
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.

Summer Adult Education Series – The Sacraments by Bishop Barron
Watch the Trailer! For safety and proper distancing we will only be able to accept 25 persons for this series in order of registration. “The great sacraments of the Church are true encounters with Christ. Through the seven sacraments of the Church, Jesus is present....
Upcoming Pre-Cana Session
The Fairfield-Hocking Deanery Pre-Cana Committee is excited to be hosting your Pre-Cana sessions. DATE: April 24, 2021 TIME: Saturday 8am – 4:30 pm LOCATION: Saint Mark the Evangelist Church (324 Gay Street - Lancaster) COST: $65 per couple Please send payment &...
Newly Initiated at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 2021

Mrs. Kayla (Walton) Elrich named to become principal of St. Mary School in July 2021
St. Mary of the Assumption is pleased to announce Mrs. Kayla Elrich to become principal of our parish school in July of 2021!
Parish Job Posting: Preschool Director
We're looking for an energetic and driven Director of our Preschool and Kids CARE after-school program for the 2021-2022 school year. The position is full-time. See the link below for requirements, responsibilities, and how to apply before 31 March 2021. View the Job...

Lancaster Catholic Men
Lancaster Catholic Men: YOU ARE CALLED TO BE SAINTS! This year the Catholic Men’s Conference will be held locally at Dan and Jody Boyden's at 2900 Old Millersport Rd. Lancaster, Ohio, 43130. We will be using Dan's workshop, several tents, and 2-3 fire pits. Everyone...
On the Reception of Ashes in the Pandemic
This year, due to COVID-19, parishioners may receive ashes in a different way. The manner in which non-English speaking countries receive ashes is by having them sprinkled on the crown of their heads. Sprinkling ashes on the crown of the head recalls the biblical...
Bishop Calls for 40 Days of Adoration Across the Diocese
Bishop Robert Brennan calls upon the Diocese of Columbus to celebrate Jesus Christ’s Real Presence in Eucharist in a special way this Lent. Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 17, the diocese will launch 40 Days of Adoration. Every day for 40 days, a different parish...
Employment Position – St. Mary School
Principal - Catholic Required Application Deadline: February 18, 2021 St. Mary School is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader for the position of Principal beginning in the summer of 2021. At St. Mary School, we are committed to communicating the gospel message...

Lenten Series: “The Sacraments” series by Bishop Robert Barron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcgjhi1TghA ** For proper social distancing we will only be able to accept 25 persons for this series in order of registration. ** "The great sacraments of the Church are true encounters with Christ. Through the seven sacraments of the...
Daily Mass Schedule Change for the Christmas Octave
Please note, there will NOT be daily Masses on: -Tuesday, 29 December at 7 am - Wednesday, 30 December at 9 am - Thursday, 31 December at 7 or 9 am
Cemetery Sunday – Canceled
Due to inclement weather today, Cemetery Sunday has been canceled.