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Saint Mary of the Woods, Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church Russells Point, Ohio "Following in the footsteps of Our Lady, we will welcome and adore the abiding presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and bring Him with joy to those we encounter." Mass Times Latest Notice: No 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, October 31 Communion Rail Q&A The following Q&A is meant to help us understand the devotional and theological reasons behind the Communion rail, and to answer some practical questions. When receiving Communion, must everyone kneel at the Communion rail? No. The U.S. bishops decided the norm in the U.S. in recent decades is to receive standing, but the Congregation of Divine Worship is clear that individuals have the right to receive kneeling. The universal practice of kneeling was standard for many centuries before the current practice. Anyone receiving communion is welcome to adopt the posture they prefer. Why does St. Mary of the Woods use a Communion rail? There has been a revival in the Church regarding Eucharistic devotion. As many Catholics rediscover the traditions of the Church, more and more of the faithful prefer to receive kneeling. We see this growing trend in our own parish. Some parishioners would like to kneel, but would have a hard time getting back up without a Communion rail. In addition to allowing Communion to proceed reverently, there is also the potential of great spiritual benefits. Instead of people being ‘in motion’ as they walk through Communion lines, parishioners get a few moments to pause before and after Communion as they kneel or stand by the rail. This enables them to cherish the moment and open themselves to grace in a way that is difficult to do when walking through a normal Communion line. Are communion rails barriers between the people and God? No. Communion rails were never intended to be barriers to prevent access to God. This is a false idea that, while circulated by some, has no basis in any Catholic teaching, belief or practice. Communion rails are sacred places where people are nourished by the Bread from Heaven. That is why they were designed with great beauty and care. The architectural style of Communion rails was often similar to the altar, because they were seen as extending from the altar: the Eucharist is consecrated on the altar, and then received at the rail. Heaven and earth meet at the Communion rail; it is a place of Communion, not a barrier. Bulletins Select to view bulletin. Logan County Catholics 11-2-25.pdf View Past Bulletins Lay Ministry Schedules Select to view schedule. Saint Mary of the Woods Church St. Mary of the Woods November Ministry.pdf Calendar of Events Saint Mary of the Woods Church Photo Gallery News Events Homily Pastoral Staff Rev. Shawn Landenwitch, Pastor Email: fatherLandenwitch@gmail.com Rev. Kevin LeMelle, Parochial Vicar Email: klemelle@catholicaoc.org Office Staff Amy Bihn, Office Manager Email: abihn.mqa@gmail.com Katie McCabe, Music Director Email: ktmccabe@hotmail.com Judy Wells, Organist Lee McCarty, Head Sacristan Joe Rizzo, Maintenance/Custodial Connie Wheeler, Assistant Custodial Jennifer Harford, Administrative Assistant Email: catholicbellefontaine@gmail.com Ashley Roberts, Director of Religious Education Email: ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com Parish Email: abihn.mqa@gmail.com Phone: 937-843-3127 MAILING ADDRESS: Saint Mary of the Woods Church 464 Madison Avenue, PO Box 329 Russells Point, OH 43348 Office Hours: Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration Form St. Mary of the Woods Church Please return by mail or drop in the collection basket. Registration Form Donate Visit W eShareOnline.org Directions Rachel Mourning Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Grace St. Therese, the Little Flower

Saint Patrick, Catholic Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio Saint Patrick Church Bellefontaine, Ohio "Following in the footsteps of Our Lady, we will welcome and adore the abiding presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and bring Him with joy to those we encounter." Latest Notice: No 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, October 31 Mass Times Press the speaker icon to download/listen to message. S aturday 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM See All Mass Times. Bulletins Select to view bulletin. Logan County Catholics 11-2-25.pdf View Past Bulletins Lay Ministry Schedules Select to view schedule. Saint Patrick Church St. Patrick November Ministry Calendar of Events Saint Patrick Church Photo Gallery News Events Homily Pastoral Staff Rev. Shawn Landenwitch, Pastor Email: fatherLandenwitch@gmail.com Rev. Kevin LeMelle, Parochial Vicar Email: klemelle@catholicaoc.org Office Staff Therese Calland, Secretary Phone: 937-592-1656 Email: tcalland328@gmail.com Jennifer Harford, Administrative Assistant Phone: 937-592-1656 Email: catholicbellefontaine@gmail.com Amy Bihn, Business Manager Phone: 937-592-1656 Email: abihn.mqa@gmail.com Jim Thiel, Maintenance Phone: 937-592-1656 Ashley Roberts, Director of Religious Education Phone: 937-592-1656 Email: ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com Parish Email: catholicbellefontaine@gmail.com THOSE SERVING PARISH MINISTRIES Joe Steggeman, Calvary Cemetery Phone: 937-844-7426 (to purchase cemetery plots) Morissa Sweeney, Dir. Music Ministry Phone: 937-592-1656 Leanna George, Piano Phone: 937-593-0547 Judy Wells, Organ Phone: 419-674-4049 MAILING ADDRESS: Saint Patrick Church 316 East Patterson Avenue Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Office hours: St. Patrick Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: Closed Registration Form St. Patrick Church Please contact the parish office for a registration form. Donate Visit Saint Patrick Church Online Giving Our parish is now moving to online giving through our Parish Data System (PDS). You can set up your account at the link below. There are less charges to the parish if you use DIRECT DEPOSIT versus a Credit/Debit card. The card fees cost us more. We hope you like and will consider using this new giving tool. The staff member that posts your giving now can just pick up your donations in the system. Call the office if you have questions. By Vanco Payment Solutions at secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDHX . Directions

Mary Queen of Angels Family of Parishes, Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart, St. Mary, St. Mary of the Woods, St. Michael, St. Patrick. Mary, Queen of Angels Family of Parishes "Following in the footsteps of Our Lady, we will welcome and adore the abiding presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and bring Him with joy to those we encounter." Latest Notice: No 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, October 31 Visit Our Churches Select county for more information. Champaign County Parishes Logan County Parishes Weekend Mass Times Select mass times of each church. St. Mary (Urbana) Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM &11:00 AM St. Patrick (Bellefontaine) Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM St. Mary of the Woods (Russells Point) Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Parish News Select news post to read more. View News Latest Homilies Select homily post, then select play button to listen to homily. View Homily Connect with Us Select to visit Facebook page. ChampaignCatholics CatholicBellefontaine SMOWCatholicChurch