The Bells of St. Mary

March 2, 2025 | #258

My Friends,

Ready or not Lent is here. This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday so please check the bulletin for Mass times with the distribution of ashes. The disciplines of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These are the antidotes to our sins against the two great commandments. Prayer reconciles our relationship with God. Read more...

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Last Week's Homily

Bulletin - St. Agnes & St. Mary

Discipleship Commitment

Coming Events

Coming This Tuesday!

Join Chef Father Charlie on Tuesday, March 4 for the 3rd ANNUAL FAT TUESDAY CARBONARA. You will enjoy great Italian Carbonara, salad, roll and beverage. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 10 & under. Pre-Sale available thru our Parish office and after Mass. Sit down in our hall 5pm - 7pm or take out 3pm - 6pm. Join in the 50/50 raffle. See you there!

Coming This Wednesday!

Ash Wednesday is this week, March 5, that is also the start of PIEROGI LUNCHES to continue every Friday up to Good Friday. Lunch 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! Leafs are $20 each.

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

Senior Luncheon

Our next Senior Luncheon will be held Monday, March 10. We will begin with lunch at noon. The cost of the luncheon is $7.00. Please call in your reservation to Rita Bowen at 323-0140 by Wednesday, March 5.

We look forward to a great meal, good fellowship, and game of BINGO for those who wish to stay. Bring a friend and enjoy a great afternoon.

Lenten “Come and See” Retreat

Become a "Pilgrim" for a day and seek grace for the journey by attending a Lenten Retreat hosted by volunteers from St. Mary and St. Agnes Churches. This day of renewal takes place at St. Agnes Catechetical Center (611 Lake Avenue, Elyria) on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and closing with the 4:30 p.m. Mass. We'll focus on themes of the Church's Jubilee Year 2025, especially reflecting on the HOPE that our faith offers each of us. Breakfast and lunch are included; a registration form and further information can be found HERE.

Living Stations of the Cross Begin This Friday

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CACLC

The Refugee Resource Center's next Laundry Soap Collection is March 15/16. We thank you for your continued contributions.

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!

Father Charlie's Carbonara dinner, our Lenten Pierogi Lunches, and Easter Community dinner. Those interested, please contact Joyce at 440-775-1967.

St. Mary School

Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 School Year

St. Mary School enrolls children in grades kindergarten through grade 8. We also have a preschool for three and four-year-olds. We invite anyone considering a Catholic education for their children, to come meet our teachers, tour our buildings, and learn about our challenging curriculum in a Christ-centered environment. To schedule a tour or if you have any questions, please call the school office at 440-322-2808.

Accreditation Visit Begins Tomorrow

The faculty is preparing for our accreditation visit on March 3 & 4. Five principals (external validation team) visit to review our records and school improvement plan. Based on the analysis of parent, teacher, and student surveys and assessment results we develop one school wide academic goal and one school wide religion goal to be worked towards for the next 5 years. We kindly ask for prayers for guidance and enlightenment during this process.

Kindness Glows Family Literacy Night

Thursday, March 6 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - St. Joseph Building. Register by February 28.

No School for Students

Friday, March 7 is a teacher work day.

Parent Club

The next meeting will be March 11 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

CYO - Spring registration is open!

Become a Cougar Athlete. Try Volleyball, Coach Pitch baseball, Track and Field, or 3x3 basketball. See a Cougar Athlete for a Suzin L candy bar and congratulate them on playing for their school! Thank you for supporting the CYO Marco’s pizza days!

Contact Kelly to play or volunteer - 440-941-5564 or cougarathletics@smselyria.org