MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

MARCH 2– MARCH 8

 

MON.       2           8:30 AM                Herman Lafferty (Robert Reitz)

TUES.        3          8:30 AM                Annette Haley (Mary Alice & Jim Haley)

WED.         4          7:00 PM                                Mel McKitrick (Dan Dahlinghaus)

THURS.    5          8:30 AM                Jean Beebower (Family)

FRI.             6         8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            7         5:00 PM                                Rodney Wint (Wint Family)

7:00PM .               Misa en Español

SUN.            8         8:00 AM                Virgil King (Ed Dock)

                             10:30 AM                For the Parish

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

 

USHERS

SAT.       7              5:00 PM                                Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal

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

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

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       7              5:00 PM                                Ricky Andrews, Samantha Farling, Nathan Kueterman

SUN.       8              8:00 AM                Ruth Anne Monnier, Kyle Osborn, Kristen Wolters

                           10:30 AM  Chris Bruening, Jake Henson, Breanna Stucke

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       7              5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       8              8:00 AM                7 volunteers needed

                            10:30 AM                 7 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     7               5:00 PM                                Steve McCrillis, Sharon Farling

SUN.     8               8:00 AM                Mike & Tina Droesch

                            10:30 AM                 Jeanne Koch, Doug Black

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT        7              5:00 PM                                Laura Rook

SUN.       8              10:30 AM             Debbie McCormick

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading …………………………………………Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

Second Reading ………………………………………Romans 8:31b-34

Gospel …………………………………………………Mark 9: 2-10 (26)

 

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

 

2ND COLLECTION FOR PHASE II BUILDING PROJECT

Today’s second collection will be taken for pledges and other donations to our Phase II Building Project.

 

OVER 50 NEWS -   The Over 50’s will be going to lunch on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:30 a.m. at Frickers, 1187 Experiment Farm Road, Troy. Ohio.  All parishioners 50 years and older are welcome to join us.

 

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.

     College Campus Ministries – Do gratitude for the next generation by supporting the work of Catholic chaplains working on college campuses.  With your gift to the CMA, you offer opportunities for faith, fellowship, and mission to more than 75,000 students at four area public institutions.

 

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.

 

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

March 12th – Meeting

March 14th – 6:00-9:30 – Craft/Hobby night in Banquet Hall

March 17th – 6:30 p.m. - Mom’s Night Out

March 26th – 9:30 a.m. - Field Trip

 

Women of Spirit Aerobics and Body Toning - Come join us on Tuesday nights (February 24, March 3, 10 & 17) from 6:00pm – 7:15pm in the Parish Banquet Hall for an aerobic and overall body toning exercise class.  The cost is only $10.00 and the class will be led by Jackie Brooks, a fellow parishioner and aerobics instructor.  Everyone with all levels of fitness is 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.

 

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 learn new people in the parish.

 

OPERATION RICE BOWL – Today in Mark’s Gospel, we find Peter, James and John being disturbed hearing Jesus talk about carrying a cross and losing his life.  In answer to their misgivings, Jesus took them up to a mountain and was transfigured before them.  They were filled with awe as they realized his glory was also theirs, a glory not experienced in his future kingdom, but also here on earth.

     As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remember in prayer that as a community of faith, we have the obligation to reach out to those most in need.  The Gospel specifically calls us to take action on behalf of the most vulnerable members of society.  May our fasting, move us to action on behalf of the poor.  May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services as we learn about agriculture programs in the Philippines.

 

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.

 

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 pamphlet rack in the narthex.

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adult (envelopes)                $ 9891.00

Loose Checks                       $ 1766.00

Loose Cash                           $   748.00

Total                                      $12405.00

St. Vincent outreach           $   120.00

Phase II Building                 $  2497.00

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)

RCIA: On Sunday, March 1, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will celebrate the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion.  The Rite of Election is celebrated with those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, and the Call to Continuing Conversion is celebrated with those seeking Reception into the Full Communion of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as Catholics who are completing their initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. 

The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. This season of the Church year is dedicated in a particular way to the final preparation period of these men, women, and children seeking to celebrate the sacraments of initiation at Easter.

The term “election” refers to the fact that God has chosen these catechumens for membership into Christ’s Body. During this public celebration, the Church judges their readiness and affirms their intention to advance toward the Easter Sacraments.  

1,125 catechumens and candidates will come from parishes all around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for this Archdiocesan celebration.  This gathering is one way in which the local ordinary (bishop) can be involved in the initiation process of the many men, women and children who seek to be members of the Roman Catholic Church.  Also, it is an opportunity for these individuals who have been involved in the initiation process to experience a sense of being incorporated into the larger Roman Catholic community.

This year there will be four celebrations to take place at the following times and places on Sunday, March 1, 3:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M, the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, presiding 3:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Dayton, Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, presiding

Our catechumens, Lauryl Firman and Jeff and Keri Haney, and candidates, Brandye Genereux and Christie Peters will be sent forth by our parish community to this Rite of Election at this Sunday’s 10:30 Mass. Please keep them in your prayers.

Liturgical Bits & Bytes:

BAPTISTRY

Baptism is the first and most important step on our journey into the life we have in Christ.  Each time we come into church, we should be reminded in some way that it was through the sacrament of baptism that we became part of God's family.  For this reason, the preferred place for the baptisty is at the entrance to the church building. Each time you come into the church building, dip your hand into the holy water of life. The whole point of blessing ourselves as we come into the church has always been to remind ourselves of the life we share through baptism. Often Sunday celebrations use the symbol of sprinkling of holy water as part of the gathering rite. This, too, is a reminder of our baptism and the common promises we made.

 

Great idea!  How ‘bout cash for creativity?  ISPD has $180 for the three best ideas for a new parish website home page.   Particulars are at  http://www.stjohnthebaptist.cc.  Responses needed NLT 3/23.

Jr. High PSR Resumes

Reminder – PSR for Grades 7-8 resumes Sunday evening, March 1, at 6:30 PM.