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Saint Mary of the Assumption

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Saturday: 5.30 pm and Sunday: 8.45 and 11.15 am

Confession - The Sacrament of Mercy
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Holy Father's Prayer Intention for the Month of January
We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
EPIPHANY PROCLAMATION
Know, dear brethren, that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God’s mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior.

On the second day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season. On the 17th day of April, you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the 26th day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the fifth day of June, the feast of Pentecost. On the 19th day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On the 27th day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Our Life in the Lord this Week in the Liturgical Year
Evening Prayer for Christian Unity
Sunday, January 18 4:00 pm

The Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from January 18 through the 25. The Sunday which falls during the Octave is known as Ecumenical Sunday. St. Mary of the Assumption Parish is hosting a joint Evening Prayer that Sunday, January 23 at 4:00 pm. All Christians in the Lancaster area, Protestant, Evangelical, Orthodox, and Catholic are invited to come together in prayer. Ministers from a number of the local congregations will be participating.  A light reception will follow in the Spirit Center. Please plan on attending.
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CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Marriage Gala
Saturday, 22 January 2022
Has been Canceled
Stewardship of St. Mary of the Assumption
2022 St. Mary Stewardship Pledge Update
306 Pledge Cards Returned of 1,147 Families
Total Pledged for 2022: $728,993.00


If you have not yet returned your 2022 pledge card,
please kindly do so as soon as possible
so we can prepare the parish budget for next year.
TORNADO RELIEF COLLECTION - 8/9 JANUARY
The Diocese is asking parishes to take up a second collection to help aid the victims of the recent tornadoes that have impacted many areas of the United States. We will take up this collection this weekend, 8/9 January. If you are not able to make a donation at this time and wish to do so, you may place the donation in the collection basket next weekend marked for Tornado Relief or postal mail it to the parish office. Thank you.
2021 CHURCH CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If you'd like an end-of-year contribution statement for the 2021 tax year, please make a note on your offertory envelope, drop a note in the collection basket, or contact the parish office.
Church of Columbus
SEDE VACANTE

Please pray for the Holy Father and all who assist him in selecting the next bishop for the Church of Columbus
REMINDERS:
  • Confirmation Prep Session, Sunday, 23 January 10-11 am
  • Holy Communion Parent Prep Session, Sunday, 6 February 10-11 am
  • Holy Communion Sacramental Form due to Mr. McCauley at the Parish Office no later than 6 February
THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS AND FEASTS FOR CHILDREN
Sandwich Saturday - 15 January 2022
They are in need of donations of bologna, individually wrapped sliced cheese, white bread, and sandwich bags. The sandwiches are donated to area shelters to help feed the hungry in our community. To volunteer to help prepare sandwiches you need to have attended a Protecting God's Children Worship and have had a background check. If you have questions, please contact Alishia Snoke at 740.407.5870.
Action Item for Catholic Schools!

The USCCB has been circulating an action alert regarding the Build Back Better Act, which in its current form will effectively exclude Catholic schools from both the child care expansion and the new universal pre-k program provisions. The following link includes a “Take Action” button that provides a pre-populated email to send directly to US Congress members ( CLICK HERE )

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LOCAL ST. VINCENT CONFERENCE: FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
The local St. Vincent de Paul Conference is seeking a full-time (38-40 hours a week) warehouse associate beginning immediately. Interested persons should contact the store manager, Lori for details at 740.215.9269.
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