OUR PARISH VISION : “Inspired by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Sacraments, St. Mary Parish Vermilion, is a welcoming Christ-Centered community. We are committed to developing
spiritual growth, sharing vibrant faith, and encouraging total parish involvement.”
731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH., 44089 / 440-967-8711 / www.stmaryvermilion.org
February 28, 2021
ST. MARY SCHOOL
5450 Ohio St. Vermilion, Ohio 44089
440-967-7911 www.stmaryschoolvermilion.org
St. Mary School Mission Statement
St. Mary School inspired by our patroness is a Christ-centered nurturing Environment dedicated to academic excellence and education the whole child.
We are committed to: Answering Our Lady’s call to work for peace, giving service to others, living the
Gospel and being good stewards of God’s creation.
For more information about enrolling please contact: George Mitchell, Principal [email protected] OR
Amber Settie, Secretary [email protected]
Our Parish Office and Church Schedule
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, Mornings: 9:15 am to 12 Noon [Lunch 12:15 - 1:15 pm]
Afternoons: 1:15 pm to 4 pm
We will continue our Live Stream Daily Mass M, T, Th at 8:30 am; W, and F at 9:00 am during school year
Weekend Mass - Saturday at 4:00 pm - Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
Masses are recorded and able to be viewed anytime on our parish website: https://stmaryvermilion.org
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Mr. James Tokarsky, Pastoral Associate
[email protected] Mr. Edward Klimczak - Bookkeeper [email protected]
Mr. Joseph Kwiatkowski,
Director of Liturgy / Music [email protected]
Mrs. Kathie McBride - Office Assistant [email protected] Mrs. Betty Nunn - Office Assistant [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE: 731 Exchange Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089 440-967-8711
www.stmaryvermilion.org
The Parish Staff continues to work hard to help our parish family to live out our Baptismal call as followers of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you have any questions or if there is some way we can be of service to you, please contact us using the emails below.
Fr. Paul Schreiner, Pastor [email protected]
Mrs. Sandy Smith, Religious Education Coordinator /Life Teen
Mr. Steve Stumphauzer, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator [email protected]
Mr. Charles Trinter,
Confirmation Coordinator [email protected]
Mr. Elisha Valladares - Cormier
Communications Coordinator [email protected]
MaryEllen Ahern (Mother of Meghan Dubois) Lynn Anderson Frank Andrasak Rylan Andrews (Grandson of Nancy & Russell Beach) Casey Bellis Tanner Bergman Gideon Biggie Kathy Blackham Mary Bosch Kirt Bott (Grandson of Yvonne Bott) Grace Brown Richard Bulan Christopher Burkart Wilhelmina Burr Emma Cairns Penny Cambell (Granddaughter of Mike & Anthea Simpson) Colin Capek Jon Capek Elizabeth Cassidy Alexis Cerio (Niece of Ray & Jackie Holland) Eileen Coufalik (Cousin of Karen & Jim Gaul) Francis Luann Charity (Mother of Kellsey Horton) Mary Clotz Halina Czochara Mike Daughtry Debbie Dickerhoff Valentino Dziak Anita Edwards Sandy Esper Vicki Fagan Larry Feldkamp R. Feldkamp & Fam Nick Ferrara Denise Fenik Monica Malloy Finley Don Fischer Dick & Linda Flaim Carol Fleming Bill Fox
Harris Friedman Brenda Funk Julie Ann Gargasz Blaine Gasdick Bernie Gorenshek (Mother of Cheryl Hribar) Adele Govoni Steven Gross Harry Hadaway Raymond Halliwell Tom Hanway Sheri Haponic Elizabeth (Burkart) Hawkins Nan Hohman Jasmine Rose Hoholski Ray & Jacqueline Holland Fr Jim Holmer Cory Holzhauen Don Hujarski Gwen Jones Maria Johnson Theresa Johnson Joan Joye Patricia Joyce Jusak Michael Kaprowski Veronica Karolak Victoria Kastanis (Mother of Margo Shultz) Mac Kellar Joni Kissel (Sister of Jeanne McCale) Denise Kleinhans Fr. Ted Kosse Alma Kovarik Rich Krieg (Nephew of John & Gloria Showalter) Karen Krohe (Sister of Lorraine Lantz) Evelyn Kruse (Mother of Teresa Krause) Christine Lallo (Daughter of Brian & Gloria Holloway) Blake Lantz Tom Lesniak Amon Linnell (Son of Loren & Sara) Nick Luby Vincent Lupica
Douglas & Pamela Majoras Joseph Majoy Joseph Mayer Claudia Mercer Jacob Meyer Sophia McCauley Linda McCue (Sister in Law of Colleen DeMarco) James Mitchell Lynne Nagy David Nash Holly Neiding Jessica Neiger (Daughter of Michael & Jill) Len Nickoloff Emmett Novak (Grandson of Dale & Tranette) Jeff Pabon (Brother of Joe) Lou Palker Jason Peak Rose Petterson Susan Plas (Sister in law of Tim Dillion) Debbie Platts Cathy Presnell Marianne Prete Kim Raeburn Lola Rakar Greg Ramser Susan Ramser Amy Redden Nicholas Reed Pat Reed Joann Richardson Mario Rini Bill Roach Lucy Root Lori & Tom Rottenborn I (In Laws of Celia ) Daniel Rotundo Mary Ruff Vince & Mary Ann Schaffer Rich Schaffer Stephanie Sese Joe Sharpnak
Riley Sherman Tony & Susan Shultz Anthea Simpson Bern Smith (Brother of Julie Stumphauzer) Steve Smith Rick Soley Valerie Spies Rick Stanford Bud Stanner (Son-in-law of Kathie McBride) Thomas Stefanik Ed & Sharon Stempowski Donna Strittmather Julie Stumphauzer Stephen Stumphauzer,V Karen Suhy Terry Szperski Gary & Diana Taylor Rita Tershack Joann Thaxton Sharon Tomshack Scott Trifiletti (Father of Anthony) James Trohan Michael Trotto (Nephew of Gerry Harkins) Emery & Betty Vajda Michael & Sereta Vallo Mary Wagner (Mother of Bill) Ginny Walker Tammy Waybright Jim West Bob Whorton John Williamson Paul & Margaret Woronecki (Parents of Margo Shultz) Betty Yuhos Catherine C, Yukish Clint Young Pat Youngross (Sister of Steve Stumphauzer) Jennifer Zadell Walker Meghan Zadell Gloria Zust Betty Zywczyk
The Second Sunday of Lent
This Week in our Parish Monday, 3/01 5:30 pm - Boys Basketball (Gym) Tuesday, 3/02 9:00 am - Adoration (Church) 4:00 pm - Girls Basketball (Gym) 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Reposition (Church) 7:00 pm - AA Meeting (PLCC) Wednesday, 2/03 5:30 pm - Boys Basketball (Gym) 6:30 pm - PSO Meeting (Lib/MPR) Thursday, 3/04 9:30 am - Adult Study (PO) 1:00 pm - SFO Meeting (PO) 4:00 pm - Girls Basketball (Gym) 5:30 pm - Boys Basketball (Gym) 6:00 School Advisory Board (Lib) 9:00 pm - the SEARCH (Our online watch group) Friday, 3/05 12:00 Noon - St. Francis Lunch (GS) 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross Saturday, 3/06 3:00 pm - Confessions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, 2/27 4:00 pm - George Gvist Sunday, 2/28 8:00 am - Ambrose Kissel 10:30 am - For the Parish Family Monday, 3/01 8:30 am - Michael McNamara Tuesday, 3/02 8:30 am - George Phillips Wednesday, 3/03 9:00 am - For St. Mary School Family Thursday, 3/04 8:30 am - In honor of Mary Sexton Friday, 3/05 9:00 am - For the Parish Family 11:30 am - St. Francis Society Saturday, 3/06 4:00 pm - James Gillen Sunday, 3/07 8:00 am - Carol Hales 10:30 am - Sally Hoffmann
Prayer Line: 963-9572 or 967-2599
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DID HE REALLY JUST SAY INDULGENCE?
Yes, he did. Joseph Kwiatkowski, our Liturgist and Music Director, is supposed to tell everyone at Mass this
weekend that a Plenary Indulgence is possible through a pious expression of the Way of the Cross. That of course includes coming to our Stations on Friday at 7 PM in the Church or at least participating online if you are not able to be present. There are some other requirements as well, but I suppose some review and explanation may be needed. We believe in Purgatory. What is Purgatory? Purgatory is a temporary situation for souls which are going to be saved but are not quite ready for heaven yet. Even those in a state of Grace, meaning forgiven of all mortal sins, can still have an attachment to sin. This attachment may grow weaker but it is still there. That heart is not yet configured to Jesus yet. That is the gift of Purgatory. Purgatory is how our hearts and souls get configured to Jesus, eliminating all the attachments and appetites for sin. As we continue on our journey of discipleship, we pray and work with God to conform ourselves to Jesus and, pray Jesus, to forgo the need of Purgatory. This can happen through redemptive suffering, prayer, and acts of true charity/love. Think of today’s Gospel. Jesus is Transfigured before Peter, James, and John in dazzling white. I don’t know about you, but my Baptismal garment is clean (state of Grace) but has some imperfections that are not configured to Jesus’ garments...YET. If it is not able to be done in my lifetime, but I need to try and do my part, Purgatory will make it spotless in the life to come. Purgatory will restore my garment to Jesus’ dazzling white. Jesus, in another act of radical mercy, even gave Peter and Apostles the ability to bind and loosen (see Matthew 16:19). The Church, deriving its authority from Peter and the Apostles, has declared that there are means to achieve the reduction (partial) or entire removal (plenary) of the necessity of Purgatory. These means are through an indulgence. An indulgence uses the treasury of Graces that the Church has access to and applies it to the purification of hearts and souls. An indulgence is centered around acts of prayer, penance, and charity. There are necessary conditions for receiving a plenary indulgence for doing any of the prescribed works. They are:
Sacramentally confess your sins
Receive Holy Communion. (“It is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required”)
Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. One Our Father and one Hail Mary fully satisfies this.
There is actually one more: You must “have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin.” For a great article on Lenten indulgences go to the National Catholic Register article, “4 Ways to Gain a Plenary Indulgence Daily During Lent. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/4-ways-to-gain-a-plenary-indulgence-daily-during-lent Please know that all the explanations provided are written by me; for the best explanations go to the sources. Purgatory is explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (the book or online) paragraphs 1030-1032 and indulgences are explained in paragraph 1471. To me, we need to celebrate all the various means, Jesus has provided for us in His unfathomable mercy. Purgatory and indulgences are more gifts that our generous God has bestowed upon us that we do not deserve. It makes me want to shout, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!” All Blessings to You! Jim Tokarsky
Sacrificial Giving Summary February 13 & 14, 2021
Sunday Collection $ 9,720.42
PSR
Maintenance $ 522.82
SHARE YOUR FAITH 20.00
Black & Indian Missions 10.00
SOLEMNITY OF MARY 40.00
Church in Central Europe 125.00
ASSUMPTION OF MARY 10.00
Special Needs 15.00
CHRISTMAS 50.00
First Offering 25.00
TOTAL $ 10,538.24
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace … AMEN!
Our prayers and condolences are extended to Jan Sharpnack, her children, and grandchildren
at the death of her Husband, and their Father & Grandfather,
Joseph R. Sharpnack, Jr.
February 20 & 21, 2021
Sunday Collection $ 5,510.82
PSR 30.00
Maintenance $ 247.82
GOOD FRIDAY 50.00
Black & Indian Missions 310.00
SOLEMNITY OF MARY 40.00
Church in Eastern Europe 100.00
EASTER 250.00
TOTAL $ 6,598.64
School Cafeteria
The Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima is
available for travel through the
homes of our St. Mary’s families.
This is a tradition, which has
taken place in our parish for
over 30 years.
If you would like to arrange a
visit or to learn more, please call Denise at
440-787-6252 and leave a message. She will return
your call. God bless you!
St. Francis Society
Re-Start
Friday, March 5, 2021
11:30 AM Mass in Church
Lunch in the Gathering Space
(Pack your own.)
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Guess who’s coming back to St. Mary’s?
will be preaching at
all Masses March 6 & 7.
That’s right … Fr. Jim Sichko!!
Mark your calendar. SUN - TUES March 7 - 9, 2021 7:00 - 8:00 PM
In the Church
Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Each Friday
ADORATION Tuesdays after 8:30 AM Mass Until Reposition at 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Every Sunday 9:45 - 10:15 am Between Masses
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM During Adoration
Every Saturday 3:00 PM Before the Vigil Mass
LE
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Day of Grace March 14, 2021
4 - 6 P.M.
Please join us for an afternoon of prayer and penance!
Fr. Paul, joined by other priests from our area, will hear
confessions while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed
for public prayer