Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church

Portsmouth, Ohio

e-Bulletin

 

Second Sunday of Lent

February 17th, 2008

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February 18 – February 24

                                   

 Mon.         12:00 pm          Wanda Switalski/Kathy & Genevieve

 

Tues           12:00 pm           Helen Bickel

 

Wed           12:00 pm           Martha & Guy Parks 65th

                                                Wedding Anniversary

                               

Thur          12:00 pm            Communion        

                                               

Fri               5:30 pm             Gilbert Pizano/James Wilfinger

                     6:00 pm            SIMPLE SUPPER

                    7:00 PM            STATIONS OF THE CROSS

                                                                               

Sat               5:45 pm            Frances Higbee/M/M Kerry Keating

 

Sun               9:00 am            Living & Deceased Members of The Parish

                  11:30 am            Ben Murnahan/John Kirby

                    6:30 pm             VESPERS

 

Confession:  Saturday, 4:30-5 PM or by appointment.

Wedding: Couple must see priest 4 months in advance.

Baptism: Call Pastor (353-3858) for appointment.                   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

LORD, let your mercy bo on us, as we place our trust in YOU.

 

Today’s Readings  How often we find relief in being removed from the problems of the world. We tend to isolate and insulate ourselves from the needs of others. We tend to see ourselves – even when we suffer – as quarantined from the concerns of others. In such circumstances, blessing consists in being left alone. How difficult it can be to see that the union of our pain and our call to service leads the way to real blessing.

      Today’s readings understand that serving others and enduring pain go hand in hand. They also see such experiences as the source of blessing.

      In our daily living we are asked to find our identity by interacting with others and by becoming partners with them, especially with their pain and frustration. By accepting baptism, we accept the cross of others. We are not isolated. Rather, we are necessarily involved, and because we are willing to accept pain and service the words spoken to Abram are also applicable to us: “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”        

 

WELOME…Fr. Gerald Gonda to St. Mary’s this weekend. Father is a Benedictine monk at St. Andrew Abby in Cleveland.  I’m sure he is happy to be in such a nice warm climate!!!!!!!

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THANK YOU

Thank you brothers and sisters of St. Mary’s Parish for your constant prayers, generosity, and support of my mission with NET Ministries. Gifts that I have received from St. Mary’s Parishioners and the Portsmouth Council of the K of C’s total $3,601.52, which exceeds my partnership goal of $3,000! I pray that God may continue to bless OUR parish as we ALL go forth in faith to love and serve the Lord.                                  Christ’s Peace,

                                    Chad VanHoose

 

Our Sympathy

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Von Luhrte, who died this past week. May our ever-loving God grant him eternal peace and comfort his family at this time of loss.

 

30 ways to live a holier life…24th one. Pray for those involved in a passing funeral procession, an accident, or whenever you hear a fire or a police siren. Cross yourself and ask God to help all those who are ill or in pain – and those who work to heal them.

 

RCIA TOPIC FOR THE COMING WEEK: Open Questions Tuesday at 7 PM. Everyone is invited to attend our sessions.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR: Ruth Emnett, Becky Miller, Courtney Clifford, Frank Balmert, Mary Grooms, Etta Ladd, Mary Archangeli, Teresa Orlett, Mary Montavon, Terry & Mary Hill, Kaitlyn Reeves, Margaret Terlau, L.P. Sumpter, Carol Donini, Mary Whitt, Christi Layne, Janet Kuhner, and please pray for those serving in our military.

 

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

February 10

Regular Collection.................................. $6,548.42

Maintenance Fund..................................... $155.00

Ash Wednesday......................................... $535.07

Simple Supper............................................. $76.00

(benefits local Right to Life)

Thank you for your generosity to St. Mary Parish.

                                                               

DON’T FORGET!! Simple Supper following the 5:30 PM Mass on Friday’s during Lent. Don’t forget to bring gifts of toiletries for the health ministry taking place at All Saints. (St. Mary’s is a partner with them) Baskets provided at both entrances.

                                                                               

PRE-CANA CLASSES will be held February 22-23 and March 7-8, 7:30 PM on Friday and 9 AM-Noon on Saturday at the Church office building. Pre-Cana is a requirement of the Diocese for anyone who wishes to be married in the Catholic Church. If you are planning marriage in the next year or so, please call Deacon George or Gloria Horsley, 353-7447, to register for this program.

 

CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA  will meet Thursday, February 21st at 12 noon at the Golden Corral. They are collecting old cell phones for domestic violence. Please leave them at the church office.

 

11th  ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN OF ALL AGES CONFERENCE, Saturday, March 8 from 8 am-1:30 pm at St. Andrew Parish in Upper Arlington, OH. $20.00 Registration forms are available in Church. Some interesting speakers will be there. Check it out at columbuscatholicmen.com.

 

ATTENTION ALL QUILTERS:  We are making plans to start on another quilt for the Festival. If you would like to be involved with the making of a block, please call Donna Kayser, 353-1866, or the office, 354-4551, ASAP!

 

PIES FOR SALE:  Orders for the Pie Peddler Pies are now being taken. Pies cost $9.00 and will be delivered on Good Friday, just in time for Easter. Please call Dave to place your order by Monday, March 10th.

 

ATTN:  MEMBERS OF OVER 50 CLUB who have signed up for the bus trip to LaComedia Dinner theatre on Sunday, April 13th to see “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”  We need to have your $60.00 to confirm your reservation. Please give to Al Varhola (354-3727) as soon as possible. We also have spaces available, so ask a friend and join us for a day of fun.

 

ALL SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS: Please mark Sunday, February 24th for the 11:30 Mass here at St. Marys’s to join scouts from all parts of the country to celebrate a Mass together. For more information and to let us know what part you could assist as Euch. Minister, lector, server, gift bearers, greeters and inform us of any religious award you may have earned or your Eagle rank so that you may be recognized. Contact Susan Opper, 574-9310 or Christie Wilcox, 776-0709.

 

CATHOLIC YOUTH SUMMER CAMP registrations are now available online at www.cysc.com. CYSC offers jet skis, tubing, mountain biking, horseback riding and much, much more. In addition, there are great talks, music, the sacraments, and a week that draws you closer to Christ. High School week is July 28-August 2. Junior High weeks are August 3-8 and August 10-15. Go to the website to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

 

YEAR END STATEMENTS FOR 2007 are ready to be picked up at the side entrance of the Church.

 

FOOD PANTRY served 345 people in January. They can always use noodles, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit.

Kevin Skendzel representing Diocesan Publications (our Bulletin Publisher) will be at the parish soon. He will be renewing present advertisements and seeking new ones. If interested, please call the parish office. We feel this is an excellent service and that the sponsors get good coverage with their ads. THANKS TO YOU and DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish.
 


 

Ministries Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 23 – 5:45 pm

 

 Reader I            James Hufferd

 Reader II          Dolores Mantell

 Host:                  Sally Ferrell

 Cup 1                 Suzette Rhea

 Cup 2                 Gerald Martin

 Cup 3                 Deacon Chris

 Cup 4                 Laetitia Spiro

 Servers               Jerrod Lewis

                             Katie O’Neill

                             Jeff July

Greeters              Donna Kayser

                             Abby Castle

                                            

Sunday, Feb. 24 – 9:00 am

 

 Reader I            Chas. Trivisonno

 Reader II          Deanna Cassidy

 Host                   Phyllis Holcomb

 Cup 1                 Jean McHugh

 Cup 2                 Cheri Graf

 Cup 3                 Mike Trivisonno

 Cup 4                 Julie VanHoose

 Servers               Megan McHugh

                             Andrew Nichols

                             John McHugh

 Greeters             Ruth Marasek

                             John Sheets

 

Sunday, Feb. 24– 11:30 am

 

 Reader I            Karen Kielmar

 Reader II          Charles Maillet

 Host:                  Laura Wooten

 Cup 1                 Ramona Littlejohn

 Cup 2                 Betty Martin

 Cup 3                 Deacon George

 Cup 4                 Al Varhola

 Servers               Ian Storey

                             Hannah Storey

                             Blake Glockner

Greeters              Cheryl Cooke

                             Susan Frasher

 Counters:          Janet Welty

                             John Sheets

 Cleaning:          Betty Martin

                             Estalene Petrey

 

 

This week’s Sponsor

Compliments of

Dr. Yong D. Song

Obstetrics & Gynecology

353-3196