ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOCTOBER 9, 2016

MONDAY – October 10Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1; Lk 11:29-32 6:30 p.m. ALPHA Program (Moira Hall)

TUESDAY – October 11Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Deceased of Wilson & Ketcham Families

WEDNESDAY – October 12Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Lisha Crow Manuel 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons) 7:00p.m. ScriptureReflection 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir

THURSDAY – October 13Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 6:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Intention: †Janis Swepston

FRIDAY – October 14Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Carl Doty

SATURDAY – October 15 –St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the ChurchEph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 7:15-9:00 a.m. Men’s Group (Moira Hall) 9:00 a.m. Rosary 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Dr. Herman Reas

SUNDAY – October 16 –Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14–4:2; Lk 18:1-8Harvest from the Heart – Please return purchase with leaf attached this weekend. Thank you! 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Helen L. Angus 9:15 a.m. PSR Classes: Preschool-Grade 8 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Catherine Sens 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 6:00-8:00 p.m. Life Teen (Commons)

IN MEMORIAMEternal Rest Grant Unto Them

Janet Kraschinsky, Daniel Riley and Michael Henderson

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.

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.

~SERVERS~

This Weekend: October 8/9 5:00 p.m. Austin Chivington, Trent Reece & Volunteer Needed 8:00 a.m. Kelly Baer, Samuel Baer & Renata Schuler 11:00 a.m. Kasey McDaniel, Nicholas McDaniel, Aaron McDaniel 1:00 p.m. Maria Martinez, Miguel Martinez & Briana MartinezNext Weekend: October 15/16 5:00 p.m. Matthew Starrs – 2 Volunteers Needed 8:00 a.m. Nate Slemmons, Thomas Aurigemma & Dominic Aurigemma 11:00 a.m. Zane Dine, Ben Waldo & Luke Waldo 1:00 p.m. Ashley Alvarez, Ramiro Martinez & Mateusz Lisiecki

~LECTORS~

This Weekend: October 8/9 5:00 p.m. (I) Becky Swartz (II) Anthony Swartz 8:00 a.m. (I) Joe Stanko (II) Dora Jean Mendoza 11:00 a.m. (I) Fred Dutton (II) Dean Jacob 1:00 p.m. (I) Emilio Salinas (II) Maria de Jesus RuizNext Weekend: October 15/16 5:00 p.m. (I) Arthur Carp (II) Deb Ketcham 8:00 a.m. (I) Sharon Baldinger (II) Pat Baldinger 11:00 a.m. (I) Fred Fosco (II) Kevin Anderson 1:00 p.m. (I) Areli Salinas (II) Jasmin MacuixtlePLEASE NOTE: Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at www.marionstmary.org/Bulletin & Liturgical Assignments. Paper copies are available in the main vestibule and are also posted on church bulletin boards. Thank you.

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Will burn this week in loving memory of Fred Drew by Scott & Pam Drew.SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by the Knights of Columbus.

Attention: Altar Servers, EucharisticMinisters, Greeters, LectorsLiturgical Minister Schedules for the weekend Masses in NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016, are currently

being worked on. **IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: If you know you will be out of town, if you want to change your Mass time preference, or if you no longer are able to continue serving your ministry, please let us know by contacting Dolores at the Parish Office (740-382-2118 or e-mail dolores@marionstmary.org) no later than October 18th, THANK YOU!

Reminder please: If you are unable to keep your scheduled assignment, it is your responsibility to find a substitute. Also, if you would like to have the schedule sent to you via e-mail (and are not already receiving it or if you have a new e-mail address), please notify the Parish office – dolores@marionstmary.org. Thank you.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 9, 2016

From the Pastor:Three months have now passed since Bishop Campbell named me pastor of Sacred Hearts Church and sent Fr. Schmit to serve as parochial vicar both in this parish and in Sacred Hearts. So far the new arrangement has been working quite well. It has been especially helpful when emergencies happen, such as calls to visit someone who is seriously ill. I’d like to remind everyone that if someone is very sick, it’s always good to call the priest sooner rather than later. Hospitals and nursing homes do not automatically notify the parish when a Catholic arrives.

Our school advisory board is meeting once again after the summer holidays. We are pleased to see the growth in enrollment at our grade school. Recently someone who transferred her two children into St. Mary’s School this year was telling me how pleased she is that her children are learning much more than they were last year. She was also delighted with the personal communication from her children’s teachers. I think that says a lot about the wonderful spirit and dedication of our school staff.

Thank you to everyone who attend last Sunday’s concert by The Three Organists. Our next concert will be on January 8, and will feature music of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Thomas BufferPastor

Del Párroco:Ya han pasado tres meses desde que el Obispo Campbell me nombró sacerdote de la Iglesia Sagrados Corazones y envió al Rev. Schmit a servir como vicario parroquial en esta parroquia y en Sagrados Corazones. Hasta el momento los nuevos arreglos están trabajando muy bien. Especialmente ha sido de mucha ayuda cuando suceden emergencias, como llamadas para visitar ha alguien que esté muy enfermo. Me gustaría recordar a cada uno que si sabe de alguien que este muy enfermo, siempre es de muy buena ayuda llamar al sacerdote lo mas pronto posible antes que sea tarde. Los hospitales y las casas de asilos no notifican automaticamente a la parroquia cuando está ahi una persona Católica.

Nuestro consejo asesor escolar se reunirá nuevamente después de las vacaciones de verano. Estamos agradecidos de ver el crecimiento de registraciones en nuestra escuela. Recientemente una persona que cambió a sus dos niños a la escuela Santa María este año, me estaba diciendo como estaba tan agradecida que sus hijos esten aprendiendo mucho más de lo que aprendieron el año pasado. Tambien estaba satisfecha con la comunicación personal con las maestras de sus hijos. Yo pienso que esto dice mucho del maravilloso espíritu y dedicación de nuestro personal de la escuela.

Gracias a cada uno que asistió al concierto de Los Tres Organistas del Domingo pasado. Nuestro siguiente concierto será el 8 de Enero, y contará con música de Adviento, Navidad y Epifanía.

Su hermano en CristoPadre Thomas Buffer

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.

St. Mary School NewsWednesday, October 12 – 8:30 a.m. School Mass Thursday, October 13 – 2-hour delay

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

Parish School of ReligionIt’s not too late! Come on Sunday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. to register your children.

Classes Sundays at 9:15-10:45 a.m.Preschool through 7th grade at St. Mary Grade SchoolClass ScheduleOctober 9, 16, 23November 6, 13, 20

For more information, call Glenna at 740-382-2262.

All Souls Day – Memorial MassWednesday, November 2, 2016

7:00 p.m.The Memorial Mass will be on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. All St. Mary Parishioners are cordially invited to attend especially the family and friends of those who have died within the past year. Please join us in praying for their eternal rest.

As in years past, the names of our loved ones who have passed away during the previous twelve months will be read aloud during the service.

If you wish to have a relative/friend remembered (those who were not buried from St. Mary, Marion), please call Dolores at the parish office at 740-382-2118 or email dolores@marionstmary.org by Thursday, October 27th. Thank you.

All men of the parish: We will be using a video series by renowned speaker and convert to Catholicism Jeff Cavins, called The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation. Every Saturday from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Moira Hall. Food, Video presentation, small group discussion. All men are invited!

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH MARION, OHIO

CONFIRMATION NEWS

2016 CONFIRMATION8th Grade preregistered students9:15~10:45 a.m., in the Commons

Prior participation in religion classes at St. Mary School or Parish School of Religion (PSR) is required to enroll in Confirmation class. Each student’s religious education must have included 7th grade catechesis.

Classes:October 9, 16, 23 October 29… Confirmation retreat …  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November 6, 13, 20

Joe and Debbie Faber (faber3@thewavz.com, 740-360-1582) Glenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org, 740-382-2262)2016-2017 Team: Joe and Debbie Faber, Mary Dutton, Miranda Breece and Gilberto Aguirre

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. 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.

Tonight’s topic: Prayer and Scripture. (Sundays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.) Dinner will be served. Bring a friend. Food! Fun! Faith!

RETREAT! RETREAT! RETREAT!!! You better get ready ... they are coming – the SENT Team from Franciscan University of Steubenville! Camp Michael near Bucyrus is the place to be November 11-13. Put it on your calendar! Alert your friends you will not be available that weekend ... better yet, invite your friends! Call Mark to sign up at 740-223-8656.

The 32 mile pilgrimage walk to the shrine in Carey last Saturday was great! Very powerful! We prayed for each teen in our parish by name as we walked. I was joined by three walkers in Upper Sandusky and two more (and a dog) the last few miles.

Thanks to those who walked, prayed back home, offered me rides (4 different people), and the sag wagon Judy Rowland. Please continue to pray for our teens.

Sunday Collection:Collection for week ending October 2, 2016.

Offertory: $ 11,689.90Electronic Giving: $ 2,035.64Total: $ 13,725.54

Thank you for your support.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsClasses are Wednesdays

7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Commons.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of the Church to help individuals discern their call to Faith – and answer their questions.For more information, please call Deb Ketcham at 740-361-4602 or the Parish Office at 740-382-2118 to register.

Adult Bible Study:Beginning Thursday, October 27 (6:30-8:00 p.m. in Moira Hall), Deacon Todd Tucky will cover Isaiah. This series will run for four weeks. No book to purchase. Please call Dolores at the Parish Office (740-382-2118) to register so we know how many handouts to copy.

All are invited to attend – just bring your Bible and join us!

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 at 2:00 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 WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017.

Harvest from the HeartThe trees for “Harvest from the Heart” are up! This is our 17th

year of providing clothing for five Marion City Elementary Schools and St. Mary Grade School. The “Harvest” trees will be in the back of church and in front near St. Joseph. The leaves on the tree represent items of clothing as requested by the school principals. A leaf is a purchase of a few dollars to about $10.00. A basket will be in the back of the church if you wish to make a cash donation for boots/shoes.

You will have until October 15/16 to make your purchase and return it. The LEAF MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR GIFT. Do NOT gift wrap. The color of the leaf designates which school receives the item.

Thank you for your support of Harvest from the Heart,St. Mary Community Outreach Committee

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 9, 2016

Please continue to remember our Military and their families in your prayers.GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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~ Children’s Choir News ~The St. Mary Children’s Choir rehearsal schedule will have a new look for the 2016-2017 school year. Here is an overview:

WHO MAY JOIN? All students in grades 3 through 8.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE? The Choir will sing for five specific Masses this year. Each event will be preceded by four Saturday morning rehearsals. Each rehearsal will last 90 minutes.

FIVE SEPARATE EVENTS: The Choir will be organized around each Mass. Students may join for the entire year, ~OR~ for a specific Mass, with its rehearsals.

TIME AND PLACE OF REHEARSAL: On Saturday mornings, in the choir loft in church, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

WHO IS IN CHARGE? The director is Mrs. Kathleen Whitt and the organist is Mrs. Betsy Iacobucci.

DATES WHEN THIS CHOIR WILL SING: Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. Mass; Christmas Eve, 4:00 p.m. Mass; evening Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 7; evening Good Friday Service on April 14; First Holy Communion Mass on Saturday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m.

THE FIRST EVENT ~ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7:00 p.m. ALL SOULS DAY MASS. REHEARSALS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 15, 22 and 29.

Attendance at every rehearsal is not necessary. Come when you can.Along with the Memorial Choir, the children will sing at this annual Mass, praying especially for the members of our parish who have died in the past twelve months.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2017: Intentions for Masses are noted in Sunday Bulletin. You can also schedule the Sanctuary Candle to burn in memory of loved ones or for special intentions/

occasions. Communion Hosts for the week can be offered as well. Please contact Dolores at the Parish office at 740-382-2118 or by e-mail to dolores@marionstmary.org to schedule your Masses. The Mass stipend is $10.00. Thank you.

Join the Franciscan Friars at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, Ohio on Friday, October 14; 7:00 p.m. for a special Hope and Healing Mass. This Mass is for those afflicted with cancer, survivors and their loved ones. All are welcome to come and pray on their journey to faith, hope and healing.

5th Annual Sacred Heart Congress October 15, 2016 Registration is now open for the 2016 Sacred Heart Congress hosted at St. Matthew Church in Gahanna. The October 15 free event begins 8:00 a.m. and ends with Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. The speakers include Dr. Timothy O’Donnell, Fr. Stash Dailey and Fr. Ted Sill. Register online at www.SacredHeartColumbus.org or call Doug Smith at 614-371-2595. Light refreshments provided in the morning.

An Invitation . . .

The Latino Ministry is organizing a Holy Doors Tour on Sunday, November 6, 2016. The bus will be leaving from St. Mary Church at 2:10 p.m. to Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 State Rt. 269, Bellevue, OH 44811 (419) 483-3435.

At 5:00 p.m. we will arrive at the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay Street, Carey, OH 43316 (419-396-7107). A meal will be provided in the cafeteria, then we will visit and pray at the Shrine and Light Candles; at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Farewell Blessing to our bus and then we will come back to St. Mary Church.

Cost: $20.00/adult; $50.00/family (2 adults and children)Limited seats. For more information or to sign up, please contact Evelyn Lisiecki. Tel: (860) 997-0627; email: evyolivos@hotmail.com or you may also sign up at the Parish Office.

Saints Peter & Paul Retreat CenterIs it hard to hear God’s voice above the noise of everyday life? Or perhaps, you simply need to take a personal day from your work week.Escape to Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in nearby Newark, Ohio. Sts. Peter and Paul is situated within 500 acres of rural, wooded grounds which provides the perfect setting for meditation, tranquility, reflection and prayer. We offer climate controlled private suites with private bathrooms. Also available is a handicap-accessible room with bathroom located on our first floor. We also offer semi-private rooms, as well as dormitory-style accommodations. Visit our multiple grottos, quiet Chapel, walking trails, reflective pond, or the outdoor Stations of the Cross. We also offer a full range of dining and hospitality services from our own Executive Chef. Mention seeing this ad in your Parish’s bulletin, and receive a FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information, send email to info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org or call 1-740-928-4246.