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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: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday & Friday, St. Mary Worship Site compassion, and 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: First 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 Catholic Church SUNDAY ASCENSION OF THE LORD SUNDAY PENTECOST Come Holy Spirit! MAY 16th MAY 23th Mass: 8am @ St M & 11am @ St. B Mass: 8am @ St M & 11am @ St. B WELC ME! ______With a full heart, we open our arms MONDAY May 17th MONDAY May 24th to you in friendship. We're honored ______Mary, Mother of the Church to share this day with you as we TUESDAY May 18th ______worship God. We hope that the Liturgy of the Word & Communion TUESDAY May 25th celebra on of the Holy Eucharist 8:30am @ St. Mary Liturgy of the Word & Communion and other events posted on our Start Consecra on to St. Joseph 8:30am @ St. Mary ______website and Facebook page will Start Consecra on to St. Joseph WEDNESDAY May 19th ______touch your heart and that you Mass: 8:30am @ St Mary WEDNESDAY May 26th experience a sense of peace. Pastoral Council 6pm @ St. B Mass: 8:30am @ St Mary We also hope you'll con nue ______in the knowledge that THURSDAY May 20th ______St. Mary/St. Benedict parish is a Liturgy of the Word & Communion THURSDAY May 27th 8:30am @ St. Mary Liturgy of the Word & Communion home away from home. Deacon 8:30am @ St. Mary Randy is always available to you. ______You’re welcome to contact FRIDAY May 21ST ______him directly: 330 323 5904. Mass: 8:30 am @ St Mary FRIDAY May 28th Mass: 8:30 am @ St Mary Thank you for your pa ence ______SATURDAY May 22nd ______and understanding SATURDAY May 29th while complying with the ______diff erent changes in place due to the Pandemic.

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

Online Giving EASY | FAST | SECURE coming soon READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tues: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wed: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thurs: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Fri: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sun: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 www.starkjfs.org Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

May 16, 2021—Ascension of Our Lord 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 16, 2021—8 am Sunday, May 23, 2021—8 am We wish to sincerely thank you + Cornell Matronia for your support of divine worship, + Robert P. Taylor and Apostolic works of charity. Off ered by Analyn Taylor Off ered by Matronia Family Your help also sustains our Diocesan clergy and religious. Sunday,May 16, 2021—11 am Sunday,May 23, 2021—11 am + Eugene Rice + Dale & Joan Wardle Easter: MAY 9th 2021 Off ered by Jean Reagan Off ered by Rita Oberster $5,753.02 Wednesday, May 19, 2021—8:30 am Wednesday, May 26, 2021—8:30 am St. Mary—$1,345.00 (30 env.) +Connie Donahue +Dick Koller Off ered by Donahue Family Off ered by Pat Koller St. Benedict—$1,828.00 (21 env) Friday, May 28, 2021—8:30 am Mail-In—$2,580.00 (40 env.) Friday, May 21, 2021—8:30 am + James Schwitzgebel + Monica Merry Off ered by Dave & Linda Miller Off ered by Dave & Linda Miller SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS May 16th-23rd—St. Benedict May 23rd-30th—St. Benedict +Eugene Rice +Stan Starcher LET US PRAY Off ered by John & Bobbie Rice Off ered by Margaret Starcher

The inten ons of the Pope: May 16th-23rd—St. Mary May 23rd-30th—St. Mary Let us pray that those in charge Dorothy Vincent Deceased of Tinlin & Koller of fi nance will work with governments BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS Families to regulate the fi nancial sphere and Off ered by Toni Ostapack Off ered by Family protect ci zens from its dangers. ST. JOSEPH ALTAR INTENTIONS For the Church, that we seek the unity that Jesus desires. Ligh ng a candle for a par cular purpose or inten on is prac ced worldwide from people of all walks of life. Ligh ng a candle t symbolizes bringing light to our desires. People of Chris an faith For our leaders, that they may be blessed also believe that ligh ng a candle symbolizes the light of Christ. with wisdom, and resolve as they pursue jus ce and fairness for all, especially (Think about this: we light candles on top of our birthday cakes in celebra on of those being persecuted for their faith. each cherished year of our lives.) t You are invited to refl ect on whatever is resona ng within you at For all who hear God's call to serve the this moment: affi rma on, supplica on, blessing, gra tude, etc. Church, at any age, and in any capacity, that they may respond with an open mind Mass or sanctuary candle intentions are beautiful ways to pray for friends and family. and a generous heart. Thank you for the $10.00 stipend for each intention. t Contact the parish offi ce to discuss other options for honoring loved ones. For reporters and journalists, especially GUIDELINES: We are accep ng requests for Masses and Sanctuary Candles for 2021. those who work in diffi cult circumstances 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 or dangerous areas, that they may be con- (4) dates per single inten on. (i.e. four dates for Mrs Anna Blank) B) An individual will be able to schedule secrated to the truth and shine light in the their inten ons, as close to a preferred date, as follows: 1 Sunday; 1 or 2 weekday; 1 or 2 Sanctuary Can- darkness. dle(s). *See other opportuniƟ es. t 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 For our parish family, that in our love eight (8) total Masses and candles per year for any one individual. *See other opportuniƟ es. of God and neighbor, we may recognize Please remember: A) You may have more than one person named in a single inten on. (i.e.: Mr & Mrs Blank that we remain in God and God in us. and Joseph Somebody) B) Inten ons are not exclusively for the deceased. (i.e.: Anniversary blessings) No specifi c Mass inten ons are taken for the following dates: Christmas Vigil or Day, Easter Vigil or Day, t All Saints, All Souls, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. These dates will be off ered in remembrance of either the fl ower memorials, memorial fund members, living and deceased mothers and For all the sick and shut-ins of the parish, fathers, or the living and deceased of our parish family as a whole. may they receive the grace to persevere Special note: Mass is celebrated, perpetually, every First Friday of the month for all Memorial Fund and fi nd comfort in the Lord. benefactors. Contact the offi ce if you would like to learn more about the perpetual memorial fund and having yourself or a loved one honored as a benefactor. ______*Other opportuni es to honor and memorialize loved ones: A) Consider taking advantage of the ability Prayer Chain: Please speak with of 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.) Sue Ritzert 330-488-0721 or the offi ce. B) With $100.00 or more dona on a plaque with your inten on could be permanently placed in an 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. Always keep in mind: There is a chance the schedule may need to be adjusted before the end of the year. May 16, 2021—Ascension of Our Lord page 3 The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known Y that anyone who fl ed to thy protec on, implored thy help, Faiv h Hd pe L ve or sought thine intercession was le unaided. Inspired by this confi dence, I fl y unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, Let us give alms because we want to despise not my pe ons, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. place ourselves in God’s presence. CONSECRATION Teachers & Teacher’s Aides are ______TO SAINT JOSEPH needed for the 2021-2022 season ______of CCD. Our religious educa on pro- We are joining parishes throughout What does it mean for a person to gram will begin in October (more details the Diocese of Youngstown in asking be consecrated to St. Joseph? It basically will appear in the bulle ns) however, plan- means that you acknowledge that he is every Catholic family to support the ning and prepara on mee ngs will begin your spiritual father, and you want to be in May. PLEASE CONTACT DEACON OR LEE 2021 Annual Bishop’s Appeal. like him. St. Joseph, in turn, will give those ANN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. As always you consecrated to him his undivided may also contact the parish offi ce. The Appeal is the primary funding a en on, protec on, and guidance. source for Catholic Chari es Program Overview: The program takes in the six coun es of our diocese. 33 days. This is a personal commitment, FIRST STEP This campaign also helps to support where you read and pray and follow FOR CHANGE our diocesan ministries including semi- along with the book on your own. You’ll Catholic Chari es’ spend about 30 minutes, star ng with an First Step for Change narian forma on and the invoca on followed by a short reading, campaign—Now Offi ce of Voca ons, the Offi ce of and concluding with the recita on of the through June 20th Catholic Schools, Religious Educa on, Litany of St. Joseph. If you miss a day, just We wish to honor Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and make it up and con nue your prepara on. the faith, humility the Catholic Television Network of Books are available at the offi ce for and love it takes to raise a child. Funds Youngstown (CTNY). purchase at $15 each. PLEASE CALL. raised through this campaign assist The proposed start date is May 18th, low-income pregnant women and To properly support the eff orts of which enables consecra on on families with food, formula, clothing, Catholic Chari es and the important June 20th—Father’s Day. diapers and other items essen al to a Diocesan ministries, this year’s child’s health, safety and wellbeing. appeal goal is $4 million. FAITH GROUP Learn more about St. Joseph! There is a special bin at the entrance Our St. Mary/St. Benedict parish Deacon Randy invites everyone to join of the church with envelopes and family has an individual goal of the discussion Thursday, May 20th at decals for you to take home. This $34,100.00. 6:30pm in our St. Benedict social hall. The year, instead of fi lling plas c baby goal is to learn more about St. Joseph and As of May 5th, bo les with spare change, each family grow in apprecia on of this most humble interested in par cipa ng is asked to we are at 87% of this goal saint. Coff ee and water available. prayerfully consider a dona on and with $29,704.00 commi ed!! See you there! *Safety precauƟ ons maintained. place a check in the collec on baskets (134 par cipa ng families out of 464) or send directly: Catholic Chari es/ First Step for Change 144 West Wood St. PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER Youngstown, OH 44503 PARTICIPATION, AND ACT NOW! Loving and gracious God, EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD Ascensionpress.com Many of our young people care about pollu on. They care about climate change. They You gave us your Son, Jesus Christ. care about the protec on and ethical treatment of animals. But how do they feel about He gave of Himself, not only on the their Faith? Many of them simply don’t see the teaching of the Church as relevant to cross, but in every moment of his their lives. As a sugge on, try watching the short video where Fr. Mike Schmitz explains life. Jesus saw the hungry; He fed the Catholic mindset. The principle that underlies the Church’s teaching when it comes them. Jesus saw the sick; He healed to the environment is “stewardship.” But this word and this concept are unfamiliar to most of us today. In this short video, Fr. Mike shares the heart of what it means to be a them. Jesus saw the discouraged; steward. Watch the video, and we hope you fi nd it helpful in sharing the Faith with the He encouraged them. Jesus saw young people in your life. the dying; He gave them new life. P.S. If you’re looking for more resources to help you share the beauty and power of the Church’s Jesus gave. In this way, he taught teachings on issues like the environment, the family, the poor, grace, and the sancƟ ty of life, look for Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This GeneraƟ on. us to give. Loving and gracious God, open our hearts to the many You and friends are invited to the next youth ministry mee ng ministries off ered throughout our TODAY, May 16th, 6:30pm. We will be talking about summer Diocesan Church. Strengthen our mission opportuni es. All teens in grades 7th-12th are welcome resolve to be like your Son, Jesus to enjoy a fun & faithful evening. Call Deacon Randy for details. Christ, to give of ourselves in every moment of our lives. Amen. *Safety precau ons will be in eff ect.

May 16, 2021—Ascension of Our Lord page 4 A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WHAT, HOW, AND WHY The General Intercessions The general intercessions were restored to the liturgy in the reforms that followed the Second Va can Council. In these prayers—also known as the “universal prayer” or “prayer of the faithful”—the assembly prays for the Church, the world, and the local community. As the name “prayer of the faithful” reminds us, these inter-

cessions are a privilege of the bap zed, which is why any catechumens are dismissed St. Mary/ St. Benedict before the Creed and the intercessions. In bap sm, we become members of a royal PRESENTS OUR FIRST priesthood, and what do priests do? They intercede; they pray. In standing to pray to

God as a community, we are living out our royal priesthood. The intercessions at Mass usually follow a clear pa ern, moving from general REVERSE to specifi c needs. We pray for the whole Church. We pray for the world and for our na on. We pray for our local community, for those who have died and for all the sick and affl icted. In our united prayer, we reach beyond ourselves and our own needs and grow in awareness of and compassion for the needs of others. Wednesday,Wednesday, July 7, 2021 July at Skyland 7, 2021 Pines at Skyland Pines OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO - OUTDOOR MASS AND ROSARY - An evening of laughs All are welcome to share in the joy of the Eucharist & good company! TODAY! Sunday, May 16th for the 2021 season opening. [The gro o commi ee has been working relessly throughout the winter, Drinks, hors d’oeuvres start renova ng and beau fying the site. To name a few of the projects: a large at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 6pm. handycap accesible ramp, steps and walk-ways, cleaning and restoring the St. Mary’s: stone-work, intalling a new water system and plan ng numerous fl owers.] 150St. tickets Benedict’s: sold at $100 each The 12pm Gro o Mass is in memory of Virginia Roth Extra Dinner is $35. (Rosary begins at 11:30am) Fr. Cebula will be the celebrant. Music will be provided by P.J. Chavez. There will be a tent in place. Baskets, Live Auction, Sideboards, Refreshments and fellowship a erwards. 50/50 and more!

PURCHASE YOUR PARISH YEAR OF THE FAMILY the Holy Father. FUNDRAISER TICKETS FROM: Resources for the Year of Amoris Pat Croskey 704-5070 —AMORIS LAETITIA— Lae a Family may be found on Sue Himes 575-2958 On March 19, 2021, the Church the USCCB website at: Alan Oberster 418-6941 celebrated the fi h anniversary of the h ps://www.usccb.org/topics/mar- Brenda Jones 605-9199 publica on of Pope Francis’s apostolic riage-and-family-life-ministries/year-amo- Rick Cuenot 705-8233 exhorta on Amoris Lae a, on the ris-lae a-family and on a special Va can Ernie Scho 685-6000 beauty and joy of love in the website at h p://www.laityfamilylife.va/con- Harold & Kathy Lewton 484-4671 tent/laityfamilylife/ family. On this same day, Pope en/amoris-lae a. ______Francis launched the Year of “Amoris html#esortazi- Please consider dona ng a gi basket Lae a Family,” which will conclude one-apostolica. or item(s) that can be used as a single on June 26, 2022, during the Tenth raffl e item. (We cannot accept individual Mee ng of Families in Rome with items or used items) We will be happy to assemble and wrap your basket if you provide the basket/container and ALL of the items to O dear Jesus, O Mary, assist us by your prayers be placed in it. Debbie Cuenot, 330-705-8244 I humbly implore You to grant Your loving Mother of Jesus, in all the necessities of life. special graces to our family. and our Mother, pray to Jesus for our Ask of Jesus that special grace with answer basket raffl e ques ons. May our home be the shrine of peace, family, for all the families of the world, which He granted to you, purity, love, labor and faith. to guard the cradle of the to watch over our home We would like all dona ons by June 27th. I beg You, dear Jesus, to protect and newborn, the schools of the young and at the pillow of the sick and the dying, Please drop-off dona ons either at St. Mary’s: bless all of us, absent and present, their vocations. so that with Mary and with you, Monday - Friday between 9am and 3pm at the living and dead. heaven may fi nd our family unbroken Blessed Saint Joseph, in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. parish offi ce or St. Benedict’s: Sundays a er holy guardian of Jesus and Mary, Amen. Mass in the cry room. If you would like your basket picked up, contact one of the commit- tee members. St. Joseph the protector: Oh, St. Joseph, whose protec on is so great, so prompt, so strong, Cash dona ons are most welcome. They allow before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. us to buy specifi c items for the baskets or to Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from make your night as enjoyable as possible. Cash your divine son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having dona ons can be placed in the Mass collec on engaged here below your heavenly power, basket in an envelope marked “Basket Raffl e.” Please include your name and number. I may off er my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contempla ng you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him in my name and kiss Thank you for your syupport his fi ne head for me and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. and for your generosity! St. Joseph, patron of departed souls - pray for me. Amen.

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Parish Fund Raiser

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Skyland Pines

TO PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT:

St. Mary’s: For questions, tickets, donations: Pat Croskey St. Benedict’s: 704.5070 MOTHER’S DAY REMEBERANCES

The following is a list of names that did not PARISH FOOD PANTRY appear in last week’s bulle n: 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY We care, and we want to help you *Mary Abbo , *Josephine Almasy, St. Mary/St. Benedict Parish and your family. Groceries are shared *Lucille Capaldi-Ostapack, with love and respect to those who *Marie Pa Capaldi, (conƟ nued) come for assistance. Our Food Pantry *Helen Corouthers, There has been many opportuni es to receives funding from a number of *Florence Donahue, sources and operates on a monthly deepen our faith as a parish family. We *Connie Donahue *Mary L. Feicht, basis. Just about everyone has felt the had monthly First Friday Adora on with *Mary Gill, *Dorothy Himes, addi onal pressure that the pandemic *Mary Hudacko, *Lore a Kramer, Benedic on; A Divine Mercy Sunday has created in our society. If you would *Mary Krone, *Frances Larke, prayer service; the Advent and Lent like to register, or know someone who *Helen Rohr, *Mary Stock, could use help with food, cleaning Vespers; and Tenebrae service during *Dorothy Weaver, *Frances Wheeler, supplies and home products, you are *Alma Winkler. Holy Week. The Men & Women of Grace welcome to register with Linda Miller: Group is a fervent Bible/Book study 330.936.2335 or [email protected] Helen Engel, Onita Frank, group providing opportuni es to deepen YOUR INFORMATION IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. Gina Gill Cook, Distribu on is on the second Saturday faith, while giving support, encourage- of every month from 9-10:30am. CORRECTIONS: ment and las ng friendships. During the Carolyn Roberts is a red rose dedica- summer we host a FREE Vaca on Bible on, and a white rose was supposed HELPING CHILDREN to be for Mary L. Feicht. School for the children of our area. Chris an Children’s Home of Ohio: Fr Benson ini ated a “Book of Life” Helping Children Thrive SEAFARERS= to honor those parishioners who had When a child has experienced ESSENTIAL WORKERS passed in the current year. This book is trauma, it’s important to help the One of Pope Fancis’ inten ons for the processed in at the start of Mass and child process and reframe the ex- perience. If childhood trauma is not month of May is for all the faithful to kept with a perpetual candle to honor the addressed, its eff ects can prevent the pray for people in the Mari me World deceased in our prayers. In November an forma on of healthy rela onships and The Apostleship of the Sea Prayer: annual Memorial Mass is held for those inhibit the ability to lead a produc ve Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy named and their families. The book is life. Unresolved trauma can lead to upon all Seafarers (Say one Our mental health challenges, suicide, and then closed and new one opened. Father); (Say one Hail Mary); addic on. It’s also a major cause of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, As a revitalizing ini a ve, we have genera onal cycles of abuse. pray for us. St. Peter, pray for us. welcomed mul -genera onal Altar We operate a safe, stable Residen al St. Andrew, pray for us. Lord save Center where abused, neglected, and Servers to the priest at Mass. Tradi on- us, or we perish! (First adopted in 1921) abandoned children, ages 6-17, fi nd ally older and younger parish members healing, discover hope, & experience (ie: Father and son; Grandma and Grand uncondi onal love. Learn more at: Sisters of Charity Founda on of Canton KEEP YOUR TAX DOLLARS FROM Daughter) serve together to provide a 400 Market Avenue North, Suite 300 Canton, GOING TO ABORTION! gateway to strengthening faith forma on OH 44702 (330) 454-5800 scfcanton.org www.notaxpayerabor on.com For informa on: 330-744-8451ext.272 or and the family bond. [email protected]. In August 2016 the parish family had the pleasure of celebra ng with Fr Ben- “Before I formed you in my womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you...” —Jeremiah 1:5 son his Silver Jubilee—25th Anniversary SUNDAY, MAY 23RD of Priestly Ordina on with great pomp MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MISCARRIED and circumstance. August 31, 1991-2016. & STILLBORN CHILDREN (To be conƟ nued) 1:30pm Calvary Cemetery - Youngstown 248 Belle Vista Ave. | 330-403-4095 5:30pm Calvary Cemetery - Massillon 3469 Lincoln Way E. | 330-403-4203 Parents and loved ones of any child lost to miscarriage or stillbirth are encouraged to join in prayer. Social distancing and masks required. Sponsored by the Diocese of Youngstown Offi ces of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life and Offi ce of Worship (330) 744-8451

May 16, 2021—Ascension of Our Lord 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. Have you or a family member been away as needed. Please keep trying your best to stay six from the church for a while? Would you or a feet apart when choosing the pew to sit in. family member like to complete sacraments? COMPLIANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF Above all, stay focused on the real reason We’d consider it a privilege if you were to THE VULNERABLE: we are at Mass: Your rela onship with call the offi ce or Deacon Randy directly A. Updated Authoriza on & Verifi ca on Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the cross and the (see front of bulle n.) and Acknowledgment Forms. All Clergy, real presence of Christ in the 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 As- talents to reveal God in the world? sistance Coordinator, (offi ce) 330-744-8451 LITURGY: Our current Sunday Lec onary x293 or (response line) 330-718-1388. distributes readings from the Bible over a VOCATIONS: Discerning a voca on CONFESSION: 1st Sunday of the month or 3-year cycle. Each draws it’s Gospel readings to the priesthood or religious life? by appointment. First Sundays: directly a er primarily from one of the three synop c Contact Fr. Sco Kopp 330-744-8451 the 8 am Mass at St. Mary’s and before the Gospels: Ma hew, Mark and Luke, respec- [email protected] 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 The Church is like a great ship being pounded Sacrament is necessary for comple on GOSPEL PROCLAIMED, MOST SUNDAYS. by the waves of life’s diff erent stresses. of bap smal graces and enriches one Our duty is not to abandon ship, with special strength from the Holy Spirit. but to keep her on her course. ______—St. Boniface 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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