St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 5361 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH 45252 (513)385-8010 Fax (513)385-8080 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekday & Holyday - See Bulletin PARISH OFFICE Rev. Timothy S. Kallaher, Pastor Deacon Ken Schnur Deacon Vincent Lutz Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate & DRE Donna Sunderhaus, Business Manager & Plant Mgr. Douglas Schmutte, Music Director Rod Dunlap, Director of Youth Ministry Terri Reder, Parish Office Manager Michelle Zerhusen, Administrative Assistant PASTORAL COUNCIL Al Grote, Chairperson, 245-9943 Valerie Nimeskern, Secretary, 288-3254 Rick Vanden Eynden, Member at Large, 741-1884 David Eby, Member at Large, 385-7675 Steve Bissmeyer, Member at Large, 923-2633 Gene Culman, Member at Large, 385-6669 Cindy Silber, Member at Large, 741-4453 Keith Smith, Member at Large,923-4367 Ryan Vitolo, Member at Large, 519-1518 Heather Smith, Development Commission Rep., 923-2893 To be Determined, Faith Formation Comm. Rep. Sharon Bachman, Finance Commission Rep., 385-8267 Patti Rice, Worship Commission Rep., 385-5410 Larry Weinheimer, Communications Comm. Rep, 652-2563 RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. & Seasonal Service MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your wedding. BAPTISMS: Call the Parish Office ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION: Call Parish Office WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Please contact the Parish Office CURRENT PARISHIONERS: Moving? New email? Contact the Parish Office. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - 513-301-6881 1 PRIEST S MASS INTENTIONS Monday, March 2 8:30 AM Richard & Rosella Schultz/Charles & Ceil Ante Tuesday, March 3 - Northgate 8:30 AM Priest Intention Wednesday, March 4 8:30 AM Ernie Whitaker/Mr. & Mrs. R. Zerhusen Thursday, March 5 8:30 AM Special Intention for Bob Haun/Colleen Haun Friday, March 6 8:30 AM Mary Tensing/Burke Family Saturday, March 7 4:30 PM For the Parish Sunday, March 8 8:30 AM Pat Lutz/St. John s Lectors 11:00 AM Kathryn Nieder/Timothy Barnes We extend our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Lois Unger and Leonard Dourson give them strength during this difficult time. Check out our parish website: www.stjohnsdr.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Bulletin Sponsors Page 10 & 11 Finance Report Page 3 Fish Fry Page 5 A Good Appetite Page 8 Grief Support Page 2 Honor Roll Page 7 Liturgical Ministers Page 2 SJB School Registration News Page 3 This Week in Lent Page 4 Youth & Young Adult Ministry Page 6
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, March 7, 4:30 PM Mass Servers: J. Toelke, A. Toelke, M. Schneider Lectors: Bev Krabacher, Elaine Reardon Eucharistic Ministers: Frank Sunderhaus, Mary Ann Lennon, Philip Bissmeyer, Kathryn Bissmeyer, Sue Hines, Dan Middendorf Sunday, March 8, 8:30 AM Mass Servers: S. Moeller, J. Moeller, D. Wolterman Lectors: Chris Dole, Bob Reynolds Eucharistic Ministers: Carolyn Engel, Sophie Betsch, Dale Bosse, Meghan Gabriel, Sue Siegert, Debbie Schneider Sunday, March 8 11:00 AM Mass Servers: G. Smith, B. Jung, F. Haun Lectors: Nisrene Langenbrunner, Kristin Watson Eucharistic Ministers: Ben Molulon, Jonathan Molulon, Emily Threm, David Benkert, Madeline Lees, Michael Langenbrunner, Candisse Fejer, Matthew Fejer, Machell Kroner, Amanda Burke PREPARE TO HEAR GOD S WORD Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 The Lord, who has liberated his people, offers guidance on how to remain free. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22-25 The heart of the Gospel message is the crucified Christ this is how God saves us. THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, March 2 Grade 6/7/8 Mass, 8:30 AM Adoration, 9:15 AM, Chapel Monday Martha s Group, 9:30 AM Rosary, 7:00 PM, Chapel Tuesday, March 3 Mass, 8:30 am, Northgate Park The Light is on for you, 7:00 PM, Chapel Young Adult Group, 7:00 PM, POMR#2 Wednesday, March 4 Mass, 8:30 am Theology of the Body, 7:00 pm, POMR#2 Thursday, March 5 5 Mass, 8:30 AM Shopping Cent, 9 AM, POMR#1 Joseph s Group, 9 AM, POMR#2 Thursday Martha s Group, 3:30 PM Confirmation Prep, 7:00 PM, GS, Chapel Friday, March 6 Mass, 8:30 AM Saturday, March 7 Confessions, 2:30 PM, Chapel Mass, 4:30 pm Girl Scout Saturday, 5:30 GS Sunday, March 8 Mass, 8:30 am Sunday Religious Ed, 9:45 AM, Cafeteria Mass, 11:00 am Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM, POMR#2 JOHN 2:13-25 In cleansing the Temple, Jesus offers himself as the new temple, where God can be found. GREIF SUPPORT - The Pastoral Area Parishes of Corpus Christi, St. John Neumann, and St. John the Baptist are coming together to pray for deceased family members, friends and parishioners. We will also share information about the Grief Support Group being formed. There will be two services, the first on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 pm and again on Saturday March 14, at 10:00 am. Both services will be at Corpus Christi, in the Chapel in the Parish Center Building. If you are grieving the loss of someone dear to you, plan to attend one of the two services. 2 Tuesday, March 3 7 9 p.m. In the Chapel
STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE FEBRUARY 22, 2015 COLLECTION REPORT Adult Collection (includes Electronic Donations) Children Collection St. Vincent de Paul Debt Reduction Easter Flower Fund Eastern Europe This Year to Date Last Year to Date Comparison to Last Year Adult Envelopes Children Envelopes Thank You! RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 9,871.00 2.00 125.00 0.00 60.00 170.00 482,958.29 503,767.34-20,809.05 222 2 SHOPPING CENT - Going out to dinner? Stop by Shopping Cent first to pick up a few gift cards to one of the many fine restaurants in stock including, PF Chang s, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano s Little Italy (Chili s cards), or The Yard House (on the Dardin Card). All profits from Shopping Cent help to offset tuition increases for St. John School families. Remember, we are not asking you to buy anything, we are asking that you consider changing the way you buy/pay, for the benefit of the school. Thanks again to all your support! St. John the Baptist Catholic School Registration News Registrations for Grades K through 8th Being accepted now through March 2nd Interested families are welcome to tour the school. For more information, please visit the school s website at www.stjohnsdrschool.org, or to register, call the school main office at 385-7970. A Pastoral Area School: Three parishes One commitment to Catholic Education SHOPPING CENT Shopping Cent will be open before and after weekend Masses. Weekday sales take place on Thursdays in the Parish Office basement. www.stjohnsdrschool.org School Website Please visit their website at www.marketday.com to order or for more information. JUST A REMINDER - ST. JOHN S SCHOOL collects the following items: Box Tops, Tyson Labels, Labels for Education (Campbells), Ink Cartridges, Prescription Bottles, Coke Rewards. Place them in box on the welcome center. Thank you for your support! 3
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT This Week in Lent St. John the Baptist Church Sunday, March 1 Second Sunday in Lent After 8:30 a.m. Mass Threshold Bible [Bride s Room] (SJB) 12:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross [Daily Chapel] (SJB) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (CC) Monday, March 2 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Exposition [Daily Chapel] (SJB) 7:00 p.m. Rosary [Daily Chapel] (SJB) Tuesday, March 3 7:00 9:00 p.m. The Light is ON for You Wednesday, March 4 [Throughout the archdiocese during these hours a priest will be in every church to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.] 9:30 a.m. Coffee, Conversation, & Threshold Bible (SJB) 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper (CC) KEY 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer (CC) CC = Corpus Christi Friday, March 6 (A day of abstinence) 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (SJN) SJN = St. John Neumann SJB = St. John the Baptist Sunday, March 8 Third Sunday in Lent After 8:30 a.m. Mass Threshold Bible [Bride s Room] (SJB) 12:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross [Daily Chapel] (SJB) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (CC) 4
St. John the Baptist Fish Fry FRIDAYS of Lent March 6, 13, 20, & 27 4:30-7:30 pm in the Cafeteria Dine-in or Carryout Call ahead 923-2900 to place your order. COME AND ENJOY LaRosa s Pizza, NCH Bakery Bread, Fried Cod, Baked Cod, Beer Battered Shrimp, Popcorn Shrimp, Cheese Sticks, Tomato soup, Desserts from the Girl Scouts AND all our wonderful side dishes! 5
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT High School Ministry Some of our high school youth continue to participate in the West Side High School Volleyball League. They play on Sunday evenings and enjoy volleyball with other parishes and the also have the opportunity for a youth ministry session before/after each game. We are always open to having more teens play, so if you know anyone interested please contact Rod Dunlap at rdunlap@stjohnsdr.org or 614-1789. Young Adult Ministry Our young adults continue to meet every Tuesday night at 7pm in the Youth Ministry room. As we enter into this new year, the group continues to do a weekly Gospel reflection, have great discussion, and also enjoy fellowship with one another. Coming up here in March, some of our young adults will be attending a day-long young adult retreat at the Holy Spirit Center. If you are in your 20 s/30 s and wish to join us please contact Rod Dunlap at rdunlap@stjohnsdr.org or 614-1789. Junior High Ministry Our 8th graders have began their Confirmation preparation so please keep them in your prayers throughout their journey! Also, many of them are taking a Theology of the Body class which meets every Wednesday for the next eight weeks. This is a great opportunity for them to learn more about themselves and how God is calling them in their lives. 6
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOR ROLL STUDENTS LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HONORS - Tyler Behrmann, Sean Birkle, Jared Bresnen, Jordan Bresnen, Dominic Giovanetti, Thomas Johns, Luke Justice, Kyle Kluener, Mitchell Lindeman, Christopher Long, Mark Meiering, Cameron Middendorf, Samuel Moore, Jacob Ottaway, Sam Rumpke, Zachary Rumpke, Remington Schneider, Andrew Towns, Alexander Vidourek,, Matthew Wagner, Daniel Wetterich, Jacob Wietmarschen, Blake Sauerwein SECOND HONORS - William Efkeman, Jacob Giovanetti, Michael Langenbrunner, Mitchell Macke, John McNally, Nicholas Rosselot, Joshua Vidourek, Jacob Wessler, John Willcox, Daniel Angst, Alexander Hemsath BADIN HIGH SCHOOL FIRST HONORS - Kyla Boback, Kayla Rawlings, Abigail Stidham, Sabrina Bernardo, Nicole Visse, Emma Horsley, Nathan Maue, Rachel Riley SECOND HONORS - Chloe Mallory, Randolph Geers, Tarah Klenk, Eric Boback, Jakob Bryson Pastoral Counselng Service AREA INFORMATION What is it like to live with the burdens of the past or to have fear for the future? This life is your and you do have a choice! Christ invites you to cast your worries aside and venture into the newness of life. Invite the Spirit to come within your life to discern how you can live in the fullness of the present moment. Now is the acceptable time! It is LENT! Pastoral Counseling Services are available through St. John the Baptist and Corpus Christi parishes by a certified degreed Pastoral Counsel, Sr. Jane Frey, OSP, PLC. Call 923-4241, Monday - Friday, between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Hours are by appointment. Our Parish Mission Statement: We Love God. We Love Others. We Make Disciples. Seminary Live-In, Pontifical College Josephinum On March 12-14, 2015, the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and the Office of Vocations, will host a College Live-In for young men who are juniors, and seniors in high school, or college students who are interested in knowing more about seminary life. The Live-In schedule will include a tour of the campus, discussions, meals and prayer with the college seminarians, attendance at classes, and time for recreation. There is no charge for the weekend. For further information, please call the rectory or any of the following individuals at the Josephinum: Fr. John Rozembajgier, Assistant Vice Rector for the College, at (614) 985-2244; or Mrs. Arminda Crawford, Administrative Assistant at (614) 985-2241. 7
F asting is not an isolated discipline, but one of a trinity of holy practices: Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving. Each of these gives support and meaning to the others. Prayer befriends the soul. It refixes our sacred purpose and turns us toward the tasks at hand. Fasting befriends the body which is to say that the body is good, very good, and worthy of whatever form our fasting must take. Almsgiving befriends our neighbor with whom we share what we might otherwise have hoarded. To fast, accompanied by prayer and almsgiving, is to be healed. Fasting is good for the body, the body politic, and the mystical body. Fasting helps to make the body whole. Fasting is necessary now if we are ever to enjoy feasting. A good appetite allows us to enjoy the earthly gifts that we have been given. So fasting is not so much a deprecation SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT A G o o d A p p e t i t e of the flesh, but a sharpening of earthly joys. The Talmud says: One will have to give an account on the judgment day of every good thing which one might have enjoyed and did not. Fasting helps us savor God s goodness. Copyright 2002 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org. Text by Gertrud Mueller Nelson. Art by Steve Erspamer, sm. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 8 2014 Liturgy Training Publications, 1-800-933-1800. Written by Michael R. Prendergast. Art by Cody Miller. Used with Permission.
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