5th Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 5th Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME CATHOLIC PARISH AND SCHOOL Simon said in reply, Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets. Excerpts from the Leconary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

2 February 10, 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 :

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4 February 10, 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 ones: parishioner Mary Grochowski, Josephine Bove, mother of parishioner Julie Boemker, and Mary Mitsch, mother of parishioner Paul Mitsch. May their souls, 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 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do you have enough? Many of us come from a nation of material abundance. We have all the things we could possibly need not only to survive, but to thrive - food, shelter, mental ability, income, access to medical care. Most people in human history lived with far less than we. So why are we so dissatisfied? Some Christians can be drawn to the "prosperity Gospel." This is the idea that following God will bring us material abundance in this life. That surely seems to be the story of today's Gospel! Peter and his friends chose - with some faith - to put out their nets a final time at Jesus' command. "They caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that they were in danger of sinking." What gift! What abundance! What prosperity! Peter and his friends caught more fish than they'd ever seen. Yet what is their response to this material abundance, this gift from God? They leave it behind. "When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him." Praying for God to meet our physical, material needs is not a bad thing! Jesus himself includes "give us this day our daily bread" in the prayer he teaches his disciples. The question is, how do we respond when our prayers are answered? Do we thank God briefly, or perhaps ignore Him completely and move on with our lives? Or do we respond as Peter did? "God... You showed up in an area that has no bearing on my eternal salvation. You gave me a gift I didn't even really need. You love me! You really do love me." Is our gratitude only surface level? Or do we allow ourselves, like Peter did, to respond with wonder, awe, and deeper discipleship? LPI 4

5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pray With Us F r o m t h e P a s t o r A question I get asked from time to time is: What type of Bible should I be using? Is there a translation that is preferred over others? To give this type of question complete coverage, I d have to write several pages! But here is a brief description of the various translations available. The first principle to remember is to look for a translation which has the Deuterocanonical books often, it will be labeled as a Catholic edition. This points to the basic difference between a Catholic and a Protestant Bible a Catholic Bible has several additional books in the Old Testament which we accept as part of Scripture, but are not accepted as such by most Protestant Churches. The most common translation used in the Church is the New American Bible (NAB), which is the basis for the Lectionary (from which we take our readings at Mass). Prior to the 1940s, Catholic Bibles were always translated from the Latin Vulgate, which remains the official Bible of the Catholic Church. When Pope Pius XII allowed translations from the original Hebrew and Greek, new translations were begun. In the US Church, the New American Bible first appeared in 1970, was revised beginning in 1986, and was ultimately completed in 2011, and is sometimes now called the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE). Another good translation is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). An ecumenical translation (including Catholic scholars), its tone and style are similar to the NAB, but instead of coming originally from the Latin Vulgate, this Bible owes its beginning to the King James Bible, or Authorized Version. Next week, I ll offer a few more good translations, along with some suggestions for study editions of the Bible that I have found helpful. 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 10, 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 :30 and 11:30 Masses :00 and 9:30 Masses Y o u t h M i n i s t r y February 10 Valentine Angel Project 6:00-8:00 St Michael Church Lock In 10:00 p.m.-7:00 St Michael Church 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 ARISE Season II is open to anyone, even if you didn t participate in Season I. Only 90 minutes a week for 6 weeks can change your life. ARISE enables people to: deepen their faith, develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in community and reach out in service to others. Sign up Sunday is this weekend and next! Stop by the Gathering Space to sign up or sign up online through the parish website. 6

7 Fifth 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 M a s s : W a l k t h r o u g h t h e L i t u r g y w i t h B i s h o p B a r r o n Join us for this DVD Series that will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Part One: Friday, February 15 Part Two: Friday, February 22 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Place: Multi-Purpose Room Format for the two evening program: We will gather for fellowship and a light dinner from 6:30 to 7:00, followed by the showing of DVD with group discussion after each segment. The Most Reverend Robert Emmet Barron is an American prelate currently serving as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, and was the host of the TV series CATHOLICISM an award-winning documentary about the Catholic faith, which aired on PBS. Previously, he served as rector at Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago. RSVP by ing Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net or Debra Carnahan at honeybeeblessed@yahoo.com Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, February 13. 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 10, 2019 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Serve Others With Us C a t h o l i c M i n i s t r i e s A p p e a l ( C M A ) Archbishop Schnurr sends his thanks to everyone from St. Michael Parish who has pledged to the 2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have not yet made your pledge, please consider doing so this week. These important local ministries depend on our help each year. You will find extra pledge envelopes in the pews for your convenience this weekend. To make a pledge securely online, please visit CatholicAppeal.net. Thank you! L i t t l e S i s t e r s o f t h e P o o r The Little Sisters of the Poor will be present at all the Masses the weekend of February seeking your assistance in their ministry. For the over 150 years, the Sisters have been offering the needy elderly of the tristate, a home where they are welcomed as Christ, cared for as a family, and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. The Sisters depend on our support to meet the needs of their poor elderly. Your generosity will be appreciated. For more information visit their website at Other Opportunities S a v e t h e D a t e! Healthy Beginnings Annual Banquet Thursday, March 28, 2019 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 (513) 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. 8

9 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ Yesterday, Today, Forever H i s t o r y H i g h l i g h t s Did You Know The first Mass celebrated by our parish was in the home of Vincent Spellmire, grandfather of Robert Spellmire, Jr., and his sister Julianne? Both are still parishioners today and you ll see Robert as usher at 11:30 Mass. Their family served the parish as its first choir, and helped with the Credit Union as well 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. Help with Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW). CLOW is held weekly at the 9:30 Mass and rotates between 5:00 and 11:30 Mass. Volunteers are needed for the roles of cantors, presiders, lectors, and shepherds. All the roles have detailed guides. If you are interested, please stmichaelclow@gmail.com. Become a scout leader/volunteer. Scouting plays a big part in children s lives as they grow up, and volunteers are always needed to help share the responsibility and talents of adult leaders. Contact your school to see how you can become involved. You can also visit the Girl Scouts website at gswo.org and the Boy Scouts website at danbeard.org. C e n t e n n i a l D i n n e r a n d D a n c e Saturday, February 23, :00-11:00 p.m. Manor House 7440 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio Enjoy a sit-down dinner along with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Cost $50 per person, semi-formal attire. Beer and wine will be included from 6:00-10:00 p.m. with a cash bar from 10:00-11:00 p.m. Mixed drinks will be available to purchase all evening. KINDLY RESPOND BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. There will be a cocktail hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m., which will give anyone attending the 5:00 Mass enough time to arrive and still enjoy the evening. Dinner will be from 7:00-8:00 p.m., followed by the band and dancing from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Music provided by Swing- Time. Invitations have been mailed to all registered parishioners. If you did not receive an invitation, have concerns about cost or transportation, or have any questions at all, please contact Joan Trentman in the Parish Office at , ext. 341 or joan@saintmichaelchurch.net. Parish Financial Report Collection for Jan $ 13, Online $ 3, $ 16,

10 February 10, 2019 Children s Corner G r a d e s K - 1 Gospel Reflection You and your friends fished all night long without any luck at all. Then Jesus comes along. He says, "Throw your nets in the deepest water." You say, "We've been fishing out there all night. We haven't caught a single fish. However, I'll do as you say." Then you catch so many fish, the nets begin to rip apart. Jesus told Simon Peter, "Don't be afraid! Now you will bring in people, instead of fish." Prayer Lord, help me bring others closer to you. Something to Draw Draw Simon Peter's boat with his nets overflowing with fish. Mission for the Week I will remind my family to ask God for answers to their problems. St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio G r a d e s 2-3 Sharing the Gospel Jesus was powerful enough to control the fish in the sea! Peter caught no fish by himself one night. With Jesus' help, Peter caught more fish than his boat could carry. When Peter saw what Jesus did, he was afraid. How would you feel? Prayer Dear God, your power is so amazing! Something to Draw Draw fish swimming into Peter's net. Mission for the Week With your parents, try turning on a lamp while it isn't plugged in. It doesn't work, does it? That's how we need to be plugged in to God, to do his work. Without him, what we try will never work. 10

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