This as yet unplanned activity focuses around the appointment of Rev. Michael Healy as St. Mary Parish's first pastor in May of 1853. Possible proposed activities include the regular Saturday Liturgy followed by a procession of the recent First Communicants ending with a May Crowning in honor of Mary, our Patroness. This has not been finalized and if you would like to be a part of planning this celebration, please contact either Fr. Charlie or any of the 175th Core Committee members: Fr. Charlie Diedrick, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Shari Dill, Mary Ann Cunningham, Patty Jurecko, Dave Stillwell, or Mike Moore. We will pass your name along.

This activity corresponds with the June 1886 Dedication of the new church building for St. Mary Parish. Featured activities include a Parish Liturgy outdoors at New Russia Township Hall in Oberlin, followed by a parish picnic utilizing NRTH's indoor and outdoor facilities. The bones of this activity are in place but we could use your help volunteering to complete plans and family activities. To volunteer, please contact Fr. Charlie or any of the 175th Core Committee Members: Fr. Charlie Diedrick, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Shari Dill, Mary Ann Cunningham, Patty Jurecko, Dave Stillwell, or Mike Moore. We will pass your name along.

This activity centers around our annual Parish Ice Cream Social which we celebrate on or near our Parish Feast, August 15th, The Assumption of Mary. Plans are not finalized and if you would like to volunteer to help in the planning, please contact either Fr. Charlie or any of the 175th Core Committee Members: Fr. Charlie Diedrick, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Shari Dill, Mary Ann Cunningham, Patty Jurecko, Dave Stillwell, or Mike Moore. We will pass your name along.

This activity culminates our year-long celebration of our 175th Anniversary of St. Mary Parish ministering to the needs of Catholics in greater Elyria. Bishop Nelson Perez will join us as Presider for our usual 4:30 pm Liturgy followed by a Gala in our Parish Hall. Many hands are needed to make this celebration one that will be remembered. If you would like to volunteer your help, please contact Fr. Charlie or any of the 175th Core Committee Members: Fr. Charlie Diedrick, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Shari Dill, Mary Ann Cunningham, Patty Jurecko, Dave Stillwell, or Mike Moore. We will pass your name along.