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St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

FROM THE PASTOR:

During the past week, I met with the Parish Pastoral Council and in the week to come I will join the Parish Finance Council for its quarterly meeting. On Saturday, January 19, children from our parish who are preparing for their First Holy Communion had their first opportunity to meet the forgiving Christ in the Sacrament of Penance.

In 2002, Pope St. John Paul II issued an Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae (The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary). In the letter, the Pope noted that, while the Rosary is associated with Mary and the events of her life, it is at heart a Christ-centered prayer. To make this more evident, he proposed an additional five mysteries, called “Luminous Mysteries” or “mysteries of light,” that would “include the mysteries of Christ’s public ministry between His Baptism and His Passion.” In the traditional mysteries of the Rosary, there was a gap between the childhood of Jesus that is meditated upon during the Joyful Mysteries and the suffering and death of Jesus that is meditated upon during the Sorrowful Mysteries. This year, the first two Luminous Mysteries are featured in the Gospel readings on January 13 and January 20: the Baptism of the Lord and the Wedding Feast of Cana. In devising the Luminous Mysteries, St. John Paul II may well have been influenced by St. George Preca, a Carmelite priest from Malta, whom John Paul had canonized in 2001. Preca, in 1957, suggested the use of five ‘Mysteries of Light’ for the private recitation of the Rosary. Preca’s list is very close to that later proposed by the Pope:

1) After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, He was taken to the desert.2) Jesus reveals Himself as true God by word and miracles.3) Jesus teaches the Beatitudes on the mountain.4) Jesus is transfigured on the mountain.5) Jesus takes His last supper with the Apostles.

I hope that the Rosary continues to be your companion in 2019 and helps you be drawn more deeply into the mysteries of Christ and His Mother.

Sincerely Yours, in Christ, Fr. Thomas Buffer

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 [email protected]

Website www.marionstmary.org

Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 noon

Life Teen Schedule for JanuaryJanuary 20 – No Life TeenJanuary 27 –

Life Teen – 6:00 p.m.Eternal Rest Grant Unto

Mary Lou Williams

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 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

[email protected].

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.

Del Párroco:

Durante la semana pasada me reuní con el Consejo Pastoral Parroquial y en la semana que viene me reuniré con el Consejo de Finanzas Parroquial para su reunión trimestral. El Sábado 19 de Enero, los niños de nuestra parroquia que se preparan para su Primera Comunión tuvieron la primera oportunidad de conocer al Cristo perdonador en el Sacramento de la Penitencia.  En el 2002, el Papa Juan Pablo II emitió una Carta Apostólica, Rosarium Virginis Mariae (el Rosario de la Santísima Virgen María). En la carta, el Papa observó que, mientras que el Rosario está asociado con María y los acontecimientos de su vida, es en el corazón una oración centrada en Cristo. Para hacer esto más evidente, propuso cinco misterios adicionales, llamados “Misterios Luminosos” o “misterios de luz”, que harían “incluir los misterios del Ministerio público de Cristo entre su Bautismo y su Pasión. “En los misterios tradicionales del Rosario, hubo una brecha entre la niñez de Jesús que se meditó durante los Misterios Gozosos y el sufrimiento y la muerte de Jesús que se meditó en los Misterios Dolorosos. Este año, los dos primeros Misterios Luminosos se presentan en el Lecturas del Evangelio del 13 de Enero y 20 de Enero: el Bautismo del Señor y la Fiesta de la Boda de Caná. Al idear los Misterios Luminosos, Papa Juan Pablo II bien pudo haber sido influenciado por San Jorge Preca, un sacerdote Carmelita de Malta, a quien Juan Pablo había canonizado en 2001. Preca, en 1957, sugirió el uso de cinco ‘ Misterios de la Luz ‘ para la recitación privada del Rosario. La lista de Preca está muy cerca de la que más tarde propuso el Papa:

1) Después de que Jesús fue bautizado en el Jordán, fue llevado al desierto.

2) Jesús se revela a sí mismo como Dios verdadero por palabra y milagros.

3) Jesús enseña las Bienaventuranzas en la montaña. 4) Jesús se transfiguró en la montaña. 5) Jesús toma su última cena con los apóstoles.

Espero que el Rosario continúe siendo su compañero en 2019 y los ayude a ser atraídos más profundamente a los misterios de Cristo y de Su Madre.

Su hermano en Cristo, Padre Thomas Buffer

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY – January 20, 2019

You 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.

St. Mary Parish Marion, Ohio

St. Mary School News

January 21: No School –

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 23: 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 January 20

February 3, 10 and 17 March 3, 10, 17 and 31

Glenna Celestino CL (740-382-2262)

CONFIRMATION

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

2019 Class Schedule January 20

February 3, 10** and 17 March 3, 10, 17 and 31

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

for the Confirmation student and their sponsor.

Mary Dutton ([email protected]

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

Glenna Celestino ([email protected]

or 740-382-2262)

MONDAY – January 21 – Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No School 7:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group: Bishop Barron’s “The Pivotal Players” (Commons)

TUESDAY – January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children “Mass for Peace & Justice” 5:00-6:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition/ Benediction and Confessions 6:30 p.m. Mass Intention: †Miguel Zabaleta

WEDNESDAY – January 23 – Saint Vincent, Deacon & Martyr Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Jeannette Keller 7:00 p.m. RCIA 7:30 p.m. Parish Choir

THURSDAY – January 24 – Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

Heb 7:25–8:6; Mk 3:7-12 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Scharf and Deceased of Family

FRIDAY – January 25 – The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3-16; Mk 16:15-18 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: †Mary Scharf and Deceased of Family

SATURDAY – January 26 – Saint Timothy & Saint Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 3:20-21 9:00 a.m. Rosary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: †Josephine Bruno 6:15 p.m. “The Choice Wine” Program for Married Couples (Commons)

SUNDAY – January 27 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: St. Mary Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Mass Intention: †Paul Fox 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019

THIS WEEK IN ST. MARY PARISH JANUARY 21-27, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS • DAILY READINGS • EVENTS

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019

LITURGICAL MINISTERS – WEEKENDS OF JANUARY 19/20 AND JANUARY 26/27THIS WEEKEND SERVERS LECTORS

5:00 p.m. Gavin Baisden, Dylan Baisden, Annika Musser (I) Joan Shoup(II) Paula Dunn

8:00 a.m. Sam Baer, David Tuerck, Ben Wood (I) Rosemary Chaudry(II) Sharon Baldinger

11:00 a.m. Lindsey Anderson, Mia Chatman, Clare Stevenson (I) Kevin Anderson(II) Fred Fosco

1:00 p.m. Ashley Alvarez, Jennifer Villalobos, Natalia Salinas (I) Alma Mendez(II) Maximiliam Aguirre

NEXT 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

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.

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 MaríaBring 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.

SANCTUARY CANDLE will burn this week

in loving memory of Dennis and Nell Blue

by their family.

SACRAMENTAL WINE provided by

the Knights of Columbus.

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, 20 de Enero, 2019 a las 2:30 p.m. en la Casa Blanca (The Commons).

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

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

in the CommonsPaul’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 [email protected] 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.http://www.columbuscatholicwomen.com/

Ohio Expo Center – Cardinal Hall

2019 Catholic Man of the Year Presented at February’s Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club – Friday, February 1, 2019

Bishop Campbell will present the 2019 Catholic Man of the Year at the next Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club meeting. Please join us Friday, February 1 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and the announcing of the 2019 Catholic Man of the Year followed by remarks from the recipient. The February Luncheon is sponsored by Decker Vonau LLC. (Find more information at www.deckervonau.com). Holy Mass begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m., and the presentation of the 2019 CMOY. No reservations are necessary. Cost of $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc, or contact Craig Heppner, CMLC President, at [email protected].

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY DINNER AND DANCESaturday, February 9, 2019, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 171, 393 E. College Avenue, Westerville, OHCost is $74.00 per couple.

Dinner/Dancing/BYOBRSVP to Fred and Joy Kerner at 614-761-9048 or [email protected].

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit

is given for some benefit.” (1 Corinthians 12:7)St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you, feel His love, peace and joy!

ADOPT A TREEPlant a tree in memory or honor – a fitting tribute for present and future generations. We have three beautiful Princeton Sentry Ginkgo trees left that have not been adopted. Please call Mike Nicolosi at the Parish Office (740-382-2118) if you would like to adopt a tree ($500.00 per tree with an engraved plaque at the base of the tree in memory or in honor of).

BIMONTHLY MASS OF HEALING JANUARY 21, 6:30 PM, SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL

Following the Mass, a Healing Service will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Veneration of relics of the True Cross. Each person will then have an opportunity to speak individually with one of several priests present to discuss their particular situation and receive a prayer of healing. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will also be available. The Healing Service will conclude with Benediction. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited – especially those who suffer with physical illness and infirmities (e.g. cancer and other debilitating diseases and conditions), in addition to those seeking emotional and spiritual healing. All caregivers, family members, and members of the medical community are invited, as well. Bimonthly Healing Masses take place at the Cathedral on the third Monday of the month. In 2019, Bimonthly Healing Masses will be celebrated on January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18. Secured parking is available off East Gay Street. Handicap elevator access to the Cathedral is located off the Broad Street Courtyard. Saint Joseph Cathedral is located at 212 East Broad Street. For more information, call (614) 224-1295 or visit www.saintjosephcathedral.org.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?Why not make a commitment to improve your marriage and plan to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! The next weekend is February 15-17, 2019 in central Ohio. Marriage Encounter is where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus on each other. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880, or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

Learn how to share your gifts and Catholic legacy by supporting your parish and contact The

Catholic Foundation. Visit www.catholic-foundation.org/development for more information.

MASS INTENTIONSMasses may be scheduled for deceased relatives and friends or for a special intention (i.e., health, anniversary). Intentions for

Mass are noted in the Sunday Bulletin. The normal stipend is $10.00. You can also schedule the Sanctuary Candle ($10.00) to burn in memory of loved ones or for special intentions/occasions. Communion Hosts ($25.00) for the week can be offered, as well. Please contact Dolores at the Parish Office at 740-382-2118 or at [email protected] to schedule. Thank you.

2020 PASSION PLAY WITH Fr. Pat Toner

Fr. Pat is currently accepting reservations for the World Famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. Twelve Days, May 12-23, 2020, visiting Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna, and Munich. $4,479.00, from Columbus. Tickets will sell out quickly. Contact Fr. Pat at [email protected], or call 614-296-7404 for brochure.

Join us at St. Joan of Arc in Powell for our 2nd SUMMIT Night Saturday, January 26th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise and Worship Music by Jotham Allwein and Maggie Smith and confessions. We will be offering hot chocolate and cookies in the Lavelle Social Hall after Benediction. For more information, call Michelle Nietzke at 614-761-0905 or email [email protected].