MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

MAY 11- MAY 17

MON.       11         8:30 AM                Hoot Rousseau (Thompson Family)

TUES.        12       8:30 AM                Alice Benanzer (Ron Haley Family)

WED.          13      8:30 AM                Johanne, Christine & Mary Kelly (Frank Landwehr Family)

THURS.      14      8:30 PM`               Herman Lafferty (John & Dianna Borchers)

FRI.              15     8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.             16     5:00 PM                                Clarence VonderHaar (Lucinda VonderHaar)

SUN.            17      8:00 AM                For the Parish

                             10:30 AM                Elizabeth Spano

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

 

USHERS

SAT.       16           5:00 PM                                Judy & Tony McClurg, Bill & Sally Minnich

SUN.       17           8:00 AM                Dale Voisard, Scott Vagedes, Dwight & Ginny Miller

                           10:30 AM  Ruth Anne Monnier, Megan Miller, Mike Dansereau & Kayla Stucke

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       16           5:00 PM                                Ryan Bolton, Lauren Brackman, Hayden Schindler

SUN.       17           8:00 AM                Ryan Kagy, Megan McLaughlin, Kristen Wolters

                           10:30 AM  Katie Stenger, Ryan Landwehr & Breanna Stucke

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       16           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       17           8:00 AM                7 volunteers needed

                            10:30 AM                 Miranda Lammers, Kyle Osborn, Megan Hunter, Jake Dziedzic, Casey Layer, Laura Haley & Jason Bruns

 

LECTORS

SAT.       16           5:00 PM                                Eileen Rousseau, George Lovett

SUN.       17           8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes

                            10:30 AM                 Megan Weir and Casey Layer

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT:        16          5:00 PM                                Volunteer Needed

SUN.        17          10:30 AM             Irene Crawford

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading …………………………………………Acts 10:25-26, 34-35,44-48

Second Reading ………………………………………1 John 4: 7-103: 18-24

Gospel ………………………………………………..John 15: 9-17 (56)

 

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

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

DEACON ROB MUHLENKAMP

Rob Muhlenkamp was ordained a Deacon on April 25.  He will be the Deacon and preach at the weekend Masses this weekend, May 9-10.  We will have a reception for him in the Gathering Area after the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass.  The K of C will host a breakfast reception for Rob after the 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday Masses in the Banquet Hall.

 

 

COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS LOTTERY RESULTS

The results of the lottery for new members during the 8:00 am Mass on April 26:

Parish Pastoral Council 3 year terms: John Leining, Viv Wyen & Gina Robbins; 1 year term: Greg Bruening; Alternate: Matt Wiltshire.  Worship Commission 3 year terms: Connie Fasano & Holly Fabrigar; Alternate: Janet Barhorst.  Evangelization & Catechesis Commission 3 year terms: Melissa Poffenberger, Carmen Richters & Rick Mains; 2 year term: John Weikle; Alternate: Teresa Reed.  Congratulations to all and thanks for your willingness to serve the parish!

 

ST. JOHN’S IS GOING PAPERLESS!

Beginning July 1, 2009, St. John’s will be making a conscious effort to be good stewards of the gifts God has given to us.  Paper, styrofoam, and throw away plastic products will no longer be provided for use in our facility.  Hopefully, this will be a simple change since we have all the dishes, cups, etc. in the kitchen and have the dishwasher to make clean-up easy.

 

CHURCH CLEANERS STILL NEEDED – We are still in need of cleaning people for the month of February.  It is only about and hour of you time for one month of the year.  This is a great service for the church and it gives you an hour of time with God with no distractions.  Call Flo Miller at 667-6823 if you can help in February.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our Confirmation students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday, May 2 with Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis Schnurr presiding.

Rodney Berning, Brooke Bowerman, Rachel Bruce, Jessica Bruggeman, Rachel Bruns, Thomas "TJ" Dziedzic, Samantha Eastman, Katherine Fahy, Michele Fink, Kaitlin Flamm, Celia Gaier, Danya Gioiello, Victoria Grawe, Leslie Hinde, Ross Hoy, Austin Hunter, Kaley Kuns, Kathleen Landwehr, Trisha Makley, Joseph Maus, Kyle Miller, Taylor Mullins, Kacie Phillips, Dragan Rasic, Dejan Rasic, Lindsey Ratermann, Johnathan Shininger, James Springer, Abbey Steinke, Breanna Stucke, Alesha Vennemeyer, Drew Walling, Thomas Wilcher

 

NEEDY BASKET thanks all who donated food for our pantry.  Many will benefit from your generosity.

 

MISSIONARY COOPERATION PLAN [MCP]

Each year every parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is assigned a missionary group to support.  This year we have been assigned the Diocese of Puerto Escondido, Mexico.  The weekend of May 30-31 Father Jaime Rojas representing the Diocese of Puerto Escondido, Mexico will preach at all our Masses.  The second collection that weekend will go to support that Diocese.  Please make out all checks to: St. John the Baptist Church.  We will send one parish check to support this missionary effort.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to all our second graders receiving their First Eucharist the last two weekends.  May God always be in your heart.

Brooke Aselage, Jaclyn Bashore, Brad Bernhold, Levi Berning, Morgan Cundiff, Monet DesAutels, Andrew Doviak, Stephanie Fink, Missy Gross, Elena Guevara, Benjamin Halsey, Jordon Kaiser, Jacob Lingg, Patrick Manes, Madeline May, Jenna McGraw, Lauren Robbins, Brooklyn Spatz, Madison Spohn, Chloe Thompson, Claire Wint, Abigail Zielsdorf, Jillian Zuzolo

PARISH FLEA MARKET  All donations will be accepted the week of  July 5th, during Flea Market set-up for the parish festival.  Please: no clothes, TVs, or computers.  Call Christine Sauls, 667-7182, if you have questions.  Thank you!

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

May 12th – Mom’s Night Out

May 28th – Picnic & Play

 

PRESCHOOL OPENINGS  St. John’s Early Childhood Program is a developmental preschool with a nurturing Christian environment.  The planned curriculum is taught by trained and caring teachers.  We currently have openings in two of our afternoon classes which meet from 12:30 till 3:00.  The Threes and Fours opening is in the Tuesday/Friday class while the Fours and Fives attend on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Please contact Sally Minnich at 667-2629 for more information or to schedule a visit.

 

ARE YOU BEING CALLED BY GOD?  Sidney, Ohio, Classes start Fall of 2009!

Come and see what a lay ministry formation can do for you.  The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program is officially sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and allows busy men and women to study theology and ministry while maintaining current work and family schedules.  Classes will be starting in the Fall of 2009 at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, Ohio.  For more information call Sr. Nancy McMullen at 937-277-0116 or email her at nanmcm1706@aol.com. Visit our website at www.athenaeum.edu.

 

Consider a Family Vacation Retreat - This summer, step out of your busy lives and celebrate your family’s sacredness.  Join us for a family vacation retreat in a peaceful setting on Governor’s Island, surrounded by Indian Lake.  Learn about your family strengths.  Deepen your love and appreciation for each other.  Sponsored by the Marianists, this retreat is a balanced time of prayer, worship, discussion and family activities.  Hike, swim, boat and fish with the kids.  Grow in family unity and spirituality and have fun together!

     Dates for summer 2009 June 23-27- July 7-11 and July 14-18. 

     For further information and registration contact Anne Petratis at Anne.Petratis@khnetwork.org or at 937-395-8640.

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adult (envelopes)                $ 7632.00

Loose Checks                       $  676.00

Loose Cash                           $  709.00

Total                                      $ 9017.00

St. Vincent outreach           $   374.60

Phase II Building                 $ 2560.59

TOTAL OUTSTANDING BUILDING DEBT     $413,100.00

 

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)

 

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

As of today, St. John the Baptist has achieved 93% of our Parish goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal.  Thanks to all who have donated to this campaign.  If you have not made a commitment to this appeal, please consider doing so.  Information is available in the Narthex.

 

A MOTHER’S LOVE

 

A mother's love determines how
We love ourselves and others.
There is no sky we'll ever see
Not lit by that first love.

Stripped of love, the universe
Would drive us mad with pain;
But we are born into a world
That greets our cries with joy.

How much I owe you for the kiss
That told me who I was!
The greatest gift--a love of life--
Lay laughing in your eyes.

Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile;
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.

 

YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

May 11                                  S.O.S. (Summer of Service) Registrations Due!

May 13  6:30 pm Young Neighbors In Action Meeting

May 17  10:30 am              Sr. Mass and Brunch

May 20  7:00 pm NCYC Informational Meeting

May 31  6:30 pm Sr. High Mini-golf!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST A SUCCESS!   Thanks to all of our YNIA mission trip students who once again did an outstanding job at our pancake breakfast a couple of weeks ago!  $774 was raised which will go towards supporting our 21 youth and 4 adults attending a mission trip this summer!!  Special thanks go out to Joel & Sandy Hipp and Pat Shaeffer for acting as the volunteer coordinators of this event; to Bill McGraff who cooked up a storm all morning; and to our awesome parents who filled in where necessary!  We certainly can’t forget to thank all of YOU who came out and supported us by attending the breakfast…THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!   

JR. HIGHERS, JOIN IS FOR S.O.S.—SUMMER OF SERVICE!!!    S.O.S. is a Jr. High Ministry program for incoming 7th and 8th graders from various Catholic Churches in the Dayton area.  Over 100 youth participate.  In the mornings the youth are placed in small groups and volunteer at local parishes, parks, soup kitchens, and service agencies.  In the afternoons, the youth celebrate community fun at one of our six selected social sites.  Each day also includes scripture reflections and service learning activities.    You won’t want to miss out on all the fun ways you’ll get to serve as well as super faith learning and social activities!!!  Cost is $65 (plus $33 for a Kings Island ticket---or you supply your own season pass) and covers everything you need for 6 weeks of fun!  REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE MAY 11 AND CAN BE FOUND IN THE NARTHEX BY THE YOUTH NEWS BOARD!   Grab your friends and get ready for some faith, some learning, some serving and some fun!!! 

MISS THE GREAT ESCAPE SUMMER TRIP DEADLINE?  HAVE NO FEAR AND GET YOUR REGSITRATION IN TODAY!!!    Join us for 3 days and 2 nights of fun as we venture up to the Cleveland/Sandusky area!  Cedar Point, Indians/Reds game, zoo, shopping, swimming, campfires, prayer and more fun than you can imagine await you as we campout under the stars for this amazing summer trip experience!!  Cost is only $85 and covers everything but spending money so grab a form

KANSAS CITY HERE WE COME!!!!  Join thousands of Catholic youth from around the country next November for NCYC (National Catholic Youth Convention) as we gather in Kansas City for 4 days of faith sharing fun!!  Nationally known youth inspiring speakers, rockin' out music, fabulous entertainment and games, and workshops to help you grow in your faith are just a FEW of the exciting events we'll be takin' in!  We'll travel by motorcoach with other students from the Archdiocese and stay in a HOTEL!!!  WooHooo!!!  Want more info????  JOIN US FOR A PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATIONAL NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT 7:00 PM IN THE BANQUET HALL!!!    Get excited and get to that meeting!!