February 21, 2021 St. Michael Church—Sharonville, Ohio

February 21, 2021 St. Michael Church—Sharonville, Ohio

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Regularly Scheduled Meetings and ActivitiesRegularly Scheduled Meetings and ActivitiesRegularly Scheduled Meetings and ActivitiesRegularly Scheduled Meetings and Activities MinistriesMinistriesMinistriesMinistries

St. Michael K of C St. Michael K of C St. Michael K of C St. Michael K of C ........................................................................................................................ 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Athletic BoostersAthletic BoostersAthletic BoostersAthletic Boosters .......................................................................................................................... 3rd Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. President: Todd Williams PTO PTO PTO PTO ................................................................................................................................................................. Will be scheduled Co-Presidents: Mary Beth Foltz and Angela Vaske St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul Society ................................................................................................. 1st & 3rd Tues. at 6:30 p.m. President: Jan Deters

Council and CommissionsCouncil and CommissionsCouncil and CommissionsCouncil and Commissions Parish Pastoral Council Parish Pastoral Council Parish Pastoral Council Parish Pastoral Council ............................................................................................................................... Every six weeks President: Jim Konves Worship Commission Worship Commission Worship Commission Worship Commission ................................................................................................................ 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Jack Hornsberger Finance Council Finance Council Finance Council Finance Council ........................................................................................................................... Last Monday at 5:00 p.m. Chair: Jerry Mussari ......................................................................................... (Jan/Mar/April/June/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov) Community OutreachCommunity OutreachCommunity OutreachCommunity Outreach ................................................................................................................. 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Mary Heilers Youth Commission Youth Commission Youth Commission Youth Commission ................................................................................................................. Will be scheduled monthly Contact: Parish O=ce

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M SM SM SM S We the people of St. Michael Catholic Church seek to celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ by sharing His

message of love, peace, justice, and compassion. We are called to teach and evangelize, to praise and worship God, through prayer and service

to our community and beyond.

J O FJ O FJ O FJ O F New members are invited to register online, pick up a registration packet in

the Gathering Space, or in the Parish O=ce. O=ce Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.

www.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.net

St. Michael Parish Sharonville Ohio

Parish O=ce, 563Parish O=ce, 563Parish O=ce, 563Parish O=ce, 563----6377637763776377

Rev. Edward BurnsRev. Edward BurnsRev. Edward BurnsRev. Edward Burns, Pastor

Rev. Norm LangenbrunnerRev. Norm LangenbrunnerRev. Norm LangenbrunnerRev. Norm Langenbrunner, Retired Clergy

Scott HunglerScott HunglerScott HunglerScott Hungler, Ext. 304 Business Manager [email protected]

Brian BisigBrian BisigBrian BisigBrian Bisig, Ext. 301 Director of Music and Worship [email protected]

Tom GiordanoTom GiordanoTom GiordanoTom Giordano, Ext. 302 Pastoral Associate for Ministry and Care

[email protected]

Andrew ReinkemeyerAndrew ReinkemeyerAndrew ReinkemeyerAndrew Reinkemeyer, Ext. 303 Youth and Young Adult Minister [email protected]

Kaylene SchwabKaylene SchwabKaylene SchwabKaylene Schwab, Ext. 305 Communications Coordinator [email protected]

Patty DeBlasioPatty DeBlasioPatty DeBlasioPatty DeBlasio, Ext. 306 Bookkeeper [email protected]

Jane CarnahanJane CarnahanJane CarnahanJane Carnahan, Ext. 307 Secretary [email protected]

Joan TrentmanJoan TrentmanJoan TrentmanJoan Trentman, Ext. 341 Secretary [email protected]

Jack HallJack HallJack HallJack Hall, Ext. 324 Maintenance Supervisor

St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul Society, Ext. 353

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School O=ceSchool O=ceSchool O=ceSchool O=ce 554-3555 (Grades K-8)

Carolyn MurphyCarolyn MurphyCarolyn MurphyCarolyn Murphy, Principal

Gail FloreaGail FloreaGail FloreaGail Florea, School Secretary

Kelly BrokampKelly BrokampKelly BrokampKelly Brokamp, School Secretary�

First Sunday of Lent

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Next Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings MondayMondayMondayMonday 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32 ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 FridayFridayFridayFriday Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Next SundayNext SundayNext SundayNext Sunday Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

Monday, February 22Monday, February 22Monday, February 22Monday, February 22—The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Arnold Barnhorn—St. Michael Knights of Columbus 6:00 p.m. Exposition in Church 6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group in Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer in Church Tuesday, February 23Tuesday, February 23Tuesday, February 23Tuesday, February 23—St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Sharon Jagoditz—Gretchen and Cecil Wiltshire 6:00 p.m. VIRTUS in Gathering Space 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus in Cafeteria Wednesday, February 24Wednesday, February 24Wednesday, February 24Wednesday, February 24—Wednesday of the First Week of Lent 12:00 noon Bible Study with Father Tom (online) 7:00 p.m. Mass Intention: Jim Niehaus—Joyce Niehaus 7:30 p.m. RCIA in Gathering Space Thursday, February 25Thursday, February 25Thursday, February 25Thursday, February 25—Thursday of the First Week of Lent 12:00 noon Mass Intention: Enrollees in the Memorial Education Endowment Fund Friday, February 26Friday, February 26Friday, February 26Friday, February 26—Friday of the First Week of Lent 12:00 noon Mass Intention: Bob Kroell—St. Michael Knights of Columbus Saturday/SundaySaturday/SundaySaturday/SundaySaturday/Sunday Shared Food SundayShared Food SundayShared Food SundayShared Food Sunday Little Sisters of the PoorLittle Sisters of the PoorLittle Sisters of the PoorLittle Sisters of the Poor Saturday, February 27Saturday, February 27Saturday, February 27Saturday, February 27—Saturday of the First Week of Lent 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study in Ministries Room 3:30 p.m. Girl Scout Cookie Pick Up in Parking Lot 4:00 p.m. Confession in Reconciliation Room 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention: For the Parish Sunday, February 28Sunday, February 28Sunday, February 28Sunday, February 28—Second Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention: Ginger Honerlaw—Cindy and Tom Lukey 11:30 a.m. Mass Intention: Rosella Ruschman—Cindy and Lisa Stephens 12:30 p.m. Girl Scout Cookie Pick Up in Parking Lot

Worship ScheduleWorship ScheduleWorship ScheduleWorship Schedule Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday: 5:00 p.m. SundaySundaySundaySunday: 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.

MondayMondayMondayMonday: 8:30 a.m. TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday: 8:30 a.m. WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday: 7:00 p.m. ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday: 12:00 noon FridayFridayFridayFriday: 12:00 noon

In the event of a weekday funeral, Mass for that day is typically cancelled.

ExpositionExpositionExpositionExposition MondayMondayMondayMonday: 6:00 p.m.

Evening PrayerEvening PrayerEvening PrayerEvening Prayer MondayMondayMondayMonday: 7:00 p.m.

ReconciliationReconciliationReconciliationReconciliation WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday: 6:00 p.m.

Friday Morning MassFriday Morning MassFriday Morning MassFriday Morning Mass

8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday is for St. Michael Parish School students ONLY, due to capacity restrictions. Please join us at 12:00 noon Mass on Fridays.

Presider SchedulePresider SchedulePresider SchedulePresider Schedule (subject to change)

5:00 p.m.—Fr. Norm Langenbrunner

9:00 a.m.—Fr. Ed Burns 11:30 a.m.—Fr. Ed Burns


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Our Recently Departed Our Recently Departed Our Recently Departed Our Recently Departed St. Michael Parish extends its sympathy to the family of the following loved ones:

former pastor Father Jack Wessling,

parishioner James Keehan,

and

William Buelsing, brother of parishioners Anna Geoppinger and Irene Hasenfratz.

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

W RW RW RW R Our Deceased Relatives and FriendsOur Deceased Relatives and FriendsOur Deceased Relatives and FriendsOur Deceased Relatives and Friends

FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary 22222222 Marcellus Goldschmidt 23232323 Inez Krinn Mary Ann Toensmeyer 24242424 Edwin Kaegi Josephine Hugh

25252525 Gary W. Watt Lynn Dynes 27272727 Arthur Seibert Nancy Maren 28282828 Stephen Joseph Gilkey Peggy Weilbacher Campbell Abeid

Live the LiturgyLive the LiturgyLive the LiturgyLive the Liturgy

Throughout history God has given His people signs. Our season of Lent oJers us God’s sign that it is time to stop the ordinary routines of our lives, create some desert space, and listen more attentively for God to reveal His presence. We are asked to unplug from our attachments, compulsions, obsessions, addictions, routines, and busyness to clear the slate and take stock in who we have become. We are asked to remember the ancient sign of God’s covenant with humanity in which He vowed to nurture, sustain, and protect the relationship He has with His people. Once we slow down a bit and clear away some of the clutter, we can see how the journey of our life is unfolding. We can see what brings us in and out of tune with God’s love and how we can better imitate God’s loving Kdelity in our relationship with Him. Even though some good solid self-denial is the order of the day, greater happiness and wholeness will be the fruit of our labors. Pleasant journey through the desert!

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E I S LE I S LE I S LE I S L Lenten RemindersLenten RemindersLenten RemindersLenten Reminders The Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday (canons 97 and 1252).

Weekly Fish FryWeekly Fish FryWeekly Fish FryWeekly Fish Fry Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we will not be able to host our weekly Ksh fry this year.

Stations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be held on the following Fridays of Lent at 7:15 p.m.7:15 p.m.7:15 p.m.7:15 p.m. in Church: March 12March 12March 12March 12 and March 26March 26March 26March 26.

St. Joseph Prayer ServiceSt. Joseph Prayer ServiceSt. Joseph Prayer ServiceSt. Joseph Prayer Service St. Michael Parish will honor St. Joseph with a prayer service on Friday, March 19, at 7:15 Friday, March 19, at 7:15 Friday, March 19, at 7:15 Friday, March 19, at 7:15 p.mp.mp.mp.m. in church. March 19 is St. Joseph’s feast day.

Lenten Black BooksLenten Black BooksLenten Black BooksLenten Black Books The Lenten Black Books are once again available for you in the Gathering Space to help you in prayer and reNection on your Lenten journey.

ReconciliationReconciliationReconciliationReconciliation Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we will not be able to oJer our parish Reconcilia-tion service. We are, however, expanding our current Confession schedule beyond Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Starting Saturday, February 20February 20February 20February 20, we will also oJer Confession at 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays (except March 13)Saturdays (except March 13)Saturdays (except March 13)Saturdays (except March 13). In addition, we will also oJer the opportunity during Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, March 1March 1March 1March 1, March 15March 15March 15March 15, and March 29 March 29 March 29 March 29 at 6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.


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BaptismBaptismBaptismBaptism Please call the Parish Office during the last three months of pregnancy. Preparation session is required.

MarriageMarriageMarriageMarriage Please call the Parish Office before making any arrangements for the reception, etc. A minimum of six months is required.

Ministry to the SickMinistry to the SickMinistry to the SickMinistry to the Sick Please call the Parish Office to let us know about parishioners confined to home or hospital, or in need of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

ReconciliationReconciliationReconciliationReconciliation Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Reconciliation Chapel.

ConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationConfirmation Adults who have not yet been confirmed should contact the Parish Office.

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I W’ GI W’ GI W’ GI W’ G February 21, 2021February 21, 2021February 21, 2021February 21, 2021————First Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of Lent

St. Oscar Romero said, “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” These powerful words pro-vide the perfect framework for a conversion oriented Lenten experience. God is giving us this Lenten sign to stop being concerned about what you have and focus on who you are. This requires that we create a desert space and listen more attentively for God to reveal His presence. It is all so wonderfully simple on the one hand and so incredibly challenging on the other. The message is simple: love God, neighbor, and self. Those simple words make great sense, but we struggle translating them into reality. Our attachments, compulsions, obsessions, addictions, routines, and busyness all anchor us to the “idol of the self,” keeping us mired in our compulsive need for self-aggrandizement. It’s not about us!

God vowed, long ago, to nurture, sustain and protect the relationship He has with His peo-ple. He called us into being, nurtures us in being, and sustains us in being. Without the Lov-ing Divine Presence, all life would cease. Once we slow down a bit and clear away some of the clutter, we can see how the journey of our life is unfolding. We can see what brings us in and out of tune with God’s love and how we can better imitate God’s loving Kdelity in our relationship with Him. In short, we will see our myopic short sightedness and Kgure out how we can better share the Divine Fire within with others. Lent isn’t just about giving stuJ up for forty days and indulging again at Easter. We need to push things much farther and wrestle with the question of how we can be more. “Being more” means becoming more fully alive and in touch with the holiness of life and the divinity that lives in and empowers all beings and things. It is realizing that the “quality” of our presence is crucial to being an eJective witness and herald of God’s unconditional love.

The illusion we have bought into causes us to believe that the wrong things and sys-tems matter. We tirelessly Kght to keep things the way they are, to return to the for-mer ways of doing things or restore some nostalgic fantasy memory of “life in the good old days.” Lent isn’t about maintaining what we have or returning to something that is gone. It’s about becoming something new. It’s about being more focused, cen-tered, convicted, and grounded so that we can be a person who truly loves and treasures being made in the image of God. The secret to Gospel living is not found in accumulating anything for ourselves, even merit points for heaven. Gospel living means learning how to live with less so that others can live with more. The thought of permanently giving some-thing up makes us feel uncomfortable� Truth often does.

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B S F TB S F TB S F TB S F T Bible Study with Father Tom is back! Bible Study with Father Tom is back! Bible Study with Father Tom is back! Bible Study with Father Tom is back! Do you sometimes wonder what you can do to enter into what happens at Mass on the Lord’s Day better? To prepare better for the celebration of the Eucharist? Here’s an idea: join Father Tom and fellow parishioners for a virtual Bible Study. We spend time in prayer, reflection, and conversation about the upcoming Bible read-ings. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will meet on the following Wednesdays: We will meet on the following Wednesdays: We will meet on the following Wednesdays: We will meet on the following Wednesdays: Febru-Febru-Febru-Febru-ary 24, March 3, 10, ary 24, March 3, 10, ary 24, March 3, 10, ary 24, March 3, 10, and 17 17 17 17 at 12:00 noon12:00 noon12:00 noon12:00 noon. Please RSVP to the Parish O=ce at 563-6377, or to Tom Giordano at [email protected]@[email protected]@saintmichaelchurch.net, and we will send you the online meeting information.


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Inclement Weather Inclement Weather Inclement Weather Inclement Weather PolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy

If St. Michael Parish School is delayed delayed delayed delayed or closedclosedclosedclosed because of weather, there will be no Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. If it is Wednesday, please check the website and Facebook. To find out about school delays and closings, tune in to either Channel 5 (WLWT) or Channel 12 (Local 12) and watch for “St. Michael Sharonville”“St. Michael Sharonville”“St. Michael Sharonville”“St. Michael Sharonville”. You can also check our website at www.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.netwww.saintmichaelchurch.net. St. Michael Parish School families will also receive a phone message indicating the school plans. If school is closed closed closed closed because of weather, there will be no parish meetings that evening. If school is closed closed closed closed because of weather, the Parish Office will also be closed. This is the simplest way for us to do our part to ensure the safety of those who come to weekday Masses at St. Michael.

R G E MR G E MR G E MR G E M The Unlikely Suspects The Unlikely Suspects The Unlikely Suspects The Unlikely Suspects

Have you ever taken a nature walk? Have you leisurely strolled through a forest or Keld, with no real destination in mind and your only objective being receptivity to and observation of all God’s creation?

Sometimes, Scripture readings can feel like a nature walk. All of salvation history plays out against the backdrop of the natural world, with all elements of God’s creation — plants and animals and the dust of the earth itself — turning in a supporting performance. How about Jesus in the hot and dusty desert, tempted, living “among the wild beasts?” Noah departed from his ark with the animals he rescued, observing God’s sign in the very clouds of the sky. Even God Himself, oJering us salvation from original sin through the waters of baptism.

How often do we remember that God speaks to us through all of His creation, even in the unlikeliest suspects?

Let’s go back to the nature walk. It sounds like a lovely way to pass an afternoon, amongst wildNowers and butterNies, but don’t forget the beating hot sun, mosquitos, and threat of rain on the horizon. Remember, we’re not in heaven yet. Here on earth, God may be present in His creation, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to endure.

Lent is, essentially, a time to listen for the voice of God in places we may not expect: the mild irritations you experience when you’re craving the chocolate you gave up, or the dull pangs of hunger during the Ash Wednesday fast. It’s a golden opportunity to see the divine hand in all of creation, even those unlikely suspects.

- Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © LPi

Y M Y M Y M Y M Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary 21212121 Junior High Youth Group from 5:005:005:005:00----7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. 22222222 High School Youth Group from 6:006:006:006:00----8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

A SA SA SA S We will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick on two Wednesdays in March (March 3 March 3 March 3 March 3 and March 17),March 17),March 17),March 17), at the regularly-scheduled 7:00 p.m. Mass7:00 p.m. Mass7:00 p.m. Mass7:00 p.m. Mass. This sacrament is intended for anyone in danger of death from sickness or old age – not only for those at the point of death. The sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after being anointed and then again falls ill or if during the same illness the person’s condition becomes more serious.

If you know of anyone in need of this sacrament, please invite them to one of these Masses. The anointing will take place after the homily. Please contact the Parish O=ce by noon that day.


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W D W D T C L EW D W D T C L EW D W D T C L EW D W D T C L E QuestionQuestionQuestionQuestion: Does it matter what leg you kneel on when genuNecting?

AnswerAnswerAnswerAnswer: GenuNection is an act of devotion that literally means “to bend the knee.” For many Catholics, it’s an almost automatic gesture that we perform before entering our pew or row of seats at Mass. But, like many of the symbols and gestures of our faith tradition, genuNect-ing can also be an invitation for deeper reNection.

The practice of “bending the knee” is an ancient way of recognizing the presence of some-one greater than we are. It has been said that the practice dates back to the time of Alexan-der the Great, but it became a common part of etiquette in the royal courts of the Middle Ages. From throne rooms and palaces, it was a small step to genuNecting, becoming part of the devotional lives of Christians who used this secular gesture as a way of recognizing the presence of the One who is King of Kings, especially in the Eucharist. In our tradition, alt-hough many have been taught or prefer to genuNect by placing their right knee on the ground, there is no prescribed way to genuNect. This is especially important to keep in mind if physical limitations or age make certain movements di=cult for us.

Today, Catholics are asked to genuNect in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (whether in the tabernacle or exposed on the altar during Eucharistic adoration). So, while it has be-come second nature to genuNect before entering your seat in church, we should pay atten-tion to where the Blessed Sacrament is kept in each church or chapel we visit, and genuNect in the direction of the tabernacle where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. In churches or chap-els in which the tabernacle is in a separate space, we are invited to simply bow toward the altar.

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General Instruction of the Roman MissalGeneral Instruction of the Roman MissalGeneral Instruction of the Roman MissalGeneral Instruction of the Roman Missal� Third Edition:Third Edition:Third Edition:Third Edition:

“The Priest breaks the Bread [called the Fraction rite] and puts a piece of the host into the chalice to signify the unity of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the work of salvation…”

In the early history of the Mass, a fragment of the consecrated bread was taken from the celebration of the Pope’s Mass and sent to other churches where Mass was being celebrated and was mingled with their Eucharist - a sign of unity with the Pope� This piece was called the fermenturm, a Latin work meaning leaven. As the Church grew, this practice would gradually disappear as part of the Eucharistic celebration. The current practice, called com-mingling, can be traced back to around the 8th century. The act of breaking oJ a piece of bread (the body) and dropping it into the chalice of wine (the blood) symbolizes the reuniK-cation of the resurrected Christ - the body and blood of the resurrected Jesus and the act of breaking of the bread recalls the action of Jesus at the last supper.

Source: The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of the Mass by Lawrence J. Johnson, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.

Have a question or comment on the Mass? Email Tom Giordano, Pastoral Associate, D.Min., MDiv., MA at [email protected]@[email protected]@saintmichaelchurch.net.


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Shared Food Sunday Dear St. Michael Parish, thank you so much for the 460 pounds of supplies for the food pan-try! We are so grateful especially since we continue to deliver food bags to our homebound seniors. Our Crisis Assistance Clients continue to come to our doors and we can give them wholesome nutritious food, thanks to you! Below is our February Wish List:

Our next collection will be the weekend of February 27February 27February 27February 27----28282828.

�� Hot Cereal (Instant Grits, Cream of Wheat, and Oatmeal)

�� Tuna �� Noodles �� Progresso and Chunky-style dinner soups �� Canned Pineapple �� Barbecue Sauce �� Mayonnaise

�� Instant Potatoes �� Hot Cocoa �� Small Instant CoJee �� Cookies �� Bar Soap �� Lotion �� Toilet Paper

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F L S P. . .F L S P. . .F L S P. . .F L S P. . . In the name of all the Little Sisters of the Poor, I am writing this letter to you! Unfortunately, we are not going to be able to come and visit your parish asking for your Knancial assistance as we have in other years! I would like to thank your pastor for allowing us to send this note via the bulletin. The question of how to communicate with you has come up for us mainly because of the COVID-19 restrictions that are in place. The parishes also have new recom-mendations, which are so diJerent from the normal times for your parish. Our Superior sug-gested that we write this letter, since it is too early for us to go out to the parishes, consider-ing that we have the elderly in our care and regulations from the state as well to follow. As we are a nursing home we have not received permission from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) or the CMS (Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services) to leave our facility, or have persons come in, to minimize any contact with the virus for the residents!

We have always been so very grateful to the Archbishop and pastors of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, permitting us to beg at the doors of the churches! Throughout the years, we have referred to Church Collections as our “Bread and Butter”, which support our Home. As a re-minder of our mission, we, the Little Sisters of the Poor, have the privilege of caring for the elderly poor, in the spirit of humble service, which we have received from Our Mother Foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect. We receive those of lowest income, of any race or religion. St. Jeanne Jugan wanted to have a family-like atmosphere in our Homes. As a large family, we celebrate life. The highlight of our respect for life until its natural ending is when we keep vigil with the Residents, accompanying them over the threshold of eternity.

An important part of St. Jeanne Jugan’s mission was to involve others in her work. We are very grateful for your Knancial help in other years. We are also aware also that many of you may have suJered Knancially during this pandemic and may not be able to help us this year and we understand! We want to let you know that we are praying very much for you and your families! If you cannot help us Knancially, we will be grateful for your prayers as we con-tinue our way during this painful experience!

Thanking you again and assuring you of our prayers.

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We will have a special collection for the

Little Sisters of the Poor the weekend of

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�D Y W MD Y W MD Y W MD Y W M St. Michael Parish School is now accepting registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. Tours are also available for those who are interested in St. Michael Parish School. Please contact Principal Carolyn Murphy at [email protected]@[email protected]@stmichaelsharonville.org or Secretary Gail Florea at [email protected]@[email protected]@stmichaelsharonville.org or call the school o=ce at 554-3555 for more infor-mation.

C S C S C S C S If you would like a copy of your 2020 contributions for tax purposes, please contact Patty DeBlasio in the Parish O=ce at 563-6377 ext. 306 or at [email protected]@[email protected]@saintmichaelchurch.net.

I ' T O Y G S CI ' T O Y G S CI ' T O Y G S CI ' T O Y G S C Our St. Michael Girl Scout Troops are not able to have their usual cookie booths after Masses this year, but you can still order cookies and support our parish Girl Scouts! The girls are taking orders online this year (credit card payment accepted) and will oJer a drive-thru pick up to keep everyone safe and distanced. They will be oJering two pick-up times the week-end of February 27February 27February 27February 27----28th28th28th28th; please submit your order based on when you would like to pick up your cookies:

To pick up cookies on Saturday, February 27th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.To pick up cookies on Saturday, February 27th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.To pick up cookies on Saturday, February 27th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.To pick up cookies on Saturday, February 27th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m., please order at one of the following: �� www.gsdigitalcookie.com/cookie/home/codewww.gsdigitalcookie.com/cookie/home/codewww.gsdigitalcookie.com/cookie/home/codewww.gsdigitalcookie.com/cookie/home/code and enter code: F2U36VU3F2U36VU3F2U36VU3F2U36VU3 �� click Saturday pick upSaturday pick upSaturday pick upSaturday pick up �� scan the Saturday QR code to the right

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The drive-thru pick-up location will be in the church parking lot, in front of the Library Sci-ence Building - just drive up next to the porch and the girls will have your order ready.

There are 8 varieties of cookies available this year: �� $5.00 boxes - Lemon ups, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Tagalongs, Thin Mints �� $6.00 boxes - S'mores, ToJee Tastic (gluten-free)

If you have questions, please email [email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com or call Katie Lavelle at (513) 404-8694.

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Est. 1886 Pre Need Funeral PlanningHODAPPHODAPP

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West Chester

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Specially Crafted Picture FramesCustom Framing • Ready Made Sizes • Printing & MountingCustom Framing • Ready Made Sizes • Printing & Mounting

225 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45246

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MOLLOYROOFING

SINCE 1900

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General Dentistry forFamily, Friends & Cowards

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Industrial & Institutional Masonry”

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Larry’sLOCK, SAFE &

SECURITY CENTER

(513) 791-9163

Ken & Carolyn Puthoff,Parishioners

THIS SPACE IS

WHEN YOU DEPEND ON TOOLS, DEPEND ON STIHL

CentralTool Rental9666 Reading Rd.

Evendale733-2020

Lawn & Garden EquipmentYou Need It, We Rent It

Reading Office Loveland Office (513) 554-1868 (513) 583-1549

Anthony J. Gertz, Esq.Susan Marie Allspach, Esq.

Anthony J. Gertz II, Esq.• Probate Administration/Estate Planning/Wills/Trusts

• Divorce/Family Law/Litigation• Business/Corporate Transactions/Contracts

Alex G. Cassinelli Alex G. Cassinelli D.M.D., M.S.* D.M.D., M.S.* Shiva V. Shanker Shiva V. Shanker D.D.S., M.S.* D.D.S., M.S.*

Specialists in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsSpecialists in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDiplomats American Board of OrthodonticsDiplomats American Board of Orthodontics

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Diane M. Reed, RN Home Care Coordinator – Parishioner –

Providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, social work and aides in the comfort of your own home.

Covered 100% by Medicare and most insurances.

Cell: (513) 314-0562 • Office: (513) 802-5010 [email protected] 7265 Kenwood Road. Suite 370 Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

A. ALL VALLEYPLUMBING

New • Repair • RemodelSewer Service

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State Lic. #20941

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7440 Mason Montgomery Rd. • Mason, OH

Parishioner for 20 Years

513-404-1596Now Helping Buyers & Sellers!

JuliePhipps

TAXES & ONLINE PAYROLLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Jim VolzCPA &

Trusted Advisor

9900 Carver Rd., Blue Ash

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GARY ROSSIGNOL Parishioner

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Sharonville’sFavorite Neighborhood

Gathering Place11060 Reading Road

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“WE’LL MAKE IT HALPIN”513-631-2001 • Remodel/Repair

Sharon WoodsCollision

Center & Service24 HOUR TOWING

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PLUMBING, LLC513-681-2501

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Visit our website for additionalinformation and savings

“Quality Service at a Budget Price”

BUDGET DOOR OFCINCINNATI.COM

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~ Parishioner ~

513-771-7588

Plumbing & Drain SpecialistsCOMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

SchlueterPlumbing.com

WE KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE

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Paul Mitchell Signature Salon

FIRSTTREATMENTFREENO OBLIGATION

NEW CLIENTS ONLY.WITH AD.

Specializing in laser hair removal since 1999Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

For Women & Men

Parishioner

513-489-1900 • 11138 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati • Radiant-Laser.com

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“Come and try our pizza and seewhy it is the talk of the town”

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Independent, Assisted, Memory Care“Worry Free” All Inclusive PricingEnjoy a complimentary lunch!

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FULL SERVICE INSULATIONResidential and CommercialEnvironmental Remediation

Asbestos & Mold Removal

513-242-0600

OPEN 7 DAYS769-4168

Don & Ted RichterParishioners11114 main st.

cincinnati

10211PlainfieldRd (on the grounds of Rest Haven Memorial Park)

513-385-0511Directors: Bob, Karen, & Sarah Mihovk,

Kurt Rosenacker, Chris Rudolph, Nate Lewis

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