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2025 Lenten Calendar

2025 Lenten Calendar

Stations of the Cross – Beginning Monday, March 10 Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday, April 13 — regular weekend Mass schedule Holy Thursday, April 17 — 7 pm Mass in Paulding Good Friday, April 18 — 1 pm service in Payne Holy Saturday, April

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Ash Wednesday is March 5

Ash Wednesday is March 5

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, March 5. The Mass schedule for that day will be: 9:15 am Mass in Payne 12:00 pm Mass in Paulding 7:00 pm Mass in Payne Please remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics

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Winter Weather Policy

Winter Weather Policy

WEEKEND MASSES – WINTER ADVISORIES & MASS GUIDELINES Toledo Diocese & St. Maximilian Kolbe Deanery Level 1 Snow Emergency – Use Extreme Caution. Masses will be celebrated at all Deanery locations. Elderly are advised NOT to attend Maas. Level 2 Snow Emergency – Necessary Travel Only If

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What is a Jubilee Year?

What is a Jubilee Year?

A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years. Jubilee years have their origins in the Old Testament. God told Moses that every fiftieth year was to be set aside for the

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Bunco Night Fundraiser – Feb 22, 2025

Bunco Night Fundraiser – Feb 22, 2025

Join the Divine Mercy PTA for a fun night of “Denim and Diamonds” Bunco on Saturday, February 22 beginning at 6 pm! Tickets are $30 per person and attendees must be 21 or older. The evening will include Bunco, drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle,

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Advent at Divine Mercy

Advent at Divine Mercy

2024Advent/Christmas Schedule of Events  Immaculate Conception: Holy Day of Obligation Monday 12/9/24 9:15am @ Payne  12pm @ Paulding 7pm @ Payne Day of Grace: Advent Confessions 12/11/24 Paulding 12/18/24 PayneConfession times: 8:30am-10am Noon-2pm 5-8pm Bambinelli SundayBring the Baby Jesus figurine to any of the weekend Masses on

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Safe Environment Compliance Statement

Safe Environment Compliance Statement

The Diocese of Toledo is in compliance with the articles of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Every year, the Diocese dutifully submits the necessary documentation required by the USCCB for a diocese to

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Pilgrimage to Carey, OH for Assumption

Pilgrimage to Carey, OH for Assumption

To mark this year of going out on mission during the National Eucharistic Revival, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio invite all the faithful to make a pilgrimage to Carey, Ohio, for the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This annual event is

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