ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH November 8, 2015 The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time visit us online Contact Information Phone Fax Web... Weekend Church Office Parish Phone Numbers Pavilion Parish Center St. Vincent de Paul , ext. 120 Emergencies Only Rev. Don West Office Hours Mon-thurs... 8:30am-8:30pm Friday... 8:30am-Noon Saturday...9am-noon (Parish Office) Saturday... 3:30-6pm (Church Office) Sunday...7:30am-1pm (Church Office) Pastoral Team Rev. Don West... Pastor, ext. 133 Deacon Jerry Barney... Pastoral Associate, ext. 121 Scott Steinke... Pastoral Associate, ext. 115 Anna Peloquin...P.A. of Children s Faith Formation, ext. 118 Josh Plandowski...P.A. of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, ext. 114 Michael Dailey... Pastoral Associate of Music, ext. 128 Joan Seibenick... Business Manager, ext. 124 Auriel Buchanan... P.A. of Communication, ext. 116 Parish Staff Karen Hake... Office Manager, ext. 110 Sharon Miller... PSR Administrative Assistant, ext. 111 Marianne Ball... Bookkeeper, ext. 119 Kirt Robb... Facilities Manager, ext. 122 Karen Simmons... Maintenance Joe Puls... Maintenance Jodi Krusling...Early Childhood Coordinator Gail Motz...VIRTUS Coordinator & Evening Office Asst., ext. 127 Joan Egan... Home Study Coordinator Bette Vorbroker... Weekend Office Administrator Martha Era... Weekend Office Assistant Catie Lejeune... Weekend Office Assistant Fred Merritt... Volunteer Deacon See page 10 for a list of addresses. Stewardship of Treasure for Oct. 18 & 25, 2015 Weeks 16 & 17 of the Fiscal Year Sunday Offerings...$32, Electronic Funds Donations...$10, Mission Sunday (10/18/15)... $4, Second Collection - St. John Missions...$ Respect Life... $3, Total... $51, Total Amount: Actual: $43,508 Budget: $50,000 Fiscal Year-to-Date Amount: Actual: $411,102 Budget: $425,000 Over/(Under): $(13,898) Collection Team for 11/9/2015 Team 1: Bob F., Ron R., Elmer B. Thank you for your contributions! 2

3 Father Don s Gospel Reflection The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 12:38-44 Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood. Jesus begins today s Gospel by pointing out that scribes are not who they claim to be. Jesus exposes their flaws and challenges their hypocrisy. However, Jesus hits deeper than just the warning about the scribes he challenges those listening to examine in their hearts what they are truly giving to the Lord. As Jesus sits opposite the treasury, he observes each person s giving. There are indeed people who appear to be generous, but Jesus is going to teach his disciples what genuine giving is all about. A widow comes to put in her gift. Given what others have contributed, her two small coins seem worthless in the larger scheme of things. Jesus tells his disciples the widow has given from her poverty; she gave her whole livelihood. The rest of the people gave from their surplus. While it is a gift, it is not a sacrifice because the funds might not be missed. After reflecting on this Gospel, it is humbling to hear this message this week. How often does God get my first fruits as a sign of gratitude for the many gifts he has given to me? How often am I just giving from my surplus without giving a second thought to what I am doing? Just how grateful am I that God has blessed me with so many gifts? What about you? What kind of steward are you with the gifts placed in your hands? I bet there are few of us who fit into the widow s category when it comes to showing gratitude to the Lord. We may look down on the characters in the Gospel, such as the scribes, but are we much different from them? If the answer comes quickly to you, perhaps you may want to reflect on this with prayer. Not everything is measured by money, but it is a reality and necessary part of our church family. Are we being the best stewards we can be? Have we shown our gratitude to the Lord by being generous with our treasures? For myself I try to evaluate that every year. I have felt called to increase my giving of my treasures each year in gratitude for placing me in a community that shows the spirit of Christ alive. It is up to everyone to make their own choices about using the gifts that God has placed into your hands. I believe there is so much more we can do as a faith community. We must have gratitude for what the Lord God has done for us. Embrace the widow s might and give our first fruits. Have a great week! Readings for This Week Nov. 9-13, 2015 Monday Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9C-11, Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday Wis 2:23-3:9; Ps 34; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday Wis 7:22B-8:1; Ps 119; Lk 17:20-25 Friday Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19; Lk 17:26-37 Daily readings can be accessed online from our parish Web site, You can also access them from our parish app! Readings for Next Weekend Nov. 14/15 The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament. Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 28 But this one offered one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat forever at the right hand of God... Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 3

4 Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. John the Evangelist We Want You to Know No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation, no matter what your past or present religious affiliation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Parish Theme: Be Christ to One Another Presider Schedule Nov. 14/15: Saturday: 5 p.m... Fr. Bob Schmitz Sunday 8 a.m... Fr. Don West 9:30 a.m... Fr. Don West 11:30 a.m...fr. Don West Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Talking With Your Kids About Faith Nov. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Rm. DE in Parish Office All parents welcome! All parents are invited to this special series designed to guide you in your discussions on faith with your children. The last session is for parents of children at the Jr. and Sr. High level. Sunday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Our speaker and facilitator is Bill Schlater. Bill was a Catholic school Principal for many years and later served as head of the Theology Department for St. Xavier High School. He and his wife Liz raised 4 boys together. This session is in rooms D and E in the Parish Office (Favret Hall). Serving with God An Informational Evening on St. John Liturgical Ministry Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Church Are you interested in becoming a Liturgical Minister, or would you like to learn more about this ministry? Please join us on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Church for a wonderful discussion together. You ll be given some insights on the ministry and its mission in the Church. Current ministers will also share how Liturgical Ministry has touched their lives and has become a great way to be Christ to one another. Mark this date on your calendar and we ll see you there! If you have any questions, contact Scott Steinke at , ext. 115, or ssteinke@stjohnwc.org. PSR & Youth Phone Lines Please note that we no longer have the PSR and youth phone lines. To reach Anna Peloquin or Josh Plandowski, call the main line Anna s extension is 118 and Josh s is 114. We also have renegotiated the cost per phone line. Eliminating two phone lines and the lower per line rates will save our parish $2,500 each year! 4 St. John Spirited Seniors Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Pavilion Parishioners 55+, are you interested in participating in our senior ministry at St. John? We meet on a monthly basis. This ministry includes fun, education, service, entertainment, and even a little travel for the seniors of our parish. Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Pavilion from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $10. Questions? Contact Marty Mc- Clain at martymcclain@hotmail.com or Joan Seibenick at jseibenick@stjohnwc.org. Veterans Day Prayer Service Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. in the Church On Veterans Day, the St. John Knights of Columbus will host a prayer service for our Veterans and Active Duty Personnel. We invite all to join us and pray the Rosary for these courageous men and women. We will be using our large group Rosary to pray together. All are welcome to pray for your family's Veterans and Service Personnel. Introduction to the Bible Nov. 18 from 9:15 a.m. to noon in the Pavilion Deacon Jerry Barney will give an overview of the Scriptures and will discuss the following: Origin/history of the Bible, inspiration/revelation, the types of literary forms found in the scriptures and a Catholic perspective on interpretation. If possible, please bring your own Bible. Afterwards, attendees will have the option of joining a Bible study group. The meeting dates and times of the group will be determined by the participants.

5 Children s Faith Formation Anna Peloquin , ext. 118 apeloquin@stjohnwc.org Reminder About Classes Jr. High PSR will not meet on Nov. 22 or Nov. 29, and will resume again Dec. 6. First through sixth grade PSR will not meet Nov. 24 and 25, but will resume again Dec. 1 and 2. To see the full schedule, please visit the Children s faith Formation page and click on Calendar at our website at stjohnwc.org. Breakfast in Bethlehem Breakfast in Bethlehem is Dec. 12 in Favret Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. There isn t much room at the inn! Please register online: stjohnwc.org/breakfast-in-bethlehem.html. Focus on Reconciliation This past week the young people of the parish who are preparing for Reconciliation reflected on penance and the desire to heal the hurt caused by sin. Living a life in Christ demands a continuing conversion of heart, a life of penance, with hope in God s mercy and trust in his grace. How do we as a parish share in the Paschal Mystery, the great mystery of Christ s love, the mystery of mercy? Youth & Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski , ext. 114 jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Youth Ministry Want to be a part of Youth Ministry? Contact Josh at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or , ext Calling all High School Students! Youth Nights are Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room in Favret Hall. Nov. 8: High School Youth Night Getting to Know You A night of getting to know each other and Jesus Christ- 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room in Favret Hall. Nov. 15: High School Youth Night Happy Days A Discussion on the Beatitudes - 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room in Favret Hall. Service Events St. John Christmas Craft Show: The St. John Christmas Craft Show is in need of teen volunteers on Friday, Dec. 4, from after school until 8 p.m. and for two shifts on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7 a.m. until noon and noon until 4 p.m. This can be used as service hours. If you are interested in helping please contact Josh Plandowski at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or , ext. 114 Fb: St. John the Evangelist Youth & Young Adult Ministry Young Adult Ministry Interested in joining us? We are a group of young adults (HS grads through our 30s) who get together to share our faith and have fun. Contact Matt Polakowski at or yachtministry1@gmail.com, or Josh Plandowski at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or AREA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Dinner Let s give Thanks for what God has given us, and join together for a Thanksgiving Pot Luck Meal at 3 p.m. with dinner starting at 4 p.m.! Location: Caitlyn Russell s House: 3849 Hassfurt Dr., Hamilton, OH We ll cook the turkey, you just have to bring your favorite side or dessert! Please post on the Facebook Event page with what you will be brining or Miriam (mefken6@gmail.com) Nov. 22 Share-A-Lunch Come on the fourth Sunday of every month to help make peanut butter sandwiches and bag lunches for the hungry in the local area. All help is needed. Location: St. John Pavilion at 9 a.m. Check out the YACHT Facebook page for more details! Fb: YACHT Ministry (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together) 5

6 St. John Annual Report Last week our St. John Annual Report was mailed and ed with On Eagle s Wings. Inside the report, you will find many interesting facts about our parish including the number of sacraments received last year and volunteer hours worked. Also included in the annual report is the state of our finances. As you will see in our annual report, we had a good year in We ended the year ahead of our budget. Our parishioner offerings were up last year by 2.5 percent over the year before. This year, however, we are currently 3.3 percent behind our budget even though our budget is lower than last year. If we compare our current income this year to our income at this time last year, we are 6.5 percent lower than where we were. If you are able, please give generously. It takes the entire parish to be able to keep our community vibrant. Thank you to everyone who gives. We are blessed that you are able and also choose to give! There are many other interesting facts in our report. Please take a copy with you this weekend, or look for the report online on our parish website, Healing Touch Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. in Favret Hall Healing Touch can help you with improved relaxation, improved sense of control, positive change in energy, improved sense of well-being, decreased anxiety and pain. Please call or Pat Springer to make an appointment to experience healing touch for yourself. Appointment times are available between 6:30 and 9 p.m. If you have questions or need to make an appointment, please contact Pat at pspringer@cinci.rr.com or Baptism Preparation Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. in Chapel At least one of the parents of the child to be baptized is required to attend our parish Baptism Formation class before their child is baptized. Ideally both parents are present for the class. It need only be taken once. In addition to the class, a baptism form must be completed before scheduling a baptism. Baptism forms are available at the Baptism Formation class. If you have already taken the class, you can obtain the baptism forms at the church office. Classes are normally held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The next Baptism Formation class is Monday, Nov. 16. Except in the case of an emergency, baptisms are not scheduled during the Lenten season. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at Operation Christmas Child Collection Week It s time to drop off those filled shoeboxes! Girl Scouts will be in the Gathering Space the weekend of Nov. 14 and 15 to collect shoeboxes. You can also bring your filled shoebox to the Pavilion during the week of November Collection week hours: Monday, Nov p.m. Tuesday, Nov p.m. Wednesday, Nov p.m. Thursday, Nov p.m. Friday, Nov p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21-1:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov a.m.-2 p.m. Thanks for your help in making a needy child happy this holiday season! St. John Christmas Craft Show Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You are invited to the St. John Christmas Craft Show on Dec. 5! There will be three buildings FILLED with great crafts and gifts for the holidays! We will also have delicious, homemade baked goods and lunch available. Please join us. We will have over one hundred crafters with great Christmas gifts, crafts, and other items! Please note: The show will NOT be canceled due to inclement weather unless there is a Level Three Snow Emergency in West Chester. Calling all volunteers! We need baked goods for the show. If you can donate items, please drop them off at the Parish Center from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, December 4, or anytime Saturday morning. If you wish to work in the kitchen, or have any questions, please contact George or Maxine Thomas at or geomax2005@fuse.net. 6

7 Giving Electronically Do you ever forget to write a check for Sunday Mass or have to miss Mass at St. John because you are travelling? Do you get to Mass and remember that your envelope is sitting at home on the kitchen counter or that you have no cash? These scenarios have happened to all of us, and we have an easy way to solve all of these issues: Online Giving. If you have ever made a purchase online, you know how simple it is. You can set up regular contributions from your checking or savings account or via your credit card. From follow these steps: Click Donate/Payment, click Make a Donation under Sunday Collection, click Recurring Donation. Simply enter your information, and you are all set! Important Note to Current and Future Online Givers: If you ever change your banking account or if your credit card expires, you will need to go online and update your information. Make sure to check for your regular giving amount on your banking or credit card statement. If you signed up for online giving in the past and you don t see the deduction on your most recent statement, please update your information via this same link, or call Marianne Ball at , ext. 119, for assistance. Thank you to everyone who shares their treasure with our parish. Your gifts allow us to do all that we do for our community! Getting Married? Marriage preparation is an important process and should be started as soon as possible upon engagement. Even if you elect to be married elsewhere, we are happy to provide the marriage preparation needed. If you have a prior marriage and are in need of annulment, please feel free to call. For more information, contact Fr. Don West at or dwest@stjohnwc. org, Deacon Jerry Barney at , ext. 121, or jbarney@stjohnwc.org, or Deacon Fred Merritt at fmerritt@stjohnwc.org. Refugee Resettlement Welcomes Syrians Catholic Charities welcomed its first family fleeing from the violence in Syria in October. This family of nine will find a safe haven here in Cincinnati. Catholic Charities is having an event that will invite people of all faiths to come together to learn about what we are doing and help us welcome the stranger and guide these families to self-sufficiency. Please join us Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Hebrew Union College - Meyerson Center, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati OH Go to our website for updates. We hope many parishes with join us in this effort. Be Christ To One Another! Stockings for Soldiers For the fifth year, Mueller Funeral Home is proud to participate in the Veterans & Family Memorial Care Christmas Stockings for Soldiers initiative. Stop in during business hours to pick up a free Christmas stocking, fill it with Christmas cheer, and return it to Mueller Funeral Home by Friday, Nov. 13 to be shipped to deployed troops just in time for the Holidays. The short list of recommended items: hygiene & health products, games, cards, reading material, weather-protective items, and of course, candy, gum, and snacks. Please attach $3 to your stocking to help with shipping costs. A detailed list is posted on our website: If you have a loved one or know a local hero currently serving overseas, we would love to ship stockings to him or her if you would supply us with a current A.P.O. address. If desired, monetary donations for shipping may be given to Mueller Funeral Home with your tax-deductible check made out to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center. Please call for further information. Mueller Funeral Home 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH Please feel free to contact Judy with any questions: or judyhornemfh@cinci.rr.com. Christmas Food Baskets Sign-Up: Nov. 14, & 15 It s that time of year again! Please prayerfully consider helping a needy family have a better holiday this year by participating in our annual Christmas Food Basket project. The sign-up table will be in the Gathering Space after Masses the weekend of Nov. 14/15. The drop-off and delivery date is Saturday, Dec. 12, between 9 and 10 a.m. If you would like to help with sign-ups before or after a Mass or help with the drop-off/delivery on Dec. 12, please call Charlie or Karen Hake at (513)

8 Be Christ To One Another! St. John Chili Supper Nov. 14, 4-7 p.m. in the Center On Saturday, Nov. 14, Olde West Chester will hold their annual Christmas Walk, Holiday Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Christmas Walk will start at 2 p.m. and Santa will be along the Walk! The parade will be at 7 p.m. St. John participates in this community event and sponsors a Chili Dinner put on by your pastoral and support staff members. The Chili Supper takes place in the Education and Activities Center from 4 to 7 p.m. We will have hot dogs, coneys, three-ways, and homemade chili made by parishioners and wonderful baked goods. If you would like to make a pot of Cincinnati style or your famous family chili, please contact Karen Hake at the parish office, x 110, or at khake@stjohnwc. org. The proceeds from the supper will benefit the St. John St. Vincent de Paul. Hope to see you there; the staff would love to serve you and your family! Is Grief Weighing You Down? After the loss of a loved one, it s normal to feel the effects of grief. Grief is not something we get over, rather it s something we work through. The Companions on a Journey grief support group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. Here you can express your grief and learn how to go through the grief process so that you can begin this new chapter of your life in a healthy way. Please contact Ron Meyer or Karen Marvich if you have any questions. St. Vincent de Paul Neighbors Helping Neighbors The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank the parishioners of St. John Church for your, prayers, financial support, words of encouragement and donations. We could not serve those in need without your generous support. If you are interested in becoming a member of this unique ministry please contact Steve Gross at , ext St. Nick Toy Drive Nov. 28 & 29 In celebration of the upcoming feast of St. Nicholas, and in honor of his generous spirit, we will hold our annual Toy Drive for the Campton Mission of Appalachia. We encourage children and all parishioners to bring unwrapped new games, new toys, and various types of new balls for children ages one to 11 to the liturgies on Saturday, Nov. 28, or Sunday, Nov. 29. Place the toys in the Gathering Space before Mass begins. Sister Susan in Campton requests that the toys be unwrapped so that the parents are better able to select age-appropriate gifts for their children. Also, please do not include toy guns. Thank you for making a brighter Christmas for the parents and children in Campton, Kentucky! Holiday Turkey Dinners It doesn t seem possible, but the holidays are coming soon Thanksgiving and Christmas. Once again we are going to provide the turkey and gravy for each holiday dinner at Our Daily Bread (near Findlay Market). These dinners have been a service of our parish for about 20 years. If you wish to join with us, there are four alternatives: 1) Cook the turkey and cut all the meat off of the bones. Wrap the white and dark meat together and freeze. Save all drippings. Strain and freeze, place in a throwaway container. You can make your own gravy or someone else will make the gravy; 2) Buy a turkey and let someone else cook it for you; 3) Volunteer to cook a donated turkey; or 4) Donate a check, made payable to St. John the Evangelist Church, which will be used to purchase a turkey. Please drop off Thanksgiving turkeys by Nov. 23. If you have any further questions, call Marianne Ball at , ext Thank you for your help. Divorced & Separated A support group for divorced and separated adults meets Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. We meet weekly to share life experiences during difficult times. You do not need to walk this path alone. Give yourself a gift of time for sharing and support with others who understand. For more information, Mary Taylor at ghm.mtaylor@gmail.com.

9 November Chapel...CHA Church...CHU Center... CTR Gathering Space... GS Favret Hall...FH Reconciliation Room... RR South Wing of FH... SW Hospitality Room...HR Pavilion... PAV Room D... RmD Room E...RmE Rooms D&E...RmDE Youth Room... YR Staff Conf. Room...SCR Spirit House... SPH Plaza... PLZ Monday, Nov. 9 8:30am...Mass in memory of Ted Carousso...CHA 9:30am...Bible Study...HR 6:30pm...Liturgical Ministry Workshop... CHU 7:00pm...VIRTUS...RmDE 7:00pm...K of C Council Meeting... PAV 7:30pm...Divorced & Separated... HR Tuesday, Nov :30am...Spirited Seniors... PAV 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion... CTR 7:00pm...Mass in memory of Vincent DiFrancia...CHA 7:00pm...Worship Commission...RmDE Wednesday, Nov. 11 8:30am...Mass... CHA 9:00am...Ladies Ministry... PAV 6:15pm...Cantor Rehearsal... CHU 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion...CTR 7:00pm...CRHP Spiritual Director Training...HR 7:00pm...Veterans Day Prayer Service... CHU 7:30pm...Choir Rehearsal... CHU 8:30pm...Boosters High School Basketball... CTR Thursday, Nov. 12 8:30am...Communion Service...CHA 9:30am...Scripture Study...HR 7:00pm...Companions on the Journey... HR 7:00pm...Boy Scouts Troop CTR 7:00pm...RCIA... SPH Friday, Nov. 13 8:30am...Communion Service...CHA 9:00am...Prayer Group...HR Saturday, Nov. 14 Chili Supper in CTR Fair Trade Coffee Sale in GS Christmas Basket Sign-Ups in GS 4:00pm...Chili Supper...CTR 4:00pm...Reconciliation... RR 5:00pm...Mass in memory of Elizabeth Slattery... CHU Sunday, Nov. 15 Fair Trade Coffee Sale in GS Christmas Basket Sign-Ups in GS 8:00am...Mass in honor of Steven Crain...CHU 9:15am...Early Childhood Program...CTR 9:30am...Mass in memory of Virginia McMenamin..CHU 11:30am...Mass for St. John Parishioners... CHU 1:00pm...Girl Scout Troop PAV 1:00pm...Girl Scout Troop PAV 1:00pm...Baptism... CHU 6:30pm...Jr. High PSR...SW 6:30pm...High School Youth Ministry... YR 8:15pm...Adult Recreational Basketball... CTR Interested in advertising in our bulletin? Call Diocesan Publications at and ask for Jim Fath. We are parish #2440. All bulletin submissions must be received at least twelve (12) days in advance of the date the article is to be included. Facility Scheduling All requests for space must be submitted on a Reservation Request Form. You may pick one up at the office, we can fax or one to you, or you can go to click on Parish Info, then on the Parish Space Request Forms. On the first weekend of each month the K of C leads the rosary before all Masses. The rosary will start 20 minutes before Mass except for the 11:30 a.m. Mass. At the 11:30 a.m. Mass, the rosary will begin at 11 a.m. Come and join us as we lead the rosary. We have much to be thankful for and you can also include any special intentions. 9

10 RCIA / Ministry to Returning Catholics Jerry Barney , ext. 121 Stephen Ministry/CRHP Scott Steinke , ext. 115 Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski , ext. 114 Companions on the Journey (Grief support for those who have lost a loved one; meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month in the Hospitality Room at 7 p.m.) Ron Meyer Small Church Communities (Journey of Faith) Jerry Barney , ext. 121 Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) Contact the office Communion to the Sick/Shut-Ins Carol Thomas St. Vincent de Paul Steve Gross , ext.120 Divorced & Separated Joan Seibenick , ext.124 Prayer Network If you or someone you know is struggling w/ a difficulty or crisis, contact the Prayer Network. They will ask members of the Network to pray. ...prayernetwork@stjohnwc.org Margaret Kellogg Shirley Gressel Cry Room Cry Room is available to parents during all Masses. Scott Steinke , ext. 115 Hospital Notifications If you know that you are going to the hospital and would like to be remembered at Mass or have a pastoral staff member visit, please call the parish office at We are no longer notified by hospitals or chaplains about parishioners who are ill. Formation & Education Early Childhood Program (during 9:30 Mass) Jodi Krusling... jkrusling@stjohnwc.org PSR (Grds 1-8), 1st Eucharist, 1st Reconciliation Anna Peloquin...apeloquin@stjohnwc.org High School Youth Ministry, Jr. High/High School Activities, Young Adults, Retreats, Confirmation Josh Plandowski... jplandowski@stjohnwc.org St. Gabriel Consolidated School (our Parish School) Mary Richardson, Parish Rep Amy Tanaka, Parish Rep St. Gabriel Grade School Pastoral Team Rev. Don West... dwest@stjohnwc.org Deacon Jerry Barney... jbarney@stjohnwc.org Scott Steinke....ssteinke@stjohnwc.org Anna Peloquin... apeloquin@stjohnwc.org Josh Plandowski...jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Michael Dailey...mdailey@stjohnwc.org Joan Seibenick... jseibenick@stjohnwc.org Auriel Buchanan...abuchanan@stjohnwc.org Parish Staff Karen Hake...khake@stjohnwc.org Sharon Miller... smiller@stjohnwc.org Marianne Ball... mball@stjohnwc.org Kirt Robb... krobb@stjohnwc.org Jodi Krusling... jkrusling@stjohnwc.org Gail Motz...gmotz@stjohnwc.org Joan Egan... joan.egan@cinci.rr.com Deacon Fred Merritt...fmerritt@stjohnwc.org Parish Organizations Pastoral Council, Ken Krusling.. pastoralcouncil@stjohnwc.org Worship Commission, Scott Steinke Justice & Peace Commission, Tony Klimek Finance Committee, Brian Krause Athletic Boosters, Don Bretl Knights of Columbus, Ron Ramhap, GK K of C Membership, Pete Seibenick kofc13608.membership@gmail.com Boy Scouts Troop #940, Bill Bentley Girl Scouts, Diane Biehle Festival Committee, Anita Turpin..alt1062@yahoo.com 10