November 2, 2024 | #242

My Friends,


I can only hope and pray that our life will return somewhat to ‘normal’ after Tuesday’s election. Pope Francis in his assessment of the situation sees it as voting for ‘the lesser of two evils.’ Not a very positive look for our future. My concern for our future is not so much about who gets elected, but rather how we as Americans will respond to it.  . Read more...

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Adopt A Veteran for Christmas This Year


It’s been 11 years of giving the residents at the Ohio Veterans home gifts. Thank you for your continued support. It’s $25.00 to sponsor a Veteran and each gift is wrapped and hand delivered.


If you would like to sponsor one or multiple veterans, please contact Cindy Urig at 440-567-4319. Thank you!

Free Holiday Dinners


St. Mary continues the tradition of holding FREE Community Dinners in our St. Mary Hall on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Jerry Schill, Chairman, will take care of the menu and meal preparation, however, we are in need of donations of individual beverages (water/soda) for both meals, bakers to join our HOMETEAM BAKERS to provide the 1000 individually wrapped homemade items, and finally, volunteers to work on Thanksgiving & Christmas day. Please contact Joyce Snyder: st.marydisciple@gmail.com or (H) 440-775-1967 if you are interested. Thank you!

Discipleship Commitment Form
Discipleship Pamphlet  2025

Coming Events


OCIA


The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly R.C.I.A.) is a journey process for those interested in the Catholic Faith. If you have never been baptized, were baptized in another Christian community, or were baptized Catholic and have not received the

sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation, or know of someone interested in learning about the Catholic Faith please contact Cathy Schill at the St. Mary Parish Office: 440-323-5539.

We meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Conference Room at St. Mary Parish.


Band & Color Guard

Invite YOU!


The Annual Craft Fair sponsored by the Elyria Catholic Marching Band and Color Guard is coming up on November 9 from 9am-3-pm at EC. Attendance is $5 to get access to over 65 vendors selling various homemade wares, crafts, and more. Do some early holiday shopping and support the Marching Band and Color Guard.



Pre-Baptism Class


Join us for the next pre-baptism class on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Weigand Room. Babies & Godparents are welcome. To register, please call the Parish Office at 323-5539. Our next class will be held in February. 


EC Theatre Presents



Clue will be brought to the stage on Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16 at 7 pm and Sunday, November 17 at 2 pm. Our cast and crew look forward to sharing their rendition of Clue. Come out and enjoy this entertaining performance. Tickets available at elyriacatholic.com/tickets.


Save-the-Date

St. Mary 200 Club


Celebrate the season with the 200 Club at our "Christmas in Italy," dinner on Saturday, December 7 beginning at 5:30 pm with appetizers and drinks.


More details will be arriving in your mailbox soon.


School News

Mission Statement

Inspired by the lives of Jesus and his mother, Mary, St. Mary School guides students to be resilient, self-motivated learners who are ready to respond to God’s call.

Upcoming events


Monday, November 4

  • End of 1st Quarter (report cards go home November 13)
  • 6:30 pm - Call to Protect for parents - Weigand Room - All Parents

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day

  • Bus Evacuation Drill for Elyria Students K-8

Friday, November 8

  • No School for Students - Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, November 12

  • Safe Touch Program - K - 3

Wednesday, November 13

  • 1st Quarter Report Cards go home

Friday, November 15

  • 9:00 am - Mass - Grades K-8 - Grade 4 takes up the gift


Join the St. Mary School Staff


St. Mary School is in need of substitute teachers, educational aides and monitors. The hours are 7am to 3pm. Contact the principal, Sharon Urig, if interested at 440-322-2808 or surig@smselyria.org.


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