6th Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 6th Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME CATHOLIC PARISH AND SCHOOL Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. Excerpts from the Leconary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

2 February 17, 2019 Rered Clergy Sco Hungler Communicaons Pay DeBlasio Opon 6 Connect With Us St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t 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. C o n n e c t W i t h U s! St. Michael Parish Sharonville J o i n O u r F a m i l y! New members are invited to register online, pick up a registration packet in the Gathering Space, or in the Parish Office (weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). R e g u l a r l y S c h e d u l e d M e e t i n g s a n d A c t i v i t i e s Youth Faith Formaon (Religious Educaon) Classes Alternang Sundays 6:00 p.m. Athlec Boosters : Ma Graber : Kae Lavelle (404! 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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Next Week at St. Michael Intenon: Exposion of the Blessed Sacrament in Church Intenon: Book Discussion in Mul Reconciliaon in Reconciliaon Room Intenon: ARISE Team Meeng in Library and Science Building Intenon Enrollees in the Educaonal Memorial Endowment Fund Intenon: Oo and Stella Scheidler Bishop Barron Video Series in Cafeteria, Mul Exposion of the Blessed Sacrament in Church Intenon: Intenon: Intenon: Preschool Educaon Program in Main Building ARISE Team Meeng in Mul Intenon: YM Sharing in Cafeteria, Mul For meengs that are before and aer a meeng is scheduled meengs and acvies are canceled otherwise nofied meeng, please nofy 3

4 February 17, 2019 Pray With Us W e R e m e m b e r Our Deceased Relatives and Friends St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Our Recently Departed St. Michael Parish extends its sympathy to the families of the following loved one: former St. Michael pastor Fr. Robert J. Thorsen. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. I n T h i s W e e k s G o s p e l February 17, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time What an audience Jesus has in today's Gospel! "A great crowd of his disciples and a large number of people from all over Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon." Disciples, pagans, and devout Jews gathered together to hear Jesus speak in the Sermon on the Mount. All of these people had something in common. God was someone to be bargained with, and if God liked you, you were rewarded with good fortune. This Sunday, Jesus tells us a different story. "Woe to you who are rich... who are filled now... who laugh... when all speak well of you. Blessed are you who are poor... you who are now hungry... when people hate you and when they exclude you and insult you." Jesus completely flips the script on what it means to be blessed by God. What he proclaims as "woe" are states of life we often strive for, and "blessed" are the states we work hard to avoid! Jesus is concerned with the kingdom of God and the world to come, not the typical structures of power and privilege. The word "now" appears often in these statements. Why? If you are well "now," that's beside the point. To be rich in this life has no direct bearing on your immortal soul. If you're struggling "now," that's not an indication that God has forgotten you or that - in light of eternity - you're worse off than someone else. In fact, it could be an indicator that you're enduring something that will bring you to a place of greater, eternal joy in the future. This Sunday, consider your priorities. Who do we reject as not blessed, and thereby inflict woe upon ourselves? When we encounter difficult situations in our own lives, do we see them as opportunities to remember God and lean on His mercy and grace? LPI 4

5 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pray With Us F r o m t h e P a s t o r As I mentioned last week, I wanted to offer a couple more good translations of the Bible, along with some good study aids. One translation I have enjoyed is the New Jerusalem Bible. This was originally a translation into French from the original Greek and Hebrew; the French was then translated into English (and was called the Jerusalem Bible ). Many English-speakers liked this translation for the richness that the original French seemed to give it. The New Jerusalem Bible is a retranslation by the original scholar committee directly into English from the source languages, but it retains the French flavor. Another translation is called the Tanak. This is a translation of the original Hebrew scriptures (thus omitting the Old Testament writings which are originally in Greek these are those books which are not in Protestant translations) by the Jewish Publication Society. This is widely regarded as an exceptional translation; it would be valuable from a Christian standpoint to read the Old Testament from a Jewish perspective. As for study guides, I have long used the Catholic Study Bible published by the Oxford University Press. Originally published with the NAB, it was updated and republished when the NAB was revised (the NABRE). There are a number of informative articles about the Catholic way of reading scripture, along with helpful commentary. Similar to this is the Little Rock Catholic Scripture Study Bible; a companion to the Little Rock Scripture Study series, it also has helpful articles and commentary. Finally, I d also recommend the Catholic Youth Study Bible. Written for a young audience (roughly 7th grade through high school or even college-age), its commentary is particularly helpful to those learning about the faith. Like the Little Rock Bible, it comes with either the NAB or NRSV translation. Fr. Ed M a s s C o n f u s i o n E x p l a i n e d What is the purpose for making the sign of the cross on our forehead, lips and heart when the priest proclaims to the assembly, A reading from the Holy Gospel according to After the gifts of bread and wine are placed on the altar, what is the reason for the priest having the acolyte (server) pour water over his fingers prior to the Eucharistic Prayer? Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Mass) on Holy Thursday in the company of his apostles. Since then, Catholics have gathered in community every Sunday to commemorate and celebrate the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life. (Lumen Gentium, 11). When we understand the symbolism behind an action, it takes on a deeper significance and meaning, enhancing our participation in the Mass. Beginning with the March 5 th bulletin, we will begin a series of short articles explaining various parts of the Mass: the prayers, symbols, history, etc. We hope you will take the opportunity to read and reflect on these articles to deepen your understanding of our Sunday worship as a community. Do you have a question about the Mass? If so, Tom Giordano, D.Min, Pastoral Associate at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. Fr. Ed Burns, Pastor Brian Bisig, Director of Music and Liturgy Jeremy Helmes, MA (Theological and Ministerial Studies) Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, D.Min. 5

6 February 17, 2019 Grow in Faith With Us Youth St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio C h i l d r e n s L i t u r g y o f t h e W o r d ( C L O W ) Children, ages 5 through third grade, listen to the same readings and Gospel, sing the responsorial psalm, ponder with an interactive gospel reflection, reaffirm their Catholic beliefs, and pray together the prayers of the faithful. February :00 and 9:30 Masses Y o u t h M i n i s t r y February 17 No Youth Group events 24 Sharing 6:00-8:00 St. Michael Church Our Youth Ministry Program is open to all high school students! Please contact the Parish Office for more information. Grow in Faith With Us Adults M a r k Y o u r C a l e n d a r! St. Michael Parish Movie Night Where: Sharonville Cultural Arts Center Date: Friday, March 1 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Limited Seating RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Call the Parish Office at to reserve your seat! St. Michael will host a showing of the Pope Francis movie, A Man of His Word on Friday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center. The movie is an hour and thirty -five minutes long, and will be followed by a brief opportunity for audience comment/ reaction facilitated by Fr. Norm Langenbrunner. *** Movie is subtitled A R I S E T o g e t h e r i n C h r i s t This is the last weekend to sign up for ARISE Season II. Stop by the Gathering Space to sign up in person or sign up online through the parish website. During the six weeks of Lent, we will meet with small groups inviting us to Change Our Hearts as we prepare for the Lenten Season. We hope you will join us on this faith journey. All Small Group Facilitators are asked to attend a meeting on either Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. OR Monday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. 6

7 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Grow in Faith With Us Adults B i b l e S t u d y w i t h F a t h e r E d Do you sometimes wonder what you can do to enter into what happens at Mass on the Lord s Day better? To prepare better for the celebration of the Eucharist? Here s an idea: come to our Wednesday noon Bible Study sessions. We spend time in prayer, reflection, and conversation. Everyone is welcome to the Ministries Room at 12:00 noon on Wednesday. L e a r n i n g A b o u t O u r C a t h o l i c F a i t h 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 scheduled Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the school library. St. Michael has a year-round process for bringing new members into the Church. A person can enter the discernment process at any time of the year! The Rite of Reception into the Church can be celebrated throughout the liturgical year when a Candidate (someone who has been previously baptized in another faith) is ready to be received into the Church. A Catechumen (someone who has not been baptized) is received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. To learn more about the process, contact Tom Giordano, D.Min, Pastoral Associate, at ext. 302 or at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. T h e C a t h o l i c C h u r c h R e s p o n s e t o I m m i g r a t i o n Curious about the Catholic Church response to the immigration issue facing our country, or how are we are called to respond as faithful Catholics? If so, plan on attending an upcoming talk on Wednesday, February 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Michael Parish. Migration is a part of the human experience. We even find it at the heart of many biblical stories, such as the journeys of Abraham, the Exodus, and the Holy Family. What does the Church officially teach about the rights and responsibilities of migrants as well as how we are to "welcome the stranger" today? Come hear a presentation from Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio on Catholic teaching on migrants, a personal migration story, and an expert overview of the U.S. immigration system. Presenters will be Tony Stieritz (Catholic Charities COO), Allison Herre (Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Director), and a local migrant. For more information or to RSVP, please call the Parish Office at or Tom Giordano, D.Min., Pastoral Associate at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. C o p i n g W i t h G r i e f Have you recently lost a loved one? Join us on Wednesday, February 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for a presentation entitled Coping with Grieving: a Workshop to Facilitate Healing. General information about grieving and strategies for coping will be discussed. Reading materials will be provided. Our presenter for the morning is Dr. Catherine Strathern, a member of St. Michael Parish. Catherine earned a master s degree in clinical psychology from Xavier University and a doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. RSVP by Monday, February 25, by calling the Parish Office at or by ing Tom Giordano at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. 7

8 February 17, 2019 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Serve Others With Us S h a r e d F o o d S u n d a y Last month, St. Michael Parish donated 325 lbs. of food and supplies! As the cold rushed in, so did your generosity! Our Seniors and Crisis Assistance clients have many warm and wonderful choices from which to choose, thanks to you! Hot cereal is flying from our shelves as this is something that is easy to make with hot water and is a wholesome meal. Blessings to all at St. Michael. Our next collection will be the weekend of February Our February Wish List: Cream Soups: cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery Tomato Paste Hot Cereal Packets Cooking Oil (small bottles) Canned Spinach Creamed Corn Instant Coffee Hot Cocoa Packets Tea Bags Coffee Stirrers Canned Stews, Beef Stew, Corned Beef Hash Plastic Bottles or Cans of Juice Pancake Mix (complete only add water) Pancake Syrup Toilet Paper (always needed!) M u s t a n g s S e r v e : B a n a n a B a k e S a l e. R e s u l t s! Drum roll..the 8 th annual Mustangs Serve Banana Bake Sale made $1,086 for Back2Back Ministries, India! WOW! This money will purchase a 106-day supply of bananas and feed 600 children at their ministry sites in India. Special thanks to everyone who baked and purchased the yummy banana treats and gave generous donations. Special shout out to Bernadette Wnek, who made 15 beautiful, delicious banana cakes of varying flavors! Also, thanks to the following families who worked at the bake sale table: George, Anderson, and Sauer. Other Opportunities I n c l i n e t o t h e F i n i s h L i n e 5 K R a c e J o i n T e a m S a i n t M i c h a e l Saturday, April 13! Join us for a morning of fitness, food, fun and fellowship where all proceeds will benefit the residents, respite guests, and day-program participants within the St. Joseph Home Community. DETAILS: 8:00am Race Day Registration 9:00am Race start, with breakfast and awards ceremony immediately following the race RACE FEATURES: Chip-timed Awards for top finishers and teams Race shirt with an optional upgrade to a Performance Tech Shirt Post-race breakfast COURSE: The course begins and ends at St. Joseph Home (10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241). Note that parking will be offsite and all participants will be shuttled to the SJH campus. Parking information will be communicated prior to the race. REGISTRATION: Includes entry fee, race shirt, and celebration breakfast. Adult Early Bird Registration (Ages 13 and up) $30 Kids Early Bird Registration (Ages 12 and under) $10 Contact Parishioner Patrick Quinn on how to register and join TEAM SAINT MICHAEL! PatrickRQ@gmail.com or

9 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Other Opportunities L a n d o f P e a c e Land of Peace, a nonprofit organization with the mission of helping and supporting Christian families in the Holy Land through the Patriarch of Jerusalem, will be at St. Michael Parish next weekend, March When anyone purchases handmade arts, they help our mission and help the Christians in the Holy Land. In 1920, the Christian population in the Holy Land was 80%; today it is less than 2%. With the parish support and the parishioner s generosity we are able to help our brothers and sisters to live in Jesus land of birth. S a v e t h e D a t e! Healthy Beginnings Annual Banquet Thursday, March 28, Cincinnati Marriott North It's Healthy Beginnings' Annual Banquet! This year we are excited to welcome special guest speaker, David Dean, Comedian. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Thanks to our generous sponsors, dinner is complimentary. An invitation to make a financial gift will be extended to all who attend. Reservations required. To reserve your spot, go to or call (513) ext. 1. To have your seats reserved as part of Mary Jo Dyer s group, please call Mary Jo at Christ Yesterday, Today, Forever H i s t o r y H i g h l i g h t s Did You Know Fr. Thorsen retired in 1993 and he orchestrated the building of our current Marian Garden? Fr. Thorsen also donated the sculpture that hangs in our Gathering Space in honor of the Holy Spirit before his retirement W a y s t o G i v e B a c k In our 100th year, our Community Outreach Commission is providing us with 100 ways that we can give back to our parish and to the greater community. Visit someone in a nursing home. Residents welcome visits from others. Contact a local nursing home to see what they offer. Thank a police officer or first responder. Police officers and first responders are always there when we need them, often putting themselves in harm s way. Thank them for their service, or even offer a smile or a wave when you see them. Collection for Feb. 2-3 $ 16, Online $ 4, Lump Sum Contribution $ 2, $ 23, Parish Financial Report Income Budgeted for 1/2019 $ 69, Collections, Online, and Stock for 1/2019 $ 70, Amount Over/Under Budget for 1/2019 $ + 1, Total Income Budgeted 7/1/18-1/31/19 $ 572, Total Contributions for 7/1/18-1/31/19 $ 621, Total Amt Over/Under Budget 1/31/19 $ + 49,

10 February 17, 2019 Children s Corner G r a d e s K - 1 Gospel Reflection Luke says that God will take care of your needs. If you are hated and others make fun of you for his sake, he may bless you with friends. If you need a bed to sleep on, he may provide it. If you need food to eat, he may send you food. If you are hurt, he may send a doctor to care for you. If you need money, he may help you earn it. Prayer Lord, show me ways to share with a smile. Something to Draw Draw a picture of you sharing an extra coat with your friend. Mission for the Week If I get money for a gift, I will share it with the needy. St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio G r a d e s 2-3 Sharing the Gospel One day in heaven, God will reward you for all the loving things you do. When you clean up the dishes without being asked, God sees. If other people are mean to you because you love Jesus, God sees. God will be so happy to see you in heaven! Prayer Dear God, help me love you with my whole heart. Help me do things that will make you smile. Something to Draw Draw yourself playing with a classmate who does not have many friends Mission for the Week Are any of your neighbors lonely? Go out of your way to show Jesus' love to those people. 10

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