PARISH STEWARDSHIP PRAY FOR THEM. DAILY SCRIPTURE and MASS INTENTION

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1 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH DAILY SCRIPTURE and MASS INTENTION Monday, November 18 7:00 a.m. Charles and Chris Middleton 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, and Family 54-57, Friends of Fr. Eiting Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 19 8:30 a.m. John Kelly 2 Mc 6:18-31 Dick and Debbie Schiffler Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 20 7:00 a.m. Lucienne Morais 2 Mc7:1, Nelson and Carol Hommell Lk 19:11-28 Thursday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. 1 Mc 2:15-29 Janet Walker Lk 19:41-44 Beth Lang-Sletten Friday, November 22 Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr 7:00 a.m. Dorothy Van Oss 1 Mc 4:36-37, Marie Boulet Lk 19:45-48 Saturday, November 23 5:30 p.m. Anna Gaudiuso 1 Mc 6:1-13 Frank Campanile Lk 20:27-40 Sunday, November 24 Our Lord Jesus Christ, es King of the Universe 8:00 a.m. 2 Sm 5:1-3 Fred and Sharon Picchioni Col 1:12-20 John and Barbara Zawila Lk 23: :00 a.m. For The Parish 12:00 p.m. Sr. Mary Dorothy Yegge VHM Friends of Fr. Eiting Saint Luke Parish extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Joan Bennett Richard, mother and mother-in-law of parishioners Kyle and Trish Richard and the family of Kathleen Dicken. Please pray for all our departed friends and relatives. CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Thank you for your contributions to the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! Your generous gifts will help CCHD end poverty in America through better education, improved housing, and overall economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we manifest Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus mission to bring glad tidings to the poor...to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free (Lk 4:18). 1 November 9 and November 10 - Week # 20 Regular $ 30, Weekend Total - Week # 20 $ 475, Yearly Total - Week # 20 Total Holy Days $ All Saints $ 8, Total Holy Days - Week # 20 Regular & Holy Days $ 484, Total Week - # 20 Budgeted $ 26, Each Weekend - Weeks # 1-52 $ 532, Total Budget through Week # 20 Non-Parish Collection (s) $ St. Vincent $ 5, Human Development $ Respect Life Miscellaneous Collection (s) $ Archdiocese for the Military Services Parish Capital Debt Reduction-Third Sunday $ 1, Total - November 9 and November 10 $ 37, Total Through Week # 20 $ 747, Debt Principle as of 11/5/13 Debt Retirement 2018 FYI: $22, FY general maintenance and supply expenses for the church, school, Jansen Center and rectory. Included are such items as cleaners, hand towels, soaps, paints, light bulbs, water softener supplies, minor equipment items like pads and bags, and items for minor repairs and replacement. NOVEMBER 10, 2013 LUCAS MATTHEW WINN PARISH STEWARDSHIP PRAY FOR THEM FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN COMBAT AREAS Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness. Please remember, with prayers, our military members - especially those deployed in combat areas. USN CWO3 ROBERT KEUCHER-AFGHANISTAN-12/2013 USAF CAPT BRENDAN MCQUOWN-AFGHANISTAN-01/2014 USAF LT COL JEFFREY KUHN-AFGHANISTAN-03/2014 USAF CAPT NICHOLAS KREITINGER-MIDDLE EAST-03/2014 USAF CAPT KEVIN NORMILE-AFGHANISTAN-04/2014 USAF SGT LUCAS WOOD-AFGHANISTAN-04/2014 WILLIAM D. MCCALL-6 th TOUR AFGHANISTAN-06/2014 ARMY CONTRACTOR If you would like to have a family member, who is currently deployed (military or civilian), listed in the bulletin for prayer, please call the parish office.

2 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 ST. MONICA MINISTRY: Please join the St. Monica Ministry group Sunday, November 17 th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Kramer Hall as we view the DVD: Catholicism - The New Evangelization by Rev. Robert Barron. Following from 4:00-5:00 p.m. we will discuss the DVD and pray for our family, friends and all on our prayer list who are no longer practicing their Catholic faith or have a weakened faith. All are welcome. For questions contact Teresa at MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Parishioners who would like to make a donation to the Christmas poinsettia fund in memory of a loved one can call the church office at x201, no later than Friday, December 13 th. The suggested donation is $ Names will be published in the Christmas bulletin. Flowers will be used for decoration until The Baptism of the Lord, January 12 th. FUNERAL LUNCHEON LAY MINISTRY THANK YOU: Thank you again to all the wonderful parishioners who generously donated food or served the meal at our recent funeral luncheons. We would not be able to provide these luncheons to our bereaved families without all your hard work and support. We are still looking for people willing to help serve this parish ministry by working at the luncheon or by preparing a dish to donate. We make every effort to contact you only once in a 2-3 month period. If you are interested in serving or donating food please contact Judy at Jeckh@sbcglobal.net, ; or Jeannine at michaelarber@ sbcglobal.net, ST. LUKE JANSEN CENTER: The Jansen Center is located behind the church and is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please call , extension 301 for more information. THE BOOK OF NAMES OF THE DEAD November is the time of harvest and the beginning of the earth s winter sleep. For centuries the Church has observed this month as a special time to pray for our dead. Again this year the parish Book of Names of the Dead will be at the Baptismal Font on November 1st. Parishioners are invited to write the names of their deceased family members in the book. This book serves as a reminder and invitation to pray for the dead. At each during the month of November we will pray for those whose names are inscribed in the book. Names of parishioners who were buried from St. Luke Church during the past year have already been placed in the book. You may enter names in the book anytime throughout the month of November. FAMILY REMEMBRANCE BINDER FOR OUR DEARLY DEPARTED Our parish is also creating a Family Remembrance Binder with special homemade memorial pages. You are invited to participate in this beautiful tradition by creating a memorial page for deceased members of your family. You may pick up envelopes at the Jansen Center that contain the information/material you need. SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY Christ has no hands or feet on earth but ours St Teresa of Avila ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE: The November schedule for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry follows: Stock Shelves: Saturday, November 23 rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hand Out Bags: Tuesday, November 26 th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please call Bob Young ( ) for information. LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SVDP COLLECTION: Next weekend is the last weekend of November. Members of the St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul Society will be in the church gathering space after all es to receive your monetary donations. Your continued generosity is appreciated! ST. LUKE SVDP GIVING TREE PROJECT FOR 2013: It is that time of year again for St. Luke SVdP s annual Giving Tree Project. Our Giving Tree will be placed in Kramer Hall starting the weekend of November 30 th and December 1 st. We sponsor four nursing homes: Crestview Manor, Greenewood Manor, Heartland of Beavercreek, and Hospitality Homes East in Xenia (10 ornaments). We also sponsor Safe Haven Outreach and Good Shepherd Ministries. You select an ornament from the Giving Tree, purchase the gift, wrap it or place in a gift bag, secure the Giving Tree ornament on the outside of the package, and place gift under the Giving Tree in Kramer Hall on or before December 15 th. Please do not take an ornament if you are not able to return the gift on time. Our SVdP conference sorts through all the gifts on December 17 th and what is not returned, we have to purchase. We thank you for all of your past support. You truly bring much happiness to many people. Our flyer will be in next weekend s Beam with an explanation sheet of what all the ministries are. Please call Barb Zawila if you have any questions ( ). FAIR TRADE COFFEE will be available for purchase at the St. Luke Bazaar November 23 rd and 24 th. December sale will be December 14 th and 15 th in Kramer Hall after all es. MARCH FOR LIFE EXTENDED TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC 2014: Join members of St. Luke s Parish and hundreds of thousands of fellow Americans in Washington D.C. to add our voice for life. This extended trip will leave Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. and return Wednesday, January 23 around 3:00 a.m. Cost of trip is $ (based on 4 to a room, 4 single beds available limited for additional fee), includes bus transportation, snacks and drinks, 1 night in Philadelphia, tour of Independence Hall, Philly sightseeing, 2 nights at the Hotel Harrington (4 blocks from White House), pro-life youth rally and with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, Pentagon tour, a pizza party, and much more. Registration forms (blue) available in Kramer Hall and Jansen Center, on youth ministry website, or contact for more information or scholarship information, Jeannette Niezgodski or jniezgodski@yahoo.com. Hold a spot with a $75 deposit. Full balance is due by December 15, 2013.

3 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 3 ADULT FAITH FORMATION opportunities to sustain and grow as faithful witnesses to the Good News of Jesus ST LUKE HAPPENINGS MARK YOUR CALENDARS WATCH FOR DETAILS Advent by Candlelight December 1 RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming December 1 Regional Fair Trade Sale December 7 Advent Reconciliation Service December 10 Threshold Bible Study Begins January 6 Evening of Renewal January 7 Ash Wednesday March 5 RCIA Rite of Sending/Election March 9 RCIA Retreat April 12 VATICAN II: DID YOU KNOW? Catholic women were not officially invited to the first two sessions of Vatican II. Only at the third session (September 23, 1964) were eight women religious and seven lay women named as council auditors. Twelve additional lay auditors, men and women, were added for the fourth session on September 14, The named auditors represented Catholic communities, organizations, and countries from around the world. In addition, there were 21 Orthodox and Protestant groups represented at the council. + RCIA Are you, or someone you know, interested in the Catholic Faith? Did you know that a person can inquire at any time throughout the year about becoming Catholic, with no commitment beyond the interest of finding out more about what we believe and how it impacts our lives? If you simply need to be confirmed, arrangements can be made to prepare you for that sacrament as well. Call Barbara at x305 or bmurray@ saintlukeparish.org, to learn more. + November is Black Catholic History Month Black Catholic history began in the Acts of the Apostles (8: 26-40) with the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch by Philip the Deacon. Black Catholics trace their faith history back to Christian antiquity long before other nations heard the Good News. Christian Africa was indeed a leading light in early Christendom. For more information, please go to Black Catholic History Month For more information about Black Catholic history, please read the award-winning, The History of Black Catholics in the United States by Cyprian Davis (The Crossroad Publishing Company). Fr. Davis is a Benedictine monk and Professor Emeritus of Church History from St. Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana. + Cincinnati Arts Association Performance of THE PRIESTS The Association is offering discounted tickets to all Archdiocese of Cincinnati parishioners for the November 19, 2013 performance. The Priests are Fr. Martin O Hagan, Fr. Eugene O Hagan, and Fr. David Delargy, classical tenors and Catholic priests from Ireland. Visit and use promotion code CATHOLIC for the discount. + Society s Future Is Rooted in Young, and in Elderly, Says Pope Francis The memory of the elderly gives us the support we need to continue on our path. The future of society... is rooted in the elderly and the young: the latter because they have the strength and youth to carry history forward, and the former because they are the source of living memory. A population that does not take care of the elderly and of children and the young has no future, because it abuses both its memory and its promise. + Books to Deepen Our Faith It s that time of year when we begin to think of the holidays and all the preparations they entail. A book is always a great gift for children and adults. In the weeks to come you will find suggestions here to deepen the faith of family and friends and don t forget your own faith! Reduced to Joy (Publisher: Viva Editions) by Mark Nepo. This is a book of seventy-three poems about the nature of working with what we re given till it wears us through to joy. Jonah s Whale (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers) by Eileen Spinelli. Wonderfully illustrated, this book tells the story of the job God gave Whale to do and how Whale responds. Bambinelli Sunday: A Christmas Blessing (Franciscan Media) Based on a beloved Italian tradition, this book tells the story of Allesandro and what he learns about family, faith, and love on one special day. AREA OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR JOURNEY OF FAITH IN THE YEAR OF FAITH-2013: St. Meinrad Archabbey (See for details): O Antiphons Retreat, November 29-December 1 Be Angry But Do Not Sin, February 7-9, 2014 Love is Here to Stay, February 14-16, 2014 Spiritual Center of Maria Stein (See Evening of Reflection November 19 National Night of Prayer for the Unborn December 8 God So Colorful, New Year s Eve Retreat December 31 Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford ( Thanksgiving Recovery Retreat for Men November 29- December 1 Personally Directed Retreats December 1-8 QUESTION OF THE WEEK For Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 17, 2013) It will lead to your giving testimony.... By your perseverance you will secure your lives. What testimony could you give to defend yourself from accusation? What words have been given to you by the Spirit that you could publicly proclaim about your faith? What wisdom do you find when you profess the Mystery of Faith after the consecration in the? Whose lives have become a model for you? Whom do you wish to imitate as a believer and witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ? Whose perseverance in the faith provides you with a sense of security in your own beliefs?

4 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4 ST. LUKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NOVEMBER 23 RD AND 24 TH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR CRAFT BOOTH: The craft booth would be happy to accept any new craft item donation that is hand made. It can be dropped off at Jansen Center or on Tuesday morning at BFH from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Any question please ljkeller@prodigy.net or call ROADSIDE SIGNS: Parishioners, if you live on a high traffic street and are willing to place a sign in your front yard advertising the upcoming Christmas Bazaar your help is needed. Please stop by Jansen Center during open hours and pick up a yard sign to display on your property. Signs are available for pick up and instructions on displaying the sign are included. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles to help with the bazaar and all are welcome. If you can help please contact Donna at or dleddy54@gmail.com. RAFFLE ITEMS: New products and services are needed to stock the Raffle Baskets/Packages for the Christmas Bazaar. Sports items, tickets, theme packages; school theme packages, home, auto, health and beauty, and personal items are some popular suggestions. Contact Ginny at or you can drop off items at the Jansen Center AND please clearly indicate the item is for the raffle. USED BOOKS, DVDs, CDs, AND GAMES NEEDED: Books, audio CDs, video DVDs, puzzles and games are needed for the USED BOOK BOOTH at the Christmas Bazaar. Please donate hard cover and paperback books on any and all subjects. Original audio CDs and video DVDs, puzzles and children/family games are desired. Please bring your donations to Jansen Center during normal business hours; large donations can be picked up. Contact Wil at or at wil2233@sbcglobal.net for information. NO encyclopedia books, Reader s Digest Condensed Books or magazines are needed. ATTIC TREASURES: We are still collecting new or used Christmas ornaments, decorations and trees for the Attic Treasures booth. Please drop off all donations at Jansen Center. We are also in need of volunteers to help with Friday night setup and work during the bazaar. If you are interested, please contact Patti at BAKED GOODS AND CANDY: Please plan on providing homemade baked goods or candy for the Christmas Bazaar. Your tasty creations may be brought to the St. Luke School gym entrance Friday, November 22 nd from 4:00 6:00 p.m. during setup for the bazaar, or any time during the bazaar on Saturday and Sunday. CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT BOOTH NEW DONATIONS NEEDED: The St Luke Christmas Bazaar ORNAMENT BOOTH offers many kinds of new, beautifully handmade Christmas tree ornaments for sale. Donations of finished ornaments, kits, and materials are needed. We can use all types of Christmas ornaments but specialize in those that can be easily personalized. Students and Scouts, this is a great way to help the Parish Boosters while learning and practicing new craft techniques. Service minded parishioners of all ages are encouraged to donate items to be sold or materials that can be used to make ornaments for the booth. Ornament kits are always useful; our elves will make them into great new ornaments. If you need help with ornament kits we can arrange for age-appropriate ornament kits for a group of any size. Contact Patty at or or drop off items at the Jansen Center marked Ornament Booth before November 22 nd. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Night Youth Ministry 6th - 12th Grade, through May 18, 2014 November Schedule: November 17 Youth Ministry: 6:00-8:30 p.m. in BFH November NCYC November 24 No Youth Ministry Contact Josh Englefield at jenglefield@saintlukeparish.org with questions. ST. LUKE YOUTH GROUP TAKING ORDERS FOR PIES: Just in time for the holidays, St. Luke Youth Group will be taking orders for Mehaffie pies in Kramer Hall after es during the next 3 weekends. These pie orders will help with the funding of the National Catholic Youth Conference and other youth programs. These delicious pies make great gifts for teachers or your neighborhood postman. Instead of showing up empty handed, why not bring a pie to a Christmas party? Just in time for holiday festivities, pies will be available for pick up on the weekend of December 14 th and 15 th. Pies are just $ PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM What: Faith formation program using a lectionary based catechesis in which the Sunday Gospel with the pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer, are introduced and reinforced each year to build age-appropriate faith. The High School curriculum changes each year to reflect topics that are relevant to today s teens. Who: Youth grades 1-12 When: Wednesdays 4:15 5:30 p.m. for Grades 1 8 in school Wednesdays 7:00 8:15 p.m. for Grades 1 12 in the school, HS in the Youth room Sundays 9:45 11:00 a.m. for Grade 8 only, Jansen Center Start and End Dates: For Sunday PSR Gr 8 September-May 4, 2014 For Wednesday PSR September-May 7, 2014 Contact: Jansen Center ext. 301 Saint Luke s Early Childhood Program, for children ages 3 through 5, is designed to support parents in the education of their young children in the Catholic faith. There are two sections: 3-4 year olds (Angels) and 5 year olds (Saints). Children learn about God and their friendship with Jesus through crafts, games, prayers, stories, scripture, and songs. Christian values and attitudes are taught and children experience fellowship and fun with children their own age. They also develop positive attitudes about themselves and others by discovering the gifts, talents, and abilities that God gives to everyone. When: Sunday 9:45 11:00 a.m., through April 6, 2014 Contact: Jansen Center ext. 301

5 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELSIT CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH Monday, November 18, 2013 Sewing Guild Artist Meeting in Kramer Hall (9:30-12:00 PM) School Rosary Club in Parish Center (3:00-4:30 PM) First Reconciliation Prep Mtg Church, KH, Parish Center (6:30-8:00 PM) Boy Scouts #85 Meeting in Bishop Ford Hall (7:00-8:30 PM) Al-Anon Family Group in Jansen Center East (7:30-8:30 PM) Adult Men s Volleyball in Gym (9:00-11:00 PM) Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Women of Faith Bible Study Series in Kramer Hall (9:30-11:30 AM) Crafts Bazaar Prep Workshops in Bishop Ford Hall (9:30-12:30 PM) Pastoral Staff Meeting in Jansen Center Rose (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Chess Club in Parish Center (3:00-4:00 PM) Cub Scout Pack #85 Den Meetings - BFH and PC (6:00-8:00 PM) VIRTUS Training Class in Jansen Center East (6:00-9:30 PM) St. Luke Boosters Meeting in Jansen Center Rose (7:00-8:30 PM) AFF Catholicism - Our Faith in Kramer Hall (7:00-9:00 PM) SVDP St. Luke Meeting in Jansen Center West (7:00-9:00 PM) Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Maintenance Meeting in Church Conference Room (9:00-10:00 AM) AFF NLR in Jansen Center West (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Girl Scout Daisy Mtg 1st Grade in Art Room 106 (3:00-4:15 PM) Girl Scout #30427 Troop Mtg 4th Grade Parish Center (3:00-4:30 PM) Girl Scout # th Grade in Kramer Hall (3:00-5:00 PM) PSR Classes in School (4:15-8:15 PM) PSR-High School in Bishop Ford Hall and Youth Room (7:00-8:15 PM) Building and Grounds Meeting in Jansen Center East (7:00-9:00 PM) Light Weigh One King Meeting in Jansen Center West (7:00-9:00 PM) YM Confirmation Retreat Planning in Jansen Center Rose (7:00-9:00 PM) SCC Weekly Bible Study in Jansen Conference Room (7:00-9:00 PM) Thursday, November 21, 2013 All Staff Meeting in Kramer Hall (12:00-1:00 PM) AFF Spiritual Biography in Jansen Center East (3:00-4:30 PM) RCIA in Kramer Hall, Jansen Center East and West (7:00-8:30 PM) PLC Boy Scouts #85 in Jansen Center Rose (7:00-8:30 PM) Choir Rehearsal in Church Music Room (7:00-9:00 PM) Knights of Columbus Business Mtg in Bishop Ford Hall (7:00-9:30 PM) Our Lady of Good Counsel Mtg Jansen Ctr Conference (7:15-9:00 PM) Friday, November 22, 2013 Women of Faith Bible Study in Jansen Center East (8:30-10:30 AM) St. Luke Boosters Christmas Bazaar Set-up in Parish Center, School, Gym (3:00-11:00 PM) Alcoholics Anonymous in Jansen Center East (7:00-8:00 PM) Saturday, November 23, 2013 St. Luke Boosters Christmas Bazaar-Gym, PC, School (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) St. Meinrad Archabbey Benedictine Oblate in St. Dominic (1:00-3:30 PM) Sunday, November 24, 2013 Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast in Parish Center (5:00 AM - 4:00 PM) St. Luke Boosters Christmas Bazaar-Gym, PC, School (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) PSR 8th Grade Classes in Jansen Center East (9:45-11:00 AM) K of C Thanksgiving Dinner in Parish Center (4:00-10:00 PM) CYO Basketball Practice in Gym (6:00-7:15 PM) 5 HERE AT SAINT LUKE ST. LUKE SCHOOL PRESENTS IT S ALL GREEK TO ME! The 6 th and 7 th grade classes will present It s All Greek To Me!, a mythological adventure comedy by Adam Crescenzi and Brendan Boland. Performances will be held November 15 th,16 th, 22 nd, and 23 rd at 7:00 p.m. in Gilligan Hall. Ticket prices are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Parents and their children may purchase a family pass for $8.00. Seating is limited, so advanced purchase of tickets is recommended. CYO BOYS AND GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Registrations forms for CYO Volleyball are due to the school office by Friday, December 6 th. The CYO volleyball program is open to girls and boys in grades 4th-8th who attend St. Luke school or are members of St. Luke Parish. Registration closes on December 16 th. Any forms turned in after December 16 th will be returned. Forms can be picked up at the school office or the Jansen Center. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mike Schrand at VIRTUS Protecting God s Children Sessions on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Decree on Child Protection: All employees and regular volunteers in the Archdiocese who have contact with children are required to be trained or re-trained using VIRTUS materials (regardless of previous training). St. Luke will host its monthly session on Tuesday, November 19 th. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. To register or for a list of available training dates in the area, go to If you have questions contact Bruce Guindon at x 202 or bguindon@ saintlukeparish.org. CHRISTMAS CARD SALE: Having trouble finding religious themed Christmas Cards? The Knights of Columbus has your answer! We will be selling religious Christmas cards after es in November and at the Bazaar. Help Keep Christ in Christmas by sending religious cards this Christmas. LIGHT WEIGH ONE KING MEETINGS: Do you feel hopeless and alone with your eating? Are you constantly struggling with your weight and feeling like food controls you? The Light Weigh One King Bible Study and DVD series has freed thousands of people from chronic dieting and obesity. It has helped many conquer eating disorders and stabilize blood sugar levels. Light Weigh One King teaches you to eat real food and provides support, friendship, encouragement and caring. Come and fill the hole in your heart with God, not food. Our meetings are held Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Kathy at (937) Kathy has coordinated the Light Weigh groups at St. Luke s since 2011 and has seen many transformations. JOIN CUB SCOUTS! Scouting is Fun with a Purpose! Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. All area boys in grades 1-5 are welcome to join St. Luke s Cub Scout Pack 85. Visit pack85beavercreek.scoutlander.com or contact Kevin Sweere at , sweerek@gmail.com. SUPPORT SCOUTING! Cub Scout Pack 85 seeks adults to Help Make the Pack Go. All men and women are welcome. We are especially looking for former Scouts to enrich our history. Volunteers might run a Pack event, make a fun, educational presentation to the boys, and/or support our leaders. Contact Kevin Sweere at , sweerek@gmail.com.

6 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6 AROUND THE AREA ST FRANCIS BAZAAR: St. Francis of Assisi Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 16 th, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Handmade holiday décor and gifts, raffle and homemade baked goods. Join us for your holiday shopping. GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING is sponsoring Promoting Brain Fitness: It s All About Balance! on Monday, November 18 th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Beavercreek Nazarene Church, 1850 N. Fairfield Road. There will be information about physical health, attitude and humor, and lifelong learning. To reserve your spot, contact the Council at or info@gccoa by November 13. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, November 22nd. The fish will be prepared by the Hecht Family. Adult tickets are $13.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Any questions, contact Mike at CALVARY CEMETARY GREENERY ORDERS: Boy Scout Troop 516 is taking orders for greenery to decorate gravesites in Calvary Cemetery for Christmas. As a service, the Troop will be placing wreaths, crosses and grave blankets on your loved one s grave on December 7 th. Order information is available at greenery or by leaving a message at Please place your order by November 25 th to ensure delivery. ANNUAL DISPLAY OF NATIVITIES: The University of Dayton s annual display of international Nativities begins Saturday, November 30 th and continues through Sunday, January 26 th, at Roesch Library. The University welcomes the season and unveils the exhibit, At the Manger: World Nativity Traditions, with an Open House from 1:00-5:00 p.m, Saturday, November 30 th. The Open House will include four exhibits, creative children s activities, refreshments, live entertainment, The Stable Store and more. It is free and open to the public. Parking is convenient. For complete information visit FAIR TRADE SALE: Shop at the Regional Fair Trade Sale at St. Peter Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, Saturday, December 7 th, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Catholic Relief Services says our sale in the Dayton area is the largest in the nation and has been for the last three years. The added bonus is that when you shop for your family and friends at the sale, you are helping families all around the globe provide a better life for their children. For more information call the Catholic Social Action Office at or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org. St. Luke Social Action Ministry s Created for Giving gifts will be available at this sale. MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES: Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP). NFP is not the old rhythm method, but uses all the woman s fertility signs in a safe, healthy, and highly effective method in accordance with Catholic teaching. Call for additional information or register at PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE SPONSORS AS A THANK YOU FOR THEIR KIND GENEROSITY