved one is ill or in the hospital by calling 740-382-2118. Thank you.

PREGNANT? NEED HELP?Call Option Line at 1-800-395-HELP.

Confidential, caring assistance is available 24 hours a day,

7 days a week!

PRAYER REQUESTSFor a prayer request for the Prayer Line,

please call Ellen Distel at 740-389-4551 or Dolores at the Parish Office at 740-382-2118 or email dolores@

marionstmary.org.

The nursery is available at the 11:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Looking for a rewarding way to acquire service hours for Confirmation? Think about helping in the nursery. Please call Angie at 419-834-5783 if you would like to help out.

THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH MARCH 19-25, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS • DAILY READINGS • EVENTS

“THE LITTLE WHITE BOOK”Six-minute reflections on the Acts of the Apostles. If you liked the “Little Black Book” for Lent, you’ll want to continue your reflections during the Easter season! Members of St. Mary Spiritual Enrichment Commission will be selling these books after Mass next weekend. Cost is only $1.00.

MONDAY – March 19 –St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13,16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: “Matthew: The King & His Kingdom” (Commons) TUESDAY – March 20Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Rose Rubeck WEDNESDAY– March 21Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Thomas & Kathryn Fabian 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir

THURSDAY – March 22Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Hilda Aristy 7:00 p.m. “The Mysteries of Holy Week” – Fr. Ryan Schmit (in church)

FRIDAY – March 23 – Day of AbstinenceJer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Special Intention 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross/Confessions following Stations 5:00-7:30 p.m. Fish Fry at Knights of Columbus Hall 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Spanish

SATURDAY – March 24Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 9:00 a.m. Rosary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Floyd Angus SUNDAY – March 25 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordMk 11:1-10; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1–15:47 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Joseph T. Voll 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Incarnacion Coffman 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

We will resume practices on Wednesday, April 4, from5:00-5:45 p.m., to prepare for the celebration of 1st Holy Communion on April 28. Contact Kathleen Whitt at740-252-0365.

ST. MARY SCHOOL NEWSMarch 21: 8:30 a.m. –“Parent” Mass March 23: No School – Parent/Teacher ConferencesMarch 26-April 2 – Spring/Easter Break

For more information about enrollment, please call the school at 740-382-1607.

PARISH SCHOOL OFRELIGIONReligious Education classes –Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Preschool through 7th grade 9:15-10:45 a.m. St. Mary Grade School (1st Floor)

2018 ClassesMarch 18,April 8, 15, 22May 6

Register on Sunday morning ~1st floor, St. Mary Grade SchoolGlenna Celestinoglenna@marionstmary.org740-382-2262

CONFIRMATION Classes9:15-10:45 a.m., in the Commons

ClassesApril 8, 15, 22

Joe and Debbie Faber (faber3@thewavz.com, 740-360-1582) Mary Dutton (duttonmatter@aol.com, 740-361-0121)Glenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org, 740-382-2262)2017-2018 team: Joe and Debbie Faber, Mary Dutton & Melina Celestino

CONFIRMATION RETREAT at Damascus Catholic Mission Campus March 16-18, 2018.

Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates.

March 18: Tonight – Trip to Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, Ohio. Depart St. Mary at 5:00 p.m..; Return 8:45 p.m. All teens are invited. Hope to see you tonight at 5:00 p.m.March 20: Neighborhood Supper – We will cook and serve the food. Meet at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center Street at 4:45 p.m. We will be finished by 6:30 p.m. Call Mark if you want to help.March 25: No Life Teen

~~~~~~~~~~~April 1: No Life Teen – EasterApril 8: Retreat with the NET Team from St. Paul, Minnesota. 4:00-9:00 p.m. Open to grades 8-12. See below.April 15: Life Teen at 6:00 p.m. Service Day – We will do yard work for a person in need. Show up with rake, gloves and dress for outdoors.April 22: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.April 29: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.

*************************************************************NET RETREAT!!!!Sunday, April 8, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Open to teens in grades 8-12. All the way from St. Paul, Minnesota, the NET Team consists of 10 energetic college age students who volunteer a year of their life traveling the country in a van giving retreats at Catholic schools and parishes. You will be encouraged and inspired by way of lively games, dynamic music, dramatic and funny skits, inspiring talks, small group discussion, and prayer and Confession. Register by Tuesday, April 3. Call or text Mark at 740-223-8656. There is no charge to attend the retreat.

SUNDAY COLLECTION:Collection for week ending, March 11, 2018Offertory: $ 10,706.70Electronic Giving: $ 2,678.00Total: $ 13,384.70

Thank you for your support.

HEALING BLANKET MINISTRYHealing Blanket Ministry continues its mission to sew blankets. Would you like to join us in this ministry? We will supply the material for you to sew. We ask those who give a blanket to a loved one, to please sign the blue binder with your name and the name of the person receiving it. We need more people to sew the blankets. Please contact Elaine Kelly at 740-389-1018.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018

LITURGICAL MINISTERS – WEEKENDS OF MARCH 17/18 & MARCH 24/25THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS

5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Abigail Wright, Lilly Wright, Volunteer Needed (I) Pat Stevens(II) Mary Ann Stolarczyk

8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 18 Nate Slemmons, Gabriela Flores, Jasmine Flores

(I) Pat Baldinger(II) Pat Baldinger

11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 18 Zane Dine, Clare Stevenson, Lindsey Anderson

(I) Kevin Anderson(II) Fred Fosco

1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18 Ashley Alvarez, Andrea Tale, Andres Alejandre

(I) Alma Mendez(II) Eduardo Salinas

NEXT WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS

5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Christian Smith, Dylan Baisden, Gavin Baisden

(I) Bob New(II) Joan Shoup

8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 25 Michael McLernon, Summer McLernon, Nate Wood

(I) Pat Baldinger(II)

11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 25 Ben Waldo, Luke Waldo, Grace Waldo

(I) (II) Dora Jean Mendoza

1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25 Jesus Martinez, Miguel Martinez, Bryana Martinez

(I) Max Aguirre(II) Gilberto Aguirre

PLEASE NOTE: Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at http://www.marionstmary.org/Bulletin & Liturgical Assignments. Paper copies are available in the main vestibule and are also posted on church bulletin boards. **Reminder** It is your responsibility to find a substitute if you are unable to keep your assignment. Thank you.

EASTER FLOWERS: Easter Sunday is April 1 and flowers will once again be ordered as a tribute to your loved ones, both living and deceased. Anyone who wishes to make a donation may do so by using one of the envelopes marked “Flower Offering” (located at each of the doors of the church) or a separate envelope marked “Easter Flowers” with your name and the intention and place in the collection basket or mail/drop off at the Parish Office. Please note the deadline for publication in the Easter bulletin is Monday, March 19th. Thank you.

Thank you for your support of THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION and for helping Jesus in disguise. Your contributions will make a difference for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the

collection, it’s not too late to give! Just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to give” link on the left.

Please join our Men’s Group Saturday, April 7th from 7:00-8:30 a.m. in The Commons as we begin our Crossing

the Goal series on Spiritual Combat. Contact Kevin Anderson for details at kdelanderson74@gmail.com or 614-403-7822.

Lenten ReguLations on Fasting and abstinence~ Abstinence from meat is observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Good Friday.~ Fasting is observed on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating between meals is not permitted. Beverages are not restricted.

oPeRation Rice boWLOperation Rice Bowl is a Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Proceeds will help the less fortunate in our diocese and around the world. The money you saved from fasting and sacrifice may be brought in at 7:00 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday.Please put in baskets by doors before Mass begins. Thank you.

Come join us! St. Mary Church Easter Egg Hunt

For children in Preschool to 8th Grade

Sunday, April 1stRight after 11:00 a.m. Mass and right after 1:00 p.m. Mass

It will be held at St. Mary (Marion) School GymWe will have the event rain or shine!

**Parent or responsible ADULT must stay to supervise their children.**

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal class. St. Mary offers this instruction four times a year on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the Commons. Preregistration for the class is required. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays of the month immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please call Glenna at the Office of Religious Education at 740-382-2262, to register or if you have any questions.

THE NEXT CLASSApril 8, 2018.

EL SACRAMENTO

DE BAUTISMOEl bautizo es el inicio de

nuestra Vida Católica y es el sacramento más importante que recibimos. Si es que su niño es menor de 7 años, y desea bautizarlo, los padres y padrinos deben atender a una clase Pre-Bautismal. Nuestra Iglesia Santa María ofrece estas clases 4 veces al año.

Para más información o si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llamar a la Sra Evelyn (860) 997-0627.

Next Baptism meeting in Spanish is Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at The Commons. Las próximas clases serán el Domingo, 22 de Abril, 2018 a las 2:30pm en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ON FRIDAYS

5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Confessions following Stations 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Spanish

Additional times for Confessions:Fridays following the Stations of the CrossSunday, March 18: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Good Friday, March 30: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

LENTEN SPEAKER:Thursday, March 22: 7:00 p.m., “The Mysteries of Holy Week” Fr. Ryan Schmit – Presenter

In Church

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are once again holding their ever popular Fish Fries on Fridays during Lent, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1231 E. Center Street. Meal will consist of all-you-can-eat fish, french fries, coleslaw and dinner roll.

Cost is $9.00 for adults and children 12 and over; $8.00 for Senior Citizens 60 and over; $5.00 for children ages 5 to 12; and children under the age of 5 are free. There is a max charge of $30.00 for a family (family is defined as living under the same roof).

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 27 – 8:30 a.m. Mass NO Holy Hour or Confessions & NO 6:30 p.m. Mass (Chrism Mass at Cathedral)Wednesday, March 28 – 8:30 a.m. Mass

Holy Thursday – March 29 No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Adoration to follow until closing with night prayer at Midnight)

Good Friday – March 30 (Day of Fast & Abstinence) No Morning Mass 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday – March 31 No Morning Mass and no 5:00 p.m. Mass 8:30 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil (Reception following Mass in Moira Hall )

Easter Sunday – April 1The Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018

40 Days for Life during Lent. Faithful believers are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America. This peaceful prayer vigil will take place at an abortion facility in Columbus. Participants are asked to volunteer for one-hour shifts and sign a statement of peace. For details, visit www.40daysforlife.com/columbus.

Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. Many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. The walk begins with opening prayer at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus, at 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018. Hundreds of participants from across the diocese will process to locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion as well as to reflect on current areas of social concern. Open to all ages. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at (614) 241-2565.

BiMONTHLY MASS OF HEALING MARCH 19, 6:30 P.M., SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL. On the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, our bimonthly Mass of Healing and Healing Service will take place. Following the Mass, the Healing Service will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Veneration of relics of the True Cross. Each person will then have an opportunity to speak individually with one of several priests present to discuss their particular situation and receive a prayer of healing; the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will also be available. The Healing Service will conclude with Benediction. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited – especially those who suffer with physical illness and infirmities (e.g. cancer and other debilitating diseases and conditions), in addition to those who seek emotional and spiritual healing. All caregivers, family members, and members of the medical community are invited as well. Bimonthly Healing Masses take place at the Cathedral on the third Monday of the month; during the remainder of 2018 Masses are scheduled for: May 21, July 16, September 17, and November 19. Secured parking is available off East Gay Street; handicap elevator access to the Cathedral is located off the Broad Street Courtyard. Saint Joseph Cathedral is located at 212 East Broad Street; for more information, call (614) 224-1295.

HEALING MASSST. MARY WOMEN’S GROUP PRESENTS:The Great Adventure Bible TimelineActs: The Spread of the KingdomBeginning Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in The Commons

The study will continue every Monday for twenty weeks.Enrich and deepen your faith as you learn how the Apostles continued Christ’s mission on earth through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Accompanying study guide and participation donation $32.00.Contact Mary Dutton at 740-361-0121 or Dolores at the Parish office for more info and to register. Deadline to register is March 26. Thank you.

St. Gabriel Catholic Radio is listener supported. Their twice a year fund raiser will be on AM 820 – March 21st through March 24th.

Our very own Father Ryan Schmit will be on the air, Wednesday, March 21st from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tune in and support Father Ryan Schmit and AM 820! Call 614-459-4820 or go to the website at http://stgabrielradio.com/.

Listen to Catholic Radio AM 820 this Lent

CHILDREN’S PRAYER GROUP “ARMATA BIANCA/WHITE ARMY/ARMADA BLANCA”

Under the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima

Come teach your children how to pray and have fellowship with other Catholic children.

When: Thursday, April 5th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.Where: In Church Who: All children accompanied by a parent.What to bring: A Rosary to pray for peace.

** Snacks will be provided **If you have any questions contact: Gilberto Aguirre at (740) 361-0639 or Evelyn Lisiecki at (860) 997-0627.

LENTEN PROJECT:St. Mary Community Outreach Committee will be collecting for our Lenten Project this weekend, March 17 and 18. We will be collecting monies for Turning Point and both Homeless Shelters. “Lose Weight – Donate” and assist these community organizations that help those in need.

Thank you for your support, St. Mary Community Outreach Committee