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Dear Parishioners (new and old), Welcome to our home on the Internet! We, the priests of St. Mary's Catholic Church would like to thank you for showing interest in our parish community and we welcome you. We have a wonderful parish here in the heart of historic Marietta. We have been worshipping, praying, and working diligently to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth since 1838. As a matter of fact, the very first Mass that was offered in the Northwest Territory was said here in the city of Marietta along the banks of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. Since 1838 we have been a welcoming community to newcomer and lifelong member alike, it is our sincere hope that your experience of St. Mary's is that we are a "parish family" striving for our common goal, which is Heaven in union with Christ who is our Risen Lord! We boast a magnificent church building and an outstanding Catholic School, which is located on the corner of Fourth and Marion Streets. However, this parish is more than brick and mortar, rather what makes this church a church are the people who make it up-the living stones of St. Mary's. Our parish does not exist for itself, rather our mission is modeled after the very commission of Jesus Christ to His Disciples at the end of St. Matthew's Gospel, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Mt. 28:19-20). All followers of Christ, including all of us here at St. Mary's are called to teach, to witness to the Gospel of Christ to our children, to those preparing to enter more fully into the Church's sacramental life, and to those who are alienated from the Church community. All members of St. Mary's are called upon to share their individual gifts and talents based on our Lord's command to not hide our gifts under a bushel basket, but rather to set them on a lamp stand to enlighten the world around them. It is our hope that if the Lord has blessed you with a gift that you use it not just in the world in which you live and work, but also here at St. Mary's to help us to continue our great mission. Your presence in our parish is very enriching for us, because you add another facet to the Mystical Body of Christ present here at St. Mary's. May God continue to bless you and keep you, may He look upon you with kindness and give you His peace. If there is anything that you need, please do not hesitate to call upon one of the parish priests or any members of the staff. May God continue to bless you and your family! In everything give glory to God, Rev. Msgr. J. Michael Campbell, Pastor Rev. Fr. Seth T. Wymer, Parochial Vicar Scrip Order Form Now Online! Scrip certificates are a great way to support our school and not have any additional out-of-pocket expenses. We purchase these corporate issued gift certificates at a discount and sell them to you at face value. They are good at stores and restaurants across the country, so they make excellent gifts. Print out the scrip order form an send with your payment to the school, the rectory (during regular business hours), in the Church conference room on Wednesday mornings and in the back of the Church on Sundays (after the Saturday 5:30 PM AM Mass as well as before & after the Sunday 10:00 AM Masses). |
Prayer request. If you or someone you know is in need of special prayers, you may put your request on our parish prayer line by calling Betty Boersma at 373-5106 or Ginny Amrine at 373-1031.
We're looking for Alumni of St. Mary School. If you attended St. Mary's School at any time, click here to submit your name and address.
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