St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio
PARISH STAFF FROM THE PASTOR Pastor Fr. Thomas Buffer Dear Friends in Christ, 740-382-2118 During the month of April, Catholic piety traditionally focuses on the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit. The Gospel Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Schmit of today’s Mass calls our attention to the Eucharist, as the 740-382-2118 disciples recount how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Then the risen Christ appears and, after eating with Deacon Dwight Larcomb (Ret.) them, opens their minds to understand the scriptures. This is what the Holy Spirit 808-651-2779 does; He opens our minds to understand how the Law and Prophets foretold His Business Manager Mike Nicolosi Incarnation, Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The Holy Spirit is invoked over our 740-382-2118 gifts of bread and wine to make Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. Thus, the Church continues to celebrate the new life of Christ in Word and Sacrament. The Religious Education Glenna Celestino Catechism of the Catholic Church says the following about the connection between 740-382-2262 the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist: Betsy Iacobucci Director of Music In the preface [of the Mass], the Church gives thanks to the Father, through Christ, in 740-387-4971 the Holy Spirit, for all his works: creation, redemption, and sanctification. The whole community thus joins in the unending praise that the Church in heaven, the angels St. Mary School and all the saints, sing to the thrice-holy God. In the epiclesis, the Church asks the Jack Mental, Principal Father to send his Holy Spirit ... on the bread and wine, so that by his power, they 740-382-1607 may become the body and blood of Jesus Christ and so that those who take part in Youth Ministry Mark Starrs the Eucharist may be one body and one spirit... 740-223-8656 In the institution narrative, the power of the words and the action of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, make sacramentally present under the species of bread Latino Ministry Evelyn Lisiecki and wine Christ’s body and blood, his sacrifice offered on the cross once for all (CCC 860-997-0627 1352-1353).
Missionary Servants of the Word/ Sincerely Yours, in Christ, Misioneros Servidores de la Palabra Fr. Thomas Buffer [email protected] 740-751-7748 DEL PÁRROCO: Parish Secretary Dolores Zentkovich 740-382-2118 Durante el mes de abril, la piedad católica tradicionalmente se centra en la Eucaristía y el Espíritu Santo. El Evangelio de la Misa de hoy llama la atención a la Eucaristía, Financial Secretary Vicki Moser como los discípulos relatan cómo Jesús se dio a conocer a ellos en el partimiento 740-382-2118 del pan. A continuación, Cristo resucitado aparece y, después de comer con ellos, abre sus mentes para comprender las escrituras. Esto es lo que hace el Espíritu Pastoral Council President Santo; abre nuestras mentes para entender cómo la ley y los profetas predijeron Greg Layne su encarnación, pasión, muerte y resurrección. Se invoca el Espíritu Santo sobre nuestros dones de pan y el vino a hacer Cristo presente en la Sagrada Eucaristía. St. Vincent de Paul Así la iglesia continúa celebrar la nueva vida de Cristo en palabra y Sacramento. 740-386-6422 El Catecismo de la iglesia católica dice lo siguiente acerca de la conexión entre el Espíritu Santo y la Eucaristía:
PARISH OFFICE En el prefacio, la Iglesia da gracias al Padre, por Cristo, en el Espíritu Santo, por todas sus obras, por la creación, la redención y la santificación. Toda la asamblea se Parish Office 740-382-2118 une entonces a la alabanza incesante que la Iglesia celestial, los ángeles y todos los Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. santos, cantan al Dios tres veces santo. En la epíclesis, la Iglesia pide al Padre que Fax 740-382-2110 envíe su Espíritu Santo … sobre el pan y el vino, para que se conviertan por su poder, en el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesucristo, y que quienes toman parte en la Eucaristía Email Address sean un solo cuerpo y un solo. En el relato de la institución, la fuerza de las palabras [email protected] y de la acción de Cristo y el poder del Espíritu Santo hacen sacramentalmente presentes bajo las especies de pan y de vino su Cuerpo y su Sangre, su sacrificio Website ofrecido en la cruz de una vez para siempre. (CIC 1352-1353). www.marionstmary.org
Bulletin Deadline Su hermano en Cristo Monday, 12:00 noon Padre Thomas Buffer Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
PARISH MEMBERSHIP THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH New Members Welcome. Please contact St. Mary Parish Office. Present members, APRIL 16-22, 2018 please keep our Office informed of change in name, address and family MASS INTENTIONS • DAILY READINGS • EVENTS members.
MONDAY – April 16 REMINDER FOR Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 VISITATION OF THE SICK 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: Please remember that due to privacy laws, “Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom” (Commons) hospitals no longer notify us when one of our parishioners has been admitted. TUESDAY – April 17 Please notify the Parish Office if you or a Acts 7:51–8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 loved one is ill or in the hospital by calling 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ 740-382-2118. Thank you. Benediction & Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Rose Rubeck
WEDNESDAY – April 18 Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Judy Wade 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons) 7:00 p.m. Scripture Reflection Group (in Chapel of Commons Building) 7:30 p.m. Parish Choir PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Option Line at 1-800-395-HELP. THURSDAY – April 19 Confidential, caring assistance is Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 available 24 hours a day, 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Margaret Coffey 7 days a week! FRIDAY – April 20 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 PRAYER REQUESTS 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Hilda Aristy For a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Ellen Distel at 740-389- SATURDAY –April 21 4551 or Dolores at the Parish Office Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 at 740-382-2118 or email dolores@ 7:00-8:30 a.m. Men’s Group (in the Commons) marionstmary.org. 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. First Communion Retreat (Moira Hall) 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Latino Health Fair & Family Day (St. Mary School Gym) 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Patrick Sens
SUNDAY – April 22 – Fourth Sunday of Easter The nursery is available at the 11:00 Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Looking for a 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners rewarding way to acquire service hours Think about helping 9:15 a.m. PSR Classes: Preschool-Grade 7 and Confirmation for Confirmation? in the nursery. 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Kathy Larcomb Please call Angie at 419- 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Special Intention: 834-5783 if you would like to help out. Ermitano & Vilma Olivos 6:00 p.m. Life Teen
SANCTUARY CANDLE Will burn this week for the special intentions of the Eternal Rest Grant Unto Ravi Family by Cecelia Ravi. Clara L. (Verhoff) Gerker (grandmother of Fr. Schmit) SACRAMENTAL WINE Terry G. Cudd and provided by the Knights of Columbus. Barbara Johnson Huber St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: COFFEE & DONUTS Liturgical Minister Schedules for MAY/JUNE, 2018.
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 wish to continue serving in your ministry, please let us know by contacting Dolores at the Parish Office (740- 382-2118 or e-mail: [email protected]) on or before HOSPITALITY SUNDAYS APRIL 20TH. Thank you! THIS MONTH: Please join your fellow parishioners in Moira Hall for coffee, donuts and conversation after the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses this Sunday. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION First Communion Retreat ~ Children and Parents Saturday, April 21, 2018 This Month, we will have coffee 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Moira Hall and donuts after the 8:00 and Dress casual...refreshments provided. 11:00 a.m. Masses in Moira Hall on Sundays, April 15, April 22 and First Communion Practice in the Church April 29. (for First Holy Communion Mass) Saturday, April 28 10:00 a.m. for the English Mass Parish School of Religion 12:00 p.m. for the Spanish Mass, Religious Education Classes – Sundays at 9:15 a.m. First Communion Mass Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~5:00 p.m. Preschool through 7th grade First Communion Spanish Mass Sunday, April 29, 2018 ~1:00 p.m. 9:15-10:45 a.m. St. Mary Grade School Remember the Corpus Christi Procession (1st Floor) June 3, 2018 ~ (meet in front of the Church at 11:45 a.m.). A special section at the front of the procession will be reserved for children who received 2018 Classes: their First Holy Communion this year and the previous year. These children April 15, 22 and May 6 are asked to wear their white First Communion clothes and to bring a small basket of flower petals to sprinkle on the street ahead of the Blessed Glenna Celestino Sacrament. [email protected] 740-382-2262
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR JOB POSTING: Would you like to earn while coordinating mission efforts in Marion? The Love INC Clearinghouse Coordinator position is a part-time opportunity that ST. MARY SCHOOL NEWS connects Christian churches in Marion with our neighbors in need. This position April 18: 8:00 a.m., School Mass supports, equips, and leads church volunteers to serve people in need. This is a great opportunity to encourage others in their ministry! (Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 Help Needed: St. Mary School, a.m. to 11:30 a.m., plus additional hours as necessary – 20 hours per week; like many other local schools, is in Salary based on experience; reports to Executive Director) need of classroom substitutes. If you are interested and have a teaching Call or email for more information: 740-751-6554 or [email protected]. certificate, and a Protecting God’s Children certificate, please contact Mr. Mental at 740-382-1607 or HEALING BLANKET MINISTRY [email protected]. Thank you. 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 For more information about who give a blanket to a loved one, to please sign the blue binder with your enrollment, please call the school at name and the name of the person receiving it. We need more people to sew the 740-382-1607. blankets. Please contact Elaine Kelly at 740-389-1018. Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
CONFIRMATION CLASSES 9:15~10:45 a.m., in the Commons
Remaining 2018 Classes April 15: Life Teen at 6:00 p.m. Service Day – April 15, 22 We will do yard work for a person in need. Show up with rake, gloves and April 22 dress for outdoors. Parents attend and participate in class with student. April 22: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m. Examine and discuss service hours, homework and April 29: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m. assignments. Hey high school teens, if you have not been to Life Teen May 5, Super Saturday in a while or ever, you are welcome to come. We would 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Confirmandi and sponsor or proxy love to see you at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons on most The schedule includes Reconciliation, refreshments, sharing Sunday nights. Just show up. We feed you dinner every time between sponsor and Confirmandi and practice for time! If you have any questions, you can call or text me Confirmation Mass. (Confessions approximately 2:00 p.m.) at 740-223-8656. Activities will end before 5:00 p.m. to allow Confirmandi Mark Starrs and sponsor the opportunity to attend Mass together.
Tuesday, May 8 6:30 p.m. – Confirmation Mass with Bishop Campbell. Joe and Debbie Faber ([email protected], 740-360-1582) Please join our Men’s Group Saturdays from Mary Dutton ([email protected], 740-361-0121) 7:00-8:30 a.m. in The Commons as we begin our Glenna Celestino ([email protected], 740-382-2262) Crossing the Goal series on Spiritual Combat. 2017-2018 team: Contact Kevin Anderson for details at Joe and Debbie Faber, Mary Dutton & Melina Celestino [email protected] or 614-403-7822.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS – WEEKENDS OF APRIL 14/15 AND 21/22 THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS Nicholas Swartz, Dominic Aurigemma, (I) Becky Swartz 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Volunteer needed (II) Anthony Swartz (I) Sharon Baldinger Kelly Baer, Samuel Baer, Ben Wood 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 15 (II) Pat Baldinger (I) Dora Jean Mendoza Lindsey Anderson, Morgan Elliott, Anna White 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 15 (II) Kevin Anderson Andrea Tagle, Ashley Alvarez, (I) Alma Mendez 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Andres Alejandre (II) Martha Esparza
NEXT WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS Christian Smith, Dylan Baisden, (I) Bob New 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Gavin Baisden (II) Joan Shoup
Caitlin Thiel, Nathan Thiel, (I) Pat Baldinger 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 22 Camryn Thiel (II) Pat Baldinger
Luke Waldo, Grace Waldo, (I) Fred Dutton 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 22 Morgan Elliott (II) Mary Dutton Ashley Alvarez, Jasmin Tagle, (I) Gilberto Aguirre 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22 Andres Alejandre (II) Grecia Catalan
PLEASE NOTE: Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at http://www.marionstmary.org/Bulletin & Liturgical Assignments. Paper copies are available in the main vestibule and are also posted on church bulletin boards. **Reminder** It is your responsibility to find a substitute if you are unable to keep your assignment. Thank you. St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio
This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your donation today helps restore the Church and build the future in over 25 countries still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection help support reconstruction, education, formation, and SACRAMENT poverty outreach. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee. OF BAPTISM Thank you for your generosity. In order to understand and better appreciate this special Latino Health Fair & Family Day sacrament, parents must attend Saturday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. a Pre-Baptismal class. St. Mary At St. Mary Marion, School Gym offers this instruction four times a year on the second Sunday of • Walk-In Diabetes check (fast at least 4 hours before testing.) the month from 2:00-4:30 p.m. • Blood Pressure checks and skin checks. • Marion Public Library will bring crafts and free books. in the Commons. Preregistration • Participating in this event: WIC, Marion Health Dept., YMCA, Turning Point, for the class is required. Asian Medical Massage. Baptisms are celebrated • Center Street Community Health Center. on Sundays of the month, • Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities. immediately following the 11:00 • The Children’s Museum a.m. Mass. Please call Glenna at • St. Mary School will provide scholarship information, grades K-8. the Office of Religious Education • Marion Police Department. at 740-382-2262, to register or • Ohio Neck & Back Pain Relief Center. • We will have door prizes. if you have any questions. • We will announce the winners for our adult raffle: THE NEXT CLASS: 1st Prize: 7.1 cu ft Freezer 3rd Prize: 0.9 cu ft Microwave 2nd Prize: 32’’ LED HD Television 4th Prize: T-Fal cookware set July 8, 2018 • We will have games, piñatas for the children and more. St. Mary Church Latino Ministry Coordinator, Evelyn Lisiecki (860-997-0627).
EL SACRAMENTO Feria de Salud y un dia familiar DE BAUTISMO Fecha: Sábado, 21 de Abril, 2018 El bautizo es el inicio de Hora: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. nuestra Vida Católica y es el Lugar: Gimnasio Escuela Santa Maria sacramento más importante 251 N. Main Street, Marion, OH 43302 que recibimos. Si es que su niño es menor de 7 años, y • Control de Diabetes (Para mejores resultados AYUNA mínimo 4 horas antes), Presión Arterial y de la Piel. desea bautizarlo, los padres y • La Biblioteca Publica de Marion traerá actividades y libros. padrinos deben atender a una • Participantes en este evento : WIC, Marion Health Dept, YMCA, Marion Home clase PreBautismal. Nuestra Shelter, Nutrition, Asian Medical Massage. Iglesia Santa María ofrece estas • Center St. Community Health Center de Marion. clases 4 veces al año. • Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Para más información o si tiene • El Museo de Niños tendra actividades para niños. alguna pregunta, por favor • La escuela Santa María dará información de las becas disponibles para los llamar a la Sra Evelyn (860)997- niños. • El Departament de Policia traera un simulador de manejo. 0627. • El Centro Chiropractico de Cuello y Espalda. Next Baptism meeting in • Rifa de premios sorpresas a los que están presentes. Spanish is Sunday, April 22, 2018 • Juegos inflables para los niños. at 2:30 p.m. at The Commons. • Piñatas y más juegos! Las próximas clases serán el • Se darán los ganadores de la rifa de adultos. Domingo, 22 de Abril, 2018 a 1st Prize: 7.1 cu ft Freezer 3rd Prize: 0.9 cu ft Microwave las 2:30 p.m. en la Casa Blanca 2nd Prize: 32’’ LED HD Television 4th Prize: T-Fal cookware set (The Commons). Coordinadora del Ministerio Latino, Evelyn Lisiecki (860-997-0627). Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP! That’s what you’ll have after a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! The BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT next two weekends are July 13-15 and September 14-16, both in Central Ohio. Marriage Encounter is where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus only on each other. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.
For those parishioners who made pledges to St. Mary Beautification Project and indicated that they would make their payments directly SUNDAY COLLECTION: to the Parish Office (not by credit Collection for week ending, April 8, 2018 card or automatic withdrawal), Offertory: $ 11,100.00 please note that monthly Electronic Giving: $ 1,939.24 statements will not be sent. Total: $ 13,039.24 Thank you for your support. When making payment on your pledge to the “St. Mary Church Beautification Project,” please place in separate envelope and note on it “Beautification Project” to ensure it is properly allocated. You can either mail your payment to the Parish Office (251 N. Main St.) or place it in 150th Anniversary Celebration Mass. Join Bishop Frederick F. Campbell the Sunday Collection. and the clergy of the Diocese of Columbus in celebrating this important milestone in our Diocese’s history on Sunday, April 22, at 5:15 p.m. at St. Joseph If you have any questions, please Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus. All members of the Diocese are don’t hesitate to call the Parish Office invited to attend; parking is limited. For more information about 150th Anniversary at 740-382-2118. activities, visit columbuscatholic.org/150th-commemoration. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. The Shepherd’s Tour Vicki Moser, Financial Secretary Celebrate 150 years of the Diocese of Columbus with a Pilgrimage. Take this opportunity to join Father Joshua Wagner and tour a variety of sites to venerate those Bishops who are interred within our Diocese. Tour sites include St. Joseph Cathedral; Mt. Calvary Cemetery; St. Joseph Cemetery; St. Francis de Sales, Newark; Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Newark; St. Edward the Confessor, Granville; and the Pontifical College Josephinum, with Mass at St. uribiusT Chapel (tour stops subject to change). Tour space is limited; for dates and registration information, visit catholicchurchtour.com.
Autism Awareness Month. April is Autism Awareness Month. For a copy of a new bulletin insert developed by the diocese to promote greater inclusion of Please continue to remember our persons with Autism in the life of the Church and society, visit Military and their families www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities. in your prayers. GOD BLESS AMERICA Diocesan Jail & Prison Ministry Conference. Living as Missionary Disciples, Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Boulevard, Columbus. For both experienced prison ministers and those interested. Keynote speaker is Ron Zeilinger, Executive Director of * * * * * Dismas Ministry, a national Catholic prison outreach. Conference topics include restorative justice, models of ministry, reentry ministry, and advocacy. Cost: Free. Register by April 24 at www.columbuscatholic.org/prison-ministry-criminal-justice Our bulletin is printed at no cost to or call 614-241-2540. the parish. Our advertisers cover all expenses. We thank them and encourage you to support their For a copy of Bishop Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic. businesses. Campbell’s pastoral letter on drug addiction and a listing of resources for families, * * * * * schools, and parishes, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/drug-awareness.