MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 22- SEPTEMBER 28

 

MON.         22       8:30AM                 Charles Toon (Jim Wolf)

TUES.        23       8:30 AM                Martha Schmitz (Jim & Janice Sommer)

WED.          24      8:30 AM                Herman Lafferty (Robert Reitz)

THURS.     25       8:30 PM                                Ann Palotas (Mary Palotas)

FRI.             26      8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            27      5:00 PM                                Mel McKitrick (The McKitrick Family)

SUN.            28      8:00 AM                For the Parish

                             10:30 AM                Dolores Sailer (The 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.       27           5:00 PM                                Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal

SUN.       28           8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes, Dale Voisard, Gerald & Linda Franck

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

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       27           5:00 PM                                Ryan Farling, Sydney Flora,John McCrillis

SUN.       28           8:00 AM                Jacob & Zach Sayler,Dan Droesch

                           10:30 AM  Chris & Megan Bruening, Michael Lesher

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       27           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       28           8:00 AM                7 volunteers needed

                                10:30 AM             7 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     27             5:00 PM                                Joy Blaul, Ed Cubick

SUN.     28             8:00 AM                Bruce Batty

                            10:30 AM                 Phil Cox, Eric Seger

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT.      27               5:00PM              Volunteer Needed

SUN.      28             10:30AM             Kim Halsey

 

BABYSITTERS

Service not available during the summer

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading ………………………………………… Ezekiel 18: 25-28

Second Reading ……………………………………… Philippians 2: 1-11

Gospel …………………………………………………Matthew 21: 28-32 (136)

 

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.

 

FAMILY ROSARY RALLY

Sunday, October 12, 3:00 pm at the U.D. Arena.  Music and hymns begin at 2:30 pm.  All are welcome!  For more information go to www.rosary-rally.com.

Next Women of Spirit Meeting - September 24 - Don't forget our next Women of Spirit Planning Meeting is Wednesday, September 24 beginning at 7:00pm.  Our meeting is going to be held in our St. John's Center this month in classroom 107.  Bring your favorite snack or dessert to share!  We've got a lot to talk about, the Tatiana concert, our Annual Camping trip and our Fall program, Stages of Spiritual Growth.  Please let Amy Puthoff (667-6294) know if you can attend.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

 

BAPTISM PREP CLASSES - The next BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM will be Sunday, October 5, 2008 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.

 

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.

 

THE MULCH IS DONE thanks to all the willing volunteers who came out on a days notice.  Mike Droesch made a few calls and he had a crew to get the job done.  Thanks to Mike Gross, John Heitkamp, Tom McClurg, Dennis McNulty, Bob Miller, Guy Monnin, Molly Winblad and her friend Wilma.  Also thanks to Molly for getting a lot of the weeding and edging done.  We have the best volunteers.

 

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

WHY CATHOLIC? REGISTRATION - If you missed signing up for the Fall session of Why Catholic? It is not too late. Please 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.)

Fall session will begin the week of October 5th.  Sign-up today!

 

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

Yep, it's that time again!  We've begun our meeting for the 2008-2009 year and have lots of fun stuff planned this year.  Here is what is coming up in September:
Tuesday, 9/23 - MOM's Night Out @ the Rib House in Vandalia.  Meet there at 6:30 pm.  Please RSVP to Christy Peters if you can come.
Thursday, 9/25 - MOM's Group meeting in the banquet hall, 9:15 - 11 am.  Come for some coffee and fellow-mom-ship.  Babysitters will be available in the nursery.
If you would like to join us, or have any questions/suggestions, please contact Christy Peters at crispys104@aol.com or 667-3071

 

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!

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 this next Sunday September 28, 2008.  We leave at 5:45 p.m. from the north parking lot at church and travel to the hotel.  This is an excellent Christian service project for your family.  Share the many blessing God has given you.  Please contact Mike Begley at 667-2882.

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.

 

Adult Faith Formation Coming Attractions:

Tatiana in concert Oct. 11, 7:00 PM

How Would Jesus Vote, a presentation by Fr. Ken Overberg, Oct. 26, 6:00-8:00 PM, details coming in future bulletins.

 

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.

 

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.

 

A Sneak Preview of "Catholicism"

Fr. Robert Barron of WordOnFire.org is developing The "Catholicism" Project. A landmark, ten-part series for TV and DVD about what Catholics believe and why. Please take a "sneak peek" at the first episode based on our pilgrimage to the Holy Land in June.

This epic series will be one of the most innovative productions ever to promote the Catholic faith to the world. “Our plan is to go from Jerusalem to Rome to Mexico City and beyond - and use art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition to tell an inspiring story and draw people into the faith.” Go to the above web site to see the Catholicism trailer.

 

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE

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

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

October 5                              4:30-6:30 pm                       PIZZA ‘N PLANNING! Grades 6-8

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

                                                6:30-8:30 pm                       PIZZA ‘N PLANNING!-Grades 9-10

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, October 5 (4:30-6:30 for grades 6-8 and 6:30-8:30 for grades 9-10) 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!  Meet in the Narthex.  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 (667-3419) 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!!

 

RCIA UPDATE- The topic of our September 11 session was Conversion.  Dan Thomas led the group through a process of creating timelines of our lives.  Each person had an opportunity to share their milestones (good and bad) in their life so far.  As we reflected on our timelines it was interesting to find some whose timeline started and ended with family as the center of their lives while others found that their life "began" or become more full as they created their own families.  Dan shared a story about conversion and St. Augustine called "Augustine, the Sinner Who Became a Saint".  We ended our session by reviewing an outline of the RCIA process.  It's not too late to join us.  Please contact Dan Thomas or the Parish Office for dates and times of meetings.

THANK YOU from the Jean R. Cadet Restavec Foundation for the generous donation of $593.49 collected during Vacation Bible School.  Your support is greatly appreciated and will go towards funding programs that help Haitian restavec children receive the dignity they are so often denied.

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.

 

2nd ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY at Maria Stein Shrine, “Treasure the Gift” is offered on Sat. Sept. 27th from 9:00 to 3:30.  Donation of $15 covers lunch, 4 new presentations on God’s daily gifts and reflection time plus Mass at 11:30.  Send registration to Programs- Maria Stein Shrine, 2291 St. Johns Rd, Box 128, Maria Stein OH 45860-0128 by Monday, Sept. 22nd or call 419-925-4532.  Program repeated Sat. Oct. 18, 2008.

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION   

Adult                                      $5507.00                               Bell Fund

(127 envelopes)                                                   Total Collected to date       $39,579.73

Loose                                     $831.00                 Expenses                                   3,547.74

Total                                      $6338.00               Total                                      $36,031.99

St. Vincent outreach           $155.00

Phase II Building                 $530.00

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)