St. Mary of the Assumption, Van Wert

SSt.T. MMaryARY August 2, 2020 OFOF THEOFTHE THE ASSUMPTION Catholic Church April 12, 2020 601 Jennings Road ~ Van601 Jennings Wert, Ohio Road 45891 ~ Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Pastor Rev. Chris Bohnsack Deacon Deacon Andrew McMahon Principal Dan Metzger Coordinator Religious Ed. Karissa Rutkowski Office Manager Angie Renner Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm, or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated during or after any weekend Mass. Instructions for parents having their first child baptized are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Karissa Rutkowski to schedule a date. Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact Fr. Chris AT LEAST SIX MONTHS prior to your proposed wedding date to begin preparation for your marriage and to schedule a date. New to the Parish? We are glad to welcome you as a member of our Parish Family. Please stop by or call the Parish Office to register. Welcome!

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Bingo Ed Fox …………. (419) 2384998 Parish Office:…….(419) 2383979 Building & Maintenance: Parish Fax:……….(419) 2383957 Dave Hohman…….(419) 2383979 School Office:…….(419) 2385186 Religious Ed. & SOR: Religious Ed. Office:...(419) 2383079 This Week in Our Parish Karissa Rutkowski..(419) 2383079 Engaged Couples: Parish Website: Parish Office……..(419) 2383979 stmarysvanwert.com Finance: Mon Aug 3: Bible Study (HFR) 9:30 am Parish Office ...... (419)2383979 Parish Email: RCIA Coordinator: [email protected] Karissa Rutkowski..(419) 2383079 Tue Aug 4: School Council (Library) 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul: Fr. Chris’ Email: Steve Wasserman…(419) 2039518 [email protected] Prayer Line: Fri Aug 7: First Friday Parish Office……...(419) 2383979 Adoration 8:00 pmN8:00 am Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/ OFFICE HOURS StMarysVanWert MondayM Thursday 8:00amN3:30pm FORMED website: www.formed.org Friday PARISH CODE: 8:00amNNoon 8J47ZZ

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Liturgical Schedule** St. John Vianney SǖǏǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 2 Patron Saint of Priests 8:30 AM Eric Alexander 10:30 AM St. Mary’s Parish MǐǏǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 3 This week (August 4) on the liturgical No Service calendar is the feast day of St. John Vianney. He is Tǖǆǔǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 4 + SǕ. JǐǉǏ VǊǂǏǏǆǚ known as the patron saint of priests particularly 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Adoration in Church 5:30 PM Benediction/Evening Prayer parish priests. The odds were against him to become 6:00 PM Russell Waltmire a priest because of his difficulty understanding Latin. WǆǅǏǆǔǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 5 + DǆǅǊǄǂǕǊǐǏ ǐǇ Ǖǉǆ BǂǔǊǍǊǄǂ ǐǇ He had to drop out of the seminary and be privately 8:45 AM Mike Salinas SǕ. MǂǓǚ MǂǋǐǓ TǉǖǓǔǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 6 + TǓǂǏǔǇǊǈǖǓǂǕǊǐǏ ǐǇ Ǖǉǆ LǐǓǅ tutored. The seminary faculty could sense great 8:45 AM John and Heather Metzger holiness and sanctity in John Vianney, so they gave FǓǊǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 7 + SǕ. SǊǙǕǖǔ II him some breaks and guided him along to ordination. 8:45 AM Fr. Thomas Landgraff 8:00 PMN8:00 AM First Friday Adoration After ordination, St. John Vianney was SǂǕǖǓǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 8 assigned to a parish in Ars (France). He became 4:00 PM John Marshall SǖǏǅǂǚ, AǖǈǖǔǕ 9 known as the Cure of Ars (French for priest of Ars). 8:30 AM St. Mary’s Parish The parish was like a ghost town, but St. John 10:30 AM Joyce Unterbrink Vianney forged on to bring his parish to life. His

reputation as a confessor would spread far and wide *Offertory Processions have been suspended until further as he would spend 11 12 hours in the confessional notice. most days and up to 16 hours in the confessional during the summer. St. John Vianney would take on **Call Angie to reschedule the Mass intentions which penances for his penitents including constant fasting. occurred during our closing. Some days he would just have a baked potato. St. John Vianney would also spend lots of time Servers, Eucharistic Minister, Lector & Usher in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. He once Schedules for August 8 & 9, 2020 stated in a homily: “When we receive Holy SATURDAY, AǖǈǖǔǕ 8, 4:00 PM Communion, we experience M a joy, a fragrance, Servers: Annie Renner E. M.: T Heckler, A Renner wellbeing that thrills the whole body and causes it Ushers: USHERS NEEDED to exalt… There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. Lector: Pat Johnson Nothing is more precious.” Organist & Cantor: Jeanie Bonifas & John Gamble St. John Vianney was so effective as a priest SUNDAY, AǖǈǖǔǕ 9, 8:30 AM Servers: Sam Laurent of Jesus Christ that it was said the devil would E. M.: J Plas, D Pollock constantly try to disturb his sleep to prevent him Ushers: Emmett Minnich, G Krugh, M Krugh, E Minnich from being so effective in his ministries. St. John Lector: Terry Plas Vianney would not be deterred from doing God’s Organist & Cantor: Christopher Golliver & Jake Schaufelberger work.

SUNDAY, AǖǈǖǔǕ 9, 10:30 AM Servers: Reece Berryman In becoming the pastor of St. Mary of the E. M.: D Berryman, M Geesey Assumption Parish, I will be constantly asking for Ushers: G Knapke, S Long, D Menke the intercession of St. John Vianney to help make me Lector: Robin Terhark a good pastor for all of you. I need your prayers as Organist: Julia Miller well as we journey through our Catholic faith EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please come forward together. I hope we celebrate many great Masses and immediately when the prayers for extending Peace accomplish many things for the glory of God and our are offered. This will help substitutes know they are salvation. Let me end with another great St. John needed and allow sufficient time to be ready at the Vianney quote: “If we really understood the Mass, altar. Also, please watch for a total of 4 with Father, we would die of joy.” Deacons and yourselves.

St. John Vianney, pray for us! @@Fr. Chris would like 1 server on the weekend masses and only 3 Eucharistic Ministers.

Thanks, and God Bless!!! **Angie has many opening for Mass Intentions. Contact the Parish Office to schedule an intention for your loved ones. Fr. Chris St. Mary of the Assumption, Van Wert Page 3

We are all God’s Children

St. Benedict Joseph Labre Benedict Joseph Labre, the oldest of 18 children, was born in France. Poor health and a lack of education, made his attempts to enter the religious life unsuccessful. Then, at age 16, a profound change took place. Benedict lost his desire to study and gave up all thoughts of the priesthood and became a pilgrim, traveling from one great shrine to another, living off alms. He wore the rags of a •Ask Deacon Andy McMahon how you can help beggar and shared his food with the poor. Filled build a Habitat for Humanity home in our area. with the love of God and neighbor, Benedict had •Volunteer at a local homeless shelter, like Haven of special devotion to the Blessed Mother and to the Hope. Blessed Sacrament. In Rome, where he lived in the •Become a mentor to a foster child. Colosseum for a time, he was called “the poor man •Send a care package to an orphanage. of the Forty Hours devotion” and “the beggar of Rome.” •Help a family working towards adoption by hosting a fundraiser for them. On April 16, 1783, the last day of his life, Benedict dragged himself to a church in Rome and prayed there for two hours before he •Sponsor a child through theChristian Foundation collapsed, dying peacefully in a nearby house. Immediately after his for Children and Aging (CFCA). death, the people proclaimed him a saint. Benedict Joseph Labre •Donate/volunteer with programs such asChrist in was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1881.His Liturgical Feast Day the Cityto further their efforts in working with the is April 16. He is the patron saint of the homeless. homeless.

SCHOOL NEWS St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School Plans for 20202021 School Year We hope that you are enjoying your summer and staying safe and healthy. I would like to give you an update on our plan to start the 20202021 school year. We havebeen collaborating with the Toledo Diocese as well as other local schools and our local health department to help developour plan for the coming school year. Even though our plan is not finalized, I would like to share a few important details at this time. We plan to start the school year on Wednesday, August 19th, as scheduled. We plan to have inperson instruction five days a week. If any student, or student's family member is medically fragile and do not feel comfortable sending yourchild to school; we will work with each family on an individual basis to try and provide an alternative option to inperson instruction to the best of our ability. Students and Staff will be required to wear masks/face shields at times. However when social distancing is possible, masks will not be required. We will promote good hygiene, regular handwashing, and use of hand sanitizer. We are developing a plan to be more rigorous in our disinfecting of the classrooms and common spaces. It is our goal to release the complete plan for the start of the school year by Friday, August 7th, if not earlier. Until then, if you have any questions or concerns please call the school office and we will get back with you as soon as possible. Page 4 St. Mary of the Assumption, Van Wert

CARDS AND LETTERS WANTED! The many residents of Van Crest have not

been able to have visitors since the beginning

of March. I have reached out to Janna at Van Crest and BINGO WILL BE BACK SOON! asked if St. Mary’s can send letters and cards to them. You don’t need to know someone’s name, just send them to: St. Mary’s BingoNK of C Hall Janna Wireman 425 Woodland Ave. c/o Van Crest Doors open at 4:00 PM for games 10357 Van Wert Decatur Road WarmUp Bingo at 6:15 PM Van Wert, OH 45891 They love receiving verses from scripture RȵɃɀȿȾɃȵ Tȿ Tȸȵ Lȿɂȴ Fȿɂ JɅȼɉ 26, 2020 and encouraging words. AǅǖǍǕ OǇǇǆǓǊǏǈ ǇǓǐǎ 94 EǏǗǆǍǐǑǆǔ $4,790.00 TǐǕǂǍ AǏǐǏǚǎǐǖǔ 163.00 CǉǊǍǅǓǆǏ OǇǇǆǓǊǏǈ ǇǓǐǎ 3 EǏǗǆǍǐǑǆǔ 3.00 Traveling? TǐǕǂǍ $4,956.00 Need to find a Catholic Church? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ DO YOU USE BILL PAY? Visit www.thecatholicdirectory.com. Catholic churches around the world are NOW is the time to set up Bill Pay!!!!! Angie has seen an increase in donations she receives listed with Mass times and locations. through parishioners BILL PAY accounts. If you pay other bills with BILL PAY, it is easy to set it up Can you help? Host families are needed this for St. Mary’s. A check is received in the mail from your bank with your name and it is recorded fall for exchange students arriving in late with other deposits. August. Host family provides room and If you have questions regarding bill pay, talk to board; student has medical your financial institution. insurance and spending money to cover all personal Attention all Eucharistic Ministers and Servers: expenses. For more The August and September schedules will continue information please contact as we have in July. We will schedule 1 server and 3 Eucharistic Ministers. Maribeth Dickman at 4195130811, PULLED PORK DINNER MAKE SHOPPING MEANINGFUL Includes 2 Homemade Sides, Homemade Dessert & Drink **Raise money with gift cards that give back. St. Mary’s Catholic School Gym ** Fund new opportunities with new school gear. 611 Jennings, Van Wert. Ohio When you go backtoschool shopping with gift Saturday, September 12, 2020 cards, up to 20% of each gift card you purchase goes 5:00 PM (After Mass) directly to our organization. Your gift cards are always worth face value and not a penny less. With $10.00 — Carryout Only a variety of brands to choose from, use gift cards to get everything on your listNbackpacks, jeans, note- Benefit for Habitat for Humanity books, and much more. St. Mary of the Assumption, Van Wert Page 5 Eric Alexander, Bea Alvarado, Alma Biddlecome, Brent Burk, Assumption of Mary Carole Burnett, Andy Burrow, Mass Schedule Sam Carter, Janet Chambers, Carl Demidovich, Helen Drees, Juanita Finger, Amy Geary, Stacie Golliver, Jon Jarrett, August 15: 8:00 am Kara Kelly, Michael Kirkendall, Megan Klosterman, Kourtney Kohnen, Mary Alice Louagie, Tom Thank you to those who volunteered to serve at this Metzger, Joan Miller, Rylee Motycka, Rick Plummer, Mass: Marge Price, Cassie Priest, Tyler Priest, J R Reinhart, Bob Say, Mary Say, Barbara Schmitmeyer, Altar Servers: Teresita Heckler and Greg Hirzel Lowell “Bull” Sidle, Denise Smith, Tom Stachler, Ron Treece, Dan Williamson Eucharistic Ministers: Marcia Klosterman, Jamie Morman, Joe Morman The sick person or a close relative are the only ones who should call to add or remove name(s) to Lector: Dave Mathew this list. CHRISTMAS IN JULYNFOOD PANTRY NEEDS GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMENPlease pray for all those serving in *Shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, bar our military: Major Virginia Brickner, Sgt. soap, ladies personal supplies, etc William (Ed) Carter, Commander Christopher *Bleach, bathroom cleaners, window cleaners, Cavanaugh, 1st Lt. Brian Easley, Airman clothes detergent etc. Andrew Hammond, Airman Brendan Hanf, *Apple, orange, tomato, grape juices, jelly in plastic Airman Leisal HanfFleming, CTN1 Quintin jars, canned potatoes, creamed corn, mixed vege- Mengerink, A1C Reagan Priest, SSgt. Nate tables, carrots, diced tomatoes, canned fruit Sinning, 2nd Lt. Tanner Skelton, MSgt. Robert *Cookie or cake mixes, cornbread or muffin mixes. Stant, SRA Ashley Stant, Lance Corp. Andrew Szymanski, Private Sam Szymanski, CW Jeremy Stevenson, Lt. Commander Sean Stuart, and Sgt. Brian Wilson. Please submit to the Parish Office names of parishioners who are currently serving in the armed forces.

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AVAILABLE

Please call the Parish Office, if you would like to receive the LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Sunday: Is 55:13/Ps 145:89, 1516, 1718 [cf. during Mass. 16]/Rom 8:35, 3739/Mt 14:1321 Monday: Jer 28:117/Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 [68b]/Mt 14:2236 What is faith? Tuesday: Jer 30:12, 1215, 1822/Ps 102:1618, 19 21, 29 and 2223 [17]/Mt 14:2236 or Mt How does faith grow? 15:12, 1014 What do Catholics believe and Wednesday: Jer 31:17/Jer 31:10, 1112ab, 13 [cf. why is it different from other 10d]/Mt 15:2128 faith traditions? Thursday: Dn 7:9 10, 1314/Ps 97:12, 56, 9 [1a, 9a]/2 Pt 1:1619/Mt 17:19 How different is it really? N 3 7 3 Friday: a 2:1, 3; 3:1 , 6 /Dt 32:35cd 6ab, The journey of faith begins with your questions. 39abcd, 41 [39c]/Mt 16:2428 Classes to learn more about the Catholic faith are Saturday: Hb 1:12N2:4/Ps 9:89, 1011, 1213 available beginning in September. There is no [11b]/Mt 17:1420 obligation, no commitment, no pressure. Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 1113a/Ps 85:9, 10, 1112, 1314 [8]/Rom 9:15/Mt 14:2233 Call Karissa at 2383079 for more information. FORTMAN’S COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY CRESCENT LAUNDRY VAN WERT COUNCIL NO. 6034 & UNIFORMS INC. 3rd Wednesday Each Month, 8pm 223 North Market St • St. Van Wert 425 Woodland 419-238-3520 For Hall Rental 238-6034

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