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 18, 2023
THE ELEVENTH 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 17 OLM Earl & Francis Thieman (Connie Schwendeman) 4:00 PM
St. John Lawrence & Loretta Hendershot (Mike & Marilyn Schaad) 6:00 PM
Sun. June 18 OLM Victor Cianetta (Jason & Jennifer Morris) 9:30 AM St. John Ralph Way (Richard & Brenda Arnold Family) 7:30 AM St. John Nick Brooker (Howard Brooker) 11:00 AM
Mon. June 19 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Tony Tornes (Donna Tornes Family) 8:00 AM
Tue. June 20 OLM Howard & Patricia Huck (Meade & Tana Huck) 5:00 PM
St. John Helen Fliehman (Ferris & Susan Arnold) 8:00 AM
Wed. June 21 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Mary E. Huck (Russ Kern & Family) 8:00 AM
Thur. June 22 OLM Raymond & Mary Brooker (Julia Brooker) 5:00 PM
St. John Tim Strahler (CWC) 8:00 AM
Fri. June 23 OLM No Mass No Mass
St. John Frank & Gladys Schilling (Dave & Barbara Huck Family) 8:00 AM
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 Joe & Ida Huck Family (Greg & Marlene Greene) 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

God Bless Those Who Support Our Parish!
OLM:$1,270.00 (50); Offertory $204.00; Improvement $115.00 (9)
MEASURE UP COLLECTION: 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. Thank you for your kindness.
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
Lectors Altar Servers
OLM: 06/24 (4 PM) Ed Schilling OLM: 06/24 (4 PM) Emma & Tim Snyder
OLM: 06/25 (9:30AM) Sherry Wittekind OLM: 06/25 (9:30AM) Caleb, Declan, & Joel Schaad
Eucharistic Ministers USHERS (Month of June)
OLM: 06/24 (4 PM) Beth Bauerbach SAT: Jim Long, Robert Schwendeman
OLM: 06/25 (9:30AM) Tim Wittekind 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 (44) $30, 125.00
Pledged to date $35, 250.00
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. 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.
WELCOME
We welcome into our parish family through Baptism: Hilda Beck Fliehman, daughter of Eric and Bri Fliehman. May the Lord bless Hilda that she may be a witness to the great love God has for her and her entire family.
Congratulations to Fr. Gaydosik! On June 20, Fr. Dave has been Ordained for thirty – six years into the Priesthood.

YOU SHALL BE MY SPECIAL
POSSESSION
(Exodus 19:5)
Even before God had said these words to Moses on Mount Sinai, the Israelites must have known how special they were to him. Just three months earlier, God had miraculously delivered them from slavery in Egypt. And as they journeyed through the wilderness, he had given them manna from heaven, water from a rock, and victory in battle (Exodus 16, 17). It was abundantly clear that they were “dearer to me than all other people” (19:5). Yet how quickly the people lost sight of this amazing truth! In a short time, they would think that the Lord had abandoned them and would make a golden calf to worship instead (Exodus 32). Still, despite their sin, God continued to be with them and guide them (34:10-11).
Through Christ, we, too, have become God’s special possession, and it’s abundantly clear just how dear we are to him. Out of love for us, he sent his only Son to suffer and die for our sins so that we could live with him forever. In love, he offers us himself as the Living Bread from heaven to strengthen us, along with the grace we need to obey his commandments. Yet like the Israelites, we may sometimes think that God has abandoned us. That’s especially true when things go awry in our lives. But the truth is that the Lord could never forget any one of his beloved children. He has called you, the unique, unrepeatable person he created, to be in a personal, intimate relationship with him. And just as he did with the Israelites, he will continue to love you and forgive you even when you fail. As you approach the altar at Mass today, remember that you are God’s special possession. He has chosen you. And when you receive the Eucharist, tell him that you are choosing him! As you return to your pew, try to sense his delight at spending this precious time so close to you. ~ 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
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
94: Jer 20: 10-13 Ps 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
Rom 5: 12-15 Mt 10: 26--33
A VOCATION VIEW
Let no one intimidate you. If you are being called to the priesthood or religious life have courage. The Lord is with you!
(Matthew 10: 26-33)
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 18 Team #5 Michelle Schwendeman 525-7925
June 25 Team #6 Jeff Canterbury 984-4827
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.
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.
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.