Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Masses for the Week -Rosary is recited daily before Mass
Monday, March 8 – Lenten Weekday/Memorial of St. John of God, religious
No Mass
Tuesday, March 9 – Lenten Weekday /Memorial of St. France of Rome, religious
7:00 p.m. –St. Isidore – Delaware Bend - Reconciliation, Marian Cenacle, Prayers to St. Philomena
7:45 p.m. –St. Isidore – Delaware Bend - Joseph Mauler by Francis & Mary Alice Singer
Wednesday, March 10– Lenten Weekday
7:00 p.m. CCD confessions Grades 3-6 at St. Isidore –Marysdale 7-8:00 p.m. (with Fr. Fred Duschl )
7:00 p.m. - St. Michael Ridge - Lenten Stations of the Cross
7:30 p.m. - St. Michael Ridge – Evelyn Wurst
Thursday, March 11 – Lenten Weekday
7:00 p.m. - St. Isidore – Marysdale - Lenten Stations of the Cross
7:30 p.m. - St. Isidore – Marysdale - Chad M. Zolman by Ruth Like
Friday, March 12 – Lenten Weekday
9:00 a.m. - St. Michael Ridge – Raymond Nagel
Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday, March 13 – Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Lent
3:30 p.m. – St. Isidore - Delaware Bend – Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. - St. Isidore - Delaware Bend - Laverne Hammersmith by John & Maxine Pippin
Servers: Kyla, Brett & Braydon Dietrich
6:30 p.m. – St. Michael Ridge – Norbert Mangas
Sunday, March 14 –Fourth Sunday of Lent
8:30 a.m. – St. Michael Ridge – Eula J. Horne
10:00 a.m. - St. Isidore – Marysdale – Robert A. Seibert by Bernie & Ruthann Czartoski
Servers: J. Bowers, Brian & Sam Hammon
St. Isidore Parish Stewardship February 27/28 2010
$ 365.51 Loose
$ 1600.00 (92) Regular Envelopes
$ 60.00 (2) Home Missions
$ 619.62 St Vincent De Paul
Total - $2,645.13 Thank you. May God Bless You!
St Isidore’s is holding the Bible and the Mass Bible Study which is the second in the series from the St Paul Institute. This bible study began Sunday, February 21st. For more information see Laura Moninger, Steve Nicely, Becky & John Mansel-Pleydell and Emily Hammon.
St. Isidore Choir Practice
will be March 7th at Marysdale after communion breakfast around 11:15ish
Thank you to all who have donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society 2nd Collection last Sunday. The collection results were: at St. Michael's $626.00 and at St. Isidore $619.62. Here is a little information from their website concerning the Society:
"Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need." The money collected will be sent to our local chapter at St. Mary's, Defiance, for use in helping the poor and needy in the surrounding area.
2010 A Family Perspective: The owner of the orchard in today’s gospel was disappointed with the fig tree and ordered it cut down. When others disappoint us today’s gospel tells us to imitate the gardener. Don’t cut them out of your life by silence or ignoring them. Rather give them more time and assistance. Families don’t give up on each other. When others reject, family accepts!
Fast and Abstinence Rules for Lent (Canons 97 & 1252): Complete abstinence from meat - all Fridays of Lent—Day of fasting is Good Friday -Abstinence is for all Catholics 14 years & older-- Fasting is for all Catholics 18 years up to 59th birthday
St. Michael’s Ridge Parish Retreat is this Sunday, March 7th please plan on attending this inspirational evening of reflection at St. Michael’s Ridge. Fr. Raymond Fisher will be here to offer his insights and stories. The Youth Group will be sponsoring a fund raiser dinner for a well in Africa that evening from 5-6PM.They will be serving soup and sandwiches as part of the retreat. Father Ray’s talk will start at 6PM and last about 1 hour. All are welcome to attend.
St. Isidore’s Holy Name Society will sponsor a Whole Hog Sausage and Pancake Supper on
Tuesday, March 16th, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm
at Marysdale Free will offering.
St. Michael’s Ridge Cemetery Annual Spring
Clean-up: Any decorations and flowers that you
want to keep must be removed by March 20.
Please do not put anything new up until March 25. Thank you.
Adoration Chapel Easter Triduum Schedule: The Adoration Chapel will close for Easter at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 31st. The AdorationChapel will begin Adoration after Easter at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 6th. Have a Blessed Easter!
Birthday Wishes:
Derrick Moninger, March 8th
Kevin Coolman, March 10th
Eric Jesse, March 11th
Mike Mack, March 13th
Thelma Brenner, March 14th
Pray for the sick: Leona Baker, Rosa Batt,
Don Perrin,Bill Weaner & all who need our prayers
Rest in Peace:
Our prayers and sympathy to the family of
Bob Seibert. May God grant him eternal peace!
Community Events
K of C Fish Fry every Friday during Lent
Serving from 4:30 to 7:00 pm
Lenten Fish Fry: St. Mary's, Holgate - corner of Chicago & Keyser Sts. - March 26, 5-7 p.m. Fish, potatoes, salad & dessert bar & drink. Cost: $7.00 - carryout’s available.
Pancake Breakfast The K of C will be having another Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 7th Serving will be from 9-11:30 AM Free will offering Menu: pancakes, ham, eggs, potatoes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, coffee & juice
Come and Discover the Gifts of Holy Cross School of Defiance Open House and Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 7th 10:00AM – 1:00 PM Come join us for breakfast and stay to truly discover all that Holy Cross Catholic School has to offer. Meet the students and teachers, and experience what sets us apart. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year opens for 3 year olds to 6th grade on March 7th.For more information, call the office at 419-784-2021
26th Annual Craft Show Saturday, March 20th 9:00AM-3:00PM K of C Hall 111 Elliott Rd. Defiance, OH Sponsored by: St. Michael’s altar & Rosary Society Lunch Stand: Sandwiches, Soup, Homemade Pies Bake Sale No Admission Charge!!
For more information, contact: Kathy Wagner @ 419-497-4615 Karen Mekus @ 419-497-3941
Bishop Blair has invited the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology to return to Findlay on March 20 for another day of training. The fourth in the Journey through Scripture Series, The Bible & The Virgin Mary, will leave attendees well prepared to lead a Bible Study "from a Catholic perspective" (meaning that Mass, Sacraments, and other "catholic things" are related to the study). Cont. Ed. credit from Diocese is in process. Cost is $65.00, including lunch and all the materials you will need to present to a group yourself. This is also a presentation that is, itself, a Bible Study, for anyone who is interested in learning and growing, but not in presenting. Limited seating. For full details, or to register, go to www.journeythroughscripture.com. Or call 419-532-2204. Sponsored by Domus Angelorum Retreat House, Cloverdale, Ohio.
Bulletin Board policy: The bulletin boards are for church business and not personal business.
55+ Club Meeting will be Tuesday, March 23rd
Due to unpredictable weather conditions
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming date.
More details will follow.
Bloodmobiles coming up in the area Wednesday, March 10th
Fairview High School Time: 9a.m. till 2p.m.
Friday, March 12th
Eagles Hall (corner of Perry & W. Second St., Defiance) Time: 10:30a.m. till 4:30p.m.
Men’s Retreat Weekend: St. John’s Catholic
Renewal of the Heart Team will be hosting the
annual men’s retreat weekend on March 12 & 13.
The theme for this year’s retreat is “The Masks
Men Wear.” If you have questions or would like to
register call George Westrick at 419-784-3975 or
David Weber at 419-203-8347.
Mark Your Calendars!The Saint Isidore’s CYO is kicking off their annual lock-in on March 20-21 starting with 4:30 mass followed by supper and special sessions. At 8:30-10:30, students will hold an adoration worship service modeled after Steubenville. Everyone is welcome to join the CYO for adoration and worship on Saturday night. Any parishioner willing to donate any soup-supper items, side dishes, or money for supper items would be much appreciated. If you are willing to chaperone, or donate food, money, or games, contact Nick Meyer 419-399-7000 or ncmeyer@gmail.com or Laura Moninger 419-769-4427 laurarene05@yahoo.com
Catholic Charities & Adopt America Network, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruitment Program
Present: “Adoption Information Meeting”
Date: Thursday, April 8th Time: 6:00 P.M.–9:00 PM (The Meeting is free, no charge!!) Where will it be located: St. Wendelin’s Parish Life 313 N. Wood St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830 Recruiter Robin Jacob, Learn about Charities - Learn about Domestic Adoptions! Learn about adopting Older Children from the Foster Care System! Learn about the Home study Process! To register: Email kmotsinger@toledodiocese.org or call 800-926-8277 ex t440
You are cordially invited to a Celebration of Unborn Life Eucharistic Adoration 12-7 p.m. / Mass 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25th Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 550 Clark St., Toledo with: Fr. Jeff McBeth The event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 14344 Rivereast/Mother Teresa
An Evening with Fr. Tom Forrest
March 24th At Good Shepherd Parish gym
550 Clark St., Toledo, 7:00 PM Fr. Tom Forrest, a Redemptorist Priest, was ordained in New York in 1954 by Cardinal Spellman. For the first 23 years of his priesthood, he worked among the poor of the Caribbean At present, Fr. Forrest is International Director of EVANGELIZATION 2000, a Catholic effort to promote Church renewal through prayer, proclamation of the Word, and the formation of a more evangelistically activated people of God. He now resides in Washington, DC.
St. Mary’s, Defiance Retreat Team is asking for a gift of written Spiritual Support. Their theme is “You Are Mine” and takes place March 12th 6-9 & March 13th 8:00 am to 9:00 p.m. Notes can be mailed to St. Marys Catholic Church @2010 Retreat Team, 707 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance
Remember to spring forward for
Daylight Savings on March 14th 2:00 a.m.
