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ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR APRIL 30-MAY 1 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 p.m. Saturday Matt Tillett & Melissa Rumohr Elli Moehrman Bill Pickens & David Homan 9:00 a.m. Sunday Lue & Jeff Bauer, Nick Linkenhoker, Mary Helber, Barbara McGhee, Lynn Sonderman & Dominic Valentino Nick Linkenhoker & Jeff Bauer Zane Diehl, Gage Diehl & Joshua Ashmore 11:30 a.m. Sunday Nubia & Jose Alvarado, Pat Brown, volunteer Kyle Takavitz & Susie Gershutz Masha Schindler, Tyler Basil & Sophia Basil ALTAR CARE FOR APRIL: Minerva Rodriguez & Mary Halloran; Linens: Karen Herbert & Liz Elder The Sanctuary Lamp will burn during the month of April to remind us of the Presence of the Eucharist and for the intentions of Susan Reeser. PASTORAL STAFF Msgr. John K. Cody – Pastor [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 10 Deacon Byron Phillips [email protected] Pandora Porcase – Director of Music [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 15 Beljeania Berry – Pastoral Associate [email protected] 614-315-1047 BUSINESS STAFF Deacon Carl Calcara – Business Manager [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 16 Jackie O’Reilly – Assistant Administrator [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 14 Sarah Simcox – Secretary [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 10 FAITH FORMATION TRINITY SCHOOL at St. Christopher Parish Jim Silcott, Principal trinity.cdeducation.org 614-488-7650 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Alyce Horwat [email protected] 614-486-0457 Faith Formation for Adults Marlene Yeldell, Coordinator [email protected] 614-488-9971 Faith Formation for Young Adults 614-486-0457, ext. 17 Faith Formation for Youth Beth Simmonds, Youth Minister Alyce Horwat, Youth Minister [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 20 Faith Formation for Children Linda Wolfe, Religious Education Coordinator [email protected] 614-486-9031 Parish Office 614-486-0457 Daily Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday, Closed Parish Pastoral Council Dee Dee Monaco [email protected] 614-486-3174 The Parish Pastoral Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the River Chapel. Visitors are always welcome. To place items on the agenda, please contact Dee Dee Monaco, president. Fourth Sunday of Easter Saturday + Sunday, April 23rd and 24th 4:30 p.m. Louis Viol by Giovina Viol 9:00 a.m. Dominic & Lucia Ciotola by Guido Ciotola 11:30 a.m. Ivo DiRienzo by Clara DiRienzo 6:00 p.m. Jane Shawler by The Ed Murnane Family Weekday Masses Monday, April 25th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher Parishioners Wednesday, April 27th 6:00 p.m. St. Christopher Parishioners Thursday, April 28th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher Parishioners Friday, April 29th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher Parishioners Sixth Sunday of Easter Saturday + Sunday, April 30th and May 1st 4:30 p.m. Tom Hayes by Mary Hayes 9:00 a.m. Tom Croarkin by Marytherese Croarkin 11:30 a.m. Eric Bohlmann by Bohlmann Family 6:00 p.m. Marilyn McNeil by McNeil Family & Friends Weekly Stewardship Report Weekly Offertory Breakdown – April 17, 2016 Total Envelope Count 103 Total Envelope $ Amount $ 5,022.00 Loose Checks #32 Total Loose Checks $ Amount $ 2,268.00 Total Loose Cash $ Amount $ 1,587.00 Total Collection $ Amount $ 8,877.00 EFT/Automatic Contributions $ 13,645.06 2nd Collections: Trinity Tuition Assistance $ 1,427.00 Central & Eastern Europe $ 1,745.00 Mass Attendance: April 2 & 3 1,011 April 9 & 10 998 April 16 & 17 980

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ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR APRIL 30-MAY 1EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS

4:30 p.m.Saturday Matt Tillett & Melissa Rumohr Elli Moehrman Bill Pickens & David Homan

9:00 a.m.Sunday

Lue & Jeff Bauer, Nick Linkenhoker, Mary Helber, Barbara McGhee, Lynn Sonderman & Dominic Valentino

Nick Linkenhoker & Jeff Bauer

Zane Diehl, Gage Diehl & Joshua Ashmore

11:30 a.m.Sunday

Nubia & Jose Alvarado, Pat Brown, volunteer

Kyle Takavitz & Susie Gershutz

Masha Schindler, Tyler Basil & Sophia Basil

ALTAR CARE FOR APRIL: Minerva Rodriguez & Mary Halloran; Linens: Karen Herbert & Liz ElderThe Sanctuary Lamp will burn during the month of April to remind us of the

Presence of the Eucharist and for the intentions of Susan Reeser.

PASTORAL STAFFMsgr. John K. Cody – Pastor

[email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 10Deacon Byron Phillips

[email protected] Porcase – Director of Music

[email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 15Beljeania Berry – Pastoral Associate

[email protected] 614-315-1047

BUSINESS STAFFDeacon Carl Calcara – Business Manager

[email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 16Jackie O’Reilly – Assistant Administrator

[email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 14Sarah Simcox – Secretary

[email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 10

FAITH FORMATIONTRINITY SCHOOL at St. Christopher Parish

Jim Silcott, Principaltrinity.cdeducation.org 614-488-7650

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)Alyce [email protected] 614-486-0457

Faith Formation for AdultsMarlene Yeldell, [email protected] 614-488-9971

Faith Formation for Young Adults 614-486-0457, ext. 17

Faith Formation for YouthBeth Simmonds, Youth MinisterAlyce Horwat, Youth [email protected] 614-486-0457, ext. 20

Faith Formation for ChildrenLinda Wolfe, Religious Education [email protected] 614-486-9031

Parish Office 614-486-0457Daily Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.;Friday, Closed

Parish Pastoral CouncilDee Dee [email protected] 614-486-3174

The Parish Pastoral Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the River Chapel. Visitors are always welcome. To place items on the agenda, please contact Dee Dee Monaco, president.

Fourth Sunday of EasterSaturday + Sunday, April 23rd and 24th 4:30 p.m. Louis Viol by Giovina Viol 9:00 a.m. Dominic & Lucia Ciotola by Guido Ciotola 11:30 a.m. Ivo DiRienzo by Clara DiRienzo 6:00 p.m. Jane Shawler by The Ed Murnane Family

Weekday MassesMonday, April 25th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher ParishionersWednesday, April 27th 6:00 p.m. St. Christopher ParishionersThursday, April 28th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher ParishionersFriday, April 29th 8:30 a.m. St. Christopher Parishioners

Sixth Sunday of EasterSaturday + Sunday, April 30th and May 1st 4:30 p.m. Tom Hayes by Mary Hayes 9:00 a.m. Tom Croarkin by Marytherese Croarkin 11:30 a.m. Eric Bohlmann by Bohlmann Family 6:00 p.m. Marilyn McNeil by McNeil Family & Friends

Weekly Stewardship ReportWeekly Offertory Breakdown – April 17, 2016

Total Envelope Count 103Total Envelope $ Amount $ 5,022.00Loose Checks #32Total Loose Checks $ Amount $ 2,268.00Total Loose Cash $ Amount $ 1,587.00Total Collection $ Amount $ 8,877.00EFT/Automatic Contributions $ 13,645.062nd Collections:Trinity Tuition Assistance $ 1,427.00Central & Eastern Europe $ 1,745.00

Mass Attendance:April 2 & 3 1,011April 9 & 10 998April 16 & 17 980

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 24, 2016

FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. JOHN CODYDear friends and parishioners of St. Christopher Parish:

1. First Communion – Congratulations to our parish 2nd graders who made their first Communion at the 4:30 p.m. Mass this weekend! We pray that their love for Jesus grows deeper and deeper as the days and years pass!

2. BAA – It is time again to begin preparing for our annual Bishop’s Annual Appeal Collection. One of my goals this year is to bring up the percentage of participation. Only a little more than 25% of our parish participate in this annual fund drive. It goes without saying that the obligation to support the Church, which includes the diocese, should be borne by more than 25% of the congregation. In these days when parishes are closing and being combined with others, the financial sustainability of each parish becomes an important determinate in their continued existence. St. Christopher is in no danger of closing because of finances. However, we need not only get by: we need to prosper. We cannot do this without your generosity. Too few have carried the burden for too long. Our BAA goal this year is $71,726.90. I ask each family or wage earner to consider making a pledge of $600.00. Some can afford much more, some much less. But the important thing is participation. Christian maturity involves taking responsibility for the support of the parish church as well as the diocesan church. I will be saying more about this in the near future. It has been my experience that whenever a new pastor arrives, the collections drop significantly. I’ve had to go through this four times myself in each of my four pastorates. This predictable drop in collections is regrettable, deplorable, inexcusable, and disappointing. I will not hesitate to prepare for a new pastor without preparing all of you to welcome him and support him, which includes support of the church. We not only owe that to him, but to the Lord Jesus who sends us a new pastor to provide us with the spiritual leadership we all need. More on this later!

3. Goodbye Deacon David Loeffler – Our deacon from the Josephinum this year will be leaving us soon. As is our custom for the past few years, we’d like to take up a collection as a parting gift from us, and symbolic of our prayer and gratitude for his ministry among us this past year. This second collection will take place on May 21 and 22.

4. Operation Rice Bowl – If you haven’t turned yours in yet, please drop it off when you come to church or take to our parish office during office hours. Thanks for helping alleviate the needs of the hungry, a corporal work of mercy.

5. Year of Mercy – Pope Francis is challenging all of us to devote ourselves to the practice of mercy. We tend to be hardhearted a lot, wanting severe punishment for everyone else but ourselves. Our Lord Jesus has said in Luke’s Gospel and elsewhere, “Be merciful as your Father is merciful.” This involves a change of heart on our part, and a willingness to forgive and forget – especially when there are people who have hurt us. Being merciful does not mean that we let everyone get away with anything. But it is a challenge for us to reconcile with one another and to allow people to learn from their mistakes. The woman caught in adultery, Zacchaeus in the tree, and the other sinners who were outcasts in society found a friend in Jesus. We too should be ministers of reconciliation. One excellent way to observe this Holy Year is to give emphasis to the works of mercy. In case you have forgotten them, here they are:

Corporal Works of Mercy:Feed the hungry Shelter the homelessGive drink to the thirsty Visit the sick and imprisonedClothe the naked Bury the dead

Spiritual Works of MercyAdmonish sinners Instruct the uninformedCounsel the doubtful Comfort the sorrowfulBear wrongs patiently Forgive offensesPray for the living and the dead

If we devote ourselves to practicing these, we will go a long way to observing the Holy Year in a fitting way.

6. Evangelization – Bring a friend or family member to Church! Evangelization is a big word that simply means: “handing on the faith.” In the past, we relied on the professionals to do this, the priests, brothers and sisters in religious life. With the diminishing numbers of the clergy and religious, and the increasing number of Catholics, the laity must get involved in this effort. The New Evangelization, much spoken of in today’s Church, has to do with outreach to nonpracticing Catholics. All of us know some who, for whatever reason, do not practice their faith. Sometimes, all it takes is an invitation to church with us to get them back on track. Would that all would know the strength and comfort we receive through the Sacraments of the Church. Issue that invitation to someone you care about today! Come home to the Church in 2016!

7. Special Collections – April 31 & May 1: Trinity Tuition Support; May 7 & 8: Bishop’s Annual Appeal Weekend; May 14 & 15: Catholic Communications Campaign

8. Pray for Our Servicemen and Women – Captain Justin Habash, son of Matt and Diane; Captain Brian Borkowski, brother-in-law of Linda Wolfe; Major Shawn Walrath, grandson-in-law of Bill and Betty Tyznik; Pvt. E3 Corey Vail, Army; John Weinheimer, grandson of parishioner Miriam Blanchard, is in the Navy; Cpl. Kevin Kelly; Lt. Evan Kelly; Major Nicholas Joseph Ervin, son of Mary Ervin; Staff Sgt. T.J. Grennell (Afghanistan); Andrew Eugene Flowers; Lt. Col. Mark Mauri; Specialist Ryan Geoit, grandson-in-law of Bob & Joanne Girardi; Captain Stephen Hueckel; 2LT Cameron Bowling; Sgt. Robert Russell; Captain William Cahill; Private First Class Tyler Mark Morris, grandson of Angie Morris, Lt. Commander Colin Kane; 2nd LT David Valentino & wife 2nd LT Melissa Valentino, USAF, Grandchildren of Dominic & Flora Valentino. Please pray for them and forward to us any names of servicemen/women related to or friends of parishioners, so that we may remember them in our prayers.

God bless,Msgr. John K. Cody, Pastor

REMEMBER OUR SICK AND HOSPITALIZED IN YOUR PRAYERS – Paula Bassett, Jaime Berry, Linda Boyd, Billy Jo Brink, Miriam and Danny Casey, Becky and Tommy Colcord, Margaret Dawson, Henry Drayer, Betty and Mark Evans, Frances Fitzgerald, Glenn Glassner, Pauline and David Hawkeye, Annemarie Hogan, Patty Human, Sue Johnson, “Jonesy,” Logan Kinzel, Mary Elizabeth Koehl, Anna Belle Marshall, Jean Montenaro, The Moore Family, Theresa J. Nardone, Linda Olvera, Mila Orbovich, Travis Patrick, Teddy Petry, Antoinette Pratsinakis (Daughter of Nancy Figliola and Granddaughter of Pat Brown), Anna Reed, Danny Reeds, Amanda Rich, Teri Ruzicka, Denise Schumaker, Jacob Timms, Isabelle Whitley, Fred Wilcox and Mary Yingst.

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ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO

TRINITY SCHOOL NEWS

Trinity Catholic Elementary School is accepting registrations for its two full day Kindergarten classes for the 2016-17 school year. Come hear about our wonderful school with its small class sizes and family atmosphere. Tours available at the school every day. Contact Principal Jim Silcott at [email protected] or at 488-7650 for more information.

Trinity Catholic Elementary School is looking for eighth grade graduation pictures from the old St. Christopher and Our Lady of Victory schools to put on our walls in order to showcase the history of Catholic education in the Tri-Village area since 1922. We will make copies and return pictures to you in a timely fashion. Please contact Principal Jim Silcott at 488-7650 at the school or at [email protected] with your precious photographs. Also looking for sports team pictures, pictures of faculty/administrators or other historical photographs – Thank you!

LastCall MassSunday, May 1st • 6 o’clock

CelebrantFr. Josh Wagner

LectorLauren Dull

SacristanKathy O’Neill

Eucharistic Ministers Lisa Boehm, Christina Congelio, Rob Cooper, Nathan Esselburn,

Katie Gaffney, Karen Herbert & Alex Phillips

ServersZoe Wenk (senior) & Lanie Wenk

Time, Talent and Treasure+++We Thank you for sharing

Second Collection for Msgr.’s RetirementWe will be having a second collection at NEXT weekend’s Masses, April 30 and May 1, for Msgr.’s Retirement. You can place your gift/donation in the collection basket or send it into the office at 1420 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212. Thanks in advance for thinking of Msgr.’s years of service to St. Christopher Parish and the Diocese of Columbus.

Bishop Ready Honor Roll

Three parishioners who are students at Bishop Ready High School earned Honor Roll status for the third quarter of the academic year.Sophomore Jaide Lehnert earned First Honors, having maintained a grade point average of 3.67 or higher. Sophomore Cameron Monovich and junior Erin Sullivan earned a place on the Distinction List, having maintained a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.32.

FESTIVAL NEWS: PLEASE MARK THE DATES JUNE 17 & 18, 2016

Thanks to all who volunteered their time, talent and treasure to make the 2015 Festival a great success. Our 2016 Summer Festival will be June 17 & 18, 2016. The next Festival meeting will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Albert’s Room. Pizza will be provided, please join us and help support your St. Christopher Parish.Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon. Let’s make this the best festival yet!!!

Mass Offerings?

Many people complain that they cannot get Masses said for deceased loved ones or for their intentions because their parishes are all booked up for the year. Good News! St. Christopher is able to schedule Mass intentions in a timely manner, even within a few weeks. Just call our office at 614-486-0457 and we’ll be happy to accommodate you!

Red Cross would like to thank all the parishioners who donated their blood on April 2nd at St. Christopher’s. They were able to obtain 17 useable pints, which helps 51 individuals in need. Look for another blood drive scheduled this summer. Thank you for giving the gift of life.

– Blanche Luczyk

Festival Season is upon us! The planning has started. Check here for contacts, information and updates.• We are looking for a few individuals interested in running an area

at the annual St. Christopher’s Festival. Currently we are looking for a person or persons to lead the Lemon Shake Up and The Wheel. If you’re interested in getting involved and sharing your time and talent, please contact Tamara Criswell at 614-485-2261 or [email protected].

• Have you started your spring cleaning? The kids games area is in need ofo Gently used stuffed animals and toys looking for a new home.o Happy Meal toys or other small toys to use for prizeso 2 liter soda pop and Pringles cans donations for prizes in the

kids games area.

• Please drop off any donations in the vestibule of the church. Thank you so very much for supporting St. Christopher’s Annual Parish Festival.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 24, 2016

Social Justice Ministry Mark you calendars for Monday, May 9th. Come experience social justice in action at the BREAD’s Nehemiah Action. Hear updates on the campaigns of Welcome Columbus, Violence Must Stop and Jobs/Economic Opportunities. It is a one-night commitment that provides the necessary people power to help positive change happen. See the poster in the back of the church or contact any Network Member for more information. Blanche Luczyk (614-205-7297)

WIN $5,000.00!!!! Buy a $50.00 Festival Raffle Ticket and you could win $5,000.00! There will be only 200 tickets sold for the raffle drawing. The raffle will be held at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016; you need not be present to win. If 200 tickets are not sold then the drawings will be a 50/50 drawing. Don’t miss out on a chance to win $5,000.00. For tickets or more information, please call the Parish Office at 614-486-0457.

Would You Like To Be A Sponsor Of Our Festival?

The following sponsorships are available for the 2016 St. Christopher Festival: Co-Title Sponsorship, $1,500.00; Business Sponsorship, $250.00; Stage Sponsorship, $150.00 (First Year/$200.00 Second Year) If you are interested or have questions, please call Deacon Carl at 614-486-0457 or email him at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.

Enjoy baseball action at the Catholic Family Night with the Columbus Clippers on Tuesday, May 24! Watch the Clippers take on the Buffalo Bisons at Huntington Park, beginning with a pregame parade of Catholic youth at 5:45 p.m., followed by game time at 6:35 p.m. Family admission provides seating for two adults and up to four youths 18 and under; reserved seating on the 3rd base side is available at $25.00, bleacher seating also available at $15.00. Seating is limited, place your order ASAP! For additional ticket information, contact Diocesan Recreation at 614-241-2580.

Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Event Friday, May 6, 2016The next Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club features a talk by Msgr. Christopher Schreck, Rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum. Msgr. Schreck will give an update on the seminary. This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Nos Lumine – A Business Leadership Network for Catholics. Check them out at www.noslumine.com. As always, the luncheon is at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus on Friday, May 6. Holy Mass begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and Msgr. Schreck’s talk until about 1:00 p.m. No reservations necessary. $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheons, contact Tim Merkle, 2016 CMLC President, at [email protected].

Popular Catholic author Joe Paprocki will be in Columbus on April 28, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church to talk about his new book: A Church on the Move: How to Get Mission and Mercy in Motion (Loyola Press). Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Joe offer a number of exciting, practical, realistic, and doable strategies for transforming the way the average parish thinks, functions, worships, forms people in faith, and engages the world so that we can truly become a Church on the move where people encounter the transforming grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this presentation, Joe will specifically focus on how a Church on the move forms people in faith. Event is open to all and is FREE! Please email [email protected] to register or call 614-221-4633, ext. 1341.If you are unable to attend the evening presentation, the Diocesan Association of Religious Educators is sponsoring Joe from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on April 28 also at St. Elizabeth. If interested, please contact Tina Bowie at [email protected]. A lunch will be provided at no cost, but registration is needed.Office of Religious Education and Catechesis Diocese of Columbus197 E. Gay Street, Columbus Ohio, 43215P: 614-221-4633F: 614-241-2563www.cdeducation.org/religiouseducation

Attention, all married couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th Anniversary and every year thereafter: The Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries Mass will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, Upper Arlington, at 2:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell followed by an informal reception in your honor. Registration forms are available from the parish office. You may also register online at http://familylife.colsdioc.org or by calling 614-241-2560. Reservations for you and guests are necessary and must be received by Friday, June 10, 2016.

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ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO

St. Vincent de Paul

JOIN wishes to thank the many contributors to the inner-city needs. We were so pleased with the items collected for the inner-city needs. It will go a long way in helping many people in the area. God bless you for your generosity.

YOUTH NEWS!!!

Summer Service Opportunity – Gospel RoadInterested in spending just a few days out of your busy summer helping others? Students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to attend Gospel Road this summer, July 10-14. This is a great opportunity to serve others while having fun with other Catholic youth from across our diocese. For more information and registration forms, contact Alyce Horwat, High School Youth Minister, at [email protected]. High School Youth GroupWe are happy to welcome our recently Confirmed 8th graders into our High School Youth Group!We will be meeting in the St. Albert Room at 7:10 for dinner and our meeting for the next few weeks while the Knights of Columbus use the cafeteria for their Movie Series.

Upcoming Events: Sunday, April 24, Building Community NightSaturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. Service project for Gospel Road

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SENIOR MINISTRY

PLEASE NOTE: Our APRIL Outing to visit the JUBILEE MUSEUM and CATHOLIC CENTER, 57 South Grubb Street, Columbus, 43215, has been rescheduled for SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016. In this glorious spirit of Easter we will meet in the museum lobby area at 11:00 a.m. Shawn Kenny and/or Jevon Ricketts will be our tour guide and will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Requested Donation is $10.00. Afterwards, for anyone who wants to join us, we will meet at TOMMY’s DINER, 914 W. Broad Street, 43215, where we will enjoy delicious Greek Cuisine. Please RSVP with [email protected], Call 614-315-1047 or chat with me before or after Mass.

Vacation Bible School is July 18-21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

VBS Family Night, July 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Entering Kindergarten through 5th grade

Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, tasty treats, and we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings. Your kids will also participate in a mission project. Registration information coming to our website in May: http://saintchristophercc.com/children.

Volunteers are always welcome and needed – Sunday PSR and Summer VBS! VBS Volunteer Meeting: May 14th, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (coffee and refreshments provided). Please contact Linda Wolfe, Religious Education for Children, at [email protected] or 614-486-9031.

Parish School of Religion News: Classes held April 24 and May 1. First Communion PSR students (only) no class April 24th. May 1 is our last class day, and we will break until September 11. Special thanks to all those who have contributed their time, making this year so spiritual: Monsignor Cody, teachers and volunteers, parents, speakers (Deacon Loeffler and Beljeania Berry), Church Choir, Knights of Columbus, Women’s Club, and the St. Christopher staff and community.

WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS!

Women’s Club has had a busy year so far. In January, we made over 130 quarts of homemade soup. We donated 17 quarts to our homebound parishioners. We want to thank everyone for your support. We are planning to do this again in the fall. In February and March, we participated in the Lenten Pasta dinners. Our March meeting was held at Champps. Next we made 36 Easter baskets for girls and boys, ages new born to 12 years old, for St. Francis in McArthur, Ohio. This was a huge success and greatly appreciated. Our most recent activity was helping out with the First Holy Communion retreat.

Please join us at our next meeting, Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity cafeteria. We are also planning to tour the Ronald McDonald House by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This will be on Tuesday, June 7th. We will meet in the church parking lot at 6:00 p.m.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 24, 2016

For all young adults (age 21-34), the Columbus Frassati Society at St. Patrick’s Church is again hosting Christ in the City, an evening of prayer and fellowship. Contemplate the wellspring of Christ’s love through a night of adoration and confession, concluding with Compline (Night Prayer). Feel free to join in singing the contemplative chants with us or to quietly gaze upon Our Lord during this time. We will go out for drinks afterward. The event will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 280 N. Grant Avenue, Columbus.

Adult Faith Formation will be on break for the summer and resume in mid-September. Thank you everyone for another great year! We appreciate your attendance and participation in the weekly programs. Have a happy and safe summertime! See you in September!

The St. Christopher Adult Faith Formation Committee ~ Barbara, Bernie, Blanche, Marlene,

Mary Therese and Susan

Summer Academic and Athletic Programs at St. Charles St. Charles is holding a number of Academic and Athletic programs this summer for interested grade school students. The school will offer readiness courses in Math and English for upcoming 7th and 8th graders June 13 through July 8. Visit the “Upcoming Academic Programs” post at www.stcharlesprep.org to learn more about these summer classes. To learn more about upcoming summer athletic programs, visit the “Athletic Camps” post at www.stcharlesprep.org. They include: Speed & Agility Clinic (June 13, 15 and 17); Lacrosse (June 6, 8, 13 and 15); Baseball (June 13-15); Football (June 20-22); Soccer (June 27-30); Basketball (July 5-8 for 8th and 9th graders and July 18-21 for 5th, 6th and 7th graders); Basketball Shooting Camp: Three sessions (July 12 and 14); and Volleyball, Open to boys & girls (August 1-4).

BRHS Presents You’re A Good Man, Charlie BrownThe beloved characters from the classic comic “Peanuts” come to life this Sunday, April 24 on stage at Bishop Ready’s Little Theatre. Meet the Peanuts gang – Lucy, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, Sally Brown, and, of course, Charlie Brown himself. The musical gives voice to the various and sundry

neuroses of the group…from Charlie Brown’s attempts to kick a football and fly a kite, to Snoopy’s utter joy at suppertime, and Lucy’s attempts to have Schroeder abandon Beethoven and notice her, if just for a moment! It’s family-appropriate entertainment that showcases the talents of students in all classes, from freshman through senior, with a cast of 30. The performance is Sunday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for those 65+, and $8.00 for students. For more information, call Bishop Ready High School at 614-276-5263.

St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Department to present musical, Godspell The St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Department is proud to announce its spring musical production, Godspell, which will be presented Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 28, 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E. Broad Street. Adult tickets are $10.00 each, and student tickets are $5.00 each. Reservations may be placed by calling the St. Charles main office at 614-252-6714, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew and written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, Godspell is a remarkable reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

Catholic Youth Summer Camp A High Adventure Camp that fosters High Adventure Faith Catholic Youth Summer Camp is Ohio’s one and only weeklong, residential high adventure camp for students entering grades 6-12. Activities typically include: jet skis, water tubing, paintball, blobbing, go-carts, archery, zip lining, rock climbing, ropes course, mountain boarding and more! CYSC offers a truly Catholic and safe environment with daily catechesis that awakens faith and builds missionary disciples. A week at camp includes daily Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation, small group conversations, worship, service and authentic community. See www.cysc.com to get more information and to register.

For those of you who have been missing homemade

pirohi and cabbage rolls...St. John Chrysostom’s Kitchenwill have their First Friday Sale

on May 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.!

We will have cabbage rolls hot and ready to eat, $9.00 for a package of six rolls.Pirohi, various fillings, sold frozen in packages of one dozen per filling for $6.00. Homemade noodles and cabbage and various other goodies. This is first-come, first-served, we do not take orders for First Friday sales.