WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SICK AND SHUT-INS OF THE PARISH Support OUR “GOOD SHEPHERD HALL” RCIA ST. FRANCIS XAVIER & ST. GABRIEL ~A Catholic Community Center~ The RCIA process is a faith journey for adults We depend upon Pledge payments, Saturday, March 13 designed for anyone who is interested in finding Stone Crossing: Vera Kompara (SFX) one time Gifts, new Pledges (or addi- 4:00pm SFX— Michael Monsman by Joanne Cinson out more about the Catholic faith. While at the Home: Rocky & Judy Graziano (SFX), Ivette Martinez tions to an existing pledge), Memorial 6:00pm SG— Special Intention of Regis & Susan Rauch present time we are not meeting in person we are (SG), Margaret Peddicord (SG). Gifts, and Fundraisers to assist us. asking that anyone who is interested in this process Sunday, March 14 —4th Sunday of SG at Arbors Nursing: Doris Ferguson. Our bank loan balance as of March call and register. Hopefully, in the coming weeks as more 8:30am SFX— Living & Deceased of both Parishes St. Luke Minerva: James Smith, Sharon Shotwell 10, 2021 is $358,060.12. The balance individuals receive the Covid vaccine, we will be able to meet. 10:30am SG— Tony & Dian Petrarca by Tim & Joanne Martin Minerva Elder Care: Kay Morrison (SG) owed on existing Pledges is $61,123. Volunteer help of time and To discuss the process and whether or not it might be what you (Live Stream also) talent will be needed to assist with fundraisers and events once the Prayer Chain for St. Francis and St. Gabriel: were looking for in your faith journey, please call Linda Shaw Monday, March 15 Covid-19 is lifted. Thanks to all who help us to build our future. For the prayer list for St. Francis, please call Dolores Hudson at at 330.495.6350 or the Parish Office 330.868.4498 as soon as 9am SFX Erwin Dolski by John Buettner Donor Recognition Tree. What a wonderful way to give a gift or 330-863-0273; and for St. Gabriel, please call Darlene Mackey at possible. 330-868-6639. create a lasting Memorial. Our Donor Tree is a work of art perma- Tuesday, March 16 nently displayed in the hall, which includes a leaf of bronze, silver, LENT 2021 RESOURCES 9am SG Mary Benczo by Micheline & Rick Piccin “LIVE STREAMING MASS” or gold with the name of donor/memorial for those who have con- [See Web site for other details] You may view on our Website: stgabriel- tributed $1,000 or more. Call the Parish Office (330-868-4498) for *Praying the Stations of the Cross. We will Wednesday, March 17 stfrancis.org, or St. Gabriel and St. Francis more details. Checks may be made out and sent to: continue with public celebration of the Stations 9am SFX Anthony & Katherine Romano by Jim & Beth Rice Facebook. Watch as the event happens, or later on at “Good Shepherd Hall,” Attention Fr. Victor Cinson, PO Box 275, on Wednesday evenings at 7PM, alternating 7:00pm SFX Stations of the Cross your convenience. “Live Streaming” schedule: Minerva, OH 44657 Rental Information, Scheduling and Rates: weekly between parishes. Daily Mass: Monday—Thursday 9 am. Contact Michele Fescemyer, 330 -771-0442 St. Gabriel: March 24. Thursday, March 18 Sunday Mass: — 10:30 am. 9am SG Health of Megan & Kurth Schaefer St. Francis: March 17, 31. PSR News Each week throughout Lent, the students of our PSR by Regis & Susan Rauch ENVELOPES: Please be aware that we will focus on doing a common Lenten offering. We invite all of *DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR LENT 2021 Small, Friday, March 19 are having issues with the envelopes being their families, (and anyone else), to join us in this practice of prayer pocket size books available in the narthex of each church. NO MASS TODAY and sacrifice so that together we might turn our hearts more com- delivered. We contacted Our Sunday Each day has a simple reflection. Pick one up today! pletely to God during these days of prayer and . Our sacri- Saturday, March 20 Visitor and they are aware of the problem. fice for the next two weeks will be: * WEEKDAY MASS. Attend a Weekday Mass to sustain 4:00pm SFX— Living & Deceased of both Parishes The March/April envelopes are set to Week of March 14 - give up your favorite snack, dessert, or treat your spiritual life. See daily Schedule. 6:00pm SG— Beth Berger by George & Mary Kay Davis arrive at your mailbox the week of March 1. for this week (choose something difficult be hard to do without). If you don’t receive them by the weekend of “BEST LENT EVER” With Matthew Kelley exploring the Sunday, March 20 —5th Sunday of Lent March 6/7, please contact the church office and they will Week of March 21 – write a real letter to someone you haven’t books we distributed at Christmas. “I Heard God Laugh.” been able to visit with lately (send it by the Post Office not email) 8:30am SFX— Ted Gahan by Sandy send a new set. Receive an inspirational email for the 40 days of Lent. Sign up 10:30am SG— Clarice Waybright by Rocky & Lisa Grim Students, (and all of us), are encouraged to continue the practice of at DynamicCatholic.com/Lent. Extra copies of the book are (Live Stream also) LENTEN RICE BOWLS: Once again praying 10 minutes a day throughout the season of Lent and beyond. available in narthex while supplies last.

the Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowl Hopefully, we will see how this habit helps each day go better and it *CHILDREN’S RESOURCES. See bulletin tables for is in the narthex at both churches. will become part of our daily routine even beyond the Lenten sea- CHURCH SUPPORT resources given at PSR classes for those who have not been Through sacrifice, we can share with son! able to attend in person. Thanks to all who continue to support our parishes during the Covid-19 pandemic. You may Mail gifts to: Parish Office, PO members of the human family around the world and commit Lenten prayers, 2021 DIOCESAN PARISH SHARE CAMPAIGN Fasting and Abstinence: Box 275 Minerva, OH 44657, use the new On-line Giving (see Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged fasting and almsgiving to deepen our faith and serve PLEDGE SUNDAY MARCH 13 & 14, 2021 front of bulletin for details), or place them in the special Collection This weekend we ask all parishioners to make a financial to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Box in the narthex of church. This is a tremendous help to us in those in need. If we give up something we would commitment to our diocese and our parish. As pastor, I Fasting means partaking of only one full meal; some maintaining our parishes. have purchased, and instead, place the money in the sincerely want to thank all of you who have assisted so food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at two Rice Bowl. Our small sacrifice can help provide food generously in the past, or have already responded to the letter you other times during the day. Weekly Contributions Weekend of March 7, 2021 and necessities to another. received in the mail from Monforton. Your gifts and prayers The weekly collection is very important to the life of the par- are deeply appreciated. Abstinence. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and ish. It demonstrates the faith of the people and is used to LECTOR SCHEDULE: older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, The theme for the 2021 D/PSC is “God’s Love Unites Us.” Bishop Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. assess the viability of parishes. Monforton reminds us of the goodness of God’s love and our need

St. Gabriel: Adult $3,388; On-line giving $255; Loose $111; SAT. MAR 13—SFX 4PM ED FRIEDMAN to come together in faith and worship. SCRIP: Look in your mail this Cap. Imp $102; CRS (Catholic Relief Services) $100. SAT. MAR 13—SG 6PM NORMA MARKO We are called to be instruments in bringing God’s love to our dio- week or next for information from St. Francis Xavier: Adult $1,840; On-line giving $565; Loose cese and our parish communities. We each have a part to play in the church about the SCRIP $50; Extraordinary expenses $295. making this a lived reality here. We do that through our prayers, Program (Gift Cards). We are SUN. MAR 14—SFX 8:30AM DIANE MOHR celebrations of the sacraments, and our sacrificial giving. Good Shepherd Hall: $857 excited to introduce new and SUN. MAR 14—SG 10:30AM BILL PILATI I want to personally ask each of you to prayerfully consider how you Please note: The “On-line Giving” total (above) is the Adult improved ways of ordering Collection as well as any Other Donations made on our web-site. can participate in this year’s campaign. Your participation is crucial SCRIP. You can order online, call the church office, or in supporting the many services of the diocese and our parishes. No drop off your order form. Check out the new order SAT. MAR 20—SFX 4PM BARB ROSSETTI gift is too large or too small. You are all welcome to join in the forms! SCRIP has come out with a lot of new vendors to SAT. MAR 20—SG 6PM GREG RHODES DPSC at any level. Simply follow the instructions given on the en- VOCATION VIEWS: To be God’s servant, velope. Some may wish to make a one time gift. Others might choose from. Order forms will be in the narthex of the we must follow . Do you desire to see choose the option of paying on a monthly basis. On behalf of Bishop church as well as the one you receive at home. Feel free where Jesus lives? Serve the poor and margin- to copy them as needed. Share them with your friends!!! SUN. MAR 21—SFX 8:30AM DENNY CHADDOCK Monforton, myself and your parish, I thank you for your contribu- alized. (John 12:20-33) tion. God bless you! God bless your generosity! God bless your The SCRIP program is a great fundraiser for both St. SUN. MAR 21—SG 10:30AM PETE LAUBACHER love!” Gabriel and St. Francis. Thank your for your support!

St. Gabriel and St. Francis Xavier Parishes Mailing address: PO Box 275, Minerva, OH 44657

ST. GABRIEL Phone: 330-868-4498 ST. FRANCIS 400 W. High St. Email: [email protected] 125 Carrollton St. Minerva, OH 44657 Website: stgabriel-stfrancis.org Malvern, OH 44644

PASTOR: Fr. Victor P. Cinson SECRETARY: Mrs. Peggy Romine FAITH FORMATION//RCIA DIRECTOR: Ms. Linda Shaw

SOCIAL HALL PHONE: St. Gabriel 330-868-4610 St. Francis 330-863-0760

OFFICE HOURS: [Office/Rectory: 330-868-4498] 9am—5pm Monday—Thursday

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Please check the inside for other information. SATURDAY: 4:00pm St. Francis 6:00pm St. Gabriel SUNDAY: 8:30am St. Francis 10:30am St. Gabriel

WEEKDAYS: 9:00am Mon and Wed. St. Francis 9:00am Tues. and Thurs. St. Gabriel —See Weekday Schedule inside for changes and Special Days~

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY Woods' Grocery Inc. St. Gabriel. 2:00-2:45pm 5077 Alliance Rd NW St. Francis. 30 minutes prior to the 4:00 pm Mass Malvern, OH 44644 Other times by request. (Note: will be cancelled when there is a wedding/funeral at either church. Check 330-863-0707 bulletin for other seasonal times/changes)

BAPTISMS Parents are to call the Parish Office arrange for a prepara- tion meeting. The child need not yet be born to make these

arrangements Lent, a Season of the Word Each year on the First Sunday of Lent we hear one of the accounts of the temptation of Jesus. In Luke’s Couples intending to marry must consult the pastor person- account, the devil cites the scriptures repeatedly, urging ally at least 6 months prior to the desired date. No date will Jesus to interpret them in a false, self-serving way—if God sends angels to protect those whom God loves (as it says in be set until this meeting takes place. Psalm 91), then prove it! But Jesus resists this insidious BULLETIN DEADLINE All items must be submitted to Ashton’s 5¢ & 10¢ Store temptation by turning to scripture passages that tell of right the parish office in writing by 12 NOON ON TUESDAY. relationship with God—living by God’s word, trusting in ~proudly serving the community since 1932~ 60 W. Main St. Carrollton, Ohio 44615 God, and worshiping God alone. Jesus himself listened to the inspired word of God and 1-330-627-2340 120 Third St. NW., Carrollton, Ohio PARISH SHARE CAMPAIGN: March 13/14 Hot drink mix, coffee, tea, etc let it shape and form him. Through the liturgy, we do the 44615 same. The readings we hear at Mass can teach us, but that is “Like Us” on Facebook Reminisce & reflect on days gone by. www.ashton5and10.com March 20/21 Soaps & washing products Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 AM TO 5 PM, Sunday 1 PM TO 5 PM not their primary function. Rather, the scriptures are meant SPECIAL TOURS may be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday & any evening. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND to reveal the Lord to us, to let us experience his presence, For any who may be laid off from work, awaiting unemployment and to form us in our Christian identity. Christ’s presence is to kick in, or are in any economic difficulty we have several ben- realized by his spoken word, “since it is he himself who efactors who have contributed to a special fund for members of speaks when the Holy Scriptures are read in the our parish community. Please call the Pastor. Fr. Cinson at Church” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 7). In the the parish office (330-868-4498) for information. This will be readings proclaimed at Mass, we hear the voice of Christ kept totally confidential. himself. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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