ST. JOHN THE EVANgELIST September 4, 2016 W hoe ver doe s n o t ca r r y hi s own cro ss a nd come a fter me ca nn o t b e my di s ciple. 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 513-777-6433 www.stjohnwc.org
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 23rd 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 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 Angela Pugliano... P.A. of Communication, ext. 116 Parish Staff 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 Darren Coe... 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 Catie Lejeune... Weekend Office Assistant Ellen Krumme... Weekend Office Assistant Sean Lally... Weekend Office Assistant Fred Merritt...Volunteer Deacon See page 10 for a list of email addresses. Stewardship of Treasure for August 21, 2016 Week 8 of the Fiscal Year Sunday Offerings... $17,865.54 Electronic Funds Donations...$13,338.00 Total...$31,203.54 Total Amount: Actual: $31,204 Budget: $25,577 Fiscal Year-to-Date Amount: Actual: $205,294 Budget: $204,616 Over/(Under): $678 Thank you for your contributions! 2 Collection Team for 9/6/2016 Team 4: Agnes B., Arlene H., Dave T.
FATHER DON S GOSPEL REFLECTION Luke 14:25-33 Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. So, you really want to be a disciple of Jesus? This is a rough gospel to embrace. It really hits at the core of who we are. Jesus asks us to do whatever it takes to be fully open to being a disciple of Him. We can t just say that we think it s a good idea and that we will get to it later we have plenty of time. The thing is, we actually don t. There is a sense of true urgency in Jesus voice. Jesus calls us to be just as focused as he is at this time in his life. Jesus eyes are fixed on Jerusalem. He knows that in Jerusalem, the journey to the cross awaits him. Out of unconditional love, Jesus takes on the sins of the world and opens the gates of heaven. In Jesus death on the cross and his resurrection, that path to the kingdom has been open to all God s children, even you and me. I believe Jesus calls us to a sense of purpose, a turning of our faces to the journey to our own Jerusalem. How many times have we had the chance to pick up our own crosses and begin that journey? How many obstacles were in the way? How many of those obstacles were of our own doing and how many were placed there by our family and friends? It really doesn t matter. With the grace of God and the faith we have been given, we should be able reach for the cross and begin to die for our selfishness. I think when we begin to walk with our cross, we will not be walking alone. The first disciples learned that Jesus did not leave them. Even though they scattered out of fear, Jesus came to them to give them peace and he breathed onto them the Holy Spirit. Jesus gave them the courage to be Christ to others and to preach and live out the Good News. We are no different than those first disciples. Our cross is before us and Jesus is ready to walk the journey with us. But the response has to cost us something along the way. Jesus tells us we have to empty our lives of the earthly wealth that seems to control us. The material world is not going to save us. We have to begin to take down the altars of sacrifice that we seem to have for idols of the material world. Things like money, or even the newest toy on the market, can really control us and dominate our time and energy. Is that really our number one priority? Isn t the call to be Jesus disciple the most important thing in our life? Don t you think it is about time that it becomes number one? It is time to be more other-centered and less self-centered. We are constantly being called by name to be Jesus disciples. No response is still an answer, but not a very good one. Let us be open to God s calling and help one another to take up our crosses and being Christ for others in our daily lives. Readings for This Week: Sept. 5-9 Monday 1 Cor 5: 1-8; ps 5; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 1 Cor 6: 1-11; Ps 149; Lk 6: 12-19 Wednesday 1 Cor 7: 25-31; ps 45; Lk 6: 20-26 Thursday 636: Mi 5: 1-4a; Ps 13; Mt 1-16, 8;23 Friday 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22b-27; ps 84; Lk 6: 39-42 Daily readings can be accessed online from our parish Web site, www.stjohnwc.org. You can also access them from our parish app! 3
WELCOME PARISH THEME I Have Called You By Name 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. PRESIDER SCHEDULE Sept. 10 / 11 SATURDAY 5 p.m... Fr. Bob Schmitz 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. Want more? Visit our website at www.stjohnwc.org, Like our Facebook page: St. John the Evangelist West Chester & Follow us on Twitter @stjohnwc 4 St. John Book Club Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., starting Sept. 13 Hospitality Room We are sharing a new book, Everyone s Normal till you Get to Know Them by John Ortberg. Participants are asked to purchase their own books. Who s normal? Not you, that s for sure! No one you ve ever met, either. None of us are normal according to God s definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that becomes. Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word it is one of our most fundamental requirements. In Everybody s Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You ll get a thought-provoking look at God s heart, at others, and at yourself. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It s where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God s love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are. Contact Steve Neitzel (513) 978-7500 or sneitzel53@ gmail.com if you would like to join. RCIA - Exploring Membership in the Catholic Church and in your Faith Sept. 15, 7 9 p.m The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) begins on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 7:00 9:00 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 Spirited Seniors is Back! We will be starting up again this month for our monthly luncheons! Please join us on September 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Pavilion for a delicious lunch and great fellowship. If you are able to pay it, a $10 fee is welcomed. For more information, you can call Bette Vorbroker at 777-3164. Thank you! Bible Study Our parish uses the Little Rock Scripture Study program, which includes a Commentary and a Study Guide. These resources help participants understand and apply the meaning of the Sacred Texts to their daily faith lives. We have a Wednesday morning group (9 11 a.m.) starting Sept. 14, a Wednesday night group (7 9 p.m.) starting Sept. 21, and a Thursday night group (7 9 p.m.) starting Sept. 15. The cost is only $10 per study. Contact Deacon Jerry Barney jbarney@stjohnwc.org or 777-6433, ext. 121 by Sept. 12 to register.
CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Anna Peloquin - apeloquin@stjohnwc.org - 777-6433, ext. 118 Home Study Parent Meeting Sept. 11 at 12:45 p.m. Please attend our Home Study meeting on Sept. 11 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Rooms D and E near the Parish Office. You will be able to pick up your books and we will go through the material and events held during the year. Parent Meeting for Tuesday / Wednesday PSR Sept. 6 & 7 at 7 p.m. Next week, Sept. 6 and 7 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Center we will have a mandatory parent meeting for all families that are new to the Tuesday / Wednesday PSR program. All parents are encouraged to attend as we will be going through the calendar events for the year. Sacrament of Reconciliation Letters inviting 2nd- 4th graders who have not yet received the sacrament of Reconciliation will be sent out later this week. Our parent meeting will be held in October and the sacrament will take place during the December penance service. If you do not receive a letter, but are interested in your child or teen preparing for this sacrament, please contact Anna Peloquin at apeloquin@ stjohnwc.org. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Josh Plandowski - jplandowski@stjohnwc.org - 777-6433, ext. 114 Youth Ministry Hands Against Hunger Jr. High & High School Service Event Saturday, Sept. 10 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. RSVP to attend by e-mailing Josh Plandowski at jplandowski@stjohnwc.org. Visit our website for more information! Young Adult Ministry Hands Against Hunger September 10 Join us as we help assemble nutritional meals for those in need with A Child s Hope International. Meet at St. John near the Pavilion at 8:20 a.m. to carpool. The event will last until 12, we can get lunch after for some fellowship! High School Youth Night Sunday, Sept 11, 6:30 8:30 p.m. High school youth nights are held in the Youth Room in Favret Hall. There is no cost to attend youth nights. All high school students are welcome! This week s theme is Mother Teresa. We will be learning about Mother Teresa, her accomplishments, her life of service and celebrating her recent canonization as a saint! We will discuss her example of service and how we can follow her example of service in our lives. High School Youth Night Sun. Sep 25 6:30 8:30 p.m. Join us for food, games and fellowship! 5 Reds Game September 18 Come cheer on our hometown Reds as they take on division rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates! Carpools are meeting at St. John s at noon. Reds tickets are $25 and money is due to Matt Polakowski by August 27 (it s a good excuse to come out to the canoe trip that day!). Matt will also be available before and after certain weekend masses; watch the Facebook for details. Oktoberfest September 18 As an added bonus after the Reds game, this is also Zinzinnati Oktoberfest weekend and we will be staying downtown to enjoy traditional German food and beverages! If you can t make the game but still want to get in on the fun, meet us at the corner of 2nd and Main street by CRAVE at 4:30 p.m. Bring cash for food purchases; ATMs may be available.
Pivotal Players Video Series Beginning September 13 in the Hospitality Room 8:30 to 10:30 a.m Bishop Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church s most influential people. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Each segment is stand alone, which means you need not view the entire series to benefit from it. Baking Cookies for Prison Ministry Thanks so much to all those who have baked cookies and brought them to Mass for our prison ministry. If you would still like to help, please come to the office and pick up an information sheet and have your cookies in BEFORE Thursday, September 8. Please follow the instructions on the sheet when baking! Thank you! Whiz Kids Would you like to help tutor children that are at risk in the West Chester area? Whiz Kids is a tutoring program to help children struggling with math and/or reading skills. We are partnering with St. Ann Episcopal Church in this endeavor. Training for the ministry is at St. Ann Episcopal Church on Tuesday, September 20, from 3:45 5:30 p.m. We tutor weekly on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15 at St. Ann's Church beginning September 27. If you would be interested, please contact Bev Retzsch at retzschh@fuse.net or 777-9174. Companions on the Journey Thursday, September 8, 7-8:30 p.m. 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. St. John Church Tours Sunday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Each month, we will offer a free 45-minute tour of our church. A trained guide will lead you through our worship spaces and explain the following: Significance of the architecture and art work such as our stained glass windows, a brief biography of each saint represented by our bas reliefs, various sacred objects such as the Tabernacle, Ambry, Credence Table, Ambo, and Altar, and a brief history of the making of our pipe organ. For October, a church tour will be given Sunday, October 2nd from 1:00 1:45 p.m. We hope you will join us to learn more about our beautiful church! Campton Mission Fall Food, Clothing, & Children s Books Collection Sept. 17 & 18 The Campton Mission is a Catholic church serving Appalachian people of Eastern Kentucky. For years, we have assisted them with food, clothing, school supplies and funds. Our next collection will be after all Masses Sept. 17 & 18. A big truck will be parked next to our church to receive all donations. Here is what the mission needs: Clothing/misc.: knick-knacks, costume jewelry, women s clothing all sizes, esp. larger sizes, Children s clothing all sizes including winter jackets, and Men s jeans and work clothing. Please save summer clothing until next spring when it is needed. Food: Breakfast foods: Powdered Milk; 1 lbs. box, or the boxes with packets, Cereal, Quick Oats, Peanut Butter, Meats: Canned Ham 1lbs., Canned Chicken, Beef etc., Beef Stews, Canned Fish i.e. Salmon, Tuna etc., Chef Boy-R-D canned spaghetti, Vegetables: Canned Tomatoes, Canned tomato juice, Pork and beans, canned beans, Greens; Collard, Turnip, Mustard, String Beans, Peas, Corn, Carrots, Sauerkraut, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Fruits: Any canned fruits, Applesauce, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Fruit Cocktail, etc., Canned Soups, Macaroni: Elbow, Spaghetti, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Crackers: Regular Saltine (box with the four sleeves of crackers), Boxed crackers, i. e. Triscuts, Chicken in a Biscuit etc., Misc.: Simple cake mixes, Simple brownie mixes, Jiffy Corn Bread Mix. Children s Books: Children s books in new or gently used condition to help supply their newly installed Little Free Library. If you have any questions about the collection, call Jerry Barney at 777-6433, x 121.
Setting the Table of the Lord If you have ever set your table at home for a big family meal, then you already have an idea of what our Liturgical Ministers do every weekend for Mass. The Altar Attendants, Sacristans, Hospitality Minister Captains, Hospitality Ministers, Eucharistic Minister Captains, Eucharistic Ministers, and Lectors all play a big role in The Meal we share together. Many of our parishioners give their time and talents each and every weekend, and we are absolutely grateful for the wonderful gift they give. But, we fall very short on help for each Mass. We are definitely in need of Altar Attendants, Sacristans, Hospitality Ministers, and Eucharistic Ministers every weekend. We encourage you and your family to prayerfully consider being part of the Liturgical Ministry. Training is simple and takes little of your time. We would appreciate your consideration of participating in this ministry and would certainly love to have you! If you are interested, please contact Scott Steinke at 777-6433, or email him at ssteinke@stjohnwc.org. Thank you very much! Hospitality Ministers: Giving a Warm Welcome Each Week Our Hospitality Ministers at St. John s give a warm welcome to those coming to the Table of the Lord. They make themselves present in the Gathering Space, give all a Good Morning! or Good Afternoon! that come through the doors, and hand them a Worship Aid for mass. It is a rather simple task, but makes a great difference for all who attend our parish to see St. John Church as a warm and welcoming community of faith-filled Christians. The hospitality ministers have many duties, but their main task is to be the first face that people see when they walk into church. We need your help! If you are someone who can shake a hand, give a Good Morning! or Good Evening!, and hand out a Worship Aid with a warm smile, then volunteering as a Hospitality Minister is for you! This is also a great opportunity for all members of the family to volunteer together and get the kids involved in a wonderful way. If you would like more information about how you can be a Hospitality Minister, please call Scott Steinke at 777-6433 ext. 115 or e-mail at ssteinke@stjohnwc.org. It would be great to see plenty of faces welcoming everyone as we worship together! A Note from Your St. Vincent de Paul Society Please know that we are here for you when you need us! Contact us at 777-6433 ext. 120. Volunteers are always welcomed! And thank you to all for your continued support! We at St. Vincent de Paul are always grateful for your continued support through your generous donations and prayers. Reach Out Lakota On the first Sunday of the month, each St. John family is asked to bring an item of non-perishable 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. Volunteers needed for Family Promise To meet the growing need of giving shelter to the homeless, our parish would like to participate in the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Shelter for Homeless people in West Chester. There are 14 churches in our area that take turns on a rotating basis, hosting families that are in need of a place to stay. The goal is to provide temporary shelter, affording the families the time they need to rebound and ultimately stand on their own again. Although St. John Church will not be hosting, we do hope to assist this ministry with volunteers. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve meals, play with children, help with homework, and some may even stay overnight. They interact with guests treating them with respect and responding with compassion. We are also looking for someone to serve as Coordinator to schedule the people needed for the ministry. If you would like to help in any of the ways listed, a 90 minute training seminar is first required. If you have questions, or would like to help contact Deacon Jerry Barney at jbarney@stjohnwc.org, or 777-6433, x121. Download our parish app today! Stay connected with St. John. Set up prayer reminders. Listen to homilies. Scan the code or search your app store for myparish. 7
I Have Called You By Name... Our New Parish Theme! St. John the Evangelist has created this new theme in an effort to highlight that we have all been called by God and to emphasize places within our community where others can execute their time and talents. For the next few months, we will be highlighting groups and ministries within the St. John Parish who have been called by God to give, serve, and share their talents. Please contact Angela at apugliano@stjohnwc.org if you have a ministry in mind. These groups have been called by name... Knights of Columbus We say Thank you! to our Knights of Columbus! The Knights have taken over the Poker booth at the festival, a booth that has struggled in the past few years. Of course, with the Knights at the helm, the poker booth was full and successful the entire festival weekend. The profitability of the booth was up and the overall income was up. This is just one example of how the Knights are amazingly active in our parish. The Knights participate in several charitable programs like Chip in for Charity, and they also are in charge of one of our most important Parish events, the annual Lenten Fish Fry! You will see Knights hard at work at just about every event in our parish. Their help is invaluable when it comes to moving furniture, setting up for events, and raising funds for St. John. If you are interested in becoming a part of this important ministry, please contact Pete Seibenick (513 622-9105), their Recruiting Coordinator. We are blessed to have them as our brothers in Christ! Bereavement Ministry If you ve ever lost a loved one, you know that those involved with Bereavement Ministry take their time and talents to make you feel appreciated, prayed for, and loved. Losing someone is a difficult thing to go through, but it s even more difficult when you feel alone; they are here to make sure you don t have to feel that way. The Bereavement Ministry meets with the family to plan the funeral Mass and makes all necessary arrangements, they take care of and coordinate all luncheons that are requested by the families of our parish, and they prepare our gathering space for visitations if requested by the families and/or the funeral home. If you are interested in knowing more about this ministry, or would like to know how you can become a volunteer and serve in some way, please contact Scott Steinke at ssteinke@stjohnwc.org or (513) 777-6433 ext. 115. 8 Meal Ministry Our Meal Ministers are people who make meals for members of our parish and community who are going through a tough time and could use a few homemade meals. We thank them so much for how they fulfil their call from God. There is a simple online sign-up tool that our Meal Ministers utilize to choose when and for whom they cook. The online site also explains any special food needs and gives delivery instructions. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Joan at 513-777-6433 ext. 124 or jseibenick@ stjohnwc.org. More importantly, if you know of a local friend or family member who could use the assistance of our ministry, please send Joan a note or give her a call. Many of us know someone who may be experiencing a hardship; A warm meal delivered to the door is a personal and meaningful way to reach out to someone in need, and we thank them for this service.
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, SEPT. 5 Labor Day - Office Closed 8:30am... Mass in memory of Carol Ayers...CHA 7:30pm... CRHP (men)...sph 7:30pm... Divorced & Separated...HR TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 6:30pm... PSR 1-6...CTR 6:30pm... Justice & Peace...SCR 7:00pm... Mass in memory of Vincent Sica...CHA 7:00pm... PSR New Parent Meeting...CTR 7:00pm... Stephen Ministry...SpH 7:30pm... Praise Ensemble Rehearsal...CHU WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 8:30am... Mass in memory of Jerry Dailey...CHA 6:15pm... Cantor Rehearsal...CHU 6:30pm... PSR 1-6...CTR 7:00pm... CRHP (women)...sph 7:00pm... PSR new Parent Meeting...CTR 7:30pm... Choir Rehearsal...CHU THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 8:30am... Mass in honor of Jeff Hoblitzell...CHA 9:30am... Scripture Study...HR 7:00pm... Companions on the Journey...HR 7:00pm... K of C State Deputy Meeting...FH 7:00pm... Boy Scouts Troop 940...CTR 7:00pm... St. Vincent de Paul...RmDE FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 8:30am... Communion Service...CHA 9:00am... Prayer Group...HR 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal...GS/CHU SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 1:30pm... Wedding...GS/CHU 4:00pm... Reconciliation...RR 5:00pm... Mass in memory of Mel Karlan...CHU SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 8:00am... Mass in memory of Chuck Dellerman...CHU 9:15am...Early Childhood Program...CTR 9:30am...Mass in memory of Virginia McMenamin..CHU 11:30am... Mass for the Parish...CHU 12:45pm... Home Study Parent Meeting...RmDE 1:00pm... Baptism...CHU 2:00pm... Boy Scouts Patrol Leaders Council...PAV 3:00pm... J&P Chosen...CTR 6:30pm... Jr. High PSR...SW 6:30pm... Youth Ministry...FH 7:45pm... Jr. High PSR Parent Meeting...RmDE All bulletin submissions must be received at least twelve (12) days in advance of the date the article is to be included. 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...777-6433, ext. 114 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 Father Don West...777-6433, ext. 133 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 Angela Pugliano...apugliano@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, John Dorger...489-0457 K of C Membership, Pete Seibenick...622-9105 kofc13608.membership@gmail.com Boy Scouts Troop #940, Bill Bentley... 513 515-2619 Girl Scouts, Diane Biehle... 777-4946 Festival Committee, Anita Turpin..alt1062@yahoo.com 10