Saint Mary's Catholic Church - St. Clairsville, Ohio

09/14/2026

Thank you to all who worked to make our annual parish picnic such a great day! Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the beautiful day!

09/12/2026

The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

‘Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive?’

This Sunday’s readings focus on forgiveness, reminding us that there is no limit to God’s mercy and unconditional love. We cannot repay God’s forgiveness, but we can imitate God’s free, unearned mercy by forgiving others with patience and compassion.
The First Reading from the Book of Sirach warns against anger, telling us to not keep a record of grudges. Letting go of anger restores peace to ourselves. We are to live by the commandments, overlooking errors and forgiving our neighbor.
The Psalmist in Psalm 103 praises the depth of the Lord’s compassion and mercy, telling of God’s care for us. There is no end to his forgiveness nor love.
In St. Paul’s letter to the Romans in today’s Second Reading, he explains that we belong to the Lord both in life and death. Christ died and rose because of his great love for us. We, too, are called to live not for ourselves but for others, showing love and mercy.
In St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus teaches about forgiveness through the parable of a servant forgiven a large debt by a merciful king; the servant then refuses to forgive a much smaller debt. Jesus warns that people should not expect mercy from God if they do not show mercy to others. We are called always to forgive others wholeheartedly.
This week, we are encouraged to pray for one another and ask for the grace to forgive, welcoming the healing and reconciliation forgiveness brings. We pray also for those who are unable to forgive, and all who are affected by war, violence, and unrest throughout the world.

Adapted from St. Beuno’s Outreach

09/11/2026

Parish Picnic set-up:

Helpers are needed to set-up Cabrini Hall and grounds on Saturday, 9/12 at 10am

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

ChristLife: What gives ultimate meaning and purpose to life? Why does Jesus matter? How can I begin a better life? Tired of just fishing for answers? Discovering Christ – Join us for this exciting 9-session series where we gather to share a delicious
dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching, and explore answers to some of the most important questions worth asking about God and finding ultimate purpose in life. Monday evenings, September 21st – November 16th from 6:00pm-8:30pm in Marian Hall (St. Mary's Church). Dinner and program offered at no cost. Call St. Mary's Parish Offices (740-695-9993) to register.

09/09/2026

Come to Mass this weekend and pray with your fellow parishioners! God bless you!

09/09/2026

Community Yard Sale

The Barton Volunteer Fire Department will have a community yard sale on Saturday, September 19 from 8 AM till 1 PM at the Fireman’s Field at 52176 Barton Blaine Rd. in Barton. Table cost is $10 for the first table and $5 for each additional table. There will be light concessions and drinks sold. For more information or to reserve a table call: 740-695-3029. This event will be held rain or shine.

09/05/2026

The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

‘Love each other’

This Sunday’s readings encourage us to listen to the Lord at all times, and to listen to our neighbour and to our communities too. This will sometimes ask for tough love in our relationships with each other.
In our First Reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, the prophet is called to be a watchman and stresses the obligation for us to challenge evil when we meet it.
The theme of listening which runs through our readings is clear in Psalm 95: ‘O that today you would hear to his voice: Harden not your hearts’.
St. Paul reminds us in the Second Reading from his Letter to the Romans, that love covers every commandment. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves.
In St. Matthew’s Gospel, we see the young Church striving to keep the values of Jesus, putting the demands of mutual love above the necessity for structures. Jesus promises to be with us and is active in our decisions and in everything that we do.
‘Love does no evil to the neighbor’ says St. Paul. We can remember these words as we celebrate this Season of Creation and pray to work with others for the good of all.

Adapted from St. Beuno’s Outreach