PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTSTo request prayers, please call and leave a message or email Adrian Stevens at 740-363-4641, ext. 303 or prayer@delawarestmary.org. Confidentiality is assured.

ST. MARY CHURCH DELAWARE, OHIO

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS – Please submit all announcements at least 10 days in advance of the date of publication. Thank you.

If the weekend Mass Intention is for a deceased loved one – relative or friend, please come to Mass a little early and inform the Ushers that you would like to carry forward the offertory gifts. This is a great help to them.

Welcome to Delaware St. Mary Parish!We encourage new parishioners to register in person at the

parish office located in the house east of the church(on the corner of Henry and William Streets).Please use the rear door off the parking lot.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

OFFICE HOURS:Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 NOONSunday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: We request Baptismal Certificates for all children upon registering with the parish.

April 2Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14Responsorial: Psalm 130

Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11Gospel: John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

MASSES OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY, April 1st, The Vigil of The Fifth Sunday of Lent 4:30pm Paul Guth SUNDAY, April 2nd, The Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30am Maryellen Johnson 9:00am John Matous 10:45am Alissa Marie Trucco 12:15pm St. Mary Parishioners 5:30pm Herk Henry MONDAY, April 3rd 5:30pm Eileen Schroeder TUESDAY, April 4th 5:30pm Dr. G. William Parker WEDNESDAY, April 5th 8:15am Ryan Rhinebolt THURSDAY, April 6th 8:15am Harley Fathbruckner FRIDAY, April 7th 8:15am Anna & James Corra SATURDAY, April 8th, The Vigil of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 4:30pm Lorin & Martha Welch SUNDAY, April 9th, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:15am Louis Barbee 9:00am Marilyn N. O’Meara 10:45am St. Mary Parishioners 12:30pm Mary Lou Reinhard Binch 5:30pm Amelia & Russell Biery

PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS, To request prayers please call and leave a message or email Adrian Stevens at 740-363-4641 ext. 303 or pray-er@delawarestmary.org. Confidentiality is assured.

April 2 Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Responsorial: Psalm 130

Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11 Gospel: John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

THE PASTOR’S CORNER There has been a change in the front cover of the bulletin. Though we have the same image of our Blessed Mother with the child Jesus in her arms, the image has been reduced. This is so that we can incorporate our Parish Mission Statement underneath, and to maintain that mindfulness of our identity. Our namesake is our greatest asset, and to highlight her through living out of the parish mission statement gives us the best means to live out of our faith, as she leads us to her Son, our Savior and Redeemer. Throughout the year and beyond we plan to have new images of Mary on the front cover. Our next image will be Our Lady of Fatima, as this year is the 100th anniversary of the children of Fatima; Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia having received apparitions from Mary. There will be several gatherings planned in the coming months that center on this particular apparition, which invites us to pray, and especially her prayer of the Rosary. May we grow in our devotion to the Blessed Mother. You will be receiving shortly in the mail a schedule of all the liturgies that will take place during Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday. This will also include additional opportunities for confession. One of the noticeable changes is that the mass schedule for both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday will change to allow for the same amount of time between each mass, and enable people to come and go more easily. The mass times on those two Sundays will be 7:15, 9:00, 10:45, and 12:30. It is getting closer to that time of moving into the “Pastor’s Pad’. There are a few more details that need to be completed, and also finding the time to move my belongings over. The best time to consider doing this would be over the Easter Vacation. I am very grateful to all who have helped to makeover the vacant third floor of the parish office into an alive parish space that will be my living quarters as well a place to gather for meetings. –Fr. Michael Watson–

Welcome to Delaware St Mary Parish!

We encourage new parishioners to register in person at the parish office located in the house east of the church (on the corner of Henry and William Streets). Please use the rear door off the parking lot. We look forward to meeting you soon!

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 NOON Sunday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: We request Baptismal Certificates for all children upon registering with the parish.

If the weekend Mass intention is for a deceased loved one—relative or friend, please come to Mass a little early and inform the ushers that you would like to carry forward the offertory gifts. This is a great help to them.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS ~ Please submit all announcements at least 10 days in advance of the date of publication. Thank you.

ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Solely through your contributions, St. Vincent de Paul is able to provide assistance, always in strict confidence. Our priority IS the St. Mary Parishioners. We also provide

assistance to the needy of the Community. Please contact the NEEDS LINE at 740-417-3410.

MASSES OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY, April 1st, The Vigil of The Fifth Sunday of Lent 4:30 p.m. Paul Guth SUNDAY, April 2nd,The Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Maryellen Johnson 9:00 a.m. John Matous 10:45 a.m. Alissa Marie Trucco 12:15 p.m. St. Mary Parishioners 5:30 p.m. Herk HenryMONDAY, April 3rd 5:30 p.m. Eileen SchroederTUESDAY, April 4th 5:30 p.m. Dr. G. William ParkerWEDNESDAY, April 5th 8:15 a.m. Ryan RhineboltTHURSDAY, April 6th 8:15 a.m. Harley FathbrucknerFRIDAY, April 7th 8:15 a.m. Anna & James CorraSATURDAY, April 8th, The Vigil of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 4:30 p.m. Lorin & Martha WelchSUNDAY, April 9th,Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:15 a.m. Louis Barbee 9:00 a.m. Marilyn N. O’Meara 10:45 a.m. St. Mary Parishioners 12:30 p.m. Mary Lou Reinhard Binch 5:30 p.m. Amelia & Russell Biery

THE PASTOR’S CORNERThere has been a change in the front cover of the bulletin. Though we have the same image of our Blessed Mother with the child Jesus in her arms, the image has been reduced. This is so that we can incorporate our Parish Mission Statement underneath, and to maintain that mindfulness of our identity. Our namesake is our greatest asset, and to highlight her through living out of the parish mission statement gives us the best means to live out of our faith, as she leads us to her Son, our Savior and Redeemer. Throughout the year and beyond, we plan to have new images of Mary on the front cover. Our next image will be Our Lady of Fatima, as this year is the 100th anniversary of the children of Fatima; Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia having received apparitions from Mary. There will be several gatherings planned in the coming months that center on this particular apparition, which invites us to pray, and especially her prayer of the Rosary. May we grow in our devotion to the Blessed Mother.

You will be receiving shortly in the mail a schedule of all the liturgies that will take place during Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday. This will also include additional opportunities for Confession. One of the noticeable changes is that the Mass schedule for both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday will change to allow for the same amount of time between each Mass, and enable people to come and go more easily. The Mass times on those two Sundays will be 7:15, 9:00, 10:45, and 12:30.

It is getting closer to that time of moving into the “Pastor’s Pad.” There are a few more details that need to be completed, and also finding the time to move my belongings over. The best time to consider doing this would be over the Easter Vacation. I am very grateful to all who have helped to makeover the vacant third floor of the parish office into an alive parish space that will be my living quarters, as well as a place to gather for meetings.

– Fr. Michael Watson –

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: Solely through your contributions, St. Vincent de Paul is able to provide assistance, always in strict confidence. Our priority IS the St. Mary Parishioners.

We also provide assistance to the needy of the Community. Please contact the NEEDS LINE at 740-417-3410.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT APRIL 2, 2017

Please see the St. Mary Lenten Brochure for all of the latest happenings or visit www.delawarestmary.org.

Religious Goods Sale RESCHEDULED –Do you know someone special celebrating their First Holy Communion or Confirmation this year and looking for the perfect gift? Perhaps you would like a new rosary or cross for yourself?

AFF will be holding a Religious Goods Sale in the Beitel Commons: † Saturday, April 1st, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (after Mass)† Sunday, April 2nd, from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (after Mass)

Saturday, April 8• Reconciliation: 2:15-4:15 p.m.• Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.

PALM Sunday, April 9• Masses: 7:15 a.m., 9:00 10:45, 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Youth Mass – followed by the Youth Group Seder Meal

Please remember in your prayers, the repose of the souls of Clarence Flory, uncle of parishioner Karen Grady; Valeria Lynch, grandmother of parishioner Amy Lenocker; Eugene Daragona, brother of parishioner

Tony Daragona; Dorothy Bruno, mother of parishioner Mary Sedlacek; and Jim Richener, husband of Gerri Rychener, who recently passed away. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

St. Mary Lenten SchedulePalm Sunday, April 9 Masses: 7:15 a.m.*, 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.*Monday of Holy Week, April 10 5:30 p.m. Mass Eucharistic Adoration (6:00-11:00 p.m.) 11:00 p.m. BenedictionTuesday of Holy Week, April 11 8:15 a.m. Mass No Rosary – No 5:30 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Chrism Mass at St. Joseph CathedralWednesday of Holy Week, April 12 8:15 a.m. Mass

TRIDUUMHoly Thursday, April 13 8:15 a.m. No Mass 7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperGood Friday, April 14 8:15 a.m. No Mass 11:00 a.m. Walking Stations of the Cross 12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Service at St. Mary Church 1:30-2:45 p.m. Confessions 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with Confessions to follow 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in ChurchHoly Saturday, April 15 8:30 a.m. Blessing of Easter Food Baskets 9:00 a.m. Decoration of the Church for Easter 4:30 p.m. No Mass 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil, followed by RCIA receptionEASTER SUNDAY, April 16 Masses: 7:15 a.m.*, 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.*

THE PRINCIPAL’S POST

As Holy Week draws nearer, the students at St. Mary School are continuing their observances with service, sacrifice and penance. The King Arthur Flour Company treated the older grades to a bread-making assembly and each was given four pounds of flour, yeast and the tools to make bread. Students made bread with their families, one for them and one to share with the community. They sold their loaves at the Fish Fry on Friday nights to help support the Grace Scholarship Fund. Those loaves not purchased were donated to the Faith Mission in Columbus. A Penance Service was held for grades three through eight. Students will wrap up their Lenten service by doing chores for change and donating that to the scholarship fund as well. On our last day of school before spring break we will Walk for Catholic Education.

All students have participated in Adoration during Lent. We are hoping to extend this tradition of spending quiet time with Christ into the Ordinary Time.

Many thanks to Lenore Taylor and Reilly Polletta for guiding the students in the school’s production of the Living Stations of the Cross. It is always a highlight of the Lenten season. Our young actors are so moving in their parts! Thank you for sharing the story of the Passion with us all!

May your Lenten journey continue to bring you closer to Christ.

Yours in Christ,Gina Stull, PrincipalSt. Mary School and Preschool

Please welcome our newest members of St. Mary’s Parish baptized on March 19, 25 and 26, 2017

•Davis Lee Gilliam, son of David & Ami•Oliver Shaw Kidd, son of Joel & Rachel•Elliana Grey Kniffin, daughter of Harrison & Shannon•Fletcher Lee McPeek, son of Erik & Kristen•Harper Mary Barlow, daughter of Jaysen & Jane•Jack Randall Cain, son of David & Jessica•Reilly James Logsdon, son of Russell & Monica

Reminder: First Friday Divine Mercy Devotion

will follow the 8:15 a.m. Mass on Friday, April 7th

Financial Stewardship ReportWeekly Offering

March 26 Year to DateOffering $ 26,641 $ 957,013Budget $ 25,000 $ 927,000Last Year Offering $ 21,367 $ 897,438

Thank you for your continued generosity!

YouthMass Parts Can be Found on Cards in the Pews.

April 2: Fifth Sunday of LentProcessional: From the Depths We Cry to Thee †BB #132Presentation Of Gifts: This Day God Gives Me †BB #633Communion: You Are Mine †BB #455What Wondrous Love †BB #479Recessional: Take Up Your Cross †BB #710

Prayer Life & Reflection

April 2, 2017 – Fifth Sunday of LentEz 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45

Easter is two weeks away. There is an understandable and logical reason that we hear the Gospel Reading from St. John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead on this Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus’ Resurrection is ever nearer for us. His miracle of raising Lazarus is the last recorded by John, but its timing is exactly what the Lord wished it to be.

In the Gospel, Jesus makes it all clear to us. The Lord says, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” That understanding and acceptance and rejoicing at the Resurrection is what Lent has been about and what our preparations in these final days of Lent should be about as well.

Phillips Brooks is probably best known as the author/composer of one of the most endearing Christmas Carols “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” However, Brooks also understood what faith is all about. He said, “Let every man and woman count himself and herself immortal. Let them catch the revelation of Jesus in His resurrection. Let each say not merely, ‘Christ is risen,’ but also ‘I shall rise’.”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1002) says, “Christ will raise us up ‘on the last day’; but it is also true that, in a certain way, we have already risen with Christ. For, by virtue of the Holy Spirit, Christian life is already now on earth in participation in the death and Resurrection of Christ.” It is this truth, this hope, that we are to embrace as Easter approaches. (catholicsteward.com)

Spend Time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

Monday evening after the 5:30 p.m. Mass concluding with Benediction at 11:00 p.m.

This week’s Gospel shows us Jesus wants us to let Him into all those places that have been rendered dead by sin. He wants to weep with us in His humanity, but also to reveal His divinity and bring about a total healing. (FORMED.org/Opening The Word)

PSR NEWS

April 2 – PSR Session 22April 9 – PSR Session 23 – Palm SundayApril 16 – NO PSR – Easter SundayApril 23 – NO PSR – Divine Mercy SundayApril 26 – 1st Communion Rehearsal – 10:00 a.m. MassApril 27 – 1st Communion Rehearsal – 1:00 p.m. MassApril 29 – 1st Communion Mass – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.April 30 – PSR Session 24May 6 – Confirmation MassMay 7 – PSR Session 25 – Last sessionMay 14 – Mother’s Day

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

March 31-April 2 — “Spirit Wars” Retreat at Pleasant Hill, 6:00 p.m., Friday-Noon, SundayApril 2 – Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. No Life Night due to retreat.April 9 – Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. – Palm Sunday Followed by a Seder Meal. Bring a friend! (parents invited)April 16 – Happy Easter! NO Life Teen May 7 – NO Life Teen following MassMay 14 – Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. End-of-Year Picnic at Mingo Park Shelter until 8:30 p.m.May 21 – Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m.Baccalaureate Mass at 10:45 a.m. – All seniors wear cap and gown – reception following in the Beitel Commons.

You can also find us on…Facebook: St. Mary LifeTeen-Delaware OhioTwitter: @SmlifeteenInstagram: @Smlfeteen

T.A.G. & Summit: Bowl-O-Rama!Join us for a bowling party…When: Saturday, April 8th, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.Where: Colony Lanes, 451 Pennsylvania Avenue, DelawareCost: $7.00 *This includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, and ice cream sundaes!Who: ALL children in grades 2-7 of the parish and their friends.**ALL students must be signed in and out of bowling alley.**

Parish Life

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land –November 6-15, 2017

hosted by Deacon Felix Azzola$3,679.00 from Columbus; Featuring: Roundtrip air from Columbus, first class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, comprehensive sightseeing with a professional tour guide, entrance fees, porterage and hotel service charges. For questions or more information, please contact Dcn. Felix at 740-369-2014 or deaconfelix@msn.com.

WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR

Key Location Key Location Key Location Key LocationCH Church SCH Kt School Kitchen TL Teacher’s Lounge (Limit of 20 people) Gym GymCH-Loft Church Loft (Room Limit of 10) STG Stage Lib Library FFB DR Dining Room at 23 S KHLR Kavanagh Hall Living Room Union St.PL Parking Lot PO-UR Parish Office Upper Room KHDR Kavanagh Hall Dining Room FFB Kt Kitchen at 23 S. Union St.BC Beitel Commons FFB Porch Porch at 23 S. Union St. KHKt Kavanagh Hall Kitchen FFB UR Upper Conference RmSCH School FFB Patio Patio at 23 S. Union St. KH UR Kavanagh Hall Upper Room at 23 Union St.Crt Yd Front Courtyard SCH Lib School Library

Facility Key and Usage:

Saturday, April 1stYM: Spirit Wars Retreat at Pleasant Hill3:15-4:15 p.m. – Reconciliation (CH)4:00-6:00 p.m. – 40 Cans for Lent (PL)4:30 p.m. – Mass – St. Vincent de Paul Collection (CH)

Sunday, April 2ndFifth Sunday of LentST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTIONYM: Spirit Wars Retreat at Pleasant Hill7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – 40 Cans for Lent Collection (PL)8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Sunday Office OPEN9:15-10:00 a.m. – RCIA: Breaking Open of the Word (KHLR)9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (KH UR)10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – PSR Session 22 (SCH)10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – PSR: EDGE (BC)1:30-2:30 p.m. – Baptism (CH)3:45-5:15 p.m. – PSR Session 22 (SCH)3:45-5:15 p.m. – PSR: EDGE (KHLR)5:30 p.m. – Life Teen Mass (CH)6:00-8:00 p.m. – Men’s Basketball (Gym)

Monday, April 3rd7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – SACC (BC, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Gym, 2:20-4:00 p.m.)8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. – Monday Cleaners (CH)9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. – 1st Communion Practice (CH)10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – SACC KAMP AM & PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – SACC Quiet Time (KH-UR-W)2:30-4:30 p.m. – Play Practice (Gym)4:00-9:00 p.m. – Baseball, Softball, Track Practice (Gym)5:10-5:20 p.m. – Liturgy of the Hours (CH)5:30 p.m. – Mass (CH)6:00-11:00 p.m. – Adoration (CH); Benediction at 11:00 p.m.6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cenacle of Prayer (TL)6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts (BC)7:00-8:30 p.m. – Men’s Group/TMIY! (KHLR)

Tuesday, April 4th7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – SACC (BC, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Gym, 2:20-4:00 p.m.)9:00-9:30 a.m. – Pre-K CGS-AM (KHLR, KHUR-N)9:00-11:00 a.m. – Best Lent Ever (FFB DR)10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – SACC KAMP AM & PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)10:30-11:30 a.m. – Mass at Sarah Moore Home11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – SACC Quiet Time (KH-UR-W)12:00-12:30 p.m. – Pre-K CGS-PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)1:30-3:30 p.m. – Bible Study Group – McNamara (KHLR)2:30-3:30 p.m. – St. Mary Chess Club (Room 307)2:30-3:45 p.m. – Girl Scout Troop 2119 Meeting (Fuller) (Lib)4:00-9:00 p.m. – Baseball, Softball, Track Practice (Gym)5:10 p.m. – Rosary (CH)5:30 p.m. – Mass (CH)6:00-7:00 p.m. – School Advisory Board Meeting (TL)6:00-7:00 p.m. – SPO Meeting (BC)6:30-8:30 p.m. – Best Lent Ever (Lib)7:00-9:00 p.m. – AFF Advisory Committee (FFB-DR)7:00-9:00 p.m. – Liturgy Committee Meeting (PO-UR)7:00-9:00 p.m. – RCIA Meeting (KH-All, CH)

Wednesday, April 5th7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – SACC (BC, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Gym, 2:20-4:00 p.m.)8:15 a.m. – Mass (CH)9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – School: State Testing (KHDR)9:15-10:45 a.m. – 1st Communion Practice (CH)

Wednesday, April 5th – continued10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – SACC KAMP AM & PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – SACC Quiet Time (KH-UR-W)2:30-4:30 p.m. – Play Practice (STG)4:00-9:00 p.m. – Baseball, Softball, Track Practice (Gym)6:00-7:30 p.m. – Bible & Mary Series w/Dcn Todd (BC)7:00-8:30 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal (CH)7:00-8:30 p.m. – Martha & Mary Bible Study (Reilly) (KHDR)7:00-9:00 p.m. – Festival Committee Meeting (KHLR)

Thursday, April 6th7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – SACC (BC, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Gym, 2:20-4:00 p.m.)7:55-8:15 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours (CH)8:15 a.m. – Mass (CH)9:00-9:30 a.m. – Pre-K CGS-AM (KHLR, KHUR-N)9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – School Adoration (CH)10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – SACC KAMP AM & PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – SACC Quiet Time (KH-UR-W)11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – 5th Grade Rosary (CH)12:00-12:30 p.m. – Pre-K CGS-PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)4:00-9:00 p.m. – Baseball, Softball, Track Practice (Gym)4:30-6:00 p.m. – Learning Extravaganza Day (SCH)

Friday, April 7th7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – SACC (BC, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Gym, 2:20-4:00 p.m.)7:55-8:15 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours (CH)8:15 a.m. – Mass followed by Divine Mercy Devotion (CH)10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – SACC KAMP AM & PM (KHLR, KHUR-N)11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – SACC Quiet Time (KH-UR-W)12:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – 1st Communion Practice (CH)4:00-9:00 p.m. – Baseball, Softball, Track Practice (Gym)5:00-7:00 p.m. – 40 Cans for Lent Collection (BC)5:00-7:00 p.m. – K of C Fish Fry (BC, SCH Kt)5:00-7:00 p.m. – Religious Goods Sale (BC)7:00-9:00 p.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)7:30-8:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross (CH)8:00-9:00 p.m. – Confessions (CH)9:00-9:15 p.m. – Benediction (CH)

Saturday, April 8th8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – SVdP Needs Meeting (KHDR)2:15-4:15 p.m. – Reconciliation (CH)4:00-6:00 p.m. – 40 Cans for Lent (PL)4:30 p.m. – Mass (CH)

Sunday, April 9thPalm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – 40 Cans for Lent Collection (PL)7:15 a.m. – Mass8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Sunday Office OPEN9:00 a.m. – Mass9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (KH UR)10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – PSR Session 23 (SCH)10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – PSR: EDGE (BC)10:45 a.m. – Mass12:30 p.m. – Mass1:45-2:45 p.m. – Baptismal Preparation Class (KHLR)2:00-3:00 p.m. – RCIA Easter Vigil Practice (CH)3:45-5:15 p.m. – PSR Session 23 (SCH)3:45-5:15 p.m. – PSR: EDGE (KHLR)3:45-5:15 p.m. – PSR: OneEight (BC)5:30 p.m. – Life Teen Mass (CH)6:00-8:00 p.m. – Men’s Basketball (Gym)6:30-8:00 p.m. – Youth Group: Seder Meal (KH-All)

Parish Life

Boy Scout Troop 249 is having a Mulch Sale! Look for fliers after Mass! We offer free local delivery, and will spread the mulch for an additional donation to the Scouts.

All money raised will help us on our Scouting adventures! Please have your orders by April 15th! We plan to deliver the mulch the weekend of April 22nd.

Delaware County Prays for Life:April 8, 2017, 11:00 a.m.

Join Greater Columbus Right to Life and residents of Delaware County to pray for Life outside the Delaware County Planned Parenthood Office, 152 West Central Avenue, Delaware. This will be a community-wide day of prayer, not a protest. Please feel free to invite your friends from other churches to this ecumenical hour of prayer in defense of Life. We will close by praying the Pro-Life Way of the Cross. For more information, visit www.gcrtl.org/events or contact Mona Reilly at tonymona45@gmail.com, or 740-815-6437.

“Swing into Spring” Fashion ShowWednesday, April 19, 2017 – 6:00-10:00 p.m.

NEW LOCATIONTHE BARN AT ALL OCCASIONS

2 New Retailers:Christopher & Banks – Polaris Shopping Mall and

J Crew at Tanger Outlet Mall in Sunbury

Tickets available in the parish office for $35/person, including dinner, drinks and a fun evening with friends! Questions? Please contact Cathy Bennett at

clbennett@columbus.rr.com or 614-738-2988 or Diane Matous at destination2@aol.com or 248-880-9333.

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is Friday, April 14th from 12:00-6:00 p.m. at Mingo Park. If you are a regular blood donor, we hope to see you there. If you’ve never given before, it takes a little over an hour to donate and can save many lives. Although walk-ins are welcome, the Red Cross will be giving priority to those with appointments. To schedule an appointment, call Diane Beitel at 740-803-3111, 1-800-Red Cross, or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code StMaryCCDel. Thank you!

Catholics Returning HomeSt. Mary Parish will offer a six-week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home” beginning Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. The sessions are for non-practicing

Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us! There has been a meeting change. We will meet in the Teachers Lounge on April 18. The April 25 thru May 23 meetings will be held in Kavanagh Hall (15 South Union Street). For more information, call Mary Homan at 740-815-7689.

Festival Focus – The Fabulous St. Mary Casino is this week’s focus. Our Casino is chaired by Dave Barlow who always has an ace up his sleeve (but he promises not to put it in

play!). The air-conditioned Casino has 10 game tables – so pick your favorite card game and place your bets – Blackjack, Poker, Texas Hold’em – whatever you choose. Back for the third year is Saturday’s Texas Hold-em Tournament. With a $50 buy-in and plenty of pay-out you are sure to enjoy yourself in the Casino. We always need dealers – contact Dave at Dave@Barlow.com if you want to step up to deal this year.

Festival is June 16 and 17 – 5:00 p.m. to midnight

Around the Diocese

Parish Life—continued

“Swing into Spring” Fashion Show Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 6 - 10 pm

NEW LOCATION

THE BARN AT ALL OCCASIONS

2 New Retailers: Christopher & Banks – Polaris Shopping Mall and

J Crew at Tanger Outlet Mall in Sunbury

Tickets available in the parish office for $35/person, including dinner, drinks and a fun evening with friends!

Questions? Please contact Cathy Bennett, clbennett@columbus.rr.com, 6147-738-2988 or

Diane Matous, destination2@aol.com, 248-880-9333

Festival Focus - The Fabulous St. Mary Casino is this week’s focus. Our casino is chaired by Dave Barlow who always has an ace up his sleeve (but he promises not to put it in play!) The air-conditioned casino has 10

game tables - so pick your favorite card game and place your bets - Blackjack, Poker, Texas Hold’em - whatever you choose. Back for the third year is Saturday’s Texas Hold-em Tournament. With a $50 buy-in and plenty of pay-out you are sure to enjoy yourself in the casino. We always need dealers - contact Dave at Dave@Barlow.com if you want to step up to deal this year. Festival is June 16 and 17 - 5 p.m. to midnight

Boy Scout Troop 249 is having a mulch sale! Look for fliers after Mass! We offer free local delivery, and will spread the

mulch for an additional donation to the scouts. All money raised will help us on our Scouting adventures! Please have your orders by April 15th! We plan to deliver the mulch the weekend of April 22nd.

Catholics Returning Home St. Mary Parish will offer a six-week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home” beginning Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. The

sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us! There has been a meeting change. We will meet in the Teachers Lounge on April 18. The April 25 thru May 23 meetings will be held in Kavanagh Hall (15 South Union St.). For more information, call Mary Homan at 740-815-7689.

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is Friday, April 14th from 12-6 pm at Mingo Park. If you are a regular blood donor we hope to see you there. If you've never given before, it takes a little over an hour to donate and can save many lives. Although walk-ins are welcome, the Red Cross will be giving priority to those with appointments. To schedule an appointment call Diane Beitel at 740-803-3111, 1-800-Red Cross, or visit redcrossblood.org sponsor code StMaryCCDel. Thank you!

Imagine making a holy pilgrimage this Easter season! What would it be like to explore the holy places and churches found right here in Ohio? Join Father Joshua Wagner and hundreds of other pilgrims on his annual Easter Pilgrimage "The Catholic Church Tour." This year we will be exploring the Churches and Shrines of Western Ohio (Maria Stein), of Perry County, and Downtown Columbus. Energize the upcoming Easter Season NOW! Get more information and reserve your spot immediately by going to CatholicChurchTour.com!

Delaware County prays for Life: April 8, 2017, 11:00 am Join Greater Columbus Right to Life and residents of Delaware County to pray for Life outside the Delaware County Planned Parenthood Office, 152 West Central Ave. Delaware. This will be a community-wide day of prayer, not a protest. Please feel free to invite your friends from other churches to this ecumenical hour of prayer in defense of Life. We will close by praying the pro-life Way of the Cross. For more information visit www.gcrtl.org/events or contact Mona Reilly at tonymona45@gmail.com or 740-815-6437.

Save the Date for Summer VBS! Mark your calendars for July 10-14 from 9 to noon for a fun week of Vacation Bible School at St. Mary. Kids age 4 to 5th grade will learn how Mary leads us closer to Jesus and the importance of making Jesus King of our lives in our Cool Kingdom Party program. Powerful teachings, great new music, creative crafts and yummy snacks all work together to create a fun week for both kids and volunteers alike. Registration forms available on the St. Mary website starting April 5.

NEWS FLASH-- We are looking for an underwriter to help fund VBS so we may offer this program for free for the children. We are stepping out in faith. Please consider making a donation to help cover the cost of this amazing ministry. Want to know more, donate or sign up to help? Contact Tuesday Trippier at tuesdaytrippier@gmail.com or 740-815-7638. It's going to be a royal week!

The St. Mary Senior Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at noon in the Beitel Commons. We

would like to have a nice crowd and encourage you to bring a fellow parishioner or friend to join us that day. A delightful menu is planned with spring decorations, and all you need bring is your appetite. What better way to spread Easter Joy! Please email Beve Reiner at beve@columbus.rr.com or phone or text Beve at (740) 272-3840 by 9 pm on Friday, April 14, 2017 to say you'll be there.

The St. Mary Senior Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at noon in the Beitel Commons. We would like to have a nice crowd and encourage

you to bring a fellow parishioner or friend to join us that day. A delightful menu is planned with spring decorations, and all you need bring is your appetite. What better way to spread Easter Joy!Please email Beve Reiner at beve@columbus.rr.com or phone or text Beve at (740) 272-3840 by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017 to say you’ll be there.

Save the Date for Summer VBS! Mark your calendars for July 10-14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a fun week of Vacation Bible School at St. Mary. Kids age 4 to 5th grade will learn how Mary leads us closer to Jesus and the importance of making Jesus King of our lives in our Cool Kingdom Party program. Powerful teachings, great new music, creative crafts and yummy snacks all work together to create a fun week for both kids and volunteers alike. Registration forms available on the St. Mary website starting April 5.

NEWS FLASH – We are looking for an underwriter to help fund VBS so we may offer this program for free for the children. We are stepping out in faith. Please consider making a donation to help cover the cost of this amazing ministry. Want to know more, donate or sign up to help? Contact Tuesday Trippier at tuesdaytrippier@gmail.com or 740-815-7638. It’s going to be a royal week!

Around the Diocese

Imagine making a holy pilgrimage this Easter season! What would it be like to explore the holy places and churches found right here in Ohio? Join Father Joshua Wagner and hundreds of other pilgrims on his annual Easter Pilgrimage “The Catholic Church Tour.” This year, we will be exploring the Churches and Shrines of Western Ohio (Maria Stein), of Perry County, and Downtown Columbus. Energize the upcoming Easter Season NOW! Get more information and reserve your spot immediately by going to CatholicChurchTour.com!

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