MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF
MARCH 9– MARCH 15
MON. 9 8:30 AM William Thyse (Connie Nucci)
TUES. 10 8:30 AM Herman Lafferty (Mary Kroger)
WED. 11 7:00 PM Mel McKitrick (Dan Dahlinghaus)
THURS. 12 8:30 AM Charles Toon (Nelson & Judy Craport
FRI. 13 8:30 AM Communion Service
SAT. 14 5:00 PM For the Parish
SUN. 15 8:00 AM Dorothy Giganic (Fred & Barb Pelletier)
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. 14 5:00 PM Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal
SUN. 15 8:00 AM Mike & Betty Gross, Dave Koch, Ralph Barhorst
10:30 AM Pat & Theresa Ewing, Ross & Doug Hoy
ALTAR SERVERS
SAT. 14 5:00 PM Cecilia Alverez, Spencer Brackman, Ryan Farling
SUN. 15 8:00 AM Grant Koch, Megan McLaughlin, Jacob Salyer
10:30 AM Joe Henson, Hannah Krebs, Caroline Lawson
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
SAT. 14 5:00 PM 7 volunteers needed
SUN. 15 8:00 AM 7 volunteers needed
10:30 AM 7 volunteers needed
LECTORS
WED. 11 7:00 PM Sharon
Farling
SAT. 14 5:00 PM Eileen Rousseau, George Lovett
SUN. 15 8:00 AM Scott Vagedes, Josh Miller
10:30 AM Steve Goubeaux, Adam Andrejcio
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
SAT 14 5:00
PM Volunteer
Needed
SUN. 15 10:30 AM Irene Crawford
GREETERS
Volunteers
are needed for all masses
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First
Second Reading ………………………………………Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
Gospel …………………………………………………John
4: 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
NOW
HIRING –
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
Catholic Charities – Do gratitude for the blessing of home, family, and daily bread by supporting the vital ministries of Catholic Charities in our area. Your gift to the CMA works wonders for more that 72,000 people each year, regardless of religious background.
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.
in the Parish Banquet Hall with the exception of the summer months. Babysitting is provided in room #108
March
12th-- Thursday, Meeting
March
14th-- Saturday, 6:00 pm, Craft/Hobby night in banquet hall
March
19th—Thursday, Mom's Night Out- @ Dublin Pub
March
26th-- Thursday, 9:30-11:00 Fieldtrip
Women of Spirit Aerobics and Body Toning - Come join us on Tuesday nights (March 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.
YOUTH SCHEDULE:
March 8 6:30 pm PSR—Grades 9-12
Jr. High Youth Group
March 11 6:30 pm Young Neighbors In Action Meeting
March 14-15 Sophomore
Retreat at the
March 15 PSR---Grades 6-8
NO Youth Group
March 22 6:30 pm PSR----Grades 9-12
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
GREAT TURNOUT
FOR OPERATION RICEBOWL EVENT!
Thanks to all who came out and experienced a hunger banquet, great
speaker, and awesome activities! It
truly was an amazing, eye-opening night and we are thankful to so many who helped
make it happen: to JoAnn Truzscinski for
preparing the meal, the parish staff for assisting in many areas, to Joe Weber
for speaking to us about his African experience, to Betty Voisard for helping
in many ways, to all who stayed to help clean up, to the teachers that made
calls to their students and encouraged them to be there and to all who came out
and supported the night by attending!!!
It was a great event and we look forward to next year!! Thanks everyone!!!
SPAGHETTI
DINNER A ROUSING SUCCESS!!! The
first fund-raiser held to benefit the students attending our Young Neighbors In Action mission trip this summer was a wonderful
success! Over $1600 was raised and puts
us well on our way in reaching our goal of $10,000 to raise!!! Special thanks go out to the coordinators of
the event, Bud and Kim O’Brien along with Mary Cubich who planned, delegated,
and executed a very organized, flowing, successful event!! Way to go!
Thanks also go out to our outstanding 21 students who came and worked
hard throughout the day and evening to ensure a successful dinner…and they did
it all without complaining and had smiles on their faces!!! Thanks, too, to all
of the parents who helped out in any way…there were so many who pitched in and
we couldn’t have done it without all of you!!!
Lastly, but also, most importantly, THANKS TO ALL WHO BOUGHT TICKETS AND
ATTENDED THE EVENT!!! This parish truly
does support its youth and we are so grateful for your willingness to make our
dream of helping others through mission work a reality!!!
STORYTELLERS
SHOW AWESOME! For those of you
who stuck around for the Storytellers show, “All I Really Need to Know I
Learned In Kindergarten”, you lucked out in seeing
some of the area’s finest faith-filled thespians put on an outstanding
show!! It was the first time in the
10-year history of Storytellers that
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
CANDLE SALES
BEGIN!!! 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 students
summer mission trip! Thanks in advance
for your support!!!
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
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.
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
Travel Opportunity for
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
WELCOME WEEKEND - Welcome
Weekend at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary provides an opportunity for men, college
age and older, who are interested in pursuing the priesthood, a chance to visit
the seminary of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, to experience the daily
schedule, and to meet our current seminarians.
The weekend events begin at
ST. PATRICK’S IN TROY is having a St. Patrick Day Dance on March 14th, 7-11pm. There will be a live band “24/7”, 50/50 raffle and table decoration contest. Tickets are 8 for $150 or $20 each person. For pre sale tickets or more information call Jill Olberding at 335-8196.
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 (183 envelopes) $5451.00
Loose Checks $586.00
Loose Cash $495.00
Total $6532.00
Phase II Building $1975.84
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)