March 17, 2013

ST. SIMON the APOSTLE PARISH
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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St. Paul today speaks about the reality of his own
life. Paul was a devout Pharisee. He wanted to
be as perfect a religious Jew as anyone. But after
discovering Christ, he realized that his whole way
of life was not what would bring him salvation. He
tells people that it is not what he does that wins
salvation, rather it is God’s gift of salvation that
now determines what he does. He tells people
that it is trust in God’s love for him that saves
him. And because of this, Paul wants to live his
life differently. Now, Paul lives his life in pursuit
of attaining the gift that God offers him. He also
knows that he does not fully possess it, but each
day he lives his life so as to gain the gift. Paul
knows that in this world the gift can be lost, not
because God withholds it, but because we can
fall victim of thinking that we already possess it.
Paul says that we have to live each day on its
own. We cannot think that because of what we
did yesterday carries over to certain salvation
today. No, each day we have to strive to live our
lives in conformity with the Gospel so that we
truly can attain Christ Jesus. Although the past
may give us the ability to better imitate Jesus
Christ, it is no guarantee. It is the way we live in
the present, straining toward perfection in Jesus
Christ for our future that will allow us to grasp the
prize that Jesus won for us: eternal life.
Fr. Rick
We want to thank everyone from St. Simon Parish
who has participated in the 2013 Catholic Ministries
Appeal. Our pledges support six critically
important continuing and new ministries benefiting
thousands of people throughout our Archdiocese.
For more information, please visit
CatholicAppeal.info. Thank you!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND
WOMEN SERVING IN THE MILITARY
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March 17, 2013
$ 5,564.00
THANK YOU
MONDAY – March 18
8:00 A.M. – Carrie Fussner – The Petersmann Family
TUESDAY – March 19
8:00 A.M. – Jeanne Gieske
WEDNESDAY – March 20
8:00 A.M. – Communion Service
THURSDAY – March 21
8:00 A.M. – Alice Yaeger – Richard & MaryAnn
Toerner
FRIDAY – March 22
8:00 A.M. – Communion Service
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SATURDAY – March 23
8:00 A.M. – The Barth Family
7:30 P.M. – Paul Stueve – Rita Schutte
SUNDAY – March 24
9:00 A.M. – Louella Schuler – Bill & Pat Becker
11:00 A.M. – Joan Ackerman – Rita Schutte
Our MARCH POOR BOXES will go to SANTA
MARIA COMMUNITY SERVICES
This generous organization offers help to
many families in the area, especially,
Greater Price Hill. The poor economy is
taking a toll on the less fortunate. Food,
clothing and living conditions are needed
for many families.
Thank you in advance for your help. =
Ushers/Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors,
Servers, Choir Members are needed for our
weekend Masses. If you are interested, please talk
to Steve or Beth Schumacher or call the Parish
Office by March 18.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – CYCLE C
7:30 P.M. MASS – March 23
Lector: Becky Busken
Distributers: Bob & Mary Ann Stoeckle, Angie Good
Servers: Sam, Emily & Abby G.
Ushers: Warren & Kathy McClellan, Paul Paff, Dave
Tope
9:00 A.M. MASS – March 24
Lector: Janet Weingartner
Distributers: MaryAnn Vollhardt, Kathie Loughrey, Larry
O’Toole, Liz Pessler, Connie & Terry Baker, Teresa
Zehnder
Servers: Sarah & Jake B., Paula C.
Ushers: John Loughrey, Rick Barrie, Jerry
Sunderhaus, Rick Vollhardt
11:00 A.M. MASS – March 24
Lector: Megan Backscheider
Distributers: Mark Shannon, Ann-Marie Kallmeyer,
Rick Carpenter
Servers: Anna S., Bonnie L.
Ushers: Lesa Carpenter, Dave Carnessali, Mary Beth
Gramann, Greg Meyer
PREPARE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD – March 24
Religious Education News
Registrations for next year have been mailed. Please
return as soon as possible so that we can start
planning for next year. Anyone interested in sending
their children to PREP should contact Beth
Schumacher at 941-3656 or
[email protected].
The students were given a variety of activities to
choose from for a Lenten Service Project – the
Operation Rice Bowl, bringing in Peanut Butter & Jelly
for those less fortunate, and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th
graders received the Little Purple Books to follow
along each day of Lent. Please ask your child what
they would like to do for Lent this year. Items are due
back on March 24th.
Virtus Training
Anyone wishing to work with children in the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati needs to attend a Child
Awareness Session – even if you have already
attended a Child Protection Workshop. Our next
session is on March 20th at 9:00AM. Please register
online: 1) go to http://www.virtusonline.org/ 2) on the
left side click on Registration 3) Click on View a List of
Sessions 4) Use Drop Down Box to find Cincinnati, Oh
(Archdiocese) 5) Click SELECT 6) Then start
REGISTRATION. You will need to set up a user id
and password. Once you have done that you will be
able to select either of the classes that are being
held here at St. Simon.
Luke 19:28-40
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11
Youth Ministry
Youth and Young Adults (grade 6 and older) are
welcome to join us on Monday nights where we gather
to pray, do service and socialize. Our next meeting
will be March 18, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the
Youth Room of Plagge Hall. If there are any adults
interested in helping with the Youth and Young Adult
Ministry, please contact Beth Schumacher at
[email protected].
Join us saying the Rosary at 7:40am before the 8am
daily Mass and on Sunday before the 9am Mass. Let us
pray together for World peace and all the disasters.
30 Hour Food Fast
Our 30 Hour Food Fast will take place on March 22
and 23. Please pray for our students as they fast, pray
and learn during these 2 days. The students always
come away from the experience with a renewed idea
of how much they have in their life and how others
have absolutely nothing.
Every Monday evening at 7:30pm in our Church, we
have devotions to our Blessed Mother. For more info,
call Jean, 941-2886.
The St. Simon’s Men’s Social Club plays Euchre in
Plagge Hall every Tuesday, 7:30pm and they are
always looking for more card players. Refreshments
served.
Questions of the Week – March 16/17, 2013
Adults: Have you ever been too willing to “cast the
first stone” when you disapproved of someone’s
behavior? How can you resist these feelings?
Children: When have you criticized or made fun of
someone? What could help you act differently?
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ST. SIMON the APOSTLE PARISH
We received a check this week for $644.89 from
Kroger’s that will go to the parish. Please remember
to use your Remke/bigg’s and Kroger Plus Card when
you shop so that St. Simon gets 4% of the purchases.
It is an easy way to make money for our parish.
THANK YOU!
The Sisters of Charity are currently seeking State
Tested Nursing Assistants to fill Full Time 3:0011:30pm shift openings. We offer competitive wages
and an extensive benefit package. Please come to
Human Resources at Sisters of Charity, 5900 Delhi
Road, to complete an application, or call 513-347-1000
or fax your resume to 513-451-4882.
The Pastoral Council Minutes for January 22 have
been approved and are available in the back of
Church if you would like to take a copy.
Collection Counters March 18
Lesa Carpenter, Linda Gills,
Steve Schumacher, Grace Wright
March 17, 2013
PARISH SUPPORT
Budgeted Goal for Each Sunday
Total Contribution for 3/10/13
Last Week Under
$
$
7,000.00
5,564.00
1,436.00
Budgeted Sunday Contributions YTD $259,000.00
Actual Sunday Contributions YTD
212,022.48
Yearly Under
$ 46,977.52
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS
SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
Please remember in your prayers
Kathy McClellan, Mildred Hoeper, Sam Gilardi, Cliff
Mueller, Doug Deller, Bob Bonacci, Don & Mary Lou
Bleser, Jim Busche, Lynn Themare, Stacy Thiel,
Darlene (Weaver) Jacob, Tony Oliverio,
Pat Shannon, John VanBenschoten, Juli Wunder,
John Coakley, Sandy & Fred Saunders,
and all the sick and shut in members of our parish.
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WELLNESS TIPS:
VOCATION VIEW: “I consider everything as a loss
because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus
my Lord.” Are you willing to sacrifice all for the sake of
following Jesus? (Phil 3:8)
ATTENTION ENVELOPE USERS: Statement
cards for Income Tax purposes for your 2012
contribution to St. Simon Parish will be sent to you
upon request. Please call the Parish Office or drop
a request in the collection marked for Anne.
Please remember to pray for the souls of parishioners
and friends who have passed away recently,
especially, Sr. Agnes Schaumleffel, Tom Herzog,
Earl Morgan, Louella Schuler, Norb Hoeper, Fred
Richardson, Russ Roeder, Lorraine Sabo.
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Body: Weight-bearing exercise decreases risk of
osteoporosis.
Mind: Practice stress management skills such as
taking a bath, deep-breathing and journaling.
Spirit: Take a walk through a park and learn to respect
nature.
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – CYCLE C
Our ANNUAL SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER will be held on
Wednesday, March 20, 6pm in Plagge Hall. Family and
friends of St. Simon and St. Aloysius on the Ohio are
invited. If you would like to bring a soup or bread and
to RSVP, see the sign-up sheets in the Vestibule or
call the Parish Office by Monday, March 18th.
We will be taking donations for the Easter Flowers
again this year in memory of your loved one. See flyer
in bulletin or you can use the envelope that came in
your monthly packet. Please have your donations in
by Monday, March 25th.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE FOR ST. SIMON PARISH
Wednesday, March 27, 6:00pm
Mass of the Anointing
Holy Thursday, March 28, 7:00pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, March 29, 6:00pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Vigil, March 30, 9:00pm
Easter Sunday, March 31, 9:00am & 11:00am
Western Hills Retirement Village Sunday Buffet
will be held on March 17, 11am-1pm. They will feature
a St. Patrick’s Day theme and include Corn Beef,
Cabbage, Fried Chicken and a Pancake Bar along with
their normal breakfast entrees. RSVP is a must by
calling 941-0099.
All are invited to Our Lady of Lourdes Church
for “Parish Lenten Retreat: Prayer and the
Sacramental Imagination” which will be held on
March 18, 19, 20, 7pm.
All are invited to St. Joseph Church, North
Bend during the Lenten Season. Stations of the
Cross, Friday, March 22 @ 12-noon, Living Way of
the Cross, Performed by the Youth Group, Sunday,
March 24 @4:30pm.
Welcome Catholic Single Women between the
ages of 18-45 to our Come & See Gathering on March
22-24. Begin Holy Week with the Franciscan Sisters
of Oldenburg, IN. Come, pray, play and get to know
the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg. For more info go
to [email protected]
The Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry
Program is hosting an Open House, March 23 from
9:30-11am and Information Meetings on April 4 & 9 at
7pm at the Athenaeum Beechmont Avenue. For more
info call 231-1200.
All are invited to the 40 Days for Life Global
Prayer Campaign closing prayer on March 24, 3-4pm
at 2314 Auburn Avenue in Clifton. For more info go to
www.40daysforlife.com/cincinnati
A CMO Concert will be held on March 24, 3pm
in the Seton Performance Hall, presenting “Classical
Highlights”. For more info call 941-8956. Also, the
Elder High School Glee Club will have its annual Italian
dinner 4-7pm in the Elder High School cafeteria
(carryout is available). For more info about dinner call
451-7460.
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday,
March 30, 11:00am for children ages 1-9. Please
bring your own basket. Activities and Registration
begins at 10:00am in Plagge Hall.
Sacred Heart Church in Camp Washington will
be having their Italian Dinner featuring Homemade
Ravioli/Spaghetti & Meatball Dinners on March 24,
noon until supplies run out.
If you would like to donate small candy that
will fit in a plastic egg, please drop off at the
Parish Office or Church by March 25th.
The College of Mount St. Joseph Community
Brunches will be held on March 24, April 7, 14, & 21,
10:30am-1:00pm.
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