FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 11, 2018

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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: What beauty surrounds us! Indeed, brothers and sisters in Christ, we are blessed with great visual beauty in our church. In case you would not have had the opportunity to observe it, recently we have been able to accomplish significant plaster repair in the balcony area and the stairwell leading up to it. The laborer/artisans matched well, the original look of the restoration project of Moving forward we intend, as resources allow, to carry out similar repair in other areas of the church. This is important, in order to maintain the integrity of our historic structure. What beauty surrounds us! Another great blessing of our parish worship life is our music ministry. There is an extensive cadre of persons who contribute to this ministry musicians, vocalists, and other supportive volunteers. I trust we recognize, nevertheless, that without a strong person to lead and provide vision and direction, the enterprise would be greatly hindered. We have had such an individual in Barb Hufford. As a parishioner of deep faith, Barb has shown passionate dedication in all aspects of her role as Music Director. She is surely one of the most even-tempered, gracious persons I have encountered in all my years of ministry. While it is not an announcement that elicits joy in my heart, yet it is a reality that even the most dedicated of persons reaches a point of needing to transition. Therefore, I am officially communicating that Barb will be stepping away from the post of Music Director, one she has held for many years, effective by this coming fall. Providence surely was in full play when we discerned Barb for the position. While it is no easy position for one to step into, I trust that we will once again have divine assistance as the process of selecting Barb s successor unfolds. Let us thank God for Barb s giftedness and generosity and lived faith, as we relish these remaining months of her tenure. What beauty surrounds us! The beauty of the liturgy is not intended to cause us to avoid or escape from reality. That s why it is not, first and foremost, a form of entertainment! As disciples, we surely are called to acknowledge the reality of the brokenness of our world to face issues of grave importance when it comes to our responsibilities as human beings, to care for those who are marginalized, subjected to discrimination and exploitation, forgotten or condemned. Rather, the Church s liturgy (and it can be argued that the liturgies of the upcoming days of Holy Week are pinnacle points!) is meant to awaken within us the beauty of God s incarnational love, so that when we are sent co-missioned at the end of Mass, we are fortified to go make a difference, to quote a contemporary hymn. Peace, 2 Mass Schedule and Intentions WOOSTER, OH Sunday, March 11 8:00am Ilene Miller 11:00am Avery Hoffman 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pro Populo (for the people of St. Mary) 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Monday, March 12 7:00am Dorothy Simpson 9:00am Adoration opens 9:30am Nursing Home Brookdale Tuesday, March 13 7:00am Stella Smiga Wednesday, March 14 9:30am Juanita Westover 10:00pm Adoration closes Thursday, March 15 7:00am All Souls Friday, March 16 7:00am Doris Massaro 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Confessions after completion of Stations Saturday, March 17 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation / Confessions 5:00pm Jack Clampitt 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 Please Welcome the following new members to our Parish Community! Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey (Karen) Harper Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sally) Webster Mrs. Sarah Parsons Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers: Jon Pagniano (brother of Ann Austin). Sr. Marietta Rohr, CSA, Dorothy Simpson (sister of Harry Niemczyk) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Phyllis Chauvin, 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 12 Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (LIB) Tuesday, March 13 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (LIB) 7:00pm K of C Council (K of C Hall) 7:00pm Adult Faith Formation Meeting (PH) Wednesday, March 14 10:30am Playgroup (RLL) 3:00pm Cub Scouts (YR) 7:00pm AFF 7 Deadly Sins #7 (PH) Thursday, March 15 7:00pm Gabriel Project Steering Committee (PH) 7:00pm Choir (church) Friday, March 16 5:00-7:00pm Fish Fry (K of C Hall) Saturday, March 17 7:00am That Man Is You (PH) 6:00pm Young Adults (PH) Sunday, March 18 9:15-10:40am RCIA (RLL) 9:20-10:40am PSR (School) 9:30am AFF 7 Deadly Sins session #8 (PH) 6:30pm MIC Night (YR) 7:30pm Youth Ministry Parent Meeting (PH) 2nd Collection THIS WEEKEND Catholic Relief Services Christ is standing at the door of our hearts, knocking, seeking relief from pain and suffering around the world. He comes to us bearing the disguise of vulnerable immigrants and refugees, the poor and marginalized, the sick and lonely. The Catholic Relief Services Collection is an opportunity to respond and comfort Christ as we see him in our brothers and sisters, said Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile, Alabama, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on National Collections. This collection represents our community of faith at work in the world, saving souls and improving lives. Please prayerfully consider this Lenten opportunity. Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday March 11. Remember to move your clocks ahead one hour BULLETIN Submission Requirement The usual deadline for submission is Friday 11:00am for the weekend of the following week. Requests for half and full page inserts are often scheduled weeks in advance. Deadline for EASTER is March 21. Please submit all bulletin information to Cheryl Davis at CDavis.stmarywooster@gmail.com Readings for the Week of March 11 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 Scrutiny: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or Jn 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/ Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, [8a]Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 Next 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 Sunday: Observances for the Week of March 11 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time begins Day of abstinence St. Patrick, Bishop; St. Patrick's Day 5th Sunday of Lent (3rd Scrutiny) Liturgical Publications Inc Please remember the following in your prayers as they receive a sacrament of the Church: Baptism: Luke Asher Long Son of Andrew and Debbie Long Bernadette Clare Durstine Daughter of David and Jamie Durstine FINANCIAL NEWS 3/4/18 Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20, In-pew..... $22, Electronic Giving..... $4, Major Repair... $ Eastern Europe Collection Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice! 3

4 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 17th: 7th: 14th: 21st: Retrouvaille Weekend April 13-15, 2018 A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring your relationship cold, distant thinking about a separation of divorce? Are you already separatdivorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery), which is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but open to couples of all faiths, consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at or , or go online to KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Wooster 789 ALL-U-CAN EAT FISH FRY WHEN: Friday s on March 16 and 23 TIME: 5 pm to 7 pm COST: $9 (Adult) $7 (Under 12 yrs) LOCATION: MENU: 132 S. Buckeye St, Wooster, OH Fried Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce, Dinner Roll, Drinks *Come and Support Our Community* REMINDER PSR and Youth Ministry will NOT meet Palm Sunday (3/25) and Easter (4/1). Young Adults ~ Upcoming Events Are you between the ages of and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? MARCH Forgiven: Session 5 Answering Common Questions about Confession (6 pm) in Parish Hall 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 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: Mar 11 Dodgeball Know Your Enemies -- Dig Deeper into Ignatian Spirituality (Gym) Mar 18 War on the Floor Intercessory Prayer 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. Do you are 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 Or Maryann Pacek at 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. Go to: to have the daily meditations delivered to your in box. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Do you want a stronger personal relationship with our Lord but finding that hour during the day or evening is challenging? Then how about meeting our Lord during the peace-filled early morning hours? It is amazing how focused and holy your hour with Him can be! Our Weekly Eucharist Adoration groups are looking for additional adorers during the following times: Tuesday: 1-2 am, 2-3 am, 3-4 am Wednesday: 3-4 am, 7-8 am If you can take a shift, call Jamie Durstine ( ). Thank you for your prayerful consideration!

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6 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith, and Knowledge WOOSTER, OH ATTENTION ST. MARY S SCHOOL FAMILIES It is already time for re-registering your child / children for the 2018/2019 school year! The necessary forms are coming to you for re-registration by . School parents may print and complete these forms at home and then hand deliver them to the school office. If you prefer, you may pick up and complete the forms in the school office during the school day between 9 am to 11:30 am and 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm. If you have a NEW STUDENT who is interested in placement at St. Mary School, please call or come to the school office to complete a placement application. We are continuing to take registrations for Kindergarten. Students must be 5 years of age by September, RAISE YOUR VOICE FOR LIFE! During the Right-To-Life Oratory Contest High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: You can win CASH prizes for expressing your PRO-LIFE views! 1st Place Prize = $100 2nd Place Prize = $50 3rd Place Prize = $25 Address one of the following topics from a pro -life perspective in a 5 to 7 minute speech: Abortion Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia Embryonic Stem Cell Research Contest is on Saturday, March 17 at 10 am Pre-registration is required. Call or text Carrie at or send to WayneHolmesRTL@yahoo.com St. Mary Parish Family Meal: Holy Thursday, March 29th 6:00 7:00 pm In the St. Mary Activity Center Mass begins at 8:00 pm Watch for details to follow! 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. Support St. Mary s By Using SCRIP Do you have birthdays, anniversaries, or outings planned in the coming months that require a gift? Consider ordering Gift Cards through the SCRIP program. There are hundreds for well-known vendors see for yourself by visiting shopwithscrip.com using the Enrollment Code: By ordering SCRIP, a percentage of your purchase goes to St. Mary s and a percentage goes back to you as a quarterly rebate. Our next order for physical cards will be placed on Monday, March 12 and should arrive by Friday, March 16. Once enrolled, consider setting up Presto Pay (electronic payment) and purchasing electronic gift cards at any time using myscripwallet.com on your mobile device so quick, even while in line you can buy SCRIP moments before making a purchase! Questions: Reach out to Sandy Howard at or by to howiedobie@yahoo.com 6

7 A New Church Directory is Coming! Be sure your family photo is included! We will start accepting May appointment times NEXT WEEKEND (March 17 and 18) after all Masses. Appointments can also be made after the weekend 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. I will GIVE THANKS to the Lord with all my heart. I will tell of all the great things you have done. Psalm 9:1 to all who helped with the Lenten Mission Reception through donations of food, money, and time, we thank you! The Hospitality Committee. Catholic Relief Services ENCOUNTER ANDRISE We encounter Andrise, a teacher in Haiti who knows the importance of forming young people who will give back to the community and their country. Reflect on the role teachers have played in bringing you closer to God and your community. How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Create [a clean heart,] a clean heart in me, O God. Responsorial Psalm 51: 3-4, 12-13, (3/11/18) 7