Parish Founded 1846 Diocese of Cleveland Nelson J. Perez, Bishop 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 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 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 Dear Parishioners: First, I want to thank those staff members who have shared their thoughts and reflections in this column in my absence. I am sure that the fresh perspectives have been welcome. Second, I repeat what I said at some of the Masses last weekend: it is lovely to be able to travel, and it is wonderful to come home! My journey took me to several countries chief among them, Germany. Historically, it is the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation Martin Luther was born in Eisleben. Given that 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of this schism, it seemed very timely to have the occasion to visit many Catholic as well as Lutheran churches and to grieve that divisions between Christians persist even to now. Five hundred years on, we continue to live with the effects of separation. Yet, I believe we can legitimately reflect with hope on the bridges of understanding and healing that, while far from complete, at least have brought us into dialogue and allow for substantive cooperation including within our own city. On Sunday, October 29, at 2 o clock in the afternoon, Saint Mary will host a service of Common Prayer in Commemoration of the 500th Year of the Reformation. Some may understandably ask, Why are we doing this? Are we celebrating division? Clearly, once again, we cannot rejoice over separation. Nevertheless, such gatherings are happening across the nation (A major joint prayer service took place in Chicago on March 2 cosponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Conference of Bishops' Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Committee and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Committee.) and internationally (A joint ecumenical commemoration was held in Lund, Sweden, on Oct. 31, 2016, cohosted by The Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church). Here is a brief citation from Unitatis Redintegratio (the Decree on Ecumenism from the Second Vatican Council) that I hope will help frame the spirit of this gathering: Catholics must gladly acknowledge and esteem the truly Christian endowments from our common heritage which are to be found among our separated brethren. It is right and salutary to recognize the riches of Christ and virtuous works in the lives of others who are bearing witness to Christ, sometimes even to the shedding of their blood. For God is always wonderful in His works and worthy of all praise. Peace, 2 Mass Schedule and Intentions *see facing page for feasts and memorials observed WOOSTER, OH Sunday, October 15 8:00am Dawn & Brian Zerrer 23rd Wedding Anniversary 11:00am Pablo & Kitty Valencia 60th Wedding Anniversary 1:00pm Spanish Mass @ St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Pro Populo (For the people of St. Mary) 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Monday, October 16 7:00am All Souls 9:00am Adoration opens 9:30am Nursing Home Mass @ Smithville Western *All are welcome! Tuesday, October 17 7:00am Karen Kivitz Wednesday, October 18 9:30am Theresia Mohr 11:00pm Adoration closes Thursday, October 19 7:00am Mass Friday, October 20 7:00am Veronica A. Howell Saturday, October 21 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation/Confessions 5:00pm Ralph Paridon Sunday, October 22 8:00am Pro Populo (For the people of St. Mary) 11:00am Fred Caraway 1:00pm Spanish Mass @ St. Agnes in Orrville 5:30pm Doris Massaro 6:30-10:30pm Adoration Please remember the following in your prayers as they receive a sacrament of the Church: Baptism Charlotte Bruney Suttle, daughter of Jonathan & Amy Wedding banns (correction) Makenzie Shank & Nick DelPropost Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers, including: Leonora Bryans (wife of Robert, RIP) Please remember in your prayers the following people: Vincent DelPropost, Harold Fearon, Deacon William Gorman, Ron Guidetti, Skip Houts, 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, Harry & Dolores Niemczyk, Kelsey Pajak, Kay Rhodes, Richard Rose, Fr. Pierre Ruquoy, Eileen Shreve, Barb Sowers, Amanda & Brittany Vanvleet, Christel White. (Names are on our prayer list for one month. To carry a name longer, please contact the Parish Office.)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE (PH=Parish Hall RLL=Rectory Lower Level YR=Youth Room) Monday, October 16 12Noon Women s Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group (Library) 6:30-8:00pm Mary s Tears (RLL) 7:00pm Parish Council (TBD) 7:00pm Catholics Returning Home (PH) Tuesday, October 17 6:30am Men s Prayer Group (Library) 7:00-9:00pm Pre Baptism Class (RLL) 7:00pm K of C Assembly (K of C Hall) 7:00pm Finance Council (PH) Wednesday, October 18 10:30am Playgroup (Secrest Arboretum) 7:00pm AFF Book of John (PH) Thursday, October 19 7:00pm reconnect Group (YR) 7:00pm Choir (church) Friday, October 20 (No scheduled meetings) Saturday, October 21 7:00-8:30am That Man Is You (PH) 11:00am-4:00pm Youth Ministry Leaf Pick Up (off site) 6:00pm Young Adults (PH) Sunday, October 22 9:15-10:40am RCIA (RLL) 9:20-10:40am PSR (School) 9:30am Adult Faith Book of John (PH) 6:30pm Confirmation Rehearsal (church) No Youth Ministry MIC Night Readings for the Week of October 15 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/ Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/ Lk 10:1-9 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-6ab/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-9, 42-43/ Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/ 1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21 Observances for the Week of October 15 Sunday: 2 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr St. Luke, Evangelist Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs St. Paul of the Cross, Priest Sweetest Day 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Liturgical Publications Inc Pictured below with Bishop Perez is Laura Marvin, St. Mary School Principal, and parishioners Dona Majka and Richard Besancon after Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Wadsworth. Propagation of the Faith WORLD MISSION SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 SECOND COLLECTION Next week, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Each year, the entire Church is invited to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Paci- c Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited to Chat With The Pope to learn more about his missions. Scan this year s World Mission Sunday poster using Facebook Messenger for your mobile device, or learn more at ChatWithThePope.org BULLETIN October 29 articles due Friday, October 20 (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 email to: jbartelheim.stmarywooster@gmail.com 3 FINANCIAL NEWS 10/08/17 Regular Collection: weekly goal:... $20,000.00 In-pew..... $18,480.88 Electronic Giving..... $3,812.00 Total....$22,292.88 Major Repair... $481.00 Thank you for your generous gifts and sacrifice!
ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WOOSTER, OH In the News: St. Mary School Growing in Character, Faith and Knowledge Featured are St. Mary School students learning outdoor survival skills and enjoying the outdoors at Mohican State Park. Pictured above the Kindergarten class after performing a skit about "St. Francis and the Wolf" on Parents' Day. St. Mary Parish Council Meeting Minutes St. Mary Parish Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 18, 2017 Members Attending: Russ Long, Susan Biery, Fr. Stephen Moran, Mark Gish, Jesse Feldpausch, Roy Ahrens, Loren Kirchner, Diane Welshhans, Kaalyn Tate, Thomas Wood, Joe Karabinus, Aaron Arnold. 1. Faith Formation * Opening Prayer: Loren Kirchner * Faith Sharing: Thomas Wood 2. Old Business: * Prior Meeting Minutes Review and Approval Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved with the correction that the ice cream toppings were donated by T=the Miyashita family. * Council reviewed the Parish Picnic. Overall the picnic was a success, the chicken provided by the Knights of Columbus was delicious as well as the lemonade prepared by Mark Gish. Efforts to recycle and compost were more successful than last year and Council acknowledged Laine Frantz s great help in that effort. There was extra chicken which was donated to the Pathway House. Council also discussed changing the table layout for next year to help with the flow of serving food. * Council also discussed ways to recognize volunteers at the Parish and many helpful ideas and suggestions were made. 3. New Business * Regarding Adult Faith Formation activities Father Steve reported that the Disciple Maker Faire hosted by AFF in the gym along with PSR Kick-off was very well received. Councils also advised that AFF is still looking for and open to suggestions for a Lenten Parish Mission. * Father Steve updated Council on ways the Parish is looking to honor the Fatima Centennial with various events planned for October 13th and 14th. Students at the school will partake in a special service on October 13th which will be open to all. Bernie Rieman will also be leading a recitation of the Rosary at the Fatima Shrine on October 14th at noon. There was also a discussion of publicly reciting the Rosary for 12 hours on October 13th. * Father Steve told Council of plans for the Parish to host an interfaith service marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 29th at noon. A thoughtful discussion then took place about how we as Catholics should address this issue with our Protestant brothers and sisters and there were concerns about holding the service at St Mary s. This is understandably a very sensitive and painful topic for many but it is hoped that through this service we can share the beauty of our Catholic faith. We continue to pray for unity in the Body of Christ. * Father Steve presented a ten year overview of parish giving as well as an update on the Grateful Giving initiative. * Kaalyn Tate passed out information regarding the Courage Apostolate which is a program geared towards helping those who have same sex attraction live as faithful Catholics and grow in their relationship with Christ. Council was asked to consider having a speaker from Courage present at St Mary s. 4. Closing Prayer Jesse Feldpausch. Upcoming Meeting Dates: Pastoral Council Meeting: TBD at Bob Evan s on Madison Hill Pastoral Council Meeting: October 16th at 7 P.M. in the Parish Hall Respectfully Submitted, Kaalyn Tate 4
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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 330-264-5838 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. 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Commemoration COMMON PRAYER~ The community is invited to a prayer service commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The event, Common Prayer: From Conflict to Communion, will be held on Monday, October 16 at 7:00pm at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel at Ashland University, on the corner of College, King and Claremont. Sponsored by the Ashland University Office of Christian Ministry, St. Edward Catholic Church and Trinity Lutheran Church, the service offers an opportunity to look back on the past five centuries in confession and thanksgiving and look ahead, committing the churches to a common witness and continuing their journey together. The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, will be providing the homily. Also leading the liturgy will be Father Rod Kreidler of St. Edward and Pastor Eric Riesen of Trinity. Lessons, prayers and songs will be led by a number of other people. A reception will follow the service. For more information, please contact Nate Ediger at 419-289-5906 or nediger@ashland.edu. 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 email Carol Hill at 330-264-5694 or cahlih9992@yahoo.com by October 21st. MIC YOUTH MINISTRY FALL SEMESTER SCHEDULE *All events will start in the Youth Room at 6:30pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted~ October 15 MIC Night October 21 (Saturday) Leaf Pick Up October 29 MIC Night/Halloween Party November 5 MIC Night Questions email Amy at ymstmarys@gmail.com ADULT FAITH FORMATION Save the dates and please join us: 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)464-8873 Adult Bible Study Follow Me : Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Session 4: Sunday, October 15 at 9:30am and repeats Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00pm Meets in the Parish Hall Facilitated by Fr. Stephen Moran Upcoming reconnect Meeting Dates Thursday, October 19 November 2, November 9, 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)466-2338 Orange44691@gmail.com Hello dear friends. We would like to thank you all for your generosity toward our family in response to our house fire. Your quick action in our time of need was absolutely amazing! The clothing, toiletries, shoes, gift cards, etc. have been and will continue to be so very necessary in getting our family re-established. We are especially grateful for your prayers and sacrifices on our part. They have brought us through the past couple of weeks. Please continue to pray for us that we recognize, daily, the fruit in the ruin that remains and that we share these blessings with others. You are all in our prayers as well. We thank God for our very lives and safety and for our beautiful Saint Mary's family. May He bless you all for your kindness. Love, Phil and Mindy Teague Claire, Hunter, Faith, Lydia, Ridge, Naomi, Catherine, and Regina Young Adults ~ Upcoming Events Are you between the ages of 21-35 and looking for fellowship with other Catholic peers? Saturdays in October: 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 text @stmaryya to 81010. Questions? Contact Marjorie Lohnes at 330.466.5058 6
Fr. Pierre Ruquoy Is Coming from Zambia new dates! Fr. Pierre, the founder of the Sunflower Orphanage in Zambia, and partner to Mission Possible A to Z will be here October 17-27. We will look forward to Fr. Pierre celebrating Mass with us. It is his hope to meet and thank the many parishioners who have given support to his orphans and community of villages; financially, and through prayer. You have prayed for his health, and he is most grateful for that outpouring of love. Father will be staying at the home of Mark and Dorene Miller, 3590 Snyder Drive, Wooster. After a day of rest, he will welcome visitors to share a bowl of his favorite treat; ice cream. In Zambia there are only 3 flavors, so he s in for a big surprise! There will be a presentation with refreshments for all current and potential sponsors on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 7 pm at the Millers. Please contact Dorene Miller at 330-345-8720/330-465-7177/doreneamiller@sssnet.com if you would like more information. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Responsorial Psalm 23 (10.15.17) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meals Together, a soup kitchen, is in need of volunteers from 4-to 6 on Thursdays to help serve the dinner meal and cleanup. If interested contact Pat Meryl 330-465-1836 People to People Ministries is in need of volunteers for their clothing room and food pantry. Shifts are normally 3 to 3 ½ hours. ½ day a week. Contact Michelle Weaver 330-262-1662 ext. 211 TMIY...THAT MAN IS YOU! ALL MEN are welcome to join us next Saturday, October 21, 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 Bonnot @ 330-495-8432 or matt.bonnot@gmail.com Or check out WWW.THATMANISYOU.ORG 7