February 7, 2016 - Wilmington - St. Columbkille Catholic Church

St. Columbkille Catholic Church
Wilmington, Ohio
Holy Name Chapel
Blanchester, Ohio
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VOCATION VIEW
Holiness is a gift of God. Open yourself to the gift. When God calls, be ready to respond:
“Here I am, send me!” (Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8)
K OF C PANCAKE BREAKFAST
GIFTS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 31, 2016
900 Registered Families
170 Sunday Identified Gifts
Unidentified Gifts
TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION
HOLY DAYS:
Solemnity of Mary
REGULAR SUNDAY & HOLY DAY
COLLECTION (WEEKLY)
TOTAL SUNDAY & HOLY DAY
COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.)
NEEDED FROM SUNDAY &
HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.)
COLLECTIONS LEAVING THE PARISH:
Poor & Needy
SVDP
Hope Emergency
DESIGNATED COLLECTIONS:
Building Repairs & Improvements
2015 CMA Rebate
Just a reminder that the Pancake Breakfast is being held this Sunday, February
7, 2016, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the St. Columbkille Parish Center Basement!
Please join us.
SERVER’S TRAINING
$
$
$
6,886.92
570.50
7,457.42
$
281.00
$
7,738.42
Sunday, February 14, 2016, Immediately following the 11:00 a.m.,
StC. Mass. Will be held in the StC Church.
Any girl or boy 4th grade and up is welcome to train to be an altar server.
Questions? Please call Fr. Mike at 937-382-2236 or Alex Germann at 937-7287726.
COLLECTION FOR CHURCH
IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE
Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and
Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide
affordable shelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles
from the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and
funding by building renovations, your donations help restore the Church and
build the future in the region. Please give generously to the collection this Ash
Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Visit usccb.org/ccee for more information.
$ 281,221.18
$ 286,161.00
$
$
144.11
96.08
$
$
822.00
6,866.22
2015 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA)
The parish office has mailed the 2015 Contribution Statements. If you have
not received yours, please contact the parish office as soon as possible so that
a replacement will be mailed.
Archbishop Schnurr sends his thanks to everyone from St. Columbkille Parish
who has pledged to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have not
made your pledge, please consider doing so this week. These important local
ministries depend on our help each year. You will find extra pledge envelopes
in the pews for your convenience this weekend. To make a pledge securely
online, please visit CatholicAppeal.net. Or Text to Donate: Text the phrase
“2016CMA” to 555-8888 (standard data and message rates may apply).
Thank you!
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 10/13/14, 2016
SERVERS
LECTORS
GREETERS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Nicholas Spies
Carolyn Warner
Jim Utrup,
Fred Nadeau
Bob Baker, Joyce Noland, Carol Utrup
5:30 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, HNC
Timothy Rannells,
William Rannells
Tony Burwinkel
Need Volunteer,
Need Volunteer
Deacon Bob Meyer, Carol Turner, Gloria Rannells
7:30 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, StC
Anna Garnai,
Emma Lee,
Kristen Germann
Colleen Germann,
Susan Baker
Pat Thompson,
Ben Germann
Deacon Bob Baker, Russell Madison, Barbara Baker,
Dan Murtland, Larry Droesch
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, StC
Barek Bennett,
Drake Bennett
Judy Morris,
Carolyn Warner
Pat Thompson,
Volunteer Needed
Deacon Bob Baker, Dan Murtland, Carol Utrup,
Doris Pease, Russell Madison
6:15 p.m.
Saturday, HNC
Mary Handra,
Alisha Handra
Carol Turner
Tom Handra,
Volunteer Needed
Deacon Bob Baker, Jim Wiederhold
8:15 a.m.
Sunday
StC
Coretta Merling,
Noah Brausch,
Emily Brausch
Diann Nadeau,
Erin Stroebel
Fred Nadeau,
Alex Germann
Deacon Bob Baker, Barbara Baker, Frank Ferguson,
Frank Kanyuck, Mary Gibson, (CL) Carol Rack,
(CL) Hue Vu
11:00 a.m.
Sunday
StC
Kristen Germann,
Shannon O’Boyle,
Caleb Fritz
Bill Liermann
Mark Steinmetz,
Mike Cioca
Deacon Bob Baker, Larry Droesch, Bonnie Droesch,
Julie Umstead, Joyce Noland,
(CL) Colleen Germann
12:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, StC
The first name for E.M. will have the host and the others will have the cups; the first name for CL will have the host.
Mass Intentions
FEBRUARY 6-FEBRUARY 14, 2016
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 – Vigil: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m. Mary C. Brennan (Betty Bowers) [StC]
6:15 p.m. All Parishioners [HNC]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:15 a.m. Richard Elmy (Stephens Family) [StC]
11:00 a.m. All Scouts (Parish Family) [StC]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – St. Jerome Emiliani and
St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
9:00 a.m. George Hater (Joyce Wells) [StC]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00 a.m. Barbara & Frank Jozsa (Frank & Bonnie Kanyuck) [StC]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – Ash Wednesday
HNC Communion Service Cancelled
Morning StC Mass Cancelled
12:00 p.m. Dick Butcher (Rita Butcher) [StC]
5:30 p.m. C. Bruce Ostrander (Elizabeth Rapp)
7:30 p.m. John & Dorothy Cullen (Germann Family) [StC]
StC Confessions Cancelled
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES
February 10, 2016
• 12:00 Noon: St. Columbkille Church in Wilmington
• 5:30 p.m.: Holy Name Chapel in Blanchester
• 7:30 p.m.: St. Columbkille Church in Wilmington
THINKING AHEAD:
Please feel free to bring in your old palms by this Sunday, February 7, 2016. We
will properly dispose by burning. At StC, the palm box is on the back radiator,
St. Joseph side, and at HNC, the box is on the pamphlet table. Thank you.
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
• Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7:00 p.m., St. Angelia Merici
St. Patrick’s Chapel, Fayetteville
• Wednesday, March 9, 2016
7:00 p.m., St Columbkille
Evening Mass Cancelled
• Thursday, March 10, 2016
7:00 p.m., St. George’s
Georgetown, OH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00 a.m. Poor Souls of Purgatory (Peter Clark) [StC]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:00 a.m. Henry Mueller (Tom & Pat Kremenski) [StC]
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross [StC]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 – Vigil: First Sunday of Lent
4:00 p.m. Ruthella Kinney & Susan Meineke
(Pauline Daughtery) [StC]
6:15 p.m. All Parishioners [HNC]
7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross & Confessions [HNC]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – First Sunday of Lent
8:15 a.m. Helen Brausch (Betty Brausch) [StC]
11:00 a.m. Mary Simpson-Bowman & Fred Simpson III
(Fred & Judy Simpson) [StC]
KEEP THOSE NEW LIFE BABY BOTTLES COMING!!
The Baby Bottle Campaign to support the New Life Clinic is in full
swing. Please feel free to fill the baby bottles with anything that jingles,
is green, or a check. Any type of contribution is definitely appreciated.
Please bring the bottles back by Sunday, February 21, 2016. Thank you
for your consideration.
During the Easter season, St. Columbkille Parish adorns the altars with
beautiful potted lilies. To help defray the cost of the flowers, you are welcome
to make a donation in memory of a loved one that will go into the overall Easter
flower fund. An individual flower will not be available for each name but the
names of the loved ones will be listed in the bulletin.
We welcome donations in two ways:
Please include the names of your loved one(s).
(1) A flower donation envelope has been included in your weekly donation
envelopes.
(2) Don’t have a weekly envelope? No problem. Please send in cash or
a check made out to St. Columbkille in an envelope marked “Easter
Lilies.”
You can place the envelope in the Sunday collection basket, or drop it by the
parish office. We need the memorial names by Sunday, March 6, 2016, but we
happily accept donations anytime. The suggested donation is $15.00, but any
amount is welcome. Thank you for your consideration. Questions?? Please
call the parish office at 937-382-2236 or email parishoffice@stcolumbkille.
org.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m.
[StC] the following Fridays through Lent: February 12,
February 19, February 26, March 4, March 11 and March
18. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated after the 6:15
p.m. HNC Mass the following Saturdays through Lent: February 13, February
20, February 27, March 5, March 12, and March 19. Fr. Mike will also be
available for confessions during the Stations of the Cross at HNC.
BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND
Please note that Colleen will need articles for the February 21, 2016 bulletin
by Wednesday, February 10, 2016, due to the parish office being closed on
Monday, February 15, 2016. Please email articles to colleengermann@
stcolumbkille.org. Thank you.
P.S. Please feel free to email your suggestions/comments about the bulletin
also.
FEBRUARY HNC WEDNESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES
The 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Communion Services at HNC are cancelled February
10-February 17, 2016. They will resume, Wednesday, February 24, 2016
LENTEN GUIDELINES
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and also
days of fast, that is, limited to a single full meal. The other Fridays of the
season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence binds
all Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from
their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday.
K OF C LENT FRIDAY FISH FRIES
February 12th, 19th, 26th, March 4th & 18th
5:00-7:30 p.m., St. Columbkille Parish Center Basement
$8.00 Meals: Fried Cod or 1 Baked Tilapia
$9.00 Meals: 6 Fried Shrimp
All Meals include Two Sides: potato wedges, mac and cheese, cole slaw,
applesauce or green beans. Extra fish, sides or pierogis can be purchased A La
Carte. Children 4 and under eat free. To-go orders are available upon request.
50/50 Drawing Proceeds will benefit the 2016 World Youth Day Group.
An ESTATE SALE OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES will be held
during the K of C Fish Fry on February 12th, 19th and 26th. Items such as
medals, rosaries, statues, wall art, candles and books will be available for sale
or donations. Proceeds will be contributed to the St. Vincent de Paul Society/
St. Columbkille Conference.
VIRTUS TRAINING
The next VIRTUS training class that will be held at St. Columbkille is
scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2016, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Parish Center
Classrooms 7/8. Those who volunteer with children are required to attend a
VIRTUS training class. For preregistration details, please visit stcolumbkille.
org/virtus or [email protected] or call the parish office.
Thank you.
THE WEEK
AHEAD…
Sunday, February 7
7:15 a.m. Folk Choir Practice (CL)
9:30 a.m. Grades 7 & 8 Faith Formation (CU)
9:30 a.m. K of C Pancake Breakfast (PCB)
9:30 a.m. Y Disciple (PCBYR)
9:30 a.m. Priest , Prophet, King Adult Education Class
(PC CRs 7/8)
12:00-1:30 p.m. JP2 Middle School Youth Group (PC CRs 7/8)
Monday, February 8
4:30 p.m. AHG Troop Meeting (PCB)
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Upper PC CRs)
6:15 p.m. Healthy Living with God Support Group (PC)
6:30 p.m. AHG Leader’s Meeting (PC CR 6)
6:30 p.m. AHG Religious Award Medal (PC)
7:00 p.m. CAN Meeting (PCL)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (PCB)
7:15 p.m. 2016 Sesquicentennial Meeting (PC CRs 7/8)
Tuesday, February 9
7:00 p.m. Traditional Choir Practice (CL)
7:00 p.m. SVDP (PC)
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Class (PCBYR)
Wednesday, February 10
No Confessions due to Ash Wednesday Masses
Thursday, February 11
9:30 a.m. Women’s Encounter (PC CRs 7/8)
5:00-7:00 p.m. AHG Valentine’s Bag Assembly (PCB)
6:00 p.m. Virtus Training (PC CRs 7/8)
7:00 p.m. K of C Council Meeting (CU)
7:00 p.m. RCIA – (PC)
Friday, February 12
1:00-4:00 p.m. Blessed Margaret of Castello
Homeschool Meeting (CU)
2:00 p.m. K of C Fish Fry Prep (PCB/Kitchen)
5:00-7:30 p.m. K of C Fish Fry (PCB)
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (StC)
7:00 p.m. NA Meeting (CU)
Saturday, February 13
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (CU)
7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross & Confessions (HNC)
AND BEYOND…
Sunday, February 14 –
No Faith Formation – Presidents' Day Break
Monday, February 15 –
Parish Office is closed for Presidents' Day Break
Thursday, February 18 –
Ladies Sodality Meeting (PC CR’s 7/8)
Sunday, February 28 –
Tuesday, March 1 – Parish Lenten Mission (StC & PC & PCB)
To visit our online calendar, please go to stcolumbkille.org,
scroll over News & Events tab, click on calendar.
Reminder: CL=Choir Loft; CU=Church Undercroft; PC=Parish Center;
PCL=Parish Center Library; PCB=Parish Center Basement;
PC CR=Parish Center Classroom; PCB CR=Parish Center Basement Classroom;
PCBYR=Parish Center Basement Youth Room; HNCSH=Holy Name Chapel
Social Hall
OPEN WIDE
THE HOLY DOORS OF MERCY
LENT IS ALMOST HERE
Forty special Days for extraordinary fasting, praying, giving. We will fast to
sharpen our senses. We will pray to focus our attention on God in Christ.
We will give up some things and give away more things, in order to give
ourselves over to a Christian life of compassion and mercy.
• This Lent, I want to....
• This Lent, I need to....
• This Lent. These days. This time.
FIVE VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED
CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOBILE FOOD DROP
Thursday, February 18, 2016
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friendship Acres Apartment Complex
901 Cherry Street
Blanchester, OH 45177
Volunteers are needed to help set up and distribute food. Catholic Charities
is supplementing food pantries for families who can not get to an actual
location for help. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Jackie
Bouvette at [email protected] or 513-672-3720.
Many, many thanks for all the greetings and cards that
were sent for my birthday. I am very thankful to our
heavenly Father for all the blessings we share. When we seniors venture to get
something – get there and forget what we came for – it is not a memory
problem; it is Mother Nature telling us that we need the exercise. May God
bless us all with peace, love, health and happiness.
Jim Brausch
ROSARY CORNER
“Confitemini Domino quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia
eius”; “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his steadfast love endures for
ever” (Ps 118: 1). So the Church sings on the Octave of Easter, as if receiving
from Christ’s lips these words of the Psalm; from the lips of the risen Christ,
who bears the great message of divine mercy and entrusts its ministry to the
Apostles in the Upper Room: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me,
even so I send you.... Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any,
they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained” (Jn 20: 21-23).
Before speaking these words, Jesus shows his hands and his side. He points,
that is, to the wounds of the Passion, especially the wound in his heart, the
source from which flows the great wave of mercy poured out on humanity.
From that heart Sr. Faustina Kowalska, the blessed whom from now on we will
call a saint, will see two rays of light shining from that heart and illuminating
the world: “The two rays”, Jesus himself explained to her one day, “represent
blood and water” (Diary, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, p. 132). from the Homily
of John Paul II’s Canonization Mass of Sr. Mary Faustina Kowalska
ST. COLUMBKILLE
The Church’s Dove
June 9, 1866~June 9, 2016
150 Years of Handing on the Faith
~~
Building a Church Home ~~Part I
“… the Catholic Society of Wilmington are intending to erect their new church
building …within the present year. Rev. Mr. O’Donohue, their Priest, stated to
the Society at his late visit, that it would be ready to be dedicated next winter.
He is reported to have stated further that he had funds enough at command
to build the house independently of the aid of the members here, but it would
not be proper to do so, inasmuch as all ought to have a pecuniary interest in
the building. He, accordingly, read to the Church as assessment which had
been made on each member, which he and she were expected to contribute
to the building fund. The well-known promptness and energy of that
denomination in Church building, is a sure guaranty that they will accomplish
whatever in that line they undertake. We take the liberty of suggesting in this
connection, to the Methodist Society here that if they do not bestir themselves
the new Catholic Church will, probably, be finished and dedicated before
theirs, although they have had a year’s start in the race.” From The Clinton
Republican Friday, January 26, 1866 under the headline “Another New Church
in Wilmington” and the archives of the Catholic Telegraph as transcribed by
Doris Pease, parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington,
OH.
Faith Formation News
PRE-K THROUGH 12 FAITH FORMATION
Glenn Gigandet – 937-382-1596
[email protected]
Coming together to know God, Love God, and Serve God through Jesus Christ. We pray for a fruitful and joyfilled year walking together in faith, hope, charity, and mercy.
AN INTRODUCTION FROM OUR NEW DRE
Hello St. Columbkille Parishioners,
My name is Glenn Gigandet and I am your new Director of Religious Education! My family
and I are thankful and overjoyed at this opportunity to meet and serve all of you. I want to
share with you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Minster, Ohio, which is located an
hour north of Dayton. Minster is a hardworking, Catholic, and German community. Although
Minster is small, it has a predominantly Catholic identity. A sign of this is exhibited by the fact
that the public elementary school I attended gives children open release time every Wednesday
morning to attend Mass. This environment, coupled with my Catholic family, made for a strong upbringing in the
faith, and heavily influenced my decision to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS). At FUS I obtained
three degrees: Theology, Philosophy, and Catechetics. I have over 3 years of Religious Education work experience
in a parish and Catholic school setting. I have been married to my wonderful wife, Lara, nearly 4 years and have
three beautiful children (one still in the womb). Now Christ has called me here to serve you, and how blessed
I am to do so! Thank you for this opportunity and I pray God will bless all of you and your families!
In Jesus Christ,
Glenn Gigandet
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
St. Columbkille,
Patron Saint
of Faith Formation
• February 14th – No Faith Formation – Presidents' Day Break
• February 28th – Grades 7 and 8 Classes will meet at 9:30 a.m. instead of their usual 6:30 p.m. time slot due to the
Parish Mission. Grade 7 will meet in the StC Church Undercroft and Grade 8 will meet in the StC Parish Library.
N.E.T. RETREAT for Grades 7 & 8 is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2016, and runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. in the St. Columbkille Parish Center Basement. Youth are to arrive as close to 5:45 PM as possible that evening.
This retreat is for all youth in the Home Study program as well. The theme is “You Will Receive Power.” Please
have your children eat dinner before the retreat. We will provide a snack. Registrations are due by February 28,
2016.
ST. COLUMBKILLE YOUTH OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Hands Against Hunger Mission Morning
2430 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, thechildrenarewaiting.org
Grades 7 and 8, Saturday, March 19, 2016
We have 20 volunteer slots reserved for youth and any parents that would like to attend. The volunteer session is from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We will leave the
StC Parish Center about 7:30 a.m. and be back after lunch about 1:30 p.m. We will have sign-ups in class and email parents specifics – would like kids signed up by
February 28th. This is a GREAT opportunity for your teen! If you have questions, please call or email Amy Brausch (937-681-5606/[email protected])
or Pam Stephens at (937) 218-0493.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:
JP II MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
JPII is an exciting, fun, and spiritually interactive group for grades 5-8.
Next Event: February 7, 2016
• JPII Meeting
StC Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Theme: Super Bowl Pre-Game – Sub Sandwiches will be provided. Freeze Tag
Upcoming Event: February 20, 2016
• JPII Serve at SVDP, Cincinnati
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Mrs. Amy Farr at 937-728-9987 or email [email protected]
Y-DISCIPLE
Calling HIGH SCHOOL TEENS
Join a new, fresh, challenging movement in the Church…give it a try!!
Led by Rich and Julie Garnai
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Don Bosco Café
(Parish Center Basement Youth Room)
February 21st
The Y-Disciple experience begins with the first invitation from Jesus Himself: “Follow Me.” This study lays the foundation for what it means to be a disciple
of Jesus, including the relevant take-away for personal living and the commitment both members and the adults of the YDisciple group will need for
successful times together. Please contact Rich and Julie by email [email protected] or phone 937-382-6271.
Faith Formation News continued.....
ALONG THE WAY – FAITH ENRICHMENT
FOR ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS:
PARISH MISSION: COME & SEE HOW DIVINE MERCY CAN BE
Mission will be held each night in the Parish Center Basement
Sunday, February 28, 2016
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Soup Dinner, 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Mission Program
Monday, February 29, 2016
6:30-8:00 p.m. – Mission Program
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
6:30-8:00 p.m. – Mission Program
• Have you ever wondered how God can forgive you for something when you can’t even forgive yourself?
• Experience God’s warm embrace and Come See How Divine Mercy Can Be.
• Pope Francis said, “We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation depends on it.”
Please join us while we begin FORMED’s newest series; Fr. Michael Gaitley’s, “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told.” Renowned speaker
and author, Fr. Michael Gaitley will guide us through the dramatic history of God’s Love and Mercy. We begin on Sunday night, February 28th with simple
soup dinner followed by the first installment of the series. We hope to see you there! Childcare is provided all three nights.
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FORMED features added programs, movies to stream, audio CDs to download, e-books, study guides, and more. Registering is simple by clicking the
FORMED button on our parish homepage at stcolumbkille.org, and following the directions. For details, please call Dave Copsey (937-728-0717) or
Jennifer Gress (937-725-8488).
LECTIO
Meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. until February 9th, StC Parish Center Basement Youth Room
Renowned teacher Dr. Brant Pitre brings together Scripture, history, and Church teaching to illuminate the wonder and miracle of the Eucharist!
THE BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY
Will begin February 16th at 7:00 p.m., St. Columbkille Parish Center Basement Youth Room
Please call Dave Copsey (937-728-0717) or Jennifer Gress (937-725-8488).
WEEKLY WOMEN’S ENCOUNTER GATHERING
Meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., StC Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
For more information, please email Carol Bedinghaus at [email protected] or call 239-290-3649.
PRIEST, PROPHET, KING
Meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. until February 28th, St. Columbkille Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
Questions?? Please email Bill Baker at [email protected].
FEASTS CELEBRATED THIS WEEK
February 7th – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11
This week’s Gospel takes us to a place where large crowds of people are pressing upon Jesus on account of their great need to have him in their lives. Some
may be there because they are sick, or blind, or crippled. Some may be there because they are hungry. We do know that they are all seeking Jesus and listening
to the word of God in his teaching. So, regardless of what other motivations might be in play, they are there receiving Jesus’ presence and his message. After
speaking with the crowds at length, Jesus tells Peter to let out into the deep for a great catch, and though Peter has been out “all night,” he obeys Jesus. We also
can sometimes feel as though we have tried and tried to fight on our own, without success. Yet, the presence of Christ in our midst is always like a morning light
which enables even the most unlikely victories to happen. In our work in defense of life and justice, do we always maintain a constant connection with Jesus,
or do we need him to bring that morning light of his presence back into our efforts?
Prayer: Today, pray for yourself, that you will become inspired to a deeper and more constant alertness of God’s presence in every moment.
Action: Sometime this week, sit down and drink a cup of coffee or tea with Jesus, just the two of you.
February 8 – St. Jerome Emiliani
St. Jerome Emiliani was born in Venice in 1486. He converted to Christianity after a rather dissolute youth, and dedicated himself to the service
of the poor, the sick, and abandoned children. He founded a congregation (Somaschi) which looked after the education of children, especially
orphans. He died of the plague while serving the afflicted.
February 8 – St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
Saint Josephine was a young Sudanese girl sold into slavery and brought to Italy where, while serving as a nanny, she was sent to live with the Canossian Sisters
of the Institute of the Catechumens in Venice. There she was baptized, and having reached majority age, was granted her freedom by Italian law. In 1896, she
joined the Canossian Daughters of Charity where she served humbly for the next twenty-five years. She died after a long and painful illness, during which she
would cry out to the Lord: “Please loosen the chains... they are so heavy!” Her dying words were “Our Lady! Our Lady!”
February 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes: World Day of the Sick
We commemorate the Virgin Mary’s appearance to Bernadette Soubirous, a 14 year old peasant girl. This created a stir in the town, and Bernadette
was asked to recant her story by the local officials. The parish priest told her to ask the lady’s name. Bernadette returned and said, “I am the
Immaculate Conception,” a title for Mary which Bernadette would not have known. The Blessed Mother asked for a chapel to be built on the site
of her appearance, Lourdes, France. Please visit fr.lourdes-france.org
Sourcebook pgs. 85-86; catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-08
WE HELP OTHERS SEEK A
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Healthy Living With God Support Group
Monday, February 8, 2016, 6:15 p.m., StC Parish Center, A new, healthier you!
For more information, please contact Deacon Bob Baker at 937-725-2213 or
email [email protected] or Denise Heckler-Roberts at
419-953-5587 or email [email protected].
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS
The next “Bundle Sunday Clothing Drive” is scheduled for the weekend of
April 30/May 1, 2016, before and after all Masses. We respectfully request
that you hold all items until the clothing drive. Please do not drop them off
at Church or the Parish Office. There will be a SVdP truck/trailer available in
the parking lot for drop-off on these dates. Because we do not have adequate
storage for these items, St. Vincent de Paul/St. Columbkille Conference
cannot accept donations of clothing, small furniture, or household items, with
the exception of our scheduled “Bundle Sunday” clothing drives. We do not
accept large furniture or appliances. As always, we thank our parishioners for
their outstanding support of our mission to serve the poor of Clinton County.
If you have any questions or you know of someone in need, we can be
reached at 937-382-6851.
NOMINATE A CHAMPION OF MERCY!
Acts of Mercy occur in our parishes, schools, health care facilities and
communities every day. In order to reflect on and celebrate mercy, Catholic
Charities Southwestern Ohio will recognize 100 Champions of Mercy at
its Centennial Awards Dinner in October. The top award recipients will
receive $1,000.00 each, which will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Nominations are due by May 21, 2016 at ccswoh.org/ChampionofMercy.
Nominate someone today!
BLESSINGS AND ANOTHER WORD FROM OUR
WORLD YOUTH DAY MISSION PILGRIMS…
Does it really take a trip across the ocean to help a young person grow closer
to our Lord? Of course not. But, World Youth Day does have an impact on
the lives of those that attend. For example, a young man from Italy attended
the World Youth Day in Denver when he was 19 and is now known as Father
Capucci, judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Denver. Another example,
includes a young police officer who was assigned as a security guard for the
event and after hearing the Pope speak, he came back to his faith and asked
God to help him get his life in order. A few years later, his wife and children
became Catholic and he became a Deacon. Young people “see the face of God
in their brothers and sisters around the world” as stated by an attendee of
WYD in Spain. Finally, to share some research about the United States: 1 in 5
priests ordained in 2013 and 1 in 4 religious men and women who professed
vows participated in and had a good experience of World Youth Day. We hope
and trust that our WYD pilgrims will have a life-changing experience, too.
APRIL-JUNE 2016
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULING
Please notify the schedulers at [email protected]. If
you do not have Internet access, contact Carolyn Warner at 937-218-2195 (call
or text) before March 9 if any of the following apply to you:
• I no longer wish to serve in my ministry.
• I need to change the Mass time that I will be serving in my ministry.
• Please add my name to the ministry schedule.
• I will not be available to serve on specific date(s).
• I wish to change the ministry/ministries in which I serve.
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CONNECTION
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month
February 8, 2016
7:00-8:30 p.m.
StC Parish Center Library
Contact Person: Mary Camp at [email protected]
Who is a caregiver? You are a caregiver whether you devote as little as 5
minutes a week or as much as 24 hours a day to providing or supervising the
care for a loved one who is disabled, frail, or elderly. It can be both physically
and emotionally demanding! Meet others who share your experience to
discuss topics like maintaining balance as a caregiver, solving caregiving
problems, the guilt/stress of caregiving, and learning to care for yourself. This
group is free and open to the public and is here for you! If you have questions
about our groups or about caregiving in general, please call the Caregiver
CAREline at (513) 929-4483 for more information.
LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY
PROGRAM INTERVIEWS
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Lay Ministry Program is interviewing for
admission to fall classes in Cincinnati and Dayton. Designed for busy adults,
the LPMP offers graduate and non-degreed options with evening and
Saturday classes in Scripture, theology, spirituality and pastoral studies. The
LPMP helps form faith-filled disciples engaged in the mission and ministry of
the Church in the world. Come and see how lay Catholic studies can transform
your life! Courses count toward preparation for the permanent diaconate and
catechetical certification. Call 513-231-1200 for information or to schedule an
interview.
CHAMPIONS OF DEMOCRACY
Clinton County Board of Elections is seeking civic-minded persons to serve
as Precinct Election Officials for the 2016 Presidential primary and general
elections. This is a paid one-day position. Training is provided. Precinct
Election Officials are on the front lines helping Clinton County residents
exercise their right to vote and uphold our democratic system. Applications
are available at electionsonthe.net/oh/clinton or by calling 937-382-3537.
ST. MEINRAD RETREATS
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center
200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577
For reservations, please call (800) 581-6905 or visit saintmeinrad.org.
Sincerely Yours: February 12-14, 2016
Fr. Noel Mueller, OSB
Communication is the art of life and intimate communication is the basis
of successful married life. This retreat will explore ways to enhance your
communication skills with each other and Christ, who is the center of your
special, shared Sacrament. ($425.00 Double)
SISTERS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
TO HOST
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Are you feeling like God is gently nudging you, calling you to an adventure?
If so, we invite you to a weekend of prayer, reflection, conversation, and fun
with the Sisters of the Precious Blood. Come hear our stories and perhaps
discover the life to which God is calling you. Join us at Salem Heights in
Dayton, February 26-28, 2016. Register online at [email protected]
or call Sr. Patty Kremer at 937-609-0653 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Challenge yourself this Lent to interrupt the busyness of life with experiences
of eternity. Join us for two amazing events with Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ,
founder of Eagle Eye Ministries and The Saint John Institute, affectionately
nicknamed, “the JPII priest” by his Cincinnati following.
Why believe? The Modern Relevance of Our Ancient Faith
For Young Adults between 18-35, Sunday, February 28; 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center; 5440 Moeller Avenue, 45212
Talks, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, opportunity for confession and spiritual
direction. Meet and pray with young adults from around the region! Breakfast
and lunch included.
Register at eagleeyeministries.org/programs/retreats
Cost: $30.00, $35.00 after February 20. No refunds after February 14.
Questions? Anna Ipsaro, [email protected].
Never met Fr. Nathan? Not sure what you think of him? Join us for a FREE
talk at the University of Cincinnati!
How to Burst the Catholic Bubble Without Making a Mess
All ages are welcome! Thursday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.
Tangeman University Center Great Hall; 2766 UC Main Street 45221
Free talk, Q&A, light reception.
Questions? Ian Wilson, [email protected].
Please take a few minutes to look at the 2016 edition of the sponsor
page of this bulletin. It is through the generosity of our area sponsors
that we get our bulletin printed free of charge to the parish. We ask
you, our parish family and guests, to consider these advertisers as
a source of future business. Please mention you saw their ads on
our bulletin! We would like to thank our local advertisers for their
support and encourage everyone to shop local to support our local
economy.