Fr. Adam Shares His Passions

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
7820 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-388-4466
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ihom.org
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Published since 1978 by Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (1944–2011)
September 2011
From
the
Pastor
BY ELIZABETH BOOKSER BARKLEY
A
whimsical statue on Fr. Adam Puntel’s desk merges
two of the young priest’s passions. The creator of this
unusual ordination gift has altered the familiar
Frisch’s Big Boy with several clever touches. He has added a
Roman collar, dark beard and a fisherman’s chest waders,
placed a fishing rod in one of the figure’s hands while balancing an artificial fishing fly (actual size) on the other shoulder.
Big Boy has been transformed into Fr. Adam, “fisher of
men” and ardent fly-fisherman.
Fr. Adam, who recently joined Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish as Parochial Vicar after ordination in May, spoke with
HeartBeat about his priesthood and other interests.
A native of Dayton, Fr. Adam studied special education at
the University of Toledo. It was during those years that he
began discerning his vocation while immersing himself in the
writings of the Church Fathers, including St. Augustine.
“I was a closet theologian in college,” he says, admitting
that he spent more time with the writings of these early saints
than on some of his assigned education textbooks.
“The Church fathers have a beautiful comprehension of
scripture,” he says. “When I first read St. Augustine’s The City
of God, I was so impressed that he writes equally from the
head and from the heart.”
He counts Augustine among his favorite saints, as well as
the saint’s mother, Monica, “a faithful woman who prayed for
her son’s conversion to Christianity her entire life. She is a
model for me of longstanding prayer, as well as the patron,
among other causes, of ‘disappointing children,’” he notes
with a smile.
Among Fr. Adam’s living role models is Fr. George Kunkel,
pastor at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, where Fr. Adam resided as
an intern and deacon.
“At St. Vincent Ferrer, I was first exposed to the lived spirituality of the priesthood,” Fr. Adam says. “Fr. Kunkel was the
first priest I’d ever seen struggle—in a good way—to remain
faithful to his call to serve the people of God.”
A self-described introvert and passionate fisherman, Fr.
Adam plans to scope out the nearby Miami and Little Miami
Rivers for the best spots for fly fishing, since his favorite rivers
are “up North” in Michigan--the Manistee and Au Sable.
“Being out there on the river alone with God recharges my
By Father Tom Kreidler
D
Fr. Adam and some of his instruments
batteries,” he explains. “I’m always awed by the beauty of
God’s nature when wading through the middle of the river.”
He views fly fishing as part of “the divine order” and a
“proof of God.” He loves the beauty of “being able to pick the
right fly, read the river—how it flows and where the fish may
be—and catch the fish.”
In addition to fishing, he enjoys making music (he plays
guitar, mandolin and bouzouki—an Irish stringed instrument). He is confident that he and his musician friends will
find some time to schedule local gigs for their band, Easter
Rising, which he describes as Irish/soul/rock and roll.
He’s also hoping that parish life will allow a little time for a
hobby he took up in the seminary, brewing beer, and for his
lifelong love of reading.
“I read mostly the classics. I was on a Dostoevsky kick for
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Inside:
60 Years As a
Sister of Mercy
3
People in the
Pews
4
Sharing Our Blessings
Donor Recognition
8
Behind the
Racetrack
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ear friends,
One of the sacraments we celebrate well and often at
Immaculate Heart of Mary is
Baptism. Near the end of each
ceremony, the priest or deacon
hands the parents a candle that
has been lighted from the Paschal
candle. The celebrant reminds
both parents and godparents that
“this light is entrusted to you to
be kept burning brightly. This
child of yours has been enlightened by Christ. He/she is to walk
always as a child of the light. May
they keep the flame of faith alive
in their heart."
It’s not long before that newlybaptized infant grows into a toddler,
then a school child, then a teen—
and that’s when many parents begin
to realize the challenge they have
accepted at baptism. Keeping the
light of faith “burning brightly”
takes a big dose of commitment and
faith along the journey.
As children become more
immersed in frenetic lives of school,
play, and work, it is sometimes difficult to find time to do the “faith
things” that will keep them grounded in the light of Christ.
Although parents are the primary
educators of their children in matters
of faith, a parish like IHM can make
the job a little easier in a variety of
forms: our parish K-8 school (and
next year a pre-school), our Parish
Religion Program, Vacation Bible
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HeartBeat
Servant Leadership to Match God's Call
BY DAVID RINDERLE
T
his account could be about you, me or any
number of IHM Parishioners at some time in
our lives. Have you ever felt God's call in your
life but held back because you didn't feel quite ready,
not well enough equipped for the task? Or, have you
found yourself serving because of the zeal and drive
with which God gifted you, then later realized you
didn't have all the necessary tools and experience?
Both of those scenarios are quite common. Those of
us who have felt that way have a lot of company.
Ignite Night in December 2009 was the final input
meeting to develop a number of key goals for our
parish, with the final product of the IHM Parish Long
Range Advancement Plan (LRAP) rolled out in late
winter 2010. Two LRAP goals step up to address the
need for Leadership Training designed specifically to
assist IHM parishioners to become Servant Leaders:
C-1: Encourage, train, assess, and support current
and future leaders.
A-2: Evangelize the unengaged and those without
a church home through appropriate formation, witness, programming, and events.
Through the work of several well-qualified volunteers with significant background in these concepts,
IHM is soon to roll out the first Leadership Institute
training in the early fall. You will want to keep an
eye on the Parish Bulletin for date announcements
and information to enroll.
The concepts of Servant Leadership have matured
in recent years, and have been expressed by a number
of authors, such as the ground-breaking book,
Servant As Leader by Robert Greenleaf, Black Belt
Leader Peaceful Leader by Timothy Warneka, and
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges.
IHM's Leadership Institute for the fall of 2011 and
spring 2012 is called Foundations of Spiritual/Servant
Leadership. The program will take the best from
these concepts and meld them with practical skills
that fit the needs of IHM's diverse and excellent ministries, commissions and councils.
We look forward to the opportunity to equip IHM
volunteer leaders to fulfill the Parish Mission and
Values through their personal actions and their leadership of parish commissions and ministries. The fall
course will focus on “Traits of Successful Catholic
Leadership”; meeting, facilitation, and listening skills;
and "Vision to Action to Results": planning, prioritization, resourcing, measurement. The Spring session
includes such Foundations of Spiritual Leadership as
Ministry and commission goals to evangelize and fulfill the Parish Mission and Values; evangelization
through spiritual growth in the ministries; and ministry and commissions as small faith community:
facilitation, group prayer, faith sharing, witness, and
welcoming.
Prayerfully consider if IHM's Foundations of
Spiritual/Servant Leadership could benefit you.
IHM School Starts Year
With Strong Staff,
Programs
BY NANCY GOEBEL
I
mmaculate Heart of Mary School has completed its
first year of hosting three full-day kindergartens.
They are housed in the kindergarten building
behind the Church. The rooms are beautiful and
encourage hands-on learning and social interaction.
The kindergarten is a great addition to the IHM family.
The Enrichment Program for students has been
moved to a new modular classroom. This program
services students in the primary grades through grade
eight. This year we will be welcoming a new teacher,
Julie Shore. She comes highly recommended. IHM
also boasts of an extensive Intervention Assistance
Team Program that addresses the individual needs of
students. Students are referred by the parent or
teacher expressing a concern about the child’s
progress. An intervention team meets to discuss the
student’s strengths and weaknesses. Interventions are
set in place to enhance the child’s learning. On-going
meetings evaluate their progress.
The staff is moving into its third year of PLC
Training. A PLC is a professional learning community that incorporates every aspect of the school’s operation. In order to increase student learning, educators must work together. The goal of the PLC is to
create a collaborative culture in order to increase the
chances of successful school improvement.
Spanish is taught to all grades, and an in-house
studio gives older students experience in internal
broadcasting. The school houses over 20 inter-active
whiteboards, several laptop carts, a fully equipped
computer lab, a piano lab, and a Starlab. IHM also
has a band and a strings program. Students have the
September 2011
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a while,” he says.
He’s also a fan of American literature, especially
James Fenimore Cooper and Ernest Hemingway. The
latter, he points out, loved to fish for trout in the
rivers of Michigan.
One of his favorite modern day authors is Fr.
Raniero Cantalamessa, a Franciscan Capuchin priest
who since 1980 has been the preacher in the papal
household at the Vatican. His writings--including
Beatitudes: Eight Steps to Happiness, Easter: Meditations
on the Resurrection, and Loving the Church--“are quite
accessible to most readers,” he says.
As Fr. Adam immerses himself in IHM parish life
and begins to work side by side with Fr. Tom Kreidler,
he will continue to discover his “priestly identity, how
to interact with people and how to find the correct
boundaries,” he says. “I became a priest to invest in
the lives of the People of God. Part of that investment
is getting to know them.”
From the Pastor
School, Confirmation small groups, and our teen
youth group.
One new initiative to help families is being
launched Oct. 19, Wednesday Family Nights. The
whole family can enjoy a meal prepared by some of
our highly-praised IHM chefs, then break into ageappropriate groups to listen and discuss issues
related to family life.
With all the parish programming available, it’s easy
to forget that it’s not just parish staff and volunteers
who will be helping parents and children keep the
faith light shining in their children. It’s a commitment the whole parish makes when they voice their
“Yes” during the Rite of Baptism responding to the
celebrant’s question: “People of God, do you agree to
support these parents and godparents in the baptismal covenant for this child?”
IHM parents can be assured that our parish community is here to support them, not only in the joys
but also during the tougher times of parenthood.
God bless!
Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick
opportunity to enjoy our outdoor classroom which
includes seating for an entire class, a water feature,
trees, flowers, and children’s statuary. The area provides a peaceful environment to enjoy a good book or
paint a beautiful picture.
We are pleased to welcome a new first grade
teacher, Carrie Ell. Carrie is a graduate of Ohio
University with a degree in early childhood education. She has experience in pre-school and first
grade. Rebecca Curran will also join our staff as a
part-time art teacher. Rebecca will be responsible for
art in grades one through four. She has recently been
teaching at Bishop Leibold School in Miamisburg.
She is glad to be returning to Cincinnati. Rebecca
will also be teaching at Guardian Angels. Lastly,
Kathy Scheidler will be our new school psychologist.
She will be in the building two days per week.
For information on school registration, please contact Debbi Hill at 388-3020 or debbiH@ihom
school.org. Information is also available on our website: www.ihomschool.org..
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Saturday October 15
Mass at 3 p.m .in Church
(this Mass fulfills your Sunday Obligation)
We encourage those of you who are
experiencing illness, injury or weakness due to
aging, as well as impending surgery to attend.
We are planning to have valet parking that day.
If you need transportation to the Mass, please
let us know when you register and we will make
arrangements to pick you up.
RSVP to the Parish Office, 388-4466
by Monday, October 10.
September 2011
HeartBeat
60 Years as a
Sister of Mercy,
And Still Filled
With Joy
BY SISTER CAROLE TEMMING, RSM
I
t really wasn’t ministry or community life that
brought me to Mercy. I felt a strong call to grow
deeper in my relationship with God and it was the
Mercy spirit that drew me. . . spoke to my
heart…resonated with who I was. After 60 years this
joy for life is still very important to me. I like being
a part of a group which continues to challenge, grow
and bring God into the lives of others. Community
challenges me to be my best self, and I believe that
invitation is from God.
When I entered the Sisters of Mercy, Harry S.
Truman was President, the cost of a first class stamp
was three cents, and penny candy was really a penny.
It was after graduation from high school and after
working several months for the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company that I entered the Sisters of
Mercy. It has been a path that spanned 60 years of
service to the Church and one filled with challenging
roles. Vatican II brought many changes from what I
knew when I entered the community. As the Church
changed so did religious life. All of the rigid structures for community were swept away as we were
invited to change so as to live more fully the path of
God’s Christian community. It was a difficult time but
we adapted to the changes. Through it all there we
were patient trusting in the fidelity of God.
Prior to entering the Sisters of Mercy, I thought I
would become a teacher because the Sisters I knew
were all teachers, but the superiors at the time
thought otherwise and I was told to study to become
a nurse. As a nurse, I was always drawn to loving
people into wholeness one at a time and realize that it
is not so much what I am doing as how I am doing it.
I am not just a nurse. I love the people I work with.
I walk the journey with them. . .hear their stories. I
pray with people when they are frightened and sick. I
try to encourage them and be with them. I believe
the Kingdom is very much present and growing in
our community at IHM. I hope I can in some way
facilitate the connection between loving God and loving others. Perhaps I can do this by fanning the
flames of God’s love in people with whom I come in
contact..
I have chosen to live my life as a vowed woman
religious, in other words, as a sister. That means that
because of Jesus Christ, I’ve chosen to center my life
around six ideals: prayer, community, service, and the
vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
The vows shape my life. They are choices which
enliven me. They are most deeply, my “yes” to Christ,
who for reasons known only to God, draws me to this
manner of life. The vow of poverty warns me to
value people above things, and forbids me to equate
quality of life with quantity of goods or talents. It
asks me to travel light, to share whatever I am or
have, and to live in gratitude and trust.
Chastity insists that I am ultimately alone and mortal; that as much as I need love and cling to life, no
one can truly satisfy my thirst for understanding and
acceptance. It requires a singleness of vision. As our
foundress, Catherine McAuley said, “We must always
be centered in God for whom we alone go forward or
stay back.”
Over and over, regardless of my age or status – obe-
Sister Carole Temming
dience prods me to listen freshly to the Gospel and to
make decisions in the context of my community and
the Church.
Prayer and community support and express my
vowed life. Prayer is my life line, as essential a communication as that between husband and wife. Like
their discussions, my prayer varies. I listen, speak,
wrestle, cry, touch and am touched by the Lord.
Prayer challenges me.
Community is companionship and shared vision
and a sense of continuity with women of greatness,
past and present. In sorrow or joy we seek to be sisters. Besides bouts with loneliness (which I believe
accompanies all of us at some point in our lives)
God’s love is ever present.
I venture to guess that we all have had experiences
with persons in our family or community with whom
we don’t always see eye to eye. It has been true for
me living in religious community. What I have
learned is that no matter how different we may be, we
are committed to care for and to love each other.
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Learning to love someone for who they are, and not
for who I would like them to be, has been a great gift
to me. It is freeing to live in community and know
that in spite of our shortcomings we will be there for
each other when the going gets rough.
In the midst of these realities stands service –
Jesus’s purpose in life and ours. My ministries during
the past 60 years have included nursing, chaplaincy
and counseling. I believe my role is to carry out the
healing ministry of Jesus through the care of the
whole person – mind, body and spirit.
Would I want my life to be other than it is? No.
And I am grateful for the consistent call of Christ who
both comforts and compels, who bestows whatever I
have of both desire and accomplishment.
The past 60 years have sped by quickly but not
without the precious memories of very important people who have touched my life. There have been so
many great people who have always been there to
assist and encourage me. I thank God for all the
graces, blessings, love and fantastic surprises which
sustained me over the years and which continue to fill
my life. I have been enriched in so many ways and
feel so blessed as I celebrate 60 wonderful years as a
Sister of Mercy.
I have never doubted that there is a special place in
the world and the church for religious life, rooted in
consecrated celibacy. I believe that religious have a
very important work to do in this world and in the
church. Catherine McAuley, our foundress, is never
far from my thoughts. Her legacy and continuing
presence among us gives me a strong sense of hope. I
don’t think any of us will ever be asked to do anything as hard as those sisters who set sail from Ireland
to the United States knowing that they would never
see their loved ones again. There will be difficulties
as we move into the future.
My passion for our future is that we rise above our
personal preferences to choose what will be most lifegiving for tending the fire of the Mercy charism so
that it will continue to blaze in the hearts of many
young women who will follow us as Sisters of Mercy.
I pray that God will send to our Mercy community
women of fidelity and compassion who will join us in
our vowed commitment to serve God’s people.
Sister Carole talks with her nephew and her sister, Alice Rombach.
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HeartBeat
A Leave Your Legacy Tool
Don’t Do This with Your Will
BY SUE GRETHEL
Y
our will is one of the most
important documents you will
ever sign. There are certain
things to avoid in order to do it right.
Here are five of the more critical
“don’ts” to consider:
1. Don’t put it off until later.
The worst thing you can do in creating a will is to procrastinate. You
can keep waiting for a more convenient time. But the years have a way of
slipping by. A will delayed is a will
not done. Now is the time – while
you are able – to do your will. For
your sake, and the sake of your loved
ones, do your will now.
2. Don’t do it by yourself.
Saving a few bucks by writing your
own will, or using a mass-produced
generic form, will not provide the
level of inner peace and confidence
you and your family deserve. Nothing
can replace the benefits of a face-toface meeting with a good estate-planning attorney who asks the right questions and who knows how to draft a
will that meets the specific requirements of your state of residence. Seek
out a qualified attorney and have your
estate plans done right.
3. Don’t rely on it solely.
Your will needs to be considered
along with other transfer documents,
such as life insurance policies, jointownership accounts, and retirement
accounts. Other estate -planning documents might include power of attorney, appropriate health care provisions, and a living will. Again, a good
Free Alzheimer’s
Education Seminar
BY DAVID E. FLECK
T
he IHM Health Ministry
Commission invites parishioners
and non-parishioners alike to
join us for an informational seminar on
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As we age, we have all had “senior
moments” where we have forgotten
recently known or otherwise important
information.
This program is designed to help
explain the differences between normal
memory loss associated with aging,
mild cognitive impairment (a possible
early warning sign of dementia), and
Alzheimer’s disease. If you have ever
wondered how to differentiate the nor-
attorney can help you coordinate your
planning and provide added assurance
that everything you need is prepared
legally and according to your wishes.
4. Don’t put it away and forget
about it.
Things change. Children grow up.
New laws are passed affecting estate
planning. New developments occur
regarding health issues and financial
resources. An outdated will could create more problems than it solves. It’s
a good idea to get out your will every
year and review it. Make sure it does
what you want. Keep your will current.
5. Don’t put it where no one can
find it.
A will is worthless unless it can be
located and duly recorded at your death.
Yet nearly every day someone dies with a
“lost” will. Be sure to put it in a safe
place, but also let someone else know
where it is. Tell one or more loved ones-or a trusted friend. A little foresight
like this can spare your family added
stress during their time of grief.
Please remember that an estate gift
to Immaculate Heart of Mary can
make a positive statement to your
family and friends regarding your priorities…as well as make a tremendous difference in the parish’s future
work as we continue Christ’s ministry
on earth. Those who remember the
parish in their will or other estate
plans are eligible for membership in
our Legacy Society.
For more information on the
Legacy Society or remembering IHM
with a bequest, contact Sue Grethel
in the Stewardship Office (388-4081
or [email protected]).
mal signs of aging from those signs that
might indicate a problem, in either
yourself or a loved one, then this seminar is for you! The program will also
focus on issues related to the early stages
of progression after a formal diagnosis of
dementia is made and the challenges facing patients, care providers, and family
members early on.
Presentations will be followed by a
question and answer session with the
audience. Please join us in separating
fact from fiction as we address some
commonly held fears about aging and
Alzheimer’s disease.
When: Oct. 20, 2011, at 7-9 p.m.
Where: Immaculate Heart of
Mary Roman Catholic Church
Heritage Hall
7820 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255
Cost: Free. Advance registration is
not required
September 2011
People in the Pews
Meet Michael Aldrich
BY KATE TUCCI
M
ichael Aldrich is a new
Catholic in our parish family with a unique story to
tell. Seventeen-year-old Michael
will be returning to Turpin High
School as a senior this year with a
joyful heart, goals for his future, and
the sure knowledge that now he has
a faith he loves and a home here at
IHM, and within the Catholic
Church.
Michael was born in St. Louis, Mo.,
and spent a brief time in Chicago as a
young child. His only memories of
Chicago are of one great birthday
party, and his blonde-haired best pal,
Travis. His successful parents, John
and Kathryn, took attractive career
moves here to Cincinnati to be closer
to family in Ohio and to raise their
two boys, Stephen and Michael. They
reside here in Anderson, and are
members of Mt. Washington
Presbyterian Church. Stephen is currently a sophomore at Capital
University majoring in religion and
writing.
Michael played football for Turpin
in his freshman and sophomore years,
but he jokes that playing fullback at
140 pounds is brutal, so he honed in
on wrestling. He has 80 career wins
thus far, and his goal for his senior
year is to finish with 100 and go to
state championships. He qualified
twice for the district until a shoulder
injury stopped his momentum. He is
eager to return to wrestling, and looking forward to playing trumpet in the
marching band, a group he recently
joined. He also describes himself as a
“math geek”… he hopes to attend
Franciscan University in Steubenville,
majoring in theology /catechesis with
a minor in mathematics, ultimately
becoming a Youth Minister.
His real story began Aug. 4, 2010.
He was invited by one of our IHM
youth to attend our youth group
kickoff. It was a canoe trip with
Skyline Chili afterward. He decided
he needed to show off his six-pack
and give it a try. He had preconceived
notions that the Catholics he knew
were cultish, but he said he had a
great experience, and never felt so
accepted.
When he said, “Hey, I’m not
Catholic,” it was just no big deal.
They accepted him where he was.
Michael goes on to explain that in
subsequent meetings there were a lot
of YG sessions devoted to relationships and how we treat one another
in today’s culture. He regrets he did-
Michael Aldrich
n’t see girls as real people, that he also
just used girls. He says now it sickens him to look back at how he
thought and that what a blessing it
was to have his world rocked, and his
attitudes of how we truly love one
another re-oriented.
He credits Julie Farmer for having
invited him to youth group in the
first place. He holds youth minister
Patrick Ries in high regard for teaching the truth of the Catholic faith,
and pointing the way to be truly
happy in this life by living for Christ.
But Patrick has taken Michael and the
rest of the group so much deeper,
right to the heart of what the
Eucharist is to us, straight into
John:6, and this resonated with a
young man hungry for truth.
That truth is flourishing in
Michael. He says that the IHM community is great at not judging…and
that lack of judgment pulls in a variety of kids to our high school youth
group. He describes it as a melting
pot of athletes, geeks, band kids,
smart kids, not-so-smart kids that all
have an escape from the culture on
YG nights. He says you can tell the
adults involved in YG anything, and
they will listen to you. His own parents support his choices to become
Catholic and admire the young man
he has become.
This adult thoroughly enjoyed listening to Michael and the knowledge
that our young people are in good
hands at the IHM youth group. They
meet on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Patrick Ries can be reached at 3884185.
September 2011
HeartBeat
Time Talent and Prayer Annual Renewal
BY JEANNE FELDKAMP
R
enewal: a time to start over,
begin again, recommit. A fresh
beginning; a time to continue a
wonderful undertaking. Soon it will
be time again for us as a parish to
renew our time, talent, treasure and
prayer commitments to one another,
our parish, ourselves and God.
As in years past we will take time
to evaluate all of our commitments in
each area: time, talent, treasure and
prayer. The timing of our renewal
program will be segmented slightly to
make sure we provide space for the
new missal instruction that is also
occurring this fall.
You will first have the opportunity
to focus on renewal of treasure
Join IHM This Fall
For Family Nights
BY KATE TUCCI
A
fter almost two years in the planning, and in direct response to the
needs our parish families identified in recent surveys, IHM will be offering a unique program. Wednesday
Family Nights will begin this Fall….Yes!
You can take a night off from cooking
and cleanup, have a delicious dinner prepared just for your entire family and then
take in age-appropriate teachings written
just for you and your family by our
Blessed Pope John Paul II. He challenged
families to fulfill what they are called to
be: “A community of life and love.”
These five Wednesday evenings starting
Oct. 19 and running through Nov. 16
will begin at 6 p.m. with your dinner prepared by very popular parish chefs Juli
and Steve Daly, or Lorena Janes…. No
cooking, no cleaning, great food, and an
amazing program…reason enough to
come! The registration fee of $30 covers
all the materials and the dinners for your
family. There will be a chance to make a
IHM Preschool
Opens Fall 2012
BY KRISTA DEVINE
J
esus said, “Let the children come to
me and do not stop them, because the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
these.” Matthew 19:14.
We are excited to announce the opening
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Preschool. The preschool, on target to
open in the fall of 2012, will be housed in
Hageman Hall, one of the three buildings
set to be renovated in the upcoming year.
The IHM preschool will serve children
ages 3, 4 and 5 throughout the school
through a program being used by all
parishes in the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati. It is very similar to the
program we have been using in the
past. Following that, we will turn our
focus to time, talent and prayer. This
will begin in late October and conclude during November--giving
thanks together for all that we have
been given and commit to what we
can return.
Time, talent and prayer are of course
not as easy to measure in numbers.
However, it is easy to look around IHM
and witness so many who obviously
have made commitments in each of
these areas. It is easy though to miss
the amazing amount of talent, time and
prayer that is never seen--that is given
behind the scenes, off campus, in the
community and throughout the world,
the commitments that are made
between you and God.
This year during our renewal time
we ask each parish member to set
aside some time to really reflect on
what it is that you have been blessed
with and that you can return to God.
The Stewardship Commission will
assist you with articles for reflection,
descriptive information on ministries
within the parish and a commitment
card and other items that will be
printed in the November issue of
HeartBeat.
We want to renew together and
move forward growing together, while
still understanding and appreciating
that this is an individual commitment-a commitment by you, to God.
free will offering for dinner as well.
Then the real feast begins with sessions for adults, teens, middle school,
grades 4-5, grades 2-3, and 1-K with
babysitting for younger ones, if they are
one year old and walking. Everyone in
your family will be hearing the same
message (with a similar age appropriate
topic for our youngest ones) and enjoy
wonderful discussion questions for the
family to take home….you will all be “on
the same page”!
The sessions explore “Theology of the
Body,” the title used to describe the 129
talks Pope John Paul II gave the world.
His reflections on the meaning of human
embodiment has been called a theological
time-bomb. In materials appropriate to
each age, we will see that he teaches us
that the human body alone is capable of
making visible what is invisible, making
us able to experience and see spiritual
realities, freeing us to live life more fully.
Theology of the Body scholars speak of
the Trinitarian journey taking humans
from the union of man and woman on to
the union of Christ with his Church, and
ultimately to the eternal union of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, laying out
the meaning of our existence, and the
roadmap to a fulfilling and happy life
here on earth with our families.
Please join us for a delicious dinner,
and then treat yourself to the teachings
our recent Holy Father wrote just for us
and for our families so that we might live
well and become what we are: A community of life and love. All families are
welcome at our newest program,
Wednesday Family Nights. We welcome
all ages and stages of life for Family
Nights.
Adult Formation Director at IHM,
Debbie Birck adds, “We are so thrilled to
be offering such a terrific program for
our families, something we have been
working on for some time. It is fun to
finally see it come to fruition. The idea
that families will be able to eat dinner
together, pray, and break out to hear the
same message is exciting.”
Go to www.ihom.org to register for
the five sessions. Attending all five
Wednesday night sessions is not mandatory, but for food planning purposes it
would be appreciated, and your learning
experience is enhanced as lessons naturally build on one another. Call Debbie
Birck in the Parish Office at 388-4189
with any questions.
year. The nurturing of the physical,
emotional, intellectual and social growth
is vital to a child’s development. The
Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Preschool
will nurture each child’s spiritual growth
as well. Our Catholic preschool program
will strive to provide a unique learning
environment for the young children of
our parish, an environment in which
each child’s Catholic identity is supported by the parish in which they belong.
We are currently finalizing our launch
plan and timeline for the preschool. We
are planning to begin the registration
process in January for the 2012-2013
school year. Please watch the bulletin for
announcements and information on the
progress of this new blessing that our
parish has been given.
5
2011 Giving
Trees Will Bloom
in November
BY KRISTA DEVINE
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Giving Tree has been assisting various
organizations throughout our community for many years. Bill and Judith
Haines, along with Judy O’Brien, established this ministry 30 years ago and
have worked hard to keep its spirit
alive. Each year the donations from
the December Giving Tree provide
much needed assistance for many
organizations such as A Caring Place,
Bethany House, Our Lady of the
Mountains, and Welcome House, just
to name a few.
The Giving Tree not only helps out
many people within our local area, it
also gives our IHM community members an opportunity to work together
and give back to others. The students
at Immaculate Heart of Mary School
get involved in helping out the Giving
Tree committee by assembling the tags
and getting them ready to hang on the
trees. Throughout the three weeks
that the trees are up in the church,
many IHM parishioners are taking tags,
buying gifts, and providing necessary
items to those in needs. The many
parishioners that help, sort, load, and
distribute the gifts are amazing.
The collection weekend of the
Giving Tree is an overwhelming sight.
The ability to give so much to people
in need truly portrays our “Strong in
Faith, Alive in Spirit” parish community.
This year the Christmas Trees will
be filled with tags and available in the
front of the church the weekends of
Nov. 12/13, 19/20, and 26/27. We are
asking that all gifts be returned to IHM
the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4. If you
would like to assist with the 2011
Giving Tree, please contact Krista
Devine at [email protected].
HeartBeat
6
September 2011
Thoughts on Batahola Trip
Kelsey Overley
BY SUE KEEFE
O
ne hundred fifty-nine IHM parishioners have
visited the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte
since 2000. This year, our song for scripture
sharing was “The Servant Song” which seemed to
echo our thoughts.
Kelsey Mueller: I saw the face of Christ a multitude of times in various people. The person that
reoccurred most from my perspective at the Cultural
Center was Amanda, one of our three translators.
Not that the other translators weren’t precise or not
well trained, but Amanda had a sense of deep love
and compassion for the kids and adults she worked
with.
Rob Hiltz: As one of the more recent of those 159
visitors, I have been able to witness how IHM has
been blessed by this relationship. Having the opportunity to visit the Batahola center classrooms and
break bread with the students and staff, I left with a
feeling of special blessing – that sense of gratitude!
I’m not referring to the people of Batahola thanking
IHM parishioners for our support. Certainly they do
appreciate and thank us for what we send to them,
but more importantly the students and staff are very
grateful for what little they have!
Molly Hiltz: The people of Nicaragua are the
kindest, most open community I have ever
met. They were very patient with me as I practiced
my amateur Spanish with them. They have so little,
yet they welcomed us with open arms.
Emily Forsthoefel: The people who go there are
so kind and nice. They were over joyed to see us
and the children were precious. We went around to
the many different classes they offered there at the
Center and talked with the students. Every student
was so thankful for their education and really
inspired me to appreciate mine a little more. We
always got time out of the day to play with the children, which was my favorite part. Each person
down there made me feel so loved and like we at
I.H.M. are really affecting and helping better their
lives. I would go back to Nicaragua in a heartbeat.
Matt Schneider: I felt I was prepared for a very
fun journey with some of my fellow McNicholas students and students from other schools. I was at first
Kelsey Mueller.
hesitant about the relationships that would be
formed on the trip, but all my doubts were proven
wrong when the first two days of the trip felt as if it
had been months or years of bonding with my roommates of “Cuadro Cuatro.” I believe the friendships
that I made over the trip will last for a long time.
Jack Castleman: I was also amazed by the strong
community I saw at the Cultural Center. I don’t
believe I truly understood the meaning of the word
community before I met these people. Not only are
these people co-workers and classmates but they are
also neighbors and life-long friends. They rely on
each other for emotional support as well as assistance in getting an education, job, home, etc. Not
only did everyone know each other’s name but they
also knew each other’s life story. There was a bond
between these people that I have never experienced
or even seen before in my life. Building stronger
relationships in my own life, as well as truly appreciating the ones that I do have, is
something that I want to focus
more on now that I have visited
Nicaragua. I have no doubt that it
will make my life more fulfilling.
Lauren Overley: When I got
to see the classes, I was speechless. All of the talent that the
people of the Batahola Center
have just amazed me. The art
class, craft class, cooking class,
etc. made me smile knowing that
the people of the Center are getting what they need to support
themselves and their families.
Kelsey Overley: The one
activity that I was touched by
was when a huge group of students and the group from
Cincinnati all got in a big circle
and played games. My favorite
was when two people were partners and one had to close their
eyes and the other had to guide him around by making an animal noise. I kept opening my eyes. My
partner said that I needed to let go and trust him.
That exercise was amazing because I learned to trust
Joseph even though I had no idea who he was. This
whole experience was so touching and I learned so
much. I feel that this trip has really opened my eyes
to more than just my life and surroundings. This
was such an adventure and I am so thankful that I
was fortunate enough to go.
Nancy Kleespies: The Cultural Centre of
Batahola Norte is a place of miracles! There is a
deep commitment from the volunteers and staff of
the center to work diligently to provide a safe haven
to learn and to grow in intellect and faith. Dignity,
respect, faith and joy are gifts that can’t be purchased
and these are the foundation of what brings the people of the surrounding poverty-stricken region to the
There’s something for everyone!
Molly Hiltz
September 2011
HeartBeat
7
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Our Chapel and a
Bottle of Water
BY SALLY SCHRODER
L
ife has been likened to a bottle of muddy water;
as long as it is kept in motion, it is impossible to
see anything but swirling particles of mud. Given
time to rest, however, the mud settles and the water
becomes clearer. Given time to rest, we gain a different
perspective of ourselves and life in general. A life that
is too busy for “time out” is merely a form of existing –
not living!
When we humbly turn to God in prayer, everything
is easier. There is no better place to let the muddiness
of our lives settle down than before our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament. Four of our parishioners tell of
their experiences spending time with Jesus in our
chapel. Every story is unique and yet the same. There
is a clarity, a vision that can only come from God.
Maybe their stories will resonate with you.
Linda and Jeff Gauggel write:
“With the renovations made and the new Chapel so
visible on Beechmont, I would often think to say a
prayer as I drove by on my many trips to and from
McNick. On one such trip, I had picked up our boys
from an afterschool activity, it was late in the evening,
homework still needed to be completed and they were
not in a good mood. I don’t know what came over me
(well, maybe I do) but I swerved over and pulled into
IHM’s parking lot. My sons looked at me in astonishment. What are you doing, we still have homework,
it’s late, etc. I said we needed an attitude adjustment
and were going to spend a few minutes in the chapel
with Jesus. What peace we found there. After a short
time, not wanting to keep them up too late, I motioned
that we could leave. Now, to my surprise, one of the
boys was motioning back that he wasn’t ready yet.
That was one of my earliest experiences with adoration. I became an infrequent visitor. There were
always excuses and never enough time. In the fall of
2007, Jeff and I decided to make a commitment to
adore once a week together. There was a need for
Friday at 5 p.m. and we decided to give it a try. The
time commitment has been a lot easier to keep than
anticipated. It has become a peaceful start to our
weekend. That one hour with Jesus has helped us to
refocus our lives each week. It has made it easier for
us to continually put our lives in God’s hands and to
trust His direction – His will. It’s a great thing to share
that hour with Jesus and with each other.
When I first brought up the subject of committed
adoration to Jeff, his thought was what am I going to
think or talk about for an hour with God. He finds
himself reflecting about self, spouse, children (living
and past), parents (living and past), saying the rosary
and, before you know it, the hour is up. We always
find ourselves thanking God for the 60 minutes with
Him one on one. It’s a great time to get out of the daily
fast paced life and sit in a reflective environment where
you have no one to impress but the Creator who
knows you best.
The week after Easter 2008, we drove our 19-yearold son to New York for a co-op job. He would be living on his own, many hours from home, not knowing
anyone for three months. We were scared to say the
least. While there I looked up the local Catholic
Church (Immaculate Heart of Mary!) and we drove
there for a visit. I entered the chapel with all my fear
and I felt it literally lift away. I realized that the Jesus I
visited in our chapel was here for my son too. What
peace! At that moment I knew he would be okay.
What a blessing we found in that Chapel and what
Linda and Jeff Gauggel
a blessing we find in our Chapel. Our continued commitment to adoration has opened a constant dialog
with God. He is with us every step of our lives. What
a wonderful thing to not only know that but to feel it
in our hearts.”
Frank O’Toole tells us his experience:
“Back in 1997, I had a strong inspiration from the
Holy Spirit to attend mass during the week. I did
some research and started calling around to see who
had a noon mass that was close to where I worked. I
was led to Old St Mary’s church downtown. I started
going to noon mass every day at Old St. Mary during
my lunch hour. Fr. Al Lauer was a very devout and
holy priest who said mass there. His message was
always very strong and straightforward. In his homilies
he urged us to practice holiness, and to visit the sacrament of confession often. After about a year of attending his daily mass, we had several conversations after
mass. He mentioned he was starting Eucharistic adoration everyday downtown in the evening.
I agreed to commit to Eucharistic Adoration every
Wednesday evening from 6 to 7. I found this to be a
very peaceful and quiet time to reflect on my life, to
pray, and strengthen my relationship with God. At
times my job tends to be very hectic, and adoration
seemed to lift up my spirit no matter what the situation. This also gave me a chance to improve my relationship with God.
Since attending adoration it gave me a chance to
pray for all members of my family, relatives, friends,
workmates, and anyone who needed to be prayed for.
About eight years ago, I was asked to devote an hour
for IHM also. I am blessed to be able to offer
Eucharistic adoration twice a week.
I feel I have received many blessings, and answers to
prayers since I’ve started adoration. Sometimes my
prayers are not always answered the way I want, but I
know that God gives me what I need, not what I want.
I have learned over the years that I must follow God’s
will, not my own will. I feel very blessed to be a part
of adoration. I highly recommend you visit the
Blessed Sacrament whenever you have the chance, and
maybe even commit for an hour. I promise if you
spend an hour with the Lord every week, after prayerful discernment, Jesus will help you to understand His
will for you.
Here is one quote of many by Mother Teresa of
Calcutta on Eucharistic devotion:” Every holy hour
deepens our union with Him and bears much fruit.”
Jo Ann Best’s witness:
I've known that Jesus is present in the Blessed
Sacrament since I transferred to Catholic School in fifth
grade. I attended daily mass quite often since out of
Catholic high school. I've known for years that our
relationship with Jesus could become personal. It was
not so when my 4 children were young of course. It
actually became so much more when I was older and
became a Eucharistic Minister which was long before I
came to IHM. It intensified when I went on pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Guadalupe and in the footsteps of
St. Paul of the Cross, founder of the Passionists, in
Italy. My faith has grown over the years but I always
tried to be close to Jesus, Mary and all the saints due to
my family and God's grace. Now that I am 69, I spend
hours each week with Jesus in our beautiful chapel.
Grace builds in us if we let it. I feel I've been extremely blessed but find it difficult to put it in words.
And finally, Brother Edward Kesler, who teaches our
young people at Immaculate Heart of Mary School,
writes:
My earliest memories of time spent before the
Blessed Sacrament were from my childhood. Our
parish, St. Francis of Assisi in Philadelphia, had Forty
Hours Devotion every year, initiated decades before by
then Bishop John Neumann, now a canonized saint.
We went as a family to spend our hour before the
Lord. I grew up in a faith community that encouraged
visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Stopping in to visit
Jesus was part of a Catholic's way of life in my youth.
As I entered religious life, devotion to the Eucharist
within mass and outside of mass continued. It seemed
normal to want to have some quality time with the
Eucharistic Lord. I made a visit even if it couldn't
always be an hour. Now, I come to our beautiful and
inspiring chapel in an early morning hour. It takes will
power but the Lord provides the graces to keep coming…. To me, it’s just like spending time with family or
friends. Being with the Lord refreshes and strengthens
me. Two of the graces of adoration have been a real
sense of peace and, over the years, a more intimate
relationship with Our Lord. Just being together makes
all the difference.
If you enjoyed these witness stories, for more information about adoring Our Lord, go to ihom.org Get
Involved/Ministries/Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration or
for more information, call Grace Schmidlin or email
There’s something for everyone!
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HeartBeat
8
September 2011
Donor Recognition
Gifts recorded in the Parish Office as of August 18, 2011.
Thank you to everyone who shared their blessings of prayer, time, talent, and treasure to make this effort such a success.
Anonymous (4)
Michael & Julie Abar
Carl & Mary Ann Ackermann
Terry Alvarez
Richard & Marcella Anderschat
Anderson Hills Eye Inc.
Gregory & Bonnie Andol
Pierre & Pauline Andre
Paul & Carol Aniskovich
Josephine Ansems
John & Pamela Arbino
Dana & Barbara Archual
Eugene & Rosanna Ardine
Thomas & Pat Armstrong
Timothy A. & Lauren Arnold
Lorraine Austin in memory of
Orrin Austin
Rick & Kristin Baca
Eugene & Cheryll Baker
James & Marjorie Baldwin
Olga Baldwin
Joseph & Judith Ballenger
Elizabeth Barkley in memory of
Scott Barkley
Donald & Karen Barrett
Jerry Basch
Edward & Deborah Basista
Edward & Kimberly Bayliss in
honor of Nancy & Jim O’Leary
Timothy & Jennifer Becker
Joan Beckman
Timothy & Arlene Beckman
Ross & Carol Bellanco
Joyce Belock
Renaldo & Patricia Beltramo
Larry & Ginny Benassi
Edward & Patricia Bender
Gene & Valerie Benninger
Richard & Cynthia Bentley
Lindsey Benvie
Theodore & Margaret Bergh
Brian & Christine Berning
Bruce & Karen Berno
Kenneth & Sue Best
Margaret Betscher
Frederick & Barbara Betz
Mike & Cathy Beumer
Christopher & Jane Birck
Ed & Debbie Birck
Helen Bishop in memory of
Joseph Bishop
Janet Bishop
Carol Black
Kevin & Margaret Black
Drew & Katie Blatt
Stephen & Jeannine Blatt
Jeffrey & Erica Blumenthal
Kevin & Kimberly Bobo
William & Mary Bockenstette
Greg Boldt & Ljubica Letica
Janet Boldt
Donata Bollman
Paul & Beth Bollman
Bob & Jan Bolubasz
Debra Bonacci
Victor & Karen Borejka
Robert & Hilda Bove, Sr.
Richard & Therese Bowdren
Thomas & Julie Boychan
Dorothy Boylan
Edward & Nancy Brady
Jeffrey & Laura Branca
David & Nancy Brandt
Carol Braun
Agnes Brearton
Thomas & Kathleen Breen
Kristen Breig
Linda Brink
William & Kendra Broderick
Sean & Jennifer Brogan
Bruce & Sue Bromen
Marlene Bromen
Sylvia Brune
Linda Buehler
Florentino & Christine Buendia in
memory of Dr. Francisco
Buendia
David & Rebecca Burbick
J. Richard & Gayle Burdick
James & Elizabeth Burridge
David Buschle
Frank & Dorothy Byrne
Heriberto & Isaura Vazquez Cabezas
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Pamela Callery
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Mark & Angela Carlson
David & Carolyn Carlton
Nicholas & Mary-Kathleen
Carpenter
Michael & Patricia Carroll
V. M. Carroll
Carolyn Carter
Chris Carton
Jim & Eileen Cary
Michael & Marjorie Cassani
Craig & Nancy Chabot
Ernie & Sue Chaffin
Phyllis Chambers
Robert & Janet Champness, Jr.
R. Guy & Judy Chandler in
memory of our parents
Raymond & Laurie Clark
Christopher & Susan Collette
Michael & Margaret Collier
Mary Collins
Patricia Collins
Stephania Colwell
John & Kim Comerford
John & Samantha Compton, II
Daniel & Mary Connaughton
Mary Connelly
Craig & Barbara Connolly
Richard & Mary Beth Conover
Robert & Mary Considine
Kevin & Jennifer Conway
Nancy Cooke
Michael & Joy Copfer
Glenn & Michelle Corbin
Joseph & Sandra Corey
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Cecilia Couch
Vivian Courtney
Katie Coyle
Richard & Marilyn Cozzi
Don & Mary Creelman
Ronald & Jeanne Crossman
Anthony & Barbara Cuilwik
George & Rosemary Cullen, Jr.
Mary Ann Cullen
Theresa Cullen
Matthew & Joanne Curoe
James & Karen Curran
Sarah Custer
Mark & Gisele Cyr
Theodore & Amy Czupik
Adrian & Patsy D’Netto
Steve & Julie Daly
Bob & Kelly Dames
Patricia Danese
Mary Daniel
Andrew & Katherine Dart
Elizabeth Dattilo
Ronald & Nancy Dattilo
James & Melissa Davis
Edwin & Darla Dawson
George & Pamela Day
Gary & Patti De Jesus
Jon & Alysha DeCurtins
Greg & Susan DeFisher
Rich & Linda DelCore in memory
of Lenny DeFelice
Charles & Janet Delella
Paul DeLuca
Julia Denison
Jo DeSalvo
Michael & Lominda Desmier
John & Connie Dettmer
Jeff & Melissa Detzel
Jay & Krista Devine
Richard & Georgeanne Devine
Clyde & Mary Dial
Robert Dick
Jeffrey & Valeri Dicosola
Barbara Diehl
Jeff & Michelle Dietz
Fred & Maureen Dikeman
Alice Dill
Delia Dineen
Kirk & Mikki Doerger
Kathleen Donnellan
Thomas & Kathryn Dooling
Katherine Doorley
William Dorece
Andy & Andrea Dorko
Elizabeth Dowling
Thomas & Patricia Dreyer
Bob & Carolanne Dries
Toby & Ruth Droughton
Alfred & Maureen Dufour
Darin S. Dugan
Patricia Dunn
Brandon & Stephanie Ebken
Joseph & Marcie Eiser
Terrance & Jane Elfers
David & Kimberly Elmer
Scott & Mari Enders
Alfred & Mary Pat England
R. Edward & Margaret English, Jr. in
honor of Joseph Cardinal
Bernardin (Council #12359 K of C)
Robert & Catherine Erickson
Jennifer Ernst
Neil & Erica Ernst
Sue Ernst
Ron & Mary Espelage
Kenneth & Libby Esterle
Cory & Teri Eyer
John & Judy Fahrmeier
James & Terri Farmer
Jeffrey & Holly Farmer
Jenah Farrell
Ki Faske
David & Kimberly Feck
Jeff & Jeanne Feldkamp
Russ & Melissa Feldkamp, Jr.
Marcos & Agne Ferraz
Dan & Stephanie Ferris
David & Angela Ficker
Richard Fiddes
Betty Fielman
Andrew & Patricia Filak
Philip & Marilyn Finn
Virginia Finnigan
Steven & Jacqueline Fiora
Elvin A & Catherine Flamm
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 66 years as a faith community – Sharing Our Blessings
C. Russell & Carol Flatt
Marian Fleck
Joan Fleming in memory of
James Fleming
Donna Flinn
Raymond Fluegeman
James & Karri Folk
John & Julianne Forsthoefel
Julia Fox
Donald & Patricia Francis
Barry & Mary Alice Frank
David & Marie Frazer
Stephen Frazer
Nancy Frazier
Greg & Mary Frazier-Earley
Claire Frede
Duke & Jane Fredricks
H. Garrett & Mimi Frey
Michael & Mary Frey
Sylvia Fries
David & Nancy Fuller
Brian & Susan Fulmer
Roland & Linda Gabriel, Sr.
Robert Gallagher
Graham & Marcy Galloway
David & Sally Garretson
Judith A. Gates
Jack & Dee Gauche
Jeffrey & Linda Gauggel
Thomas & Arden Geers
Charles & Jane Gerhardt
Mark & Leslie Gerome
Marian Gfroerer
James & Rita Gibbons
Kenneth Gillette
John & Nancy Glennon
John & Kelly Glynn
Todd & Maria Goble
D.R. & Nancy Goebel
Caitlyn Gokey
Bette Goldschmidt
Sara Gonce
Sharon Goodcase
Jay & Jenny Goodlett
Andrew & Julie Goshorn
Jim & Gerri Grassinger
Steven & Cynthia Green
Robert & Suzanne Grethel
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David & Susan Groene
Robert & Margaret Grotton
Richard Gruber
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Kevin & Margaret Guilfoyle
Jack & Ruth Gulden
Scott & Joyce Gundling
Michael & Beth Gundrum
James & Susan Gurski
Thomas & Marge Gutekunst
Thomas & Rosemary Habegger
Chris & Terri Hafertepen
Mary Ann Hagen
William & Judith Haines
Darrell & Natalie Hall
James & Stephanie Hall
Laura Hall
Michael & Margaret Handleton
James & Mary Haney
Joy Harbert
Richard & Joan Harmeier
Patrick & Susan Harrigan
Donald & Linda Harrison
Virginia Harrison
T. Michael & Eileen Hart
Mark & Doris Haselwood
Mark & Lisa Hatton
Eric & Eileen Hay
Kathleen Hayes
Eileen Hayhow
Rob & Therese Hazzard
Clarence & Michelle Head
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Michael & Nancy Hecht
Mark & Trisha Heekin
J. Michael & Gloria Heideman
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Mary Lou Heiselmann
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Doug & Lisa Henkes
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Daniel Hensler
Joseph & Rebecca Hensler
Sarah Hensler
Steven & Anne Herbert
James & Anna Herbst
Lawrence & Eileen Herbst
Frederick & Sheralyn Heyse
Paul & Donna Hillebrand
Robert & Sandra Hilmer
Robert & Amy Hiltz
Mary Hirschauer
James & Judy Hoctor
Robert & Carmen Hodge
Joseph & Elaine Hoefler
Sam & Kathy Hoh
Bruce & Maria Holaday
Larry & Shirley Hollander
Margaret Hoover
James & Suzanne Hopper
James & Bonnie Houlehan
John & Judy Houston
Stephen & Laura Hudock
Joseph D. & Julie Hughes
Betty Hunt
John & Rosemarie Hunt
Steve & Linda Hunt
Sean & Lindsay Hunter
Matthew & April Hurak in honor
of the IHM RCIA Team
David & Debra Imbus
Frances Isemann
Robert & Barbara Isemann
Kenneth & Mindy Jenkins
Donald & Dianne Johnson
Joseph & Therese Johnson
Mark & Sharon Johnson
Phyllis Jones
Steve & Amy Jones
Mike & Eva Jordan
Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council
No. 12359
John & Nickie Kahle
James & Cheryl Kahles
George Kapsal, Sr.
Robert & Jacqueline Kardasz
Paul & Eileen Karl in memory of
Marie A. Dannenfelser
David & Theresa Karsten
Richard & Mary Kasper
Stephen & Stephanie Kastner
Patrick & Susan Keefe
Earl & Julie Kehres
Warren & Cathy Keith
Thomas & Valerie Kellerman
James & Carol Kelly
William Timothy & Donna Kelly
Anthony Kenneally & Loretta
Williams-Kenneally in honor of
Trey, Ty & Georgina Kenneally,
& in memory of William E.
Kenneally
Richard & Suzanne Kent
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Book Review
The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks
By Rebecca Skloot
Broadway Paperbacks
377 pages/softbound/$16
ISBN 978-1-4000-5218-9
REVIEW BY MARY POMMERT
H
enrietta Lacks was a poor, uneducated black
woman who lived in Baltimore, Md., and who
died in 1951 at the age of 31 of a vicious case of
cervical cancer. During an office visit, her doctor took a
tissue sample of her tumor and passed it along to an
interested researcher at Johns Hopkins, without her
knowledge or consent. It’s here that the true story of
Henrietta’s amazing cells begins.
Scientists had been trying for decades to keep human
cells alive in the laboratory, but they all eventually died.
Henrietta’s cells were different, however…very, very different. They reproduced an entire generation every
twenty-four hours, and they never quit. Scientists
named her cells HeLa, using the first two letters from
her first and last names. They became the first immortal
human cells ever grown in a laboratory.
HeLa cells, the author writes, have changed the face
of medicine over the last 60 years. They’ve been used to
study genes that cause and suppress cancer. They
helped to develop chemotherapy drugs and drugs for
treating herpes, depression, high blood pressure,
leukemia, influenza, hemophilia, and Parkinson’s disease. They’ve been used to study lactose digestion, sexually transmitted diseases, appendicitis, human longevity,
and gene mapping. They were used in the first space
mission to determine the effects of zero gravity on
healthy human cells. In the early 1950s, trillions of
HeLa cells were grown each week to help discover a
polio vaccine. Today, there are trillions more of her cells
growing in laboratories or stored in freezers in small
vials on ice all over the world.
Amazing as the HeLa cells are, the author never
intended to write a science book about them, their hardiness, or the fact that they may be the most important
boon to medical research in the last hundred years. No,
the author set out to write about the forgotten woman
that the cells belonged to: Henrietta Lacks. The result is
a riveting book that takes readers down both dark
labyrinths of despair and up avenues of redemption.
Surely, the darkest moments in the book are the
recounting of the ways that destitute blacks were used
for medical experiments during the 1950s without their
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consent. The chapter, “The Hospital for the Negro
Insane,” is especially heartbreaking. Shortly before her
death, Henrietta took her daughter, Elsie, who was diagnosed with epilepsy and mental retardation, to live at
Crownsville State Hospital. The gruesome details of
what occurred at that hospital… grossly inhumane living conditions and unscrupulous medical testing…are
horrifying.
The book is written more like a novel than non-fiction, and it’s a page-turner for sure, especially the chapters on Henrietta’s husband, sons, and other daughter,
Deborah. Each family member is outspoken and opinionated, and each feels wronged by the medical community. Poor and uneducated, just like Henrietta, they were
not aware of how famous her cells had become, until
journalists began showing up at their doorsteps asking
questions.
It was 20 years after Henrietta’s death before the family discovered that HeLa cells were being sold for profit.
A multimillion-dollar industry had sprung up around
the cells, yet no one in the Lacks family had ever
received a dime.
The author writes much of the story from the
point of view of Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah.
Henrietta died when Deborah was a year old. The
author helps her uncover the truth about her mother’s illness, death, and medical treatment. She helps
her obtain a copy of Henrietta’s medical records, as
well as the medical records of her sister, Elsie. Along
the journey, Deborah and the author meet scientists,
researchers, and administrators whose attitudes,
except for a precious few, range from arrogant to
indifferent. They encounter journalists and distant
family members, some supportive, some opportunistic. Deborah, emotionally fragile and anxiety-ridden,
learns not to trust anyone who approaches her about
her mother’s cells. When she finally actually sees
them in a vial, shown to her by a compassionate
researcher almost 50 years after her mother’s death,
Deborah nearly has a nervous breakdown.
It only makes sense that a subplot of the book is
about informed consent. Even today, the author writes,
“when you go to the doctor for a routine blood test or
to have a mole removed, when you have an appendectomy, tonsillectomy or any other ectomy, the stuff you
leave behind doesn’t always get thrown out. Doctors,
hospitals, and laboratories keep it. Often indefinitely.”
She cites one study that estimates that more than 307
million tissue samples from more than 178 million people are currently stored in the U.S. alone. That number
increases by 20 million samples yearly. Most people, she
writes, are okay with this, but their feelings change if
the samples might be sold for profit, are used for
research they don’t support, or could uncover damaging
information about their genes or medical histories.
If you ponder the HeLa story for long, the legal,
moral and ethical issues it presents are endless. For
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starters, should matter
from a biopsy belong to
us? One research director quoted in the book
believes that questions
of consent should apply
only to the collection of
future samples, not the
millions already stored,
including HeLa. “What
are we going to do,” he
asks, “throw them all
out?”
At the outset of the
book, the author quotes
Elie Wiesel from his
book, The Nazi Doctors
and the Nuremberg
Code: “We must not see
any person as an
abstraction. Instead, we
must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some
measure of triumph.”
At first, I thought it was an odd quote to open the
book with, but now I understand. HeLa is not just an
abstraction, an extraordinary line of rapidly multiplying
cells that have and will continue to unlock medical
mysteries. HeLa is Henrietta Lacks: her living cells with
her DNA imprint. And, Henrietta Lacks was a living,
breathing human being with a spunky personality, a life
cut short by cancer but with some measure of triumph,
a husband, and children she adored. Doesn’t her brief
life demonstrate how God works in mysterious ways?
Who would think that the cells of one young woman
would become so important to the work of researchers
worldwide? Were here cells taken ethically? Does the
end justify the means? Should her family have been
compensated? You have to decide.
When Henrietta lay dying, George Gey, the
researcher from Johns Hopkins who requested
Henrietta’s original tissue sample without her knowing, leaned over her bed and told her that her cells
would help save the lives of countless people. It’s
doubtful that she understood all the implications of
what he was saying, yet she told him she was glad
her pain would come to some good for someone else.
Neither George Gey nor Johns Hopkins ever profited financially from Henrietta Lacks’s cells. Neither
has the Lacks family, though many others have. The
irony is none of Henrietta’s children, or her husband,
could ever afford health care.
Before The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was
published, the author established the Henrietta Lacks
Foundation. She is donating some of the proceeds
from the book to the Foundation.
September 2011
The How, Why and What
of the Change in the Missal
And with Your Spirit’
BY DANIEL MERZ, SLL
P
robably the most noticeable change for the laity in
the revised translation of The Roman Missal will
be the response to “The Lord be with you,” which
restores the phrase “And with your spirit” in place of
“And also with you.” This change is specifically called
for by Liturgiam Authenticam, the instruction from the
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of
the Sacraments regarding the translation of liturgical
texts. It states that the Latin phrase, Et cum spiritu tuo,
must be translated as literally as possible. English is the
only major European language that does not mention
the spirit in the current translation of this response; the
Greek liturgy of the Eastern Churches also employs the
equivalent of “And with your spirit.”
So the new form has both tradition and widespread
use on its side. Underlying the use are scriptural and
theological reasons. This ancient Christian use of “spirit,” in both Greek and Latin, was strange to the ancient
world. “Nothing like it is known outside Christian writing” (Paulinus Milner, “Et Cum Spitiu Tuo” in Studies
in Pastoral Liturgy, vol. 3. ed. by Placid Murray, osb,
Dublin: The Furrow Trust, 1967. p. 202). “With your
spirit” was long thought to be a Semitic idiom meaning
nothing more than “with you.” The Hebrew word
nephesh means “soul” or “spirit,” but it can also mean
“self.” But the Hebrew word behind “with your spirit” is
not nephesh but rather another Hebrew term, ruah,
An Invitation to Faith
BY DEBBIE BIRCK
T
he Bible is a collection of amazing literature.
There is truly something for everyone from
poignant narratives to beautiful poetry. It has
intriguing characters, great beauty, and gripping stories. We are called to read the Bible, within the context of the invitation we have been given, to develop a
deeper faith and relationship with our God. Getting
involved in a Bible study is a wonderful way to share
the journey, to appreciate the art of the inspired
authors, and to see Sacred Scripture in just the right
light.
Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offering five
Bible studies this fall. Each is using a different
resource to help you understand the people, places,
and events of the Bible.
Tuesday morning, from 9:30-11:30, the study of
Genesis will be offered. Catholic Scripture Studies
International provides a comprehensive resource for
this study. You will receive a student binder, watch
well researched DVDs, and share in small groups dur-
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which means “breath” or “spirit.” The Greek word for
spirit, pneuma, is never used in the Old Testament to
render nephesh, but only when translating ruah. Thus,
it seems clear that the use of “spirit” in the liturgy is not
intended merely as a euphemism for “you” but bears
some other special theological significance.
Sometimes, Saint Paul calls the gifts of the Holy
Spirit pneumata (cf. 1 Corinthians 14:12: “So with yourselves, since you are eager for pneumaton, spiritual
gifts...’ and 14:32, “The spiritual gifts of the prophets
are subject to the prophets”; see similar usage in
Revelation 22:6 and 19:10). The episcopal ordination
prayer of The Apostolic Tradition (third or fourth century ad) asks God for the “spirit of leadership”: “And now
also pour forth the power which comes from you, of the
spirit of leadership which you gave to your beloved
Child, Jesus Christ, and which he accorded to your holy
apostles who have founded the Church in every place . .
. .” This ordination prayer, then, specifically refers to a
gift of the spirit that was given to Christ, which Christ
in turn bestowed on the apostles, and which this prayer
shows is bestowed upon bishops in the Church. The
ordination prayer for priests similarly asks, “Look upon
your servant who is here and grant him the spirit of
grace and of council of the presbytery so that he may
aid and govern your people with a pure heart . . . .” In
the prayer for deacons: “Grant the spirit of grace and
zeal to your servant.”
Given the petitions employed in these ordination
prayers, it is noteworthy that the phrase, “And with
your spirit” is used only in response to an ordained
minister. The non-ordained member leading the assembly in prayer (for example, at a wake service, a Holy
Communion service, the Liturgy of the Hours), would
never say “The Lord be with you” because, at least in
part, they do not receive the phrase in return “And with
ing the course of the morning. With commentary
written by Steve Ray and lecture series presented by
Father Matthew Kauth, come journey with this study
back to the beginning.
Wednesday afternoon, from 1-2:15, the Gospel of
Matthew will be studied, also using Catholic Studies
International materials. The Gospel of Matthew
emphasizes Jesus as the promised Messiah of the
Jewish people. He is portrayed as teaching the New
Law and calling the people to be faithful to God. CSS
has done a wonderful job with terrific materials. This
commentary is written by Dr. Scott Hahn and Mark
Shea with the lectures presented by Fr. Matthew
Kauth.
Wednesday evening from 7:30-9 the Acts of the
Apostles, through the Ignatius Study Bible, will be
explored. The Acts of the Apostles is one of the most
powerful books in Holy Scripture. Not simply a
chronicle of the early Church, it is also a dramatic
illustration of the Holy Spirit at work. Each class will
provide both scriptural commentary and opportunities for in-class discussion. Each student will receive a
customized 100-page study guide, a copy of the
Ignatius Catholic Study Guide on the book of Acts,
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your spirit.” The “spirit” mentioned here refers specifically to the spirit received in ordination. It is an affirmation by the assembly that the ordained minister has
received the appropriate anointing with the spirit to
make him the leader in sacramental ministry. This usage
has a special beauty: it is less about the person of the priest
than about the office of the priesthood, which is supported
and guaranteed by the Spirit of God given in ordination.
Early Church Fathers, such as John Chrysostom, Theodore
of Mopsuestia, Narsai of Nisibis, and Abraham bar Lipheh
explicitly back this interpretation.
One scriptural usage may be set in objection to this
interpretation: Galatians 6:18, Philippians 4:23, and
Philemon 25 all use “spirit” in a more general sense as
addressed to the whole Church: “The grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” Saint Paul is not referring here to the particular gifts of the Spirit possessed
by each member of the local Church, because “spirit” is
in the singular. Rather, he is referring to that gift of the
Spirit which each local Church possesses in so far as it
is a unity in Christ for the worship of the Father
(Milner, p. 206). In this sense, the ordained minister
represents the whole Church in a way that the nonordained does not. For this reason, the laity may offer a
blessing in their own name only, whereas the ordained
bless in the name of the Church — because of the “spirit” they have received in ordination.
Father Daniel Merz, SLL, is the vice-rector and dean of
students at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo.
Watch for future Bulletin inserts that will explain
more of the upcoming changes. Any questions about
the changes or this article please call Carol Braun,
Chair of the Worship Commission, at 513-528-4866.
Revised Roman Missal: “And with Your Spirit” © 2010
Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 3949 South
Racine Avenue, Chicago IL 60609; 1-800-933-1800; www.LTP.org.
and a recap CD at the conclusion of the class. Class
size is limited to 20.
Thursday Morning from 9:30-11:30 will continue
studying the Acts of the Apostles using materials from
Ascension Press. It will be fairly easy to catch up with
the group as they begin with lesson 9 if you are new
to the group. The Acts of the Apostles provides an
historic framework for understanding the rest of the
New Testament. Paul’s letters in particular come alive in
a new way when they are read within the context of the
Acts narrative. In this DVD series Jeff Cavins provides
comprehensive teaching and commentary on the book of
Acts. Each student will receive a student binder with
thought provoking information and questions.
Thursday morning also finds our longest running
bible study meeting from 9:30-11.
This group is reading the bible in the order of the
73 books it was written. Jump in and join them in
their appreciation and discussion of the Sacred Word.
There is so much being offered to you this year.
Will you answer the invitation to a deeper faith journey? Join us as we continue to explore the relationship between God and his people through Sacred
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Kabingo
sponsored by IHM. They feel very blessed for the
opportunity of an education. Many are orphans
who live with extended family and would not otherwise have the funds to attend high school. They
show their appreciation through hard work as they
know that education is their only way out of poverty.
They’ve sent messages of gratitude. Winnie
Nakimera writes, “I am so happy for the opportunity. I promise that I will work hard so that I will
perform well…” and Lydia Nabayego, “a lot of
appreciation for your kind heart from the people I
live with. They are promising you more prayers.”
The insecticide-treated mosquito nets were hung
in the students’ dormitories and the villagers’
homes with the help of the secondary school students. Without the protection of the nets, the villagers are at high risk for contracting malaria.
Malaria is life-threatening, especially for children.
We treated over 100 children with malaria during
our two week trip who may now, with IHM’s support, be protected from future episodes.
In addition to medical care, we worked with a
bee hive cooperative and villager health workers
who are excited about the prospects of being able
to help their friends and families. We also celebrated mass with the villagers. During the first mass,
13 babies were baptized! The beauty of the liturgy
filled with African drums and the villagers’ angelic
voices is beyond words.
Since our return home, two Ugandan villagers
have arrived and now share mass with all of us at
IHM. Mackline Tumusiime is a 13-year-old girl
who was attacked by a pig as a baby and will have
facial reconstructive surgery at Shriners Hospital for
Children. Maria Nakfeero came as her caretaker,
tutor and translator. They will be in Ohio for a
year and are adjusting wonderfully.
Our work in Uganda has been in collaboration
with our neighbors, the Comboni Missionaries. We
will continue to take annual trips and work on sustainable projects to support the villagers’ efforts to
pull themselves out of poverty. IHM’s generosity
towards education and improved health provides
essential ingredients needed for a brighter future.
Weebale nnyo!! Thank you very much!!
Your support through the Social Ministries
Commission funded education for 10 high school students and provided mosquito nets for 300 villagers.
Behind the Racetrack
BY ANNIE & JEANNE FELDKAMP
I
t is almost a rite of passage to spend a summer day at
Coney Island, either splashing in the water and enjoying a quick ride down the slide or feeling your tummy
tickle as you ride the twirling and spinning rides. Maybe
one evening you get to enjoy a concert at Riverbend or
take in the beauty of the racing horses at River Downs.
Any of these could be great fun and provide lasting memories. For some parishioners River Downs has created
memories they will never soon forget.
It is a hot Monday evening as we drive into the “special entrance” only to River Downs. We are looking for
Reverend Vincent. As we follow the rock path around
behind the stables it is like we just entered an unknown
village. We had no idea there were people who lived at
River Downs in apartment-like complexes. I guess you
never think about who cleans all the stables and cares for
the grounds and tends to the horses--the trainers, the
workers and the families who make it all happen. You
just know it is the place where the horses race.
As we see the security guard, he points us on ahead to
the trailer with the unmistakable large cross on it. Oh yes!
That makes complete sense. Each Monday night we have
learned the Reverend offers a prayer and worship service to
any of the individuals who live behind the stables. Then at
Don’t Pass Us By —
Stop in the Fatima Room
BY MARGE ENGLISH
Y
ou see the A-frame signs on your way into church
announcing “Shop$mart for IHM Available in the
Fatima Room after Mass.” You see a similar sign on the
Fatima Room window .What do these signs mean?
Shop$mart for IHM is a gift card program that raises
funds to help reduce the IHM Parish debt. You purchase gift
cards from Shop$mart and the merchants rebate a certain
percentage to the parish. You receive the full cash value
of the gift card.
We have gift cards for over 65 different merchants available for immediate purchase. Our top sellers include Panera,
Carrabba’s, Target, Chipotle, Kohl’s, McDonald’s, Applebee’s,
Starbuck’s, Speedway, Macy’s, Olive Garden, and Home
Depot, just to name a few. IHM parishioners also reload an
IHM Kroger Neighborhood Reward card to pay for their groceries, gas, prescriptions and stamps at Kroger. This program
results in approximately $3100.00 worth of profits monthly
for the Parish.
What do I do when I come into the Fatima Room?
Pick up a clip board that has a Shop$mart for IHM order
form attached to it listing all the merchant gift cards that are
available for purchase. Merchants are grouped together by
categories. Find the gift cards you would like to purchase
and indicate on the form the number of gift cards you want
to order. Fill out your name and phone number on the top
of the form and then hand the form to a Shop$mart volunteer. They will fill your order and you can pay for your gift
cards by cash, check or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or
American Express). It’s that easy.
I’m a Kroger shopper, what do I need? You can pick
up an IHM Kroger Neighborhood Reward card and instruction sheet from the Shop$mart volunteer. You will load this
card at Kroger with the cashier for any dollar amount. You
will then use this card to pay for your groceries, gas, prescriptions or stamps. When your balance gets low on this
card, reload it again with the cashier for any dollar amount.
IHM earns 4% every time you reload this card.
September 2011
the end of the service an area church will provide dinner
and fellowship is shared between those providing and those
receiving. And as he is sure to remind newcomers that this
is not a food thing, this is a church thing.
Well, this summer IHM has been able to assist with
providing these meals after the service. Paul Hillebrand,
who serves as the chair of Helping Hands ministry and
represents IHM on the SEM board, met the coordinator of
Race Track Ministry of SEM (Southeastern Ecumenical
Ministry). He sent out word to the Helping Hands ministry and others within the parish to see if it would be
possible for our parish to provide one meal for this ongoing ministry. In true IHM fashion, the response was overwhelming. Due to the number of donations we were able
to provide and serve dinner on three Mondays in August.
To witness the Reverend welcoming in person after
person to a place at the table and see the heads nodding
“Amen” together is awesome. He will share gospel stories first in English, then “catch everyone up” in Spanish.
He moves those in attendance to be grateful for all that
they have---a roof over their heads, a job, a good meal
and a God who loves them. Not once is the 95 + temperature living or working conditions mentioned in a negative way. It is obvious everyone is hot, tired and hungry.
But the “Amens” and “Praise God” comments keep flowing. Even those who may not truly believe yet are able to
share a grateful smile. A shared hour of praise to Jesus
our savior, followed by a simple meal served to humble
servants...a true summer memory!
I’m a Remke/bigg’s Shopper, what do I need? You
can pick up an IHM Remke/bigg’s Caring Neighbor Reward
card and instruction sheet from the Shop$mart volunteer.
You will load this card at Remke/bigg’s with the cashier for
any dollar amount. You will then use this card to pay for
your groceries, prescriptions or stamps. When your balance
gets low on this card, reload it again with the cashier for any
dollar amount. IHM earns 4% every time you reload this
card.
Don’t pass us by. Stop in the Fatima Room after Mass and
help IHM raise funds to reduce the parish debt.
A Big Thank You
From Shop$mart
Thank you to all the IHM parishioners who
purchased gift cards from Shop$mart or
reloaded your IHM Kroger Neighborhood
Reward card or reloaded your IHM
Remke/bigg’s Caring Neighbor Reward card during this past fiscal year. Your efforts reaped great
rewards for IHM: $70 thousand was earned
through these programs to help reduce the
parish debt. Thank you!
Help us increase that amount for the next fiscal year. Just tell a fellow parishioners how easy
it is to use Shop$mart gift cards for everyday
purchases or gift giving. Or, tell a fellow parishioner how easy it is to reload an IHM Kroger
Neighborhood Reward card or to reload an IHM
Remke/bigg’s Caring Neighbor Reward card and
use that card to pay for your groceries, gas, prescriptions and stamps.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for caring
about your IHM parish community. We are all
blessed by your efforts.
September 2011
HeartBeat
Imbus and Mrs. Jossart, learned that
4,000 children a day die from unclean
drinking water, and clean water is inaccessible to about a billion people worldwide.
In the spring, they completed their
fundraising efforts and have raised over
$1,000 to benefit The P&G Children’s
Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program.
Two anonymous businesses are willing to
match 50% of their earnings, which will
double their intake to over $2,000. About
half will go to the PUR water project and
the rest will aid Comboni Mission Center
in building a “Protection Well” in
Uganda.
The process of the PUR water project
is simple. First, the contents of one
“PUR” packet are poured into a large jar
of dirty water. After about 10 minutes, the
dirt and parasites separate from the clean
water and sink to the bottom of the jar.
Next, water from the big jar is poured
into a smaller jar with a paper towel filter
on top of it. The fibers in the paper towel
catch the bad particles, separating them
from the clean water. Just like that, the
former dirty water becomes drinkable.
For just one penny, a four-gram packet
of “PUR” chemicals can purify ten liters
of dirty, contaminated water. One dollar
gives someone 50 days of clean drinking
water. Thirty dollars is enough to supply
a family of four with clean drinking water
for an entire year.
Agencies working with P&G and The
Cincinnati Foundation use all the donated money from this group of boys to
deploy boxes of purifying packets to the
neediest areas. Along with Africa, the
boxes will be sent to earthquake victims
in Haiti and Chile.
This process is extremely beneficial
and will save a great number of lives by
supplying them with one of our most
basic needs. Both the Children’s Safe
Drinking Water Fund of the Greater
Cincinnati Foundation and the Comboni
Mission Center are doing incredible
things, and the more donations they
tional international projects received
funding, along with sixteen local and
two national projects. It is especially
exciting to report that 45% of our grants
went to programs not previously supported.
Finding jobs for those in need was an
emphasis this year. Two new programs
are working to help their clients find
jobs in Cincinnati. We all know that we
have a high rate of unemployment in the
area. Finding a job is hard, and harder
still for those in need. Two local grant
recipients are helping change things.
First Step Home, a residential substance abuse program for women with
children, helps residents prepare for
jobs. It is the only facility in the tri-state
region that allows children 12 years old
and younger to live with the women as
they go through treatment. Their grant
will buy three computers to help residents with job searches.
Another new grant went to a
Franciscan priest with St. Francis Seraph
Parish in Over the Rhine. His HELP ExCons project works with ex-offenders to
access job training, mentoring and education. HELP Ex-cons works in close
collaboration with other agencies providing needed services.
Our own IHM Job Search Ministry
was able to purchase books for participants to use, and the Dayton Youth Ops
program used funds to prepare teens for
work.
Many new things happened with our
international grants this year. One is for
The Library of Love in Uganda. Molly, a
13 year old student from St. Maximillian
Kolbe Parish in Liberty Township, was
preparing for her Confirmation. With
guidance from Embrace the Children,
she decided to raise enough money to
provide books for a sixth grade class at
St. Mary’s Primary School in Uganda.
Her application was a joy to read--she
did a thorough analysis of the need and
her goals. We were glad to send funds
toward the total needed for the library.
Another exciting new grant went to
Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries in
the Philippines. A parishioner’s father
put us in touch with the “Home of Love”
in Cebu Archdiocese to help transform
the lives of victims of female and child
prostitution. It is a shocking statistic
that the Philippines has the fourth highest rate child prostitution. This mission
provides rehabilitation and livelihood
training for victims.
In addition to the Philippines, a second new country was added to our evergrowing list. This time a parishioner
recommended a grant to The Jeevadhara
Mission Center in India. The Society of
the Holy Spirit priests run the center and
this grant will help them with alcohol
and drug rehabilitation, enabling people
to return to their homes and families.
Everyone at IHM has contributed to
the goal of helping people break the
cycle of poverty. If you would like to
make an application for a grant, the
empowerment team would be happy to
work with you. Please contact us at
Back row; Joe Imbus, Mrs. Debra Imbus, Devin Carroll, Ryan Holbrook, Jake
Bridges, Mrs. Kristyn Jossart, Ronnie Ehemann Front row; Danny Feldkamp,
Nate Ries, Will Jossart Missing from picture: Matt Fisher, Kyle Morrisroe
Clean Drinking
Water Project
BY KYLE MORRISROE
A
small group of eighth grade boys
from Immaculate Heart of Mary,
after learning about how some
people in our world cannot find clean
drinking water, decided to do something
to help. As part of their preparation for
Confirmation, this group, led by Mrs.
Empowerment Fund
Gave 34 Grants in
2010–11
BY CAROL KELLY
S
ince 1988, the Empowerment Fund
has been part of the IHM Parish
budget. One percent of the previous
year’s collection is set aside for the fund.
The Empowerment Fund was based on
the belief that Christians must walk with
two feet: the foot of charity which helps
meet the needs of people today and the
foot of justice, which helps break the
cycle of poverty so that a person can
achieve self-reliance. Special collections
at IHM helped people with their material
needs. Wanting to support people and
organizations working to help break
cycles of poverty, Parish Council agreed
to make the Empowerment Fund part of
the budget.
In 2010, the fund started with
$26,705.50. Social Ministries Advisory
Coordination Commission manages the
fund, using specific guidelines to ensure
that grants help empower people to
break the cycle of poverty and oppression and following the guidelines of
Catholic Social Teaching.
Thirty-four grants of various amounts
were awarded this year. Nine students
received stipends for the mission trip to
Batahola Norte, our twinning community in Managua, Nicaragua. Seven addi-
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Project Education
God Is
Extraordinary
Because…
BY MARY POMMERT
R
egina speaks for hundreds of
students at the Batahola
Cultural Center, IHM’s twinning community, when she says that
God is extraordinarily good to her
because of her Project Education
sponsor. Sponsors allow students to
start or continue with their education…their single best hope for
climbing out of poverty.
In October, parishioners who
sponsored students this past year will
receive handwritten thank-you letters
from their students. The letters are
filled with expressions of love, of
their deep faith, and of overwhelming gratitude.
The excerpt below from Regina’s
letter is a good example of that heartfelt gratitude. Regina is 26-years-old.
Last year, she received a college
scholarship from an IHM parishioner.
Regina writes to her sponsor:
Hello! My name is Regina. I have a
big family, my mom is a wonderful person. I love her. I live with 2 sisters and
9 nephews. I don’t have the necessary
conditions for going with my studies,
but God is extraordinary because I am
part of the Center Cultural of Batahola
North. Thank you so much 4 your
help.
I know life is not easy. I know it
well. Sometimes I feel like giving up,
but when I’m at the Batahola Center, I
feel so good with the people who work
here. Please don’t stop helping us!
You’re already part of my life, of my
family, and especially you’re part of my
friends. It doesn’t matter if you can see
me or not, the improtant thing is:
you’re my friend, and you’re there for
me, and I’m here thinking of you.
– Regina
This year, 249 students wrote
thank-you letters to their Project
Education sponsors. Volunteer translators (adults and fourth-year
Spanish students from area high
schools) worked hard to translate the
letters into English…a labor of love.
All 249 thank-you letters will be
mailed to sponsors in early October.
Each letter will carry Regina’s message
with it: that God is extraordinary in
the way that we care for each other.
HeartBeat
14
September 2011
Socks, Underwear
And Our Twinning
Parish
BY JUDY O’BRIEN
T
The Elmardi Family
Thanks for Support
Of the Elmardi Family
BY SARA ELMARDI
T
he Elmardi family came to the
United States on Sept. 29, 2001.
Since then we have moved on to
larger things in life such as learning the
language, making new friends, picking
up on important skills and adapting to
a totally different environment. We have
grown into a completely different life
style. When we were younger, we all
began at the elementary school level.
We have grown up and moved to college. Sara is a freshman at Wright State
University majoring in pre-med. Mazin
and Majed are juniors at the University
of Toledo. Mazin is majoring in international business and finance, Majed is
studying international studies and political science. Our little brother
Mohamed is a freshman at Lakota East
High School.
We lost a much loved member in our
family two years ago. My father Adil
Elmardi passed away from brain cancer.
He played a very big role in our lives.
Congrats!
BY JOSEPH STONER
I
HM Boy Scout troop 694 held their
spring 2010 Court of Honor on
March 14. The meeting started with
an opening flag ceremony and a prayer.
The court of honor proceeded with the
introduction of the cub scouts who had
just completed the bridging ceremony
in which they become boy scouts.
Scoutmaster Jim Kopcha recognized
William Babb, Tyler Ficker, Lukas
Moreland and Adam Romick on their
recent National Junior Honors Society
award. The court of honor is much
more than an award ceremony, for the
scouts and their families. This court of
He did a very good job in raising us to
become responsible and respectful
young adults. We miss him. I remember
him telling us that, “We came to the US
for a better education, so we have to
work hard."
We were all very touched and motivated which resulted in us never forgetting the main idea of what he had said
to us. So we are trying to work really
hard to prove to him and also to ourselves that we made the right choice of
moving to America and achieving the
American dream. My mother Nadia
struggled because of her English. She
attended an English school to increase
her knowledge of reading and writing,
which has resulted in a certificate of
success. She has come a long way to
have a better life. She is working as a
babysitter and she loves it.
We just want to thank everyone for
everything that they have done so far to
get us to where we are today and
achieve all that we have achieved over
the years. We sincerely thank everyone
so much. You are all such great people
with warm gentle caring hearts and we
would like to thank you with all of our
hearts. Thank you very dearly.
honor was also a celebration. After the
awards were presented, the scouts were
shown several video clips from past
campouts and given cake and ice cream
for dessert. All in all, I would say it
was a fun event.
The following scouts were recognized for their achievements: Sam
Adams, William Babb, Jacob Bollman,
Grant Foreman, Nicholas Groh, Iain
Heineke, Adam Kerth, Kevin Kerth,
Daniel Knight, Joseph Knight, Daniel
Kopcha, Spencer Lea, Ben Liming, Liam
Lindy, Lindy Chris Mullarkey, Joseph
Romer, Paul Romer, Adam Romick,
Matt Schneider, Michael Szucsik, and
Matthew Taylor. The following adults
were recognized for their achievements:
Robert Knight, James Kopcha, Don
Lakes, Patricia Taylor and Tom Wiles.
hree thousand pairs of socks,
1,800 pairs of underpants, 1,800
camis/tee shirts piled on the
tables of the community room at Our
Lady of the Mountains. Fourteen
members of IHM and ten members of
OLM on a July Saturday sorted those
items into plastic bags for the over 200
families who had applied for help
through OLM’s back-to-school sock
and underwear giveaway.
We arrived about 9:30 a.m. and after
some introductions and chatting we
were each given a plastic bag and a
paper for each family. On the paper
were the names, ages and sizes of each
child in the family from preschool
through eighth grade. OLM works
with the schools in Powell County to
determine who is in need of the help.
With our paper and bag in hand
we made our way from table to table
picking up the needed supplies. Seems
pretty easy, right? Although it wasn’t
hard work, it was a bit tedious and
took much longer than we thought it
would when we started.
Where do all those socks and underwear come from? Some of course from
OLM members but many from people
here at IHM. In January there was
Undee Sunday, and some of the underwear was kept for this drive. In
February during Catholic Schools
Week IHM day students brought in
socks, lots and lots of socks, about
2,000 pairs. Then in June Vacation
Bible School devoted one day to the
missions, and Our Lady of the
Mountains was the mission chosen.
Those attending VBS brought in socks
and underwear and a favorite book to
give to a child in the Stanton, Ky., area.
Sister Mary Jane Kreidler and Brenda
Roberts were here for the day and
Sister’s car went back to Stanton loaded
to the brim with all the items the kids
had brought in. Individuals at IHM
Helping at OLM were Silvia Fries, Cindy
O’Connor, Sylvie and Mary Catherine.
who know of the need also donated
socks and underwear over the past few
months. All of this together filled the
tables that day in July.
Our help included adults, a teenager
and several children. One family of
helpers was made up of three generations: Silvia Fries, her daughter, Cindy
O’Connor, and her two granddaughters,
Sylvie and Mary Catherine. In the
morning the two girls helped their
mom and grandmother fill bags, but
after lunch they were seasoned helpers
and asked to have their own bags. So
bag by bag we got the job done.
On the way home we talked about
how difficult it would be for the people
of OLM to do this job without outside
help. Without the donated items from
us it would not be possible at all. They
could do the sorting without us but it
would take many more hours. So it is
easy to see how OLM profited from our
involvement.
But what did we gain? Not as easily
seen but even more important we had
the opportunity to get to know better
and become friends with the wonderful
people of OLM. As we worked, took a
break and had lunch together, we had a
chance to talk and share our stories.
For those who were there for the first
time they are no longer strangers for
those of us who have been there before
we are closer friends. That is the true
meaning of twinning, forming relationships and becoming one community of
faith.
She’s a Fan of CRHP
BY MARY ELLEN MARKO
I
was new in Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and knew no one when the
Christ Renews His Parish weekend came up. I thought of every excuse as to
why I could not attend but my heart was telling me that I needed to be
there. I signed up the week before the weekend and was glad that I did. The
joy and calmness that I experienced in renewing my life with Christ was something that I have never experienced before and it was worth it. The food was
good and I have met wonderful friends and built great relationships with other
women in the parish. I would recommend it to everyone
HeartBeat
September 2011
Environmental
Stewardship
Starts at Home,
Saves Money
BY BRUCO BERNO
W
hat do the snowy winter and
blistering hot summer of
2011, high gasoline prices
and our current economic challenges
have in common? They combine together to provide an opportunity to reflect
upon our faith, our lifestyles and priorities, and our stewardship of our
resources and environment. The good
news is that by being good environmental stewards we can take better care of
God’s creation and save money. Double
bonus!
In “Renewing the Earth: An Invitation
to Reflection and Action on Environment
in Light of Catholic Social Teaching,” a
Pastoral Statement of the United States
Catholic Conference (Nov. 14, 1991), we
are invited and challenged to be better
stewards of God’s creation, our environment.
Environmental stewardship starts at
home and involves the whole family. We
all make decisions every day where we
can be better environmental stewards.
Here are a few simple ideas to consider:
1) Ride the bus to school. Save gas
2011 IHM
Festival Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSORS:
Bove,Connolly, & Taylor
Transamerica Life Insurance
T.P. White & Sons - Funeral Home
30+ Catholic Singles
Anthony Guanciale - Cinti. Spine
Institute
SPONSORS:
IHM Boosters
Ronald Poulos, DDS
Rafalske & Layne CPA’s
Ameristop – Beechmont
Mt. Washington Care Center
Residence of Salem Woods
Thor Investvestment Mgmt.
Anderson Hills Plumbing
Hayes – Eadie Inc.
Eric Hickman , DDS
Knights of Columbus
Dunphy Wealth Mgmt.
Burd Bros. Trucking, Inc.
Asbury Woods Apartments
Woeste Remodeling, Inc.
Arnold Printing
and wear and tear on your car. Show
your children that riding the bus with
their friends is fun and that public transportation gets the job done.
2) Car pool with neighbors and
friends to sports and extracurricular
activities. Build up the sense of teamwork and community at IHM.
3) Use ceiling fans and floor fans to
reduce air conditioning use. Save electricity and reduce pollution caused by
our coal-burning power plants.
4) Use a timer thermostat to turn the
heat down in the evening at home when
you are sleeping. Small office business
settings are great candidates for timer
thermostats to save energy in the
evenings and weekends when offices are
closed.
5) Just say, “I don’t need a plastic
bag,” when you are only buying one or
two items that can easily be carried from
a store. Saving a little oil and landfill
space is an easy thing to do.
6) Think twice about using a plastic
water bottle or beverage container when
a reusable container would do. Have you
ever thought about what a water bottle
really costs?
7) How much trash do you put out
each week? Are you buying too many
things with wasteful packaging? Have
you recycled as much as possible?
When on IHM’s campus, use the recycling containers properly.
May God help us all to be better stewards of His creation.
E.M.E. Fence, Inc.
Jersey Mike’s – Beechmont
Berno Financial Mgmt.
Keep Judge Fellerhoff
Rolfes & Swisher, CPA’s
Scarlett & Gray Cleaning
Debra – Kuempel
Home City Ice
Derek Engineering of Ohio
Auxier Gas
Eastgate Animal Hospital
Kellogg Food Snacks
PLATINUM PATRON
Brian Vaughan & Jessica Metzger
Cutting Edge Services Corporation
GOLD PATRON
Doerger Family
Andy & Patti Filak
Bob & Carmen Hodge
Maintenance Methods, Inc.
Dale & Jackie White
SILVER PATRON
Fred & Barbara Betz
Vic & Karen Borejka
Cassani Family
Mary Daniel
Dooling Family
Don & Pat Francis
15
Spiritual
Motherhood
Never a
Burden
BY JO ANN MCDERMOTT
A
s I rise each
morning, I say a
prayer given to a
visionary by the Blessed
Mother at Medjugorje.
While making the sign of
the cross, I say slowly, “I
consecrate my mind, my
words (pausing at my lips), my body,
my heart (left shoulder), my soul (right
shoulder) in order that your will be
done through me this day.”
God’s will for us is to be prayerful
people. The heavenly Father created us
with a built-in need for Him. As
women, we are nurturers by nature,
willing to protect, share, give, sacrifice,
and most of all love. This is not by accident but by God’s design.
Since I am praying each day for my
husband, children, grandchildren, and
great grand children as well as my
extended family, I find it rather easy to
slip in prayers for priests and religious.
Upon noticing the Spiritual
Motherhood article in the Sunday bulletin, I said some prayers to discern if I
could commit to praying for a particular seminarian or priest every day of my
life. After a week of debating with
Hayden Family
The Herpers
Harry & Pat Manton
John & Kimberly McDonald
Mary Lee & Don Olinger
Paul & Sarah Reeder
Ned & Ellen Rohan
Dick & Betsi Schimpf
Anne Marie Wolfer
Dominic Wolfer Family
BRONZE PATRON
Gene & Rosanna Ardine
Balda Family
Lee & Gennie Beran
Ed & Debbie Birck Helen Bishop
Michael & Gloria Ann Castleman
Guy & Judy Chandler
Ron & Sandra Coleman
Dick & Marilyn Cozzi
Daly Family
Mr. & Mrs. Harry DeMaio
Al & Maureen Dufour
Virginia & John Finnigan
Roland & Linda Gabriel
Grannen Family
Jim & Gerri Grassinger
Ralph & Barbara Gruppo
Jim & Mary Haney
The Hensler Family
Bob & Sandy Hilmer
Jo Ann McDermott
myself, I knew I could make that
choice. Because God is an all-encompassing God, I even slip in the names of
several other priests as I pray.
For those who think the commitment of each day for the rest of your
life is too difficult, I suggest that you
may be underestimating the grace of
God and the power of the Holy Spirit to
make all things possible. Prayer is simply lifting your heart and mind to God.
Even our tasks of the day become a
prayer if we have given our day to the
Lord.
As I pray for all the priests and religious and especially the newly chosen
names, I ask God to wrap His divine
arms around them and hold them close.
I ask the Blessed Mother to surround
them all with her mantel of love and
protection.
Hopefully, many more women will
answer God’s call to prayer.
Houston Family
Gloria Ingram
Phyllis Jones
Bob & Judy Koesters
Ed & Gail Lear
Gilbert & Janice Linz
Jess & Gina Luna
Tammy & Ken Mai
Margie Parish
Joseph & Terri Parker
Carol Rhoney
Riccardi Family
Riemar Family
Christopher & Kristen Ropp &
Family
Dave & Linda Ruehlman
Dick & Gert Schweikert
Marty & Barb Sexton
Jan Snell (Silpada Designs)
Susan & Louis Staub
Dennis & Chevi Sweeney
David & Charity Taylor
Dick Tobin
Joe & Cathy Trotta
Betsy Turner
Wahlbrink Family
Jan Willenborg
Helen Williams
Frank & Beth Yantek
John & Sandra Zibulka
16
HeartBeat
September 2011
Baptisms
May, 2011
Addison John Haverkamp, son of Adam and Jenelle
Grant Stephen Lange, son of Nicholas and Rebecca
Diego Rodriguez, son of Gaston and Atziri
Samantha Leigh Dowdney, daughter of Eric and Jamie
Luke Edward Amann, son of Geoffrey and Elaine
Sienna Elizabeth Creasey, daughter of Paul and Sandra
Sawyer Daniel Kuschel, son of Robert and Christine
Annabelle Zoe Scheel, daughter of Kevin and Melanie
Dawson Samuel Greene, son of Joshua and Debra
Emma Rosella Greene, daughter of Joshua and Debra
Jacob George Cyran, son of Christopher and Jessica
Anna Rose Ernst, daughter of Neil and Erica
Kristen Marie Earley, daughter of Gregory and Mary
June, 2011
Mary Megan Fullarton, daughter of David and Ashley
Austin Patrick Hance, son of Bryan and Diane
Jack Milton Erickson, son of Scott and Becky
Brady Rhein Dorko, son of Andrew and Andrea
Catherine Anne Dorko, daughter of Andrew and Andrea
Alexander Germain Dorko, son of Andrew and Andrea
John William McCafferty, son of John and Megan
James Justin Whelan Jr., son of James and Sarah
Carson Adam Hayes, son of Brian and Allicia
July, 2011
Jackson Charles Goebel, son of Chad and Bridget
Kieran Dennis Doyle, son of Brian and Janie
Dominic Albert Doyle, son of Brian and Janie
Anabella Doyle, daughter of David and Angela
Skylar Rae Kutcher, daughter of Brian and Ashley
Raegan Annabelle Kutcher, daughter of Brian and
Ashley
Addison Elizabeth Ackel, daughter of Bradley and Sarah
Elijah Carel Swart, son of Alexander and Leia
Thomas Owen Huebsch, son of Charles and Latisha
Grayson Alan Gillespie, son of Jerry and Lindsay
Lillian Ashley Gillespie, daughter of Jerry and Lindsay
Brady Matthew Gillespie, son of Jerry and Lindsay
Lilian Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Andrew and
Kristina
New Registrations
Immaculate Heart of Mary extends a warm welcome to the following new parishioners. We hope that you will come to find
peace and joy as you become active members of our worship
community.
May, 2011
Anthony & Dana Sticca and Lauren & John
Tim & Pat Planitz
Elizabeth Dowling and Andrew & Mary
Brian & Ashley Kutcher and Skylar & Raegan
Kevin & Melanie Scheel and Annabelle
HEARTBEAT
A publication of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish,
7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Phone: 388-4466
Pastor: Fr. Tom Kreidler
Editor: Elizabeth Bookser Barkley
Layout: Natalie Corzine
Designer: John Nagy
Staff Liaison: Lisa Taylor
Published four times a year
Next deadline: November 7 by noon to the parish.
The next issue will be mailed in early December.
All submissions are subject to editing.
Parish Mission Statement
We are a welcoming Catholic community centered in the Eucharist, striving
to live and share the Good News and grow in discipleship in the Lord.
Curtis & Lori Hamm and Kyle, Ryan, Blake & Ava
David & Ashley Fullarton and Mary
Marc Grau & Maria Garces
Steven & Vanessa Hartman and Sophia & Jerod
Ben & Lori Morrison
James & Shelly Sargent
Daniel & Jessica Shelly and Hayden, Noel & Tanner
Norma Wolfer
February, 2011
Richard & Anne Brown
Elizabeth Conard
Andy & Andrea Dorko and Catherine, Alexander &
Brady
Mark & Lindsey Elder
June Greene
Jason Heskett
William & Brittany Holmes and Sophia & Jackson
Kaitlin Korte
Michael & Kristin Lowe and Madeline & Catherine
John & Jessica Murphy and Thomas
Amanda Peterson and Landon
David & Laura Peterson and Sarah
Jessica Peterson
Neil & Stacey Radulski and Morgan & Liam
Kyle & Jennifer Scheidler and Stella, Thomas &
Gretchen
Christopher & Suzanne Stautberg and Elizabeth &
Nicholas
June, 2011
Jack & Ruth Gulden
Brian & Allicia Hayes and Carson
Lacey Gendron and Jacksons
Benjamin & Katherine Staubach and Jack
Lindsey Benvie
Hatie Gondoza
Patricia Randall
ice Whitford
Stephen Zvonar
July, 2011
Christopher & Elizabeth Hardy and Jake
Michelle Ernst and William
Joseph & Amy Scott and Payson & Pierce
Jeff & Mary Dannenberg and Dylan
Kenneth & Rossybel Frescoln and Kaitlyn & Steven
Charlie & Tishe Huebsch and Jackson & Thomas
David & Mary Fleischmann
Gary & Patti De Jesus and Matt & Jessica
Andy & Linda Fox
Jamie Gaddis
Mark & Beth Gaddis
Jerry & Lindsay Gillespie and Lillian, Brady & Grayson
Adam & Janelle Haverkamp and Kelsey, Avery &
Addison
Rob & Stephanie Knarr and Lauryn, Mitchell, Nathan
& Sydney
Robert & Christine Kuschel and Addison, Ava &
Sawyer
Andrew Martin & Mei Zhou and Cecilia & Mitchell
John & Belinda Puening
Brian & Elizabeth Rigby and Madison & Charlie
Andrew Schmidt & Tiffany Bailey and Mitchell
Departures
Immaculate Heart of Mary bids good wishes and farewell for
now to the following parishioners who have left our parish.
May our Lord guide you as you join new worship communities
and face all of the challenges associated with any change. We
shall keep you in our prayers and look forward to the possibility of your future visits or a return to IHM.
May, 2011
Mary Jane Erdman
Daniel & Phyllis Ricciardi
Robert & Helen Biernat
Glenn & Lisa Anderson
Donald & Mary Ann Mofford
David & Kimberly Dettmer and Justin & Hannah
Stella Sheehan
Jay & Jamie Gilligan and Andrew, James & Mary Pat
Rhea Gerde
Shirley Murphy
Judie Sclafani and Michael & Jenna
Kelly & Vanessa Land and Gabby & C.J.
Jason & Karen Oswald and Joseph
T.J. & Julie Reed and Mae, Stella & Mac
June, 2011
Kelly Hannon
Robert & Betty Sue Royse
Michael & Joanie Calico
Belinda Warren
Donald & Jill Devine
Joshua & Ana Hayes and Alex & Jonny
Nancy Nash and Ryan & Johnn
July, 2011
Matthew & Carrie Bucksath and Brandon
Matthew & Christy Wiesenhahn and Jack, Ben & Grace
Michael & Carol Schutte
Claudie Tepper
Frances Guerra
Charles & Joan Brady and Allison
Daniel & Rita Cahalane
Robert & Trena Kelly
Shannon Washington and Brianna
Peter & Colleen Deane
Jason & Sheri Kehren and Zac
Dennise Way and Robert
Matthew & Corinna Asbury and Ali, Gabriel, Marisol &
Xavier
Helen Kuhn
William & Christine Lally and Ethan & Alessandra
John & Marilyn Bishop
Laura Kushner

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