ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJANUARY 14, 2018

MONDAY – January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: “Matthew: The King & His Kingdom” TUESDAY – January 161 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Rose Rubeck WEDNESDAY– January 17 – Saint Anthony, Abbot1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mk 3:1-6 8:30 a.m. Mass Special Intention: Deacon Dwight Larcomb 5:00-5:45 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons)

THURSDAY – January 181 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: † Jo Bruno

FRIDAY – January 191 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: † George & Rosalie Valedes

SATURDAY – January 202 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mk 3:20-21 9:00 a.m. Rosary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Hilda Aristy SUNDAY – January 21 – Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeJon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 9:15 a.m. PSR Classes: Preschool-Grade7andConfirmation 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: † Sal Bruno 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 2:00-4:00 p.m. Baptism Class in Spanish (Commons) 6:00 p.m. Choice Wine Program (Commons)

SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by the Knights of Columbus.

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.

~ SERVERS ~

This Weekend: January 13/14 5:00 p.m. Nicholas Swartz, Dylan Baisden, Gavin Baisden 8:00 a.m. Nate Slemmons, Kelly Baer, Sam Baer 11:00 a.m. Dominic Aurigemma, Kasey McDaniel, Nicholas McDaniel 1:00 p.m. Andrea Tagle, Ashley Alvarez, Jesus R. Martinez

Next Weekend: January 20/21 5:00 p.m. Abigail Wright, Lily Wright, Brett Gubernath 8:00 a.m. Michael McLernon, Summer McLernon, Ben Wood 11:00 a.m. Peyton Suchland, Lindsey Anderson, Clare Stevenson 1:00 p.m. Ashley Alvarez, Andrea Tagle, Andres Alejandre

~ LECTORS ~

This Weekend: January 13/14 5:00 p.m. (I) Anthony Swartz (II) Becky Swartz 8:00 a.m. (I) Sharon Baldinger (II) Sharon Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Dora Jean Mendoza (II) Joan Shoup 1:00 p.m. (I) Martha Esparza (II) Alma Mendez

Next Weekend: January 20/21 5:00 p.m. (I) Pat Stevens (II) Mary Ann Stolarczyk 8:00 a.m. (I) Pat Baldinger (II) Pat Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Eric Suchland (II) Kevin Anderson 1:00 p.m. (I) Eduardo Salinas (II) Max Aguirre

PRAYER REQUEST LINE: For 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.

NURSERY: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.

Healing Blanket Ministry: Healing 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.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 14, 2018

From the Pastor:

Dear Friends in Christ,

At last the season of Christmas has come to an end and the Church returns to the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time. Instead of white vestments, the clergy are robed in green. This color reminds us of growth in plants, something that we are waiting for as winter continues. The color green reminds us that the grace of Christ can make all things new, again and again. So, in Ordinary Time, we are constantly reminded of an extraordinary fact.

The Gospel presents us today with Jesus who has reached adulthood and begun His public mission. From the beginning of His mission, He is identified as the Lamb of God. In other words, He will be the sacrificial victim offered to take away the sins of everyone else. In the work of the Church, mission and sacrifice always go together.

Sincerely Yours, in Christ, Fr. Thomas Buffer

Hospitality Sunday Sunday, January 14 is Hospitality Sunday, hosted by members of St. Mary Spiritual Enrichment Commission. We invite you to

come to Moira Hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses for coffee, donuts and conversation!

St. Mary School NewsWednesday, January 17 – 8:30 a.m. School Mass

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

Parish School of ReligionReligious 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 Classes: January 14 and 21

February 4, 11, (off for Presidents’ Day), and 25

Glenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org or 740-382-2262)

Del Párroco:

Ahora que la temporada de Navidad ha llegado a su final y la Iglesia regresa a la temporada litúrgica conocida como Tiempo Ordinario. En vez de la vestimenta blanca, ahora el sacerdote usa una vestimenta verde. Este color nos recuerda al crecimiento en las plantas, algo que estamos esperando mientras el invierno continúa. El color verde nos recuerda que la gracia de Cristo puede hacer todas las cosas nuevas, una y otra vez. Así, en el Tiempo Ordinario, estamos constantemente acordándonos de un factor extraordinario.

El Evangelio de hoy nos presenta a Jesús quien está alcanzando la edad adulta y empezando su misión en público. Desde el inicio de su misión, está identificado como el Cordero De Dios. En otras palabras, el será la víctima ofrecida para ser sacrificado y borrar los pecados de cada uno de nosotros. En el trabajo de la iglesia, misión y sacrificio siempre van juntos.

Su hermano en CristoPadre Thomas Buffer

Classes are held on Sundays, from 9:15-10:45 a.m., in the Commons

2018 Classes: January 14 and 21

February 4, 11, (off for Presidents Day), 25

Joe and Debbie Faber (faber3@thewavz.com or 740-360-1582)

Mary Dutton (duttonmatter@aol.com or 740-361-0121)

Glenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org or 740-382-2262)

2017-2018 Team: Joe and Debbie Faber, Mary Dutton and Melina Celestino

CHILDREN’S CHOIRThe Children’s Choir meets to practice on Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45 p.m., in the Choir Loft. We are preparing to sing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on February 4.

New members are always welcome!Contact Mrs. Kathleen Whitt, Children’s Choir Director, at 740-262-0365.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

Woman in LoveMother/Daughter Retreat

January 27/28, 2018Paradisus Dei for Mothers and 8-12 Grade daughters.

“Delivering God’s Remarkable Good News about Sexuality. Shepherding young women on the path of purity, sexuality, and chastity is a sacred role entrusted to parents. Mothers, especially, yearn for effective strategies and answers. The Woman in Love Mother/Daughter Retreat helps you deliver God’s remarkable good news about sexuality. Katie Hartfiel leads mothers and daughters (Grades 8-12) on this journey that weaves engaging talks with powerful prayer and extraordinary fun to create an experience of a lifetime.”

Dates • January 27/28, 2018 • Saturday, 9:30 a.m. through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mothers will

go home Saturday evening, the girls will spend the night with leaders.

Go to the following website to learn more about this retreat: http://paradisusdei.org/woman-in-love/. Call Glenna at 740-382-2118 to register or for more information.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMIn 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 CLASS: January 14, 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, January 21, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., at The Commons. Las próximas clases serán el Domingo, 21 de Enero, 2018 a las 2:30pm en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).

January 14 – 6:00 p.m. January 21 – NO Life Teen

January 28 – 6:00 p.m.February 4 – 6:00 p.m. – Life Teen Super Bowl Party

at the Starrs’ House (1235 Arbor Lane)

Hey high school teens, if you have not been to Life Teen in a while or ever, you are welcome to come. We would love to see you at 6:00 p.m., in the Commons on most Sunday nights. Just show up. We feed you dinner every time! If you have any questions, you can call or text me, Mark Starrs, at 740-223-8656. March For Life Trip to D.C. - Join thousands to stand up for the unborn and to pray to end abortion. January 18-20. Depart Thursday at 1:00 p.m., and return Saturday, at 8:00 a.m. Cost around $35.00. Only 10 spots are available. You will only miss one day of school. Call or text Mark at 740-223-8656 to RSVP!

Attention, Couples of St. Mary Parish!

Whether you have been married for several years, a few months, or are engaged to be married soon, you are invited to join us for the Choice Wine Program.

Would you describe your marriage as superabundant? The Choice Wine program is where couples come together and (re)discover God’s beautiful plan for marriage. In this program, couples learn the seven steps to a Superabundant Marriage. The program will begin on January 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. We will meet each Sunday for nine weeks in the Commons.

For more information, call Keith Adams at 740-387-7931 or 740-244-5406.

Please note: When making payment on your pledge to the “St. Mary Church Beautification Project,” please place in separate envelope and note on it “Beautification Project” to ensure it is properly allocated. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Vicki Moser, Financial Secretary

Planned Gifts are Gifts from the Heart

to Ministries of the ChurchPeople of God are called to be good stewards, responding to God’s grace in Christ through making financial

gifts to others. A planned gift during your lifetime, or a bequest in your will, directs valuable funds to the ministries of St. Mary. To learn more about making a gift to St. Mary or one of St. Mary’s Endowment Funds, call Scott Hartman at The Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893, email him at SHartman@catholic-foundation.org, or visit catholic-foundation.org.

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THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 14, 2018

Ask Jesus What He Wants from You and Be Brave – Pope Francis

If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done. Are you ready to reignite your faith? Want to grow closer to Jesus, but you’re not sure how to do it? Want to get involved and meet other men and women of the parish? We have the solution for you!

Please save the dates to attend the upcoming Columbus Catholic Women’s and Men’s Conferences. Discounted pricing ends January 21, 2018.

Women’s Conference: February 17, 2018, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

http://www.columbuscatholicwomen.com/

Men’s Conference: February 24, 2018, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

http://www.catholicmensministry.com/ Ohio Expo Center — Cardinal Hall

Respect Life Mass – Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children – January 22. The annual Respect Life Mass will be Monday, January 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral. Bishop Campbell will be the Celebrant. On this day of the Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, our diocese will join all dioceses of the United States in observing a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are invited. For more, visit www.usccb.org/prolife or contact Social Concerns at 614-241-2540.

Roe Remembrance at Ohio StatehouseGreater Columbus Right to Life will sponsor this event on Monday, January 22, noon to 1 p.m., at the Ohio Statehouse following the 10:30 a.m. Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. The program will be held in the Statehouse Atrium. Please allow extra time for new Statehouse security measures. Stickers, signs, and weapons are not permitted inside. For additional information, visit www.gcrtl.org/roe.html.

Building a Culture of Life ConferenceRespect Life, Bioethics, Leadership – January 26-27. Join us for an extraordinary two-day event featuring prominent Pro-Life speakers and offering resources to equip you to build a culture of life, St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office for Social Concerns, Marriage & Family Life Office, Greater Columbus Right to Life, and FEMM. One-day or two-day passes are available. For a list of speakers and to register, visit www.gcrtl.org/lifeconference, or call 614-241-2540.

WE SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS A LONG TIME AGO!That’s what you’ll be saying after a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend is February 16-18, 2018, in Central Ohio. Marriage Encounter is where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus only on each other. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880, or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those serving our country and with their loved ones at home. We pray for a safe homecoming and that the world may soon be at peace.