SAINT ANTHONY of PADUA a MEMBER of ST. GEORGE DEANERY 8Th Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA A MEMBER OF ST. GEORGE DEANERY 8th sunday in ordinary time march 3, 2019

Pastor: Father David Ritchie ~ Office: 419-659-2263 or 419-659-4190, (Cell)~419-234-6976 e-mail: [email protected] Deacon James Dunn: 419-659-2707 e-mail: [email protected] Deacon Donald Siefker: 419-659-5891 e-mail: [email protected] Principal: Mrs. Nancy Dukes: 659-2103 Fax: 659-4194 e-mail: [email protected] Parish Office: Mrs. Marilyn Siefker: 419-659-2263 Office Fax: 419-659-5202 e-mail: [email protected] CCD Program Leader, Judy Schroeder: 419-659-5498 e-mail: [email protected] Youth Minister: Hannah Warren: 419-303-5476 e-mail: [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday Thru Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. St. Anthony Parish Website: www.cgstanthony.weebly.com St. Anthony School Website: www.stanthonyschool.info Parish ~ www.facebook.com/cgstanthony/ School ~ www.facebook.com/StAnthonyofPaduaColumbusGrove/

***************************************************************************************************** Today Jesus tells us: “Why do you seek the speck in someone else’s eye but miss the log in your own eye?” It’s always easier to try to change someone else than face the things in ourselves which need changed. What a waste of time for we can’t change anyone but ourselves. ********************************************************************************************** * Mass Schedule March 05 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Mass Weekday ~ {Gene Ricker} March 06 Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Mass Ash Wednesday ~ {Jim & Jeanette Makley} March 06 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mass Ash Wednesday ~ {Deceased Members of the Robert Kohls Family} March 07 Thursday 8:00 a.m. Mass Lenten Weekday ~ {Jan Kiene} March 08 Friday 8:00 a.m. Mass Lenten Weekday ~ {For the Parish} March 08 Friday 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross March 08 Friday 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross March 09 Saturday 8:00 a.m. Rosary March 09 Saturday 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Confessions March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Vigil ~ 1st Sunday of Lent ~ {Ralph & Rosemary Wurst ~ Floyd Shinabery ~ Deceased Members of the Wilbert Roof Family} March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass 1st Sunday of Lent ~ {Dick Schroeder} March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass 1st Sunday of Lent ~ {Norm Kohls ~ Virgil & Virginia Hoffman} March 10 Sunday 6:00 p.m. Mass Life Teen Mass ~ {For the Parish} *********************************************************************************************** Servers March 05 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Mass Judy Schroeder March 06 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mass Tayte Langhals, Jevin Langhals, Brennen Langhals March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Brock Verhoff, Mya Verhoff, Amber Carder March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Hannah Morman, Mike Morman, Dakota Dunn March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass Mitchell Caudill, Makena Doseck, Hallie Hermiller

*********************************************************************************************** Lectors March 06 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mass Dan Maag March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Denny Ricker March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Judy Dunn March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass Judy Schroeder

*********************************************************************************************** Eucharistic Ministers March 06 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mass Pat Birnesser, Marilyn Siefker, Don Siefker, Kristy Birkemeier, Marilyn Hoffman March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Norm Schnipke, Marilyn Siefker, Marge Tabler, Teresa Brubaker, Tori Warnecke March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Dan Maag, Rose Ellerbrock, Sarah Schroeder, Doug Langhals, Lisa Langhals March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass Sue Schroeder, Cheryl Ellerbrock, Dave & Christie Tabler, Noralu Kahle

March Eucharistic Minister Coordinators 4:30 p.m. ~ Pat Birnesser - 931-267-2357 8:30 a.m. ~ John Koch - 419-890-2370 11:00 a.m. ~ Sue Schroeder March 10 Hilty Home ~ 419-384-3218 ~ Denny Gerding ~ (List can be picked up in the Sacristy)

Attention Hilty Home Distributors ~ The Hilty Home has implemented a new security system. Instructions on entering are with your list of residents in the Sacristy. If you have any questions, you can call the Hilty Home at 419-384-3218. ~ Hilty Home Residents ~ Betty Yant-Room 101; Rita Wenger-Room 116; Mary Margaret Bockrath-Room 119; Bill Alt-Room 121; Ruth Hohenbrink-Room 122; Jim Fischbach-Room 200; Robert Plescher-Room 202; Mary Jo Radabaugh-Room 206A; Jennie Maag-Room 301; Jeanne Schulte-Room 401; Mack Schroeder-Room 506

************************************************************************************************* Ushers March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass George Ellerbrock, Doug Roof, Don Stechschulte, Rob Verhoff March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Tom Dunlap, Eric Dunn, Ron Hoffman, Gene Siefker March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass Ken Rieman, Dwain Schroeder, Kevin Siefker, 1 Volunteer

Greeters Schedule March 09 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass M ~ Bruce & Barb Stephens J ~ Dale & Denise Carder S ~ Rob & Tonia Verhoff March 10 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass M ~ Marilyn Hoffman J ~ Kate Morman S ~ Charlie & Kathy Schmiesing March 10 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass M ~ Darrick & Tina Doseck J ~ Dave & Janet Klinker S ~ Kevin & Jennifer Siefker ************************************************************************************************ Lima Memorial Hospital ~ Sally Maag

************************************************************************************************ Parish Activities For The Week of February 24th March 04 Creative 4-H Club @ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Adult ~ 204 $ 7,820.50 March 05 K of C Meeting-Rosary @ 7:40 p.m. Children's ~ 33 50.25 March 07 Discipleship @ 7:00 p.m. 7,870.75 March 09 That Man Is You @ 6:00 a.m. Other Income 19,911.20 Total Income $ 27,781.95

Total Expenses $ 39,215.73

*********************************************************************************************** "Saint of the Week" - St. Colette of Corbie (1380-1447), Patron Saint of expectant mothers, Feast Day-March 6. She was the daughter of a carpenter in Picardy, France, was christened Nicolette, and called Colette. Orphaned at 17, she distributed her inheritance to the poor, became a Franciscan tertiary, lived as a solitary, and soon became well known for her holiness and spiritual wisdom. She left her cell in response to a dream directing her to reform the Poor Clares despite great opposition. She founded and was made Superior of 17 convents and reformed several older convents. She was known for her sanctity, ecstasies, and visions of the Passion, and prophesied her own death. A branch of the Poor Clares is still known as the Collettines. Her quote: "Praise, praise all the time, praise without end, and love the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; and the most humble Virgin who bore Jesus Christ."

*********************************************************************************************** Attention Choir Members ~ Because of Ash Wednesday, choir practice will be at 8:00 p.m. next Wednesday, March 6th.

Christian Formation Classes ~ CCD classes will be held this Sunday, March 3rd, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., in the school. The next CCD classes will be held Sunday, March 10th.

That Man Is You ~ Will be meeting on Saturday, March 9th at 6:00 a.m. in the church basement.

Scrip ~ Scrip will be available this weekend, March 2nd and March 3rd, after Mass in the church basement. The helpers are: Ken & Connie Kruse, Ann Selhorst, Shirley Goedde, Kay Koch, Christie Tabler and Sandy Roebke.

K of C ~ The K of C will be meeting on Tuesday, March 5th, at 8:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 7:40 p.m.

K of C News ~ By now you should have received your charity campaign tickets. Please sell or buy as many tickets as you can. All proceeds go to charity. We can gain extra rebate money by getting our tickets in early. First phase early turn in tickets has to be postmarked by Monday, April 15th. Tickets can be mailed to Ron Teders, 10732 Road P, Columbus Grove, Ohio, 45830, dropped in the collection or at the parish office, or brought to one of our meetings on the first or third Tuesday of the month. Thanks for all your support for charity.

Knights of Columbus Informational Seminars ~ Using the New 2018 Tax Brackets to your advantage; Determining Optimum annual IRA Distribution Amounts and Best Age to begin Social Security Benefits. The final Seminar is Tuesday, March 5th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Church basement. Meal is provided. Please RSVP to 419-538-6438 at least one day in advance. Creative 4-H Club ~ The Columbus Grove Creative 4-H Club will be meeting on Monday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the church basement.

Discipleship ~ Discipleship will be meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory.

First Communion Dresses and Veils!! ~ The Mustard Seed Gift Shop, located behind St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf, has a beautiful selection of First Communion Dresses and Veils in stock. They will also be hosting a First Communion Dress Resale this year, with all donations from the sale Supporting HOLY FAMILY RADIO. The sale will be Tuesday, March 5th - Saturday, March 9th. For more information, Like Mustard Seed Gift Shop on Facebook or call 419-538-7220.

Can You Help? ~ To cut back on the use of electricity, the Altar Rosary has purchased two LED lights that have been installed over the sinks in the kitchen of the church hall. We are hoping that families and organizations that are using the hall for meetings or family gatherings will get in the habit of using those two lights when in the kitchen for short times instead of the one switch that turns on all eight ceiling lights. These new lights will give off plenty of light for small jobs in the kitchen or when you just need to put something away. Even if you need to turn on the ceiling lights, these two lights could be used instead while your meeting is in progress. Thank You!

Little Black Book for Lent ~ Each day for 50 days there is a "6-minute" meditation on the Sunday Gospels of Lent plus Church traditions, feasts and thoughts about this season. The Little Black Book for Lent will enhance our Lenten journey and are available at the entrances of the church.

High School Seniors ~ Peter Range, Director of the Office of Life & Justice for the Toledo Diocese, will be in Ottoville Immaculate Conception with a presentation on the 4 Pillars of Marriage, for the entire St George Deanery Seniors, with teachers/chaperones. This will be in the Parish Center Gymnasium on Wednesday, March 13th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., and concluding at 8:00 p.m. Enter on the west side of gymnasium!!

Senior Citizens Prom ~ Will be at Kalida K of C on Sunday, March 17th. It is open to all adults over 21 years of age. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., doors open at 4:00 p.m. Please contact the parish office to RSVP by March 4th. Come join for the St Patrick’s Day celebration! High School helping hands needed. Please come help us put on the fun celebration of the St Patrick’s Senior Citizen Prom. Set up starts at 12:00 p.m. Come in your green finery! Contact Hannah Warren at 419-303-5476 if you can help.

Golf Cart Tickets ~ School Advisory Council will be selling tickets for Casino Night and the golf cart after all the Masses through the end of March.

Casino Night! ~ Casino Night will be held Saturday, April 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the church basement. Tickets will be $20.00 and will include two drinks, appetizers and St. Anthony bucks to play Casino games. The Night will include raffles, silent auctions and live auctions. The grand prize drawing of a 2018 Club Cart Golf Cart will highlight the evening. Tickets are for sale at the school and parish offices or by calling Amy Stechschulte at 419-236- 6755. Plan on attending this fun night that supports St. Anthony School! Donations are being accepted for Casino Night April 6th, 2019! We need your help in making this night a success. We are in need of raffle and silent auction items to be given away. Please consider donating your crafting and woodworking talents to this fun event. We are also in need of drinks and supplies. If you have any questions, please call Amy Stechschulte at 419-236-6755.

Bakery Bingo ~ Parent Guild Bakery Bingo will be Sunday, March 17th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Admission is $1 for children 8th grade and younger, and $2 for high school students and adults. Extra bingo cards can be purchased for $1. Sandwiches and refreshments will be available for purchase also. This event is for the whole family!!

Bakery Bingo Donations ~ Donated baked goods to be used as prizes for the bingo games would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate baked goods, please drop them off in the church basement the day of the event or bring them with you if you are attending. If anyone would like to donate door prizes or raffle prizes, that also would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate a door prize or raffle prize, please drop the item or items off at the school office or the parish office no later than Wednesday, March 13th.

Ottawa K of C ~ The Ottawa K of C will be having their fish fries every Friday of Lent through Good Friday. The prices are: Dine –In or Carry Out ~ Adults - $9.00, Kindergarten - through 8th grade - $3.00, Preschool - $1.00. Come out and enjoy good food and fellowship.

Putnam County Right to Life ~ Will be meeting on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. St Michael’s Parish Center.

Putnam County Right to Life ~ Putnam County Right to Life Annual Garage & Bake Sale will be held Wednesday, March 27th (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) & Thursday, March 28th (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Baked goods and gently used items can be dropped off at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Ottawa) on Tuesday, March 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Pat Birnesser ~ A retired RN, Pat is originally from St. Anthony and happy to recently return to her home town to enjoy her family and parish family. Pat is married to Ed and has 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She enjoys time with family, serving her parish, reading and learning more about our Catholic Faith and sharing it with others, and helping her clients with nutrition and other natural methods to help improve their health. Pat has served on the Parish Council for 3 years, coordinates the Discipleship Team, schedules the Mass Ministries, is a Greeter, a Communion Distributor at mass, Hilty Home and hospital, helps with RCIA, and is a Lunch Monitor. Pat can be reached at: 931-267-2357 or [email protected].

Mike Birkemeier ~ I have been a member of St. Anthony’s parish since 1985 when Marilyn and I moved to Columbus Grove. We have 5 children, Scott, Amy, Kristy, Ryan, and Adam. I am a member of the Adult Choir, K of C, and core team member of the TMIY group. I am one of the chairmen for the vehicle raffle for the festival. Recently I worked on several projects for the parish including upgrade / repair of the bell tower and installation of the new sound system in the church. Previously I served on the building committee for the Family Life Center and parish council during the time of construction. I work for Watch Communications as an engineer and have been with the company for the past 27 years. I can be reached by phone at 419-234-6993 or by email [email protected].

Tom Kamphaus is a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua. He is married to Karyn Kamphaus and together they have 3 children, Jacob, Savannah and Levi. Tom and Karyn have served as the Baptism instructors at St. Anthony’s for the past 6 years and he has been a member of Parish Council for the past two years. He attended St. Anthony of Padua School, Columbus Grove High School and is a 2006 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Marketing and has worked at Schneider Electric, Chase Bank and most recently, Marathon Petroleum for the past 8 years. He can be reached at [email protected] or 419-615-8737.

Bruce Stephens joined Saint Anthony of Padua parish in 2014 when he entered into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. He is married to Barbara (Haselman) Stephens. Together they have 2 daughters, Briana (Steve) Kahle and Alanna (Derek) Schroeder. They also have four grandchildren. Bennet, Gemma, and Jaxson Kahle and Ashlyn Schroeder. Bruce has worked as an RCIA instructor since coming into the church as well as being a core leader on the TMIY program. He has been on the Parish Council for the last two years. He has worked at SRK Ohio for the last 22 years. He can be reached at [email protected] or at 419-236-5698.

Lisa Langhals has been a member of St. Anthony’s Parish for the past 9 years and a member of Delphos St. John’s Parish prior to St. Anthony’s. She is married to Matt Langhals and they have 4 children that all attend St. Anthony’s School: Natalie, Keelie, Griffin, and Colin. She is a graduate of Dephos St. John’s, has an associate’s degree in Accounting, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Lisa works part-time at Bashore Reineck Stoller & Waterman CPA’s in Columbus Grove. She has been a member of Parish Council for 2 years, Eucharistic Minister for 23 years, and a member of St. Anthony’s Parent Guild for 8 years. Lisa can be reached at [email protected] or 419.659.2112.

Mike Brodwolf has been a member of St. Anthony’s parish since 2008. He is married to Megan Brodwolf and together they have 3 children, Hannah, Jacob, and Hailey. He is expecting his fourth child in early March. Hannah and Jacob both attend St. Anthony’s School. Mike works as a second grade teacher at Columbus Grove Schools. He is also the junior high cross country coach and an assistant on the track team. He attended Cloverleaf High school in Lodi, Ohio and graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of Findlay. He completed his master’s degree in gifted education at Cleveland State University. He can be reached at [email protected] or 419-659-2181.

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Lenten Luncheons ~ The 2019 Lenten Luncheons will be held on the Wednesdays of Lent beginning with March 13th through April 10th. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m.

March 13th St. John’s United Methodist Church Speaker ~ Father David March 20th Columbus Grove Christian Church Speaker ~ Pastor Mike March 27th Church of the Good Shepherd Speaker ~ Pastor Katie April 3rd St. Anthony of Padua Parish Speaker ~ Pastor Tom April 10th Vaughnsville Community Church Speaker ~ Pastor Geoff

*********************************************************************************************** *********************************************************************************************** Penance Services ~ Area Penance Services for the Lenten Season are as follows:

Monday, March 11th St. John’s, Glandorf 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13th St. Joseph, Ft. Jennings 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19th St. Nicholas, Miller City 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24th Immaculate Conception, Ottoville 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28th St. John’s, Delphos 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (On the Hour) Tuesday, April 2nd St. Michael’s, Kalida 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9th St. Anthony’s, Columbus Grove 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11th St. Mary’s, Leipsic 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14th St. John’s, Lima 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 15th Sts. Peter & Paul, Ottawa 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. *********************************************************************************************** Putnam County Right to Life ~ Putnam County Right to Life Annual Garage & Bake Sale will be held Wednesday, March 27th (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) & Thursday, March 28th (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Baked goods and gently used items can be dropped off at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Ottawa) on Tuesday, March 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Columbus Grove American Legion ~ The Columbus Grove American Legion will be hosting their annual fish fries 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. every Friday now through Good Friday. Eat in or carry out. Come and enjoy good food with family and friends!

Chicken & Fish Fry ~ The Holy Name Society of St. Barbara, Cloverdale, is sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Chicken & Fish Fry this Sunday, March 3rd from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center (160 Main St. Cloverdale). The cost is Adults-$8.00 and Children-$4.00. Carry-outs are available. Please join us!

Reminder ~The Lent/Spring Bus Pilgrimage to Alabama leaves on Sunday, March 31st and returns Friday, April 5th. Visit 3 shrines, a successful rehab center, 5 beautiful churches and EWTN. You will be able to attend daily Mass, as well as opportunities for the Rosary, Penance, and private prayer. This 6 day/5 night pilgrimage costs $650 per person with 2 people in a room. Need a roommate, let me know. For details and registration, please contact Rita Borgelt at 419-532-3637. Deadline is March 10, 2019.

Restoration Mission ~ St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church located at 2200 W. Elm St., Lima, presents “Restoration Mission” with Josh Blakesley. Josh will be ministering at the Mission on Sunday, March 10th and Monday, March 11th at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact Angie Soules at 419.228.7635, [email protected]. A Note From Father David......

Dear St. Anthony Family, It may be hard to believe, but coming up this week on March 6th is Ash Wednesday! This day starts our time of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. This is also a time of Penitence and Reconciliation. In this week's Gospel Jesus tells a parable about "The Blind Leading The Blind" and how we easily see the "Splinters" in other people’s eyes without even noticing the wooden beam in our own eyes. This Lent we are encouraged to look at ourselves with Honesty and see where we need to work on our own issues by Our Prayer, Our Sacrifice and Our Love shown to others around us.

I would encourage all of us to spend some extra time in Prayer, in Introspection and in Reflection during this Lenten Season. Jesus tells us that a good tree bears good fruit, while a bad tree cannot, and makes the point that "A Good Person, out of the store of Goodness in His Heart, Produces Good, and from the fullness of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks. So we are called to be good, to produce good fruit, and to have our goodness come from the goodness that we are in reality and in practice.

In this week's Bulletin, you'll find the faces and short Bios of our newly organized Pastoral Council, formerly known as The Parish Council. I believe we have a great group of people from a diverse scope of experience and talent. Please feel free to contact any of our members. They are your representatives who will help to shape the Vision of Our Parish and School. Please Pray for their Ministry and Guidance.

May God guide your Lenten Experience to a Glorious Easter! St. Anthony of Padua, Pray for Us!

Fr. David Dear Heavenly Father from above, Look down on Saint Anthony’s School Saint with love. Anthony Please guide them and teach them. Falcon Fill them with your power So that in everything they do, News They will be a delight to you! Amen. FEBRUARY GOLDEN FALCON AWARD WINNERS

KINDERGARTEN OPENINGS PRESCHOOL OPENINGS

We still have openings in our There are a limited amount of spaces 2019—2020 Kindergarten class. left in our 2019 –2020 Preschool class.

If your child will be 5 before If your child will be 4 on or before September 30, 2019, please call the August 1, 2019, and is fully toilet school office at 419-659-2103 for trained, please call the school office at more information. 419-659-2103 for more information.

Kindergarten Screening will take place Tuesday, March 19 from

8AM—2PM.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE St. Anthony School offers several types of scholarships. These are available for current or incoming students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grades. Please call the school office at 419-659-2103 if you would like more information!

Upcoming Events: This Week’s LIFE Skill : March 4 Falcon Spirit Day/Sloppy Joes $1 Courage March 6 Ash Wednesday Mass Grade 7 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; March 7—10 8th grade to Washington D.C. be men of courage; be strong.” March 9 Regional Science Fair @ NSCC 1 Corinthians 16:13 Lunch Recess Volunteers March 11 Heart Association: $1 jeans/red Week of Mar 4 — 8, 2019 March 13 School Advisory Council 6:30PM Mon. 4th: Lisa Langhals March 15 Mass Grade 6 Tues. 5th: Cindy Stechschulte Hot Lunch $2.50—Mac n Cheese Wed. 6th: Amy Stechschulte End of the 3rd Quarter Thurs. 7th: Alison Laubenthal March 16 District Science Fair @ ONU Fri. 8th: Nicole Wilson March 17 Bakery Bingo Valerie Pingle March 18 School in Session (Make-up Day)

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