Saint Cecilia Parish OCTOBER 15, 2017 One -gives freely- yet grows all the richer; another - withholds what he should give - and only suffers want. -Proverbs 11:24 Stewardship of Finance
S PARISH OF SAINT CECILIA 3105 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 (513) 871-5757 www.stceciliacincinnati.org www.facebook.com/stceciliacincinnati PARISH STAFF Rev. Jamie Weber, Pastor 871-5757, ext. 201 / jweber@eastsideregion.org Rev. Jason Williams, Parochial Vicar 871-5757, ext. 205 / jwilliams@eastsideregion.org Barb Browarsky, Rectory Secretary 871-5757, ext. 202 / bbrowarsky@stceciliacincinnati.org Cody Egner, Regional Dir. of Religious Ed. 871-5757, ext. 215 / cegner@eastsideregion.org Don Franer, Regional Facilities Manager 968-5089 / dfraner@eastsideregion.org Mike Goedde, School Principal 533-6060 / mgoedde@stceciliacincinnati.org Robert Kellison, Music Dir./Stewardship 871-5757, ext. 208 / bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org Marta Misleh, Assistant to the Pastor 871-5757, ext. 207 / mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org Sarah Rose Sperduto, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry 871-5757, ext. 218 / ssperduto@stceciliacincinnati.org Matt Springer, Reg. Dir. Fin. & Operations 871-5757, ext. 204 / mspringer@eastsideregion.org W EEKLY SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Sat. 4 PM & Sun. 8 & 10 AM DAILY MASSES: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM, Wed. 6:45 AM THE ROSARY: Mon.-Sat. 8:40 AM DAILY COMMUNION SERVICE: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM HOLY DAY MASSES: 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PM LATIN MASSES: Tues. 9 AM CONFESSIONS: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM, Wed. 7:05-7:15 AM and 7:05-7:50 PM, Sat. 3-3:30 PM, Sun. 7-7:30 AM and 9-9:30 AM ADORATION: Wed. 9:30 AM-8 PM HOLY HOUR: Wed. 7-8 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fri. 9:30 AM BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Please register for your baptism at www.stceciliacincinnati.org under the Sacraments tab. You can also select your class dates there. MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN: Mon.-Fri. 11:45 AM, Sat. 3 PM, Sun. 9 & 11 AM MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. ANTHONY: Sun. 8:30 & 11:30 AM MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 (Saints Hedwig & Margaret Mary Alacoque) 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Bill Sweeney Off Anne Dulle TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 (Saint Ignatius of Antioch) 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Ed Donohoe by Friends of Pregnancy Center East 2 ALTAR GUILD Ron Case, 399-9331, rwmsc@yahoo.com ANNULMENTS Joe Fondacaro, 871-5757 ext. 222, jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org BAPTISMS Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 BEREAVEMENT Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 BOOSTERS Matt Weisenborn, Athletic Director mweisenborn@stceciliacincinnati.org BULLETIN Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 bbrowarsky@stceciliacincinnati.org COMMUNICATIONS Steve Sullivan, steveco@fuse.net CUB SCOUTS Jeff Krietemeyer, 324-6497 DAY OF ADORATION Carolyn Peddicord, 254-2623, carolynfpeddicord@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS Dave Rosselot, 396-6022 FESTIVAL Doug & Joy Kornish Dkornish@cinci.rr.com, Jkornish@cinci.rr.com FLEA MARKET Anita & Carl Dalessandro, anitacarl@fuse.net FOCCUS MARRIAGE PREP Susan Kellison, suekellison13@gmail.com GIFT BEARERS Joanne Brinkman, 871-3230, jmbrinkman@zoomtown.com GIRL SCOUTS Sharon Krietemeyer, jskrietemeyer@hotmail.com GREETERS Nancy Worrall, nanworrall@aol.com GYM SCHEDULING Matt Springer, 871-5757, ext. 204 mspringer@eastsideregion.org HOME DISTRIBUTORS/VISITS Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 HOSPITALITY Emily Adams, eeadams1018@gmail.com LEGION OF MARY Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 MOMS GROUP Holly Hemak, moms@stceciliacincinnati.org OAKLEY FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY DINNER Stan Messerly, 731-2500 PASTORAL COUNCIL Jason Hemak, 919-3491 RESPECT LIFE GROUP Brigid McLinden Duffy, 379-0821, bswartz@fuse.net PTO Patricia Donnelly & Renee Dawson, 533-6060 SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Tom McNally, 871-5757, ext. 203 WEDDING COORDINATOR Marta Misleh, 871-5757, ext. 207 mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org WEDDING RESERVATION Bob Kellison, 871-5757, ext. 208 bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org WELCOME COMMITTEE Angela Egner, (413) 854-7253, angelaegner15@gmail.com WORSHIP COMMISSION Mark Milliron, mmilliron501@gmail.com YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Sarah Rose Sperduto, 871-5757, ext. 218 ssperduto@stceciliacincinnati.org M A SS INT ENT IONS FOR THI S W EEK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 (Saint Luke) 6:45 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Mary Rizzo Off Emily & Jerry Davis 9:30 AM Eucharist Adoration (9:30 AM-8 PM) Holy Hour 7-8 PM with Confessions until 7:50 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 (Saints John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues) 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Special Intentions of the Ernst Family by Teresa Weden FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 (Saint Paul of the Cross) 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Placido J. Ouro Off Sylvia Ouro SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 (Saint Callistus I) 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Catherine & Hubert Moermond Off The Moermond Family 4:00 PM Rita & Earl Schwartz Off Jeanne Wendell 6:00 PM Wedding of Colin Higgins & Ashley Enyeart SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:00 AM Mary Jones Off Gino A. Cammeresi 10:00 AM Nancy Hogan Off Jim & Barbara Momper MARRIAGE BANNS III Colin Higgins & Ashley Enyeart II Tim Peddicord & Taylor Sander
THE CORNER OCT 15 2017 Stewardship of Finance In the Catholic Church, we believe that all of God s children are important and deserve the respect of life and human dignity. Since everyone makes a difference, every gift to support our Church makes a difference. We should feel honored and privileged to belong to a church that is devoted to life-giving faith. In God s family, sons and daughters in the Son, there are no disposable lives. All men and women enjoy an equal and inviolable dignity. All our loved by God. All have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, who died on the Cross and rose for all. This is the reason why no one can remain indifferent before the lot of our brothers and sisters. (Pope Francis, homily). I have a vision for our Church, and I want it to continue to grow. Every time I see a new face, I am thrilled and edified. I need your continued support to keep the vision alive and moving forward. I want to provide the ministries that are needed to give everyone an opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus. I know giving can be hard for some, but if you can truly join me in this vision and know that my desire is to build the ministries that are helping our parishioners, new young adults and young families joining the parishes, and those in need, I hope your faith leads you to give. Amen? Amen! Need a little spiritual pick-me-up in the middle of the week? Join us for our 6:45 AM Mass every Wednesday. Then head to the Madison Diner with us for breakfast. It s a nice crowd and great food. Each Wednesday we are blessed to have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. What that means is that Jesus is present to us in a special and intimate way on the altar in the monstrance during the hours of 9:30 AM to 8 PM. It is such a peaceful, quiet time in church, where you are free to pray silently or just sit and visit with the Lord for as little or long as you like. It is such a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of life and brings down many graces upon you, your family, and the world. At this time we have a need for people I can call on to fill in half-hour slots once in a while when the permanent adorers can t make it. Please prayerfully consider signing up to be a substitute adorer. Please call, text, or email to sign up or ask questions: Carolyn Peddicord at 513-254-2623 or carolynfpeddicord@gmail.com. ALTAR GU ILD SCHEDU LE FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16-22 MONDAY 9 AM R. Case TUESDAY 9 AM J. Escobar B. Hopkins WEDNESDAY 9 AM M. Simon B. S. Dalessandro THURSDAY 9 AM School students FRIDAY 9 AM The Hilgeforts SATURDAY 9 AM E. Garcia E. Haynes SATURDAY 4 PM J. Prues SUNDAY 8 AM R. Peddicord C. Brereton SUNDAY 10 AM The Donovans Love your faith even more. Sacred Heart Radio. 89.5 FM & 740 AM 3 COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK E NDING OCTOBER 1 Offertory $9,027.00 Online Sunday $3,333.50 TOTAL $12,360.50
S PASTOR S RAMB LINGS 1 2 4 4 3 VOLUNTEER THANK-YOU DINNER: We had a great turnout for our volunteer thank-you dinner (photos 1-3). I want to thank all of our volunteers and staff members who put this together, and thanks to Oakley Skyline chili for their donation. 1 FR. DUY S MASS OF THANKSGIVING: Fr. Duy came all the way from Tulsa, Okla., his home diocese, to join us in celebrating his Mass of Thanksgiving (photo 4). A good crowd gathered at the 4:00 Mass to help him celebrate. 1 OKTOBERFEST: St. Cecilia had another wonderful Oktoberfest (photo 5)! The food was so good, and the bands made it so fun. Thank you to all who had a hand in making this event so enjoyable. 1 CAFE JERUSALEM: Thank you to the DeBlasios for hosting the bid-n-buy dinner bought by Steve Sullivan. His guests enjoyed a delicious Mediterranean dinner cooked by Larry Misleh and his sister Elizabeth Lowry. 1 GREEK DINNER: Fr. Jason (photo 6) cooked 6 an incredible Greek feast for Jim and Sue Newman and their guests. They ate a wonderful meal and then were entertained by Fr. Jason s piano concert. 1 CHILD OF GOD: Welcome, Leo Thomas Frost, son of Daniel and Meredith Frost (photo 7). Leo was baptized Sept. 30. 1 REST IN PEACE: The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Martin J. Bauer (photo 8) on Sept. 25. Martin was 90 years old. May he have eternal rest. 5 6 7 8
2017 FINANCIAL REPORT OCT 15 2017 Financial Performance Summary First, the Finance Committee extends a special thank-you to all who gave of their time, talent, and financial resources to St. Cecilia in 2017. The parish closed its fiscal year on June 30. This past fiscal year was a year of growth 139 new families joined the parish, we welcomed 17 new members through RCIA, Sunday Mass attendance increased 5%, and the church festival had another record-breaking year netting $111,055. The school also grew, with 267 students enrolled in 2017, up from 243 in 2016. To meet the needs of our growing parish, St. Cecilia made several big investments in staff and programs: Two parish staff members were hired. Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Sarah Rose Sperduto joined us in July. She will be focused on developing the young adult community for the parish. Don Franer was also hired as maintenance manager to provide care for the parish s facilities. Multiple faith formation opportunities were offered. St Cecilia hosted 16 faith formation classes and 2 missions, which attracted hundreds of attendees from across the pastoral region The Seton Education Partners Grant was implemented. St. Cecilia School continued its investment in the blended learning model with great results. In early July, we learned that out of the 12 Seton schools found in California, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana, our students had the most academic growth in math and reading of all other schools. The parish also made investments in both the church and school facilities. With an additional $50,000 gifted by 4 individuals for the Science Lab remodel, two School classrooms were able to be updated this year. The finance committee continues to move towards its goal of using Festival revenue to fund planned and unplanned capital projects. In 2017, as a result of this effort, 5 projects are currently underway or have been completed: Church bell renovation - $60,000 Commons air conditioner - $85,000 Science lab renovation - $60,000 Classroom #1 renovation - $60,000 Rectory kitchen remodel - $20,000 While dedicating the festival income to capital projects increases the stability of St. Cecilia in the long term, it left a gap of $41,000 to fill in St. Cecilia s operating budget. As our church, school, and parish community continues to grow, that gap is expected to remain in 2018. 5 Church bell renovation Commons air conditioner Science lab renovation Classroom #1 renovation Rectory kitchen remodel
S 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT Our goal is to close that gap. 6 To ensure that we can continue to support the needs of our growing church, school, and community, we need to set a bold goal of increasing collections to offset that gap. And while we have seen the total amount of collections increase with the number of new parishioners, we have seen the percentage of givers decrease. We need to all be in. Remember what prompted you to join St. Cecilia? Was it the solemnity of the Mass? The beauty of the church? The outreach of our St. Vincent de Paul group? The Moms Group? St. Cecilia School? The inspiration you walked away with after one of the faith formation sessions? The feeling of community you experienced at the festival and Oktoberfest? All of these parts of St. Cecilia make it the thriving community that it is, but all of them require financial support. The primary source of financial support to run these and other ongoing aspects of the church is what you give St. Cecilia in the weekly Offertory collection. Only 51% of our registered parishioners currently contribute, however, through the Offertory collections or online giving. And to those parishioners, we are so thankful for your stewardship and support. To the parishioners currently not contributing, we ask that you reflect back to why you joined the parish. As we turn the corner into 2018, consider financially supporting your parish so that it can continue to serve you and give you what you loved about St Cecilia in the first place. Your financial investment ensures that St. Cecilia will be there for you, and for ST. CECILIA BY THE NUMBERS Fiscal Registered New School Weddings Baptisms Funerals Avg. Sunday Avg. Sunday St. Vincent Christmas Easter Festival Year Families Families Population Colection Attendance de Paul 2017 1,025 139 267 29 68 28 $12,539 1,025 $22,251 $67,543 $25,764 $111,055 2016 992 131 247 25 83 32 $12,103 972 $23,591 $51,485 $26,413 $110,739 2015 924 111 240 20 51 28 $11,746 909 $19,149 $47,820 $26,004 $90,138 2014 905 96 240 17 56 33 $11,768 914 $20,524 $60,936 $25,941 $87,241
2017 FINANCIAL REPORT OCT 15 2017 future parishioners and generations. A habit of weekly giving can make a difference. If every registered family that does not currently give would donate just $30 a week which is the average weekly contribution we receive we would be well on our way to achieving our goal. On behalf of the Finance Committee, thank you for your prayerful consideration, and for joining us in a commitment to contribute to our growing church family. $40 AVERAGE WEEKLY OFFERTORY GIFT $37 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $31 $29 $12 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% OFFERTORY GIVING BY AGE GROUP 78% 71% 49% 37% $5 $- AGE 81+ AGE 61-80 AGE 41-60 AGE 21-40 20% 10% 0% 1 2 3 4 Online Giving Continues to Grow Did you know 23% of our weekly contributions now are collected through online giving? This is an easy and secure way to support our parish on a continual basis without worrying about writing a check, remembering your envelope or even carrying cash. It allows you to make on offering even when you may be out of town, and provides you with a current and up-to-date record of your Church contributions, as well as the flexibility to align your paycheck with your offertory commitment. It is very easy to set up an automatic payment, and you are able to adjust the amount you contribute as often as you would like. Please consider the benefits of online giving for you and your family. The Online Giving link can be found on our parish website: stceciliacincinnati.org. Contact Bob Kellison at 871-5757, ext. 208, with any questions. 7
S 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR JULY THROUGH JUNE 2016-17 2016-17 2015-16 2015-16 Actual Budget Actual Budget *Note: Amounts in Thousands Church Revenue Sundays/Holy Days 637 669 630 668 Christmas/Easter 93 77 78 77 Mass Stipends/Votive Lights 52 44 52 52 Festival 26 26 46 0 (Does not include capital projects) Other Church 37 20 30 13 Total Church Income 845 836 836 810 School Revenue Tuition/Aid/Student Fees 1220 1287 1178 1410 (Enrollment increase) Fundraising 43 19 25 64 (See expense below) Other School 22 20 17 20 Total School Revenue 1285 1326 1220 1494 TOTAL PARISH INCOME 2130 2162 2056 2304 8 Church Expenditures Salaries/Benefits 397 407 385 431 (Additional staff) Operating 179 172 155 179 Ministry/Liturgy 71 60 59 67 Utilities 42 49 40 54 (Mild Winters) General Maintenance/Repairs 74 74 52 85 Capital 0 0 17 0 Total Church Expenditures 763 762 708 816 School Expenditures Salaries/Benefits 1105 1112 1066 1221 (Additional staffing) Operating 115 88 99 105 Utilities 47 48 40 51 General Maintenance/Repairs 127 120 145 113 Fundraising 14 38 (See Revenue) Capital 0 0 11 0 Total School Expenditures 1408 1368 1361 1528 TOTAL PARISH EXPENDITURES 2171 2130 2069 2344 TOTAL PARISH PROFIT/LOSS -41 32-13 -40 Stewardship of Ministry St. Cecilia is a growing parish with vibrant ministries. There are many opportunities to become involved with the Moms Group, the Garden Crew or the choir, as a lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, as a greeter or usher, in community outreach with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Wednesday Dinners, serving meals at the Thanksgiving Day Dinner, donating to the Giving Tree program, participating on Pastoral Council, Worship, Buildings & Grounds, or Finance Commissions, or volunteering at our events like the festival, Oktoberfest, Fiesta de Mayo. Don t cheat yourself. Become invested in your parish. If you feel lost or don t know how to get involved, contact any of the people listed inside the bulletin or contact the parish office. Become engaged in your parish. Join the fun! THE ST. CECILIA FINANCE COMMITTEE Allison Mooney (Finance Chair) Susan Rodgers (Finance Co-Chair) Jason Hemak (Pastoral Council Chair) Doug Kornish (Festival Chair) Mike Goedde (School Principal) Bob Kellison (Director of Stewardship) Matt Springer (Director of Finance & Operations) Vince Woodall (Cincinnati Archdiocese Associate Director of School Finance)
EASTSIDE FAITH OCT 15 2017 Credo (I Believe) Why did Jesus have to redeem us on the Cross, of all places? The Cross on which Jesus, although innocent, was cruelly executed is the place of utmost degradation and abandonment. Christ, our Redeemer, chose the Cross so as to bear the guilt of the world and to suffer the pain of the world. So He brought the world back home to God by His perfect love. God could not show His love more forcibly than by allowing Himself in the person of the Son to be nailed to the Cross for us. Crucifixion was the most shameful and most horrible method of execution in antiquity. It was forbidden to crucify Roman citizens, whatever crimes they were guilty of. Thereby God entered into the most abysmal sufferings of mankind. Since then, no one can say, God does not know what I m suffering. A Gospel Reflection by Father Jason Williams MATTHEW 22:1-14 Invite to the wedding feast whomever you find. We have a Savior who knows us well. Jesus, truly God and yet truly human, is very aware of our struggle to turn away from sin and remain faithful to the Gospel. As he began his public ministry he cried out, Repent, and believe the Good News! That call is the invitation of God the Father inviting all people of all time to the wedding banquet of his Son. Some preferred the cares of daily living to life with God; others became hostile in response to being challenged to set aside their sinful ways. Yet Jesus hopes to welcome each of us into his banquet, clothed in repentance, trust, and charity. The Gospel we are called to believe in is the hope of redemption eternal happiness in heaven wrought through the selfless love of God. Contemplating God s love for us despite our many shortcomings, we ought to be moved to repentance and sincere conversion of heart, mind, and will. We who have been loved so much by God can t help but love in return, and, just as it did for Jesus, love will require sacrifice. Our daily acts of love for God and neighbor are the threads that woven together form the fabric from which our wedding garment is sewn. Pensamientos Evangélicos Dios nos envía al mundo que nos rodea para invitar a otros a la banquete del cielo. God sends us out into the world around us to invite others into the banquet feast of heaven. RCIA THIS WEEK Please pray for all of those journeying to full Communion with the Catholic Church! This week s (October 18) RCIA lesson is The Pascal Mystery. Some of us might be so accustomed to seeing images of crosses in our churches, we may not realize that in the ancient world, the cross was a horrifying image. For people living 2,000 years ago, wearing a cross like jewelry around one s neck would be as shocking as wearing a little electric chair around our necks would be today. The cross was a well-known means of capital punishment, just as an electric chair has been in modern times. Yet the cross is the primary symbol of our faith because it is through Jesus Death on the Cross that we have been given the gift of salvation and eternal life. We call Jesus work of redemption, accomplished principally through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, the Paschal Mystery. Questions for the week: Reflect on the following quote: Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me (Luke 9:23). Consider some ways you can imitate Christ s sacrificial love more in your life. For example, how can you be more generous in your relationship with God? What are some ways you can deny yourself your time, comforts, or desires and make sacrifices to serve better the people God has placed in your life? To study along with us, please log onto Formed.org (parish code YX2P22), program Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 6. Courage Courage, an international apostolate of the Catholic Church that ministers to persons with same-sex attractions, will be holding a retreat on October 28 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center from 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information, email courage@catholiccincinnati.org. 9
EASTSIDE FAITH 10 Turkey Dinner Join us on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 3-7 PM, for the annual St. Margaret-St. John Turkey Dinner in the St. Margaret of Cortona school cafeteria. Dinner will include homemade mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, green beans, drinks and desserts. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. 33rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life Get your muscles ready for Cincinnati Right to Life s Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk plus Kid s dash, Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 AM, at Lunken Playfield at Lunken Airport. This popular event has become a family tradition for a happy morning of food, fun, and fellowship, spiced up with awards, raffles, auctions and even a magician! Build a team or come on your own something for all ages! For more info, see www.5krunforlife.org. St. Cecilia Young Adults It s back! Join us again on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 PM at St. Cecilia Church for our next Adoration/MadTree evening. Come to Holy Hour from 7-8 PM with Praise & Worship music, and head to MadTree with us afterwards. This will take place on the third Wednesday of every month! Suggestions? Questions? More information? Email Sarah Rose: ssperduto@stceciliacincinnati.org. Love your faith even more. Sacred Heart Radio. 89.5 FM & 740 AM EDGE: Middle School Youth Ministry This school year, our EDGE middle school youth ministry will be really delving into what it means to live out the Corporal Works of Mercy. Tonight, Sunday, Oct. 15, come Clothe the naked with us in the Youth Room at St. Margaret-St. John as we make blankets for the needy served by the Madisonville Education and Assistance Center (MEAC). Youth in grades 6-8 are welcome. EDGE meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, from 6:30-8 PM at SMSJ. Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 Tutors Needed St. Joseph, a Catholic grade school, located at Linn St. and Ezzard Charles Drive, needs tutors for their Homework Club. The club, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15-5 PM, uses adult volunteers to tutor students grades 1-8 needing extra help. Tutors can come either Mondays or Wednesdays or both as your schedule would allow. Tutoring begins October 30. Please consider participating in this rewarding work. For more information contact Dan Long, Christ the King Parish, 513-315-3006 or dan@ cincybizbroker.com. SUA Open House You are invited to the 2017 Open House at Saint Ursula Academy on Sunday, October 29, from 1-3:30 PM. Visit our beautiful campus and take an in-depth look at all Saint Ursula Academy has to offer. Classrooms will be open with our distinguished faculty engaging you in a 21st century education! No RSVP necessary. For more information, please visit www.saintursula.com/visit.aspx. Purcell Marian Parent Info Session Join us on Wednesday, October 18, from 6-7:30 PM at PMHS. Topics include: application process, scholarship and financial aid, high school placement testing (HSPT), summary of academic programs & expectations, sports, arts and student activities. Open to all 5th-8th grade parents. Please use the Hackberry Street entrance. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20
OCT 15 PA R I S H N E W S & N O T E S 2017 Prayer Intentions for the Week For God s healing graces for Janice Skurow and Terry Lawrence. Contact Barb Browarsky at the parish office, (513) 871-5757, ext. 202, with Mass and sanctuary devotional candle intention requests. All requests are honored for two weeks with the individual s or family s approval. Gabriel Thompson Birthday Dinner Fundraiser St. Cecilia Parish will be hosting a fundraiser for Gabriel Thompson and his family in the St. Cecilia Commons on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6:30-9 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are $25 each and seating is limited. The evening will include a fully-catered barbecue dinner, a large silent auction, music, and more. There will also be an opportunity to contribute further should you so wish. Proceeds from this fun-filled event will go toward the purchase and modifications needed for a handicap-accessible van for Gabriel and the Thompson family. Contact Jessica Cinefro at jessicacinefro@ gmail.com for event and ticket information. Eat at Mac s Pizza Pub at 6309 Wooster Pike in Fairfax on Wednesday, October 25, from 4-10. 20% of the proceeds will go to our Boosters in support of our athletic programs. Marriage Annulments The Catholic Church dedicates much time and effort to prepare couples for marriage. However, despite the couples best efforts, unfortunately a marriage union sometimes fails to reach fulfillment for both parties and may end in a civil divorce. The Catholic Church has mechanisms and processes in place to assist people in these situations, especially if they anticipate another marriage. If you find yourself in this circumstance, we would like to help. To learn more, please contact Joe Fondacaro in our pastoral region at 871-5757, ext. 222, or at jfondacaro@ eastsideregion.org. All inquiries are kept in strict confidence. The Moms Group is interested in forming a directory of babysitters. If you are an experienced babysitter and are interested, please contact Sarah Pontsler at moms-publicity@stceciliacincinnati.org. 11 Please Patronize Our Advertisers To Place An Ad, Call 1-800-292-9020. Attorney at Law Stay out of the Tank! Serving Your Family s Serving Your Total Total Serving YourFamily s Family s EyeNeeds Care Needs Eye Total Care Herzner Law, LLC. Eye Care Needs Eye ExaminaƟons Contact Lenses Eye ExaminaƟons Contact Lenses Dr. Matthew Fashion Muroski Eyewear Designer Sunwear Fashion Eyewear Designer Sunwear 3040 Madison Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH Cell: 3850 Paxton Ave. (In Hyde Park Plaza) (513) 910-2196 Fax (513) 672-0096 ShanetheShark.com We accept most insurance plans. 533 0031 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9-7; Saturday: 9-5; Sunday: Closed We accept most insurance and vision plans Dr. Ma hew Muroski THE KOCH GROUP LLC Porches/Patios/Sidewalks/ Restore/Replace We accept most insurance and vision plans Dr. Ma hew Muroski Business Advisory Tax Accounting Michael S. Koch, CPA TKG-CPA.COM 513-448-4141 513-321-4328 3850 Paxton Ave.Paxton (in HydeAve. Park(in Plaza) 3850 Hyde Park Plaza) 533-0031 533 0031 3645 Paxton Avenue 513-214-8670 Concrete Lifting Father Jamie s favorite art and antique store. A N D T R U S T C O M P A N Y Y C n na b n 1891. 2739 Madison Road (Corner of Madison & Edwards) $500.00 OFF Any New Buick or GMC TO ADVERTISE HERE, CALL Dee Printing H A L P I N 1-800-292-9020 #86110-JD-9/22/17 St. Cecilia School OAKLEY Heating & A/C Scott Sweeney, Parishioner www.marksweeneyauto.com 513-621-4888 P L U M B I N G, I N C. 5 1 3-6 3 1-2 0 0 1 CORCORAN & HARNIST 3052 Madison Rd. 513-631-8886 astutefurnishings.com ST. MARGARET HALL 1960 Madison Rd.*****513-751-5880 The Difference is Love Compassionate, loving care served by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm 1457 Harrison Avenue 921-2227 Over years 50 of loving care Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living GRASSHOPPER LANDSCAPING 513-533-4221 Anderson Hills Plumbing Residential-Commerical Over 61 Years Experience & Satisfaction Ernie, Jack, Ralph & Barb Vilardo 6229 Beechmont Avenue 513-232-3821 321-OAKT