The Parish of St. Cecilia

The Parish of St. Cecilia March Fourth ~ Twenty Eighteen Detail from Sagrada Familia del pajarito, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1650

S PARISH OF SAINT CECILIA 3105 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 (513) 871-5757 www.stceciliacincinnati.org www.facebook.com/stceciliacincinnati PARISH STAFF Rev. Jamie Weber, Pastor 871-5757, ext. 201 / jweber@eastsideregion.org Rev. Jason Williams, Parochial Vicar 871-5757, ext. 205 / jwilliams@eastsideregion.org Barb Browarsky, Rectory Secretary 871-5757, ext. 202 / bbrowarsky@stceciliacincinnati.org Cody Egner, Regional Dir. of Religious Ed. 871-5757, ext. 215 / cegner@eastsideregion.org Don Franer, Regional Facilities Manager 968-5089 / dfraner@eastsideregion.org Mike Goedde, School Principal 533-6060 / mgoedde@stceciliacincinnati.org Robert Kellison, Music Dir./Stewardship 871-5757, ext. 208 / bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org Marta Misleh, Assistant to the Pastor 871-5757, ext. 207 / mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org Sarah Rose Sperduto, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry 871-5757, ext. 218 / ssperduto@stceciliacincinnati.org Matt Springer, Reg. Dir. Fin. & Operations 871-5757, ext. 204 / mspringer@eastsideregion.org W EEKLY S CHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Sat. 4 PM & Sun. 8 & 10 AM DAILY MASSES: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM, Wed. 6:45 AM THE ROSARY: Mon.-Sat. 8:40 AM DAILY COMMUNION SERVICE: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM HOLY DAY MASSES: 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PM LATIN MASSES: Tues. 9 AM CONFESSIONS: 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 ADORATION: Wed. 9:30 AM-8 PM HOLY HOUR: Wed. 7-8 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fri. 9:30 AM and 7 PM (during Lent) BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Please register for your baptism at www.stceciliacincinnati.org under the Sacraments tab. You can also select your class dates there. MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN: Mon.-Fri. 11:45 AM, Sat. 3 PM, Sun. 9 & 11 AM MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. ANTHONY: Sun. 8:30 & 11:30 AM MONDAY, MARCH 5 9:00 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families TUESDAY, MARCH 6 9:00 AM Aida Trillo Off The Palermo Family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 6:45 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 9:00 AM Bette Keys Off Peggy Jackson 9:30 AM Eucharist Adoration (9:30 AM-8 PM) Holy Hour 7-8 PM with Confessions until 7:50 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 8 9:00 AM Chuck Rodgers Off Eileen & Susan FRIDAY, MARCH 9 9:00 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families SATURDAY, MARCH 10 9:00 AM Dorothy Luebbers Off Ann Kelly 4:00 PM Ed & Marie Daggett Off Henry & Marilyn SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (Fourth Sunday of Lent) 8:00 AM Mary & Jim Connelly Off The Connelly Daughters 10:00 AM The Deceased Members of the Steel & Spitzig Families Off the Spitzig Family 2 ALTAR GUILD Ron Case, 399-9331, rwmsc@yahoo.com ANNULMENTS Joe Fondacaro, 871-5757 ext. 222, jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org BAPTISMS Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 BEREAVEMENT Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 BOOSTERS Matt Weisenborn, Athletic Director mweisenborn@stceciliacincinnati.org BULLETIN Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 bbrowarsky@stceciliacincinnati.org COMMUNICATIONS Steve Sullivan, steveco@fuse.net CUB SCOUTS Jeff Krietemeyer, 324-6497 DAY OF ADORATION Carolyn Peddicord, 254-2623, carolynfpeddicord@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS Dave Rosselot, 396-6022 FESTIVAL Doug & Joy Kornish Dkornish@cinci.rr.com, Jkornish@cinci.rr.com FLEA MARKET Anita & Carl Dalessandro, anitacarl@fuse.net FOCCUS MARRIAGE PREP Susan Kellison, suekellison13@gmail.com GIFT BEARERS TBD GIRL SCOUTS Sharon Krietemeyer, jskrietemeyer@hotmail.com GREETERS TBD GYM SCHEDULING Matt Springer, 871-5757, ext. 204 mspringer@eastsideregion.org HOME DISTRIBUTORS/VISITS Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 HOSPITALITY Emily Adams, eeadams1018@gmail.com LEGION OF MARY Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 MOMS GROUP Holly Hemak, moms@stceciliacincinnati.org OAKLEY FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY DINNER Stan Messerly, 731-2500 PASTORAL COUNCIL Jason Hemak, 919-3491 RESPECT LIFE GROUP Brigid McLinden Duffy, 379-0821, bswartz@fuse.net PTO Patricia Donnelly & Renee Dawson, 533-6060 SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Tom McNally, 871-5757, ext. 203 WEDDING COORDINATOR Marta Misleh, 871-5757, ext. 207 mmisleh@stceciliacincinnati.org WEDDING RESERVATION Bob Kellison, 871-5757, ext. 208 bkellison@stceciliacincinnati.org WELCOME COMMITTEE Angela Egner, (413) 854-7253, angelaegner15@gmail.com WORSHIP COMMISSION Mark Milliron, mmilliron501@gmail.com YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Sarah Rose Sperduto, 871-5757, ext. 218 ssperduto@stceciliacincinnati.org M ASS INT ENT IONS FOR THIS W EEK Archives on the Web If you are ever unable to make it to Mass at St. Cecilia and would like to catch up on what you missed, you can find weekend homilies and past bulletins archived on our website. Both can be found under the MEDIA tab at www. stceciliacincinnati.org.

THE CORNER MAR 4 2018 ALTAR GU ILD SCHEDU LE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-11 Month of St. Joseph Throughout the Gospels, St. Joseph remains silent, but his actions speak louder than words. He lives his life in service to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, in perfect conformity to the will of God. Therefore, it is appropriate that we ask St. Joseph to pray for us, so that we, too, may live the lives that God wills us to live. Dear St. Joseph, accept the offering I make to you. Be my father, protector, and guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me purity of heart and a love for the spiritual life. After your example, let all my actions be directed to the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and your own paternal heart. Finally, pray for me that I may share in the peace and joy of your holy death. Amen? Amen! MONDAY 9 AM D. S. Dalessandro (Acolyte 1) J. Brown (Acolyte 2) TUESDAY 9 AM C. Brereton (Acolyte 1) J. Escobar (Acolyte 2) WEDNESDAY 9 AM E. Garcia (Acolyte 1) M. Simon (Acolyte 2) THURSDAY 9 AM School (Assigned) FRIDAY 9 AM J. Hilgefort (Acolyte 1) J. Hilgefort (Acolyte 2) SATURDAY 9 AM C. Behrens (Acolyte 1) E. Reyes-Samano (Acolyte 2) SATURDAY 4 PM J. Weber (Acolyte 1) J. Prues (Acolyte 2) SUNDAY 8 AM J. Pearson (Crucifer) R. Peddicord (Acolyte 1) SUNDAY 10 AM O. Lewis (Crucifer) C. Brigger (Acolyte 1) C. Herzner (Acolyte 2) 3 God speaks in whispers and we live in a loud world. Hearing God s voice amidst the noise and busy-ness of our lives can be difficult. But He is always there to guide and help us, and He has given us other people and resources to help us, as well. If you think God may be calling you to religious life and you need someone to talk to, call Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer at 421.3131, ext. 2890. We have confessions every weekday at St. Cecilia following the 9 AM Mass. Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy. -St. Isidore of Seville Every Friday during Lent, we will pray the STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 9:30 AM and 7 PM in the church. Consider making this devotion part of your Lenten commitment to prayer and to growing closer to Christ.

EASTSIDE FAITH 4 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 A Gospel Reflection by Father Jason Williams JOHN 2 :13-25 Jesus knew them all. At the end of the passage of the cleansing of the Temple, we hear that Jesus knew human nature very well. Throughout the rest of John s Gospel, we witness Jesus encountering various people and how, knowing them and their situations, he offers them the truth of the Gospel and the hope of eternal life. We could even say that it is because he knows us, and loves us, that he is willing to die for us, so that we may share in his Resurrection. He knows what is truly best for us. If we think about Jesus speaking with Nicodemus of the need to be born of the Spirit, or when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well and challenges her to worship God in both spirit and truth, we can learn how great Jesus love is for each person he meets, for each of us. And that love is powerful: it accepts people as they are yet moves them towards their greatest potential as sons and daughters of God; it forgives and then calls us to turn away from sin and believe in him; it heals and offers the plan to remain free from the devastating powers of evil. It is encouraging believing that Jesus knows me very well. He knows what I need before I even ask him for it. He knows what ails me and what good things he hopes to accomplish through my life. How good it is to spend this Lent striving to know God s love for me. The more I am aware of being loved perfectly, the more I am able to respond in love. Credo (I Believe) The Season of Lent, Part I We began the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, February 14. While many look forward to this time for opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal, quite often many of us see it as a liturgical season to dread. We focus on What am I going to give up? How long can I live without whatever it is I am going to give up? How many more days before I don t have to give up whatever it is that I am giving up? Who wouldn t dread a liturgical season with such a narrow focus? Over these next few weeks, we are all encouraged to begin reflecting anew on the real purpose of Lent, the power such a season can be for us, and the real potential for a deeper commitment to our Catholic faith, and most important, a deeper communion of love with God. Such a deeper understanding could give us a new attitude for Lent. Baptism is one of Lent s foundational focuses. At the Easter Vigil, the catechumens (referred to as the elect ) will be fully initiated as Catholics through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. It is no coincidence that on Easter Sunday, all the baptized will renew our baptismal promises. Note that I said we are going to renew our baptismal promises and not merely repeat them. Repeating simply recalls something that happened in the past. Renew is entirely different. Renewing our baptismal promises recognizes something still foundational in our life. Renewing our baptismal promises opens our hearts to God s grace. Grace reveals God s great love for us and God s purpose for our life. This great divine love energizes our own love and leads us to a deeper commitment to live these promises more faithfully. Easter is one time in the liturgical year for us to remember that we are baptized once for a lifetime and not merely once in a lifetime. Lent is the time set aside to prepare us to make that renewal faithfully. Our world, our country, and our Church all need us to rediscover the beauty and power of baptism and our call to be co-redeemers with the Lord Jesus Christ. Our baptism calls us to a life of holiness that reveals Jesus great and merciful love to all humanity and all creation. Our faith also commits us to restoring the human community and all creation to a life of justice, peace, and solidarity. Fr. Jason Williams will be the third speaker in our Young Adult series on Wed., Mar. 7, at 8 PM at the Cellar at Oakley Wines (4011 Allston St.). His topic will be: The Precepts of the Church: 21st Century Edition. Fr. Jason served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear reactor operator on a fastattack submarine (U.S.S. Hartford), which is where he realized his vocation to the priesthood. Fr. Jason s interests include hiking, photography, canoeing, hunting giant squid (long story), and music (piano, organ, and violin). Fun fact: he s often mistaken by St. Cecilia kindergarteners for Jesus himself.

EASTSIDE FAITH MAR 4 2018 Pensamientos Evangélicos Dios me conoce perfectamente. Como él me ama, quiere ayudarme a alcanzar mi máximo potencial humano: vivir en perfecta unión con él. God knows me perfectly. Because he loves me, he wants to help me reach my full human potential: living in perfect union with him. Love your faith even more. Sacred Heart Radio. 89.5 FM & 740 AM RCIA: Meet Your Catechumens & Candidates SHEEBA AYLI Favorite Bible Verse: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, This is the way; walk in it. Isaiah 30:21 Favorite Saint: St. Mildred of Thanet Why Do You Want to Become Catholic: I have attended Catholic services sporadically over the years, but I have felt more drawn to the Church in recent months. I feel a sense of peace and connection when I attend Mass. I am especially drawn to the rituals, the history, and the universality of Catholicism. Marriage Annulments The Catholic Church dedicates much time and effort to prepare couples for marriage. However, despite the couples best efforts, unfortunately a marriage union sometimes fails to reach fulfillment for both parties and may end in a civil divorce. The Catholic Church has mechanisms and processes in place to assist people in these situations, especially if they anticipate another marriage. If you find yourself in this circumstance, we would like to help. To learn more about how to get assistance, please contact Joe Fondacaro in our pastoral region at 871-5757, ext. 222, or at jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org. All inquiries are kept in strict confidence. The Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group invites you to pray the rosary for peace throughout our world with them every Wednesday from 1 2 PM in the last two pews of St. Cecilia church. Fast and Abstinence Guidelines for Lent Persons ages 18-59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. When fasting, you are allowed one full meal a day. Two other light meals are permitted, but eating between meals is not permitted. Liquids are allowed at any time. Persons ages 14 and up are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent. Oakley Food Pantry The pantry is always in need of food and household items. You can drop off donations at any of the St. Cecilia church doors or in the vestibule during the day or on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM at the pantry at the United Church of Christ at 4100 Taylor Avenue directly across the street from the school. Whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated. March Papal Prayer Intentions Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray that the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Ruah Woods Ruah Woods Psychological Services (RWPS) seeks to integrate the best of psychological science and the truths of the Catholic faith empowering people to more fully embrace and live out their vocation to love according to God s plan. RWPS provides psychological assessment and therapy for adults, couples, and children. They can be reached at www. RWpsych.org and 513-407-8878. SMSJ FISH FRY SMSJ CAFETERIA ON MARCH 9 & 16 FROM 5:30-7 PM 5

S PASTOR S RAMBLINGS 1 6 FISH FRY: We had a very successful first fish fry of the year (photo 1). I am thankful for all of those who helped and participated, especially Matt Weisenborn, who helped get this going again at St. Cecilia. 1 REST IN PEACE: Rest in peace, Joan Bath (photo 2). Joan had a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Cecilia on Feb. 7. Joan and her twin sister, Elaine Fischer, could 2 always be seen together at our Saturday 4:00 Mass. 1 MOMS GROUP: This month the Moms Group visited St. Margaret Hall (photo 3) and passed out Valentine s cards. Fr. Jason also met them after their meeting to bless their cars (photo 4). 1 SCHOOL DANCE: The older students from St. Cecilia School had their school dance Friday night, Feb. 9. I enjoyed watching them dance, and I was really impressed at how dressed up they were(photo 5). 1 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUPLES: On Sunday, Feb. 18, we celebrated married couples who have hit the 25 years and over mark of being married (photo 6). I was grateful to all those who helped put this together, and I am glad my parents were able to attend. 3 4 5 6

MAR 4 PA R I S H N E W S & N O T E S 2018 Follow us on Facebook. Prayer Intentions for the Week We pray that God grant comfort to Jim Mueller. Contact Barb Browarsky at the parish office, (513) 871-5757, ext. 202, with Mass and sanctuary devotional candle intention requests. All requests are honored for two weeks with the individual s or family s approval. facebook.com/stceciliacincinnati Join the Parish If you are interested in becoming a registered member of St. Cecilia Parish, go to the New Parishioner Registration link on our website home page (www.stceciliacincinnati.org), fill it out, and hit Submit! Think about getting involved in any parish activities that interest you. Check the directory on page 2 or contact the parish office at 871-5757, ext. 202, and we can put you in touch with the people with whom you should chat. Encounter Lent Join our parish and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family s CRS Rice Bowl at any church door. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbors. Need a little spiritual pick-me-up in the middle of the week? Join us for our 6:45 AM Mass every Wednesday. Then head to the Madison Diner with us for breakfast. It s a nice crowd and great food. 7 Please Patronize Our Advertisers To Place An Ad, Call 1-800-292-9020. Attorney at Law Stay out of the Tank! Serving Your Family s Serving Your Total Total Serving YourFamily s Family s EyeNeeds Care Needs Eye Total Care Herzner Law, LLC. Eye Care Needs Eye ExaminaƟons Contact Lenses Eye ExaminaƟons Contact Lenses Dr. Matthew Fashion Muroski Eyewear Designer Sunwear Fashion Eyewear Designer Sunwear 3040 Madison Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH Cell: 3850 Paxton Ave. (In Hyde Park Plaza) (513) 910-2196 Fax (513) 672-0096 3645 Paxton Avenue 533 0031 We accept most insurance plans. 533 0031 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9-7; Saturday: 9-5; Sunday: Closed We accept most insurance and vision plans Dr. Ma hew Muroski THE KOCH GROUP LLC Porches/Patios/Sidewalks/ Restore/Replace We accept most insurance and vision plans Dr. Ma hew Muroski Business Advisory Tax Accounting Michael S. Koch, CPA TKG-CPA.COM 513-448-4141 513-321-4328 3850 Paxton Ave.Paxton (in HydeAve. Park(in Plaza) 3850 Hyde Park Plaza) 533-0031 ShanetheShark.com 513-214-8670 Concrete Lifting Father Jamie s favorite art and antique store. A N D T R U S T C O M P A N Y Y C n na b n 1891. 2739 Madison Road (Corner of Madison & Edwards) www.marksweeneyauto.com 513-621-4888 TO ADVERTISE HERE, CALL Dee Printing H A L P I N 1-800-292-9020 #86110-JD-9/22/17 St. Cecilia School OAKLEY Heating & A/C Scott Sweeney, Parishioner $500.00 OFF Any New Buick or GMC P L U M B I N G, I N C. 5 1 3-6 3 1-2 0 0 1 CORCORAN & HARNIST 3052 Madison Rd. 513-631-8886 astutefurnishings.com ST. MARGARET HALL 1960 Madison Rd.*****513-751-5880 The Difference is Love Compassionate, loving care served by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm 1457 Harrison Avenue 921-2227 Over years 50 of loving care Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living GRASSHOPPER LANDSCAPING 513-533-4221 Anderson Hills Plumbing Residential-Commerical Over 61 Years Experience & Satisfaction Ernie, Jack, Ralph & Barb Vilardo 6229 Beechmont Avenue 513-232-3821 321-OAKT