Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church

Portsmouth, Ohio

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 25th, 2010 A.D.

Mass Intentions

April 26 – May 2

 

Mon      12:00 pm      Betty Beaumont/Bob & Ruth Marasek

                                     

Tues      12:00 pm      Mary Montavon/Mark Workman

 

Wed      12:00 pm      Howard Boldman/Angela Stuart & family

                                     

Thur      12:00 pm      COMMUNION SERVICE

                                               

Fri           5:30 pm       Ruth Dettwiller/Saundra Kielmar

 

 Sat         5:45 pm       Living & Deceased Members of the Parish

                                     

 Sun         9:00 am      Allen Griffin/Martha Griffin

              11:30 am      Scott Hufferd/Larry Iery

 

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.

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We Are His People: The Sheep Of His Flock.

 

Today’s Readings:  It is pleasant to pick up our Bible and reread our favorite passages. It is also comforting to take Scripture courses so that we grow more familiar with the biblical authors and their audiences. It is especially gratifying to cite chapter and verse. While all of these experiences relate to the Word of God, by themselves they are inadequate. The real challenge of knowing the Scriptures is to incorporate the message of the text into our lifestyle. Far from being a dead letter, the Word is intended to be a living reality. Today’s readings speak of people who let the Word live in their lives.

      The Word of God lives on in the words we speak in our daily life. It is the word of fidelity we express in our marriage vows. It is the word of honesty we articulate in our business agreements. It is the word of support we convey in our friendships. As modern Christians, we are challenged to let the Word of God have impact on our other words. It is a question of imitating the examples of Paul and of the victors in the Book of Revelation – a question of following Jesus. The real challenge of knowing the Bible is to let it live in our lives.

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: The Church in this region continues to have great needs for its essential pastoral work. Your donations invest in future generations of Catholics: a gift of faith to the future.

 

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR VOCATIONS also the weekend of April 24-25 in the deanery to support the Scioto Co. Vocations Committee as they continue to nurture Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life.

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Thank You

Dear Fr. Ted and St. Mary’s Parish,

      Thanks so much for your thoughtful and generous donation to St. Lucy’s Sober House. There are often 10 women getting treatment and housing at St. Lucy’s. Your contribution will greatly inpact their lives and help St. Lucy’s stay open so others can receive help also. I plan to touch base with you to keep you posted on this much-needed ministry to addicted people in Scioto County.

                                    Sincerely,

                                    Jay Hash, All Saints Church   

 

(Note:  St. Mary’s contributed $379.65, which was  collected at our Lenten” simple suppers”.)

           

St. Mary Parish,

      We wish to thank everyone for the gifts of food, flowers, love, caring and sharing at the time of our loss.

      We thank God for our wonderful St. Mary’s family and Fr. Ted.

      May God bless you all.

                                    Ken’s (Petrey) family

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Remember In Prayer

Mary Grooms, Courtney Clifford, Kathleen Werner, Andrew Nichols, Chris Nichols, Deacon George, Fr. Gary Scherer, Jan Ivers, Jean Saltsman, Pat Augustin, Patty Christensen, Dick Diehl, Pat Gemperline, John Miller, Carl Adams, Rita Dobbins, Marie Atkinson, Bill Augustin, Rita Blankenship, Eileen Balmert, Jeanne Cooper, Amanda Recker. Please pray for those serving in our military.

 

DISCIPLESHIP REPORT

April 18

Regular Collection.................................. $5,701.13

Maintenance (going to restore windows). $2,448.00

Operation Rice Bowl................................. $349.80

Thank you for your generosity to St. Mary Parish.

 

From the Pastor’s Desk

On behalf of Bishop Campbell, I encourage you to support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal that begins this weekend. The Appeal extends the ministry of the Church to all throughout the 23 counties of the Diocese of Columbus. Our parish family has been asked to raise $33,303.00. Regardless the gift amount, it is in the participation of all that we will succeed. As you prayerfully reflect upon a gift in proportion to your financial resources, please know that Bishop Campbell and I are grateful to you for your sacrifice. Please make your gift today or consider making your pledge next weekend.

      Thank you and may God bless you.

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FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICE

9 AM SATURDAY, MAY 1ST. Bring your child and banner!

(First Communion takes place next Sunday at the 9 AM Mass.)

 

 

CONFIRMATION CLASS Tuesday, May 4th at 7 PM at Holy Redeemer Activity Center.

 

CATHOLIC YOUTH SUMMER CAMP is an incredible weeklong overnight camp experience interwoven with a powerful faith experience that includes daily Mass, adoration, reconciliation, praise and worship with the band “Firey Fish”. Open to all students entering grades 6-12 next school year, this 6 day camp features high adventure activities including jet skis, tubing, canoeing, archery, paintball, climbing wall, zip line, blob and high ropes course. Dates June 27-July 2 and July 4-9 for high school students entering grades 9-12; July 26-31 and Aug. 1-6 for middle school students entering grades 6-8. Register online at www.cysc.com.

                               

 

ST. MARY’S OVER 50’S CLUB “Mother”s Day Banquet” Saturday, May 8, is fast approaching. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Eat at 4 PM so that those who wish to attend 5:45 Mass can. Reservations needed - sign-up sheets at side and back doors. CUT OFF DATE IS APRIL 25! Dinner is free.

Opportunities always look bigger after they have passed.
 
 

 

 

 


YOUTH NEWS
CEDAR POINT: Hey Kids!!!    Have you reserved a place for a fun time at Cedar Point this year sponsored by Fr. Ted??  June 16-18th. Requirements are that you will be going into 6th grade this fall or have graduated last year or this year and you assist your parish in some way.

      We have listed all the names of those who have already signed up and the majority are from the West side. WHERE ARE OUR ST. MARY KIDS??

      Samantha Kielmar, Jacob Kielmar, Maggie Hoover (St. Mary’s),

      Christopher & Nathan Arnett, Jack Bauer, Tyler Bolin, Shelby Cabrera, Charlie & Holly Eichenlaub, Crystal Holtgrewe, Levi Lewis, Kaela & Dakota Shirey, Jack, Libby & Luke Welsh (West Side)

      Trista Davis, Ashlyn Cassidy (Holy Redeemer)

      Chaperones: Mary Whitt, Mary Hill, Dave Ferrell, Jerry Martin (have we missed anyone?) All need to have taken the Protecting God’s Children course.

      Call the office to reserve your spot!!  354-4551

Ministries Schedule

Saturday, May 01 – 5:45 pm

 

 Reader I            Mary Martha Questel

 Reader II          Sue Welty

 Host:                  Elizabeth Hurst

 Cup 1                 Yvonne Bowman

 Cup 2                 Mary Hill

 Cup 3                 Kay Haaf

 Servers               J.P. Kayser

                             Ryan Spriggs

                            

Greeters              Donna Kayser

                             Suzette Doerr

                                                            

Sunday, May 02– 9:00 am

FIRST COMMUNION

 Reader I            Ellis Holcomb

 Reader II          James Kelly

 Host                   Gregory Graf

 Cup 1                 Mary Banalagay

 Cup 2                 Janet Welty

 Cup 3                 Mary Whitt

 Cup 4                 Phyllis Holcomb

 Servers               Melanie Temponeras

                             John McHugh

                             Conner Madden

 Greeters             Diane/Mike Malone

                             Ann Bruch

                            

Sunday, May 02 - 11:30 am

 

 Reader I            Tom Kayser

 Reader II          Rick Lawson

 Host:                  Deacon George

 Cup 1                 Ann Cantrell

 Cup 2                 David Stump

 Cup 3                 Betty Martin

 Cup 4                 Al Varhola

 Servers               C. McCormick

                             Scott McCormick

                             Blake Glockner

Greeters              Estep Family

                             Pat McClurg

 Counters:          Janet Welty

                             Jack Sheets

 Cleaning:          Betty Martin

                             Kim Ward

 

 

This week’s Sponsor

Compliments of

Phil Wood Plumbing

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