Envelopes will be provided in the church pews for anyone who would like to contribute toward the purchase of Easter Lilies and flowers in memory of a loved one. Just fill out the envelope with your donation and place it in the collection basket by April 10th. Names of those who donated and those to be remembered will be printed in the church bulletin.
On Wednesday, March 9, Father Toner and some members of the SMM Leadership Team attended the meeting for the Second Round Draft Models of Real Presence, Real Future for the Diocese of Columbus. Recommendations were made and responses to those recommendations will be submitted via an online feedback form to be available March 18. Please stay updated by visiting realpresencerealfuture.org and send any questions or comments to [email protected]
Our parishes will be hosting a day of Adoration as part of the Diocesan 40 Days of Adoration Program. On Monday, March 21st, from 8:15 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for the faithful to come and Adore.
Our Deanery will conduct a synodal listening session at the gym of Saint Cecilia School, 440 Norton Road, Columbus, on Sunday, March 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m. This session will provide an opportunity to share our thoughts and feelings, but more importantly to discern how the Holy Spirit is guiding us in our journey together.
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Euchre Tournament with the proceeds going to the Seminarians of our Diocese. Come and join us in the church basement on Saturday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for Vespers at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20th (before 5:00 p.m. Mass). Vespers, commonly known as Evening Prayer, is part of the Liturgy of the Hours and is a great way to supplement your prayer life. Through this service, we offer praise to God, pray for the needs of the world and give thanks to God for the day.
Lenten Fridays are days of Abstinence, No Meat. Stations of the Cross are celebrated at 3:00 p.m. every Friday. During Lent, Stations will also be at St. Mary Magdalene, bilingual, at 7:00 p.m. First Friday Adoration at St. Aloysius this Friday, March 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Urban Encounter Ministries invites you to join them in Prayer and Praise. Fasting: Giving up something for Lent is a form of fasting. It is not a diet program. Give up your favorite sin. If you give up food or some activity, donate the money to charity.
Books, Games, Puzzles, DVDs, Vinyl Records, CDs, Framed Art Friday March 4th 5-7pm (Join us for Fish Taco Friday!) Sunday March 6th 8am-1pm (Join us for pancake breakfast!) Face masks are required