January 22, 2022 | #94
Parish News
A message from
Fr. Charlie
My Friends, This weekend, members of our parish Cana Club will be speaking at all the Masses. They gather once a month to share reflections on marriage and also get together in social settings.
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St. Mary Bulletin
Cash is falling!
Congratulations to our
Snowfall of Cash Winners
January 1st: $100 - Bruce Barden
January 2nd: $ 75 - Ashley Trager
January 3rd: $100 - Sister Mary Dorothy
January 4th: $200 - Bryan & Nancy Henceroth
January 5th: $100 - Toni Sciulli       
January 6th: $100 - Sister Mary Dorothy     
January  7th: $100.  Brittany Resar  
January  8th: $100.  Michele Reighley  
January  9th: $200.  Mari Polinsky  
January 10th: $100.  Bill & Jackie Keesee  
January 11th: $100.  Cleo Lanphere 
January 12th: $100.  Kevin Peloquin
January 13th: $100.  Mark Sleva
January 14th: $200.  Barbara Kaminski
January 15th: $100.  Nancy Horn
January 16th: $100.  Bill & Jackie Keesee
January 17th: $100.  Jenn Larrick
January 18th: $100.  Barbara Valentik
January 19th:  $ 75.   Sheila Glowacki
January 20th:  $100.  Mary L. Wagner
January 21st:  $100.  Kenneth Weaver
Thank you to all who sold and/or purchased Snowfall of Cash Calendars. Stubs can still be turned in for a chance to win a cash prize for days remaining in January. Calendars are still available in the Parish Office
Coming Events
Confirmation for Adults
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Bishop Martin Amos will be celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation in our parish. Adults having received Baptism and First Holy Communion who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Sister Mary Dorothy at the Parish Office 323-5539.
Pre-Baptism Class

Pre-Baptism Class will be held Wednesday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Weigand Room. Babies and Godparents are welcome. To register, please call the Parish Office at 323-5539. Our next class will be May 11, 2022. 
Charismatic Mass

Catholic Renewal Ministries will host a Charismatic Mass on Friday, January 28, 7:00pm at St. Peter Parish, 35777 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville. Fr. Bob Franco will be the celebrant. Praise & worship begins at 7:00; liturgy begins at 7:30. Healing prayer teams will be available after Mass for individual prayer. There will be a social after Mass. Contact Fr. Franco at 440-327- 2201 or CRM at 440-944-9445 for more information. Come... bring a friend! This will be a time to truly encounter the Lord.
St. Mary School
This year’s theme focuses on Matthew 22:37-40.
You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. 
Snapshot of the week!
Grades 6, 7, and 8 | Coding with Ozobots
Preschool and kindergarten learning with Legos
New this school year, the students learn how to play ukuleles. The rack was built by Miss Faudree to display our set of ukuleles.
Catholic Schools Week 2022

Sunday, January 30 - Parish
  • We will kick off the week with students participating in the 9:30 and 11 am Masses. After Masses parishioners may visit the Weigand Room to view school work and enjoy donuts, coffee and juice.

Monday, January 31 - Community
  • Everything for a birthday party will be collected, cake mixes, icing, candles, etc., to create "Birthday” Bags for the Hospitality Center for anyone that might be celebrating a birthday in their family
  • 1:15 pm - CSW Prayer Service - PS-8 - Church

Tuesday, February 1 - Students
  • Students wear navy, light blue or white school shirts for a special picture in the church
  • Beginning at 11 am students in small groups will be treated to presentations by Realms of Reptiles to compliment our science program

Wednesday, February 2 - Vocations and Careers
  • Sister Mary Dorothy and Father Charlie talk to the students 
  • Parents will share information about their jobs

Thursday, February 3 - Veterans, Police & Firefighters
  • Boys vs Girls Penny War will benefit veterans, police & firefighters
  • Students wear red, white and blue with jeans

Friday, February 4 - Staff and Families
  • A special gift will be created for each school family
  • 8:30 am - CSW Mass - PS - 8
  • 1 pm - Faith Bowl - gym/hall
  • Staff Luncheon 

Sunday, February 6 -12 - 4 pm - Dine-in event at Texas Roadhouse
  • Chance to use your gift cards and participate in raffles including a 50/50 raffle. Amy Taylor is organizing our Texas Roadhouse event. We are in need of donations for the raffle and 2 people to help that day. Please call/text Amy Taylor if able to help 216-219-0560.
Upcoming Events

Calendar

Wednesday, January 12 - February 9
  • Winter MAP Assessments
Tuesday, January 25
  • End of 2nd Quarter
Wednesday, January 26 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Meeting for parents of students receiving their 1st Eucharist - Weigand 
Room - Parish Center
Thursday, January 27
  • Metroparks Field Trip - Kindergarten and Grade 1
Friday, January 28
  • Teacher In-Service Day - no school for students
Sunday, January 30 - 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
  • Catholic Schools Week Family Masses
  • Registration for the 2022-2023 school year begins
St. Mary School & Preschool

St. Mary School enrolls children in grades kindergarten through grade 8. We also have a preschool for three & four year olds.

We invite anyone considering the education of their children, to come meet our teachers, tour our buildings, and learn about our challenging curriculum in a Christ-centered environment.
Tuesday Tours and Wednesday Walk-Throughs coming soon!
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Faith
"Lean on, trust, and be confident in Me with all your heart
 and mind."
Psalm 52:8; Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP
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