St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Parish

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening for our Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession and Hog Roast!

It was a beautiful opportunity to publicly witness our faith, honor Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and enjoy fellowship as a parish and school community.

We are grateful to all who participated, volunteered, organized, and helped make this event such a wonderful success.

May the Lord continue to bless our community and deepen our love for the Holy Eucharist.

06/07/2026

Fr. Peter Gideon’s 50th Celebration of Ordination
Ordination Mass will be held on June 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, 132 South High Street, Lancaster. A reception immediately following Mass is to be held at The Emerald Campus, 324 Gay St., Lancaster. Please RSVP by June 1, 2026, with the number attending. Scan the QR code, text Paul Sullivan, 614-499-8133, or use the online link. If you cannot attend, a congratulatory card made be sent to Fr. Peter Gideon at St. Rose Church, 309 N. Main St., New Lexington. An additional celebration ordination Mass will also be held at St. Rose Church on June 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

06/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the St. Mary International Festival!!!

06/02/2026

🎶 St. John Paul II Chant Camp 2026 – Register Now! 🎶

Give your kids ages 6–18 an unforgettable experience with the beautiful music of the Catholic Church!

At this 2-day Chant Camp, campers will learn singing techniques, explore liturgical catechesis, and sing traditional chants and hymns. Two age-appropriate tracks (6–11 and 12–18) make it fun and suitable for all.

They’ll finish by singing for the 5:30pm Mass at St. Mary’s on Friday, August 7th!

When:
Thurs, Aug 6 (9am–4pm)
Fri, Aug 7 (9am–after Mass)

Where: St. Mary Activity Center, 514 Market St., Portsmouth, OH

Lunch & snacks provided + games & fun during breaks!

Cost: $35 first child | $20 each additional sibling

A wonderful way to grow in faith and love for sacred music!

06/01/2026

In his third bulletin column on Liturgy, Fr. Smith reflects on Latin, sacred music, worship orientation, service at the altar, and ultimately the foundational reality that liturgy should not be a closed circle focused inward on ourselves, but rather should lift us up out of ourselves and toward God.

Read the whole column in the 5/3 bulletin at https://bulletins.discovermass.com/download.php?bulletin=FDM84v0FcjKI6GbxE9YY2QWZbaSdPx4NFvUvMilyvNDgX6mPDLyKSEDtjh7wxXTG9R6ELWrolu6SF5O2nnNIsttyYNSygC0h8DfguKeQAxc%3D

06/01/2026

🥃✨ BOURBON LOVERS — WE NEED YOUR HELP! ✨🥃

After being a HUGE hit the past few years, the Bourbon Basket Raffle is making its return at the St. Mary International Festival — and we’re looking for sponsors to help make it bigger and better than ever!

We’re currently seeking individuals or businesses willing to donate bottles of bourbon for this year’s raffle basket. Whether it’s a favorite small batch, rare find, or classic staple, every contribution helps support our parish community. 🙏

🎟️ The raffle drawing will take place during the Chinese Auction at the festival, with all proceeds benefiting the parish.

🔥 We’d love to get the raffle started immediately to maximize excitement and impact!

📞 Interested in sponsoring or donating?
Please contact Rose at the parish office:
740-354-4551. Or drop off a bottle or two at the business office.

Thank you for supporting our parish and helping make this year’s festival unforgettable! 🥃💙

06/01/2026

Happening this week, Wednesday -Friday…

05/31/2026

Catholic education at Notre Dame is more accessible than many families realize! 💙💛

Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, a certified Ohio Scholarship Granting Organization, donors can help provide tuition assistance for Notre Dame families — while receiving a dollar-for-dollar Ohio income tax credit.

That means Ohio taxpayers may receive:
✔️ Up to $750 tax credit for single filers
✔️ Up to $1,500 tax credit for married couples filing jointly

Instead of sending those dollars to the State of Ohio, you can redirect them to support tuition assistance for Notre Dame students.

To make your gift, visit:
https://www.emmausroadscholarship.org/gift

Click “Donate Now,” then select Notre Dame Schools from the school dropdown list.

A true win-win for donors, students, and our Notre Dame family! 💙

05/31/2026

Happy Episcopal Anniversary, Bishop Fernandes!

Today marks the 4th Anniversary of the ordination and installation of Bishop Earl K. Fernandes as the 13th Bishop of Columbus. We are profoundly grateful for the gift Bishop Fernandes has been to our Diocese and the joy he radiates as a follower of Christ and successor to the Apostles.

Please keep Bishop Fernandes in your prayers today and every day as he continues to lead the people of God in the Diocese of Columbus.

Happy Fourth Anniversary, Bishop Fernandes!

Veni Sancte Spiritus, Veni Per Mariam