St. Mary of the Falls

Eternal rest grant unto them:

Susan Jo Novak, sister of parishioner, Tom Novak

Joseph Patrick Conway, father of Michael, Lynn and Cheryl Conway Railey

Donnie Corvas, son of parishioners, Charles and Haydee Corvas

Edward F. Miller, husband of parishioner, Elaine Miller

Friends, please watch and share my most recent video with your family and friends.  

In light of the recent scandals, I know many people are wondering whether they should remain in the Catholic Church. And I totally get that; the outrage is warranted.

But in this time of crisis, I beg you not to flee, but to fight--not violently, with the weapons of the world, but with the weapons of the Spirit. We need you.

Watch and share the video here:http://bit.ly/2wADHHo

"I turned to the Lord God, to seek help, in prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes"               Daniel 9:3

http://stmaryofthefalls.com/parish-calendar

HERE ARE A FEW DATES
YOU MIGHT WANT TO SAVE!

Oct. 14 ~ Volunteer Appreciation Event
1-3PM in the Parish (RSVP to Parish Office)

Oct. 20/21 ~ Parish Anointing Masses
5PM Saturday
Noon Sunday

Oct. 21 ~ Parish Spaghetti Dinner
1-4:30PM in the Parish Hall

Nov. 1 ~ All Saints
Holy Day of Obligation
Holy Day Masses at 7AM, 9AM and 7PM

Nov. 2 ~ All Souls' Day
7PM Memorial Prayer Service for all who died in the past year

Nov. 10 ~ Night at the Races
​​​​​​​6PM in the Parish Hall

Nov. 22 ~ Thanksgiving Day
Mass at 9AM

Nov. 25 ~ Women's Advent Tea
1:30PM in the Parish Hall

Normal Office Hours

Directions
25615 Bagley Road
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
(440) 235-2222

 

We, St. Mary of the Falls, are a spirit-led people who pledge themselves to continued growth as a Eucharistic community centered in Word and Worship.  

We dedicate ourselves to witness and openness to the unknown of God's will, to molding ourselves into a family of God - a parish all can truly call home.  
 

One more day, God's way!

Fr. Wally

October 21 is World Mission Sunday.  We are called to be part of the Church’s missionary efforts, supporting mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who provide loving service to those most in need throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. 

Please place your donations (checks to St. Mary of the Falls) in the regular collection in the provided envelopes or in any envelope clearly marked World Mission. 

For more information and ways to donate, visit: http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/missionoffice/
 

Thank you for being a part of our St. Mary of the Falls family.  We certainly appreciate all that you do for our parish and community by sharing your God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure. Your active participation in the life of our parish helps us to fulfill our vision and mission.

This summer, I pray that you will have some quiet and restful time that includes the love, joy and peace of being with family and friends. Please consider that St. Mary of the Falls continues to be open for Mass, numerous activities and the Sacraments. During these summer months your generosity through Faith Direct can help provide the consistent resources we need to continue to operate our parish and ministries.

To enroll, or make changes in your contribution plan, please visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: OH445

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!  One more day, God’s Way!

Oremus is the invitation to pray. 
To join the Oremus prayer team or to submit prayer requests, contact Gretchen Ratcliff at 440.655.2385 or gratcliff35@gmail.com, or drop your intention in the box on the table in the parking lot vestibule! 

No intention is too small or great for our God!

One of the questions brought up at our recent Parish Finance Council (PFC) Town Hall meeting concerned the brick home on Bagley Rd. next to the pavilion.  In 2016, the parish purchased that home when it became available for sale, because it came with a significant chunk of property behind it that abutted our current parish property next to the pavilion.  Because of this proximity to the current parish property, the PFC had advised Fr. Wally that this would be a good use of parish funds, and so the property and the home were purchased.  As part of the purchase process, the home was inspected, and significant structural defects were found, so the plan was to demolish the home (that cost was cheaper than fixing the structural defects and updating the home), and create additional green space near our pavilion.  We applied for and obtained a permit from the City of Olmsted Falls to demolish the home. 

However, a local developer learned of our plans, and offered to purchase the home and a small bit of the property that the house stood on; leaving the vast majority of the property (the part we REALLY wanted) near the pavilion to us.  After some discussion, we advised Fr. Wally that this plan was a good one; and so the parish “recovered” about 45% of the purchase price we had previously paid, plus we saved the cost of the demolition and disposal (estimated at $20,000) for the home.  All in all, a pretty good deal for the parish, we think.

Now you know!

For questions, contact Deacon Rich Mueller at 440.235.2222 X127