Author: OLM

OUR LADY OF MERCY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mailing Address
5001 Lowell Hill Road
Lowell, Ohio 45744
740-896-2207
olm.churchlowell@gmail.com
Website: olmlowell.com
Find us on Facebook: olmchurch.lowell
Office Hours: Wed. & Thur. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Social Hall and Rental: 740-896-2207
July 09, 2023
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
Baptisms: Parents are to schedule the baptism of their child at least 2 weeks in advance of the desired date arrangements.
Confirmation: To be confirmed you must attend either the Parish School of Religion, Catholic School, or the RCIA.
Marriages: Couples intending to be married at OLM must contact Fr. David at least 6 months in advance of the
intended wedding date.
Sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation: Must be at least 16 years old; be an active Catholic who has been confirmed, and lead a life that is in harmony with the faith.
Visitation of Sick or Homebound: Please call Father Gaydosik at 740-391-1093, or the Parish Office at 740-896-2207, when someone is homebound, sick, or hospitalized.
St. John Central Elementary School - (740) 896-2697:
Mrs. Karen Pottmeyer, Principal. The Central Catholic Grade School is a combination of the parishes of: St. John the Baptist, Churchtown; Our Lady of Mercy, Lowell, St. Ambrose, Little Hocking; and St. Bernard, Beverly.

A Parish of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Steubenville
Fr. David Gaydosik, Pastor
Cell: 740-391-1093
Fr. Walter E. Heinz, Retired/In Residence
Fr. Dale Tornes, Retired
Mrs. Kristin Offenberger, Secretary
Mr. David Bauerbach, Parish Council President
Ms. Heather Peters, PSR Coordinator
Mrs. Martha Fliehman, Prayer Chain
Confessions: Saturdays -
3 PM to 4 PM
Rosary: Before each weekend Mass
Parish Council: Council Meetings will be announced.
Men’s Club: Meetings will be announced.
Catholic Women’s Club: Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the parish social hall.
Knights of Columbus: Meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7:30 PM at the K of C Hall, Churchtown.

Mass Schedule and Intentions
Sat. July 08 OLM Frank & Helen Schwendeman (Lisa Schwendeman) 4:00 PM
St. John Norbert Kern (Marilyn Kern & Family) 6:00 PM
Sun. July 09 OLM Nick & Philomena Bauerbach (The Family) 9:30 AM St. John Carolyn Saffell (Patricia Henke & Family) 7:30 AM St. John Ludi Lang (Charlotte Lang & Family) 11:00 AM
Mon. July 10 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Norbert Lang (Charlotte Lang & Family) 8:00 AM
Tue. July 11 OLM Marian Huck Stalter (Grace Randolph Family) 5:00 PM
St. John Rita Schwendeman (Family) 8:00 AM
Wed. July 12 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John John Arnold (Family) 8:00 AM
Thur. July 13 OLM Chuck & Sandy Schilling (Their Children) 5:00 PM
St. John Donna Klinger (Ed Schilling) 8:00 AM
Fri. July 14 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John James M. Barrett (Vince & Shelly Stollar Family) 8:00 AM
Sat. July 15 OLM Clarence & Gertrude Huck (The Family) 4:00 PM
St. John L & D of Leo & Lucy Huck Family (Dave & Barb Huck) 6:00 PM
Sun. July 16 OLM Howard & Patricia Huck (Mike & Zandra Francis) 9:30 AM St. John Bob Lang (Pat & Krista Schoippner) 7:30 AM St. John Richard Pottmeyer (Bertha Pottmeyer Family) 11:00 AM

God Bless Those Who Support Our Parish!
OLM:$1,777.00 (61); Offertory $191.01; Ave Maria $80.00 (3); Improvement Fund $1,000.00 (2)
MEASURE UP COLLECTION: A special collection
Knight of Columbus Council 4617 is asking us to donate to the K of C Measure Up Campaign to benefit individuals with mental or physical disabilities. You may make a donation by putting it in an envelope marked “Measure Up” in the collection basket. Thank you for your kindness.
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
Lectors Altar Servers
OLM: 07/15 (4 PM) Ed Schilling OLM: 07/15 (4 PM) Tim & Emma Snyder
OLM: 07/16 (9:30AM) Sherry Wittekind OLM: 07/16 (9:30AM) Caleb, Declan, & Joel Schaad
Eucharistic Ministers USHERS (Month of July)
OLM: 07/15 (4 PM) Heather Peters SAT: Terry Schwendeman, Bruce Schaad
OLM: 07/16 (9:30AM) Tim Wittekind SUN: Tom Fliehman, Pat Lang
2023 Diocesan Parish Share Campaign
“The Eucharist is a Fire that Inflames Us!”
~ St. John Chrysostom
Our Lady of Mercy Goal: $18, 246.00
Paid to date (45) $31, 825.00
Pledged to date $35, 400.00
Thank you for your generosity.
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OLM CWC
All women of the parish are members of the
Catholic Woman’s Club.
July Committee
*Linda Miller Marlene Walbert
Melissa Tornes Jill Kendall
Kristin Offenberger
OLM 50/50 CLUB NEWS
2023-2024 tickets are being collected. If you have not paid, please pay one of the Team Leaders or place the money in an envelope and put it in the collection basket. The team leaders are Dan Fliehman, Tom Fliehman, Bob Huck, Bernie Klinger, Richard Tornes, Stephen Huffman, Bruce Schaad, Tony Offenberger, and Kim Schwendeman. Tickets are $50.00 each and guest tickets are $20.00 each. Come join for a chance to win $25.00 per week and attend a steak dinner/drawing where larger prizes are awarded. The funds from this organization help to support the upkeep and maintenance of our social hall.
DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
A Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Day is scheduled at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Beverly on July 22 from 9 AM to 5 PM. In addition to a Mass with the Bishop, the Eucharistic Revival Event will include many opportunities to be educated and inspired about the faith, with keynote speakers, catechetical activities, and time dedicated to Eucharistic Adoration. Come and celebrate this local pilgrimage of reawakening.
CARD SHOWER
Mildred Schwendeman (OLM oldest parishioner) turns 95 years old on July 12th. Help Mildred celebrate her birthday by sending cards to:
Mildred Schwendeman
Appletree Assisted Living
1027 Lakeview Drive
Beverly , OH 45715
WELCOME
We welcome into our parish family through Baptism: Tillie Mae Anne Moore, daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Moore. May the Lord bless Tillie that she and her entire family accept this gift of God’s infinite love.
FAMILY REUNION
A family reunion of the Descendants of the
Nicholas and Philomena Bauerbach family will be at noon on Sunday, July 09, at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall. Please bring a covered dish to share.

GENTLE WAVES
Does it bother you that Jesus called himself meek? We often equate meekness with weakness, and who wants to think of Jesus as weak? But surprisingly, meekness is the exact opposite. It requires strength—a strength that exercises control and restraint over our impulses so that we can manifest the presence of God. Today’s first reading from Zechariah gives an excellent illustration of a meek ruler. He banishes the chariot and the warrior’s bow and proclaims peace to the nations (Zechariah 9:10). Instead of provoking aggression and conquering with force, he is a “just savior” whose meekness diffuses anger and violence (9:9). That’s the type of meekness and gentle strength that Jesus showed throughout his life. Jesus wasn’t one to be always “spoiling for a fight.” Think about the way he calmly passed through the midst of a crowd that wanted to kill him (Luke 4:30). Or the way he quietly endured his passion and death. Though he was harshly treated, like Isaiah’s Suffering Servant, “he submitted and did not open his mouth” (Isaiah 53:7). As the Son of God, Jesus could have reacted with terrifying displays of power. But he exercised self-control and refused to let anger overpower him. And because he responded in a peaceful way, he disarmed his enemies. Jesus calls us to learn the same gentleness from him. So consider: where do you need a little more meekness? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you. Maybe you need the grace to curb your tongue instead of responding angrily to an insult. Maybe you need the strength to react thoughtfully when you see injustice instead of flying off the handle. The more you practice, the more you imitate Jesus, the more his grace can lay a foundation of gentleness and meekness in your heart.
~ The Word Among Us

POPE FRANCIS
Prayer Intentions for July
For a Eucharistic life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
103: Is 55: 10-11 Ps 65: 10-14
Rom 8: 18-23 Mt 13: 1-9
A VOCATION VIEW
The sower went out to sow. The Lord has sown the seeds of vocations to priesthood and religious life in our parish. Be good ground! Encourage the gifts of compassion and leadership wherever you find them.
(Matthew 13: 1-23)
STEUBENVILLE SEMINARIANS
The following men are in formation for ordination to the sacred Priesthood for service in the Diocese of Steubenville. Please remember them in your prayers.
Studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum (7625 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235-1499)
John Paul Gan and Jonathan Ruscoe
Studying at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary (2701 Chicago Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206)
Peter Stetson, Christopher McGurn, and
Sam Ivkovich
Diocese of Steubenville Office of Vocations Fr. Josh Erickson, Vocation Director Vocation links: Twitter @ dsvocations Facebook: www.facebook.com/dsvocations or Diocesan Vocation Website: http://steubenvillevocations.com
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NEW PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATION
The Pastoral Council needs several members. Please prayerfully consider someone that you think would be a good person (yourself included!) to be a part of this ministry. The nominee should be a practicing Catholic who attends Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church regularly. I would like to nominate the following person (s) for the Pastoral Council. I believe they will positively impact our parish ministry.
Name:___________________________________
(Just drop this form into the collection basket)

ST. JOHN’S CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS
Bingo Group Work Schedule
July 09 Team #8 Russ Lang 336-0800
July 16 Team #1 Jeff Brooker 749-3538
TEACHER NEEDED
St. John is hiring for the 2023-2024 school year a Full-Time Certified Fourth Grade Teacher. For interested applicants, please contact Karen Pottmeyer (Principal) at 740-525-3623 (cell) or Michelle Schwendeman at 740-896-2697 (school) for additional information.
ST JOHN CENTRAL SCHOOL - SCRIP PROGRAM
The Scrip is easy to use. The program uses gift cards that you purchase at face value for your everyday shopping or restaurant needs through St. John School and a percentage of that is given back to the school. The gift cards would also make great gifts for birthdays and holidays. St John offers a wide variety of franchise cards either on hand, or that can be easily ordered. Please contact St John’s Parish Office at 740-896-3566 on a Wednesday or Thursday morning to place an order or get more information.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The L-A Fire & Rescue will be holding an ice cream social on Saturday, July 15, starting at 4 PM, on Buell Island, Lowell. There will be food, music, inflatables, bingo, raffle, and a country store. Come and bring a lawn chair to support your local volunteer rescue workers.
ECUMENICAL VBS
The Ecumenical VBS is planned on Buell Island, Lowell for July 17 through July 19 from 9 AM to12 PM. This is for children 5 to 12 years of age. There will be flyers available in the back of the church if interested. The theme this year is “Be A Hero for God.” For more information, please contact Dan Beals at 740-350-0889.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which those who are unbaptized or baptized in another Christian denomination come into the Roman Catholic Church. Now is the perfect time to learn more for yourself or invite those you love to take the next step! If you would like to learn more about this process and are ready to dive in, or would like more information about the RCIA program or the Catholic faith, call Father Dave, 740-391-1093.
“ Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue.” ~ St Catherine of Sienna