St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Aurora, Indiana
POPE LEO XIV
ROBERT FRANCIS PREVOST
Prayer for the New Pope
O God, Eternal Shepherd, who governs your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by hisholiness and toward us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of theHoly Spirit, one God,forever and ever. Amen.
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Join Us for Mass and a County-Wide Celebration of the Solemnity of the Dedication of
Each Church in Dearborn County
We are beginning a new and worthy annual tradition at our parishes in Dearborn
County. On the dedication date for each of our churches, we will gather together
for holy Mass and a celebration hosted by that particular parish.
It is recommended by the Mother Church that the date of the dedication of one’s own church be celebrated as a Solemnity and so each of the following dates will be recognized and celebrated with ONE DAILY Mass being offered at 5:45 p.m. throughout the county at that particular church only (unless the date falls on a Sunday) with a social gathering afterwards. We are blessed to have SEVEN Churches in Dearborn County. Mark your calendars for each of the dedication celebrations:
~ June 2nd ~ St. Lawrence
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​​~ July 2nd ~ St. Mary's
~ July 8th ~ St. Paul
~ September 29th ~ St. Teresa
~ October 19th ~ St. John (2025 falls on a Sunday so all weekend Masses scheduled as normal)
~ November 10th ~ St. Joseph
~ November 11th ~ St. Martin (2025 is also 175th anniversary)
Truck Sunday at St. Mary’s - May 30-June 1
We have rescheduled the SVdP truck for the weekend of May 30 thru June 1, 2025
The truck will be parked in the St. Mary’s parking lot, and we are planning on having it attended to receive donations from 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.
Saint Vincent de Paul is in need of the following items:
Queen sheets
Children’s shorts
Peanut butter & jelly
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Adorers needed~Lourdes Chapel in Aurora
2nd Adorers NEEDED for the following day and hour:
Monday at 10pm
Tuesday at 5pm and 10pm
Friday at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Saturday at 9am, 12 pm, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm
Sunday at 2am and 11am
Please prayerfully consider signing up for any of these hours and spending a special time with Jesus. Please call the parish office @(812)-537-3992.
Help Needed with Mowing @ St.Teresa
St. Teresa's is in need of two volunteers to help with mowing the church grounds this summer. The time commitment is approximately two hours each month from now through October. If interested, please contact Marilyn Weber at (513)490-0690.
Saint Paul Pilgrimage with Fr. Mahan~Oct 8-18
With great pleasure I invite you to join me in making a pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey. Sailing on the Aegean and walking in the footsteps of Saint Paul is a tremendous blessing. Over the course of our pilgrimage we travel together with a local, English-speaking guide, visiting: Athens, Ephesus, The island of Patmos,Thessaloniki, Philippi, and many other Biblical sites and sites important in the history of Western civilization. For More Information visit our website or contactthe Parish Office at (812)-537-3992.
As the Church celebrates this special Jubilee Year of Hope, we are offering two opportunities for retreat, one for women in October and one for men in November.
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Women’s Retreat will be from October 17th-19th at Maria Stein Retreat Center, Maria Stein, Ohio.
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Men’s Retreat will be November 14th-16th at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, Bloomington, Indiana
Please prayerfully consider joining this special opportunity to grow in holiness in this Jubilee Year of Hope. See fliers attached for more information regarding topics, pricing and QR code to sign up or contact the parish office.
Mass on Tues, May 20th at St. Lawrence will be at 7:30 am.
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​PLEASE SCROLL BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION OF UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS
With so much GRATITUDE for the tremendous success of Mary's FIAT Event (Faith In Action Together) last Thursday, May 8!
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Fr. Meyer, Fr. Hollowell and, Guest Speaker Mr. Gabriel Castillo.
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FIAT Committee: Diane Patterson, Kay Gigerich, Sue Turner, Teresa Smagacz, Tony Vincent, Patti Lohmiller, Zoe Heyer and Catherine Thomas.
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Knights of Columbus and Altar Boyz of St. Mary, St. Lawrence, St. Teresa and All Saints Parishes, and our talented table hostesses (Zoe Heyer, Shirley Heyob, Patti Lohmiller, Teresa Smagacz, Cathryn Thomas, Pat Cleeter, Erin Evans, Aimee Hollingsworth, Sue Lock, Susan Stange, Connie Powers, Kathy Mattingly, Sandy Schmits, Sharon Sheets, Kathy Simon, Kim Sprague, Julie Strasemeier, Beth Sutton and Jill Yauch, Rebecca Viers)
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Though these photos are beautiful and heartwarming, these aren't enough to capture the impact of those moments as well as the hearts of ALL women in attendance - there was so much GRACE and JOY that night in the presence of our Blessed Mama Mary!
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WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR WITH ADDED NEW LIST OF TABLE HOSTESSES! THANK YOU EVERYONE!
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JOB POSTING FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
St. Lawrence Catholic School (PreK-8) - Greater Cincinnati Area St. Lawrence Catholic School, a cornerstone of the Lawrenceburg, Indiana community for over 150 years, is seeking a faith-driven, quality Elementary (K-5) Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
Conveniently located along Highway US 50, St. Lawrence continues its tradition of faith-based education, high-academic rigor, and service-centered curriculum and is the flagship Catholic school in Dearborn County, Indiana serving more than 250 students.
Qualifications: - Practicing Catholic in good standing - Valid Educator's License - Passion for student achievement & curriculum development - Strong communication & relationship-building skills
Why Join Us? Location & Community & Mission: We are minutes from the I-275 loop, offering an easy commute from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. We serve all Dearborn County communities, including Aurora, Sunman, Dillsboro, Bright, Hidden Valley, and beyond. We focus on faith formation, academic excellence, and community service. More information about St. Lawrence School can be found at https://stlschool.com
Interested in becoming a part of the St. Lawrence Community and making a lasting impact on future saints? We love to hear from prospective educators who are interested in working with us as we grow!
Email a cover letter, references, and your resume to employment@sls-apps.org to start the conversation.
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JOB POSTING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
St. Lawrence School is looking for a qualified middle school language arts teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in developing a love of writing and reading with St. Lawrence 6th,7th, and 8th graders, please send your resume to employment@sls-apps.org. Thank you for considering joining our Christ-centered school.
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JOB POSTING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
St. Mary’s Rummage Sale in support of One Bread, One Cup
May 22, 23, 24
The high school youth at St. Mary's will again be hosting a fundraising Rummage Sale in May to support their Saint Meinrad One Bread, One Cup Liturgical Youth Conference. Please gather your spring cleaning items and donate them to the Rummage!
A novena book has been created and printed In recognition of Saint Teresa Parish's 25th anniversary year. Many of the novenas in the book center around the great Carmelite saints of the Church along with others who have a connection to her, including our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Novenas that mark holy days of obligation or feasts of the Church year, along with a few additional saints, are also included. There is also journaling space to write your personal prayer intentions through the year.
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Trusting in the power of prayer and the intercession of the saints in heaven, let us embrace this year of celebration with intentional prayer and thanksgiving for God’s blessing upon all who gather at any of parishes in Dearborn County and beyond. Copies of the novena book are available at St. Lawrence, St. Mary’s and St. Teresa parishes and the Lourdes Chapel.
You can access the booklet, a list of celebration dates for the year, and the Litany of Carmelite Saints by clicking on the buttons above (St. Teresa was a Carmelite Sister).
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY,
SEE THE LINKS BELOW:
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What is Carmelite Spirituality? After receiving your St. Teresa’s Novena Prayer Book which contains novenas for the intercession of numerous Carmelite Saints, including our own St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, learn in this short clip from "Pints with Aquinas with Matt Fradd" what makes it special, unique, and embraced by so many saints!
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