mass times, intentions and prayer requests

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
MASS TIMES, INTENTIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS
WELCOME TO ST MAX PARISH!
Welcome to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish community! If you would like to register in the parish, please pick up a
packet in the gathering space and return the registration form. Once registered, you will receive our monthly newsletter
and emails. Please know our staff and parish leaders are here to be of service to you. Additional information
about our parish can be found on our website, www.saint-max.org.
Sunday, October 5
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Maria Thong
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & † Maria Tran Thi Sen
NOON
Georgette Wilson & family
Monday, October 6
8:30 AM
Communion Service
Tuesday, October 7
Our Lady of the Rosary
8:30 AM
Communion Service
Wednesday, October 8
8:30 AM
† John G. Rose
Thursday, October 9
The Holy Guardian Angels
8:30 AM
† Clayton & Fay Flora
Friday, October 10
8:30 AM
† Mark Reagan
Saturday, October 11
Saint Francis of Assisi, religious
8:30 AM
† Dominic Perrino
4:30 PM
† Mary Ann Even
Sunday, October 12
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Thuan Xuan Bui
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & † George Pirocchi
NOON
† Dorothy & Charles Corkhill
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK, HOSPITALIZED
AND HOMEBOUND
Your healing prayers are requested for Connie Anthony, Allison
Adams, Mark Barrett, Bob Bruns, Jerri Bottoms, Ann Corkhill,
Stephanie Cunningham, Angelique Debets, Henry DeNicola, Evelyn
Dunn, Jack Finke, Jeff Franklin, Craig Frost, Alex Fulton, Karen
Gross, Sol Gross, Gary Hampton, Brian Haverland, Steve
Hazlebeck, Tyler Heflin, Al Higgins, Mary Hinger,
Mimi Hitselberger, Jill Holt, David Hounschell, Mark Imfeld, Nick
Imperiale, Don Klinkhammer, Jennifer Kellogg, Hank Kluznick,
Cindy Kulikowski, Michael Lancaster, Pat Langdon, Barb
Listermann, Steve Lutz, Tom Lutz, Lyla McGlinchey, Andrew
Meister, Jacob Meister, Beryl Michael, Judy Michael, Keith Miller,
Theresa Munafo, Trevor Vincent Munafo, Mary Patricia Nadzam,
Gene Neltner, Victor Nguyen, John Nolan, Fr. John Porter, Agnes
Rahman, Evelyn Robinson, David Rosenberg, Rich Scott, Julia
Sanders, Hans Schade, Gloria Schaecher, James Schaeper, Julie
Schrock, Rod Simpson, Mary Sue Slack, Phillip Spotts, Nick Staab,
Victoria Stoltz, Donald Charles Sturmer, Tari Torbeck, Bill
Valentine, George Vesper, Gloria Vesper, Lillian Wake, Debbie
West, Sarah Wielgos, and Jennifer Wiesmann.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick,
we turn to You in this time of illness. We place our sick under
Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to
health again. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
To leave a message on our prayer line call 777-4322, Opt. 6 after
office hours.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY
† Deceased
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Isaiah 5: 1-7
Psalm 80: 9, 12-16, 19-20
Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 21:33-43
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
Isaiah 25:6-10
Psalm 23:1-6
Philippians 4:12-14
Matthew 22:1-14
DEVOTIONS (all in chapel)
Perpetual Adoration - Our chapel is open continuously
Exposition - The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Thursdays
after Mass, a Holy Hour begins at 7:00 PM
Rosary - One half hour before all Masses
Divine Mercy Chaplet - After all Masses
Our Sympathy for the families of
all those who have died, especially:
John Fernandes, uncle of Sheila Sinhasan
Sharon O’Leary, aunt of Michelle Meyer
Mark Imfeld, brother of Melissa Lutz
Please pray for Scott Archuleta, Daniel Armstrong, Chris Bakes,
Patrick Black, Ben Brink, Nicholas Calangi, Ashley Cannon, Philip
DeNicola, David Giuliano, Alex Hale, Joseph Hamann, Michael
Hazlebeck, Tyler Hollenkamp, Derrick Kamphaus, Stephen
Kelczewski, Matthew Koop, Derek Morris, Ryan Nikzad, Don
Mollis, Jr., Daniel Moore, Alexander J. Pater, Chad Richman,
Christopher Richman and Cedric Whitlock.
Almighty God, we stand before You in supplication,
asking Your Divine mercy and protection to envelop with Your
invincible armor our loved ones in all branches of the service.
Give them courage and strength against all enemies,
both spiritual and physical, and hasten their safe journey
back to their homes and families.
HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED AND NURSING HOMES
To make arrangements to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist,
Anointing of the Sick, Penance and/or visits to the hospitalized or
seriously ill parishioners, please call Holly Moran, 777-4322,
ext. 116. Please note that if you are in the hospital, privacy
regulations prohibit hospital personnel from contacting your
parish. Therefore, you or your family members should let us know
directly by calling the parish office.
A LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
My dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus,
We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward
God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every
stage of its existence. (U.S. Catholic Bishops, “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities,” November 2001)
For as long as most of us can remember, the first Sunday of October has been designated Respect Life Sunday. This year’s
theme is “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation.” “Masterpiece” is a very strong and very appropriate word!
Each and every human person – the unborn, those with special needs, the sick, the dying, the imprisoned, the marginalized,
the good and the “not-so-good” regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic level or sexual orientation – each and every
human person is a masterpiece of God’s creation! Thus, each and every person needs to be given dignity and respect. Most
certainly the horror of abortion (over 4000 babies killed in our country alone each day) is at the forefront of pro-life
activities – but being “pro-life” is so much more than just being “anti-abortion.” Perhaps today’s epistle might help to
frame us as a pro-life people. St. Paul urges the Philippians to “…have no anxiety at all…the peace of God that surpasses
all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” St. Paul is trying to remind us that if we trust in the
Lord, if we turn to the Lord regularly, if we view the Lord as our constant companion and supporter, many of the trials we
face and many of the burdens we bear will be easier. Certainly among the trials and burdens we face as humans is the
temptation to judge other people for a variety of reasons. Often when giving penances during confession I invite people to
look at others (and themselves!) and say “That is a child of God… that is a child of God…” Whenever there is doubt that
life begins at conception, whenever the temptation is there to judge another, whenever there is cause to wonder if certain
people in certain circumstances should be alive or not, we need to remember that each and every person is indeed a
masterpiece of God’s creation! Then as St. Paul tells us in the final verse of today’s second reading, “the God of peace will
be with you.” During this pro-life month, let us all think about how we treat each other – how are we truly and
authentically pro-life in each and every relationship we have, in each and every word we speak, in each and every thought
we have, and in each and every action we take.
It is with great sadness that I announce that Marv Nieport, our youth and young adult minister, will be leaving our parish
staff. Marv has faithfully coordinated what I am going to call a “holistic” youth and young adult ministry – attentive to
catechesis, service, prayer and social events. He has consistently proclaimed and witnessed what the Catholic Church
teaches. He has been a great blessing to me personally, to us as a staff and to the parish. Marv will be resuming work in
the private sector as an engineer (his “first career.”) Please join me in wishing him and Tina, his bride of less than three
months, all the best in their future! But this gray cloud does have a silver lining! I am also pleased to announce that Zack
Hinger, a “son of our parish,” has joined our parish staff as interim coordinator of youth and young adult ministry. Zack
has recently served as youth minister and director of religious education at St. Patrick Parish in Taylor Mill, Kentucky (a
few miles south of I-275) and also taught part-time in the religion department at Holy Cross High School in Covington.
“Welcome home,” Zack! We will be forming a search committee, headed up by Sharon Christy, our Pastoral Associate for
Evangelization and Catechesis, to identify Marv’s full-time replacement. Our hope is that this person will be identified and
join the staff by the beginning of 2015.
Again, all remaining information packets for the celebrations of Confirmation or First Communion during the 2014-2015
school year are now in the parish office. Times for family meetings for these sacraments are now posted on SignUpGenius
and all family meetings for these sacraments should be complete before Thanksgiving so that all paperwork deadlines can
be easily met.
That’s it for now – God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff
The flowers in the sanctuary were donated by:
Sue & Jerry Williston, Scott & Helen Mondi, in honor of
their wedding
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
WORSHIP
LEARNING ABOUT THE LITURGY : Q&A
Q. How do we choose which one of the “Mystery of Faith” acclamations are used?
A. There are three different texts which can be used as the acclamation following the Institution Narrative. The priest
invites the people by announcing “The Mystery of Faith”, and the assembly responds with an acclamation directed to Christ.
There are no rubrics governing which acclamation text is used – the decision is left to the pastoral ministers in the local
community.
The first acclamation ends with “until you come again”; it is aptly used during the seasons of Advent and Christmas, which
are focused on Christ’s coming among us both at birth and at the end of time. The third acclamation directly references the
cross and resurrection, which makes it appropriate for use during Lent and Easter, seasons in which we focus particularly on
the Paschal Mystery. The second acclamation connects directly to the mystery of the Eucharist, in singing “When we eat
this Bread and drink this Cup…” It is good for any day or season, and could be used effectively during Ordinary Time.
In some cases the decision is a musical one: in a given setting of the Eucharistic acclamations, one text fits the music better.
Regardless of which text is sung, the acclamation serves as an expression of the assembly’s faith in the Eucharist.
Remember that almost all the prayers of Mass are directed not to Christ, but to God the Father. This acclamation is a notable
exception, in honor of Christ’s sacramental presence now on the altar.
Submit your questions on Mass – why we do what we do - to [email protected] and watch future bulletins for an answer.
COME JOIN US
It’s not too late to register your child for our Children’s Choir (3rd-8th grade) or Cherub Choir (1st-3rd
grade)! Both choirs have weekly rehearsals throughout the school year, and sing for Mass every few
weeks. Search the Music Ministry page on the parish website for an online registration link and
schedule for the year. Contact Mary Ella with any questions at [email protected]
St. Max Welcomes our
Newest & Smallest Members
Emily Rose, daughter of John & Kathryn Bauer
Peyton Mackenzie, daughter of Zachary & Pamela Gruber
Charlotte Blanche, daughter of Adam & Heather Strang
Olivia Lee, daughter of Eric & Amanda Trautman
Jocelyn Grace, daughter of William & Ashley Wright
Benjamin Ryan, son of Ryan & Michelle Fleck
Jacoby James, son of Josh & Melanie Fulk
Tyler Patrick, son of Patrick & Becky Mercado
Leo Justin, son of Justin & Erin Bennett
Grant Michael, son of Kevin & Stephanie Zahora
Andrew Michael, son of Patrick & Kate Zink
Meghan Renee, daughter of David & Natasha Busam
OUTREACH
WHEN WE NEED GOD'S LOVE MOST
When do we need God's love most? Of course every second of our lives....but at times, God's love is
especially precious to us, times when: we lose a loved one; life becomes confusing and we do not know
where to turn; or life becomes meaningless and depression sets in.
At times like these, it is very important to have someone who cares. Our parish has trained 23 lay people,
Stephen Ministers, who offer a ministry of confidential Christian caring. Would a Stephen Minister's
care help you? Please call Deacon John at 226-3428, or Jill Back at 259-8225, or Holly at 777-4322 ext.
116, to find out how to receive this wonderful ministry. If you prefer, our confidential email is
[email protected].
ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED EARNS CASH FOR YOUR TRASH!
Thanks to those of you who saved your BoxTops, Labels, and printer cartridges for our school! We’d like to ask all
parishioners to check the things you would normally throw away – they can be very valuable to us! Please save your used
printer cartridges, “Labels for Education” and “BoxTops for Education” printed on packages from General Mills, Tyson and
Campbells and put them in the collection box located in the gathering space near the library! We appreciate your help! If
you have any questions about what to save or where to drop them in our collection box, please call Teri Dean at 777-7936.
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION OF A CHILD-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Your spiritually adopted baby was born this month - - nine months after his/her mother conceived him/
her. The only change at birth is a change in the external life support system of the baby. He/she is no
different now than he/she before birth except that he breathes and eats differently. He/she truly a miracle.
He began as a 46-chromosome cell and has developed over the past nine months into this unique human
baby. Never before in history, nor ever again, will anyone exist who is just like your spiritually adopted
baby. Your prayers saved his/her life. Thank you on behalf of all of the little babies that you cared enough
COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY GRIEF SUPPORT
RASKALS
RANDOM ACTS OF SIMPLE KINDNESS
AFFECTING LOCAL SENIORS
West Chester Township coordinates a program each
year to help senior citizens in our community with
simple yard clean-up chores. Volunteer teams are
matched up with senior citizen homeowners in need of
help. The program is offered twice each year. It would
be a great opportunity for families and youth groups to
give a little time for a wonderful project. If interested,
fill out a volunteer form and leave with a representative
at the Charitable IMPACT table.
Contact:
Sol Gross at 759-2131 or
Peggy Hill at 889-0083.
Saturday
November 8, 2013
“Blessed are they who grieve and mourn for they will be
comforted” ~Matthew 5:4
All members lose the same person but have different
relationships. Our grief journeys are as unique as our
relationships. If you or your family experience the death of a
loved one, please contact our parish office so we may
remember your loved one and your family in our prayers.
COJ has ongoing, grief-specific programs:
Remembrance Mass- Bereaved families are invited to join
us on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 AM as we
remember those who have died during the month.
Mending Hearts for Grieving Children, Teens and their
Families—ongoing school program goes into area schools
assisting children and teens where they are at on the journey
and following them through their graduations.
Adult Grief specific programs: perinatal/neonatal, bereaved
parents, widowed groups, open group, surviving after the
death of suicide.
Visit saint-max.org or www.companionsonajourney.org for
a complete listing of our adult support groups, or for more
information call Sheila @ 513-870-9108.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
In today's Gospel, Jesus once again speaks to the priests and elders with a
parable. In this parable, the landowner leases his vineyard to tenants and sends
his servants to collect the portion of the harvest that the tenants owe to him.
After telling the parable, Jesus questions the chief priests and elders about what
the landowner will do to the wicked tenants.
Family Fun
In an ideal household, family members know the rules and follow them consistently. Sometimes we need to be reminded of
the rules and their importance. As you gather as a family, talk about some of the most important rules of your household.
How are family members reminded when rules are not being followed? What are some of God's rules that we must follow?
How do we respond when we fail to follow God’s rules?
God sends people to help us love and obey him. How do we respond to them? If we are like the wicked tenants in the
parable, then we need to change our ways if we want to be part of the Kingdom of God. Pray together as a family that you
will follow God's ways. Pray together the Act of Contrition for the times when your family has not followed God.
EARLY CHILDHOOD RELIGIOUS FORMATION OF YOUTH NEWS
Consistency is important for young children to learn. Children learn by making mistakes but family rules
need to be consistently applied by both parents. If you have any questions about Early Childhood Religious
Formation please contact Linda Lippman at 777-4322 ext. 119 or [email protected]
RELIGIOUS FORMATION OF YOUTH
NEWS
Spend an evening with us at one of our Family Nights to be held on October 26, 27 and 29. This event will last from 5:307:30 PM and will be repeated three times in order to accommodate all of our parish families. You should have received the
Signup Genius Link to register. RFY Classes will be cancelled on October 26 and 27, so please join us for a free dinner and
a relaxing, faith-filled evening! Please contact Mary Lou Baker, [email protected] for more information.
DECISION POINT FOR 7th AND 8th GRADERS
All 7th and 8th graders are invited tonight JrHigh1x1. We meet
from 6 to 7:30 PM in the gym. Come for games and activities that
will focus on MISSION this year. We
will use Matthew Kelly’s DECISION
POINT program throughout the year.
7th AND 8TH GRADERS BIBLE STUDY BEGINS
All 7th and 8th graders are invited tonight for Bible
Study, “Finding Jewels in Matthew’s Gospel.” We
meet from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in rooms 2/3. Bring your
Bible or we will provide one. We’ll have snacks and
discuss the relevance of Christ’s message as told by
Matthew.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTY
~Most HomeLife Communities are meeting today, Sunday, October 5.
~FRESH will meet next Sunday, October 12 from 7 to 9 PM back in the gym and lounge.
YOUNG ADULT CATHOLICS HANGING TOGETHER ~ YACHT
~It wouldn't be fall without a good old Bonfire!! Come on out for a bonfire here at St. Max behind the gym on
October 17 at 7:30 PM. Bring something to share & your lawn chair. BYOB!
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
ANNULMENT QUESTIONS???
With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, chances are if you are not divorced you know someone who is. Annulments
can be a grace-filled healing for your broken marriage. If you want to know more, come join us on Sunday, October 26 at 1
PM in the gym for a light lunch and learn about what an annulment is, and is not! Registration deadline is Monday, October
20. Presented by Fr. Geoff and Sharon Christy. For more information or to register, call Sharon Christy at 777-4322 or
email [email protected]
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DATE NIGHT
Join us for Marriage Enrichment Date Night on Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m. as we present “A Tale of Two Brains.” Do you
ever wonder why your husband seems to sit and do nothing? Does it make you crazy that your wife remembers every detail
of an argument you had when you were still dating? Join us for this fun evening and learn how your spouse's brain works
and how it can actually enhance your marriage! Light snacks will be provided. Sorry, at this time there is no child care
available. For more information or to register, call Sharon Christy at 777-4322 or email [email protected]
A Marriage Moment
“Humbly regard others as more important
than yourselves." (Ph 2:3) Humility is a
great asset in marriage provided it is not
laziness disguised as humility. "I don't
care. Whatever you want" can be gracious
or it can mean you are overly passive.
by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Mark your calendars, the men’s retreat is October 11-12.
Christ Renews His Parish is a spiritual renewal retreat, over
a weekend, in a small group setting. Prior participants say,
“It is an experience that deepens your faith, establishes new
friendships and just might change your life.” You will be
our guest at the Fr. John E. Porter Family Life Complex. It
includes meals, presentations, group interactions, prayer,
scripture, reflection and opportunity to receive the
sacraments. There is no cost to you to attend.
For more information or to sign up go to: http://saintNATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
max.org/faithformation/adult/christrenewshisparish.
Planning your wedding? Already married? Interested in
finding out more about putting joy into your marriage? Look Attendance is limited, so sign up today!
into Natural Family Planning classes, part of God’s Plan for
Joy-Filled Marriages. The next class series at St. Susanna will
begin at 3 p.m. on October 12 in the small conference room of
the Undercroft at St. Susanna Catholic Church. To register or
find out more, visit http://www.ccli.org, or call Tom and
Colleen O'Rourke at 513-398-3116.
“Thank you for the donation of three Apartment Starter Kits received September 4, 2014 valued at $285 each. I appreciate
all the effort St. Max has put into collecting and assembling the kits for our clients.”
~Best Wishes, Katherine A. Becker, CEO, Transitional Living, Inc.
“Your help in providing food and fellowship for Interfaith Hospitality Network on September 10 is very much appreciated.
We especially want to thank Kay Isacson, Doreen Spaeth, Ana Radcliff and Lakme Kodros who spent quality time with our
guests. Your help is always appreciated but during vacation time, it is even more so as we strive to provide the same quality
care for our guests all year round.
~Sincerely, Marlene Cole, SUMC IHN Secretary
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
SHARONVILLE, OH VIGIL:
Location: The grassy area outside
women’s center, 11250 Lebanon Road,
Sharonville, OH
Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM everyday
Contact: Ana Radcliff, 513-426-8962
[email protected]
For more info, visit:
Www.40daysforlife.com/sharonville
Knights of Columbus
Oktoberfest Dinner
Saturday, October 18
5:30 PM
St. Maximilian Kolbe Gym
Admission: $15/person
$10/students
Benefiting the State KofC "Shining a Light for Catholic Education"
Matching Funds Program
Appetizers: Wings, Goetta Balls, Pretzels
Dinner: Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Wienerschnitzel,
Wurst & Sauerkraut
Dessert: Apfelstrudel & German Chocolate Cake
Please make reservations.
Name:
# adults
# of students
Total included $
Questions? Contact Paul Landers
[email protected] or 513-443-4755
All registrations must be received no later than September 18
An email will be sent for confirmation of reservation
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
PARISH LIFE
STEWARDSHIP POINT
“We should never think that once we have given some money and
time to the Lord that the rest is ours to do with as we please. All
that we have belongs to God, so He should be taken into
consideration in everything we do.”
-Theodore Epp
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1. Sunday & Holy Day Offerings Sundays Holy Days
September 7
26,074.66
September11-Faith Direct EFT
47,465.00
September 14
24,691.83
September 21
22,021.30
September 28
21,609.99
Total September to date
141,862.78
September Budget
146,000.00
2. Sunday & Holy Day Year-to-Date
Actual
439,963.14
Budget
464,500.00
Difference
(24,536.86)
3. Special August Offerings
Catholic’s Come Home
Catholic Tuition Assistance
Charitable Impact
Drive Down the Debt
Market Day
Peter’s Pence
Respect Life
Special Mission Appeal
St. Vincent de Paul
3,887.00
2,000.00
1,887.00
1,798.00
924.00
1,853.00
8,286.00
295.93
30.00
10.00
8,687.15
3,377.00
“Your offering is an act of worship.
Our gifts are a sign of gratitude and love
to Him. ”
ST. MAX IS COLLECTING PULL TABS
St. Max is collecting Pull Tabs to donate to Cincinnati’s
Ronald McDonald House. We’re helping keep families
together when it matters most!! Our goal is to become a
member of the Thanks a Million Club by collecting 1,000
pounds of tabs!! I made our third drop off of tabs – we had
22.2lbs.! That brings our total so far to 68lbs.!! Your
support of this program and the families of critically ill
children is greatly appreciated! There is a marked container
behind the desk in the Gathering Space to place your tabs.
Feel free to take a little tab house for collecting or stickers to
put on your own container at home, they are available behind
the desk as well.
Questions? Contact
Christine Small
[email protected] or
312-7410.
YOUNG AT HEART
Monday, October 13: Regular
meeting at 6:00 PM in the large
conference room. Program topic is
Mixology with a guest speaker. As
always we’ll have time for
socializing and great refreshments
October 19-25: Trip to Branson
Missouri. Contact Verlaine (779-3251) for information.
Please pray for our safety on this journey.
Friday, November 7: Pizza Night at 5:00 PM. Place to be
announced.
Young at Heart is a social group for parishioners ages 50
and over. Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting
and check us out or [email protected] for more
information.
LADIES FELLOWSHIP OCTOBER MEETING
Please come join the Ladies fellowship group for a spooktacular night on Tuesday, October 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
in the Youth Room. We will meet for prayer and
socialization. Part of our evening festivities will include a
Halloween decoration exchange. Please bring a decoration
not to exceed $10 for a fun exchange game. We hope to see
you there!
SCHEDULE A GETAWAY BEFORE THE
HOLIDAYS
You should take a weekend to get
away with your spouse at a beautiful
retreat center! The next Marriage
Encounter weekends in this area are
October 17 -19 at the Holy Spirit
Center in Norwood, OH and
November 7–9 at Maria Stein Retreat
Center, in Maria Stein, OH.
Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt
response is encouraged to avoid the waiting list. Look for
upcoming weekends in 2014 at www.wwme.org or
www.esharing.org.
Lost and Found
A cross pendant was found last weekend, if you
are missing one please stop by the parish office
to see if it is yours.
St. Anthony pray for us
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 5, 2014
EVENTS OF THE PARISH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014
Chapel
Exposition of the Blessed
Early Childhood RFY Classes 9:15 AM
Sacrament
Include Me!
9:15
AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
Baptism Sunday
9:30
AM
Nursery
Mother’s Rosary
Outreach Ministry Leaders
10:00
AM
Lg
Conf
Rm
Mighty Max Moves & Grooves
Meeting
10:00
AM
Rm
4
Stephen Ministry
6:00 PM
Gym
Jr. High 1X1 Youth Group
12:00
PM
Rms
2&3
Brown Bag Book Club
6:00 PM
Complex
RFY Grades 5-8
5:00 PM
Gym
Boys Basketball Open Gym
6:00 PM
Youth Rm
Stephen Ministry Training
6:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
7:00 PM
Rm 5
Boy Scouts Adult Meeting6:30 PM
Complex
Boy Scouts
FOG Patrol
Hosp Rm
Mending Hearts for Grieving
7:00 PM
Lounge/Rm 4/ High School Youth HomeLife 6:30 PM
Children, Teens and Families
Hospitality Rm
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Financial Peace University
7:00 PM
Church
Praise and Worship
Chapel
Holy Hour/Vespers
7:30 PM
Rms 2&3
Jr. High Scripture Stars Bible 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Rm 5
Adult Confirmation
Study
7:00 PM
Rm 4
Answer the Call Men’s Faith
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
Sharing
9:00 AM
Nursery
Mother’s Rosary
7:00 PM
Church
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
9:45 AM
Youth Rm
Mighty Max
Rm 6
Prayer Shawl
10:45 AM
Youth Rm
Mighty Max Parents Morning 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Youth Rm
RCIA
In
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
5:15 PM
Complex
RFY
9:15 AM
Office Conf Rm Stephen Ministers Leader Mtg
5:15 PM
Church
Religious Prayer Service
11:30 AM
Off Conf Rm
Stephen Minsiters Supervision
6:30 PM
Hosp Rm
Perinatal Neonatal Loss
Sessions
6:30 PM
Church
Theology of the Body
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Marriage Enrichment Date
6:45 PM
Complex
RFY
Night
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014
9:30 AM
Rms 2&3
Bible Study
9:15 AM
Rm 4
St. Benedict Bible Study
9:45/10:45 AM Youth Rm
Mighty Max
9:15 AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
4:00 PM
Rms 2&3
Vocations Committee
3:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
5:15 PM
Church
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM
Lounge
Knights of Columbus Fraternal SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
8:00/10:00 AM Complex
Early Childhood RFY Classes
Meeting
11:45 AM
Lg Conf Rm
Include Me!
6:30 PM
Hosp Rm
Surviving After the Death of
4:00 PM
Rm 4
Stephen Ministry
Suicide
6:00 PM
Gym
Jr. High 1X1 Youth Group
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Ad Hoc Meeting
6:00 PM
Complex
RFY Grades 5-8
7:00 PM
Youth Rm
Ladies Fellowship Network
6:00 PM
Youth Rm
Stephen Ministry Training
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014
7:00 PM
Gym
FRESH-High School Youth
9:30 AM
Complex
Faith Lessons for Moms and
Ministry
Women
5:15 PM
Church
Cherub Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM
Rms 2&3
Cub Scout Troop 944 Den 1
6:30 PM
Gym
St. Max Boosters
6:30 PM
Hosp Rm
Young Widowed Grief Support
Group
6:45 PM
Church
Music Ministry Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Lounge
CRHP Continuation Meeting
7:00 PM
Youth Rm
E&C Commission Meeting
7:00 PM
Rm 15
West Liberty Outreach
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014
8:00/10:00 AM Complex
11:45 AM
Lg Conf Rm
1:30 PM
Church
1:30 PM
Youth Rm
Contact Information (for a complete list, visit www.saint-max.org)
Parish Phone Number:
513-777-4322
Pastor
Fr. Geoffrey D. Drew, Ext.102
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Jim Romanello, Ext.114
[email protected]
Permanent Deacons
John Paul Back, 226-3428
[email protected]
Mike Hinger, 779-1586
[email protected]
Mike Lippman, 252-4898
[email protected]
Pastoral Associates
Lakmé Kodros, Parish Life and Stewardship
Ext.105, [email protected]
Jeremy Helmes, Liturgy & Music
Ext. 103, [email protected]
Carol Heuser, Christian Initiation
Ext. 104, [email protected]
Larry Witsken, Facilities & Maintenance
Ext.110, [email protected]
Holly Moran, Outreach
Ext. 116, [email protected]
Sharon Christy, Evangelization & Catechesis
Ext. 106, [email protected]
Sarah Merkel, Communications
Ext. 121, [email protected]
Councils & Commissions
Jim Kelczewski, Pastoral Council
755-0176, [email protected]
Rich Tereba, Finance Council
887-8482, [email protected]
Mike McNamara, Outreach Commission
[email protected]
Scott Teets, Parish Life & Stewardship Commission
659-1730, [email protected]
Debby Kellner, Worship Commission
779-7627, [email protected]
John Pucke, Evangelization & Catechesis
844-6205, e&[email protected]