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
June 25, 2023
THE TWELFTH 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. June 24 OLM Bernard Dyar (Elijah & Tillie Moore) 4:00 PM
St. John Vincent & Alice Lang (Bob & Peggy Byers) 6:00 PM
Sun. June 25 OLM L & D of Joe & Ida Huck Family (The Family) 9:30 AM St. John Gertrude Arnold (Glen & Marcia Pawloski) 7:30 AM St. John L & D of Joseph & Mary Lang Family (Family) 11:00 AM
Mon. June 26 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Andrew & Peggy Brooker (Tim & Judy Best) 8:00 AM
Tue. June 27 OLM Howard Huck (Tony & Kristin Offenberger) 5:00 PM
St. John Bernard “Buzz” Thieman (Mary Lou Thieman Family) 8:00 AM
Wed. June 28 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Patricia Gaydosik (Helen Marie Riggs) 8:00 AM
Thur. June 29 OLM Cheryl Brooker (Brian Brooker) 5:00 PM
St. John Penny Schwendeman (Card Club) 8:00 AM
Fri. June 30 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Justine Tornes (Mary Brooker Family) 8:00 AM
Sat. July 01 OLM George & Mildred Lang (The George Lang Family) 4:00 PM
St. John Marvin Arnold (Glen & Marcia Pawloski) 6:00 PM
Sun. July 02 OLM For Our Nation (Jason & Jennifer Morris) 9:30 AM St. John Peggy Schaad & Bill Zoller (Larry & Janet Schaad) 7:30 AM St. John Robert Gaydosik (Mike & Lisa Chambers) 11:00 AM

God Bless Those Who Support Our Parish!
OLM:$1,432.00 (57); Offertory $319.00; Improvement Fund $50.00 (4): Ave Maria Cemetery $45.00 (2); OLM Cemetery $20.00 (1)
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: 07/01 (4 PM) Alex Bauerbach OLM: 07/01 (4 PM) Emma & Brett Bauerbach
OLM: 07/02 (9:30AM) Dan Fliehman OLM: 07/02 (9:30AM) Ross, Kate, & Ashton Schultheis
Eucharistic Ministers USHERS (Month of July)
OLM: 07/01 (4 PM) Beth Bauerbach SAT: Terry Schwendeman, Bruce Schaad
OLM: 07/02 (9:30AM) Cindy Schwendeman 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) $30, 175.00
Pledged to date $35, 300.00
Thank you for your generosity.
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OLM CWC
All women of the parish are members of the
Catholic Woman’s Club.
June Committee
Marlene Greene Susan (Rob) Huck
Brie Fliehman Betty Lang
Patti Schwendeman Angela Bennett
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, Max 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.
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.
WEEKEND ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers at Mary’s Altar this
weekend are in honor/memory of
Joe and Ida Huck
By
The Family

AS A CHILD OF GOD: YOU HAVE VALUE
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to the twelve apostles as they prepare to go out and preach the good news. He’s urging them to take courage and to trust in their heavenly Father’s care. His words would help them as they began their missionary expedition but would also help them for the rest of their lives. Although they might face suffering or rejection, they could draw strength from remembering that they are “worth more than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:31). The disciples probably had to cling to these words often as they went forth to witness. Not everyone accepted their preaching, and they couldn’t work miracles as consistently as Jesus had (Matthew 17:16-20). But it didn’t matter because their worth came not from what they did but rather from who they were: children of God. They could rely on their Father’s care for them no matter what. They could trust that his love wasn’t based on their success or accomplishments. It was based on the fact that he had created them in his image and likeness. He loved them, eternally, simply because he is love. Jesus speaks these words to you today: You are worth more than many sparrows. The same Father in heaven who cared for those disciples cares for you. He sees your every joy and every difficulty and loves you through all of them. He even loves you when you stumble! He rejoices when you witness to his goodness and delights when you care for your family. He values you when you are confined to bed and all you can do is offer him your pain. He sees it all. He loves you, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. You are more than the sum of your successes and failures. You are a beloved child of your Father in heaven—you are worth more than many sparrows.
~ The Word Among Us

POPE FRANCIS
Prayer Intentions for June
For the abolition of torture
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
97: 2 Kgs 4: 8-11, 14-16a Ps 89: 2-3, 16-19
Rom 6: 3-4, 8-11 Mt 10: 37-42
A VOCATION VIEW
Anyone who does not accept the cross is not worthy of Jesus. Are we willing to embrace the cross and follow after him?
(Matthew 10: 37-42)
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)
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ST. JOHN’S CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS
Bingo Group Work Schedule
June 25 Team #6 Jeff Canterbury 984-4827
July 02 Team #7 Brandon Wheeler 336-0350
MARY’S HOUSE GOLF OUTING
Mary’s House is hosting a Golf Outing on Saturday, June 24 at Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly, Ohio. This four- man scramble is at a cost of $70/person, $280/team. This includes 18 Holes w/ cart, along with snacks throughout the day, finishing with a dinner. Games include: closest to the pin, longest putt, and skins. Liquid refreshments will be available for purchase. To pre-register, please contact Jordan Welch at (740) 538-9901. If interested in sponsoring a hole, please contact JoAnn Welch at (740) 350-2692 or Melanie Fouss at (740) 525-8733.
ST. BERNARD’S SOCIAL & DINNER
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Parish Social and Chicken or Ham Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 7th Street, Beverly, OH. Meals will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Adults—$13.00; Children, ages 10 and under -$5.00. Take-outs are available. Meals include: mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, noodles, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. The social is held from 4:00 to 10:00 PM and includes a raffle, children’s games, and bingo. For additional information, contact the church at 740-984-2555.
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.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Active members of our parish are identified by their generosity of time, talent, and treasure. To be considered an “active” member of the parish (and thus eligibility for Sacraments, and sponsor eligibility). Mass attendance can be tracked accurately via collection envelopes. If you did not receive envelopes, please contact the parish office. Parishioners over 18 are encouraged to register as their own household to help us keep records accurate and up-to-date.