MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 8- SEPTEMBER 14

 

MON.         8         8:30AM                 Alice Benanzer (Family)

TUES.        9          8:30 AM                Good health for Ed & Peg McDonald (Chris & Tim

                                                         Furlong)

WED.          10      8:30 AM                Nick Toon (Trimbach Family)

THURS.     11       8:30 PM                                John Florea (Rebecca Shafer & Judy Rizzo)

FRI.             12      8:30 AM                Communion Service

SAT.            13      5:00 PM                                Mike, Betty & Theresa Karadak (Ed Jackson)

SUN.            14      8:00 AM                For the Parish

                             10:30 AM                Don Meyer (Joanne Meyer)

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

 

USHERS

SAT.       13           5:00 PM                                Tom & Marilyn McClurg, Jerry & Doris Marchal

SUN.       14           8:00 AM                Scott Vagedes, Dale Voisard, Gerald & Linda Franck

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

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SAT.       13           5:00 PM                                Coletta Seeman, Ben & Breanna Stucke

SUN.       14           8:00 AM                Patrick Matheney, Kyle Osborn,Kevin Clark

                           10:30 AM  Jake & Joe Henson, Lindsey Ratermann

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT.       13           5:00 PM                                7 volunteers needed

SUN.       14           8:00 AM                7 volunteers needed

                                10:30 AM             7 volunteers needed

 

LECTORS

SAT.     13             5:00 PM                                Steve McCrillis

SUN.     14             8:00 AM                Mike & Tina Droesch

                            10:30 AM                 Jeanne Koch, Doug Black

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

SAT.      13               5:00PM              Laura Rook

SUN.      14             10:30AM             Debbie McCormick

 

BABYSITTERS

Service not available during the summer

 

GREETERS

Volunteers are needed for all masses

                                                                               

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Reading ………………………………………… Numbers 21: 4b-9

Second Reading ……………………………………… Philippians 2: 6-11

Gospel …………………………………………………John 3: 11-17 (638)

 

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

 

2ND COLLECTION FOR PHASE II BUILDING PROJECT

Today’s second collection will be taken for pledges and other donations to our Phase II Building Project.

COFFEE, DONUTS AND BAGELS is this Sunday September 7th in the Banquet Hall.  Why Catholic? will host this month.

PICTORAL DIRECTORIES are available in the narthex after all masses or in the Parish Office during office hours.  Names are on the books.

 

150TH ANNIVERSARY MASS AND LUNCHEON - By now, all registered parishioners should have received an invitation to our 150th Anniversary Celebration of St. John the Baptist Parish Mass and Luncheon on Sunday, September 21.  If you are not registered or did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please contact the parish office at 937-667-3419 by September 7.  We want to make sure to have a space saved for you and your family!

 

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.

 

THANK YOU to all the generous people who cleaned the church during the month of August.  The church always looks great because of all our volunteers.

 

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.

 

COMING SOON! WHY CATHOLIC? REGISTRATION.  Yes, school started this week for many of you and fall is just around the corner.  Even though it is still hot and steamy, it is time to start planning for fall events.  Why Catholic? will be presenting Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God this fall.  Watch for more details in the bulletin in the coming weeks!

 

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

 

RESPECT LIFE MEETING

The Respect Life Committee will be meeting Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm in room 101. New materials from the USCCB will be available along with other current information from the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office. We will also be scheduling activities for 2008/09 that need to go on the church calendar. Anyone interested in being a part of this committee is encouraged to attend. If you have items for the agenda or questions, please contact Betty Voisard @ 339-3941 or bavoisard@yahoo.com.

 

K of C MEN’S GOLF OUTING

Hello brother Knights,

                It’s time for that special day we set aside each year to talk to God about what we don’t know about our golf game. That’s right it’s time for our K of C golf outing. All K of C members are welcome and please bring a guest. Remember there is no pressure to win because this is a fun outing.  There is nothing of value to winning.

 The outing will be held on   October 5th at Homestead golf course, the first tee time will be at 1pm. The cost is $50.00 per person. The $50.00 will get: greens fees, cart, drinks on the course, dinner afterwards and also prizes, (as meager as they will be).

If you have any questions please call Bill McGrath. Home: 667-4932 or Work: 698-6418 

You can reply or sign up by email: mrfixitbm@woh.rr.com, there will also be a signup board in the narthex in September. Register soon, there are only have 10 tee times. We are also inviting the knights from St. Chris to join us.

 

150TH PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS

Sunday, September 21, 2008 – 10:30 am

Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Presider

Luncheon to follow

 

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES – Hand carved Olive Wood from the Holy Land of Bethlehem, Nativity Scenes, Crucifix, Rosaries, Christmas Ornaments, and Figures will be on sale the weekend of September 13 & 14, 2008 in the narthex.  Income of the sales will go to the support of the Christian Wood Carvers of Bethlehem.  You may view these beautiful items online at www.shepherdsgifts.com.

 

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY “TREASURE THE GIFT” at Maria Stein Center/Shrine will be offered twice:  Sat. Sept. 27 (deadline Sept. 13) OR Sat. Oct. 18 (deadline Oct. 4) from 9:00 to 3:30; box lunch included for a donation of $15.  God’s many gifts to renew mind, body and spirit will be explored by a team of Sisters, CPPS.  Please send (for each woman) name, address, phone, e-mail & chosen date along with your check to PROGRAMS, MARIA STEIN CENTER/SHRINE,  2291 St. JOHNS ROAD, PO BOX 128, MARIA STEIN OH 45860

 

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.

 

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.

 

Receiving the Sacred Body and the Sacred Blood 

Although we believe that Christ is truly and totally present in both the consecrated bread and the consecrated wine, the fullness of the sign is receiving both.  Christ said, “Take and eat,” and “Take and drink.”  The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states:  “The sign of communion is more complete when given under both kinds, since in that form the sign of the eucharistic meal appears more clearly.  The intention of Christ that the new and eternal covenant be ratified in his blood is better expressed, as is the relation of the eucharistic banquet to the heavenly banquet."

 

FAMILY DAY SUN. SEPT. 14 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. - Maria Stein Center/Shrine at 2291 St. Johns Road in Maria Stein, OH, is again offering AUTUMN ADVENTURE 2008 for families; toddlers to grandparents to enjoy a nature walk, prayer, new songs, games and crafts together, THANKING GOD FOR AUTUMN GIFTS.  Last year 37 family members had a wonderful time.  Registration deadline: Wed. Sept. 10th at 419-925-4532.  Donation $5 per family.  More information is in the pamphlet rack in the Narthex.

 

St. Peter Parish, 6161 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights will be having their annual OKTOBERFEST.  This music filled, fun event is Friday, September 19, 2008, 6:00p-11:00p and Saturday, September 20, 2008, 2:30p-11:00p.  Three Polka Hall of Fame Bands. Polka Mass will be held in the tent at 2:30p. Admission is $3.00/person Friday and $4.00/person Saturday.  Great homemade food from the St. Peter kitchen:  Roasted chicken, cabbage rolls, pork schnitzel, apple strudel and more! Adult beverages, games, crafts.  For more information call: St. Peter Administration, 233-1503.

 

Fall reflection days focus on body, mind, spirit -  “Opening the Treasure: The Gift of the Present” “is a day of enrichment in body, mind and spirit for women and men of all ages. The program will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 20, and repeated on Saturday, Oct. 11. Day includes presentations, self-care and wellness tips, time for prayer and reflection, and more. A perfect opportunity in our busy life to let go of past and future for a day and focus on “the gift of the present” in the now where God meets us. Hosted by the Sisters of the Precious Blood at Salem Heights, their Dayton motherhouse, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with opportunity for anticipated Sunday Mass following the program. Day includes lunch. Free-will donations will be accepted. Pre-registration for either program by phone or e-mail requested by Monday, Sept. 15. Call (937) 278-0871 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., or e-mail:

Communications@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org.- Call of the King Conference - Looking for something proactive that you can do to support the priesthood and vocations? The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is hosting the inaugural Call of the King Conference on September 21, 2008, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave in Norwood, Ohio. The conference introduces the St. Michael Prayer Warriors apostolate, and features Fr. Anthony Brausch, faculty member at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, speaking on personal holiness as an avenue of renewal in the Church. To register, or for more information, call the Vocation Office at 513-421-3131 or visit http://www.cincinnativocations.org/stmichaelprayerwarriors.php.

 

CAREGIVER DISCUSSION GROUP - In this on-going discussion, we will be giving helpful tips & useful information in caring for your loved one.  You will find you are not alone.

Saturdays (3 sessions) - 9/20/08, 10/18/08, 11/15/08 - 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

COST: FREE - SINCLAIR LIFELONG LEARNING - RSVP:  512-5184

MERCY SIENA GARDENS, 6105 N. MAIN ST., DAYTON OH  45415                         

FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT BARB KREUZER AT 279-6879

 

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION   

Adult                                      $4647.0                 Bell Fund

(154 envelopes)                                                   Total Collected to date       $23,039.71

Loose                                     $2027.00

Total                                      $6674.00

St. Vincent outreach           $35.00

Phase II Building                 $531.00

TOTAL OUTSTANDING BUILDING DEBT     $459,000.00

 

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)