ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

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SAINTS PETERand

PAUL, APOSTLESJUNE 29, 2014

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MONDAY – June 30Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Mt 8:18-22 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer

TUESDAY – July 1Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Mt 8:23-27 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Marjorie Baron

WEDNESDAY – July 2Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Jeannine (Dunn) Jones 7:00p.m. ScriptureReflection(Commons)

THURSDAY – July 3Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Marjorie Baron

FRIDAY – July 4 – Independence Day(Parish offices closed for holiday)Am 8:4-6,9-12; Mt 9:9-13 8:30 a.m. *No Morning Mass (24-Hour Adoration will continue until 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.) 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Knights of Columbus Annual Chicken BBQ

SATURDAY – July 5Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17 9:00 a.m. *No Morning Mass 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Ann & Paul Steiner

SUNDAY – July 6Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Carolyn Ward 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

IN MEMORIAMEternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Marilyn (Garster) Ward (Class of ’53) and Mary Middlekamp

SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn in loving memory of Sister Dorothy Hartman by Bob New.SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by Knights of Columbus.

PRAYER REQUEST LINE: For a prayer request or to join the Prayer Line, please call Elaine Kelly at 389-1018 or call the Parish Office at 382-2118.

Reminder for Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Parish Office if you or a loved one is ill or in the hospital by calling 382-2118. Please leave a message on the voicemail. Thank you.

SS. PETER AND PAUL

FROM THE PASTOR:Once again, I wish to express gratitude to the Adoration Committee and all the parish groups who took part in the Corpus Christi procession last Sunday. It was a prayerful, beautiful, and memorable event. At one point in the procession, a car drove by with its windows open, and a passenger was heard to say, “That’s awesome!” Yes, it was!

During the past week, I went to Columbus with several members of the parish to participate in the annual Dei Gratia (by the grace of God) dinner put on by the Catholic Foundation. It was a grand night for our parish, which was presented with the Dei Gratia award – the first and only time any parish has won this special honor! Our parish has been a pioneer in seeing the possibilities of investing with the Catholic Foundation, and this farsighted planning has certainly borne fruit. In the past year alone, our parish, school, and affiliated programs have received over $100,000.00 in grant money from various Foundation funds. This funding is vital to allow us to continue serving the Catholics and others of Marion County.

On Friday, I finished teaching a two-week long course at the University of Dayton. Thanks to the priests who filled in while I was gone so that we would not have to cancel daily Mass. I know how important daily Mass is to so many members of this parish, so I try to find priests to say these Masses when I can’t be here. I have to say that it’s not easy, and it’s getting harder. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers into His vineyard!

Next week, the parish offices will be closed for Independence Day. This holiday reminds us of the critical need to pray and work for the protection of religious freedom in this land of liberty. For more information on current threats to religious liberty in the United States, visit the webpage of the US Catholic Bishops at usccb.org.

Sincerely yours in Christ,Fr. Thomas Buffer

~ SERVERS ~This Weekend: June 28/29, 2014 5:00 p.m. Anna Sterling, Spencer Sterling & Darby Fancelli 8:00 a.m. Michael McLernon, Chris McLernon & Christie Longo 11:00 a.m. Michael Starrs, Thomas Starrs & Matthew Starrs

Next Weekend: July 5/6, 2014(Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at www.marionstmary.org/Schedule/Minister Schedule).

~LECTORS~

This Weekend: June 28/29, 2014 5:00 p.m. (I) Bob New (II) Mary Ann Stolarzayk 8:00 a.m. (I) Deb Ketcham (II) Sharon Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Mary Dutton (II) David Kalisch

Next Weekend: July 5/6, 2014(Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at www.marionstmary.org/Schedule/Minister Schedule).

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES JUNE 29, 2014

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONWednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Commons. You are invited to join us as we study and reflect on the current Sunday’s readings and apply the message of God’s Word to our everyday lives.

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 389-1018.

NURSERY – Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass We are currently looking for ways to revitalize and improve the Nursery. If you have constructive comments or suggestions, please call Glenna at the Office of Religious Education at 382-2262.

The Rite of Christian Initiationof Adults (R.C.I.A.)Will Resume in the Fall…watch bulletin for details.Please continue to pray for our Neophytes. Be sure to talk to them whenever and wherever you see them.

St. Mary PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION(PSR) ~ 382-2262PSR Classes will resume in the Fall.

St. Mary School Accepting EnrollmentSt. Mary School is accepting enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 382-1607 to learn more. Ed Choice Expansion Scholarships make your Catholic education FREE, if you qualify and have a kindergartner or first grader to enroll, or you live in Taft Elementary School district.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED:St. Mary Catholic School, Marion, OH, is seeking a Preschool teacher (3- and 4-year-old class) for the 2014-2015 school year. This is part time, five days a week. Candidates should have experience working in a preschool classroom; possess the appropriate teaching license (or eligibility to obtain one by July 2014); have a current BCI/FBI background check; submit proof of attendance for Protecting God’s Children seminar; and have completed the online teaching application for the Diocese of Columbus. Please contact the Pastor, Fr. Thomas Buffer, with your expression of interest by e-mailing résumés and questions to fatherbuffer@hotmail.com. Please include the position you wish to be considered for in the subject line.

We are concluding the 8th week of the Appeal and the parish goal of $74,508.10 is within sight!! We are over $72,000.00 in pledges and gifts with close to 400 parishioners participating! We are thankful to all who have pledged or have given! As we work on our follow-up, there are still parishioners we have not heard from yet. A pledge can still be made that is payable from June 2014 through March 2015. Envelopes are available in church. All money paid over our goal of $74,508.10 comes totally back to St. Mary.    In the past and currently, St. Mary directly benefits from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We need the participation of all parishioners as the needs of St. Mary and the Diocese are great. Thank you.

Peter’s Pence CollectionIn the collection today, we are supporting the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today’s collection.

Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ – July 4th!

The annual Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ is back. It will be held at the K of C Hall on Friday, July 4th – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Menu will include BBQ Chicken prepared by our own Mike Nicolosi and will include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Dinner Roll. Cost is $8.00. Drive-thru or carry-out. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses the weekend of June 28/29. This is one of our council’s biggest fund raisers.

LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST

LifeTeen 2014 Summer Schedule:July 3 Red, White & Boom: 7:00-11:30 p.m.July 8 Dive-In Movie w/cookout and swimming: 7:00-11:30 p.m.July 15-16 Camping Trip: Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

August 3 The Fest: 10:00 a.m. to MidnightAugust 10 Pilgrimage to Sorrowful Mother Shine: 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

For more info, call Lori Stevenson at 740-387-6225.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

2014 VBS ~ Vacation Bible School“The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary”

July 27-31, 2014

We have wonderful leaders helping to plan this totally Catholic VBS. We will be accepting donations soon, watch the bulletin for specific requests. Thank you for spreading the word and praying for success.

Mary, Queen of the Rosary, pray for us.Do you Facebook? Please like and share;

“St. Mary’s VBS.”

SYMBOLON THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED

Symbolon is your guide to the depth and breadth of the Catholic faith. By bearing witness to the beauty of the teachings and the tradition of the Catholic Church, Symbolon enables you to grow in knowledge of the Catholic faith and in relationship with our Lord along with others in your community. Through this comprehensive program, your life, we hope, will be transformed by God’s truth and grace.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND ALL WALKS OF LIFE …

Sessions will be held on Monday evenings beginning:

Monday, July 7, 2014At 7:00 p.m.

In the Commons

Visit www.symbolonrcia.org to view the program.

Family Adoration HourHave you ever wanted to come to adoration but stayed home because you felt your children were too young to bring along? St. Mary Respect Life invites you to Family Adoration Hour from 7:00-8:00 p.m. every Friday. This hour has been set aside for families to bring their children to learn about our faith, learn how to behave in church and above all pray together as a family in the presence of our Lord. We have a special box of materials for children that you may borrow while you are there.

The Catholic Church supports ethically responsible stem cell research, while opposing any research or direct action that exploits or destroys human embryos. The Catholic Church has long supported research using stem cells from adult tissue and umbilical cord blood, which poses no moral problem. Many of these cells are already being used to treat people with a wide variety of diseases.

Catholic Conference of Ohio

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:We have had parishioners asking “What do you need in the food pantry?” So we thought it a good idea to list a few items: Canned fruit Ramen Noodles Chicken noodle soup Dry beans.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Collection:St. Vincent de Paul Society members will be having their Fifth Sunday Collection this weekend following all the Masses to help the less fortunate in our community.

A most sincere “thank you” for your generosity.

Let’s “Journey Together” to help homeless individuals and families regain self-sufficiency! The Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter, formerly known as the Marion Shelter Program, provides homeless shelter services for individuals and families from Marion and surrounding counties. Last year, 533 residents embarked on their journey toward self-sufficiency. In fact, our programs focus on helping clients increase their income and procure permanent housing. Your heartfelt donation will help to provide safe shelter, basic necessities, and a structured opportunity to regain self-sufficiency. Thank you. Please make checks payable to Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter and mail to 326 West Fairground Street, Marion, OH 43302.

Marriage and NFP . . . a Divine DesignMarried couples who use Natural Family Planning (NFP) report many benefits, including better communication between spouses, increased patience and emotional maturity, deeper understanding of each other, and growth in respect for God’s gift of fertility. Consider learning NFP – the next Diocesan NFP Class Series starts in June at St. Matthew, Gahanna. For information and class schedule, go to FamilyLife.colsdioc.org, or contact Jennifer at jfullin@colsdioc.org or 614-241-2560.

 

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES JUNE 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers remain with those serving our country at this time and with their loved ones at home. We pray for a safe homecoming and that the world may one day be at peace.

Our bulletin is printed at no cost to the parish.Our advertisers cover all expenses. We thank them and

encourage you to support their businesses.

BREAK THE ROUTINE WITH AMARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDThe routine of school days is now over for a while, but can summer be a time for refreshment in your marriage too? Sure it can: Just take a Worldwide Marriage

Encounter weekend! The next Marriage Encounter weekends, both in central Ohio, are July 18-20 and September 12-14. For more information or to register, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

The Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Center is having an Arts & Antiques Appraisal Fair on Sunday, June 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can bring their treasures, heirlooms and collectibles to our museum and appraisers will evaluate their items. The appraisal fee is $10.00 per item – no more than 2 items per individual. For more information about the appraisal fair, visit our website at www.jubileemuseum.org, or call us at 614-221-4323, ext. 211.

St. Mary Men’s group, That Man Is You (TMIY), completed the spring session of its gatherings. There will be no TMIY meetings until September when it will resume with year # 2. There will be 26 sessions of new material starting around the 2nd Saturday in September. The TMIY Core Team would like to thank the 40 + men who participated this past year and invite all men ages 18 to 108 to join us in the Fall. We have a great thing going here at our parish with TMIY! Look for more TMIY information starting in August.

FATIMA & MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE –November 3-14, 2014Led by Cindy Hicks Lane, Accompanied by Father Antonio Carvahlo. $3,350.00 double occupancy. For further information, contact Cindy Lane at (614) 361-1042 or clane18@columbus.rr.com.

Holy Land Hosted by Father Patrick Toner, November 12-21, 2014, only $3,449.00 per Person from Columbus. Tour includes Roundtrip Air, first class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, sightseeing guides and fees.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Father Pat Toner is hosting a slide presentation on Monday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Activity Center (670 W. Main Street, Plain City) featuring the pilgrimage to the Holy Land planned for November 2-21. Persons interested in the trip can contact him at patoner@saintjosephplaincity.com for a copy of the brochure and other information. The slide presentation will highlight each day of the pilgrimage.

Announcing Pilgrimage

ITALY 2015ROME – VATICAN CITY – ORVIETO –

ASSISI – FLORENCE – PADUA –VENICE – MORE!

April 20-2910 Days/8 Hotel Nights

Cost per person in twin from Columbus:$3,895.00**

That’s $3,295 + $600.00 air taxes and fuel charges (Effective May 2014, subject to change.)

Led by: Fr. James Klima, PastorSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Pickerington, OH

Flyers with additional information are available in the back of church. Any questions? Please contact Fr. Jim Klima at jklima@setonparish.com or 614-833-0482.

Looking for a Mass Schedule While Traveling?If you have travel or vacation plans, it is still

important to attend Mass on Sunday. If you wish to know the time and locations of Masses throughout the United States, you can either call 1-858-207-6277 or log on to www.masstimes.org.

The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club will NOT meet in July or August due to summer holidays and vacations. We will return to St. Patrick Church on Friday, September 5th with an intriguing presentation on “Evangelization in the Workplace!” Mark your calendar! A blessed and relaxing summer to all men and their loved ones from THE CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB!

SAVE THE DATE of December 7, 2014 for5th Annual CYSC Dinner Theater: We invite you to attend our 5th Annual Dinner Theater held on Sunday, December 7 at Villa Milano, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This is a one of a kind fund-raising event to benefit the ministry and camperships of Catholic Youth Summer Camp (CYSC). Visit our website for info on CYSC and the Dinner Theater at www.cysc.com or contact julie@cysc.com.

PHONE NUMBERSWe’ve noticed many more parishioners have begun to eliminate their landline or home phones and use only cell phones. If you fall into this category, please be certain the parish office has your correct contact information. Just fill out the slip below and return it through the mail or the collection basket at your earliest convenience or e-mail any changes to dolores@marionstmary.org. Thank you!

FAMILY NAME:________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________

ADDITIONAL NUMBER: ______________________________