Weekend of March 12, 2023

Third Sunday of Lent

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Read the Pastor's Corner,

Fr. Ken's message,

Word in Your Heart & more.

AROUND the Family

St. Vincent De Paul

Food Drive

Next Weekend

March 18 & 19

We are collecting non-perishable foods and baby items for our neighbors in need. Please bring items to the vestibule. Thank you!

Lenten Meal

and Fellowship

Elderly and Homebound

Ministry

Next meeting: THIS Thursday, March 16, at 7:00 pm at St. Mary in the Seton Center.

The Elderly and Homebound Ministry provides a social connection between the parish and the homebound one. Through visits, reassuring phone calls, or sending cards, the parish volunteers encounter one another to experience God’s goodness and to continue the connection to St. Mary, St. Cecilia, and The Oratory. Learn more HERE. 

EPIC   

Fellowship for our 65+ parishioners    

Irish for the Day!

March 15 / 11:30 am -1:30 pm /

Robisch Hall  

Please join us for the Wearin’ O the Green on Wednesday, March 15. Enjoy a surprise guest speaker, a delectable Irish lunch, lucky games, and fellowship!

There is a $10.00 per person to cover food costs. RSVP from smchp.com/EPIC or email: mlandrum@smshp.com

(Drop off payment by putting it in the mail slot at the rectory front door, place in the collection basket marked EPIC event, or send to St. Mary Church, 2853 Erie Avenue, 45208, Attn: Mary Landrum. All payments must be made at time of reservation.)  Thank you!

EPIC

Fellowship for our 65+ parishioners  

DAY AT BEAUTIFUL KEENELAND

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

The bus leaves at 9:00 am in front of St. Mary Church and returns around 6:30 pm. Please arrive by 8:30 am for check-in and loading.

• $120.00 pp includes roundtrip transportation by deluxe motorcoach and a breakfast snack on the bus with water and OJ provided. Please bring your coffee. Admission to Keeneland includes a scrumptious buffet luncheon in the elegant Phoenix Room overlooking the Paddock, all taxes and gratuities, and a racing program. Spirits are available in the Phoenix room on your own. Betting stations and views of the racetrack are easily accessible. Warm and comfortable no matter what the weather!
• The dress code is strictly enforced. Dress slacks, a dress shirt with a collar, dress shoes, and dress socks for the gentlemen. Skirts, dresses, pantsuits, and dress slacks with appropriate footwear for the ladies. NO DENMIN, NO JEANS, NO ATHLETIC WEAR, NO ATHLETIC SHOES.
• RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED TO 46 AND MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 1. PAYMENT IS DUE WITH RESERVATION. CONTACT MARY LANDRUM at mlandrum@smshp.com with questions.

Easy registration on our website at www.eastsidefaith.org/epic payment can be made online. If sending in a check, please make it payable to St. Mary Church and mail it to 2853 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208, Attn: Mary Landrum/EPIC.

Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Join us for this luxurious day out. It sold out quickly last year and was a huge success.

St. Mary School

Youth Sports

Scouts

SMAC BOARD 

NOMINATIONS

The purpose of the St. Mary Athletic Commission (SMAC) is to serve St. Mary by furthering the mission of the Catholic Church and providing sports experiences for the youth of St. Mary Parish and St. Mary School, which are firmly rooted in the Catholic faith tradition. SMAC seeks to provide St. Mary youth with opportunities to participate in athletics and to learn the rules and fundamentals of their sport, the tenets of good sportsmanship, the discipline of hard work, the benefits of physical fitness, and the enjoyment of teamwork under proper supervision and guidance. SMAC Board organizes and oversees all school/parish-supported sports teams and the calendar of events corresponding to each team. Several of the SMAC Board roles turn over and are filled by new volunteers each year. 

The available board positions for the 2023-2024 school year are Secretary, Boys Soccer, and At-Large Commissioner. Please have a look below for a brief description of each role.

• Secretary: Manage and maintain minutes for all SMAC Meetings. Coordinate and oversee player registrations each season.
• Boys Soccer: Manage equipment, uniform, and other needs to successfully execute Spring and Fall soccer seasons. Organize teams and coordinate coaches as needed. Communicate with SAY (youth soccer governing body) as required. 
• At-Large: Oversee and be responsible for the fundraising activities for SMAC (i.e., Gym Sponsorship Program). 

If you have questions about any of the open positions or would like to volunteer yourself/nominate someone else, please reach out to SMAC President Vince Ward (ward.ve@pg.com) or SMAC Past President Jason Blake (jrblake71@gmail.com)

ATTENTION SAFE PARISH

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS

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

Visit aocsafeenvironment.org to register for or to access your SafeParish account. Please direct any questions to SafeParish Coordinator Laura Nickol at lnickol@smshp.com.

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