Saint Mary of the Assumption
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Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary
Saturday: 5.30 pm and Sunday: 8.45 and 11.15 am
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Confession - The Sacrament of Mercy
Saturday afternoons from 4-5 pm
Anytime by appointment
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11.15 Mass is Live-Streamed for Our
Homebound, Sick & Vulnerable, and Caretakers
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Holy Father's Prayer Intention for the Month of September
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We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.
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Bishop Brennan asks for a Special Collection
for the People of Hati after the Earthquake
All Lord's Day Masses 5 September 2021
Learn More or Give Online
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An Update on the Beautification of the Church
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It is hard to believe that it has been over two years since the majority but not all of the beautification work was completed in our church. A few of the final pieces of that work are about to come to completion. The two new panels in reredos of the Annunciation painted by the artist Paul Wyse are scheduled to be installed this coming week. I believe you will find them to be beautiful and fitting for our church. These additional paintings will transform the reredos into a triptych of the life of our Blessed Mother. Beginning with her vocational call, when at the Annunciation she was asked by the Archangel Gabriel to be the Mother of the Christ and then at the conclusion of her life on earth, when she was Assumed body and soul into heaven.
Three plaques will soon be installed in the church. One will give a brief description of the Dominican Memorial, another of the Jubilee Portal and a third a description of the two illuminations located in the basses of the shines of Our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. These descriptions will help those who view these pieces of art to better appreciate them, but by no means will the descriptions be exhaustive. Good art and especially good religious art will always reveal something new to the viewer, each time they contemplate it.
Finally, a print of Rembrandt's Prodigal Son will soon be installed in the main Reconciliation Room. This is one of Rembrandt’s most famous and beloved paintings and one which is very appropriate for a room where God’s mercy is so lavishly poured out on his sons and daughters. Once the print is in place, the Reconciliation room will be left open for a couple of Sundays so that you can stop in and see it.
My deep appreciation to all who made a pledge and have or are fulfilling their pledge to the One Faith, One Hope, One Family-Capital Campaign, which made the beautification of our church a reality. We can rightly take pride in what we as the parish of St. Mary have accomplished.
Fr. Eilerman
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Our Life in the Lord this Week in the Liturgical Year
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September to Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows
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"For Catholics, September is the month of Our Lady of Sorrows [memorial celebrated on Sept. 15], immediately following August’s devotion to the Immaculate Heart, and preceding October’s devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary, September is an ideal time to strengthen our connection to Our Lady. Continuing our monthly series on ways to showcase each month’s Catholic theme in your life, here are 10 ways you can honor Our Lady of Sorrows this September:" Continue Reading...
Online Article Credit: Aleteia
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Do you recognize this painted pattern on the right?
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The image on the right should look familiar to you as it is a selection of the painted sanctuary wall pattern from our parish church. That repeated pattern includes several connections to Mary as the Sorrowful Mother. You'll find Mary's Immaculate Heart being pierced with the 7 swords for her Seven Sorrows recorded in Scripture: The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35); The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21); The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50); The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17); The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30); Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40) and Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42). A Marian devotion arose in the Church in the 14th century around these 7 events, called the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows. The devotion is a reminder of the special place of Mary in our Redemption by Jesus Christ, and the intimacy Mary had with her Son in His Passion. This chaplet, using a special rosary of 7 decades, is used to meditate on the sorrows of Mary by praying an Our Father and 7 Hail Mary's while reflecting on each sorrow. Some begin each of the 7 sorrows with an Act of Contrition prayer to highlight the penitential aspect. Do you see anything else in the pattern that speaks of the Sorrowful Mother?
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Fire Drill at Lord's Day Masses for 11/12 September
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In a proactive effort to improve the safety of our church community, next weekend at the conclusion of all three Masses we will conduct a fire/emergency drill. The drill will help both the congregation and ushers to become familiar with what to do in case of an emergency. The drill will take place at the end of each of the three Masses. (If possible, the Lancaster Fire Department will be present.) The alarm will sound, and strobe lights will be activated. If you know you are particularly sensitive to this kind of stimulation, you may want to take steps to avoid the drill. Otherwise, everyone is asked to stay and participate in the drill so that as close to a real-life scenario can be achieved. Directions will be given at the time of the drill, but a couple of important things to remember are.
When the alarm sounds, move quickly picking up your belongings, do NOT stop to chit-chat. The majority of people should exit the church using the three doors on High Street. The Southside exit should be used by those who sit in the front pews because of mobility issues and their companions. The priest and altar servers will exit through the sacristy.
Fire House Park will be a meeting place for families should they become separated. Families should decide beforehand where exactly in the park you will meet. The idea is to get away from a building for your own safety and so the emergency personnel has unrestricted access. This drill is for all kinds of emergencies, not just fire. For both the drill and in the eventuality of a real emergency do not congregate in front of the church, at the side entrance, or in the yard behind the rectory; always move away from the building.
Ushers will be outside to collect worship aids and distribute the bulletins.
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Saint Mary Children's Choir Resumes!
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St. Mary Children’s Choir is now accepting new and returning singers for this coming year. We rehearse on Wednesday afternoons from 2:45-3:45 in the choir loft. If your child is in 3rd-8th grade, they are most welcome to join us! If this is your first year to join, please call Mrs. Sharon Silleck to let her know to look for your new singer! 614-419-5768 Our choir members learn about singing well, being a choir member, learning about our Catholic faith, understanding the Church’s liturgical year, and our essential role in the music ministry of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. We sing at the 11:15 Masses about once a month. See you this Wednesday!
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Stewardship of St. Mary of the Assumption
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As part of the ongoing strategic process for Real Presence, Real Future, the Diocese of Columbus will be hosting Consultation Sessions for each parish throughout the Fall. The two sessions scheduled at St. Mary of the Assumption will be held in the Spirit Center on Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The Consultation Sessions will be via Zoom videoconferencing. Facilitators will guide parishioners through important statistical and sacramental information relevant to the Diocese as a whole, to parishes in surrounding areas, as well as individual parish information. Parishioner participation in these sessions is critical to helping shape the future of the Diocese of Columbus.
The Parish Consultation Sessions are a vital part of the planning process that encourages parishioners to offer insights and perspective on the future planning of their parish. The feedback provided during these sessions will be used to draft new models for review by parishioners in early 2022. The consultation process will continue throughout 2022 until final models are approved. No decisions have been made regarding any parish, and none will be made until feedback is gathered directly from parishioners through the consultation process.
Every parishioner in the Diocese is encouraged to attend! Please plan to participate and invite others to do the same. Even if you are not able to participate, register anyway. All registrants will receive a link to the recording via email after the session.
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Upcoming Protecting God's Children Session at St. Mary
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Saturday, 18 September
9am - 12 noon in the spirit center
Fingerprinting will be available from 8-9 am. Volunteers need a BCI report, $37 and teachers need a BCI and FBI report, $72.
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Deacon Frank to be on Saint Gabriel Radio
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St. Gabriel Catholic Radio welcomes Deacon Frank Sullivan on Thursday, September 16 th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM for the AM 820 Fall Spirit Drive. Tune in and support Deacon Sullivan and AM 820. Call 614-459-4820 or go online to https://stgabrielradio.com/. |
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE...
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THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS FOR CHILDREN
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Share these coloring sheets and child-friendly biographies about the lives of these two saints we celebrate this week: St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) on 5 Sept. and the Nativity of Mary on 8 Sept.. This weekend or next, while you are in the church for Mass, you should visit the Illumination painting in the base of Mary's Shrine to see a picture of Mary being taught the faith by her parents, Joachim and Anne. Have your children point out what all they see and recognize in that painting.
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WOMEN'S GROUP - AM and PM SESSIONS
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Do you feel God’s call to deepen your faith and enhance your prayer life? Do you desire to build faith-filled friendships and journey forward with other women with similar desires? We hear you!
The Women’s Faith Sharing group hosted by St. Mary of the Assumption is excited to offer TWO programs beginning September 9th:
- Thursdays:
- A MORNING VIRTUAL session from 9 - 10.30 AM
- An EVENING IN-PERSON session from 6.30 - 8 PM
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MEN'S GROUP: New Testament Series to begin in October
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NEW PROCESS FOR INFANT BAPTISM AT ST. MARY
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Celebrate PDHC's 40th Anniversary at a Gala Event
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 For more than 4 decades, Pregnancy Decision Health Centers has been rescuing lives and impacting families for generations in the community. Celebrate PDHC's 40th anniversary by attending one of our upcoming Celebration for Life Galas, in Lancaster on September 16th and in Columbus on September 23rd. Hear inspirational stories of lives saved, enjoy being entertained by our humorous guest speaker, and celebrate the evening with PDHC founders and friends, Mike and Peggy Hartshorn. Your support will provide life-saving ultrasounds and pregnancy support to thousands of women and families in Central Ohio. To become a sponsor, donate or reserve your seats, go to SupportLifePDHC.org.
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Support and Volunteer at our local St. Vincent de Paul
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Our local St. Vincent De Paul conference provides an avenue for all parishioners to perform the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy. We always welcome volunteers and invite all to inquiry about ways that you can help us heed God’s call to perform the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy.
Joe Barrows, Volunteer Coordinator: 740-974-3437
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