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5684 Groveport Road, Groveport, OH 43125 Website:—https://groveportstmary.org
Website— https://groveportstmary.org Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Groveport-Ohio/172732466107961
† 1 King 19:9a, 11-163a † Romans 9, 1-5 † Matthew 14:22-33 † Psalm 85 †
SAINT MARY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Readings:
AUGUST 9, 2020
STAFF
Fr. Hilary Ike Priest 614-497-1324 [email protected]
Donna Lesko Parish Secretary 614-497-1324 [email protected]
Andrea Maier Director of Religious Education 614-497-1437 [email protected]
Pushkar Baum Parish Bookkeeper [email protected] 614-497-1324
Lisa Leonard Organist/Choir Director 614-738-9830
Parish Office Hours Monday—Closed Tues thru Fri—9:30am-3:00pm Sat-Sun — Closed
Father’s Office Hours Wed & Fri—9:30-3:00 —Parish Tues & Thu— Diocesan Tribunal Sat-Sun — Closed
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Worship Ordinary Time Masses
Saturday - 5pm * Sunday - 8:30 & 11am Saturday Aug 8 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Confessions - Saturday @ 4pm 5 pm Mass Deployed Military and Families
Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:30am * Wed - Noon Sunday Aug 9 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Mass Parish Family
11 am Mass In thanks of priests replacing Fr. Hilary on TDY
Pray Daily for Monday Aug 10 no Mass
No Mass n/a
Father Hilary Ike Tuesday Aug 11 Saint Clare, Virgin
Parishioners not present at public worship 8:30 Mass Fr. Hilary and other service members on TDY
Parishioners and friends who are injured or ill Wednesday Aug 12 Weekday
All who honor and preserve American Ideals Noon Mass Rosella, Frederick & Fred Herb
Men & Women in Military Service Thursday Aug 13 Weekday
Justice for ALL under the law 8:30 Mass For Peaceful Election Campaign
Those sick with COVID-19 Friday Aug 14 St Maximiliam Kobe, Priest & Martyr
Healthcare workers & COVID-19 researchers 8:30 Mass Victor & James Jr.Breckler Families by Fagans
Saturday Aug 15 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5 pm Mass Repose of Soul of Josh Ham by Perdue Fam
Stay Healthy Sunday Aug 16 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Be Holy 8:30 am Mass Carrie Billiter by parents
Take Care 11 am Mass Parish Family
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO OUR VISITOR
Please give a cheerful welcome to our visiting priest replacing Fr. Hilary this weekend. Please take a bit of extra time to express appreciation for helping us out.
FOOD PANTRY—Groveport Community Food Pantry is requesting Canned pasta, peanutbutter & jelly. Drop off in basket in the entry.
GIVE BLOOD—RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. MARY—The last summer drive at St. Mary Church is Monday, August 31, from 2-7 PM. Call JoEllen Stebelton, 614-836-5633. You may leave a message.
Rosary/Novena — Mondays at 11 AM in the Stations Garden. If you have questions, please call Marie at 614-270-6981. BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: The appeal for 2020 begins in August and runs through March, 2021. Please prayerfully consider your contribution for this fund; see details in the announcement on page 2. Your gift is appreciated. MISSION COLLECTION: If you missed the opportunity to participate in the special Mission collection last weekend, you can still donate by dropping your con-tribution in the offering basket …. Just be sure to clearly label it “Mission Collection.”
Dear Saint Mary Parish Family, I continue to be inspired and strengthened by your prayers and good wishes, particularly during these initial days of settling in to a new and unfamiliar place of “retirement.” I am stealing a few minutes of “settling in time” to ex-press appreciation for the years of ser-vice together and your warm send off. Thank you for the beautiful cards, unexpected gifts, and per-sonal greetings. I especially appreciate the fellowship we shared in the Stations Garden after Mass. Join Father Hilary in the continued progress of your parish community. Saint Mary Parish will affectionately remain in my prayers and love … In Christ with Mary, Father John
PRAYER MINISTRY Contact, Pam Scott at [email protected]
Weekend Collection August 2, 2020 Weekend Offerings $2,405 Online Offerings 1,602 Total Weekend Collection $4,007
Designated Offerings Churh in Latin America $ 60 St. Vincent de Paul 90 $ 150
Your Continued Support is Always Appreciated.
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REFLECTING on the GOSPEL as a FAMILY Matthew 15: 21-28 In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals the daughter of the Canaanite woman because of her
great faith.
Recall a time when a request of yours was rejected. What did it feel like to have your request rejected? What was your
response to this rejection? How does the woman respond to each of these rejections? The woman is successful be-
cause she remains confident that Jesus can and will help her. It is her faith that Jesus rewards by healing her
daughter. When we bring our needs to God in prayer, we should do so with confidence and faith,.
Jesus showed his disciples how important it is to share with others by performing a miracle. What can you share with others to help them?
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My dear friends in Christ,
We welcome our visiting priest and deeply appreciate his kindness in accepting to celebrate the Sun-day eucharist for us. Your availability and willingness to cover the Masses in my absence solved a huge pas-toral need.
As we continue to be ravaged by the covid-19 pandemic, the Lord tells us in the gospel, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” After praying, Jesus came walking on the sea, to meet his disciples who were being rav-aged by the storm. Perhaps, they forgot to pray and were concentrating on the perilous wind that threat-ened them. Perhaps we forget to pray and entrust ourselves completely to God when faced with crisis. Or we develop doubts as Peter did when he touched his feet on the waters.
My brothers and sisters, there is power in prayers. Let us continue to pray for one another and for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic. Although I am not physically there with you for this Sunday’s eucharist, our brother priest who is presiding at Mass unites our community prayer unto God. The spirit power is able to form our prayer into one great supplication to the Father. Crisis and uncertainties may sway our faith but blessed are those who hold on until the end. We are more than conquerors. Courage!
I look forward to celebrating the eucharist with you again at the end of the month. Peace be with you all.
Very respectfully, Fr. Hilary