ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJANUARY 28, 2018

MONDAY – January 29 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mk 5:1-20 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: “Matthew: The King & His Kingdom” TUESDAY – January 30 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Mk 5:21-43 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Dennis & Nell Blue

WEDNESDAY– January 31 – Saint John Bosco, Priest 2 Sm 14:2, 9-17; Mk 6:1-6 8:30 a.m. Mass: For a Special Intention 5:00-5:45 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons) 7:00p.m. ScriptureReflection (Moira Hall)

THURSDAY – February 1 1 Kgs 2:1-4,10-12; Mk 6:7-13 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Anna Katherine Wright 5:00-6:30 p.m. Children’s Rosary Prayer Group (Moira Hall)

FRIDAY – February 2 – First Friday – The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4, Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: † Dennis BlueFirst Friday Devotions: 4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 p.m. Recitation of Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours 6:00 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary 7:00 p.m. Benediction 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

SATURDAY –February 31 Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Reconciliation Retreat ~ For 2nd Grade, St. Mary PSR and Grade School Children and Parents 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Living & Deceased of Ralph Hoffman Family

SUNDAY – February 4 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor 9, 16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 9:15a.m. PSRClasses:Preschool-Grade7andConfirmation 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: † Tony J. Nicolosi 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:00 p.m. Choice Wine Program (Commons) 6:00 p.m. Life Teen

SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn this week in loving memory of Dennis & Nell Blue by Family.COMMUNION HOSTS for this week are in loving memory of Dennis & Nell Blue by Family.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 27/28 5:00 p.m. Christian Smith, Gavin Baisden, Dylan Baisden 8:00 a.m. Caitlin Thiel, Nathan Thiel, Camryn Thiel 11:00 a.m. Jasmin Flores, Gabriela Flores, Sebastian Lisiecki 1:00 p.m. Jasmin Tagle, Ashley Alvarez, Jesus MartinezNext Weekend: February 3/4 5:00 p.m. Nicholas Swartz, Dominic Aurigemma, Brett Gubernath 8:00 a.m. Samuel Baer, Kelly Baer, Abigail Wright 11:00 a.m. Zane Dine, Morgan Elliott, Lindsey Anderson 1:00 p.m. Andrea Tagle, Ashley Alvarez, Jesus Martinez

~LECTORS~

This Weekend: January 27/28 5:00 p.m. (I) Bob New (II) Joan Shoup 8:00 a.m. (I) Sharon Baldinger (II) Pat Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Alexander Lisiecki (II) Fred Fosco 1:00 p.m. (I) Gilberto Aguirre (II) Grecia CatalanNext Weekend: February 3/4 5:00 p.m. (I) Becky Swartz (II) Anthony Swartz 8:00 a.m. (I) Melina Celestino (II) Pat Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Kevin Anderson (II) Dean Jacob 1:00 p.m. (I) Joselyn Alvarez Martinez (II) Alicia Perez Martinez

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.

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 ClassesFebruary 4, 11, Presidents Day, 25March 4, 11, 18, EasterApril 8, 15, 22May 6

Register on Sunday morning ~ 1st floor, St. Mary Grade SchoolGlenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org, 740-382-2262).

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 28, 2018

From the Pastor:Dear Friends in Christ,This Sunday is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. This year’s motto sums up what makes Catholic schools such a great option for children and families: “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” In 2016, SAT Subject Tests scores showed that religiously affiliated schools, which include Catholic schools, scored significantly higher than the national mean for public schools on the new version of the SAT. Religiously affiliated students had a mean score of 532 in math, 537 in reading and 525 in writing compared to the public school mean score of 487 in math, 494 in reading and 472 in writing. The national mean score is 494 for math, 508 for reading and 482 for writing. Research has also proven that:Graduates of Catholic high schools are more likely to vote than public school graduates (Dee, 2005)Graduates of Catholic schools are likely to earn higher wages than public school graduates (Hoxby, 1994; Neal, 1997).Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who are more civically engaged, more tolerant for diverse views, and more committed to service as adults (Campbell, 2001; Greeley & Rossi, 1966; Greene, 1998; Wolf, Greene, Kleitz, & Thalhammer, 2001).All of these factors are important, of course, but we don’t need statistical studies to tell us that Catholic schools will always do better than non-religious schools in teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaching children how to pray, and encouraging students and their teachers to pray together.Our parish grade school educates children in Kindergarten through grade 8. Financial aid is available for all families who qualify. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend our school’s Open House this Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Sincerely Yours, in Christ,Fr. Thomas Buffer

Del Párroco:Este Domingo es el comienzo de la semana de las escuelas católicas. El lema de este año resume lo que hace que las escuelas católicas sean una gran opción para los niños y las familias: “Escuelas católicas: aprenden, dan servicio, son lideres, tienen éxito.” En 2016, las puntuaciones de las pruebas del examen SAT mostraron que las escuelas afiliadas religiosamente, que incluyen escuelas católicas, puntuaron significativamente más alto que la media nacional para las escuelas públicas en la nueva versión del SAT. Los estudiantes religiosamente afiliados tuvieron una puntuación media de 532 en matemáticas, 537 en lectura y 525 en escritura en comparación con la puntuación media de la escuela pública de 487 en matemáticas, 494 en lectura y 472 en escritura. La puntuación media nacional es de 494 para las matemáticas, 508 para la lectura y 482 para la escritura. La investigación también ha demostrado que:Los graduados de escuelas secundarias católicas tienen más probabilidades de votar que los graduados de escuelas públicas (Dee, 2005)Los graduados de las escuelas católicas pueden ganar salarios más altos que los graduados de la escuela pública (Hoxby, 1994; Neal, 1997).Las escuelas católicas tienden a producir graduados que están más comprometidos cívicamente, más tolerantes para diversas opiniones, y más comprometidos a servir como adultos (Campbell, 2001; Greeley & Rossi, 1966; Greene, 1998; Wolf, Greene, Kleitz, & Thalhammer, 2001)Todos estos factores son importantes, por supuesto, pero no necesitamos estudios estadísticos que nos digan que las escuelas católicas siempre lo harán mejor que las escuelas no religiosas en la enseñanza del Evangelio de Jesucristo, enseñando a los niños a orar, y alentando a los estudiantes y sus maestros a orar juntos.Nuestra escuela primaria de la parroquia educa a los niños en kindergarten hasta el grado 8. La ayuda financiera está disponible para todas las familias que califiquen. Todos son invitados y animados a asistir al Open House de nuestra escuela este domingo después de la Misa de 11:00.

Su hermano en CristoPadre Thomas Buffer

St. Mary School NewsSunday, January 28 – Catholic School Week begins With Mass at 11:00 a.m.Sunday, January 28: OPEN HOUSE – Noon-2:00 p.m.Friday, February 2 – 8:30 a.m. School Mass

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

Reconciliation Retreat ~ For 2nd Grade, St. Mary PSR and Grade School Children and Parents:

Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Moira Hall

The SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION at approximately 11:15 a.m.

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.

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

2018 ClassesFebruary 4, 11, 25March 4, 11, March 16-18, Damascus RetreatApril 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

So long to the Suchland Family …On Saturday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in Moira Hall, we will celebrate the Suchland family with a potluck dinner. Eric and Susie and their children have been such an important part of our Parish for over 10 years and Eric has accepted a transfer and promotion in Michigan. We want to wish them well in their new adventures. Please bring an entrée, salad, or dessert to share and join us. Hope to see you there. Please RSVP to Lance Curtis at 740-751-7700.

“Little Black Books”This year’s Little Black Books for Lent are based on the Passion according to Mark. Members of the Spiritual Enrichment Commission will be selling the Little Black Books after all Masses the weekends of February 3 and 4 and February 10/11. Cost is still only $1.00.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

January 28 – Tonight Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.

February 4 6:00 p.m., Life Teen Super Bowl Party At the Starrs House (1235 Arbor Lane). Bring a friend. 11 Life Teen, 6:00 p.m. 18 No Life Teen 25 Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.

March for Life Update – Thank you to everyone who prayed for and supported our trip to Washington DC for the March for Life last week. We had 11 teens and 3 adults attend. I am proud of our teens who took the time to pray for the unborn and march to defend life and pray that one day abortion will be outlawed.

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 at 740-223-8656. Mark Starrs

Children’s Rosary 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, February 1, 2018Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Where: Meet in Moira HallWho: All children accompanied by a parent.What to bring: A Rosary to pray for peace.

** Snacks will be provided **

If you have any questions, please contact Gilberto Aguirre at (740) 361-0639 or Evelyn Lisiecki at (860) 997-0627.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITIONFriday, February 2, 2018

TIME: 4:00-7:00 p.m.Schedule: 4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 p.m. Recitation of Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours 6:00 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary 7:00 p.m. BenedictionYou are invited to come and experience the peace, love, and great mercy of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the First Friday of every month as He is exposed in the Most Blessed Sacrament. This is in addition to the weekly Exposition we have on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday Collection:Collection for the week ending January 21, 2018.

Offertory: $ 12,826.40Online Giving: $ 2,435.90Total: $ 15,262.30

Thank you for your support.

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

You are invited to celebrate the Presentation of the LordLos invitamos a celebrar el Día de la Candelaria

Friday, February 2nd 7:00 p.m.Viernes , 2 de Febrero 7:00 p.m.

@ Saint Mary ChurchEn tu Iglesia Santa María

Bring your baby Jesus figure or candles from your home to have them blessed. There will be a procession with candles. Father Buffer will also bless the children who are present (children may wear white clothes but it is not required). Tamales, atole (a warm Mexican drink) and dessert will be served in Moira Hall for all who attend.Trae a tu niñito Jesús o velas que usas en casa para que sean bendecido y Padre Buffer también presentará y bendecirá a los niños. Los niños podrian vestirse de ropa blanca pero no es obligatorio. Tendremos tambien una pequeña procesión con velas y al terminar la misa tendremos una convivencia con tamales, atole y postres.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018:

Ash Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Mass & Imposition of Ashes 12:05 p.m. Service of the Word & Imposition of Ashes 5:30 p.m. Mass & Imposition of Ashes 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass & Imposition of Ashes

Fridays during Lent: 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Confessions following Stations

Lenten Speakers:February 27, 28 and March 1: Lenten Mission “Lost and Found”Fr. Joshua Wagner – Presenter

Tuesday, February 27: 5:00-6:00 p.m., Holy Hour & Confessions6:30 p.m. Holy Mass; 7:00 p.m., MissionWednesday, February 28: 7:00 p.m., MissionThursday, March 1: 6:00 p.m., Soup Supper in Moira Hall7:00 p.m., MissionMarch 8: 7:00 p.m., “Sports and Catholicism: Fans of Our Faith” Fr. David Schalk – Presenter

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

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: April 8, 2018

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 28, 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 2:30 p.m. en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).

Next week, our parish collection begins for the Catholic Times weekly newspaper. This donation HELPS OUR PARISH provide the Catholic Times to you and many of our parishioners. Donation envelopes for this collection are included in your January/February packet. For a

minimum donation of ONLY $17.00 per year (less than 39 cents per issue), readers receive a Catholic perspective on the world around us: local, national, worldwide, pro-life and Vatican news; diocesan, parish, and school stories; articles, regular columns, editorials, and events are delivered right to your home. As an evangelization tool, Bishop Campbell encourages every Catholic family to receive the Catholic Times. Use your envelope to sign up for the Catholic Times, the newspaper of our diocese, or to renew your subscription. If you donate electronically, you can still receive Catholic Times. Simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Catholic Times” with your Name and drop it into the Sunday collection basket during February. Thank you for your support.

Planned Gifts are Gifts from the Heart toMinistries 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.

Archbishop Hebda to Lecture at the JosephinumHis Excellency, The Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul & Minneapolis, will deliver the Annual Pio Cardinal Laghi Chair Lecture at the Pontifical College Josephinum on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Archbishop Hebda will present “‘Where Two or Three Are Gathered’ – Pope Francis’ Call for a More Synodal Church” at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessing Center on the seminary campus. The event is free of charge and open to the public; reservations not required. For more information, please visit pcj.edu.

Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Event –Friday, February 2, 2018The next Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club will feature The Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus presenting the 2018 Catholic Man of the Year Award. Please join us Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for Bishop Campbell’s presentation and comments from the 2018 CMOY. Holy Mass begins at 11:45 am followed by lunch and Fr. Olvera’s talk until about 1:00 p.m. No reservations are necessary. $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheons, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc or contact George Harvey, CMLC President at GLHarvey56@gmail.com.

GET CLOSER TO THE ONE YOU LOVEYou can do that on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! Marriage Encounter is where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus only on each other. The next weekend is February 16-18 in Central Ohio. For more information or to apply, contact

Paul & Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

ATTENTION, Girl and Boy Scout Leaders: Looking for a place to pitch a tent this Summer or hold ceremonies? Look no further! The Sts. Peter and Paul

Retreat Center in nearby Newark, Ohio. Whether you’re looking for that perfect campfire, hiking trails, or even just a space for a day event—we have it all! Let us prepare your meals- breakfast, lunch, dinner. We can even make fresh HOT pizza from our pizza oven. Dorms are available for overnight stays as well, year-round. Let the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center make your day evet or jamboree a success! Call 740-928-4246, email at info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org or visit our website at www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.com.

Saint Mary Parish WELCOMES YOUto an evening of faith, fellowship, and

planning as we learn how to build and sustain our Parish’s financial

foundation.Monday, February 12, 2018, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Presention by: James M. Vonau, Esq., Founding Member and Partner at Decker Vonau, LLC, on

“How to Avoid Probate and Other Estate Planning Issues” and Loren Brown, President & CEO, The Catholic FoundationAppetizers and refreshments will be served.

Moira Hall | 251 N. Main Street. | Marion OH 43302Please RSVP by February 5 to Megan Polk

mpolk@catholic-foundation.org | 614-443-8893

PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND NOVEMBER 5-14, 2018 with Fr. Dean MathewsonHave you considered adding a new dimension to your understanding of Jesus’ Life, Death, and Resurrection? Would you like to grow in your knowledge of the Bible through the experience of seeing the land where the Mysteries were lived first hand?

Fathers Ron Aubry, Tim Hayes, Dean Mathewson and Jerry Stluka invite you on a life-changing pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel. We will experience the places where Jesus walked, lived, taught, and performed miracles. Mass will be celebrated daily at various holy sites, including the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, in Jerusalem, the site of our Lord’s Crucifixion and Tomb.

The dates for this spiritual journey are November 5-14, 2018. An informational meeting will be held at St. Timothy Church, Columbus, on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge.

Contact Fr. Dean Mathewson at 614-252-0976 or deanmat@sbcglobal.net or Jerusalem Tours at 888-373-8687.

Women’s Conference: February 17, 2018

from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Register online athttp://www.columbuscatholicwomen.com/

Men’s Conference:February 24, 2018

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Register online athttp://www.catholicmensministry.com/

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