Weekend of March 5, 2023

Second Sunday of Lent

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open this weekend's bulletin

Read the Pastor's Corner,

Fr. Ken's message,

Word in Your Heart & more.

AROUND the Family

Thank you from Fr. Robisch

Thank you for your prayers and good wishes on my 60th anniversary as a priest. I am grateful for the many letters of congratulations I received. I regret that my health prevents me from answering each one individually.

I remember my years as pastor at St. Mary fondly. I miss you all! I will continue to keep you in my prayers.       Father Dave

Lenten Meals

and Fellowship...

TONIGHT!

And at the end

of the month...

Elderly and Homebound

Ministry

Next meeting: 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

Did you know...

Funds are being raised to upgrade

the outdoor playground for our school and

parish community?       

The Playground Project committee invites you to give to this exciting cause, help our community thrive, and give the children a fun and safe place to play at recess, after church, and beyond. The volunteer fundraising team has already collected 90% of the goal but needs your support to finish strong! 

Now is the time to be a part of this campus-changing opportunity - knowing that your contribution will leave a legacy at St. Mary for years to come. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Click HERE to learn more and access the secure WeShare giving portal. 

Questions to smsplaygroundproject@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.

Around the Archdiocese

Tax Letters

2022 Fiscal Year donor letters were mailed out to Parishioners with contributions of $250 or more listing donations to St. Mary Parish. We are aware that some WeShare transactions from late June thru August 4 were missing.    We are working to correct your parish-giving accounts.   Correct numbers for your ONLINE giving can be found directly on the WeShare site by logging into your account and navigating to HISTORY. We're sorry for the confusion. If you have any questions, please contact lhabel@smshp.com.

 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!