MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF
MARCH 16– MARCH 22
MON. 16 8:30 AM Virgil King (Jim & Mary Haley)
TUES. 17 8:30 AM Jean Beebower (Family)
WED. 18 7:00 PM Francis Bocheneck (Family)
THURS. 19 8:30 AM Annette Haley (The Fisher Family)
FRI. 20 8:30 AM Communion Service
SAT. 21 5:00 PM Rose
Kiser (Mr & Mrs. Michael Vucelich)
SUN. 22 8:00 AM For the Parish
10:30 AM Joseph Sailer (Sailer Family)
Just a note to let
you know when you request a mass intention the schedule may change according to
Father’s commitments.
USHERS
SAT. 21 5:00 PM Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal
SUN. 22 8:00 AM Mike & Betty Gross, Dave Koch, Ralph Barhorst
10:30 AM Pat & Theresa Ewing, Ross & Doug Hoy
ALTAR SERVERS
SAT. 21 5:00 PM Lauren Brackman, Samantha Farling, Coletta Seeman
SUN. 22 8:00 AM Kevin Clark, Kristy Kagy, Zach Salyer
10:30 AM Anna Barhorst, Megan Bruening, Caroline Lawson
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
SAT. 21 5:00 PM 7 volunteers needed
SUN. 22 8:00 AM Betty Voisard, 6 volunteers needed
10:30 AM 7 volunteers needed
LECTORS
WED. 18 7:00 PM Dottie
Zimmerman
SAT. 21 5:00 PM Ed Cubick, Megan Weir
SUN. 22 8:00 AM Bruce Batty
10:30 AM Phil Cox, Eric Seger
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
SAT 21 5:00
PM Volunteer
Needed
SUN. 22 10:30 AM Robin Sojda
GREETERS
Volunteers
are needed for all masses
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First
Second Reading ……………………………………… Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel …………………………………………………John
9:1-414: 5-42
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
Call 667-3419 or 667-6336
LENTEN COMMUNAL
PENANCE SERVICE
Our parish Lenten Communal Penance Service is Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm. Six priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation [Confession].
JUBILEE-STATIONS OF
THE CROSS
Musicians from area Catholic Church choirs called JUBILEE
will again be here at
NOW
HIRING –
This is CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
WEEKEND. Please join with Catholics in
every parish, who do their part for the Church throughout the 19 counties of
our Archdiocese. God calls us to share
what we have to help others. The Appeal
brochure tells more about who benefits and where the money goes. Please review the brochure, then take a step up with a generous pledge. Remember that God returns a hundredfold what
we offer in love.
in the Parish Banquet Hall with the exception of the summer months. Babysitting is provided in room #108
March
19th—Thursday, Mom's Night Out- @ Dublin Pub
March
26th-- Thursday, 9:30-11:00 Field trip
Women of Spirit Aerobics and Body Toning - Come join us on Tuesday night (March 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.
YOUTH SCHEDULE:
March 14-15 Sophomore
Retreat at the
March 15 PSR---Grades 6-8
NO Youth Group
March 22 6:30 pm PSR----Grades 9, 11 & 12
Jr. High Youth Group
March 23-25 7:00
pm Parish
March 29 NO PSR or Youth Group!
March 31 7:00 pm Clean Up Your Soul Night! (Parish Reconciliation Service)
CANDLE SALES The
Young Neighbors in Action mission trip group will be selling "pie
candles" beginning immediately! The
candles look and smell like pies and come in a variety of
"flavors". The large candles
are $6 each or 2/$10, while the small candles are $3 each. All money goes towards the student summer
mission trip! Thanks in advance for your
support!!!
Today
we read of Jesus cleansing the
As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remember in prayer that all
humanity has been made in the image of God.
Through our actions we must express that each person is precious and
that the lives and welfare of all people are priorities. May our fasting keep us
mindful of the hunger of the people of the world. May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief
Services as we learn about programs that care for Orphans and Vulnerable
Children in
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 next Sunday, March 22, 2009.
The confirmation class is volunteering for this month so no extra help
is needed but we will see you next month.
FESTIVAL NEWS!
Please mark your calendar we have changed the date of the festival. The new date is July 10, 11 & 12. We have a ride company that wants to bring in 10-12 rides! We still have openings in some of the committee chairs that need to be filled. Please contact Pam Fischer 937-308-0760 pmfisch1@aol.com or Jennifer Weir 937-667-0282 jweir1@woh.rr.com if you are interested in helping with the festival. Thank you to those who have stepped up to help with such an exciting and fun event.
BAPTISM PREP CLASSES - The next
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM will be Sunday, April 5, 2009 in Room # 100 at
1:00 p.m. This class is required prior
to scheduling a Baptism. Call the Parish
Office (667-3419) to register.
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 sessions on Monday evenings during March (Mar. 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.
Be a Mentor
for Young Moms - The Life Resource Centre needs 10 mothers,
25 years and older, who can share parenting experiences with young, single
moms, 15-21 years old. Can you help?
Special Healing Service - The Church of the
Incarnation is holding a spiritual and prayerful Healing Service for the loss
of an Unborn Child on Monday, March 23, at 7:00 PM. This service will
minister to families who have experienced the loss of a child through
miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. All are welcome to attend. The Sacrament
of Reconciliation will be available. The church is located at
2009
CSS Presents SENIOR NETWORKING
seminar
“Networking to Better Serve Seniors,” an informational seminar sponsored
by Catholic Social Services, will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at the
Participants will learn about local senior care resources and have the opportunity to discuss available care options with social service professionals. The cost is $20 and includes breakfast and CEU credits for nurses and social workers.
For additional information contact: Kim Custenborder at (937) 214-1126 or visit
our website at www.cssmv.org .
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION
Adult (envelopes) $ 6766.00
Loose Checks $ 270.00
Loose Cash $ 313.00
Total $ 7349.00
Phase II Building $ 1191.00
TOTAL OUTSTANDING
BUILDING DEBT $423,100.00
ST. CHRISTOPHER,
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)
EASTER BASKETS FOR SHUT-INS will be
provided again this year by our parish.