December 4, 2022 | #139

A message from

Fr. Charlie

“Let the Lord enter – He is King of Glory.” Our Advent theme this year begs the Lord to come into our lives and reign over us. I cannot help but feel in our own time the prophets’ desperation as they constantly pleaded with the Israelites to return to their Lord. The more we stray from God, the more difficult life becomes.  


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THANK YOU - THANK YOU

St. Mary School and Church are excited to thank all the donors that participated in the WeGiveCatholic day of online giving! 

 

Thank you to our matching grant donor that although we fell just short of matching the grant, our donor donated the full amount  of $4,250! Another generous supporter of St. Mary School and Parish donated the difference to help us meet our campaign goal of $10,000! This year’s St. Mary WeGiveCatholic campaign raised $1,875 more than last year. Thank you! Thank you!

 

In addition the diocese offered to match every $100 donation during the 9:15 am and 4:00 pm hours up to $50,000 each hour for school tuition assistance. St. Mary School earned an additional $900 for tuition assistance.



Volunteer & Giving Opportunities

Giving Tree


All are invited to participate in our “GIVING TREE”. As in the past, we received requests for items from Catholic Charities Family Center, Birthright, Blessing House and Genesis House. The requests have been placed on Christmas tree ornaments and hung on the tree outside the Weigand Room. Parishioners are encouraged to take one (or more) of the ornaments, purchase the gift, wrap it & place it under the tree. Please be sure to attach the tags securely to the packages so that they will get to the correct organization. This outreach program brings Christmas to those most in need in our community and is a great way of showing concern for one another. All gifts need to be collected by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th so they can be distributed in time for Christmas. ~ Thank You!  

Adopt A Veteran for Christmas


The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is a resident facility with 600 male and female residents. We are looking for people to sponsor one or multiple veterans. It is $22.00 to sponsor a Veteran and each gift is wrapped and hand delivered.


If you have the ability to help, please contact Cindy Urig 440-567-4319.

Upcoming Activities


St. Mary Altar & Rosary Society

 will meet at 11am in the Lower Chapel for the Rosary & Benediction Thurs., December 15th . A TUREEN Luncheon will follow in the Weigand Room - just bring your favorite dish to share. [Please RSVP 323-5539, so we can plan for our main dish.]

Senior Luncheon

The next Senior Luncheon will be Mon., Dec. 12th . The cost of the luncheon is $6. Please call in your reservations to Rita Bowen at 323-0140 by Wed., Dec. 7th . We look forward to a great meal, fellowship and game of BINGO for those who wish to stay. Bring a friend and enjoy a great afternoon. 

Christmas Eve Mass


At the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass, children [age 4-9] are encouraged to come and to dress as shepherds, angels, Mary & Joseph and the three kings. If you are interested in your child being a special part of this Christmas Eve Mass, please pick up a form from the church entrance, fill it out & return it to the Church office. We ask all who sign up to arrive by 3:40pm on Saturday evening Dec. 24th in the Weigand Room for costume distribution and instruction. 

School News

This week at school

Celebrating Thanksgiving

St. Mary School Celebrates Thanksgiving . . . reenactments, sweet treats, and the chemical changes to make a thanksgiving dinner

Gladiator X Project


St. Mary students raised $225.38 with our wear purple day for the Gladiator X Project to support families and patients experiencing epilepsy treatment and other neurological disorders at Akron Children's Hospital. The Marconi family was thrilled with our efforts.

Coming Events

Fun Fundraising

Holiday shopping will support ...


St. Mary School and its mission. Please click on the link below to learn more and register. It is quick and easy to participate.


School Store Link

Turn Tax Dollars into Tuition

ACT NOW before December 31, 2022

Click on the photo below for more details on how you can earmark your dollars, that would normally go to the State of Ohio, for St. Mary School. Yes! This is new and worth your time to plan ahead before your taxes are prepared in 2023.


Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.  

~ Matthew 5:3-10


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