Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church

Portsmouth, Ohio

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 13th, 2010 A.D.

 

June 14 – June  20

 

Mon      12:00 pm      Sr. Dympna/Pasquinelli Family

                                     

Tues      12:00 pm      Special Intention/Genevieve Riley

 

Wed      12:00 pm      NO MASS

                                     

Thur      12:00 pm      NO Communion Service

                                               

Fri            5:30 pm      NO MASS

 

 Sat         5:45 pm       Edward Vetter/George Vetter

                                                               

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

              11:30 am      Earl & Rosemary Kalb/Mick & Josie Kalb

 

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, Forgive The Wrong I Have Done.

 

Today’s Readings:  To err is human, to forgive is divine. Often it is genuinely difficult to forgive those who have offended us. We continue to feel the pain they have caused. That pain may be so acute that we refuse to forgive. We even declare our refusal: “Hell will freeze over before I forgive you.” By contrast, today’s readings urge us to adopt the divine approach to forgiveness. They expose a kingdom where God refuses to put limits on forgiving. In God’s reign the norm is to let bygones be bygones.

      Today’s Scripture passages convey the demanding and upsetting message that we must change our attitude. We are asked to undertake a divine outlook and be always ready to forgive, no matter how great the sin or how terrible the hurt. We are bidden to reject a program of limited forgiveness. We must learn that the powerful expression, “I forgive you,” is but another way of saying, “I love you.” To be a Christian is to forgive as the Lord forgives, to let bygones be bygones.

      Do you ask forgiveness of people you have hurt? Do you accept their forgiveness? Do you forgive yourself?

 

For the past 12 months on the first Thursday of the month, St. Mary’s has had the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 12 noon to 3 PM. What a great opportunity to spend this time with our Lord while celebrating the Year of the Priest.

      Thank you Father Ted for making this possible.

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THE WEEK AHEAD
PLEASE NOTE:  There will be no Mass next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This is the week that Fr. Ted is taking the kids to Cedar Point and also a great opportunity to replacing the tile just inside the ramp door.

 

THE SCIOTO CO. VOCATIONS COMMITTEE, led by Chaplain Fr. Joseph Yokum, would like to invite you to pray and work with them in their Mission – Committed to nurturing and fostering vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life in our deanery through prayer and inviting families to hear and respond to God’s call to “Come Follow Me.” Every Tuesday at 7 PM, Mass is offered at St. Peter’s for Vocations in our deanery. Every first Friday Fr. Yokum offers a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benedication at 8 PM for Vocations. On the odd months it is held at St. Monica and even months at St. Peter. Please join us as we “beg the harvest master to send out laborers to gather His harvest.” (Mt. 9:38)

 

FIRST COMMUNION BANNERS:  If you haven’t done so, will you please pick up your banner along with a CD, which was made especially for you! They are in the little room to the right of the altar.

 

Remember In Prayer

 Mary Grooms, Courtney Clifford, Kathleen Werner, Andrew Nichols, Chris Nichols, Deacon George, Fr. Gary Scherer, Pat Augustin, Patty Christensen, Dick Diehl, Pat Gemperline, Rita Dobbins, Eileen Balmert, Ann Miller, Mike Trivisonno, Michael Burnside, Jeanne Cooper, Mel Smith, Jeff Bentley, Judy Liles, Jim Kelly, Patricia Gemperline. Please pray for those serving in our military.

 

DISCIPLESHIP REPORT

June 6

Regular Collection.................................. $6,761.01

Maintenance (going to restore windows).... $220.00

   (total to date $20,851.03. Need $35,200)

S.O.S......................................................... $136.00

St. Vincent DePaul Collection.................... $692.40

Thank you for your generosity to St. Mary Parish.

 

JUNE 14TH FLAG DAY, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and unity as a nation…one nation under God, indivisible.

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From the Pastor’s Desk

WELCOME BACK, DEACON CHRIS!!  The letters arrived from Bishop Campbell informing us that Deacon Chris is able to function again in his capacity as a deacon.  HOORAY!  Chris and I have agreed to his ministry contract and he will be “easing” into active ministry again. God’s blessing on Chris and St. Mary parish who will again benefit from his Diaconal role.

 

CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA WILL MEET Thursday, June 17th at 12 Noon at the Golden Corral.

 

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE: Our parish goal is $33,303.00 and, so far, we have pledges of $45,343.00!! 

 

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL MEETING:  It’s that time again to start getting ready for our festival - this year on September 18th  and 19th, only four months away. Fr. Ted and Tim Paul are co-chairpersons!! Our second meeting will be Wednesday, June 23 for 1 hour, 7-8 PM in Maroon Hall. All past chairpersons and department heads are invited to share your past experience (both good and bad) and knowledge and all church members are invited to attend. Let’s make this another successful year!

 

OVER 50’S CLUB  Lake White trip will be July 25th. Meet at 3 PM. Also our overnight trip to Bardstown, KY, to see the Monastery, Basilica, outdoor musical and more, is being planned for Wednesday, August 11, returning on Aug. 12. Sign-up sheets in front and back of Church.

 

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN ONE WEEK!! June 14-17 from 6:30-8 PM each night in the Holy Redeemer Activity Center. This program is for children K-6. Come have fun learning the basics of our faith with crafts, songs, and fun activities! There is a signup sheet in Church so we know how many to expect, but you may also just come on Monday, June 14 at 6:30 PM. Cost is $10 total for all four days and includes snack each night. Helpers also needed. Please call Holy Redeemer’s parish office if interested in helping (354-2716).

 

JUBILEE OF ANNIVERSARIES for all couples celebrating their 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 ,60th anniversaries and every year thereafter June 27 at St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Rd., Columbus, at 3 PM. Call the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 to register. Reservations must be received by Friday, June 18.

 

FOOD PANTRY served 433 people, 156 households, in May.  We also received a generous check in the amount of $2,500 from Fr. Jim Klima’s Church, Seton Parish in Pickerington, Ohio.

Ministries Schedule

Saturday, June 19 – 5:45 pm

 

 Reader I            Dave Ferrell

 Reader II          Mary Martha Questel

 Host:                  Carol Donini

 Cup 1                 Julia Smith

 Cup 2                 Laetitia Spiro

 Cup 3                 Yvonne Bowman

 Servers               Ragen Kayser

                             Miranda Pauley

                             Brayden Queen

Greeters              Mary Stone

                             Abby Castle

                                                            

Sunday, June 20– 9:00 am

 

 Reader I            Ellis Holcomb

 Reader II          James Kelly

 Host                   Bob Nelson

 Cup 1                 Mike Trivisonno

 Cup 2                 Richard Fugate

 Cup 3                 Angela Stuart

 Cup 4                 Anne Emnett

 Servers               Maggie Hoover

                             Audrianna Graf

                             Lauren Edwards

 Greeters             Diana/Michael

                             Malone/Ann Bruch

                                            

Sunday, June 20 - 11:30 am

 

 Reader I            David Stump

 Reader II          Susan Frasher

 Host:                  Deacon George

 Cup 1                 V. Varhola

 Cup 2                 Laura Wooten

 Cup 3                 Larry Iery

 Cup 4                 Laura Estep

 Servers               Conner Madden

                             Emma Coleman

                             Lauren Coleman

Greeters              Leo Glockner

                             Susan Glenn

 Counters:          Chas. Trivisonno

                             Chas. Hartard

 Cleaning:          Ann Cantrell

                             Christine Hadjiyannis

 

 

This week’s Sponsor

Compliments of

Scioto Trail Animal Clinic

Dennis H. Wilcox, DVM

353-2280