5684 Groveport Road, Groveport, OH 43125 Website:—https://groveportstmary.org The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2021 Staff Fr. Hilary Ike Priest [email protected] (primary) 614-497-1324 (secondary) Donna Lesko Parish Secretary 614-497-1324 [email protected] Andrea Maier Director of Religious Education 614-497-1437 [email protected] Pushkar Baum Parish Bookkeeper [email protected] 614-497-1324 Lisa Leonard Organist/Choir Director 614-738-9830 Parish Office Hours Tues thru Fri—9:30am-3:00pm Sat, Sun, Mon — Closed THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Father Ike’s Office Hours Wed & Fri—9:30-3:00 —Parish “One mightier than I is coming after me. Tues & Thu— Diocesan Tribunal I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. Sat, Sun, Mon — Closed I have baptized you with water;
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Sunday Readings Urgent Pastoral Care † Isaiah 55:1-11 † 1 John 5:1-9 † Mark 1:7-11 Fr. Hilary Ike † Responsorial Psalm 29 614-321-8010 (emergency only) Website—https://groveportstmary.org Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/StMaryGroveportOhio/ YouTube—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIk5hY8EUAs&t=39s
COVD-19 Prayer
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Worship ** Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Amer- Masses icas. We fly to you today as your beloved chil- dren. We ask you to intercede for us with Sat—Jan 10 Baptism of the Lord your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. 5 pm IMO Filomina Greene by Judy Hetterscheidt
Sun—Jan 10 Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our Baptism of the Lord nation and world, and for all our families and 8:30 am Parish Family loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, 11 am IMO Evelyn Frank by Pam Brach that we may be spared the worst of this illness. Mon—Jan 11 No Mass on Mondays
For those already afflicted, we ask you to ob- 11 AM Rosary Rosary - Novena—11 AM — NO MASS tain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear Tues—Jan 12 Weekday the cries of those who are vulnerable and fear- 8:30 am Rose Ann & Frank Bekelman ful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. Wed—Jan 13 Weekday In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us Noon IMO Jerry Jenkins by Jenkins Family in the Church to love one another and to be Thu—Jan 14 Weekday patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of 8:30 am IMO Virginia Whittemore by Altar Rosary Society Jesus to our land and to our hearts. Fri—Jan 15 Weekday We come to you with confidence, 9 am IMO Furman Campbell by Family knowing that you truly are our compassionate Sat—Jan 17 mother, health of the sick and cause of our 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time joy. 5 pm IMO Michael Lopez by Adella Jarrell Sun—Jan 17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Shelter us under the mantle of your protec- 8:30 am IMO Shirley Jo Fraley by ARS tion, keep us in the embrace of your arms, 11:00 am help us always to know the love of your Son, Parish Family Jesus. Amen. **Due to COVID-19 uncertainties, this schedule is subject to change.
St. Hilary of Poitiers Bishop and Doctor of the Church Feast Day: January 13 Patron Saint of Lawyers
“Little children follow and obey their father. They love their mother. They know nothing of covetousness, ill-will, bad tem- per, arrogance and lying. This state of mind opens the road to heaven. To imitate our Lord’s own humility, we must return to the simplicity of God’s little ones.”
~(St. Hilary of Poitiers)
Announcements
ST. MARY PRAYER MINISTRY: Participation SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVDP): is encouraged. Contact, Pam Scott SVdP continues to collect personal items for the ([email protected]) for details. homeless men and women in our area throughout the Christmas season and will deliver to the shelters after Christmas. Items needed are deodorant, bar soap, ROSARY/NOVENA: Mondays, 11 AM to about shampoo, disposable razors, toothbrushes, tooth Noon in the Miriam Chapel. All are welcome. paste, and combs. Thank you for your generosity.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS 2020: Sum- mary statements will be available beginning Tues- Things you didn’t know about St. Vin- day, January 12. To request a printed copy cent de Paul (SVdP) The Society is best please contact the office by email, phone or note known for helping neighbors in times of emergency (drop in offertory basked.) Remember, Push needs. Members, staff and neighbors collaborate to help immediate crises. They also refer the needy to appropri- ate community support services. St. Mary membership MASS INTENTION 2021: is small — all parishioners can be a member. This is a St. Mary has always offered the opportunity to hands-on service group; though small, they pack a big request personal intentions of Masses. To re- punch. The year 2020 hit SVdP very hard, draining the quest your personalized intentions, call or email financial resources to help those impacted by the 2020 Donna: 614-497-1324 or email dles- economy. St. Mary is one of the most generous parishes [email protected]. A small stipend of in our diocese and that is exemplified by how SVdP helps $10 is suggested (not required) for each request. those in our community because of YOUR generosity. If you wish to find more information on SVdP, please visit https://www.svdpcolumbus.org/ FOOD PANTRY: The Greater Groveport Food Pan- try needs the following Items: Jello/Pudding, Sunday Offerings Canned Tomato Soup, Sloppy Joe, Jiffy Corn Muffin December 25 & 27, 2020 Mix. Drop items in the “Food Pantry“ wicker bas- Online Offerings $ 832 ket located in the entryway. Updated needs can be Regular Envelopes 2,423 found by visiting: Total Regular $ 3,255 Designated https://www.facebook.com/ggfoodpantry/ Christmas $ 1,880 Diocesan Charities 210
Total Designated Offering $ 2,090 Grand Total $ 5,345
Sunday Offerings January 3, 2021 Online Offerings $ 1,192 Regular Envelopes 2,725 Total Regular $ 3,917 Designated Christmas $ 115 2021 Wall Calendar: Be sure to get your Diocesan Charities 25 new calendar provided by the generosity of Gary Woodyard of Woodyard Funeral Services. Total Designated Offering $ 140 “Thank you! Gary. ” for again providing the Grand Total $ 4,057 beautiful New Year calendars. Thank you for your faithful stewardship!!!
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Dear friends in Christ,
This weekend brings the liturgical season of Christmas to an end. On Monday we begin the Ordinary Time of the Year. So called because it does not contain significant celebration of the Lord's mystery like Easter or Christmas which usually are preceded by Lent and Advent, respectively. Incidentally, this year's season of Lent will come as early as 17 February. Easter will be upon us before you know it.
We are already one week gone into the new year. If you made some new resolutions and are struggling with them, do not lose heart because change is never easy but tenacity wins the battle. What we should keep mostly in mind is the purpose for our resolutions. With the Lord ever in your sight you shall not lose the war. Let us prepare ourselves ahead for the Lenten journey. It is a very powerful way to solidify our new year resolutions. May God fill you all with His Grace.
Very respectfully,
Fr. Hilary Ike Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-497-1324 Phil. 3:8
St. Hilary of Poitiers Bishop and Doctor of the Church Feast Day: January 13 Patron Saint of Lawyers
“Little children follow and obey their father. They love their mother. They know nothing of covetousness, ill-will, bad tem- per, arrogance and lying. This state of mind opens the road to heaven. To imitate our Lord’s own humility, we must return to the simplicity of God’s little ones.”
~(St. Hilary of Poitiers)