Saint Cecilia Parish OAKLEY September 10, 2017 Forty Hours Devotion
S PARISH OF SAINT CECILIA 2 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 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 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 SERVERS Ron Case, 399-9331, rwmsc@yahoo.com 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 W EEKLY S CHEDULE M ASS I N T ENT IONS FOR THIS W EEK 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, SEPTEMBER 11 9:00 AM Nancy Pater Off Jim & Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (The Most Holy Name of Mary) 9:00 AM Bill Rohde Off Judge & Mrs. Thomas Nurre WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (Saint John Chrysostom) 6:45 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 9:00 AM Audrey Kalomeres Off Herta Larison 9:30 AM Eucharist Adoration (9:30 AM-8 PM) Holy Hour 7-8 PM with Confessions until 7:50 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 (The Exaltation of the Holy Cross) 9:00 AM Joseph Sullivan Off Stephen Sullivan FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 (Our Lady of Sorrows) 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Mary Lou Boylan by Anne Dulle SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (Saints Cornelius & Cyprian) 9:00 AM Mary Rizzo Off Barbara & Jim Momper 1:00 PM Wedding of Alex Naber & Alix Malinoff 4:00 PM Millard Stratman Off The Family 6:00 PM Wedding of John Wirtz & Rachel Quehl SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:00 AM Mary Jones Off Genny Cammeresi 10:00 AM Frank Iacobucci Off The Hemak Family 5:00 PM Spanish Mass MARRIAGE BANNS III Alex Naber & Alix Malinoff III John Wirtz & Rachel Quehl II Sam Fallan & Natalie Budd
THE CORNER SEPT 10 2017 Prayers for Peace At St. Cecilia, we have spent our weekend in prayer and adoration during the Forty Hours Devotion. At St. Margaret-St. John, there was a day spent in prayer with the Fatima statue that was part of a pilgrimage. At St. Anthony, parishioners walked around the community for the purpose of getting to know their neighbors. Throughout the region, we have spent time promoting and praying for peace in our nation. Our country is experiencing a time of spiritual and political strife. We are being divided by hatred and anger, yet we have available to us the most powerful weapon against this hatred. We have the love of Jesus Christ. We can overcome the abhorrence of the hatred we have seen by working together in love and peace. Our bishops have come together to form a group to fight against this hatred, but we all have to do more. We have to take it upon ourselves to work in our communities with the love of Christ as our example. My challenge to the parishioners in the region, as well as to myself, is for each of us to think of what step we can take in our own lives to be ambassadors for the peace that is so greatly needed. Amen? Amen! A GOSPEL REFLECTION by Father Jason Williams MATTHEW 18:15-20 3 If your brother or sister listens to you, you have won them over. There is an ancient adage in Christian circles: No one gets to heaven on their own, and no one goes to hell on their own. We re all in this together, and we look forward to sharing eternity together: each of us in perfect union with God and through him with each other. All our differences will be washed away in the saving Blood of Jesus, and we will share in the exquisite joy of the beatific vision. With such joyful hope we can approach the work of helping each other to grow in Christian perfection. Such a task isn t about saying we ve accomplished something or patting ourselves on the back, it s about rejoicing in others who give themselves over to Christ and allow his love to be reflected through their lives to those the Lord places in their path each day. Our Lord instructs us today on how to forgive, how to build each other up, and how to go about the delicate process of calling a brother or sister in Christ to give themselves over more fully to the Lord. The basis for any of these undertakings is always charity: willing the ultimate good of the other, desiring that they share in the fullness of joy in heaven. If that is our motive, then we shouldn t fear pointing out to them the areas where they can be more Christlike. We have an obligation to do this for each other; it doesn t mean we first have to be perfect ourselves, or otherwise fear the label of hypocrite. On the contrary, we would be failing in our Christian duty if we didn t help those the Lord has placed in our path. May he grant us the grace to always do so in charity. We offer baptism classes on the second Sunday of every month at noon in the parish house. On the third Sunday we offer the classes to our Hispanic families.
S CATECHESIS 4 Why is there injustice among humanity? All people have the same dignity, but not all of them meet with the same living conditions. In cases where injustice is man-made, it contradicts the Gospel. In cases where men and women have been endowed by God with different gifts and talents, God is asking us to rely on one another: in charity one should make up for what the other lacks [1936-1938, 1946-1947]. There is a kind of inequality among men and women that does not come from God but rather originates in societal conditions, especially in the unjust distribution of raw materials, land, and capital worldwide. God expects us to remove from the world everything that is plainly contrary to the Gospel and disregards human dignity. Yet there is another sort of inequality among people that is quite in keeping with God s will: inequality in talents, initial conditions, and opportunities. These are an indication that being human means being there for others in charity so as to share and to promote life. YOUCAT question 331 Interested in Becoming Catholic? Our regional RCIA program, Catholicism 101, is accepting new inquirers of the faith! If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic, or know someone that has, please register for this program! Catholicism 101 is a dynamic approach that studies the fundamental teachings of the Catholic faith. We invite ALL of you to register for this amazing program. This is the perfect program for a first-time inquirer to the faith as well as for a seasoned Catholic who simply wishes to brush up on Church teaching. We guarantee that everyone will learn something new about Christ, His Church, and her teachings. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in St. Cecilia Commons. We will begin our weekly class schedule after Labor Day. For all questions and to register, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Cody Egner, at cegner@ eastsideregion.org or 513-871-5757, ext. 215. PREP Registration for 2017-18 Registration for the 2017-18 PREP sessions is now available. Please go to the parish website, www.stceciliacincinnati.org, to find the digital registration form for the 2017-18 school year. Please direct all questions to Cody Egner at cegner@ eastsideregion.org or 513-871-5757, ext. 215. The first class is on Sunday, September 17, at 8:30 AM. QUOTE OF THE WEEK Meet Saint Joan of the Cross (1666-1736) An encounter with a shabby old woman many dismissed as insane prompted Saint Joan to dedicate her life to the poor. For Joan, who had a reputation as a businesswoman intent on monetary success, this was a significant conversion. Born in 1666 in Anjou, France, Joan worked in the family business a small shop near a religious shrine from an early age. After her parents death she took over the shop. She quickly became known for her greediness and insensitivity to the beggars who often came seeking help. That was until she was touched by the strange woman who claimed she was on intimate terms with the deity. Joan, who had always been devout, even scrupulous, became a new person. She began caring for needy children. Then the poor, elderly, and sick came to her. Over time, she closed the family business so she could devote herself fully to good works and penance. She went on to found what came to be known as the Congregation of Saint Anne of Providence. It was then she took the religious name of Joan of the Cross. By the time of her death in 1736 she had founded 12 religious houses, hospices, and schools. Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1982. www.franciscanmedia.org After I recognized that there is a God, it was impossible for me not to live for him alone. Bl. Charles de Foucauld
PASTOR S RAMBLINGS SEPT 10 2017 WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS: On Aug. 22, our students made their way back for their first day of school (photos, above). There were 265 students at school on Tuesday. That is exciting news for our school. In a time when Catholic school enrollment is dropping, ours has not only stabilized but is having a growth spurt. 1 SUMMER VACATION: Mary Lou Boylan enjoyed her vacation in Boyne Falls, Mich. She is pictured below, far left, at St. Augustine Church with Fr. Partridge. 1 HAPPY ANNIVER- SARY! Sr. Mary Henry Bernard (photo, below, second from left) celebrated the 70th anniversary of her profession to the religious life. Thank you, Sr. Mary Henry, for your unselfish dedication to the Church and her people. 1 CONGRATULATIONS! Sean Murphy and Meredith Goodwin (photo, below, center) celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on Aug. 26. May their marriage be richly blessed. 1 WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD: Welcome, Jocelyn Olivia Herbst, daughter of Brian and Lori Herbst (photo, below, second from right), and Brooke Julia Dierkers, daughter of Tyler and Jane Dierkers (photo, below, far right). Let us keep these precious children in our prayers. 5 PRAYER REQUEST For the special intention of St. Cecilia Parish & Taylor Avenue residents that God s will be done regarding the development of the 5/3 Bank site property.
S PARISH NEWS & NOTES EDGE KICK-OFF Middle School Youth Ministry All kids grades 6-8th are welcome! September 17 6:30 PM The front lawn of St. Margaret-St. John Church 6000 Murray Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Food, music and fun! Corn hole, water balloons, frisbee, and other lawn games 6 Oakley Food Pantry The pantry is always in need of food and household items. Currently, peanut butter, fruit, tuna fish, canned pastas, cereals, and toilet paper are of particular need. You can drop off donations at any of the St. Cecilia church doors or in the vestibule during the day or on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM at the pantry at the United Church of Christ at 4100 Taylor Avenue directly across the street from the school. Whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated. Parking Note You may have noticed tow trucks circulating in the old 5/3 Bank parking lot recently. The towing company has been enthusiastically enforcing their contract. The new owners have arranged for St. Cecilia parishioners to use the parking lot for an hour before and after the weekend Masses. If you use their lot for weekend Mass parking, be sure to move your car if you stay in the area after Mass. There is plenty of parking in our lot for daily Mass and Holy Hour, so please use our newly reconditioned lot to avoid being towed. Also, a quick reminder to move purses, packages, cell phones, pagers and other valuables to your trunk when parking. This will help eliminate car break-ins. 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. Love your faith even more. Sacred Heart Radio. 89.5 FM & 740 AM SMSJ Adult Ministry Series Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 1-3 PM in the St. Francis room for Walking with Mary and Saint James: Reflections of Summer Pilgrimage to Fatima and Santiago de Compostela presented by Fr. Jason Williams. There will be refreshments and fellowship after. EDGE: Regional Youth Group We need your help in furnishing an amazing new space for our youth. If you have any lightly used couches, armchairs, tables, or any other furniture that you would like to donate to our youth space, please contact Cody Egner at cegner@eastsideregion.org. You can also text a photo of your donation to Cody at (413) 429-6692. Thank you for your generosity! Honoring Fatima In remembrance of the 100 th anniversary of Our Lady s apparitions to the now saints Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia, we will meet at the outdoor shrine of Our Lady of Fatima on the eastern side of St. Cecilia Church to pray a rosary at 7 PM on the 13 th day of every month through October. This Wednesday, Sept. 13, is the next opportunity to join us. One rosary will be recited along with hymns to our Lady.
PARISH NEWS & NOTES SEPT 10 2017 Prayer Intentions for the Week For God s loving graces to families of St. Cecilia and all those who are in need of prayers for loved ones. 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. Who Am I to Judge Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 2-5 PM The Summit Country Day School 2161 Grandin Road Cincinnati, OH 45208 $10/person How do we talk about morality in a world that no longer believes in truth? Dr. Edward Sri will provide us with an important key to respond effectively to relativism a Catholic moral worldview. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a person s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, relativism wounds people and is the spiritual poverty of our times. Please register to cincyoed@catholiccincinnati.org by Sept. 15 if you would like to attend. Adoration. Every Wednesday beginning at 9:30 AM and concluding with HOLY HOUR, 7-8 PM. Getting Your Legal House in Order Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, 2-3:30 PM Deupree House Event Center 3939 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208 Join us for an informative session with an experienced ProSeniors staff attorney. This talk addresses the financial and legal impact of caregiving on caregivers and care receivers, including living will, powers of attorney and advanced directives. This talk is free and open to the public. Please call the Caregiver CAREline at (513) 869-4483 or visitwww.ccswoh.org/caregivers for more information. Co-sponsored by Deupree House, ProSeniors and Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio funded through the Council on Aging. Caregiver Resource Group You are a caregiver whether you devote as little as 5 minutes a week or as much as 24 hours a day to providing or supervising the care for a loved one who is disabled, frail, or elderly. Meet others who share your experience to discuss topics like maintaining balance as a caregiver, solving caregiving problems, the guilt/stress of caregiving, and learning to care for yourself. Groups meet at Immaculate Heart of Mary (first and third Thursdays at 6 PM), Deupree House (the second Wednesday at 2 PM )and the Barrington of Oakley (the third Monday at 6:30 PM). These groups are free and open to the public and are here for you! Please call the Caregiver CAREline at (513) 869-4483 or visit www.ccswoh.org/caregiversfor more information. Sponsored by the Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio funded through the Council on Aging. 7 COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK E NDING AUGUST 27 Offertory $7,447.00 Online Sunday $2,983.50 TOTAL $10,430.50 I SER VER SCHEDULE FOR THE W EEK OF S EPT E MBE R 11-17 I MONDAY 9 AM - B. Hopkins & B. Valdes-Johnston TUESDAY 9 AM - H. Hernandez & J. Bucio-Benitez WEDNESDAY 9 AM - C. Brereton & E. Losekamp THURSDAY 9 AM - School FRIDAY 9 AM - The Hilgeforts SATURDAY 9 AM - E. Haynes & J. Bucio-Benitez 4 PM - J. Prues, C. Brereton & J. Weber SUNDAY 8 AM - R. Peddicord 10 AM - D. Bonomo, O. Lewis, & M. Simon 5 PM - M. Ramirez, H. Hernandez & A. Melgoza