Attention parents of children who will be ages 3-5 this fall: Holy Cross has space and scholarships available in the PreK 3, PreK 4, Young 5’s and Kindergarten classes for new families. Give your child a great start learning about the love of Jesus and preparing for a successful academic career. Call or visit HCCS for more information! www.defianceholycross.org, 419-784-2021
Author: St. John Admin
Funeral Dinner Coordinators Needed:
We are in need of a few more Coordinators. Volunteers prepare a meal for the grieving family of a parishioner, which is served after the burial or funeral liturgy.
Please call the office if you are being called to this ministry. 419-782-7121. Thank you!
Save the Date
Spring Cleaning: April 22
Day of Grace
St. Mary’s Day of Grace: March 31, 9 am to 7 pm
We will be praying the Stations of the Cross each Friday at 5:00 pm during Lent.
Please consider setting aside what will be less than an hour of time to pray and reflect on the Lord’s passion, where we are reminded of the meaning and purpose that his love and sacrifice have in our lives. We challenge you to bring a friend who may have never experienced the grace of humility gained by these prayers and reflections.
Food Pantry Collection:
Our collection of food for the Catholic Food Pantry at St. Mary’s for our local community will be Feb. 25-26. The blue bins are located by the doors of the church. Thank you!
First Saturday Devotions:
Please join us in the church on Saturday, March 4. Mass begins at 8:00 am followed by video teaching, rosary and confession.
Ash Wednesday Services:
February 22: 12:00 noon, 5:15 and 7:00 pm
Palm Burning Rite: Please bring in your old palms for a palm burning on February 21 after the 6:30 pm Mass. Boxes are in the church and atrium. Ashes from these palms will be used at our Ash Wednesday Masses.
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Feb 5, 8:30 to 10:30.
Homemade buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, cheesy-potato casserole, sausage links, biscuits & gravy, fresh cinnamon rolls, juice, coffee, ice tea & milk.
$9 Adults ($8 Seniors 60+) Children 6-12 $5;
Free for 5 & Under
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