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. 

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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.

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Visit sophiainstituteforteachers.org for more information on “A Family of Faith” from Sophia Press (see bottom of page).

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View A Family of Faith Calendar--SMOW 2020-21.pdf

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View Sacramental Prep Calendar--SMOW 2020-21.pdf

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RCIA CLASSES WILL BEGIN AUGUST 25TH!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

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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.

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"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

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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

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With much prayerful consideration, Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Saint Patrick Church has been cancelled.

24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration

July 24th-25th, 2020

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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!

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Listen to THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY.

BROWN SCAPULAR ENROLLMENT

July 18th and 19th, 2020

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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

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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.

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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!

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Chris Logsdon Live under the main tent starting at 7 PM on Saturday, June 20th. 

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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. 

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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!

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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 

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Donation: $10 each, 3 tickets for $25.

2020 SAINT MARY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 

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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 

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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.

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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!

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First Communion 

Saturday, June 6th 2020

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First Communion at Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church.

With Rev. Shawn Landenwitch and Deacon Jeff Hall. 

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Watch First Communion Mass on Facebook videos.

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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.

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Pentecost Vigil

Saturday, May 30th 2020

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Pentecost Vigil at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) with Father Landenwitch. 

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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. 

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Thank you note from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage.

Sunday, March 29th 2020

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Dear Jim and Charity Thiel,

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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.

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URBI ET ORBI

Friday, March 27th 2020

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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.

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In the News: National guard assists with food distribution.

Tuesday, March 24th 2020

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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. 

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Read the full Bellefontaine Examiner Article. 

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"Unlocking Divine Mercy", Lenten Talk Series 

Sunday, March 8th & 15th 2020 at 4:00 PM

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Unlocking Divine Mercy

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2020 Lenten Series presented by Father Shawn Landenwitch. March 8 and 15 at 4:00 PM

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Located at Winner Harvest Barn, 7317 OH-47, De Graff, OH 43318. 

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Bring a rosary to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and join us for an optional pot-luck following the talk.

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View Lenten Talks 2020 flyer.

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Visit How To Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

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Listen to Unlocking Divine Mercy Part 1

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Listen to Part 2

(View Handout)

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23rd Annual Valentine Dinner Dance & Raffle

Saturday, February 15th 2020 at 6:00 PM

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For a price of $80 you can take your Valentine sweetheart (or any friend) to an evening of fun and entertainment. This fabulous event will be on Saturday, February 15, 2019, starting with cocktails at 7:00 pm and will be held in St Mary of the Woods Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. 

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The evening will include: 
1. A delicious dinner for two, catered by Heflin Catering. 
2. Drinks all evening 
3. Dancing to the music you love from the 50's & 60's, and 70's & 80's.
4. A Reverse Raffle drawing with prizes of: 
First prize $1000; Second prize $500; Third prize $300 and two additional prizes of $100 each. Need not be present to win!
5. A prize will be awarded for every 20 numbers called. 
6. Other raffles you can play for a full night of fun. 
7. The evening will end with donuts and coffee to send you off in style.
 
To obtain a ticket, tear off the coupon below and bring (or mail) with a check to the church office. The ticket will be yours in no time. View SMOW Valentine Dance 2020 coupon.

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Hurry because there will be only 85 tickets sold. Because of limited space, it is necessary for you to RSVP at the time of purchase.

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All profits from the dance will go to St. Vincent de Paul. 

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For additional information call: David Goff (937) 926-5591 , or the church office 843-3127. 

Christmas Party

Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 PM

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CHRISTMAS PARTY 
Sponsored by 
THE CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA 
AND 
THE ALTAR ROSARY SODALITY 

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 6:00 P.M. 
IN THE CHURCH HALL 

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DINNER CATERED BY WOODY'S 
ENTERTAINMENT BY ILHS MEISTERSINGERS 

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COST IS $10.00 PER PERSON. 
SIGN UP IN THE CHURCH FOYER 
OR CALL THE OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 26.

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Family Fun Night

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

5 PM - 8 PM

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT 
Saturday, November 23

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in the Church Hall

Dinner by donation

Hot dogs, Chili, and dessert

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Turkey Raffle and Kids game-raffle

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There will be a kids movie playing during the evening, so have your kids bring their favorite blanket to sit on to watch the movie.

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Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

St. Mary of the Woods Parish Hall

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR 
Sponsored by SMOW Stitch Group 
 
**Lunch will be sold at the event** 

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**St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will be open**

Each vendor will have a raffle item. Get 1 raffle ticket for each nonperishable food item you bring. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

 
St. Mary of the Woods Parish Hall 
455 Madison Avenue, Russells Point 
 

View SMOW Holiday Bazaar 2019 flyer. 

Trunk or Treat 

Thursday, October 31st, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Russells Point village office parking lot

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The annual Trunk or Treat, sponsored by all the churches in Russells Point, will be on October 31. Set up will be in the village office parking lot at 5:00 p.m. Beggars night begins at 6:00 p.m. Call Deacon Jeff if you intend to set up your vehicle to pass out candy. 

Rosary at the Logan County Courthouse 

Rosary at the Logan County Courthouse, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
 

Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience

Sunday, September 29th 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

at Saint Mary of the Woods Church Hall 
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Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience (TM)

* Lourdes Water
* Grotto Rock
* Eucharistic Blessing
* Candlelight Rosary

(A Plenary Indulgence Granted by Papal Decree)

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What is a virtual pilgrimage?

Visit https://lourdesvolunteers.org/what-is-a-virtual-pilgrimage/

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Presented by:

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality
North American Volunteers
Visit www.LourdesVolunteers.org for more information.

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For information contact:
Parish Office 937-843-3127
Pat Depasquale 937-846-5022
 
View SMOW Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience 2019 flyer.
 

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Eucharistic Procession to the Shrine

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. 

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The American Society of Ephesus has generously provided a grant to cover all expenses for the Family Fun Day. 

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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! 

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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! 

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IN CASE OF RAIN 
Fun Day will be held in the Church Hall. 
 

View SMOW Eucharistic Processions 2019 Flyer.

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Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine

Saturday, August 17th 2019 

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Fatima Mass  August 17 at 6:00 pm   Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Russells Point. There will be shuttle taking people from the church to and from the shrine.   We will pray the Rosary at 5:30 before Mass at the Shrine.

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View Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Mass 2019 flyer.

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Unbound: Freedom In Christ Seminar

Saturday, August 10th 2019

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Recovery Zone in Urbana.

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Find the freedom God intends for you! Do you find yourself struggling with the same sin time after time, stuck in your spiritual growth, struggling with forgiveness or bound by negative patterns of thinking? The Unbound: Freedom in Christ Seminar will present 5 keys to greater freedom in your life - Repentance & Faith, Forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority and The Father's Blessing.

The seminar is Saturday, August 10th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Recovery Zone - 827 Scioto St., Urbana, OH. It is presented by the Unbound Team from St. Patrick's church in Bellefontaine with some live talks and some talks on DVD by Neal Lozano, the creator of the Unbound Model. Prayer opportunities will also be provided throughout the day. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. The cost is a donation.

To register visit https://unbound-logancounty2.eventbrite.com.

For more information contact Carrie Kline at Unbound.LoganCounty@gmail.com or (937) 935-8188.

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Parish Pilgrimage 2020 Presentation

Sunday, July 21st 2019

2:00 PM at Winner Harvest Barn.

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Join Father Landenwitch and fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage from May 25 through June 6, 2020. The pilgrimage will include visits to the site of the apparitions of Mary in Fatima, the burial place of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostela, and the healing baths of Lourdes.

A presentation for those considering being a part of this pilgrimage will be held at the Winner Harvest Barn, 7317 St. Rt. 47, on July 21st at 2:00 PM. Brochures with additional information will also be available soon. If you have other questions, please contact Charity Thiel at Saint Mary of the Woods (937.468.2091) or Father Landenwitch. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

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Update: Register by Monday, September 9 2019 
 
 If you missed the informational meeting, you can pick up a brochure with more information from the parish office. Contact Jim and Charity Thiel or Father Landenwitch with questions. 
 
 We are now accepting reservations/deposits. Please register by Monday, September 9. The trip will be opened up at that time to people outside of the parish if additional seats need to be reserved. 

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Vacation Bible School

Monday-Thursday, July 15th-18th 2019

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Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be July 15th - 18th 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Saint Patrick's for ages 4 - 5th grade. (All preschoolers must be potty trained and able to listen and follow age appropriate activities for 2 1/2 hours) We are currently looking for teachers and helpers to help with the classroom, snack, crafts and music ect. Helpers can be anyone going into high school or older. Anyone interested please call 419-852-5651 or email If there is a certain area you are wanting to help in.

Visit St. Patrick's VBS 2019 for YouTube Playlist.

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Brown Scapular Enrollment

Sunday, July 14th 2019

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After 10:00 A.M. Mass at St. Patrick Church. There will be an opportunity for enrollment in the Brown Scapular on Sunday, July 14, after the 10:00 Mass at St. Pat's. 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. Last year, over 75 parishioners between both parishes were enrolled. 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!

"Abandon yourself into the hands of Mary. She will take care of you."--Padre Pio

Visit sistersofcarmel.com for frequently asked questions about wearing the brown scapular and for additional brown scapular information.

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Fellowship Brunch Potluck

Sunday, July 7th 2019

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Fellowship Brunch Potluck
Sunday July 7th at 9:00 am. 
Enjoy a relaxing time with fellow parishioners!

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Annual Parish Festival

Friday & Saturday, June 14th & 15th 2019

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St. Mary of the Wood Church
Annual Parish Festival
Russells Point, Ohio

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Raffle Ticket: $10 each, 3 tickets $25

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Grand Prize $2,500 Cash
Second Prize $1,000 Cash
Third Prize $200 Cash
4th, 5th, & 6th Prize $100 Cash
Prize Drawings - 10:00 PM June 15th
Winner of these prizes need not be present to win.

See July 23rd  Bulletin for Raffle Winners.

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Silent Auction - Cake Wheel
Games of chance
Kid's Games
Red Dragon Laser Tag
Live Entertainment
Crafters - St. Vincent Store Open
Columbus Zoo - Friday
COSI - Super Hero Science & Rat Basketball - Saturday
Fish Fry Friday Night
Chicken Dinners Saturday Night
 

For Festival or Raffle Ticket information,

contact office at (937) 843-3127 
or Visit St. Mary of the Woods Events on Facebook

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View SMOW Festival Flyer 2019.

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Schedule for Friday, June 14th:

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4PM food sales, beer tent, ice cream, kids games, Red Dragon Laser Tag

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5PM Columbus Zoo Animal ambassadors, games of chance,
Fish Fry

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5PM - 9PM Dads car show and music by DJ Barry Combs

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10PM Holy Lighted Living Rosary

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Schedule for Saturday, June 15th:

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11AM -- Food Opens, food and drinks, ice cream, beer stand, Crafts, Silent auction, cake wheel

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12PM – Red Dragon Laser Tag, Cake Wheel, Silent Auction, Dunking Machine, Crafts

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1PM -- COSI....Rat Basketball and Super Hero Science

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3PM– Razz Matazz Gymnastics

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4PM - Fountainaires Jazz Band, chicken dinners

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6-7PM - sign up for Buckeye State sanctioned Kiddie pedal tractor pull ages 4-11.

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7-9PM Kiddie tractor pulls

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6PM – New Horizon Music Studio...Live Acapella

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7PM – 10PM Bill Golden Live…Electric/Acoustic Guitar.
 

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10th Anniversary Ordination Celebration

Saturday, May 25th, 2019

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Celebration to honor Father Shawn Landenwitch's 10th Anniversary of his Ordination. Located In St Mary of the Woods Holly Family Hall after 6:00 PM  Mass. 

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First Communion

Saturday, May 4th 2019

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First Communion at Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church with with Father Landenwitch. 

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Easter Vigil

Saturday, April 20th 2019

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Easter Vigil at Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) with Father Landenwitch. 

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New members of the Roman Catholic Church.

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"Parting The Waters", Lenten Talk Series 

Sunday, March 24th & 31st 2019 at 4:00 PM

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Parting the Waters

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2019 Lenten Series presented by Father Shawn Landenwitch. March 24 and 31 at 4:00 PM

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Let the Bible come alive for us today! Learn valuable spiritual lessons to enhance your Lenten journey. See Christ and His mission through a new lens. Bring a Bible. Optional potluck following the talks. The talks build off each other, so attend both if possible.

Located at Winner Harvest Barn, 7317 OH-47, De Graff, OH 43318. 

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View Parting the Waters flyer.

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03/24/2019  Listen to Part 1 - Jesus Christ leads us on a new exodus of deliverance

03/31/2019  Listen to Part 2 - Looking Forward to the Promised Land

View Handout

Confirmation

Sunday, March 17th 2019 at 3:00 PM

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Confirmation Mass with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.
 

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Friday, March 8th, 29th, and April 19th 2019 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Public Welcome

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Knights of Columbus

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FISH FRY

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March 8th, 29th, & April 19th 2019

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4:30 to 7:00 PM

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Located at St. Mary of the Woods Church Hall, Russells Point OH.

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$8.00 for adults & $4.00 under 10.

You get a 3 piece fish dinner w/ baked potato, roll &

choice of coleslaw or applesauce.

(Drinks included)

Carryout Welcome

Homemade Desserts Also Available

A percentage of proceeds go to

Local Scholarship Programs.
 

The Truth of American's Founding, Your Heritage and Mine: A Two-Saturday Seminar 

Saturday, March 9th 2019 at 8:30 AM

Saturday, March 16th 2019 at 8:30 AM

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Institute on the Constitution
The Truth of American's Founding, 
Your Heritage and Mine 
A Two-Saturday Seminar 

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Using the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Mayflower Compact,

the Bible, and other primary sources, you will learn:

1. The role God and the Bible played in America's Founding. 

2. The Original Intent of American Law and Government. 

3. The TRUE meaning of "Separation of Church and State."

4. How YOU can help restore the U.S. to its Biblical foundations! 

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WHERE:  St. Mary of the Woods 
WHEN:    Saturday, March 9 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
                Saturday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Cost: Materials are $40.00 per person or per family. 

Seminar leaders: Bryan and Janice Snyder 

Contact: Barb Ternasky at 937-726-9044 
              Renee Winner at 937-585-4566 

Registration Deadline is Monday, February 25, 2019 

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View SMOW Institute on the Constitution Seminar 2019 for more information.

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Visit Institute on the Constitution at www.theamericanview.com

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Listed below is a link to a short promotional YouTube videos that will give you an idea of the material in the seminar: 

Introduction and Invitation Truth of America's Founding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNMVJyaoxxI&feature=youtu.be
 

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Mardi Gras Raffle

Saturday, March 2nd 2019 at 1:00 PM

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See March 10th bulletin for SMOW Mardi Gras Raffle 2019 Winners

22nd Annual Valentine Dinner Dance & Raffle

Saturday, February 9th 2019 at 6:00 PM

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For a price of $80 you can take your Valentine sweetheart (or any friend) to an evening of fun and entertainment. This fabulous event will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019, starting with cocktails at 7:00 pm and will be held in St Mary of the Woods Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. 

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The evening will include: 
1. A delicious dinner for two, catered by Heflin Catering. 
2. Drinks all evening 
3. Dancing to the music you love from the 50's & 60's. 
4. A Reverse Raffle drawing with prizes of: 
First prize $1000; Second prize $500; Third prize $300 and two additional prizes of $100 each. Need not be present to win. 
5. A prize will be awarded for every 20 numbers called. 
6. Other raffles you can play for a full night of fun. 
7. The evening will end with donuts and coffee to send you off in style.
 
To obtain a ticket, tear off the coupon below and bring (or mail) with a check to the church office. The ticket will be yours in no time. View SMOW Valentine Dance 2019 coupon.

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Hurry because there will be only 85 tickets sold. Because of limited space, it is necessary for you to RSVP at the time of purchase.

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All profits from the dance will go to St. Vincent de Paul. 

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For additional information call: David Goff (937) 926-5591 , or the church office 843-3127. 
 

Christmas Party

Monday, December 3rd at 6:00 PM

Land of Peace-helping the mission

November 10th - 11th, 2018

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Land of Peace is a nonprofit organization representing Jerusalem Christian Families scheduled to visit the church Nov 10-11, 2018, regarding selling religious articles from the Holy Land.

Land of Peace is a nonprofit organization with the mission of helping and supporting Christian families in the Holy Land through the Patriarch of Jerusalem. When anyone purchases handmade arts they help our mission and help the Christians in the Holy Land.

In 1920 the Christian population in the Holy Land was 80%; today it is less than 2%. With the parish support and the parishioner's generosity we are able to help our brothers and sisters to live in Jesus' land of birth.

LAND OF PEACE'S GOAL IS TO BUILD A CHARITY HOSPITAL IN THE HOLY LAND
To donate on line and for more information please visit our website: www.landofpeace.org

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Holiday Bazaar at SMOW Church Hall.

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View the Holiday Bazaar flyer.

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Sponsored by St. Mary of the Woods Stitch for Charity group.
All money raised will go to the local food pantry.

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For information on the Stitch for Charity group 937-309-4464

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Trunk-or-Treat

Thursday, October 25 6:00-7:30 pm

Eucharistic Procession and Family Fun Day at the Shrine

Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Mark your calendars: Saturday, September 15th at 11:00 AM there will be a 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.

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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 during this procession!

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If you have never been part of a Eucharistic procession, it is an exciting way to invigorate our faith and to witness outside the walls of the church. Now is your chance-join us with your families and friends!

Dayton Right to Life program

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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Saint Mary of the Woods and Saint Patrick Churches have teamed up to present two topics of interest in September. Each church will host a Pot Luck Dinner followed by a presentation by the Dayton, Ohio Right to Life. 

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018 St. Mary of the Woods will host a Pot Luck at 5:45 with "What's So Wrong with Assisted Suicide?” at 7:00 P.M. Dayton Right to Life offers educational seminars on assisted suicide, euthanasia, and basic Church teaching on end of life topics. 

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Sunday, September 23, 2018 St. Patrick will host a Pot Luck at 5:45 with “Now and at the Hour of Our Death” at 7:00 P.M. It is a panel discussion that includes an attorney, nurse, and a Dayton Right to Life staff person that offers information on healthcare power of attorney forms, questions to ask your doctor or Hospice provider, and how to prepare for medical emergencies and serious illness. It also includes a Q & A session with the panelists. 

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Each seminar lasts about an hour and a half. Bring your favorite dish to share and learn more about these important topics that face us. Call Bob Strayer (937-441-2039) or Anne Reames (937-592-1656) with questions.

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For more information on seminars, please contact Margie Christie at mchristie@daytonlife.org or 937-461-3625