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

Parish Secretary Dolores Zentkovich 740-382-2118

Financial Secretary Vicki Moser 740-382-2118

Pastoral Council President Gilberto Aguirre

St. Vincent de Paul 740-386-6422

PARISH OFFICEParish Office 740-382-2118 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fax 740-382-2110

Email Address stmaryinfo@marionstmary.org

Website www.marionstmary.org

Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 noon

FROM THE PASTOR:

This Sunday is the first day of Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide observance calling our attention to the great things happening at Catholic schools all across America. Nearly 1.8 million students are currently educated in 6,352 Catholic schools in cities, suburbs, small towns and rural communities around the country. Ninety-nine percent of Catholic school students graduate from high school and 86 percent of Catholic school graduates attend college. This percentage has been consistent for over 20 years. Since 1875, our parish school has continued this proud tradition of faithful education. Presently, St. Mary School houses both an elementary school (K-5) and middle school (Grades 6-8) program. This is the time of year when families should be visiting our school and making decisions about enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are thinking about a Catholic education for your child or grandchild, please contact the school and apply. We have financial aid available for qualifying families, so don’t let anything stand in the way of a quality education in faith and service. Everyone is invited to visit the school this Sunday, from 12:00 noon through 1:30 p.m.

This Saturday, February 2, we will have an extra Mass at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This feast occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day (Spanish: Candelaria), since it is traditional to bless candles at Mass that day. The feast was first observed in the Eastern Church as “The Encounter” (Hypapante). In the sixth century, it began to be observed in the West: in Rome with a more penitential character and in Gaul (France) with solemn blessings and processions of candles. The Presentation of the Lord marks 40 days since the celebration of Christmas. The book Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year offers this commentary: “In obedience to the Old Law, the Lord Jesus, the first-born, was presented in the Temple by his Blessed Mother and his foster father. This is another ‘epiphany’ celebration insofar as the Christ Child is revealed as the Messiah through the canticle and words of Simeon and the testimony of Anna the prophetess. Christ is the light of the nations, hence the blessing and procession of candles on this day.”

If you attend the Mass on February 2, please come early and bring candles to be blessed for home use at the beginning of Mass. You are also invited to bring the figure of the infant Jesus from your home Nativity scene; these figures will be blessed at the end of Mass, at which time there will also be a blessing of children.

Sincerely Yours, in Christ, Fr. Thomas Buffer

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITIONFriday, February 1, 2019, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Schedule: 4:00 p.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

5:00 p.m. – Recitation of Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours 6:00 p.m. – Rosary; 7:00 p.m. – Benediction

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2019

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.

For 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.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY – February 3, 2019You are invited to join your fellow parishioners for coffee, donuts and conversation in Moira Hall after the 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Masses next Sunday, February 3 – Hosted by St. Mary Boy Scouts and Leaders.

DEL PÁRROCO:Este Domingo es el primer día de la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas, una observancia a nivel nacional que llama nuestra atención sobre las grandes cosas que suceden en las escuelas Católicas en todo Estados Unidos. Cerca de 1.8 millones estudiantes están actualmente educados en 6,352 escuelas Católicas en ciudades, suburbios, pequeñas ciudades y comunidades rurales en todo el país. 99 % de los estudiantes de escuelas católicas se gradúan de la escuela secundaria y el 86 % de los graduados católicos asisten a la Universidad. Este porcentaje ha sido consistente durante más de 20 años. Desde 1875, nuestra escuela parroquial ha continuado esta orgullosa tradición de educación fiel. En la actualidad, St. Mary School alberga tanto un programa de la escuela primaria (K-5) y la escuela intermedia (grados 6-8). Esta es la época del año en que las familias deben visitar nuestra escuela y tomar decisiones sobre la inscripción para el año escolar 2019-2020. Si usted está pensando en una educación católica para su hijo o nieto, por favor comuníquese con la escuela y aplique. Tenemos ayuda financiera disponible para las familias cualificadas, así que no dejes que nada se interpare en el camino de una educación de calidad en la fe y el servicio. Todos están invitados a visitar la escuela éste Domingo de 12pm a 1:30pm. Este Sábado, 2 de Febrero, tendremos una Misa extra a 11:00 para celebrar la fiesta de la Presentación del Señor. Esta fiesta se produce 40 días después del nacimiento de Jesús y también se conoce como Día Candlemas (Español: Candelaria), ya que es tradicional bendecir velas en la Misa ese día. La fiesta se observó por primera vez en la Iglesia Oriental como “El Encuentro “ (Hypapante). En el siglo VI, comenzó a observarse en Occidente: en Roma con un carácter más penitencial y en la Galia (Francia) con bendiciones solemnes y procesiones de velas. La Presentación del Señor marca 40 días desde la celebración de la Navidad. El libro Ceremonias del Año Litúrgico ofrece este comentario: “En obediencia a la Antigua Ley, el Señor Jesús, el primogénito, fue presentado en el Templo por su Santisima Madre y su padre adoptivo. Esta es otra celebración de “Epifanía” en la medida en que el Niño Cristo es revelado como el Mesías a través del cántico y las palabras de Simeón y el testimonio de Anna los Prophetes. Cristo es la luz de las Naciones, de ahí la bendición y procesión de velas en este día. “

Si asiste a la Misa el 2 de febrero, por favor venga temprano y traiga velas para ser bendecidas para uso doméstico al inicio de la Misa. También se le invita a traer la figura del niño Jesús de su pesebre de casa; Estas  figuras seran bendecidas al final de la Misa, en cuyo momento también habrá una bendición de los niños.

Su hermano en Cristo, Padre Thomas Buffer

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

St. Mary School News

Catholic Schools Week: January 27: Open House –

12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. January 30:

8:30 a.m. – School Mass

For more information about enrollment, please call the school at 740-382-1607.

Sundays, at 9:15 a.m.

Preschool through 7th Grade at St. Mary Grade School

2019 Classes February 3, 10, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 31Glenna Celestino CL

(740-382-2262)

CONFIRMATION

9:15~10:45 a.m., in the Commons

2019 Class Schedule February 3, 10**, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 31

**February 10: Super Sunday – 9:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

for the Confirmation student and their sponsor.

Mary Dutton (duttonmatter@aol.com

or 740-361-0121) Lucas Bledsoe (740-244-7401)

Glenna Celestino (glenna@marionstmary.org

or 740-382-2262)

JANUARY 27, 2019 St. Mary Elementary Middle School Open House: 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m.

MONDAY – January 28 – Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: Bishop Barron’s “The Pivotal Players” (Commons) TUESDAY – January 29 Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction and Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Dennis and Nell BlueWEDNESDAY – January 30 Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Judy Wade 7:00 p.m. RCIA 7:30 p.m. Parish ChoirTHURSDAY – January 31 – Saint John Bosco, Priest Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Thomas, Kathryn & Daniel FabianFRIDAY – February 1 – First Friday Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Martha Wiecher First Friday Devotions: 4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 p.m. Recitation of Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours 6:00 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. BenedictionSATURDAY – February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 9:00 a.m. Rosary 11:00 a.m. Mass – You are invited to celebrate the Presentation of the Lord Los invitamos a celebrar el Día de la Candelaria 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Janice West 6:15 p.m. “The Choice Wine” program for married couples (Commons) SUNDAY – February 3 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 1:4-5,17-19; 1 Cor 12:31–13:13; Lk 4:21-30 Hospitality and Scout Sunday – Hosted by St. Mary Troop 50. 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Dennis E. Blue 9:15 a.m. PSR Classes: Preschool-Grade 7 and Confirmation Class 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Anna & Katherine Wright 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:00 p.m. Life Teen “Super Bowl Party” (at Starrs’ House)

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2019

THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 3, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS • DAILY READINGS • EVENTS

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2019

LITURGICAL MINISTERS – WEEKENDS OF JANUARY 26/27 AND FEBRUARY 2/3THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS

5:00 p.m. Mia Chatman, Carson DeWitt, Volunteer Needed (I) Pat Stevens(II) Dominga Chatman

8:00 a.m. Caitlyn Thiel, Nathan Thiel, Camryn Thiel (I) Pat Baldinger(II) Rosemary Chaudry

11:00 a.m. Grace Waldo, Lily Wright, Abigail Wright (I) Eric Jankowski(II) Mark Jankowski

1:00 p.m. Ricardo Martinez, Miguel Martinez, Bryana Martinez (I) Emilio Salinas(II) Eduardo Salinas

NEXT WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS

5:00 p.m. Nicholas Swartz, Dylan Baisden, Gavin Baisden (I) Becky Swartz(II) Anthony Swartz

8:00 a.m. Gabriela Flores, Jasmine Flores, Sean Murphy (I) Jeannene James(II) Rosemary Chaudry

11:00 a.m. Kasey McDaniel, Nicholas McDaniel, Bryce Rollins (I) Dean Jacob(II) Fred Dutton

1:00 p.m. David Arreola, Ashley Alvarez, Natalia Salinas (I) Grecia Catalan(II) Gilberto Aguirre

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. If you are unable to keep your assignment, please find a substitute. Thank you.

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 740-389-1018.

Life Teen ScheduleJanuary 27 – Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.February 3 – Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.

Super Bowl Party at Starrs’ house (1235 Arbor Lane). Bring a snack to share. Go Patriots!!!!February 10 – Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.February 17 – Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.February 24 – Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.

March for Life Update – Thank you to all who prayed for and donated to our March for Life Trip to D.C. It was a very powerful and prayerful experience for the 14 teens and 5 adults who attended. Thank you to the teens and adults who were real troopers and had great attitudes the entire time.

SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn this week

in loving memory of Janice West

by Marion Catholic High School Class of 1964.

SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by the Knights of Columbus.

Scout Sunday is February 3rd:Please join St. Mary’s own Scouts BSA Troop 50 at 8:00 a.m. Mass to celebrate a 66-year partnership, and the Troop’s selection as Bishop’s Troop for the 9th time in the last 11 years.

The Troop will be hosting coffee and donuts in Moira Hall after the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses (and selling delicious Scouts BSA popcorn). Troop 50 also has space for a few more adventurous young men. Talk to us about joining!

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: April 14 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. Families may schedule Baptisms by calling the Rectory at 740-382-2118.

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)997-0627.

Las próximas clases serán el Las próximas clases serán el Domingo, 7 de Abril, 2019 a las 2:30 p.m. en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).

You are invited to celebrate the Presentation of the Lord

Los invitamos a celebrar el Día de la Candelaria

Saturday, February 2nd – 11:00 a.m. Sábado, 2 de Febrero – 11:00 a.m.

At Saint Mary Church En tu Iglesia Santa María

Bring your baby Jesus figure or candles from your home to have them blessed. There will be a procession with candles. Father Buffer will also bless the children who are present (children may wear white clothes but it is not required). Tamales, atole (a warm Mexican drink) and dessert will be served in Moira Hall for all who attend.

Trae a tu niñito Jesús o velas que usas en casa para que sean bendecido y Padre Buffer también presentará y bendecirá a los niños. Los niños podrian vestirse de ropa blanca pero no es obligatorio. Tendremos tambien una pequeña procesión con velas y al terminar la misa tendremos una convivencia con tamales, atole y postres.

Would you consider becoming an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister

who brings Holy Communion to the homebound?We need additional volunteers to assist in this ministry, as needs have increased. Bringing Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass gives them great joy and keeps them connected not only to Our Lord, but to our parish.

Qualifications are: a faithful Catholic, 18 years of age or older, who has received Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy

Communion, follows the Commandments of God, and observes all the disciplines of the Catholic Church with regard to the Sacraments.

Fr. Schmit will have a training session for those interested in learning about this ministry on Saturday, February 9th, at 3:00 p.m., in the Church. The training is primarily for new volunteers who will be bringing Holy Communion to shut-ins. Those currently serving in this capacity are welcome to attend but not required.

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2019

2020 PASSION PLAY WITH Fr. Pat Toner

Fr. Pat is currently accepting reservations for the World

Famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. 12 Days, May 12- 23, 2020,

visiting Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna, and Munich.

Cost is $4,479.00, from Columbus. Tickets will sell out quickly.

Contact Fr. Pat at patricktoner00@gmail.com,

or call 614-296-7404 for brochure.

Next week, our parish collection begins for the Catholic Times weekly newspaper. This donation HELPS OUR PARISH provide the Catholic Times to you and many of our parishioners. Donation envelopes for this collection are included in your

January/February packet. For a minimum donation of ONLY $17.00 per year (less than 39 cents per issue), readers receive a Catholic perspective on the world around us: local, national, worldwide, Pro-Life and Vatican news; diocesan, parish, and school stories; articles, regular columns, editorials, and events are delivered right to your home.

As an evangelization tool, Bishop Campbell encourages every Catholic family to receive the Catholic Times. Use your envelope to sign up for the Catholic Times, the newspaper of our diocese, or to renew your subscription. If you donate electronically, you can still receive Catholic Times. Simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Catholic Times,” with your Name and drop it into the Sunday collection basket during February. Thank you for your support.

Children’s Rosary Group:When: Thursday, February 7th

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.Where: Meet in Moira Hall,

(The basement of our Church, then process into the 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, please contact

Gilberto Aguirre at 740-361-0639 or Evelyn Lisiecki at 860-997-0627.

St. Mary Women’s Group Study: Book of Galatians

from Ascension Press (Jeff Cavins) Mondays, February 18-April 8, 2019, in the Commons

Paul’s letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: “What must we do to be saved?” This fascinating letter reveals the merciful love that God the Father has for us, His children. It speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, and it explains how we can unite ourselves to Christ’s redeeming sacrifice through faith and love. Galatians is a study that will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you.

This is an eight-week study session. The Participant’s book is $25.00. Please contact Mary Dutton via email at duttonmatter@aol.com or text/call 740-361-0121, or call the Parish Office to register (740-382-2118). Deadline is February 1st.

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.

Women’s Conference: February 16, 2019,

from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.www.columbuscatholicwomen.comOhio Expo Center – Kasich Hall

(formerly Cardinal Hall)

OHIO EXPO CENTER KASICH HALL