MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

NOVEMBER 10– NOVEMBER 16

 

MON.       10         8:30 AM                Communion Service

TUES.        11       8:30 AM                Communion Service

WED.          12      8:30 AM                Communion Service

THURS.     13       8:30 AM                Alice Benanzer (Joyce Laflame)

FRI.             14      8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            15      5:00 PM                                James Steinke (Steinke Family)

SUN.            16      8:00 AM                For the Parish

                             10:30 AM                Stanley Mescher (Phylis Imwalle)

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

 

USHERS

SAT.       15           5:00 PM                                Judy & Tony McClurg, Bill & Sally Minnich

SUN.       16           8:00 AM                Mike & Betty Gross, Dave Koch, Ralph Barhorst

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

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       15           5:00 PM                                Ricky Andrews, Drew & Ryan Farling

SUN.       16           8:00 AM                Kyle Osborn, Kyle Phillips, Kristen Wolters

                           10:30 AM  Ben & Kayla Stucke, Jake Henson

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       15           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       16           8:00 AM                Marion King, Treva Monnier, 5 volunteers needed

                            10:30 AM                 Teresa & Dick Heberling, Ann Fallert, Ray Fleming,

                                                          3 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     15             5:00 PM                                Eileen Rousseau, George Lovett

SUN.     16             8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes

                            10:30 AM                 Steve Goubeaux

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT.      15               5:00PM              Volunteer Needed

SUN.      16             10:30AM             Irene Crawford

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading ………………………………………… Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31

Second Reading ……………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6

Gospel …………………………………………………Matthew 25: 14-30

 

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008

 

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 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.

NOTICE – We will not be taking intentions for daily or Sunday mass until further notice.  We have had an unusual number of deaths this year and the mass intentions are more than Father can fulfill this year.  We will only take mass intentions for members of the parish that have passed away recently.

 

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

 

ANNUAL OCTOBER COUNT

Each year every parish counts its Sunday Mass attendance during the month of October and reports the results to the Archdiocese.  We averaged 662 people attending Mass on the four weekends of October.  We averaged 198 at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass, 158 at the 8:00 am Sunday Mass and 296 at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass.  Our high weekend attendance was 732 on October 4-5.  Our low weekend attendance was 615 on October 25-26.  Our church holds approximately 450 people.

YOUTH SCHEDULE

November 9                          5:45 pm Mission Trip Student/Parent Informational

                                                         Meeting!

                                                6:30 pm Jr. High Movie Night (grades 6-8)

                                                                PSR (grades 9-12)

November 16                       6:30 pm Sr. High Caring Cookies Night (grades 9-12)

                                                                PSR (grades 6-8; 11-12)

                                                                JR. HIGH RETREAT REGISTRATIONS DUE!

November 17                                       HOLIDAY LOCK-IN REGSTRATIONS DUE!

November 23                       9:00 am-9:30 pm                Jr. High “Go For The Gold” Retreat

MISSION TRIP STUDENT/PARENT MEETING TONIGHT!  That’s right, it’s time to start planning for our mission trip this summer!  You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to serve others, have fun and learn more about our Catholic faith!  Never heard of a mission trip before?  Heard of one, but not sure what they’re all about?  Been on one and can’t wait to go on another one???  JOIN US TONIGHT AT 5:45 PM IN THE BANQUET HALL to find out all the details and how to register!  WE ASK THAT EACH INTERESTED STUDENT BRING A PARENT WITH THEM FOR THIS BRIEF (45 MINUTE) MEETING.  This mission trip is open to all current 9-12 graders! 

JR. HIGH ST. JOHN’S CINEMA!    Join us on Sunday, November 9 for a cinematic adventure!  We’ll chow down on some popcorn, sip some soda and view a flick!  We’ll end up with some discussion of the feature film and just enjoy hanging out together!  If you have a movie suggestion (must be family friendly and rated G or PG)    let Teri know!  The popcorn will be hot and buttery, the sodas ice-cold and the fellowship outstanding!  No need to pre-register so grab your friends and we’ll see ya’ in the Narthex! 

LOOK OUT BETTY CROCKER, HERE WE COME!  We’re gonna’ give the ole BC a run for her money in the cookie baking department!  We’ll gather on November 16 for an evening bake-a-thon like no other!  We’ll test our skills (don’t worry, none needed!) as we mix, bake, cool, and package cookies for a cause!  Our “Caring Cookies” will be packaged with love and a message of hope and given to the St. Vincent DePaul Hotel for sweetness and inspiration!  This event is open to all in grades 9-12 and we’d LOVE to have you there!  No culinary talent needed!    Meet at 6:30 pm in the church kitchen!! 

GO FOR THE GOLD!!!    That’s the theme for this year’s Jr. High Retreat that you won’t want to miss out on!!  Join us on Sunday, November 23 (9:00 am to 9:30 pm) for this outstanding day-long event filled with fun activities and prayerful insights as you explore how we as Catholics can live our lives always striving to be the best we can be!  Come find out how becoming a strong Catholic is like becoming a gold medalist in the Olympics!!!    Our 11th-12th grade Faith Sharing group (along with their leaders) have been working hard to prepare a retreat for the memory books!!  Cost is $20 ($10 for 2nd member of the same family) and registrations are due by November 16th.  Extra registration forms can be found in the pamphlet rack by the Youth News Board!  Get excited for a day you won’t forget! 

HOLIDAY LOCK-IN/LOCK-OUT IS COMING!   Bowling, late night (or early morning) shopping at Wal-mart for the poor, ice skating, movies, games, faith and fun are just SOME of the things we may do at our all night holiday extravaganza!  Rest up ‘cuz this is a night jam-packed with more fun than you can imagine and a great way to celebrate Advent and the coming Christmas season!  You definitely won’t want to miss out on this spectacular event!  The lock-in/lock-out is open to all in grades 6-12 and the cost is $45 (includes $15 shopping for the poor).  Financial issues should NEVER prohibit you from attending an event so if you’re a bit strapped for cash let Teri know (confidentially, of course) and we’ll hook ya’ up!  Registrations (extras in the pamphlet rack by youth news board) are due by November 17 so grab ‘em and get ‘em in now!!! 

Stages of Spiritual Growth Reminder! CURIOUS about how to grow deeper with God?  Have you ever considered what God is doing in order to invite you deeper?  Come find out more on Saturday November 15th 9:30-12:30 as we explore Stages of Spiritual Growth.  Call the parish office by noon on Monday to register.

 

SPECIAL THANK YOU to Atha Toon for donating flowers for the All Souls Prayer Service last weekend.

 

WE NEED CANDLES! - We are looking for donations of white candles to be melted down in order to make the large candles for our Advent Wreath.  There is a box located in the Narthex for this purpose.  Donated candles may be used or new but must be white.  All candles will need to be collected no later than November 16.

 

HELP WANTED

To improve ways we communicate at St. Johns, the parish is requesting your email address.  Please respond with your name and email address to:

 stjohn.info@gmail.com

You can also provide your email address at the table display in the Narthex.  Thank you.

 

DEAR “40 DAYS FOR LIFE” Vigil Volunteers,

Thanks to each of you for taking time out of your Sunday to drive to Haskell's abortion clinic, to be a presence for the unborn that never had a chance.  It is not easy to be close to a building that holds such intrinsic evil, but one can also look at it as a place where children have become angels.

Many thanks to Ron, Jacob and Zachary Salyer, Lisa Davis, Lora Schoner, Steve and Janet Barno, Michele and Art Gannon, Tim and Teri Logan, Bethany and Pat Logan, Tracey Logan, Becky Carter, Mary and Jerry Huber.

God bless you all, Judie McKitrick

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

Tuesday, November 11th – 6:30 pm – Mom’s Night Out

Thursday, November 20th - Meeting

JUST A REMINDER: please be a good steward with our parish facility.  If you use tables or chairs, please return them to where you found them.  Any posters, flyers, etc. should be submitted to the parish office for display.  Please cleanup after your group or event and remember to treat our facility as you would treat your own home.  Thanks.

 

THANKSGIVING DINNER at St. Patrick’s in Troy on Friday, November 14th from5:00-7:30 p.m. in the church basement hall.  A traditional dinner of turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes, yams cranberry sauce, vegetable, salad, beverage and dessert is being offered for $7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors and $5.00 for children under 12.  This meal is sponsored by St. Patrick’s Bereavement Luncheon Ministry and parishioners.

 

Special Thank You – Thank you to John Koehl for hand-crafting the holders for the doors to the church for mass worship aids. 

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION   

Adult                                      $ 8017.98              Bell Fund

(183 envelopes)                                                   Total Collected to date       $42,185.73

Loose                                     $   828.00                             

St. Vincent outreach           $   237.00

Phase II Building                 $ 1761.34

TOTAL OUTSTANDING BUILDING DEBT     $439,000.00

 

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)

 

THANKS, TOM!

Thanks to Tom Fink for scheduling our Servers for the last 8 years.  Due to other commitments Tom will turn the scheduling over to Ron Salyer who will now train & schedule our Servers.

 

4thAnnualWinterCraftBazaar
St. John's MOM's group is hosting their annual craft bazaar on Saturday, December 6th from 11 am until 4 pm in the banquet hall.  We are in need of vendors.  If you would like to or know anyone who makes or sells anything, please contact Christy Peters at 667-3071 or crispys104@aol.com. 

 

“Update! Update! Update!

Knights of Columbus OSU and Michigan game party of November 22, 2008, is not a “STAG” party. ALL ARE WELCOME!, for more information about the party and/or a square on the board contact Steve Wilson at 667-4905. “

 

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Mass on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 27, is at 9:00 am.

 

Parish School of Religion: Just a reminder that there will be no Parish School of  Religion sessions on this Tuesday, Nov. 11 & Wednesday, Nov. 12.

 

RCIA: Scripture was the topic for this past week’s session. We did a quick overview of the Bible after a short Bible quiz. Then we discussed what influence the Bible has in our world and in our individual lives. Next week’s topic is “The Afterlife.”

 

Discipleship Retreat III

Immaculate Conception Parish’s “ite missa est” faith formation group presents the Discipleship Retreat III:  “Our Father; A Disciple’s Prayer” conducted by Fr. Satish on Saturday, November 22, 2008 starting at 9 am and ending at 1 pm in the church.  The fee per person is $10 which includes lunch.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information please call Immaculate Conception Parish, 2300 S Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH at 937-252-9919

 

October 2008 Synod of Bishops

The Synod of Bishops met in Rome the past few weeks, and discussed ways to promote the prayerful reading, understanding, and proclamation of the Word of God. Representing the United States were Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, USCCB vice president, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Houston and Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington.

Joined by more than 250 bishops at a Mass Oct. 26 in St. Peter's Basilica, the pope said the synod had highlighted a fundamental truth: that the church's missionary activity will fall flat unless it is nourished by scriptural reading and understanding.

Pope Benedict XVI closed the Synod of Bishops on the Bible by preaching a lesson on love of God and neighbor, saying the word of God must be put into practice through service to others. The concluding liturgy came after the pope accepted 55 final synod propositions, including a proposal that women be admitted to the official ministry of lector, or Scripture reader, at Mass.