THE R EGION 2 The PARISHES of SAINT ANTHONY 1 SAINT CECILIA 1 SAINT MARGARET-SAINT JOHN REV. JAMIE WEBER, PASTOR 871-5757, ext. 201, jweber@eastsideregion.org REV. JACOB WILLIG, PAROCHIAL VICAR 871-5757, ext. 205, jwillig@eastsideregion.org MARTA MISLEH, ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR 871-5757, ext. 207, mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org CODY EGNER, REGIONAL DIR. OF RELIGIOUS ED. 871-5757, ext. 215, cegner@eastsideregion.org MATT SPRINGER, REG. DIR. FIN. & OPERATIONS 871-5757, ext. 204, mspringer@eastsideregion.org DON FRANER, REGIONAL FACILITIES MANAGER 968-5089, dfraner@eastsideregion.org BOB KELLISON WEDDING RESERVATIONS 871-5757, ext. 208, bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org HOLLY HEMAK MOMS GROUP moms@stceciliacincinnati.org NATHAN BEIERSDORFER BROTHERHOOD (MENS GROUP) nathan.beiersdorfer@yahoo.com JOE FONDACARO ANNULMENTS 871-5757, ext. 222, jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ST. CECILIA Tom McNally, 871-5757, ext. 203 ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN John Sheehy, 271-0856 ST. ANTHONY PARISH 6104 Desmond Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 www.stanthonychurch.net ST. CECILIA PARISH 3105 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 www.stceciliacincinnati.org ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN PARISH 6000 Murray Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 www.smsjparish.com PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mary Anne Mia Bressler 271-0920, ext. 13 miabressler@stanthonychurch.net DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Michelle Markert, 271-0920, ext. 14 michellemarkert@stanthonychurch.net DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & NETWORK OF CARE Joy Middleton, 271-0920, ext. 16 joymiddleton@stanthonychurch.net PARISH SECRETARY Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 bbrowarsky@stceciliacincinnati.org MUSIC DIR./STEWARDSHIP/WEDDINGS Robert Kellison, 871-5757, ext. 208 bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org COORDINATOR OF YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Sarah Rose Bort, 871-5757, ext. 218 sbort@stceciliacincinnati.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mary Mathers, 271-0856 marymathers@fuse.net DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Keith Minnery, 271-0856 kminnery@gmail.com LAY MINISTRIES Fr. Jacob Willig jwillig@eastsideregion.org or Parish Office, 271-0856 As you may have heard, on August 2, Fr. Jamie Weber, was taken to the Jewish Hospital emergency room and it was confirmed that he was experiencing a heart attack and he was immediately placed under doctors care. Please continue to pray for his treatment and recovery. Father appreciates everyone s prayers and well wishes. Cards can be sent to any parish in the Eastside Region.
THE COR NER 3 WEEKLY SCHEDU LE MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK WEEKEND MASSES St. Anthony: Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 AM St. Cecilia: Sat. 4 PM, Sun. 8 & 10 AM St. Margaret-St. John: Sat. 3 PM, Sun. 10 AM DAILY MASSES St. Cecilia: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM, Wed. 6:45 AM St. Margaret-St. John: Mon.-Fri. 11:45 AM DAILY COMMUNION SERVICE St. Cecilia: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM HOLY DAY MASSES St. Anthony: 7 PM Vigil St. Cecilia: 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PM St. Margaret-St. John: 11:45 AM CIVIC HOLIDAY MASSES St. Cecilia: 9 AM CONFESSIONS St. Cecilia: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM, Wed. 7:05-7:15 AM and 7:05-7:50 PM, Sat. 3-3:30 PM, Sun. 7-7:30 AM and 9-9:30 AM St. Margaret-St. John: Mon.-Fri. 12:15PM; Sat. 2-2:30 PM; Sun. 9-9:30 AM ADORATION St. Cecilia: Wed. 9:30 AM-8 PM; Holy Hour: 7-8 PM St. Anthony: Thurs. Holy Hour with Confessions: 7-8 PM St. Margaret-St. John: First Friday Holy Hour 10:30 AM STATIONS OF THE CROSS St. Cecilia: Fri. 9:30 AM MONDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 11:45 AM (SMSJ) Alice Waltz Off Pattie Tull TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 11:45 AM (SMSJ) Bill Mack Off Jen Allen 7:00 PM (St. Anthony) Holy Day Vigil Mass WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 6:45 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Marilyn Thielen Off Mary Beutler 11:45 AM (SMSJ) Sherry Burik Off Frank Burik Family 12:10 PM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 5:30 PM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families NOTE: There is no Adoration or Holy Hour at St. Cecilia this day. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) David Laake Off Siblings 11:45 AM (SMSJ) Bill Hammeron Off Mark Silbersack FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 11:45 AM (SMSJ) Intentions of St. Edmund Campion School SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 9:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 1:00 PM (St. Cecilia) Wedding of Andrew Fritsch & Jamie Stofko 3:00 PM (SMSJ) Anniv. Remembrance Don Peaker Off Diane Goins 4:00 PM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of Shirley Perkins by Terry Shank SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 8:00 AM (St. Cecilia) For the People 8:30 AM (St. Anthony) Mary Bechtold Off R. Bethel 10:00 AM (St. Cecilia) Intentions of the Cahill & Wellman Families by Bonnie & Tim Cahill 10:00 AM (SMSJ) Sherry Burik Off Frank Burik 10:30 AM (St. Anthony) For St. Anthony Parish August 12, 2018 The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary This coming week, on Wednesday, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church of the United States has declared this feast to be a holy day of obligation. That means as Catholics we are obligated to come to Mass to celebrate this feast. The holy day Mass times in the region: St. Anthony: Tues. vigil at 7:00 PM St. Cecilia: Weds. 6:45 AM, 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PM St. Margaret-St. John: Weds. 11:45 AM Just like Mary, as we celebrate the feast of the Assumption, we, too, are united to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. What an amazing reality we celebrate every time we come to worship our Savior, Jesus Christ. But most of all we celebrate not only in every celebration of the Eucharist in which we partake but on this feast in particular, as we celebrate Mary s Assumption the other joyous reality that comes to those who are faithful to the Lord as Mary was. That reality is that upon our end, we, too, will be able to be assumed into heaven and united once again to the Lord. Beyond the gift of being with our Lord through the Eucharist that has been our privilege to share, we will be able to be with Him eternally. What a remarkable prize we can win that takes away the sting of death for all who love Him. Indeed, what an awesome God we have who never ever leaves and comes not just to the living but also to the dead. Indeed, this reality is worth us being obligated to celebrate it. Amen? Amen! STEWA R DSHIP OF FINANCE COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 29 ST. ANTHONY $2,535.00 ST. CECILIA $12,825.50 ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN $2,464.95 MARRIAGE BANNS of SAINT CECILIA III Andrew Fritsch & Jamie Stofko II Tim Schnieber & Amy Hagner I Ravi Patel & Stephanie Ivec
PASTOR S R AMBLINGS 4 1 2 ANNUAL ST. CECILIA SERVER/SACRISTAN PARTY: I want to thank the DiMuzios for hosting the annual pool party to thank our sacristans and servers (photo 1). It is always a fun time! Thanks also to Cody Egner, Barb Browarsky and Ron Case for helping train and work with the children. 1 ST. ANTHONY FEAST DAY CELEBRATION: We had a special Mass and celebration on July 29 to celebrate St. Anthony s feast day (photo 2). 1 BENGALS TRAINING CAMP: I got to stop by the Bengals training camp last week (photo 3). It was fun to see all of the fans gathered around the field and to watch the players go through some plays. I m hoping to go down again soon. The parking was easy, and it was free to walk onto the field. Next time I ll wear my fan gear! 1 POPE FRANCIS AT THE FESTIVAL: Did you get to see Pope Francis at the festival this year? Fr. Jacob walked around with him and got to meet a lot of the parishioners and guests that came to the St. Cecilia festival this year (photo 4). 1 REST IN PEACE: John Jack Rehling (photo 5), age 87, passed away July 27 at his home in Oakley. He was a longtime parishioner. His Mass of Christian Burial was on Aug. 1 at St. Cecilia. Jean Hord (photo 6), beloved sister of parishioner Helen Davis, passed away last week. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Aug. 1 at St. Margaret-St. John. Please keep their families in your prayers. 1 MY DEAR FRIEND HACK: For the past 8 years I have had a cabin and some property in Ripley, Ohio. If you have not figured it out, my dog was named after the town I have grown to love. Hack, one of my first neighbors that I meet, was one of the main reasons I loved going to my place on my day off. Hack was truly an original person, with a million colorful stories, who was known around town to be a person who could fix anything. Hack always had his garage door open for anybody who wanted to come and sit a spell and banter. I came to be a regular on Tuesdays, along with Ripley, whom he loved to pet and spoil with treats (photo 7). Just a couple Tuesdays ago, I went up to see him his wife had passed 10 days prior. When I arrived, his daughters were waiting for me to tell me my good friend Hack had passed. It was a jolt to say the least. He was one of the most Christian men I have ever meet, without claiming to be one, and certainly made my life richer because of our friendship. His funeral was held at St. Michael Church in Ripley. Rest in peace, Hack. I will miss you. 4 5 6 7
NEW S & NOTES 5 Community Dinner MEAC (The Madisonville Education and Assistance Center) holds a free dinner for the Madisonville community every Monday evening. The Eastside Pastoral Region was assigned Monday, October 2, to host the dinner. Donations of specific food items are needed, as are volunteers to help with the preparing and serving of this dinner. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please contact Mary Beth Leep at mbleep13@gmail.com or (937) 231-3750 (cell) or Mary Mathers at marymathers@fuse.net or 271-0856. Thank you! Natural Family Planning Learn how Natural Family Planning works and the blessings it brings to families. For more information on the Natural Family Planning course starting September 16 at 1 PM at St. Gertrude, contact David and Ann Stein at 513-561-5751 or davidandannstein@hotmail.com. Visit ccli.org for more information regarding NFP courses at other locations and online instruction. Moms Group 2018-19 Schedule of Activities MONTHLY EVENING MEETINGS (7-9 PM, moms only) September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 December 4 and 18 January 15 February 5 and 19 March 5 and 19 April 2 and 16 May 7 and 21 MONTHLY MORNING PLAYDATES* (10 AM-12 PM) September 14 and 28 October 12 and 26 November 16 and 30 December 14 January 11 and 25 February 15 March 15 and 29 April 12 and 26 May 17 and 31 *locations vary CHILDREN S ADORATION first Wednesday of every month from 10-11 AM in St. Cecilia Church EVENING ROSARY (for moms only) last Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the St. Cecilia parish house For moms with children ages 0-6. Need more info? Contact Holly Hemak at moms@stceciliacincinnati.org Cincinnati s Catholic History A Four-Part Series Fr. David Endres, dean of the Athenaeum and professor of Church history, will explore the history of our archdiocese as we approach our bicentennial. His multimedia presentations will explain how Irish and German immigrants, despite persecution, transformed the city s Catholic presence, building an impressive network of churches, schools, and charities. He will discuss changes in the twentieth century, including the explosion of Catholic schools and the changes brought by the 1960s and Vatican II. The presentations will show how the Catholic history of our city still reverberates today. Come to one or all four sessions, held from 7-9 PM, at St. Mary s Church in Hyde Park: Monday, September 24: Pioneers (1821-1840) Monday, October 1: Immigrants (1840-1883) Monday, October 8: Growth and Progress (1883-1950) Monday, October 15: Change and Continuity (1950-2018) There is no charge for the series. For more information contact Margaret Shank at 321-1207, ext. 8400. Stand Firm For Life The 40 Days for Life fall campaign takes place from Sept. 26-Nov. 4. The campaign draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer, fasting, constant vigil and community outreach, with the goal of turning hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life. All ages, young and old, are welcome to join in this concert of prayer for protections for, and renewed understanding of, the beautiful gift of human life, plus hope and healing for those suffering from past decisions or actions. For directions and/or other information, please go to https://40daysforlife.com, and then browse on locations to find the site nearest you. Theology of the Body Programs for Youth and Adults Ruah Woods offers life-changing courses helping youth and adults alike understand God s plan for their lives and how to live their vocation to love through the lens of Saint John Paul II s Theology of the Body. Sign up today for Introduction to Theology of the Body, or join us for our TOB for Teens class(es) both starting in September. Visit.ruahwoods.org/ learning for more information.
E ASTSIDE FAITH 6 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 A Summer with the Saints SAINT JOHN OF GOD ~ PATRON OF BOOKSELLERS AND HEART PATIENTS John was born in Portugal in 1495. He was a shepherd-boy until he was twenty-two years of age. For eighteen years he was a soldier in many parts of Europe. Even though he led a wild life, he loved the poor and the suffering. John was over forty years old when he left the army in order to make up for his sins. He went back to Spain and rented a house. In it he gathered all the sick, the poor and the homeless of the town of Granada. Often carrying them there on his own back, he washed them and dressed their sores, and begged food for them. He brought many sinners back to God. Kind people began to help him in his work. The Order, which he founded, grew. It became known as the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God. His motto was: Labor without stopping; do all the good works you can while you still have the time. After saving a man from drowning, John became very ill. On March 8, 1550, the nurses found him kneeling before a crucifix, his face resting on the feet of Jesus. He was dead. We pray for the intercession of St. John of God, patron of those with ailing hearts, in the name of our pastor, Fr. Jamie. May he continue to find healing and renewed strength through the prayers of friends and family. Amen. PREP Catechists Needed! If you are interested in teaching for our PREP program, please contact Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org or 513-871-5757, ext 215. This is an amazing opportunity to share your faith with the children of our parish. This great opportunity would require a weekly commitment to teach one of the classes on Sunday mornings. We are in need of the following: 1 Teacher at St. Anthony (Sundays from 9:45 11:00 AM) 1 Teacher at St. Cecilia (Sundays from 8:30 9:45 AM) VIRTUS: Protecting God s Children training is required by time of the first class, which is on September 23. We do have substitutes ready for weeks that you would be ill, on vacation, etc. Previous experience teaching in the classroom preferred. All inquiries considered and welcome! PREP Registrations for 2017/2018 Registrations for the 2018/2019 PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) sessions are now available. Please register online at www.eastsidefaith.org/prep. You can choose from classes on Sundays at St. Anthony (9:45 11 AM) or at St. Cecilia (8:30 9:45 AM). Please direct all questions to Cody Egner at cegner@eastsideregion.org or 513-871-5757, ext. 215. The first class is on Sunday, September 23. Register your 7th-8th Grader for Confirmation Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin on October 7. All students wanting to be confirmed this year need to register for the newly created Confirmation Preparation Program. To read more about the new preparation process and to register your child for Confirmation, visit www.eastsidefaith.org/confirmation. ALL students, regardless if they attend St. Cecilia School or not, need to register for the preparation program at the website listed above. Contact Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org, with any questions. Becoming Catholic Curious about the Church? Want to learn more? Call us today at 513-871-5757, ext. 215. Or join us for the next RCIA Inquiry Session, which will be on August 15 at 7 PM in the St. Cecilia Commons. Anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith is invited and encouraged to come.
FOCUS ON JUSTICE 7 Upcoming Visit! Bishop Gabriel Malzaire, the Bishop of the diocese of Roseau, Dominica, will be visiting Cincinnati in August and plans to concelebrate the Masses at St. Anthony on August 19 with Fr. Jamie Weber. He has visited St. Anthony a couple of times over the past years showing his support of our twinning relationship with Our Lady of Health parish. All are invited to a reception for him after the 10:30 AM Mass in the rectory. Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Amendment St. Anthony collected signatures this spring for a proposed amendment to the Ohio constitution to reform sentencing and invest in drug treatment programs. The AMOS Project, which coordinated the signature campaign thanks those who signed the petition. The required number of signatures were collected and the amendment will appear on this November s ballot. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefitting Local Communities That is quite a mouthful of a name for an award, but it certainly does make its significance clear. St. Anthony parishioner Nancy Eigel-Miller received this award from the Jefferson Awards Foundation at a ceremony in Washington, DC, on June 28. Nancy created 1N5, a nonprofit focused on changing the conversation around mental health, after losing her husband to suicide in 2008. 1N5 s programs reach 12 high schools and five universities. The Warrior Run, which benefits 1N5, takes place on October 6 this year. You can learn more about 1N5 at 1n5. org. You can find info about the run under the events tab. Congratulations, Nancy, and thanks for your important work! NOTE: Beginning on Sunday, September 2, the Mass schedule at St. Anthony will change back to the school season schedule of 8:30 and 11:30. Be sure to mark your calendar! Together in Christ: Saying Yes to Missionary Discipleship On Saturday, September 8, from 9 AM to noon, members of our Eastside Region parishes, Church of the Nativity, Christ the King and St. Vincent Ferrer are invited to gather in the cafeteria at Nativity (5935 Pandora Ave, 45213) for a morning of prayer, celebration and encounter, rooted in Pope Francis message in The Joy of the Gospel. Those gathering will include Greater Cincinnati parish respect life, social action and St. Vincent de Paul leaders along with those at the heart of their work on abortion, environmental justice, immigration, racism, the death penalty, and the opioid crisis. TOGETHER, we will celebrate a shared discipleship, bear witness to each person s calling, and encounter the stories of those advocating for life, dignity and justice! Check for availability by contacting Catholic Social Action at (513) 421-3131, ext. 2660, or csa@catholiccincinnati.org. This holiness to which the Lord calls you will grow through small gestures. - Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, n. 16 16 WEEKLY CHALLENGES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH Week 1: Pray with the Sunday Scriptures before Mass Week 2: Perform a corporal work of mercy Week 3: Make a Holy Hour Week 4: Invite someone to Mass Week 5: Prayer the Examen Prayer Week 6: Read Gaudete et Exsultate Week 7: Make a new prayer resolution Week 8: Go to confession Week 9: Pray for someone who has wronged you Week 10: Ask for forgiveness from a friend or family member Week 11: Read a document of Vatican II Week 12: Pray the Angelus Week 13: Go to adoration Week 14: Volunteer Week 15: Make an act of charity Week 16: Pray the Rosary