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Divine Mercy The Chaplet of Divine Mercy The Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Divine Mercy Novena Day 1 - Divine Mercy Novena (Good Friday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 2 - Divine Mercy Novena (Holy Saturday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 3 - Divine Mercy Novena (Easter) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 4 - Divine Mercy Novena (Monday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 5 - Divine Mercy Novena (Tuesday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 6 - Divine Mercy Novena (Wednesday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 7 - Divine Mercy Novena (Thursday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 8 - Divine Mercy Novena (Friday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04 Day 9 - Divine Mercy Novena (Saturday) with Father Shawn Landenwitch 00:00 / 01:04

Education Below information is for Logan County Catholics. Faith Formation for Children & Youth Parish Faith Formation The parish faith formation program (PFF/PSR) entails learning the truths of the Faith through interaction with Sacred Scripture and Tradition, fostering familiarity with the Church’s devotional practices, and nurturing a close personal union with Christ through the Sacraments of his Church. Our faith formation program uses the "Walking with Jesus" curriculum from Sophia Press. Registration occurs in late summer. Currently, we are able to offer weekly classes for those in Kindergarten through the eighth grade. FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion is typically held in the second grade at our parishes, but older children are most welcome. There is an attendance requirement for this class. CONFIRMATION: Confirmation is held every other year for those in the seventh and eighth grade. There is an attendance requirement for this class. SCHEDULE: PSR classes meet on Sundays at St. Mary of the Woods from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. PFF classes meet on Sundays at St. Patricks from 11:00 AM to12:00 PM. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations due to inclement weather or other circumstances will be communicated via One Call. If you are not currently signed up for One Call, please contact the parish office. VOLUNTEERS: Catechists, aids, substitutes, and other volunteers are always needed and appreciated. A background check and compliance with the child protection policies is required. To obtain registration forms, to volunteer, or for more information, please contact Ashley Roberts at ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com or 937-592-1656. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) OCIA is the Church’s process of initiating adult members into the Catholic Faith. It involves the teaching of the Sacred Scriptures, prayer, catechesis on Catholic doctrine, growth in community, and an emphasis on developing one’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ. OCIA is required for all non-baptized individuals as well as baptized non-Catholic Christians who seek full communion into the Catholic Church. Classes alternate locations every between St. Patrick and St. Mary of the Woods. The process takes between one and two years, depending on each individual's faith history and personal circumstances. In the first phase, called Inquiry, the basics of the Creed, the Catholic Church, and morality are discussed. This phase provides those who participate with a good opportunity to become familiar with Catholicism, foster a life of prayer, and decide if they would like to learn more. The second phase consists of a more thorough catechesis, assumes a deepening commitment to the life of faith, and is appropriate for those who have made the decision to become members of the Church. We will work with interested individuals to ensure they begin the process in the most helpful place! OCIA reaches its culmination with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism (if not already baptized), Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. For more information, please contact Ashley Roberts at ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com or 937-592-1656. RCIA Sign Up Interested in the Catholic Church? First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Which best describes you?* I'm not Catholic, but interested in learning more. (Please continue with the survey.) I'm already Catholic, and am looking for a refresher. (Please submit--no need to complete further questions.) Have you ever been baptized, in any faith tradition? Yes No I'm not sure Are you married? No No, but I live with my fiancée/boyfriend or girlfriend I am engaged to be married Yes; and this is the first marriage for both me and my spouse Yes, and either my spouse or I have been married before Do you have questions or concerns you'd like to discuss before class begins? Yes No Submit

Seminarians Meet the Seminarians Meet the Seminarians Our Parishes have been immensely blessed over the past several years to have many seminarians come through our doors and spend time with us at both Saint Mary of the Woods and Saint Patrick. Join us in praying for these wonderful men as they continue their formation to the priesthood. May we continue to be blessed with wonderful men entering the seminary. If you would like to send any cards or care packages, the address for the men is as follows: 6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 Mount St. Mary's of the West Seminary in Cincinnati. Meet current seminarians of Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Thomas Wheeler Seminarian Intern 2025-2026 Hello, my name is Thomas Wheeler. I am a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and I am spending my internship year here at Mary, Queen of Angels family of parishes. Having completed four years of study in seminary, I am thrilled to spend the year serving in your parishes. After this year, I will only have two years of formation remaining before, God-willing, I am ordained a priest. I have greatly enjoyed my first few weeks here, and I look forward to continuing to get to know you all as I serve you. A few fun facts about me: I am a cellist (plays the cello), an avid reader, and a martial artist. Before becoming a seminarian, I used to be a teacher, though some fellow teachers say I still am one. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to practice preaching sooner or later... Benjamin Packer Seminarian Intern 2023-2024 My name is Benjamin Packer. I will be spending the next year in your parishes as a seminarian intern with Fr. Landenwitch. I have completed six years of seminary - four years in college seminary and two in Theology in Cincinnati. I grew up in a homeschooling family with my five younger brothers and two younger sisters. I entered college seminary at Bishop Simon Bruté in Indianapolis after graduating high school and have continued for two years at Mt. St. Mary's in Cincinnati for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. God willing, I will be ordained in just under three years from now. I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, and occasional casual sports whether it is disc golf or a casual game Of ultimate frisbee. Hopefully, I will have the pleasure of meeting many of you in the coming weeks. Update: Benjamin Packer was ordained as t ransitional deacon on April 26th , 2025 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Daniel Jasek Summer 2020 Meet Daniel Jasek!! He is from Our Lady of Good Hope parish in Miamisburg, OH and is the oldest of five children. He studied Computer Science at the University of Notre Dame, worked for one year as a web-developer in Columbus, and started seminary studies at Mount St. Mary's of the West Seminary in Cincinnati in the Fall of 2019. Update: Daniel Jasek was ordained as transitional deacon on April 26th, 2025 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Matthew Montag Summer 2020 Matt Montag is going into Theology II at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology. Matt was born 30 minutes Northeast of Cincinnati in Loveland, Ohio, and comes from a family of four. Prior to seminary he graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a business degree and worked for two years in sales. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, as well as camping and hiking. Matt's favorite Saint other than the Blessed Mother is St. Maximillian Kolbe. Update: Father Matthew Montag was ordained into the priesthood on May 18th, 2024 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Robert Hale Seminarian Intern 2019-2020 "Hello, I am Robert Hale and I am studying for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary's of the West Seminary. I am excited to spend the next year on internship with you all at St. Patrick's and St. Mary's of the Woods. I am the oldest of four children; I have two sisters and a brother. I was raised just outside of Louisville, Kentucky. I moved to Cincinnati when I entered the seminary, and I am still trying to learn more about the Archdiocese. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next year. Please pray for me as I continue my formation to the priesthood, and I will be praying for all of you as well!" Update: Father Robert Hale was ordained into the priesthood on May 21st, 2022 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Adam Berning Summer 2019 Have you met our newest seminarian?? Adam Berning is here for the summer at both Saint Mary of the Woods and Saint Patrick's! He graduated from Anna High School and his home parish is Sacred Heart of Jesus in McCartyville. After graduating high school he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis. This August he will be entering Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati to begin his studies in Theology. We are so excited to have him here with us this summer! Update: Father Adam Berning was ordained into the priesthood on May 18th, 2024 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Alex Dugas Summer 2019 Meet Alex Dugas! "I am originally from Huber Heights and am one of three children. I graduated from Wright State with a degree in history, and it was during my time at WSU that I decided to pursue a call to the priesthood-this was something that I had thought of since I was at least 7 years old. I am very much looking forward to getting to know you all, so please do introduce yourselves to me." Update: Father Alex Dugas was ordained into the priesthood on May 20th, 2023 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Anthony Marcelli Seminarian Intern 2018-2019 "Hello! My name is Anthony Marcelli, I am a seminarian for the Archdiocese and I will be doing a yearlong internship with Father Shawn. My hometown is Amelia Ohio which is about a half hour from downtown Cincinnati. I am one of 7 kids: 5 girls and two boys. I attended public high school and during that time I wanted to become a coast Guard rescue diver but seeing how I have very little experience swimming in the ocean (being from Ohio and all) I decided to sign up for paramedic schooling instead. A couple of months before my high school graduation I saw a video of a priest anointing a woman who was dying in the hospital; in that moment I felt that God was calling me to serve the kingdom in this way. I decided to drop paramedic schooling and sought out studies for the priesthood. I then received my degree from Franciscan university and entered seminary after graduating college. This is my third year in seminary and I have a little less than 3 years to go. I am very excited to be here with all of you and I look forward to a great year to join you in serving our Lord. God Bless!" Update: Father Anthony Marcelli was ordained into the priesthood on May 15th, 2021 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH. Patrick Blenman Summer 2017, 2018 Patrick Blenman, Seminarian... "I am a seminarian going into my fourth year of college seminary for for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. I study at Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am so blessed to be here and I cannot wait to become more involved and get to know all of you here in the parish. I grew up just across the county line in Sidney, Ohio. I come from a family of 6 with my parents, a twin brother, older brother, and older sister. I graduated from Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney in 2014 and entered college seminary right after graduation. Some things I enjoy doing are hanging out with friends, meeting new people, watching movies, riding my bike, and being able to be present to the needs of God people. If you see me around the parish or around town, please do not hesitate to come over and say hello, ask for prayers, or just want to talk. I will be giving two talks here over the summer. Thank you all so much and I cannot wait to get a chance to serve you this summer." Update: Father Patrick Blenman was ordained into the priesthood on May 20th, 2023 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH.

Ministries Some information may be specific to Logan County Catholics. Pastoral Councils Pastoral Councils PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a group of parishioners, nominated and voted in by members of the parish, to serve by assisting and advising the pastor, and providing feedback from the parish community. St. Mary of the Woods and St. Patrick have a unified parish council, with equal representation from both churches. FINANCE COMMISSION This commission, mandated by Canon Law, advises the pastor on financial planning and development. Members assist the pastor with planning and administering financial matters, and in setting policy and procedures that will bring about effective management. Liturgical Ministries Many gifts are needed to support a beautiful and reverent liturgy! Unless otherwise noted, please contact the parish office if you are interested in serving in any of these capacities. Music Ministry St. Patrick is blessed with an adult choir, and several cantors. Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, fall through spring. To join the choir, or offer other musical talents, please contact Morissa Sweeney, director of music, at 937-592-1656. Lectors Lectors are members of the faithful who proclaim the Word of God during the Mass. Lectors serve in rotation, and are scheduled in advance. A brief training is required. Altar Servers Children who have completed the third grade and older are invited to serve at the altar. New server training is typically held in the summer. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve either at weekend Masses, or by taking the Eucharist to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Training is provided. Also, to request Communion for someone who is homebound or in a care facility, please contact the office. Ushers Ushers assist at weekend Masses with seating, gathering the collection, distributing bulletins, obtaining Mass counts, and other logistical matters. Sacristans Sacristans prepare for Mass by seeing to the liturgical books, vessels, candles, and other concerns regarding the altar. They also assist with flowers and other decorations. Parish Related Organizations Knights of Columbus Visit kofc.org to learn more about the Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Council #3800; Fourth Degree Meets the 4th Wednesday of odd-numbered months at 7:00 pm in Russells Point Knights of Columbus Council #1782; Bellefontaine Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm in Makley Hall Visit Knights of Columbus Council #1782 on Facebook. Knights of Columbus Council #4378; Russells Point Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm Charitable Ministries Funeral Meals Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve at funeral meals for both St. Mary of the Woods and St. Patrick. To volunteer, contact the parish office, and we will connect you with the appropriate team. Our Daily Bread St. Patrick serves dinner at Our Daily Bread on the first Wednesday of every other month. Our Daily Bread is held at the Lutheran Center, located at 820 W Sandusky Ave, Bellefontaine. Prayer Requests To be added to the prayer chain, please contact the parish office. Prayer intention books are located in the foyer at St. Mary of the Woods, and beside the Divine Mercy image at St. Patrick. St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul provides a helping hand to those in need by way of a food pantry and financial assistance. Volunteers are always welcome. St. Patrick Michele Nichols, President Call 937-210-1280 for information. The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 PM. St. Mary of the Woods Kay Adams, President Call 937-843-4792 for information. The Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The SVDP Thrift Store is open the 2nd and 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Thrift Store 2nd & 4th Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pregnancy and Family Resources For a listing of the many resources available for women in unexpected or crisis pregnancies in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, please go to https://catholicaoc.org/forlife . Option Line Option Line and its network of participating pregnancy centers offers peer counseling and accurate information about all pregnancy options. Call pregnancy helpline at 1-800-712-4357 Find a center near you at optionline.org/center-locator . Visit optionline.org to learn more. Catholic Resources The following links are to other Catholic sites online which may be of interest for various additional related information. Click on the name of the link to visit the site. Daily Readings Visit U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for Daily Bible Readings The Catholic Telegraph Visit thecatholictelegraph.com The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Roman Catholic Church The Holy See (The Vatican) Archdiocese of Cincinnati USCCB (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) Ohio Bishop Conference Catholics Come Home If you've been away for a while, please visit catholicscomehome.org Other Catholic Links Holy Rosary (How to Recite) Catholic Online Catechism of the Catholic Church (vatican.va) or Catechism of the Catholic Church (flipbooks at usccb.org) Code of Canon Law New American Bible Vocations - Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Encyclopedia A guide to the Sacrament of Confession SafeParish™ at aocsafeenvironment.org or visit Archdiocese of Cincinnati SafeParish™ Resources.

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