S T. MICHAEL MASS SCHEDULE. SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS (MONDAY FRIDAY): 8:15 a.m.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION Parish Membership: We welcome new members and would like to get to know you better. Please stop in the Parish Office any weekday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Adult Inquiry Sessions (RCIA): Adults considering membership in the Catholic Church should call the Parish Office for information. Please see inside the bulletin for more information. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation (Confession): Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room. Other times by appointment. Special Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Services. Baptism: Please call the Parish Office during the last three months of pregnancy. Preparation session is required. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office before making any arrangements for the reception, etc. A minimum of six months is required. Ministry to the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to let us know about parishioners confined to home or hospital, or in need of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Call Deacon Ken at ext Funerals: Please call the Parish Office. Funerals are held at 10:00 a.m. S T. MICHAEL R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H A u g u s t 3 1, T w e n t y - S e c o n d S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS (MONDAY FRIDAY): 8:15 a.m. In the event of a weekday funeral, the 8:15 Mass is typically canceled. LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH HOLY COMMUNION MONDAY-FRIDAY, except for Holydays: 6:15 a.m. PARISH DIRECTORY Rev. Thomas P. DiFolco, Pastor Scott Hungler, Business Manager... Ext. 304 Deacon Kenneth DeHanes, Pastoral Associate for Pastoral Ministry and Care... Ext. 302 Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formation Minister... Ext. 303 Brian Bisig, Director of Music and Worship... Ext. 301 Bridget Zentmeyer, Preschool Religious Education Coordinator Kaylene Schwab, Communications Coordinator... Ext. 305 Mary Jo Lemmer, Bookkeeper... Ext. 306 Teri Lemmer, Parish Secretary... Ext. 341 Patty DeBlasio, Receptionist... Ext. 307 Jack Hall, Maintenance Supervisor... Ext. 324 St. Vincent de Paul Society... Ext. 353 Prayer Chain Line... Option 6 SCHOOL OFFICE: (Grades K-8) Shelly Kahny... Principal Gail Florea... School Secretary Kay Clark... School Secretary Jody Shafer... School Secretary MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Michael Catholic Church seek to celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ by sharing His message of love, peace, justice and compassion. We are called to teach and evangelize, to praise and worship God, through prayer and service to our community and beyond S P I N N E R A V E N U E S H A R O N V I L L E, O H I O w w w. s a i n t m i c h a e l c h u r c h. n e t P H O N E : F A X : O F F I C E H O U R S : W E E K D A Y S 8 : 3 0 a. m. 4 : 3 0 p. m.

2 August 31, 2014 This Week Week of September 1, 2014 (Rosary is said Monday-Friday at 7:45 a.m.) Monday, September 1 Labor Day Holiday Parish Office and School Closed 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Francis Doc Eagan - Jack and Irene Hyde Tuesday, September 2 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: John Robert Lherisson - Ormica Labossiere 3:00 p.m. Children s Choir Meetings in Church 6:00 p.m. CLOW Meeting in Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Youth Commission in Conference Room 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul in Library Wednesday, September 3 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Enrollees in Memorial Endowment Fund 7:00 p.m. SMS Curriculum Night (K-3) in Church and Classrooms Thursday, September 4 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Tom Horner - Kathy and Larry Taubert 9:15 a.m. Women Together in YM/MP 7:00 p.m. SMS Curriculum Night (4-8) in Church and Classrooms 7:45 p.m. 9:30 Choir Rehearsal in Church Friday, September 5 8:15 a.m. All School Mass Intention: Jim Longaberger - Jody Farrell 9:00 a.m. Exposition in Church 10:00 a.m. Benediction in Church Saturday/Sunday Blood Pressure/Diabetic Screenings after Masses Saturday, September 6 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study in Ministries Room 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: For the Parish Sunday, September 7 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Albert Schatzle - Rita Flege 9:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Norman J. Laker 11:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Jim Longaberger - The Loughnane Family 6:00 p.m. YM Sharing in Cafeteria St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Activities YOUTH FAITH FORMATION (REL. ED.) CLASSES Preschool (Sept.-Apr.) Sundays 9:30 a.m. Grades 1-8 (Sept.-Apr.) Mondays 7-8:15 p.m. High School (SHARING) Alternating Sundays 6:00 p.m. OTHER St. Michael K of C 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Altar Society 2nd & 4th Fridays 10:00 a.m. Athletic Boosters President: Doug Jacobs Meets 3rd Monday - 8:00 p.m. PTO Co-Presidents: Carolyn Lindeman Bridget Zentmeyer Meets 3rd Thursday (usually) - 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Council and Commissions Parish Pastoral Council - President: Jim Konves Will be scheduled as needed Worship Commission - Chair: Jack Hornsberger Meets 2nd Monday - 7:30 p.m Finance Council - Chair: Jerry Mussari Meets last Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. Jan./Mar./May/July/Sept./Nov Community Outreach - Chair: Mary Heilers Meets every 3rd Monday - 7:30 p.m Youth Commission - Chair: Aimee Moore Will be scheduled monthly Next Sunday Readings for September 6-7 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Readings for the Upcoming Week First Reading: Second Reading: Gospel: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Celebrant Schedule for September 6-7 5:00 p.m. Fr. Norm Langenbrunner 8:00 a.m. Fr. Norm Langenbrunner 9:30 a.m. Fr. Tom DiFolco 11:30 a.m. Fr. Tom DiFolco (Presider subject to change without notice) 2

3 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time In Today s Gospel... Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time "What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?" Profit and gain. Most of us would be happy to experience these things. In our capitalist economy, profit is the point. Gain is the goal. Thought of in terms of money or possessions, having plenty of them often offers us a sense of security and sometimes a kind of pleasure. But today Jesus warns us about putting too much stock in this kind of worldly security. It's important to recognize that Jesus isn't condemning money or possessions in and of themselves. But he is advocating a radical rethinking of our priorities. In a way, he turns everything upside down. Instead of giving us tips to "gain the whole world," Jesus instructs us to take up our cross and follow him, and to lose our life for his sake. This is not a message about gain but about loss. At least, that's how it appears on the surface. When we take up our cross--embracing the sacrifices that come with our vocation, or accepting the sufferings that inevitably cross our path--it may not gain us immediate relief, but it will unite us to Christ who suffered for us on the cross. When we lose our life for his sake--giving of our time, our talents, and our treasure for the sake of those we love or those in need--it may not fill our pocketbooks, but it will fill our hearts. Jesus wants our lives to be full. Full of love, full of peace, full of joy. Today he reminds us to be sure we aren't so full of other "stuff" that we have no room left for what truly satisfies. Jesus promises that in losing our life for his sake, we will find it in the end. May we have the confidence to put our trust in this promise. Liturgical Publications Inc. The Joy of the Gospel Pope Francis Quotes from Evangelii Gaudium compiled by Susan Vogt Introduction: A Joy Ever New, a Joy Which is Shared My child, treat yourself well, according to your means Do not deprive yourself of the day s enjoyment (Sir 14:11,14) 4 Please Remember in Your Prayers... Parishioner Edwin (Pat) Tunning and Barbara Hall, mother of parishioner Mary Zeller, who died recently. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Online Giving WeShare is the new online donation system that we are using at St. Michael Parish, replacing PledgeConnect. WeShare allows you to manage your contributions, using your checking account, savings account, credit card, or debit card. You can also set up and change a one-time donation or recurring donations in several different categories; you can receive s informing you of an upcoming donation; and you can access your account on your computer or mobile device. If you have participated in the online program in the past, no action is required on your part. If you have never participated in the online giving program before, this might be the time to try. We encourage you to see for yourself how easy it is to use and consider how it might simplify your life. The O n li n e Givi n g b utto n o n o u r websit e, will take you to the new WeShare website. Thank you again for your continued support of St. Michael Parish! We Remember Our Deceased Relatives and Friends September 3 Willard Marquardt 4 Dennis Kramer Helen Lemmer 5 Robert Adkins 7 Cris Schwab Labor Day The Parish Office and St. Michael Parish School will be closed on Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. 3

4 August 31, 2014 Financial Parish Financial Report Operating Funds Collection for August $11, Online 3, Total Collection $14, Assumption Collection $1, July Stock Donation Income Budgeted for July, 2014 $ 64, Collections + Online for July, , Stock Contribution from July, Total Contributions for July, , Amount Over/Under Budget for July, Total Income Budgeted 7/1/14-07/31/2014 $ 64, Total Contributions for 7/1/14-07/31/ , Total Amount Over/Under Budget 07/31/ Donations of Stock Donations of stock made to St. Michael will be processed through Fifth Third Bank. The specific location information and delivery instructions are: Company Name: Fifth Third Bank DTC Number: 2116 Account Number: CI Account Name: St. Michael Sharonville Please note that it is imperative that the donor s broker identify and the donor name be included in the delivery instructions. For P&G stock, please contact the Parish Office. Until further notice, physical stock certificates need to be brought to the Parish Office for Business Manager Scott Hungler to process. St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Catholic Inquiry Sessions Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Our Catholic Inquiry Sessions may be for you. Participants share their questions and experiences of God on their journey of faith. Sessions are held on alternate Sunday mornings in the undercroft of the Church, at 9:30. Sessions continue year round, and you can come at any time. For more information, contact Deacon Ken DeHanes at ext Upcoming Dates: August 31, September 14, September 28 RCIA and the Catholic Inquiry Sessions will now be held on the same weekend starting at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria underneath the Church. Please look for the signs on the Church doors. Religious Education Program - New Year If you haven t already registered your children for the Religious Education Program, please do so as soon as possible. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office, the Gathering Space, and our website, The program begins September 15. Electronic Giving Did you know that you can make contributions electronically? It s simple and no more writing checks. Here is how it works: 1. Go to our website: 2. Click on the DONATE button on the bottom right side of the page. 3. Fill in the required information and submit. If you have any questions about electronic contributions, please contact the Parish Office. Sharing Your Talents with St. Michael Youth Are you looking for a way to share your time and talents with your St. Michael Parish community? We need more volunteers in both the Religious Education Program (REP) and in Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW). REP (Grades 1-8) meets Monday night. Plans for a new CLOW program (K-3) are currently being developed. Please consider helping out these wonderful ministries. For more information, contact Lori Anne in the Parish Office at x303 to get involved. If you can t commit to every week, that is okay - we will find a place for you! 4

5 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Say Cheese! It has been 5 years since our last pictorial directory and since 2014 marks our 95 th parish anniversary, this is a perfect time for another one. More information will be forthcoming regarding photo sessions. We would like to get a jump on recruiting volunteers for the 14 sessions that we have scheduled for later this year. If you can donate some time to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Scott Hungler at , ext. 304 or scott@saintmichaelchurch.net. St. Michael s Bridge Group St. Michael s Bridge Group is looking for new members to join our group in September. We play casual party bridge and players of all skill levels are welcome. If you are interested in playing bridge with area couples, please call Judy Kloenne at for more information. Celebrations Please welcome the following children into our Christian community, who were baptized at St. Michael Parish recently Ella Marie Brinker (Daughter of Paul and Laura Brinker) September Passing On the Torch The Spaghetti Dinner Committee is looking for volunteers to shadow the current Spaghetti Dinner Chairs (2-3 people) and the Dessert Chair (1-2 people) at the 2014 Spaghetti Dinner. The current chairs would like to pass on the torch to others for the 2015 Spaghetti Dinner. These are great opportunities for parishioners to share! If you are interested, please contact Leena Frambes at rframbes@fuse.net. Sharing Upcoming Youth Ministry Events 7 Sharing 6:00-8:30 p.m. Dinner is provided. 14 Lazer Kraze 6:00-8:30 p.m. Meet at Lazer Kraze in Mason. $15 for two games. St. Michael s Sharing Program is open to all teens in grades 9-12, no matter what high school they attend. Our meetings include fun, faith sharing, food, and fellowship! Please contact Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formation Minister at , ext. 303, or at lorianne@saintmichaelchurch.net if you have any questions, or if you would like more information about our Sharing Program. Emma Mae Barthel (Daughter of Erik and Carrie Barthel) Evan Michael Domingo (Son of Rodrigo and Mary Domingo) Emmett Mark Lemen (Son of Mark and Erica Lemen) Elizabeth Joy Brandon (Daughter of Carl and Jessica Brandon) Clare Ann Quinn (Daughter of Patrick and Natalie Quinn) St. Michael Job Opportunity The Extended Care Program, the after-school care program for St. Michael Parish School, is looking for substitutes to work at our Extended Care Program. Work hours are from 2:45 until 5:30 p.m. If you have kids, you may bring them to work with you! Employees will need to be fingerprinted and will need to take the VIRTUS Training. If you are interested or have questions, please Stephanie Sage at Stephanie.A.Sage@gmail.com. 5

6 August 31, 2014 Child Protection Reminders VIRTUS Training The next VIRTUS training class will be held at St. Michael Parish on Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. Class starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. It is extremely important that you arrive on time You must preregister by going to All volunteers must attend one of these training classes before interacting with children in any capacity at St. Michael Parish. Note: If the dates and times of the VIRTUS class offered at St. Michael do not meet your schedule, you can search for a different date/time/location that is more convenient for you at Upcoming Dates at St. Michael: Thursday, October 23 Thursday, November 20 VIRTUS Monthly Training Bulletins If you have already taken the VIRTUS class, you should be reading the monthly training bulletins in order to keep your training current. These training bulletins are very important and informative. Please make sure you are reading these training bulletins! To keep your training current, sign into your account MONTHLY on read the training bulletin, and take the quiz at the end of the training bulletin. The Archdiocese recommends setting a monthly personal reminder on or about the 15th day of each month. Suggested wording for the reminder: Log into VIRTUS and check for most recent bulletin under the Training tab. The picture below shows you where to check your training status in VIRTUS. Simply sign in to your account, and check the Training Bulletin Report on the right. Call Deacon Ken DeHanes at ext. 302 with any questions. St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio St. Michael Parish School News Curriculum nights will be held the first full week of school: Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. for grades K-3 Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. for grades 4-8 Walk-A-Thon 2014 September 19th! The Walk-A-Thon is the largest and most important fundraiser that St. Michael School PTO sponsors and it is 100% profit for the PTO. Besides being financially beneficial to the PTO, the Walk-A-Thon helps promote school spirit and emphasizes the benefits of exercise for the students. The Walk-A-Thon is an all-day event where students raise money by asking friends, family, neighbors and businesses to sponsor them for walking laps around a designated path (approximately ½ mile) at Sharon Woods. Sponsors can sign up to donate on a lap basis or a flat donation basis. This year the annual Walk-A-Thon will be held on Friday, September 19th at Sharon Woods. All pledges and prize donations are appreciated and NO CONTRIBUTION IS TOO SMALL! All business sponsors will be acknowledged in the parish bulletin, the Walk-A- Thon newsletter, and on the school website. We are also accepting gift cards, which will be awarded to students at a post-event pep rally. Students love receiving gift certificates for movies as well as gift cards for sporting goods, spirit wear, frozen yogurt, etc. If you are interested in donating money or gift cards to the Walk-A-Thon, please turn your donation in during the Mass offertory, drop it off at school, or contact one of the committee members below. Thank you in advance for your support of St. Michael School! Heather Willis trailrunn@yahoo.com Jeanne Bauer Jen Snyder jeannelbauer@gmail.com jensnyder22@gmail.com 6

7 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Michael Class of th Reunion The St. Michael Parish School Class of 1974 is gathering to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of their graduation. If you are a member of the Class of 1974, make plans to join your classmates to celebrate! Saturday, September 6 th at 7:00 p.m. Cock and Bull Glendale (Second Floor) 275 E. Sharon Road Cincinnati, Ohio St. Vincent de Paul Collection This weekend, August 30 and 31, we will be holding our 5th Sunday collection for our St. Vincent de Paul conference. This collection provides us with the funds to help people in the Sharonville area with their emergency needs. We certainly appreciate your support in carrying out this ministry. Your donation can go even farther. Does your employer participate in a matching fund program? For example, GE will match donations of $25 or more for their employees. Please check with your employer to see if they offer matching funds. Who We Are and What We Do The liturgy of the word and the liturgy of the Eucharist... form but one single act of worship (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy y, 56) B efore the Second Vatican Council, Catholics knew when they had to arrive at Mass: before the Offertory. If you arrived by then on a Sunday or Holyday, you satisfied the obligation to attend Mass. So, what about the first part of the Mass? Was that optional? No, but it was seen as different, both in kind and in importance, from the second part of the Mass. The Council changed that with this teaching that the two primary parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, form but one single act of worship. Christ comes to us in his divine Word before he comes to us in the sacrament of his Body and Blood. We are nourished with heavenly wisdom, then with heavenly food. The Mass is not a clockwork of discrete parts, easily taken apart. The Mass is an organic whole. The 50th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: A Parish Celebration 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Orders: Written by Kristopher W. Seaman. Text from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy 1982, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). Imprimatur granted by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago on June 5, Parking Lot Safety As St. Michael Parish School begins the new school year, we would like to remind parishioners to watch out for our students in the parking lot during the school day. Our students cross the parking lot several times during the day going to our different buildings, and our younger students may not always pay attention while crossing the lot. Also, the new school year also brings the start of afterschool meetings, events, and practices. Our parish campus will be busy with many activities, including the Religious Education Program on Monday evenings (beginning in September). Please drive safely! Deacon Ken Effective January 1, 2015, Deacon Ken DeHanes will be retiring from his position as Pastoral Associate for Pastoral Ministry and Care. Deacon Ken joined the pastoral staff in July 2008 as Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation. He was ordained a deacon in April We will be posting for a new Pastoral Associate in the near future. Please join us in wishing Deacon Ken well as he begins this new journey! 7

8 August 31, 2014 Dinner and Presentations by Fr. Norm Join our own Fr. Norm Langenbrunner at the Jesuit Spiritual Center for two upcoming presentations, which include dinner. Don t Call Me A Saint (September 4) An introduction to the life and ministry of Dorothy Day, convert to the Catholic Church, publisher of Catholic Worker, social activist, pacifist, under consideration for canonization as a saint of the Church. Hundreds of opportunities for hospitality for the poor and marginalized exist today because of her example and encouragement. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. What Happened to the Church? (September 11) Pope John XXIII s Council ( ) put the Catholic Church on a different road, urging not condemnations but the medicine of mercy. Pope Francis is reflecting the spirit of Pope John and Vatican II, returning Catholics and all people of good will to the simplicity and poverty of the core Gospel of Christ. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. The dinner and presentations each cost $25 to attend. More information is available in the Gathering Space and online at St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Rocking Chair Retreat Join Jeanne Hunt the weekend of September at the Jesuit Spiritual Center for a Rocking Chair Retreat. There are four times in a woman s life when she encounters a rocking chair: as a child rocked in the chair by her mother, as a mother rocking a child, as a midlife woman enjoying the rocker for pleasure and as a wise woman resting and reflecting on life s journey in that chair. Each of these chapters of a woman s life have a particular grace and energy. Come and explore the stages in a woman s life through Jeanne Hunt s humorous and engaging style. The Retreat will provide reflection and encouragement no matter in which stage of life you find yourself. The Rocking Chair Retreat begins Friday evening with dinner. The retreat ends with lunch at noon on Sunday. The retreat is open to anyone who is seeking a deeper relationship with God in prayer. You do not have to be a part of a Parish or Group to attend. The retreat costs $225 to attend. More information is available in the Gathering Space and online at "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life?" - Mt 16:24b-26 Excerpts from the Lec onary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as a serious matter. If you are or have been abused by an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese, or are aware of abuse currently taking place, please contact Ms. Cherie Groman, Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse, at , or x6623. This is a confidential, dedicated line to accept calls related to child abuse by employees or volunteers. In addition, be sure to notify the survivor s secular legal authorities. 8 Reporting Child Abuse Reporting Financial Misconduct In a spirit of good stewardship, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has instituted a financial misconduct hotline to allow employees, volunteers, vendors and other interested parties to report what they believe to be financial misconduct at any level parish, deanery or Archdiocese. As an additional safeguard, the hotline is administered by an independent third-party company, EthicsPoint. You may report a concern on this hotline either by calling one of EthicsPoint s trained specialists at or by visiting the website There is also a link on the Archdiocesan website, under Ministries and Offices > Finance Office > To Report Financial Misconduct. (on menu on left-hand side of page) > File a Report (at top of page).

9 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Area Festivals Weekend of September 5-7 St. Clement Festival at Vine Street Park Friday, September 5, 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. St. Bernard, Ohio St. Saviour Fall Festival Friday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. - Midnight Saturday, September 6, 5:00 p.m. - Midnight Sunday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Myrtle Avenue, Cincinnati, OH St. Susanna, Mason Friday, September 5, 5:00 p.m. Midnight Saturday, September 6, 4:00 p.m. Midnight Sunday, September 7, 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 500 Reading Road, Mason, OH An Evening with Archbishop Schnurr The Athenaeum of Ohio and Mount St. Mary s Seminary of the West is hosting its third Taste and See event on the evening of Tuesday, September 16. On this night, our doors will be open to welcome potential new Bishop Fenwick Society members. This is a great opportunity for the society to achieve its goal of 1,000 members. You can help support this effort by participating in a very special Taste and See dinner raffle. Archbishop Schnurr has kindly agreed to once again host a dinner at his home. The raffle winner will join the Archbishop along with two additional couples selected by the raffle winner. If you are interested in participating in this raffle, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible. Tickets cost $100 each, three for $250, or six for $500. Blue Mass Celebration The Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains invites all Greater Cincinnati Police, Fire, and Public Safety Personnel, Families, Friends, and Community to the 10 th Annual Blue Mass Celebration Sunday, September 14, 2014 Police Chaplain Reverend Steve Angi, Celebrant Blessing and Procession begin at 10:45 a.m., with Mass at 11:00 a.m. Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains 325 W. Eighth Street (at 8th and Plum Streets) Be Creative! Help Ohio Right to Life find a logo for National Right to Life Month! National Right to Life Month is October, and we are looking for a creative logo that demonstrates and represents what the pro-life movement is all about. This contest is for all pro-life high school and junior highaged teens. The winner and their logo will be featured on the Ohio Right to Life website and all Right to Life Month literature and products! Deadline for all entries is September 12. For more details and rules, please call or Laura Beth Kirsop, Director of Communications at O R T L, a t e x t , o r lkirsop@ohiolife.org. Retrouvaille Retrouvaille is a Catholic sponsored, confidential program open to all faiths. It offers a chance to rediscover yourself, and your spouse. It is for couples who have experienced a breakdown in communication, become unloving and uncaring, thinking of separation or divorce or who are separated. The next program in Cincinnati will begin the weekend of September 5-7, For more information, or to register, please call or or visit the website at Scholarships may be available. Project Rachel Day of Reflection for Others Project Rachel is offering a Day of Reflection for others affected by the trauma of abortion, Saturday, October 11, 2014, in the northern part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The day will include prayer, witnesses, and a healing service that includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided. There is no cost. I m thankful for the powerful, healing reminder that as long as we turn to God, He will love us no matter what. -N, past participant. For specific times and location or to register, please call the confidential hotline at Project Rachel Weekend Retreat Project Rachel is offering a three-day retreat for postabortive women in Cincinnati on November 7, 8, and 9. The cost is $125 but scholarships are available and cost should not be a barrier. It s time for a second chance. Choose to accept God s love and forgive yourself. The women of Project Rachel supported me lovingly, and started me on the path to healing. God forgave me, but I still had to forgive myself. God does not want you to be broken-he wants you to be the Holy Person He created you to be. -G., past retreat participant. For specific times and location or more information, please call the confidential hotline at

10 August 31, 2014 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Grades K-1 Sharing the Gospel - Sometimes it's hard to give of your time, or your toys, or even to share your friends. Sometimes you want to be selfish and keep everything for yourself. This is not what Jesus did. He kept sharing God's love all the time. He shared so much that he even gave his life for us by dying on the cross. Jesus wants us to share like he did, to give of ourselves even when we want to be selfish. Children s Corner Grades 2-3 Sharing the Gospel - If it were up to Peter, Jesus would never have died on the cross. Peter did not want to see his dear friend get hurt. It could have been tempting for Jesus to listen to Peter. But Jesus did not come to be happy or comfortable. Jesus came to die on the cross and rise again. He came to take your sins away. Jesus gave up his own life so that your life could be saved. He did it for you. Prayer - Heavenly Father, give me strength to share your love. Something to Draw - Draw a picture of yourself sharing in way that is hard for you. Mission for the Week - Give of your time this week to help someone who needs it PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com Prayer - Thank you, Jesus, for giving up your life to save mine. Something to Draw - Draw a picture of Jesus with a big heart pointing to the cross. Mission for the Week - Every day firemen, policemen and soldiers give up their lives to protect yours. Thank God for them PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com 10

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