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933450258445-4826020320 Saturday, May 16th – 4:00 AM Jack Atziner/Nan Krisha Sacristan: Audrey StarbuckGreeters: Diane & Fred WolfLector: Rita DanielsGifts/Ushers: Alice & Chen MunizEuch. Min.: Alice & Chen Muniz, Tim RossServers: Dan Scherry, Walt PlebanSunday, May 17th – 11:00 AM Moira Dillon/Ed Davis Sacristan: Terri PetzGreeters: Shawn Burke FamilyLector: Donita WhittLiturgy of W. Stephanie & Dirk WhittGifts/Ushers: Shawn Burke FamilyEuch. Min.: Heidi Skrada, Jack Burke, Leon ShinskyServers: Jasmine & Jenna Skrada -476258255Money Counters: Linda Grady Shawn Burke 171450125730 Calendar of Events & Saint of the DaySaturday, May 914763751416054 PMMassSunday, May 10Happy Mother’s Day11 AM Mass – Mother’s Day Luncheon in HallMonday, May 11Tuesday, May 127 PM Caring Community Mtg. Wednesday, May 13Thursday, May 1410 AMCommunion ServiceFriday, May 157 AMCommunion ServiceSaturday, May 169 AMChurch open for prayer4 PMMassSunday, May 174286257937511 AM Mass St. Mary Catholic Church(A Member of the St. John Neumann Deanery)May 9th & 10th, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter 46 E. Main Street - PO Box 576 Wakeman, OH 44889 440- 839-2023 Email: wakemanstmary@ stmarywakeman. This Week’s ScripturesMonday Acts 16:11-15 Ps. 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 95/11John 15:26-16:4______Tuesday Acts 16:22-34 Ps. 138:1-2, 2-3, 7-85/12John 16:5-11__ ____85344002628900WednesdayDan 5:1-6, 13-14,16-17,23-28WednesdayActs 17:15, 22-18:1 Ps. 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14853440026289005/13John 16:12-15____________ Thursday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps. 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-85/14John 15:9-17 ______Friday Acts 18:9-18 Ps. 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-75/15John 16:20-23 __Saturday Acts 18:23-28Ps. 47:2-3, 8-9, 105/16John 16:23-28_______7th Sunday Acts 1:1-11of EasterPs.47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9AscensionEph 4:1-135/17Mark 16:15-20___Our Parish Mission StatementGathered as a family of faith in Christ Jesus, strengthened by His Word and Sacraments, we will set a living example of our faith by:Seeking Christ in all we meetGiving of our time, talent and treasure To support and strengthen our community andSharing our Faith-80867257593330 523875-74295 Parish StaffPastoral Leader: (440) 839-2023 Sr. Carroll SchemenauerParish Chaplain: (419) 929-4401 Fr. Doug TaylorFinance (440) _839-2023Cece MeesAdministrative AssistantCatechetical LeaderSr. Rosemary HugPastoral Council:Bill WhitePenny McClaflinFinance:Diane Wolf (440) 839-2185 (H)Maintenance:Steve Matus and Bob JacksonYouth Leaders: Jenn Nolan & Rhonda Hiesser1752600-160020Dear Parish Family,Happy Mother’s Day to our Mothers! Fr. Phil Bloom shares his homily on this special day with us. “Love one another as I have loved you.”Reflecting on this call to love, the poet W.H. Auden said that only God could ask human beings to “love their crooked neighbors with all their crooked hearts.” Auden wrote those words after World War II – a time when the world had seen the failure of love on an immense scale. Plans to establish heaven on earth resulted in the opposite. Many people had become cynical. In the midst of that cynicism, Auden rediscovered his childhood faith. And he recognized that Christian love is not sentimental, but rather as hard as nails: Love your crooked neighbor with all your crooked heart.I (Fr. Phil) have a tiny smile because I want to apply this to Mother’s Day. Like many of you, I grew up at a time when people were reacting against the sentimentality around motherhood. It was popular to hear accounts of terrible mothers. People joined therapy groups that required talk about failures of one’s parents, especially the shortcomings of mothers.As Christians this was no big news. We already knew that original sin deeply affects every person. To use Auden’s phrase, we all have a “crooked heart.” That applies even to mothers. If there is an exception in this congregation, I apologize. But so far I have not run into a perfect mother. Now, I was blessed with a darn good mother. She had many wonderful qualities and she made sacrifices about which I only know a tiny part. God gave me and my siblings a very good mother. Still, she was not perfect. She had defects that – if she gave rein to them – would have spelled disaster. She was a flawed human being – and she gave birth to more of the same.22574252876553409950106680Jesus provides the one exception to the pattern of human crookedness – and by a singular grace he extended that freedom from sin to his mother.This does not mean Jesus had an easy time loving us. To rescue someone from the mud (or worse) costs more for a man wearing a clean suit of clothes. For Jesus it cost infinitely more. He alone saw our full misery and arrogance, yet loved us – and continues to do so.“Love one another as I have loved you.”Sometimes people describe the difficulty of loving a certain person. “How can I love someone who is a complete narcissist?” The answer is: start with the one you see each morning in the mirror.Jesus does not say to love the loveable. That’s instinct. My dog loves those who show affection and brings treats. That’s a nice love. But Jesus calls us to something more: to love others as he loved us.2009775867410When it comes to the crunch, we can only love that way if Jesus puts his love into our hearts. That’s the secret true lovers understand. That is the secret that exceptional parents realize. That is the secret simple Christians hold. Not that we are such selfless people, but that God first loves us – in Jesus.To love as Jesus loves us requires grace, a gift from above. W.H. Auden made that clear when he said only God could ask us to love our crooked neighbor with all our crooked heart. We are flawed, even mothers. But Jesus calls us to his great commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Amen. Fr. Phil Bloom Sr. Carroll~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Last Week 1,646.00Electronic Deposits 535.00M.T.D. May 2,181.00F.Y.T.D. 101,257.96-390525262255A very Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers! May the blessing of the Divine be an especially bright benediction upon MOTHERS everywhere, on your blessed day…on Mother’s Day!!!160972598425We are happy to invite all mothers and their families to a luncheon held in their honor in our Social Hall after the 11 AM Mass on Sunday. We would like the Saturday Mass mothers and families to come also, Please! -39052545085Special Happy Birthday Wishes to Levi Wolf, Katie Hipp, and Jeff Whitacre. May pleasant surprises surround you on your special day!-95250287655A plea from Bishop Daniel E. Thomas…from a letter dated 23 April 2015: “Easter Peace! This comes to thank you and the parishioners for your participation in the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your efforts are a reflection of your commitment to Christ and His Church, and a sure sign that together we can enrich the lives of our children, parents, families, friends and neighbors.I appreciate your support thus far, which is so crucial in helping sustain and grow the Gospel good works our diocese daily provides to those within and beyond our family of faith. With this letter, I strongly encourage you to do everything you can to reach your parish goal. All funds collected provide a variety of pastoral, spiritual and temporal services throughout Northwest Ohio whether through the parish, Catholic Center or affiliated ministries. Thank you in advance for your renewed efforts.190504445Invoking God’s blessing upon you and the parishioners, for your charity, and commending you to the motherly care of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, I am Gratefully yours in Christ Jesus,” (signed) Daniel E. Thomas Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas Bishop of Toledo280035087630-3873530480Updated record of St. Mary’s participation in ACA so far: Our parish goal is $6,400.00; so far 32 people have pledged or given one-time gifts in the amount of $3,340.00 which is a 52% of the projected goal. Our Bishop thanks the 32 families who have contributed to the ACA. -1047751801495Should any family have it in their heart to contribute some, even small, sacrificial gifts to the ACA, please TAKE AN ACA SHEET FROM THE RAMP LECTERN fill out the sheet and put in an envelope marked ACA and place in the collection basket some weekend in May. As you reflect on what the Lord is asking of you, may you be blessed in knowing you are engaging in grateful stewardship to God Who is the Source of all our goods and blessings. Thank You for your kind consideration. You may wish to know that the Diocese has reached 84% of its goal ($2,099,897.) with a participation rate of 15.9%. The clergy has contributed $89,670. and Catholic Charities has contributed $16,180.2626995374652nd Sunday Sharing for Caring Community:We could use laundry detergent and dish washing soap. Thank you so much.People can always use any type of canned/boxed food. Thank you for your generosity to so many people in need. Last month we helped 68 families and 255 people. Your generosity helps a lot of people!3114675-36195Relief Efforts to help the devastation in Nepal following the 7.8 earthquake that struck April 25th: Catholic Relief Services and its partner Caritas Nepal will focus on the immediate needs of those affected by the earthquake: emergency shelter, blankets, and water treatment and hygiene kits. You can put a check made out to Diocese of Toledo with NEPAL on the Memo line or you can put some cash in an ordinary envelope and put in collection basket. Mark the envelope: Napal Earthquake Relief Efforts. 3209925499110You can also go directly online to Catholic Relief Services or Caritas Nepal and make a contribution with credit card. Bishop Thomas said, “During moments such as this, when a natural disaster has brought suffering and pain to so many, Christ’s own words remind us that we are meant to be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters: ‘Love one another’ (Jn 13:34). Our prayers and financial support of the relief efforts in Nepal are an expression of our love for those who, right now, need it most.” 2068830292735Baccalaureate Mass for our six graduating seniors will be on Sunday, May 31, at 11:00 AM. A Calendar of Coming Events May 10:Mothers’ Day BrunchMay 26: Food DistributionMay 31:Baccalaureate MassJune 6 & 7:Re-commissioning of Eucharistic MinistersA Blessing and Prayer Tribute to all Mothers“Blessed be all mothersWho have come into our livesWhose kindness, care and lovingRemain with us to guide.Your inspiration in us275272548895Made us strive in every wayEspecially to rememberHelping others makes our day.Mothers, this little tribute Flows directly from our hearts You are so loved and cherished Invaluable, one and all, you are.”2876550117475--Susan KramerCongratulations and a BIG THANK YOU to Sr. Rosemary for her inspiring devotion to help the teachers and STUDENTS in the Religious Education Program to be very formative in teaching/learning. Thank you Teachers, for your faithful preparations for the classes; Thank you parents, for bringing the children to the classes! Sr. Rosemary, Teachers, and students thank you, Sr. Carroll and Parishioners, for your prayers and support during this past year. It has been a good year and we are starting to plan for new and exciting things next year for the Jammin’ and Jellin’ classes.-95250106680Motorcycle Pilgrimage:Join Fr. Ron Brickner and visit the basilicas in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana.Time: June 8 – 12, 2015. or call 769-233-6515. St. Mary Parishioners offer sincere Sympathy to Louie Molesky on the passing of his sister Margaret Jean Martin on April 29th. May she rest in God’s Peace and Joy. -8259531592867St. Mary parishioners also offer deepest sympathy to Sue Nagy on the passing of her 89 -year-old mother, Irene Memeth. May she find rest and peace in her heavenly home. Please pray for Sue as she mourns her Mother’s death and also the 1st Anniversary of her son Jamie’s passing. Sincere Thanks to Chris Hipp, Rich Andolsek, and Steve Matus, for taking care of the Mother’s Day luncheon. 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