MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS (MONDAY FRIDAY): 8:15 a.m.

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1 ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH August 16, 2015 GENERAL INFORMATION Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Membership: We welcome new members and would like to get to know you better. Please stop in the Parish Office any weekday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Adult Inquiry Sessions (RCIA): Adults considering membership in the Catholic Church should call the Parish Office for information. Please see inside the bulletin for more information. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS (MONDAY FRIDAY): 8:15 a.m. In the event of a weekday funeral, the 8:15 Mass is typically canceled. LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH HOLY COMMUNION MONDAY-FRIDAY, EXCEPT FOR SACRAMENTS Reconciliation (Confession): Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room. Other times by appointment. Special Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Services. Baptism: Please call the Parish Office during the last three months of pregnancy. Preparation session is required. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office before making any arrangements for the reception, etc. A minimum of six months is required. Ministry to the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to let us know about parishioners confined to home or hospital, or in need of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Funerals: Please call the Parish Office. Funerals are held at 10:00 a.m SPINNER AVENUE SHARONVILLE, OHIO PHONE: FAX: HOLYDAYS: 6:15 a.m.

2 August 16, 2015 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Mission Statement 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. This Week Week of August 17, 2015 Monday, August 17 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Kyle Hummel - Judy Sullivan 6:00 p.m. Exposition in Church 7:00 p.m. Crowning of Mary in Church, Marian Garden 7:30 p.m. Community Outreach in Library Tuesday, August 18 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Enrollees in the Memorial Endowment Fund 6:00 p.m. School Supply Pick Up in Assembly Hall 6:30 p.m. New Parent Orientation in Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul in Library Wednesday, August 19 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Michael W. Sansbury - The William Sansbury Family Thursday, August 20 8:00 a.m. First Day of School 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Ben Meleski - Lauretta Meleski 12:00 noon Bible Study in Ministries Room Friday, August 14 8:15 a.m. Mass Intention: Frank Hovanec - Cindy and Tom Lukey Saturday/Sunday Shared Food Weekend Saturday, August 21 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study in Ministries Room 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Bob Scheible - Betty and Jerry Dossenback Sunday, August 22 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Fran Finley - Bill Finley 9:30 a.m. Mass Intention: For the Parish 11:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Richard Cassinelli - The Cassinelli Family Meeting Guidelines For meetings that are scheduled on St. Michael Parish grounds: we will have the doors open for 15 minutes before and after a meeting is scheduled to begin we will assume that schoolrelated meetings and activities are canceled if school is not in session, unless we are otherwise notified if you are canceling a meeting, please notify the Parish Office. Celebrant Schedule August 22 and 23 5:00 p.m. Fr. Tom DiFolco 8:00 p.m. Fr. Tom DiFolco 9:30 a.m. Fr. Norm Langenbrunner 11:30 a.m. Fr. Norm Langenbrunner Presider subject to change without notice. Youth Faith Formation (Religious Education) Classes Preschool (Sept.-Apr.) Sundays 9:30 a.m. Grades 1-8 (Sept.-Apr.) Mondays 7-8:15 p.m. High School (SHARING) Alternating Sundays 6:00 p.m. Other St. Michael K of C 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Altar Society 2nd & 4th Fridays 10:00 a.m. Athletic Boosters Meets 3rd Monday - 8:00 p.m. President: Doug Jacobs ( ) PTO President: Kate George ( ) St. Vincent de Paul Society 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:00 p.m. 2 Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Activities Council and Commissions Parish Pastoral Council Will be scheduled as needed President: Jim Konves ( ) Worship Commission Meets 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Jack Hornsberger ( ) Finance Council Meets last Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept/Nov) Chair: Jerry Mussari ( ) Community Outreach Meets 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Mary Heilers ( ) Youth Commission Will be scheduled monthly Contact: Lori Anne Fothergill ( ext. 303)

3 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Office Information O F F I C E H O U R S : W E E K D A Y S 8 : 3 0 a. m. 4 : 3 0 p. m. Rev. Thomas P. DiFolco, Pastor Scott Hungler, Business Manager... Ext. 304 Brian Bisig, Director of Music and Worship... Ext. 301 Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate for Ministry and Care... Ext. 302 Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formation Minister... Ext. 303 Kaylene Schwab, Communications Coordinator... Ext. 305 Patty DeBlasio, Bookkeeper... Ext. 306 Jane Carnahan, Secretary... Ext. 307 Joan Trentman, Secretary... Ext. 341 Jack Hall, Maintenance Supervisor... Ext. 324 St. Vincent de Paul Society... Ext. 353 Prayer Chain Line... Option 6 SCHOOL OFFICE: (Grades K-8) Shelly Kahny... Principal Gail Florea... School Secretary Jody Shafer... School Secretary Honor and Celebrate Our Lady It is our custom at St. Michael Parish to crown the statue of Mary in our Marian Garden on the Monday evening that falls between the Feast of the Assumption and the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This year, the crowning ceremony will take place on Monday, August 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church. We will celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, followed by The Crowning of the Blessed Mary. Fr. Cy Whitaker will celebrate. All are invited to attend! The entire body of the faithful pours forth instant supplications to the Mother of God and Mother of men (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 69) Shared Food Weekend From the Senior Services Staff of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries: Friends at St. Michael Without your continuing generosity, our cupboards would be bare. Thank you for your compassionate support. This month our pantry is in need of cereal, canned fruit, and toilet paper (a roll of toilet paper goes in every bag given to clients). Our next Shared Food Weekend is August 21 and 22. Thank you for your continued support! Shared Food Weekend is a function of Community Outreach. We Remember Our Deceased Relatives and Friends August 19 Stella Scheidler 22 John R. Hunter, Jr. 23 Hannah Marie Amshoff Helen Tillapaugh Readings for the Upcoming Week Monday: Judges 2:11-19/Matthew 19:16-22 Tuesday: Judges 6:11-24a/Matthew 19:23-30 Wednesday: Judges 9:6-15/Matthew 20:1-16 Thursday: Judges 11:29-39a/Matthew 22:1-14 Friday: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Matthew 22:34-40 Readings for Next Weekend Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Josiah 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, Gospel: John 6:

4 August 16, 2015 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Financial Parish Financial Report Operating Funds Collection for August 1-2 $ 13, Online 3, $ 17, Income Budgeted for July 2015 $ 63, Collections, Online, and Stock for July , Amount Over/Under Budget for July , Total Income Budgeted 7/1/15-07/31/15 $ 63, Total Contributions for 7/1/15-07/31/15 59, Total Amt Over/Under Budget 07/31/15-3, Donations of Stock Donations of stock made to St. Michael will be processed through Fifth Third Bank. The specific location information and delivery instructions are: Company Name: Fifth Third Bank DTC Number: 2116 Account Number: CI Account Name: St. Michael Sharonville Please note that it is imperative that the donor s broker be identified and the donor name be included in the delivery instructions. For P&G stock, please contact the Parish Office. Until further notice, physical stock certificates need to be brought to the Parish Office for Business Manager Scott Hungler to process. Electronic Giving Did you know that you can make contributions electronically? It s simple and no more writing checks. Here is how it works: 1. Go to our website: 2. Click on the We Share button on the right side of the page. 3. Fill in the required information and submit. If you have any questions about electronic contributions, please contact the Parish Office. Distribution of Holy Communion to the Sick Just a reminder, if you are a family member or friend taking communion on a temporary basis to a loved one who is unable to join the community for Mass, please pick up a copy of the Communion Rite (blue booklet) or the abbreviated version, to guide you in this important ministry. Copies of the communion rite, pyx, and burses to carry the Blessed Sacrament are available in the sacristy or can be picked up at the Parish Office during office hours. When you no longer need the pic/burse, you can simply return them to the sacristy. Protecting Our Children VIRTUS Training Are you planning on volunteering with children? All volunteers must attend a VIRTUS training class AND be VIRTUS compliant before interacting with children in any capacity at St. Michael Parish. To be VIRTUS compliant, you must attend a VIR- TUS class, complete a background check, and remain current in reading your training bulletins. The cost of completing the background check is $ You may either pay for the background check with a credit card (and we can then reimburse you) or you can contact Patty in the Parish Office for a background check payment token. Our next VIRTUS training session is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. This session will be held in the cafeteria and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire length of the class to receive your Certificate of Attendance. You must pre-register by going to Note: If the dates and times of the VIRTUS class offered at St. Michael do not meet your schedule, you can search for a different date/time/location that is more convenient for you at VIRTUS Monthly Training Bulletins It is imperative that you read the monthly training bulletins and answer the related questions, in order to keep your training current and volunteer with our children. To keep your training current, sign into your account MONTHLY on read the training bulletin, and take the quiz at the end of the training bulletin. 4

5 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Religious Education News Registration forms have been mailed out to those students who have been previously enrolled in our Religious Education program. If this will be your first year in the program, or you would like more information about the program, please contact Lori Anne Fothergill at or at , ext Additional registration forms will also be available in the Gathering Space, in the Parish Office, and on our website. Classes will begin in September. Sunday Preschool Program Planting Faith Growing Faith St. Michael s preschool religious education program is here to support you in the faith development of your child. This program is designed for children ages three five. Our weekly sessions strive to help your child grow in his or her prayer life, experience and encourage discipleship, and to know the gifts of belonging to a faith-filled community. Our religious education sessions are led by volunteer catechists who love sharing their faith with our children. We use Pflaum Gospel Weeklies as our curriculum. This curriculum shares the Sunday Gospel reading in an age-appropriate way with the children. The children learn about God as they pray, listen to stories, sing songs, play games, and make crafts. Our PEP program meets on Sunday mornings during the 9:30 Mass from September through April. The classes are held in the original school building in the first and second grade classrooms. Volunteers Needed! Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of our parish youth? Then we need YOU! We are looking for volunteer teachers and aides. There is no experience needed and training will be provided. All adult volunteers, however, must take the Virtus training which is offered at St. Michael as well as other neighboring parishes. For more information about the preschool program or volunteering, please contact Barbara Seppelt at St.MichaelPEP@gmail.com. Our registration information is available on our website at F a i t h F o r m a t i o n / Y o u t h F a i t h F o r m a t i o n / PreschoolEducationProgram.aspx. Our calendar is also available there. St. Michael Parish School News It s Back to School Time! New Parent Orientation is Tuesday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Pre-ordered school supply kits can be picked up on August 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Assembly Hall. The first day of school for Grades 1-8 is August 20, and it is a full day of school. Curriculum nights will be held the last week of August: August 26 at 7:00 p.m. for Grades K-3 August 27 at 7:00 p.m. for Grades 4-8 August Youth Ministry Upcoming Youth Ministry Events 23 Kickoff Picnic at Sharon Woods 6:00-8:30 p.m. 30 Sharing 6:00-8:30 p.m. St. Michael s Sharing Program is open to all teens in grades 9-12, no matter what high school they attend. Our meetings include fun, faith sharing, food, and fellowship! Please contact Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formation Minister at , ext. 303, or at lorianne@saintmichaelchurch.net if you have any questions, or if you would like more information about our Sharing Program. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. - Jn 6:56-57 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. 5

6 August 16, 2015 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Ministry of Service St. Vincent de Paul Conference Pope Francis to Archbishop Konrad Krajeweski who is in charge of the Vatican s charity: "Sell Your Desk, You Don't Need it": Pope Francis' Radical Call to Serve the Poor Don't wait for people to come ringing. You need to go out and look for the poor. 12/4/2013. Pope Francis s words reflect the spirit and ministry of the St. Michael Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society: Spirituality, Friendship and Service. Through YOUR generous donations, St. Michael parishioners, the dedicated members of our SVDP Society do exactly what Pope Francis has requested. They provide food, shelter, and clothing to those in need. They also assist by supplying referrals for job services, legal aid, and medical care. Teams of two St. Vincent volunteers make face-to-face visits that allow our members to assess and understand each situation, giving those in need the most effective aid possible. Members of St. Vincent expressed what it means to them to be a part of this ministry: Being a member of St. Vincent de Paul is a gift. It allows me to feel blessed, as I realize we are able to help those in need helping one person or one family at a time, makes a difference to that particular family at that time. And the more help, the broader Christ s smile. I feel blessed to be surrounded by people in our parish who care greatly about our neighbors. It is a joy to be associated with them. SK Feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and clothe the naked, are words that Jesus spoke to his disciples and now to us this ministry gives me a way to continue Jesus work, acting as one of his modern day disciples. JD Are you asking yourself How can I become a St. Vincent de Paul member? Do I have the gifts and skills to engage in this ministry? Do I have the time? Good questions. This ministry can be challenging, and it will be deeply rewarding if it s a good fit for you! Come and learn more about what we do, with no obligation. Attend our hour-long meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the school library, or Jan at canjld@fuse.net. The members of the St. Michael Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society THANK ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS for their generous support. 6 Raise Your Voices in Song to the Lord! Children s Choir Our St. Michael Parish Children s Choir is open to all children in the parish not just students at St. Michael Parish School! The choir is for students in grades 3-8. We normally sing every other week at the 5:00 Mass from September through May. We are looking for more students who are interested in music and in serving their fellow parishioners. Boys are especially welcome to join! Practices are on Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15 beginning September 1. If you are interested or would like more information, contact our parish music director, Brian Bisig, at brian@saintmichaelchurch.net or at , ext Share Your Gift of Music Teens and adults are welcome to join our 9:30 Choir and 11:30 Choir we re always looking for new singers! Music reading not required. 100% attendance not required. Love of God required. Willingness to learn required. Rehearsals begin soon. Contact our parish music director, Brian Bisig, at brian@saintmichaelchurch.net or at , ext. 301.

7 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Michael s Athletic Boosters All Sports Night What s Up with St. Michael Parish Sports? CYO has been disbanded and new leagues have been formed. The new Charter on Youth Athletics is now in effect. As a result, we have new bylaws and there are major changes everywhere in St. Michael Parish Athletics. Join us on Monday, August 31 st at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. This is a meeting you do not want to miss! Key information regarding your child's participation in St. Michael s sports for this school year will be shared. **It is strongly recommended that a parent from every family with a student athlete attend for critical information regarding their participation in upcoming seasons.** We will be covering the impact of the new leagues, our new bylaws, the Archdiocesan Decree on Youth Athletics, Booster Fees and Finances, and much more! Keynote Speaker You will enjoy our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Louis Profeta, an Emergency Medicine physician from Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2015, he received an award from the Society of Professional Journalism for his article entitled Your Kid and My Kid are not Playing in the Pros, which has become perhaps one of the most read, discussed, and debated articles in the history of youth sports. It has been shared more than 600,000 times on Facebook and Twitter alone. In addition, it has been reposted in most all major online newspapers in America, has been discussed on countless sports radio shows, and was recently a featured story in the LA Times Sports section. Booster Board Members and sports coordinators will be in attendance to answer questions and provide updates on their respective areas. St. Michael Bridge Group St. Michael s Bridge Group is looking for new members (men and women) to join our group in September. We play casual party bridge and players of all skill levels are welcome. If you are interested in playing bridge with area couples, please call Judy Kloenne at for more information. Preparing for Sunday Summer Bible Study has resumed! We are meeting on Thursdays at noon, in the Ministries Room in the Church. Bringing a Bible will be helpful, though not absolutely necessary (we will have some copies available). We spend time in prayer, reflection, and conversation about the Bible readings we will hear on the next Sunday. Those who come have found that it helps them prepare at home, as well as to listen to the readings more closely in church. Everyone is welcome! We will meet on Thursdays in the Ministries Room at 12:00 noon during both August and September. Catholic Inquiry Sessions 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 alternate Sunday mornings in the undercroft of the Church, usually at 9:30. Sessions continue year round, and you can come at any time. Please look for the signs on the Church doors. Our next Catholic Inquiry Session is scheduled for August 30. For more information on CIS or RCIA, contact Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, at ext. 302 or at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. 7

8 August 16, Divorce Workshop If you are a Catholic who is newly divorced or separated, you may be going through a tough time right now. You should not have to feel isolated or cut off from the Catholic Church. Your Church is here to offer the support and ministry you need and deserve. There are two excellent Catholic-sponsored divorce-recovery support groups in the local area to help men and women heal from this life trauma. Both groups feature nationally-recognized experts on divorce through professional video input and small group discussions. Recovery topics are anger, loneliness, new relationships, annulments, and more. Divorcecare 13 weeks, held on Thursday evenings, 7:00 9:00 p.m. from September 10 to December 10 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Ohio. Cost is $25 per person. Scholarships are available. For more information, or to register, please call Marcelle Toma at or at mtoma@woh.rr.com. Catholic Divorce Survival Guide 12 weeks, held on Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m. from August 31 to November 23 in the Candle Room of St. Christopher s Church in Vandalia. Cost is $25 per person. Register online at For questions, please call Noreen Wendeln in the Family & Respect Life Office at National Novena Historic 2015 National 54-Day Rosary Novena August 15 through October 7, 2015 Join hundreds of thousands of people of all ages in prayer across America. Pray the rosary for 54 straight days for the Novena Intentions individually or as a family in your home or as part of your parish community. 27 days in petition from August 15 through September 10, days in thanksgiving from September 11 through October 7, 2015 Primary Novena Intention: For the Family & Marriage including for peace, human life and religious freedom. For more information, please visit St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Welcome Home Celebrations at CVG Be on hand to welcome home our Tri-State veterans as they return to Cincinnati after a day spent in Washington DC touring their memorials! Help surprise our heroes with the parade they never received when they returned home from active duty. Arrive at CVG Airport by 10:00 p.m. in the lower level of the "terminal" (old Delta terminal) to welcome our heroes home. Show your patriotic spirit and wear red, white, and blue. Flags and signs ( Welcome Home Veterans, Thank you for your Service, Our Heroes, etc.) are always welcome Flight Dates: August 18 September 22 (Special Women-Only flight) October 20 We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. Will Rogers For more information about the celebrations, please visit We Want YOU for One More Mission Honor Flight Tri-State is now boarding for all flights to Washington DC to see the memorials! If you are a veteran or know a veteran who... Honor Flight Tri-State Served our country in World War II, Korea, or Vietnam Served either stateside or overseas Is 65 or older Let us honor you, and our other heroes, with this one-day, all-expenses paid trip to see your memorials. Apply today at or call for an application or to learn more about Honor Flight Tri-State. Pope House Volunteer You are invited to participate in an Archdiocesewide service project. Generous donors have purchased a new home with Habitat for Humanity and dedicated it as the Pope House in honor of Pope Francis for his love for the poor and for revitalizing the Church. Individuals or groups are invited to volunteer through July, August, and September. Visit vhub.at/hfhgc to register. When asked for a join code, use: francis1. Groups should schedule with Monica Human at , or at monica.human@habitatcincinnati.org.

9 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Area Festivals St. Ignatius Loyola Festival 2015, Monfort Heights Friday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.-midnight Saturday, August 22, 4:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday, August 23, 4:00 p.m.-11 p.m North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH St. Mary Funfest And 5K Run, Hyde Park Thursday August 20, 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m., 5K run followed by Live Music Food and Drinks Friday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.-midnight Saturday, August 22, 5:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday, August 23, 12:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH St. William, Price Hill Friday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (Adults Only) Saturday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m W. Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH Defeat Hunger Family Obstacle Run and Food Drive FOOD for ALL: Be Multiplied September 5 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Summit Park in Blue Ash Adult and kids course, family-friendly pricing, after-party for all ages, Kiss107. Our goal: 5,000 DEFEAT HUNGER attendees donating non-perishables, conquering 25 obstacles, and running to the FOOD for ALL finish line- 1,000,000 food items pledged or donated! With a gift from one, Jesus fed 5,000. You matter. Be Multiplied! For additional information, please visit: or Opportunities Part-Time Custodian St. Antoninus Church and School is seeking a parttime Custodian who will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to buildings and grounds maintenance. Qualified candidate will perform day-to-day 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, You can also your resume to reid@saintantoninus.org. Women s Day of Renewal Join faith-filled, Catholic women for a day with speaker, Jeanne Hunt, published author and columnist for Catholic Telegraph. Focus will be on the joy of the Lord with teachings on making grace with seven ingredients that create a faith-filled woman. September 12, 2015, 8:30-3:30, at the Chiara Room of the Peace Center at 80 Compton Road. Cost $30 (includes lunch and refreshments). Make reservations by calling Rita Carmosino For more information, please visit 9

10 August 16, 2015 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Children s Corner Grades K-1 Sharing the Gospel - During Mass the priest changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. He uses the same words that Jesus did at the Last Supper. "This is my body. This is my blood." When you receive the holy Eucharist, Jesus lives inside you. You live in Jesus. His being with you will help you say, "No," to evil and "Yes," to good. Prayer - Lord, bless all that I eat and drink so that I may follow you forever. Something to Draw - Draw yourself and your family at a table bowing your heads for the blessing. Mission for the Week - I will clean my room without complaining PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com Grades 2-3 Sharing the Gospel - Would you like to live forever? Jesus would like you to. God sent Jesus so that one day we could live with him forever in heaven. Remember how the Israelites waited every morning for manna? Do you remember they got so hungry they cried? Well, Jesus wants us to wake up every morning, excited to meet him and talk to him. When we read God's word, and when we pray every day, he wants to come inside our hearts. He wants to be the one to fill every one of our needs. Prayer - Dear God, help me to keep coming back for more of Jesus every single day. Amen. Something to Draw - Draw a picture of yourself reading the Bible. Mission for the Week - Ask your parents if you can have a snack of grape juice and bread today. Talk about how the Israelites came to get manna every morning. How can you as a family make Jesus a part of your day, every day? PO Box , New Berlin, WI x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com 10