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Logan Catholics Parishes St. Mary, Urbana St. Patrick Bellefontaine 316 East Patterson Avenue Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Office hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: Closed St. Mary, Urbana St. Mary of the Woods Russells Point 464 Madison Avenue, PO Box 329 Russells Point, OH 43348 Office Hours: Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Press the speaker icon to download/listen to message. Mass Times Saint Patrick Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM Tuesday 8:00 AM 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday 6:15 PM St. Mary of the Woods Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM 2nd, 4th Thursday 6:15 PM Friday 8:00 AM Confession Times Saint Patrick 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 PM Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 PM St. Mary of the Woods 2nd, 4th Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 PM Friday 8:45 AM Eucharistic Adoration Saint Patrick 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM St. Mary of the Woods 2nd, 4th Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 PM 1st Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Bulletins 5-24-26 View Past Bulletins Lay Ministry Schedules Saint Patrick St. Patrick May Ministry.pdf St. Mary of the Woods St. Mary of the Woods May Ministry Calendar of Events Saint Patrick St. Mary of the Woods Registration Form Save as a new file then either print or email completed form to the church office. Photo Galleries St Patrick St. Mary of the Woods Office Staff Saint Patrick 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 St. Mary of the Woods 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 Communion Rail Q&A St. Mary of the Woods 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.

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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. 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Sacraments Some information may be specific to Logan County Catholics. Baptism Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is the beginning of our life in Christ. Baptism heals the wound of original sin by giving sanctifying grace, making us heirs to heaven. All sin is washed away. The Holy Spirit becomes our indwelling guest. We become, in a very real way, the adopted sons and daughters of God, and members of His family, the Church. For more information on Baptism please contact the parish office. Baptism classes are required for all first-time parents, and are offered several times per year. Upcoming classes are announced in the bulletin. Non-baptized adults who desire baptism should enroll in RCIA. Eucharist The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” As Catholics, we believe that the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ are really and truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Receiving Communion is the closest we can come to heaven while still living on this earth. Preparation for First Holy Communion usually takes place within the context of our children's faith formation program , or in the case of an adult, through the RCIA program . The Catholic Church’s understanding of the Eucharist permits only practicing Catholics in the state of grace to receive Holy Communion. Those who will not be receiving the Eucharist are invited to come forward with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a blessing, or may remain in the pews and join the congregation in prayer.. See Mass Schedules. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance) is a refuge of mercy for all sins committed after Baptism. Confession restores us to the state of grace if we have wandered due to mortal sin, and restores the beauty of our souls when we have disfigured it by venial sin. Receiving this sacrament regularly (recommended once a month) is an integral part of growing in holiness and overcoming faults. See Confession Times. A guide to the Sacrament of Confession Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation grants us a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us against obstacles and difficulties in our spiritual life, and to fill us the desire to bring others to Christ. Confirmation, along with Baptism and the Eucharist, is one of the Sacraments of Initiation. Our parishes hold Confirmation every other year, for those in the 7th and 8th grade . Baptized adults who seek full union with the Catholic Church are typically confirmed at the Easter Vigil . Matrimony The Sacrament of Matrimony unites a man and a woman in a love that is exclusive, life-long, and open to the great gift of life. Married couples are a beautiful witness to the world of the love that Jesus the Bridegroom has for His Bride, the Church. One who is Catholic must marry within the guidelines set forth by the Church. Please contact the parish office a minimum of 6 months before your planned wedding date. Anointing of the Sick When faced with a serious illness, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick brings us comfort and consolation, strength to endure our trials, grace to offer our suffering in union with the Passion of Our Lord, and the healing we most need. This Sacrament is available anytime by contacting the parish office. If a loved one is ill and in need of a priest, call the sacramental emergency line any time, day or night: 937-407-1331 . Holy Orders All the baptized have been given a vocation to a particular state in life, and called to great holiness. The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the sacrament that gives the Church deacons, priests, and bishops. This Sacrament configures a man to the person of Jesus Christ, giving him particular gifts to serve the people of God through the administration of the Sacraments. If you have questions or feel you might be called to the diaconate, priesthood, or consecrated life, please contact one of our priests. To discuss or learn more about a vocation and discernment to the priesthood, check out Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Vocations to the Priesthood. To learn more about discernment of consecrated life , see the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office of Consecrated Life.

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