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My Friends,
As we celebrate the blessings of the fall harvest, we must be mindful that we are only stewards of God’s gifts. These blessings were given to us to carry on the work of the gospel. Ultimately, the difference between being a sheep or a goat for entrance into the Kingdom is the way we provide food for the hungry, clothes for the poor and shelter for the homeless. 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!
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Free Holiday Dinners
St. Mary continues the tradition of holding FREE Community Dinners in our St. Mary Hall on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. 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!
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OCIA
If you, or someone you know is 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Advent Family Night
Sunday afternoon, December 1 - Family caroling event for our homebound parishioners of St. Mary and St. Agnes.
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CYO
Practices are setting up quickly and games will begin December 7th. Tickets are on sale for the new fundraiser - Casino Night on November 14 - Tickets are $25 per person or 2 for $40 for an adults night out of card games, roulette, and prizes. Contact Kelly to volunteer and play - 440-941-5564 or cougarathletics@smselyria.org
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Parent Club
Next meeting is Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 pm - School Cafeteria
Texas Roadhouse gift cards order are on sale now through December 1. The envelopes were in last week’s Wednesday Folder. Orders with payment are due Monday, December 2. The gift cards will go home just in time for Christmas on Wednesday, December 18.
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Canned Food Drive
Canned food drive competition begins between the houses. They are competing against each other for collecting the most canned or non-perishable food items. Items must be in by November 21.
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Upcoming event
Monday, November 11
- 6:00 pm - Confirmation Class - Weigand Room
Tuesday, November 12
- K-3 Safe Touch Program
- 6:00 pm - Parent Club meeting - School Cafeteria - Enter door with the blue awning
Wednesday, November 13
- Poinsettia and Pine orders due
- Report cards go home
Thursday, November 14 - Elyria Catholic Production of Clue - Grades 5-8 field trip
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - CYO Casino Night - Tickets are $25 per adult or 2 for $40
Friday, November 15
Monday, November 18
- No School for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
- You Belong Conference at LCCC
- 6:00 pm - Confirmation Class - Weigand Room
Tuesday, November 19
- No School for Students
- Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 20
Thursday, November 21
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Poinsettia and Pine pick up - Gym/Hall
Friday, November 22
- 1:15 pm - Thanksgiving Prayer Service - All School
Wednesday, November 27
- Sunday, December 1 - Thanksgiving Break
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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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