MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 7:00 AM John O Leary. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 7:00 AM Marge Ryan. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 7:00 AM Pat Wall. 12:10 PM Mary Jo Urschalitz

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1 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 & Parish Offices 750 Bright Road, Findlay, OH West Main Cross Street, Findlay, OH St. Michael School 723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Staff Position Pastor: Associate Pastor: Senior Status Priest: Business Manager: Bookkeeper: Liturgy & Music Director: Religious Education Director: Youth Ministries Director: Facilities Manager: Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Saturday Secretary: School Principal: School Asst. Principal: School Secretary: DEACONS Parish Office Hours Name Ext Fr. Mike Zacharias 334 Fr. Scott Woods 332 Msgr. Mike Hohenbrink Dow Campbell 335 Suzanne Nickerson 336 Ben Koval 328 Geri Leibfarth 333 Alyssa Brown 327 John Mathers Debbie Benson 325 Kerry Clapper 331 Mary Umbs 324 Theresa Fisher 325 Amy Holzwart 222 Deacon Mike Eier 223 Charlene Wilkins 221 Mike Eier, Armando Gonzalez, David Sadler, Keith Talbert, and Robert Billmaier (Retired) SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS Please visit our website or call the parish office Vocation Thoughts 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM There are painful dimensions to the path toward holiness. We re all familiar with the expression no pain no gain. Expelling sin from our lives can be difficult even painful. Expanding our hearts, minds, and souls takes work. Letting go of lesser cares and filling us up with God s love can be a challenge. The temptation may be to put off the heavy lifting until later. Despite its painful dimensions, the journey toward holiness is worth it. To find the pearl of great price we must get rid of the junk in our lives. Falling in love with God means letting go of the world. Whatever our difficulties - holiness is worth the journey. Liturgies for the Week MAIN CHURCH MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 7:00 AM John O Leary TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 7:00 AM Marge Ryan WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 7:00 AM Pat Wall THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8 7:00 AM Bradley Gill - Anniversary Joe McLaughlin *8:15 AM NO MASS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9 7:00 AM Winkeljohn and Seman Families *9:00 AM ALL SCHOOL Mass 15 th Anniversary of the Dedication of Church Merle and Jenelle Hohman *If school is delayed or cancelled on a regular school Mass day, that Mass will be cancelled. If we delay on an All School Mass day, that Mass will be rescheduled for 1:00pm. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10 8:00 AM Richard and Ruth Rinebolt 4:30 PM Harriet Boney Marilyn Boney Martin Ellerbrock Lorraine Griffin Pheiffer and Schroeder Families SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 10:00 AM John and Janice Burger Bernie Kreinbrink - Anniversary Ginny McDonald 12:00 PM Catharine Bone Terry Egan Finsel and Schiavinato Families Brigitte Healy Love Family 6:00 PM Mylen and Nolen Newberry DOWNTOWN CHURCH MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 12:10 PM Mary Jo Urschalitz WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 12:10 PM Mary Stoll SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 7:30 AM Aelker and Schroeder Families 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish Attention Cross Stitchers - We Need YOU!!! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) has a very special project and needs your help if you are a person who enjoys doing cross stitch. It's a simple project, and you'll have several months to complete it. What a wonderful way to welcome our candidates! Please call Millie Berger, at after 6:00pm if you can help. Thank you!

2 St. Michael the Archangel Parish www. indlaystmichael.org Change. I have constantly heard throughout my career that no one likes change. Change is messy. Change is scary. Change is hard. Well, I would like to suggest that it is not change, but transition, that we all seem to dislike so much. The transition period that accompanies change is the period of time with all the shuffling, moving, and adjustments. Change is the end product and that product tends to be positive. I must admit to you that I, too, am not such a huge fan of transition. Especially transitions that take place within a short period of time. My wife and I have moved to two different cities in two years, and let me tell you, moving is not my favorite. I hate packing! However, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you all that we are moving again. Many of you may know by now that at the end of June Elizabeth and I will be moving back home to Lansing, MI. We are moving to be with our families after our baby is born. I have tried to tell many of you in person, but there is unfortunately no way to meet with all of you face to face. For that I apologize. Please know that this was an exceptionally bittersweet decision as we have come to love this community and the city of Findlay. It seems that the right decisions are always the hardest. A little while ago, I was contacted by my pastor from St. Gerard (our home parish) and was asked if I would consider moving home to be their music director. Elizabeth and I grew up in that community, and both of our parents are a two-minute drive from the church. After much prayer and conversation, we decided to accept. We both knew in our hearts that the Holy Spirit was leading us home even if this meant leaving St. Mike s. This timeline is not ideal, and believe me that when I took this position at St. Michael I had no intention of leaving so soon. However, the best way to make God laugh is to tell him your plan, right? Please know that this decision was made for my family and nothing more. I have loved getting to know all of you so well. Fr. Mike and I are putting a plan in place for finding my replacement, and we will be posting the position soon. The goal is to have someone a few months before I leave so I can help train the new director. I am not leaving you all in the lurch! Just know that you are still stuck with me for now, and I will continue to give 110% to our music ministry. I ask that you please keep Elizabeth and I in your prayers as we prepare for the birth of our child in May and make this transition. Please know that my prayers continue to be for you all and our parish community. My door is always open if you wish to talk or have any questions. All the best, Ben NEW - Parish Outreach Ministry In the Word of God it tells us in Matthew 11:11 that even as great as John the Baptist was ushering in the Christ, the Savior of the world, we are greater than he if we believe in Who the Christ is, and why He took on flesh. Jesus tells us that He came to serve and not be served. As the New Year begins, where do we stand in the kingdom of heaven on earth? Are we hoping to be ministered to, or are we submitting our lives to the beliefs of the Son of God? Are we constantly seeking gifts from the Lord, or are we sharing the gifts that we possess with those in need? The Outreach Ministry at St. Michael Parish is moving forward with its vision. We the people of St. Michael Parish, led by the gospel of Jesus Christ, Will welcome you when you are estranged.feed you when you are hungry.give you drink when you are thirsty.clothe you when you are naked.care for you when you are ill.visit you when you are in imprisoned. Truly I tell you, whatever you do for the least of these, you do for Me, and the righteous will have eternal life. During this year, we will be seeking assistance from our parish to accomplish our vision. The sharing of our time, our treasure and our talents, will be necessary for us to fulfill the vision set up by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to our parish for opening their hearts to those in need over the past years. Backyard Mission, Habitat for Humanity, collections for Christian Clearing House and Women s Resource Center, Share the Harvest, and Adopt a Family are just a few of the examples of following the Gospel. Our school has also been very instrumental in reaching out to those who may need assistance. Taking up collections for Adopt a Family, donating hundreds of jars of PB&J, collecting mittens for little cold hands and holding a diaper drive are just a few of the awesome ways our SMS have helped. Our Discipleship program has collected items for Hope House and assisted in the funding of the Belize Mission in Central America. Our Youth Ministry has assisted those who cannot rake their lawns with the program called Rake and Run, raking 20 lawns.. THANK YOU. Along with the above mentioned ministries, there are many, many more ministries and individuals who have reached out and served rather than being served.. THANK YOU... The Outreach Ministry office is open two days a week on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Along with calling those who signed up for assistance during Share the Harvest and Adopt a Family to check on them, we also will meet individually with anyone who may need assistance in understanding their situation and how to attain their goals in life. The Kingdom of Heaven on earth is alive and doing well, especially here at St. Michael the Archangel Parish. God Bless, Deacon Dave

3 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 Daily Scripture Readings Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 Monday Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday Saint Paul Miki and Companion, Martyrs 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106: 3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday 1 Kg 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday Saint Scholastica, Virgin 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11: 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Sunday Charity, pa ence, and tenderness are very beau ful gi s. If you have them, you want to share them with others. - Pope Francis In marriage, we vow to take our Couples Corner partnergto have and to holdgin sickness and in health. While sickness takes many forms, some more serious than others, even the common cold can burden our ability to fulfill our vows causing emotional stress and annoying lifestyle interruptions. Being sick can dampen the cheeriest demeanors making it harder to love and be loved. It often takes overwhelming circumstances to remind us how much we rely on each other, and how much we need prayer. To strengthen our immunity to physical sickness (and resulting marital stress) we can wash our hands, and take our vitamins, but most importantly strengthen our bond through daily prayer that the healing touch of Jesus brings relief and energy to our bodies and hearts. Tiffin St. Mary s to offer Study Series on the Mass Have you ever wanted to gain a new and deeper appreciation of the Mass and a more lively relationship with Christ? Join Msgr. Rick Hilgarnter and Fr. John Dowsey for three scripture study sessions, as they walk us through the Mass from beginning to end, explaining the richness of this great gift we have so readily available. The 4th week will be Bishop Robert Barron s chapter from his award-winning video series, Catholicism. This 4 week series will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm on February 19, 26 and March 5, 12. A morning session will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:15am on February 21, 28 and March 7,14. The series will be held in Room 22 of St. Mary s School, Tiffin. Register by calling Joe or Anita Marovich at All are welcome! Pastoral Advisory Council's response to your Survey & Synod MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Simply say I m sorry when you re wrong. Plan an outdoor hike, or if it s too cold, play a board game as a family. Take time each day to spend 30 minutes in conversation with your family. SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT Attend. Record your blessings and answered prayers. Mentor a young believer. MERCY AND INCLUSIVENESS Offer to babysit for a single mom. Forgive someone a debt and never bring it up again. Ask someone How are you really doing? And then really listen to their response. RCIA Team Meeting will be held on Wed., February 7 at 6:30pm in the Marian Room. A Lenten Program - The Seven I Am Sayings of Jesus begins Wednesday, February 21. Please visit our parish website for more information. MYSTICISM - THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD a mid-winter retreat led by Fr. Marty Nassr OLC Retreat House, Carey, OH February 9-11 We all have mystical experiences, but we re not all mystics. How can we learn how to live a mystically driven life? We will explore this topic, gleaning some insights from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI and from the mystical Gospel of John. For more information about this retreat, please visit and click on RETREAT or call Brother Randy at or at retreats@olcshrine.com

4 St. Michael the Archangel Parish www. indlaystmichael.org Join SoulCore Leader, Lisa Todd, to nourish body, mind & soul with SoulCore - a prayer experience that combines the prayers of the rosary with core strengthening, stretching and func onal movement. All are welcome. Visit for more informa on. SoulCore will be offered for six weeks on Thursday evenings during Lent beginning February 15. This one-hour class will be held in the Family Chapel (cry room) of the at 5:30pm. There is no cost, but for those who are able, a dona on may be given to support Deacon Dave's ministry. Dress in comfortable clothing or sportswear and bring a fitness mat if you have one. Contact Lisa Todd at lisatoddoh@yahoo.com for addi onal informa on.

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6 St. Michael the Archangel Parish www. indlaystmichael.org Catholic Singles Alive! Today, Sunday, February 4, Catholic Singles Alive! will be dining out at Cracker Barrel, 1031 Interstate Ct., Findlay. Please join us at 1:15pm for good food and great conversation! For more information about these or any CSA activity, please contact Peggy Schmitz at Warm Cap Project Join us in the art of knitting and crocheting as we supply warm apparel for those in need. Our daytime group meets next on Monday, February 12 from 12:30-2:00pm in the Marian Room. Our evening group meets next on Tuesday, February 13 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Teachers Lounge. All skill levels are welcome to join in this ministry, and as always, yarn donations are greatly accepted. IRELAND Join us July 25 through August 2, 2018 for a pilgrimage to Northern Ireland! Celebrate Mass in Knock, Ireland where Mary, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, angels and Jesus appeared. For more informa on, please contact Dcn. Dave Sadler at K of C Bus Trip Our destination this year will be New York City for 5 days and 4 nights. We will depart from St. Michael the Archangel Church at 6:30am on Thursday, September 6 and return on Monday, September 10. For $1279 (per person double occupancy), you will receive Motor Coach transportation to the Marriott Springhill Suites (Times Square Area), 2 Dinners and 4 Breakfasts, including a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of New York. We will visit the 9/11 Museum, Intrepid Sea and Space Museum and see the Broadway musical The Lion King. Also included is a sightseeing tour of Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy and Times Square. We will attend Mass at St. Patrick s Cathedral. There will be free time to explore on your own. Contact Jack Ritchie at jwritchie51@yahoo.com or if interested. Spring Cemetery Clean-up Spring cleanup will begin at the Cemetery beginning March 5. Please remove any items from the gravesite that you wish to keep. New decorations can be placed on the gravesite after April 1. Please check the Parish Website for complete Cemetery Rules and Regulations. Thanks for your assistance. St. Mary's Catholic School is looking for an elementary principal for the school year for Grades Pre-K through Grade 8. We value a strong Catholic Education for our children, academic excellence and a close personal connection to our students. We specifically try to aid our children in living out the Gospel message spiritually, academically, socially and physically. A significant ministry of the Church and School is to aid in the development of our students by collaboration between the Catholic Community, the school, and the family to nurture self-worth, respect, and an appreciation of the pursuit of knowledge. Resumes may be sent to St. Mary Parish, c/o Principal Search Committee, 320 State Street, Leipsic, Ohio or ed to parishoffice@metalink.net. Your cover letter may include the reason(s) you would like to serve as our administrator, the three most important roles you see for a Principal and your salary requirements. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Ac vity Center 750 Bright Rd., Findlay, OH Sunday, February 25 10:30am - 4:30pm For an appointment please call RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code STMICHAELEAST.

7 February 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 10am, *12pm, 6pm *Boy Scout Sunday 7:30am, 9am Family Holy Hour 4pm in the Day Chapel 5 6 7:45am - 8:00pm 7 School Advisory Council 7pm, Art Room 8 Athletic Boosters 6pm, Art Room 9 7am, *9am MC *Celebration of 15 th Anniversary of New Church 7:45am-7:45am Saturday 10 8am MC Confessions 8:30am & 3-4pm MC Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30pm MC Valentine s Dinner Dance 5:30pm Auditorium 11 10am, 12pm, 6pm 7:30am, 9am RCIA Retreat 12pm Refuge after 6pm Mass :45am - 8:00pm 14 Ash Wednesday MASS SCHEDULE 7am, 9am, 7pm 12:10pm, 5:30pm Winebrenner 8:30pm 15 SoulCore 5:30pm, MC Family/Hospitality Rm 16 7:45am-7:45am Saturday Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 5:30-7pm Arise Jrs. 6-8pm Gym Stations of the Cross 17 8am MC Confessions 8:30am & 3-4pm, MC Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30pm MC 18 First Sunday of Lent 10am, 12pm, 6pm 7:30am, 9am RCIA Rite of Election 3pm in the Refuge after 6pm Mass 19 Presidents Day SMS NO SCHOOL 20 7:45am - 8:00pm SMS Stations of the Cross 8:15am SMS Eucharistic Exposition Service 1:15pm 21 I AM Lenten Program 22 7am, 8:15am MC SoulCore 5:30pm, MC Family/Hospitality Rm 23 7am, 9am MC 7:45am-7:45am Saturday Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 5:30-7pm Stations of the Cross 24 8am MC Confessions 8:30am & 3-4pm MC Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30pm MC 25Second Sunday of Lent 10am, 12pm, 6pm 7:30am, 9am Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30am-4:30pm Activity Center Spanish Mass 4pm in the Day Chapel :45am - 8:00pm SMS Stations of the Cross 8:15am 28 I AM Lenten Program Catholic/Lutheran Faith Sharing 7pm, Marian Rm A 1 March 7am, 8:15am MC Birchaven Mass 10:30am SoulCore 5:30pm, MC Family/Hospitality Rm SMS Spring Musical Cinderella 7pm in the Auditorium 2 March 7am, 9am MC 7:45am-7:45am Saturday The Heritage Mass 10:15am Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 5:30-7pm Stations of the Cross 3 March 8am MC Confessions 8:30am & 3-4pm MC Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30pm MC Entrusted by John Wood 9am-1pm MC

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9 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 St. Michael Catholic School 723 Sutton Place Findlay, Ohio Telephone Fax Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm Principal: Assistant Principal: Secretary: Upcoming Mass Times: Amy Holzwart Ext. 222 Deacon Mike Eier Ext. 223 Charlene Wilkins Ext. 221 All School Mass - 15 th Anniversary of Friday, February 9, 9:00am Ash Wednesday All School Mass Wednesday, February 14, 9:00am *If school is delayed on a regular school Mass day, that Mass will be cancelled. If we delay on an All School Mass day, that Mass will be rescheduled for 1:00pm. Calendar Highlights February 5 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 15 February 19 February 20 February 26 Cribbage Club School Advisory Council 7pm in the Art Room KRA & KRB Field Trip Athletic Boosters 6pm in the Art Room KRAM Field Trip Sixth Grade Retreat Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL Saint Families 1:15pm in the Cribbage Club Quiz Bowl WANTED: SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES The St. Michael Middle School seventh grade Science Fair judging will be held on Thursday, February 22, and we are in need of judges. FORTY-FIVE projects must be judged in about an hour s me! If you have experience in the sciences, do NOT have a seventh grader in the fair, and would be willing to volunteer for judging, please send the completed form below to Ms. Mary Julien-Crew at: mcrew@sms.noacsc.org. Ques ons? Please call Ms. Julien-Crew at and leave a message. You may also fax in this completed form to: THANK YOU for your help! Name: I am willing to volunteer to be a judge at the St. Michael School Seventh Grade Science Fair on February 22, 2018, arriving at 5:45 p.m. (Judging from 6-7:15 p.m.) I feel most qualified to judge projects in the following area(s): Biology Behavioral Science Nutri on Chemistry Engineering Physics Food Science General Science Agriculture Signature: Phone: