Don't miss our coming events:
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Sidewalk Sale
Friday & Saturday, September 4th & 5th, 2020
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Russells Point is having a Labor Day Sidewalk S*A*L*E!
Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend, stop by and grab some great deals! Open from 9am to 1pm!
Across from Saint Mary of the Woods Church, 464 Madison Avenue, Russells Point, Ohio.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Friday, September 4th, 2020
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
K of C FISH FRY--Labor Day Weekend!
Join us on Friday, September 4th for a fish fry! Both dine-in and carry out will be available.
Dinner is served at 4:30 pm and will go until we run out or 7 pm, whichever comes first, so get here early!
Fish Dinner w/ Baked Potato, Roll, & Applesauce
Adult Dinner for $9.00 & Kids Portion for $5.00
Located at Saint Mary of the Woods Church Hall, 464 Madison Avenue, Russells Point, Ohio.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
Our faith formation program will be seeing some significant and exciting changes in the coming year! We will be transitioning from the traditional classroom approach which many of us received as children, and which has been the standard at parishes across the country for quite some time, to a whole-family catechesis model called “A Family of Faith” from Sophia Press.
We are embarking on this new journey for several reasons. Foremost, it is the vision of the Church that the faith be actively passed on in the home, and that parents act as the first educators of their children in the truths of the faith. This new program will equip parents to fully embrace their role as primary educators of their children’s Catholic faith.
There will be many changes, much of which will be most easily learned by doing. However, here are some of the important points that will help us get up and rolling:
FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION: These classes (2nd Grade, and 7th and 8th Grade) will meet weekly this year, as usual. Confirmation and First Communion students will attend with their families once a month on Community Meeting days.
HIGH SCHOOL: These classes will also meet weekly, as usual, and will begin on September 20.
Schedule: "A Family of Faith," sacramental prep, and high school will meet from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Please note the earlier dismissal time.
HOW IT WORKS: The first meeting of the month is for parents, who will themselves receive formation in the information they will subsequently teach their children. Between meetings, parents teach 2 lessons to their children, choosing from a wealth of activities which will be provided. At the end of the month, the whole family attends for a Community Meeting. This allows us to review what we have learned, and make important connections with the other families in the program through activities which strengthen our bond with one another in Christ.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS BY AUGUST 30.
Please Contact the office if you did not receive any forms.
THE FIRST “A FAMILY OF FAITH” MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 13,
FROM 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
This is the only meeting that will be held in the evening.
Please contact Ashley (ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com) with any questions.
Visit sophiainstituteforteachers.org for more information on “A Family of Faith” from Sophia Press (see bottom of page).
View A Family of Faith Calendar--SMOW 2020-21.pdf
View Sacramental Prep Calendar--SMOW 2020-21.pdf
RCIA CLASSES WILL BEGIN AUGUST 25TH!
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
For those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or are interested in joining the Church, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is beginning soon! All levels of interest are welcome. The classes are required for adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Eucharist, but are open to all others. RCIA meets every Tuesday night from mid-August through the beginning of May. This year, classes will be held at St. Mary of the Woods. Please contact Ashley at either parish office or if you have any questions or are planning to attend.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, August 15th 2020
Because the solemnity falls on a Saturday, regular Sunday Mass will fulfill the obligation this year.
We regret to inform you that the Fatima Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at Indian Lake has been cancelled this year. However, we will have a 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, August 15 at St. Mary of the Woods Church.
Also, we will still be having our Eucharistic Procession and Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School 2020 - CANCELLED
Monday-Thursday, July 27th-30th 2020
With much prayerful consideration, Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Saint Patrick Church has been cancelled.
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
July 24th-25th, 2020
On Friday and Saturday, July 24th and 25th, our parishes will be holding 24 hours of Eucharistic adoration to ask God's blessing and help for our country.
Adoration will be held at St. Patrick's. Exposition will begin at 3:00 PM on Friday the 24th, go through the night, and most of the day on Saturday. Each hour will begin with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
The closing will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday the 25th. We will pray the Chaplet at 3:00 PM; the Rosary at 3:15 PM; and benediction will follow, concluding before the 4:00 PM Mass.
Our greatest potential for helping our country is becoming more holy ourselves; and coming to pray before Our Lord is incredibly effective in this regard. Our prayers for others--that all our brothers and sisters would find peace, healing, and above all, a deep relationship with Christ--are particularly effective when made in His Presence as well.
Your visit can be for any length of time; even a few minutes. It is not necessary that your prayers be restricted to the current affairs of our country--just remember the nation at some point while you're there!
We need two adorers per one-hour time slot. To this end, there will be a clipboard available after each of the weekend Masses for interested people to sign up until each hour is covered. However, this is only to be sure someone is always with Our Lord--anyone is welcome at any time!
If you are unable to participate, please consider praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the top of any hour during this 24-hour period.
Please contact the parish office with any questions.
Eucharistic adoration is a beautiful act of worship, a consolation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a powerful avenue for personal sanctification, and bears much fruit for our community, our nation, and our world. Please make every effort to find some moment in these 24 hours to come visit Our Lord!
Listen to THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY.
BROWN SCAPULAR ENROLLMENT
July 18th and 19th, 2020
There will be two opportunities for enrollment in the Brown Scapular the weekend of July 18 and 19.
Saturday, July 18th, after 6:00 PM Mass at St. Mary of the Woods Church.
Sunday, July 19th, after 10:00 AM Mass at St. Patrick Church.
Anyone who has not previously been enrolled in the Brown Scapular is highly encouraged to take part.
This very powerful devotion to Our Lady has the potential to obtain great graces for each one of us. For more information on the Brown Scapular, check out the video, below!
We will have scapulars available, or you may bring your own.
Each step we take toward Mary is a step we take toward her Son. Take advantage of this chance to draw nearer to Jesus through the intercession of His Mother and ours!
Watch The Brown Scapular Explained by a Discalced Carmelite Priest from Institute of Carmelite Studies Publications..
Rosary at the Lake
Mondays at 6:30 p.m through October 2020
The Rosary will be said at Our Lady of the Lake Statue. Bring your lawn chair and dress for the weather. The Rosary will continue each Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. through October. Please prepare to practice social distancing and bring a mask if you would like.
The 29th Annual Saint Mary of the Woods Parish Festival
Friday & Saturday, June 19th-20th 2020
29th Annual Saint Mary of the Woods Parish Festival
Come join us this Father's Day Weekend for the St. Mary of the Woods Annual Parish Festival! This will be our 29th year and it will be better than ever!
DAD'S CAR SHOW at Indian Lake, Friday Night June 19, 5 pm - 9 pm. Registration 4 pm - 7 pm; Dash Plaques to first 75, and awards at 8 pm. Car Show is in conjunction with the 29th Annual Saint Mary Church Festival. Show will be in multiple parking lots and along Madison Avenue. Beautiful Indian Lake is across the street from festival grounds. Rain Date is Saturday, June 20, 2020; 11 am - 3 pm.
CHAINED EAGLES of OHIO will have the OHIO POW & MIA VIETNAM WAR TRAVELING WALL proudly displayed at our festival this weekend! Thank you to our parishioners, John and Barbara Keating, who sponsored the presentation of this beautiful memorial!
Chris Logsdon Live under the main tent starting at 7 PM on Saturday, June 20th.
Saturday Night's Grand Highlight will be Father's Patriotic FIREWORKS!! This will be an 18-20 minute commercial fireworks display launched behind the hall from across Lincoln Blvd; and visible throughout Russells Point. The fireworks will be produced by the Pyrotecnico Company of Pennsylvania; and are in conjunction with public officials and safety forces.
The following attractions will be featured:
● Rocking to the Music of DJ Barry Combs ● Food and Drink stands ● Fish Dinners ● Kid’s games ● Red Dragon Laser Tag ● Freyhof's Funnel Cakes, Snow Cones, Ice Cream Truck ● Gottfried Pony Rides ● Full Electronics Arcade ● Entertainment by The Columbus Zoo Animal Ambassadors ● Silent Auction ● ATM $ Machines ● Holy Lighted Living Rosary @10 pm!
St. Mary of the Woods Church Raffle
GRAND PRIZE.........$2,500 CASH
SECOND PRIZE.......$1,000 CASH
THIRD PRIZE ............. $200 CASH
4th, 5th, & 6th Prize .. $100 CASH
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PRIZE DRAWINGS - 10:00 PM JUNE 20TH
WINNERS OF THESE PRIZES NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
Donation: $10 each, 3 tickets for $25.
2020 SAINT MARY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, June 19th: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• 4pm-7pm Dad's Car Show Registration (Show 5-9pm)
• 4pm-9pm Ohio POW/MIA VIETNAM WAR WALL
• 4pm-9pm Gottfried Pony Rides
• 4pm-9pm Red Dragon Laser Tag
• 4:30pm - FISH FRY DINNERS
• 5pm-6pm Columbus Zoo Animal Ambassadors
• 5pm-9pm DJ Barry Combs
• 6pm-9pm National Kiddie Tractor Pull; State Qualifying Event
• 10pm HOLY LIGHTED LIVING ROSARY
Saturday, June 20th: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
• 11am-1pm Fountainaires Jazz Band
• 11am-10pm Ohio POW/MIA VIETNAM WAR WALL
• 11am-9pm Gottfried Pony Rides
• 11am-9pm Red Dragon Laser Tag
• 1pm-3pm Wild Hearts African Farm (zoo)
• 2pm-4pm PURSE BINGO
• 3pm-4pm Magician John Louis
• 4pm - CHICKEN DINNERS
• 4pm-6pm Electric Guitarist Bill Golden
• 7pm-11pm OSU Acoustic Rock Legend Chris Logsdon
• 10pm - FATHER'S PATRIOTIC FIREWORKS, with Patriotic Music Broadcasted
Not Responsible for Accidents or Damage
If necessary: COVID-19 Contingency date, will either be Friday or Saturday of Labor Day Weekend.
Visit St. Mary of the Woods Events on Facebook.
We have been working diligently with local agencies including local law enforcement and health department to make sure this event meets the necessary guidelines for safety!
First Communion
Saturday, June 6th 2020
First Communion at Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church.
With Rev. Shawn Landenwitch and Deacon Jeff Hall.
Watch First Communion Mass on Facebook videos.
Summer Adult Education Classes
Friday, June 5th 2020
Summer Adult Education Classes
The summer adult ed class will begin again on Friday, June 5. This class is held on Friday mornings at St. Mary of the Woods, after the 8:00 AM Mass. In the previous 3 summers, we have covered the first three sections of the Catechism. This year, we will look at the last section of the Catechism--Christian Prayer--as it is exemplified in the life and writing of St. Therese. As a Doctor of the Church, St. Therese is regarded as an exceptional teacher of the universal Church, whose insight into the divine truths is specially recommended for all the faithful. Though rightly assigned a place among intellectual giants and theological masters, it is the depth of her love and confidence in God, lived out through fidelity in whatever task God put before her, which makes her loved and approached by so many throughout the world.
If you have not already done so, please contact Ashley Roberts at 937-843-3127 or ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com, to let her know you are interested, and to get ordering information for the book we will be using. It is not necessary to have attended in previous summers.
Pentecost Vigil
Saturday, May 30th 2020
Pentecost Vigil at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) with Father Landenwitch.
Parish Fundraising, Dinner, and Raffle
Saturday, April 25th 2020
CANCELLED
The April 25 fundraising dinner, to include Texas Roadhouse sales, and the Dayton Dragons Raffle Winner has been cancelled. If you have questions, contact the church office 843-3127.
Thank you note from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage.
Sunday, March 29th 2020
Dear Jim and Charity Thiel,
I heard that the States has the highest cases of coronavirus in the world. It is really a scary time. I hope this email will find you both and your family very well. I pray for you, your family and for the American people.
I am sorry that you had to cancel your trip to Haiti with Linda due to coronavirus outbreak. Linda wired me the $3000 that you got from your parish for my orphanage. On behalf of all my orphaned kids, the staff of the orphanage and myself, I thank you very much for your love and your hard work for my kids. Please give our gratitude or our thanks to all the parishioners of your parish for their generosity. Please tell them they will be present our daily prayers because my kids pray for their benefactors at each meal they have.
We are experiencing a scary time in Haiti. When we heard the great number of people who are killed by coronavirus in Italy we are very afraid of what may or will happen in Haiti soon if God does not make a miracle. We are praying a lot despite the doors of the Churches are closed.
At the orphanage we teach the kids to wash their hands very often. We teach other principles of hygiene as well. The kids are allowed to be only around of their residence. We do not allow visitors to come to see them. We stop the cooks from going to the informal market. We buy everything for them. Thanks to your generous financial assistance and that of your parish, I bought food for one and half month for the orphaned kids despite the cost of the food becomes very high. Furthermore, there is already shortage or black market about food. Please keep us in your prayers as we do for the American people.
Bye for now. Let us continue to pray for each other. Have a good weekend
With love and prayers,
Fr. Andre Sylvestre
Visit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage Foundation.
URBI ET ORBI
Friday, March 27th 2020
Watch Pope Francis give the "Urbi et Orbi" (To the City [Rome] and the World) blessing on Friday, March 27th, 2020.
Watch on EWTN Facebook page.
Watch on Vatican News YouTube page.
Read on Vatican News for full text of his meditation.
In the News: National guard assists with food distribution.
Tuesday, March 24th 2020
Ohio National Guard troops assisted with weekly food distribution Tuesday at the St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Russells Point. The mobile pantry made possible by the Second Harvest Food Bank, which sets up in Logan County at least six times a months at locations in Russells Point and Bellefontaine.
Read the full Bellefontaine Examiner Article.
"Unlocking Divine Mercy", Lenten Talk Series
Sunday, March 8th & 15th 2020 at 4:00 PM
Unlocking Divine Mercy
2020 Lenten Series presented by Father Shawn Landenwitch. March 8 and 15 at 4:00 PM
Located at Winner Harvest Barn, 7317 OH-47, De Graff, OH 43318.
Bring a rosary to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and join us for an optional pot-luck following the talk.
View Lenten Talks 2020 flyer.
Visit How To Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Listen to Unlocking Divine Mercy Part 1
Listen to Part 2
(View Handout)
Eucharistic Procession & Family Fun Day
ST. MARY OF THE WOODS CHURCH TO
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE, RUSSELL'S POINT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 AT 4:00 PM
Mark your calendars now for our Eucharistic Procession from St. Mary of the Woods Church to the Fatima Shrine! You will not want to miss this event! We will have free food, games, activities for kids, and music at the shrine following the procession.
The American Society of Ephesus has generously provided a grant to cover all expenses for the Family Fun Day.
Eucharistic processions are a powerful way to witness to our faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. If Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, then why would we not process through the streets with Our lord? There are tremendous graces that flow from a Eucharistic procession. In Scripture, we hear that great crowds gathered around Christ when He entered towns, and “power went forth" from Him (Mk 5:30). Imagine how many graces will come forth from Our Lord for the people of Russell's Point!
If you have never been part of a Eucharistic procession, it is an exciting way to invigorate your faith and to witness outside the walls of the church. Now is your chance - join us with your family and friends!
In case of rain, Fun Day will be held in the Church Hall.
other events:
Christmas Services
Easter Sunday Service
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is typically received when children are in the second grade.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation was celebrated on March 17th, 2019 with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr at St. Mary of the Woods Church.
