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contact2600 Lexington Avenue
Lexington, OH 44904
419-884-0060
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY & FRIDAY: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FRIDAY: CLOSED
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Where to find us
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mass timesSATURDAY: 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 8:00 AM
MONDAY: 8:00 AM
THURSDAY: 5:30 PM -
CONFESSION
Confessions are heard 30 minutes before every Mass, except for the Saturday evening Mass, which follows this schedule:
SATURDAY: 5:00 PM–5:50 PM
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expositionMONDAY: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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One Woman's Vision
Resurrection Parish was founded through Ruby Campbell’s donation of 5 acres for a Catholic church on Lexington Avenue. In 1968, Bishop John A. Donovan approved the building of a Mission Church of St. Peter’s. Father Robert Weithman became pastor in 1969, leading the first worship service on July 6. Initially, Sunday Mass was held at Lexington Junior High and weekday Masses took place in private homes, serving around 1,500 parishioners.
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Resurrection Takes Shape
The parish boundaries were set to include several southern Richland County townships: Troy, Perry, Jefferson, Worthington, and most of Monroe and Washington. Parishioners suggested thirty names for the church, which were narrowed to four. By popular vote, the name “Resurrection Parish” was chosen and officially adopted on November 19, 1969.
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Breaking Ground
Architects Shuler and Bricker, with designer Ralph Balaun, planned a church seating 600 with a three-sided altar view. The design reflected Vatican II liturgical reforms, emphasizing flexibility. After soliciting bids, Midwest Construction of Lexington was chosen. Groundbreaking occurred on June 29, 1970, and the cornerstone was laid on November 1, 1970. Much of the building’s materials and labor were donated by parishioners.
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First Mass
The first Mass in the unfinished church was celebrated on December 24, 1970, with the roof recently completed and temporary lights, heat, and chairs arranged for 600 attendees. Regular Masses continued at Lexington Junior High until construction finished. The Mission Church officially began on April 4, 1971, and the sanctuary was dedicated by Bishop John A. Donovan on June 6, 1971.
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Parishioners Make it a Home
Many parishioners generously contributed their skills to complete the church. Bill Mertler and Fraan Raitch built the altar and sanctuary furniture. The figure of the Risen Christ, carved by Paul Shuler, was a gift from the architects. Carol Rahall guided the choice of medium for the Stations of the Cross, which were designed by Deanna and Ralph Balaun and crafted by parish members by hooking wool onto burlap. Each station took 150 to 400 hours to create, with wooden crosses made from walnut by Joe Behr, the parish’s first Deacon. The entire project took three years from design to completion.
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