ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 9080 CINCINNATI-DAYTON RD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 513-777-6433 WWW.STJOHNWC.ORG AUGUST 30, 2015 THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME You disregard God s commandment but cling to human tradition. -Mark 7:8 Liturgy Schedule Saturday Mass 5 p.m. Sunday Masses 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. Mass Mon/wed/thur 7 p.m. Mass Tues 8:30 a.m. Comm Service Friday Holy Days 6:30 a.m. Noon 7:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4 p.m. Saturday 2014-2016 PARISH THEME: BE CHRIST TO ONE ANOTHER
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time visit us online www.stjohnwc.org Contact Information Phone... 513-777-6433 Fax...513-777-9741 Email...info@stjohnwc.org Web... www.stjohnwc.org Weekend Church Office..513-755-4977 Parish Phone Numbers Pavilion... 513-755-4979 Parish Center... 513-755-4973 Youth Office... 513-755-4972 Religious Ed... 513-755-4974 St. Vincent de Paul.777-6433, ext. 120 Emergencies Only Rev. Don West... 513-543-0757 Office Hours Mon-thurs... 8:30am-8:30pm Friday... 8:30am-Noon Saturday...9am-noon (Parish Office) Saturday... 3:30-6pm (Church Office) Sunday...7:30am-1pm (Church Office) Pastoral Team Rev. Don West... Pastor, ext. 133 Deacon Jerry Barney... Pastoral Associate, ext. 121 Scott Steinke... Pastoral Associate, ext. 115 Anna Peloquin...P.A. of Children s Faith Formation, ext. 118 Josh Plandowski...P.A. of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, ext. 114 Michael Dailey... Pastoral Associate of Music, ext. 128 Joan Seibenick... Business Manager, ext. 124 Auriel Buchanan... P.A. of Communication, ext. 116 Parish Staff Stewardship of Treasure for August 9 & 16, 2015 Weeks 6 & 7 of the Fiscal Year Collection numbers for the weekends of August 9 & 16, 2015, will be available in a future bulletin. Karen Hake... Office Manager, ext. 110 Sharon Miller... PSR Administrative Assistant, ext. 111 Marianne Ball... Bookkeeper, ext. 119 Kirt Robb... Facilities Manager, ext. 122 Karen Simmons... Maintenance Joe Puls... Maintenance Jodi Krusling...Early Childhood Coordinator Gail Motz...VIRTUS Coordinator & Evening Office Asst., ext. 127 Joan Egan... Home Study Coordinator Bette Vorbroker... Weekend Office Administrator Martha Era... Weekend Office Assistant Catie Lejeune... Weekend Office Assistant Fred Merritt... Volunteer Deacon See page 10 for a list of email addresses. Thank you for your contributions! 2 Sign up for recurring electronic donations & you ll never have to write a check at Mass again! To register, visit stjohnwc.org & click on the Donate/Payment button. Thank you for supporting St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish. Collection Team for 8/31/2015 Team 3: Mary Ann L., Hilda M., Jeanne C.
Father Don s Gospel Reflection The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile. In today s Gospel, the Pharisees and scribes complained to Jesus that the disciples didn t wash their hands before eating a meal. It seems that the Pharisees and scribes are paying a little too much attention to the goings-on in the lives of Jesus and his disciples, but I am sure everyone would agree that washing your hands before a meal is a healthy thing to do. I also am sure that parents teach their children from an early age to wash their hands, but the Pharisees and the scribes are really trying to get the point across that the disciples are being unfaithful to the teachings of all Jews, meaning the teaching of the elders. Jesus challenges them and quotes the prophet Isaiah. In the quote, Jesus speaks about authentic worship. Through the prophet he tells them their worship is in vain. God s ways are not clearly their ways. They are dependent on manmade laws daring to think that they know the will of the Father. They have placed a higher importance in following human tradition while ignoring the commandments of God. Jesus tells them in plain language that the source of being unclean is from within a person. One only needs to see the heart of someone to know whether they are Christ-centered or self-centered. We cannot blame anyone but ourselves for the choices we make. While others may influence our lives, in the end it is our choice alone. While evil may be all around us, it is only when our heart receives that evil that it truly becomes our own. As Jesus tells those in the Gospel today, it is the evils that come from within that defile us and make us unclean. Does that mean that we are ever condemned? Of course not! When we realize that we are unclean and evil has taken over our lives, we have a loving and forgiving God who will always heal a contrite heart. Once we have finished playing the blame game and admit that we have sinned and our hearts are drifting from God, we must humbly admit that we need God s help. When we realize that we need to have authentic worship and a heart that is turned towards the Lord, then we are clean from the inside out. When we realize that it is God s ways, not our own selfish ways that are important, then we are made whole once again. Jesus calls us to authentic worship worship that comes from a heart that is turned to the Lord. As we come to receive him in the Eucharist, let us become what we receive so that we might be Christ to one another. Have a great week! Readings for This Week August 31-September 4, 2015 Monday 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10, 11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday Col 1:9-14; Ps 98; Lk 5:1-11 Friday Col 1:15-20; Ps 100; Lk 5:33-39 Daily readings can be accessed online from our parish website, www.stjohnwc.org. You can also access them from our parish app! 3 Readings for Next Weekend September 5/6 The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a Be strong, fear not! Here is your God... Second Reading: James 2:1-5...show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.
Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. John the Evangelist We Want You to Know No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation, no matter what your past or present religious affiliation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Could You Use a Stephen Minister? Do life s problems seem overwhelming? Stephen Ministers help those who are going through tough times. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or has a friend or loved one overwhelmed with problems in their life, perhaps there is a need to talk to someone you can trust, who will really listen, and who will respect your deepest feelings someone like a Stephen Minister. Contact Scott Steinke (777-6433, ext. 115, or ssteinke@stjohnwc.org) to find out more information about the Stephen Ministry at St. John Church. St. John Spirited Seniors Tuesday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Pavilion Parishioners 55+, are you interested in participating in our senior ministry at St. John? We meet on a monthly basis. This ministry includes fun, education, service, entertainment, and even a little travel for the seniors of our parish. Please join us on Tuesday, September 8, in the Pavilion from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $10. Questions? Contact Marty McClain at martymcclain@hotmail.com or Joan Seibenick at jseibenick@stjohnwc.org. Healing Touch Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-9 p.m. in Favret Hall Healing Touch can help you with improved relaxation, improved sense of control, positive change in energy, improved sense of well-being, decreased anxiety and pain. Please call or email Pat Springer to make an appointment to experience healing touch for yourself. Appointment times are available between 6:30 and 9 p.m. If you have questions or need to make an appointment, please contact Pat at pspringer@cinci.rr.com or 492-8649. Parish Theme: Be Christ to One Another Presider Schedule September 5/6: Saturday: 5 p.m...fr. Don West Sunday 8 a.m... Fr. Don West 9:30 a.m... Fr. Don West 11:30 a.m...fr. Don West Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Kroger Community Rewards Did you know you can support the St. John St. Vincent de Paul just by shopping at Kroger? It s easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards! Sign up with your Plus Card and select St. John the Evangelist West Chester. Here is the link to enroll: www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Our organization is 84190. Once you re enrolled, you ll earn rewards for St. John every time you shop and use your Plus Card! This is an easy way to help support your parish just by paying for your groceries as you normally do. Please note this will not affect your points or fuel rewards in any way. Questions? Contact Joan at jseibenick@stjohnwc.org or 777-6433. Online Contributions An Easy Way to Give! Tired of filling out weekly envelopes? Sometimes forget your envelopes when you go to Mass? It is easy to set up your contributions electronically by using the Donate area on our website. Setting up regular payments (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or any timing that suits your needs) is as simple as spending 3 minutes online. You can have your contributions deducted from your bank account (EFT) or a credit card. Please consider using this option for your St. John giving at www.stjohnwc.org. If you are also interested in donating stock, please contact Marianne Ball in the Parish Office at 777-6433 or mball@stjohnwc.org. Have questions about giving? Contact Joan Seibenick at jseibenick@ stjohnwc.org. Like us on Facebook! St. John the Evangelist West Chester Follow us on Twitter! @Stjohnwc Download our App! www.myparishapp.com 4
Children s Faith Formation Anna Peloquin 755-4974 apeloquin@stjohnwc.org PSR Start Dates Sunday Junior High Sessions (Grades 7-8) - August 30 from 6:30-8:15 p.m.* Junior High Sessions will be in the South Wing of Favret Hall. The Jr. High Parent Meeting is from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday Sessions (Grades 1-6) - September 1 from 6:30-7:45 p.m.* Wednesday Sessions (Grades 1-6) - September 2 from 6:30-7:45 p.m.* Tuesday & Wednesday Sessions will meet in the Parish Center *Mandatory Parent Meeting During First PSR Sessions Home Study Parent Meeting - September 13 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Rooms D & E of Favret Hall Early Childhood Program (Sunday School) The registration deadline for the Early Childhood Program is Monday, August 31. Visit www.stjohnwc.org or stop in the Parish Office to register. Early Childhood Start Dates Open House - Sunday, September 20, after 9:30 a.m. Mass First Session - Sunday, September 27, during 9:30 a.m. Mass World Youth Day Mark your calendars! World Youth Day is October 25, and we will be celebrating at the 11:30 Mass. There will be many opportunities for adults, teens, and children to volunteer and serve during Mass. More information will be coming soon. Youth & Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski 755-4972 jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Youth Ministry Young Adult Ministry Want to be a part of Youth Ministry? Contact Josh at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org or 755-4972. Parent Involvement Meeting - August 30 - Parents, we need you, too! During the course of the year, I want to have parents involved in many different ways. You can volunteer to provide food or snacks, assist in our Sunday evening faith formation, or join us on fun events and service events. Let me know how you would like to be involved. Please join me for a brief Parent Involvement Meeting on Sunday, August 30, at 6 p.m. in the Youth Room, which is located in Favret Hall. Youth Group - Calling all High School Students! Join us on Sunday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Favret Hall. Bring your friends! NCYC - The National Catholic Youth Conference is approaching quickly! NCYC is a conference for Catholic teens across the nation that takes place in Indianapolis on November 19-21. If you are interested in attending or have questions please call 755-4972 or email jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Facebook: St. John the Evangelist Youth & Young Adult Ministry Twitter: @stjohnwcyouth 5 Interested in joining us? We are a group of young adults (HS grads through our 30s) who get together to share our faith and have fun. For more info, please contact Caitlyn Russell at caitlynmrussell@yahoo.com or 253-2454. AREA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: Sept. 3 Adoration & Applebee s - Join us for the last hour of adoration (Holy Hour). Location: St. Max Church in the Chapel at 7 p.m. Afterwards meet up at Applebee s at Union Centre for some food & socializing 1st Thur. of each month. Sept. 10 Timeline Bible Study - Let s grow in our faith. Join us for a journey through the Bible learning about & discussing the Old Testament every other Thursday through Sept. 10. You don t have to make it every night to participate. Location: Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 20 Panerathon - Come run, walk, or just cheer everyone on and enjoy the fun! Panera Bread s 8th Annual Cincinnati Panerathon! Proceeds benefit local hunger outreach through Shared Harvest Foodbank & Mason Food Pantry. Cost $30 each ~ Location: Deerfield Towne Center, Mason. Carpool: Leave St. John at 8 a.m. (Race at 9 a.m.), Team Name: Enjoying the Exercise. Register: http://www. runningtime.net/races/panerathoncinti/home.htm Facebook: YACHT Ministry (Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together)
E-Recycling Event Saturday, September 26, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The public is invited to drop off unwanted household electronic equipment for recycling at the St. John Church parking lot. Acceptable electronic equipment for recycling includes: personal computers, laptops, servers, routers, modems, telephones, cell phones, printers, fax machines, copiers, speakers, stereos/ VCRs, remotes, keyboards, mice, wires, docking stations, LCD screens, cable/satellite boxes/dvrs, CRT monitors, televisions, microwaves and other items. Due to increased costs of recycling, there will be a fee to recycle CRT monitors and TVs. The fees will be: CRT Monitors - $10; TVs less than 27 - $15; TVs 27 or greater - $20; and Projection TVs - $35. Please note: We can no longer accept batteries, light bulbs/ ballasts. This recycling event is being sponsored by the St. John Green Committee and Cohen Electronics. The Green Committee of St. John the Evangelist Church promotes good stewardship of our environment. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 940, and our assistance with the soup kitchen of United Methodist Church in West Chester. Introduction to the Bible Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to Noon in the Pavilion Deacon Jerry Barney will give an overview of the Scriptures. Jerry will discuss with participants the following: Origin/History of the Bible, inspiration/revelation, the types of literary forms found in the scriptures and a Catholic perspective on interpretation. If possible, please bring your own Bible. Afterwards, attendees will have the option of later joining a bible study group (meeting dates and times to be determined by the participants). If you have questions about this program, contact Jerry at 777-6433,x121, or jbarney@ stjohnwc.org Getting Married? Marriage preparation is an important process and should be started as soon as possible upon engagement. Even if you elect to be married elsewhere, we are happy to provide the marriage preparation needed. If you have a prior marriage and are in need of annulment, please feel free to call. For more information, contact Father Don West at 777-6433 or dwest@stjohnwc.org or Deacon Jerry Barney at 777-6433, ext. 121, or jbarney@stjohnwc.org. Six Part Video Series: The Mystery of God: Who He Is and Why He Matters Tuesdays OR Wednesdays (pick the day/time that fits your schedule), September 22/23 through November 3/4 Location: St. John Church Hospitality Room A video series will be offered two days a week, both in the evening and again in the morning, for your convenience. Pick the day and time that best fits your schedule. The series will involve 6 meetings, one for each 45 minute episode. After viewing each segment, 30 minutes will be given for discussion of it facilitated by Deacon Jerry Barney. Each episode is designed to stand alone. You are welcome to attend all or part of the series. Meetings will be held in the Hospitality Room from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and again on Wednesdays from 9:15-10:30 a.m. The author/speaker of the 6 part video series features Bishop Elect Robert Barron as he helps us grapple with the following questions/doctrines on these dates: September 22/23: Atheism and What We Mean by God September 29/30: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Paths to God October 6/7: The Divine Attributes October 13/14: No meetings due to Generations of Faith October 20/21: Providence and the Problem of Evil October 27/28: Exploring the Trinity November 3/4: The God Who Is Love For more info about the series go to: http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/introducing-fr-barrons-newest-film-series-the-mystery-of-god/4702/ Interested in Becoming Catholic or Growing in Your Catholic Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) begins on Thursday, September 17, from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are held in Spirit House. The RCIA is for people considering joining the Catholic Church and for Catholics wishing to grow in their own faith. We also need Catholics to serve as Parish Companions and/or Initiation Sponsors to support the Candidates. If you are interested in participating, or have questions about it, contact Deacon Jerry Barney at 777-6433, x121, or jbarney@stjohnwc.org. 6
Support St. John through Amazon! Do you shop on Amazon.com? If so, you can support St. John Church at the same time! To register with this program, simply shop from www.smile.amazon. com. You ll find the same items and low prices with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to St. John. On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will be prompted to choose your charitable organization. Search for St. John the Evangelist - West Chester. Please note there are two St. John the Evangelist Parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati so please make sure to select the West Chester location. Thank you for supporting your parish! Childcare Needed Do you enjoy caring for children? Do you have Wednesday mornings free? St. Max Faith Lessons for Moms meets on Wednesdays during the school year from 9:30-11:30am (starting September 16). We need your help to care for our children while we recharge and strengthen our faith! These are paid positions and additional hours may be available for other St. Max events. Please contact Amy Brunner for more information at asbrunner21@gmail.com or 513-708-3218. Generations of Faith: A Night Of Service October 13 or 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Center Join us one night (same event on both nights) All are invited to a night of dinner, fellowship, & service! We will begin the evening by sharing a meal together, and then we will hear from local speakers who regularly dedicate their time for service. This will be a hands-on night of service with different opportunities for everyone. Some activities will include creating packages for pregnant women, foster children, the homeless, and refugees. Please join us! Please register online at www.stjohnwc.org or in the Parish Office by October 7. In order to complete the service projects, we are asking for the following donations: diapers; wipes; baby formula; baby food; bottles; bibs; children s clothing (newborn to size 6T); large-handled shopping bags; grocery gift cards; nonperishable, easy open, ready-to-eat food items; snacks; drinks; plastic forks; gum; band aids; wet wipes; antibiotic ointment; tissues; bottled water; chapstick; socks; flashlights; new books for all ages; gallon-size bags; full-size 2in1 shampoo/conditioner; body wash; toothbrush/toothpaste; fluoride-free toothpaste; deodorant for ages 10+; small toys such as cars, Barbies, games, legos. Please bring donations to the Gathering Space or Parish Office before October 7. Thank you! 7 Thank You Note I would like to thank everyone for their support. Whether you donate and pack lunches, donate food or school supplies or money it makes a difference. I wish you could see the smiles on the children's faces and hear the abundance of "God bless you's" families give us as they receive your donations. God bless you for thinking of our neighbors who are working hard to care for their families. -Lourdes Ward, LSW, CEO/ Executive Director of Reach Out Lakota, Inc. Welcome, New Parishioners! Dean & Sara Porter Roger Sexton Mark & Susan Litster and their daughter Jess Bill & Sue Hoblitzell Adam & Jana Patterson and their daughter Milliana Brian & Jennifer Uhl and their children Jackson, Aidan & Kendall Nicholas & Erin Otte and their children Anna and Paige Patrick McCurry Jr. Welcome Back: David Justice James & Jenny Gintz and their children Ryan, Grace, Alex & Ben Caregiver s Retreat Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Caregiver s Retreat, led by Bill Tonnis, MA, will be offered at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (includes lunch). If you provide care for another as part of your job, vocation or family situation and would like a brief respite this day retreat is for you! Come to the peaceful grounds of the Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center for a day of meditation, prayer, and three presentations. The fee is $50; $15 non-refundable registration fee (applied to total cost) is payable at time of registration. Please contact the Spirituality Center 513-347-5449 or spirituality.center@srcharitycinti. org for registration information.
Be Christ To One Another! Liturgy of the Word with Children Assistants/Aides Wanted 9:30 & 11:30 Mass - Once a Month or Every Other Month! Liturgy of the Word with Children is a wonderful way to have the young children of the parish (grades 1, 2, and 3) hear God s word in an understandable and relatable way while also having fun. Our current leaders do an excellent job, but it can be a little tough when there is only one leader for Mass. Keeping an eye on children going to the restroom and also listening for the time to send the kids back to the main church are difficult tasks to manage while also leading. These tasks interrupt the time the leaders have to give the Word of God and also take their attention away from the children in this ministry. We would love to have an aide/assistant to help the leaders with those kinds of tasks during the dismissals. As an aide/assistant, you wouldn t have to lead or prepare anything, you would just have to be there for the leader and help in any way you can. This is something you would only have to do once a month or even once every other month during the 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. This can also be anyone 16 years of age or older, and for those young adults looking for service hours, this is a perfect way to complete them. If you are interested in becoming an aide/assistant, please contact Scott Steinke at the Parish Offices (777-6433) or at ssteinke@stjohnwc.org for more information on this ministry. Reach Out Lakota Supply Sunday On the first Sunday of the month, each St. John family is asked to bring an item of nonperishable food, or a toiletry, cleaning or paper product to the Gathering Space before Mass. Place items in the basket with the sign Reach Out Lakota Supplies. These donations are given to Reach Out Lakota. Thank you for your support of this community organization. A Note from Your St. Vincent de Paul To all our parishioners, please know that we are here for you when you need us! Contact us at 777-6433 ext. 120. Please also note that volunteers are always welcome! Joining the St. John Council of St. Vincent de Paul is a wonderful way to help your community. If you are interested, please call the number listed above. Volunteers Needed Members of St. John are invited to assist with the Community Dinner that is served weekly at Faith United Methodist Church on Cox Rd. The Stepping Forward program provides a dinner, along with job and life skills classes, homework help for children, and referrals to needed resources. They also have a Choice Food Pantry open for families within the Lakota School System. We are partnering with Faith to provide help in the cooking, serving, and clean up of one dinner. We will be helping on Tuesday, September 1. There are different types of jobs/times available: Meal Provider (cooking on-site) - 3:30-5:45 (4 volunteers) Dishwashers - 4:30-8ish (2 volunteers) Dining Room Attendants - 5:45-8 (2 volunteers) Servers - 5:45-8ish (9 volunteers) Runners - 5:50-6:30 (6 volunteers) A lot of help is needed to make this work. Please contact Cheryl Campbell at h.c.campbell76@gmail.com or 779-1314 to volunteer or ask questions. Please note the job and time that you wish to volunteer. Is Grief Weighing You Down? After the loss of a loved one, it s normal to feel the effects of grief. Grief is not something we get over, rather it s something we work through. The Companions on a Journey grief support group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. Here you can express your grief and learn how to go through the grief process so that you can begin this new chapter of your life in a healthy way. Please contact Ron Meyer 376-1277 or Karen Marvich 265-9375 if you have any questions. Divorced & Separated A support group for divorced and separated adults meets Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. We meet weekly to share life experiences during difficult times. You do not need to walk this path alone. Give yourself a gift of time for sharing and support with others who understand. For more information, call Mary Taylor at ghm.mtaylor@gmail.com. 8
September Chapel...CHA Church...CHU Center... CTR Gathering Space... GS Favret Hall...FH Reconciliation Room... RR South Wing of FH... SW Hospitality Room...HR Pavilion... PAV Room D... RmD Room E...RmE Rooms D&E...RmDE Youth Room... YR Staff Conf. Room...SCR Spirit House... SPH Plaza... PLZ Monday, August 31 8:30am...Mass...CHA 9:30am...Bible Study...HR 7:30pm...Divorced & Separated... HR Tuesday, September 1 PSR Starts 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion... CTR 6:30pm...PSR Parent Meeting... CTR 7:00pm...Mass in memory of Pat Losekamp...CHA 7:00pm...Stephen Ministry... SPH Wednesday, September 2 PSR Starts 8:30am...Mass in memory of Larry Duba... CHA 6:30pm...Parish School of Religion...CTR 6:30pm...PSR Parent Meeting...CTR Thursday, September 3 8:30am...Mass...CHA 9:30am...Scripture Study...HR 7:00pm...Boy Scout Troop 940... CTR 7:00pm...RCIA Planning Meeting... SPH Friday, September 4 8:30am...Communion Service...CHA 9:00am...Prayer Group...HR Saturday, September 5 7:30am...Men s Group...HR 4:00pm...Reconciliation... RR 5:00pm...Mass in memory of Bob Lejeune... CHU 5:00pm...Mass w/ Baptism... CHU Sunday, September 6 8:00am...Mass for St. John Parishioners...CHU 9:30am...Mass in memory of Ashley Steingraeber...CHU 11:30am...Mass in memory of Robert Wilson... CHU Did you know that you can stream events in our Chapel and Church on our website? Look for this icon for events you can stream. This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity. Interested in advertising in our bulletin? Call Diocesan Publications at 1-800-282-5106 and ask for Jim Fath. We are parish #2440. All bulletin submissions must be received at least twelve (12) days in advance of the date the article is to be included. Facility Scheduling All requests for space must be submitted on a Reservation Request Form. You may pick one up at the office, we can fax or email one to you, or you can go to www.stjohnwc.org, click on Parish Info, then on the Parish Space Request Forms. On the first weekend of each month the K of C leads the rosary before all Masses. The rosary will start 20 minutes before Mass except for the 11:30 a.m. Mass. At the 11:30 a.m. Mass, the rosary will begin at 11 a.m. Come and join us as we lead the rosary. We have much to be thankful for and you can also include any special intentions. 9
RCIA / Ministry to Returning Catholics Jerry Barney...777-6433, ext. 121 Stephen Ministry/CRHP Scott Steinke... 777-6433, ext. 115 Young Adult Ministry Josh Plandowski...755-4972 Companions on the Journey (Grief support for those who have lost a loved one; meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month in the Hospitality Room at 7 p.m.) Ron Meyer... 376-1277 Small Church Communities (Journey of Faith) Jerry Barney...777-6433, ext. 121 Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) Contact the office...777-6433 Communion to the Sick/Shut-Ins Carol Thomas... 860-5311 St. Vincent de Paul Steve Gross... 777-6433, ext.120 Divorced & Separated Joan Seibenick... 777-6433, ext.124 Prayer Network If you or someone you know is struggling w/ a difficulty or crisis, contact the Prayer Network. They will ask members of the Network to pray. Email...prayernetwork@stjohnwc.org Margaret Kellogg... 777-4253 Shirley Gressel... 398-3106 Cry Room Cry Room is available to parents during all Masses. Scott Steinke....777-6433, ext. 115 Hospital Notifications If you know that you are going to the hospital and would like to be remembered at Mass or have a pastoral staff member visit, please call the parish office at 777-6433. We are no longer notified by hospitals or chaplains about parishioners who are ill. Formation & Education Early Childhood Program (during 9:30 Mass) Jodi Krusling... jkrusling@stjohnwc.org PSR (Grds 1-8), 1st Eucharist, 1st Reconciliation Anna Peloquin...apeloquin@stjohnwc.org High School Youth Ministry, Jr. High/High School Activities, Young Adults, Retreats, Confirmation Josh Plandowski... jplandowski@stjohnwc.org St. Gabriel Consolidated School (our Parish School) Mary Richardson, Parish Rep...777-1565 Amy Tanaka, Parish Rep...702-8361 St. Gabriel Grade School... 771-5220 Pastoral Team Rev. Don West... dwest@stjohnwc.org Deacon Jerry Barney... jbarney@stjohnwc.org Scott Steinke....ssteinke@stjohnwc.org Anna Peloquin... apeloquin@stjohnwc.org Josh Plandowski...jplandowski@stjohnwc.org Michael Dailey...mdailey@stjohnwc.org Joan Seibenick... jseibenick@stjohnwc.org Auriel Buchanan...abuchanan@stjohnwc.org Parish Staff Karen Hake...khake@stjohnwc.org Sharon Miller... smiller@stjohnwc.org Marianne Ball... mball@stjohnwc.org Kirt Robb... krobb@stjohnwc.org Jodi Krusling... jkrusling@stjohnwc.org Gail Motz...gmotz@stjohnwc.org Joan Egan... joan.egan@cinci.rr.com Deacon Fred Merritt...fmerritt@stjohnwc.org Parish Organizations Pastoral Council, Ken Krusling.. pastoralcouncil@stjohnwc.org Worship Commission, Scott Steinke... 777-6433 Justice & Peace Commission, Tony Klimek.. 787-0038 Finance Committee, Brian Krause... 759-5477 Athletic Boosters, Don Bretl...942-6267 Knights of Columbus, Ron Ramhap, GK...508-4321 K of C Membership, Pete Seibenick...622-9105 kofc13608.membership@gmail.com Boy Scouts Troop #940, Don Behm...305-4401 Girl Scouts, Diane Biehle... 777-4946 Festival Committee, Anita Turpin..alt1062@yahoo.com 10