Saint Mary of the Assumption - News Posts
Look with favor on your people, Lord, we pray, and pour out upon them the gifts of your Spirit, that they may grow constantly in love of the truth and devote themselves with zeal to perfect unity among Christians. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
New Lighthouse CD’s Available!
We’ve added seven new CD titles to our Catholic Media Displays in the South and Main Vestibules of the church. Please stop by before/after Mass or during the week to check them out. We kindly ask a donation of at least $3.00 per CD to cover the expense and ask you...
Living in an Alien Culture – Presented by Bishop Campbell
As we try to live a Christian lifestyle, we sometimes feel like "aliens" in mainstream society. Society seems to be on a whole different planet when it comes to moral living and seeking truth. Bishop Campbell wants to talk about how we navigate this difficult path....
Parishioner Evan Jones returns to Seminary
Evan Jones, the son of Brian and Helen Jones, has discerned God's call to return to seminary formation for the Diocese of Columbus. He resumes studies and formation at the Pontifical College Josephinum this week. In your charity, please keep Evan and all our...
2018 Men’s Conference & Women’s Conference
The annual Catholic Men's Conference and Catholic Women's Conferences will be held on two Saturdays in February. At each of these, Bishop Campbell will celebrate Mass and priests of the diocese will provide opportunities for the celebration of the sacrament of God's...
Marriage Encounter Weekend: 16-18 February
Come to a Marriage Encounter weekend and learn ways to use your marriage’s ups and downs to deepen your love for each other and for God. Why not try a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend? The next weekend in central Ohio is Feb 16-18. For information or to register...
Respect Life – 22 January 2018
The Church recalls the infamous Supreme Court Decision on 22 January in which our county legislated against natural law to make abortion "legal". Therefore, the Church observes a day of prayer and penance all over our country on this day for the legal protection of...
St. Vincent de Paul Society – New Local Website
Our local St. Vincent de Paul Society has a new website you can visit to learn more about the Catholic agencies programs of mercy for persons with various needs in our area. Please check out this website as you're certain to learn something new! They are always in...
The Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Feast of the Nativity (2017)
This year, 2017, since the Fourth Sunday of Advent falls on the Eve of the Nativity, what does this mean for our Mass obligations? As per the norm, Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on Sunday to keep holy and commemorate the Christian Sabbath. This can be done this...
Sandwich Saturday – 16 December at 8 am
Your help is needed for Sandwich Saturday; please contact Alishia Snoke at 740.407.5870 to see how you can help. As the weather becomes more harsh the need in our community increases.
Priest, Prophet, King – DVD Series by Bishop Robert Barron – Offered at our Parish
The better we understand Jesus, the better we understand ourselves. But who was Jesus, this itinerant preacher whom many called the Messiah? In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the Anointed One – the ultimate priest, prophet, and king foreshadowed...
Preparing for Christ in the Season of Advent
In her liturgical year the Church helps the Christian faithful to encounter each year anew, her Lord, Jesus Christ. Since God has become Man in Jesus Christ, He has entered time and our world, and thus the liturgical seasons and commemorations are not memories of...
Family Advent Event
Join us Sunday, December 3, the First Sunday of Advent in the Spirit Center immediately following the 11:15 a.m. Mass for a light lunch and Advent Crafts for your children. Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup while the kids have fun with crafts focused on the true...