8th Grade Mission Trip

St. Mary School 8th Grade Class of 2025 traveled to Louisa, Kentucky, to work with the Father Beiting Christian Appalachian Mission Project, putting into practice what they’ve been taught for 8+ years at St. Mary’s: "Their lives are more than just about themselves." The Mission Project serves the needy of Eastern Kentucky, one of the most isolated and poverty-stricken areas of America, by helping them to help themselves. Our students spent the week building a porch, stairs, and a ramp for access to a mobile home. The home is occupied by a brother and sister and their spouses. The owner is 42 years old and suffers from a degenerative muscle and bone disease. He walks with a cane but will very shortly be wheelchair bound. His brother-in-law is also wheelchair bound and receives dialysis treatment three times per week. He is living in a nursing home because prior to the ramp being built, he was unable to leave the home for his medical care. Thanks to our students, he will be able to return home to his family.

        It should be noted that throughout their middle school years, our students earn money for their 8th grade trip through various projects. This year is the third year that our 8th graders have chosen to spend those funds to finance their trip to the Mission Center and to purchase the building materials necessary for their projects.

Candace McGrath Announces Her Resignation

Mrs. Candace McGrath, who has served as the Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) Program at St. Mary's for 10 years, has announced her resignation from that position, effective immediately. Candace has been dealing with some health issues recently and has turned over the responsibility for the Religious Education Program to Cheryl Blankenship and a few assisting voluteers on an interim basis to bring the school year to its conclusion. The permanent replacement will be a decsion for the new pastor after July 1, 2025.

Reflecting on her time as parish CRE, Candace expressed her love for the work of the Lord that she has done at St. Mary's. "After all, I am a servant of the Lord. You are my church family and I love each of you very much."

Monsignor Scheckel has expressed his gratitude and that of the whole parish to Candace for the dedicated work that she has carried out in our parishon behalf of the spiritual education and formation of our children.

Patrick Schwingle, St. Mary's Parish and School custodian has announced that he will be retiring, effective June 30, 2025. Patrick has served our parish since 2013.

Patrick says that his decision to leave his work at the parish and school was not an easy one, requiring much prayer and consultation with his wife, Stephanie. He is so thankful having had the opportunity to work and serve at St. Mary's. Speaking to our parishoners, Patrick says, "It has been a blessing to know so many of you. Although I am looking forward to a new chapter in my life, I will always keep you in my prayers. You are forever a part of my St. Mary's family."

The search for Patrick's replacement will begin immediately. Because the summer months involve a great deal of work, it will be advantageous for the new custodian to be in place prior to Patrick's retirement date in order to learn the various tasks that need to be done. A job description and instructions for applying for this position will be posted soon in the vestibule of the church and on this website.

Monsignor Scheckel has expressed his gratitude, and that of the entire parish, to Patrick for his years of unselfish dedication to maintaining and improving the physical plant of our parish. Many important projects were accomplished under his leadership and guidance.

Next Sportsman's Extravaganza ...

Saturday, April 26, 2025

The 2024 Extravaganza Land Drawing Winner

The Grand Prize Winner for the 2024 Land drawing was Travis Rahn of Eden, WI Congratulations Travis!

Thank you to all who attended and participated.

All proceeds benefit Catholic Education.

Thank You and God Bless you!

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 5:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM

Holy Week

Holy Thursday 7:00 PM

Good Friday 1:00 PM

Easter Vigil - Saturday 8:00 PM

Easter Sunday

8:00 AM - No Incense

10:30 AM - with incense

Confession Times
Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM

Adoration & Holy Hour
Thursdays following 8:15 AM Mass

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The St. Mary Scrip program gives financial support to our parish and school. Gift cards and E-cards are purchased at discounted prices from businesses with a discount from 1% to 20%. These cards are then sold at face value and the profit is passed on to the parish. The gift cards are then used as cash to make purchases at the businesses.

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