April 10, 2016 - St. Columbkille Catholic Church

St. Columbkille Catholic Church
Wilmington, Ohio
Holy Name Chapel
Blanchester, Ohio
APRIL 10, 2016
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
VOCATION VIEW
Jesus asks us, “Do you love me?”
Show your love for Jesus in the way that you live. (John 21:1-19)
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edward
Thatcher who passed on March 29th.
May Jesus bless Edward with eternal warmth, everlasting
life, and comfort his family. We are sorry for your loss.
GIFTS
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 3, 2016
900 Registered Families
197 Sunday Identified Gifts
Unidentified Gifts
TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION
HOLY DAYS:
Easter
REGULAR SUNDAY & HOLY DAY
COLLECTION (WEEKLY)
TOTAL SUNDAY & HOLY DAY
COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.)
NEEDED FROM SUNDAY & HOLY DAY
COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.)
COLLECTIONS LEAVING THE PARISH:
Poor & Needy
SVDP
Hope Emergency
SVDP Dimes
$
$
$
9,252.21
793.75
10,045.96
$
110.00
$
10,155.96
$
365,386.95
$
369,240.00
$
$
$
WEEKEND REMINDER: BAPTISM WORKSHOP
The Sunday, April 10th workshop is being held at 12:00 p.m. in the Parish
Center. If you are a first time parent seeking a Baptism for your baby or
child, you are welcome to attend.
COFFEE AND DONUTS will be served at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday,
April 17, 2016, in the St. Columbkille Parish Center basement. This event
is hosted by the Family Life Commission. If you are interested in joining
our fun group that plans the social events of the parish family, please
contact Dave Chesney at 937-486-1042. Thank you.
965.98
444.98
5.00
HELP JESUS IN DISGUISE
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers
of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus
identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic
Relief Services serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, those
who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and
humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through supporting today’s
collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous. Please visit
crs.org/about/mission-statement for more information or to donate
online.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL “BUNDLE SUNDAY”
APRIL 30/MAY 1
A trailer from the St. Vincent De Paul Stores of Dayton will be in the
parking lot before and after all Masses for the purpose of collecting your
clean, usable clothing, linens and other items (all items must be bagged
or boxed) with the proceeds used to help those in need. Volunteers will
be available to help you unload your car. Your contributions will be
appreciated! Please help make this “Bundle Sunday” the best ever. If you
have any questions, you may reach us at 937-382-6851. Thank you for
your generous support!
St. Vincent De Paul Society/St. Columbkille Conference
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR APRIL 16/17, 2016
SERVERS
LECTORS
GREETERS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Shannon Spies,
Molly Lynch
Jim Gumley,
Frank Stewart
Adam Germann,
Pat Thompson
Arvil Hines, Carol Utrup, Doris Pease,
Dan Murtland, Volunteer Needed
Timothy Rannells,
William Rannells
Jacob Boehm
Tom Handra,
Jim Wiederhold
Deacon Bob Meyer, Carol Turner
8:15 a.m.
Sunday
StC
Emily Brausch,
Noah Brausch,
Anna Garnai
Rich Garnai,
Diann Nadeau
Fred Nadeau,
Volunteer Needed
Deacon Bob Baker, John Romer, Mary Gibson,
Charlotte Bland, Steve Geffre, (CL) Carol Rack,
(CL) Hue Vu
11:00 a.m.
Sunday
StC
John Ulmer,
Samuel Ulmer,
Margaret Gunn
David Ulmer
Mark Steinmetz,
Jim Brausch
Joyce Noland, Julie Umstead, Russell Madison,
John Merling, Sara Carruthers,
(CL) Deanna Liermann
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, StC
6:15 p.m.
Saturday, HNC
The first name for E.M. will have the host and the others will have the cups; the first name for CL will have the host.
Mass Intentions
APRIL 9-APRIL 17, 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – Vigil – Third Sunday of Easter
4:00 p.m. Bud Georges (Mary Ann Georges) [StC]
6:15 p.m. All Parishioners [HNC]
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 – Third Sunday of Easter
8:15 a.m. Dick & Betty Scherm (Tom & Joann Brausch) [StC]
11:00 a.m. Rosemary Ehlerding (Estate) [StC]
MONDAY, APRIL 11 – St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr
9:00 a.m. Ronald Guess (Mark & Connie Guess) [StC]
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
9:00 a.m. Martha Jane Custis (Estate) [StC]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – St. Martin I, Pope & Martyr
9:00 a.m. Communion Svc [HNC]
7:00 p.m. Mary Bowman (Estate) [StC]
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
9:00 a.m. John Smith (Estate) [StC]
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
9:00 a.m. Rachele Guzzi (Gene & Pat Guzzi) [StC]
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – Vigil – Fourth Sunday of Easter
4:00 p.m. Kyle Curran (Rich & Nancy Curran) [StC]
6:15 p.m. All Parishioners [HNC]
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:15 a.m. Jim Hayes (Estate) [StC]
11:00 a.m. Ed Thatcher (Charlotte Bland & Family) [StC]
JESUS COOKS BREAKFAST
Sometimes we just go back to what we did before, to what we know, to
what is comfortable – just like Peter and Thomas and the boys after the
Resurrection of Jesus. Read the story in John 21:1-19. We may not know
what to do. But Jesus does. He shows up again. He reveals himself to us.
Again! This Sunday. And Sunday after Sunday! He feeds us with himself,
his Body and Blood. And then tells us to feed others. This is the mercy
work for this week – loving and feeding.
•Who needs breakfast?
•Who needs the food I can buy and give away?
•Who will I feed in love?
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Were you married in
• 1941 (75 years)?
• 1946 (70 years)?
• 1956 (60 years)?
• 1966 (50 years)?
• 1991 (25 years)?
If so, please notify the Parish Office by May 1, 2016, so that we can
notify the Archdiocese for your scrolls. The 2016 Golden Wedding
Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary
will be held at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, 325 W. 8th St., Cincinnati
and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton, in August 2016.
The Archbishop or Bishop presides at these liturgies on a rotating basis.
No tickets are available for the Mass. Congratulations to all couples who
are celebrating these and all wedding anniversaries.
GARDENERS NEEDED
The gardens around St. Columbkille Church are in need of weeding. If
you are interested in helping, please call Diann Nadeau at 937-289-2800.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tuesday, April 19th, 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are needed to help clean the woodwork throughout the StC
Church to prep for the Sesquicentennial in June. If interested, sign-up
sheets are available on the front/back radiators at StC. You are welcome
to call the parish office, too.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA AND LOURDES
Father Stash Dailey, Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Columbus, invites
you to join him on a Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes, June 23 – July
4, 2016. While in Lourdes, Father will join with the US National Rosary
Pilgrimage which is accompanied by clergy, a medical staff and volunteers
to assist the needs of the pilgrims. The program will also include a visit
to the great Marian Shrine of Fatima, Lisbon, Santarem and Nazare. For
details, contact Liz Grindler at the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office: 1-877276-7279 or email: [email protected]. Website:
Lourdes-pilgrimage.com.
K OF C SPONSORED ESSAY CONTEST FOR MIDDLE
AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Prizes: 1st place is $50.00; 2nd place is $30.00; 3rd place is $20.00. How
to win: Just write a short essay, any length up to 500 words, on the topic
“What Patriotism Means to Me.” Entries can be emailed to parishoffice
@stcolumbkille.org or dropped by the rectory office by May 8, 2016.
Entries will be judged by members of the Knights of Columbus. Prizes
will be awarded on May 27, 2016. Start writing!
SACRED HEART SODALITY MEETING
Thursday, April 21, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
All ladies of the Parish are welcome. Please contact Mary
Camp at 937-382-7171 or email [email protected].
ST C SOCIAL SENIORS NEWS
• CINCINNATI REDS TRIP!!
Saturday, July 23, 2016
7:00 p.m. Game Time
Tickets for the Cincinnati Reds trip will be available for purchase at the
April StC Social Senior Meeting and beyond! Tickets are $41.00 each which
includes the bus trip and a ticket to the game. We will be in Section 110.
The trip is open to St. Columbkille parishioners 55 and older. Questions
about either event? Please contact Rita Butcher at 937-382-8054 or email
at [email protected].
WALK FOR LIFE 2016
NEW LIFE IS COMING
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Wilmington Church of Christ, 909 West Locust St.
Join Team St. Columbkille
Walker Captain: Diann Nadeau
Please call 937-289-2800 for information. Sign-up sheets are on the main
bulletin board at StC, and on the pamphlet table at HNC.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH GOD SUPPORT GROUP
We Help Others Seek a Healthy Relationship with God
Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:15 p.m. at the StC Parish Center
A new, healthier you!
For more information, please contact Deacon Bob Baker at 937-7252213 or email: [email protected] or Denise HecklerRoberts at 419-953-5587 or email: [email protected].
THE WEEK
AHEAD…
Sunday, April 10
7:15 a.m. Folk Choir Practice (CL)
9:30 a.m. VBS Parent Information Meeting (PCBYR)
9:30 a.m. Lectio: The Eucharist Adult Education Class
(PC CRs 7/8)
11:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Children (CU)
12:00 p.m. Baptism Workshop (PC)
5:45 p.m. 8th Grade Parent Confirmation Meeting (PCB)
Monday, April 11
4:30-6:00 p.m. AHG Troop Meeting (PCB)
6:00 p.m. CAN Meeting (PCL)
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Upper Level PC CRs)
6:15 p.m. Healthy Living with God Support Group (PC)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Meeting (PCB)
7:15 p.m. 2016 Sesquicentennial Meeting (PC CRs 7/8)
Tuesday, April 12
7:00 p.m. Traditional Choir Practice (StC)
7:00 p.m. SVDP (PC)
7:00 p.m. The Bible and the Virgin Mary
Adult Education Class (PCBYR)
Wednesday, April 13
7:30 p.m. Confessions (StC)
Thursday, April 14
9:30 a.m. Women’s Encounter (PC CRs 7/8)
7:00 p.m. K of C Council Meeting (CU)
7:00 p.m. RCIA (PC)
Friday, April 15
1:00-4:00 p.m. Blessed Margaret of Castello
Homeschool Group Meeting (PCB)
Saturday, April 16
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting (CU)
AND BEYOND…
Sunday, April 17 – Sacred Heart Sodality T-Shirt Sale
after all weekend Masses
Family Life Donut Sunday (PCB)
Tuesday, April 19 – Volunteer Woodwork Cleaning (StC)
Friday, April 29 – The 2nd Greatest Story Ever Told
Mission Movie Series (PCB)
To visit our online calendar, please go to stcolumbkille.org,
scroll over News & Events tab, click on calendar.
Reminder: CL=Choir Loft; CU=Church Undercroft; PC=Parish
Ctr; PCL=Parish Center Library; PCB=Parish Ctr Basement; PC
CR=Parish Center Classroom; PCB CR=Parish Ctr Basement Classroom;
PCBYR=Parish Center Basement Youth Room;
HNCSH=Holy Name Chapel Social Hall
SESQUICENTENNIAL T-SHIRT SALE
In commemoration of St. Columbkille’s 150th Anniversary,
Ladies Sodality has Sesquicentennial T-Shirts for sale the
weekend of April 16/17, 2016 after all weekend Masses. They
come in a variety of colors and sizes to choose from: Red &
Blue: Small Only for $10.00. Gray, Green, Red, Blue: Medium,
Large, X Large for $10. Gray, Red, Green, Blue: 2 X Large & 3
X Large for $15.00. No Blue X Large available. We also have
more of the shopping bags for sale at $5.00 per bag. With good weather
permitting, the t-shirts will be sold outside by the front of StC. Rain
will move the sale to the StC rectory porch. For HNC, please see Gloria
Rannells after Mass. To place an order, please email Mary Camp at
[email protected] or call 937-382-7171.
ROSARY CORNER
THOUGHTS ON THE
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY:
On the surface this seems to be a very simple prayer. I have
prayed it on and off over the last several years. For me, it has
been a simple reminder to God what His Son has done for us,
(“Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of
Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins
and those of the whole world.”) and a request for mercy (“For the sake of
His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.”) on His
people because of This Great Act of Love.
I have been reading St. Faustina’s Diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, and
striving to understand the depth of the message of Divine Mercy that God
has given to us through this saint. There is a wealth of information that you
just cannot absorb in one reading. Much like God; one must keep going
back to Him in order to learn more about Him and themselves in relation to
Him. Saint Faustina tells us in her Diary that Jesus Himself taught her the
Divine Mercy Chaplet. She states in paragraph 476 that He said to her “This
prayer will serve to appease My wrath. You will recite it for nine days, on
the beads of the rosary, in the following manner…” I have been thinking
of this phrase and wondering about it as it does seem somewhat harsh. We
do not like to think of Jesus in this manner. He will only be appeased if we
pray a particular prayer? Exactly what is God’s wrath? It does not have the
same meaning as the wrath that you or I might experience, extreme anger.
God’s wrath is that if we keep allowing our sins to take precedence over
His will, then He will allow the consequences of our sins to run its course.
Therefore, appeasing God’s wrath is merely asking for the grace of His love
and mercy, which He so freely wants to give to us, if we would but ask with
a contrite heart.
We are not obligated to believe that Jesus really spoke to Saint Faustina.
The Church does not state this by giving it’s approval of the message she
writes about in her diary. The Church only states that the message is free
of doctrinal error. Catholics are free to believe or not believe that Jesus
actually spoke to her.
The message St. Faustina writes about is one of hope for us. It is a way of
salvation that Jesus is providing to us for our safe return to the Father. He
will stop at nothing in offering a number of avenues to each of us so we
might share a life with Him in heaven. His mission is to restore mankind to
the glory God intended before the fall of Adam and Eve. He wants us to be
in Heaven with Him. All we have to do is allow the Holy Spirit to guide us
in following His direction.
During the Parish Mission, I had someone tell me that we are supposed to
meditate on the Lord’s Passion while praying the Chaplet. I had not heard
this before, and it seemed to make sense at the time. I tried meditating on
Christ’s Passion the next couple of times I prayed it. It is not that it seemed
wrong; but that somehow, it seemed incomplete.
The Chaplet is more than just a reminder and a request. It is more than just
a meditation on the Passion of Christ. In some part, it might be a plea from
God to us to love one another and do our part in His plan of Salvation for
the whole world. It might be that He wishes us to plead to Him for each
other’s souls, not in a sense of groveling to Him; but in that He wants us to
have so much love in our hearts for each other; that we are willing to beg
for the grace of His Mercy, on the whole world.
This may be a stretch, but I have to wonder about Jesus telling St. Faustina
to specifically use the beads of the Rosary for this prayer. Is there some
correlation between the two? There have been many saints who claim to
have had visions of the Blessed Mother. A number of them convey to us
that she asks that we pray the Rosary. Just some things to think about.
You can find a free pdf copy of the Divine Mercy in My Soul book online:
boziemilosrdenstvo.sk/download/diary.pdf.
In addition an article on God’s wrath: thedivinemercy.org/news/Whichis-He-A-God-of-Wrath-or-of-Mercy-2578.
Susan Baker
CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE MEETING
On Thursday evening, April 14, 2016, Catholic Rural Life of the St. Martin
Deanery will hold its regular meeting. On the agenda are planning for a
Year of Mercy outdoor walk on October 23 at the Brown County Ursulines
and a visit to our rural area by a group of young people. The meetings are
open to anyone who shares our goals of bringing a Christian perspective
to life in rural areas, preserving our rural heritage and working to promote
dialogue between rural and urban leaders. The meeting will be held at
St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim at 7:00 p.m. For directions or more
information, call Pat Hornschemeier at 513-752-0647 (day) or 937-3784560 (evening).
Faith Formation News
PRE-K THROUGH 12 FAITH FORMATION
Glenn Gigandet – 937-382-1596/[email protected]
Coming together to know God, Love God, and Serve God through Jesus Christ.
REMINDER
• April 10th – Vacation Bible School Parent Information Meeting, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Parish Center basement
Youth Room.
• April 10th – 8th Grade Parent Confirmation Meeting, 5:45 p.m., Parish Center basement. All Confirmation
logistics will be covered.
• April 23rd – Confirmation Rehearsal, 10:00 a.m., StC. Please have Confirmation Sponsor attend if
possible.
• April 24th – Confirmation Mass, 2:00 p.m., St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. Please arrive at the St. Peter in
Chains undercroft by 1:00 p.m..
St. Columbkille,
Patron Saint
of Faith Formation
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE BEING CONFIRMED
Joey Bush
Sadie Carruthers
Cameron Combs
Christopher Custis, Jr.
Liza Duncan
Pedro Escobedo
Timothy Farr
David Forsyth
Caleb Fritz
Josie Hopkins
Karleigh Hopkins
Hannah Joeckel
Marco Marin
Molly Lynch
Matthew Moskal
Caroline Rhude
Luke Ruther
Nicholas Spies
CHOSEN RETREAT
Theme: Becoming Heroes of God’s Mercy.
For 6th, 7th and 8th Graders
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 4:30-9:15 p.m.
La Salle High School, 3091 N. Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Chosen is a high energy youth gathering that will focus on tapping into the super powers God has given to us and how to use them through the
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Featuring nationally acclaimed speaker and presenter: Paul J. Kim. Adoration, prayer, awesome speakers,
great music, fun activities, know mercy, show mercy contest, hands-on service project, break-out sessions, and a special track for parents and
adults. Walk-ins will be accepted at a higher cost, but our preregistration deadlines are: Online at catholiccincinnati.org/chosen/registration/ or in
person: Thursday, April 14 at noon. Mail in: Postmarked no later than Monday, April 11.
This would have to be an excursion on your own, St. Columbkille is not coordinating any group to go.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016
JUNE 13-17, 2016, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Hey, this is the time for Vacation Bible School preparation. We are planning another fun-filled week. There are many volunteer positions to fill and
we would like you and/or your 7th-12th grade child/children’s help:
Adult Volunteers
Program Director
Asst. Program Director/Treasurer
Director of Skits/Skit Team Leader – Linda Ulmer (Depending on VBS date)
Registration Team Leader
Prayer Svc Coordinator
Faith Station Team Leader – (2 volunteers if possible)
Music Station Team Leader– (2 volunteers if possible)
Craft Station Team Leader – (2 volunteers if possible)
Games Station Team Leader – (2 volunteers if possible)
Snack Station Team Leader – (2 volunteers if possible)
Captains in Training Coordinators – (2 volunteers if possible)
Decorating Assistant
VBS Workday Coordinator
Jobs for Grades 7 – 12
Group Guides – (10 are needed)
Captains – (22 are needed)
Thanks for all your help and everything you do for the youth of St. Columbkille Parish!!
Please reply to [email protected] or call 937-382-1596.
CHANGES WITHIN CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION
Next year’s changes:
• Extending the religious education year to better match the school year.
• Grades 7 and 8 Faith Formation will be moved to the morning.
Faith Formation News continued.....
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS NEEDED!
Led by Rich and Julie Garnai
9:30-10:45 a.m. at Don Bosco Café (Parish Center Basement Youth Room)
April 17th
YDisciple believes there is only one way to adequately meet all five driving needs of teenagers, and that is through small group discipleship.
YDisciple meets the needs of teenagers, in order to help them take ownership of their faith and launch them as lifelong disciples. Please contact
Rich and Julie by email: [email protected] or phone: 937-382-6271.
ALONG THE WAY – FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS:
MISSION SERIES MOVIE EVENT
Continuing “The Second Greatest Story Ever Told” Friday, April 29, 2016, in the StC Parish Center basement
6:30 p.m., Snack & Fellowship; 7:00 p.m., Movie Time.
Please join us!
FORMED.ORG VIDEOS WITH DISCUSSION
• LECTIO: EUCHARIST
Meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the StC Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
Dr. Brant Pitre brings together history, Scripture, and Church teaching to illuminate the wonder and miracle of the Eucharist!
Please email Bill Baker at [email protected] for more information.
• THE BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY
Meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Columbkille Parish Center basement Youth Room
Please call Dave Copsey at 937-728-0717 or Jennifer Gress at 937-725-8488.
WEEKLY WOMEN’S ENCOUNTER GATHERING
Meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the StC Parish Center Classrooms 7/8
For more information, please email Carol Bedinghaus at [email protected] or call 239-290-3649.
ST. COLUMBKILLE
The Church’s Dove
June 9, 1866~June 9, 2016
150 Years of Handing on the Faith
~~
Growth of a Thriving Parish
By the end of 1882, St. Columbkille Catholic Church was no longer
a mission Parish but a thriving active and growing community.
Following the death of our first pastor, Fr. John O’Donoghue, Fr. Michael
O’Donoghue was called from St. Mary’s of Urbana, OH, to shepherd St.
Columbkille. We don’t know if they were related but Fr. Michael stood at
his deathbed and was named co-executor of his estate. Like Fr. John, Fr.
Michael was born in Ireland (County Cork) and immigrated to the United
States with his family in 1849. He was ordained by Archbishop Purcell in
1860. Following service at St. Mary’s (Hillsboro), St. Benignus (Greenfield)
and St. Mary’s (Urbana), he became St. Columbkille’s first resident pastor
building a one-story rectory in 1884. By 1885, the parish membership
rolls listed 72 families of 374 members from Wilmington, Sabina and
rural Clinton County. Though still predominately Irish in heritage, there
was a growing number of German, French and Italian immigrant families
settling in the area adding rich diversity to parish life. Fr. Michael worked
tirelessly tending his diverse flock. While the Parish continued to thrive
it was not without some difficulties. On May 5, 1893, at 2:50 p.m. “there
came a swish, a roar, a bang …the air filled with flying limbs, timbers,
shingles, mud and debris of all kinds; houses trembled, glass fell with
a crash and all was over….it is safe to say that not a property the entire
length of Locust Street escaped injury.” Citywide destruction from the
tornado was an estimated $150,000.00 ($173,000,000.00 – 2015 Dollars).
St. Columbkille lost not only its roof but a large portion of the timbers
above the brick walls and the top of the priest’s residence was crushed
when the Church roof was set on top of it. Once more the Parish family
came together repairing and extending the Church and adding a second
story to the rectory.
Source: The archives of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington,
OH, and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Wilmington Journal
Wednesday, May 10, 1893 [transcribed by Doris Pease], History of
Clinton County, 1915 [transcribed by Carolyn Warner]
SACRED HEART SODALITY
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
It is time to renew your enrollment so the Sacred Heart Sodality can
continue to participate in Kroger’s charitable donation program.
Re-registering is easy and simple:
• Between April 1st-30th, please visit kroger.com
• Click on the “Community” in the menu bar
• Click on “Community Rewards”
• Sign in/If you are not a member, click on “Create An Account”
• Follow the directions to re-register with Sacred Heart Sodality (#80269)
or add the Sodality as your donation receiver.
• Be sure to click on the dot next to Sacred Heart Sodality
• Hit Save
That’s it! Your Kroger Rewards card is now ready to help the Sacred Heart
Sodality help the parish. Whenever you scan your Kroger card, the amount
you spend is credited to Sodality. We will receive a quarterly check based
on the amount our supporters spend. It costs you nothing, takes a few
minutes of your time, and allows you to give back to the parish. A few
of our parish supported projects include: paying for the hosts, and wine,
hosting receptions for various activities, and the Faith Formation Program.
If you have any problems with the (re)registering process, please call
Kroger at 1-866-221-4141 or 1-800-576-4377 (press 9 to speak to a human).
Thanks for your support,
Sacred Heart Sodality
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CONNECTION
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month
April 11, 2016, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the StC Parish Center Library
Contact Person: Mary Camp at [email protected]
Who is a caregiver? You are a caregiver whether you devote as little as 5
minutes a week or as much as 24 hours a day to providing or supervising
the care for a loved one who is disabled, frail, or elderly. It can be both
physically and emotionally demanding! Meet others who share your
experience to discuss topics like maintaining balance as a caregiver, solving
caregiving problems, the guilt/stress of caregiving, and learning to care for
yourself. This group is free and open to the public and is here for you! If you
have questions about our groups or about caregiving in general, please
call the Caregiver CAREline at (513) 929-4483 for more information.
FEASTS CELEBRATED THIS WEEK
April 10 – Third Sunday of Easter
John 21: 1-19: As I endeavor to read this scripture through the lens of the
culture of life, two ideas immediately shout within my mind. The first is
that the apostles were already so close to meeting their goal. One slight
adjustment from the left side of the boat to the right would prove to be
the difference between famine and feast. In our work of building a culture
of life, we may not know how close we are to the next major positive
breakthrough. For this reason, we must never give up. We must never
stop exploring new initiatives and techniques to transform the culture
around us. The second insight that came to me is that Jesus was aware of
what they were experiencing. He had even seen this before and worked
the same miracle for Peter when they had first met. In truth, Jesus is
always with Peter, as he is always with us. Sometimes he sits back and
lets us work. Other times, he intervenes to bring exactly what we need. In
either case, we must learn from the experience of the apostles that he is
always with us, always ready to make up for our shortcomings.
Prayer: Let us pray for new insights and new cultural approaches to
bringing forth a greater growth of the culture of life right in our homes
and communities.
Action: Have a brainstorming conversation about new ideas for your
community to better reach new hearts and minds with the message of
the Gospel of Life.
April 11 – St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr
St. Stanislaus was the Bishop of Cracow, Poland. A champion of the liberty
of the Church and of the dignity of man, he defended the lonely and the
poor. When he reproached King Boleslaus II for his immoral life, the king
himself killed Stanislaus during Mass. He is the patron saint of Poland.
April 13 – St. Martin I, Pope & Martyr
St. Martin was born in Todi, Italy. He was elected pope in 649 during the
period of the last christological controversy. For his defense of Christ as
true God and true man, he was exiled by the Byzantine emperor Constans
II to Crimea where he died, broken by his sufferings.
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-04-11; 13.
ARLAT SPRING 2016 RESPECT LIFE
TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEEPS
ARLAT = Archdiocese Respect Life Action Team
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Ascension Parish, Kettering
Special Guest Speaker: Fr. Frank Pavone – National Speaker and
President of Priests for Life. Website: facebook.com/fatherfrankpavone.
This workshop is for current members of ARLAT, high school and parish
respect life groups, adult leaders, and youth ministry dedicated to
respecting life. Be inspired to better Know, Share, and Live the Church’s
teaching on the ethic of life. Practice skills in sharing the Pro-Life message.
Build community with other young people who share your passion and
joy. Learn about the US Bishops vision and plan for living “pro-life” in
your parish and school. For more information, and to register, go to
CatholicCincinati.org/ARLAT.
A DAY OF RENEWAL WITH DR. SCOTT
AND KIMBERLEY HAHN
Saturday, April 16, 2016, Begins at 8:00 a.m. with Mass
McAuley High School Auditorium
6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45244
Open to Men and Women
To register or for more information: igniteyouheart.org.
You are invited to spend an exciting Spirit-filled day with the Hahns
and hundreds of others from Cincinnati, throughout the Archdiocese
and the Tri-State. Dr. Scott and Kimberly will assist and encourage us in
reading the Scriptures “from the heart of the Church.” The Hahn’s are
known around the world as dynamic Bible teachers with a powerful gift
for “equipping people to enter into the heart of the living Word of God
and to be transformed and renewed by this encounter.” The day starts
with Mass at 8:00 a.m. celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer,
and includes Reconciliation, rich worship in music and a box lunch.
Update: We have a group of 10 going to this event. Please join us. We
are organizing a car-pool. Please email [email protected]
or call 937-382-2236.
REAL MEN: REAL FAITH
FATHER & SON DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
6616 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
For free registration, please visit: realmenfaith.app.rsvpify.com
For more information, contact Tim Fernandez at mtmsknights@gmail.
com. Come and enjoy a day of faith and service as fathers and sons (ages
13-18) join with seminarians and priests for a day of service work, games
and activities, and a talk on responding to God’s call. The day will begin
with Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by service work at 10:00 a.m.. Lunch is
provided. Please bring work clothes.
ATHENAEUM OF OHIO LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY
PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETINGS
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 a.m.
Athenaeum Main Campus, 6616 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati
Join LPMP Directors to learn about the benefits of a Lay Ministry degree
or Certificate. For 40 years, we have equipped busy adults with the skills
and knowledge needed to become informed and passionate missionary
disciples. Graduates serve families, parishes and communities in a variety
of paid and volunteer roles. Evening and Saturday classes along with
flexible formation components allow you to fit pastoral studies into a busy
adult schedule. The sessions will include program options, courses, fees,
the application process and your questions. All are welcome! Call 513231-1200 or email [email protected] for more information.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Friday, April 15th at 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, April 17th at 12:00 p.m.
Sister of the Precious Blood, 4960 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45146
• Life as a Woman Religious
• What do the Vows Mean?
• The Power of Prayer and the Reality of Community
in our Life and Ministry
To register by April 8th, please call 937-609-0653
or email [email protected].
Website: preciousbloodsistersdayton.org
DEATH PENALTY LOBBY DAY
APRIL 12th/OHIO STATEHOUSE
Death Penalty Lobby Day is your chance to get involved
in important life-saving advocacy by helping to
demonstrate to legislators that their constituents want
to make Ohio’s broken legal system more fair and
accurate. Help deliver new information and review the
key issues when you meet with your Ohio
Representatives and Senators and their staffs. You can help make a
positive impact on important upcoming policy decisions. The gathering
is being organized by Ohioans to Stop Executions and sponsored by the
Catholic Conference of Ohio and other statewide partners. Please visit
action.otse.org/page/s/otse-lobby-2016 to reserve your free T-shirt and
spot. When you register, organizers will make an appointment for you to
meet with your Representative and Senator or their staff. The
Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center is coordinating transportation
from Cincinnati. For more information now, please contact them at 513579-8547. A bus will leave from Cincinnati that morning and return us by
late afternoon. More information to come, but please register now!
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