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2 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church The Twenty-Fifth 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 September 6, 2015 Week 10 of the Fiscal Year Collection numbers for the weekend of September 6, 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 9/21/2015 Team 2: David L., Rosemary S., Kathy S.

Father Don s Gospel Reflection The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:30-37 Then [Jesus] sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last and

3 Father Don s Gospel Reflection The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:30-37 Then [Jesus] sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last and the servant of all. Taking a child, he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me. The Twelve had been arguing about who was the greatest among them. It is interesting they chose to discuss this, because as we heard right before their conversation, Jesus told them he was going to be killed and in three days rise again. Fear stopped them from asking questions. They ignored what Jesus said and began to look selfishly at their own lives. Jesus took this teachable moment and let them know about being the greatest in the eyes of God. Looking at his friends, he told them the first must be the servant of all. The first, in reality, will be the last because his or her needs come after others. Jesus placed a child in their midst, and referenced the child with the word it. Jesus places it in their midst and he puts his arms around it. In terms of status in their culture, children were nothing. So to receive an it a child in Jesus name was the only way to be a part of Jesus life. As the story ends, Jesus confirmed that when they receive a child, they are actually receiving God the Father the one who sent Jesus into the world. Jesus was able to say all of this to the Twelve because he had already been modeling that type of leadership. The Son of God was clearly a servant coming to meet the needs of those who encountered him while he was on earth. He gave his life so that others may receive salvation. Jesus did not come into the world to be crowned a king. While Jesus did receive a crown, a crown made of thorns, his kingdom is not of this world. Earthly achievements were not part of his mission. If we want to be a part of the kingdom, we must find ways to be a servant to others. Who might be the children in our world without status? Who are those ignored? Who are those who are on the fringe of society? Jesus is placing them in the midst of us all and putting his arms around them. If we wish to be a part of the master plan, we have to recognize the ones who have the Lord s attention. Perhaps it could be a neighbor who is down and out on their luck. It could be someone who is struggling in a new environment at work or school. Maybe it is time to use your resources to help those immigrants struggling to make a go of it in a new country. Is it time to keep pressure on our political leaders to make decisions to help those struggling in our country? Jesus told the Twelve that to be the greatest they must be the servant of all. How well are we doing with the challenge Jesus gave us so long ago? Have a great week! Readings for This Week September 21-25, 2015 Monday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12B, 14-20; Ps 122; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9; Tobit 13; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149; Lk 9:7-9 Friday Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43; Lk 9:18-22 Daily readings can be accessed online from our parish website, You can also access them from our parish app! 3 Readings for Next Weekend September 26/27 The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading: Number 11:25-29 The Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Second Reading: James 5:1-6...and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, For whoever is not against us is for us.

Welcome to the Catholic Community of St.

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.

Baptism Preparation Monday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. in Chapel At least one of the parents of the child to be baptized is required to attend our parish Baptism Formation class before their child is baptized.

Baptism forms are available at the Baptism Formation class. If you have already taken the class, you can obtain the baptism forms at the church office.

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. Parish Theme: Be Christ to One Another Presider Schedule September 26/27: 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. Baptism Preparation Monday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. in Chapel At least one of the parents of the child to be baptized is required to attend our parish Baptism Formation class before their child is baptized. Ideally both parents are present for the class. It need only be taken once. In addition to the class, a baptism form must be completed before scheduling a baptism. Baptism forms are available at the Baptism Formation class. If you have already taken the class, you can obtain the baptism forms at the church office. Classes are normally held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The next Baptism Formation class is Monday, September 21. Except in the case of an emergency, baptisms are not scheduled during the Lenten season. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at Like us on Facebook! St. John the Evangelist West Chester Follow us on Download our App! Laudato Si : Pope Francis Encyclical on the Environment Monday, September 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel Laudato si (Medieval Central Italian for "Praise Be to You") is Pope Francis encyclical on the environment, subtitled On Care for Our Common Home. In it, the Pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take swift and unified global action. Tony Stieritz, Director of the Archdiocesan Social Action Office, will be our speaker. Tony will give a summary of the encyclical and discuss practical steps we can take to implement it.

Children s Faith Formation Anna Peloquin 755-4974 apeloquin@stjohnwc.org Being a catechists is not a title; it is an attitude of abiding with him and it lasts a lifetime!

Early Childhood Program Open House Early Childhood Open House will be this Sunday, September 20, in the Center at 10:30 a.m. Our first session will be September 27 during the 9:30 Mass in the Center.

There are so many ways to participate and serve in the Mass! We are inviting children and their parents to come to our three preparatory sessions: Sept. 27 - The Word of God Oct.

If you are not able to come to the first meeting, but are still interested in being part of the Mass, please contact Anna Peloquin at apeloquin@stjohnwc.org.

5 Children s Faith Formation Anna Peloquin apeloquin@stjohnwc.org Being a catechists is not a title; it is an attitude of abiding with him and it lasts a lifetime! It means abiding in the Lord s presence and letting ourselves be led by him. - Pope Francis Thank you to all of our many catechists who help teach and inspire our young people to grow in their faith! Early Childhood Program Open House Early Childhood Open House will be this Sunday, September 20, in the Center at 10:30 a.m. Our first session will be September 27 during the 9:30 Mass in the Center. World Youth Day World Youth Day Mass will be celebrated October 25 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass Have you ever wanted to be an Altar Server? Or bring up the gifts of bread and wine? There are so many ways to participate and serve in the Mass! We are inviting children and their parents to come to our three preparatory sessions: Sept The Word of God Oct. 4 - What is Our Role in the Liturgy? Oct Bringing it Together: Practice for the Mass Each of these sessions will take place after the 11:30 Mass in the Chapel for about 45 minutes. If you are not able to come to the first meeting, but are still interested in being part of the Mass, please contact Anna Peloquin at apeloquin@stjohnwc.org. 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 Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Youth Group - Calling all High School Students! Youth Nights are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room in Favret Hall. Upcoming Youth Nights in September September 20: Uniquely U This Sunday s Youth Night will be about the gifts we have and how we are called to share those gifts with others. September 27: Pope Francis: A Discussion NCYC Forms are due this Monday, September 21. NCYC is a conference for Catholic teens across the nation that takes place in Indianapolis on November If you are interested in attending or have questions, please call or jplandowski@ stjohnwc.org as soon as possible. Forms are available on the high school youth ministry web page at 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. Contact Matt Polakowski at or yachtministry1@gmail.com, or Josh Plandowski at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or AREA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: October 13 - Generations of Faith - We will begin the evening by sharing a meal at 6 p.m. with local speakers who regularly dedicate their time for service. Night of service starts at 7 p.m. which will include creating packages for pregnant women, foster children, the homeless, and refugees. Please join us! ***Registration is required for Generations of Faith event. Register at October 24 - Corn Maize - Come and join the fall fun! Let s try to make it through the whole corn maze this year! Meet at Niederman Farm (5110 Lesourdsville-W. Chester Rd, Liberty 7 p.m. Admission: $10 / person. Facebook: YACHT Ministry (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together) Facebook: St. John the Evangelist Youth & Young Adult Ministry 5

Music Ministry Please contact Michael Dailey at mdailey@stjohnwc. org 777-6433 if you are interested in joining music ministry!

6 Music Ministry Please contact Michael Dailey at org if you are interested in joining music ministry! Praise Ensemble: We are looking for singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers and other instrumentalists. Repertoire is Catholic contemporary music. Choir: The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings for the 9:30 Mass on Sundays. Repertoire includes traditional, contemporary and Gospel choral music. Youth Chorus: This parish choir for children in grades 3-8 will rehearse on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this year from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Attendance at one rehearsal per week is required.) The Youth Chorus sings for 11:30 Mass once a month, Breakfast in Bethlehem, Christmas, Easter and other major parish celebrations. Handbell Choir: Open to ringers aged 16+, the handbell choir rehearses Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. and rings at one weekend Mass per month, the Christmas 10 a.m. Mass, and the Easter Sunday 11:30 Mass. Prior musical experience is helpful but not necessary. Abortion & Reconciliation Much of the news coverage about Pope Francis extending to all priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion and remove the automatic excommunication that can incur has been misleading and confusing. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati wants to make it clear that our priests have already had this faculty for many years. No one who has received absolution for this sin from a priest of the Archdiocese, acting as the instrument of God s mercy, should doubt the validity of the sacrament. No priest can engage in sacramental ministry without being granted faculties to do so by the local bishop. What is included in those faculties is detailed in writing. Priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, as permitted by canon law, have long been granted by the Archbishop the faculty to absolve the sin (of abortion) and to remit the (automatic) penalty of excommunication. As St. John Paul II assured post-abortive women in his encyclical, The Gospel of Life, The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Catholic Church also offers compassionate post-abortion healing through Project Rachel ( A Prayer for the Papal Visit Please pray the following during Pope Francis s apostolic visit to the United States. It would be particularly appropriate to say this prayer as the Holy Father addresses the U.S. Congress on Thursday, September 24, if you are unable to watch it live. God of all peoples, We give you thanks for your Son, Jesus Christ, whose final prayer for his disciples was, that they may be one as we are one. We praise you for the gift of Pope Francis, our Holy Father, who has been given the historic opportunity to proclaim Your love and truth to the heart of our democracy. We ask that his witness stir in our elected leaders and citizens across our country a renewal of unity in serving the common good of the entire human family. Let this day bring new possibilities For the protection of our religious freedom; For the respect of all life from conception until natural death; For the strengthening of our families, the foundation upon which our whole nation rests; For feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and welcoming the migrant; For forging racial harmony and seeking peace and solidarity in our communities and throughout the world; For protecting the gift of creation, our common home. May we always proclaim our faith in the public square and be a sign of Your love to all the world. We ask for all these things through Jesus Christ our Lord, Light to all nations. Amen. -Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati Children s Mass Books Has your child been attending Liturgy of the Word with Children or Sunday school and now he/she is having trouble transitioning to sitting and participating in Mass? Or are you looking for books to help your young children to follow along with Mass? St. John has a lending library in the Gathering Space. Look for the basket of age appropriate picture books for children Pre-K and older to borrow and return after Mass. For more ideas visit: how-to-take-young-children-to-mass/. 6

Generations of Faith: A Night Of Service October 13 or 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Center - Join us one night (same event on both nights) All are invited to a night of dinner, fellowship, & service!

This will be a hands-on night of service with different opportunities for everyone. Some activities will include creating packages for pregnant women, foster children, the homeless, and refugees.

In order to complete the service projects, we are asking for the following donations: diapers; wipes; baby formula; baby food; bottles; bibs; children s clothing (newborn to size 6T); large-handled

7 Generations of Faith: A Night Of Service October 13 or 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Center - Join us one night (same event on both nights) All are invited to a night of dinner, fellowship, & service! We will begin the evening by sharing a meal together, and then we will hear from local speakers who regularly dedicate their time for service. This will be a hands-on night of service with different opportunities for everyone. Some activities will include creating packages for pregnant women, foster children, the homeless, and refugees. Please join us! Please register online at or in the Parish Office by October 7. In order to complete the service projects, we are asking for the following donations: diapers; wipes; baby formula; baby food; bottles; bibs; children s clothing (newborn to size 6T); large-handled shopping bags; grocery gift cards; nonperishable, easy open, ready-to-eat food items; snacks; drinks; plastic forks; gum; band aids; wet wipes; antibiotic ointment; tissues; bottled water; chapstick; socks; flashlights; new books for all ages; gallon-size bags; full-size 2in1 shampoo/conditioner; body wash; toothbrush/toothpaste; fluoride-free toothpaste; deodorant for ages 10+; small toys such as cars, Barbies, games, legos. Please bring donations to the Gathering Space or Parish Office before October 7. Thank you! The Mystery of God: Who He Is and Why He Matters (6 Part Video Series) Tuesdays OR Wednesdays (pick the day/time that fits your schedule) September 22/23 through November 3/4 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: No meetings due to Generations of Faith October 20/21: Providence and the Problem of Evil October 27/28: Exploring the Trinity November 3/4: The God Who Is Love For more info about the series go to: blog/introducing-fr-barrons-newest-film-series-the-mystery-of-god/4702/ Welcome, New Parishioners! Jessica & David Mullins and their children Vincent & Quinn Alan Smith & Rachel Van Atta Daniel Weingartner & Elizabeth Pietrzak Kurtis & Alicia Scherzinger and their children Connor & Adalyn Christy & Nick Singh and their children Mara & Garrett Walter & Elsa Griswold Welson Thozes & Estel Gilmete and their daughters Angeleta & Annalina Daisy Luna and her sons Cliff, Denver & Jonathan 7 Slavery by Another Name (Video) Monday, October 5, 7-9 p.m. in the Chapel Slavery by Another Name is a documentary that challenges one of America s most cherished assumptions: The belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into mandatory labor with shocking force and brutality. After viewing the 90-minute film, a half-hour discussion will follow. Later, on October 17 from 2 4 p.m., we will meet at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center (5440 Moeller Ave., Norwood, Ohio, 45212), with members of Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church of Bond Hill to discuss the message of the video and its relevance for today s society. Please let Jerry Barney ( ) know if you plan to attend in case there is a cancellation, and also if you would like to carpool to the meeting.

Be Christ To One Another! Share-A-Lunch Sunday, September 27, 9 a.m. Thank you to all contributors and volunteers of SAL in August. SAL will meet next at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, in the Pavilion.

) In addition to the peanut butter, bread, fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, or cups), snacks, and juice boxes needed for the lunches, we welcome other nonperishable donations, too.

(Please note that we do not have access to a refrigerator so please refrain from donating natural peanut butter or highly perishable fruit.

Vincent de Paul! "Go give to the needy sweet charity's bread. For giving is living," the angel said. "And must I be giving again and again?" My peevish, petulant answer ran.

Vincent de Paul Society would like to invite you to give the gift of your time to this worthwhile organization.

8 Be Christ To One Another! Share-A-Lunch Sunday, September 27, 9 a.m. Thank you to all contributors and volunteers of SAL in August. SAL will meet next at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, in the Pavilion. Please come join us! We will be preparing about 300 peanut butter sandwiches and packing lunches. (Lunches are distributed at Reach Out Lakota and St. Francis - Cincinnati.) In addition to the peanut butter, bread, fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, or cups), snacks, and juice boxes needed for the lunches, we welcome other nonperishable donations, too. These items could be cereal, pasta & sauce, flour, sugar, canned meat & fruit, baby food, and other non-perishables for the pantries. We welcome brown grocery bags for packaging food, too. (Please note that we do not have access to a refrigerator so please refrain from donating natural peanut butter or highly perishable fruit.) Donations can be dropped off during our meeting time or in advance at the parish office. Thanks again for your support! Please contact Diane Claytor at with questions. Join St. Vincent de Paul! "Go give to the needy sweet charity's bread. For giving is living," the angel said. "And must I be giving again and again?" My peevish, petulant answer ran. "Oh, no," said the angel, piercing me through, "just give till the Master stops giving to you." The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to invite you to give the gift of your time to this worthwhile organization. We are always in need of new members to join our home visit teams who bring hope and support to our neighbors in need. Next weekend, September 26 and 27, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Please join us in the Gathering Space after Mass where we will be happy to answer questions and provide additional information. This is a wonderful way to actually put our parish theme, Be Christ to One Another, into action. We are always grateful for your continued support through your generous donations and prayers. Contact info: Steve Gross at sgross@stephengross. com and Mary Bonser at mcbonser@outlook.com. 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. Faith Methodist Community Dinner Thanks to all the St. John volunteers who helped to serve 190 people on September 1 at the Faith Methodist Community Dinner. We had a great showing of volunteers who pitched in to fill all the jobs. This dinner goes on every week, with other churches helping to cook and serve the dinners. Faith Methodist is booked with churches for the remainder of this year; however, they will soon will be filling spots on next year s calendar, so we may be able to help in the new year. Thanks again. Eagle Scout Project Thank you to our parishioner Eddie Biehle who updated and improved the fire ring on the St. John campus for his Eagle Scout project. The fire ring is located to the right of the church building. Congratulations, Eddie, on achieving the Eagle Scout rank, the highest ranking in Boy Scouting! Eddie is pictured left with the fire ring. Pictured right, the Boy Scouts used the fire ring for a flag retirement ceremony. 8

9 September 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, September 21 8:30am...Mass in memory of Jim Cunningham...CHA 9:30am...Bible Study...HR 7:00pm...Evangelization Committee...SCR 7:00pm...CRHP (Men)... SPH 7:30pm...Baptism Prep...CHA 7:30pm...Handbell Choir Rehearsal... CHU 7:30pm...Divorced & Separated... HR Tuesday, September 22 5:15pm...Youth Chorus Rehearsal... CHU 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion... CTR 7:00pm...Mass in memory of Betty Jones...CHA 7:00pm...CRHP Continuation Committee... SPH 7:30pm...Mystery of God Showing... HR 7:30pm...Praise Ensemble Rehearsal... CHU Wednesday, September 23 8:30am...Mass... CHA 9:00am...Ladies Ministry... PAV 9:15am...Mystery of God Showing...HR 5:15pm...Youth Chorus Rehearsal... CHU 6:00pm...Home Study Parent Meeting... RmDE 6:15pm...Cantor Rehearsal... CHU 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion...CTR 7:15pm...K of C 4th Degree... PAV 7:30pm...Choir Rehearsal... CHU Thursday, September 24 8:30am...Mass in memory of Dr. John Hanekamp...CHA 9:30am...Scripture Study...HR 7:00pm...Companions on the Journey... HR 7:00pm...Boy Scout Troop CTR 7:00pm...RCIA... SPH 7:00pm...K of C 4th Degree... CTR 7:00pm...St. Vincent de Paul...RmDE Friday, September 25 8:30am...Communion Service...CHA 9:00am...Prayer Group...HR Saturday, September 26 K of C Memorial Golf Outing E-Recycling Event in Parking Lot St. Vincent de Paul in GS 8:30am...E-Recycling... Parking Lot 4:00pm...Reconciliation... RR 5:00pm...Mass in memory of Peter Boriin... CHU 5:00pm...Mass with Witness Talk... CHU Sunday, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul in GS 8:00am...Mass with Witness Talk... CHU 8:00am...Mass in memory of Sandra Fuerst...CHU 9:00am...Share-A-Lunch... PAV 9:15am...Early Childhood Program...CTR 9:30am...Mass with Witness Talk... CHU 9:30am...Mass in memory of Mark Askren...CHU 11:30am...Mass with Witness Talk... CHU 11:30am...Mass for St. John Parishioners... CHU 12:45pm...World Youth Day Planning Session... CHA 1:00pm...Girl Scout Troop PAV 1:00pm...Baptism... CHU 2:00pm...K of C Chosen...CTR 3:30pm...Girl Scout Troop PAV 6:30pm...Jr. High PSR...SW 6:30pm...Youth Group... YR Interested in advertising in our bulletin? Call Diocesan Publications at and ask for Jim Fath. We are parish #2440. Facility Scheduling All requests for space must be submitted on a Reservation Request Form. You may pick one up at the office, we can fax or one to you, or you can go to click on Parish Info, then on the Parish Space Request Forms. 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

RCIA / Ministry to Returning Catholics Jerry Barney...777-6433, ext. 121 Stephen Ministry/CRHP Scott Steinke... 777-6433, ext. 115 Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski.

10 RCIA / Ministry to Returning Catholics Jerry Barney , ext. 121 Stephen Ministry/CRHP Scott Steinke , ext. 115 Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski 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 Josh Plandowski... jplandowski@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, Bill Bentley Girl Scouts, Diane Biehle Festival Committee, Anita Turpin..alt1062@yahoo.com 10

ST. JOHN DECEMBER 25, Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH

ST. JOHN DECEMBER 25, Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH ST. JOHN T H E E VA N G E L I S T DECEMBER 25, 2016 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 513-777-6433 www.stjohnwc.org Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church! WE WANT YOU TO KNOW: