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Saint Mary of the Assumption

Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
Saturday: 5.30 pm and Sunday: 8.45 and 11.15 am
Confession - The Sacrament of Mercy
Saturday afternoons from 4-5 pm
Anytime by appointment
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Holy Father's Prayer Intention for the Month of November
We pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.
Our Life in the Lord this Week in the Liturgical Year
Our parish's social concerns committee is sponsoring a food drive on the civic holiday of Thanksgiving to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable food items and leave them in the back of the church or in the bins provided.
Blessing of Advent Wreaths - the priests will be blessing advent wreaths at the 3 Masses for the 1st Sunday of Advent (27/28 November). Please bring them with your name attached, and place them around the church wreath in the front of the sanctuary.
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STEWARDSHIP - PLEDGE CARD FOR 2022
Dear Parishioners, 

Please join me in thanking Corey and Shelley Gavin for speaking at the Masses this past Saturday and Sunday on how and why they tithe their Time, Talent, and Treasure to our parish community. You should have also received this week via US mail a letter from me along with this year’s pledge card. I hope you had the opportunity to read my letter and reflect on it, as well as on what Corey and Shelley said in their presentation.

Now it is up to you to make a commitment as to how you will support our parish in the coming year of 2022, by pledging a tithe of your Time, Talent, and Treasure. Remembering all that God has blessed you with and the gift that St. Mary Parish has been to you and your family, fill out your pledge card and return it by dropping it the collection basket, bringing it to the rectory during office hours, or mailing it back to the parish at St. Mary Church, 132 S. High St. Lancaster, OH 43130. 

Thank you to those who so generously support our parish. The ministry and all the good done at St. Mary could never be accomplished without your commitment. Please continue to pray for me and be assured you of my prayers for you and your family.

In Christ,
Fr. Eilerman  
Stewardship of St. Mary of the Assumption
REMINDERS:
THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS AND FEASTS FOR CHILDREN
Save the Date!
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
Sunday, 19 Dec., 3 pm at St. Mary
 
Please join us for an hour in the church. Rest in the beautiful scripture readings and music of the Advent Season. Presented by the St. Mary Adult Choir.
St. Mary School - Holiday Happening - Thank you!

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our Holiday Happening! We raised over $40,000, which is the second-highest amount we have raised in the last decade!

In addition to our extremely generous donors and bidders, we would like to thank all of the parents who contributed to our class baskets and served on our Holiday Happening Committee.  This incredible event would not have been possible without you!! 

If you would still like to make a donation, you are welcome to do so!  Please see the information below:

  • Cash or Checks: Please mail or drop off monetary donations to the school office.  Checks can be made payable to “Saint Mary School”
  • Give Online:  Click Here

Again, thank you for your generosity!  We can’t wait to have another successful event in November 2022!
The Giving Tree Project Returns
We are happy to share that the Giving Tree Project will resume this year. This project brings the love of our parish community to those residing in nursing homes or who are in need. Trees will be placed in the main and south vestibules the weekend of 20/21 November. Please take an ornament from the tree, purchase the requested gift, wrap the gift, secure the ornament to the outside of the wrapped gift, and place it back under the tree no later than 12 December. If you have any questions, please call coordinator, Mary Neighbor at 740.654.2005.
St. Mary Teachers Selling Meat & Cheese for Tuition Aid
St. Mary Teacher Association is selling cheese and meat options for your holiday gatherings! All proceeds benefit tuition assistance at St. Mary School. Orders will be taken Monday, October 25th through Monday, November 22. 
  • Each 12 ounce cheese item is $7. 
  • Each individually packaged meat item is $14. 
Pick up dates for orders will be in the Spirit Center 
  • Friday, December 10th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
Orders can be filled out and turned into the St. Mary School office using the paper form, or online using the Google Form. If you have any questions please contact the school office at 740-654-1632. Thank you for supporting the students of St. Mary School! You will also be supporting local businesses as we have partnered with Pearl Valley Cheese and Berry Family Farms to provide these delicious options!
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100 Incidents of Vandalism at Catholic Sites in US Since May 2020
US Bishops Chair Welcomes Refugee Admissions Target
Call to Senate to Retain Longstanding, Bipartisan Pro-Life Policies
US Bishops Chairmen on Abortion Funding in Build Back Better Act
Bishops' Chairman on Supporting Pregnant and New Mothers
JOB POSTING FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE
The St Vincent De Paul conference is seeking a full-time (38-40 hrs/week) Warehouse Associate beginning immediately. Interested parties should contact our store manager Lori for details at 740-215-9269, lansvdp@att.net  or stop in the store at 424 E Locust Street during store hours.  Visit Website
In honor of Fisher Catholic's 50th Anniversary, they are hosting a "50 Pints for 50 Years" Blood Drive!  The blood drive will take place on December 16 from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Fisher Catholic Alumni Gym.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and type in the keyword, FisherCatholic, in the box to make your appointment.  Thank you for your support!
'Hear the Joyful Refrains' of Christmas music performed in 6 historic churches, with guides leading you along candlelit streets in Downtown Lancaster, Ohio. The evening begins at 6pm at First United Methodist Church and ends at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. In between are programs at First Presbyterian, St. Peter's Lutheran, First English Lutheran and Emanuel Lutheran. Buy tickets early and save. Order on this website; call 740-654-9923; or stop by the Sherman House Museum or the Fairfield Heritage office at the Georgian Museum. Adults: $10; students 5-18: $4. Tickets sold at First United Methodist Church that night will be $12 for adults; $4 for students.
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Saint Mary Parish Office
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4.30 pm
132 South High Street | Lancaster, Ohio
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