Catholic Parishes of Sandusky

Fr. Joe Steinbauer will celebrate a Memorial Mass for the recently departed Msgr. Frank Mouch on Saturday, May 23; 10 AM at Saint Mary's Parish. Monsignor Frank Messman Mouch, 93, native son of Sandusky, Saint Mary's Parish, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Congratulations to those who received their First Holy Communion today! What a gift to receive Jesus for the first time! Lord, draw them close to Your Heart. Help them fall in love with the Eucharist again and again, and never forget that You are always with them. Amen.

Young adults - save the date!

Heads up! Next Saturday, May 16 is the transitional diaconate ordination of one of our seminarians, Evan. Please note that 7 AM Men's Bible Study, 8 AM Mass and 8:30 AM Confessions are cancelled that day as our priests head to Toledo. Please pray for Evan!

Starting July 1, Fr. Antony Sam will be joining our Sandusky Catholic Parishes as an Associate Pastor! Fr. Antony is a priest from the Diocese of Muvattupuzha in India and part of the Syro-Malankara Eastern Catholic Church. Please pray for him before his arrival!

Come hear angelic voices at the annual St. Mary's Choir Spring Concert on Sunday, May 17! #SaveTheDate

It's birthday week for two of our deacons! Deacon Donny Dix celebrated his birthday this past Monday and Deacon Jeff Claar celebrates his birthday today. Please say a prayer of thanksgiving for them!

What if this May, we asked God to help us detach from all of the worries, fears, and attachments weighing us down? Join in the new 14-day challenge, Detachment, starting May 11! Learn more at hallow.com/collections/31… Learn about our parish partnership: files.ecatholic.com/25058/document…

Come celebrate former St. Mary's pastor, Fr. Phil Feltman, on May 31!

Stop by for Eucharistic Adoration this Wednesday from 9 AM-5 PM! Can you spare an hour to be with Jesus? Sign up for a Holy Hour: signupgenius.com/go/8050E4FA8AC…

All incoming Kindergarten through 5th grade students are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School this summer! Register for free here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Knights of Columbus have several events coming up! Check them out:

📖 Women’s Young Adult Bible Study (18-35) We will be starting a Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew THIS Wednesday, 7 PM at in the St. Mary's Commons. All material will be provided & light refreshments will be served. We’d love for you to join us! 💕

A friendly reminder that Mother’s Day Flower Memorials are due next Friday, May 1. Drop off envelopes in the collection basket this weekend at Mass or stop by the parish office during the week!

Due to a possible risk of falling stone from our bell tower, the all west-facing entrances (Columbus Ave. side) of Sts. Peter and Pail will be closed. Access will only be available through the portico or Jefferson St. parking lot doors. Thank you for your patience!

This Sunday's Gospel brought us to the road to Emmaus, where the disciples' hearts burned within them as Jesus opened the Scriptures, and their eyes were finally opened in the breaking of the bread. Want to go deeper? Listen to Hallow's Emmaus Walk: hallow.com/collections/15…

A friendly reminder of our special Holy Hour for the Ill tomorrow at 6:30 PM. We will still have Adoration all day from 9 AM-5 PM if you aren't able to attend.

Calling all girl dads! 💗 Spend a special evening with your daugher(s) at the Knights of Columbus Father Daughter Dance on May 2! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Do you have a family member or friend who is ill or has a chronic health condition and needs prayers? We will be holding a Holy Hour of Adoration for healing. Please come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament, this Wednesday evening, 6:30pm, April 22nd at Holy Angels Church.

🍽️ Eat Well. Do Good. The Knights of Columbus is hosting a breakfast this Sunday from 8 AM-12 PM in the Holy Angels Parish Hall. All proceeds will go towards the Tri-Parish Family Bowling Party on Sunday, April 26 (learn about it this Sunday!).