Parish Mardi Gras Party, 2/15

We will have a parish Mardi Gras Party on Sunday Feb. 15th, following the 10:30 Mass.

There will be Cajun food, King Cakes, music and masks.

To reserve a spot, sign up and pay at the table after Mass this weekend or next weekend. $10 for an individual, $5 for kids, and a $25 family special.

Fellowship and Prayer: Maryfair, Party at the Parsonage, and the Living Rosary

Hello all! My name is Olivia, and I’m a new parishioner here at St. Mary’s. I thought I should introduce myself since I’ll be blogging a little for the Young Adult group. I have been overwhelmed by the welcome I received from the St. Mary’s community and by the range of activities offered.

Maryfair was amazing – who else loved the fans? I was also impressed by the tenacity of the turtle racers, the abundance of food, and the flyby of the vintage airplanes.

I recently attended the Young Adult’s Party at the Parsonage. A crowd of us shared in excellent food and still more excellent conversation with Father Jack at the rectory – leftover Maryfair beans never tasted so good.

 To commemorate Our Lady of the Rosary, the Legion of Mary gathered to make a living rosary after the 5 pm Mass. We stood around a huge rope rosary, and each person led part of a decade. The music, courtesy of Kathy Beckham, was fabulous, and I left with a renewed sense of grace.

Maryfair, Party at the Parsonage, and the Living Rosary: Family, fellowship, and prayer. Each experience was immensely rewarding, and if you haven’t done so, I highly recommend taking advantage of all St. Mary’s has to offer. As a new parishioner, I can’t wait to become more involved in this warm community!

Upcoming Events:

Hops & History, Oct. 17th
Halloween Potluck and Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31st
Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 18th
Deck the Rectory Halls, Dec. 7th

Email smyatulsa@gmail.com if you have questions.

Coming Up: Party at the Parsonage

Mark your calendars! Or type the date into your calendar app or text it to your Google planner or whatever floats your boat–

The St. Mary’s Young Adult Group is hosting its

"Party at the Parsonage" 

on Friday, October 5^th at 6 pm.

Fr. Jack will grill some burgers, the good folks of the Young Adults group will pitch in with side dishes and desserts, and TA-DA! we have a party. Come for an evening of camaraderie and fellowship; this popular event is a great opportunity to meet newcomers and reconnect with old friends.

Children are welcome. If you are interested in childcare, however, email smyatulsa@gmail.com. If you are vegetarian, email the same address. Ditto if you have any questions.

Have a peaceful week and we hope to see you there!

Win Tickets to MaryFair this Weekend!

Attend the Ministry Expo this weekend, August 18/19, to learn more about MaryFair! 

Find out about volunteer opportunities, RSVP to the Picnic, Buy tickets to the Dinner

or WIN TICKETS TO THE DINNER!

Vacation Bible School June 18-22

SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COMING UP SOON! This year we will learn more about the Catholic faith at our VATICAN EXPRESS KIDZ CAMP.  The program will be for Pre-schoolers who are 4 by September 1^st  through 8^th grade.  

If you would like to help out with the program this year, contact Linda Schoonover, 918-749-1423, or Patty O’Meilia, 918.237.0649.


REGISTRATION FORM

Newcomers Reception this Weekend!

Newcomers Reception

Sunday, April 29th after the 10:30 Mass in Beckerle Hall

If you are new to St. Mary’s, we would love to meet you at the Newcomers Reception.   Friendly faces, delicious food as well as activities for the children will be offered.

     

Please let us know if you are able to attend by contacting the church office at 749-1423.  

Saint Mary Tennis Tournament on April 27, 2012

Register Now to Play or Spectate!

Young Adult Updates

Hey all!


1. Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with St. Mary's Young Adults!  We'll have dinner on Friday, March 16th at 6pm at Kilkenny's Irish Pub.  They have plenty of vegetarian and seafood entrees.  There will be kids, so bring yours if you got 'em. 


If you think you'll make it, let Karen Dutoi know so I can give them an estimate.




2. Our Epic Bible Study will begin this Wednesday, March 7th at 6pm in the library.

This particular study is a video series. That means we will begin each session with a video. What happens after that is up to us. We will likely throw out a few discussion questions from the workbook and we will discuss. Thusly, if you'd like to take notes, please bring a notebook and a pen. If you'd like a workbook, we can be sure to order enough for those who want one (we do have some to hand out already). Or, if you would like to come, listen, and contribute to conversation without taking notes, feel free!

This is a monthly study, so we will meet the first Wednesday of each month. We will do our very best to start the videos promptly so anyone involved in EDGE can participate. Also, I'd like to have a potluck snack/finger foods during the studies. Biblical speak always wets my appetite. Maggie and Mark Ohnesorge will bring a buffalo chicken dip (it's delicious!). Please consider bringing a dish.

This is OUR bible study and we are just starting, so we can make it however amazing and delicious we want.

Please let us know if you can make it! Thanks!

Karen

Parish Mission March 24-29

7pm - 8:30pm

What is a Mission?
Are you so involved in scurrying around with business, children, family, social activities that you have little time for quiet contemplation with God? A mission is a time of special grace when God calls us into a deeper relationship with Him, a time for personal growth, a time to listen to God, a time of spiritual refreshment and invigoration.


Who is a Mission for?
The Mission is for all people, from inactive to very active. It is for all ages and for any stage in life -- married, single, divorced, separated, widow, etc. We particularly invite those who want to know more about the church today and how it can take an active role in the everyday experiences of work, leisure, family and politics.


What for will this Mission take?
Each evening there will be a special parish mass and homily designated to increase our spirituality. A social will follow in the hall to enhance our feeling of parish community. The mission priest will be available for informal chats and questions and answers. So that all may attend, other parish functions will be canceled during Mission Week.

Fr. Richard Gielow, CM was born in LaSalle, IL in 1943 to Virginia and Robert Gielow. He was ordained a priest of the Congregation of the Mission of Saint Vincent DePaul in 1970. From 1971 to 1976 Fr. Gielow served as Director of Vocations for the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers. In 1976, he was appointed Rector and Principal of St. John's High School Seminary in Kansas City, MO and filled that position until 1982. He was then asked to join the Vincentian Parish Mission Team and has been a member of that team until the present time.

Father Gielow holds a B.A. in Philosophy, a M.Div. in Theology from DeAndreis Institute of Theology and a M.A. in Religious Education from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is listed in the Midwest and Religious sections of Who's Who in America as a "well known preacher and retreat director."

Currently, Father Gielow is the Director of the Vincentian Parish Mission Center in Kansas City, MO. He is also the National Spiritual Advisor to the Ladies of Charity of USA.

Father Gielow enjoys people, travel and of course playing golf. He loves saying Mass for football teams from the NFL, especially the Chicago Bears. Look for him on the sidelines at the Bears away games with his twin brother, Fr. Robert Gielow, CM Fr. Robert is also a Vincentian and a member of the Mission Team. Sometimes they conduct missions together. Father Gielow's sister, Mary Ann Gielow, is the Director of Development for St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish in Tucson, AZ.

Preschool Dad's Boxed Supper

St. Mary Preschool Frog Class students and their dads recently got together for an annual evening event called the Dad’s Box Supper.  The students spent classroom time decorating and wrapping a framed copy of a father’s prayer and making cookies to present to their dad during their evening together. 

That evening, dads brought their Frog Class children to the cafeteria to share a “box supper” that each had brought.  Once dinner and the cookies had been eaten, each child and dad worked together to build something.  The crafts were made of donated scrap wood assembled with glue and nails and decorated with a variety of accoutrements which included popsicle sticks, doilies, stickers and wooden shapes.   The ideas were endless. 

The evening ended with the fathers being presented with their framed prayer.  Everyone gathered for a picture to show off their completed project.  There were lots of smiles… the dad’s smiles might have been the biggest.

Posted by

Carla Lechner

Preschool Director

Young Adults Valentine Lunch and Crafting

Valentine Lunch and Crafting

Lunch will be provided in Beckerle Hall after the 10:30 mass on February 12th for the Young Adults. The plan is to have deli sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches and veggie sandwiches. There may even be a chocolate fountain!

We will have basic craft supplies to make valentines for a local nursing home. We can also make some for our own significant others, BFFs, kids, etc.

Kids are welcome at this event!

If you would like to bring any side, dessert, drink, or crafty supply to share, feel free to! If you know for sure you'll bring something, please let us know so we don't double up.

Thanks,

Maggie

Culinary Angel Valentine Luncheon

Culinary Angel's Valentine Luncheon

For the 50+ Crowd

Thursday, February 9 at 11:30am in Beckerle Hall

Please RSVP by Monday the 6th by calling the church office at 918-749-1423

New Parishishioners

Greet some of our new parishioners

who joined us for the recent Newcomers Brunch!

Newcomers 2012 Gathering

Welcome!

Supper Club Sign Up

   

Supper Club Sign Up!  

All adults are invited to join other St. Mary parishioners for fellowship, food & fun with Supper Club.

Here’s how it works:

1)  Starting Sat., Jan. 7th through Sun., Jan. 29th, all interested adults (single or married) can sign up in the back of the church on the red clipboard (with a balloon tied to it) in the corner of the Community Center.   Those who have participated in the past will need to sign up again for the spring session if you want to be included.

2)  You will be randomly assigned to a group of 7-8 people.

3)  We will kick things off with “munchies” after 5:00 mass in Beckerle Hall (date to be announced).  There you will meet your other group members and decide at whose house you will meet for the first dinner.   The host supplies the main course & beverages and everyone else volunteers to bring a dish to complete the meal.

4)  Dinners will start in March and continue through June with the group dining together once each month.  Each couple or single person in the group will host a dinner once in their home (or a location to be determined).  If there are two single persons in the group, they can share hosting duties.  The meals can be as casual or as formal as the host desires…..paper plates at a park----to china in the formal dining room..…are all acceptable.  

     The focus of these dinners is to provide an opportunity for us to get to know one another.   Whether you are new to St. Mary’s or just want to meet more of your fellow parishioners, this is a great opportunity for you!   Questions???    Call Sharon Sylvester @ 494-2765 or email.