Parish Leader and DRE: Deacon Randy Smith St. Mary/St. Benedict 330-323-5904 Parish Family Sacramental Ministers:
Fr. Zachary Coulter 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 Fr. Patrick Manning 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 Weekend Mass Celebrations: as Chris ans by reaching out to our brothers and sisters, proclaiming the Word, Saturday Vigil, 4 pm demonstra ng compassion, and by sharing our faith through evangeliza on in order to make our parish a community of love and service. St. Mary Worship Site
March 15, 2020 Third Sunday of Lent Sunday at 9 am St. Mary Worship Site
Sunday at 10:30 am St. Benedict Worship Site
Facility Manager: Shawn Roush
Sacristan: Brenda Jones
Secretary: Christine Freese
Office: 330-453-2110 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday
Website: StMary-StBenedict.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: St Mary/St Benedict Catholic Church
Office/ St. Mary Site: 1602 Market Ave. S., Canton, OH 44707
St. Benedict Site: 2207 Third St. SE., Canton, OH 44707
Each me today’s Gospel story is read, I can’t help but think of the many television commer- cials I’ve seen depic ng perspiring athletes li ing a beverage to their lips while the scorching sun beats down on them. Our culture has definite ideas about how to quench thirst. Today, those ideas are turned upside down. The Samaritan woman operates, ini ally, on the TV com- mercial level. She asks Jesus for the flowing water so that she will not have to keep coming to the well. Jesus then talks about what real thirst is, and how he, and he alone, can quench that thirst. Lent calls us to find those places deep within ourselves where we thirst. In our thirst, as did the Israelites, we cry out to God asking for springs of living water. Deep down we know that only the Lord can sa sfy these thirsts.
We extend the hand of friendship. We're honored to share this day with you as we worship God. We hope that the celebration of the Holy Eucharist will touch your heart and that you leave this place today in peace. We also hope you'll come again; in short—that St. Mary/St. Benedict parish is a place where you feel you belong.
One final message: Know that your life has significance, and there's purpose in what you do. You are special in the sight of the Lord, and special to us, too! May God continue to bless you and yours.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Stations of the Cross & Lenten Meals—March 20th Youth Group—March 22nd Presentation: Walk Through Holy Week—April 1st K of C Breakfasts—April 5th Tenebrae—April 8th
PARISH SUN CALENDAR MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 Daily Mass 8:30am Daily Mass 8:30am 4pm Mass @ St. Mary St. Patrick’s Day Stations of the Cross K of C Breakfast @ 10am St M Pastoral Council Grace Group 9am @ St. Mary Men’s Conference 9am @ St. Thomas Aquinas CCD @ 10am A.C. Communal Penance 6pm @ St. Benedict 6:30pm @ A.C. Lenten Meal & 7pm @ St. Joseph, Canton Stations of the Cross YOUTH GROUP @ 6:30pm St B Faith Matters Spring Begins @ St. Benedict
7pm @ Panera, Massillon Meal starts at 5:30pm Solemnity of St. Joseph Stations start at 7pm
March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 Daily Mass 8:30am Daily Mass 8:30am 4pm Mass @ St. Mary Stations of the Cross
CCD @ 10am A.C. Communal Penance Grace Group 9am @ St. Mary 7pm @ St. Michael, Archangel 6:30pm @ A.C. Lenten Meal & YOUTH GROUP @ 6:30pm St B Stations of the Cross @ St. Benedict Meal starts at 5:30pm
March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 March 26 March 27 March 28 Daily Mass 8:30am Daily Mass 8:30am 4pm Mass @ St. Mary Stations of the Cross CCD @ 10am A.C. Walk Through Grace Group 9am @ St. Mary Community Meal 10:30am @ St. Benedict Holy Week 6:30pm @ A.C. Lenten Meal & YOUTH GROUP @ 6:30pm St B 6:30pm @ St. Mary Stations of the Cross @ St. Benedict Meal starts at 5:30pm Stations start at 7pm
SATURDAY March 21st—4pm SUNDAY March 22nd—9am SUNDAY March 22nd—10:30am L. Sue Himes L. Trudy Dobransky L. Marlene Chipko Helen Engel E.M. As needed E.M. As needed E.M. As needed
A.S. Rosaley Foracker A.S. Ma Nau, Keith Kling Marlene Weekley A.S. Phoebe/Italina/ Joe Sydney Sibila Michael Cuenot
SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY—March 19 Joseph, someone once joked, was indeed the perfect husband: the only major character in Jesus’ story who never u ers a word! But the Gospel recounts and the liturgy celebrates his silent witness of faith-filled deeds: “With a hus- band’s love he cherished Mary, the Virgin Mother of God; with fatherly care he watched over Jesus” (Preface of Saint Joseph, Sacramentary). Catholic devo on, therefore, hails him as patron-protector of the universal Church. Some cul- tures set a fes ve “Saint Joseph’s Table,” welcoming the poor and strangers to feast with family and friends. Tradi on keeps today as the anniversary of his death, which we presume was peaceful, with Jesus and Mary present. Thus, Catholics invoke Joseph as Patron of a Happy Death. Descended from David’s house, which God finished “building” through Joseph’s provision of a home for Mary and Jesus, he was, fi ngly, a carpenter by trade; thus, patron of workers. Spring, nature’s rebirth, begins between his feast and Annuncia on (March 25), appropriately, since Joseph’s silent obedience and Mary’s “Let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38) usher in humanity’s spiritual rebirth.
March 15, 2020—Third Sunday of Lent page 2 As part of your Lenten Spring Training, “coach” Deacon Randy is calling to you from the side lines … is your commitment to your Lenten sacrifices waning a bit? “Shake it off everybody! Get back out there and do it again!”
During Lent “Our faith ma ers” and so we pray more often. Faith we talk about “ma ers of We do more to help faith.” Anyone between COME & ENJOY! Matters the ages of 18 and 35 are The K. of C., Holy Martyrs’ delicious pancake those in need. welcome to join the discussion. The group (and more!) breakfasts every other Sunday We try to is for Catholic and Non-Catholic alike. Led during Lent. Proceeds from the meals goes by Deacon Randy Smith every other Tues- to support our Diocesan Seminarians. love God more. day from 7:30pm ll 9pm. Next mee ng is March 17th. We will meet at Panera on ANNUAL There are three ways Lincoln Way. We meet and talk in a relaxed, non confronta onal ques on/answer envi- EASTER EGG HUNT in which your Palm Sunday April 5th, 11am par cipa on is needed: ronment. Please contact Deacon Randy 330 -323-5904 with ques ons. Thanks! St. Mary Worship Site 1. PRAY for the success of ______This is open to any kids (council members or the Bishop’s Appeal; not) ages 12 and under. We advise parents 2. DONATE to the Appeal CRS Rice Bowl to bring a basket or bag for your li le ones 3. VOLUNTEER— me Lenten faith-in-ac on program to collect their eggs. As always, special priz- and talent to any of the It opens up opportuni es for pray- es will be available to those lucky enough to er, fas ng and almsgiving. And an oppor- find those special eggs. See you there! ministries of the Church. tunity for reflect on what it means to help those in need. We’re excited to take this CAM ABBOTT MEMORIAL Please Know: journey with our parish family. We hope SCHOLARSHIPS, 2020 We need every house- you will take home a CRS Rice Bowl. They Since we’re approaching the last third of hold, in every parish to are located at the entrances. We will be the school year, we are now star ng the par cipate and support collec ng your spare change at the end of applica on process. We have raised the our Church Family in Lent. If you prefer, you may write a check, scholarship amount for the college students indica ng CRS Rice Bowl Campaign and put some way. You will need to $2,000.00. The Catholic high school it in the collec on baskets. Visit crsrice- scholarships are $750.00—1 to a Central to complete a response bowl.org, you’ll be amazed! Catholic student and 1 to a St. Thomas card or pew envelope as ______Aquinas student. The high school scholar- ALL responses “count” ships are for children or stepchildren (at towards our parish Central or Aquinas) of any K of C member in par cipa on goal. good standing from any council. Our college SANCTUARY CANDLE scholarship is for a gradua ng senior from Thank you in advance for DEDICATIONS Canton South High School who is a member your reflec on and As an alterna ve to offering a of either St. Mary/St. Benedict or St. Antho- Mass Inten on for a loved one, ny/All Saints parishes with a GPA of at least generous response to the Sanctuary Candle at each church site 3.0 OR the child, step-child, or grandchild of the Annual Appeal. is available to be dedicated for an inten on. members in good standing in our council. The s pend is $10. The candle will remain Take advantage of this wonderful oppor- AS OF MARCH 1, 2020 lit for the whole week. Inten ons will be tunity! Applica ons are at the entrances of Current Registered printed in the bulle ns. the church. Deadline for applica ons is DOY Households: 61,019 Please call the office with your inten ons Friday, April 17th. Winners will be present-
Participation: 7.6% ed their scholarship at our annual council
awards dinner on Thursday, May 14th. Total Committed: $1,327,212. Calling all 7th through 12th grade students! Further informa on can be obtained from Be part of the newly formed the guidance counselors of the high schools St. Mary/St. Benedict men oned or by contac ng: YOUTH GROUP. PGK Paul Eckinger at Led by Deacon Randy Smith paul@eckingermarke ng.com or Every Sunday evening 6:30pm ll 8pm Financial Secretary Phil Salasek at in the St. Benedict rectory building. [email protected]. YOUR OWN TIME/YOUR OWN SPACE.
March 15, 2020—Third Sunday of Lent page 3 Catholic Men Fellowship Conference 2020 LENTEN PRESENTATION “Make Your Vision Clear” ALL ARE WELCOME! Saturday, March 21, 2020 A WALK THROUGH 9 a.m.—closing with Mass at 4 p.m. Presided by Bishop George Murry, S.J. HOLY WEEK St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Wednesday, April 1st, 6:30 pm Go to www.CMFDOY.org and register! St. Mary Worship Site A one day event of prayer, In our busy & commercial world, inspira on and fellowship. the sacredness of Easter is Keynote speaker Dr. Ray Guarendi some mes missed, like a well- Speaking at this special event will also be hidden Easter egg. our very own Deacon Randy Smith. Parish Leader, Deacon Randy will ______be our guide on a journey through Holy Week, making each RECONCILIATION day real and personal as we Fridays a er 8:30am Mass approach the most important at our St Mary worship site days in Chris an history. March 17th—St. Joseph’s Canton, 7 pm The “walk” will open up a deeply March 24th—St. Michael’s - 7 pm meaningful experience of Easter. ______March 30th—Holy Family, Navarre - 7 pm March 31st—SS. Philip & James, 7 pm April 1st—St. Mary’s Massillon, 7 pm SPIRITS & SPIRITUALITY Adults, single/married, in their 20’s & 30’s April 2nd—St. Joseph’s, Massillon -1 pm EXODUS ENDURANCE, April 3rd—St. Barbara’s Massillon - 7 pm from plagues to the promised land April 6th—St. Paul’s, North Canton - 7 pm ______Thursday, March 19 & 26th, 7pm St. Michael the Archangel, Fannon Center Altar Rosary Society BYOB+B!* (bring your own bible + booze!) BAKE SALE As a special extension of the regular April 4th & 5th—both worship sites monthly gathering, Fr. Zachary Coulter will Please consider bringing a baked item. lead us through the Book of Exodus—a key More details will be coming soon. book of the Bible for Lent and Easter. ______RSVP: FB: /spiritsandspirituality/ or email Jus [email protected] CABBAGE ROLL SALE or [email protected] April 24th—St. Benedict Parish Hall or Leadership Team: 330 492 3119 Volunteers needed. Childcare available. * We drink responsibly ______More details will be coming soon. ______“MOUNT CALVARY” VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Bring a rock with you to Mass, decorated at the House of Loreto, in Canton, OH. Help is in any way you so choose and place it at needed for weekday and weekend shi s to an- the Cross. Write a pe on or prayer swer the phone from 3:30-6:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 inten on on each rock you bring in. p.m. Dining room assistance is needed for a A er Easter, we will place the rocks in the variety of shi s throughout the week at 8am, surrounding garden areas of the parish. noon, and 5:15pm. If you can help, please call ______Sister Diane at 330-453-8137. Students wel- come. Find out more about the House of Loreto WOMEN & MEN OF GRACE at www.sempercaritas.org. We are proud to have Deacon Randy Smith ______lead us through the Book of Revela ons. THANK YOU “It is NOT at all what you may think it is…” For your support as we renamed “Keep the Please join the new Lenten study Thursday Kids Warm” to “Warm Hearts for Warm evenings 6:30—8pm in our St. Mary’s Homes” in an effort to raise awareness about ac vi es center. (previously the convent) the breadth of need for u lity assistance dur- the commentary book is available for $10. ing the cold winter months. This annual cam- ______If today paign was held in parishes across the diocese. you hear his voice, It is not too late to support this important God does not ask campaign. Dona ons can be mailed to Catho- for our ability or our inability, harden not lic Chari es, c/o WH4WH. For addi onal infor- your hearts ma on, contact Nikole Baringer at but our availability. 330-744-8451, ext. 323 or (Psalm 95) [email protected]. March 15, 2020—Third Sunday of Lent page 4 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 14th—4 pm +Deceased of the Moauro Family AND Denise Himes
Sunday, March 15th—9 am +Gabe & Lois Cuenot AND Living and Deceased of the Slovak Catholic Sokols #180
Sunday, March 15th—10:30 am +Mary Quinn AND +Lucy Yoho
~ NEXT WEEK~ Wednesday, March 18th—8:30 am +Eugene B Conrad Family Offered by Roxann Conrad
Friday, March 20th—8:30 am Agnes Pfiffner Offered by Frank & Sally Kohring
Saturday, March 21st—4 pm +Cisaryo Alcantara Offered by Analyn Taylor
Sunday, March 22nd—9 am Living and Deceased of the Slovak Catholic Sokols #180
Sunday, March 22nd—10:30 am +Daniel Wissuchek Offered by Wissuchek Family
Week: March 15th-22nd—9 am The intentions of all our current CCD students
Week: March 15th-22nd—10:30 am St. Mary St. Benedict
Ash Wednesday (corrected) $860.00 March 8, 2020 $5,051.00 113 envelopes Same time Last Year: $6,255.00 121 envelopes
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