Masks will be required at Mass as mandated by the Governor of Ohio. We provide masks at the main entrance of the church for those who may not have one. It is yours to keep. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy. Let us pray for a quick end to this pandemic and peace among our neighbors with differences of opinion!
A WORTHY CAUSE- CHURCH WEEK
August 2nd -15th, 2020 is Church Week at Rural King!! Rural King is making a effort to support Christian organizations by donating 10% of your sale. If you visit Rural King and shop there during August 2-15th, save your receipt. Then just go online to www.ruralking.com/churchweek. Follow the directions and upload your receipt. Make sure you select St. Mary's Church, Greenville, OH. They will then donate 10% of your purchase price plus sales tax to our organization. Thank You!
Rosary Altar Society's Annual
"Shower of Supplies”
For St. Mary’s School and PSR
(Parish School of Religion)
Date: Friday, August 7
Presentation of supplies will be after Mass in the school office
(1st Friday RAS Coffees have been suspended)
Collecting supplies from July 20- August 7
Day School Items Include:
8 ½ X 11 Copy Paper –White & Color, Construction paper – all colors.
staples, glue sticks, paperclips, dry erase markers (black) file folders, masking tape, 9 X 12 & 10 X 13 envelopes, Kleenex, Band Aids (latex free), index cards, sticky notes, fine point sharpie, colored pencils, black magic markers, Expo white board cleaner, motivational stickers, gel hand sanitizer
PSR items:
Wipes, sanitizer, student reward items, non-perishable snack items, appreciation/recognition items for teachers, home baked goodies for the teachers (coordinate with Monica Masso-Rivetti).
Monetary donations accepted as well.
Items may be left in the church vestibule “Supplies” basket.
Any questions, call President Sandy Hoying at 937-547-9529.
WOMEN'S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Our women's grief support group is ready to get back to meeting on a regular basis. This support group just got started here at St. Mary’s Church in February right before the COVID shutdowns. This group is for women who are looking for help and encouragement after the death of a spouse or child.
They will meet in a classroom (top floor, southwest corner) at St. Mary’s School on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. Group meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. They are using some helps from the book "Healing After Loss: Daily meditations for working through grief." by Martha W. Hickman. It is not required for the group but they do have extra copies if you would like one. No need to call to make a reservation just come as you are. :)
Sylvia Kelly-Pressnall and Dianne Blocher will be the facilitators.
Coming Tuesday, August 11 the Rosary Altar Society presents:
Speakers: Author Julia Monnin of 'The World is Noisy, God Whispers' and Karen Homan founder of Do Good Ministries
Program begins at 9am- 3pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 233 W Third St, Greenville, OH
Reservations are required. Social distancing will be observed. Masks strongly encouraged.
Please call, text or email by July 31st to reserve your spot.
Contact: Ginny Metzcar, call or text 937-417-1305, email: [email protected]
**Attention St. Mary's Parishioners!!!**
Check out our live-stream Mass on YouTube on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am! Click the link below to watch!!
St. Mary's Catholic Church Greenville OH
Dear Parishioners,
The church doors are open! Yes, we are open, but there are some guidelines we will follow. Guidelines are in place for the time being as health safety precautions for all of our members. You can always check out the Archdiocese of Cincinnati website and review them at any time. Things may change as we go along and we’ll do our best to keep you apprised through bulletin information, through our website and Facebook page.
Guidelines
* The faithful continue to be dispensed from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass. Those who are at risk and/or have health issues are encouraged to stay at home and continue to view a live-streaming Mass and make an act of spiritual communion.
*Weekday Masses are as follows: Daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 am or communion service if Father White’s health is poor that day. He will have private Mass for the daily intention if he isn’t having public Mass.
*Weekend Masses are as follows: (1) Saturday Mass at 5:30 pm and (1) Sunday Mass at 10:30 am.
*Confessions are available by appointment and after daily Mass. Just let Ann Kolb or Father know you'd like to make a confession.
*Anointing of the sick is available by appointment.
*Please call the office in advance to schedule a baptism.
*Masks are strongly encouraged. There will be masks available at the entrances to the church, if you don’t have one. Please pick one up. You may take it home with you and keep it. There are wipes and hand sanitizer at the doors. Our staff will be cleaning everything after each Mass. If you come in during the day to pray, feel free to wipe down the areas that you come in contact with using wipes located at the doors.
*A six foot distance is required. Families who come in together do not need to keep this distance from each other but please be respectful of your distance from others in the parish. Families will sit on Mary’s side of the church and individuals on Joseph’s side. Ushers will dismiss rows for receiving communion. Please keep a six foot distance at all times. Pews will be marked for seating. The middle aisle carpet will be marked for receiving communion. We are not having children serve at Mass at this time.
*If the church is full, there will be a sign posted at the front doors.
*There will only be 1 Mass per scheduled day. If it happens that a funeral is scheduled, that will be the Mass for the day.
*There will be no books in the pews. There will be music but no singing from the congregation. We may have a cantor.
*There won’t be Holy water in the fonts.
*The gifts of bread and wine will be at the credence table in the sanctuary.
*No physical contact at the Our Father or Sign of Peace.
*Distributors will use hand sanitizer before Holy Communion.
*We will receive Holy Communion reverently in the hand.
*No books or papers to be left in the pews. Please take a Word & Song book home with you and bring it back to Mass each time, if you like. You could also follow along with the readings from an app, like Laudate, from your phone.
*There will be 2 collection baskets located on the steps in front of Mary and Joseph’s altars for collections. Please drop your collection in the basket after receiving Communion.
*Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be resumed when the pandemic is over.
*Ushers will be available to help with questions and/or direction.
*To obtain SCRIP, please contact the school.
* Father White’s health is an ongoing concern. Each day, we will see if he is up to the task of celebrating Mass. Some days, he is in too much pain. On those days, we will have a communion service. Please continue to keep Fr. White in your prayers.
*If you have any symptoms of illness, please stay home.
This process is what the government has called a “soft opening”. We will figure out what works, what doesn’t and try to improve as we go. Please be patient with us. As the Governor says, “we are in this together” We’ll get through it together. Christ will light our way.
We are thankful to be able to worship together again, whatever that looks like. We’ve missed all of you!
Fr. John White and The Staff at St. Mary’s Church
All the information you need to create an account is on the ParishSoft & My Home Church page tab above. If you have any problems or questions, call the rectory at 937-548-1616. Our staff will be happy to help you.
We are pleased to announce that St. Mary's Church provides online giving through software called ParishSoft Giving. This is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy- just click the link below and follow instructions for first time user. When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account. And you won't have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! If you still want to place something in the offertory basket, just write "I gave online" on your church envelope. Don't have an envelope? Call the rectory at 937-548-1616. We'll be happy to help.
Here's the link for our new Online Giving!!
http://giving.parishsoft.com/stmary
Other ways to give: You can still send your donation to the church. You can set up a donation through BillPay through your bank. Please pray for our church and church family.
Please share your prayer requests with the parish. Send an email or call the office. If you are a member of the parish and are in need, please call the office at 937-548-1616. Your requests will remain confidential. I will be adding a prayer page to the website and add requests as they come in.
Until Further Notice:
Daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8am unless a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am
No Adoration on Wednesdays
The church doors will be open 9am-3pm Monday through Friday.
*Subscribe to Ascension Press's YouTube Channel to follow along with Father Mike Schmitz.
*Father Robert Barron live-streams daily Mass from his channel as well.
*The Pope is asking us to pray the Rosary at 4pm (our time) around the world in unity with each other.
*Parents and Catechists: Bored? Want to learn something spiritual? You can visit Ruah Woods website. They are offering Theology of the Body training FREE for the next 5 weeks. Look for "Called to be More" training.
FORMED.ORG
Try FORMED.org They have some great resources during this virus shutdown. Lots of good movies and studies to choose from --- Parish Code EY9TXE and enjoy the enrichment and refreshing thoughts for your mental and spiritual well being! Join people around the country who are benefiting from FORMED.
Finding Happiness in Marriage
Beloved is a video-based study program by the Augustine Institute that explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. In twelve sessions, couples will discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of marriage through Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching. They’ll see firsthand how to experience the wonder, mystery, and joy of this sacrament—from that first “I do” through the rest of their lives.Beloved sessions are presented on a 6-DVD set, and kits come complete with Couple’s and Leader’s Guides – everything you need to experience the full power of Beloved for a marriage preparation program.
There are a lot of great movies, books and audio talks on formed.org. All parishioners are encouraged to watch FREE with our parish subscription to Formed. Just visit formed.org.
Reconciliation is by appointment.
Baptisms are the 1st Sunday of the month after the 10:30 am Mass. Parents are required to attend a baptismal preparation class in advance. Please call the parish office to schedule.
Marriages are scheduled at least six months in advance. Please call the parish office to schedule a meeting with the pastor.
This week's bulletin. Please go to the Bulletins tab at the top of the page to get the current bulletin. Thank you.
