MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

FEBRUARY 23– MARCH 1

 

MON.       23         8:30 AM                Norma Albers (Krazy Knitters Klub)

TUES.        24       8:30 AM                June Dock (Ed Dock)

WED.         25       8:30 AM                Virgil King (Ed Dock)

                                7:00 PM                                Ann Palotas (Family & Friends)

THURS.    26        8:30 AM                Jim Haley’s Birthday (Mike Haley Family)

FRI.             27      8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            28      5:00 PM                                For the Parish

SUN.            1         8:00 AM                Dorothy Marchal (Marlene Cashman)

                             10:30 AM                Don Meyer (Joanne Meyer)

Just a note to let you know when you request a mass intention the schedule may change according to Father’s commitments.

 

USHERS

SAT.       28           5:00 PM                                Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal

SUN.       1              8:00 AM                Mike & Betty Gross, Dave Koch, Ralph Barhorst

                           10:30 AM  Pat & Theresa Ewing, Ross & Doug Hoy

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       28           5:00 PM                                Hayden Schindler, Coletta Seeman, Kaity Stenger

SUN.       1              8:00 AM                Ryan Kagy, Kyle Phillips, Zach Salyer

                           10:30 AM  Megan Bruening, Doug Lehmkuhl, Ben Stucke

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       28           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       1              8:00 AM                Betty Voisard, 6 volunteers needed

                            10:30 AM                 Ray Fleming, 6 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     28             5:00 PM                                Philip Ratermann, Irene Crawford

SUN.     1               8:00 AM                Tim Riley, Adam Hipp

                            10:30 AM                 Cindy Griffin, Scott Lawson

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT        28           5:00 PM                                Deb Rindler

SUN.       1              10:30 AM             Teresa Cundiff

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading …………………………………………Genesis 9: 8-15

Second Reading ………………………………………1 Peter 3: 18-22

Gospel …………………………………………………Mark 1: 12-15 (23)

 

HOME EUCHARIST

If you are unable to attend mass this week and would like to receive the Eucharist, call the Parish Office at 667-3419 before 3:30 on Friday or call Ann Fallert @ 667-3416 or Lavonne Fleming @ 667-7313 on Saturday and arrangements will be made for home communion.

 

Our thoughts and prayers remain with those serving our country at this time and with their loved ones at home.  We pray for a safe homecoming and that the world may one day be at peace.

 

MINISTRY OF CARE

If you are home from the hospital and could use a meal brought in---call us.

If you could use a ride to the doctor or dentist---call us.

If you need a prescription picked up and you can't get it --- call us.

We are CARE GIVERS for St. John's parish. Let us be God's right hand by helping you.

Call 667-3419 or 667-6336

 

RESIDENCE TELEPHONE-FR. MARC

Fr. Marc Sherlock now has a new residence telephone number.  To save the parish 50% on the monthly bill his residence number is now a cell phone 937-216-4306.  If you need him for sacramental emergencies you can always try this number evenings and weekends.

 

ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, February 25, is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the Penitential Season of Lent.  Mass and Imposition of Ashes will take place at 8:30 am & 7:00 pm.

 

HOLY HOUR -   Our next Holy Hour is Tuesday, March 3rd.  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the altar from 7:00-8:00 p.m.   Come for the hour or for any part of the hour. 

 

2ND COLLECTION FOR PHASE II BUILDING PROJECT

Next weekend the second collection will be taken for pledges and other donations to our Phase II Building Project.

COFFEE, DONUTS AND BAGELS is next Sunday March 2nd in the Banquet Hall.  RCIA will host this month.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the family and friends of Theodore Nurrenborck and Dorothy Marchal.  May our Lord grant Theodore and Dorothy eternal rest.

 

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED - - Attention boys and girls 4th grade or older.  We have openings available for boys and girls to serve in this important ministry. This is a great opportunity to become a part of the celebration of the Mass in a unique, special way of service.  Our next training session is Sunday, March 1 at 11:45 AM.  The session should conclude by 12:30 PM.  Please contact the Parish Office @ 667-3419 or e-mail RonSalyer@hotmail.com to express your interest in participating.

 

The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), formerly the Archdiocesan Annual Fund Drive, is an annual effort by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to spread the Gospel through informing and engaging the faithful with important regional ministries that benefit thousands of people throughout nineteen counties in western and southwestern Ohio. We invite you to share your gifts of time, talent, and treasure to participate in the life of our local church through these ministries.

 

GOLDEN WEDDING anniversary mass for 2009 will be held at St. Christopher on Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m.  Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will be the principal celebrant.  Couples celebrating their Golden or Silver Wedding Anniversary during 2009 should notify the parish office by February 20th.

 

YOUTH SCHEDULE:                                                                                                                       

February 22                          5:30 pm to 7:30 pm            Operation Ricebowl Family Event

February 29                          Dinner and a Show Event!

25 PEOPLE WILL ATTEND YOUNG NEIGHBORS MISSION TRIP IN SAN FRANCISCO!!!    Whew!  Within a few days, we had an influx of people who registered for our mission trip and will now be venturing out to San Francisco for a week of service, learning, and faith sharing!  Please keep this group in your prayers and watch for opportunities to share financially in this trip! 

 

OPERATION RICEBOWL INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT!  Join your St. John’s parish family (people of all ages are invited) on Sunday, February 22 for this amazing, inspiring kick-off to our Operation Ricebowl Campaign!  A hunger banquet, prayer, activities are some of the things you’ll do during this evening.  Joe Weber from the diocesesan social action office will be present to speak to us on his recent African experience.  We’ll pass out operation ricebowl containers and learn lots about how we can help!!  You won’t want to miss this inspiring, exciting evening…special treat awarded to all those who can drag their entire family out for the evening!  LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING BY FEBRUARY 15TH!  COST IS FREE so there’s no reason not to attend…see you and your family there!

 

SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD!  Do you know how to do that?!  Join us March 14-15 for the Sophomore retreat to discover just how!  You’ll venture to the Son Center for 2 jam-packed days of fun activities and prayerful insights as we explore the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.  The retreat will be led by our Jr. and Sr. Small Faith Group and should prove to be the “adventure” you won’t soon forget!   The retreat is required for all Confirmation students and will include mass.  Cost for the retreat is $35 and covers all meals, lodging and supplies for the retreat.  Parents are asked to help with transportation.  Registration deadline is March 1 so get your form in today! 

 

HELP NEEDED! – We need a few volunteers to help clean the church on Saturdays.  It only takes about and hour and you have help.  We need someone for February, September, October and November.  Give Flo Miller a call at 667-6823 to volunteer your time.

 

Attention: All Why Catholic? Participants! It is time for the final session of our four year process.  We will begin our final 6 sessions the week of March 1st.  Please contact your facilitator if you do not hear form them in the next few weeks.   Thank you to all facilitators and participants.  Many of you have grown close as a group over the years.  We want to keep this going with even more participation.   Watch for something new this Fall!

 

THANK YOU to all the great people who donated food for the Funeral Dinners and all the ladies who helped with the meal.  The families really do appreciate your time and talents.

     Just a reminder that we have a lot of empty clean dishes left from the dinners.  Please pick up your dishes after any mass or during office hours. 

     We are also asking for plastic containers for sending the left over food with the family or if the family doesn’t want it we take it to the Soup Kitchen in Troy.  Plastic containers can be dropped off at the office or just put them in the kitchen.

     Again we want to thank everyone for you time.

 

St. John's MOM's Group - The St. John’s Mom’s Group would like to invite all mothers of young children to attend our meetings and/or events.  The group meets twice a month on Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m.

in the Parish Banquet Hall with the exception of the summer months.  Babysitting is provided in room # 108

February 26th - 9:15 – 11:30 am – Meeting
February 28th Sat. 6:00 pm – Couples Night Out @ Shari’s house.  It will be a potluck/progressive dinner.   I will send out sign-ups in a separate e-mail.

 

Women of Spirit Aerobics and Body Toning - Come join us on Tuesday nights (February 24, March 3, 10 & 17) from 6:00pm – 7:15pm at the Parish Banquet Hall for an Aerobic and overall body toning exercise class.  The cost is only $10.00 and the class will be lead by Jackie Brooks, a fellow parishioner and aerobics instructor.  Everyone with all levels of fitness are welcome.  Remember the fun and fantastic work out we received last year when Jackie first offered this class?   Well bring your mats and enjoy a night with your “Sisters in Fitness”.  Please call the Parish Office (667-3419) to register.

 

ST. VINCENT HOTEL – To make the evening go smoothly, we need eleven volunteers.  The minimum age requirement for volunteers is 14 years, but anyone under 18 must still be accompanied by a parent.  Our next trip is this Sunday, February 22, 2009.  We leave at 5:45 p.m. from the north parking lot at church and travel to the hotel.  This is an excellent Christian service project for your family.  Share the many blessing God has given you.  Please contact Mike Begley at 667-2882. 

THE CLOTHESLINE NEWS – We got another generous check of $1,366.20 from The Clothesline.  Thanks to all the great people for giving your time and helping the community.

 

FESTIVAL NEWS – Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 4th in room # 107.  Anyone interested in helping with the festival is welcome and encouraged to come to the meeting.  It is a great way to get to learn new people in the parish.

 

LEARN HOW TO MAKE UKRAINIAN EGGS (PYSANKY) - Ukrainian Eggs are intricately designed eggs, decorated by the traditional wax and dye method.  All basic materials will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to order supplies to continue working at home. There will be 4 sessions on Monday Evenings through March (Mar. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) from 6:30 to 9:00PM in the Banquet Hall. Come to as many of the sessions as you wish. The basic instruction will be given during the first session, with the other 3 sessions free for the students to work at their own pace, and perhaps explore some advanced techniques.

     Children are welcome, but those under 12 should be accompanied by an adult as we will be using lit candles and permanent dye.  Wear old clothes. Bring an empty egg carton with you to transport your creations back home safely.  If you would like to attend, please call the Parish office to register so we have some idea of the supplies that will be needed. There is no cost to attend. For more information call Barb Deschapelles at 339-9305.

 

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT - The baby bottles that were passed out at all the Masses last November are to collect loose change/cash/checks for the Under Five Feeding Program in Nairobi that our Parish has committed to support. Please consider keeping the bottles and using them as a "bank" to save your donations. When the bottle is full, it can be emptied in the Nairobi basket by the Baptismal Font. Keep the bottle and refill it. If you have turned in your bottle, please consider taking another one. There are extra bottles in the basket in the Gathering Area. This is an ongoing program and St. Johns is the main outside source of income for it. Without our donations many children would  be underfed or not fed at all. Your support is needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

COMFORT FOR THE GRIEVING HEARTS

 You don’t have to go through it alone.

St. Patrick Church will be offering these recovery seminars and support groups to our parish and local community. The programs are weekly seminar/support groups for people grieving the cessation of a close personal relationship either by death or divorce. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you are feeling and are able to offer you encouragement. At GriefShare, DivorceCare and DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids), you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. We will feature videotape seminar sessions with nationally recognized experts on grief, divorce and recovery topics.

These programs will be held in the St. Patrick Parish Center, 444 E. Water St. upstairs in Room 1 and will begin at 7 PM and end at 8:30 PM.

GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, March 4

DivorceCare & DC4K (GradesK-6) will begin on Thursday,  Feb. 26

All three programs will run for 13 weeks.

Flyers are in the pamphlet rack in the Narthex

 

Sitting by the Well:  Meeting Jesus in Prayer with Theresa Leonetti of Renew International/Why Catholic.  Jesus waits by the well, only desiring to give you living water. Like the woman of Samaria, will you take the time? Will you make the time to meet him there?   This is a blessed opportunity to listen to the Master speak the words of everlasting life, to answer him in silence, in praise and in song.

March 9, 7:00-900 pm, Precious Blood, Chickasaw

March 12, 7:00-9:00 pm, St. Mary's, Urbana

March 14th, 3:30 - 9:00 pm, Holy Angels, Sidney with Father Dan Schmitmeyer

 

Travel Opportunity for St John Parishioners.  The Seniors Group at our sister parish, St Christopher's in Vandalia, has extended an invitation to any and all members of St John the Baptist Parish to join them in their travel plans for 2009!  They have two major trips planned.  The first is called Exploring the Alpine Countries:  Austria, Germany and Switzerland.  The dates for that trip are April 16 - 28, 2009.  The second trip is called Pacific Northwest & California.  It features Washington, Oregon and California and occurs August 3 - 12, 2009.  If you are interested or would like additional information, contact Beverly Kaser at 898-1939.  A limited number of descriptive brochures for each of these trips are also available in the St John offices.

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adult (153 envelopes)        $6047.98

Loose Checks                       $618.00

Loose Cash                           $369.00

Total                                      $7034.98

St. Vincent outreach           $20.00

Nairobi                                   $460.00

Phase II Building                 $525.00

Total Collected Bell Fund  $44,135.25

TOTAL OUTSTANDING BUILDING DEBT     $423,100.00

 

ST. CHRISTOPHER, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia, OH 45377

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Holy Day vigil: 7:00 p.m. - Holy Day: 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

(Collection envelopes will be forwarded to the proper parish)