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The St Mary of the Woods' Website is moving!
Don't worry--our old site will redirect you to our new location.
We hope you like it!
Visit https://www.queenofangelsfamily.com/st-mary-of-the-woods
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2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA)​
February 1st & 2nd, is Commitment Weekend for the 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal. More than anyone in the world, the Catholic Church teaches, feeds, and heals. In our local community, this happens through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Join us in supporting these ministries! You can mail your pledge card or bring it to Mass next weekend and drop it in the second collection basket.
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CMA.
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For more information about the CMA or to donate online, visit CatholicAOC.org/CMA.
Thank you!
Archbishop Schnurr's letter to the faithful 1/24/25
Read Archbishop Schnurr's letter to the faithful addressing the Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Mission and the Love in Action principle of Beacons of Light.
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Visit catholicaoc.org/yearofmission
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Ltr to Faithful RE Year of Mission & Love in Action – English.pdf
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Ltr to Faithful RE Year of Mission & Love in Action – Spanish.pdf
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Knights of Columbus breakfast
Sunday, January 5th at 11 am, after 10 am Mass in Makley Hall at Saint Patrick Church.
The Knights of Columbus are having a Christmas party breakfast after the 10 am mass on January 5th and would like to invite everyone to join us.
Mother of God Mass Schedule
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
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Tuesday, December 31st, 7:00 pm Vigil Mass at Saint Mary of the Woods Church
Wednesday, January 1st, 9:00 am Mass at Saint Patrick Church
A Christmas Message from Archbishop Schnurr
For many people, the Christmas season is a time of longing for a world they can only dream of. A world of peace, joy, and friendship. But for Christians, Christmas is more than a longing, more than a dream. It is an unexpected and wonderful reality.
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Watch Christmas Message from Archbishop Schnurr (1:34 min)
Christmas Mass Schedule
Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
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Christmas Eve Masses:
Tuesday, December 24th
4:00 pm Saint Patrick Church
6:00 pm Saint Mary of the Woods Church
10:00 pm Saint Patrick Church. Choir begins at 9:30 pm.
Christmas Day Mass:
Wednesday, December 25th
9:00 am Saint Mary of the Woods Church
Advent Penance Service
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Thursday 12/12 6:15 pm Mass, 7:00 pm Confession at St. Mary of the Woods Church.
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Thursday 12/19 6:15 pm Mass, 7:00 pm Confession at St. Patrick Church.
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Fathers Landenwitch, Kohn, and Konerman will be available to hear Confessions.
Immaculate Conception Mass​
Holy Day of Obligation
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Monday, 12/9 9:00 am at Saint Patrick Church
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Monday, 12/9 7:00 pm at Saint Mary of the Woods Church
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Normally celebrated on December 8th, this feast day was transferred to Monday, December 9th for 2024.
Read Archdiocese of Cincinnati Article "Holy Day of Obligation – Mon, Dec 9, 2024"​.
Thanksgiving Day Mass
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Wednesday 11/27 6:15 p.m. at St. Mary of the Woods Church with adoration and confession
Thursday 11/28 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.
HELLO FROM ABROAD
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Beloved members of Mary, Queen of Angels Family of Parishes:
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Sia Iodato Gesù Cristo! Peace and all good from across the ocean. Life in Italy has been filled with gift upon gift. I spent the first months in northern Italy on Lago Maggiore learning Italian, and as I was learning, I got to visit some great saints buried up near the area like St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, St. Charles Borromeo, Don Bosco, Bl. Pier Giorgio, and St. Gianna.
After two months Of language school, I moved down to Rome to start classes. It's pretty difficult and humbling to learn in Italian, but it is such a gift to learn about the Church Fathers. They are the real deal. And it is an incredible gift just to be in Rome itself. The beauty of the churches is out of control, and there are so many saints buried here: Peter and Paul, Philip and James, Simon and Jude, Bartholomew, Cecilia, Monica, Catherine of Siena, Philip Neri, John Paul II, and the list goes on.
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I love praying with the saints and asking them to teach me how to pray, and I also ask them to pray for all of you. Here in Rome, I live close to the Trevi Fountain in a "house" which is kind of like a seminary with 55 priests from the United States. We have a great community.
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But of course, I miss all of you. Thankfully, we are always united in the Body and Blood of Jesus at every Holy Mass - whether in Rome or the great state of Ohio. I pray for you all each day. Please pray for me! In the infinite love of Jesus,
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Fr. Jacob Lindle
Mass of Remembrance
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This year's Mass of Remembrance will take place at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 7th at St. Patrick Church.
Please have the names of family members who have passed since November 1, 2023 to the Parish Office by noon on October 30, 2024.​
All Saints Day Mass Schedule
Holy Day of Obligation.
Thursday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at Saint Mary of the Woods Church.
Friday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Patrick Church.
Friday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick Church.
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LAND OF PEACE MISSION
On October 12/13, our brothers and sisters representing the Land of Peace mission (a nonprofit organization) will be with us speaking about the Christian situation in the Holy Land and selling Crucifixes, religious art work, and rosaries, all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly depleted, Christian families in the Holy Land, Who depend on tourists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this mission is to help the poor and needy families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have "something" authentic from the Holy Land. Please browse and buy some articles. It is for a good cause and also a help to your personal devotion.
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See the website at www.landofpeace.org.
ROSARY RALLY
Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Logan County Courthouse, Bellefontaine, OH.
MARCH FOR LIFE
Join March For Life and Center for Christian Virtue, for the OH March for Life at the Ohio Capitol Building in Columbus on Friday, October 4th, 2024.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:00 a.m. - Pre Rally Concert
11:00 a.m. - Rally
12:00 p.m. - March for Life
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
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EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
A Eucharistic Procession will be held at Saint Mary of the Woods Church on Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. A meal will follow. Check upcoming bulletins for more Details.
SURSUM CORDA - STRENGTHENING YOUNG FAMILIES
Sunday, September 8th; 5:30 PM at St. Patrick upstairs in the school.
Topic: Attachment Styles and Faith, Part 1
This meeting is for parents, snacks will be provided!
Our parishes are excited to announce a new initiative, aimed at helping families with young children build homes founded on Christ and His Church. Meetings will be held on the first Sunday of the month, and are primarily geared toward parents, with a whole-family gathering each quarter. Each meeting will provide formation, discussion, and social time with parents of other young families. All are welcome--even if some of your children are already school-aged!
To receive text updates about this initiative, email ashleyroberts.dre@gmail.com, with your name and phone number. questions!
MEET FATHER JARRED KOHN
Fr. Jarred Kohn will be joining Mary, Queen of Angels Family of Parishes on July 5th.
View Meet Fr Jarred Kohn.
MONDAY EVENING ROSARY AT ST. MARY OF THE WOODS
Until our Fatima Statue is restored, Monday evening Rosary will be held at the Mary Statue across from St. Mary of the Woods Church on Madison Avenue. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. starting Monday, April 29 through Monday, November 4th. Bring your lawn chair and Rosary! Also, come prepared for the weather - umbrellas, jackets and/or sunglasses. Join us in prayer each Monday as Our Lady requested!
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May Crowning SUNDAY, MAY 5th
Bring flowers to Mass, May 5th! All are invited to put flowers in the provided vases before or after mass on May 5th, and throughout May!
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Mary, Queen of Angels Parishes
Sack Lunch Ministry for Women:
All women are welcome to join us in Makley Hall at St. Patrick on Saturday, Nov 19th & Dec 17th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for an Mary, Queen of Angels Parishes Sack Lunch Ministry! And continues every Third Saturday of the Month.
NE1 Sack Lunch Ministry for Women:
NE1 Ladies, please join in the first NE1 Sack Lunch Ministry for Women to share scripture with one another.
When: Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Where: St. Patrick Makley Hall
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
By: The St. Patrick Monday Night Bible Study Ladies
Please bring your own sack lunch, beverage, your bibles and a small notebook.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
We ask you to read the readings for Sunday, September 18th, 2022 before coming: Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113:1-2,4-8; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13
We will have discussion, prayer, fellowship and fun.
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
other events:
Christmas Services
Easter Sunday Service
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is typically received when children are in the second grade.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation was celebrated on April 25th, 2021 at St. Mary of the Woods Church.