~One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God ~

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1 ~One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God ~ Our weekly on-line newsletter keeping you updated on the latest news at St. Mary Parish. If you have information or photos to be published in The Bells of St. Mary, please send your submissions to stmaryelyria@aol.com by noon on Wednesdays. ST. MARY PARISH In the Heart of the City since Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio

2 March 20, 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS Every Thursday Lower Church 9am - 5pm Hot Meals Tuesday, March 24 Cafeteria 5pm Tuesday, March 24 Weigand Room 5:30pm Pierogi Luncheon Friday, March 27 Parish Hall 11am - 1:30pm Cross Friday, March 27 Church 1pm and 7pm First Eucharist Retreat Saturday, March 28 Parish Hall & Church 9 am Word with Children Sunday, March 29 9:30am Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 1 Holy Thursday, April 2 Good Friday, April 3 Holy Saturday, April 4 Easter Sunday, April 5 Holy Week Services 5:00 pm Mass 6-7 Confessions 8:30 am Mass 3:30-4:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass 6-7 pm Confessions 9:00 pm Tenebrae 8:30 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper followed by Adoration 8:30 am Morning Prayer 12 Noon Cross 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion 9:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 pm Easter Vigil 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Mass Truth & Life Delivered The parish has subscribed to a new feature that provides access to daily Bible readings by or smart phone. These Gospel readings come with sound effects while hearing the Word of God. To sign up for this feature go to the parish website: stmaryelyria.org and look for the logo on the homepage (click on the logo). You will be asked for your name, address, zip code, and parish name. If you have any difficulties connecting, please contact Angie Pluta in the afternoon at the Parish Office, We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to join other parishioners in hearing the daily Word of God in this way.

3 THE BELLS OF ST. MARY Please keep the following in your prayers This week please remember the intentions in our intention book, our family and friends in need, those who have fallen away from the Church, and those going through difficult times: Ann, Ann Lou, Bette, Carmen, Charlie, Clara, Dan, Gene, John, Kelly Sue, Lillian, Mary, Matt, Nancy, Sharon, Tom, Vicki and all who have asked for our prayers. Operation Rice Bowl We are invited to pray with our families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those in hunger; learn more about our global community and the challenges of poverty overseas; and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Rice Bowls are available at the entrances of the Church. Please take one home and bring it back filled with your donation on Palm Sunday. Thank you for your support. Pierogi Lunches March 27 is the last day for pierogi lunch in the Parish Hall 11am-1:30pm. The cost is $6 and includes 5 Sophie Choice Pierogi, sour cream and/or onions, tossed salad, apple sauce, roll and beverage. Dine in or for pick up call at the Parish Office or fax Service Bulletin Board In this section you can ask for short term help such as meal prep if Mom breaks a leg, or elder-sitting when a caretaker needs to leave for a bit, lawn care, or whatever. Call Angie P l u t a a t o r e m a i l stmaryelyria@aol.com with your requests. Volunteers are needed for the following activities during the months noted. If you are interested in sharing your talents, for these particular events please contact stmaryelyria@aol and your name will be given to the various committee chairs. If there is a need for volunteers for your group or committee, please contact Angie Pluta at ext. 224 and that information will be added to the Volunteer Corner. Your commitment to volunteer this year is essential in helping all at St. Mary Parish. 1. Market Day Monthly 2. Hot Meals.2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesday 3. Hot Meals...2nd Sunday of the Month 4. Pierogi Lunches...Fridays in Lent 5. Night at the Races...April 18 Night at the Races Many volunteers are needed on April 18th from 5:30-10pm to make our Night at the Races a success! This is a parish event with proceeds directed to roof repairs on the church and hall. Presently help is needed to solicit basket raffle donations and sell race sponsors, horses and tickets for that evening. Bakers will be needed to provide desserts. On race night volunteers will be needed to assist with the bead game, 50/50 ticket sales and raffles. If you have questions, are able to donate a prize for the basket raffle or are interested in volunteering, please contact/leave a message for Joan Patchin at the Parish Office, or jmp82147@aol.com. Tickets on sale after every Mass $20 per ticket (must be 21) No ticket sales at the door.

4 Cyber/Social Media Safety Please plan to attend the Cyber/Social Media Safety Information session on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 in the Parish Hall. Jeff Stutzman, Social Media Coordinator for the Diocese of Cleveland will be the presenter. Registration Registration for full or half day Preschool, full day Kindergarten, and NEW students for grades 1-8 is continuing. Please contact the school office to set up an appointment to visit the school. The deadline for the second round of PSAS applications is June 1. If you need an application, please contact the school office Suzin L. Chocolate Fundraiser The Suzin L. chocolate fundraiser started February 25 and ends March 18. Please collect payment at the time of order with cash or checks made payable to St. Mary PTU. Orders will be delivered to the school by Friday, March 27th. Be sure to get your chocolate in time for Easter! Student Council Penny Drive This week the Student Council sponsored a Penny Drive to benefit Blessing House. The students collected pennies throughout the week. Each grade was placed into one of two groups for a little friendly competition. The two groups were Gold: K, 3, 4, 7 and 8; Blue: Preschool, 1, 2, 5, and 6. According to the scale, it looks like the Blue Team outweighed the Gold Team! Thank you everyone for your support!

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9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday GR 10:30-12:15 PSAS Deadline Reconciliation Gr.8 12:30 UC PSR 6:30-7:45 Stewardship 7-8:30 SR Family First Reconciliation Service 6:30 UC Senior Luncheon 12-4 WR 5:30 WR Academic Challenge Meet at St. Peter, N.R 3:30 Diocesan Reconciliation 5-8 UC RCIA 7-9pm CR Choir 8-9pm UC 8:30am-5pm LC Market Day 3-5 WR Daisy Scouts 6-7 GR Bible Study 7-9 CL Last Day Early Bird Registration Incentive Registration down payment due Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Cross 1 & 7 UC GR 10:30-12:15 Reconciliation Gr. 6 12:30 UC PSR 6:30-7:45 5:30 WR PTU Meeting 6:30 CL RCIA 7-9pm CR Choir 7-8:30 UC 8:30am-5pm LC Confirmation 7pm UC Spirit Day Cross 1 & 7 UC St. Patrick s Day :30 12:15 Class Mass Gr. 11 Mission 7pm UC Hall Committee 7-8:30 WR Mission 7pm St. Agnes Echoes of Faith 7-9 CR Mission 7pm St. Jude Sports Banquet 6-9 PH RCIA 7-9pm CR Choir 7-9 pm UC 8:30am-5pm LC A&R 10:30 WR Book Club 7-8 L Daisy Scouts 6-7 GR Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Cross 1pm & 7pm UC First Day of Spring! Blood Pressures Fairtrade 4:30-5:30 WR Blood Pressures Fair Trade 7:30-12:30 WR 10:30-12:15 PSR 6:30-7:45 5:30 WR End of 3rd Quarter RCIA 7-9pm CR Choir 7-9pm UC 8:30am-5pm LC Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Cross 1pm & 7pm UC First Eucharist Retreat 9-1 WR 29 Palm Sunday :30-12:15 PSR 6:30-7:45 Cross 7:30 5:30 WR Legend: UC= Upper Church; LC=Lower Church; GR= Green Room; WR= Weigand Room; CR= Conference Room; SR=Staff Room; PH= Parish Hall; SC= School Cafeteria; L=Library; AR= Art Room; SJB= St. Joseph Building CL= Cahill Library Blue text are events involving the school.