~Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

King of endless glory.~

Our weekly on-line newsletter keeping you updated on the latest news at St. Mary Parish.

If you have information or photos to be published in The Bells of St. Mary, please send your submissions to stmaryelyria@aol.com by noon on Fridays.

ST. MARY PARISH

In the Heart of the City since 1845 320 Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035

440-323-5539 www.stmaryelyria.org

March 24, 2017

Attention: Teens in 8th -12th grades

Are you a teen currently in 8th - 12th grade? Do you want to have a place where you can be

yourself and be heard? Do you want to be comfortable in a non-judgmental setting?

Do you want to build new or stronger friendships with others? Then it’s time for you to join other teens in the Upper Room!

The Upper Room is located in the Guardian Angel Building at St. Mary on the 3rd floor. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship.

Our next meetings are April 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 11 and 21at 6pm in The Upper Room.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eucharistic Adoration Every Thursday Lower Church

9am - 5pm

Cluster Parish Mission Monday, March 27 St. Agnes Church

7 pm

Hot Meals Tuesday, March 28

Cafeteria 5 pm

Cluster Parish Mission Tuesday, March 28

St. Jude Church 7 pm

Scripture Group Thursday, March 30 Conference Room

10 am

Scripture Group Thursday, March 30

Cahill Library Cahill Library

6:30 pm

Pierogi Lunch Friday, March 31

Parish Hall 11 am

Stations of the Cross Friday, March 31

Upper Church 1 & 7 pm

Liturgy of the Word with Children Sunday, April 2

Green Room 9:30 am

Preschool PSR Sunday, April 2

St. Joseph Building 11:00 am

Cluster Communal Penance Service Sunday, April 2 Upper Church

7 pm

Operation Rice Bowl During Lent we are encouraged to give to those in need. Operation Rice Bowl is a wonderful way to do that and teach children the gift of giving as well. Rice Bowls are available at the

entrances of the Church. All donations are given to Catholic Relief Services which assist those in need overseas. Bring back your filled Rice Bowl on Palm Sunday. Thank you.

Cluster Parish Mission

“Becoming a Reconciling Parish: Reaching Out as Disciples to Renew Your Community!”

Rev. Mark A. Latcovich, PhD

Sunday, March 26 - 7:00 pm - St. Mary Church “Recharging my Soul:

Letting Jesus Christ heal me and work through me.”

Monday, March 27 - 7:00 pm- St. Agnes Church “Becoming a disciple in my parish community:

Creative strategies to deepen my faith.”

Tuesday, March 28 - 7:00 pm - St. Jude Church “Letting Christ send me on a great adventure to

grow in holiness and build community.”

1. Hot Meals...2nd Sunday of the Month

2. Hot Meals…….2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesday

Volunteers are needed for the following activities during the months noted. If you are interested in sharing your talents, for these particular events please contact stmaryelyria@aol and your name will be given to the various committee chairs.

If there is a need for volunteers for your group or committee, please contact Angie Pluta at 323-5539 ext. 224 and that information will be added to the Volunteer Corner.

Your commitment to volunteer this year is essential in helping all at St. Mary Parish.

THE BELLS OF ST. MARY

Please keep the following in your prayers This week please remember the intentions in our intention book, our family and friends in need, those who have fallen away from the Church, and those going through difficult times Ann, Betty, Bev, Charlie, Chris,

Doug, Eileen, Eli, Gary, Kelly, Linda, Lois, Mary, Nichole, Pat, Sharon, Tom, Walt, Xavier and all who have asked for our prayers.

Check out the Web! Check out the Wellness Recipe and Tip of the Month by visiting the parish website… stmaryelyria.org

HEALTH FAIR Sunday, March 26, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Health Screenings (including free lab work) Health Related Information Blood Mobile (donations support St. Mary School)

Pierogi Lunches Pierogi lunches continue for the following 2 Fridays! (March 31, and April 7) Price has stayed the same. $6 for 5 Sophie Choice pie-rogi, salad, applesauce, roll and beverage. We take phone orders or walk ins at the Parish

Hall. Phone in your orders to 323-5539. Tell your friends… Proceeds to help make repairs to our Parish Hall. Again this year we will be having our Pierogi Family Tree. You can purchase a leaf for $20. Proceeds go to-wards our Pierogi Lunch Fundraiser. Money raised will help refurbish our Parish Hall! So be sure to add your family to our tree!!

Registration Registration for the 2017-18 school year is in progress. We offer EdChoice Scholarships based on income. Please contact the school office at 322-2808 to set up an appointment to visit the school or for additional information regarding registration.

Classes are 2:30 – 3:30

Afterschool Educational Enhancement Program

Weaving (using cardboard looms) grades 3-8, Mrs. Obral, Thursdays, March 23, 30, and April 6

Bracelet Making (using beads) grades 3-8, Mrs. Chaves, Wednesdays, March 22, 29 and April 5

Confirmation Confirmation was celebrated by Bishop Gries on Thursday, March 16. The eighth grade day school and PSR students along with several adults received the sacrament. May the Holy Spirit be with them as they continue their journey as full member of the Catholic Church.

Box Tops Keep clipping those Box Tops. Turn them in to the school office.

Look for us on Facebook at St. Mary School Elyria

Congratulations Congratulations Susie Makowski for winning the Design an Ad Contest sponsored by the Chronicle Telegram. She designed an ad for WEOL radio and it was selected out of many participants from St. Mary’s and Midview. Look for her picture in the Chronicle Telegram! Great job!

Congratulations Congratulations to Olivia Kneisel for taking 2nd place in the LifeWorks Ohio “Respect Life” Art, Essay & Poetry Contest. Her picture of a homeless shelter was chosen out of all of the schools who participated in the contest. She is invited to attend a ceremony where she will receive a check, ribbon and certificate. Great job!

PTU Fundraiser- Suzin L Chocolates The goal this year is to sell about $10,000 worth of candy. This is a very attainable goal if each family sells $100.00 worth of chocolates. The school would profit close to $3000! The sale runs until March 29. All orders are paid up front to eliminate collecting payments when orders are in.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Ash Wednesday 2 3 4

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH RCIA 7-9 CR

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC Bible Study 7 L

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Stations of the Cross 1:00 UC Tetélestai 8pm-10 UC

Tetélestai 8pm-10 UC

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30 Tetélestai 2-4 UC

PSR 6:30

Seniors Luncheon 12-2 WR Awakening Faith 5:30 WR Wellness Group 7 CR Chipotle Fundraiser 4-8

RCIA 7-9 CR

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Stations of the Cross 1:00 UC Stations of the Cross 7:00 UC

Reverse Raffle 5:30 PH

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30 Hot Meals 5-6 SC

PSR 6:30 Family First Reconciliation Service 6:30 UC

Hot Meals 5-6 SC Awakening Faith 5:30 WR PTU Meeting 6:30 CL Spiritual Development 6:30 CR

Academic Challenge 3:30 WR RCIA 7-9 CR

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC A&R 10:30 WR Book Club 7 CL Confirmation 7UC

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Stations of the Cross 1:00 UC Stations of the Cross 7:00 UC

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Blood Pressures 8:30-11 CR Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30 Class Mass 11 UC

PSR 6:30 Hot Meals 5-6 SC Marco’s Pizza Day Awakening Faith 5:30 WR Revisiting Our Faith Traditions 7 CR

RCIA 7-9 CR

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH NO SCHOOL Stations of the Cross 1:00 UC Stations of the Cross 7:00 UC

26 27 28 29 30 31

Health Fair 9 WR Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30

PSR 6:30

Hot Meals 5-6 SC Awakening Faith 5:30-7 WR

RCIA 7-9 CR Report Cards

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC

Pierogi Lunch 11-1:30 PH Spirit Day Stations of the Cross 1:00 UC Stations of the Cross 7:00 U

Legend: UC= Upper Church; LC=Lower Church; GR= Green Room; WR= Weigand Room; CR= Conference Room; SR=Staff Room; PH= Parish Hall; SC= School Cafeteria; L=Library; AR= Art Room; SJB= St. Joseph Building CL= Cahill Library KR= Kindergarten Room Blue text are events involving the school.