ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 9080 CINCINNATI-DAYTON RD., WEST CHESTER, OH

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1 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 9080 CINCINNATI-DAYTON RD., WEST CHESTER, OH As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, Do you also want to leave? Simon Peter answered him, Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God. -John 6:66-69 AUGUST 23, 2015 THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH THEME: BE CHRIST TO ONE ANOTHER

2 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time visit us online Contact Information Phone Fax Web... Weekend Church Office Parish Phone Numbers Pavilion Parish Center Youth Office Religious Ed 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 Stewardship of Treasure for August 9, 2015 Week 6 of the Fiscal Year Collection numbers for the weekend of August 9, 2015, will be available in a future bulletin. 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. Thank you for your contributions! 2 Sign up for recurring electronic donations & you ll never have to write a check at Mass again! To register, visit stjohnwc.org & click on the Donate/Payment button. Thank you for supporting St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish. Collection Team for 8/24/2015 Team 2: David L., Rosemary S., Kathy S.

3 Father Don s Gospel Reflection The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time John 6:60-69 Jesus then said to the Twelve, Do you also want to leave? Simon Peter answered him, Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God. Jesus saw and heard many disciples on the verge of leaving him. It was hard for many to accept that Jesus is the bread of life. Jesus knew not everyone could or would accept what he had to offer to them. He even knew who would betray him and try to destroy his mission. I picture Jesus with sadness as he turns to the Twelve and ask them if they too will leave him. Peter spoke for the others and assured Jesus they are staying. Peter s profession of faith was strong. You can sense he was filled with the Holy Spirit. While they didn t know the whole story or mission of Jesus, the Twelve were going to remain faithful to him. The Twelve continued to be taught by the Master. Given all that Jesus has said while others walked away, the Twelve remained. Over the last several weeks, we have taken a long look at the words of Jesus found in chapter 6 of John s Gospel. We have heard the Master, our Savior, speak about being fed by the Bread of Life. It is not about a simple feeding of a physical hunger; it is about the nourishment that will lead to salvation. Jesus speaks to the disciples and says: It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life. Because of the Father s love for us, he has sent Jesus to save us. The Father, our Creator, has always loved us and wants us to be with him forever what Jesus offers us is nourishment that sustains life. Are we ready to accept that? When Peter responds to Jesus, are those the words we too speak? Really, who else is there to turn to? Jesus is truly the source of life for which we all hunger. Once we have realized the gift that is placed in our hands, we are called to a real sense of gratitude. As we come to the altar to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, we too become what we receive. Once we have received that gift of Jesus, how in the world can we not share that with others around us? Our gratitude should drive us into our daily lives to bring Christ to those whom we encounter. We are truly called to be Christ to one another. As a poster in my office states: We always have something to be thankful for. God has blessed us, perhaps not as much as we would like, but we truly should be grateful for what we have. We are called to share the Bread of Life: Jesus Christ the Holy One of God. Have a great week! Readings for This Week August 24-29, 2015 Monday Rv 21:9B-14; Ps 145; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97; Mt 25:1-13 Daily readings can be accessed online from our parish website, You can also access them from our parish app! 3 Readings for Next Weekend August 30/31 The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Moses said to the people: Now, Israel, hear the statues and decrees which I am teaching you to observe... Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Be doers of the word and not hearers only... Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person...

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. Could You Use a Stephen Minister? Do life s problems seem overwhelming? Stephen Ministers help those who are going through tough times. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or has a friend or loved one overwhelmed with problems in their life, perhaps there is a need to talk to someone you can trust, who will really listen, and who will respect your deepest feelings someone like a Stephen Minister. Contact Scott Steinke ( , ext. 115, or ssteinke@stjohnwc.org) to find out more information about the Stephen Ministry at St. John Church. St. John Spirited Seniors Tuesday, September 8, 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, September 8, in the Pavilion from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $10. Questions? Contact Marty McClain at martymcclain@hotmail.com or Joan Seibenick at jseibenick@stjohnwc.org. Welcome, New Parishioners! John Coleman Samantha Butscha and her son Tony Ian Cox and his daughter Ellie Parish Theme: Be Christ to One Another Presider Schedule August 29/30: Saturday: 5 p.m...fr. Don West 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. Kroger Community Rewards Did you know you can support the St. John St. Vincent de Paul just by shopping at Kroger? It s easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards! Sign up with your Plus Card and select St. John the Evangelist West Chester. Here is the link to enroll: Our organization is Once you re enrolled, you ll earn rewards for St. John every time you shop and use your Plus Card! This is an easy way to help support your parish just by paying for your groceries as you normally do. Please note this will not affect your points or fuel rewards in any way. Questions? Contact Joan at jseibenick@stjohnwc.org or Online Contributions An Easy Way to Give! Tired of filling out weekly envelopes? Sometimes forget your envelopes when you go to Mass? It is easy to set up your contributions electronically by using the Donate area on our website. Setting up regular payments (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or any timing that suits your needs) is as simple as spending 3 minutes online. You can have your contributions deducted from your bank account (EFT) or a credit card. Please consider using this option for your St. John giving at If you are also interested in donating stock, please contact Marianne Ball in the Parish Office at or mball@stjohnwc.org. Have questions about giving? Contact Joan Seibenick at jseibenick@ stjohnwc.org. Like us on Facebook! St. John the Evangelist West Chester Follow us on Download our App! 4

5 Children s Faith Formation Anna Peloquin apeloquin@stjohnwc.org PSR Start Dates Sunday Junior High Sessions (Grades 7-8) - August 30 from 6:30-8:15 p.m.* Junior High Sessions will be in the South Wing of Favret Hall Tuesday Sessions (Grades 1-6) - September 1 from 6:30-7:45 p.m.* Wednesday Sessions (Grades 1-6) - September 2 from 6:30-7:45 p.m.* Tuesday & Wednesday Sessions will meet in the Parish Center *Mandatory Parent Meeting During First PSR Sessions Home Study Parent Meeting - September 13 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Rooms D & E of Favret Hall Early Childhood Program (Sunday School) The registration deadline for the Early Childhood Program is Monday, August 31. Visit or stop in the Parish Office to register. Early Childhood Start Dates Open House - Sunday, September 20, after 9:30 a.m. Mass First Session - Sunday, September 27, during 9:30 a.m. Mass World Youth Day Mark your calendars! World Youth Day is October 25, and we will be celebrating at the 11:30 Mass. There will be many opportunities for adults, teens, and children to volunteer and serve during Mass. More information will be coming soon. Youth & Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Youth Ministry Want to be a part of Youth Ministry? Contact Josh at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or Youth Ministry Calling all High School Students! Join us on Sunday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Favret Hall. Bring your friends! Meet our Youth Minister! Josh Plandowski will be in the Gathering Space after all Masses the weekend of August 29 & 30. Stop by to say hello to him and sign up to be a part of Youth Ministry! Facebook: 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. For more info, please contact Caitlyn Russell at caitlynmrussell@yahoo.com or AREA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: Aug. 27 Timeline Bible Study - Let s grow in our faith. Join us for a journey through the Bible learning about & discussing the Old Testament every other Thursday through Sept. 10. You don t have to make it every night to participate. Location: Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 3 Adoration & Applebee s - Join us for the last hour of adoration (Holy Hour). Location: St. Max Church in the Chapel at 7 p.m. Afterwards meet up at Applebee s at Union Centre for some food & socializing 1st Thur. of each month. Sept. 20 Panerathon - Come run, walk, or just cheer everyone on and enjoy the fun! Panera Bread s 8th Annual Cincinnati Panerathon! Proceeds benefit local hunger outreach through Shared Harvest Foodbank & Mason Food Pantry. Cost $30 each ~ Location: Deerfield Towne Center, Mason. Carpool: Leave St. John at 8 a.m. (Race at 9 a.m.), Team Name: Enjoying the Exercise. Register: runningtime.net/races/panerathoncinti/home.htm Facebook: YACHT Ministry (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together) 5

6 E-Recycling Event Saturday, September 26, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The public is invited to drop off unwanted household electronic equipment for recycling at the St. John Church parking lot. Acceptable electronic equipment for recycling includes: personal computers, laptops, servers, routers, modems, telephones, cell phones, printers, fax machines, copiers, speakers, stereos/vcrs, remotes, keyboards, mice, wires, docking stations, LCD screens, cable/satellite boxes/ DVRs, CRT monitors, televisions, microwaves and other items. Due to increased costs of recycling, there will be a fee to recycle CRT monitors and TVs. The fees will be: CRT Monitors - $10; TVs less than 27 - $15; TVs 27 or greater - $20; and Projection TVs - $35 This recycling event is being sponsored by the St. John Green Committee and Cohen Electronics. The Green Committee of St. John the Evangelist Church promotes good stewardship of our environment. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 940, and our assistance with the soup kitchen of United Methodist Church in West Chester. 6 Introduction to the Bible Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to Noon in the Pavilion Deacon Jerry Barney will give an overview of the Scriptures. Jerry will discuss with participants 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 later joining a bible study group (meeting dates and times to be determined by the participants). If you have questions about this program, contact Jerry at ,x121, or jbarney@ stjohnwc.org 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 Father Don West at or dwest@stjohnwc.org or Deacon Jerry Barney at , ext. 121, or jbarney@stjohnwc.org. Six Part Video series The Mystery of God: Who He Is and Why He Matters Tuesdays OR Wednesdays (pick the day/time that best fits your schedule), September 22/23 through October 27/28 Location: St. John Church Hospitality Room A video series will be offered two days a week, both in the evening and again in the morning, for your convenience. Pick the day and time that best fits your schedule. The series will involve 6 meetings, one for each 45 minute episode. After viewing each segment, 30 minutes will be given for discussion of it facilitated by Deacon Jerry Barney. Each episode is designed to stand alone. You are welcome to attend all or part of the series. Meetings will be held in the Hospitality Room from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and again on Wednesdays from 9:15-10:30 a.m. The author/speaker of the 6 part video series features Bishop Elect Robert Barron as he helps us grapple with the following questions/doctrines on these dates: September 22/23: Atheism and What We Mean by God September 29/30: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Paths to God October 6/7: The Divine Attributes October 13/14: Providence and the Problem of Evil October 20/21: Exploring the Trinity October 27/28: The God Who Is Love For more info about the series go to: Interested in Becoming Catholic or Growing in Your Catholic Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) begins on Thursday, September 17, from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are held in Spirit House. The RCIA is for people considering joining the Catholic Church and for Catholics wishing to grow in their own faith. We also need Catholics to serve as Parish Companions and/or Initiation Sponsors to support the Candidates. If you are interested in participating, or have questions about it, contact Deacon Jerry Barney at , x121, or jbarney@stjohnwc.org.

7 Support St. John through Amazon! Do you shop on Amazon.com? If so, you can support St. John Church at the same time! To register with this program, simply shop from You ll find the same items and low prices with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to St. John. On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will be prompted to choose your charitable organization. Search for St. John the Evangelist - West Chester. Please note there are two St. John the Evangelist Parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati so please make sure to select the West Chester location. Thank you for supporting your parish! Mass with Healing Service Wednesday, September 2, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church On Wednesday, September 2, Bishop Joe Binzer will be the main celebrant for a Mass and Healing Service. It will start with Gathering Music at 7:15 p.m. and Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Rd. After Mass, those who wish will be blessed and prayed with for physical, spiritual, emotional or relational healing. You can receive prayer for yourself or any of your loved ones. God wants to give us far more than we can dream of or imagine! Come and be with Bishop Joe Binzer for this special healing event. For more information contact Lighthouse Renewal Center ( ) or Scott & Julie Currie ( ). Pre-War Car Show Sunday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Barn Campus, 110 Compton Rd., Cincinnati Featuring automobiles built before WWII, a collection of antique toy automobiles, art work created by members of the Alzheimer s Association Memories in the Making program, basket raffle, quilt show, music and delicious dining prepared by the Franciscan Associates. This event supports Franciscan Ministries and Clare s Cupboard. Information & Applications: (513) ext. 112 or sfpassociates@fuse.net. It s Parish Festival Time! St. John Neumann Mill Rd., Cincinnati Friday, September 4, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 4 to 11 p.m Part-Time Custodian Position St. Antonius Church/School Seeking a part-time Custodian responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to buildings and grounds maintenance. Qualified candidate will perform day-today janitorial needs of the school and church. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, set-up and take-down for school or church functions, keeping walkways clear of snow and ice or debris, and keeping the outside grounds clean and well maintained. This candidate must have the ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize them for both the school and church. A strong team member, ability to work well with others and good communication skills are a must. The candidate must have a current, valid driver s license. A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary and, preferably, some experience with janitorial or maintenance work is a plus. Candidate must be able to lift and move heavy objects. Some evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis. Exposure to climate changes, uncomfortable temperatures and fumes are a part of the work environment. Candidate must be able to handle frequent lifting and standing for long periods of time. For consideration, send resume to: St. Antoninus Parish, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238, attention Steffany Reid, Business Manager, no later than Friday, August 28, Or, you can send your resume via to reid@ saintantoninus.org. Marriage Prep Ministry: Seeking Couples in Second Marriages The Cana II Teams in the Dayton and Northern areas of the Archdiocese are searching for couples who are presently living in successful second marriages to participate in this ministry. This marriage preparation ministry is an excellent resource for couples preparing to enter into this unique marriage situation. It is powerful because the couples on these teams are honest about the marriage situation they are planning to enter and they are sincerely supportive to the couples who attend this program. Topics covered are: Forgiveness (of self and past relationships); Family of Origin, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Sacrament of Marriage, Intimacy & Sexuality, Remarriage Concerns: Step-Family issues, and Finances as they pertain to a second marriage. The time commitment to this ministry is 2-3 meetings in preparation for the scheduled Cana II and two Cana II Saturdays per year. If you would like to participate in this ministry please contact Noreen or by nwendeln@catholiccincinnati.org. 7

8 Be Christ To One Another! Liturgy of the Word with Children Assistants/Aides Wanted 9:30 & 11:30 Mass - Once a Month or Every Other Month! Liturgy of the Word with Children is a wonderful way to have the young children of the parish (grades 1, 2, and 3) hear God s word in an understandable and relatable way while also having fun. Our current leaders do an excellent job, but it can be a little tough when there is only one leader for Mass. Keeping an eye on children going to the restroom and also listening for the time to send the kids back to the main church are difficult tasks to manage while also leading. These tasks interrupt the time the leaders have to give the Word of God and also take their attention away from the children in this ministry. We would love to have an aide/assistant to help the leaders with those kinds of tasks during the dismissals. As an aide/assistant, you wouldn t have to lead or prepare anything, you would just have to be there for the leader and help in any way you can. This is something you would only have to do once a month or even once every other month during the 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. This can also be anyone 16 years of age or older, and for those young adults looking for service hours, this is a perfect way to complete them. If you are interested in becoming an aide/assistant, please contact Scott Steinke at the Parish Offices ( ) or at ssteinke@stjohnwc.org for more information on this ministry. Reach Out Lakota Supply Sunday On the first Sunday of the month, each St. John family is asked to bring an item of nonperishable food, or a toiletry, cleaning or paper product to the Gathering Space before Mass. Place items in the basket with the sign Reach Out Lakota Supplies. These donations are given to Reach Out Lakota. Thank you for your support of this community organization. A Note from Your St. Vincent de Paul To all our parishioners, please know that we are here for you when you need us! Contact us at ext Please also note that volunteers are always welcome! Joining the St. John Council of St. Vincent de Paul is a wonderful way to help your community. If you are interested, please call the number listed above. Volunteers Needed Members of St. John are invited to assist with the Community Dinner that is served weekly at Faith United Methodist Church on Cox Rd. The Stepping Forward program provides a dinner, along with job and life skills classes, homework help for children, and referrals to needed resources. They also have a Choice Food Pantry open for families within the Lakota School System. We are partnering with Faith to provide help in the cooking, serving, and clean up of one dinner. We will be helping on Tuesday, September 1. There are different types of jobs/times available: Meal Provider (cooking on-site) - 3:30-5:45 (4 volunteers) Dishwashers - 4:30-8ish (2 volunteers) Dining Room Attendants - 5:45-8 (2 volunteers) Servers - 5:45-8ish (9 volunteers) Runners - 5:50-6:30 (6 volunteers) A lot of help is needed to make this work. Please contact Cheryl Campbell at h.c.campbell76@gmail.com or to volunteer or ask questions. Please note the job and time that you wish to volunteer. Meal Ministry at St. John Our Meal Ministers are people who make meals for members of our parish and community who are going through a tough time and could use a few homemade meals. In addition to helping families in need, this ministry also makes meals for Father Don to take home every Thursday. We use a simple online sign-up tool that our Meal Ministers utilize to choose when and for whom they cook. The online site also explains any special food needs and gives delivery instructions. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Joan at ext. 124 or jseibenick@stjohnwc.org. More importantly, if you know of a local friend or family member who could use the assistance of our ministry, please send Joan a note or give her a call. A warm meal delivered to the door is a personal and meaningful way to reach out to someone in need. Many of us know someone who may be experiencing a hardship. We can take a meal to them! Just give us the name and we will do all of the work. Companions on the Journey Schedule The St. John grief support group Companions on the Journey meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Please contact Ron Meyer at or Karen Marvich at for more information. 8

9 August 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, August 24 8:30am...Mass in honor of Steven Crain...CHA 9:30am...Bible Study...HR 6:30pm...PSR Catechist Meeting... CTR 6:30pm...Finance Committee Meeting...RmDE 7:30pm...Divorced & Separated... HR Tuesday, August 25 7:00pm...Mass in memory of Gary Erftenbeck...CHA Wednesday, August 26 8:30am...Mass... CHA 9:00am...Ladies Ministry... PAV 7:15pm...K of C 4th Degree... PAV Thursday, August 27 8:30am...Mass in memory of Linda Marie Carr...CHA 7:00pm...Companions on the Journey... HR 7:00pm...Boy Scout Troop CTR 7:00pm...Bible Study...CHA 7:00pm...St. Vincent de Paul...RmDE Friday, August 28 8:30am...Communion Service...CHA 9:00am...Prayer Group...HR Saturday, August 29 Second Collection: Reach Out Missions (Reach Out Lakota, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Leo the Great) K of C Recruiting in GS Meet the Youth Minister in GS 4:00pm...Reconciliation... RR 5:00pm...Mass in honor of Joe Cini... CHU 5:00pm...Mass w/ Corporate Communion... CHU 7:00pm...Wedding... CHA Sunday, August 30 Second Collection: Reach Out Missions (Reach Out Lakota, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Leo the Great) K of C Recruiting in GS Meet the Youth Minister in GS 8:00am...Mass in memory of Rey Elizondo...CHU 9:30am...Mass in memory of Blaine Gies...CHU 11:30am...Mass for St. John Parishioners... CHU 1:00pm...Baptism... CHU 6:30pm...Jr. High PSR...SW 6:30pm...Jr. High Parent Meeting... RmDE Did you know that you can stream events in our Chapel and Church on our website? Look for this icon for events you can stream. This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity. 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. 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 Caitlyn Russell 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 Youth Minister...youth@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, Don Behm Girl Scouts, Diane Biehle Festival Committee, Anita Turpin..alt1062@yahoo.com 10