The Bells of St. Mary

March 29, 2025 | #262

My Friends,

This Sunday we wear rose vestments to celebrate 'Laetare Sunday.' Translated from the Latin, 'laetare' invites us to 'rejoice!' Not only are we are halfway through Lent, but we are that much closer to the celebration of the Easter mystery. So, how are we doing?

Coming Events

Every Friday During Lent!

Join us for lunch every Friday during lent except Good Friday. Cost is $10 for 5 Sophie Naturals, salad, applesauce, roll and beverage. Hall doors open at 11am - 1pm. Take out available by phone 440-323-5539. Don't forget our PIEROGI FAMILY TREE! Leaves are $20 each.

Interested in volunteering or donating, please contact Joyce - 440-775-1967.

Elyria Catholic High School presents tomorrow at OLQP

If you missed the Living Stations of the Cross presentation on March 16, you still have four more chances to pray with the Elyria Catholic students. Tomorrow, they will be down the road at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Grafton at 7 pm.

Lenten Communal

Penance Service - Tomorrow

St. Mary Church

Sunday, March 30 at 6:30pm

All are welcome!

Elyria Catholic Theatre welcomes YOU!

Join us on for a fun and zany performance of Freaky Friday the Musical on Wednesday, April 9 and Friday, April 11 at 7 pm and Saturday, April 12 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Reserve your seat at elyriacatholic.com/tickets.

Get Involved

St. Agnes Soup Suppers/Stations

St. Mary will again be participating in St. Agnes Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross. Our date is Friday, April 4. If interested in providing a crock of soup or participating in the Stations please contact Joyce - 440-775-1967.

We need your help with our upcoming projects!

Lenten Pierogi Lunches and Easter Community dinner. Those interested, please contact Joyce at 440-775-1967.

Photo Directory Sign-Up

What you need to know about our upcoming pictorial book

for both St. Mary | St. Agnes

All pictures will be taken at St. Agnes Catechetical Center, 611 Lake Ave. Register online by going to www.ucdir.com enter the code - oh2844 use the password photos we will be taking registrations before and after Masses at both Parishes, Sat. & Sun. March 22 & 23 then again April 5 & 6. Any questions or need help contact Joyce at 440-775-1967 or st.marydisciple@gmail.com.

Schedule HERE

St. Mary School

Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 School Year

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year has begun. Call the school between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm for information on how to register and how you may apply for a scholarship to help with your child’s tuition.

Author, Jonathan Miller, will visit St. Mary

On Thursday, April 3 at 8 am, Jonathan Miller will visit with preschool through grade 5. Information and book order opportunities are in today’s Wednesday Folder. Here is a link to the animated version of Sammy on Safari https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6ZrCvQQNY&t=30s

Rock Your Socks

Thank you to everyone that participated! We raised $61 for the Down Syndrome Association and 32 pairs of socks that will go to the Elyria Hospitality Center.

Parent Club

Next meeting is Tuesday, April 8 at 6 pm in the school cafeteria. The parent club is planning for the end of year activities and teacher appreciation week.