RECONCILIATION Saturdays... 3:30 4:30 pm. You may also call our priest to make an appointment.

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1 Parish Founded 1846 Diocese of Cleveland Nelson J. Perez, Bishop 527 BEALL AVENUE WOOSTER, OHIO Phone: / Fax: Parish Office Hours: Mon. Thurs.: 9am 6:30pm & Fri. 9am 5pm stmarywoosteroffice@gmail.com Website: stmarywooster.org facebook.com/stmarywooster Faith Formation Office: School Office: Daycare & Preschool: RECONCILIATION Saturdays... 3:30 4:30 pm. You may also call our priest to make an appointment. 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 10:00pm (except during funerals and Masses) PARISH STAFF Rev. Stephen P. Moran...Pastor Peter J. Foradori... Deacon Rev. John Mueller... Pastor Emeritus Camille Horvath... Pastoral Associate Judith Arzuaga... Director of Hispanic Ministry Barbara Hufford... Music Director Darcy Pajak... Director of Operations Kelly Hassenzahl... Director of Faith Formation Donna Lohnes... Faith Formation Office Secretary Laura Marvin... School Principal Carol Weyer... School Secretary Michelle Hostetler... Daycare & Preschool Director Melissa Rosenbaum... Bookkeeper Johnna Viator,... St. Vincent de Paul Receptionist Nancy Zuercher, Cheryl Davis... Office Associates BAPTISM: To plan for your child's baptism and preparation class, call Packets for parents preparing for their child's Baptism are available in the Parish Office. Pre-registration is required. The next Pre Baptism Class will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7 pm. 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 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. 1

2 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Dear Parishioners: Here is an update on St. Mary Parish Pastoral Council. Four of our current members Jesse Feldpausch, Russ Long, Loren Kirchner, and Diane Welshhans will conclude their terms this month. Since Jesse and his family recently have been in transition geographically, Bill Studenic (who was on the ballot last year) graciously stepped in to fulfill Jesse s cycle. Several weeks ago, we announced the opening of nominations for council representatives. Originally, five names were received, which includes Mr. Studenic. However, one individual from among those five declined. Therefore, since the number of nominees matches the number of openings, a ballot is unnecessary. Nevertheless, we do not want to function on anonymity; therefore, in this issue, please find brief bios and photos of our four new council representatives. Thank you to parishioners for your input! Thank you to our new representatives for accepting the call: Marjean Kearney, Dave Siciliana, Jocelyn Stefancin, and Bill Studenic. Again, please read their biographical sketches in this issue, and please hold the council regularly in your prayers, We have received very constructive feedback, related to our recent parish mission. We are grateful to Deacon Robin Adair, from St. Augustine in Barberton and Guardian Angels in Copley, for his insights. The Taize prayer service, which comprised the first night of the mission, was exceptionally well-received. It is my hope that we will be able to offer this kind of prayer service several times throughout the course of a year. People truly valued the opportunity for stillness and meditation. Thank you to Mrs. Kathy Gorman, our Kindergarten teacher, and the St. Mary School Social Justice Club, for hosting a beautiful prayer service this past Wednesday, for Peace in Our Schools and in Our World. It provided a wonderful framework for forming the voices and hearts of our young people. We are quickly approaching Holy Week. Therefore, I want to refresh awareness of some pertinent events and times, even while these have appeared in other sources. On Holy Thursday, we once again will host a potluck meal in the Activity Center (gym) as a prelude to the Mass of the Lord s Supper [details in this issue]. We welcome parishioners who have been participating in the CRS Ricebowl almsgiving project to begin to bring them in next weekend, Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion. Those who are attending the Mass on Holy Thursday are encouraged to bring their rice-bowls with them on that evening. Please make note of the additional opportunities for Confession, in Holy Week. Peace, 2 Mass Schedule and Intentions WOOSTER, OH Sunday, March 18 8:00am Gavin Smith 11:00am Rita Jenkins 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pro Populo (for the people of St. Mary) 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Monday, March 19 7:00am George Stanley Brandes 9:00am Adoration opens 9:30am Nursing Home Smithville Western Tuesday, March 20 7:00am Kathleen Flechler Wednesday, March 21 9:30am Michael Bates 10:00pm Adoration closes Thursday, March 22 7:00am All Souls Friday, March 23 7:00am Francis J Moran Jr. 2:30pm 7:00pm School s Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Confessions after completion of Stations Saturday, March 24 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation / Confessions 5:00pm Francis Besancon Sunday, March 25 8:00am Pro Populo (for the people of St. Mary) 11:00am Russ Hamilton 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pat Shoemaker 6:30-10:30pm Adoration REMINDER PSR and Youth Ministry will NOT meet Palm Sunday (3/25) and Easter (4/1). Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers: George Stanley Brandes (father of Mary Woods), Louise DiGiacomo (mother of Mary Lou Kerr), Kathleen Flechler, Juanita Westover (Dee Westover s mother-in-law) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Phyllis Chauvin, Regina Drouhard-Knight, Jim Farster, Deacon Bill Gorman, Eugene Grande, Ron Guidetti, Judy & Wendell Haven, Ted Iannarelli, Ray Meyer, Rev. John Mueller, Harry & Dolores Niemczyk, Carol Sample, Olivia Stoy Prayers for Those Who Serve: Lt. Doug Porr, Maj. Ron Hustwit Jr, Major Loren Kirchner, 2nd Lt. Leah Mullenix, Sgt. Ed Schafrath Jr, 1st Lt. Miles Stebbins Prayer Line: To add someone s name to the prayer line, call the Parish office. Names are on our prayer list for one month. To carry a name longer, please contact the Parish Office.

3 WEEKLY SCHEDULE (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level LIB =Library YR=Youth Room) Monday, March 19 Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (LIB) 1:00pm Prayer Shawl (PH) 7:00pm Parish Council (PH) Tuesday, March 20 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (LIB) 3:00pm Prayer Shawl (PH) 6:30pm Adoration for First Communicates (PH) 7:00pm K of C Assembly (K of C Hall) Wednesday, March 21 10:30am Playgroup (Wilderness Center) 3:00pm Cub Scouts (YR) 7:00pm AFF 7 Deadly Sins #8 (PH) Thursday, March 22 7:00pm Adult re-connect (YR) 7:00pm Choir (church) Friday, March 23 5:00-7:00pm Fish Fry (K of C Hall) Saturday, March 24 7:00am That Man Is You (PH) Sunday, March 25 9:15-10:40am RCIA (RLL) **There is NO PSR this morning** BULLETIN Submission Requirement The usual deadline for submission is Friday 11:00 am for the weekend of the following week. Deadline for EASTER is March 21. Please submit all bulletin information to Cheryl Davis at CDavis.stmarywooster@gmail.com MARY S TEARS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 6 Monday Evenings Beginning APRIL 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Have you have lost a loved one recently or some time ago? We invite you to join us. Perhaps you were part of a Mary s Tears group previously and are struggling again with loss? We invite you to join us a second time. Do you know someone who is dealing with loss? A personal word of invitation from you might be helpful. Let us know how we can help! For Info or to register, contact a facilitator: Tony Gallagher: Joan Columbus: Mary Jicha: Readings for the Week of March 18 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, [12a]/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 Scrutiny: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/ Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8: 8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or Jn 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/ Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, [2]/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/ Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Jn 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/ Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, [2a]/ Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39 Sunday: Monday: Observances for the Week of March 18 Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent (3rd Scrutiny) St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop; Day of abstinence Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion; Holy Week begins Liturgical Publications Inc ATTN: Graduating High School Seniors Magnificat Scholarship The Magnificat Scholarship was established in 2006 through the generosity of parishioners who wished to provide the astounding young women and men of our parish with assistance in continuing education. Application packets are available in the Parish Hall on the corner cabinet. Return completed applications and accompanying documents to Donna Lohnes via the Parish Office no later than 4 pm, Monday, April 30, FINANCIAL NEWS 3/11/18 Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20, In-pew..... $16, Major Repair... $ Catholic Relief Services... $ Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice! 3

4 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 7th: 14th: 21st: ST. MARY S SCHOOL FAMILIES Re-Register Your Child Now for 2018 / 2019 school year! The forms are available and it is really important that we know this year who is coming next year. A RETURNING STUDENT? Please complete the reregistration forms for each child and turn them into the school office during the school day between 9 am to 11:30 am and 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm. A NEW STUDENT? For placement at St. Mary School, please call or come to the school office to complete a placement application. KINDERGARTEN STUDENT? Registration is still possible must be 5 years of age by September, Come and Pray! Schedule for The Divine Mercy Chaplet March 30 Good Friday 11 am March 31 Holy Saturday after Blessing of Foods April 1 Easter Sunday Pray Chaplet at home April 2 Easter Monday after 7 am Mass April 3 Easter Tuesday after 7 am Mass April 4 Easter Wednesday after 9:30 am Mass April 5 Easter Thursday after 7 am Mass April 6 Easter Friday after 7 am Mass April 7 Easter Saturday after 1st Saturday Mass Young Adults ~ Upcoming Events Are you between the ages of and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? APRIL First Saturday Mass (7:30 am) and Brunch at Templeton s Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? (6 pm) Adoration and Praise and Worship (6 pm) To be included in future text reminder updates, to Questions? Contact Marjorie Lohnes at Can you Help after Mass for 20 minutes in April? Maybe but what will I be asked to do? First, this would require NO CHANGE for you with respect to which Mass you regularly attend. During the weekends of April 7/8, 14/15, or 21/22, we need you to come downstairs to the Elevator area just before your Mass ends and help schedule photography appointments. Please contact our Parish Office if you can help. 4 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Palm Weaving on March 25 WOOSTER, OH MIC Youth Ministry *All events will start in the Youth Room at 6:30pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted: Upcoming Dates: March 18 War on the Floor Intercessory Prayer April 8 Wacky Bible Skits / Divine Mercy Questions? to ymstmarys@gmail.com Bernie Rieman & Mary Lou Stoffer and their helpers will be in the Parish Hall after the 8 am & 11 am Masses on Palm Sunday. They will be showing you some creative ways to transform your palms into beautiful works of art. Enjoy Refreshments and fellowship with other parishioners. Are you taking communion to the homebound? If so, please pick up a braided cross for them. reconnect Group Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays Next meetings are March 22 nd and April 12 th At 7:00pm in the St. Mary Youth Room For adults over the age of 35 For single, divorced or widowed For prayer, spiritual growth and fellowship Questions: Call/text Dona Majka at gandd843@sssnet.com / Maryann Pacek maryannpacek@embarqmail.com WORD ON FIRE Lenten Offering This Lent, journey with Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire community as he delves into each morning s Gospel to grow closer to Christ. To have the daily meditations delivered to your in box., go to: All Men are Welcome! Especially during this time of Lent. To attend the weekly THAT MAN IS YOU meetings held each Saturday, from 7 am to 8:30 am in the Parish Hall. Come and get closer to God and the men of this community. For more information, contact Matt at or Matt Bonnot@gmail.com.

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6 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL NEW MEMBERS! Please meet and welcome our newest members to our St. Mary Parish Council: Marjean Kearney I was born in Wooster to Marcelline Grassman, long-time parishioner at St. Mary s. I am one of seven girls and have been a life long member of St. Mary church. I attended St. Mary School through the eighth grade, then graduated from Wooster High School. I am now the proud mother of seven children (6 boys and 1 girl) who also attended St. Mary School and I am blessed to have 9 grandchildren. I have been a registered nurse for 38 years and I am currently employed at the main campus of Cleveland Clinic and have been with the Clinic for the past 30 years. In addition to being a Eucharist Adoration participant for the past 4 years, I enjoy bicycle riding, camping, hiking, gardening, canning, cooking, baking, hanging clothes outside and doing laundry. But most of all, I love spending time with family and playing with the grandchildren. Jocelyn Stefancin I moved to Ohio in 1987 to continue my education after graduating from Washington & Jefferson College. I received my Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve School of Law in May, I have one daughter, Tricia who was born in 1993 and baptized at St. Michael s Church in Akron. We joined St. Mary s Church after my divorce in Tricia attended St. Mary s School from Kindergarten through 8th grade and she was an active participant at Teen Mass on Sunday evenings and served as a Cantor during Mass. I was raised in the Catholic faith. My family (grandparents, aunts and uncles) attended Mass together every Sunday in my hometown of Uniontown, PA. I am a member of a Small Church group that has allowed me to grow in my faith and has been a wonderful experience. Dave Siciliano I have been a member of St. Mary s parish for five years and I am currently employed at the J. M. Smucker Co. as a Senior Scientist in Technical Services. In addition, I retired from the Air Force Reserves in 2013 with 23 years of service. I am married to my wife, Tammy and we have two children: Nick (21 years old) and Madelyn (11 years old) and a rescued cat named Mitchell. Bill Studenic Our family became parishioners at St. Mary's 30 years ago and my love for this active and vibrant parish community has led me to believe I am well suited to join the Parish Council. I recently retired from Bogner Construction, was a PSR teacher for 17 years, and served as a Pre-Cana mentor couple (along with my wife Kathy) for 25 years. As a member of the Knights of Columbus I was the Faithful Navigator for our local Msgr. Hannon Assembly #843 and Fourth Degree Master for Ohio District One (Cleveland and Youngstown Dioceses). My wife, Kathy and I currently participate in Eucharistic Adoration, a devotion that has strengthened my relationship with our Almighty Father immensely. I am filling a vacancy left by Jesse Feldpausch on Parish Council. I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to continuing to serving St. Mary's Parish as a member of the Parish Council. 6

7 SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITY Sign-Up Forms Due APRIL 15 Interested in joining a Small Church Community? Please turn in your completed Sign-Up forms by April 15 at the Church Office or by dropping them off in the Collection Basket. WHEN: TIME: COST: KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Wooster 789 ALL-U-CAN EAT FISH FRY LOCATION: MENU: Friday s on March 23 *LAST ONE* 5 pm to 7 pm $9 (Adult) $7 (Under 12 yrs) 132 S. Buckeye St, Wooster, OH Fried Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce, Dinner Roll, Drinks *Come and Support Our Community* Catholic Relief Services ENCOUNTER ALEFA We encounter Alefa, in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate. How can you care for God s creation this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. A New Church Directory is Coming! Be sure your family photo is included! We will start accepting May appointment times THIS WEEKEND (March 17 and 18) after all Masses and also after the masses on April 7/8, April 14/15 and April 21/22. Be sure to bring your personal calendar with you so you can get the time that works best for you. Your photo appointment will only take about 45 to 60 minutes. Every family who signs up for their photo will receive a FREE 8 x 10 professional photograph and the new Church Directory for participating. Create [a clean heart,] a clean heart in me, O God. Responsorial Psalm 51: 3-4, 12-13, (3/18/18) 7