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MISSION STATEMENT The members of the Marion Catholic Community, given life through the Holy Spirit in Baptism, are called together as a community of faith to praise and worship God our Creator and to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. As members of the Body of Christ we strive to serve all to provide an atmosphere of hospitality which enables all to respond fully to the life-long challenge “to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
7428 St. Rt. 119 • Maria Stein, OH 45860 www.marioncatholiccommunity.org
Phone: 419-925-4775 Office Hours: 9:00am‒5:00pm (M‒F)
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS ...................................... 7:30am
St. Sebastian ..................................... Monday St. Rose ........................................... Tuesday Precious Blood ........................... Wednesday Nativity .......................................... Thursday St. John ............................................... Friday
SATURDAY MASS St. John .............................................. 5:00pm Nativity ............................................. 7:30pm
SUNDAY MASS St. Sebastian ...................................... 8:00am Precious Blood .................................. 9:00am St. John ............................................ 10:30am St. Rose ........................................... 12:00pm
HOLY DAYS ...... Check bulletin for schedule
BAPTISM SCHEDULE Nativity BVM
1st Saturday of the month before/after Mass (6:30pm-before)
Precious Blood 3rd Sunday of the month after Mass
St. John Last Sunday of the month after Mass
St. Rose 2nd Sunday of the month before Mass (11:00am)
St. Sebastian 1st Sunday of the month after Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Offered each Monday after the 7:30am Mass at St. Sebastian until 7:00pm.
RCIA: 7:30pm Tuesdays in the St. John rectory basement.
WEDDINGS: Notify Pastor six months prior to the wedding.
CONFESSIONS: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before each daily Mass. Saturday afternoon confessions are from 4:00pm‒4:45pm at St. John. There are also confessions each Saturday at 9:30am at the Shrine. A priest is always available for walk-ins who wish to receive this sacrament.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
DECEMBER
The Marion Catholic Community
MARCH 4, 2018
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STAFF
Pastor Rev. Eugene H. Schnipke, C.PP.S. email: [email protected] Pastor’s Residence .... 419-925-4522
Senior Associate Pastor Rev. Tom Brenberger, C.PP.S. email: [email protected]
Deacons Omer Bertke — Retired Status Clif Perryman email: [email protected]
Parish Life Coordinator Sharon Kremer email: [email protected]
Administrative Assistants Joan Heitkamp email: [email protected] Sue Roeckner email: [email protected]
Youth Minister Chris Wibbenmeyer email: [email protected] or 567-279-1430 RCIA
Carolyn Stucke 419-852-1211 Counseling
Robert Skipper, M.Div., LPCC, LICDC 937-299-9005 / 800-521-6419
Call for Prayer Contacts Nativity BVM
Sue Moeller 419-852-5044 Precious Blood
Carolyn Homan 419-852-1083 St. John
Mary Eyink 419-733-0743 Shelly Bruns 419-925-5403
St. Rose Irene Bruns 419-925-4712
St. Sebastian Ruth Bruns 419-268-1948 Bertie Bruns 419-925-4679
BULLETIN DEADLINE Announcement s must be submitted in writing by 9am on Monday of the week’s bulletin. Changes to this schedule, due to holidays, will be indicated in the bulletin in the form of an announcement.
LITURGY OF THE WEEK
MONDAY, MARCH 5
7:30am—Mass at St. Sebastian ....... †Norman Guggenbiller 5:30pm—Mass at St. Sebastian ...... †Fred Goecke TUESDAY, MARCH 6 7:30am—Mass at St. Rose .............. L&D of Wendel & Schlarman Families
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
7:30am—Mass at Precious Blood .... †Urban & †Irene Zahn
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
7:30am—Mass at Nativity ............. †Andy & †Peg Hemmelgarn FRIDAY, MARCH 9
7:30am—Mass at St. John .............. †Denis Rethman—Birthday SATURDAY, MARCH 10
10:00am—Mass at Shrine ................. †Esther Rosenbeck 1:30pm—Wedding at St. John ........ Kelly Schlarman & Kyle Bueter 5:00pm—Mass at St. John .............. †Virgil Puthoff—Death Anniversary; ........................................................ †John & †Bertha Moeller (John’s Death Anniversary); ........................................................ †John Mescher; ........................................................ †Brad Roeckner, †Jordan Goettemoeller ........................................................ †Jordan Moeller, †Jordan Diller 7:30pm—Mass at Nativity .............. †Alfrieda & †Sylvan Siegrist; ........................................................ †Jean & †Bill Beckman
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
8:00am—Mass at St. Sebastian ....... †Alvin Holdheide, ........................................................ †Terry Holdheide; ........................................................ L&D of the John & Wilma Post Family 9:00am—Mass at Precious Blood ... †Edwin Puthoff—Birthday; ........................................................ †Mary A. Bruns; ........................................................ †Alice Kramer; ........................................................ Girl Scouts 10:30am—Mass at St. John .............. †Cletus, †Velma & †Tina Heitbrink; ........................................................ †Jordan Diller; ........................................................ †Marcella, †Harold & †Mike Koesters 12:00pm—Mass at St. Rose .............. †Dennis Homan—Death Anniversary; ........................................................ †Renee Homan—Birthday
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE
Readings for the Week of March 4, 2018
Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Next Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21
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STEWARDSHIP
NATIVITY BVM Parish Council President ....................... Greg Albers Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE .............................. Katie Dippold Music Director............. Katie Hartings Maintenance ..................... Ron Stucke Maintenance ................. Dave Berning
PRECIOUS BLOOD Parish Council President ............. Matt Muhlenkamp Business Manager ........ Sue Roeckner CRE ............................. Missy Moeller Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ................. Adam Kremer Groundskeeper ................ Cody Kuess
ST. JOHN Parish Council President ......................... Dan Thobe Business Manager ............. Paul Gagel CRE .................... Chris Wibbenmeyer Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ....................... Tom Feltz
ST. ROSE Parish Council President .......................... Ben Bruns Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE ............................. Jackie Garman Music Director............. Katie Hartings Maintenance ............... Kevin Hartings Maintenance ................... Jim Ungruhn
ST. SEBASTIAN Parish Council President ......................... Jesse Rose Business Manager ........ Sue Roeckner CRE .......................... Judy Forsthoefel Music Director........ Emily Forsthoefel Maintenance ................. Kyle Koesters Maintenance .................... Tom Wilker
CLUSTER PARISH POSITIONS
Mass Schedule 5:00pm (Sat.)—St. John
7:30pm (Sat.)—Nativity BVM 8:00am (Sun.)—St. Sebastian
9:00am (Sun.)—Precious Blood 10:30am (Sun.)—St. John
12:00noon (Sun.)—St. Rose
COLLECTION TOTALS
FOR FEBRUARY 25TH
NATIVITY BVM
32 Adult Envelopes ........................ $904.00 Loose Cash ................................... $254.00 Maintenance ...................................... $3.00 Flower Fund .................................... $10.00 Total ........................................... $1,171.00
PRECIOUS BLOOD
54 Adult Envelopes ..................... $1,671.00 Loose Cash ................................... $194.00 Maintenance .................................. $240.00 Candle Offering ............................... $28.80 Fuel ................................................. $50.00 Total ........................................... $2,183.80
ST. JOHN
129 Adult Envelopes ................... $3,395.00 Loose Cash ................................... $279.00 Maintenance .................................. $280.00 Candle Offering ............................... $93.00 Cemetery Dues .............................. $150.00 CCD Fees ........................................ $70.00 Total ........................................... $4,267.00
ST. ROSE
30 Adult Envelopes ........................ $707.00 Loose Cash ..................................... $67.00 Maintenance .................................. $310.00 Churches of Eastern Europe ............ $10.00 Candle Offerings ............................. $44.00 Total .......................................... $1,138.00
ST. SEBASTIAN
29 Adult Envelopes ..................... $1,188.00 Loose Cash ................................... $114.00 Easter .............................................. $20.00 Maintenance .................................... $45.00 Flower Fund .................................... $20.00 Candle Offerings .............................. $31.50 Total ........................................... $1,418.50
THANK YOU!
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ST. SEBASTIAN NEWS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS—St. Sebastian will be holding their annual carnival Saturday, March 10th from 1-4pm at St. Sebastian Church Basement to raise funds for the entire religious education program at St. Sebastian. Plan to attend for FREE entertainment by HULA HOOPIN’ HEATHER, games, prizes, a cake walk,
snacks, live fish, and more fun!!
CAKE WALK—We will be holding a Cake Walk again this year at the carnival being held Saturday, March 10th. We are asking ALL ladies of the parish to donate 2 baked items for the Cake Walk. These items can be dropped off Friday, March 9th from 6:30-8:30pm in the church basement or Saturday, March 10th from 9-11am in the church basement. If any questions, contact Trisha McClurg at 419-
925-4191. Thanks for your help!
CHICKEN DINNERS—All parishioners should have received 10 chicken dinners to sell. Please sell as many tickets as you want and if you need more tickets contact Aaron. Return all tickets and money to Aaron Rose by March 18th. If you can not return them by March 18th, please contact Aaron at 419-733-8314 to inform him of
how many tickets you sold. Thank you!
NATIVITY BVM NEWS
CRE POSITION—Tess Mescher has graciously accepted the position of CRE for NBVM. Tess is a dedicated teacher in our program and comes to the job with lots of experience in many aspects of the parish and our diocese. I am sure she will do a wonderful job and I wish her much success. I will mentor her for the remaining days of this CCD year. Thanks Tess! Katie
SERVERS
Thurs. Mar. 8, 7:30am ................ Elizabeth Mescher, Henry Mescher Sat. Mar. 10, 7:30pm .................. Ben Mescher, Peyton Otte
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. Mar. 10, 7:30pm .................. Dave Bertke, Laura Bertke .................................................... Adaline Mescher
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR
Thurs. Mar. 8, 7:30am ................ Kathy Broering Sat. Mar. 10, 7:30pm .................. Brenda Mescher—1st & 2nd .................................................... Theresa Dirksen—Comm.
USHERS
Sat. Mar. 10, 7:30pm .................. Charles Otte, Kevin Otte
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Sat. Mar. 10, 7:30pm .................. Tony and Sharon Dirksen Family
DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION TO THE SHUT INS
Larry Reichert—419-925-5159
ST. SEBASTIAN MINISTRIES
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MINISTRIES
SERVERS
Mon. Mar. 5, 7:30am ................. Haley Kuess, Natalie Kuess Mon. Mar. 5, 5:30pm ................. Kelli Homan, Amanda Homan
Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Dylan Bruns, Gabriel Bruns
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Mon. Mar. 5, 7:30am ................. Bertie Bruns Mon. Mar. 5, 5:30pm ................. Deb Beyke Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Doris Wilker, Bertie Bruns ................................................... Willard Bruns
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR
Mon. Mar. 5, 7:30am ................. Sr. Barbara Ann Hoying Mon. Mar. 5, 5:30pm ................. Tara Homan Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Ron Schwieterman—1st & 2nd ................................................... Sue Bruns—Comm.
USHERS
Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Brandon Fleck, Bob Wuebker
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Dan and Deb Beyke Family
ROSARY LEADERS
Sun. Mar. 11, 8:00am ................ Donna Bills, Lisa Seitz
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ST. JOHN NEWS
C C D S U B
C A T E C H I S T S
NEEDED— We’re in need of Virtus certified
people that would be willing to be a substitute catechist. Please contact Chris Wibbenmeyer, if you would be
willing to be on our sub list.
MARCH 25TH—at 1pm will be the Live Way of the Cross performed by the 7th graders. Thank you to Renee Bertke & Kristen Wynk for preparing our youth for this
wonderful Way of the Cross.
LENTEN ALMSGIVING—CCD students are encouraged to make sacrifices throughout this Lenten season for the benefit of others. Lent is a time of giving & sacrifice. Please continue to fill the rice bowls that were handed out during CCD. Rice bowls can be brought back
Wednesday, April 4th.
M E N ’ S S O D A L I T Y
ELECTIONS—will be after the Masses on March 10th and 11th at St. John only. After Mass, there will be men at all the entrances to pass out ballots. Please vote before leaving church. Following are the candidates who will be filling the four open positions: Ryan Stucke, Justin Schulte, Brandon Arling, Nick Boeckman, Jacob Heitkamp and Kurt
Homan.
ST. JOHN MINISTRIES
SERVERS
Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30am .................... Dennis Mescher, Vern Bruns
Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Isaac Eifert, Jacob Knapke
................................................... Heidi Rethman, Natalie Rethman
Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Elizabeth Garmann, Samantha Garmann
................................................... Carson Holdheide, Abby Buening
DISTRIBUTORS TO SHUT-INS
Sun. Mar. 11 .............................. Joyce Moeller—419-925-4639
................................................... Jean Garman—419-302-3466
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30am .................... Dennis Mescher, Vern Bruns Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Kyle Koenig, Alyssa Ruhenkamp
................................................... Alan Wolters, Greg Homan ................................................... Morgan Mescher, Anne Thobe ................................................... Donna Elking Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Chloe Nagel, Sue Gehret
................................................... Derek Ruhenkamp, Brooke Mescher ................................................... Dan Thobe, Bill Garman ................................................... Morgan Ranly
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR
Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30am .................... Sarah Bergman Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Shannon Everman—1st
................................................... Hope Ranly—2nd
................................................... Tom Fesenmyer—Comm.
Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Lucas Bertke—1st ................................................... Olivia Budde—2nd
................................................... Kevin Stucke—Comm.
USHERS
Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Dave Albers, Frank Evers ................................................... Dave Obringer, Shawn Eilerman Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Eric Eyink, Ron Niekamp ................................................... Darrin Poeppelman, John Riethman
GREETERS
Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Eric and Karyn Bruggeman ................................................... Jerry and Denise Langenkamp Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Joe and Jean Bender
................................................... Dennis and Angie Everman
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Eric and Lindsay Schroeder Family
Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Trent and Erin Huelsman Family
ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Mar. 10, 5:00pm ................. Jerry and Ann Everman
Sun. Mar. 11, 10:30am .............. Paul and Ruth Rutschilling
CHILDRENS’ LITURGY OF THE WORD—MARCH 10TH Amy Knapke and Kristy Eifert (Grades 3 & 4)
CHILDCARE FOR MARCH 11TH Hope Rethman and Children
CCD Monitor Schedule
Wednesday, March 7th
Hall Elementary ........... Jeanna Heitkamp ..................................... Amy Goettemoeller Hall High School .......... Denise Kleinhenz ..................................... Fred Kleinhenz
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ST. ROSE NEWS
PRECIOUS BLOOD NEWS
PRAYER CHAIN—Carolyn Homan is the new contact for prayer chain calls. Also, we are looking for additional people for the prayer chain. If interested, please contact Carolyn
at 419-852-1083.
PRECIOUS BLOOD LADIES
SODALITY—will be having a m e e t i n g M a r c h 1 1 t h a f t e r the 9am Mass in the church basement. All ladies from the parish
are welcomed to attend.
LAWN CARE POSITION IS
OPEN—this is a paid position and you must be at least 16 years of age. Please call Sue at 419-733-8542, if
interested or with questions.
SERVERS
Wed. Mar. 7, 7:30am ................. Jayden Huelsman, Avae Unrast
Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Special
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Wed. Mar. 7, 7:30am ................. Mary Ann Homan
Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Special
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR
Wed. Mar. 7, 7:30am ................. Esther Eyink Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Special—1st .................................................... Special—2nd
.................................................... Special—Comm.
USHERS
Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Dan J. Bruns—E, Austin Brown—W
................................................... Dan R. Bruns—M, Brian Evers—M
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Girl Scouts
ROSARY LEADERS Sun. Mar. 11, 9:00am ................. Choir Members
COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS Carolyn Homan—419-852-1083
PRECIOUS BLOOD MINISTRIES
SERVERS
Tues. Mar. 6, 7:30am ................. Troy Mescher, Cecilia Schaadt
Sun. Mar. 11, 12:00pm ............. Darren Meier, Grant Meier
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Sun. Mar. 11, 12:00pm ............. Dan Hess, Tyler Mescher ................................................... Rita Griesdorn
LECTOR AND COMMENTATOR
Sun. Mar. 11, 12:00pm ............. Mary Evers—1st & 2nd ...................................................... Roger Homan—Comm.
USHERS Sun. Mar. 11, 12:00pm ............. Mark Mescher, Glenn Griesdorn
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Sun. Mar. 11, 12:00pm ............. Dan and Mary Jo Hess Family
COMMUNION TO THE SHUT-INS—MARCH
Linda Broering—419-925-4843
ST. ROSE MINISTRIES
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NOTICE RECEPTION OF COMMUNION BY HOST ONLY—Due to the se-verity and the very contagious nature of this year’s flu epidemic, we will be distribut-ing Holy Communion by bread only, until the danger of spreading the flu passes. We plan to resume distributing under both forms as usual on the weekend of March 10th. Keep in mind that it is the Churches’ teaching that Jesus is truly present (Body,
Blood, Soul and Divinity) in either the host or the cup.
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY—Today at the 9am Mass at Precious Blood the Boy Scouts
and their leaders will be attending the Mass.
PARISH DIRECTORIES—They have arrived! If you haven’t received your direc-tory, please stop by the parish office Monday through Friday 9-5 at your earliest con-venience to pick up your directory. Many thanks to all the individuals who worked
so hard to make this happen. It is very much appreciated.
2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA)—Archbishop Schnurr sends his thanks to everyone from the Marion Catholic Community who has supported the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have not yet made your pledge, please con-sider doing so this week. For more information and to pledge online, please visit Ca-tholicAppeal.info. Thank you! • $3,672.00—Nativity BVM (as of 2/22/18, 19 pledges received, $1,085.00
pledged) • $6,768.00—Precious Blood (as of 2/22/18, 25 pledges received, $1,725.00
pledged) • $12,320.00—St. John (as of 2/22/18, 45 pledges received, $6.970.00
pledged) • $3,268.00—St. Rose (as of 2/22/18, 13 pledges received, $1,240.00
pledged) • $2,716.00—St. Sebastian (as of 2/22/18, 7 pledges received, $595.00 pledged)
STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN THE MARION CATHOLIC COMMU-
NITY—
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary—March 4th and March 18th at 1:00pm Precious Blood—March 11th and March 25th at 1:00pm St. John—March 4th, March 11th, March 18th and March 25th at 1:00pm (On March 25th, the 7th graders will perform the Live Way of the Cross) St. Rose—March 11th and March 25th at 1:00pm
St. Sebastian—March 4th and March 18th at 1:00pm
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT—Be Reconciled with Christ and One Another-Like the woman at the well, Jesus desires to give us living water to drink. During this Lenten season, join with others to drink deeply of the love and mercy of God. Be reconciled with Christ and one another through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession will be March 20th at 7pm at Precious Blood Church with 4 priests available. This will be the only additional confessions during Lent. Learn more at
www.EncounterPeace.org.
A BIG THANK YOU—to all those who attended the CRS Rice Bowl Soup Supper on Wednesday, February 14th. Your free will offering for the CRS Rice Bowl is very much appreciated. The amount donated was $301.00. Our neighbors in Iraq, Nica-ragua, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Malawi and the less fortunate folks of the US will benefit from your generosity. Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in his word, in the sacraments and in our neighbor. – Pope Francis. Also, a huge thank you goes out to Beck Thobe for making the soups and to her won-derful volunteers who came out to help serve the supper. You all did a fabulous job!!
God Bless!
EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS—We will be accepting donations for Easter Memorial Flowers. The cost is $15 for each memorial flower you purchase. You may drop your donation envelope in the collection basket. Please place a note inside with
the name for whom the Easter Memorial flower is in memory of.
WELCOME THE NEW
MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN
PARISH—David and Shirley McMaken, 2080 St. Rt. 716,
Maria Stein
FORMED— I f an yone i s interested in volunteering in leading the FORMED Program, please contact the parish office at
419-925-4775.
PARISH DIRECTORIES—If you would like to order extra parish directories, please contact the parish office by emailing [email protected] or calling 419-925-4775 The cost is
$10.00 each.
ROSARY MAKING—will be Sunday, November 12th from 7 to 8pm at Linda Schoenlein’s house. All students from grades 7-12 are welcome. If you are interested, contact Linda by emailing [email protected] for a permission form, which will be
valid until June 2018.
T H A N K S G I V I N G
COLLECTION FOR THE
POOR—The collection will be used to help parishioners and those in our local area who are in need of financial help and
support.
SAINT PRESENTATION—
You are invited to watch our 7th and 8th graders give a Saint Presentation on November 15th, at 7pm in the St. Sebastian
Church.
CLUSTER NEWS WELCOME THE NEW MEMBER
OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
• Sawyer Thomas Schmitmeyer, son
of Kyle and Diana baptized at St. John, February 25th, with sponsors Abby Schmitmeyer and Lucas
Schmitmeyer.
NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING—Will be Sunday, March 18th at 6:30pm at St. Rose church
basement.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS—St. Sebastian will be holding their annual carnival Saturday, March 10th from 1-4pm at St. Sebastian Church Basement to raise funds for the entire religious education program at St. Sebastian. Plan to attend for FREE entertainment by HULA HOOPIN’ HEATHER, games, prizes, a cake walk, snacks, live fish,
and more fun!!
EVENING MASS DURING LENT—
There will be a 5:30pm Mass at St. Sebastian Monday evenings during
Lent. The Adoration will be until 5pm.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
MARCH 11TH—Fr. David Kelly of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation will speak at all Masses the weekend of March 10th & 11th. He will offer a talk on the work of the PBMR on Sunday evening, March 11th at 6:30pm at Precious Blood Church. Fr. Kelly comes at the request of SON Ministries to help us become more aware of the needs of the poor during this Lenten season. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear Fr. Kelly speak. A reception will follow in
the church basement.
COOKIES NEEDED—Fr. David Kelley will be giving a presentation on Sunday, March 11th at 6:30pm in Precious Blood church basement. We will be having fellowship in the basement following the presentation. We are asking for anyone who would like to donate cookies for this event, to please drop off at the parish office on Thursday, March 8th or 9th from 9am-
4:30pm.
C.A.L.L. FOOD PANTRY—For the month of March, the items needed are
tooth paste/brushes & bread.
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CRS RICE BOWLS—Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls were handed out to your children. The Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith formation program that encourages Catholics in prayer, fasting and almsgiving and adds a fourth dimension of learning about CRS work of helping families living around the world. 75% of the money collected in the cardboard rice bowls is sent to Catholic Relief Services for its humanitarian work around the globe. The remaining 25% stays in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to be distributed to local agencies who alleviate poverty and hunger. Please encourage your children to participate. They must return their bowl to their CCD teacher by April 9th. If anyone else is interested in participating, you may pick up a Rice Bowl, which can be found
in our church entrances.
LITTLE BLACK BOOKS—The Lenten Little Black Books are available at each church entrance. Please pick up a
copy.
THE WORD AMONG US—There are copies of The Word Among Us at each church entrance. Please pick up a
complimentary copy.
LENTEN REMINDERS—FAST
AND ABSTINENCE—Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their
18th birthday until their 59th birthday.
DO YOU WANT TO FIND PEACE,
BALANCE, & JOY—in your vocation as a Mother? March 22nd, April 19th, and May 17th at Chickasaw Church Basement, we will be holding a mother’s prayer group from 7-8:30pm. Come join fellow mothers who are raising children and participate in the Momnipotent Video Series. This will be held at the same time and place as the Little Flower’s Group so mothers can drop off their daughters and participate in the prayer group while their daughters are at Little Flowers. All other mothers are welcome to join as well. If you have any questions or to register, please feel free to email [email protected], call Trisha at 419-925-4191, or text 419-584-6540. Registration is preferred but not required. Monthly attendance is not
mandatory, come as often as you can.
CLUSTER NEWS
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Facebook: Marion Youth Ministries
MARCH 4TH YOUTH NIGHT
CHANGE OF PROGRAMMING Our Livin It Youth Night on Sunday, March 4th will consist of a Holy Hour of Adoration from 6-7pm, pizza from 7-7:30pm with the high schoolers and then Encounter Bible Study from 7:30-8:30pm. We are asking everyone to pay $3.00 for the pizza and food. Please let Chris
know if you want in on the pizza.
We’re Making A Difference!
CAST YOUR NETS
“No one has GREATER LOVE than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.” All HS youth are invited to Cast Your Nets which will take place on Sunday, March 11th from 5pm-9pm at Sacred
Heart of Jesus in McCartyville. Eucharistic Adoration Confession Workshops Music Food Fun
The cost is only $10 which includes a t-shirt. Please let Chris know if you are plan-
ning to attend. Keynote Speaker: Bradley & Meghan Barnes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS—On Thursday, March 15th we will be heading to St. Augustine in Minster for a Lenten Family Holy Hour with Fr. Nathan Cromly S.J. We will leave from the St. Rose parking lot at 6:15pm and will arrive back by 9:00pm. There will be a talk given by Fr. Nathan, adoration and music. This is a
perfect time to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
HOLY HOUR OF WORSHIP, PRAISE & ADORATION MAD YM will host a Holy Hour tonight Sunday, March 4th from 6pm to 7pm
at Precious Blood Church. Please plan to join us for an hour of worship, song, praise and adoration. ALL ARE WELCOME!
LENTEN DIG DEEPER DISCUSSION TOPIC ALL YOUTH are encouraged to take part in this 4 week small discussion group. We’ll meet on Monday, March 5th, 12th and 19th from 7-8:15pm in the basement of Precious Blood Church. Please join us.
ATTENTION: ALL MUSICALLY TALENTED Do you enjoy contemporary Catholic Christian Music? Do you love to praise God in song? Do you play a musical instrument or sing? Do you feel God calling you to share your talents and love of music with our parishes? If you have answered YES to any of these ques-tions, then you might want to consider being a part of something
new & exciting that is going to take place here in 2018. We’re looking for high
school students & adults who would like to be a part of a Praise & Worship group. If you are interested in learning more please contact Chris, Youth Minister at [email protected] or 567-279-1430.
PRAYER REQUEST Please keep our HS youth who are on retreat this weekend in your prayers.
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SPIRITUAL CENTER, SHRINE, AND AREA CHURCH CLUSTER NEWS
ST. REMY CHURCH PRESENTS—Sarah Schulze on Sunday, March 18th from 3-5pm at Russia High School Gym. If you ever played basketball or ran against her you know what a talented athlete she was. Come hear her present her story, beginning with her days at Anna High School, moving on to the Ohio State University and culminating in giving her life to God as His humble servant with the Sisters of St. Francis of Martyr St. George. Bring your family to hear the woman who became Sister Mary Xavier as she gives her witness talk, sharing her trials and triumphs and hear how God has granted her the
desires of her heart.
DEACON INFORMATIONAL MEET-
INGS—Have you considered becoming a Per-manent Deacon in the Catholic Church, but don’t know where to begin to explore the possibility? The Office of the Diaconate of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will hold Informational Meetings: North Region-Tuesday, March 20th at 7:10pm (following optional 6:30 Mass) St. Michael Par-
ish, 33 Elm St., Ft. Loramie, OH 45845.
SPAGHETTI DINNER—to support our Semi-narians. All donations will go toward our archdi-ocesan seminarians through the Run for the Call fundraiser. Saturday, March 17th, 5pm-7pm at St. Remy Hall, Russia. Dinner includes Father Fox’s famous spaghetti sauce, breadsticks, salad, and homemade desserts. Donation accepted Dine-In and Carry Out available. This is sponsored by
The Serra Club of St. Marys/Sidney Deaneries.
ARTISTRY UNDER THE DOME—The 6th
Annual Art Fair will be held at St. Charles Senior Living Community in the Gaspar Room and in the Auditorium. It is: Friday, April 6th from 7 to 9pm., Saturday and Sunday, April 7th and 8th, 10am to 5pm. It features 32 artists from Mercer or Auglaize counties and a variety of media. Artists will display their art work and some is available for purchase. High School art departments will display some students’ work. Open to the Public. Free-will donations are ap-preciated. For more info: Go to Facebook: h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
ArtistryUnderTheDome
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION—An Intro-duction to Lectio Divina presented by Fr. Donald Gibbs, O.S.B., a monk of Conception Abbey at Conception, MS includes moments of reading (lectio), reflecting on (meditation), responding to (oratio) and resting in (contemplation) the Word of God with the aim of nourishing and deepening one’s relationship with the Divine on Tuesday, March 20th 9:30am-2:30pm, $10 donation/person. Lunch is provided and the day concludes with Mass. Call 419-925-7625 to register by Monday, March 19th.
PILGRIMAGE—You are invited to join Fr. Barry Stechschulte on a 12-day Catholic Pil-grimage Tour to Italy. Including: Monte Cassiono, Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Bagnoregio, Rome & the Vatican! October 15th-26th, for $3,995 all-inclusive from Columbus. Daily Mass at Holy Sites. For more information, con-
tact Holy Rosary at [email protected] or 419-394-5050.
ARE YOU READY TO BE TRANSFORMED?—Attend “Salt and Light: A Transforma-tive Journey into Catholic Social Teaching,” presented by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Social Action Office. Join an adventure into the social dimension of the Gospel, focusing on how caring for God’s creation is caring for our brothers and sisters as well as focusing on options for the poor and vulnerable. We’ll use our experience as an example of how we can address any real, local issue of poverty or injustice that calls for a Christian re-sponse. Kicking off with an exploration of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI’s writings, this series will include an immersion experience, and opportunities to transform society by seeing and judging how the Vatican and U.S. bishops’ statements on the Church’s social teaching, can lead us to avenues for action through organized parish social ministry. Held Thursdays, March 8th, 15th and 22nd from 6:30-9:00pm at the Archdiocesan Offices, 119 E. Water St., Sidney. Please register by contacting Becky Kunkler at [email protected] or 937-224-3026, ext. 5015. Cost is $25, payable the
first night.
HELP WANTED—the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein is hiring. They are seeking a few dedicated, hard working, pleasant adults to join their team, and are in need of additional cooking/kitchen staff, as well as an additional person in housekeeping/laundry. Hours and schedule vary each week depending on retreat schedules. Wages are competitive. No bene-fits offered. Contact Robin at 419-305-2738 for more information or stop by the retreat
house to fill out an application at 2365 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein.
NFL PASTORAL REGION PARISH MISSION—with Fr. Ben Luedtke, who has con-ducted his missions on three continents and was also privileged to have worked closely with Blessed Mother Teresa is scheduled for March 11-14 at St. Michael Church. Each confer-ence begins at 7pm. Themes for this Mission are Sunday-Time and Eternity, Monday-Forgiveness (Confessions available following this conference), Tuesday-The Holy Eucharist
and Wednesday-The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Cross.
OPENING FOR MUSIC DIRECTOR—Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney is seeking a part-time organist/pianist with the vision of faithfully serving as Director of Music. begin-ning May 1st. If interested contact Jill Heitmeyer, Business Manager, Holy Angels Church at
937-498-2307 Or by email to: [email protected].
THE ANNUAL RTL GARAGE SALE—The sale will be held Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, at St. Remy Hall in Russia. Hours will be 9am-7pm on Thursday & Friday, and 9am-12pm on Saturday. The donations for this sale are so generous year after year. As a friendly reminder we ask that you continue to donate only clean and salable items. Clothes that are stained do not sell. It would also be extremely helpful if clothes were sorted by size and bagged/boxed accordingly. To donate, please contact the RTL office at 498-1812. You may also drop items off at St. Remy Hall on Monday, March 19th, from 9 am-8 pm, Tuesday, March 20th from 9 am-8 pm and Wednesday, March 21st from 9 am-6 pm. There is a bake sale and 50/50 held in conjunction with the garage sale. Baked items may be brought to the garage sale on Wednesday, March 21st, from 9 am-6 pm. Additional baked goods will be accepted throughout the sale. Volunteers are needed to help work at the sale, Wednesday
-Saturday. A phone call to Karen Rosenbeck, 937-526-5814, would be greatly appreci-
ated!
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION—The Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton are seeking a professionally trained Executive Assistant who will assist the President and Coun-cil in their duties. Knowledge of the Catholic Faith and Church structure and at least a basic understanding of religious life is necessary. The Congregational Offices are located at 4000 Denlinger Rd., Dayton. This position will begin May 1st. For more information go to www.preciousbloodsistersdayton.org or email Steve Klosterman, HRC [email protected].
MARIA STEIN SHRINE
THE MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PAGE 10 CHICKASAW VFW FISH FRY—Every Friday during Lent from 4pm to 7pm. Eat-in
or Carry-out.
E A R L Y I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
SCREENING—for any 3, 4 and 5 year old child from the Marion Local School District whose parents are concerned about their child’s speech or any potential developmental delay will be held Friday, March 16th at Coldwater Elementary School. This screening is not a requirement in order to enroll in preschool, but the screening can be used to help identify any potential learning needs. The screening will include speech and language skills, vision, hearing, and general knowledge. If interested, please call Janice Diller at the Mercer County Educational Service Center at 419-586-6628, ext. 221, by March 8th. This is a free service provided by your local
school district.
CHICKASAW VFW CHICKEN FRY—
is March 4th from 4-7pm. Eat in or carry
outs available.
RADIO ROSARY—Tune in to the Radio Rosary every Sunday at 9:30am on WCSM (96.7 FM). The Rosary is sponsored by individuals and various church related
groups. Great for shut-ins and families.
SEWERS AND GROWERS 4-H
MEETING—is scheduled for March 5th in the Chickasaw church basement from 7pm-
8pm. (Candy and pie forms due)
MARION YOUNG FARMERS—are having a buffet style breakfast Sunday, March 4th from 9-12 at the Maria Stein St. Johns Knights Hall. Proceeds will go back to your local community and into scholarships for participating graduates.
Thank you!
MARION TWP. LIBRARY—Hop on in to the Marion Twp. Branch Library for March family night on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30pm. Easter stories will be read and an Easter craft will be made. No pre-
registration required. Everyone is welcome.
10TH ANNUAL ST. HENRY EMS 5K
BUNNY RUN/WALK—Saturday, March 31st at 9am. Registration Forms available at the St Henry Post Office or at www.sthenryems.com. For more information contact Deb at 419-733-7188, B r i a n a t 4 1 9 - 8 5 2 - 1 0 7 7 o r email [email protected]. Pro-
ceeds benefit St. Henry Emergency Squad.
ST. HENRY SWIM/DIVE CLUB—season opener meeting will be Sunday, March 25th at 6pm in the high school commons. Everyone is welcome to come and learn more. Contact Patty Lefeld 419-852-4272 or Lori Kemper 567-644-9644 with questions.
MARION COMMUNITY BASEBALL—Sign up is now open for the Marion Community Baseball programs for boys currently in grades K through 8 living in or attending the Marion Local school district. This year, there is a new website to sign up online. The domain name
of marioncommunitybaseball.com should be in use soon; but please visit http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1932723 to sign up. On this website, students and adults will have the opportunity to sign up for their baseball teams, to umpire ($25 per game for home plate), become a committee member, sign up to be a head or an assistant coach and
other volunteer opportunities involved with the program.
GARAGE SALE—Mercer County Council on Aging will be hosting their Senior Citizens’ Garage Sale from now until March 6th at 217 Riley St., Celina. Hours are as follows: Sunday, March 4th, 9:30am to 4:00pm (Bag Day-$3.00 each bag—clothing only), Monday, March 5th 8:30am to 4:00pm (Bag Day-$2.00 each bag—clothing only), Tuesday, March 6th, 8:30am to 4:00pm (Bag Day-$1.00 each bag with a second bag free.) All proceeds benefit the
Mercer County Council on Aging.
GARAGE SALE—How can you help our veterans? The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring their annual Garage Sale on March 21st, 22nd and 23rd at the Maria Stein Legion
Hall. The proceeds from this sale help fund many community, state and national projects for our Veterans. If you would like to bring items you can call for a “Letter” at 419-925-4712. Or you may donate items also. In this small way, you help our Veterans. We will be accepting items for the sale at the Legion from 12noon until 7pm on Sunday March the 18th. We will
also take items on Monday and Tuesday 12noon until 7pm.
SCOUTING FOR FOOD CAMPAIGN—Boy Scouts from Osgood and the Maria Stein area will be delivering bags in the Marion Community area for their annual Scouting for Food campaign. Bag drop off will be the weekend of March 10th and 11th. Please fill the bag with non-perishable items and set back out on your porch on Saturday, March 17th by 9am. Scouts will be back around to collect the bags on the 17th and will deliver items to a local food
pantry. Thank you for your support.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY—in support of Traditional Marriage will be Saturday, March 17th at 12:00noon. This will take place at the South Park across from Romer’s Catering at the corner of Beckman & Eastern Ave. St. Henry. We must ask God to
save America through The Rosary of His Most Holy Mother and through the intercession of St. Joseph. If you are unable to attend, please pray the Rosary in union with those at Noon.
Our Strongest Weapon is the Rosary! Please contact Marie at 419-375-1044 for more details.
ST. PATTY’S DAY EVENTS—The St. Henry American Legion is sponsoring the St. Patty's Day Events in St. Henry, on Sunday March 19th. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 11:30 with same day sign-up beginning at 9:00. The Parade will begin at 2:30, heading West on Main Street. A family friendly Irishfest will be held at the Legion Hall from 2:00-8:00 with food, games, and the Big Pot O' Gold 50/50 drawing. Proceeds from this event go towards the
Veterans' Memorial Garden and Veterans causes.
WINE AND CRAFT BEER EVENT—Immaculate Conception Mission Commission invites you to a Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Event on Saturday, March 10th at the Celina K of C Hall, 129 N. Vine St. from 7:30 to 10pm. Come and sample fine wines and craft beers paired with delicious appetizers and desserts served all evening. Presale tickets can be
purchased at the I.C. Parish Office for $20 or buy your ticket at the door for $25. Limited Seating. Table reservations suggested. Call or text Donna at 419-305-8584. Proceeds to help
our twin parish in Guatemala.
ST. BALDRICK’S 2018—is being held on March 16th at the Chickasaw Fire Dept. at 7 pm. St. Baldrick's is a nationwide fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Volunteer to have your head shaved and collect pledges or just come up to support those who will be shaved. You may contact Audrey Subler with any questions at 567-644-5622 or register
online at stbaldricks.org and look for the Chickasaw Fire Department event.
MERCER COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE—is sponsoring a bus trip to Kettering abortion clinic, Wednesday, March 21st, in conjunction with “40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING
CAMPAIGN.” This is an opportunity to stand up for the Sanctity of Human Life. You’re invited to join us as we pray and give witness, by our presence, for God’s Most Precious Gift of Human Life. To reserve a seat on the bus, please call Marie - 419-375-1044 or email
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