St. Thomas More > Parish

Growth Through Commitment in Christ
Church of
St. Thomas More
800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
513-752-2080 e-mail: [email protected]
Mass Schedule
OUR
SUNDAY LITURGY
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon
Parish website: www.sttm.org
School Web Page: www.sttmschool.org
Mission
“We at St. Thomas More are a family of Christians led by the
Holy Spirit in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
We dedicate ourselves to living the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus
Christ. We devote ourselves to sharing our faith, strengthening
family bonds and growing in love. We commit ourselves to
each other through prayer and action.”
WEEKDAY LITURGY
Monday 8:30 am Communion Service
Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am Mass
HOLY DAYS
8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 7:30 pm
(except Christmas & New Year)
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:00-3:40 pm and by appointment
Office Information
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holy Days
Parish Office 752-2080
PARISH STAFF
Fr. William C. Wagner, V.F., Pastor
Deacon Michael Thomas
Deacon Fred Haas
DRE, Becky Ready
Business Manager, Mike Gennett
Secretaries:
Donna Buchheit
Kate Roelker
Gym/Multi-Purpose Building
Maintenance:
John Osterling
Dave McCarthy
Music Director, Ken Blue
Parish Hall/Kitchen, Vickie Ditchen
Prayer Requests
Sacristy
St. Vincent de Paul
Youth Ministry:
Jamie Melish
753-2553
753-2549
753-2569
753-2548
753-2543
753-2541
753-2550
753-2555
753-2544
752-2080 Ext. 134
753-2546
753-2558
752-2080 Ext. 133
753-2556
753-2561
753-2551
PARISH OFFICE FAX
FINANCE OFFICE FAX
753-2542
753-2552
SCHOOL OFFICE
SCHOOL OFFICE FAX
753-2540
753-2554
Principal, Peg Fischer
Administrative Assistant, Marsha Barnes
School Office, Dee Archer
753-2540
753-2540
753-2540
PSR (PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION)
Religious education classes for public school students are held
on Sundays ~ Pre-School 10:00 - 11:00 am; Grades 1 thru 8,
8:30 - 9:45 am. Sunday Child Care available from 10:00 11:00 am (registration forms can be found on our website).
Please call 753-2550 for more information on how to register
for PSR. Youth Ministry questions or for more information
email [email protected].
Interested in becoming Catholic? Call Becky Ready, DRE
(Director of Religious Education) at 753-2548 to find out about
our RCIA/RCIY (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Youth)
Programs.
SACRAMENTS
Baptism ~ To schedule a baptism please call 753-2550.
Requirements for Baptism can be found on the parish website
listed under Sacraments.
Marriage ~ Please call the Parish Office at 753-2541, 6
months prior to the wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Please call 753-2553
Communion to the Sick ~ Please call 753-2549
For a sacramental emergency requiring a priest, please call
752-2080 Ext. 116. Please leave your name, telephone
number and a brief description of the emergency.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday by Noon (9 days prior)
Submit to Kate Roelker at [email protected] or call 753-2550
for more information.
We warmly welcome new members to our parish family.
Please call the Parish Office or register online at
www.sttm.org. If leaving the parish or moving, please
notify the Parish Office of your change of address.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
CINCINNATI, OHIO
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
for those who have died: Charles Donabedian
and those who are ill or have asked for our
prayers: Donald Blom, Uldean Cieri, Joyce
Dahlheimer, Mary Rettig, Megan Cash, Rose
Marie Ogle, Lois Ritter, Diane Knause, Rita Iding,
Ann Indovina, Jean Doogan, Verna Burnet, Lou Polk, Rose Lasita,
Peter Donald Iannitti, Harry Schoettelkotte, Leigh Lyons, Linda
Suedhof, Len Heiselman, Ruth McGrath, Stacey Thiel, John
Burke, Gertrude Murphy, Jack Sutter, Mary Davidson, Elizabeth
Bresser, Jean Driscoll, Angela Iannitti, Mike Nidek, Albert Signorelli,
Adam Rose and family, Rob Ell, Gayle Robison, James Lee, Mary
Lou Vogelgesang, Ruth Caruso, Gerard Roerty, Stanley Cook,
Mary Miller, Rob Pairan, Rhea Cermak, Gerald Baird, Joe Burkart,
George Moore, Doug Caruso, Rosemary Weimer, Beverly Ann
Rapp, John E. Lang, Judy Guth, Michelle Rayburn and family.
Names of those requesting prayers will be published in the bulletin for
three months and then removed. If prayers are required longer than
three months, you will need to call the parish office (753-2550) to
request them for another three months. Thank you.
and those from our parish who are currently serving in the Armed Forces: Michael Hucker Jr., Corey Campbell, Danny Braun, Michael Nazarovech, Randy Damron, Keith Deardorff, Ryan Robinson, Joe Driscoll, Paul Bellonby ll, Rob Keller, Andrew Schloemer, Andrew Grachek, Zachary Stultz, Joe Conrady, Stephanie Owens, “Fritz” Schoolfield, Kimberley Brinson & Joshua A. Rettig.
We would like to welcome home, Michael
Bradford from his enlistment in the United
States Army. His family thanks you for your
prayers for his safe return!
We thank Michael and all those who still serve in our country’s
military for the sacrifices they make on our behalf. Please
remember to keep all those serving in our country’s military in
your prayers!!
SECOND COLLETION: Next weekend is the 5th
Sunday of the Month. The second collection will
be for the work of our SVDP Society. Please be
as generous as your means permit, as the increase
in requests for help in this area continues to grow. SVDP
relies heavily on the funds received in the 5th Sunday
Collections. Please help them continue their service to
those less fortunate.
Readings for October 30 - 31st Sun in Ord Time
First Reading: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
October 23, 2011
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, October 23
7:30 pm
SVDP - Fr. Wack Library
Tuesday, October 24
11:30 am
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
Book Club - Faith Formation Room
Children’s Choir - Church
Adult Choir - Church
Wednesday, October 25
9:30 am
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Bible Study - Faith Formation Room
Feed the Hungry - Parish Dining Room
CRHP - Men - Fr. Wack Library
Evening Bible Study - Conference Room C
Thursday, October 26
6:30 pm
3:00 pm
Confirmation Parent Meeting - Parish Dining
Kairos Cookie Drop Off - Parish Dining Hall
Friday, October 27
8:30 am
10:00 am
6:30 pm
School Mass
Adoration
Cub Scout Halloween Party - Parish Dining
Saturday, October 28
9:00 am
3:00 pm
Clean Church
Confessions
Sunday, October 29
8:30 am
8:30 am
9:45 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 PM
PSR Grades 1-8
Coffee House Chat - Fr. Wack Library
RCIA - Faith Formation Room
Sunday Child Care - Music Room
Children’s Liturgy - Library
PSR Preschool
ALL SOUL’S MASS-RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
Youth Ministry at St. Thomas More
Don’t forget to join us today (Sunday) from 1:00 ~ 6:30 pm in the Parish Dining Hall for the best Italian Dinner
Rigatoni and
Meatballs with
Homemade Sauce
Fried Dough,
Adults ~ $8.00 Salad, Dessert,
Children ~ $5.00 Family ~ $28.00 Beverage & Wine
(5 or more) Carry Outs available at no extra cost.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SESSION FOR PARENTS ONLY ~ On
Thursday, October 27, at 6:30 pm in the Parish Dining Hall, all
parents of 8th graders (at least one parent) will be meeting to
prepare for confirmation. This first gathering is an information
night for parents only. It is extremely important for you to join us
since we will be sharing all the details of our preparation process.
We will give you a handbook including important dates and steps
in the process. Your attendance at this meeting is essential and
obligatory.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
CINCINNATI, OHIO
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH STEWARDSHIP Actual Budget October 16: $13,727.20 $13,500.00 YTD $233,689.52 $262,000.00 YTD Sunday Collection ONLY Under Budget: $28,310.48
420 Envelopes Returned Sun October 16: $12,994.76
Loose Change October 16: $732.44 OTHER COLLECTIONS CISE $1,293.21 Outstanding Debt: $706,549.88 Unpaid Interest on Debt: $643,943.28 Total Due Archdiocese: $1,350,493.16 October 23, 2011
STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE Stewardship of time is one of the three interlinked dimensions of our call to stewardship. Just as with our financial resources, we talk about spending time, saving time and wasting time. But how well do we steward our time, or use it in a way that reflects our gratitude to God for every hour of every day? According to the latest government survey, the average American spends about 5 hours of “spare” time each day in these activities: ‐ 2.8 hours watching TV ‐ 38 minutes socializing and communicating ‐ 20 minutes reading ‐ 20 minutes using the computer for fun ‐ 17 minutes participating in sports, exercise, active recreation ‐ 16 minutes relaxing and thinking ‐ 20 minutes on “other activities” (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistic) How do you use your leisure time? Where do your priorities lie? How much time do you give back to God ‐ in prayer, study, volunteering in the parish? “Teach Us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” (Psalm 90:12) EXPENSES
Total Expenses Paid week ending: 10/15/11 $15,958.75 Notable Expenses Paid: Lay Pension $4,467.56 Gym Roof Leak Repairs $2,345.00 Maintenance Supplies $859.38 PLEASE REMEMBER ST.
THOMAS MORE IN YOUR WILL!!
YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING OCTOBER 23
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT ST. BERNADETTE
There will be a costume contest, games,
music, karaoke, food and drink! Please bring
an appetizer snack with a Halloween
theme….prizes will be given! If you haven’t joined yet, no
problem…you can find registrations on our website.
Download, fill out and bring to this meeting. Or just show
up and we have forms available to fill out there. For
questions or more information, please email
[email protected] or [email protected].
Moeller Kid Crusader Wrestling Club Sign Ups
Moeller Youth Wrestling teaches fundamental wrestling
techniques rooted in the Marianist Catholic tradition. All K6th graders welcome! Mail-in registrations now or sign-up at
the 1st practice Tuesday, November 1st. Forms found at
http://www.ihigh.com/letsgobigmoe/. (Teams/Wrestling/
Moeller Kids Club). Questions call Mike Walsh at 615-9980.
STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE UPDATE Our Stewardship Initiative continues to be very well received by the people of St. Thomas More. Through October 14, 268 households have increased their weekly contribution in response to the letter from Fr. Bill, representing a combined weekly increase of $2,154.50. The average increase in the weekly offering is $8.04. If you have not already done so, please use the special Commitment Weekend envelope to indicate your new level of giving, and return it in the collection or drop it off at the Parish Office. If you are interested in receiving information on our Electronic Giving Program, please contact the finance office or go to the parish web site and click on “Stewardship” for more information. Those households requesting envelopes that
have not received them in the past will have a
2012 set ordered. A few families requesting
envelopes can find their 2011 boxed envelope
sets in the back of church.
Every Catholic should be confirmed during this life. The
Sacrament of Confirmation along with the sacraments of
Baptism and Eucharist completes our full initiation into the
Church. Every Sacrament brings with it its own particular
grace. If you are an adult Catholic (16 or older) who has not
been confirmed, please contact Becky at 753-2548 or email
her at [email protected]. Our preparation process will be
starting soon.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
CINCINNATI, OHIO
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions
MON 10/24
8:30 am
TUES 10/25
8:30 am
WED 10/26
8:30 am
THURS 10/27
8:30 am
FRI 10/28
8:30 am
SAT 10/29
4:00 pm
SUN 10/30
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
L ITURGICAL M INISTERS
Saturday, October 29 4:00 pm
Communion Service
Joseph Doogan/Jean Doogan
Betty Miller/James Breslin
Joel Diemler/Denise Faner
Lorraine Langenbahn/Jim & Charlin Bolger
Mary Dietrich/Don & Debby Weber
Marie Dannenfelser/Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Philpot
Ed Buchheit/The Buchheit Family
People of the Parish
= Deceased
Monthly Food
Collection
The October food collection
will be donated to
October 23, 2011
SEM
Please place donations in the tubs marked
“Feed the Poor” located at all the church entrances.
Food donations may be dropped off at
anytime during the month of October.
High School
Open Houses
MND OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, FROM
NOON - 3:00 PM ~ Take a tour of MND’s campus and
meet MND students, faculty and staff and learn about their
challenging academic program and numerous extracurricular opportunities. Two lucky 8th graders in
attendance who enroll in MND’s Class of 2016 will win a
Tablet PC (non-transferable).
URSULINE ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 6 FROM 11:00 AM UNTIL 1:00 PM ~ Open
House starts with 10:00 am Mass in Beal Theater. Tours
begin after Mass and will be led by Ursuline Academy
students until 1:00 pm.
Lectors ~ Janet Tate, Ginny Rottinghaus Eucharistic Ministers ~ Michelle Emerling, Charles Rottinghaus, Dennis Lahey, Patricia Rieck, Jenny Barnes, Gerry Roerty, Donald Weber, Duane Bradley Servers ~ Danielle Piening, Taylor Crothers, Callie Johnson, Megan Schaefer, Marissa Miller Greeters ~ Jerry Edwards, Gail Convery, Char Schworer Ushers ~ Jerry Edwards, Paul Guthrie, Gene Johnson Sunday, October 30 8:00 am
Lectors ~ Janelle Jessie, Charles Randolph Eucharistic Ministers ~ Michele Lamping, Vickie Ditchen, Pattie McMullen, Mary Opp, Patricia Tussey, Diane Meisman, Tony Ramundo, Pat Ramundo Servers ~ Paul Conrady, Peter Conrady, Tiffany Hayward, Alex Willenbrink, Adrian Ell Greeters ~ Nancy Guertin, Helen Fehn Ushers ~ Wes Carroll, Kevin Bauman, Joe Guertin, George Hofmann Sunday, October 30 10:00 am
Lectors ~ Gregory Snodgrass, Tom Kiefer Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Kathy Hornschemeier, Catalina Handleton, Margaret Pangburn, Charlene Kiefer, Patricia Lindsey, Lori Casnellie, Dan Casnellie Servers ~ Sydney Evans, Jacob Vaughn, Julia Nelson, David Kiefer, Samuel Bechtol Greeters ~ Ray Neltner, Sandra Bishop, Darline Foltz Ushers ~ Lynn Austin, Lee Knause, Joanne Buchanan, Rob Pairan, Shelby Pairan Sunday, October 30 12:00 pm
Lectors ~ Barbara Hammond, Richard Schuler Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Jacqueline Moore, Jeffery Moore, Terrill Denton, Megan Farwick, Gloria Saliceti, Susan Crawford, Bill Crawford Servers ~ Emily Feldkamp, Travis Feldkamp, Katie Feldkamp, Brian Cabell, Erica Gumbert Greeters ~ Dee Archer, Terrill Denton, Laurie Bagley Ushers ~ Tom Finn, Bill Luehrmann, Charlie Tekulve
MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 23 ~ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Questions? Contact Lizanne Ingram, Director of
Academic Services and Enrollment
513-231-3500 ext.5811
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
CINCINNATI, OHIO
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“...I was in prison and you visited me.” - Matthew 25:36
It is no secret that our faith teaches us to reach out to those who are
incarcerated. We at St. Thomas More are presently doing this by making
homemade cookies for a Kairos weekend. On the Kairos weekend, each
night, 42 Kairos participants take several dozen cookies back to their cell
block and are permitted to share the cookies and their Kairos experiences
with their fellow inmates. Throughout the years, many prisoners have been
touched through this loving gesture and have recommitted themselves to
the faith. 10,000-12,000 dozen cookies are needed for each weekend. Our
goal is to provide as many as possible. Why? To share God’s love and
because prisoners who go on a Kairos retreat are significantly less likely to
be re-incarcerated. You can find information in the church vestibule with
details for making the cookies along with the drop-off location and time.
Story Time for Toddlers ~ Every Friday at 10:30 am
Miss Sharon is back and ready to read great stories about God, Jesus and the
Holy Spirit! Here's a peek at what she will be reading the week of 10/28/11:
Bob and Larry in The Case of the Missing Patience by Karen Poth
The Pod Squad needs some detective training, and Bob and Larry are on
the job. But will the expert detectives be able to stay patient when things
don't go their way?
Come join the fun, invite your friends!!
Innervisions Religious Books and Gifts ~ 8556 Beechmont Ave
US Military Veterans Helping Veterans Willing to volunteer your time to work with veterans who have been diverted into the Hamilton County Court System Veteran Treatment Program? Call or email John or Mike at Catholic Charities Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for more information (513) 241‐7745 or [email protected]. October 23, 2011
A CARING PLACE PREGNANCY HELP CENTER
located in the Eastgate area, is looking for
Volunteers to reach out to young women who
need someone to offer caring assistance. If you
feel called to serve others in a life-affirming
way, our training program will empower you to
bring light and hope to young families in need.
Please contact Anita Paddock, Director of
Volunteer Recruitment @ 753-4357 (x205).
URGENT PSR NEED ~
for more assistants for
our Sunday School classes. No preparation is
required, the teachers just need another pair of
hands. If interested or for more information, please
contact Becky Ready at 753-2540, [email protected]
or Linda Bader at 753-3446.
UPCOMING RECONCILIATION
GATHERING #2 ~ Parents of 2nd graders ~ mark
your calendars for Thursday, November 17, for our
second gathering to prepare for First Reconciliation.
Beginning at 6:30 pm at least one parent and their
second grader will be introduced to the steps involved
in receiving the sacrament of reconciliation. Fr. Bill will
be joining us to guide us through this awesome gift
that Jesus offers us through the Church.
PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS
Almighty God, we commend to your
gracious care and keeping all the men
and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.
Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give
them courage to face the perils which beset them; and
grant them a sense of your abiding presence
wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~ Amen ~
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