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2 7TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 2 WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY! Thank you for coming today! Whether you are just visiting or have recently moved to our area, we are happy that you joined us. Newcomers are invited to pick up a form in the back of the church, register at the Parish Office during regular business hours, Monday - Friday 10AM to 2PM, or visit us at stanthonychurch.net Masses: Sunday, February World Peace (St. Anthony parish) Our Lady of Health (St. Anthony parish) Sunday, March The Parish Homebound (St. Anthony parish) Peg O Connor & Jim Brogle (Kay Brogle) Please pray for: Randy Bennett, Connie Danek, Sheila Daly, Terri Davis, Jane Dugan, Pat Erb, Mary Evans-White, Lena Eison, Billie Gentry, Jermaine Gentry, Pat George, Bill Gerard, Sr. Joan Groff, Sallie Jones, Tom Kloecker, Joe Mohlenkamp, Wilma Quaintance, Delores Reid, Edna Spaulding, Phyllis Stanaford, Melanie Willis Please call our parish if you would like to request a mass intention or add someone to the prayer list Ash Wednesday mass will be celebrated on March 6 at 7 pm Minister Schedule March 3 Eucharistic Ministers 8.30 Fred Dragoo, Isabella Keegan, Michael Gaston, Pam Young Ed Aug, Becky Blanton, Tina Eison-Jefferson, Jack Gillming, Louise Olberding, Kasey O Reilly Lectors 8.30 Bob Ehrsam, Toma Maher, Tilly Pfeiffer Rita Balcom, Jody Coaston, Kathy McConkey Sunday Collection Weekly average since 7/1: $5, Weekly Budgeted: $7, Difference: ($1,529.66) Week of February 10, 2019 Weekend Collection: $ 6, Attendance: 194 Average weekly attendance: 183 Due to bulletin deadlines, more recent numbers could not be reported on time. Thank You for Your Continued Generosity Parish Staff PASTOR Fr. Jamie Weber, (513) ext. 201 jweber@eastsideregion.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sheila Rosselli, (513) ext. 101 sheila@stanthonychurch.net DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY Michelle Markert, (513) ext. 103 michellemarkert@stanthonychurch.net REGIONAL DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cody Egner, (513) , ext. 215 cegner@eastsideregion.org SEMINARIAN INTERN Louis Jacquemin louis@eastsideregion.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Jacob Willig, (513) ext. 205 jwillig@eastsideregion.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mary Anne Mia Bressler, (513) ext. 102 miabressler@stanthonychurch.net DIR. OF OUTREACH & NETWORK OF CARE Joy Middleton, (513) ext. 104 joymiddleton@stanthonychurch.net REGIONAL DIR. OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Matt Springer, (513) , ext. 204 mspringer@eastsideregion.org ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Marta Misleh, (513) , ext. 207 mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org Priest Emergency Line: (513)

3 THE CORNER 3 February 24, 2019 PREPARING FOR LENT In a little over a week, Lent will begin. It is the 40 days during which we practice fasting, prayer, and almsgiving to prepare for Easter. It is a time we give something up that distracts us from keeping God first in our lives. This is a great time to challenge yourself and to not only give something up but go beyond that and take stock in the time you spend nourishing your spiritual life. Check out our parishes Facebook pages throughout Lent to learn about books and various events going on in the area that will help with your spiritual growth. Even if you do not have a Facebook page, you can see our Facebook postings on the parish websites. Amen? Amen! save THE DATES FOR PINTS WITH PRIESTS A Young Adult Lenten speaker series on The 7 Deadly Sins Listermann Brewery, Norwood TIME: 7:30pm COST: NOTHING! DATES: March 12, March 26, April 2, & April 9 Saint Cecilia Dresser Project 2019 For quite a number of years, Saint Cecilia parish has generously contributed to a dresser project. Through this project, we collect baby items that will be donated, through Pregnancy Center East, to a mother who has made the choice of life for her unborn child. Many parishioners find this to be a very positive way to express their support for the pro-life movement. This year s dresser can be found in the vestibule with a list of suggested items. We are collecting baby items from February 2 through March 3; everyone s participation is welcome and appreciated! Upcoming Vocation Events Mar. 7-10: Jesu Caritas Weekend with the Nashville Dominicans Mar. 8-10: Glenmary Mission Trek with the Glenmary Sisters Mar. 10: Cast Your Nets at Sacred Heart in McCartyville Mar. 14: CHOSEN: Holy Hour for Vocations with the Children of Mary Sisters Mar : Live-In at the Pontifical College Josephinum Mar : Come and See Weekend with the Congregation of the Holy Cross Mar : Glenmary Mission Trek with the Glenmary Sisters Apr. 10: Explore Your Call: A Dinner for Young Women Curious About a Religious Vocation Complete listings and more info can be found at ELIZABETH S NEW LIFE CENTER is in need of volunteer receptionists at three locations. Duties will include answering phones, scheduling appointments and other basic administrative tasks. They are currently looking for strong pro-life women with the hearts to serve others in our community who may be at risk for abortion. Lebanon: Help needed on a weekly or biweekly basis on Mondays from 1-4 PM and 4-7 PM; Tuesdays from 12-3 PM. Please kparker@elizabethnewlife.org or call to talk about the possibilities! Sharonville: Help needed: Mondays 9 AM-1 PM or 1-5 PM, and Wednesdays 9 AM-1 PM or 1-5 PM. If you are able to give 4 consecutive hours of your time on a weekly or biweekly basis, please kparker@elizabethnewlife.org or call Forest Park: Help needed: Mondays and Fridays from 10 AM-1 PM; 1-4 PM, Wednesdays from 12-3 PM; 3-6 PM. If you are able to give 3 consecutive hours of your time on a weekly or biweekly basis, please kparker@elizabethnewlife.org or call

4 PASTOR S RAMB LING S 4 SWEET SWEET SPIRIT: Our choir at St. Anthony performed at Sweet Sweet Spirit. There were many other guest performers from the CSO Nouveau Chamber, the Pierson-Young Project and Voices of Zion Baptist Church. Tina Eison-Jefferson was the emcee for this event at St. Anthony on Feb. 9 (photo 1). 1 DOCUMENTS ON RACISM: St. Anthony parishioners have begun a three-week study of documents on racism, written by Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville, IL, and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (photo 2). 1 YOUNG ADULTS BOB ROSS PAINTING NIGHT: We had such a great turnout (photos 3 and 4) for the Bob Ross event, where our young adults created a piece of art while also having time to socialize. There were over 75 participants. 1 8TH-GRADE DINNER FOR WASHINGTON, DC, TRIP: On Feb. 8, the St. Cecilia 8th graders hosted an elegant dinner for 72 parents and parishioners to raise money for their trip to Washington, DC. The teachers and students did an excellent job decorating the commons, cooking and serving a delicious meal and being gracious hosts. The students hung coats, escorted the guests to the commons and shared their plans for after 8th-grade graduation (photos 5 and 6). I m very proud of their hard work! 1 WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD: Welcome Kaylynn Rose Bessey, daughter of Jacob and Felicia Bessey (photo 7, left), and Marion Clare Young, daughter of Sam and Laura Young (photo 7, right). The were baptized by Fr. Jacob at St. Margaret-St. John

5 N E W S & N OTES 5 Lenten Weekend Retreat, March Praying the Scriptures Join us on a quest to grow in friendship and love with Jesus Christ in prayer like our great saints, including St. Alphonsus, St. Ignatius, St. Augustine and St. Teresa of Avila and more! Karen Guilford, retreat master from Loved by Love Himself Ministry, will teach various styles of prayer used by the doctors of the Catholic Church on their journies to Christ. The weekend retreat will be held at the beautiful Sisters of Charity Motherhouse Retreat Center, 5900 Delhi Road, across from the campus of Mount St. Joseph College. For more information and registration please visit: or call before deadline of March 1. Ministry to Survivors of Abuse The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as a serious matter. Anyone who knows of or suspects child abuse by a priest, employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese should first report the abuse to appropriate secular legal authority and then contact the Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse of the Archdiocese at or , ext Save the date june 15 summer celebration Volunteers are needed. Call the parish office at for more info. just a few seats left! a Pilgrimage to Ireland with Fr. Jamie Weber September 19-27, 2019 Register at stceciliacincinnati.org Day of Reflection: Suffering Servants On March 30, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, the Archdiocese is offering a time of prayer, catechesis and motivation to encourage the participants to be actively engaged in their faith. The lives of the six African-American candidates for sainthood are used to connect with our past and the relevant concerns of our world today. This event will take place at Mt. St. Joseph University Campus Theater, 5701 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, Admission is free. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. New Parishioners of St. Cecilia Please join us for a New Parishioner Meet & Greet Social held after the 4 PM Mass on March 2. We will be meeting in the parish rectory (building connected to the church). This is a great chance to meet other new parishioners and ask any questions you may have about the parish. Each family will also be receiving a St. Cecilia welcome bag with lots of resources inside! To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Cody Egner at cegner@eastsideregion.org. From Genesis to Jesus These Lenten reflections from Scott Hahn based on A Father Who Keeps His Promises highlight biblical characters such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David that lead us to Christ and his sacrifice for us. Delving into the rich history of God s covenant with us, each day s reading gives the reader much to reflect on throughout Lent, culminating with Easter and ending with Divine Mercy Sunday. In addition to the reflection, there is a daily Scripture verse, a prayer, and a relevant question, all designed to deepen the reader s Lenten experience.

6 E ASTSID E FAITH 6 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 Catholic FAQs What is a vocation? Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some particular standpoint (for instance, that of a culture or a historical period) and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others. Basically, it teaches that what is true for one person may not be what is true for another depending on differences of belief/opinion. Knowing that the falsehood of moral relativism exists in our world, how do we form our conscience to conform to God s will? We use the Word of God handed on in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition as interpreted by the Magisterium as light for our path, and we are assisted by the Holy Spirit. The Catechism reminds us that this is a lifelong task. It begins in childhood with the teaching of virtue. A properly formed conscience prevents or cures fear, selfishness and pride, resentment arising from guilt, and feelings of complacency, born of human weakness and faults. The education of the conscience guarantees freedom and engenders peace of heart (CCC 1784). As St. Augustine says, A good conscience is the place of Christ; the temple of the Holy Ghost; the paradise of delight; the standing Sabbath of the saints. RCIA This Week Please pray for all of those journeying to full Communion with the Catholic Church! This week s (February 27) RCIA lesson is A CATHOLIC MORAL VISION: Virtue, Grace, and the Path to Happiness This session will cover: What leads to true happiness The difference between the modern view of freedom and the biblical view of freedom Virtue and why we need it to live life well The three things that make an act moral Why we can never do evil so that good may result in other words, why the end never justifies the means Sin and how it hinders our pursuit of happiness What we need to have a correctly formed conscience Questions for the week: Do you believe in a right and wrong? How do you tell the difference? What does it mean to be happy? How do you define happiness? How do we know if our choices are morally good? What is a virtue? What are some virtues that come easy to you? Pray your day. Rather than setting aside special time for prayer, pray your day. Pray for the drivers of the vehicles and fellow mass transit passengers with whom you share your commute. Pray as you pass the hospital, police station, and government offices. Lift up the trash collector and the mail carrier. Pray as you write a letter, , or Facebook post to an old friend. Offer sentence prayers throughout the day thanking God for your coworkers. Regional Lenten Mission with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Save time for this great opportunity to rejuvenate your faith. Dates and each evening s topic are: Sunday, March 17, 7-8 PM Why Be Catholic? Monday, March 18, 7-8 PM Apologetics 101: Seven Truths of the Church You Must Know to Defend Your Faith Tuesday, March 19, 7-8:30 PM Your Sins are Forgiven: The Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Life of the Church NOTE: Talk from 7-8 PM, Confessions from 8-8:30 PM Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:30 PM Come Let Us Adore Him: The Purpose and Meaning of Eucharistic Adoration NOTE: Talk from 7-8 PM, Exposition & Benediction from 8-8:30 PM Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do. Pope John XXIII Stand Firm for Life The 40 Days for Life 2019 Spring Campaign runs March 6 through April 14. The campaign draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer, fasting, constant vigil and community outreach, All ages are welcome to join in this concert of prayer for protections for and renewed understanding of the beautiful gift of human life, plus hope and healing for those suffering from past decisions or actions. Please go to 40daysforlife.com, click on locations, enter Cincinnati or Dayton, and join us!

7 ST. ANTHONY PARISH 7 Loving Our Neighbor: Black History Month Discussion Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism In November 2018 the Catholic bishops of the United States released a Pastoral Letter Against Racism called, Open Wide Our Hearts. The letter is a powerful invitation for all the people of God to face courageously the vice of racism, reach out generously to the victims of this evil, assist the conversion needed in those who still harbor racism, and begin to change policies and structures that allow racism to persist. The letter has three major sections: Do Justice, Love Goodness, and Walk Humbly with God. This final conversation in our Loving Our Neighbor: Racism series took place today. Stay tuned for further opportunities to discuss this important topic. Palm Burning March 6 is Ash Wednesday, and so we will burn palms on March 3 after the 8:30 Mass. If you have any palms left from previous years, you may bring them to church in the coming weeks. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women's Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Prior to this the Socialist Party of America, United Kingdom's Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women's equality. Loving Our Neighbor: Opposing antisemitism During March, our conversation on loving our neighbor will focus on our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have faced a long history of hate on the part of Christians. On Sunday, March 17, the Peace & Justice Committee is organizing a field trip to the Holocaust and Humanity Center in its new location at Union Terminal. We will leave directly after the 11:30 Mass so that we are able to spend as much time as possible at the Center before it closes at 3 PM. This trip will give us some sense of the history of antisemitism, particularly as manifested during the Holocaust. On Sunday, March 24, we will be welcoming Jackie Congedo, Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, who will share how antisemitism continues to beleaguer Jewish communities in the world today. You can sign up for the trip to the Holocaust Center on the sheet on the table in back of church. Carpools will be arranged. Admission to the exhibit is $10. It s not the load that breaks you down, it s the way you carry it. Lena Horne Health Tip February is American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States and the American Heart Association is committed to providing the very latest scientific information and recommendations to prevent and treat heart disease. Life s Simple 7 (also listed as My Life Check) is an educational tool to assist individuals to take ownership of their heart health. Life s Simple 7 instructions are to: 1. Manage Blood Pressure to reduce the strain on your heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. Guidelines published in November, 2017 have redefined high blood pressure as a reading of 130 or greater as the top number and 80 or greater as the bottom number. 2. Control Cholesterol to limit the production of plaque, which clogs blood vessels. 3. Reduce Blood Sugar to avoid damage to heart, kidney, eye and nerve cells. 4. Be Physically Active for at least 20 minutes most days of the week to train your heart to work better. 5. Eat Healthier by limiting foods high in calories, salt, and saturated or trans fats. 6. Lose Weight to reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and skeleton. 7. Stop Smoking and avoid secondhand or environmental smoke. Additional information and specific resources for controlling these 7 risks for heart disease can be found at: If you are interested in working on your heart health, here is some information about an upcoming event in Cincinnati! The Heart Mini Marathon on March 10th is Cincinnati s largest single-day fundraiser and hometown favorite of 40+ years! Each year close to 30,000 registrants come together to participate in a heart healthy exercise and raise life-saving funds to fight the #1 and #5 killers, heart disease and stroke. This two-day event has an event for every activity level and age including: ½ Marathon; 15K race; 5K race; 2K Kid s Race; 5K heart walk; 1K Steps for Stroke; Health & Fitness Expo, and Kid s Fun Run!

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