Weekend of November 20, 2022

The Solemnity of Christ the King

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open this weekend's bulletin

Read the Pastor's Corner,

Fr. Ken's message,

Word in Your Heart & more.

Eternal Father, we continue to lift up families in our community who are suffering. We thank you for Your people who minister to these families in their need, so they see the love of Christ in action. We pray they feel Your comfort and peace. Amen.

November and SVDP

The SVDP serves up 3 ways to help our neighbors in need this month!

• Food Drive - THIS Weekend - November 19 & 20

Non-perishable food and baby Items are collected in the vestibule for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Mother of Christ Church, and Pregnancy Center East.

• Bundle Sunday - November 26 & 27

An SVDP truck will be on the back parking lot after all Masses the weekend of November 26 & 27, accepting useable clothing, household goods, electronics, and other miscellaneous items. Items you no longer need may help families in our area. Receipts for tax purposes will be provided.

• Coat Drive – NOW!

Share the warmth this winter and donate a coat to a neighbor in need. All sizes are needed, from children to adults XXL. Accepting hats and gloves too! Collection barrels are located in the vestibule of the church and in the school. 

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree will be located on the Mary Altar beginning next weekend, the First Sunday of Advent. Gifts are being collected for children at Mother of Christ Church, and Kroger Gift Cards for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. Please return gifts to the Mary Altar by Sunday, December 11. Thank you for making Christmas special for these families

Crafty Lady

Christmas Sale

November 26 & 27 after all masses

Robisch Hall

Shop for Handmade Christmas, baby items, and more all lovingly handmade by our Crafty Ladies!

Enjoy Refreshments, Coffee, and Donuts!

Fr. Ken's Christmas

Tree Sale

November 25-27

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Catch the Christmas spirit and volunteer to help at Fr. Ken's Christmas Tree Sale!

SIGN-UP HERE.

Please mark your calendar to shop the Tree Sale next weekend:

Rectory side yard

Friday / 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

30-Second Inspirational

Audio Clip

Our Parish Family Facilities Manager, Deacon Joe Grote, has recorded a series of audio clips for Sacred Heart Radio. Please enjoy these short 30-second messages....great food for thought!

This week we feature audio #4 -  Appreciate Life

St. Mary School

Parish Sports

Weekday winners collect $20, and Saturday & Sunday winners collect $40! Checks for the daily winners will be cut at the end of every month.

365 Winners

Weeks of Nov 16-30

11/16 Martha Kadon - $20

11/17 Jeanne Pachuta - $20

11/18 Bianca Lauck - $20

11/19 Julie Kleinhenz - $40

11/2 Christina Gromada - $40

11/21 Maggie Bausano - $20

11/22 Sloane Burleson - $20

11/23. Allison Morin - $20

11/24 Dan MacConnell - $20

11/25 Anastasia Ebert - $20

11/26 Sarah Sicking - $40

11/27 Casey Brodnicki - $40

11/28 Susan Everingham - $20

11/29 Marisue Naber - $20

11/30 Kelly Lieser - $20

Are you interested in donating your daily winnings to the children at SMS? Email: kate.menninger@gmail.com, and we will forgo cutting a check.

Little Dribblers

Basketball Registration

Open to all Kindergarten - 2nd-grade school and parish students.

We aim to introduce new players to the game, develop skills, reinforce teamwork, and have fun playing great basketball. This is also an excellent opportunity for fellowship amongst St. Mary families, as we’ll have seating and full concessions.

• The season will run for five (5) Fridays, between 5:00 and 9:00 pm
• All sessions are at the St. Mary gym and include a practice and game format. Sessions are scheduled for January 13 – February 10

Coaches Needed – Please don’t forget to select a volunteer option at registration.

Register here:

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/345261

ATTENTION SAFE PARISH

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS

EVERY School Volunteer, Coach, Teacher & Staff member MUST be registered and current on quarterly online video training in SafeParish.

Please visit aocsafeenvironment.org to register for or to access your SafeParish account.

A Background Check must also be completed on all SafeParish account users.

• Click on"My Account" to view your Account Dashboard
• Click on "Complete Online Background Check"
• You will then be taken to the Selection.com secure website, where you will complete your background check information
• A fee of $25 is required, which can be paid by credit card.

REMINDER: To remain compliant with the decree on child protection, you must complete this training, or you will not be permitted to volunteer.

Login to your SafeParish Account HERE.

Please direct any questions to SafeParish Coordinator Laura Nickol at lnickol@smshp.com.

Parish Family

St. Cecilia will hold its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for anyone needing a meal or wanting company to share the holiday. The dinner will be available from noon–2 p.m. on Thursday, November 24, in the St. Cecilia Commons (school cafeteria).

The dinner is free and open to all ages. Invite your friends and plan to stop by, even if it’s only for dessert! Meal deliveries are available by calling Dan at (513) 478-0361. All requests for meal delivery must be made by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21.

There are many opportunities available to lend a hand. We use approximately 65 turkeys each year, so the need for individuals to donate and roast a turkey is great. If you can help in this manner, please call Dee at (513) 871-4191. If you reach voice mail, please leave your name and number, and someone will return your call.

For any of the other numerous volunteer opportunities, please call Dan at (513) 478-0361. We will need people to assist with turkey carving the evening prior, delivering meals to people’s homes, serving, preparing carry-out meals, engaging in hospitality, and clean-up. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. 

Only a few tickets are available for tomorrow night's watch party at the Oakley Cinemark. Click "The Chosen" flyer below...

Special Christmas

Offerings

Thank you for discerning St. Mary Parish in your end-of-year charitable giving plans. Special Christmas offerings can be made online at https://smchp.weshareonline.org. For information on end-of-year stock donations, please visit smchp.com and Search: Gifts of Stock for instructions.

 Thank you!

Online donations are the most efficient method to contribute.

• If you currently do not give online, please consider our safe & secure site HERE.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!