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1 St. Mary Parish PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Thomas Buffer Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Schmit Deacon Dwight Larcomb (Ret.) Business Manager Mike Nicolosi Religious Education Glenna Celestino Director of Music Betsy Iacobucci St. Mary School Jack Mental, Principal Youth Ministry Mark Starrs Latino Ministry Evelyn Lisiecki Missionary Servants of the Word/ Misioneros Servidores de la Palabra Parish Secretary Dolores Zentkovich Financial Secretary Vicki Moser Pastoral Council President Gilberto Aguirre St. Vincent de Paul PARISH OFFICE Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fax Address Website Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 noon FROM THE PASTOR: A popular religious song contains these lyrics: The warmth in winter, the flowers in spring, the laughter in summer, and the changing of leaves, the food on my table, a good place to sleep, clothes on my back, and shoes on my feet, I have been blessed. Marion, Ohio It s easy to understand why this song is popular. Everyone knows what it is like to feel grateful to God for fulfilling our basic human needs for nourishment, comfort, and safety. It s natural to think of these good things as blessings. Today s Gospel raises the question, Why do we call Mary blessed? In fact, in today s Gospel Reading, the virgin Mary is called blessed three times. Why? Not because of anything God has given her, like clothing or shoes or warmth or a good place to sleep. She is called blessed, because she believed and obeyed God, and because she is going to give birth to Jesus. What does it really mean to be blessed? Please take note of the schedule of Christmas Masses in this bulletin. As in years past, we have two Masses on Christmas Eve and two on Christmas Day (Midnight Mass being on Christmas Day). There will be beautiful music at all the Masses. If you are traveling for Christmas, we wish you a safe, holy, and happy holiday. Please remember that the Parish Office will be closed both the day before and the day after Christmas. Sincerely Yours, in Christ, Fr. Thomas Buffer Del Párroco: Una canción religiosa popular contiene estas letras: El calor en invierno, las flores en primavera la risa en verano, y el cambio de las hojas, la comida en mi mesa, un buen lugar para dormir, ropa en la espalda, y los zapatos en mis pies, He sido bendecido. Es fácil entender por qué esta canción es popular. Todo el mundo sabe lo que es sentirse agradecido a Dios por cumplir con nuestras necesidades humanas básicas de nutrición, comodidad y seguridad. Es natural pensar en estas cosas buenas como bendiciones. El Evangelio de hoy plantea la pregunta, por qué llamamos a María Bienaventurada? De hecho, en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, la Virgen María se llama bendecida tres veces. Porqué? No porque Dios le haya dado como ropa o zapatos, o calidez o mas bien un buen lugar para dormir. Ella se llama Bienaventurada porque ella creyó y obedeció a Dios, y porque ella va a dar a luz a Jesús. Qué significa realmente ser bendecido? Por favor tome nota del calendario de Misas navideñas en este boletín. Como en años pasados, tenemos dos Misas en Nochebuena y dos el día de Navidad (la Misa de medianoche es el día de Navidad). Habrá música hermosa en todas las Misas. Si viaja por Navidad, le deseamos unas vacaciones seguras, santas y felices. Por favor, recuerde que la oficina parroquial permanecerá cerrada tanto en el día de Navidad como en la fiesta de San Esteban, el 26 de Diciembre. Su hermano en Cristo, Padre Thomas Buffer

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY TODAY, DECEMBER 23, after all Sunday Masses. Please join your fellow parishioners in Moria Hall for coffee, donuts and conversation!

Want to grow closer to Jesus, but you re not sure how to do it? Want to get involved and meet other women of the parish? We have the solution for you!

Women s Conference: February 16, 2019, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Ohio Expo Center Cardinal Hall http://www.columbuscatholicwomen.

m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Commons. All high school teens and friends are invited! Dinner served each meeting. Questions? Call or text Youth Minister Mark at 740-223-8656.

Then join hundreds of thousands in walking and praying for the unborn and an end to abortion. 15 spots available for teens. RSVP to Mark ASAP (first 15 to reserve will go). Deadline is January 8th.

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE: Bulletin articles for Sunday, January 6, 2019, must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 27th. All bulletin articles should be submitted to dolores@marionstmary.

2 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY TODAY, DECEMBER 23, after all Sunday Masses. Please join your fellow parishioners in Moria Hall for coffee, donuts and conversation! INSPIRED BY FAITH If you want something you ve never had, you have to do something you ve never done. Are you ready to reignite your faith? Want to grow closer to Jesus, but you re not sure how to do it? Want to get involved and meet other women of the parish? We have the solution for you! Please save the dates to attend the upcoming Columbus Catholic Women s Conference. Discounted pricing ends January 14, Makes a great Christmas gift! Women s Conference: February 16, 2019, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Ohio Expo Center Cardinal Hall DECEMBER 23 No Life Teen 26 Candlelight Rosary and Hot Chocolate At the life-size Nativity in front of the Knight of Columbus 7:00 p.m. 30 No Life Teen Life Teen normally meets three Sundays a month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Commons. All high school teens and friends are invited! Dinner served each meeting. Questions? Call or text Youth Minister Mark at MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY Depart St. Mary Thursday, at 12:00 noon and return Saturday around 1:00 a.m. Cost is $ Join 8,000 teens in a Youth Rally for Life and Mass at George Mason University prior to the March. Then join hundreds of thousands in walking and praying for the unborn and an end to abortion. 15 spots available for teens. RSVP to Mark ASAP (first 15 to reserve will go). Deadline is January 8th. Pick up a flyer in back of church. RSVP by calling or texting Mark at EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE: Bulletin articles for Sunday, January 6, 2019, must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 27th. All bulletin articles should be submitted to dolores@marionstmary.org. Thank you for your cooperation. PARISH MEMBERSHIP New Members Welcome. Please contact St. Mary Parish Office. Present members, please keep our Office informed of change in name, address and family members. REMINDER FOR VISITATION OF THE SICK Please remember that, due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify us when one of our parishioners has been admitted. Please notify the Parish Office if you or a loved one is ill or in the hospital by calling. Thank you. For a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Ellen Distel at or Dolores at the Parish Office at or dolores@marionstmary.org. The Nursery is available at the 11:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Looking for a rewarding way to acquire service hours for Confirmation? Think about helping in the Nursery. Please call Angie at if you would like to help out.

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 23, 2018 Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Preschool through 7th Grade at St.

, in the Commons 2019 Class Schedule January 6, 13*, 20 February 3, 10**, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 31 *January 13, Parents attend with student. **February 10: Super Sunday, 9:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for the confirmation student and their sponsor.

MARY PARISH DECEMBER 23-30, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS DAILY READINGS EVENTS MONDAY December 24 Christmas Eve Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25 (Parish offices closed.) 4:00 p.m. Mass Intention: St.

) Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 12:00 midnight Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families WEDNESDAY December 26 Saint Stephen, the First Martyr (Parish offices closed.

m. Mass Intention: Janis Swepston SATURDAY December 29 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35 9:00 a.m. Rosary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Jonathan Rowe SUNDAY December 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:41-52 8:00 a.

3 St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 23, 2018 Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Preschool through 7th Grade at St. Mary Grade School 2019 Classes January 6, 13, 20 February 3, 10, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 31 Glenna Celestino CL ( ) CONFIRMATION 9:15-10:45 a.m., in the Commons 2019 Class Schedule January 6, 13*, 20 February 3, 10**, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 31 *January 13, Parents attend with student. **February 10: Super Sunday, 9:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for the confirmation student and their sponsor. Mary Dutton or ) Lucas Bledsoe ( ) Glenna Celestino or ) THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH DECEMBER 23-30, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS DAILY READINGS EVENTS MONDAY December 24 Christmas Eve Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25 (Parish offices closed.) 4:00 p.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families 7:00 p.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families TUESDAY December 25 Christmas Day The Nativity of the Lord (Parish offices closed.) Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1: :00 midnight Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners & Families WEDNESDAY December 26 Saint Stephen, the First Martyr (Parish offices closed.) Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10: :30 a.m. Mass Intention: Leon S. Revilla THURSDAY December 27 Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist 1Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Claire Ann Andres FRIDAY December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Mt 2: :30 a.m. Mass Intention: Janis Swepston SATURDAY December 29 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2: :00 a.m. Rosary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Jonathan Rowe SUNDAY December 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2: :00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Irene Ballinger 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn this week in loving memory Jonathan Rowe by his family. SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by the Knights of Columbus.

We ask those who give a blanket to a loved one, to please sign the blue binder with your name and the name of the person receiving it. We need more people to sew the blankets.

Mary Women s Group Study: Book of Galatians from Ascension Press (Jeff Cavins) Mondays, February 18-April 8, 2019, in the Commons This eight-week study session will follow directly after the study on

The angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people.

4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn this week in loving memory Jonathan Rowe by his family. SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by the Knights of Columbus. Healing Blanket Ministry: Healing Blanket Ministry continues its mission to sew blankets. Would you like to join us in this ministry? We will supply the material for you to sew. We ask those who give a blanket to a loved one, to please sign the blue binder with your name and the name of the person receiving it. We need more people to sew the blankets. Please contact Elaine Kelly at St. Mary Women s Group Study: Book of Galatians from Ascension Press (Jeff Cavins) Mondays, February 18-April 8, 2019, in the Commons This eight-week study session will follow directly after the study on the Pivotal Players by Bishop Barron. Participant s book is $ Registration for this study will take place January 14, The angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Luke 2:10-12 LITURGICAL MINISTERS WEEKENDS OF DECEMBER 22/23 AND DECEMBER 29/30 THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS 5:00 p.m. Grace Waldo, Luke Waldo, Ben Waldo 8:00 a.m. Caitlyn Thiel, Nathan Thiel, Camryn Thiel 11:00 a.m. Kasey McDaniel, Nicholas McDaniel, Aaron McDaniel 1:00 p.m. Betzayda Simon, Ashley Alvarez, David Arreola (I) Edward Waldo (II) Joan Shoup (I) Sharon Baldinger (II) Pat Baldinger (I) Mark Jankowski (II) Eric Jankowski (I) Alma Mendez (II) Martha Esparza NEXT WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS 5:00 p.m. Gavin Baisden, Dylan Baisden, Nicholas Swartz 8:00 a.m. Samuel Baer, Michael McLernon, Summer McLernon 11:00 a.m. Lindsey Anderson, Abigail Wright, Lily Wright 1:00 p.m. Jesus R. Martinez, Maria G. Martinez, Miguel Martinez (I) Pat Stevens (II) Joan Shoup (I) Paula Dunn (II) Rosemary Chaudry (I) Mary Dutton (II) Kevin Anderson (I) Gilberto Aguirre (II) Grecia Catalan PLEASE NOTE: Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at & Liturgical Assignments. Paper copies are available in the main vestibule and are also posted on church bulletin boards. If you are unable to keep your assignment, please find a substitute. Thank you.

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class. St.

THE NEXT CLASS: January 13, 2019, 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the Commons. Please call the Office of Religious Education at 740-382-2262, to register or if you have any questions.

5 St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class. St. Mary offers this instruction four times a year on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the Commons. Preregistration for the class is required. THE NEXT CLASS: January 13, 2019, 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the Commons. Please call the Office of Religious Education at , to register or if you have any questions. Families may schedule Baptisms by calling the Rectory at. EL SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO El bautizo es el inicio de nuestra Vida Católica y es el sacramento más importante que recibimos. Si es que su niño es menor de 7 años, y desea bautizarlo, los padres y padrinos deben atender a una clase Pre-Bautismal. Nuestra Iglesia Santa María ofrece estas clases 4 veces al año. Para más información o si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llamar a la Sra Evelyn (860) Las próximas clases serán el Las próximas clases serán el Domingo, 20 de Enero, 2019 a las 2:30 p.m. en la Casa Blanca (The Commons). ST. MARY WOMEN S GROUP STUDIES: Join us as we continue to hear from Bishop Barron about the next two Pivotal Players those saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of western civilization. This new program will begin on Monday, January 14, 2019, in the Commons and will feature St. Augustine, the Teacher, and St. Benedict, the Monk. This is a five-week study. So, please register for this study program and walk with Bishop Barron as he traces the lives and contributions of these two pivotal saints. Please contact Mary Dutton via at duttonmatter@aol.com or text/ call , or call the Dolores at the Parish Office at or dolores@marionstmary.org. Cost: Leader guide containing answer key to discussion questions is $29.95; Study Guide without answer key is $ Please indicate your preference or no Study Guide. Please Note: Registration deadline is December 31st. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Joe Celestino Mary & Christina Scranton Kathy Larcomb Monica Rall William & Christine Snyder Francis & Isabell Rall Jethro & Mary New Charles & Elizabeth Hartman Sister Dorothy Hartman Bernard & Clara Bir Sister Mary Evelyn Kuhn Sister Mary Thomasina John Mike Armstrong Anthony Darrow Patrick Sullivan David Rogers John Galyk Ed and Betty Masters Bill Lindemann Jack Scroggins Louise Brown Walter H. & Eleanor Schuler George & Mae Schoenenberger C. Jeanette & Robert Haas Joe & Jean Dunn Floyd & Helen Angus Rizzo and Tota families Picone, Candela & Gurrera families Deceased of Crane & Burke Families Richard Poorman Marguerite & Cletus Uhl Doris & Joe Sens Ann & Paul Steiner Downs & Cadden families Allysa Hauhnar Mary Theresa Porter Hillenbrand & Lindsay families Blackledge & Isom families Andrew & Eleanor Sibbersen Janine and Jonathan Rowe Bill & Mary Hoover Tom Criswell Edwin Courtade Ted & Edna Watson

6 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Greg Courtade Jerry Nemeth Gene Lysaght Pat Lysaght Anthony Lusenhop Laura Maniaci Leroy & Martha Miller Ann Shoup Marvin & Vivian McEntire Dick Granlee Tina Granlee Jim Blue John & Garnet Barkley Maria Sharlane Lavender Julianna Micole Lavender Ray Haines, Jr. Gladys & Everett Granger John & Patricia Mellen Carl L. Doty Renate Hartline Shirley Stout Moodie & Norris families Tobin & Leser families Timm Kanable Albert, Mary Rose and Fred Rubeck Bob & Jane Brandon Dick & Grace Beaver Orthmeyer & Yazel families Bill and Mark Snider Rosemary Morman Alexander and Loreno families Joe Wilmes Joan Alexander Wilmes Nick Prosen and Janchar families Tony & Betty Nicolosi William Ben Enos John J. Alves, III Lapara and Alves families Ann and Elizabeth Walston Angus and Loreno families MCHS Class of 1966 Angel Uribe Skott Glenn George Luikart Deceased of Thome and Kingsley family James J. Samardge Sal & Josephine Bruno Francis & Coletta Voll Edward & Martha Wiecher Marilyn & Jack Williams Joseph T. Voll Anna Katherine Wright Walker & Miller families Mike & Lucille Troiano Cecil & Mina Daniel Suzann & Jennifer Daniel Doug Martin Jerry Gates Peter Trocchio Steve & Mary Forster Joseph A. Maniaci Russell A. McBride, Jr. Sister Mary Carol Wintzinger Father Fred Furey Carmela Renfrew Deceased members of Lamb, Dunn & Seiter Families Deceased members of Zentkovich & Hanzes families. Sister Agnes Siebenaler Hilda Martin Tony Joe Breece Tony & Anna Lavenia and family Deceased of the Schlitt & Kirk families George T. Jacob Deceased members of Foster, Mendoza & Stanko families Mary Louise (McDaniel) Sherer and families Jim Burns Margaret E. Roseberry John Joseph Brandt Dorothy Lane Paul Lane Phyllis Bibler Bobby Lane Carl & Mary Roseberry Agnes and Marcella Pinchock Pete Pinchock Josephine Pinchock Chuck Atchley Herman & Estella Anspaugh Richard and Mary Behm William S. Brown and Opal M. Brown Paul M. Brown and Mary L. Brown For the living and deceased members of these families: O Brien Families Snider, Hutching, Hardesty, Barlow & Porter families Thiel & Gosche families McCombs family Wiseman family Sadie & Roy Campton family Huntsman & Trainor families Norma Potts family Berridge & Carey families Special Intention: The Straw Family Thank you for your Christmas flower donations. Please note: Donations made after the deadline will have their Intentions included in the next bulletin. Thank you.

FROM THE PASTOR: December 30 No Life Teen. March For Life Trip to Washington, D.C. January 17-19

FROM THE PASTOR: December 30 No Life Teen. March For Life Trip to Washington, D.C. January 17-19 St. Mary Parish PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Thomas Buffer Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Schmit Deacon Dwight Larcomb (Ret.) 808-651-2779 Business Manager Mike Nicolosi Religious Education Glenna Celestino 740-382-2262