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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 28, 2017 Parish Founded 1846 Diocese of Cleveland Daniel E. Thomas, Apostolic Administrator May 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 527 BEALL AVENUE WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 Phone: 330-264-8824 / 330-264-8822 Fax: 330-262-4633 Email: stmarywoosteroffice@gmail.com Website: stmarywooster.org facebook.com/stmarywooster Religious Education Office: 330-264-5838 School Office: 330-262-8671 Daycare & Preschool: 330-262-2752 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 Thursday 6:00pm (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. Joseph G. Seebauer... Parochial Vicar 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 Michelle Hostetler... Daycare & Preschool Administrator 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 2 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, August 1, 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 330-264-8824 to set up an appointment for registration. Parishioners who are moving are also asked to notify the parish office.

ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH Dear Parishioners: Ascension...We need not forget about it! Most of us in church this weekend will recall Ascension long being observed on a Thursday based on the accounts of Scripture relating to the period of Jesus post-resurrection appearances. The First reading of Mass for the feast relates it thus: He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God...When they gad gathered together...he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight (Acts 1: 3, 6a, 9b). While around the world, the feast is still predominantly marked on Thursday, all but ten of the fifty states of the USA have transferred it to the following Sunday. The merits of such a transfer can surely be debated (for example: one view is that more people will make it to Mass on Sunday; another view may be that we are further allowing our hyper-busy culture to dictate our observances). I offer the following, drawn from CatholicCulture.org as a voice of encouragement:... even if one lives in one of the 40 states which celebrate the Ascension Mass on Sunday, if we are following the Church's liturgy, our hearts should be focused on the Ascension joy with the whole Church community beginning on Ascension Thursday. The preparation for Pentecost in the form of a novena should begin on Ascension Thursday. The liturgy continues the rejoicing of "mounting his throne"from Thursday until Saturday, and our hearts should be echoing that joy throughout those days, too. At first glance, the Ascension would seem to be a sad day. Christ in his human body is leaving the world for the last time. But we need to take our cues from the liturgy. This is a joyful feast; it is the fulfillment of Christ's salvific mission. The Ascension is the final leg of the Paschal Mystery: Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension into heaven (as mentioned in the Eucharist Prayer of the Mass). It is not until Jesus ascends and returns to His Father that His act of Redemption is completed. Our place in heaven is prepared at this feast -- we will now share in Christ's glory. That is why our hearts should sing with Psalm 47 as it repeats 3 days in a row, "God mounts His throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord." For a lovely novena to the Holy Spirit, please check out https:// www.ewtn.com/devotionals/pentecost/seven.htm. Finally, here is a entry from our local Lehman s website:... here in Ohio s Amish country, the Amish still faithfully celebrate Ascension Day. Amish-owned businesses are closed and Amish employees of non-amish businesses do not go to work. Amish churches hold formal services in the morning, and the afternoon is reserved for reflection, relaxation, visiting, and large meals with extended family and friends. Ascension Day is a holiday that most Amish are pretty staunch about, said Sharon Hershberger, a longtime Lehman s employee with Amish background. Some churches have certain things they do at church only on that day, and most (Amish) are very strict about observing this holiday. Whatever our religious inclinations, we can all learn from and appreciate the Amish community s deep dedication to faith, family and tradition. Peace, Mass Schedule and Intentions *see facing page for feasts and memorials observed Sunday, May 28 8:00am Dorothy Tyler 11:00am Russ Hamilton 1:00pm Spanish Mass @ St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pro Populo No evening Adoration Monday, May 29 Memorial Day No 7:00am Mass/No Adoration today 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Cemetery No Nursing Home Mass Tuesday, May 30 7:00am Mary Smith *Adoration begins after 7:00am Mass today Wednesday, May 31 9:30am John Yankello Jr. & Charles Yankello Thursday, June 1 7:00am Bill Palus 6:00pm Adoration closes Friday, June 2 7:00am Timothy Seward 7:30pm Adoration opens Saturday, June 3 7:30am Adoration closes 7:30am First Saturday Mass 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation/Confessions 5:00pm Pro Populo Sunday, June 4 8:00am Laura Besancon 10:00am Doris Massaro 12:00Noon Spanish Mass @ St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Arvin Jose C. Salonga 6:30-10:30pm Adoration SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Beginning June 4 (a Sunday) The Mass schedule at St. Mary shifts to 8am, 10am and 5:30pm Deacon William Gorman, Ron Guide, The Harris Family, Wendell Tokar, Mary Veigl, Amanda & Bri any Vanvleet, Linda Weyhrich. 3

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 28, 2017 (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level YR=Youth Room) Monday, May 29 (No scheduled meetings) Parish Office Closed Tuesday, May 30 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (library) 7:00pm K of C Social (K of C Hall) Wednesday, May 31 10:30am Playgroup (Christmas Run Park) Thursday, June 1 7:00pm Choir (church) 7:00pm Catholic Daughters (PH) Friday, June 2 3:00-8:00pm Habitat Church Build & Supper (Parking Lot/PH) 7:00-8:00pm Women s Prayer Group (Library) Saturday, June 3 10:00am-7:00pm Habitat Church Build with blessing after build. (parking Lot/PH/Library) After 5:00pm Mass Mary s Tears Gathering (Gym) Sunday, June 4 (No scheduled meetings) Readings for the Week of May 28 Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Eph 1:17-23/ Mt 28:16-20 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, Thursday: 4bcd, 5-6/Lk 1:39-56 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4-5, 7/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/ Dn 3:52-56 or Ps 19:8-11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 Observances for the Week of May 28 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Memorial Day Easter Weekday Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Justin, Martyr Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Pentecost Liturgical Publications Inc FINANCIAL NEWS 5/21/17 Regular Collection... $14,555.78 Major Repair... $841.00 Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice! Please remember the following in your prayers as they receive a sacrament of the Church: Wedding Banns III Madeline Matthews and Nick Spittle I Gabrielle Doering & Eric Hange Baptism: Luca Charles Cicconetti, Son of Casey and Jamie BULLETIN SUBMISSION DATES June 11 articles due Friday, June 2 (11:00am) Due Fridays by 11:00am one week prior Requests for half and full pages in the body of the bulletin are often scheduled weeks in advance. Please submit your bulletin articles via email to: jbartelheim.stmarywooster@gmail.com ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The Blessed Mother watches over the Catholic Church all over the world. She was designated by the Church to watch over America in a special capacity. In May, we celebrate the life and the blessings of the Blessed Mother. Events such as First Holy Communions and May Crowning are examples. May is the start of spring. HAPPY SPRING. Please support SVDP. Remember Mary. Thanks. 4

ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH GRATEFUL GIVING REFLECTION: RESOLUTIONS Each year, people throughout the world make New Year s resolutions. For many, these resolutions are short lived and quickly forgotten. At our Baptism and Confirmation, we made New Life resolutions. Our baptismal promises are lifelong commitments to Jesus and the Church. We recognize that all that we possess comes from God. We are God s stewards. We have been empowered to manage the abundant gifts that we have received. As good stewards, it is our responsibility to give back a portion of the time, talent and treasure we receive from our generous and loving God. Let us recommit ourselves to the Lord by taking the time to plan. Let us make stewardship of time and talent part of our lifestyle, and stewardship of treasure part of our budget. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7) GRATEFUL GIVING PROGRAM UPDATE Follow-up letters from Fr. Stephen will be mailed to all households from whom we have not yet received a response to our Grateful Giving Program. Please respond as soon as you are able by placing your intention card in the collection basket. The Catholic Daughters Court Wooster # 1073 will meet on Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Fatima Rally on May 13th. There were about 50 people who prayed the rosary together at the shrine. We hope to rally again on October 14th, the anniversary of the last apparition. The members who signed to bring food for the Habitat for Humanity meal on June 2 may bring the food to the meeting. Plans for the annual card party fundraiser on Wednesday, July 12th, from noon to 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Activity Center will be discussed. If you were not present at the last meeting and will be able to help with donations, please call one of the officers. Tickets for the card party will be distributed at the June meeting. Knights of Columbus Invites All Parishioners & Friends of All Ages to Enjoy Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox Friday, June 9th Dollar Dog Night Park at the Knights Hall and Ride the Comfortable Bus Bus Departs @ 5:00pm $40 per Person Includes Bus and Game Tickets (cheaper than driving and parking) Call Jim McKeown to Reserve (330) 347-9867 SAVE THE DATES~ The FEST Sunday, August 6 (In Wickcliffe, OH) PARISH PICNIC Saturday, August 26 (St. Mary Parking Lot) WOMEN S RETREAT Friday, October 13 ~ Saturday, October 14 (Off Site) MARY'S TEARS MASS AND DINNER Saturday, June 3 A gathering for all Mary's Tears folks along with family and friends is planned for Saturday, June 3rd. We'll attend 5:00 pm Mass sitting together on the front right side facing the Altar. Following Mass we will enjoy 6:30pm dinner together in the school gym. Sloppy Joes, drinks, and table service will be provided. You will be contacted to contribute side dishes. At the conclusion of dinner we will draw names for 12 potted perennials from Quailcrest. Question? Please contact Joan at 330-262-8276 or joan.columbus@yahoo.com Eucharistic Adoration: Come and be part of adoring our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! We are looking for someone to adore on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm. Please contact Jesse Feldpausch at 517-881-6124 if you are interested. ANNUAL RUMMAGE, CRAFTS SALE, & FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 24th (no rain date) 8:00-2:00 in Church s Parking Lot Benefits the works of the Knights of Columbus Craft Makers and Vendors Invited Food and Drinks Are Available Garage sale-type merchandise and other donations can now be brought to K of C Hall at 132 S. Buckeye Call Dave Santangelo to make arrangements to donate or participate. (234) 249-1320 5

ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith and Knowledge Congratulations to Sam Bohner who received a "Superior" rating at the State Science Fair. Great job Sam! ADULT FAITH FORMATION Join the Adult Faith Commission: Would you like to be a part of the adult faith planning and commission? If so, please call Mary Zuercher at 330-262-6660. The next meeting is TUESDAY, June 13, at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Keep Connected Over the Summer. classes will resume in the fall. Links to prayer sites: Sacred Spaces http://www.sacredspace.ie/ Today s Lectionary readings http://www.usccb.org/nab/index.shtml Saint of the Day http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saintofday/ Praying Each Day http://www.prayingeachday.org/reflect.html Preparing for Sundays http://www.liturgy.slu.edu/ Quiet e-moments http://www.catholicdigest.com/index.html On-line Spiritual Journey http://deepeningfriendship.loyolapress.com/ Vibrant Faith at Home http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org St. Mary s Kindergarteners Count Their Blessings, Share God s Love St. Mary School s Kindergarten class recently concluded a Lenten service project in which they collected pennies to share with those less fortunate. Lent has always been one of my favorite seasons in the church year. It s all about making a conscious effort to become closer to and more like Jesus, explained Kindergarten teacher, Kathy Gorman. During Lent, we focus on fasting, prayer and almsgiving as a way to become more mindful of how Jesus has called us to live out our faith. Kindergarten students chose to give up things that were important to them like candy or computer games, or bad habits like fighting with their siblings. This helped them to understand the meaning of sacrifice. But Mrs. Gorman challenged them to go one step further. Each day, students were given the homework assignment to count their blessings, reflect on them in prayer, and share their blessings with those less fortunate. They did this by placing a penny in a jar for each blessing they had counted. For example, students might be asked to count how many shoes they had. They then thanked God for the gift of being able to walk and run and prayed for those in the world who could not do so. The following day, students used the numbers they had counted in their math lessons. Students identified the numbers as odd or even, and represented them using both tally marks and base ten blocks. The base ten blocks were than added together and regrouped to get daily class total. By the end of Lent, the class had counted 15, 463 blessings which added up to $154.63. But the learning didn t stop there as Mrs. Gorman incorporated hands-on learning into their math unit on money. Working together in small groups, the students actually counted all the pennies, using hundred charts to help them keep track! Needless to say, they got really good at counting to 100! And after trying to lift the buckets of pennies, they quickly figured out why consumers prefer using other denominations of coins, paper money and even credit cards! Finally, the students had to decide exactly how to share their $150 of blessings with those less fortunate. They brainstormed many different charities including those who worked with the homeless, refugees, the hungry, cancer patients, and those without clean drinking water. After discussing each group, they finally voted on targeting a charity that helped to feed the hungry. It was just about that time that Mrs. Gorman read an article in the paper about how the Wooster Hope Center was in need of monetary donations to help feed hungry families here in Wayne County. I explained to the kids that while we were praying for guidance to find a group to give our money to, Wooster Hope Center was praying for much needed money donations to help feed hungry families right here in our neighborhood! They thought it was pretty cool that we could be the answer to each others prayers! St. Mary School is still accepting students for Kindergarten registration. Students must be five years old by September 30th. For more information, contact St. Mary School at 330-262-8671. 6

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 28, 2017 Downtown Vaca on Bible School You will want to be a part of this special week! We are looking for Actors, AV techs, Bible Leaders, Crew Leaders and helpers, Game Coaches, Imagination Station leaders, KidVid Cinema Director, Craft and snack leaders, Preschool teachers and helpers! You could help to help instill these valuable messages in the lives of children this week. Could you give of your talents to help? h ps://vbspro.events/p/events/wooster I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living. Responsorial Psalm 27 (5.28.17) A Full Life Join us this summer at The FEST our 17th annual Catholic Family FESTival Sunday, August 6, 2017. Come and hear the best of Christian artists: Laura Story, Matt Maher, Crowder, and for King & Country. There are plenty of activities and displays, along with rock walls, BMX shows, and so much more. You will also want to check out the Marc s Mom s Relaxation Station. It s the perfect family day and a great opportunity to help your family celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ. It s an exciting day as we celebrate a fullness of life in Christ. To learn more go to: www.thefest.us. Upcoming Young Adult Events Are you between the ages of 21-35 and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? Saturdays: June 3rd: First Saturday Mass at 7:30am followed by discussion on Behold the Mystery chapters 3, 4, and 5. June 17th: Hiking/Canoeing at Mohican State Park, more details to come To be included in future text reminder updates text @stmaryya to 81010. Questions? Contact Marjorie Lohnes at 330.466.5058 Edward A. Gasbarre, P.S. R.W. GASBARRE & Associates, Inc. Professional Land Surveyors 401 South Market St. P.O. Box 44 Wooster, Ohio 44691 330.264.9499 gasbarresurveying@embarqmail.com OH License #12031 160 S. Columbus Rd Wooster. Oh 44691 330-262-8821 Fax 330-262-9772 Do It Best 1775 www.hometownhardware.doitbest.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Hall Rental Info (330) 264-0533 SAVING MEMBERS MONEY EVERYDAY, ASK HOW WE CAN HELP YOU Finance your car with Unity and we will donate $50 to the church or school of your choice 547 East Bowman Wooster 888-815-6571 unitycatholiccu.org Parishioner Cutters Hair Thursdays 6:30 PM 132 S. Buckeye St. Studio and Spa Treat yourself to a makeover. Our goal is to create a better you from head to toe! Over 30 years salon experience. Like us! Studio 330-264-4200 Cell 330-466-2995 611 Quinby Ave., Wooster www.cuttershair.com 7 Dyer, Roche & Company, Inc. 121 N. Market St. in downtown Wooster 330-262-0061 Richard W. Dyer, parishioner Cathy G. Roche, parishioner Clarica Jojo Meigs REALTOR, Parishioner Cell/VM 330-465-7132 jojomeigs@howardhanna.com WOOSTER HEART GROUP Providing the community with 24/7 cardiac care Cyril S. Ofori MD, FACC Paul F. Moodispaw MD, FACC Daniel J. Newton MD, FACC Michelle McConnell MS, PA-C (330) 202-5700 Your community not-for-profit hospice for over 35 years Advanced Planning Care Bereavement Services 330.264.4899 1-800-884-6547 www.lifecarehospice.org Serving Wayne County, Holmes County, and Wadsworth-Rittman WAYNE LANES & Billiards In Memory of Jean Jeffries 330-264-9025 Compliments of Professional Sponsors of St. Mary s Wooster Ear, Nose, & Throat Allergy Center Hearing Aid Sales and Services WOOSTER E.N.T. 1749 Cleveland Rd., Wooster 330-264-9699 ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS OF WOOSTER INC. Neil L. Pooler, D.D.S., M.S. Susan C. Grimm, D.D.S., M.S. Clear Braces Available Wooster & Orrville Locations 330-345-3070 208 E. Milltown Rd., Wooster www.woosterorthodontics.com Swigart-Braunscheidel Insurance Agency Inc. For all your insurance needs 330-263-1186 INTRODUCING THIS SPACE IS William F. Anfang, Attorney John T. Keating, Attorney Kenneth McDonald, L.M.T. Kelly Rhodes, D.D.S. Mark & Michael Yacapraro, D.V.M. Lawrence M. Stallings, M.D. Dr. Kathleen Fearon & Family Robert C. Gorman, Attorney Kent Swigart, LUTCF Eric Braunscheidel Nicholas Swigart Kim Gillman Parishioners 3-E-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 www.4lpi.com 14-1101 Two Locations WELLNESS POINT 1245 Glen Drive Millersburg, OH 44654

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