St. Mary’s Catholic Church The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019

Dear parishioners,

Last week the first reading told the story of Jeremiah’s call to serve as a prophet. This week we hear of Isaiah’s call. For Isaiah it was a mystical experience with visions, the voice of an angel, and finally God’s voice.

In the second reading Paul recalls his mission. He is deeply humbled that he was chosen to bring the good news. Because he persecuted the church, he feels completely unworthy of the call. Yet he knows he has been uniquely called and he has responded whole-heartedly.

Jesus was aware of his mission. He got into a boat to preach. When he finished, he engaged Peter and Andrew, Janes and John in a miraculous experience to let them know they also were called to preach. They followed Jesus and learned from him and after Pentecost truly went out to the world to spread the Good News.

Each of us has also been called to this mission. We, like Paul, could surely be humbled to be chosen. We also need to follow Jesus and learn. And then like Isaiah and Paul Peter, Andrew, James, and John we ought to be wholehearted in our zeal to make God’s love known.

Sister Carol

The parish extends its sympathy to Nancy Niese at the death of her mother.

Congratulations to Doug and Whitney Utendorf on the baptism of their son Christian Lee.

Weekend MassesSat Feb 9 4:00 p.m. Special Intention Angela and Richard KnottSun Feb 10 10:00 a.m. For the parishSat Feb 16 4:00 p.m. Jim AltSun Feb 17 10:00 a.m. Jim & Ruth Badertscher

Communion ServicesFri Feb 15 8:00 a.m. St. Mary’s

SUNDAY COLLECTIONAdults $3,848.00 Loose $1,335.00Children $24.79 Total $5,207.79

88 envelopes returned = 42%Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you also to those who give electronically!!

Assignments for February 16 & 17, 2019Money Counters: Courtney Gerten and Janet Begg

4:00 p.m.Greeter: Jeanne ParinelloCantor: Steve McCulloughUshers: John Parinello and Chuck NieseLector: Jim KinnE.M.: Diana Bucher and Jennifer TschuorServers: Elizabeth Honse and Carson Meyer

10:00 a.m.Greeter-East door: Steve and Kelly Yarnell familyCantor: Steve McCulloughUshers: Greg and Gabe DeneckerLectors: Chris Denecker and Mel HeitmeyerE.M.: Amy Marcum, Luke Denecker, Kaden Reneker, Hank SchroederServers: Josh Meyer, Nathan Meyer, Julia Mehaffie and Issabella Stechschulte

Jordan Schweingruber

Remember to turn in your Community Market

receipts for the 1% rebate. The money we receive

is going to help with the Summer Camp this year.

Readings for February 17, 2019Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-82nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17, 20-26

St. Mary’s Catholic Church The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019

Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens Today we will be celebrating the anointing with the Oil of Catechumens with our catechumen Keith Sunderhaus. Pray with him that he will be strengthened for his Christian journey.

Confirmation retreat Next Sunday, February 17, our Confirmation candidates will spend a day in retreat to prepare themselves for the sacrament. Please pray for them.

“Ephesians, Discover Your Heritage”If you want to delve more deeply into Paul’s letter to the Church at Ephesus, here is your opportunity. On Monday evening, February 25, at 7:00 o’clock, we will begin an eight-session study of this epistle. The presentation is a video. There are study materials to accompany the series. If you wish to purchase these materials, there is a sign-up sheet on the shelf in the main entrance. Cost is $20.

Mardi Gras! Come celebrate with us on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at St. Francis Campus, Elizabeth Schaefer Auditorium, 190 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio. There will be Live Music, Games of Chance, Traditional Cajun Cuisine and Drinks and a Silent and Live Auction. This is Cash bar - 21 and over event. Tickets are $35 each. All tickets purchased will be entered into a drawing for $500 at the event. You do not need to be present to win. Reservations deadline is February 22, 2019.

Order your tickets at 419-447-0435. Proceeds benefit the ministries of St. Francis Community.

Father Marty Donnelly, Senior

Status priest of the Diocese of

Toledo, died on January 27,

2019. Please pray for his family

and the repose of his soul.

Eternal rest grant unto him O

Lord and let perpetual light

shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,

rest in peace.

FIRST COMMUNION DRESSES AND VEILS!! Mustard Seed Gift Shop, located behind St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf, has a beautiful selection of First Communion Dresses and Veils in stock. They will also be hosting a First Communion Dress Resale this year, with all donations from the sale Supporting HOLY FAMILY RADIO. The sale will be Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - Saturday, March 9, 2019. For more information, Like Mustard Seed Gift Shop on Facebook or call 419-538-7220.

P.R.E.P Children’s Liturgy of the Word is during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

K–6: Class is Wednesday, February 13 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Also there is a second grade parents meeting for First Communion.

Jr. High: Next Sunday, February 17 will be your Confirmation retreat starting at 8:15 until 4:30.

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February 17, at 10:45. There will be a podcast. We

look forward to seeing you there!