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 04, 2023
The Most Holy Trinity
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 03 OLM Kenny Huck (David & Elaine Arnold) 4:00 PM
St. John L & D of the Clem & Lucy Brooker Family (Family) 6:00 PM
Sun. June 04 OLM Marcia (Engle) Williams (Alicia Slogan & Floyd Williams) 9:30 AM St. John Gladys Schilling (Mike & Marilyn Schilling) 7:30 AM St. John L & D of Lewis & Audrey Lang (Mona Barrett & Family) 11:00 AM
Mon. June 05 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Donna Klinger (Dave & Barbara Huck) 8:00 AM
Tue. June 06 OLM Edith Brooker (John Walters) 5:00 PM
St. John Mary Canterbury (Rick Canterbury & Family) 8:00 AM
Wed. June 07 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John No Mass No Mass
Thur. June 08 OLM The Peters Family (Marilyn & Heather Peters) 5:00 PM
St. John No Mass No Mass
Fri. June 09 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Bob & Edna Lang (Leroy & Sophia Rauch) 8:00 AM
Sat. June 10 OLM Vincent & Allene Huck (Lisa Berendts) 4:00 PM
St. John Clarence & Eunice Walter (Charlotte Lang & Family) 6:00 PM
Sun. June 11 OLM Jennifer Fryman (Jim & Peggy Huck) 9:30 AM St. John John & Virginia Arnold Family (Family) 7:30 AM St. John David Kuhn (John Paulus Family) 11:00 AM

God Bless Those Who Support Our Parish!
OLM:$1,475.00 (58); Offertory $165.00; Catholic Communication $20.00 (1); Ascension $25.00 (1);
St. John $60.00 (5)
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
Lectors Altar Servers
OLM: 06/10 (4 PM) Tony Offenberger OLM: 06/10 (4 PM) Kasey Lang, Jackson Long
OLM: 06/11 (9:30AM) Susan Huck OLM: 06/11 (9:30AM) Ross, Kate, & Aston Schultheis
Eucharistic Ministers USHERS (Month of June)
OLM: 06/10 (4 PM) Fay Heiss SAT: Jim Long, Robert Schwendeman
OLM: 06/11 (9:30AM) Linda Miller SUN: Jim Schwendeman, Ron Miller
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 (41) $26, 475.00
Pledged to date $32, 600.00
Thank you once again for your participation in this year’s DPSC. If you’ve not yet turned in your pledge, please do so. You can place your pledge in the collection basket, or you can mail it directly to the diocese using the pre-addressed DPSC envelope. Additional pledge cards are available in pews, at the parish office, and at the entrances to the church. You can also contribute to the campaign online at www.Give.Diosteub.org .

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
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The CWC Officers for the 2-year term of 2023-2025 are as follows: Heather Peters, President; Mary Hess, Vice President; Martha Fliehman, Secretary; Nancy Huck, Treasurer. The next CWC Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1st at 6 PM in the parish hall . All women of the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Parish are members of the C.W.C.
LADIES OF THE PARISH
Single women, ages 18 to 35. What is your vocation in life? Do you have everything that the world says that you need to be happy but still long for ‘something more’? Consider the Sisters of St. Benedict of Westmoreland County, Pa. located near Greensburg, Pa. They are a small community of Benedictine Nuns who try to seek God in this “school of the Lord’s service” known as St. Emma Monastery. Following the centuries- old wisdom of the Rule of St. Benedict, we desire to have our lives become more Christ centered, to have the Gospel as our guide. For more information, contact Sr. Maria Johanna OSB, at 724-610-7595 or email: vocations@stemma.org.
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. 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.
WEEKEND ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers at Mary’s Altar this
weekend are in honor/memory of
Marcia (Engle) Williams
By
Floyd Williams

GRACE, LOVE, AND FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT FOR US ALL
This familiar verse from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is one of the clearest passages in the New Testament that talks about the Holy Trinity. And while Paul’s prayer does not even begin to exhaust the depth and complexity of the Trinity, it can certainly give us some insight. So let’s ponder these words to explore how each Person of the Trinity might want to be with all of us today. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus has made God’s saving grace available to us. He pours out that grace in the form of mercy from God for us sinful human beings. He manifests that grace every time he forgives and heals and restores us. And he offers that grace to you, anew, each day. The love of God. Love is the foundation of everything God the Father does. Why did he create? Out of love. Why did he send his Son into the world? Because he loved us and wanted to redeem us. Why did he send the Holy Spirit? Because his love naturally and freely flows outward toward us. It’s a creative and generous and expansive love. And your heavenly Father wants to fill you with that love today. The fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is the communion of love between the Father and the Son. Because, in a sense, he is fellowship, he gathers us into that communion. He enflames our hearts with love for God. He draws us out of isolation or sin and into unity with God and with the people around us. That’s the “fellowship” he offers you today—fellowship with him and with his people. As you join your fellow parishioners in worshipping this triune God at Mass today, know that he is pouring out his grace on “all of you” (2 Corinthians 13:13). So go ahead and open your heart to receive it.
~ The Word Among Us

POPE FRANCIS
Prayer Intentions for May
For Church Movements and Groups
We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
167: Dt 8: 2-3, 14b-16a Ps 147: 12-15, 19-20
1 Cor 10: 16-17 Jn 6: 51-58
A VOCATION VIEW
Come along in our company. Welcome the Trinity – Father, Son, and Spirit – to guide on your journey. Listen to these companions on the way. (Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9)
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 this 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 04 Team #3 Brandon Wheeler 336-0350
June 11 Team #4 Derrick Pottmeyer 885-9251
SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE FOR ALL
OHIO FAMILIES
Lawmakers are currently weighing state budget proposals (House Bill 33) that could significantly impact Catholic schools and students. One item still up for debate among legislators is whether to make school choice scholarships such as EdChoice, which currently provides up to $5,500 per eligible pupil in grades K-8 and $7,500 for grades 9-12, available to all students. We need your help to encourage policymakers to include this in the state budget!
DIOCESAN DAY OF EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
A Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Event 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 for Eucharistic Adoration. Come and celebrate this local pilgrimage of reawakening.
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.
STAG FISH FRY
K of C Council 4617, Churchtown is hosting a Fish Fry on Sunday, June 18, from 12 PM to 3 PM. This event is open to Gentlemen of the public and all K of C Members. Cost is $15 for all you can eat fish, French fries, coleslaw, and drinks. Any questions, please contact Scott Wells at 740-516-3279.
POST 750 STEAK FRY
Thinking of a way to celebrate Father’s Day? Come to the American Legion Post 750, Lowell, for a steak fry Saturday, June 17, from 5 to 8 PM. Costs are: grilled steak -$15.00, baked steak -$10.00, grilled chicken -$10.00, and no meat - $5.00. Dinners include meat, baked potato, salad, and a roll. For take-out orders, please call 740-896-3326. What a great way to treat your Father to a steak dinner while also supporting your local American Legion.