Weekend of September 18, 2022

25th Sunday in OT

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open this weekend's bulletin

Read the Pastor's Corner,

Fr. Ken's message,

Word in Your Heart & more.

The St. Mary Worship Commission and a group of faith-filled individuals enjoyed last evening's beautiful weather and a peaceful recitation of the rosary for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. 

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.

The Ark Sunday AM Childcare

Due to the flood restoration in the Ark room, the Ark will be on a temporary hiatus until the repairs are complete. We will announce a reopening date at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Fourth Sunday Fellowship- Next Sunday, September 25, after 10:30 am Mass. Come to Robisch Hall for coffee and donuts! Our Saint Vincent de Paul Group hosts this fellowship.

There will be a second collection next weekend, September 24 & 25, for SVDP. The SVDP account is depleted and stretching to meet the needs of the families they dutifully serve. You can contribute to SVDP via WeShare HERE. Thank you in advance for your generosity

Food Collection - THIS Weekend -September 17 & 18. The SVDP Food Collection serves Mercy Neighborhood Ministries & Mother of Christ Church. Please bring any non-perishable or baby items to the back of the church. 

Thank you for your support!

EPIC

Extraordinary Parishioners

Involved in Community

A fellowship group for our 65+ parishioners

BELTERRA PARK – Next Thursday, September 22

Join us for a lovely fall day at the races. This fun event is open to you and your friends. Enjoy a day of friendship, entertainment, and camaraderie. Please RSVP to Mary Landrum at mlandrum@smshp.com, or 513-321-1207, ext. 8406. 

Grief Support Group

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (in Anderson Township) will offer another session of their eight-week Grief Support Group beginning NEXT Wednesday, September 21, from 7-8:30 pm.

Contact one of the facilitators, Candi Rinderle, at 513-505-4436 or Julie Forsthoefel at 513-324-0573 to attend.  You may also contact St. Mary Parishioner, Marisue Naber, for more information at 513-708-1033.  

Elderly and Homebound

Ministry

This ministry offers a personal connection for homebound parishioners. If you know someone who would benefit from personal contact, please contact Terri Knappenbergert at 321-1207 ext. 8400 or tknappenberger@smshp.com. Terri also warmly welcomes new members to join this ministry work. 

St. Mary School

Cougar Sports

Junior High Basketball

Coaches Needed

St. Mary Athletic Commission (SMAC) has opportunities for junior high girls’ basketball head coaches.   A head coach position offers an exciting opportunity to teach basketball fundamentals and lead a team through a competitive season.   The girls’ teams need head coaches in order to participate in this upcoming season! Please contact Chris Palermo if you are interested (513.289.0201).

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.

There are MANY SafeParish user accounts that are pending due to a lack of compliance in completing the quarterly bulletins. Please check your account today! 

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.

August 2022 Financials