ADVENT: THE COMING OF CHRIST

Sunday, November 28 begins Advent, the new year for the Church Year. During this time of Advent, we prepare for Christ's coming; both his coming in the Nativity on Christmas, as well as his second coming.

One of the great traditional hymns of Advent is "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." We at St. Mary's will be singing this hymn at all the Masses this weekend. To read more about this great Advent hymn, click here.

FUNERAL FOR AL MILLER

Funeral Mass for Al Miller will be on Saturday, November 27 at 1:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 12:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR JAMES FOX

Funeral Mass for James Fox will be on Saturday, November 27 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahler will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR FREDERICK J. "FRITZ" SARTOR

Funeral Mass for Fritz Sartor will be on Wednesday, November 24 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

NATIONAL PASTORAL MUSICIANS WEEK

The week of November 21 - 27 is National Pastoral Musicians Week (NPM week). Nov. 22 is the feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians; thus during this week she is remembered for her role in Music Ministry. St. Cecilia has often been pictured, through the centuries, seated at the organ, singing God’s praises, or listening to a choir of angels. Appropriately, at this time, members of the music Ministry, consisting of Mass Accompanists, Instrumentalists, Parish Choir, Funeral Choir, Contemporary Choir, and Cantors, rededicate themselves to praising God through liturgy, music, and song. Pastoral musicians will receive a special blessing during the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses on November 20th.

PARISH CHOIR FALL PARTY

Recently the Parish Choir had their annual Fall Party at the home of Stefanie and Jeff Rowland. Below are a few pictures from that fun event.


Ron Smith and Ron Blake chatting it up about the philosophical and theological aspects of the Church. . . . OK, they were really talking about home improvement projects. :)

Anita Claubaugh and Pat Smith

Pete Dubois, Jerry Harkness, Rosemary Manner, Barb Harkness, Elmer Grahl, Phil Hohler, and Paulette Grahl.

Colleen Wellington, Shirley Dubois, and Tom Sample

The Food Spread

The Food Spread

Dessert . . . .YUM! ! !

More dessert! ! !

Ron Smith and Dave Proy getting in the food.

Pat Smith's turn to "Gesture" as we played the game "Gestures."

Kris Dinovo and Julie Castello trying to guess what Pat Smith is "gesturing."

Kay Proy and Joyce Leibacher watching on during the "gesturing."

Tom Sample's turn at "Gesturing."

Tom Sample and Phil Dinovo High-5 after a correct guess.

Jerry Harkness, Rosemary Manner, and Barb Harkness

Tom Sample, Judy Guendelsberger and Jerry Harkness

PARISH CHOIR TO HONOR VETERANS

Since Veterans Day will be celebrated across the country on Thursday, November 11, the Parish Choir will sing the Military Hymns of our 5 military branches as the Prelude, Offertory, and Communion Meditation pieces at the 9:30 Mass this Sunday.

These hymns are the following:
Prelude: "God of Our Fathers" (the hymn for the U. S. Army).
Offertory: "Eternal Father Strong to Save" (the hymn for the U. S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and the U. S. Coast Guard).
Communion Meditation: "Lord Guard and Guide All Those Who Fly" (the hymn for the U. S. Air Force).

So let us pray for our veterans; those currently serving our country and those who have served in the past.

FUNERAL FOR VIRGINIA A. WINDAU

Funeral Mass for Ginny Windau will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendlesberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR JEANNE MARIE STIERHOFF

Funeral Mass for Jeanne Stierhoff will be on Monday, October 25 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR MARGARET M. WINDAU

Funeral Mass for Margaret Windau will be on Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 Noon. Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR THADDEUS B. STRASSER

Funeral Mass for Thaddeus Strasser will be on Saturday, October 16 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Ron Abbott will be the organist; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR MARY F. MARTIN

Funeral Mass for Mary Martin will be on Thursday, October 7 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR EDWARD M. TOOMEY

Funeral Mass for Edward Toomey will be on Monday, September 27 at 9:30. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:00. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Phil Feltman will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR VIRGINIA MESSENHEIMER

Funeral Mass for Virginia Messenheimer will be on Thursday, September 9 at 10:30. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR FREDA MARIE SCHMENK

Funeral Mass for Freda Marie Schmenk will be on Thursday, September 2 at 11:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR MILDRED L. FOX

Funeral Mass for Mildred Fox will be on Saturday, August 28 at 11:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR DONNA SARTOR

Funeral Mass for Donna Sartor will be on Friday, August 27 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR CARL JOSEPH TRIMARCHE, JR.

Funeral Mass for Carl Trimarche, Jr. will be on Monday, August 9 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR EDWARD J. CROSS

Funeral Mass for Edward Cross will be on Friday, August 6 at 11:30. Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:00. Ron Abbott will be the organist; Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Phil Feltman will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR FRANCES SMITH

Funeral Mass for Francis will be on Monday, August 2 at NOON. Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR THOMAS W. (BILL) PIERCE

Memorial Mass for Thomas (Bill) Pierce will be on Monday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 12:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

FUNERAL FOR BERNICE CECIL

Funeral Mass for Bernice Cecil will be on Monday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:00. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss (?) will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GLADYS V. SCHIPPEL

Funeral Mass for Gladys Schippel will be on Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR DONALD ERNEY

Funeral Mass for Donald Erney will be on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Julie Castello will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

TOLEDO DIOCESE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL: "EXCLAIM !"

The Toledo Diocese is having a diocesan wide Summer Music Festival on Sunday, August 15, 2010 and will be held at the Monsignor Schmit CYO Athletic Complex located on Holland Sylvania Road. The day will include nationally known catholic musicians as Audrey Assad, Chris Bray, Jackie Francois, and Matt Maher. There will also be talent competition, Mass, games and more! For more info on the day go to Exclaim! 2010 home page, click here.

The day will end with a Mass with a Diocesan wide choir. Registration is required. There are several regional rehearsals to choose from and a combined rehearsal. All registered choir members are required to attend 1 regional and the combined rehearsal. For more information (and the registration form) on the Mass Choir, click here.

JULY UPDATE

"This Month in St. Mary's History" has been updated for July. Check it out here or click on it in the side bar.

FUNERAL FOR ELIZABETH "BETTY" J. ARNOLDI

Funeral Mass for Elizabeth "Betty' Arnoldi will be on Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.



For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR MARJORIE PUSATERI

Funeral Mass for Marjorie Pusateri will be on Wednesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.



For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR RAMONA A. BARRETT

Funeral Mass for Romona A. Barrett will be on Saturday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR BETTY R. SMITH

Funeral Mass for Betty Smith will be on Tuesday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Ron Abbott will be the organist; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.