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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 2/28/2016 1 RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. & Seasonal Service MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your wedding. BAPTISMS: Call the Parish Office ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION: Call Parish Office WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Please contact the Parish Office CURRENT PARISHIONERS: Moving? New email? Contact the Parish Office. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - 513-301-6881 PASTORAL COUNCIL Al Grote, Chairperson, 245-9943 Ryan Vitolo, Vice-Chairperson, 519-1518 Valerie Nimeskern, Secretary, 288-3254 David Eby, Member at Large, 385-7675 Steve Bissmeyer, Member at Large, 923-2633 Gene Culman, Member at Large, 385-6669 Shannon Meyer, Member at Large, 385-6970 John Stehlin, Member at Large,476-9665 Kevin Wood, Member at Large, 885-9860 Heather Smith, Development Commission Rep., 923-2893 Betty Dirr, , Faith Formation Comm. Rep., 385-3954 Sharon Bachman, Finance Commission Rep., 385-8267 Patti Rice, Worship Commission Rep., 385-5410 Larry Weinheimer, Communications Comm. Rep, 652-2563 St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 5361 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH 45252 (513)385-8010 Fax (513)385-8080 www.stjohnsdr.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekday & Holyday - See Bulletin PARISH OFFICE Rev. Timothy S. Kallaher, Pastor Deacon Ken Schnur, Pastoral Associate Deacon Vincent Lutz Douglas Schmutte, Pastoral Associate for Music/Liturgy Amanda Weickert, Director of Religious Education Rod Dunlap, Director of Youth Ministry Terri Reder, Business Manager Tom Cunningham, Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor Michelle Zerhusen, Administrative Assistant Monday, February 29 8:30 a.m. Alan Schell/Carol & Tony Schneider Tuesday, March 1 8:30 a.m. Priest’s Intentions Wednesday, March 2 8:30 a.m. Florence Massa/Ann Ennis Thursday, March 3 8:30 a.m. Sue Pappin/Rita & Dave Ball Friday, March 4 8:30 a.m. Robert Krummen/Karen & Roger Saturday, March 5 4:30 PM For the Parish Sunday, March 6 8:30 a.m. Fredrick Haffner, Jr./Bruce & Karen 11:00 a.m. Marvin Meyer/Ron & Barb Wellman PRIESTS MASS INTENTIONS Bulletin Sponsors Page 14 & 15 Finance Report Page 4 FORMED Page 13 Forty Days for Life Page 11 & 12 Liturgical Ministers Page 2 Office of Christian Formation Page 6 Musician’s Notes Page 5 Parish Information Page 3 Shopping Cent$ Page 4 St. Vincent dePaul Society Page 10 This Week in Lent Page 9 Terri’s Tidbits Page 4 Youth Ministry Page 7 & 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS We extend our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Melvin Wohlfrom and Christy Zeiser May God give them strength during this difficult time.

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    RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. & Seasonal Service

    MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your

    wedding.

    BAPTISMS: Call the Parish Office

    ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION: Call Parish Office

    WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Please contact the Parish Office

    CURRENT PARISHIONERS: Moving? New email?

    Contact the Parish Office.

    ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - 513-301-6881

    PASTORAL COUNCIL Al Grote, Chairperson, 245-9943

    Ryan Vitolo, Vice-Chairperson, 519-1518

    Valerie Nimeskern, Secretary, 288-3254

    David Eby, Member at Large, 385-7675

    Steve Bissmeyer, Member at Large, 923-2633

    Gene Culman, Member at Large, 385-6669

    Shannon Meyer, Member at Large, 385-6970

    John Stehlin, Member at Large,476-9665

    Kevin Wood, Member at Large, 885-9860

    Heather Smith, Development Commission Rep., 923-2893

    Betty Dirr, , Faith Formation Comm. Rep., 385-3954

    Sharon Bachman, Finance Commission Rep., 385-8267

    Patti Rice, Worship Commission Rep., 385-5410

    Larry Weinheimer, Communications Comm. Rep, 652-2563

    St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 5361 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH 45252

    (513)385-8010 Fax (513)385-8080 www.stjohnsdr.org

    MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm

    Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekday & Holyday - See Bulletin

    PARISH OFFICE Rev. Timothy S. Kallaher, Pastor

    Deacon Ken Schnur, Pastoral Associate

    Deacon Vincent Lutz

    Douglas Schmutte, Pastoral Associate for

    Music/Liturgy

    Amanda Weickert, Director of Religious Education

    Rod Dunlap, Director of Youth Ministry

    Terri Reder, Business Manager

    Tom Cunningham, Plant Manager/Maintenance

    Supervisor

    Michelle Zerhusen, Administrative Assistant

    Monday, February 29

    8:30 a.m. Alan Schell/Carol & Tony Schneider

    Tuesday, March 1

    8:30 a.m. Priest’s Intentions

    Wednesday, March 2

    8:30 a.m. Florence Massa/Ann Ennis

    Thursday, March 3

    8:30 a.m. Sue Pappin/Rita & Dave Ball

    Friday, March 4

    8:30 a.m. Robert Krummen/Karen & Roger

    Saturday, March 5

    4:30 PM For the Parish

    Sunday, March 6

    8:30 a.m. Fredrick Haffner, Jr./Bruce & Karen

    11:00 a.m. Marvin Meyer/Ron & Barb Wellman

    PRIEST’S MASS INTENTIONS

    Bulletin Sponsors Page 14 & 15

    Finance Report Page 4

    FORMED Page 13

    Forty Days for Life Page 11 & 12

    Liturgical Ministers Page 2

    Office of Christian Formation Page 6

    Musician’s Notes Page 5

    Parish Information Page 3

    Shopping Cent$ Page 4

    St. Vincent dePaul Society Page 10

    This Week in Lent Page 9

    Terri’s Tidbits Page 4

    Youth Ministry Page 7 & 8

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    We extend our sincerest sympathy

    to the family and friends of

    Melvin Wohlfrom and Christy Zeiser

    May God give them strength during this

    difficult time.

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    Saturday, March 5, 4:30 PM Mass

    Servers: A. Threm, L. Lewis, L. Lewis

    Lectors: Elaine Reardon, Mike Fritz

    Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Schuster, Annette

    Arszman, Diane Henschen, Marcia Schmidt, Jerry

    Schmidt, Sue Hines

    Sunday, March 6, 8:30 AM Mass

    Servers: E. Keil, D. Wolterman, S. Keil

    Lectors: Betty Dirr, Bob Richter

    Eucharistic Ministers: Sophie Betsch, Candy Moore,

    Claire Sillies, Jessica Brockman, Laura Kruze, Debbie

    Schneider

    Sunday, March 6, 11:00 AM Mass

    Servers: B. Jung, J. Tewell, O. Tewell

    Lectors: Tim Lees, Nisrene Langenbrunner

    Eucharistic Ministers: Candisse Fejer, Matthew

    Fejer, Andrea Fejer, Michelle Burke, Taylor Greene,

    Sam Moeller, Eileen Molulon, Michael Hayes, Nancy

    Ziegler, Madeline Peters

    LITURGICAL MINISTERS

    Monday, February 29

    Mass, 8:30 a.m., Chapel

    Adoration, 9:15 a.m., Chapel

    Monday Martha’s Group, 9:30 a.m.

    Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Chapel

    Tuesday, March 1 Mass, 8:30 a.m., Northgate Atria

    Young Adult Group, 7:00 p.m., POMR #2

    Wednesday, March 2

    Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church

    Thursday, March 3

    Mass, 8:30 a.m., Chapel

    Joseph’s Group, 9:00 a.m., POMR #2

    Shopping Cent$, 9:00 a.m., POMR#1

    Homeless Meal Prep, 3:00 p.m., Cafeteria

    Friday, March 4

    All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church

    Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m., Cafeteria

    Saturday, March 5

    Reconciliation, 2:30 p.m., Reconciliation Chapel

    Mass, 4:30 p.m.

    Sunday, March 6

    Mass, 8:30 a.m.

    Mass, 11:00 a.m.

    Stations of the Cross, 12:30 p.m., Chapel

    THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

    Parish Library Spot Hugs from Heaven – Embraced by

    the Savior by Caron Loveless is just

    the second in this new series (and

    we do not have the first one in the

    library). The introduction tells us

    that the “Hugs” series is being

    written with one purpose in

    mind: to make God’s love more real and refreshing to

    your heart and spirit than ever before. Each of the

    seven sections of our book contains a paraphrased

    scripture, an inspirational message, a poignant saying,

    and a fictional tale based on a particular passage of

    scripture. As a gifted author Caron Loveless retells the

    various stories from the Bible you will discover unique

    insights that will deepen your faith and warm your

    heart! CHECK IT OUT!!

    PREPARE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD

    Readings for March 6, 2016

    Fourth Sunday of Lent

    Joshua 5:9-12

    After renewing their covenant with the Lord, the

    people set out to take possession of the promised

    land.

    2 Corinthians 5:17-21 It is God who reconciles us though the life, death

    and resurrection of Christ.

    Luke 15:1-3. 11-32 The prodigal son comes to his senses and

    remembers his father’s love.

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    PARISH INFORMATION

    Fish Fry News Please join us on Friday, March 6 starting at 4:30

    p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for our Lenten

    Fish Fry.

    Dine in, carry out, or call ahead to 923-2900.

    Come and enjoy LaRosa’s Pizza, Fried Cod, Baked

    Cod, bread from NCH Bakery, Beer-battered

    shrimp, popcorn shrimp, cheese sticks, homemade

    mac and cheese, baked potatoes, green beans,

    desserts from the Girl Scouts and more!!

    New this year.....Fish Tacos!!

    Check out the full menu on

    our website at:

    www.stjohnsdr.org

    Thank you for your support.

    Attention Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

    I will be doing a schedule for April-June 2016 in the

    next few weeks. If you have any changes or if you

    know of particular dates that you will be unable to

    minister, please let me know by March 13. Please,

    if you cannot serve, get a sub. If you no longer wish

    to be on the list or if you have special scheduling

    requests, please let me know. You can reach me at

    741-2808 or at [email protected]. When

    the schedules are completed they will be in the

    sacristy. I will send them electronically to anyone

    whose e-mail address I have. If you have a new e-

    mail address, you can send it to me and I will see

    that you get a schedule electronically. Please be

    mindful of the dress code for ministers, and

    remember to stay until the end of Mass and help

    wash dishes after Mass. If Father uses his special

    Chalice, please do not immerse it in water. Thank

    you for your dedication and service.

    Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary

    health organization in Alzheimer care, support and

    research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s

    disease through the advancement of research; to provide

    and enhance care and support for all affected; and to

    reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of

    brain health. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

    Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a 4 part series

    entitled What Families Need to Know...

    When: Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016

    Where: Mercy West Hospital from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    To register or for more information, please contact

    Elizabeth Bross at 1-800-272-3900.

    Pregnancy Center West During Catholic Schools

    Week, St. John’s school and its

    parishes collected baby items

    and change to benefit the

    Center. We received a letter of

    thanks from them. “The

    Pregnancy Center West would

    like to thank you and all the

    students of St. John the Baptist School, and the

    parishes of St. John Neumann, Corpus Christi and

    St. John the Baptist who generously donated so

    many baby items and change in the baby bottles for

    our center during Catholic Schools Week. You

    Collected $467.23!”

    Senior’s Meeting

    Wednesday, March 9

    1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Gathering Space

    Guest speaker: Scott Stephens,

    Catholic Charities

    Topic: The Year of Mercy

    Please bring a side to share.

    Need a ride? Call Mary Lou at 385-6062

    Book Fair 2016 Thank you so much for another successful Book

    Fair! With All the support of the volunteers,

    students , staff and families, the school library will

    be able to purchase an assortment of new books and

    much needed materials to keep it operating on such a

    successful level!

    — Sue Karwisch and Jeana Weisman

    NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION

    SCHOOL INFORMATION

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    STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE TERRI’S TIDBITS

    SHOPPING CENTS

    DID YOU KNOW THAT you can call the parish

    office if you want your tax contribution letter? We can

    email it or send it by mail. Just let us know.

    DID YOU KNOW THAT someone has graciously

    donated new carpet and their time to put in carpet in

    the parish office and the school office? With the help

    of the Joseph’s Group, the project is moving along.

    They wish to remain anonymous so help us say a

    prayer of thanks for this wonderful gift of time, talent

    and treasure.

    DID YOU KNOW THAT the Martha’s Group need

    your help? They clean our church and gathering

    space. If you can give an hour or so on Monday

    mornings or Thursday afternoons, please call the

    parish office.

    Thought for today is “There can be no peace without

    forgiveness”. Choosing not to forgive someone is like

    drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

    So whom do you need to forgive? Whom is God

    inviting you to forgive? Excerpt from Rediscover

    Jesus by Matthew Kelly.

    STEWARDSHIP FOR THE WEEK

    “He said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have

    come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found

    none.’” (Luke 13:7)

    Are you like the barren fig tree? How will you

    respond when God asks you what you have done with

    all the gifts He has given you? Remember, not only

    are we called to be generous, we are called to develop

    and nurture our gifts and return with increase.

    Shopping Cent$ turned over $20,000 in profits to our

    school last month. Thanks to all the supporters who

    support the program and made this possible! We have

    been told that one reason we don’t have more

    customers is that we don’t take credit cards

    anymore. We decided about 5 years ago to discontinue

    accepting credit cards due to the high fees (up to 3% of

    sales) from the banks and credit card companies. The

    fees negatively affect our profits for the school. We

    realize people want to use their credit cards for the

    convenience and to earn points but do they realize

    many retailers give us MORE than the 1-2% they earn.

    We still need one more new face to join our team. It

    only takes less than hour per month. We have one

    openings before/after 4:30 Mass on third Saturday of

    the month. Please call the hotline (699-6960 ext. 240)

    if you can help out!

    Moses heard God’s call from a burning bush. What is your passion, your

    burning bush? Take time to know what God is sending you to do and be. - Exodus: 3:18, 13-15

    Adult Collection (includes

    Electronic Donations)

    Children Collection

    $

    $

    11,657.60

    5.85

    Debt Reduction

    Ash Wednesday

    St. Vincent de Paul

    $

    $

    $

    105.00

    130.00

    60.00

    This Year to Date

    Last Year to Date

    Comparison to Last Year

    $

    $

    $

    491,106.28

    484,529.27

    6,577.01

    Adult Envelopes

    Children Envelopes

    Electronic Donators

    Thank You!

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    FEBRUARY 21, 2016 COLLECTION REPORT

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    MUSICIAN’S NOTES BY DOUG SCHMUTTE

    S tarting this Sunday and for the next two

    Sundays, there will be two sets of readings

    depending upon the Mass you attend. At the

    4:30 and 11:00 we continue to hear from

    Luke’s gospel, but at the 8:30 we hear from John’s

    gospel. Why two sets of readings?

    As you know, there are those among us who are

    in their final preparation to be baptized, confirmed,

    and “eucharistized” at the Easter Vigil. They are

    called “the elect.” Over these next three Sundays we

    celebrate special rites with them called “scrutinies.”

    You may wonder, “What is a scrutiny?” Well, if

    you take the verb form, to scrutinize, we get a pretty

    good sense of what these rites are meant to do.

    According to “Webster’s,” when we “scrutinize”

    something, we examine or inspect it very closely

    and thoroughly.

    The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA),

    stages the following: The scrutinies, are rites for self

    -searching and repentance and have above all a

    spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are meant to

    uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or

    sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then

    strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good. For

    the scrutinies are celebrated in order to deliver the

    elect from the power of sin, to protect them against

    temptation, and to give them strength in Christ, who

    is the way, the truth, and the life.

    Lent is a period, not only for the elect, but for all

    of us to “scrutinize” our lives and to examine

    ourselves closely and thoroughly. So, if you don’t

    attend the 8:30 Mass, I recommend taking a bible

    and sometime this week read this Sunday’s scrutiny

    gospel, John 4:

    5 – 42, which

    tells of an

    e n c o u n t e r

    between Jesus

    and a Samaritan

    woman at a

    well.

    I found the

    f o l l o w i n g

    reflection on the

    gospel passage,

    and it pertains to all of us, not just the elect:

    Today’s gospel presents us with the longest one-on-

    one exchange between Jesus and another person in

    any of the four Gospels. The story of the Samaritan

    woman at the well cuts to the heart of the journey of

    conversion.

    Imagine yourself at the well. Imagine the Lord

    Jesus uncovering your own sinfulness.

    Rediscover the great gift that the Lord offers you

    today: a way out of sinfulness and a way into

    everlasting peace and goodness. Let the gospel

    scrutinize each one of us, so that, like the Samaritan

    woman, we will proclaim Jesus as Messiah to all we

    meet.

    So, as we continue on our Lenten journey, may

    each of us scrutinize his/her own life, and also pray

    for the elect as they prepare for the Easter

    sacraments.

    May Christ continue to be the “living water” for

    which we all thirst and receive each day of this

    Lenten season.

    Have a great week.

    Jesus and the Samaritan woman meet at a well and her world changes. The same thing happens to us when Jesus meets us in the liturgy.

    Week by Week Through the Year of Mercy

    P ope Francis states that the sacrament of Rec-

    onciliation is “a source of true interior

    peace,” enabling people “to touch the gran-

    deur of God’s mercy with their own

    hands” (Misericordiae Vultus, 17). In Luke’s Gospel,

    Jesus warns us against judging others. Focus instead,

    Jesus says, on deepening—or restoring—our own re-

    lationship with God, for during this Lenten spring-

    time that Master Gardener can use even life’s manure

    (the parable’s “fertilizer”) to coax fresh fruit from a

    tree that seems hopelessly barren—us! Parishes

    preparing catechumens may choose

    John’s Gospel, which likewise

    cautions against judging. Imagine what

    the Samaritan woman’s lifelong

    neighbors thought of her multiple

    relationships. But by discovering

    Jesus, then sharing her good news—

    and Jesus—with those very neighbors, she whom

    they had probably judged quite sinful became

    instead their evangelist and “missionary of mercy.” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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    to LOVE as

    GOD LOVES

    By Amanda Weickert

    One major aspect of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is the plenary indulgence offered this year. Pope

    Francis writes: “I wish that the Jubilee Indulgence

    may reach each one as a genuine experience of God’s

    mercy, which comes to meet each person in the Face

    of the Father who welcomes and forgives, forgetting

    completely the sin committed.”

    While one’s sins are completely forgiven in the

    Sacrament of Reconciliation one is still responsible for

    the effects of that sin. “An indulgence is a remission

    before God of the temporal punishment due to sins

    whose guilt has already been forgiven” (Catechism of

    the Catholic Church 1471).

    This ‘temporal punishment’ isn’t vengeance or

    suffering imparted by God but an acknowledgment that

    as we sin we demonstrate and increase our unhealthy

    attachment to things that are not God, such as choosing

    our own pride rather than being companionate or

    allowing a desire for material comforts to make us less

    generous. Through an indulgence we are purified by

    God’s grace and are called to conversion in our hearts

    and lives.

    There are several conditions which must be met in

    order to receive the indulgence. The indulgence itself is

    granted when one walks through a Holy Door of Mercy

    or performs a work of mercy. In addition, one must

    have the interior disposition of complete detachment

    from sin, even venial sin, confess their sins in the

    sacrament of Reconciliation, receive the Holy Eucharist,

    and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.

    Like the sacraments, a plenary indulgence is not a

    vending machine of mercy - you don’t check off certain

    boxes to ‘pay the toll’ for the indulgence. The

    indulgence itself is a pilgrimage. Whether we travel

    physically to one of the Holy Doors of Mercy in Rome

    and the Archdiocese or perform an act of mercy within

    our own homes, we are journeying closer to God as we

    act as he acts. We acknowledge our deep need for

    God’s grace while still accepting our responsibility to

    change our actions and renew our lives. God’s grace

    cannot force us to change; we must use our free will to

    participate in the new life given to us through the

    indulgence.

    Patient Father, grant us the courage to ask

    for your mercy and the strength to accept it.

    Amen!

    Merciful like the Father

    Amanda Weickert [email protected]

    Do you need to talk through something or have and

    questions about our faith? It would be my joy to meet

    with you! Please feel free to call or schedule an

    appointment any time! ___________________________________________

    “We want to live this Jubilee Year in light of the

    Lord’s words: Merciful like the Father. The Evangelist

    reminds us of the teaching of Jesus who says, “Be

    merciful just as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36).

    It is a program of life as demanding

    as it is rich with

    joy and peace. Jesus’s command is directed to anyone willing to listen

    to his voice (cf. Lk 6:27). In order to be capable of

    mercy, therefore, we must first of all dispose ourselves

    to listen to the Word of God. This means rediscovering

    the value of silence in order to meditate on the Word

    that comes to us. In this way, it will be possible to

    contemplate God’s mercy and adopt it as our lifestyle.”

    Excerpt from paragraph 13 of Misericordiae Vultus,

    Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter in which he proclaimed the

    Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Vatican Translation.

    Emphasees my own.

    Office of Christian Formation

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    Young Adult Ministry

    This past Tuesday, our young adults gathered for a

    night of gospel reflection, awesome conversation,

    and great fellowship. The group meets at 7 pm every

    Tuesday night and they are all excited for this

    upcoming 2016 Year of Mercy! If you are interested

    in joining our Young Adult Group here at St. John’s,

    p l e a s e c o n t a c t R o d D u n l a p a t

    [email protected].

    High School Ministry

    Our high school youth are continuing our new

    program here at St. John’s. Please continue to pray

    for our high school youth as they journey closer to

    Christ and learning more about themselves. We will

    meet again on Sunday, March 13 at 7 pm in the

    Youth Ministry room. If you are in high school and

    interested in joining us, please contact Rod Dunlap at

    [email protected] or 614-1789.

    Junior High Ministry

    Some of our eighth graders began taking a Theology

    of the Body class here at St. John’s. This is an

    awesome journey that they are continuing in which

    they will learn more about who they are and what

    their physical bodies have to do with their faith.

    Please pray for them during the next 7 weeks as they

    continue to learn and grow!

    Junior High Ministry

    This weekend, some of our 8th graders will attend a

    retreat that is part of the Confirmation process. The

    topic of the retreat is “How am I Gifted?” and this is

    a great opportunity for our youth to spend the day

    reflecting on all that God has blessed them with.

    Please pray for them while they are on this retreat!

    This past Saturday, some of our Junior High Youth

    came out for a retreat with youth from 6 other West

    Side parishes. This retreat was run by NET

    ministries and they did an awesome job. The theme

    of the retreat was Strength and Beauty and our youth

    who attended had an excellent time and grew closer

    to Christ.

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    This Week in Lent

    St. John the Baptist Church

    Sunday, February 28 — Third Sunday in Lent

    After 8:30 a.m. Mass —Threshold Bible [Bride’s Room] (SJB)

    12:30 p.m. — Stations of the Cross [Daily Chapel] (SJB)

    7:00 p.m. — Stations of the Cross (CC)

    Monday, February 29 9:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. — Eucharistic Exposition (SJB) 7:00 p.m. — Rosary [Daily Chapel] (SJB)

    Tuesday, March 1 6:00 p.m. — Soup Supper (CC) 7:00 p.m. — Evening Prayer (CC)

    Wednesday, March 2 9:30 a.m. —Coffee, Conversation, & Threshold Bible (SJB)

    Friday, March 4 (A day of abstinence) 6:00 p.m. —Stations of the Cross (SJN)

    Sunday, March 6 — Fourth Sunday in Lent After 8:30 a.m. Mass —Threshold Bible [Bride’s Room] (SJB)

    12:30 p.m. — Stations of the Cross [Daily Chapel] (SJB)

    7:00 p.m. — Stations of the Cross (CC)

    KEY

    CC = Corpus Christi

    SJN = St. John Neumann

    SJB = St. John the Baptist

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    “...we foster

    hope by

    providing

    spiritual,

    emotional

    and material

    assistance...”

    T o serve the poor in our parishes’ areas, we have two St. Vincent de Paul Societies. St. John the Baptist has one and Corpus Christ and St. John Neumann share the other one. The work of the soci-ety is expressed in their mission state-ment: “Answering Christ’s call, we fos-ter hope by provid-ing spiritual, emo-tional and material assistance on a per-son-to-person basis to the poor, lonely,

    and forgotten in our community.” The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an in-ternational organ-ized which was founded by Frederic Ozanam in 1833 in Paris, France. It is dedicated to the spiritual growth of its members and the physical and spiri-tual growth of those they serve. The Society pro-vides emergency as-sistance to those who live in our parish boundaries.

    The various forms of emergency assistance that are provided can include: Food Clothing vouchers Utility and rent as-

    sistance Furniture vouchers Support services for

    employment and housing

    Pharmacy

    Our Pastoral Area Lenten

    Almsgiving Project St. Vincent de Paul Society

    What can I do to foster the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society?

    1. Prayer: pray for the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society; pray for the people they help.

    2. Fasting: eat a simpler meal once a week this Lent and save the money for almsgiving.

    3. Almsgiving: contribute money from your fasting, from an odd-job, or from your allowance to the St. Vincent de Paul Society through our Almsgiving Envelope (or any envelope so marked).

    4. Pray and consider becoming a part of your St. Vincent de Paul Society (SJB: call 301-6881; CC/SJN: 402-2868).

    Thanks to your generous support, this past year our St Vincent de Paul Societies helped: SJB: 160 Families CC/SJN: 160 Families

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    February 10 – March 20 www.40daysforlife.com/cincinnati

    This Lent, from February 10th to March 20th, our community is uniting with 273 communities across 23 coun-

    tries for the latest 40 Days for Life campaign. Recognizing that “with God all things are possible,” people of faith

    are praying that this effort will help bring an end to abortion.

    40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that has already mobilized over 675,000 people worldwide, saved

    11,165 lives from abortion (that we know about), led to the conversion of 127 abortion workers, and has seen

    64 abortion facilities close! The campaign has occurred in 607 cities and 32 nations. 40 Days for Life is made

    up of three components:

    Prayer and Fasting: believers throughout our city are invited to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and

    fasting for an end to abortion

    Peaceful Vigil: stand for life during a 40-day peaceful public witness outside the Planned Parenthood abortion

    facility at 2314 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219.

    Community Outreach: help take a positive, upbeat pro-life message to every corner of our city through media

    efforts, advocacy, and public visibility

    Please consider getting your ministry to commit one of their meeting times during the 40 days to meet down at

    Planned Parenthood and pray. Please email or call Nellie Jung with questions or to sign up for a time at 513-368-

    5160 or [email protected].

    STAND AND PRAY FOR LIFE WITH ST. JOHN’S Our call to the St. John's faithful is to cover 24 hours (or more) over the 40 days. We are seeking volunteers to

    cover hours over a handful of days throughout the campaign to reach a total of 24 hours.

    DATES REMAINING:

    Sunday, February 28 1PM – 7PM

    Wednesday, March 16 7AM and 6PM

    http://www.40daysforlife.com/citynamemailto:[email protected]

  • THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

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    40 DAYS FOR LIFE

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