ANNUNCIATION PARISH Plenary Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Our Annunciation Plenary Parish Pastoral Council will meet this Tuesday, May 22, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., beginning with dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. Eucharistic Holy Hour Please join us this Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. in church for Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, beginning with brief prayer and song. There will then be time for quiet, personal prayer, reading, meditation, contemplation, and adoration. We will conclude with Benediction at 7:45 p.m. All are welcome! Baptism Preparation If you are anticipating the birth/baptism of an infant/ young child, please note that participation in a Baptism Evening of Preparation is required prior to scheduling the baptism. Attendance is encouraged early in the pregnancy. Godparents are also encouraged to attend. Our next Baptism Evening of Preparation will be Thursday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. Please call our Parish Office, 861-1295, if you plan to attend. Interested in Becoming Catholic? If you or someone you know has no church home, or is attending Annunciation but is not Catholic, consider extending an invitation to this individual to give some thought to becoming Catholic. If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about the possibility of becoming Catholic, please contact Father Grogan or Dr. Sandi Chakeres at the Parish Office, 861-1295. Salt & Light in Action Did you know that volunteers from our Annunciation Parish Salt & Light Committee will be sponsoring/hosting an ice cream social this evening for guest families staying at the Ronald McDonald House? Thank you to Salt & Light Family Ministry Coordinator Angie Smith for organizing this event. If you would like more information about our Parish Salt & Light Ministry, and how you can become involved, contact our Salt & Light Chairperson, Joy Gunza, at jgunza@gmail.com. CLIFTON, CINCINNATI, OHIO Your Prayers Are Requested Please remember to keep in your prayers those of our Parish Community who are unable to be with us at our Sunday Eucharist: Freddie Domineack, Bertie Domineack Harper, Joseph Chaky, Jim San Filippo, Mary Thomas, Cheryl Walz, Vince Frasher, David Koenig, Anna Heuck, Pam Martini, Molly Minihan, JoJo, Tom Vonderahe, and Patricia & Harvey Sander. If you know of someone else who should be included in this list, please call the Rectory. Also, your prayers are requested for the safety, and safe return, of all the men and women serving our country in the armed forces. Annunciation School Faith Formation News Our weekly celebration of Morning Prayer with students and faculty, preschool-8th grade, is Thursday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. in church. All are welcome to join us for prayer! For more information about Faith Formation at Annunciation School, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Dr. Sandi Chakeres at 861-1295. Pray for Persecuted Christians! Please remember to pray everyday for our Brothers and Sisters who experience hardship, suffering, and persecution for our Christian faith. Please pray for those Christians who will give their lives this day in faithful witness to Jesus Christ. And pray for the grace to quietly and courageously give witness in our own lives to the faithfulness of God. Visit the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, located to the left of the altar. Vocation View Peter and the Apostles preach with a power and conviction that can only be attributed to the Spirit dwelling among them. Is God calling you to speak for Him in our day and age? (Acts 2:1-11) Where in the World Are Our Annunciation Parishioners? Many of our parishioners are traveling this summer...some to neighboring cities or states, some across the country, some across the world. We would like to do a featured album on our Facebook Page of places you are visiting i.e., Catholic Churches, Cathedrals, Shrines; interesting landmarks or museums, etc. Please either private message your photo(s) to our Facebook Page, or email them to us at faithformation@annunciationbvmparish.org. Thank you! To Help You Prepare For Next Sunday: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20
PENTECOT SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church This Monday, May 21, we will celebrate a new feast - The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Pope Francis has recently inserted this feast (an Obligatory Memorial) in our Universal Roman Calendar. It will be celebrated each year on the Monday following Pentecost Sunday. Our Condolences Our condolences to the family and friends of parishioner Fritzi Heidt, who died May 13. Eternal rest grant unto Fritzi, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Please keep the Heidt family in your prayers. Masses for the Week Monday, May 21st - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 12:00 Noon: Funeral Mass for Fritzi Heidt, with Visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22nd - Weekday in Ordinal Time 8:00 a.m. Mary Thomas; Arlene Weaver Wednesday, May 23rd - Weekday in Ordinal Time 8:00 a.m. Celebrant s Intention Thursday, May 24th - Weekday in Ordinal Time 8:00 a.m. Celebrant s Intention Friday, May 25th - Weekday in Ordinal Time 8:00 a.m. Persecuted Christians Saturday, May 26th - Vigil, The Most Holy Trinity 5:00 p.m. Mary T. Koenig; The Dennis Koenig Family Sunday, May 27th - The Most Holy Trinity 9:00 a.m. Henrietta Bernard; Alanna Sininger 11:00 a.m. Pro Populo, For the People of the Parish When Mass Intentions are listed, the first name given is the person being remembered by the priest celebrant at that Mass; the second name is the person requesting the intention. Mass Intentions are always welcomed. Please call the Rectory. Next Week s Ministers Saturday, May 26th - 5:00 p.m. Servers: Nate Miller & Jennifer Ridle Lectors: Paul Hendrick & Deanna Miller Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Felicia Domineack & Gus Giglio Gift Bearers: Felicia Domineack & Cheryl Walz Sunday, May 27th - 9:00 a.m. Servers: Ian Bentle, Gary Brichler, Sarah Turner Lectors: Mary Douglas & Tony Ertel Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: David Turner & Beth Brichler Gift Bearers: The Bentle Family Sunday, May 27th - 11:00 a.m. Servers: Gabrielle Hopkins, Miguel Patag, Pablo Patag Lectors: Mollie Wilke & James Englert Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Stephen Macha & Valentina Macha Gift Bearers: The Macha Family Financial Stewardship Sunday, May 13th (46 Envelopes)...20,802.34 Sunday, May 13th (Electronic Giving)...260.00 Sunday, May 13th Total Weekly Offering......21,062.34 Please remember Annunciation Parish in your will!
ANNUNCIATION PARISH CLIFTON, CINCINNATI, OHIO
PENTECOT SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018 Annunciation Catholic School 2018 Science Fair Congratulations to all the winners from our May 8, 2018 Annunciation Catholic School Science Fair, and to ALL our students who submitted an entry. Great job, students! And a big thank you, as well, to our judges, faculty & staff, parents, families, parishioners, and everyone else who came out to support our school students! You can see all the photos at our Annunciation Facebook Page!
ANNUNCIATION PARISH CLIFTON, CINCINNATI, OHIO
PENTECOT SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018