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BAPTISM OF THE LORD 2 WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY! Thank you for coming today! Whether you are just visiting or have recently moved to our area, we are happy that you joined us. Newcomers are invited to pick up a form in the back of the church, register at the Parish Office during regular business hours, Monday - Friday 10AM to 2PM, or visit us at stanthonychurch.net Masses: Sunday, January 13 8.30 Our Lady of Health (St. Anthony parish) 11.30 Marie & Vincent Gallagher (off. Family) Sunday, January 20 8.30 Sally Young (off. Pam Young) 11.30 Victims of gun violence (St. Anthony Parish) Please pray for: Randy Bennett, Pat Erb, Mary Evans-White, Sheila Daly, Terri Davis, Jane Dugan, Lena Eison, Margaret Frank, Billie Gentry, Pat George, Bill Gerard, Sr. Joan Groff, Sallie Jones, Tom Kloecker, Wilma Quaintance, Delores Reid, Edna Spaulding, Melanie Willis Please call our parish if you would like to request a mass intention or add someone to the prayer list Confessions are available every Sunday in the cry room from 10:30 until 11 AM Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Elaine Temming, who passed away last week. Elaine was the sister of Sr. Joan Groff, SC, a longtime St. Anthony parishioner. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester. Minister Schedule January 20 Eucharistic Ministers 8.30 Jim Carlin, Michael Gaston, Isabella Keegan, Pam Young 11.30 Ed Aug, Becky Blanton, Tine Eison-Jefferson, Jack Gillming, Louise Olberding, Kasey O Reilly Lectors 8.30 Paul Wehner, Christy Keegan, Bob Ehrsam 11.30 Barbara Thornton, Kathy McConkey, Diana Campbell Sunday Collection Week of December 30, 2018 Weekend Collection: $ 4,214.10 Average weekly since 7/1: $5,923.56 Attendance: 160 Average weekly attendance: 191 Due to bulletin deadlines, more recent numbers could not be reported on time. Thank You for Your Continued Generosity Parish Staff PASTOR Fr. Jamie Weber, (513) 871.5757 ext. 201 jweber@eastsideregion.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sheila Rosselli, (513) 271.0920 ext. 101 sheila@stanthonychurch.net DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY Michelle Markert, (513) 271.0920 ext. 103 michellemarkert@stanthonychurch.net REGIONAL DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cody Egner, (513) 871.5757, ext. 215 cegner@eastsideregion.org SEMINARIAN INTERN Louis Jacquemin louis@eastsideregion.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Jacob Willig, (513) 871.5757 ext. 205 jwillig@eastsideregion.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mary Anne Mia Bressler, (513) 271.0920 ext. 102 miabressler@stanthonychurch.net DIR. OF OUTREACH & NETWORK OF CARE Joy Middleton, (513) 271.0920 ext. 104 joymiddleton@stanthonychurch.net REGIONAL DIR. OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Matt Springer, (513) 871.5757, ext. 204 mspringer@eastsideregion.org ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Marta Misleh, (513) 871-5757, ext. 207 mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org Priest Emergency Line: (513) 815-5038

T HE C ORNER 3 January 13, 2019 BAPTISM OF THE LORD As we come to celebrate the Lord s Baptism this weekend, we can take time to reflect on baptism itself. Each time a baby is baptized, we show that we brought forth a life that God has chosen to give us. We welcome this baby with open arms--a new life that shows that his or her parents said yes to life. Baptism in our church gives us the responsibility to care of all life. With this in mind, on January 18, we will have a group of young adults going to the March for Life in Washington, DC. If you can not make it to that march, there will be a mini march here in Cincinnati. People will be meeting on the sidewalk at Planned Parenthood on Auburn Ave. at 1 PM. This is a great way to show your testament and commitment to the pro-life movement. Amen? Amen! St. Margaret-St. John Chili Cook-Off Save the date of Jan. 26 at 5:30 PM for this annual culinary competition. Everyone is invited to participate or to just stop by to sample the entrees. Please contact Mary Mathers for information at 271-0856. YOUNG ADULT BLESSED BRUNCH January 19, 9:30 AM Brunch in St. Cecilia Commons. Contact Sarah Rose at sbort@stceciliacincinnati.org for details. Patriarch Men Do you find yourself desiring to better love your wife and children and lead them on the path of holiness? Are you looking for support and friendship among other men as you struggle to live your vocation as husband and father? Join men from around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for the launch of PATRIARCH Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 8:30 p.m. at The Athenaeum of Ohio. Fr. John Ignatius, founder of the Servants of Christ Jesus in Denver, CO will explain his revolutionary ministry forming husbands and fathers in the virtues of the Old Testament Patriarchs. PATRIARCH has borne abundant fruit in the lives of men in Denver and around the country. No RSVP is necessary. For more information, contact the Marriage & Family Life Office at familylife@catholiccincinnati.org or 421-3131, ext. 2621. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. HOW TO LIVE OUT THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS IN THE NEW YEAR? One way is to join the 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer and charitable action. 9 Days for Life unites thousands of Catholics nationwide each year in prayer & action in support of the gift of life. Join us nationwide in this 9-day virtual pilgrimage from Thur., Jan. 17 Fri., Jan. 25, 2019. Download a FREE mobile app, or sign up for daily email or text messages. For these and other ways to join this virtual pilgrimage, visit www.9daysforlife.com.

PA STOR S RAMB LINGS 4 1 2 WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD: Welcome to the recently baptized: Eli Thomas Johnson, son of Bobby and Kristy Johnson, and Henry Hogg, son of Bryan and Courtney Hogg (photo 1). 1 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: The Catholic Shop recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary (photo 2). Dan Giroux and his wife, Jenn (Condit) Giroux, whose family are longtime parishioners of St. Margaret-St John, own the shop. They have been a wonderful addition to our city and have provided us with books, gifts and sacramentals through the years. If you ve never been there, try and visit them this year. They are located at 7015 Miami Ave. in Madeira. 1 ST. CECILIA TEACHERS CHRISTMAS PARTY: I can t thank the teachers and administration of St. Cecilia school enough! The work they do with our children is amazing. We enjoyed a nice afternoon of good food and drinks (photo 3). 1 CHILDREN CARRYING BABY JESUS: At St. Cecilia, we had the children carry the Baby Jesus to the manger during the opening processions of Christmas Masses. I love the excitement of the little ones who are chosen to carry the Christ child at the Masses (photos 4-7). 1 ST. CECILIA SCHOOL CHILDREN S CONCERT: A big thank-you to Brother Bob for another wonderful Christmas concert (photo 8). The children were all so joyful and well prepared for their concert. It was nice to see the parents and grandparents watch their children. 1 CHRISTMAS DINNER: I am so grateful to the Gerwes and the crew (photo 9) that helped pull off another Christmas dinner for those in need. 1 ST. ANTHONY CAROLS: We continued our celebration of Christmas on Dec. 30 with Cookies & Carols after the 10 AM Mass. Many thanks to our Saints Café coordinators for planning the cookies and to our young musicians for the carols (photo 10). 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

N E WS & N O T E S 5 Join our pro-life ministry! INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS IRELAND (SEPTEMBER 2019) - FEB. 4 @ 7 PM IN THE ST. CECILIA COMMONS CAMINO DE SANTIAGO (JUNE 2019) - FEB. 11 @ 7 PM IN THE ST. CECILIA COMMONS Sacred Heart Radio. 740 AM 89.5 FM Love your faith even more. Tuition Assistance Grants The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for 2019-20 elementary school tuition assistance grants. All grants are needs-based and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Awards range from $250 to $1,000 per student. The Catholic Education Foundation tuition aid program began in 2017-18, funded by the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Capital Campaign. Due to the generosity of our archdiocesan parishes, the Catholic Education Foundation will again be able to offer over $2,000,000 in financial aid! Apply at www.catholicbestchoice.org. The deadline is January 31, 2019.

Catholic FAQs Why does the Catholic Church baptize infants? The Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism even to infants. The apostles, to whom were committed the secrets of the divine sacraments, knew there are in everyone innate strains of [original] sin, which must be washed away through water and the Spirit (Commentaries on Romans 5:9 [A.D. 248]). Origen Baptize first the children, and if they can speak for themselves let them do so. Otherwise, let their parents or other relatives speak for them (The Apostolic Tradition 21:16 [A.D. 215]). Hippolytus RCIA This Week Please pray for all of those journeying to full Communion with the Catholic Church! This week s (January 16) RCIA lesson is is THE SACRA- MENTS: BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION. Questions for the week: What is the traditional definition of a sacrament as given in the Catechism of the Catholic Church? The sacraments are divided into three groups. Can you name the groups? What are some of the outward signs and symbols used in Baptism, and what do they represent? What are the spiritual realities (or effects) of baptism? What do the terms form and matter mean in regards to the sacraments? What is the form and matter of baptism? Upcoming Vocation Events January 30: Vocation Night at Mount St. Mary s Seminary February 8-10: Jesu Caritas Retreat with the Nashville Dominicans February 9-10: Discernment Retreat for Young Women with the Ann Arbor Dominicans February 14: CHOSEN: Holy Hour for Vocations with the Children of Mary Sisters February 15-17: Come and See Mission Trip with the Glenmary Home Missioners February 15-17: Vocation Weekend with the Dominican Friars, Eastern Province February 16: Called to Love Vocation Retreat with the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker March 7-10: Jesu Caritas Vocation Discernment Retreat with the Nashville Dominicans March 10: Cast Your Nets at Sacred Heart in McCartyville March 14: CHOSEN: Holy Hour for Vocations with the Children of Mary Sisters More info can be found at www.cincinnativocations.org. E A STSI D E FAIT H 6 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 33 Days to Morning Glory A 6-week retreat featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley Thursdays from February 14, 2019 - March 25, 2019 12:30-2PM in the rectory meeting space at St. Margaret- St. John and facilitated by seminarian Louis Jacquemin 7-8:30 PM in the St. Cecilia Commons and facilitated by Fr. Jacob Willig From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the bestselling book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration. Featuring the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope St. John Paul II Fr. Gaitley shows how simple it is to put Marian devotion into practice. People s lives today are often busy and challenging. Stage 1 of the Hearts Afire parish-based program offers individuals a quick and easy way to withdraw from the demands of daily life and enter into a peaceful interior reflection on their relationship with Christ in the context of Marian devotion. We begin with the Immaculate Heart because Mary leads us to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The end result is that, by learning to entrust ourselves to the Mother of Our Lord, we can discover a transforming trust in Jesus himself. Learn the Faith Visit Athenaeum.edu to learn about our spring semester classes for lay students (beginning in January). Classes take place on weeknight evenings or Saturday mornings. This term we are offering classes in New Testament Scriptures; Catechesis; Using Scripture in Parish Ministry; Ecclesiology; Domestic Church; RCIA & Sacramental Preparation; Contemporary Issues in Moral Theology and a few others. We offer classes at both the non-degreed certificate level and the master s level. Graduate level classes take place at the main campus in Mt. Washington. The certificate classes take place at the Mt. Washington campus and also at the Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery. Contact us for more information: LPMP (Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Office), 513-231-1200 or byoder@athenaeum.edu or smcgurgan@athenaeum.edu.

ST. ANTHONY PARISH 7 Bringing peace is central to the mission of Christ s disciples. That peace is offered to all those men and women who long for peace amid the tragedies and violence that mark human history. The house of which Jesus speaks is every family, community, country and continent, in all their diversity and history. It is first and foremost each individual person, without distinction or discrimination. But it is also our common home : the world in which God has placed us and which we are called to care for and cultivate. So, let this be my greeting at the beginning of the New Year: Peace be to this house!. [message of Pope Francis for World Day of Peace, 2019] 19th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keep the Dream Alive Award Ceremony On Monday, January 21, at 3 PM, Church of the Resurrection hosts their annual tribute to Dr. King. Keynote speaker for this year is Cynthia O. Booth. Honorees include Anzora Adkins, Jeffrey G. Brewster, Edward D. Brown, Mary Washington Campbell, Henrietta Hill, Mary L. Shelton, and Rev. George B. Wilson, SJ. Prayer service in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. On Saturday, January 19 at 10 AM, St. Francis Seraph Church at the corner of Liberty and Vine Streets is hosting a service with guest homilist Dr. Jessie Thomas. The theme will be Honoring and Continuing the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as Women of Faith. Refreshments will follow the service. 400 Years of Enslavement: It Stops with Us The MLK Coalition offers a number of ways to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The 44th annual Commemorative March will begin at 10:30 AM at the Freedom Center on MLK day. The march pauses at Fountain Square at 11 AM for an interfaith prayer service and then continues on to Music Hall for a commemoration at noon, with Rev. Derek Terry as the keynote speaker and featuring the MLK Chorale and Wordplay Cincy Scribes. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan 18-25 This week of prayer begins on the feast of the Chair of St. Peter and concludes on the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. In our fragmented, contentious world, it is important for the followers of Christ to seek unity, to heal the brokenness of our world. Take home one of the prayer cards in the pews and join your prayers for healing and unity with other people around the world. TWINNING NEWS Our Dominican friends were not able to visit Cincinnati in October as previously planned. We are hoping they can visit in 2019 and we will also be determining if there is any interest from our parish in visiting Dominica. The tools we collected last year are waiting in a warehouse in Wisconsin for free transport to Dominica via the US Air Force. We are at the mercy of the Air Force for the timing of transports because it is dependent on space remaining after higher priority government shipments. There are still many houses in our twinning parish needing extensive repairs since Hurricane Maria in September of 2017. Two St. Anthony parishioners, Ken and Diane McPhillips, will travel to our twinning parish in January as volunteers with the organization, Good News Project. The McPhillips will join about eight other volunteers for a 2-week experience repairing and building houses. We pray for success in their endeavors as they enjoy the beautiful weather! COMMUNION MINISTRY TO RETIREMENT FACILITIES Did you know that St. Anthony/St. Margaret St. John Parish provides Communion Service at the Barrington in Oakley every Sunday at 10:40 am? This is a combined ministry with volunteers Roger & Nancy Johannigman, Carol & Jim Carlin & Bob Fitzgerald from St. Anthony and Mary Mathers & Maureen Bates from St. Margaret St. John. Our volunteers from St. Margaret St. John Parish, John Heitker, John Mullan, Elaine Best & Mary Mathers, also bring Communion on Thursdays to the residents of Indiansprings in Oakley. These are both very rewarding ministries and we would welcome new volunteers. Training can be provided as needed. Please call the parish office of either St. Margaret St. John or St. Anthony Parish if you would like more information or would like to join us in this important ministry.