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Bishop's Message about the Elections

REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED - Sessions begin Oct. 4

Please contact us in April 2021 to Register
for the next season of the Catholic Family
Formation program.

Know what Christ has revealed and the Catholic Church has faithfully taught.

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICES:  During this COVID-19 Pandemic we have our faith that God will bring us through this health emergency that faces the world.  Here are some spiritual practices for yourself or with your family at this time or any time:

1) Keep holy the Lord's Day - watch a Mass on TV or live streaming on your tech device.
2) Check our website below for the Daily and Sunday Scripture Readings.  Read them alone or with family.
3) Gather and pray the Rosary with family asking our Blessed Mother to pray for us. (or another devotional)
4) Check on family members and neighbors, especially the elderly.
5) Send us your prayer requests via our website.
6) And from one of our parishioners:  Slowly pray the Hail Mary as you wash your hands; it's 20 seconds.

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Grief Share Support
Mondays - 2:00pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
Grief Share is an opportunity for mutual support for anyone experiencing a significant change or loss in their life.  It includes a series of DVD presentation; each of which stands on its own.  Led by staff member Colene Conley. 

Healing Movement - Stretching and Lite Exercise
Mondays - 4:00pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
This opportunity provides a body, mind, spirit connection by means of physical stretching and lite exercise. Led by Michelle Plikerd a person can gain more energy and peace of mind through lite body movement.  No registration is required.  Bring a mat if you have one; a balancing chair is provided.

The Book of Judith - Bible Study
Begins Sept. 22 - November 10
Tuesdays - 12:30pm - Educ. Building
At your request a Bible Study with no homework led by Fr. Dan.  For four sessions we will delve into the four chapters of Ruth's story to discover in God's Word the lessons for our lives.  Chapter reading will be during the session itself.  All are welcome, but limited to 40 participants for CDC COVID-19 safety procedures.  Bring your own bible, please; and a notebook if you like. 

The Ohio Bishops respecting the Governor’s safe-reopen plan permits us to gather for Mass with some restrictions.  Do not assume the spread of the virus has diminished.  

Weekend Masses:                              Weekday Masses:
Saturdays 5:00pm                                Tuesdays 5:00pm
Sundays   8:00am and 10:30am          Wed. and Fri. 8:30am

• Until further notice, no one is obligated to attend Sunday Mass.  Please arrive on time for Mass.
• Do Not Come to the Church: with a fever of 100 degrees or higher, a persistent dry cough, runny nose, or shortness of breath, or without self-quarantining 14 days after close contact with anyone with COVID-19.  
• Please stay home: If sick in anyway, uncomfortable or fearful in large gatherings, vulnerable to or at high risk of infection.
• Wearing a face mask (or covering) is required throughout the Mass, except the brief moment to receive Communion. Please bring a clean mask or covering to wear. 
• To maintain social distancing, only 130 people can be seated safely in the church.  Ushers can direct you to a designated pew.  Households can sit together, but must distance 6’ from another household or non-family parishioner. 
• At Communion, please lower your mask below your chin BEFORE extending your hands to receive the Host. If you must receive on the tongue, approach a lay minister of Communion at the end of the line so sanitizing precautions can be taken.  The cup will not be distributed.
• Please use restrooms only if absolutely necessary.
• Please maintain a 6’ social distance as you leave.
• For those who cannot join us at church, a Sunday Mass can be found on line.

Your understanding at this unprecedented time is appreciated.
St. Martin of Tours, pray for us.