December 20, 2020 December 20, 2020 December 20, 2020 December 20, 2020 MASS INTENTIONS Mon. 12/21 St. Peter Canicius Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 11:00am Funeral Mass at St. Patrick Tues. 12/22 Late Advent Weekday 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 8:15am HR Robert Hensley Wed. 12/23 St. John of Kanty Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 12:05pm HR Edith Doenges Thurs. 12/24 Late Advent Weekday Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Night: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 4:30pm SP David T. Burke Family L&D 4:30pm HR Richard & Sally Hurm 10:00pm HR Nanette Bowling Fri. 12/25 The Nativity of the Lord Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 9:30am SP Donna Fischer 11:00am HR Judy Palmer Sat. 12/26 St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 4:30pm HR Richard Apple Sun. 12/27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 8:00am HR Karen Williams 9:30am SP Burke & Poeppelman Families L & D 11:00am HR Mary Schmitmeyer Message from the Pastor Message from the Pastor Message from the Pastor Message from the Pastor One thing that many of us are probably trying to keep in mind is the reason for the season. At some point, all of us have probably gotten too wrapped up in the gifts (no pun intended!) or the decorations…all of this stuff that is fun, but ultimately isn’t the reason for the season. It’s a season of joy, generosity, peace, and forgiveness. It’s important to keep that firmly in mind. But it’s also important to remember that whenever we talk about a season of joy, generosity, etc., that there should be an additional part of that realization: because Christ draws near to me. It is a season of joy because Christ draws near to me. It’s a season of generosity because Christ draws near to me, giving me everything I could possibly need to get to Heaven. It’s a season of peace because when Jesus draws near, He draws near as the King of Peace. Without Christ drawing near, without that because, the season just falls apart. Something I’m going to be doing throughout the rest of Advent and into Christmas is simply to remind myself of that very simple because. As Christ draws near to us in the seasons of Advent and Christmas, we shouldn’t let a day go by without asking ourselves “How did Jesus come close to me today?” It’s a simple question, simple enough that you could ask your kids and grandkids. But it’s also a powerful question! Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. It’s the sort of question that helps us to begin to recognize God’s presence among us and that is an important first step in growing closer to Jesus. Know that I’m praying for you every day. I pray that all my parishioners become saints; that they know that Jesus wants to be close to them, and that they will not let anything get in His way. Please pray for me, too. Christmas blessings to you all, Fr. Witt Prayer Hotlines Holy Rosary: Julie 305-7937 St. Patrick Mary 657-2346 4:30pm 8:00am 9:30am 11:00a m Weekend Mass Attendance 121 160 130 190 601 This Week’s Bulletin Sponsor Fortman Taxidermy & Tannery Fortman Taxidermy & Tannery Fortman Taxidermy & Tannery Fortman Taxidermy & Tannery Live Stream Sponsorship Sponsorship for the Month of December: In Honor of Father Witt If you would like to sponsor a month of the live stream in memory or in honor of someone please stop by the parish office. The cost of live streaming the Mass is $250 per month. A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your generosity.
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December 20, 2020December 20, 2020December 20, 2020December 20, 2020
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon. 12/21 St. Peter Canicius Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 11:00am Funeral Mass at St. Patrick Tues. 12/22 Late Advent Weekday 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 8:15am HR Robert Hensley
Wed. 12/23 St. John of Kanty Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 12:05pm HR Edith Doenges
Thurs. 12/24 Late Advent Weekday Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Night: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 4:30pm SP David T. Burke Family L&D 4:30pm HR Richard & Sally Hurm 10:00pm HR Nanette Bowling
Fri. 12/25 The Nativity of the Lord Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 9:30am SP Donna Fischer 11:00am HR Judy Palmer
Sat. 12/26 St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 4:30pm HR Richard Apple
Sun. 12/27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 8:00am HR Karen Williams 9:30am SP Burke & Poeppelman Families L & D 11:00am HR Mary Schmitmeyer
Message from the PastorMessage from the PastorMessage from the PastorMessage from the Pastor
One thing that many of us are probably trying to keep in mind is the reason for the season. At some point, all of us have probably gotten too wrapped up in the gifts (no pun intended!) or the decorations…all of this stuff that is fun, but ultimately isn’t the reason for the season. It’s a season of joy, generosity, peace, and forgiveness. It’s important to keep that firmly in mind. But it’s also important to remember that whenever we talk about a season of joy, generosity, etc., that there should be an additional part of that realization: because Christ draws near to me. It is a season of joy because Christ draws near to me. It’s a season of generosity because Christ draws near to me, giving me everything I could possibly need to get to Heaven. It’s a season of peace because when Jesus draws near, He draws near as the King of Peace. Without Christ drawing near, without that because, the season just falls apart. Something I’m going to be doing throughout the rest of Advent and into Christmas is simply to remind myself of that very simple because. As Christ draws near to us in the seasons of Advent and Christmas, we shouldn’t let a day go by without asking ourselves “How did Jesus come close to me today?” It’s a simple question, simple enough that you could ask your kids and grandkids. But it’s also a powerful question! Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. It’s the sort of question that helps us to begin to recognize God’s presence among us and that is an important first step in growing closer to Jesus. Know that I’m praying for you every day. I pray that all my parishioners become saints; that they know that Jesus wants to be close to them, and that they will not let anything get in His way. Please pray for me, too. Christmas blessings to you all,
If you would like to sponsor a month of the live stream in memory or in honor of someone please stop by the parish office. The cost of live streaming the Mass is $250 per month.
A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, A $500 Holiday Remembrance in memory of Louis, Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Rose and Phil Pfeffenberger has been received. Thank you for your generosity.Thank you for your generosity.Thank you for your generosity.Thank you for your generosity.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Holy Rosary Collection
Weekly Collection $ 5,056.25 Online Giving $ 2,469.21 Mailed in Donations $ 955.00 Total Collected for the Week $ 8,480.46
St. Patrick Collection
Weekly Collection $ 1,867.00 Mailed in Donations $ 0.00 Total Collected for the Week $ 1,867.00
Holy Rosary Adopt-a-Student
Current Week Donations: $ 1,131.00
Total Donations Received: $ 49,706.15
Parishioner Participation: 108 Families
The monthly Adopt-a-Student collection is to help
Holy Rosary School with its operating expenses.
LITURGICAL ROLES
——————————————————————————————— Tues. December 22 HR 8:15am Mass Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Wed. December 23 HR 12:05pm Mass Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Thurs. December 24 HR 4:30pm Mass Lectors: Mary Beth Mielke, Jennifer Tester Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Thurs. December 24 SP 4:30pm Mass Lector: Diane Wright Sacristan: Ellen Brown Ushers: Virgil Brown, Marc Hines, Tom Naseman ——————————————————————————————— Thurs. December 24 HR 10:00pm Mass Lectors: Lydia Krugh, Lora Krugh Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Fri. December 25 SP 9:30am Mass Lector: Linda Lunz Sacristan: Kent Schlegel Ushers: David Oen, Janet Ott, Mike Ott ——————————————————————————————— Fri. December 25 HR 11:00am Mass Lectors: Carla & Greg Eaglowski Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Sat. December 26 HR 4:30pm Mass Lectors: Brent Miller, Annette Bayham Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Sun. December 27 HR 8:00am Mass Lectors: Ellen Schloemer, Liz Schloemer Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers ——————————————————————————————— Sun. December 27 SP 9:30am Mass Lector: Jenny Riethman Sacristan: Diane Wright Ushers: Mark Ruppert, Allen Scott ——————————————————————————————— Sun. December 27 HR 11:00am Mass Lectors: Sally Angel, Bill Angel Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Volunteers
Sunday 8:00am 9:30am
11:00am 6:30pm
December 20 Mass at Holy Rosary Mass at St. Patrick Mass at Holy Rosary - Live Streamed Joy to the World Class - Cafeteria
Monday 11:00am
6:30pm
December 21 Funeral Mass at St. Patrick for Mr. Al Reier ENDOW - Cafeteria
Tuesday 8:15am 9:00am
5:00 - 6:30pm
December 22 Mass at Holy Rosary Joy to the World Class - Cafeteria Confessions at Holy Rosary
Wednesday 11:30am 12:05pm
Following Mass
December 23 Confessions at Holy Rosary Mass at Holy Rosary Legion of Mary - Upper Room
Thursday 4:30pm 4:30pm
10:00pm
December 24 Mass at St. Patrick Fr. Witt Mass at Holy Rosary Fr. Zink Mass at Holy Rosary Fr. Witt
Friday 9:30am
11:00am
December 25 Mass at St. Patrick Mass at Holy Rosary
Saturday 8:00am
3:30 - 4:15pm 4:30pm
December 26 Men’s Fellowship - Breakfast Out Confessions at Holy Rosary Mass at Holy Rosary
Sunday 8:00am 9:30am
11:00am
December 27 Mass at Holy Rosary Mass at St. Patrick Mass at Holy Rosary - Live Streamed
The Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati, celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM) with mass and the reception of Candidacy for seven seminarians.
Those who received candidacy include: Matthew Lee Bischoff, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, St. Mary’s, Greenville Christopher Todd Buschur, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, St. Mary, Urbana David Daniel Gross, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, St. Charles Borromeo, Kettering Adam Michael Lewis, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, St. Columbkille, Wilmington Martin Chigozie Okereke, Archdiocese of Louisville, St. Joseph, Louisville Van Dung Tran, Archdiocese of Louisville, St. John Vianney, Louisville Maximilian Joseph Travis, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Holy Rosary, St. Marys “The Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders is the first of three steps taken by those preparing to be ordained ministers in the Church, either as priests or permanent deacons.,” said the Very Rev. Anthony R. Brausch, Ph.D., President & Rector at MTSM. “During the ceremony, candidates express publicly their willingness to devote themselves to the preparation necessary for ordination, specifically, to prepare themselves in mind and spirit so they can give faithful service to Christ and his Church.”
Women’s Spa For the Soul
Save the Date
April 9, 2021
Guest Speaker: Julia Monnin
“The World is Noisy - God Whispers”
Holy Rosary CCD News
CCD is on Christmas Break until January 13, 2021. Parents, please continue to bring your children to Mass or view it online through holyrosarychurch.us if you aren't comfortable coming to church. Parents with Kindergarten-7th Grade, please pick up your child's CCD Packets from the parish office lobby. Packets include Gospel weeklies for the upcoming Sundays and Grades K-3 have Magnifikids to follow along with Sunday and Holy Day Masses.
Father Witt is inviting all 9th-12th Grade Parishioners to take the 1% Challenge!
Simply take 1% of your day - by spending just 14 minutes and 24 seconds reading the Bible, reflecting on His Word and talking to God and be prepared to be amazed! Contact Fr. Witt for more information or see the email sent to parents. Those who take the Challenge and successfully complete it, will win the Grand Prize of Dinner with Father Witt! Challenge yourself! Challenge your friends! See how spending just 1% of your day for 30 days, completing the challenge will change your life!!
Eternal God,Eternal God,Eternal God,Eternal God,
in the stillness of this night,in the stillness of this night,in the stillness of this night,in the stillness of this night,
you sent your almighty Son,you sent your almighty Son,you sent your almighty Son,you sent your almighty Son,
to pierce the darknessto pierce the darknessto pierce the darknessto pierce the darkness
with the light of salvation:with the light of salvation:with the light of salvation:with the light of salvation:
Give to the earth the peaceGive to the earth the peaceGive to the earth the peaceGive to the earth the peace
what we long for and fill our heartswhat we long for and fill our heartswhat we long for and fill our heartswhat we long for and fill our hearts
With the joy of heaven,With the joy of heaven,With the joy of heaven,With the joy of heaven,
through our Savior, Jesus Christ.through our Savior, Jesus Christ.through our Savior, Jesus Christ.through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
AmenAmenAmenAmen
Tune in to the RADIO ROSARY every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
on WCSM (96.7 FM).
Baptism Class
Are you expecting a baby or have a child who needs baptized? Baptism Preparation Classes are offered for Holy Rosary & St. Patrick parents, on the second Thursday of every month. Our next class is scheduled for January 14, at 6:30pm, in the Upper Room.
Pre-registration is required - please call the parish office to register prior to the class at 419-394-5050.
Wine, Women & ScriptureWine, Women & ScriptureWine, Women & ScriptureWine, Women & Scripture Monday, January 11 @ 6:30pm Monday, January 11 @ 6:30pm Monday, January 11 @ 6:30pm Monday, January 11 @ 6:30pm
in the Holy Rosary Cafeteriain the Holy Rosary Cafeteriain the Holy Rosary Cafeteriain the Holy Rosary Cafeteria
Enjoy an evening of fellowship with the women from our parishes.
Our group study will continue to meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
During the meetings, we will use an Endow study, JP II’s Letter to Women. Within each chapter, we will read & have discussion questions that tie the concepts of the study with our everyday lives.
Books are recommended - $26 & available in the parish office.
Questions? Contact:
Nan Mielke 419-300-1045 Terri Maze 419-305-0672
Stacy Smith 419-733-5805
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4:30pm St. Patrick - Fr. Witt 4:30pm Holy Rosary - Fr. Zink
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11:00am Holy Rosary
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11:00pm Holy Hour at Holy Rosary
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11:00am Holy Rosary
“MAKE A DATE”
THE MARRIAGE COURSE
7 SENSATIONAL DATES - 2021
January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 19
6:00-9:00pm at the K of C Hall
Each night includes a catered dinner at private candlelit tables for two. Couples view a DVD and discuss important issues often ignored in the rush of daily life.
COST $92 per couple (that’s only $13 for a night out)
There is no group discussion or group sharing.
Call the parish office at 419-394-5050 to RSVP. Seating is Limited - Call Today!
FRIENDS OF HOLY ROSARY UPDATE
The Friends of Holy Rosary recently received donations in memory
of Janet Dingledine ($100), Rita Miller ($50) and Norman
Eshleman ($150). These donations bring the trust balance to
$283,362.08. Thank you!
All parishioners are encouraged to become a member of the
Friends of Holy Rosary. Dues are $5 per person. Please use the
pink envelope or an envelope marked Friends of Holy Rosary with
your name on it and drop it in the collection basket. You can also
mail them to Dave Helmstetter, 5421 County Road 33A, St. Marys,
OH 45885. Any donation or dues can also be dropped off at the
parish office.
Ft. Loramie Men’s Conference
The 2021 Ft. Loramie Men’s conference is set for Saturday, March 6th , 8:00am – 3:30pm, at St. Michael Hall in Ft. Loramie, with a NEW optional Latin Mass starting at 7:00am. This is a great day for all men, from high school age to 100. Please come enjoy the day and expand the growth of your faith. The theme this year is “Building on Faith”.
Tickets are available for $25 each. This includes 2 meals, books and materials.
Returning keynote speaker: Fr. Nathan Cromley
Please pre-buy tickets as with the COVID-19 restrictions we will only be allowed 300 seated in the hall. Tickets can be purchased on-line at: https://www.facebook.com/FLMensConference/
MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS
Living & Deceased MembersLiving & Deceased MembersLiving & Deceased MembersLiving & Deceased Members
of the following families:of the following families:of the following families:of the following families:
Donna Albers A.J. & Mary Anderson Alice Anderson Bonnie & Donald Anderson David Anderson Holli Anderson Matt & Mary Anderson Family Robert Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Apple Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Apple Mr. & Mrs. Richard Apple Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Apple James & Irene Axe Theresa Axe Patrick Bayham Robert & Cecilia Bayham Kathryn Bayless Behr Family Virgil Behr Fr. Bernard Daniel Bertke Evelyn Bertke Louis Bertke Fr. Anslem Boeke Borger Family Jim Borger Nan Bowling Rev. Floyd & Arlene (Folk) Braun Fr. Brinker Deacon Marty Brown Bruce Bubp Ralph & Ilene Buck Jerry Burden Mary Burke Norbert & Rosie Burke Bruce Burnham Robin Anderson Burton Fr. James Byrne Henry & Rose Cianciolo Clark Family Jessica Alferio Clark Mr. Clarence Coleman Dennis & Barb Cook Family Fr. Tony Cutcher
Jack & Mary Danaher Families Christine Detting Dorsten Family Durnell Family David Durnell John & Nancy Elston Norman Eshleman Otis & Charlene Fannon Harold & Catherine Fisher Thelma Fisher Charles Folk William J. Folk FOHR Benefactors Fr. Frost John & Luella Gast Family Cathy Granger Jerry Grube Buz Howard Thomas Howard Fr. Hack Vicki Hale Halko Family Carl & Mabel Heckler Cheryl & Dennis Heckler Fr. David Heinl Alphonse & Edna Heitkamp Kim Heitkamp Roxanne Heitkamp Shannon Heitkamp Bob Hensley Eugene & Eileen Herman Family Deacon Aaron Hess Hess Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hirschfeld Pat Hobbs Jerry & Jan Hoelscher Leland Hollar Annette Holthaus Sara Holthaus Arnold Homan Mark Homan Patrick Homan Ken & Ruth Horney Walter & Ruth Houtz Family Thomas Howard Fr. Leo Hoying Charles Hurm Family Bill Irons Ralph Klopfenstein & Family Joe Larkin Family Bernard & Betty Lengerich Ferd Lenhart Family
John & Lynnette Lininger Family Gladys Luecke Kathryn Luecke Virgil Luecke Lynch Family John Patrick Lynch Tim Makley Daniel V. Mallory Vernon & Mary Jane Mallory Todd V. Mallory Orville Mangan James & Muriel Maze Alan & Mary Jane McCall Priscilla McDermitt Jerome McEldowney Kenny & Treva Metzger Moeller Family Fr. Rick Nieberding Auddie Niekamp Ruth Oen Mary Ann Severt Overman Howard & Velanda Palmer Judy Palmer Wilbur Poeppelman John & Lola Pond Todd Post Mark Potocnik James Prater Maurice & Joan Rammel Bobbie Reichert Mary Ann Reichert Charles Rhoades Dean, Gene & LaVera Rhoades Robeson Family Pam Robeson Bill & Billy Rouh Anne Ruppert Saintignon Family Bill Saum Mary Schmitmeyer Mary Schroer Dolores Scott Walter & Mary Scott Family Roman Severt Floyd Sheaks Grace Sheaks Jean Sheaks John Siefring Family Paul Siefring Family Jean Siegrist Dwight & Marie Smith Fr. Barry Stechschulte
Victor Steinbrunner Virginia Steinbrunner Don & Shirley Stienecker Chad Stoker Joan Timmerman Roscoe Timmerman Harold & Laura Wendel Joe Wendel Family Ruth Wendel John White, Jr. John & Louise White, Sr. Mike White Carol Wilder Charles & Mary Wilker Family Karen Williams Fr. Larry Williams Vernon, Mary & Craig Willoughby Fr. Wise Mrs. Vigil Wiswasser Fr. Alexander Witt Nancy Wolfe Youngs Family Bud & Jean Youngs Zumberge Family
In Memory/Honor of:In Memory/Honor of:In Memory/Honor of:In Memory/Honor of:
Eugene Ahlers Dave & Alice Anderson Bill, Annabelle & Esther Angel James & Irene Axe Harry & Henrietta Barber Barga Family Diane Becher Dan Beckstedt Clarence & Marie Berres Anthony & Christine Boehmer Jim Boehmer Family Borger Family Dr. John Bowling & Family Roy & Alodia Brown Bruce Bubp & Family Bruce Burnham Rupert & Anne Burnham Byrne Family Fr. James Byrne Anita Cisco Andy Clark Jeanette Crusie Msg. James Curtin
Jack & Mary Danaher Mary Dekker Chris Detling Larry Dieringer Tobe & Hilda Doty David & Betty Durnell Family Tom & Doris Durnell Family Tom Durnell, Jr. Arlene Eberle Irvin & Helen Edman Norman Eshleman Hanley, Eddie & Mark Evans Pat Fannon Ralph & Carolyn Fisher James Folk Family Robert Fortman Marty Glaser Eleanor Glass Barry Gossard Cleve & Ann Gossard Kermit & Edna Freewalt Family George & Anna Halko Greg Hausfeld Fr. Heinl Lloyd & Mary Heitkamp Marilyn Henderson Bob Hensley Steve Hirsch Roy Houseworth Treece Howard Fr. Leo Hoying Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Klenke Ralph & Barb Kruse Family Joe & Winnie Larkin Bill & Jackie Lininger Dottie Lininger George, Lois & Jim Long Anna, Steve & Pat Lucas Lynch Family L&D Denny & Lena Mihm Family Mary Mihm Matt & Karen Mihm Peter & Mary Mikula Ed, Mike & Patty Miller Dick Milum Emma Moeller Family Ruth Oen Ott Family Howard & Velanda Palmer Judy Palmer Mike & Ann Peterson & Family Todd Post
Cyril & Sally Puthoff Tom, Jim & Mick Puthoff Maurice & Joan Rammel J & M Reinke Ralph & Eleanor Roby The Rye Family Bruce Saintignon Mary Ann Saintignon Mary Schmitmeyer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schneider Danny Schwartz Gary & Julie Schwieterman Family Harold & Ruby Schwieterman Dolores Scott Floyd Sheaks Grace Sheaks Jean Sheaks Elaine Sheridan Siegrist Family Sommer Family Tony & Anna Stadler Fr. Barry Stechschulte Edward & Luella Tobin Family President Trump Uhlenhake Family Peter & Doris Vaubel Family Cindy Varel Craig, Aggie & Don Weadock Ellen Weadock Doug Wehner Wilker Family Bob & Robb Wilker Leroy & Imelda Wilker Mary Jane Wilker Shawn & Mary Jane Wilker Vernon, Mary & Craig Willoughby Wilson Family Lee Wiswell Fr. Alexander Witt Connie Yahl Joe & Martha Yahl Family Bud & Jean Youngs John Youngs, Jr. John & Betty Youngs, Sr. All who have died in 2020 All First Responders All Medical Field Workers All Those in the Military All Priests & Clergy All Suffering from Effects of COVID Cure for Corona Virus Pour Souls
GUIDELINES FOR RETURNING MASS
Please remember that the faithful have been dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Thus, those who wish to participate in Mass and receive Holy Communion can do so by attending a Mass any day of the week. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick are encouraged to join us for a Mass that is live-streamed online each weekend. Appropriate social distancing and the regulations put forth by public health authorities must be observed. Here are the guidelines for Holy Rosary & St. Patrick. • Entry doors will be open for you to have a touch-free entry into church.
• Hand sanitizer will be available as you enter. Please use it.
• You will be required to wear a mask when attending any Mass or event on the Holy Rosary Campus. If you are medically fragile or
unable to wear a mask, please view the live streamed Sunday Mass at 11am on our church website or our Facebook page.
• Use all available (every other row will be marked for usage) space in the church. Families who have been in contact with each other may sit
together. All others must be spaced at least 6 feet apart. Please start sitting in the middle of the pew so that others can fill in the outside
later.
• No physical contact at the Our Father and there will be no Sign of Peace, similar to Advent & Lent.
• No Holy Communion will be given from chalices by the faithful. Please stay 6 feet apart from every individual as you approach for Holy
Communion; ushers will release you from pews. (A family with small children can approach together, keeping 6 feet from other parishioners.)
There will be properly spaced Eucharistic ministers per section. Eucharistic ministers will do their best to drop the host into your hand without
touching. (Eucharistic ministers will sanitize their hands & be wearing masks prior to distribution of communion and will have a hand wet wipe
in their hand in case of contact when distributing.)
• There will be no missalettes or hymnals in the pews. Missalettes are available at the entrances of the church. Take one home, put your
name on it and bring it back each time. Any left behind will be disposed of.
• The cry room will be available during Mass with proper social distancing.
• Collection baskets will not be passed during Mass. As you enter or exit Mass, please drop your envelopes into the basket in the entrances.
We appreciate your gifts so much during this difficult time!
• Bulletins will be distributed as you leave and are also available online.
• The church will be sanitized after each Mass. ** If anyone would like to help with this, please contact the parish office.
Please DO NOT congregate in the Vestibule or entrance ways in order to keep social distancing for all arriving & leaving.
Remember, the responsibility to keep others healthy is one that we all share. If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please do not join us for Mass, but instead watch online. Most importantly, always be kind and patient. We are in a confusing and sometimes overwhelming situation. Your parish is doing its absolute best to help you, protect you, and share our love for Christ with you. Please show your love of Christ by being Christ to others! Questions? Please contact Fr. Witt, Deacon Marty, Jess Rammel at 419-394-5050 or email the office at [email protected].
