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St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio
PARISH STAFFPastor Fr. Thomas Buffer 740-382-2118
Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Schmit 740-382-2118
Deacon Dwight Larcomb (Ret.) 808-651-2779
Business Manager Mike Nicolosi 740-382-2118
Religious Education Glenna Celestino 740-382-2262
Director of Music Betsy Iacobucci 740-387-4971
St. Mary School Jack Mental, Principal 740-382-1607
Youth Ministry Mark Starrs 740-223-8656
Latino Ministry Evelyn Lisiecki 860-997-0627
Missionary Servants of the Word/ Misioneros Servidores de la Palabra [email protected] 740-751-7748
Parish Secretary Dolores Zentkovich 740-382-2118
Financial Secretary Vicki Moser 740-382-2118
Pastoral Council President Greg Layne
St. Vincent de Paul 740-386-6422
PARISH OFFICEParish Office 740-382-2118 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fax 740-382-2110
Email Address [email protected]
Website www.marionstmary.org
Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 noon
FROM THE PASTORDear Friends in Christ,
Two Sundays ago, the first reading at Mass told the Israelites to prepare to “go up” to the holy city of Jerusalem. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate how Jesus Himself “went up” to Jerusalem. Like many pilgrims, He had been making His way to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover. Unlike the rest of the pilgrims, He understood that something was going to happen to Him at Passover that would not happen to any of the thousands of other people who had made the same journey: He would be lifted up on the cross. He Himself would become the Pasch, the Passover lamb. As we enter into the mysteries of Holy Week, each of us is offered the opportunity to make this pilgrimage along with Jesus in order to be lifted up along with Him. In Jerusalem, said Pope Benedict XVI, “the Lord Jesus will renew the greatest gift we could possibly imagine: he will give us his life, his body and his blood, his love. But we must respond worthily to so great a gift, that is to say, with the gift of ourselves, our time, our prayer, our entering into a profound communion of love with Christ who suffered, died and rose for us. The early Church Fathers saw a symbol of all this in the gesture of the people who followed Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem, the gesture of spreading out their coats before the Lord. Before Christ – the Fathers said – we must spread out our lives, ourselves, in an attitude of gratitude and adoration.”
Please take note of the special schedule of liturgies during all the days of Holy Week, especially Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. I would like to thank everyone who dedicates extra time and effort to make these liturgies solemn and beautiful: our parish clergy, staff, musicians, altar servers, lectors, sacristans, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, missionaries, Knights of Columbus, greeters, and ushers.
Sincerely Yours, in Christ,Fr. Thomas Buffer
DEL PÁRROCOHace dos Domingos, la primera lectura en la Misa les dijo a los israelitas que se prepararen para “subir” a la ciudad Santa de Jerusalén. En el Domingo de Ramos conmemoramos cómo Jesús mismo “subió” a Jerusalén. Como muchos peregrinos, había estado haciendo su camino a Jerusalén para la fiesta de la Pascua. A diferencia del resto de los peregrinos, comprendió que algo le iba a pasar en la Pascua que no le sucedería a ninguna de las miles de personas que habían hecho el mismo viaje: sería levantado en la Cruz. Él mismo se convertiría en la Pascua, el cordero de Pascua. A medida que entramos en los misterios de la Semana Santa, cada uno de nosotros se ofrece la oportunidad de hacer esta peregrinación junto con Jesús con el fin de ser levantado junto con él. En Jerusalén, dijo el Papa Benedicto XVI, “el Señor Jesús renovará el regalo más grande que podamos imaginar: él nos dará su vida, su cuerpo y su sangre, su amor. Pero debemos responder dignamente a un regalo tan grande, es decir, con el don de nosotros mismos, nuestro tiempo, nuestra oración, nuestra entrada en una profunda comunión de amor con Cristo que sufrió, murió y resucitó por nosotros. Los primeros Padres de la Iglesia vieron un símbolo de todo esto en el gesto de la gente que siguió a Jesús en su entrada en Jerusalén, el gesto de esparcir sus abrigos delante del Señor. Antes de Cristo – dijeron los padres – debemos esparcir nuestras vidas, nosotros mismos, en una actitud de gratitud y adoración.“
Por favor tome nota del programa especial de liturgias durante todos los días de la Semana Santa, especialmente el Jueves Santo, el Viernes Santo y el Sábado sagrado. Me gustaría dar las gracias a todos los que dedican tiempo y esfuerzo extra para hacer estas liturgias solemnes y hermosas: nuestro clero parroquial, personal, músicos, monaguillos, lectores, sacristáns, misioneros, Caballeros de Columbus y ministros de orden y servicio.
Su hermano en CristoPadre Thomas Buffer
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 25, 2018
PARISH MEMBERSHIPNew 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 740-382-2118. Thank you.
PREGNANT? NEED HELP?Call Option Line at 1-800-395-HELP.
Confidential, caring assistance is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week!
PRAYER REQUESTSFor a prayer request for the Prayer Line,
please call Ellen Distel at 740-389-4551 or Dolores at the Parish Office at 740-382-2118 or email 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 419-834-5783 if you would like to help out.
THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2018
MASS INTENTIONS • DAILY READINGS • EVENTS
“THE LITTLE WHITE BOOK”Six-minute reflections on the Acts of the Apostles. If you liked the “Little Black Book” for Lent, you’ll want to continue your reflections during the Easter season! Members of St. Mary Spiritual Enrichment Commission will be selling these books after Mass this weekend. Cost is only $1.00.
MONDAY of Holy Week – March 26Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11
TUESDAY of Holy Week – March 27Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38(No evening Mass or Holy Hour) 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Anthony Lusenhop
WEDNESDAY of Holy Week – March 28Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Janet Kraschinsky 7:00 p.m. RCIA (Commons) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir
HOLY THURSDAY – March 29 Ex 12:1-8,11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 (No 8:30 a.m. Mass) 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Please bring your Rice Bowl offering to help assist the poor & vulnerable in the world and place in baskets by doors before Mass.) Adoration to follow Mass until closing with night prayer at Midnight)
GOOD FRIDAY – March 30 Is 52:13–53:12; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1–19:42 (No Morning Mass – Day of Fast and Abstinence)(Annual Collection for the Holy Land) 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
HOLY SATURDAY – March 31 Gn 1:1–2:2; Gn 22:1-18; Ex 14:15–15:1; Is 54:5-14; Is 55:1-11;Bar 3:9-15, 32–4:4; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Mk 16:1-7 (No 5 p.m. Mass) 8:30 p.m. Mass: The Great Easter Vigil (A Parish reception will follow in Moira Hall to welcome those newly received into the Church)
EASTER SUNDAY – April 1 Mk 11:1-10; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1–15:47 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parish Families 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parish Families 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Intention: St. Mary Parish Families
SANCTUARY CANDLEwill burn this week in loving memory of Floyd Angus by Shaun & Jamie Straw
SACRAMENTAL WINEprovided by the Knights of Columbus.
St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio
Children in grades 3 through 8 are invited to sing with the St. Mary Children’s Choir for the celebration of First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 28. We will practice in the Choir Loft on Wednesday evenings, April 4 through April 25, from 5:00-5:45 p.m. While attendance at all rehearsals is not mandatory, it is important to attend as many as possible in order to become familiar with the music and with singing together. Contact Mrs. Kathleen Whitt, Children’s Choir Director at 740-262-0365.
ST. MARY SCHOOL NEWSMarch 26-April 2 – Spring/Easter Break
Help Needed: St. Mary School, like many other local schools, is in need of classroom substitutes. If you are interested and have a teaching certificate, and a Protecting God’s Children certificate, please contact Mr. Mental at 740-382-1607 or [email protected]. Thank you. For more information about enrollment, please call the school at 740-382-1607.
HEALING BLANKET MINISTRYHealing 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 740-389-1018.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Additional time for Confessions:Good Friday, March 30: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGIONReligious Education classes – Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Preschool through 7th grade 9:15-10:45 a.m. St. Mary Grade School (1st Floor)
2018 ClassesApril 8, 15, 22May 6
Register on Sunday morning ~ 1st floor, St. Mary Grade SchoolGlenna Celestino ([email protected], 740-382-2262)
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONFirst Communion Retreat ~ Children and Parents
Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Moira Hall Dress casual...refreshments provided.
First Communion Practice in the Church (for First Holy Communion Mass)
Saturday, April 28 10:00 a.m. for the English Mass 12:00 p.m. for the Spanish Mass First Communion Mass Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~ 5:00 p.m.First Communion Spanish Mass Sunday, April 29, 2018 ~ 1:00 p.m.
Remember the Corpus Christi ProcessionJune 3, 2018 ~ (meet in front of the Church at 11:45 a.m.). A special section at the front of the procession will be reserved for children who received their First Holy Communion this year and the previous year. These children are asked to wear their white First Communion clothes and to bring a small basket of flower petals to sprinkle on the street ahead of the Blessed Sacrament.
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 25, 2018
LITURGICAL MINISTERS – WEEKENDS OF MARCH 24/25 & MARCH 31/APRIL 1
THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS
5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Christian Smith, Dylan Baisden, Gavin Baisden
(I) Bob New(II) Deacon
8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 25 Michael McLernon, Summer McLernon, Nate Wood
(I) Pat Baldinger(II) Deacon
11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 25 Ben Waldo, Luke Waldo, Grace Waldo
(I) Deacon(II) Dora Jean Mendoza
1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25 Jesus Martinez, Miguel Martinez, Bryana Martinez
(I) Max Aguirre(II) Gilberto Aguirre
NEXT WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS
PLEASE NOTE: Liturgical Minister Schedules are posted online at http://www.marionstmary.org/Bulletin & Liturgical Assignments. Paper copies are available in the main vestibule and are also posted on church bulletin boards. **Reminder** It is your responsibility to find a substitute if you are unable to keep your assignment. Thank you.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES9:15~10:45 a.m., in the Commons
Remaining 2018 ClassesApril 8, 15, 22
April 22Parents attend and participate in class with student. Examine and discuss service hours, homework and assignments.
May 5, Super Saturday1:00-5:00 p.m. – Confirmandi and sponsor or proxyThe schedule includes Reconciliation, refreshments, sharing time between sponsor and Confirmandi and practice for Confirmation Mass. (Confessions approximately 2:00 p.m.) Activities will end before 5:00 p.m. to allow Confirmandi and sponsor the opportunity to attend Mass together.
Tuesday, May 86:30 p.m. – Confirmation Mass with Bishop Campbell.
Joe and Debbie Faber ([email protected], 740-360-1582) Mary Dutton ([email protected], 740-361-0121)Glenna Celestino ([email protected], 740-382-2262)2017-2018 team: Joe and Debbie Faber, Mary Dutton & Melina Celestino
March 25: No Life TeenApril 1: No Life Teen – EasterApril 8: Retreat with the NET Team from St. Paul, Minnesota. 4:00-9:00 p.m., Open to grades 8-12. See belowApril 15: Life Teen at 6:00 p.m. Service Day – We will do yard work for a person in need. Show up with rake, gloves and dress for outdoors. April 22: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.April 29: Life Teen, 6:00 p.m.
********************************************************NET RETREAT!!!!Sunday, April 8, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Open to teens in grades 8-12. All the way from St. Paul, Minnesota, the NET Team consists of 10 energetic college age students who volunteer a year of their life traveling the country in a van giving retreats at Catholic schools and parishes. You will be encouraged and inspired by way of lively games, dynamic music, dramatic and funny skits, inspiring talks, small group discussion, and prayer and Confession. Register by Tuesday, April 3. Call or text Mark at 740-223-8656. There is no charge to attend the retreat.
VOLUNTEERS
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. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays of the month immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please call Glenna at the Office of Religious Education at 740-382-2262, to register or if you have any questions.
THE NEXT CLASSApril 8, 2018.
EL SACRAMENTO
DE BAUTISMOEl 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) 997-0627.
Next Baptism meeting in Spanish is Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at The Commons. Las próximas clases serán el Domingo, 22 de Abril, 2018 a las 2:30pm en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).
Come join us! St. Mary Church Easter Egg Hunt
For children in Preschool to 8th Grade
Sunday, April 1stRight after 11:00 a.m. Mass
and right after 1:00 p.m. Mass
It will be held at St. Mary (Marion) School GymWe will have the event rain or shine!
**Parent or responsible ADULT must stay to supervise their children.**
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 27 8:30 a.m. Mass NO Holy Hour or Confessions & NO 6:30 p.m. Mass (Chrism Mass at Cathedral)Wednesday, March 28 8:30 a.m. Mass
Holy Thursday – March 29 No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Adoration to follow until closing with night prayer at Midnight)
Good Friday – March 30 (Day of Fast & Abstinence) No Morning Mass 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
Holy Saturday – March 31 No 5:00 p.m. Mass 8:30 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil (Reception following Mass in Moira Hall )
Easter Sunday – April 1The Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish
LENTEN REGULATIONS ON FASTING AND ABSTINENCE~ Abstinence from meat is observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Good Friday.
~ Fasting is observed on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating between meals is not permitted. Beverages are not restricted.
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 25, 2018
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. All persons with disabilities have gifts to contribute to the whole Church. Embrace. Welcome. Participate. For resources available to individuals, families, and parishes to work towards the goal of full participation, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities.
Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. Many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. The walk begins with opening prayer at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus, at 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018. Hundreds of participants from across the diocese will process to locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion as well as to reflect on current areas of social concern. Open to all ages. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at (614) 241-2565. Diocesan Jail & Prison Ministry Conference. Living as Missionary Disciples. Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Boulevard, Columbus. For both experienced prison ministers and those interested. Keynote speaker is Ron Zeilinger, Executive Director of Dismas Ministry, a national Catholic prison outreach. Conference topics include restorative justice, models of ministry, reentry ministry, and advocacy. Cost: Free. Register by April 24 at www.columbuscatholic.org/prison-ministry-criminal-justice or call 614-241-2540.
ST. MARY WOMEN’S GROUP PRESENTS:The Great Adventure Bible TimelineActs: The Spread of the KingdomBeginning Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in The Commons
The study will continue every Monday for twenty weeks.Enrich and deepen your faith as you learn how the Apostles continued Christ’s mission on earth through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Accompanying study guide and participation donation $32.00.Contact Mary Dutton at 740-361-0121 or Dolores at the Parish office for more info and to register. Deadline to register is March 26. Thank you.
CHILDREN’S PRAYER GROUP “ARMATA BIANCA/WHITE ARMY/ARMADA BLANCA”
Under the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima
Come teach your children how to pray and have fellowship with other Catholic children.
When: Thursday, April 5th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.Where: In Church Who: All children accompanied by a parent.What to bring: A Rosary to pray for peace.
** Snacks will be provided **
If you have any questions, contact: Gilberto Aguirre at (740) 361-0639 or Evelyn Lisiecki at (860) 997-0627.
OPERATION RICE BOWLOperation Rice Bowl is a Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Proceeds will help the less fortunate in our diocese and around the world. The money you saved from fasting and sacrifice may be brought in at 7:00 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday.
Please put in baskets by doors before Mass begins.
Thank you.
Please join our Men’s Group Saturday, April 7th from 7:00-8:30 a.m. in The Commons as we begin our Crossing the Goal series on Spiritual Combat.
Contact Kevin Anderson for details at [email protected] or614-403-7822.
YOUNG AT HEARTFor those 55 and over and guests…The next Young at Heart luncheon will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Ralphies on St. Rt. 95 in Marion. Please call Eva Blankenship at 740-361-7528 for reservations.
Please remember in your prayers those to be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil:Evan AugensteinSway SontagMaddie NaquinAndrew BledsoeSarah FinneganCynthia JamesHollie Davis
And those who were in RCIA this year and were confirmed by Bishop Campbell on March 10, 2018:Daniel Bledsoe, John Davis and Owen Thacker.
