Weekend of September 4, 2022

23rd Sunday in OT

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.

Find the Worship Aid in the back of the bulletin.

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 childcare will be closed this Sunday, September 4, at the 10:30 am Mass.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

BELTERRA PARK – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

This fun event is open to you AND your friends. Join us for a lovely fall day at the races. Gather in front of St. Mary Church if you would like a ride, or meet us at the casino at 11:30. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Stadium Club or grab a snack at the racetrack. Try your luck with the slots or pick your favorite horse or both! Either way, have a beautiful day at the park with your friends and parishioners. Carpool will depart Belterra by 3:00 p.m. This is a day of friendship, entertainment, and camaraderie. Please RSVP to Mary Landrum, mlandrum@smshp.com or 513-321-1207, ext. 8406

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.

The families served by our St. Mary chapter of  St. Vincent DePaul need additional monetary help during these inflationary times for their necessities; rent, utilities, and food. Thank you for any assistance you can share. You can contribute to SVDP via WeShare.

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 

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).

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

July 2022 Financials