1) Join us Fridays during Lent beginning at 7pm for The Stations of the Cross, followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
2) Would you like to meet our music minister? Come and join our Seniors in Fellowship group from 10:30 am to noon (following the 9:30 am Mass) this coming Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the Parish Hall, as we gather to learn why and how Ivy Meyer has been providing and supporting our St. Marty Parish through her musical talents. Please call or text Cheryl Davis at 330-201-1274 if you plan to come or would like know about this gathering or this amazing and active group.
3) Are you being drawn toward a role where you can help our St. Mary Parish community? Please start prayerfully considering serving on this invaluable consultative group within the parish. For more information, reach out to Fr. Stephen by calling 330-264-8824.
4) To register for St. Mary’s School for the 2025-2026 academic year (your child needs to be 5 years old by Aug. 19), please go to the following link to register: https://auth.digitalacademy.org/Curricula/Form/SMSWooster26-27Application
If you have questions or for more information, please call the school office at 330-262-8671 or email stm_showard@tccsa.net
5) REMINDER: The Angel Scholarship Fund is waiting for your Ohio state tax return. Check out the Feb. 22 bulletin or the home page of our website for more information about this opportunity to benefit St. Mary School.
6) A Lenten fish fry will be offered from 5 to 7 pm this Friday, Feb. 27 in the St. Mary School Gym. The Feb. 22 bulletin incorrectly reported the start time. We're sorry for any confusion that caused.
7) The Gabriel Project, a ministry to women facing pregnancy-related challenges, is holding a two-part training for interested volunteers: this Saturday, Feb 28 and Saturday, March 28. Both trainings will be held in the Parish Hall Library from 3:15 - 4:45 pm. Please contact Mary (330-466-6670) if you plan to attend.
8) All parishioners are invited to attend the 8 am Mass this Sunday, March 1, which includes the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. If the sacrament is desired, please sit in the reserved pews upon entering the church; Chandler McLain, our pastoral associate, will be nearby to record your name. The celebrant will give guidance at the designated time during Mass.
9) The Knights of Columbus will host Coffee & Sweets this Sunday, March 1 in the Parish Hall following the 8 am and 11 am Masses. In addition to enjoying some delicious coffee and sweets and fellowship, learn why men become Knights.
10) This Sunday, March 1, members of the St Mary prayer team will be available after 11:00 Mass to pray for you. After Mass, please queue along the wall on the choir side of the church. A member of the prayer team will direct you where to go from there.
11) Don't miss an enjoyable play about parishioner Ella Kick called "What Were The Chances" in the St. Mary School Gym on Thursday, March 19; Friday, March 20; and Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 21 at 2 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger. Tickets also may be purchased on our website. Kick's book, "EllaCare," which the play is based on, is available to purchase for $12 at the Parish Office.
