TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017

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1 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017 Parish Founded 1846 Diocese of Cleveland Nelson J. Perez, Bishop 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 Camille Horvath... Pastoral Associate 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 friends, Much has been written about music in the Roman Catholic liturgy, especially since the 2nd Vatican Council over fifty years ago. Many have welcomed the changes in the liturgy while others have not. When it comes to liturgical music, many have opinions and the debate can be lively and I imagine it will continue from now until the end of time. While parish musicians have numerous resources to refer to in choosing specific songs for Mass, we should first take a look at WHY we have music at Mass. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provides some basic guidelines for us in a document called Sing to the Lord: Music In Divine Worship. It begins with this vision: God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises. (STL,1) This, my friends, is why we sing and play at Mass! And sing we do! Here at St. Mary, we are blessed with a large pool of talented cantors, psalmists, instrumentalists and a devoted, hard-working choir. But more importantly, we are blessed with an assembly singing His praises at each and every Mass. This is the goal of music ministry. As David Haas writes, We do not sing AT the liturgy. Rather, we SING the liturgy. I like nothing better than to hear someone say I couldn t get that song out of my head after Mass today. I am often asked, especially by couples planning their wedding liturgies, what music they are allowed to use. Because a Catholic wedding is liturgy, the music should help the assembly give thanks and praise to God. The music should thank God for bringing this couple together and not just be favorite songs of a bride and groom. (These pieces are many times not written for liturgy but could be used at the rehearsal dinner or reception.) We want to celebrate the wedding liturgy in a prayerful, joyful and memorable way and include a singing assembly whenever possible. Good online resources are giamusic.com and ocp.org.. As we enter the peak of our Fall season, we are also celebrating some important feast days this month. This week we ll be celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4th), the gentle friar whose reverence for nature embraced all of earth s inhabitants, wild and tame; we celebrate the memorial of John XXIII on October 11th; and on October 22nd we observe the feast day of St. Pope John Paul II. As our seasons change, we might reflect on the changes these men have made in the lives of so many. With only two months left in our liturgical year, you may have noticed that our Breaking Bread missalettes are looking rather tattered, which is a good thing in a way we know they ve been used! When the new missalettes come in for 2018, we ll also be getting clear vinyl covers for them. Thank you Fr. Steve! And finally, I d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank those who have taken hours and hours of time from their busy lives to participate on a regular basis in our music ministry. God bless you for sharing your gifts. May music draw us all closer to our loving and merciful God and may we continue to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Peace, Barb Hufford 2 Mass Schedule and Intentions *see facing page for feasts and memorials observed WOOSTER, OH Sunday, October 1 8:00am Benjamin Thomas Anfang 11:00am Mass 1:00pm Communion Service in St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Mass No evening Adoration Monday, October 2 No 7:00am Mass 9:30am Communion Westview *All are welcome! Tuesday, October 3 7:00am Mass Wednesday, October 4 9:30am Christopher Crowner Thursday, October 5 7:00am Joe Wessels Friday, October 6 7:00am Hilary Joseph Marthey 7:30pm Adoration opens Saturday, October 7 7:30am Adoration closes 7:30am First Saturday Mass 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation/Confessions 5:00pm Rollis Joseph Stoll Sunday, October 8 8:00am Pro Populo (For the people of St. Mary) 11:00am Charles E. & Helen A. Reischman 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Kathleen Westphal 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Please remember the following in your prayers as they receive a sacrament of the Church: Wedding banns III Emily Fry & Justin Esselburn II McKenzie Shank & Nick DelPropost Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers, including: Michael Bates (husband of Kathy), Delores Crites (wife of Merle, RIP) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Carol, Rita Dush, Harold Fearon, Deacon William Gorman, Ron Guidetti, The Harris Family, Wendell & Judi Haven, Pat Hubert, Tom Iannarelli, Danielle & Pat Malloy, Jeffrey Malloy, Becky Mann, Leannah Mast, Lee Meeker, Tom Messier, Stephen R. Messner, Ray Meyer, Chuck Monaghan, Rev. John Mueller, Michael Murphy, Harry & Dolores Niemczyk, Kelsey Pajak, Kay Rhodes, Ann Rittman, Richard Rose, Fr. Pierre Ruquoy, Eileen Shreve, 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.)

3 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017 WEEKLY SCHEDULE (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level YR=Youth Room) Monday, October 2 12Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (Library) 6:30-8:00pm Mary s Tears (RLL) 7:00-9:00pm Presentation: My family isn t Catholic Anymore (PH) Tuesday, October 3 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (Library) 7:00pm K of C Social (K of C Hall) Wednesday, October 4 10:30am Wednesday Brunch and BP s (PH) 10:30am Playgroup (Lower Christmas Run) 7:00pm AFF Book of John (PH) Thursday, October 5 7:00pm Adult reconnect Group (YR) 7:00pm Catholic Daughters (PH) 7:00pm Choir (church) Friday, October 6 7:00-8:00pm Women s Prayer Group (Library) Saturday, October 7 7:00-8:30am That Man Is You (PH) 3:00-7:00pm Bates Benefit Dinner (Activity Center) Sunday, October 8 9:20-10:40am PSR (School) 9:30am Adult Faith Book of John (PH) 6:30-8:30pm Youth Ministry MIC Movie Night (YR) MIC YOUTH MINISTRY FALL SEMESTER SCHEDULE *All events will start in the Youth Room at 6:30pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted~ October 1 MIC Night October 8 MIC Night **MOVIE NIGHT** October 15 MIC Night October 21 (Saturday) Leaf Pick Up October 29 MIC Night/Halloween Party November 5 MIC Night Questions Amy at ymstmarys@gmail.com Sunday: Readings for the Week of October 1 Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-23, 29/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-7/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-6/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8-11/ Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-37/ Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/ Mt 21:33-43 Observances for the Week of October 1 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday Holy Guardian Angels Weekday St. Francis of Assisi Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest St. Bruno, Priest; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Our Lady of the Rosary 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc The Catholic Daughters Court Wooster #1073 will meet on October 5th in the Church Hall at 7 p.m.. We are having a speaker from the Alzheimer's Association Chapter of Greater East Ohio Area. The program will be on the Basics of Alzheimer's. The presentation will occur at the beginning with a break afterwards for those who come just for the presentation and question / answer session. This is a very immediate concern for many of us. Come and learn more. Everyone is invited. SPAGHETTI Dinner BENEFIT for Mike Bates, a St. Mary parishioner who passed away and valiantly fought T-Cell Lymphoma Cancer. Saturday October 7, 3pm to 7pm in St. Mary School Gym. There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, activities for kids, and more. All donations go towards his Medical Expenses. For more information, contact Mike s wife, Kathy Bates at BULLETIN October 15 articles due Friday, October 6 (11:00am) 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 3 FINANCIAL NEWS 9/24/17 Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20, In-pew..... $15, Electronic Giving..... $ Total..... $16, Communications Campaign... $1, Major Repair... $ Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice!

4 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith and Knowledge We welcomed and enjoyed having Fr. Ralph Thomas to celebrate Mass. Join Bishop Perez in Celebrating Fatima Anniversary Mass All of the faithful of the diocese are invited to join Bishop Nelson J. Perez in a special Mass celebrating the closing of the anniversary celebration of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Fatima, Portugal in The Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, October 7th at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Cathedral in downtown Cleveland. Please join the bishop in this special moment honoring Our Lady, Saturday, October 7th, 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral. Parking is available on the surface lot behind the Cathedral. ~FATIMA ANNIVERSARY~ years ago, Our Lady of Fatima requested: "PRAY THE ROSARY" Opportunities to pray the Rosary~ On Friday, October 2:30pm, St. Mary School students will be leading Rosary at the Fatima Shrine. Everyone is invited. There will be seating available. There will be a Fatima Rally on Saturday, October 14th at the Our Lady's Shrine by the church to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the last vision of our Lady by the children of Fatima, the Miracle of the Sun. The rally will start at noon. Lead by the Catholic Daughters, the rosary will be said, prayers will be prayed, and songs will be sung. Chairs will be provided. Anyone can come. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN Friday, October 13th is the 100th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun which took place in Fatima Portugal. The 3 shepherd children asked Our Lady to give a sign, so that people would believe that she was appearing to the children as they testified; and what a sign it was! The sun danced in the sky, spiraled down toward earth and gave off a rainbow of colors. The drenched earth from a nonstop rain became dry, and the 70,000 who witnessed this in the field where she appeared for 5 months, were astounded at all this, and realized that their clothes were dry, and there was no evidence of the downpour. St. Mary is planning a commemoration of this miracle to honor Our Blessed Mother, with some events that weekend, beginning on the 13th. The proposal is to have the rosary said non-stop from 7 am, ending at 7 pm on Friday. We are in need of people who will lead the rosary during a one hour shift, in a public venue (such as the gazebo downtown), and many others to participate for whatever time they can give; a few minutes, on their way to work, coming home, during lunch anytime for any amount of time. Mary is our way to peace, and we need Her now, more than ever. This is an opportunity for everyone in our parish to demonstrate our faith and tell Our Mother that you are willing to spend time with her to change our world. If you are willing to lead, please contact Dorene Miller at / /doreneamiller@sssnet.com

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6 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH Leaf Raking... Do you need help with raking your leaves or doing yard work? The St. Mary Youth Ministry Group can help!! We will be having our Annual Fall Leaf Clean-Up on Saturday, October 21st. Please call Donna in the Faith Formation Office at with your name, address, and phone number to be added to our routes. Our teens will come to your home between 11am-4pm to rake your leaves to the curb for city pick-up. St. Mary s Cub Scout Popcorn Sale! Cub scout pack 63 will be selling popcorn after masses on Sept 30 and Oct 1 near the elevator on the first floor. We have many of your favorite flavors such as salted caramel and cheese lovers. We will also take military donations. These sales help St. Mary s Cub Scout pack plan many exciting activities for the year. MARY'S TEARS FALL GATHERING Mary's Tears folks will gather for the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, October 28th sitting on the right front side facing the Altar. Following the Mass we will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and friendship in the Parish Hall. If you can contribute an appetizer, dessert or cider please call or Carol Hill at or cahlih9992@yahoo.com by October 21st. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Save the dates and please join us: Help! My Family Isn t Catholic Anymore Special Presentation This Monday, October 2nd 7:00pm 8:30pm in the Parish Hall Presenter: Terrie Baldwin, Dir, Office of Evangelization A Free Book is available for each attendee. Catholics Returning Home An Invitation for Non-Practicing Catholics Begins Monday, October 16 7:00pm 8:30pm in the Parish Hall Questions call: Mindy (330) Adult Bible Study Follow Me : Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Session 2: Sunday, October 1 at 9:30am and repeats Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00pm Meets in the Parish Hall Facilitated by Fr. Strebler and Cheryl Davis Upcoming reconnect Meeting Dates Thursday, October 5th and October 19 November 2, November 16, November 30 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 or text Holly Brizzi (315) Orange44691@gmail.com TMIY...THAT MAN IS YOU! We have just begun to meet...all MEN are welcome to join us next Saturday, October 7, from 7-8:30 a.m. TMIY is a men s fellowship and formation ministry, whereby through sharing a light breakfast and a dvd presentation, followed by table discussion, we support one another in becoming the husbands and fathers God has called us to be. Just arrive next Saturday, and if you want to speak with someone ahead of time... Contact: Matt or matt.bonnot@gmail.com Or check out Young Adults ~ Upcoming Events Are you between the ages of and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? Saturdays in October: 7th: First Saturday Mass (7:30am) and brunch at Templeton's 21st: Altaration: Session 3 "The Mystery Revealed" (6:00pm/Parish Hall) 28th: Altaration: Session 4 "What's Our Response" (6:00pm/Parish Hall) Alternation is DVD series on the richness of the Mass To be included in future text reminder updates to Questions? Contact Marjorie Lohnes at Youth- Grades 7-12 You're invited to the 9th Annual Building a Culture of Life Youth Retreat & Dinner! This free, fun event will include: Spaghetti Dinner & Ice Cream Bar, Eucharistic Adoration/Confession Speaker- Zelie McLain of Franciscan University of Steubenville. This event will be at St. Stephen Catholic Church at 44 Britton St. West Salem, OH Saturday, October 21st, 2017, from 6pm-9pm. (church hall) Please register by Oct. 16th with Wendy or Todd McKee (home phone) or rosarywtm@gmail.com "Jesus said I am the way and the truth and the LIFE. ~John 14:6 6

7 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017 The Wooster Knights of Columbus presents: Cahal Dunne Dinner Show Saturday, October 21, 2017 Knights of Columbus Hall 132 S. Buckeye Street in Wooster $35 per person Doors open at 5:00pm Dinner at 6:00pm Concert begins at 7:30pm Reservations required For tickets and information, contact Joe Meyer at For more about Cahal, visit his site: Cahaldunne.com Fr. Pierre Ruquoy Is Coming from Zambia! Fr. Pierre, the founder of the Sunflower Orphanage in Zambia, and partner to Mission Possible A to Z is scheduled to arrive in Wooster on October 2nd and will depart on the 23rd. It is our hope that as many sponsors and parishioners will have this opportunity to interact with this fascinating human rights activist and visionary. He will be staying at the home of Mark and Dorene Miller, 3590 Snyder Drive, Wooster. After a few days of rest, we will welcome visitors! Fr. Pierre will celebrate the 11:00 Mass at St. Mary on October 8th, followed by a meet and greet in the fellowship hall; and will celebrate the children s mass on October 11th at 9:30. He will also celebrate Mass at St. Basil the Great in Brecksville on Sunday, October 15th, and will be speaking at a dinner there on Saturday evening, the 21st. If you d like to attend the dinner, please contact Dorene Miller at / / doreneamiller@sssnet.com Remember your mercies, O Lord Responsorial Psalm 25 ( ) 7