ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL R O M A N CAT H O L I C CHURCH F O U R T E E N T H SUNDAY IN ORDIN A RY TIME

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1 ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL R O M A N CAT H O L I C CHURCH F O U R T E E N T H SUNDAY IN ORDIN A RY TIME

2 July 3, 2016 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Staff Directory OFFICE HOURS: WEEKDAYS 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Rev. Thomas P. DiFolco, Pastor Scott Hungler, Business Manager...Ext. 304 Brian Bisig, Director of Music and Worship...Ext. 301 Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate for Ministry and Care...Ext. 302 Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formation Minister...Ext. 303 Kaylene Schwab, Communications Coordinator...Ext. 305 Patty DeBlasio, Bookkeeper...Ext. 306 Jane Carnahan, Secretary...Ext. 307 Joan Trentman, Secretary...Ext. 341 Barb Seppelt, Preschool Coordinator Jack Hall, Maintenance Supervisor...Ext. 324 St. Vincent de Paul Society...Ext. 353 Prayer Chain Line... Option 6 SCHOOL OFFICE: (GRADES K-8) Carolyn Murphy... Principal Gail Florea... School Secretary Ruth Ward... School Secretary 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 between 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. 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. 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. Funerals: Please call the Parish Office. Funerals are held at 10:00 a.m. Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Activities Youth Faith Formation (Religious Education) 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 Meets 3rd Monday - 8:00 p.m. President: Doug Jacobs ( ) PTO Co-Presidents: Kristin Heenan ( ) Kaylene Schwab ( ) St. Vincent de Paul Society 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:00 p.m. President: Jan Deters ( ) Council and Commissions Parish Pastoral Council Will be scheduled as needed President: Jim Konves ( ) Worship Commission Meets 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Jack Hornsberger ( ) Finance Council Meets last Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (Jan/Feb/April/May/June/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov) Chair: Jerry Mussari ( ) Community Outreach Meets 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Mary Heilers ( ) Youth Commission Will be scheduled monthly Contact: Lori Anne Fothergill ( ext. 303) 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 :

3 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pray With Us 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. Connect with Us St. Michael Parish Sharonville Week of July 4 Monday, July 4 Parish Office Closed 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention: In Thanksgiving for Healing of Cancer - Jean Hill Tuesday, July 5 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Christine Nourie - Margie Sauter 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society in Library Wednesday, July 6 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Enrollees in the Memorial Endowment Fund Thursday, July 7 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Ben Froehle - Rosemary Kramer Friday, July 8 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Kay Robben - Rosemary Kramer 10:00 a.m. Altar Society in Gathering Space Saturday, July 9 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study in Ministries Room 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Nikki Taylor - John and Joyce Taylor Sunday, July 10 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Aileen Bernard - Sue Bernard 9:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Clarence Paluga - Cindy and Tom Lukey 10:00 a.m. Cultural Celebration Meeting in Conference Room 11:30 a.m. Mass Intention: For the Parish Meeting Guidelines For meetings that are scheduled on St. Michael Parish grounds: we will have the doors open for 15 minutes before and after a meeting is scheduled to begin we will assume that school-related meetings and activities are canceled if school is not in session, unless we are otherwise notified if you are canceling a meeting, please notify the Parish Office. Celebrant Schedule Presider subject to change without no ce. 3

4 July 3, 2016 We Remember... Our Deceased Relatives and Friends July 4 Mary Honerlaw 7 Edith Schreibeis 9 Kay Toeng Tan St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Next Week s Readings Readings for the Upcoming Week Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'" - Lk 10:8-9 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. In Today s Gospel Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." Can we be counted among the laborers? Are we ready and willing to work for the sake of our faith, or are we looking for the easy way out? Our faith is more than a personal experience. It's more than a routine that fits into our weekly schedule. Our faith is meant to be shared with others, even when that requires a bit of work on our part. In today's Gospel, Jesus calls his followers to "Go on your way," to prepare people for the Lord. And we are called to do the same. We are meant to go on our way out of our homes, and even out of our churches to share the good news of the Gospel and to serve those in need. It can be tempting to think, "I believe, I go to church, isn't that enough?" But Jesus tells us that there is an abundant harvest out there countless people who may just need to know that Jesus loves them or that someone is willing to help. If we don't step up to the task then those people will miss out on that word of encouragement, that personal invitation to Mass, that act of kindness that might have made all the difference in their life. God may be calling some of us to an even deeper commitment to be a lay minister in a parish or to discern a religious vocation, for example but there is no doubt that God is calling all of us to labor for his kingdom in some way. This mission isn't for someone else. It's for us to carry out the work of the disciples because we are today's disciples. When we accept this mission, we will not only enjoy seeing the benefits that others receive, we will also rejoice with those whose "names are written in heaven." Liturgical Publications 4

5 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrating Our Freedom you have given us the gi s of life and liberty and entrust to your people the duty to guard these gi s Guide all who play a role in enac ng legisla on to uphold the freedom of conscience of all ci zens. Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Faithful Citizenship Participate in political life. In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops remind Catholics about the call to participate in political life. "In the Catholic tradition," they write, "responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a m o r a l o b l i g a t i o n " ( n o. 1 3 ). V i s i t today to read the statement, watch videos, and access other great resources. A copy of Part 1 of this document is included as an insert in today s bulletin. Peter s Pence The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father s charitable works through the Peter s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God bless you. 5

6 July 3, 2016 Grow in Faith with Us Curious About Catholicism? Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Our Catholic Inquiry Sessions (CIS) 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, usually at 9:30. Our next session will be July 10. Sessions continue year round, and you can come at any time. Please look for the signs on the Church doors. For more information on CIS, contact Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, at e x t , o r b y e m a i l a t tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. Celebrations Please welcome the following children into our Christian community: Emery Rose Luckhaupt (daughter of Chris and Laura Luckhaupt) Amelia Grace Becker (daughter of Francis and Katherine Becker) Amla Theresa Rajavarma (daughter of Raveen and Sharon Rajavarma) Henry James Ahlert (son of Brett and Jessica Ahlert) These children were baptized last Sunday at St. Michael Parish. St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Protecting Our Children VIRTUS Training Are you planning on volunteering with children? All volunteers must attend a VIRTUS training class AND be VIRTUS compliant before interacting with children in any capacity at St. Michael Parish. To be VIRTUS compliant, you must attend a VIR- TUS class, complete a background check, and remain current in reading your training bulletins. The cost of completing the background check is $ You may either pay for the background check with a credit card (and we can then reimburse you) or you can contact Patty in the Parish Office for a background check payment token. Our next VIRTUS training session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. This session will be held in the cafeteria and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire length of the class to receive your Certificate of Attendance. You must pre-register by going to If this date or time doesn t work for you, you can search online at for a VIR- TUS class that is more convenient for you. VIRTUS Monthly Training Bulletins It is imperative that you read the monthly training bulletins and answer the related questions, in order to keep your training current to volunteer with our children. 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. Celebration Pictures Graduation pictures for St. Michael Parish School students are now available to be picked up in the lower level of the Gathering Space. Also, there are still some First Communion pictures waiting to be picked up in the Gathering Space. Festival Workers Appreciation Dinner All Festival Committee members, booth chairs, festival workers, and their families are invited to attend our annual appreciation dinner. Food and drink will be provided. Tuesday, July 19 6:00 p.m. Sharonville Recreation Center (old gym) NEW LOCATION! This year, our dinner will be held at the Sharonville Community Center, not the Evendale Community Center. 6

7 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Financial Parish Financial Report Operating Funds Collection for June $ 13, Online 4, $ 18, Income Budgeted for May 2016 $ 77, Collections, Online, and Stock for May 2016 $ 80, Amount Over/Under Budget for May , Total Income Budgeted 7/1/15-05/31/16 $ 830, Total Contributions for 7/1/15-05/31/16 845, Total Amt Over/Under Budget 05/31/ , 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 be identified 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. 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 2. Click on the We Share button at the bottom. 3. Fill in the required information and submit. Questions? Please contact the Parish Office. We Need You! Attention Adults Ages 25 to 44! Over the past year, Fr. Tom DiFolco and Parish Pastoral Council have been assessing the needs and wants of the parish. Several surveys have been administered to gather information from the widest possible group. We are particularly interested in learning more from the adults between the ages of 25 to 44: those who attend Mass weekly, as well as those who do not; those involved in parish life, as well as those who are not! We want to hear from everyone! We invite you to participate in a small group conversation or, if you would prefer, an individual conversation about our parish. These conversations will be led by a moderator in late June or early July and should last about an hour. Thank you for your willingness to participate in growing our parish. To receive a schedule of dates and times for the small group conversations, or to set up an individual appointment, go to and complete the Message Us at the bottom of the page. Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage Have you moved to the US from another land? Have you brought to our nation the richness of your heritage? The St. Michael parish community would like to celebrate you and what you have brought to us, especially to our parish. A group of parishioners will be gathering on Sunday, July 10 th at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Office to explore and organize a community celebration of our rich cultural heritage. We need your input and ideas! Please Sarah and Dominique Tardivon at dstardivon@yahoo.com for more information or to RSVP. Recently, St. Michael Parish has been the fortunate recipient of bequests from deceased parishioners who have remembered St. Michael Parish in their will. If you are interested in remembering St. Michael Parish in your will, and would like more information about doing so, please consult with your attorney and/or contact Business Manager Scott Hungler. Scott can be reached at , ext. 304, or at scott@saintmichaelchurch.net. 7

8 July 3, 2016 Shop at Kroger...Support St. Michael! Kroger requires that all Kroger Plus Cards be registered each program year. Please confirm you have registered (even if you had already done so in the past) so that we can continue receiving the benefits from the program. Simply register your Kroger Rewards Card online at and choose (St. Michael Sharonville). St. Michael Number must be linked to your Kroger Rewards card for us to receive credit. Even if you have already registered your card last year, you must do it again for the current year s program. Please help us earn FREE money by registering your Kroger Plus Card today! Kroger usually prints the detail for Kroger Community Rewards program at the BOTTOM of the Kroger receipt so that you can ensure your card is registered: 2015 Kroger Community Rewards. You requested Kroger to donate to St. Michael Church HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT SEE THIS INFOR- MATION AND WOULD LIKE TO VERIFY IF YOUR CARD IS INDEED REGISTERED TO ST. MICHAEL, PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FROM KROGER REWARDS: Kroger cannot enroll or create online accounts for supporters over the phone. If you are a supporter who is experiencing issues with their online account, please contact the Kroger dedicated online support team at St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Job Opportunities Major Gifts Officer Glenmary seeks a person to assume responsibility for the implementation and execution of all developmental activities associated with major gifts. Minimum of a Bachelor s degree in business or related field (Master s preferred), plus 6-8 years of related development experience (non-profit and/or religious). Candidate should possess a good knowledge of federal and state tax planning techniques as they relate to charitable giving. Must possess enough knowledge of the Catholic Church to engage donors in conversation about the Church, theology, and practices. Frequent travel required outside of normal work location. Send credentials to Gil Stevens, Glenmary Home Missioners, P.O. Box , Cincinnati, Ohio , o r a p p l y v i a e m a i l a t gstevens@glenmary.org. No phone calls please. Caregiver Acti-Kare, the premier provider of senior and home care services, is currently seeking P/T experienced caregivers in the Cincinnati area to assist adult clients in their home. Duties include: light housekeeping, companionship, general household assistance, meal preparation, transportation, and personal care assistance. Requirements: at least one year experience, valid state of Ohio driver s license, must enjoy working with seniors, must be able to pass required background checks, and CNA Certification is a plus. If you are looking for supplemental income, enjoy working with mature adults and making a difference in their lives, please respond with your resume to Laura Poston at lposton@actikare.com. "Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven." - Lk 10:19-20 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. 8

9 Area Festivals Holy Family Incline District Street Fair, Price Hill Saturday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m Price Ave., Cincinnati OH St. Gabriel Summerfest 2016, Glendale Friday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.-midnight (Family Night) Saturday, July 9, 6:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday, July 10, 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 48 W. Sharon Ave, Cincinnati, OH St. Leo the Great Latinfest, Fairmount Saturday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m St. Leo Pl., (At the Corner of Baltimore Ave) Cincinnati, OH St. Lawrence, Price Hill Saturday, July 9, 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH St. Thomas More, Withamsville Friday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.-midnight Saturday, July 9, 5:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH x th Annual Bible Institute Friday, July 22 Friday, July 29 Xavier University Campus Let Us Be Instructed in God s Word is the theme for 2016 Presentation Ministries Bible Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are 20 daytime seminars, daily mass, plus evening healing services and weekend general sessions of various lengths. A Youth Track will be held on Friday, July 29. Invite a friend! Cost is a free-will donation. It is a one-ofa-kind conference that offers a variety of events to make you a powerful disciple of Christ. To register, please visit our website at and click on Bible Institute or call us at (513) Registration for housing and meals must be received by July 3, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Around the Archdiocese Project Rachel Project Rachel, a post-abortion Healing Ministry in the Catholic Church, is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors, and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, peer to peer ministry, spiritual direction, and referrals to mental health professionals. Please call us if you want to start to heal ( local; Hope National Helpline). Table Hosts Needed for Upcoming Banquet Elizabeth's New Life Center is a faith-based pro-life nonprofit organization, which operates 7 women's centers throughout the Greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas. Each women's center is equipped to help women in crisis pregnancies choose life for their unborn child. Two of our women's centers are located in the Cincinnati area, one in Lebanon and one in Sharonville. To help raise the funds necessary to keep our life-saving work going, we hold a fall partnership banquet in the southern area. This year's banquet will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Sharonville Convention Center. The featured speaker is Star Parker. Star is a pro-life activist who has personally experienced the tragedy of abortion and is an outspoken advocate against policies that promote abortion. Table hosting is fun and easy, a few responsibilities of a table host would include: inviting like-minded friends and family to the banquet who would be interested in hearing more about ENLC, attending the banquet and greeting your guests, distributing information to your guests after dinner and collecting donations from your guests. If this is something that you feel God is calling you to do, please contact Barb Garrison at Ext. 330 or at bgarrison@elizabethnewlife.org to register to host a table. Year of Mercy Mass St. Leo Parish, located at 2573 St. Leo Place in Cincinnati, invites you to their 4:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass on July 9 to experience their beautiful mix of Anglo, Burundian, and Latino Catholics for their Year of Mercy Mass. The food court opens at 2:00 p.m., and after Mass, there will be even more food and music. 9

10 July 3, 2016 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Children s Corner Grades K-1 Sharing the Gospel - Jesus told his apostles, "If the people of a town welcome you, eat whatever they offer. They may give you bread and water. They may share fish, meats, fruits, and vegetables with you. Heal their sick." The apostles were given the power to heal others. Many scientists search for new medicines to cure diseases. When you pray for others, God hears your prayers. God's love and forgiveness can heal the body, mind, and soul of the sick. Prayer - Lord, help me heal others with kind words. Something to Draw - Draw yourself putting a Band-Aid on your brother or sister. Mission for the Week - Each morning I will pray for doctors, nurses, and scientists who cure the sick PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com Grades 2-3 Sharing the Gospel - Jesus sent out 72 of his followers to spread the good news about God. They were not to bring anything with them - no food, no extra clothes or shoes, not even money to spend. They were to visit strangers and completely depend on God to give them what they needed. That took a lot of faith! Prayer - Dear God, help me to remember that you will give me what I need. Something to Draw - Draw a picture of yourself telling a friend about Jesus. Mission for the Week - Make a card for one of your neighbors, and tell that person, "Jesus loves you!" PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com 10

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