PRAY FOR THEM. September 11 Monday

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1 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 1 September 11 Monday 8:30 a.m. Col 1:24 2:3 Eusebia V. Ramirez Lk 6:6-11 Racquel Tucker September 12 Tuesday The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:30 a.m. Col 2:6-15 Eleanor LaVoy Lk 6:12-19 Knight of Columbus Council #7981 September 13 Wednesday Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop Mass and Doctor of the Church Readings 7:00 a.m. Col 3:1-11 Jeanette Neidhoefer Lk 6:20-26 Family September 14 Thursday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 a.m. Nm 21:4b-9 Eleanor LaVoy Phil 2:6-11 Ed and Ampi Arnold Jn 3:13-17 September 15 Friday Our Lady of Sorrows 7:00 a.m. 1 Tm 1:1-2, Priscilla Bolhayon Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 The Khouzam Family September 16 Saturday Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Mass Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Readings 5:30 p.m. 1 Tm 1:15-17 Matt West Lk 6:43-49 Family September 17 Sunday Twenty-Fourth Sunday Mass in Ordinary Time Readings 8:00 a.m. Sir 27:30 28:7 Veronica Weber Rom 14:7-9 Mike and Linda Birgenheir Mt 18: :00 a.m. Michael S. Gallagher Mike and Kathy Gallagher 12:00 p.m. For The Parish Saint Luke Parish extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Shirley Flink, grandmother of parishioner David Sievers; the family of Y vonne Wells, mother of parishioner Tammie Retzloff; and the family of Raymond Y ates, father of parishioner Joseph Yates. Please pray for all our departed friends and relatives. Regular $ 26, Weekend Total - Week # 10 $ 239, Yearly Total - Week # 10 Holy Days $ 0.00 $ 7, Total Holy Days - Week # 10 Regular and Holy Days $ 247, Total Week - # 10 Budgeted $ 26, Each Weekend - Weeks # 1-52 $ 266, Total Budget through Week # 10 Non-Parish Collection (s) $ St. Vincent Miscellaneous Collection (s) $ 0.00 FYI: $11, school year cost of religion textbooks (PSR and school). PRAY FOR THEM FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN COMBAT AREAS Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness. Please remember our military members, especially those deployed in combat areas, with prayers. If you would like to have a family member, who is currently deployed (military or civilian), listed in the bulletin for prayer, please call the parish office. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM VACANCIES TO BE FILLED: Saint Luke has begun a search to fill several after-school staff positions in the Extension Program. Position responsibilities include supervision and safety of St. Luke school children, K-8, from daily dismissal to 6:00 p.m. Days and hours worked are flexible. Candidates must be at least 16 years old. Candidates 18 and older must complete diocesan child safety training. Interest in the open positions can be expressed to the parish office, , ext. 202, or to bguindon@saintlukeparish.org. Parishioners are asked to remember the search effort in prayer. WELCOME TO ST. LUKE PARISH: Please register with us! Come to the church office or call x201. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You can also find registration forms on our parish website at Place them in the offering basket or return them to the church office. The Catholic Telegraph is the monthly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati whose mission is to proclaim the Good News of our Catholic Faith. If you have not been receiving the monthly edition of the Catholic Telegraph, go on-line to thecatholictelegraph.com/subscribe or call , ext to begin delivery.

2 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 THE ANNUAL PARISH APPRECIATION PICNIC: Next Sunday, September 17 th, the Parish will thank all of our parishioners for the support provided to us over the past year. Our annual parish appreciation picnic will take place following the 2:00 p.m. Picnic Mass. Food will be served from approximately 3:00 p.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m. This is a family-friendly event and there is something for everyone. There will be games, snow cones, cotton candy, a cake walk, face painting, clowns, a DJ, and Bingo; not to mention a 9-hole miniature gold course, t-ball batting cage, corn hole games and an opportunity to play ultimate Frisbee. If you want to just sit and talk, you can do that too. The Knights of Columbus will conduct their annual soccer challenge There is no pressure, no set schedule. Enjoy the day at your leisure. Give mom a day off from cooking supper. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixins. So come out for the last big parish social event of the year. Stop by Kramer Hall and sign up; this will ensure that we have sufficient food on hand to serve everyone. Oh yes, we will not sell your information to any other organization; so no one outside the parish will be contacting you. GETTING TO KNOW OUR LADY OF LASALETTE AND OUR LADY OF PILLAR: All are invited to join us this Tuesday, September 12 th at 7:00 p.m. in Kramer Hall for the September edition of our Getting to Know Mary Movie Series, featuring Our Lady of LaSalette and Our Lady of Pillar. Light snacks and drinks will be served. For more information, please contact Lisa at aramnlisa@aol.com or OUR MUSIC ENSEMBLES HAVE STARTED! Come be a part of this important ministry to our parish. The 5:30 p.m. guitar group rehearses on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. The 10:00 a.m. choir rehearses on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Both ensembles rehearse in the Music Room adjacent to the main church. The ability to read music is not required, and there is no audition to be in either ensemble. Contact our Pastoral Associate of Music and Liturgy, David Sievers, at dsievers@saintlukeparish.org or , x204 for more information. Remember: Singing is praying twice! NURSING HOME EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: We are in need of two people to take communion each week, primarily on Thursdays, to the Catholic residents at The Village at the Greene, formerly known as the Crestview Nursing Home. It is located on Indian Ripple Road across from The Greene shopping center. If you are not currently an Eucharistic Minister, we will train you. Please call either Deacon Bill at , ext. 203 or Deacon Gerry at ext. 304 or Betty Carano at ecarano@yahoo.com. The Village s Catholic community needs your assistance. VIRTUS Protecting God s Children Sessions on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Decree on Child Protection: All employees and regular volunteers in the Archdiocese who have contact with children are required to be trained using VIRTUS materials. St. Luke will host its next session on Tuesday, September 19 th. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. No child care provided. To register or to get a list of available training dates, go to You must register online. Any questions, contact Bruce Guindon at x202 or bguindon@saintlukeparish.org. SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY Christ has no hands or feet on earth but ours St Teresa of Avila FAIR TRADE COFFEE will be available for purchase this weekend in Kramer Hall after all Masses. CREATED FOR GIVING BOOTH AT POPCORN FESTI- VAL: Created for Giving, the fundraising arm of our St. Luke Social Action Ministry, will have a booth at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival on September 9 th and 10 th, a few booths away from the Boosters Popcorn Booth. We invite you to see our new fall and winter items including beautiful quilted hangings and table toppers made by parishioners and friends, and Fair Trade scarves, jewelry, and household items made by artists from developing countries. Many local and international outreach efforts have been possible because of your past patronage, including feeding the hungry in Beavercreek. HELP NEEDED TO PREPARE THE EVENING MEAL for Monday, September 11 th and Wednesday, September 13 th. We will prepare the evening meal for the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) shelter in Xenia. We like to have a casserole with meat, vegetable, salad (green or fruit), dessert (brownies, cookies or other finger food), punch (powder is fine any flavor), and after school snacks like crackers with cheese or peanut butter, or fruit bars. We prepare food for about 25 guests. If you can help please contact Trudy at or trudysar12@outlook.com. The food may be dropped off at the front parking lot of the church around 4:30 p.m. on the day you can help. If you wish you can deliver the food to the shelter on the day you are available. Let Trudy know your preference. Thank you for continued support to this ministry. SVDP BUNDLE SUNDAY COLLECTION COMING SOON: Our SVdP Bundle Sunday Collection will be on Saturday, September 23 rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 24 th from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The SVdP trailer will be parked by BFH and the children s playground. Items packed in boxes work really well in the trailer. Go through those closets, drawers and basements and bring us those items that you no longer use to share with others. See our insert in today s Beam. Any questions call Chris or Sandy Mayrand at Thank you! 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Some may think standing and praying is a waste of time. Just this week we had confirmation that it does matter if people are praying at the Women s Clinic on Stroop Road in Kettering. Please consider being one of the many volunteers who quietly stand praying for women who often feel they have no other option. All you have to do is pray and by doing so you are being a witness for life. Volunteers are not present to judge but to be prayful voices and loving presence of God s caring for all life. Please join us; we need you. jane.dockery@wright.edu to sign up for any hour, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Fridays, September 25 th to November 5 th. Contact either Jane at jane.dockery@wright.edu or Lisa J at with questions.

3 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 3 ADULT FAITH FORMATION opportunities to sustain and grow as faithful witnesses to the Good News of Jesus There are many opportunities being offered here at St. Luke to sustain and grow as faithful witnesses to the Good News of Jesus. Most registrations and questions can be directed to Jansen Center with Tom Smith at ext. 301 or tsmith@saintlukeparish.org. SCRIPTURE STUDIES: BOOK OF GENESIS, a Come and See Bible Study is held on Tuesdays, in Jansen Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost is $25 for participant book. You provide your own Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). The CCC is also available in the Jansen Center library to loan out. FOOTPRINTS OF GOD STUDY Sessions are ongoing and meet at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This 8-week, engaging DVD-based program is led by Steven Ray and has no homework/book. Each session is independent of the others, so you can come join us anytime it s never too late! Sessions follow major players in Salvation History through the beginnings of the early Church. No cost for the class but you must register to assure space is available. For information Lisa at aramnlisa@aol.com or call September 13 and 14 Moses September 20 and 21 David/Solomon September 27 and 28 Mary October 4 and 5 Jesus October 18 and 19 Peter October 25 and 26 Paul November 1 and 2 Apostolic Fathers REMAIN IN MY WORD is a relaxing way to learn more about Scripture and at the same time be able to engage more fully at Mass. Weekly gathering is centered on the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings and takes place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Jansen Center There is no cost to join in this group and all are welcome. Bring your Bible. WOMEN OF FAITH, it s time to TRANSFORM your life! Come and explore the Book of Ephesians in this power packed 8- week series and discover who you truly are with all your unique gifts and calling. Get ready, we are in for one exciting and sometimes wild ride as we Put on the Armor of GOD! Tuesdays, beginning September 12 th, in Kramer Hall from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Study Guide Book is $20. When you register let us know if you will need child care for your little ones. FULLY ALIVE...A MORNING TO MEET JESUS contemplate the greatness that you are called to! Saturday, September 23 rd from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Parish Center. RSVP to tsmith@saintlukeparish.org or call , ext HOLY SPIRIT: SPIRITUAL GIFTS is a 6-week Threshold Bible Study that will meet on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Jansen Center beginning September 26 th. Cost for material is $13. TRUE DEVOTION OF MARY meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon in Jansen Center. All are welcome to join in this study. For questions contact Beth Lang-Sletten at Know someone who is INQUIRING ABOUT CATHOLICISM? Have you been participating at St. Luke with your Catholic spouse and want to know more about becoming Catholic? St. Luke welcomes you and any questions you may have about becoming Catholic. Contact Margie Alexander at , ext. 305 or malexa@saintlukeparish.org for more information. MISSING A SACRAMENT? Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are known as the Sacraments of Initiation. If you are a baptized Catholic, older than 7 years, and have not received Eucharist and/or Confirmation, contact Margie Alexander at , ext. 305 or malexa@saintlukeparish.org to receive the powerful graces that these Sacraments have to offer. ATTENTION MEN OF ST. LUKE: Ar e you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Then come join That Man is You on Saturday mornings starting September 16 th from 7:00-8:30 a.m. For information contact Paul Madsen at pbmadsen@sbcglobal.net. Register online at StLukeTMIY. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Session 1: The Issue is Leadership Story of Failed Leadership How Leadership Affects our Society A Focus on Leadership What is Authentic Leadership The Three Wisdoms Intellectual and Spiritual Formation Bringing Others Along This Journey BOOK STUDIES: ST. LUKE SUMMER BOOK CLUB - books are available in Jansen Center for $10 each. Participants are asked to read the book at their leisure during the month. A gathering to discuss the book, Led By Faith by Immaculee, is September 27 th at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. in Jansen Center. For more information, please contact Lisa at or aramnlisa@aol.com. EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND ADORATION The devotion to the Eucharist is the most noble because it has God as its object; it is the most profitable for salvation, because it gives us the Author of Grace; it is the sweetest, because the Lord is Sweetness Itself. Saint Pius X Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins in St. Dominic Chapel after the Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 6:45 p.m. We recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:15 p.m. Divine Office evening prayer (Vespers) and evening Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed at 6:00 p.m. Communal Rosary: During the year when Tuesday s Mass is in the main church, Communal Rosary will be prayed immediately after the school Mass and before Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Dominic Chapel.

4 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Work For Donations Dear Parishioners, It is that time of year again when the season change and we have more yardwork than hours in the day. Have you considered having a few of the youth from St. Luke come to your home and provide some type of work for you? These donations will assist in defraying the cost of various trips for the youth during the fall. If you are interested, please contact Maria DeRoo at mderoo@ saintlukeparish.org, at least one week prior to the date that you are interested in having workers come to your home. The following dates are available for youth to work at your home: September 16 th, September 23 rd, September 30 th, and October 7 th. SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH MINISTRY When: 6:00-8:30pm Where: Bishop Ford Hall Who: 6 th - 12 th Grade Youth, new youth always welcome FALL 2017 September 10 September 17 September 24 UPCOMING EVENTS Middle School Retreat September 29-30, 2017 This year we are having NET Ministries (National Evangelization Team) lead this retreat for our 6 th -8 th -grade youth. The retreat will be held at St. Luke, permission slips are available in the Jansen Center. NCYC November 16-18, 2017 NCYC is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, catechesis, community, and discipleship. Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones learn about the Catholic faith through keynote presentations and workshops that address a wide variety of topics. The Eucharist is celebrated daily and the sacrament of reconciliation is offered in addition to recreation and special activities such as concerts, exhibits, and the interactive thematic park. NCYC is open to high school age young people (high school students as of school year). This year registration is online at org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry/ncyc2017/ncycregistration/. The final deadline is September 15, Instructions are listed, if you have questions please feel free to contact Maria DeRoo at mderoo@saintlukeparish.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PSR is held on Wednesdays at 4:15 and 7:00 p.m. in the Church Early Childhood is held on Sundays, at 9:45 a.m. in the school Gym 8 th Grade Sunday PSR is held on Sundays, at 9:45 a.m. in the Jansen Center Questions, please contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saint lukeparish.org. BECOME A CATECHIST: Help pass on the Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! This fall, over 250 children and young people, preschool through grade 12, will sign up to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. At this time, PSR is seeking an adult to help lead the 3rd grade on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. You can help by becoming a catechist. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! We provide you with training, materials and support. Please contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saintlukeparish.org for more information. PSR IS SEEKING ADULT AND OR YOUTH HELPERS to assist with crafts, worksheets and general classroom needs particularly in 1 st and 3 rd grades at 4:15 pm. Please contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saintlukeparish.org for more information. REGISTER FOR PSR AND EARLY CHILDHOOD: To register, please stop by the Jansen Center Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to noon or go to to download the forms under Faith Formation. Our PSR/EC programs are for children three years old through high school. Parents do you desire for your children to learn more about our faith but the traditional class times do not work for your schedule? Homeschool for faith formation is possible! We look forward to walking with you on your families faith journey! Contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saintlukeparish.org for information. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD: All children in the parish age 3-9 are invited to participate in Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) sessions at the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. CLOW is intended to help children pray better and reflect on God s Word. The children are invited to come forward for a special blessing toward the beginning of Mass and then they walk to St. Dominic Chapel with 2 CLOW leaders. CLOW continues to need 2 VIRTUS trained adults at each session of the 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mass. In our efforts to ensure the safety of the children who attend, we are asking that 2 VIRTUS trained adults sign up for this ministry. If we are unable to have 2 VIRTUS trained adults sign up, CLOW will not be offered at that Mass. If you are interested in helping with this beautiful children s ministry please contact Caroline Barhorst at the Jansen Center, , x306.

5 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 5 HERE AT ST. LUKE BEAVERCREEK POPCORN FESTIVAL: Make plans to visit the St. Luke s Boosters booth at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival on September 9 th and 10 th. Several varieties of freshly popped and tasty popcorn treats will be available for sale as well as some new additions for this year s festival. Proceeds from the popcorn sales benefit many worthwhile organizations and events in the St. Luke parish so your patronage is very important. ST. LUKE LEISURE CLUB A List to Remember: 1. Meeting Tuesday, September 12 th at 1:30 p.m. in BFH. 2. Caroline Barhorst, who directs early childhood education, the very active PSR, and Moms and Tots, is our speaker. The little ones who eagerly march down the center aisle are the ones we notice, but there are many others not so obvious. She wants to share her exciting ministry. 3. Lunch follows Caroline s talk. Bring a dish to share. If you have an authentic Southern recipe, that would be welcome. Actually all dishes are appreciated. 4. Membership is $10, due this month. 5. Mark your calendars. We ve missed each other over the summer! PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PARISH DIRECTORY RESUMES IN OCTOBER: The photographers will be here to take pictures for the new directory on Friday, October 13 th - Wednesday, October 18 th ; Monday, October 30 th - Saturday, November 4 th ; and Tuesday, November 7 th - Thursday, November 9 th. All families, couples, and individuals in the parish are invited and urged to be included. Receive a copy of the directory and an 8x10 portrait absolutely free. Sign up in person after any weekend Mass or online during the week using the link on the parish website saintlukeparish.org. Questions, call Tom Feller at , ext ST. LUKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR While cold weather and the Christmas season seems a long way off, it s not too soon to start thinking about the St. Luke Christmas Bazaar and ways you can help with this year s event: USED BOOKS/DVDs/CDs: Please drop off your used books, DVDs and CDs at the Jansen Center, large donations can be picked up. Contact Mike Smith at for information. ATTIC TREASURES: New and used Chr istmas decorations will be offered for sale once again this year. Any Christmas decorations you have that you no longer use can be dropped off at the Jansen Center for this booth. CANDY BOOTH: The Candy Booth is a huge part of the overall success of the Christmas Bazaar and we are currently looking for volunteers to take a lead role in overseeing the making of candy items. You do not have to oversee the entire booth, just certain kinds of candy. Training and guidance will be provided! Please contact Doug Sabo at for information. UPCOMING BOOSTER EVENTS: Popcorn Festival: September 9 and 10, 2017 Christmas Bazaar: November 18 and 19, 2017 Italian Feast: February 11, 2018 Sunday, September 10, th Grade PSR in Jansen Center East (9:45 AM - 11:00 AM) Early Childhood Class in School/Gym (9:45 AM - 11:00 AM) BS Troop 85 Altare Dei Meeting in BFH/(2:00-4:00 PM) Middle and High School YM in Gym (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM) Middle and High School YM in BFH and YM Room (6:00-8:30 PM) CYO in Gym (7:00-8:30 PM) Monday, September 11, 2017 Sewing Guild Workshop in Kramer Hall (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) School Rosary Club in Parish Center (3:00-4:30 PM) 6th & 7th Grade Play Rehearsal in Gilligan Hall (3:00-4:30 PM) Cub Scouts Pack 85 Den Meeting in Parish Center (6:30-8:00 PM) Baptism Parents Prep Class in Jansen West (7:00-8:30 PM) Boy Scouts Troop 85 Weekly Meeting in BFH (7:00-8:30 PM) Al-Anon Family Group Meeting in Jansen East (7:30-8:30 PM) Adult Men's Volleyball in Gym (8:30-11:00 PM) Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Eucharistic Adoration in St. Dominic Chapel (9:15 AM - 7:00 PM) St. Luke Crafters in BFH Community Room (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Bible Study-Bk of Genesis/Pt 1 in Jansen West (1:00-3:00 PM) Leisure Club Monthly Meeting in Bishop Ford Hall (1:30-3:45 PM) Extension in Gym & Gym Lobby, Rms 106 & 110 (3:00-6:00 PM) FIRST Lego League in Parish Center (5:00-6:30 PM) Pastoral Council Meeting in Jansen Center East (7:00-9:00 PM) Getting to Know Mary Movie Series in Kramer Hall (7:00-8:30 PM) Middle School Retreat Planning Meeting Jansen West (7:00-9:00 PM) Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting Jansen Rose (7:00-8:00 PM) Adult Men's Basketball in Gym (8:30-11:00 PM) Wednesday, September 13, 2017 True Devotion of Mary Study in Jansen West (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) NLR Meeting in Jansen East (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Footprints of God Study in Jansen West (1:00-3:00 PM) 6th & 7th Grade Play Rehearsal in Gilligan Hall (3:00-4:30 PM) PSR in School/Nursery/YMR (4:15-8:30 PM) Cub Scouts Pack 85 Tiger Den Meeting in BFH (6:30-8:00 PM) Remain in My Word Study in Jansen West (7:00-8:30 PM) Thursday, September 14, 2017 FIRST Lego League in Parish Center (5:00-6:30 PM) RCIA in Kramer Hall (7:00-9:00 PM) Footprints of God Study in Jansen West (7:00-8:30 PM) Young Professionals Meeting in BFH & YM Room (7:00-8:30 PM) SCC Our Lady of Good Council in Jansen East (7:30-9:00 PM) Adult Men's Basketball in Gym (8:30-11:00 PM) Friday, September 15, 2017 Daisy Troop in Parish Center (6:30-8:00 PM) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Jansen East (7:00-8:00 PM) Saturday, September 16, 2017 Adult Men's Basketball in Gym (6:30-8:30 AM) That Man is You Meeting in Kramer Hall (7:00-8:30 AM) Sunday, September 17, 2017 Parish Picnic using BFH and grounds (starting at 3:00 PM) 8th Grade PSR in Jansen Center East (9:45-11:00 AM) Early Childhood Class in School/Gym (9:45-11:00 AM) Middle and High School YM in Gym (6:00-7:00 PM) Middle and High School YM in BFH and YM Room (6:00-8:30 PM) CYO in Gym (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

6 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6 AROUND THE AREA Our Lady of Fatima 100 th Anniversary Celebration is Friday, September 15 th at 6:00 p.m. at Ascension Church, 2025 Woodman Drive in Kettering. The Annual Blue Mass will be held on Sunday, September 24 th at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains to honor and pray for police, fire, and safety personnel. The celebration begins with the singing of the National Anthem at 10:45 a.m. The celebrant, Fr. Steve Angi, will bless the vehicles and equipment and Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. During Mass the names of the deceased are read. The celebration concludes with a reception. All are welcome to join us as we pray for those who keep us safe. Miami Valley Catholic Singles Join us Saturday, September 30 th, at Holy Angels Church, 1322 Brown Street in Dayton for Mass at 5:00 p.m. and for social afterward at Carillon Brewing Co., 1000 Carillon Blvd. See you there! To keep up with our other events, please join Meetup and Facebook and look for our page (Miami Valley Catholic Singles) and join our group. If you need help doing this please feel free to contact Noreen Wendeln at or nwendeln@catholiccincinnati.org. Dayton Catholic Women s Club invites all women and men to our annual Day of Recollection on Saturday, October 7 th at Ascension Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register by September 15 th, the cost is $35 (members), $40 (non-members) and $25 (students) which includes lunch, materials, and snacks. Groups of 10 or more will be $35. After there will be a $5 increase per person. The guest presenter, Libby Peterson, will speak on Her Y es is Our Y es: Living the Mysteries of the Rosary. For reservations or questions, contact Pat Rau at Registration forms can also be found on DaytonCatholicWomens Club.org. Deadline for reservations is October 2. The 13 th Annual Family Rosary Rally (100 th Anniversary of Fatima) will be held on Sunday, October 8 th at Immaculate Conception Church, 2300 S. Smithville Road in Dayton. Prelude music start at 2:00 p.m. with Adoration, Rosary and Benediction at 2:30 p.m. Fr. Ethan Moore is the celebrant. For information go to PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE SPONSORS AS A THANK YOU FOR THEIR KIND GENEROSITY