Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church

Portsmouth, Ohio

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 18th, 2010 A.D.

 

Mass Intentions

July 19 – July 25

 

Mon      12:00 pm      Bob Coburn/The Martins

                                     

Tues      12:00 pm      Sally Coriell/Jim Hufferd

 

Wed      12:00 pm      John Emmert/Dan & Ann Kirby

                                     

Thur      12:00 pm      Communion Service

                                               

Fri            5:30 pm      Paul O’Neil/Ruth Stewart

 

 Sat         5:45 pm       J.D. Schaefer/Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Schmidt

                                                               

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

              11:30 am      Colby Lynch/Ruthmarie & David McNamara

 

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

Wedding: Couple must see priest 6 months in advance.

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

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He Who Does Justice  WILL LIVE  In the Presence Of The Lord.

 

Today’s Readings:  How often we tend to stereotype people. We assign them roles and lifestyles because “It’s always been done that way.” The husband has always been the breadwinner. The wife has always been the homemaker. We can become even more insistent on stereotypes when we assign people to duties and responsibilities in the Church. The man must be the leader. The woman must be the dutiful follower. We may even invoke the Bible to prove the validity of our views.

      Sarah and Martha, the woman in the kitchen, are indeed a contrast to Mary, the female disciple. The different roles of these women in biblical literature should give us pause when we relegate only certain jobs to only certain people in the Christian community. The yahwist speaks of God’s power to overcome the sterility of old age. Luke speaks of Jesus power to transcend the role models of every age. Both imply that we must discard the narrow vision of stereotyped individuals and roles to focus on the larger needs of the community. What tasks need to be fulfilled to spread the Good News, and how can men and women of all ages best use their God-given talents to benefit the community? It means that we should entertain serious questions and suggestions for extending the “roles” of women.

 

VISITING MISSIONARY THIS WEEKEND.

      We welcome Fr. Sebastian Pandarathilkudiyil V.C., a Vincentian Missionary Priest from India, to our parish this weekend to participate in our Annual Missionary Cooperation Plan. The Vincentian Missionaries, all natives of India, need our help to carry out their many missionary, educational and charitable activities in their missions, including financial support for the training of young men studying for priesthood.

      If you do not have an opportunity to make an offering today or would like to make an additional offering, you may make your offering through the general parish collection next weekend in a specially marked envelope. Thank you very much for your prayers and generous financial support.

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Our Sympathy

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eileen Balmert, mother of Mary Ann Hill. May our ever-loving God grant her eternal peace and comfort her family at this time of loss.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Adam West Alcid, son of Andrew Alcid and Courtney Overacre, who was baptized recently at St. Mary’s. We welcome him and congratulate his parents.

 

OVER 50’S CLUB. Overnight trip on August 11th and 12th to Bardstown, KY to visit trappist monastery, St. Joseph Basilica, Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, see the musical “Stephen Foster Story” and more. Price is $96.00 per person, includes motel room, musical and transportation, which will be in 15 passenger vans. Meals on your own. Reservation have to be in July 25th.

 

 

Remember In Prayer

Mary Grooms, Courtney Clifford, Kathleen Werner, Andrew Nichols, Chris Nichols, Fr. Gary Scherer, Pat Augustin, Dick Diehl, Rita Dobbins, Ann Miller, Michael Burnside, Jeanne Cooper, Ryan Dillow, Rhetha Grunit, Frank Bruch, Mike Trivisonno, Jim Kelly, Kathleen Lewis. Please pray for those serving in our military.

 

DISCIPLESHIP REPORT

July 11

Regular Collection.................................. $6,233.00

Maintenance (going to restore windows). $1,253.00

S.O.S........................................................... $62.00

Pancake Breakfast................................ $1,039.81

Thank you for your generosity to St. Mary Parish.

 

From the Pastor

Stained Glass:  For St. George and Christopher Columbus (most in need of repair and restoration), we needed a total of $35,200. We have, as of 7/12, $27,431.68. A difference of $7,768.32. Fr. Ted called to have us put on the schedule for this year. The difference will come from our “Maintenance” fund. I mentioned that we would like to have the same crew come down that we had in the spring. The windows may need to be shipped to Minnesota for re-leading.  If you would like to help with the cost, you still can contribute through the “Maintenance” envelope marked “Windows” in the collection.

Marriage at St. Mary’s:  Sacred places, sacred ceremony. Marriage is an important Sacrament in the Church. Its celebration is reverent, holy, solemn, and is in the presence of God. Some places require certain codes of dress for us, and we abide by their rules. (Cedar Point even reserves the right to refuse admittance to those with offensive t-shirts). As of now, if you want a ceremony in St. Mary’s Church, the bridal party will be dressed appropriately to the solemnity of the Sacrament. NO STRAPLESS DRESSES. The work around for this is to have a shawl to cover the exposed areas for the ceremony. If none is provided, we have the towels we use for Holy Thursday foot washing that will then be used. If this is what is important to you, then the marriage could take place at a park, by the river, on a barge, or in your backyard with a Justice of the Peace.

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PARISH PICNIC SUNDAY – AUGUST 1ST. Come at 3 PM and we will eat at 4 PM. This year’s picnic will be held at the Glockner Dam. (Remember the great time we had last year!!) Bring a lawn chair so you can sit along the river and watch the boats go by and, for those who would like to swim, bring a suit and towel. Parishioners are asked to bring: A-G salads/relish trays (for hamburger/hot dog fixen’s): H-P casseroles: Q-Z desserts. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks provided along with table service.

        DIRECTIONS: It is 2 miles, if you cross at the Carl Perkins Bridge, and the drive is on the right. There will be a sign with balloons attached! If you see a bank on the right, you have gone too far. Turn around!!

 

BRING THE FAMILY!!

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NEXT FESTIVAL MEETING – JULY 20TH, 7 PM IN MAROON HALL.

        FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET: Now is the time to clean out your closets and basements for the festival, but don’t bring items until after August 23, and it really helps if you will price your things.

        FESTIVAL CRAFT ROOM:  Need items -  now is the time to show off your many talents. We can also use food and flowers from your garden.  Please let us know if you are willing to help.

        FESTIVAL TICKETS are ready to be picked up at table in back.

 

TAKE NOTE:  FATHER TED will be taking a much needed rest the week of July 26 to July 30.

 

N.D.H.S. is having a rummage sale on Saturday, July 31, to raise money for Prom 2011. Need items!! Can be dropped off at H.S. between 8-4 PM Monday thru Friday.

 

6th ANNUAL FATHER PATTERSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, July 30. 3 PM shotgun start at the Elk’s Country Club. Cost is $240 per team of four, $100 to sponsor a hole and/or $50 to sponsor a cart. Free driving range and free box lunch. To register, call Mike Sammons at 1-606-571-0845 or coachsammons@yahoo.com.

 

FOOTBALL PACKAGE RAFFLE. Win a chance for 4 Club Seats to the OSU v OU game September 18th, two nights on the Executive Floor of the Blackwell Hotel, complementary valet parking, 4 tickets to the Dean’s pre-game brunch. The cost of each ticket is $10. There are only 250 tickets printed! Drawing will be Sunday, September 12th at 4 PM. Please call Our Lady of Sorrows Rectory, 858-4600, to purchase your tickets.

 

Ministries Schedule

Saturday, July 24 – 5:45 pm

 

 Reader I            Dave Ferrell

 Reader II          James Hufferd

 Host:                  Sally Ferrell

 Cup 1                 Suzette Rhea

 Cup 2                 Sue Welty

 Cup 3                 Carol Donini

 Servers               Katie O’Neill

                             Paul York

                             M. Brynaert

Greeters              Donna Kayser

                             Suzette Doerr

                                                            

Sunday, July 25– 9:00 am

 

 Reader I            Larry Boren

 Reader II          Leo Schlosser

 Host                   Richard Fugate

 Cup 1                 Angela Stuart

 Cup 2                 Anne Emnett

 Cup 3                 Jean Dillow

 Cup 4                 Ellis Holcomb

 Servers               Sydney Edwards

                             Jenna Edwards

                             Baylee Webb

 Greeters             Rita Ugrin, Jean

                             Dillow

                                            

Sunday, July 25 - 11:30 am

 

 Reader I            Renee Storey

 Reader II          Leo Glockner

 Host:                  Deacon Chris

 Cup 1                 Richard Orlett

 Cup 2                 Pete Saltsman

 Cup 3                 Richard Dilts

 Cup 4                 Kim Ward

 Servers               C. McCormick

                             Scott McCormick

                             Tawanna Cooper

Greeters              Blake Glockner

                             Ann Cantrell

 Counters:          Janet Welty

                             Jack Sheets

 Cleaning:          Ann Cantrell

                             Christine Hadjiyannis

 

 

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