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O N N O E I P S A IS RI M SH | ONE MISSION STATEMENT: We are people of God, celebra ng our faith as a parish. With diverse roots and unique talents, we strive to live our bap smal commitment to love and serve God and neighbor. As we gather in prayer and worship to praise our Lord, we share a communion of faith, grace and service. We endeavor to live Parish Leader and DRE: Deacon Randy Smith 330-323-5904 as Chris ans Offi ce/ St. Mary Site: 1602 Market Ave. S., Canton, OH 44707 330-453-2110 by reaching out to our Offi ce is open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday brothers and sisters, St. Benedict Site: 2207 Third St. SE., Canton, OH 44707 Sunday Eucharis c Celebra ons: proclaiming the Word, 8 a.m. St. Mary Worship Site & 11 a.m. St. Benedict Worship Site demonstra ng Weekday Eucharis c Celebra ons: compassion, and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday & Friday, St. Mary Worship Site Liturgy of the Word with Communion: by sharing our faith 8:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday, St. Mary Worship Site through evangeliza on Reconcilia on: Second Sunday of the Month 9 a.m. St. Mary Worship Site & 10:30 a.m. St. Benedict Worship Site in order to make our Sacristan/Secretary: Brenda Jones CCD Principal: Lee Ann Smith 330-575-0918 parish a community of Facili es Manager: Shawn Roush Bulle ns/Secretary: Chris ne Freese love and service. Website: StMary-StBenedict.com Email: Offi [email protected] Facebook: St Mary/St Benedict 6TH SUNDAY of EASTER May 9th SUNDAY ASCENSION OF THE LORD Mass: 8am @ St M & 11am @ St. B May 16th Confessions: a er the 8am Mass & before the 11am Mass Mass: 8am @ St M & 11am @ St. B WELC ME! MOTHER’S DAY ______With a full heart, we open our arms ______MONDAY May 17th to you in friendship. We're honored MONDAY May 10th ______to share this day with you as we ______TUESDAY May 18th worship God. We hope that the TUESDAY May 11th Liturgy of the Word & Communion celebra on of the Holy Eucharist Liturgy of the Word & Communion 8:30am @ St. Mary 8:30am @ St. Mary and other events posted on our Start Consecra on to St. Joseph K of C Mee ng 7pm @ St. B ______website and Facebook page will ______touch your heart and that you WEDNESDAY May 19th WEDNESDAY May 12th Mass: 8:30am @ St Mary experience a sense of peace. Mass: 8:30am @ St Mary Pastoral Council 6pm @ St. B We also hope you'll con nue ______in the knowledge that ______THURSDAY May 20th St. Mary/St. Benedict parish is a THURSDAY May 13th Liturgy of the Word & Communion Liturgy of the Word & Communion 8:30am @ St. Mary home away from home. Deacon 8:30am @ St. Mary Randy is always available to you. Faith Study Group 6:30pm @ St. B ______You’re welcome to contact Discussing St. Joseph FRIDAY May 21st him directly: 330 323 5904. Our Lady of FaƟ ma Mass: 8:30 am @ St Mary ______Thank you for your pa ence FRIDAY May 14th ______and understanding Mass: 8:30 am @ St Mary SATURDAY May 22nd while complying with the ______diff erent changes in place ______SATURDAY May 15th Sunday May 23rd due to the Pandemic. InternaƟ onal Families Day PENTECOST Armed Forces Day

WE ARE NOW WITNESSES UPCOMING TO THE RISEN LORD! MAY 18TH—Consecra on to St. Joseph May 31st—Memorial Day (personal devo on) June 13thSACRAMENT OF May 23rd—PENTECOST SUNDAY RECONCILIATION: A er the 8am Mass & May 30th—TRINITY SUNDAY before the 11am Mass.

Online Giving EASY | FAST | SECURE coming soon READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH Spread the Word Help us educate people on the Tues: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 importance of the foster care system and how much good it does for our na on’s youth. Get people to Wed: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, donate or to consider foster care if they have the 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 means. The more eyes it reaches, the bigger chance you have at making a diff erence. Use the hashtag Thurs: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; #DareToCare Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Donate to a foster care fund There are a lot of Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); places you can donate to, to get children and youth Fri: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 out of a poten ally harmful situa on. Search for your local foster care services and off er a Sat: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; dona on today! Jn 16:23b-28 Wear Your Support Order offi cial Na onal Foster Sun: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, Care Month pins and ribbons from FosterClub. 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Some people also wear light blue shirts. Jn 17:11b-19; or for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 ALSO: www.starkjfs.org or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20

May 9, 2021—6th Sunday of Easter page 2 THE CELEBRATION OF THE MASS AT ST. MARY/ST. BENEDICT IS POSTED Thank You LIVE ON FACEBOOK & TO THE WEBSITE EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, May 9, 2021—8 am Sunday, May 16, 2021—8 am We wish to sincerely thank you + Robert P. Taylor for your support of divine worship, Living & Deceased Mothers and Apostolic works of charity. of the Parish Family Off ered by Analyn Taylor Your help also sustains our Diocesan clergy and religious. Sunday,May 9, 2021—11 am Sunday,May 16, 2021—11 am Living & Deceased Mothers + Eugene Rice May 2, 2021 of the Parish Family Off ered by Jean Reagan $6,013.00 Wednesday, May 12, 2021—8:30 am Wednesday, May 19, 2021—8:30 am St. Mary—$1,949.00 (35 env.) Living & Deceased +Connie Donahue of the Altar Rosary Society Off ered by Donahue Family St. Benedict—$2,111.00 (32 env) Friday, May 21, 2021—8:30 am Mail-In—$1,949.00 (35 env.) Friday, May 14, 2021—8:30 am + Joseph Zucal + James Schwitzgebel Off ered by Brenda Jones & Family Off ered by Dave & Linda Miller SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS May 9th-16th—St. Benedict May 16th-23rd—St. Benedict +Mary Cuenot +Eugene Rice LET US PRAY Off ered by Rick & Debbie Cuenot Off ered by John & Bobbie Rice

The inten ons of the Pope: May 16th-23rd—St. Mary Let us pray that those in charge Dorothy Vincent of fi nance will work with governments BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to regulate the fi nancial sphere and Off ered by Toni Ostapack protect ci zens from its dangers. ST. JOSEPH ALTAR INTENTIONS For all mothers: That they may be encouraged in their Ligh ng a candle for a par cular purpose or inten on is prac ced special voca on of love; worldwide from people of all walks of life. Ligh ng a candle symbolizes bringing light to our desires. People of Chris an faith That all might treasure and support also believe that ligh ng a candle symbolizes the light of Christ. God’s plan for life and love; (Think about this: we light candles on top of our birthday cakes in celebra on of That their children will honor their many each cherished year of our lives.) sacrifi ces by lives of service and virtue; You are invited to refl ect on whatever is resona ng within you at That they may fi nd strength and courage this moment: affi rma on, supplica on, blessing, gra tude, etc. in the example of our Blessed Mother; t Mass or sanctuary candle intentions are beautiful ways to pray for friends and family. For all mothers awai ng the birth Thank you for the $10.00 stipend for each intention. of their children: Contact the parish offi ce to discuss other options for honoring loved ones. That the Lord protect them and bring their GUIDELINES: We are accep ng requests for Masses and Sanctuary Candles for 2021. babies to safe delivery; In December we will start taking requests for 2022. You may call or write to the parish offi ce. Due to the limited number of available dates, and in the spirit of fairness: A) You may schedule up to four (4) That the Lord grant them peace dates per single inten on. (i.e. four dates for Mrs Anna Blank) B) An individual will be able to schedule their inten ons, as close to a preferred date, as follows: 1 Sunday; 1 or 2 weekday; 1 or 2 Sanctuary Candle(s). as they hope for the gi *See other opportuniƟ es. of a son or daughter; For the recently deceased, regardless of who calls with the inten on, we will do our best to accommodate up to four (4) addi onal Masses or candles for the fi rst year. In other words, there is a maximum limit of eight (8) t total Masses and candles per year for any one individual. *See other opportuniƟ es. For all those longing to welcome a child Please remember: A) You may have more than one person named in a single inten on. (i.e.: Mr & Mrs Blank and Joseph Somebody) B) Inten ons are not exclusively for the deceased. (i.e.: Anniversary blessings) through adop on: No specifi c Mass inten ons are taken for the following dates: Christmas Vigil or Day, Easter Vigil or Day, May the Lord guide their journey All Saints, All Souls, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. These dates will be off ered in and grant them peace along the way; remembrance of either the fl ower memorials, memorial fund members, living and deceased mothers and fathers, or the living and deceased of our parish family as a whole. t Special note: Mass is celebrated, perpetually, every First Friday of the month for all Memorial Fund benefactors. Contact the offi ce if you would like to learn more about the perpetual memorial fund and having For mothers who mourn the loss of a child: yourself or a loved one honored as a benefactor. That they may fi nd peace and consola on *Other opportuni es to honor and memorialize loved ones: A) Consider taking advantage of the ability of in the hope of eternal life. our offi ce to schedule Masses with Fr. Patrick Manning at the Seminary. (As you know, all blessings and graces are conferred, whether or not you personally are present at the celebraƟ on.) ______B) With $100.00 or more dona on a plaque with your inten on could be permanently placed in an Prayer Chain: Please speak with appropriate loca on of the church. Your memorial would help fund a specifi c project of your choice, such as restora on of the church sites, or restora on of a statue, or new vestments, etc. Sue Ritzert 330-488-0721 or the offi ce. Always keep in mind: There is a chance the schedule may need to be adjusted before the end of the year. As need be, you will be no fi ed by phone or mail of any unforeseen changes. May 9, 2021—6th Sunday of Easter page 3 May is the Month of Mary! The Church honors her as the Mother of God, looks to her as a v d Y model of perfect discipleship, and asks for her prayers to God Fai h H pe L ve on our behalf.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: Let us give alms because we want to FAITH GROUP place ourselves in God’s presence. What traits are needed to be CONSECRATION TO ______a good father? Deacon Randy in- SAINT JOSEPH We are joining parishes throughout vites everyone to join the discussion What does it mean for a person to be the Diocese of Youngstown in asking Thursday, May 13th at 6:30pm in our consecrated to St. Joseph? It basically every Catholic family to support the St. Benedict social hall. The goal is to means that you acknowledge that he is 2021 Annual Bishop’s Appeal. learn more about St. Joseph and grow your spiritual father, and you want to be in apprecia on of this most humble like him. St. Joseph, in turn, will give those The Appeal is the primary funding consecrated to him his undivided a en- saint. Coff ee and water available. on, protec on, and guidance. Program source for Catholic Chari es See you there! *Safety precauƟ ons maintained. Overview: The program of prepara on for in the six coun es of our diocese. consecra on takes 33 days. It can be This campaign also helps to support PRAYER OPPORTUNITY undertaken on your own or in a group. If our diocesan ministries including sem- you would like to lead the group study, Community of Praise is an off shoot of inarian forma on and the please contact the parish offi ce. Other- the Life in the Spirit Seminar hosted wise, THE CONSECRATION SHALL BE A Offi ce of Voca ons, the Offi ce of at St. Paul, North Canton in 2020. The PERSONAL COMMITMENT. You’ll spend Catholic Schools, Religious Educa on, group will meet on the 2nd Monday about 30 minutes star ng with a short Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and of each month; the next mee ng invoca on followed by a reading on the the Catholic Television Network of is May 10 at 6:30pm in the Walsh saint, concluding with the recita on of the Youngstown (CTNY). powerful Litany of St. Joseph. If you miss University Main Chapel. All Covid19 a day, just make it up and con nue your To properly support the eff orts of restric ons are observed. All are prepara on. Books will be available at the Catholic Chari es and the important welcome to come and give glory to offi ce for purchase at $15 each. PLEASE Diocesan ministries, this year’s God with us! CALL ASAP! The proposed start date is appeal goal is $4 million. May 18th, which enables consecra on on June 20th—Father’s Day. Our St. Mary/St. Benedict parish TEACHERS NEEDED! family has an individual goal of Teachers and Teacher’s Aides are FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE needed for the 2021-2022 season Catholic Chari es’ First Step For $34,100.00. of CCD. Our religious educa on As of April 28th, Change campaign has begun! We program will begin in October (more wish to honor the faith, humility and we are at 87% of this goal details will appear in the bulle ns) love it takes to raise a child. Funds with $29,704.00 commi ed!! however, planning and prepara on raised through this campaign assist (134 par cipa ng families out of 464) mee ngs will begin in May. PLEASE low-income pregnant women and CONTACT DEACON OR LEE ANN AS families with food, formula, clothing, SOON AS POSSIBLE. As always you diapers and other items essen al to a may also contact the parish offi ce. child’s health, safety and wellbeing. Loving and gracious God, There is a special bin at the entrance You gave us your Son, Jesus Christ. MISSALS of the church with envelopes and He gave of Himself, not only on the The new missals will be available in the decals for you to take home with you. cross, but in every moment of his back of the churches for everyone. Please This year, instead of fi lling plas c life. Jesus saw the hungry; He fed take one home with you and put your baby-bo les with spare change, each them. Jesus saw the sick; He healed address label on the front cover. Bring family interested in par cipa ng is them. Jesus saw the discouraged; them back and forth with you to Mass. asked to prayerfully consider a He encouraged them. Jesus saw Thanks! dona on and place a check in the the dying; He gave them new life. collec on baskets or send directly to Catholic Chari es/First Step For Jesus gave. In this way, he taught On Sunday, May 16th us to give. Loving and gracious Change, 144 West Wood St. we will be celebrating Youngstown, OH 44503 God, open our hearts to the many the Ascension of our Lord ministries off ered throughout our Diocesan Church. Strengthen our We, your Parish Family send our love & support. resolve to be like your Son, Jesus Do your best to honor God every day & enjoy every moment! Christ, to give of ourselves in every Congratulations! moment of our lives. Amen. Samantha Breitmeier, Grady Cordes Sydney Klemens, Abigail Mangeris, Happy Confirmation! Eric Peterson & Nathan Morris May 9, 2021—6th Sunday of Easter page 4 A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WHAT, HOW, AND WHY The Creed Following the readings and the homily, we stand together and say or sing the Creed, our profession of faith. The Creed is a solemn statement of belief, a “rule of faith” (General Instruc on of the Roman Missal, 67). It states the core of what we be- lieve about God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The language of the Creed is kno y and diffi cult at mes, precisely because its purpose is to express with precision what we believe about God. The Creed that we pray most o en, the Nicene Creed, came out of the earliest ecumenical councils: Nicea in 325 and Constan nople in 381. SEAFARERS= It originated in a me of great controversy about the divinity of Christ, and thus the THE ESSENTIAL WORKERS longest sec on of the Creed relates to Christ, truly human and truly God. How has pandemic exacerbated Risks? What is the Crew Change Crisis? The Creed is both communal and personal: it is “we,” but it is also “I.” In the A crew change consists of replacing one Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults, it is only a er listening to the teaching of the ship’s crew members for another every Church and professing faith in the Holy Trinity that the candidate is admi ed to the 4-10 months to protect seafarers from sacraments. So it is every Sunday. We listen to the word, we profess our faith, and exhaus on and allow them to return to then we come to the altar. their families un l their next contract. In an eff ort to contain the virus, many governments are refusing travel into or OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO through their countries, proving it next - OUTDOOR MASS AND ROSARY - to impossible for seafarers to disembark All are welcome to share in the joy of the Eucharist their vessel to travel home. This has le Sunday, May 16th for the 2021 season opening! more than 400,000 seafarers trapped on [The gro o commi ee has been working relessly throughout the winter, ships long a er their original contract has renova ng and beau fying the site. To name a few of the projects: a large expired. Many are experiencing severe handicap accessible ramp, steps and walk-ways, cleaning and restoring the mental and physical health issues, as well stone-work, intalling a new water system and plan ng numerous fl owers.] as trauma. The 12pm Gro o Mass is in memory of Virginia Roth (Rosary begins at 11:30am) Fr. Cebula will be the celebrant. The crew change crisis also brings with Music will be provided by P.J. Chavez. There will be a tent in place. it risks of labor exploita on from being Refreshments and fellowship a erwards. compelled to work at sea without a valid contract and in many cases past the 11-month limit mandated by interna onal ST. THOMAS AQUINAS law. In addi on, some shipowners and STA Annual Auc on - STA is proud to crew agencies are leveraging the virus to & CENTRAL CATHOLIC be hos ng its biggest fundraiser of the disregard worker’s rights. year! Mark your calendars for the Annual Coming together as one community, root- At the same me, seafarers on land wait- ed in Catholic faith and tradi on: Help STA Auc on on July 1, 2021! This year’s auc on will be held at Skyland Pines and ing to board a vessel with a new contract keep their tradi ons going and show your fi nd themselves stranded in hotels and #KnightPride and will feature a Silent Auc on, Live Auc on, 50/50, and more. Tickets are $75 per dormitories without a way to provide #CrusaderPride by a ending three special for themselves or their families. This community events! person, which includes dinner, unlimit- ed refreshments, and lots of fun. Come situa on is being called a humanitarian crisis at sea and should be of concern to STACC Alumni Golf Ou ng - STA and support the Knights! For registra on and CCHS are coming together for a 10-year sponsorship informa on, please visit everyone, including all of us. celebra on of the STACC Alumni Golf aquinasknights.org. LEARN MORE! Ou ng on June 12, 2021! The STACC Organiza ons suppor ng seafarers, fi shermen, and Alumni Golf Ou ng is held at Sable Creek CCHS Booster Club Golf Ou ng - CCHS is their families in the U.S. & around the world: Golf Course and is $80 per person/$320 proud to be hos ng its Annual Booster Stella Maris Na onal Offi ce, United States team registry. All proceeds support STA Club Golf Ou ng on July 10, 2021! This Conference of Catholic Bishops; Apostleship of the and CCHS! For more informa on, please year’s golf ou ng will be held at the Elms Sea of the United States of America (AOS- USA); contact Mike Impagliozza at 330-417- Golf Course, $85 per person/$340 four- Coali on of Catholic Organiza ons Against Human 8608 or [email protected], or some. Come support the Crusaders! For Traffi cking; Stella Maris Interna onal; Interna onal registra on and sponsorship informa on, Chris an Mari me Associa on (ICMA); Interna onal Rocco Leno at 330-209-0714 or Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network; Interna- [email protected]. please visit centralcrusaders.org. onal Mari me Organiza on (IMO); North American Mari me Ministry Associa on Special.

The two disciples, going to Emmaus, (Lk. 24:13-31) were infl amed with divine love by the few moments which they spent in company with our Savior, and by His words. What fl ames of holy love must not, then, KEEP YOUR TAX DOLLARS have been enkindled in the heart of St. Joseph, FROM GOING TO ABORTION! who for thirty years conversed with Jesus Christ, www.notaxpayerabor on.com and listened to His words of eternal life; who observed the perfect example which For informa on: 330-744-8451ext.272 Jesus gave of humility and pa ence, and saw the promptness with which He or [email protected]. obeyed and helped him in his labors, and all that was needed for the household! – St. Alphonsus Liguori

May 9, 2021—6th Sunday of Easter page 5 My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her. —George Washington

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Mother’s Day St. Mary/St. Benedict Parish l SPIRITUAL BOUQUETl (conƟ nued) RED ROSES WHITE ROSES In 2015, it was an honor and privilege Ruth Chipko Mary Abbo Isabelle Lewton for our Parish Family to welcome Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, Tina Cogan Edna Baughman Bess Mar n Apostolic Nuncio of Benin, Barbara Colle Mary Brabson Margaret Meyer of Suelli, Apostolic Nuncio to , Priest Gina Gill Cook Ruth M. Brenner Edna Miller of Orlu Diocese, who is a childhood friend Bernade e Corbe Mary Clark Beverly Moauro of Fr. Benson. We have also been greatly honored to welcome The Most Reverend Marlene A. DeSerio Margaret Croskey Cecelia Nau Augus ne Ukuoma, Bishop of the Diocese Anne Devaul Bernadine Daniska Judith A. Neininger of Orlu, each year Fr. Benson Bailey Devaul Mary E. Dureska Ruth Norris served our parish. As part of our evangeliza on eff ort, Helen Engel Miriam Eckenweiler Dorthy Notz the parish has hosted two missions with Linda Falvo Alfre a Eggleston Mary Novelli Richard Lane, Catholic Evangelist, and one Holly Ferren Florence Engel Margaret Parks with actor Frank Runyeon. These Rochelle Ferren Julia Evans Edith Ritzert programs provided inspira on and renewed zeal. Chrissy Foraker Gladys Firth Carolyn Roberts Through the eff orts of the late Fred Irene Francis Florence Foltz Marguerite Rodocker Johnson, an annual cultural celebra on Onita Frank Eileen Frank Marie Rosia to honor Na onal Black Catholic Month Cassaundra Fryman Joan Freese Janice Roush took place every November. This Mass is a ended by black Catholics throughout Jennifer Fryman Millie Gill Elizabeth Scho the dioceses of Ohio. Marilyn Fryman Wanda Hagan Viola Schwitzgebel In 2017, addressing an overlooked, Lori Hummel Denise Himes Evelyn Sell but serious on going issue, the parish gen- erously collected and donated feminine Rachel Inman Dorothy Himes Darlene Stropki hygiene products for the young women in Kathy Lewton Anna Horansky Evelyn Stropki Father’s community in Nigeria. A Carol Jones Velma Horansky Exethel Torrence parishioner traveled to Nigeria to assist n Theresa McEndree Mary Hughes Yolanda Vincent the distribu on of these products. Urged on by Fr. Benson since the Mary Jo Murphy Maxine Jones Barbara Wadsworth merger of our two church sites, the Holy Rita Oberster Agnes Kendrick Dorothy Weaver Martyrs Knights of Columbus #4733 have Patricia Rawson Alma Keyes Gladys Weekley spearheaded numerous parish projects. Susan Reagan Lore a Kramer Gerry Weida To name a few, the council holds an annual Veterans Mass which honors Susan Roush Mildred Kuntz Verna Weidleman a specifi c Veteran of the Year; many Melanie Schuler Helen Lehotay Arline Westover fundraiser Pancake Breakfasts which Tiff any Turckes Helen Claire Lewton support the seminarians of our diocese; a yearly Novena to the Immaculate Heart Barbara Walton of Mary; and yearly beau fi ca on of Heather Weekley the exterior gardens of both sites. They Marlene Weekley also host yearly fundraiser for the Sister Marcella Scholarship fund. The Knights MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBERANCE ENVELOPES have also assisted in the establishment of the Columbian Squires, a faith-based (*) Indicates a deceased loved one fraternal organiza on with the goal to *Mary Abbo *Mary Benedum *Ruth M. Brenner *Mary Clark Gina Gill Cook mold young Catholic boys into strong *Marlene A. DeSerio *Adeline Dominic *Olga Drabick *Mary E. Dureska leaders of tomorrow. Each November we *Miriam Eckenweiler *Florence Engel *Agnes Evanko *Doris Fechheimer host a Celebra on of the Holy Mass with *Kathryn Feller *Florence Foltz *Winifred Fowler *Eileen Frank *Millie Gill recep on a erwards in honor of the *Mary Hughes Lori Hummel *Jean Kovachik *Johanna Kovalik *Helen Claire Lewton Feast of All Souls/Saints day. *Isabelle Lewton *Rita Metzger *Margaret Meyer *Terrie Miner *Beverly Moauro (To be conƟ nued) *Nicole a Moauro *Cecelia Nau *Mary Novelli *Marguerite Rodocker *Janice Roush *Viola Schwitzgebel *Exethel Torrence *Barbara Wadsworth *Gerry Weida May 9, 2021—6th Sunday of Easter page 6 BAPTISM: Through Bap sm we are freed DIOCESAN GUIDELINES asks that everyone BEING A PARISH FAMILY: Our church is from sin and reborn as members of Christ. please wear face coverings when at Mass here to share the story of Jesus Christ, the We are incorporated into the Church and or at Parish Events. The wearing of face cov- Father and the Holy Spirit in all its fullness, made sharers in her mission. Parents (when erings by all liturgical ministers, especially to answer your ques ons, and to help you possible Godparents as well) are asked to during the distribu on of Holy Communion grow in faith. a end a class of prepara on—scheduled is being observed. Please keep trying your Have you or a family member been away as needed. best to stay six feet apart when choosing the from the church for a while? Would you or a pew to sit in. Above all, stay focused on the family member like to complete sacraments? COMPLIANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF real reason we are at Mass: Your rela on- We’d consider it a privilege if you were to THE VULNERABLE: ship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the call the offi ce or Deacon Randy directly A. Updated Authoriza on & Verifi ca on cross and the real presence of Christ in the (see front of bulle n.) and Acknowledgment Forms. All Clergy, Eucharist. If you are considering becoming a Religious, Seminarians, Persons in Forma- Catholic, this is not a decision to be taken on, and Employees, and those Volunteers Dispensa on from the obliga on to lightly. Again, you can always contact who work with children or vulnerable adults, a end Mass (especially those who are sick, Deacon directly – any me. Also, consid- must review a paper or electronic copy of or at high risk of becoming sick) er exploring these sites: www.usccb.org; the Safe Environment Policy and electron- con nues to be in eff ect un l further no- www.doy.org; www.catechist.com; www. ically sign the Authoriza on & Verifi ca on ce. Thankfully, there are numerous digital avemariapress.com; www.ohiocathconf.org; Form & Acknowledgment Form on the and televised opportuni es for viewing Mass www.catholic.com VIRTUS account page. and par cipa ng in B. Fingerprin ng and Background Checks. Spiritual Communion. All [as listed above] must obtain a BCI or PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: At this me, BCI/FBI background check. Any Webcheck NEW DRIVER’S LICENSE? all processions have been stopped. A basket loca on may be used and loca ons can be To all teens: we, your parish family, are for off ertory dona ons can be found at the found at www.ohioa orneygeneral.gov. proud of you and would like to share in the entrance of the church. You also have the Background checks must be sent directly happiness of this achievement. Please con- op on of mailing in the collec on envelopes. to: Catholic Diocese of Youngstown A n: tact the parish offi ce so we can set up a me to get together with Deacon Randy. RCIA: The Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Safe Environment Offi ce 144 W. Wood St. Adults is a formal process developed for pro- Youngstown, OH 44503 FAITH FORMATION: is a commitment by all spec ve candidates to introduce aspects of C. VIRTUS Protec ng God’s Children Class. bap zed Catholics to lifelong learning and Catholic beliefs and prac ces. Anyone seek- All [as listed above] must complete the openness to grow in knowledge of the faith. ing instruc on in the Catholic faith, or who VIRTUS Protec ng God’s Children in-service Sugges ons: Youth Religious Ed, RCIA, Bible has ques ons about celebra ng sacraments class. Visit the Safe Environment page on the study group; books, CD’s; Catholic Radio; they missed, is welcome and encouraged to diocesan website for a schedule of VIRTUS talk with our Deacon Randy or a priest; read call Deacon Randy Smith. in-service classes and to register in either your Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic English or Spanish. *Un l the threat of Church, and pray always. RECORDS UPDATE: We ask that all Covid-19 has subsided, individuals are members provide their informa on such as permi ed to take the course on-line. HOSPITAL CALLS: At this me hospitals are address changes; phone number changes; D. Repor ng Child/Vulnerable Adult Abuse restric ng all visita on. Excep ons to this email accounts; preferences in receiving bul- If you or someone you know has been rule are for extremely dire situa ons. Please le ns or “Robo calls;” etc. The informaƟ on abused at any me by a priest, deacon, no fy the Parish offi ce when you or a loved provided is for internal purposes only. Please religious, seminarian, person in forma on, one is hospitalized. Due to HIPAA privacy contact the parish offi ce as soon as possible. employee or volunteer of the Diocese of laws, hospitals do not no fy us if your loved Thank you! Youngstown, or if you believe that abuse has one is admi ed. Please understand that the offi ce message system is not connected to STEWARDSHIP: As Chris an stewards, are occurred or is currently occurring, contact we willing to use our gi s of infl uence to civil authori es and also Mr. Dominic Colucy, private cell numbers. You are always wel- come to call Deacon Randy Smith directly. point others to Christ? Are we using our Safe Environment Coordinator/Vic m talents to reveal God in the world? Assistance Coordinator, (offi ce) 330-744- LITURGY: Our current Sunday Lec onary 8451 x293 or (response line) 330-718-1388. distributes readings from the Bible over a VOCATIONS: Discerning a voca on CONFESSION: 2nd Sunday of the month or 3-year cycle. Each draws it’s Gospel readings to the priesthood or religious life? by appointment. Second Sundays: directly primarily from one of the three synop c Contact Fr. Sco Kopp 330-744-8451 a er the 8 am Mass at St. Mary’s and before Gospels: Ma hew, Mark and Luke, respec- [email protected] the 11 am Mass at St. Benedict’s. vely. John’s Gospel is reserved mostly for or Deacon Randy Smith. Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. CONFIRMATION: The recep on of this THIS YEAR WE WILL HEAR MARK’S Sacrament is necessary for comple on GOSPEL PROCLAIMED, MOST SUNDAYS. of bap smal graces and enriches one with special strength from the Holy Spirit. Faithfulness in li le things is a big thing. ______—St. John Chrysostom PASCHAL BANQUET: CCC 1382-1390 To receive communion is to receive Christ himself. The altar is the symbol of Christ, present in the midst of the assembly of his faithful, both as the vic m off ered and as food from heaven who is giving himself to us. To respond to this invita on we must prepare ourselves for so great a moment. The faithful should observe the fast required. Bodily demeanor, clothing— ought to convey the respect, solemnity and joy of this moment. We are strongly urged to examine our consciences, and if aware of grave sin, seek the Sacrament of Reconcilia on before receiving communion. If in doubt, Spiritual Recep on of the Eucharist is a perfectly legi mate alterna ve.

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