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SUNDAY MASSES - Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM CONFESSIONS - Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM (or anytime by appointment) BAPTISMS - Contact Parish Office WEDDINGS - Contact Parish Office six months in advance

Rector - Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell ([email protected]) Parochial Vicar - Rev. Joshua D. Erickson Permanent Deacon - Rev. Mr. Lee Weisend Music Director - Mr. John Ontko (740-350-4224, [email protected]) St. Mary School - 320 Marion St, 740-374-8181 (www.stmaryscatholic.org) School Principal - Mrs. Molly Frye ([email protected]) DRE - Cecelia Cottrill ([email protected]) Parish Council Chairman - Gary Pitt (740-896-3442) K of C Grand Knight - Mr. David Payne (740-373-7834) CWC President - Mrs. Karen Schramm (740-525-1754) Hibernians - Mr. Tom Binegar, President (740-374-4559) Prayer Line - & Eucharistic Adoration, Mrs. Shelly Medley (740-525-6360) Pregnancy Assistance - Women's Care Center (740-374-7123) Health Ministry - Mrs. Janet Jaeger (740-374-6768) Daily Bread Kitchen - Mrs. Carol Henshaw (740-885-1181) St. Vincent De Paul - Help Line (740-376-1334) Welcoming Committee - Jim Naylor (740) 350-5510 February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord MASSES FOR THE WEEK A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory SAT 5:30 PM - Paul Mallamaci for your people Israel. SUN 8:00 AM - David Erb 10:00 AM - Bob Dickson, 90th Birthday 12:00 PM - Val Milsark READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: MON 7:45 AM - Liv/dec’d of the Jim & Joanne Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16. King Family 12:05 PM - John Schoeppner TUE 7:45 AM - Preston John Huck CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY BAPTIZED: 12:05 PM - Floyd Tome Leo Offenberger. 6:00 PM - Liv/dec’d Members of the CWC WED 7:45 AM - M. Jeanne Tasse REST IN PEACE: 12:05 PM - Elizabeth Kovaleski, 25th Anniversary THU 7:45 AM - Sharon Horel Beth Spaziani passed away this past Tuesday after a battle with 12:05 PM - Ed Vermaaten, 5th Anniversary Pancreatic Cancer. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated this past Friday FRI 7:45AM - People of the Parish morning. We offer our condolences to her husband, Peter and their 12:05 PM - Liv/dec’d of the William Edward children. May Beth rest in peace. Gill & Rose Marie Gill Family SAT 9:00 AM - LouAnn Naylor ADORATION: 5:30 PM - Tarcella Hendershot Attention adorers! Please remember, if you cannot adore for your SUN 8:00 AM - People of the Parish 10:00 AM - Richard Crum, 4th Anniversary Holy Hour, please find a sub or if you cannot find someone, please 12:00 PM - Yvonne Triebsch call Shelly at 740-525-6360.

2021 MASS BOOK We will open the 2021 Mass book this coming Wednesday, February 5th for scheduling Masses, weddings, meetings and flower intentions. Given the size of our parish and the fact that so many families request Sunday Masses, we must limit requests to 6 Sunday Masses per family.

VISITORS WELCOME! We welcome any visitors who are joining us for Mass this weekend. We hope your stay in Marietta is enjoyable. Any new parishioners at the Basilica are asked to please register with the parish office.

SCHEDULING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

TODAY 9:05 AM - 9:50 AM – Grade School Religious Education in the Basilica Social Hall. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - ChristLife in the Basilica Social Hall. MON 6:15 PM - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions. See announcement. 7:00 PM - RCIA in the Basilica Social Hall. 7:00 PM - St. Vincent dePaul Society Meeting in the Conference Room. TUE 6:30 PM - Catholic Woman’s Club Meeting in the Basilica Social Hall. See announcement. 7:30 PM - K of C Meeting. WED 8:15 AM - 7:00 PM – Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of the English Martyrs. See announcement. THU 7:00 PM - Bingo in the Parish Center. FRI 8:15 AM - 7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of the English Martyrs. See announcement. SAT 7:00PM - Bingo in the Parish Center.

SCHOOL NEWS

Open registration for the 2020-2021 Academic Year The Lord Will Never Be Outdone has began, for Preschool 3, (3 half or full days In Generosity! M,T,W), Preschool 4, (5 half or full days),

Prekindergarten through 8th grade. We have many Total collection last weekend: $ 13,208.00 new scholarships available for the next academic Amount needed each week for the year and encourage anyone interested in learning Basilica budget: $ 14,225.00 more about the excellent education, small class sizes,

personal attention and our fully accredited school to God bless those who support our Basilica Parish! contact the school office at 740-374-8181 or Mrs.

Bradley: [email protected].

SECOND COLLECTION The St. Mary Catholic School Power of the Pen The first weekend of each month we have a second Team recently competed in District Tournaments. collection for the maintenance of our Basilica. This The 7th grade team placed 5th out of 21 schools and collection will be taken up at all Masses this th th st nd the 8 grade team placed 8 out of 21 teams. The weekend, February 1 and 2 . following students will be moving on to the regional level tournament. Congratulations to Alexandra BASILICA FOUNDATION Birge, Jacqueline Cisar, Maria Nutter, Katelyn A fund has been established at the Marietta Schenkel, Aiden Willkinson and Gabby Wojcik. Community Foundation for the maintenance and Way to Go Irish writers! repairs of the Basilica. This fund is separate and JOHN AND BLANCHE KING MUSSIO unique from the monthly maintenance collection. SCHOLARSHIP Our goal is to have at least $1 Million in the fund Applications are available for the John & Blanche before beginning to use it. To donate to the fund, King Mussio Scholarship for the first year of college contact the Marietta Community Foundation. work at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and is non-renewable. Applicant must be a high ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE school senior, who will be a member of the For information about online giving please visit graduating class of 2020 and whose residence is http://www.stmarysmarietta.org and go to the left located within the boundaries of the Diocese of side of the web page and click on the GIVE ON Steubenville. They must be a participating member LINE button to see more information or to sign up. of a catholic parish in the Diocese of Steubenville. They must meet the following criteria: A combined CWC MEETING Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of 1000 (CR & There will be a CWC Meeting Tuesday, February 4th Math) or a composite American College Test score after the 6:00 PM Mass (not Wednesday). All ladies of 21; and demonstrate financial need as determined of the parish are invited to attend. by the office of student financial services.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Febuary 2, 2020

Notes on the Gospel

God wants for our best. And today, we have an example of Mary and Joseph offering their most precious gift to God, to show us that as God gives, we should give.

After Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary took Him to Jerusalem to be presented to God at the Temple because God's Law said, "The first child whom a mother bears will be called special for God." They also worshiped God with an offering of two birds, just like God's Law commands.

A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. Simeon loved the Lord and waited for God to visit his people. God's Spirit filled Simeon, and told him he would see the Messiah before he died. The Spirit led Simeon into the Temple, where Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to worship. Simeon took Jesus into his arms and praised God.

The presentation of the Lord foreshadowed the ministry of the young Messiah. Many contemporaries of Jesus had particular images of the Messiah. For them, the Messiah would be both king and high priest, leading the people in true worship at the Temple. The Temple was the focal point for Jewish worship, for the people believed God truly dwelt there, but, Jesus (and the evangelists) had different ideas. The Messiah would worship God as one of the people, not above or beyond the people. He would teach the people in the Temple as a populist. After all, the Messiah came to show all God was with his people, even in their worship.

Luke presented only the laity in the scene: Simeon, the Spirit-filled worshiper, and Anna, the elderly prophetess. Simeon and Zechariah were faithful Jews. Both, according to their station, worshiped in the Temple. But, while Zechariah had the privilege of position, Simeon was full of the Spirit. Zechariah the priest did not understand the power and message of God. Simeon the lay man did.

After the sacrifice (but still within the Temple), Simeon encountered the couple and the young Jesus. In his Canticle, Simeon proclaimed the fulfillment of God's promise to himself. Now he could die in Shalom, the peace only God could give. Why? Because Simeon witnessed firsthand the universal Messiah ("the light to the nations") born from God's people (for "the glory of Israel"). Notice that Simeon made these statements in the Temple, a place of pilgrimage for faithful Jews from the Diaspora and for the Gentiles who worshiped YHWH on the courtyard outside the Temple. So, he proclaimed what God had done "in the sight of the nations. " In other words, a Spirit-filled lay man saw what God had revealed in his Temple to the faithful from all over the known world. The Messiah was here!

PILGRIMAGES TO THE BASILICA

The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption welcomes all visitors encouraging them to come, pray, and enjoy our beautiful church. If you are a member of a group who would like to tour our Basilica or make a spiritual pilgrimage, please let us know how we can be of assistance. ______Special Events & Scheduled Pilgrimages at the Basilica:

February 21, - PCHS 10th/11th Grade breakfast & Retreat March 4, - Dinner & First Confession March 10, - Pilgrimage from Our Lady of Lourdes – Charlotte, NC March 14, - Pre-cana class May 3, - First Communion (St. Mary’s) May 17, - 50th Ordination Mass & Reception of Fr. Dale Tornes May 20, - PCHS Baccalaureate Mass (7:00 pm.) at the Basilica May 31, - Confirmation (Noon Mass – Bishop Monforton) June 24, - Diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica ______Perpetual Help Devotions - This Monday

We will have Perpetual Help Devotions this Monday evening at 6:15 pm. Parishioners are encouraged to attend this beautiful ancient devotion to our Blessed Mother every Monday evening. Because our Basilica is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, it is fitting that we offer these devotions. If you have never been to this devotion, come and join us. ______REVERENTIAL QUIET IN THE BASILICA

It is an ancient tradition in the Church to have a reverential quiet tone in a Catholic Church – especially in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. More and more, this tradition is being ignored in the Basilica. Sometimes, people are trying to pray before or after Mass – we need to respect them. Please observe a quiet tone when you are present in the Basilica. ______ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AT THE BASILICA THE CHAPEL OF THE ENGLISH MARTYRS

The Eucharist is Jesus Christ Himself, and He invites us to a personal visit with Him in our chapel. In the Eucharist, Jesus fulfills His promise: "Behold I am with you always, even to the end of the world." Eucharistic adoration is the most powerful means that we have, to transform our lives and the life of our parish. Adoration provides the opportunity to spend time in the presence of the very Son of God. Come and visit the Lord in Adoration this Friday. ______CHRIST IS AMONG US – HE IS NOW AND ALWAYS WILL BE Liturgical & Ministry Schedule for the Week:

Monday – February 3, - 7:45 am. - Mass 9:15 am. - Communion Calls (6) 8:35 am. - Communion Call (1) 11:00 am. - Visit of Bishop Conlon 9:45 am. - Communion Call (1) 12:05 pm. - Mass 11:15 am. - School Mass 12:05 pm. - Mass (Basilica) Friday – February 7, - 1:15 pm. - Communion Calls (2) 7:45 am. - Mass 6:15 pm. - Perpetual Help Devotions 8:20 am. - Adoration 7:00 pm. - RCIA 9:15 am. - Mass - School 12:05 pm. - Mass Tuesday – February 4, - 7:00 pm. – Reposition) 7:45 am. - Mass 12:05 pm. - Mass Saturday - February 8, - 6:00 pm. - CWC Mass & Meeting - Basilica 9:00 am. – Mass 3:30 pm. - Confessions Wednesday - February 5, - 5:30 pm. - Mass (Basilica) 7:45 am. - Mass 8:45 am. - Adoration Sunday - February 9, 12:05 pm. - Mass 8:00 am. – Mass (Basilica) 7:00 pm. - Reposition 10:00 am. – Mass (Basilica) 11:00 am. - Mass (St. Henry) Thursday – February 6, 12:00 pm. - Mass (Basilica) 7:45 am. - Mass ______DECEASED PRIESTS OF DIOCESE

On Tuesday, we remember the 9th anniversary of the death of Fr. Francis Rothbauer. On Wednesday, we remember the 1st anniversary of the death of Msgr. William Myers. On Thursday, we remember the 55th anniversary of the death of Fr. Noah Brunner, and the 26th anniversary of the death of Fr. Dominic Orsini. On Friday, we remember the 62nd anniversary of the death of Fr. Patrick Ruane, and the 22nd anniversary of the death of Msgr. Joseph Pollack. On Saturday, we remember the 1st anniversary of the death of Fr. Charles Mascolino. May God grant blessings and eternal life to these priests and all priests and bishops who served our Diocese of Steubenville. ______March 28, 2020 DCCW Day of Spirituality Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Marietta “Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent” Speaker: Dr. Ray Guarendi Dr. Ray is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, and professional speaker. His TV Show “Living With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN. His radio show “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on Catholic radio.

EAST DAYS THIS WEEK

Monday, February 3, Saint Blaise (Bishop & Martyr) Blaise was martyred in the persecution of Licinius early in the fourth century. He was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia. He is associated with the healing of throats.

Wednesday, February 5, Saint Agatha (Virgin & Martyr)) Agatha was martyred in 251 by order of Decius. She is patroness of Palarmo.

Thursday, February 6, Saint Paul Miki & Companion (Martyrs) Paul was a Jesuit Scholastic. He and 25 companions were crucified on February 5, 1597 at Nagasaki.

Saturday, February 8, Saint Jerome Emiliani Jerome died in 1539 of the plague. He was a soldier whose conversion led to the founding of the Clerks Regular – today numbering 485. They are dedicated to the poor and the education of youth. ______THE NATIONAL PRAYER VIGIL AT THE NATIONAL SHRINE IN WASHINGTON

An estimated 10,000 pilgrims traveled from both near and far to attend Mass at the opening of the National Prayer Vigil for Life celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

The pilgrims joined 46 deacons, 303 priests, 39 bishops, and three cardinals participating in the Mass, held the evening before the annual March for Life. The principal celebrant and homilist was Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the US bishops’ pro-life committee, together with Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

In his homily, Archbishop Naumann said he was cheered at the sight of so many pilgrims for life, a powerful witness against an abortion culture which he compared to an episode of ‘The Twilight Zone,’ in which “beautiful is ugly and hideous is gorgeous.”

The archbishop also spoke of his ad limina visit with Pope Francis. During his recent trip to Rome, said Naumann, he mentioned the controversy that erupted at the USCCB Fall General Assembly over whether or not abortion was the “preeminent” social issue of our time. Naumann said that the pope appeared confused at why this would be controversial, and reaffirmed that abortion is the most important social issue.

“The Pope is with you. He is praying for you. He supports you,” said Naumann. “My friends, the successor of Peter has our backs.” ______Bishop Conlon

Bishop Conlon is doing well. He will be visiting Marietta on Thursday and Friday. Marietta has always had a special place in his heart, and we welcome him to the Basilica.

THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION 506 4th STREET • MARIETTA OH 45750 (740) 373-3643 February 2, 2020

Dear Parishioners,

The Holy Penitential Season of Lent will begin on February 26. This season of Lent recalls the forty years spent by the Israelites in the desert while on their way to the Promised Land. During that time, the Israelite people experienced what it meant to live in tents without a fixed home to live in. They totally lacked security. They were often tempted to return to Egypt, where at least there was a supply of bread even though it was the food of slaves. In the wilderness of the Sinai desert, God Himself provided water and food for His people. He protected them from every danger. For the Hebrews, the experience of being totally dependent on God became their path to freedom from slavery.

The Lenten season will be both an invitation for each one of us to grow and a challenge to change through prayer, fasting and good works. Lent will be a time of grace; not something to dread, but rather, it is something to celebrate. It is a wonderful opportunity for each of us to do some "spiritual housekeeping and growth."

There are things about each of us that need to change; we know it deep down in our hearts and yet we resist God’s grace which quietly invites each of us to growth. Even though we know we are often in a spiritual rut, we become comfortable in our lifestyles. The Lord tells us: “You did not call upon Me, you grew weary of Me. You burdened Me with your sins”. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that He has the power to forgive sins, and He has given that power to His Church.

We live in a society which doesn’t have a high regard for matters of Faith and morality. The weakening of the family unit, the killing of the unborn, and many other injustices continue to grow daily. There truly is an urgent need for the mercy and healing power of God.

This Lent will provide a long retreat for each one of us, and we need it! The Church is offering us a very special time to renew our relationship to the Lord and to His Church; knowing that in the words of Isaiah, “God will remember our sins no longer”. Live this Lent as though it was your first Lent – as though it was your only Lent – as though it will be your last Lent, (and for some of us, it will be)! May each one of us be renewed through the discipline of Lent. Let us prepare to go joyfully into the desert of Lent, and climb the hill of Calvary that we might rise with Jesus at Easter.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Msgr. John M. Campbell (Rector)

Pope Francis Receives US Vice President Mike Pence

Vice President of the United States of America, Michael Richard Pence, visited Pope Francis on Jan. 24, 2020, in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace at noon.

Their meeting lasted an hour. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife, Karen, and his daughter in law, Sarah.

According to press pool reports, the VP was smiling ecstatically and Pope was in good spirits and cordial and warm.

When Pence first sat down in the papal library, he said: I wanted to extend the warmest greeting on behalf of President Donald Trump who so enjoyed his visit here.” There was an exchange of gifts. The Pope gave Pence his five papal documents, and his Message for Peace, as well as a medallion. Pence, on the other hand, gave Francis a cross made of wood from a tree in the residence of the vice president.

The Vice President is visiting Rome as he returns from Jerusalem for Holocaust Remembrance events.

On Aug. 10, 2018, according to the White House, Pence spoke with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, to discuss their mutual concern about the on-going political crisis in Nicaragua. The Vice President recognized the personal sacrifice of the church’s clergy in Nicaragua, for striving to protect human rights, defend religious freedom, and promote good-faith negotiations.” The two leaders condemned the violence which has claimed hundreds of lives and increasingly targeted the Church, and reaffirmed their support for the Nicaraguan Episcopal Conference and the entire faith community who has stood firm in support of human rights, democracy, and freedom. ______THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Church is not simply a human institution. The Church is a sacrament of Jesus. It shares in the very being, life, and energy of Christ. The Church is the Body of Jesus. Not an institution, not an organization, not a collectivity of like- minded people. The Church is an organism made up of interdependent cells and molecules and organs. — Bishop Robert Barron

Pope Francis Blesses Two Lambs on Feast of Saint Agnes

As is traditional on the feast of the Roman martyr Saint Agnes, Pope Francis blessed two lambs on January 21, 2020, in the Vatican’s Urban VIII Chapel.

The two lambs, raised by the monks of the Trappist Abbey of Tre Fontane, were taken to the Holy Father in baskets, their head crowned with white and red roses.

Earlier in the morning, they were taken to the Basilica of Saint Agnes Outside-the-Walls, on via Nomentana, where Saint Agnes rests, killed in the 4th century at 12, for her faithful love of Christ.

The lambs’ wool will be used by the Benedictines of Saint Cecilia in Trastevere to make the palliums, which the Pope will deliver to the Metropolitan Archbishops appointed during the year, during the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29 in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

The pallium is a five-centimeters strip of fabric, which is worn on the chasuble. It is made of white wool and ornamented with six small crosses of black silk. The pallium is fixed with gem gold pins. This liturgical ornament is worn by the Pope and by the Metropolitan Archbishops in their Churches and in the Churches of their Provinces, as a sign of special communion with the Successor of Peter.

It was Paul VI who limited the attribution of the pallium to the Pope and to the Metropolitan Archbishops in 1978. Six years later, in 1984, Pope John Paul II decided that its delivery would be fixed at June 29. Henceforth they were delivered, not “imposed.” They are imposed in their local Churches by the Apostolic Nuncios, to foster the participation of the People of God in this highly symbolic ceremony. ______Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Elected as New Dean of the College of Cardinals

Cardinal Re’s election follows the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano, 92, who was elected dean of the College of Cardinals in 2005. Cardinal Re, 85, will serve a five-year term under the new term limits created by Pope Francis.

The dean of the College of Cardinals presides at the conclave for the election of the pope and represents the Holy See during the sede vacante. Because Cardinal Re is over the age of 80, he is ineligible to take part in a conclave. The responsibility of presiding over the conclave will therefore fall to 76-year-old vice-dean, Cardinal Sandri. The dean is elected by and from among the highest of these ranks, the cardinal bishops. He has the responsibility to communicate the pope’s death to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See and to the heads of nations, and he is the one who asks the pope-elect if he accepts the election, and what name he will take.

TODAY’S FEAST

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple emphasizes, for one thing, the fact that he was like us in all things but sin. This child shared the journey each human being makes through his/her mother’s womb. Jesus was an embryo, a fetus, an unborn child. By assuming all the stages of our human journey, he also redeemed them.

This is closely related to a second key theme: we belong to God. The Presentation is also a declaration: this child is God’s. In Jesus’ case this is true in an even deeper way, because he is God’s only-begotten Son. If he belongs to the Father, so do all of us, and so do the poor, the sick, the marginalized, the oppressed, and the unborn. Human life cannot be owned by other human beings nor by the power of the state. It belongs only to God.

Celebrating the Presentation, therefore, gives each of us the privilege and obligation of proclaiming, celebrating, and serving that gift of life as it is entrusted to the care (not the ownership) of all of us.

The glory of God, which Christ shines forth to the Gentiles, is a glory reflected in every human life, no matter what its condition.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA & THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION

When Lucia Santos and her cousins Francisco and Juanita Marto experienced the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima, she was told of special graces, especially at the hour of death, for those who celebrate Five First Saturdays of the month. That means one receives the Holy Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confession, and prays five decades of the Rosary. These requirements are available every Saturday morning at the Basilica. You might consider this devotion.

______Why Pope Francis’ Appointment of Cardinal Tagle Is Significant

Did Pope Francis just name his successor? Much of the commentary about the appointment of Cardinal Luis Tagle, until now archbishop of Manila, to the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples put that question in first or second place. That’s speculation — about which, more later — but the appointment on its own merits is most significant; some have said that Cardinal Tagle is for Pope Francis what Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was for St. John Paul II.

The most remarkable thing about Cardinal Tagle’s appointment is that the position was not vacant. Given that Cardinal Tagle is only 62, the Holy Father must have felt a great urgency to get Cardinal Tagle into the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. The prefect has the nickname the “Red Pope”.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND OF February 8 & 9 (For the complete schedule and other resources go to www.stmarysdre.info)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Lectors Altar Servers Sat Amy Brockett (CAPT) Georgene Johnson Parker Crum 5:30 Tony Huffman (HOST) Riley Holschuh Cathy Harper (HOST) Anna Holschuh Stan Vanlandingham (CHALICE) Cheyenne Greenwood (CHALICE) Sun: Deacon Lee Weisend Diane Gottfried Sam Gottfried 8:00 Patty Finkel (CAPT) Eva Tornes Sherri Black (HOST) Will Tornes Ron Arnold(CHALICE) Beckie Arnold (CHALICE) 10:00 Ken Masselli (CAPT) Joe Augenstein Laurel DesMarteau Joel Erb (HOST) Nicholas Earley Corry Marshall(HOST) Marie Rauch Gary Pitt (CHALICE) Elora Vanaman Malyssa Jack (CHALICE) 12:00 Gerald Cooke (CAPT) Sherry Hill Cassidy Wilson Laura Riley(HOST) Gabriella Wojcik Sandy Bickert(HOST) Grace Wojcik Mary Weddle (CHALICE) Dennis Nau (CHALICE) *Deacons are actually Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. He is listed with the Extraordinary Ministers for simplicity of scheduling.

Alex Greenwood Griffin Erb Week of February 3 Saturday, February 8 Owen Greenwood Julianna Huffman

BINGO WORKERS MEN’S DAY OF RENEWAL Thursday – February 6 – Team 2: Saturday, March 7, 2020, the eleventh annual Men’s Domenic DeGori, Al Lang, Joe Flaherty, Cindy Day of Renewal for the Steubenville Diocese will Schwendeman, Veronica Way, Dave Arnold, Mike be held at the Basilica of St. Mary of the & Lisa Beaver, Don Dyar, Hugh Huck, Charlie Assumption, Marietta, Ohio. The event will run Kremer, Garrett Lang, Ken Schilling, Tim Stehly, from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The main speaker Harry Way. will be Dr. Scott Hahn, professor of biblical theology at the Franciscan University of Thursday Night Bingo: New 2020 bingo Steubenville. Dr. Hahn is a former Presbyterian schedules can be picked up at the Bingo Hall or the pastor who converted to Catholicism with his wife, Parish Office. Kimberly. They have been married 40 years with 6 children, 18 grandchildren, and 2 of their sons are Saturday – February 8 – Team 4: seminarians in the Diocese of Steubenville. Dustin & Kristin Becker, Eric & Sara Brockmeier, Bob & Eva Erdelyi, Paul & Ashley Foley, Aaron & Dr. Hahn will speak on the challenge of being Morgan Heiss, John & Malyssa Jack, Aaron Lang, Catholic showing how ordinary Catholics can Toni Lang, Christopher & Christina McMahon, effectively share their faith and fulfill the new Chris & Kyndra Palmer, John & Lettie Urban, Brad evangelization. In his second talk, he will talk & Brianna Williams. about strengthening our marriage and family life – making your home into a domestic church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNHOLE The cost is $25 per person (lunch included). Please Knights of Columbus Cornhole at the Casey Club send your check (payable to the Diocese of on Franklin Street: February 11 – 7:00 PM – Steubenville) to Roger Huck, PO 54, Beverly, OH Recreational – Blind Draw. 45715.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS! We pray for all of the young men and women who Lent is quickly approaching, which means it is are serving our country in the military. We almost fish fry season. St. Mary Catholic School is especially remember those from our own parish and looking for any and all help to make this event a friends and relatives of parishioners. May God success. If you are willing to donate any of your watch over them and keep them safe. time, we are in need of help on Thursdays at 1:00 PM for heavy lifting; Friday mornings for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS prep; Friday evenings during the event; and we Please submit your bulletin announcements in always welcome desserts. This is an excellent writing to the parish office by 1:00 PM on opportunity to bring our church, school, and Wednesday. This will insure that your community together. Please contact Tori announcement will be included in the following Burnworth, via text or call 614-282-0520 if you Sunday’s bulletin. would like to help. You may also contact [email protected]. BASILICA ORNAMENTS These beautiful quality crafted glass ornaments ST. VINCENT DEPAUL depict different scenes of the basilica, and are Christmas Baskets 2019 available in 5 different choices. Ornaments are now The members of The St. Vincent de Paul Society of on sale for $12.00 (15% off). They are available in The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption limited quantities in the gift shop. prepared and distributed 81 Christmas food baskets for those in need in the community. This would not 2019 CHURCH CONTRIBUTION RECORDS have been possible without the help of so many If you need a copy of your complete church others in the parish. contributions for the year 2019, please call the parish office, 740-373-3643 and we will mail it to The food was provided by St. Mary parishioners you. If you wish to pick up your statement, please and the students of St. Mary Elementary School, call ahead. Marietta and St. John’s Elementary School, Churchtown. PARISH OFFICE HOURS The parish office is open from 1:00 PM until Several local businesses and individuals donated 4:00 PM each Monday. We are open from milk, orange juice, apples, potatoes and bread. For 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday the children of those families receiving baskets, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. stuffed animals were provided.

The St. Mary Knights of Columbus provided hams SCRIP GIFT CARD OPTIONS and many hours of volunteer efforts to help collect SCRIP is sold before and after the 8:00 AM Mass food and prepare the baskets. and after the 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Masses each

Sunday. You may also order from: We have been blessed to have the opportunity to stmaryscatholic.org, stmarysmarietta.org or call the help others have a brighter Christmas and welcome school at 740-374-8181. the Lord in a spirit of Joy and we have been blessed

by the generosity of the whole parish in support of THIS WEEKEND’S FLOWERS this ministry! This weekend, the roses and flowers for the altar are in memory of Elizabeth Kovaleski. If you would Thanks to all! like to request flowers for a particular weekend, The St. Vincent de Paul Society please all the parish office to reserve the date. You may contact the florist of your choice to arrange for delivery.