Welcome, and thank you for visiting St. Mary Catholic Community online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship, and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our parish on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Mission
We are members of the Body of Christ who strive to Know, Love and Serve God and Our Neighbors.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 12:00pm
and 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Mass Times
WEEKEND
Saturday | 4:00pm
Sunday | 8:30am, 10:30am
WEEKDAY
See page 7 of the Bulletin.
News & Events
CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHET-ERS!
LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS FORMED AT HCCS
One of the universal qualities of a small private school education is the lasting friendships that are formed. Students at HCCS build bonds with one another (and staff) that last for generations. The sense of family, the love and support offered to one another thorough the school day- this is an important difference from traditional education models. If you are looking for a supportive, faith-filled, loving learning environment for your child, HCCS is a great option. To schedule a tour call 419-784-2021 or visit www.defianeholycross.org.
PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND THE U.S.
We are praying the rosary for Ukraine at 8:30 am in the church Monday thru Friday. Please join us.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Administrative Assistant, Communications Minister Position Open: St. Mary Catholic Church - Defiance is seeking an Administration / Communication Minister. The successful candidate would provide administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties, as well as maintaining all forms of electronic communication. This day-time position consists of 35 working hours per week with some alternating weekend hours. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits and health care. Minimum High School diploma or GED preferred. Estimated start date will be July 1, 2023. Job description requests, questions concerning this position, resumes and letters of intent can be emailed to business manager, Ann Flory at [email protected] or can be dropped off at the St Mary Parish Minister Center 715 Jefferson Ave., Defiance, OH 43512.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2023
Vacation Bible School will take place June 19-22 from 6:00 until 8:30 pm at St. John's. Click here to register!
ST. MARY'S THROUGH THE YEARS
HOLY CROSS- EVERY CHILD EVERY FAMILY DONATION
Holy Cross Catholic School- Defiance recently partnered with an official Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) called Every Child Every Family. If you will have a tax liability with the State of Ohio you can make a donation to this SGO, designating Holy Cross Catholic School as a designee. You can receive a 100% tax credit (dollar for dollar) for your donation, up to $750 if you file singly, or $1,500 if married, filing jointly (To receive the maximum tax credit benefit of $1,500 for a couple filing jointly, each partner must give their maximum donation of $750 individually). This new opportunity gives our supporters the ability to donate funds that would otherwise go to the State of Ohio to help Holy Cross families with additional tuition assistance.
The end of the tax year is quickly approaching, and if you are going to have a tax liability with the State of Ohio, we are asking you to prayerfully consider donating these dollars to Every Child Every Family scholarship organization. Your taxes can help our students’ futures while reducing your tax liability!
To take advantage of this opportunity go to: https://everychildeveryfamily.org/donate
