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St. Mary Catholic Church
602 Marietta Street
Bremen, Ohio 43107
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Weekly Bulletin
August 29, 2010
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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today's Prayer
Almighty God,
every good thing
comes from you.
Fill our hearts
with love for you,
increase our faith,
and by your constant care
protect the good
you have given us.
We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son,
who lives and reigns
with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
In September the Pope Asks Our Prayers
... that in less developed
parts of the world
the proclamation
of the Word of God
may renew people's hearts,
encouraging them
to work actively
toward authentic social progress.
... that by opening our hearts
to love
we may put an end
to the numerous wars and conflicts
which continue
to bloody our world.
Ministers for Sunday Mass
This Week
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Saturday
August 21
6:00 PM |
Sunday
August 22
8:30 AM |
SACRISTAN / USHER |
John & Eleanor Schmelzer
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Deborah Schmelzer
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LECTOR |
Linda Boch
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Cheryl Kallimanis
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SERVERS |
Johnathon Schmelzer
Nathan Schmelzer
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Ethan Schmelzer
John Fernow
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EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS |
Sr. Christina Kraus
Judy Mathias
Eileen Schmelzer
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Cheryl Kallimanis
Irene Kunkler
Deborah Schmelzer
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GIFTS |
Leo Kunkler, Sr. Family
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Darren Shaffer Family
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MUSIC |
Doug Roundhouse
Mary Beth Elbin
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Marilyn McArthur
Mary Beth Elbin
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Next Week
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Saturday
September 4
6:00 PM |
Sunday
September 5
8:30 AM |
SACRISTAN / USHER |
John & Eleanor Schmelzer
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Don Davis
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LECTOR |
Susan Foltz
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Paul Kunkler
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SERVERS |
Diana Foltz
Cecilia Fleming
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Betsy Noll
Sydnee Rogers
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EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS |
Brad Bell
Neil Boch
John Schmelzer
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Pam Redding
James Schmelzer
Barb VanFossen-Cook
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GIFTS |
Leo Ruff Family
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Joseph Young Family
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MUSIC |
Marilyn McArthur
Mary Beth Elbin
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Doug Roundhouse
Pat Rowe
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Morning Prayer
BREMEN ST. MARY: MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 8 AM
ST. BERNADETTE: MONDAY @ 8:45 AM
"Catholic Insight" (1320 WLOH AM RADIO) is on every
Thursday from 12:35 to 1:00 PM
Catholic Online
Local School Websites
Part 1 of 1
St. Bernadette Elementary School:
www.stbernadetteschool.com
St. Bernadette Elementary School
1325 Wheeling Road
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Tel: 740-654-3137
email: stbernlan@ceducation.org
William V. Fisher Catholic High School:
www.fishercatholic.org
William V. Fisher Catholic High School
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Tel: 740-654-1231
email: jsilcott@cdeducation.org
St. Mary Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts
When The Next Generation Leaves The Church
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Families hurt when a young member
leaves the Church. They should. If
they don't care, it is a matter of something
awfully important being shrugged off.
Sometimes it is a matter of adolescent
rebellion against the ways of the previous generation.
Then it usually is not a lasting departure.
Sometimes it is the rejection of the Faith by
someone who just doesn't want to go to the trouble
that fidelity requires. But for people who
treasure their Catholic Faith, who went to some trouble
to pass it on as their most precious heritage to the
ones they love most, who know that their own people,
went to a lot of trouble to keep the Faith alive, it
is traumatic to see a younger generation just chuck
it.
Many of us have ancestors who did
indeed go to a lot of trouble to keep the Faith.
If you are of Irish descent, for instance, you may
have had Catholic ancestors who suffered economic
persecution, often crippling their resources with
confiscatory fines, for not attending the established
Protestant church that was imposed from outside.
If your people are from Western Europe your ancestors
may have been victims of the brutal and murderous
persecution that was unleashed on many counties by
the French revolution. And these persecution
have extended into our own times. In Mexico
and in Spain, within living memory people were often
put to death for their adherence to the Catholic
Faith. If you come from Eastern Europe you
might be aware of the persecution your family
underwent from communists or Nazis. This has
been a permanently recurring aspect of the life of
serious Catholics. And it is a faith worth
dying for. This explains the hymn most of us
grew up knowing
Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whenever we hear that glorious Word!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto Thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then be truly free.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife;
And preach Thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
The claims of our Catholic Faith are
true or they are not true. The demands of the
Church oblige us or they do not oblige us. It
is worth staking your life on or it is not worth
staking your life on.
I believe it is the True Faith.
I believe that the Church's demands oblige us.
I believe it is worth staking my life on.
A "Catholic Lite" which waters all that down
is just not worth the bother.
The Church is a family. We
are a community, a fellowship. There can be,
there needs to be a friendly atmosphere here.
- Father Kessler
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St. Vincent de Paul In Bremen
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is OUR
PARISH'S AGENCY FOR ASSISTING THE POOR. Members
help those who are in need, whatever the need, as well as they
can, whenever they learn of their needs.
- They take up a cash collection at the church exits
on the first full weekend of the month.
- They meet on the first Thursday of the month.
Contact one of the members about joining in this
good work.
First Sunday Of The Month
Next Sunday is OUR MONTHLY
COLLECTION of
- non-perishable FOOD and
- PERSONAL SUPPLIES, including bath soap, shampoo
toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and laundry
soap, FOR THE NEEDY, for the BREMEN FOOD
PANTRY. Place items in the baskets in
the parish hall. Please be generous.
The Pantry also needs your help with
A SPECIAL FOOD COLLECTION. Our parish is asked
to collect BOXES OF BUTTER OR MARGARINE. Bring
your donation to the church by Sunday, September 12, placing
it in one of the refrigerators in the kitchen. This
food collection will help the Pantry with an OPEN HOUSE
on Saturday, September 18, from 9 to 11 AM. Any family
in need can stop by the pantry that day to receive assistance
of food - no prior registration or sign up is required.
Parish School Of Religion News
Becoming a grown up Catholic doesn't
just happen. Young people and their parents have A
SERIOUS DUTY to be involved in religious education.
REGISTRATION FORMS for
next year's PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION for children
age 3 through grade 12 are available in the basket in the
vestibule. Completed forms can be returned to the
basket. Call Debbie Schmelzer, 740-919-9381, with
questions.
The PSR TEACHERS will
MEET TODAY, August 29 after the 8:30 AM Mass.
PSR CLASSES WILL BEGIN
will begin Sunday, September 19. Please note
that this is 2nd Sunday after Labor Day!
Class times remain the same as last year:
- Grades Pre-K to 6 will meet from 9:30 AM to 11 AM.
- Junior High will meet 4 PM to 5:30 PM, and
- High School will meet 4 PM to 6 PM.
A schedule will be distributed the
FIRST DAY OF CLASS, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, at a
kick off meeting that ALL PARENTS MUST ATTEND:
- 9:30 AM for grades Pre-K to 6
- 4 PM for Grades 7 and 8
- no meeting for High School Parents.
Parents and young folks are reminded
that REGULAR ATTENDANCE (EVERY SESSION) AT PSR IS A DUTY
for all of our children. And IT CAN BE FUN!
What Does The Bible Have To Do With My Life?
It tells the most magnificent of all
stories - the story of how we've been redeemed.
The Bible is also full of wisdom for daily living.
It teaches us how to treat other people, how to handle our
fears and sorrows, how to get our priorities straight.
The wisdom of the Bible shows us how to become the people
we were meant to be.
We take the Bible in small sips at
Sunday Mass. To get the most out of it, we need to
take a long, refreshing drink. Here are some ideas
for a plan to shine the light of Bible wisdom on your daily
life.
- Set aside some regular TIME for
prayerful reading and study of the Bible.
- Begin by PRAYING some of the psalms.
There are psalms for every mood and
situation.
- Read through ONE GOSPEL.
Read it as a story written for you right now.
- Use your IMAGINATION to put yourself
inside some of the gospel stories. You are
a bystander in the crowd watching Jesus heal the
blind man Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). You
are the Samaritan woman at the well when Jesus
comes along (John 4:4-42). You are one of
the disciples walking with Jesus on the road to
Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32). Pay attention to
what comes to mind.
- Get a solid but accessible Catholic GUIDE
to the Bible to help you study it. There
are many. The booklets in the Six Weeks
with the Bible program help you study individual
books of the Bible.
This is a publication from our PSR
workbook publisher, Loyola Press.
www.loyolapress.com
Marriage Tip From ForYourMarriage.org
"You win or the relationship
wins." (Terry Hargrave) Rethink how important
it is to be right in your next argument. If you
can't come up with a win/win solution, have you
really won?
www.ForYourMarriage.org
Laughter
When is the last time you shared a
good laugh with your family? Even though our daily
lives can be demanding, if you look for them, you'll
find opportunities every day to indulge in a little
lighthearted laughter. And those moments of joy
can bring a refreshing sense of togetherness, ease pain
and even help de-fuse tension. Instilling a sense
of humor in your children is just another component of
character building. The key is to keep it wholesome
and fun, not sarcastic and destructive.
www.iMom.com
Evangelization CDs In The Vestibule
Our parish participates in a program
TO HELP CATHOLICS KNOW THEIR FAITH, and THEN
SHARE THEIR FAITH. Through Lighthouse Catholic
Media we offer professionally recorded CDs about the
Catholic Faith. The CDs are AFFORDABLE - a
donation of $3. Purchase a CD, listen, and then
pass on what you have learned!
Pray for One Another
Is there some person or intention
you are especially praying for? You can ask for
your intention to be included in the Happy Hearts prayer
list. You don't even need to spell out private
particulars; just ask for their prayers when you call
Nancy Johnson at 569-4703 or email at nanj0@verizon.net.
Sacristans / Ushers
These are the people who make things
flow smoothly during our Sunday (including Saturday evening)
Masses. They get things ready, make sure all the
other ministers are ready, and help late arrivals find a
seat with a minimum of disruption. We need more of
them, to distribute the joy more evenly. Would you
like to help? Contact Fr. Kessler or one of the
sacristans.
Taking Care Of Our Heritage
If you use Schmelzer's Grove,
clean up afterward and haul your trash away. When
you turn off the lights, don't turn off the
refrigerator. Contact the parish office if you
have any questions.
How Faith Grows
All faith comes from God, but God works
through nature - especially human nature. Our own
children's faith will be developed and nurtured through
their interactions with us, their siblings, friends, teachers,
and faith community. A child learns what it feels like
to "fall down and go boom" and from there develops an
understanding of the concept of gravity ... or finds out what
Mom means by "hot, don't touch," as a prelude to
grasping the laws of thermodynamics. Likewise, the
abstract concepts of faith are grounded in real-life experiences
our kids either experience or don't. NO WONDER
THE CHURCH CALLS PARENTS THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THE FAITH!
Here are life experiences on which to
build theological virtues:
TRUST: Children
need to know it's a reliable world they live in.
If they express a need, do you provide a consistent positive
response? Are adults honest with them? Don't
threaten with scary stories that aren't true (the
bogeyman is going to get you!) or apply rules and rewards
inconsistently.
FORGIVENESS:
Jesus told the ironic parable about the servant whose huge
debts were forgiven who then refused to forgive a lesser
debt. Once we've tasted forgiveness, do we forgive
others? Do our children know what it feels like to
forgive and be forgiven?
EMPATHY:
Children need an experience of being identified with before
they can learn to identify with others. When a child
complains, don't say, "You have nothing to cry
about." Seek to understand. Then it will
be easier to invite that child to understand a sibling, the
kid down the block, or even you when you're having a bad
day.
JOY: Have
your kids seen delight in your eyes when you encounter them?
Do you make time to do fun things together? Do
you celebrate with games and music? Joy is a sign of
the presence of God - share it!
HOPE: Those
who are hopeful know that no matter how crazy the externals
are, underneath it all life makes sense. Do you convey
that even in the darkest hour a light shines through?
OPENNESS TO THE WORD OF
GOD: Have you exposed your children to
ritual and prayer?
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE
WITH. If it's your hope that your children
will grow in faith, examine what you are teaching by your
actions and reactions.
Tending The Seeds Of Faith
The Catholic Bishops encourage you to
help the Church by speaking to other families about how you
are trying to follow the way of love. Tell them how
you work to stay married, how your family has overcome
obstacles, how you have made time for each other.
Share with them how you have come to understand your vocation
as a spouse or parent. Give witness to your belief
in God's mercy as you move toward reconciliation.
Let them glimpse how you are trying to live a simpler
lifestyle, serve the needy, and build justice and peace in your
community. Your words and deeds will lend strength to
others.
Adapted from Follow the Way of
Love/A Pastoral Message to Families,
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Praying Together
The LITTLE FLOCK CHARISMATIC PRAYER
GROUP welcomes you any Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Bremen
St. Mary parish hall.
RCIA
If we, as a parish community, are to
receive new members into our midst, we need to make them
feel welcome and to help them to experience what Christianity
means.
September 12 will be our STARTING
DATE FOR THE RCIA. Now is the time to invite any
friend, neighbor, family member who might have an interest
in the Catholic Faith. Sr. Nancy would be happy to
meet with anyone to answer any questions. Call Sister
at (740) 654-1893.
Expecting A Baby?
If you are expecting or have recently
given birth to a new baby, it is time to begin raising your
child in the Faith. Jesus said "Let the little
children come to me and do not hinder them."
It is great to have family and loved ones in attendance, but
even more important is getting on with it. BAPTISM
CLASSES have been scheduled FOR BOTH PARISHES
for Wednesday evenings at the beginning of each season, at
7 PM. The first class will be held September 22, in
the Mary Good Center behind the church at St. Bernadette
(subsequent classes will be December 2, March 16, June 15).
It is required that you participate in one of these
classes AS A COUPLE (unless attendance is impossible,
in which case, some discussion with Sister Nancy will be
necessary). It is strongly recommended that the
classes be taken BEFORE THE CHILD IS BORN.
If you are pregnant or planning to become parents, call
Sr. Nancy at (740) 654-1893 to register.
Serra Club
Serra is an international group of
laypersons named for the Spanish Franciscan Friar who was
an early missionary to California. Serrans SUPPORT
AND PRAY FOR VOCATIONS to the priesthood and religious
life. The Lancaster area Serra Club meets on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
at St. Mary in Lancaster at 7 PM.
The Catholic Faith on 1320 WLOH
Tune in to CATHOLIC INSIGHTS,
the weekly Catholic radio evangelization program on 1320 am
or 104.5 fm WLOH in Lancaster, every Thursday at 12:30 PM.
The hosts are Father Kessler and Father Walter. The
program spreads the Catholic message about Jesus and his Church
to the people of our community. Listen to the program
anytime at www.wloh.net.
Weekly Reflections From The Chair
Bishop Campbell is on ST. GABRIEL
CATHOLIC RADIO 1580 am for weekly reflections from 5
to 5:15 PM on Tuesdays. Streaming audio is available
at www.stgabrielradio.com.
Attend Mass Wherever You Go
Times and locations of Masses in
Catholic Churches in the United States may be obtained
from www.masstimes.org
or CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE.
With a bit of planning YOU CAN fulfill your Sunday
obligation when you are on the road.
Put Christ At The Center Of Your Marriage
Open your hearts to the special grace
of matrimony by attending a WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
weekend! The next Marriage Encounter weekends in
central Ohio, are September 24-26 and November 5-7.
For information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou
Clouse at (740) 746-9003 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org.
Wheels In The Woods
WHEELS IN THE WOODS car show
will be held on Sunday, September 12, from 1-5 PM, at Sts.
Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark. Entry fee
is $8 with registration until 3 PM that day. Come
join the fun: 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, and a special
appearance by the Crewzers (Columbus Crew cheerleaders).
Call Jim Matheny at 740-334-1823 to register or for
information. Proceeds will benefit the retreat center.
Silent Weekend Retreat For Men
Father Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S, will be
the retreat director and the theme will be: WE ARE
REDEEMED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. For
information contact Tim Kennedy at 614-855-2105 or Charles
Kielkopf at 614-268-0175.
Breakfast With The Bishop
The Catholic Social Services annual
BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP will be held on Friday,
September 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.
Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM. Speakers for the
event are Bishop Frederick Campbell and Fr. Larry Snyder,
President of Catholic Charities USA. All proceeds
from the breakfast will support the vital programs and
services of Catholic Social Services. Individual
tickets are available for $40. To inquire about
purchasing tickets or event sponsorship, contact Merry
Ralston at 614-857-1254 or mralston@colscss.org.
Friends Of The Poor Walk
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
will hold their annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday,
September 25, at Whitehall Community Park on Hamilton Road
in Whitehall. The walk begins at 9:30 AM.
Registration starts at 8:45 AM. Walk or sponsor a
walker to raise money for those who need it. To
register, visit www.svdpusa.org
and click on Friends of the Poor Walk or
contact Dennis Hanzel at 614-475-6674.
Prayer When You Are Out Of Work
A RETREAT FOR THOSE WHO ARE RECENTLY
UNEMPLOYED will be held at St. Therese's Retreat
Center in Columbus, Thursday, September 30, from 10 AM to
5 PM. In these difficult economic times, many
individuals and families are struggling to deal with
layoffs and unemployment. This retreat is intended
to provide a space for people who have recently lost their
jobs or suffer from the current economic crisis.
The retreat offers an opportunity for people to come
together and feel God's loving presence and hear
about practical strategies for new employment and linkages
that can be of assistance to them. There is no cost
for the retreat and simple lunch that will be served.
To register, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns
at 614-241-2540 or email socmailbox@colsdioc.org.
Visiting The Sick And HomeBound
If you - or someone you know - would
like to receive Holy Communion, but cannot attend Mass
because of hospitalization or being homebound, notify
the St. Mary (740-569-7929) or St. Bernadette
(740-654-1893) parish office.
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
And Listen So Kids Will Talk
It's a popular program offering
communication skills for parents. The sessions will
be held on Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November
4, 11, from 7 to 9 PM, at Immaculate Conception in Columbus.
Advance registration is required. Fee is
$30/couple or $25/individual; financial assistance is
available. For information and to register, call
the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 or
e-mail flomailbox@colsdioc.org.
Authority Of The Sacred Scriptures
The Coming Home Network will host
their 8th annual conference called HOW FIRM
A FOUNDATION – AUTHORITY OF THE SACRED SCRIPTURES,
in Columbus on October 22 to 24. This is an event
not to be missed, bringing together nine of our nation's
leading Catholic speakers: Msgr. Frank Lane, Dr. Scott &
Kimberly Hahn, Dr. Kenneth Howell, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Ray
Ryland, Richard Lane, Bruce Sullivan, Patrick Madrid, Dr.
Paul Thigpen, and Marcus Grodi. For information
contact THE COMING HOME NETWORK at (800) 664-5110
or (740) 450-1175 or at www.chnetwork.org
or www.hfaf2010.com.
Fund Catholic Tuition Assistance
The third annual CELEBRATING
CATHOLIC SCHOOL VIRTUES will be Tuesday, November 9.
Funds raised from this evening will directly
benefit Catholic school tuition assistance. Plan
now to support this vital effort to make Catholic
education a reality for all Catholic families who seek
it. Call (614) 221-5829 for details or email gala@cdeducation.
Spread the word; save the date.
Visit Our Lady Of Consolation
There will be a SADIE CORRY
PILGRIMAGE to the Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady
of Consolation in Carey, Ohio on Wednesday, October 6.
We will meet at St. Bernadette parking lot at 7
AM. Cost is $25 (lunch can be purchased at the
cafeteria). Paid reservations must be received
by September 8. Make check payable to and send
reservation to
Margaret Kronebitter
2700, Wayne
Ridge Rd.,
Zanesville, Ohio 43701-9240.
Questioners should contact Rita Merk
at 654-3255.
Where Should You Send A Bulletin Notice?
BULLETIN NOTICES should
be sent to the appropriate office by 9 AM on Friday one week
prior to publication.
MASS ANNOUNCEMENTS (when these
are really necessary) must be given to the parish office by
9 AM on Friday.
Blood is a symbol of life.
In the New Covenant life is expressed in the Blood of Christ.
When we drink from the cup, we associate ourselves with Christ
in offering our life blood that others might find life in Christ.
Every time, then, that we participate in the Eucharist,
we renew our missionary commitment.
We can never rest until all of humanity finds life in Christ.
"Out of gratitude we share our income for the works of God."
Women's Breakfast
The Columbus Catholic Women's
Conference and the St. Andrew's Women's Club is
holding its first Columbus Catholic Women's Breakfast,
September 25 at St. Andrew Church in Upper Arlington.
Mass begins at 9AM and a catered breakfast will follow in
Nugent Hall. Rachel Muha will share her story of
forgiveness and her work with inner city children at the
Run the Race Center. Cost is $10. For
information and to register online, visit www.columbuscatholicwomen.com.
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