MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 15- SEPTEMBER 21

 

MON.         15       8:30AM                 Jeanne Beebower (Family)

TUES.        16       8:30 AM                Mel McKitrick(Arlin & Rose Martin)

WED.          17      8:30 AM                Dolores Sailer (Mick & Janice Daugherty)

THURS.     18       8:30 PM                                Martha Schmitz (Bernie & Rita Pleiss)

FRI.             19      8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            20      5:00 PM                                65th Wedding Anniversary of Jane & Hill Wagner

SUN.            21      8:00 AM                Joseph Sailer (The Sailer Family)

                             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.       20           5:00 PM                                Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal

SUN.       21           8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes, Dale Voisard, Gerald & Linda Franck

                           10:30 PM                   Herb Wallach, Bill Wilson, Guy & Mike Monnin

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       20           5:00 PM                                Drew Farling, Doug & Greg Lehnkuhl

SUN.       21           8:00 AM                Kristen Wolters, Adam Hipp, Ryan Kagy

                           10:30 AM  Anna Barhorst, Ryan & Samantha Farling, Lexi

                                                          McCormick, Rob Muhlenkamp, Jacob Salyer

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       20           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       21           8:00 AM                7 volunteers needed

                                10:30 AM             7 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     20             5:00 PM                                Eileen Rousseau, George Lovett

SUN.     21             8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes

                            10:30 AM                 Steve Goubeaux, Bob Spiller, Sharon Farling, George

                                                          Lovett

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT.      20               5:00PM              Volunteer Needed

SUN.      21             10:30AM             Irene Crawford

 

BABYSITTERS

Service not available during the summer

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading ………………………………………… Isaiah 55: 6-9

Second Reading ……………………………………… Philippians 1: 20c-24, 27a

Gospel …………………………………………………Matthew 20: 1-16a (133)

 

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.

 

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

 

NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTER training is scheduled for Sunday, October 5th, after the 10:30 AM mass in room # 101.  This training is open to all adults and youth (7th Grade and up) that might be interested in this ministry.  All newly trained Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned into this ministry on that Sunday, after which you may start signing up for mass dates.  If you will be attending the training, please contact Nat Phillips at 335-5835 or by e-mailing to nat.phillips@verizon.net.

 

VOLUNTEER NEEDED – We need a new coordinator for our Babysitting Service on Sunday mornings during the 10:30 a.m. mass.  MaDonna Horrocks has done an outstanding job getting this service started but needs to pass this job to someone else.  MaDonna will help you get acquainted with everything that needs to be taken care of.  Please give the office a call 667-3419 if you are interested.  This is a great service to our parish and one we hope to continue.  Thanks MaDonna, job well done.

 

ST. JOHN CHOIRS PRODUCE CD - As part of the celebration of St. John's 150th anniversary, the choirs have produced a CD of music selections which should appeal to all.  This memento souvenir recording will be available for the first time at the reception dinner following the 10:30 Mass on September 21st.  A suggested donation of $10.00 is asked.  We appreciate your support of the St. John's Choirs.

 

LADIES OF THE PARISH! - Mark your calendars NOW for the annual Women of Spirit Getaway Weekend at Cowan Lake on October 3-5.  Cost is only $65 per person and includes two nights lodging in very nice cabins, meals and other assorted ammenities.  A $25 deposit will hold your space and spaces are limited so act now.  You may drop off your deposit to the parish office or give it to Amy Puthoff.  Feel free to bring a friend.  If you have questions, call Amy at 667-6294

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has begun. We are meeting from 7:00-8:30 pm in Room 107; new people are welcome at any time. You can still invite anyone to join us.

 

Why Catholic? registration is this weekend after all masses.  Bill and Suzy Wilson will be speaking after all masses about their involvement over the past 3 years with Why Catholic?  The theme for this 6 week session is Christian Prayer; Deepening My Experience of God. 

In this series, we will be discussing:

  • what is prayer
  • prayer in the Old Testament
  • Jesus and Mary teach us to pray
  • Forms of prayer
  • Sources and ways of prayer
  • Guides to prayer

We all pray differently to the same God.  Sharing our personal prayer experience can help others find their way to deepen their relationship with God.  We are many parts of one body who should be willing to share to strength the whole for the love of each other.

     If you missed Why Catholic?  sign-up at church this weekend, call the parish office and speak with Dan Thomas or email him to register. (See the front of the bulletin for his email and phone information.)

 

Special Attention for PSR Parents:  Why Catholic? is offering an opportunity for parents to attend the Christian Prayer, Deepening my experience of God while your child/children are attending their PSR classes.   We will begin Wednesday October 8th and end on November 12th.  Time will be 7-8 pm. The room for the meeting will be announced later.  This is an opportunity to spend time with other parents in learning and discussion about prayer and prayer forms.  It is also a great example for your children.  It would be great if you could attend all six sessions, however come when you can, it’s okay!

 

PSR REGISTRATION 2008-09: The final registration date has passed. If you were unable to register yet, we would still like to have your children join the Parish School of Religion. Contact Sandie Hoy or Dan Thomas to register.

The sessions are as follows:

·         Four-year-olds through Grade 5 Sunday morning

·         Grades 1-5 Tuesday, 4:00-5:15 PM

·         Grades 1-5 Wednesday 6:45-8:00 PM

·         Grades 6, 7, 8 1st & 3rd Sunday evening, 6:30-8:30 PM

·         Grade 9 and Grade 10 2nd & 4th Sunday evening, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

·         Grades 11-12 every Sunday evening

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments on the PSR program, please call Dan Thomas (667-3419), e-mail (thomasdan@woh.rr.com) or Sandie Hoy (669-5779),

e-mail (dhoy3@woh.rr.com).

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children, ages 4 through 3rd grade at 5:00 pm Saturday or 10:30 am Sunday Masses. We need several people willing to lead the children in a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at their level. The Saturday evening Mass has people for 1st & 2nd Sundays only. We also need young people grades 8-12 to be teachers’ aides. The parish provides planning resources for you to use. It is a commitment of about once a month. We also could use people who could sub once in a while. If you can help, contact Dan Thomas at 667-3419, ext. 203 or thomasdan@woh.rr.com.

 

ON LINE COURSES - The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) thru the University of Dayton offers online courses that can be used towards certification of catechists or for personal faith growth. For more information go to http://vlc.udayton.edu 

     Registration for Cycle 7, 2008 is from September 2, 2008 until October 15, 2008

     The following online courses for Cycle 7 will be offered Oct. 19 – Nov. 22, 2008

Advanced Ecclesiology 2

Media, Faith and Values

Basic Ecclesiology

National Directory for Catechesis

Catholic Beliefs

Our Hearts Were Burning

Church History 2

Overview of the GDC and NDC

Ecumenism

Poverty in the U.S. and Around the World

Introduction to Catechesis

Praying with Children

Introduction to Christian Morality

Sacraments

Jesus

Scripture: Introduction

Marianist Studies: Founders

Scripture: New Testament

Marianist Studies: Prayer

Scripture: Old Testament

Marianist Studies: Charism

 

Marianist Studies: Characteristics of Marianist Education

 

ES:  Creencias Catolicas

Mary in Scripture and Tradition

ES:  Maria de Galilea

RCIA UPDATE - Well, it's a new school year and a new RCIA year!  Our first RCIA session for the 2008/2009 year was held Thursday, September 4.  We welcomed four seekers who are interested in the Catholic faith along with some of their sponsers.  Along with introductions and an ice breaker to get the evening started, Dan Thomas explained the RCIA program and the expectations of it's participants and sponsors.  We ended the evening by viewing a "Welcome to RCIA" video recorded by our Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk.  It's not too late to join us.  Please contact Dan Thomas or come to our meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in classroom 107.

150TH PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS

Sunday, September 21, 2008 – 10:30 am

Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Presider

Luncheon to follow

 

YOUTH SCHEDULE:                                                                                                                       

September 14                       6:30-8:30 pm                       PSR---grades 9-12

September 21                       6:30-8:30 pm                       PSR---grades 6-8; 11-12

September 28                       6:30-8:30 pm                       PSR---9-12

                                                6:30-8:30 pm                       PIZZA ‘N PLANNING!--Grades 6-8

October 5                              6:30-8:30 pm                       PSR---Grades 6-8

                                                6:30-8:30 pm                       PIZZA ‘N PLANNING!-Grades 9-12

WE WANT YOU!!!    Yep!  That’s right!  We want you to be a part of youth group this year!  If you’re in grades 6-12, you’ll want to take advantage of getting in on the fun early on so you don’t miss out!!   We are in the process of planning a stupendous year of fun, friends and faith that you have got to see to believe! Youth Group is a great way to make new friends, celebrate your Catholic faith and spend time livin’ for the “Big Guy”!  Be a part of “THE” group this year!  Just show up…we’ll take it from there!

 

PIZZA ‘N PLANNING!!   I hope you all had a great summer and are ready for a super awesome year with St. John’s Youth Ministry because it’s gonna’ be a great one!!  Join us on Sunday, September 28 (grades 6-8) or Sunday, October 5 (grades 9-12) for a pizza ‘n planning event!  We’ll chow down on some great ‘za , brainstorm ideas for activities, play some games and get to know each other!  We’ll meet at 6:30 pm (location to be determined)  Grab your friends and we’ll see ya’ there!!!

 

HOT, HAPPENIN’ HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE!  Get out your cowboy boots, your favorite camp song and join us for a super fun night (October 12th for grades 6-8 and October 19th for grades 9-12)!  We’ll mosey around on a trailer of hay, singing, and just generally goofing off!!  Towards the end of the night we’ll “circle the wagons” and have a bonfire, summer camp style!   There may even be treats involved!!  You won’t want to miss out on this fun time event!!!  Cost is only $7 and covers transportation, snacks/pop, and all the fun you can have with dried weeds!  Registrations due by October 5!!  Don’t miss it! 

 

CALLING ALL ADULTS!!!   We need your help!!!  St. John’s Youth Ministry is a collective effort and we need LOTS of people to make it successful!!  There are all kinds of ways you can be involved:  drivers, chaperones, small group leaders, bakers, provide snacks, office help, and lots more!!!  We have a spot for every interest and talent…we just need YOU to volunteer!!!  Give Teri Iverson a call or email her at teriiverson@woh.rr.com to join in on the fun!  Working with teenagers is a most valuable and rewarding thing to do!  JOIN UP!!

 

YOUTH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED!  We are looking for a few good men, women, teenage girls and teenage boys to join up to form a committee dedicated to providing awesome youth ministry programming for the young people of our parish!   The committee will meet once a month and will comprise of 7 students (one from each grade) and 6 adults.  The committee will be vital in advising the youth minister, helping to set policies for youth ministry, and planning activities for the youth group!  Call (or email) Teri Iverson if you’re interested!! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS DAN!

Our Director of Evangelization & Catechesis, Dan Thomas, has been selected by Catechist magazine, from the religious educators around the country, to be a “Master Catechist” for their publication this year.  Dan’s first article appears in the September 2008 issue on page 12.  This magazine is a major resource for catechists around the country.

 

THANK YOU to all who donated pies and fruit to the Maimi County Right To Life pie booth at the Heritage Festival.  We made over $1,500.00 for life.  We look forward to your help next year.

 

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Catholic Social Services and the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is honored to present Cardinal Oscar Rodrigues, SBD, Archbishop of the Honduras, an international leader and an outspoken advocate of social justice and renowned champion of the poor, on Monday evening, September 15 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1440 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 (optional)  followed by music at 6:15 and the presentation "An International Perspective on Justice & Politics: The USA in the World" by Cardinal Rodrigues at 7:30. For reservations and information, email clarkn@cssmv.org or call (800) 300-2937 ext. 1136. If you are interested in attending the dinner call Betty Voisard @ 339-3941.

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION   

Adult                                      $7976.00                               Bell Fund

(182 envelopes)                                                   Total Collected to date       $30,500.02

Loose                                     $896.50                 Expenses                                   3,547.74

Total                                      $8872.50               Total                                      $26,952.28

St. Vincent outreach           $553.00

Phase II Building                 $1412.50

TOTAL OUTSTANDING BUILDING DEBT     $451,000.00

 

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)