St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel

April 23, 2017 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Connect With Us Sco Hungler Youth Faith Formaon Communicaons Pay DeBlasio Opon 6 M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t We the people of St. Michael Catholic Church seek to celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ by sharing His message of love, peace, justice, and compassion. We are called to teach and evangelize, to praise and worship God, through prayer and service to our community and beyond. C o n n e c t W i t h U s! www.saintmichaelchurch.net St. Michael Parish Sharonville Ohio @StMikeSharon J o i n O u r F a m i l y! New members are invited to register online, pick up a registration packet in the Gathering Space, or in the Parish Office (weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). R e g u l a r l y S c h e d u l e d M e e t i n g s a n d A c t i v i t i e s Youth Faith Formaon (Religious Educaon) Classes Alternang Sundays 6:00 p.m. Athlec Boosters : Krisn Heenan (240 1 1 1 4 4 S P I N N E R A V E N U E S H A R O N V I L L E, O H I O 4 5 2 4 1 w w w. s a i n t m i c h a e l c h u r c h. n e t P H O N E : 5 1 3-5 6 3-6 3 7 7 F A X : 5 1 3-5 5 4-3 5 4 3 2

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April 23, 2017 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Pray With Us Exposion of the W e R e m e m b e r Our Deceased Relatives and Friends Our Recently Departed St. Michael Parish extends its sympathy to the family of the following loved ones: Virginia Dawson, sister of parishioner Lee Beran, Chester Leroy Cummins, brother of parishioner Becky Bockhold, and Earl Holtgrefe, brother of parishioner Robert Holtgrefe. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. C a r e f o r C r e a t i o n Prayer/Reflection: Good and gracious God, help us to see that we are but a single strand in the web of creation and that you call each of us to allow ourselves to be woven by your loving hand into a tapestry of goodness and beauty for all. Quote from the Holy See: Nature cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which we live. We are part of nature, included in it and thus in constant interaction with it. -- Laudato Si', no. 139 Care for Creation Tip: Now is the time to plant local native plants in your gardens. Why? Native plants bring beauty to your gardens and preserve our natural heritage and biodiversity. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife; helpful insects (butterflies, bees, etc.), birds, small creatures. They require far less water, saving our water resources. They save time of upkeep in the garden (sweat equity) and money by not purchasing weed and insect control chemicals and making your area healthy for children and pets. Look up native plants on the internet and get a wealth of information. Take it back to God's beautiful Creation. Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. 4

Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday Worship With Us I n T o d a y s G o s p e l Second Sunday of Easter "Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'" This greeting from the resurrected Christ must have been a profound one for the disciples. They were living behind locked doors "for fear of the Jews," which really meant for fear of their own lives. They had seen what happened to Jesus and didn't want to face the same fate. Imagine the paralysis of this fear, keeping them locked inside a prison of their own making. But even the walls and the locks could not keep Jesus out! He came "although the doors were locked" and brought them a message of peace. And then their fear turned to gladness for they "rejoiced when they saw the Lord." This transformation from sadness to joy, from fear to peace, was not just a gift for these first disciples. It is a gift for all of the followers of the Lord, ourselves included! When we are afraid of what might happen in our lives, where we are trapped or paralyzed by the burdens of our own habitual sins, Jesus wants to step in and offer us peace. This is what we celebrate today on this feast of the mercy of Christ. His love and peace--the gift of his mercy--is meant for all of us, weak, sinful, and scared though we may be. And we who receive this great gift of mercy from the Lord are also called to be merciful to others. We are called to be peacemakers and to forgive others as we have been forgiven. Our celebration of Divine Mercy need not stop at the doors of our own hearts. We can seek ways to be ministers of God's mercy to others, reaching out with the love of God, bringing comfort and consolation to those who need it most. S p e c i a l A n n i v e r s a r i e s The Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50 th wedding anniversaries during 2017 will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, downtown Cincinnati, at the regularly-scheduled 4:30 p.m. Mass. Please notify the Parish Office by June 9, 2017, if you are celebrating your 25 th, 50 th, 60 th, 65 th, 70 th, or 75 th anniversary during 2017. Please call the St. Michael Reservation Line (563-6377, Option #7) and leave your names and anniversary date. The St. Michael celebration for these special anniversaries during 2017 will be held here in the fall. Invitations to both of the above events will only be sent to those responding to this announcement. H e l p J e s u s i n D i s g u i s e Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. 5

April 23, 2017 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Grow in Faith With Us C h i l d r e n s L i t u r g y o f t h e W o r d April 22-23 5:00 and 9:30 Mass 29-30 9:30 Mass Y o u t h M i n i s t r y April 23 No YM Easter Break 30 YM Interfaith Activity 12, no maer what high school they aend. Our meengs include fun, faith sharing, food, and fellowship! If you have any quesons, or would like more informaon about our program, please contact Lori Anne Fothergill, Youth Faith Formaon L e a r n i n g A b o u t O u r C at h o l i c Fa i t h Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Our Catholic Inquiry Sessions (CIS) may be for you, whether you are Catholic or not. Participants share their questions and experiences of God on their journey of faith. Sessions are held on scheduled Sunday mornings, usually at 9:30. Our next session will be May 7. Sessions continue year round, and you can come at any time. Please look for the signs on the Church doors. For more information on CIS, contact Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, at 563-6377 ext. 302, or by email at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net. T h e o l o g y O n T a p C i n c i n n a t i Theology on Tap Cincinnati is preparing for their spring 2017 series for young adults. It will be held Monday nights, April 24 - May 22 at Molly Malone s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6111 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213, starting at 7:00 p.m. Visit the Facebook group Theology on Tap Cincinnati for more information. Questions can be directed to Annie Egan (anniemitchell@gmail.com) or Sarah Patterson (sarahlantry3@gmail.com). April 24: Fr. Giles Dimock, O.P., Church Architecture and the Liturgy May 1: Michael Vanberburgh and Helen Fahey, The Steward: What Do You Own, and What Owns You? May 8: Fr. Matthew Gamber, S.J., From Jesuit Novice to Supreme Pontiff: The Vocation of Jorge Mario Bergolio - Priest, Pastor and Pope May 15: Brad Bursa, Your Life in the Anima Technica Vacua May 22: Fr. Tom Wray, Top Ten Reasons I Became Catholic F i r s t E u c h a r i s t St. Michael Parish youngsters are preparing to make their First Communion. First Communion will be celebrated at the 5:00 and 11:30 Masses the weekends of April 29-30 and May 6-7. Please pray for all of these children as they celebrate their First Eucharist and continue on their spiritual journey. 6

Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday Serve Others with Us N E E D S N e e d s Y o u! NEEDS (NorthEast Emergency Distribution Services) is in need of people to help once a month. St. Michael Church and SVDP are associated with NEEDS. The pantry and services are available at Kenwood Baptist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is when volunteers are needed. Training will be provided. For more information, call Nancy Flem at 791-8942 P r o t e c t i n g O u r C h i l d r e n Are you planning on volunteering with children? All volunteers must attend a VIRTUS training class AND be VIRTUS compliant before interacting with children in any capacity at St. Michael Parish. To be VIRTUS compliant, you must attend a VIRTUS class, complete a background check, and remain current in reading your training bulletins. The cost of completing the background check is $25.00. You may either pay for the background check with a credit card (and we can then reimburse you) or you can contact Patty in the Parish Office for a background check payment token. Our next VIRTUS training session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. This session will be held in the cafeteria and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire length of the class to receive your Certificate of Attendance. You must pre-register by going to www.virtusonline.org. If this date/time doesn t work, you can search online at www.virtusonline.org for a more convenient VIRTUS class. Monthly Training Bulletins It is imperative that you read the monthly training bulletins and answer the related questions, in order to keep your training current to volunteer with our children. To keep your training current, sign into your account MONTHLY on www.virtusonline.org, read the training bulletin, and take the quiz at the end. S t. V i n c e n t d e P a u l C o l l e c t i o n Next weekend, April 29-30, is our second 5 th Sunday collection this year for our St. Vincent de Paul conference. Please use the yellow envelope provided with your regular contribution envelopes. We know our conference is blessed to have the support of our wonderful parishioners. Thank you for providing us with the funds to help our neighbors in need. Without your support, we couldn't carry out this ministry. God bless you all. St. Michael s St. Vincent de Paul Conference 7

April 23, 2017 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Other Opportunities L o o k I n t o Y o u r P e r s o n a l i t y Have you ever wondered why you and your spouse look at the same situation and respond differently? If so, this workshop may be for you! Join us on Wednesday, May 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for an introspective look into your personality type and a deeper understanding of those around you using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool. During this workshop, we'll take a look at our own personalities and the 15 other types of personalities that exist. We'll gain a deeper understanding of how we perceive the world and make decisions, take in information, and get energy. We'll also dispel some of the common misunderstandings about other personalities to help foster greater understanding of our loved ones, improve communication and strengthen our spirituality. Childcare will be provided for the workshop and the only cost associated is the price of the online assessment ($19.95) for those who have not previously taken the MBTI inventory. Contact Tom Giordano if you wish to take the MBTI inventory. Join us for this fun, interactive workshop and learn a little more about yourself! Space is limited. Please RSVP by emailing Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, at tom@saintmichaelchurch.net, Shari Strunk at sharistrunk@gmail.com, or Tom Pellegrino at tapellegrino@yahoo.com. F o r e! Please join us on May 19 at Sharon Woods for the annual St. Michael Parish Golf Outing and After Party! The 18-hole scramble includes golf with cart, lunch/drink tickets, goodie bags, and prizes, as well as the After Party. If you don t golf, consider joining us for the After Party. The After Party includes dinner, beer, wine, and entertainment. Golf: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (timing will depend on number of golfers) After Party: 6:00 p.m. Band: Step Brother Caterer: Luigi's Cost: Golf - $125 (this includes the after party) After party only - $40 Hole sponsorship - $125 Registration for golf, after party and hole sponsorships can all be completed at our website: https://sites.google.com/site/stmichaelgolfouting/ Proceeds benefit the St. Michael Parish Athletic Boosters. P a r i s h F i n a n c i a l R e p o r t Collection for Apr. 8-9 $ 12,964.00 Online $ 4,096.00 $ 17,060.00 D i d Y o u K n o w? The proceeds from our Good Friday Collection are donated to help churches in the Holy Land. This year, St. Michael Parish donated $293 to this collection. 8

Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday Other Opportunities B o o s t e r s M e e t i n g Due to the fact that our regularly scheduled Boosters Meeting fell during Easter Break, the meeting has been moved to April 24. F a l l S p o r t s R e g i s t r a t i o n St. Michael Parish fall sports are now open for registration! St. Michael Parish athletics are open to any student at St. Michael Parish School or to any registered parishioner enrolled in the Religious Education Program (REP). Golden Bears Football The Golden Bears Football program, representing St. Gabriel, St. Michael, Mother Teresa, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John (West Chester) currently has open registration for the 2017 season. Boys in grades 1-8 participate in the Greater Catholic Youth League. Early Registration ends May 1. Fall Soccer Fall Soccer registration for both boys and girls will close May 1. Girls Volleyball Girls in grades 3-8 (2017-2018 school year) are eligible to play. Registration closes on May 1. Golf The Golf Team is open to both boys and girls in grades 6-8 (2017-2018 school year). Cheerleading Girls in grades 3-8 (2017-2018 school year) are eligible to cheer. Come cheer our Golden Bears football team on to victory! Cheer practice is only one day a week, usually after school. Most games are on Sunday. To register for any of these sports, or if you would like more information, please go to www.stmichaelboosters.org. 2 0 1 7 F e s t i v a l T - S h i r t 2017 Festival T-Shirts are now available to be ordered. You can return this form to either the Parish or School Office, or order one online at www.stmichael festival.net. 9

April 23, 2017 St. Michael Church Sharonville, Ohio Children s Corner G r a d e s K - 1 Sharing the Gospel - Jesus gave the power to forgive sins through his apostles. Today the priests are his apostles. They remind us of how God forgives our sins. You have the power to forgive those who hurt you. It is your choice to forgive as Jesus has forgiven you. It is healthy for you to forgive. Anger makes your body tense and your muscles ache. When you forgive others, God sends his love to fill your body and soul with peace. Prayer - Lord, help me forgive those who hurt me. Something to Draw - Draw yourself forgiving a friend who broke your baseball bat. Mission for the Week I will pray for those who hurt me and forgive them. G r a d e s 2-3 Sharing the Gospel - The disciples must have been very surprised when they saw Jesus alive again. They got to see him, listen to him, and touch him. We don't get to see him like the disciples did after Easter. But Jesus calls us blessed when we believe in him. One day we'll see him again in heaven. Prayer - Jesus, I can hardly wait to see you in heaven. Something to Draw - Draw a picture of Jesus smiling at you from heaven. Mission for the Week - Tell a friend why Jesus is special to you. 2008 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 1-800-950-9952 x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com 2008 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 1-800-950-9952 x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com 10