OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
MARYSVILLE, OHIO
Dear Friends,
Our Savior was born in the greatest of poverty. As Christ grew into his ministry from this simple
infancy, He continued to speak of and lovingly embrace the poverty of all of humanity. For us to
celebrate Christmas is to allow our eyes to see the world with God’s view of reality. The manger scene
reveals a child among the unimportant people; such beautiful humility before our eyes in the nativity
of our Lord. As Pope Benedict XVI says, “He takes away our fear of his greatness. He asks for our
love: so He makes himself a child.” God’s sign is that he makes himself small for us.
Perhaps this is why we often say the children make Christmas for us. The spontaneous giggles, the
wide eyed wonder, and the dancing anticipation all represent the love found in the nativity of our
Lord. May the wonder and anticipation of the children be contagious to us all. May the oldest among
us dance like the shepherds approaching the manger. May the wisest among us bear humble gifts for
our Savior. May the children continue to bless us with their giggles. May the hopes and promises of
the Lord fill you with his blessings at Christmas
Fr. Kevin J. Kavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adams, Jr.
- Anne Kilfian
- John Hayworth
Mr. José Banaag
- Patricia Bezusko
- Sarah Dorn
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Adelsberger
- Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Adelsberger
Ms. Lisa Barlow
Mr. John Adelsberger
- Paul Adelsberger
- Joan Adelsberger
- Janice A. Roby
Ms. Gloria Anson
- John Anson
- Soni & John Ward
- Bill & Maxine Beard
Mrs. Marion Arbogast
- Lawrence Arbogast
- Bunsey Family
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Baker
Mrs. Margaret Baker
- Dick Baker
- Tom Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beck
- William & Mary Elizabeth Krebs
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Beikman
- Patrick Shelt
- Alvin W. Beikman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bentz
- Anna Elizabeth Bentz
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bond
- Millie McDonnell
- Debra Thumm
- James McDonnell
Ms. Anne and Cole Breneman
- Deceased Members of the
Cencula & Smith Families
- Deputy Shawn Waller
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brown
- Paul & Elizabeth Hritz
- Nick & Janet Prokopchak
- George & Kip Kopasz
- Lucas Kerker
Mr. and Mrs. William Birchfield
- Mr. & Mrs. Leland Mapes
- Mr. & Mrs. Bill Birchfield
- Ameena Birchfield
- Larry Mapes
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown
- Richard Brown
- Jack Frye
- Debi Gieseler
Mr. Ken Boehm
- Linda Boehm
Mr. and Mrs. David Burke
- Edmund Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boggs
- Madeline & Keith Greene
- Mary & Claude Boggs
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burkhart
- Deceased Members of the
Burkhart and McPeek Families
MERRY CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 25, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Camboni
- Charles & Charlene Russell
- Leonard & Margaret Camboni
Mrs. Patricia Croy
- Richard Croy
- McEvoy Family
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Croyle
- Ellis Croyle
- Fred Jerdan
- Pam Railsback
- Joe Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chambers
- Betty & Jack Chambers
- Mabel & Gerald Arnold
- Florence & William Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Chapman
- Sgt. Robert Hughes Parker
- Alex Jason Rozanski
Miss Stephanie Charney
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clark
- Victor V. Lynskey, Jr.
- John Hill
Ms. Maria Claudio
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Collier
Mr. and Mrs. James Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Kavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Goddard
- Margaret & Hugh Ridge
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Cunningham
- John & Ruth Rayl
- LeRoy & Emma Cunningham
- Beth Brice
- Jennie Landsberg
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Daum
- Danny Miller
- Richard & Betty Sothard
- Michael Sicilian
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis
- Joe & Lottie Amato
- Frank & Virginia Davis
Ms. Mary Davis
- Deacon William Davis
- Anne M. Davis
Mrs. Paula Eastman
- Larry Eastman
- Paul & Mary Dieringer
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Ellis
- Deceased Members of the
McEvoy Family
Mrs. Ellen Evans
- James F. Evans
- Joseph & Helen Fenner
- Joseph A. Fenner
- Tamatha Evans
Mrs. Phyllis Evans
- Robert (Bob) Evans
- Joseph & Alvera Derio
- Deceased Members of the
Guglielmi Family
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Collier
- Deceased Members of the
Collier & Santos Families
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Day
- Dick & Mabel Day
- Charles & Lucille Weisenberger
Mrs. Toby Collier and Family
- Ron & Chris Cunningham
Ms. Perla Del Rio
- Deceased Members of the Del Rio
& Dela Cruz Families
Ms. Yolanda Finegan
- Liam Finegan
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Conley
- Michael Mossing
- Father Barry Bentz
- Father Scott Carroll
Mrs. Betty Devine
- Paul W. Devine
- Paul Devine Family
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Fisher
- Mary Lou Appelmann
- Cecilia Applemann
- Joe & Reba Wunder
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Conroy
- Kathleen Conroy
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Cordell
- Casper & Evelyn Meyer
- Roberta Cordell
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cordell
- Our Deceased Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cotter
- Mary & Drew Crossin
- Mary & Paul Cotter
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cox
- Suzzi & Ron Firestone
- Robert Cremering
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Devine
- Paul Devine
- Richard Devine
- Mary McIntire
Mr. and Mrs. Brien Dickson
- Jack Follis
- Bob Dickson
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dorn
- Sarah Dorn
Ms. Sandra Dugan
- Dugan & Ferrero Family
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Finegan
- Liam Finegan
Mrs. Barbara Fitzgerald
- Larry Fitzgerald
- Patrick Fitzgerald
- Devon Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hayes
- Marlene Hayes
- John & Dorothy Ramge
- Bunker & Martha Hill
- Father Bentz
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fitzgerald
- Devon Fitzgerald
- Larry Fitzgerald
- Pat Fitzgerald
- H.D. Sellers
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Henderson, Jr.
- Gabriel Henderson
- Alan Henderson, Sr.
- Frank Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. James Herold
Ms. Anna-Marie Fornadel
- Antonette L. DeGennaro
- Alphonso J. DeGennaro
Mrs. Ann Gangluff
- Melvin Gangluff
- Helen & Otto Weinberger
Mr. and Mrs. David Gebhart
- Shelly Gebhart
- Charles Gebhart
- Gloria Miller
- Elwood Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Geraghty
- Our Deceased Grandparents
- Ameena Birchfield
Drs. Walter and Teresa Glaser
- Katherine Glaser
- Patti Caulin
- Glaser Family
- Caulin Family
- Mr. Mac
Mr. and Mrs. Augustinus Gunawan
- All Deceased Family Members
- Thanksgiving
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Harrison
- Hunter Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hauck
- Ray & Jeanne Hauck
Mr. and Mrs. David Irish
- Joseph & Faith O’Toole
- Marjorie Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Justin James
- Joe & Esther Erdy
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Janiak
Ms. Sharon Johnson
- Paul & Jean Grusenmeyer
- Jack Clouse
Mr. and Mrs. Shad Higbee
- Derek Fox
- Lori McCormick/Higbee
Mr. and Mrs. Sterin Joseph
- Victoria Rodrigo
- George Rodrigo
- Ignasics & Agnes Fdo
- Soosai Viyakulam & Mary Fdo
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hiles
- Ted Roney
- Mr. & Mrs. Roy T. Hiles
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jostes
- Marilyn Jostes
- Tonia Worthen
Mr. and Mrs. John Hill
- Mr. & Mrs. John F. Ramge
- Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ramge
- Mr. & Mrs. Tinington
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kabelac
- Kabelac Family
- Priebe Family
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Karcher
- Ralph & Alma Karcher
- Joe Weininger
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hillyard
- Deceased Members of the
Hillyard & Steinbrook Families
Mr. Charles Hite
- Hite Family
- Gonzagoweis Family
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hobbs
- David Beeson
- Daniel Monnin
- Pete Hobbs
- Mary Jo DeGood
Mr. and Mrs. James Hodakievic
- Anna Elizabeth Bentz
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hogan
- Deceased Members of the
Hogan & Slatten Families
- Living Hogan & Slatten Families
- Fr. Barry Bentz
Mr. and Mrs. William Huffman
- Bud & Alma Andrix
- Bill & Peggy Huffman
- Melody Huffman
- Cole Peyton Spriggs
Mr. and Mrs. David Kastner
- Joe Kopral
- Anna Pasztor
- Helen Lennon
- Carl Kastner
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Keiderling
- Ann Concepcion-Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley
- Deceased Members of the
Kelley Family
Mr. and Mrs. Scott King
- Orlas King
- Richard Harford
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knoble
- Rose Mason
- Mrs. Kothe
- Joseph Knoble
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kokoruda
- Lashley & Kokoruda Families
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kolakowski
- Margaret Burkhart
- Dorothy Trease
- Anna Shock
McConnell Heart Health Center
Leadership Team and
The H&V Service Line Team
- Patti Caulin
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kralik
- Andrew Michael Kralik
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarland
- John & Mary Lou Huck
- Ray R. McFarland
Mr. Len and Ms. Heather Krasovic
- Barb Krasovic
- Ernest & Rosemary Krasovic
- Lou & Dorothy Kovacs
Mr. and Mrs. Philip LaPointe
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Melaragno
- Donelda English
- John R. English
- Bonnie Grimes
- Pat V. Melaragno
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lashley
- Deceased Members of the
Lashley and Marcinko Families
Mr. and Mrs. John Melish
- Linda Boehm
- Michael Melish
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman
- Ed Muhlenkamp
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meyer
- Deceased Members of the
Kaufman & Carey Families
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lewis
Mrs. Rosemarie Liedtke
- Len Liedtke
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Light
- Emerson, Loretta, Paula
& Jill Heighton
- Reverend Father James T. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Logsdon
- Deceased Members of the
Reibold and Logsdon Families
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Lord
- Ken Lord
- Hank & Doris Honigfort
- Al Ball
- Martha Hinojosa
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lowe
- Warrenetta Lowe
- Deceased Members of the
Daley & Rohr Families
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Meyer
- Audrey Meyer
- Sarah Meyer
- Kristina Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Miscovich
- Jim & Kate Daley
- Albert & Helen Miscovich
- Joe & Rachel Grigsby
- Alberta Gasher
Mr. and Mrs. James O’Harra
- Frank Pizzuti
- Geneva Pizzuti
- Pamela (Pizzuti) Rosshirt
- Mary (Pizzuti) Abrams
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Padovano
- Michael Padovano
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Padovano
- Michael Padovano
- Carol Evans
Mrs. Margaret Paloney
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Morgan
- Carl & Rose Bowers
- Walter & Frances Morgan
- Patty Morgan
- Al Kadzban
Mr. Kevin Pelanda
- Father Barry Bentz
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marchetti
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McAninch
- Willis Gibson
- Richard McAninch, Sr.
Ms. Susan Nowicki and
Mr. Herb Rudnicki
- Delphine Rudnicki
- Rudnicki Family
- Nadonly Family
- Micholski Family
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morey
- Eugene Gargasz
- Emmett & Theresa Carnes
- Rodger Carnes
- Leroy & Mildred Royal
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mossa
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Martin
- Randy Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Niles
- Kenneth Niles, Sr.
- Jane Niles
- Donald VanSickle
- Alice VanSickle
Mr. and Mrs. Derek Nicol
- Mary Elizabeth Krebs
- Michael Padovano
- Rick McDole
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Niederkohr
- Basil Orians
- Neva Orians
- Joe Nucifera
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Palumbo
- Dominick P. Palumbo
- Our Deceased Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peltier
- Dr & Mrs. Raymond Millbourn
- Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Peltier, Sr.
Ms. Janlyn Smith
- Ethel & Gene Coleman
- Rachel Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pettenski
- Lou & Ida Pettenski
- Lou and Mary Pettenski
- Michael Pettenski
Mr. and Mrs. John Pieroni
- All Members Living and Deceased
of the Hoyt and Pieroni Families
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Prozialeck
- Peter & Ann Prozialeck
- John & Emilia Wozney
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Ralston
- Andrew A. Downey III
- Richard J. Ralston, Sr.
- Rodney J. Ralston
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reser
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Richardson
- Elizabeth “Tara” Miller
- Lorin J. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sorg
- Richard Sorg
- Leona Dengler
- Bob Finlay
- Earl & Gertie Sorg
- Charles & Virginia Lynn
Mrs. Ruth Spencer
- Don Spencer
- Fr. Barry Bentz
- Margaret Ann McKitrick
Mrs. Ellen Speyer
- PJ Speyer
- John Popovich
- Jim & Velma Popovich
- Casper & Evelyn Meyer
Mrs. Karen Walkowicz
- Edward & Pauleen Krueger
- William & Rose Schmitz
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ward
- Grandpa & Grandma Ward
- Dot & Jerry Ward
- Grandpa & Grandma Dolor
- Bobot Dolor
Mr. John Warnement
- Lou Koper
Ms. Billie Stewart
- Family & Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilkerson
- Jill Wilkerson Martin
Mrs. Cora Sunga
- Tan & Sunga Families
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Will
Ms. Josie Thal
- Steven Thal
The Rosati Family
- Loved Ones
Ms. Rebecca Torisky
- Constance Torisky
Mr. and Mrs. Viateur Saindon
- Viateur Saindon
- Emilie Saindon
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Trees
- Esther Trees
Mr. and Mrs. Dino Sara
- Frank & Kay Sara
- The Littleton Family
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Tummino
- Melissa Tummino
- Al & Martha Laski
- Mike & Vivian Tummino
- Father Francis Curran
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shannon
Ms. Ruth Ann Waite
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald West
- Mark Bailey
- Our Deceased Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Todd
- All
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Schludecker
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner
- Susan Wagner
- Mr. & Mrs. George Rutter
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stammen
- Deceased Members of the
Stammen & Kunkler Families
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rohyans
- Connie K. Shaw
- David D. Rohyans
Mr. and Mrs. William Scheblo
- Bill & Lavera Scheblo
- Elmer & Esther Kaufman
- Wayne Kaufman
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Verbus
- Bimonte & Verbus Families
Mr. and Mrs. George Urban
- Sharon Kay Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Veeley
- Harrington & Veeley Families
- Son, Tom
Ms. Jane Williams
- The Williams & Cassidy Families
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wolfe
- Lee Hall
- Our Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Wood
- Debbie Lee Chapman
- Dwight L. Lightner
- Guy DeVito, Sr.
- Marie Schilling
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yunker
- Don Yunker
- Justin Phelps
- Fr. Barry Bentz
Traditions of Christmas Bells
Bells, especially Church Bells, have traditionally been associated with Christmas for a long
time. In the Anglican and Catholic churches, the church day starts at sunset, so any service
after that is the first service of the day. So a service on Christmas Eve after sunset is
traditionally the first service of Christmas day! In churches that have a Bell or Bells, they
are often rung to signal the start of this service.
In some churches in the United Kingdom, it is traditional that the largest bell in the church is
rung four times in the hour, before midnight, and then at midnight, all the bells are rung in
celebration.
In the Catholic Church, Christmas and Easter are the only times that Mass is allowed to be held at Midnight. It's
traditional that at both midnight Masses, the church and altar bells too in many cases are rung while the Priest says the
"Gloria" (Gloria in Excelsis Deo).
Having a Mass at Midnight on Christmas, dates back to the early church, when it was believed that Jesus was born at
midnight, although there has never been any proof of this! A lot of Churches have midnight services on Christmas Eve,
although not every church will have a mass or communion as part of the service.
In many Catholic countries such as France, Spain and Italy, the midnight Mass service is very important and everyone
tries to go to this service.
In Victorian times, it was very fashionable to go carol singing with small handbells to play the tune of the carol.
Sometimes there would only be the bells and no singing! Handbell ringing is still popular today.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, Dec. 24th
4:00 pm
Dominick Palumbo
(Mike & Joni Palumbo)
Children’s Mass
6:00 pm
Michael Padovano
(Tom & Nancy Padovano)
Midnight
Judy Tarleton
(OLOL Pastoral Care Staff)
9:00 am
Rita Overacker
(OLOL Pastoral Care Staff)
11:30 am
Dick Miller
(OLOL Pastoral Care Staff)
Sunday, Dec. 25th
Monday, Dec. 26th
No Mass
27th
No Mass
Tuesday, Dec.
Wednesday, Dec. 28th
No Mass
Thursday, Dec. 29th
No Mass
Friday, Dec.
30th
There are NO parish activities scheduled this week.
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED this week. It will
re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd at 8:30 am.
Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!
Contributions and BAA Tax Credit
To insure proper credit for the 2016 tax year, please make
your church contributions and Bishop’s Annual Appeal
payments well in advance of December 30th. The date of
the check does not ensure your payment being deposited
with a December date. This will allow the parish to
process these in a timely manner, along with the diocese.
Daily Mass Readings
Monday, 12/26:
No Mass
For the Weekend December 31st and January 1st
Saturday, Dec. 31st
4:30 pm
Sandra Jackson
(Bob & Maggie Beightler
Sunday, Jan. 1st
9:00 am
People of the Parish
11:30 am
Eloisa Oury
(The Richardson Family)
Reading I – Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Gospel – Matthew 10:17-22
Tuesday, 12/27:
Reading I – 1 John 1:1-4
Gospel – John 20:1a, 2-8
Wednesday, 12/28: Reading I – 1 John 1:5-2:2
Gospel – Matthew 2:13-18
Thursday, 12/29:
Reading I – 1 John 2:3-11
Gospel – Luke 2:22-35
Friday, 12/30:
Reading I – Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Gospel – Matthew 2:13-15. 19-23