SAINT MARGARET MARY SUMMER 2015 CATHOLIC CHURCH newsletter www.stmargaretmaryparish.org 2015-16 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL TERM BEGINS IN AUGUST Welcome to Mary Dewald, new Parish Council representative. Mary will serve with returning members Jeff Dietrich, Barb Hollmann, Joe Hollmann, Mary Hummeldorf, Debbie Klein, Denise Lucas and Bill Windisch. Parish Pastoral Council members are a representative group of parishioners who provide input and guidance for the pastor, assisting in overall decision-making for the parish. Parish Council meetings are usually on the first Thursday of the month, August through June. All are welcome to attend. Thank you to each of these individuals for their time and service to the parish. Remember to turn in your RAFFLE TICKETS!! With $30 in participation from each family, we can meet a significant portion of our Labor Day Weekend festival goal before the festival even begins! 2015-2016 PARISH COUNCIL Jeff Dietrich Mary Dewald Barb Hollmann Joe Hollmann Mary Hummeldorf Debbie Klein FAREWELL TO DALE FOLEY! By the time of this publication Dale Foley, our parish Director of Music Ministries will have retired effective June 30. For the past 8 years Dale has been responsible for the music that accompanies every religious celebration taking place in the parish, from regular Sunday Masses and special liturgies to weddings and funerals. We have been blessed by his wonderful talent and Denise Lucas Bill Windish Fr. Jerry Gardner attention to the details, as well as his personal love of liturgical music. Good luck Dale!
around the parish Fun was had by all during the 2015 PYO Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to the PYO for sponsoring this annual tradition. 2015 Easter Egg Hunt TEN TESTAMENTS BY SCOTT CAMPBELL Several parishioners participated in this program which was offered over five weekends during Lent and led by Scott Campbell, author of the book The Ten Testaments. The program was well attended and enjoyed by participants. Moses gave us the Ten Commandments. Jesus gives us The Ten Testaments, Campbell explained. The Ten Commandments guide us away from what we should not do, whereas Jesus Ten Testaments guide us toward what we should do in order to lead better Christian lives. In the book Campbell expands on the biblical themes of love, forgiveness, humility, faith, materialism, thanksgiving, service, honesty, enthusiasm and obedience. Copies of the book are available in the Faith Formation Office. Right: Participants of the Ten Testaments program led by author Scott Campbell 2015-16 PSR PROGRAM RESUMES SEPTEMBER 27TH St. Margaret Mary PSR Program will begin on Sunday, September 27 and will run through Sunday, March 20, 2016. Classes will take place on Sunday mornings between the Masses from 9:20 am 10:20 am. This program is for students in gr. 1-8 who attend public school and is required for sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. A home school program is available as well. Registration forms can be obtained from the Parish Office or downloaded from the St.MM website on the PSR page. ALTAR SERVER TRAINING 2015 Training for altar serving will be offered on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. Boys and girls who are entering the 5th through 8th grade are invited to come and learn about this very important ministry. Adults are welcome too. Students must have parental permission to attend the training as well as a completed medical information release if a parent or guardian cannot be present for the training. Forms for both are available in the Parish Office and by the PYO bulletin board outside the office.
Come Follow Us......To the St.MM Parish Picnic Gather your families and friends and plan to attend. They are all welcome! Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Stricker s Grove Noon-8 pm Admission is $5 per adult. Kids under 18 free with an accompanying adult. Rides run from 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm and games will be provided for the kids by the St.MM PYO during the break between. Come and enjoy the fun and games for the whole family! Pack your own picnic or buy food from members of the Pride of LaSalle Marching Band. They will be running the grills and serving up delicious bratts, metts, hotdogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and corn-on-the-cob. YUM! Beer will be sold by the cup. Due to state liquor laws NO alchohol may be brought into the park. Coolers will be checked.
kid s corner Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
News from the Eagles Nest... WELCOME TO OLG s NEW PRINCIPAL MRS. MANDY KIRK Mrs. Mandy Kirk has accepted the position of principal at Our Lady of Grace School starting July 1. Mrs. Kirk comes to OLG with 17 years of experience in education as a teacher leader in grades preschool through high school. She has shown a strong commitment to Catholic education in her current roles as mentor, Leadership Team member, and middle school English and Reading teacher at Cardinal Pacelli School. Mrs. Kirk is a graduate of Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education PACK 660 CUB SCOUTS SUMMERTIME FUN! Pack 600 has planned fun activities for this summer including building and racing boats and water balloon fun at the Rain Gutter Regatta, a movie in the park and playing at Smale Riverfront Park. All activities are open to scouts and their families! If you know a young man who is interested in joining the pack, new members are always welcome! Pack 660 is a large, vibrant and active pack. For more information, please contact Assistant Cub Master, Jeff Dietrich at 513-708-0514. Pack 660 Summer Event Schedule: Smale Riverfront Park Downtown Cincinnati, July 25th Summer Movie (Big Hero 6) Colerain Park, August 14th, 7:00 PM Rain Gutter Regatta OLG Front Lawn, Date to be determined in Reading with an additional graduate certification in Educational Leadership. In addition to her professional experiences, Mrs. Kirk joins Our Lady of Grace School while serving on the athletic booster and youth football executive boards in her hometown of Milford, Ohio. She also volunteers in the Parish Religious Education Program at St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Mrs. Kirk and her husband Steve have three children, Shelby, Danny, and Eli. Mrs. Kirk is looking forward to working with the students, parents, and staff to help fulfill the spiritual, academic, social, artistic and physical potential given to them by God. ST. MM s OLG STUDENTS WHO RECIEVED END OF THE YEAR AWARDS Congratulations to the following students for all of their accomplishments during the 2014-2015 school year! Our Lady of Grace Award: Abby Latulippe Gr. 1, Maddie Dietrich & Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5; School Spirit Award: Brendan Keller Gr. 7; Honor Roll (entire year): Maddie Dietrich & Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5, Hailie Osterbrock & Sophia Lavagna Gr. 6; Merit Honors: Maddie Dietrich, Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5, Hailie Osterbrock & Sophia Lavagna Gr. 6; Expression: Maddie Dietrich Gr. 5; Math: Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5; Art: Maddie Dietrich, Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5; Most Improved Reading: Brendan Keller Gr. 7; Most Improved Religion: Brendan Keller Gr. 7; Most Improved Science: Andrea Traut Gr. 7; Good Citizenship Award: Brendan Keller Gr. 7; Perfect Attendance Award: Abby Latulippe Gr. 1, Anthony Lavagna Gr. 2, Brendan Keller Gr. 7; Good Conduct: Jeffrey Gowans & Abby Latulippe Gr. 1, Nick Zeek & Kaylee McClain Gr. 2, Jamie Gowans Gr. 3, Maddie Dietrich & Jordyn Petrey Gr. 5, Hailie Osterbrock & Sophia Lavagna Gr. 6, No Missed Assignments (entire year): Sophia Lavagna Gr. 6; Leadership: The following students were nominated by their teachers Miss Strasser and Mrs. Vidourek for this recognition - Maddie Dietrich & Jordyn Petrey for helping kindergartners every day.
around the parish CONGRATULATIONS PYO Scholarship 2015 Recipients! David Deters, St. Xavier Abigail Schoner, Roger Bacon Erin Lucas, McAuley DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? Our parish newsletter is produced four times a year and is a great tool to celebrate together and share all of the many activities happening within our parish. If you have an idea for a story, a community event you would like to promote or, if you took some great photos that you would be willng to share, we d love to hear from you! Please email Angela McArthur (angela.mcarthur@live.com). KROGER PLUS CARD COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM It s time to renew your Kroger Plus Card registration so that St. Margaret Mary Church will continue to earn cash rewards from your purchases made while shopping at Kroger. You can register online at www. krogercommunityrewards.com. Registration is quick and easy, OR if you do not have access to a computer or need help enrolling, please contact Jenni Petrey in the office, 521-7387 and she will happily help you get registered. Congratulations to our young parishioners who made their First Communion on May 3rd! Above with Fr. William Cross, front row: Anthony Lavagna, Nick Zeek, Jacob O Rourke. Second row: Samantha Hartman, Kaylee McClain and Erica Meyer. Below: Fr. William Cross, Preston Hillner and Jacob Hillner. If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. Reminder! MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE Labor Day Weekend Only Sat., Sept. 5th, 3:00 PM and Sun., Sept. 6th, 10:00 AM
September 5th & 6th Labor Day Weekend Festival If you would like to chair a booth or help with another booth, please contact the Parish office 521-7387. Final Order Saturday 7PM 11PM 90 Proof Twang Sunday 7PM 10:30PM NEEDED Live Music! $2,500.00 GRAND PRIZE Two $500 Prizes, Two $250 Prizes
ST MARGARET MARY CHURCH 1830 W. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45239 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 5859 Parish Calendar JULY July 4th Mass for Pastoral Region Sat., July 4th, 8:30 AM at Assumption Church Parish Picnic at Stricker s Grove Sun., July 5th, 12:00-8:00 PM Rides open at 1:00 PM PYO sponsored games at 4:00 PM Fun for the whole family! All are welcome! Altar Server Training Tues., July 14th, 6:00 PM in Church For adults and students grades 5-8 AUGUST VIRTUS Training Sat., Aug. 1st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at St.MM in the PAC PYO Serves Brunch at Ronald McDonald House Sun., Aug. 9th, Meet at the House at 9:00 AM to serve at 10:00 AM Solemnity of the Assumption Obligation to attend Mass for this feast day is lifted this year. Sat., Aug. 15th Morning Mass, 8:30 AM at Assumption Church OLG Meet the Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers Wed., Aug. 19th, 6:30 PM at OLG Back-to-School Student Blessing Mass Sun., Aug. 23rd, 10:30 AM, St. MM OLG Ice Cream Social for New Students Sun., Aug. 23rd, 12:30 PM-3:00 PM at OLG OLG First Day of School Tues., Aug. 25th 5th Saturday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sat., Aug. 29th, 8:30 AM Mass, 1:00 Benediction SEPTEMBER Labor Day Weekend Parish Festival Sat., Sept. 5th, 4:30 PM-12:00 AM Sun., Sept. 6th, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE Labor Day Weekend Only Sat., Sept. 5th, 3:00 PM Sun., Sept. 6th, 10:00 AM Labor Day Mass Mon., Sept. 7th, 9:00 AM at Assumption Catechetical Sunday Sat/Sun Sept. 19th and Sun., Sept. 20th, Recognition and blessing at 4:30 PM Mass on Saturday Assumption Parish Picnic Sun., Sept. 20th, Noon until Dark at Winton Woods Orchard Area Shelter. St. MM parishioners are welcome! Parish School Religion (PSR) Resumes Sun., Sept. 27th, 9:20-10:20 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Resumes Sun., Sept. 27th, 10:30 AM Mass 25th & 50th Anniversary Mass and Reception Sun., Sept. 27th, 10:30 AM Mass St. Paul Community Dinner Tues., Sept. 29th, All are welcome to help in this St. MM Volunteer Service Project. Food prep begins at 4:30 PM at St. Paul Church, NCH R.C.I.A. Begins Fall date to be announced Be sure to check out our great entertainment! Final Order Saturday night from 7-11 pm 90 Proof Twang Sunday night from 7-10:30 pm Sunday Dinner Sunday 3-6 pm September 5th & 6th Labor Day Weekend Festival Family-Friendly Fun for All Ages Food, Food & More Food!! Instants - Big Poker - Texas Hold em Games of Chance - Baskets Booth NEW Grand Prize $2500 Additional prizes: Two $500 prizes and Two $250 prizes