Weekend of August 28, 2022

22nd Sunday in OT

THANK YOU to our FunFest Chairs, Dawn & John Paquette, and all the Committee Chairs, volunteers, parishioners, friends, and community members who supported FunFest 2022 with your presence and enthusiasm. We are grateful for this weekend of fun and fellowship.

This Sunday's

Hard Copy Bulletin

Click the cover below to

open the hard copy 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.

Do you like to sing or

play an instrument? 

Join the St. Mary

Music Ministry! 

We have many opportunities for individuals, high school age and above -

† Rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and sing for 10:30 Mass each Sunday

† Join the cantor rotation and sing at 4:00 pm Saturday Mass or 8:30 am Sunday Mass

† Join on an as-needed basis with your instrument

† Wednesday evening rehearsals for the adult choir resume on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 pm in the church.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Katie Barton – at kbarton@smshp.com, or call the parish office.

EPIC

Extraordinary Parishioners

Involved in Community

The seniors of our parish have been enjoying many diverse and entertaining events. Here is a list of upcoming events. Details will follow as each event approaches. Mark your calendars now and join your friends in faith, sharing, living, and knowing Christ.

Upcoming 2022 EPIC events you will not want to miss:

• Thursday, September 22 / Join us on a trip to Belterra Park for the races, slots, and lunch.
• Wednesday, October 12 / 1:00-4:00 pm in the Marian Room / German fun and history. Join us for a presentation on German Catholic history and influence in Cincinnati. Specialty foods and drinks to follow the presentation.
• Thursday, November 17 / 10:30-1:00 on-campus / Join us for a beautiful art presentation and prayerful reflection on our Blessed Mother by Holly Schapker. You will be awed.
• Wednesday, December 14 / EPIC Christmas party. We will have Christmas prayer reflection, music, food, and games.

Please contact Mary Landrum/mlandrum@smshp.com or Cathy Colque/crugcol@aol.com for more information or to make a reservation

St Mary Elderly and

Homebound Ministry

Please join us for a planning meeting:

† THIS Tuesday, August 30

† 7:00 pm in the Marian Room in Seton Center

Purpose:

The Elderly and Homebound Ministry provides a social connection between the parish and those in need. This ministry, through volunteer effort, contacts parish members who reside in residences, nursing facilities, and other home situations. Ministry volunteers offer a listening ear and a comforting presence to those who are ill or homebound. The goal is to offer parishioners an encounter with one another to experience God’s goodness and to continue the connection to St. Mary Parish.

What is the scope of the ministry?

Through home visits, reassuring phone calls, and sending cards and bulletins regularly, the parish volunteers will engage the elderly/homebound person through conversation, social, and spiritual support. Eucharistic Ministers may deliver Holy Eucharist to those who ask. This ministry is an opportunity to make God’s presence immediate and real to the homebound parishioner through prayer and the reception of Communion.

How do I ask to be paired with a Church Member?

Contact the Parish Office and request to be paired with a parishioner or to receive weekly bulletins. 513-321-1207.

Is training available for Eucharistic Ministers?

Our St. Mary Deacon will provide training for those who are interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound. For more information, contact Terri Knappenberger at 321-1207 ext. 8400 or tknappenberger@smshp.com. 

Our Lady of

Sorrows Rosary

St. Mary Worship Commission invites our Family of Parishes to a special recitation of the Rosary, reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries on

• Thursday, September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
• 6:oo pm
• St. Mary Marian Grotto. Recitation will be inside the church if the weather is inclement.

Those with mobility issues can take the elevator on Shady Lane to Robisch Hall to reach the grotto.

Chairs will be available.

For more information on the sorrowful mysteries, please visit bit.ly/SorrowfulMysteries.

St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection

Next Weekend

August 28 & 29

Please bring any non-perishable or baby items to the back of the church.  The SVDP Food Collection serves:

† Mercy Neighborhood Ministries &

† Mother of Christ Church            

Monetary contributions to support all the good work of SVDP can be made at: smchp.weshareonline.org.     

Thank you! 

Grief Support Group

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (in Anderson Township) will offer another session of their eight-week Grief Support Group beginning on Wednesday, September 21st, from 7-8:30 pm. The group will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays in the Guadalupe Room located in the Church building on the IHM campus. For additional information, kindly contact one of the facilitators, Candi Rinderle, at 513-505-4436 or Julie Forsthoefel at 513-324-0573. You may also contact St. Mary Parishioner, Marisue Naber, for more information at 513-708-1033.  

FALL BIBLE STUDY

What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith

 What: A 10-Week Study and digital pilgrimage to Rome feat. Andrew & Sarah Swafford

When/Where  2 sections available:

• Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm starting Sept. 12 in Robisch Hall
• Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 am starting Sept. 13 in Seton Center

Cost: The material cost is $20 per person. If a couple shares a workbook, only pay a single $20.

Details and Register HERE.

For more information, you may contact our DRE, Cody Egner, at cegner@eastsideregion.org 

REGISTER FOR

FAMILY OF FAITH

The family is the first place that the Gospel is shared and lived. You, as parents, have the unique privilege and honor of being your child's primary catechist. To assist our parents in this divine responsibility, our parish will be offering the 3rd year of the Family of Faith program starting this fall.

Family of Faith is designed for ALL Catholic families with children up to the 8th grade. It is not limited to only those families who are seeking sacramental preparation or for families who attend public school. All families, including those who send to Catholic Grade School, are encouraged to participate in this family-based faith formation. The goal is to equip the parents to succeed in their roles as primary catechists of their children.

To learn more about Family of Faith and to register, please visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary

Direct any questions to our DRE, Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org.

FAMILY OF FAITH

CATECHISTS NEEDED

Our Family of Faith program is searching for faithful parishioners who want to explore leading and teaching parish children during a monthly session this year focusing on the Beatitudes. We are searching for two childcare volunteers, two preschool catechists, and 1 K-1st grade catechist. These volunteer positions commit to teaching one monthly session from September-May. All material/texts are provided.

Visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary for more detailed information on the program. Please contact our DRE, Cody Egner, if interested: cegner@eastsideregion.org.

 Preschool Catechist

Opportunity

Do you like working with young children? Do you love sharing your faith? Consider becoming one of our new Preschool Catechists for our Family of Faith program. These volunteer positions also commit to teaching one monthly session from September-May. All material/texts are provided.

Visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary for more detailed information on the program. Please contact our DRE, Cody Egner, if interested: cegner@eastsideregion.org. 

St. Mary School

Cougar Sports

Little Cougars

Fall Soccer 

Little Cougars Soccer is an excellent way for you and your child to stay active, become involved in the St. Mary community, and make new friends! 30-minutes of practice and a 30-minute game will occur at each session. Little Cougars is entirely volunteer-based, so please consider helping out and coaching. No previous experience is needed, and coaching resources will be provided. 

When: Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26) *Note there is no Little Cougars on October 12th for SMS Fall Break. 

Where: Otto Armleder Park

Who: All St. Mary Parishioners in/or entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022 and 2023

We hope to get enough Little Cougars signed up this Fall to create separate Kindergarten and Pre- Kindergarten teams!

Questions: Please contact Shaun Keegan  - at keeganshaun@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE:  

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/332406

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