TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017

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1 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017 Parish Founded 1846 Diocese of Cleveland Daniel E. Thomas, Apostolic Administrator August 27, 2017 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 527 BEALL AVENUE WOOSTER, OHIO Phone: / Fax: stmarywoosteroffice@gmail.com Website: stmarywooster.org facebook.com/stmarywooster Religious Education Office: School Office: Daycare & Preschool: Parish Office Hours: Mon. Thurs.: 9am 6:30pm & Fri. 9am 5pm MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil... 5:00 pm Sunday... 8:00 am, *11:00 am, 5:30 pm (*June, July, August: 11:00am Mass goes to 10:00am) Daily... Consult Mass Schedule inside bulletin. Eucharistic Adoration... Sundays 6:30-10:30pm, Monday 9:00am through Wednesday 11:00pm (except during funerals and Masses) RECONCILIATION Saturdays... 3:30 4:30 pm. You may also call one of the priests to make an appointment. PARISH STAFF Rev. Stephen P. Moran...Pastor Rev. Charles F. Strebler... Weekend Associate Peter J. Foradori... Deacon Rev. John Mueller... Pastor Emeritus Judith Arzuaga... Director of Hispanic Ministry Laura Marvin... School Principal Karen Goebel... Business/Office Manager Kelly Hassenzahl... Director of Faith Formation Michelle Hostetler... Daycare & Preschool Director Barbara Hufford... Music Director Jenny Bartelheim... Office Associate Donna Lohnes... Faith Formation Office Secretary Melissa Rosenbaum... Bookkeeper Johnna Viator... Office Associate Carol Weyer... School Secretary 1 BAPTISM: Baptisms may be celebrated within a weekend Mass (*contact office for details) or during Group Baptism on the third Sunday of the month. Pre-Baptismal classes are held three times a year. The next Pre- Baptism Class will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 (7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall). MARRIAGE: Contact a priest. Please make arrangements at least 6 months in advance of a proposed wedding date. MINISTRY WITH THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: We are happy to bring the Eucharist or to provide the Anointing of the Sick to the homebound. Contact the parish office. MINISTRIES TO YOUTH: Religious Education classes for grades Preschool Gr. 8 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:20 10:40am (Sept. early May) in the Education Center. High School Youth meets for MIC Nights on Sundays after the 5:30pm Mass from 6:30-8:30pm.. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Typically a Funeral Director will contact us to make arrangements. If a relative dies elsewhere, be sure to contact the parish office. PARISH REGISTRATION: New parishioners are asked to call to set up an appointment for registration. Parishioners who are moving are also asked to notify the parish office.

2 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Dear Parishioners: FIRST OFF, PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT NEXT WEEKEND, WE RESUME THE 11 AM MASS, IN- STEAD OF 10 AM!! Tell your friends! In this issue you will find the parish financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, As we examine the numbers, I believe it will be evident why the recent Grateful Giving increased weekly offering initiative was so important in sustaining the life of the parish. The St. Mary Finance Council is committed to transparency of all of our income and expenditures. The names of those who sit on the council are listed at the end of the report, should any parish member desire to make contact with questions or comments. There are some wonderful photographs, on the next page, of St. Mary School children and parents. In case you d be wondering, these were taken at what we call Orientation Night. That is why the children are not in uniforms. I hope and pray that all the children of the parish have had a positive start to the school year. I want to remind families of my very serious responsibility to provide for adequate education in our Catholic Faith. It is important for our children who attend school elsewhere including those who have attended Catholic school for some of their elementary years and then transferred to public school to be engaged in our Parish School of Religion. Kelly Hassenzahl, our Director of Faith Formation, has a wonderful way of reaching out to families and lovingly exhorting them at the first teachers in the way of Faith, to build a partnership between home and parish. We are planning what we believe is going to be an enjoyable and also very informative event as part of our annual fall kick-off of Faith Formation. Look in future issues of the bulletin for extended information regarding a Disciple Maker Faire, to be held on Sunday, September 17. There will be fun activities, a presentation by Terrie Baldwin from the diocesan Evangelization Office, and an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to explore ministries and groups within the parish, wherein for them to share the gifts charisms that God has given them. As was mentioned in last week s bulletin, we have placed an image of the Korean Madonna, gifted to us by Fr. Augustine Lee, in the sanctuary of Church. She reminds us: 1) that Mary has many faces for her children throughout the world, because she truly desires to be a Mother to us all, and 2) to pray for our brothers and sisters in Korea, during these tumultuous days. Peace for All, Mass Schedule and Intentions *see facing page for feasts and memorials observed WOOSTER, OH Sunday, August 27 8:00am Mark Zarlengo 10:00am Russ Hamilton 12:00Noon Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pro Populo (For the People of St. Mary) 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Monday, August 28 7:00am Doris Massaro 9:00am Adoration opens 9:30am Nursing Home Danbury Woods *All are welcome! Tuesday, August 29 7:00am Gabriel Koch Wednesday, August 30 9:30am Mary Smith 11:00pm Adoration closes Thursday, August 31 7:00am Ken & Wilma Bates (60th Wedding Anniversary) Friday, September 1 7:00am Mass 7:30pm First Friday Adoration opens Saturday, September 2 7:30am Adoration closes 7:30am First Saturday Mass 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation/Confessions 5:00pm Libby Iannarelli Sunday, September 3 8:00am Pro Populo (For the People of St. Mary) **11:00am** Robert Wertenberger 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Charles Snoddy 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Please NOTE: Beginning on Sunday, September 3, the 10:00am Mass time will change back to 11:00am. Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers, including: Fred Caraway (husband of Patricia) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Rita Dush, Harold Fearon, Deacon William Gorman, Ron Guidetti, The Harris Family, Wendell & Judi Haven, Pat Hubert, Tom Iannarelli, Danielle & Pat Malloy, Jeffrey Malloy, Lee Meeker, Stephen R. Messner, Ray Meyer, Chuck Monaghan, Rev. John Mueller, Michael Murphy, Harry & Dolores Niemczyk, Ann Rittman, Eileen Shreve, Norene Tokar, Amanda & Brittany Vanvleet, Christel White, Hunter Withrow. (Names are on our prayer list for one month. To carry a name longer, please contact the Parish Office.) 2

3 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017 Readings for the Week of August 27 WEEKLY SCHEDULE (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level YR=Youth Room) Sunday: Monday, August 28 12Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (Library) 6:00-9:00pm VIRTUS Training Session (PH) Tuesday, August 29 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (Library) 7:00pm K of C Social (K of C Hall) Wednesday, August 30 10:30am Playgroup (Freedlander Park) 7:00pm RCIA: Inquiry Come & See (PH) Thursday, August 31 (No scheduled meetings) Friday, September 1 7:00-8:00pm Women s Prayer Group (Library) Saturday, September 2 8:30am Gabriel Angels Mtg. (PH) Sunday, September 3 (no scheduled meetings) Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/ Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16: Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/ Mt 23: Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6: Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/Mt 23: Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/ Mt 24: Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/ Mt 25: Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30 Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/ Mt 16:21-27 Observances for the Week of August 27 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: In observance of Labor Day, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 4. Saturday: Next Sunday: In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith and Knowledge 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Passion of Saint John the Baptist Weekday Weekday World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Weekday 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc Thank you to all of the families who attended Orientation Night at the school. It was wonderful seeing all of the happy faces as they met their new teachers and visited with friends. FINANCIAL NEWS 8/20/17 BULLETIN September 10 articles due Friday, September 1 (11:00am) Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20, In-pew..... $15, Electronic Giving... $3, Total... $18, Assumption... $2, Faith & Values... $1, Major Repair... $ The deadline for receiving Bulletin information is Friday at 11:00am. This is for the weekend of the following week. Early Holiday submission dates will be published well in advance. Requests for half and full pages in the body of the bulletin are often scheduled weeks in advance. Please submit your bulletin articles via to: jbartelheim.stmarywooster@gmail.com Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice! 3

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6 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH FROM THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Questions about being a Catholic Christian? John 1:39 Come," Jesus replied, " and you will see." Are You or someone you know -Curious about Catholic practices and beliefs or have questions about the Catholic Faith? -Not Catholic, but participate with your family and wish you could join them in communion? -A baptized Catholic who never received confirmation? -Drawn to some aspects of the Faith but question or have issues with others? If something is nudging you to find answers for your questions, Come and See (Catholic Inquiry) is a casual and conversational environment where people who are exploring Catholic Christianity get to know more about the basic message of Christ and the mission of his Church. This is an accessible and welcoming way to take a look at the bigger picture about God, Jesus, the Bible, the Christian story and the Catholic Church. If something is nudging you to invite someone, please take a postcard and start a conversation with them! Join us on Wednesday August 30th 7:00pm in the Parish Hall Do you like to help pass on our faith to children? If you do, we need your help!! Our PSR (Parish School of Religion, formally known as CCD) program is looking for adult teachers, adult aides, and high school aides for this coming year. We ask that this is a school year commitment. Please contact Kelly in the Faith Formation Office at or khassenzahl.stmarywooster@gmail.com for more information. PSR Registration forms are ready!! You may pick them up in the Parish Hall to the right of the TV. Preschoolers/Pre-K who will be 4 years old by June 30th through 8th grade need to register for classes. Forms are due in August 28th Please contact Donna or Kelly in the Faith Formation Office at or dlohnes.stmarywooster@gmail.com with questions. Solemn Installation of Bishop Nelson J. Perez 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland Tuesday, September 5, :00pm The Vesper service on Monday, September 4 at 5:30pm and the installation on Tuesday will be Live streamed on the Diocese of Cleveland web site: ADULT FAITH FORMATION Save the dates Disciple Maker Faire September 17th 9:20am in the St. Mary School Gym Events for all ages Benefiting Every Member of the Parish Adult reconnect Group Begins Thursday, September 21st 7:00pm in the Youth Room For ages 35 and older For single, divorced or widowed For prayer, spiritual growth and fellowship Adult Bible Study Follow Me : Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Begins Sunday, September 24 at 9:30am & Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00pm Meets in the Parish Hall SATURDAY MORNINGS 7:00AM-8:30AM STARTING SEPTEMBER ST. MARY TMIY...THAT MAN IS YOU! More information for the TMIY at St. Mary to follow Contact: Matt or matt.bonnot@gmail.com Women's Retreat Oct 13 - Oct 15 Inspiration Hills Burbank, OH Attention Women of the Parish Please accept this invitation to retreat from everyday life and join other women (college age and older) from our community as we take part in Into the Quiet Castle; Finding Stillness This St. Mary s Women s Retreat will be October 13th -15th at Inspiration Hills in Burbank. Please consider joining us and mark your calendars! Registration is open with a registration fee of $ For more information about registration, please contact Jamie Durstine at Looking for Retreat Sponsors The St. Mary s women s retreat will be held in October of Can t come? Want to help? Will you prayerfully consider becoming a retreat sponsor and assisting others to make this retreat? You can be a participant sponsor, an hour sponsor, and/or an activity sponsor. Sponsor donation amount is solely at the donating individual's discretion. If you discern that you are called to help in this way, please contact Jennifer George ( ) at your convenience. Thank you! 6

7 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FALL 2017 If you have lost a loved one or are facing the imminent death of a loved one and would like the spiritual support, hope and comfort of Mary's Tears, a Catholic grief support group, we invite you to join us. If you were previously part of a Mary's Tears group and are again struggling with loss, we invite you to join us a second time. Our fall sessions begin Monday, Sept. 18 and will meet for five additional Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in the rectory lower level. If you questions or would like to register, please call Tony Gallagher , Mary Jicha , or Joan Columbus Calling All Knitters and Crocheters Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you feel called to bring comfort to others? We would like to begin a Prayer Shawl Ministry here at St. Mary Church. Shawls, lap robes, baby or toddler blankets would be given as a symbol of God s love and comfort to those in need of strength and hope. If you are interested, or for more information, please call Cathy at Once we have a few ladies who have responded, we will have an organizational meeting. If it is difficult for you to get out for meetings, this is something you could do at home. Young Adults ~ Upcoming Events Are you between the ages of and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? On Saturday, September 2nd: First Saturday Mass (7:30am) and brunch at Spoon. More dates to follow! To be included in future text reminder updates to Questions? Contact Marjorie Lohnes at Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands. Responsorial Psalm 138 ( ) 7