TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

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1 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 17, 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 Parishioners: On Wednesday of this coming week, I will be departing for a trip with a group, among whom are two of my ordination classmates. We will be away for two whole weeks! I really cannot recall a time since ordination that I have been away from home for such a length of time. It is going to be a little strange! This column will offer reflections from two of our pastoral staff members: Kelly Hassenzahl (Director of Faith Formation) and Barb Hufford (Music Director). I am sure they will provide refreshing perspectives! While I am away, the parish will be in excellent hands with all of our staff working diligently. Liturgically, of course on weekends, Fr. Strebler will be celebrating the Masses (with the exception of Sunday, September 24 at 5:30, when Fr. Ryan Mann will be with us). Please note that there will be a significant temporary adjustment in the weekday Mass schedule during this period. Please consult the Mass Schedule box, in the next column over, to identify on which days there will not be a daily Mass here at St. Mary. For those who would like to take advantage of daily Mass in neighboring parishes, here is a sampling: St. Stephen, West Salem: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. at 8:30 a.m. and Wed. at 7 p.m. St. Agnes, Orrville: Monday through Friday, at 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart, Wadsworth: Monday through Saturday, at 8 a.m. Additionally, all of the Eucharistic holy hours prayed during the period of September 20-October 4 will be without Exposition. While I believe that parishioners will be fully understanding of my absence, I am not too sure about Vicar the Cat. I may come home to find that the locks on the rectory door have been changed and a new master officially registered. So, far, my promises of bringing back feline-friendly souvenirs have not impressed him in the least! Here is a more complete profile of our new Pastoral Associate, Camille Horvath, who begins here at St. Mary on September 19: Camille most recently served at Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish in Twinsburg as the parish Faith Formation Administrative Assistant for the past nine years. She was active in parish ministry, facilitating in the areas of Art and Environment, Prayer Shawl, and Rosary Outreach in addition to serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Master Catechist, and Parish Pastoral Council member. Prior to this, she was a substitute teacher at St. Rita Parish and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Cleveland State University. Her two adult sons, both graduates of Ohio University, reside in the Dayton area. She and her husband of thirty years moved into the city of Medina this summer. I carry you all in my heart and prayers while I am away! Mass Schedule and Intentions *see facing page for feasts and memorials observed WOOSTER, OH Sunday, September 17 8:00am Russ & Betty Hamilton 11:00am Florence Rose 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Dominic Bui 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Monday, September 18 7:00am Mass 9:00am Adoration opens 9:30am Nursing Home Smithville Western *All are welcome! Tuesday, September 19 7:00am Mass Wednesday, September 20 9:30am Adoration closes 9:30am Mass Thursday, September 21 7:00am Doris Massaro Friday, September 22 No 7:00am Mass Saturday, September 23 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation/Confessions 5:00pm Eleanor LaVoy Sunday, September 24 8:00am Pro Populo (For the People of St. Mary) 11:00am Russ Hamilton 1:00pm Spanish St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Dominic Bui No evening Adoration Please remember the following in your prayers as they receive a sacrament of the Church: Wedding banns I Emily Fry & Justin Esselburn Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers, including: Jason Henthorne (husband of Heather) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Carol, Delores Crites, 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, 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.) 2

3 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 WEEKLY SCHEDULE (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level YR=Youth Room) Monday, September 18 12Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (Library) 6:30-8:00pm Mary s Tears (RLL) 7:00pm Parish Council (PH) Tuesday, September 19 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (Library) 7:00pm K of C Assembly (K of C Hall) Wednesday, September 20 10:30am Playgroup (Wilderness Center) Thursday, September 21 7:00pm Adult reconnect Group (YR) 7:00-8:30pm Gabriel Project Cmt. (PH) 7:00pm Choir (church) Friday, September 22 (No scheduled meetings) Saturday, September 23 7:00-8:30am That Man Is You (PH) Sunday, September 24 9:20-10:40am PSR (School) 9:30am Adult Faith Book of John (PH) TMIY...THAT MAN IS YOU! We have just begun to meet...all MEN are welcome to join us next Saturday, September 23, 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 BULLETIN October 1 articles due Friday, September 22 (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 Readings for the Week of September 17 Sunday: Sir 27:30--28:7/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/ Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35 Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28:2, 7-9/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6/ Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-6/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-10, 17-20/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Ps 100:1b-5/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/ Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a Observances for the Week of September 17 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Weekday St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Ch?ng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Weekday St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest; First full day of autumn 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time FINANCIAL NEWS Liturgical Publications Inc Family Perspective When we forgive someone, we unilaterally choose not to hold a grudge against him or her. When we reconcile, we move to a new plateau in our relationship where the needs of all parties are heard and respected. In families we can sometimes forgive someone without even speaking. Reconciling is more difficult, for we must involve the one who has hurt us and rebuild trust. It is not always safe or possible to reconcile, but forgiveness is an essential ingredient of the Kingdom of Heaven. Catholic Communication Campaign September 24, 2017 Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit 9/10/17 Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20, In-pew..... $18, Major Repair... $ Hurricane Relief... $8, Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice! 3

4 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith and Knowledge The 7th and 8th grade spent the past week discussing how God teaches us to honor the dignity of the human person. They ended the week by researching and presenting a person known for dedicating their life to others in need. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Mathew 25:35). It was a beautiful fall day, so they went outside and used a creative way to present their information. The Diocese of Cleveland Wayne, Ashland, and Medina Counties District invite the faithful of our district to a Mass offered by our new Bishop, Nelson Perez SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH 110 Humbolt Ave. Wadsworth, Ohio Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Mass: 7:00pm Social after Mass All are welcome! Bishop Nelson Perez would like to meet the Catholics in our district! Please join us and meet our new Bishop. 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

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6 ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH FROM THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE DOWNTOWN VBS!- Although it is not the season for VBS, we are starting to look ahead to next year! If anyone is interested in helping to plan the future of Downtown VBS you are welcome to attend a meeting at First Presbyterian Church on Sept. 18th at 7pm. Please contact Kelly or Donna with any questions PSR- We are so excited to launch PSR this year! Families, please plan on joining all of the catechists, teachers and helpers for the Disciple Maker Faire on September 17th. There will be special activities and a presentation for Children, but children should be accompanied by an adult. It will be fun for the whole family! Don't miss it! Confirmation/ Pre-Confirmation Class- Confirmation Classes start September 24th. Confirmation Year Two- (Chosen Program) will meet in the NEW YOUTH ROOM! Confirmation Year One- (Pre-Confirmation) will meet in the 7th/8th grade room of the school. Both Classes will run 9:30am-10:45am. If your child is in 7th grade or older and has not registered for Confirmation, please contact the Faith Formation Office as soon as possible. YOUTH MINISTRY MIC NIGHT KICK OFF- MIC YOUTH NIGHT KICKOFF!!! Sept 17th Students 8th grade through High School 6:30pm-8:30pm NEWLY RENOVATED YOUTH ROOM! St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Wooster Dinner & Dessert Prizes, Drawings for T-shirts, Gift Cards and More! Bring a Friend! ATTENTION SKIERS: Purchase season ski passes to Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio through St. Mary Ski group (Group Code: S12 Wooster St Mary) As a member of St Mary Ski group you receive a discount on seasonal skiing passes. Purchases can be made on line at Click on the Seasonal Clubs banner on the right side of Snow Trails home page. Purchase a pass by October 15th and receive an additional $30.00 discount to the already reduced price. Use promotional code SC1718 to get discount to reduce the retails prices. For more information on purchasing passes, contact Garth Fowler at home; , or on line at krglfowler@sssnet.com. 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 Visit the ministries of the church & become a disciple 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 CAPS OF LOVE - Due to the large quantity of caps that I have received recently and the many caps that I have cleaned already since May when I last gave two car loads to charity, I am not taking caps after September 30th. I need to clean and sort what I already have. Please recycle or dispose of the caps until next year. I will notify you in the bulletin when I will restart the process. Thank you for all the caps that you have saved for Caps Of Love. As of June 2017 Caps Of Love has provided 70 free wheelchairs and recycled over 193 TONS of polypropylene #5 and polyethylene #2 and #4 caps and lids. Caps Of Love does not accept shipments of caps anymore. They want the caps sold to a local recycling facility which will make a monetary donation to Caps Of Love. ~Bernie HOLY LAND GIFTS FAIR TRADE FEDERATION After Masses on September 30 and October 1 There will be a display of handmade articles for sale, such as nativity scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, and many beautiful religious articles. Because of conflict in the region, many Christian families in Bethlehem are struggling to make ends meet. Holy Land Gifts represents over 100 Christian families who make a living selling traditional olive wood handcrafts and religious articles. When you purchase one of these gifts, you are helping artisans in the Holy Land provide for their families and live and work with dignity in a region fraught with tension. Thank you for supporting this project to keep the Christian present in the holy land of Jesus birth. May God bless you. 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 21th, 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-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 WHERE HAVE ALL THE BABIES GONE? NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, 2017 Please join our local churches and Wayne-Holmes Right to Life for the 30th peaceful, silent prayerful public witness with prolife Americans who will be standing in honor of the millions of lives lost to abortion. This witnessing is a visual statement of solidarity by the community showing our support regarding the Sanctity of Life from the moment of conception to natural death. WHERE: Pavilion behind Foursquare Gospel Church ~ 3670 Friendsville Rd.m Wooster, OH TIME: 1:30pm meet in pavilion to pick up a sign or join us at Milltown & S.R. 83. Witnessing starts at 2:00-3:00. DON T FORGET TO BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS, WATER, AND LAWN CHAIRS FOR THOSE OF YOUR FAMILY WHO MAY NEED THEM. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL: Paulette The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion. Responsorial Psalm 103 ( ) 7