~Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.~

Our weekly on-line newsletter keeping you updated on the latest news at St. Mary Parish.

If you have information or photos to be published in The Bells of St. Mary, please send your submissions to stmaryelyria@aol.com by noon on Fridays.

ST. MARY PARISH

In the Heart of the City since 1845 320 Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035

440-323-5539 www.stmaryelyria.org

January 6, 2017

Attention: Teens in 8th -12th grades

Get Ready for...

Teen Renewal Weekend February 17, 18, 19

Details to Come

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eucharistic Adoration Every Thursday Lower Church

9am - 5pm

Hot Meals Tuesday, January 10

Cafeteria 5 pm

PTU Meeting

Tuesday, January 10 Computer Room

6:30 pm

Academic Challenge Wednesday, January 11

Weigand Room 3:30 pm

RCIA

Wednesday, January 11 Conference Room

7 pm

Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, January 15

Weigand Room 9-11 am

Liturgy of the Word

with Children Sunday, January 15

Green Room 9:30 am

Preschool PSR Sunday, January 15 St. Joseph Building

11:00 am

Snowfall of Cash Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Snowfall of Cash calendar fundraiser. The total number of tickets sold was 1951. Af-ter payout and expenses our profit will be $13,271.00 Congratula-tions to our winners so far:

Jan. 1 $100 John Schill

Jan. 2 $100 Patricia Krischer

Jan. 3 $100 Jodi Denes

Jan. 4 $500 Tom Moscovits

Jan. 5 $100 John Tierney

Jan. 6 $200 Jenn Larrick

Jan. 7 $100 Dave & Sue Hendrickson

Jan. 8 $200 Brad & Kim Gabel

Jan. 9 $100

Jan. 10 $100

Jan. 11 $100

Jan. 12 $100

Jan. 13 $100

Jan. 14 $100

Jan. 15 $100

1. Hot Meals...2nd Sunday of the Month

2. Hot Meals…….2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesday

Volunteers are needed for the following activities during the months noted. If you are interested in sharing your talents, for these particular events please contact stmaryelyria@aol and your name will be given to the various committee chairs.

If there is a need for volunteers for your group or committee, please contact Angie Pluta at 323-5539 ext. 224 and that information will be added to the Volunteer Corner.

Your commitment to volunteer this year is essential in helping all at St. Mary Parish.

THE BELLS OF ST. MARY

Please keep the following in your prayers This week please remember the intentions in our intention book, our family and friends in need, those who have fallen away from the

Church, and those going through difficult times Ann, Arlene, Betty, Bev, Carmen, Charlie, Chris, Janice, John, Lois, Mary, Nicki, Sharon, Tom, Tony and all who have asked for our prayers.

Hot Meals Our Parish will be serving dinner Sunday, January 8 from 5-6 pm in the Cafeteria. Volunteers are always appreciated to serve or help with preparation at 3 pm. Thank you.

...and Jesus said...Feed the hungry… We will deliver dinner to St. Joseph’s Catholic Overnight Shelter on Saturday, January 21. If you would like to participate you may do so by furnish-ing a pasta with meat dish, salad, rolls/bread or dessert. I also need a driver to take the meal from my home to St. Joseph’s. Please call Maryann at 440-458-6159 by Wednesday, January 18. Thank you!

~ Social Action Commission

Check out the Web! Check out the Wellness Recipe and Tip of the Month by visiting the parish website… stmaryelyria.org

Blood Pressure Checks Blood pressure checks will be available Sunday, January 15 after the 8 and 9:30 am Masses in the Weigand Room.

Night at the Races Our annual Night at the Races will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 5:30 until 10 pm in the Parish Hall. Proceeds

from the event will go towards the school. Join us for fun, food, races, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, side-boards, and more! Tickets are available in the Parish Center or at the door for $20 or purchase a table of 8 for only $150 and get goodies! Also, buy a horse for $20, if your horse wins receive $40 back!! Join the fun! More details on page 6.

Marco’s Pizza Night January 17 is the next Marco’s Pizza Night! Order pizza for the family at any of the following Marco’s locations: West Ridge Rd,

South Abbe Rd, and North Abbe Rd in Elyria. Be sure to mention St. Mary when you are ordering so we will receive credit. Thank you for your support.

Thank you! The Student Council would like to say thank you for your donations of hats, mittens, and scarves for the Hospitality House. There were two heaping baskets of donations for peo-ple that need the warmth this winter.

Studying Rocks The third grade is in the process of studying rocks. Mrs. Chaves brought her class to Mrs. Krese, the junior high science teacher. Mrs. Krese showed the third graders a streak plate and how rocks can show different colors than what you would think on the plate. She also explained some rocks have a smell to them. Each of the third graders brought a rock with them and they were able to classify their own rock. Mrs. Chaves said the next step the third grade will do is to write a descriptive paragraph about rocks.

Art Club Tree The Art Club entered a contest to create a Christmas tree out of recycled materials. This is the tree they created. It won first place! Congratulations, Art Club!

Memory Wire Bracelets - Mrs. Cook, science lab January 19, Thursday 2:30 - 4:00 Electricity - Mrs. Hennessy, science lab January 24, Tuesday 2:30 - 4:00

Introduction to Acting - Mrs. Brunkow, kindergarten room January 26, February 2, February 9, and February 16 2:30 - 4:00

Baby Headbands - Mrs. Amador Ramos, art room February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, and March 6 2:30 - 3:30 Archeology - Mrs. Hennessy, science lab February 27, Monday 2:30 - 3:30

Afterschool Educational Enhancement Program

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

NO SCHOOL Classes Resume RCIA 7-9 CR Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC Bible Study 7 L

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30 Hot Meals 5-6 SC

PSR 6:30 Epiphany Prayer Service 7:30 UC

Wellness Group 7 CR PTU Mtg 6:30 Comp. Lab Spiritual Development 6:30 CR

RCIA 7-9 CR Academic Challenge vs. St. Joseph WR 3:30

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Blood Pressures 8:30-11 WR Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30

NO SCHOOL Hall Committee 7 WR

Hot Meals 5-6 SC Marco’s Pizza Day Revisiting Our Faith Traditions 7 CR

RCIA 7-9 CR Academic Challenge vs. Holy Trinity WR 3:30

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC A&R 10:30 WR Book Club 7-8 L

PTU Fundraiser at Matus Winery 2-5 Night at the Races 5:30-10 PH

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30

PSR 6:30

Hot Meals 5-6 SC

RCIA 7-9 CR Report Cards First Eucharist Parent Mtg 7 WR

Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-5pm LC

Junior High Mass at EC 9:30

29 30 31

Pancake Breakfast 9-12 SC Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 GR Preschool PSR 10:30 Open House 9-12

PSR 6:30

Hot Meals 5-6 SC

Legend: UC= Upper Church; LC=Lower Church; GR= Green Room; WR= Weigand Room; CR= Conference Room; SR=Staff Room; PH= Parish Hall; SC= School Cafeteria; L=Library; AR= Art Room; SJB= St. Joseph Building CL= Cahill Library KR= Kindergarten Room Blue text are events involving the school.