CL

ART PROOF

CL BIC® Clic™ Account: 35511 HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS CO Purchase Order: WS2690307 Screen Printed Sales Order: 102471075 Barrel: 1-1/2” x 1” (max. 3 colors) Proof Date: 02-JUL-2018 12:44 Minimum Font Size: 6 pt. Order Information: Minimum Line Wt: .5 pos / .5 neg Barrel:White, Cap:Metallic Dark Blue Halftones Not Available Imprint:Match Cap Ink Color:Black, Point :Medium

Art notes: Please be advised, we have converted the Ford logo to a solid color, since halftones/gradients are not available for this item. We have enlarged the logos and small text to meet printing standards. Please advise if OK to proceed.

Hours: BOLLINGER PLUMBING Frank Bollinger Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, INTERNAL Sun, 12pm-5pm, You’re at home with us! State Certified in Backflow Preventers MEDICINE ASSOC. 1679 Rombach Ave., 1584 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington [email protected] Wilmington of Clinton County, Inc. 3661 Beechgrove Rd., Wilmington 937-382-1057 State Id 937-805-4121 937-382-5030 Office937-382-0308 #33294 www.facebook.com/almasatticwilmington/ ;; HHEE Fax 937-382-0336 • Cell 937-725-5355 891 W. Locust Street, Wilmington www.fsb4me.com RRDD HHAA 630 W Main St Suite 200 LLOO SS CC Wilmington HHEE OO Skilled Nursing, Rehab, and TT VVEE Outpatient Services with Do your Legs Swell? O R TTO REE capable and caring individuals! Room Rental & Wedding Venue Available Call Dr. Brian Santin, MD DD 937.382.4042 GG 839 Cherry Street, Blanchester, Ohio www.mccoycatering.com 937-655-VEIN(8346) IINN HH 937-783-4911 • laurelsofblanchester.com [email protected] Board Certified Vascular Surgeon SS IIMM

SS SS UU EE

Karen Home of the Lifetime Powertrain LL TT FF Patti Settlemyre, BSN, RN, CHPN EE Croghan Fisher-Edgington LL II NN 1850 Rombach Ave., Wilmington Founder/Executive Director

Hairstylist Funeral Homes • • Serving Clinton County since 1996 937-382-5400 G G

1669 Rombach Ave., Wilmington 1 1

Haircuts, Color, Perms MATRKA L L

Jim Croghan O 97 West Locust Street 2 2 O

Wilmington, OH RENOVATION & BUILDING Local Professionals caring for

0

croghanautocare.com 0 R

Local Patients and their Families R

CUSTOM HOMES • KITCHENS BARREL

937-382-2146 2

2

Y Y

937-486-4013 BATHROOMS • ADDITIONS DECKS communitycarehospice.com

.

937.725.9589 3043 Wayne Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177 .

~ ~ R

R

E E

E

937-725-0119 E

X X

Open M-F, 7-5; Sat 8-2 T matrkarenovation.com T

S S

1

Homemade baked goods, 1

A A 5 5

E soups, bread, & pizza E Approved MAIN STREET CHIROPRACTIC Rose & Dobyns Co., L.P.A. ImprintCombs Actual Size Bakery Lunch – Tues.-Sat. Attorneys at Law “The Best Donuts & Pastries Approved With Changes Dinner – Tues.-Sat. Dr. Carl Zaycosky 97 N. South St., Wilmington in Clinton County” Specializing in Tires, Batteries and Brakes PLEASENow OfferingNOTE: Fresh Baked Pies Brunch – Every Sunday 168 West Main Street 937-382-2838 • Fax 937-382-7748 Not Approved-Send Revised Proof 1824 Rombach Ave, Wilmington You are1221 approving Wayne Rd., Wilmingtonspelling, copy, size, and layout. Please verify all before you approve. 382-0066 [email protected] Bill Liermann Parishioner We Make House Calls This document937-366-2662 shows the approximate color that will print on your product; it is a close 383-4141 but not exact representation of the final color. Signature Continental Manor Continental Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Smith Funeral Homes anor “A Heritage of Caring” M 820 E. Center St., Blanchester Now Accepting Short-term Rehabilitation & Long-term Care Wilmington – New Vienna 937-382-2323 Family owned & operated. 6611 W State Route 73, Wilmington, OH 45177ACTION: 3 Warps (w/or w/out clip) 937-382-1624 937.372.9194937-382-1624 • Collettservices.comcollettservices.com

937-783-4949 continentalmanornrc.com www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com OH-70036226

937-382-1734 of Wilmington & Lynchburg 37 West Locust St., Wilmington (937) 584-2424 Buy 1 Entree & Receive $3 OFF Free Delivery, Convalescent Aids 2nd Entree (excludes alcohol) MARK KRATZER 382-0081 MEXICAN RESTAURANT 179 W. Locust St., Wilmington 937-240-1992 • www.visitingangels.com Tom Woods, GRADE CO WERNER’S SMOKE HOUSE BBQ Founder RESTAURANT AND CATERING PAVING & EXCAVATING 11396 Allen Rd., Jeffersonville Asphalt – Concrete – Excavation across from outlet mall 585 W. Washington Street, Sabina, OH (937) 584.4823 • www.gradecopaving.com 740-948-2989 Celebrating Lives, Committed to Community PROOF O.K. BY: ______O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY: ______Alan R. Thompson, D.C. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE OH-70036226 (100%) Chiropractic Physician ADVERTISER: COLLETT PROPANE PROOF CREATED AT: 3/14/2018 10:49:46 AM 148 East Sugartree Street SALES PERSON: OHWL10 NEXT RUN DATE: 03/20/18 1426 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington, OH 45177 SIZE: 3.21X2 PROOF DUE: 03/19/18 13:59:55 Wilmington, OH HolyPUBLICATION: M OH-3201atri WILMINGTON NEWSM JOURNALony is (937) 383-3763 937-382-4834 Please Patronize Our Advertisers. To Place An Ad, Call 1-800-292-9020. An Place Advertisers. To Please Patronize Our Cakes 2333 Rombach Ave., P.O. Box 930 one MAN and for Every Wilmington, OH 45177 Occasion! P: 937.382.2546 one WOMAN 1093 Rombach Avenue W: sfminsurance.com

“It’s Skyline URGENT CARE • X-RAYS Time!” (937) 383-1040 75 Hale Street, Wilmington “Serving Your 2799 Rombach Ave., Wilmington 2107 Rombach Ave., Wilmington www.GreaterTomorrowHealth.com Family’s Health Needs” 937-382-7000 937-382-1621 , St. Aloysius Church, NY , St. 159 W. Main Street, Alice Ujvary GET THE INSURANCE YOU NEED WITHOUT OVERPAYING Arthur Havey | FIREFLY AGENCY Wilmington Since 1899 Havey Insurance LLC 1033 Rombach Ave. Wilmington Risen Christ Patricia Gerbus OFFICE: 937-382-6214 • 800-262-2249 Direct #: 614-427-2535• Fax #: 614-427-2501 ST. COLUMBKILLE 937-382-0921 Please mention this ad when you call. [email protected] • haveyinsurance.com 73 NORTH MULBERRY STREET WILMINGTON, OHIO 45177 • 937-382-2236 • WWW.STCOLUMBKILLE.ORG “Let Us Earn Your Business”

MZ 3/15/21 Columbkille Wilmnington HOLY NAME CHAPEL 937-283-2220 Stained glass (detail), 746 S. STATE ROUTE 133 BLANCHESTER, OHIO 45107 6002 N US Hwy 68, Wilmington www.clintoncountymotorsports.com E2021-004 A E2021-004 A #946053-JT-2/4/21 ST. COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Wilmington, Ohio HOLY NAME CHAPEL Blanchester, Ohio

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

VOCATION VIEW “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!” This day changes everything. The power of sin and death are broken, live in the freedom that comes solely in Christ. (Psalm 118) If you want to talk about your discernment, please contact Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Director of Vocations at [email protected].

WELCOME! We are so happy that you are here to worship with us! To learn about our life, please visit stcolumbkille.org or our FB page: facebook.com/stcolumbkillecatholicchurch.

PALM SUNDAY OF MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS THE PASSION OF THE LORD April 3rd-April 11th MARCH 28th Saturday, April 3rd – Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Sunday Gifts $ 7,110.00 StC Cancelled – Afternoon Mass Online Sunday Donations $ 725.00 HNC Cancelled – Evening Mass Holy Day $ 10.00 8:45 P.M. StC Candidates TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 7,845.00 Sunday, April 4th – TOTAL SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 393,823.37 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord NEEDED FROM SUNDAY & HOLY DAY 8:15 A.M. StC Ruthella Kinney & Susan Meineke COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 359,268.00 (Pauline Daugherty) Church of Africa (Ash Wednesday) $ 3.00 Overflow in Parish Center Good Friday $ 35.00 11:00 A.M. StC Anny Pia Gagnebin (Amy & Gil Farr) Poor & Needy 11:00 A.M. HNC For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare • Hope Emergency $ 35.20 of All Members of the Parish • St. Vincent de Paul $ 259.8 Monday, April 5th 9:00 A.M. StC Bob Germann (Rich & Nancy Curran) Tuesday, April 6th 9:00 A.M. StC Communion Svc Wednesday, April 7th 9:30 A.M. HNC Communion Svc 7:00 P.M. StC Christopher Heiss (Adam Lewis & Rachael Lewis) StC Evening Eucharistic Exposition & Confessions immediately follow Mass. SCRIPTURE CORNER Thursday, April 8th Excerpt from this Sunday’s Gospel, 9:00 A.M. StC John “Bud” Georges (Betty Bowers) Jn 20:1-9 Friday, April 9th “On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala 9:00 A.M. StC Bud Georges (Brian & Mary Ann Georges) came to the tomb early in the morning, while Saturday, April 10th – Divine Mercy Vigil it was still dark, and saw the stone removed 4:00 P.M. StC Adrian Boland (St. Vincent de Paul) from the tomb. So, she ran and went to Simon 6:15 P.M. HNC For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus of All Members of the Parish loved, and told them, “They have taken the Sunday, April 11th – Divine Mercy Sunday Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know 8:15 A.M. StC Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Weaver (Lees Family) where they put him.” Overflow in Parish Center Please visit Easter Sunday The Resurrection of 11:00 A.M. StC Bob Germann (Bernard Dean Family) the Lord | USCCB to view the readings! FAITH FORMATION NEWS Contact Debbie Valley in the the Faith Formation Office at 937-382-1596 or [email protected] FAITH FORMATION EASTER BREAK – Sunday, April 4. No Classes will be held. The Family of Faith page on the Faith Formation website has some great ways to grow personally and as a family this Lent. Everyone is welcome to check out the page. The Faith Formation website contains Information as well as the school calendars for each grade. Please check the website frequently so you can always be up to date. Please go to St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington, OH and click the link on the homepage to access the website. If you have any questions about this school year, please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Valley. JR. HIGH MINISTRY (7TH/8TH GRADES) Now Meeting in Person – The rest of the school year! Sunday mornings – 9:20-10:50 A.M., Parish Center Basement See you there! 2021-2022 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION is coming soon! YDISCIPLE STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE Friday, June 11th-Sunday, June 13th, $100.00 per youth ($30.00 due April 15th, $70.00 due by May 30th) Registration is available on St. Columbkille Faith Formation – Y Disciple (google.com). Open to all current high school students as well as current 8th grade students. For more information, please contact Debbie Valley at [email protected]. A DAY AT THE LAKE – Saturday, May 8th. Stay tuned for details!

YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP Meets every Sunday at 6:00 P.M., Parish Center Basement If you are a young adult and are interested in growing in your faith, check out our Young Adult Fellowship Group for fellowship, prayer, and study. POC: Patrick Farr at [email protected]. CANDLELIGHT MASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, April 8th, 7:00-9:00 P.M., St. Cecilia Parish, 3105 Madison Road, Cincinnati. Experience the Mass in a beautiful way to celebrate the liturgy with young adults in Cincinnati! POC: Wayne Topp at [email protected].

ADULT FAITH FORMATION NEWS TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION CLASS Meets every Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., Parish Center Basement We are following Lectio: Peter – Cornerstone of Catholicism. POC: Dave Copsey at 937-728-0717 or [email protected] or Jennifer Gress at 937-725-8488 or [email protected]. WOMEN’S ENCOUNTER Meets every Thursday at 9:30 A.M., Bosco Room Have you heard about the worldwide phenomenon The Chosen? Have you been wanting to watch it? Join Women’s Encounter as we explore the first season. Come encounter Christ, fully God and fully man. Please join us! All are welcome! POC: Carol Bedinghaus at 239-290-3649 or [email protected].

“5th Step” MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST All men of the parish are invited to attend! Saturday, April 10th, 7:02 A.M., Parish Center Basement After breakfast, a formed.org program will be viewed, and discussion will follow. We will conclude with prayer and are back to our busy schedules by 8:30 AM. POC: Bob Schaad at 937-725-5134 or [email protected] or Les Conover at 937-302-9909 or [email protected].

EASTER PRAYER “Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it.” Source: New Saint Joseph People’s Prayer Book 1ST SATURDAY STC ROSARY ST. COLUMBKILLE PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA The Rosary will be prayed on Saturday, April 10th, Monday, April 5th, 7:00 P.M., Church Undercroft beginning at 3:35 P.M., due to Easter Vigil on April 3rd. INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME ADULT FAITH FORMATION (Fr. Holloran) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Feb 4th) REPORTS: AHG (Ashley Clements) Scouts (TBD) PASTOR’S REPORT: (Fr. Holloran) FINANCE COUNCIL BRIEFING (Chris Brausch) WEEKEND REMINDER OLD BUSINESS: Sunday, April 4th after the 11:00 A.M. HNC Easter Sunday Mass Safety Committee Update (Alan Thompson) on HNC Church Grounds PC Annual Retreat Update (Herb Mayer) NEW BUSINESS: THANK YOU! Lottery Selection of New Parish Council Members Thank you so much for your generous support for the Pontifical AGENDA (for June 7th) Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy ROUNDTABLE (time permitting) Land. Your support has allowed you to become an instrument If you have any questions or concerns that you would like to of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity share with Parish Council, please contact Herb Mayer at 937- with the Church in the Holy Land. If you missed your chance 313-9248 or email [email protected]. to donate or for more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit Pontifical Good Friday Collection – Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America (myfranciscan.org).

PARISH COUNCIL RECORDING SECRETARY Judy Morris has been recording secretary of the parish council for many years and has decided it is time to step down. She FAMILY LIFE EASTER EGG HUNT has done a wonderful job and we will miss her efficiency and • Sunday, April 11th at 12:00 P.M. on StC Church Grounds organizational skills. In brief, this job entails: The hunt will be held outside to provide for social distancing. o Taking the minutes of each meeting – on the first Mon Children from 3 years old to 12 years old are welcome to hunt days of October, December, February, April & June. for eggs. Brown bags will be provided, but please feel free to o Working with office staff on duplicating and distributing bring your own basket or bag. There will be one prize for each minutes and other communications to members. age group. Rain date for StC Egg Hunt will be Sunday, April o Assisting the Council Chair with setting agendas, meeting 18th at 12:00 PM. For more information, please contact Hillary procedures and requirements of the Parish Council Gunn at 937-371-0829. Guidelines. o Coordinating the annual process of recruiting and seating 2022 PARISH PILGRIMAGE new Parish Council Members. Holy Land, Palestine, Jordon A more complete description of duties is available, and Judy We will be going to the Holy Land November 7-18, 2022. If you is more than willing to train her successor. The recording are interested in going or would like more information, there secretary is not a voting member of Council and is not term will be an informational meeting on Sunday, April 11th at 12:00 limited. If interested, please feel free to call Judy at 937- P.M. in the Parish Center Basement. 382-6009 or Fr. Mike at 937-728-2198. Thank you for your For more information or to register, to go visit the parish consideration. website at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington, OH.

ONLINE GIVING IS LIKE… FROM “INSPIRATION” BY REV. JIM WILLIG Visit stcolumbkille.org/online-giving to make a Deacon Bob Baker recently used these inspirational thoughts one-time, weekly, or monthly recurring donation! in a homily and wanted to share! Thank you so much for your support. Someone once said: -- I have learned that if you are still talking about what you BAPTISM WORKSHOP did yesterday, you have not done much today. Saturday, April 10th, 5:00 P.M., Parish Center -- I have learned that to ignore the facts does not change If you are a first-time parent seeking a baptism for your baby the facts. or child, then you are required to attend a Baptism Workshop. -- I have learned that it is best to give advice under two The workshop will be held if someone has registered. To circumstances: when it is requested and when it is a life- register for the class or to schedule a baptism, please call the threatening situation. parish office at 937-382-2236 or parishoffice@stcolumbkille. -- But mostly, I have learned that I still have so much to org. Thank you. learn. BEACONS OF LIGHT "The parish is a beacon that THE WEEK AHEAD… radiates the light of faith and Sunday, April 4th thus responds to the deepest Faith Formation Easter Break – and truest desires of the human No Class will be held! heart, giving meaning and hope 12:00 P.M. Family Life HNC Easter Egg Hunt to the lives of individuals and (HNC Grounds) families.” 6:00 P.M. Young Adult – Pope Emeritus BENEDICT XVI, Fellowship Group (PCB) December 10, 2006 Monday, April 5th What is Beacons of Light? – Beacons of Light is a multiyear 6:00 P.M. Cub Scouts (Upper-Level PC CRs process of pastoral planning for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. & PCB CR’s 10 & 13) Rooted in prayer, groupings of parishes will come together 7:00 P.M. Boy Scouts (PCB & PCB CRs) as one faith community. These new “Families of Parishes” 7:00 P.M. AHG Board Meeting (PCL) will be stronger together, focused more on mission than on 7:00 P.M. Parish Council Meeting (CU) maintenance. In the Families of Parishes, we will grow closer 7:30 P.M. AA Meeting (PC CR 7/8) to God, follow Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and Tuesday, April 6th radiate Christ in our lives. For more information, please visit 7:00 P.M. SVDP (PC) Beacons of Light – Archdiocese of Cincinnati (catholicaoc.org). 7:00 P.M. Adult Education Class (PCB) Wednesday, April 7th StC Eucharistic Exposition & YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH Confessions immediately In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope follow Evening Mass. Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Thursday, April 8th Universal Church, has proclaimed a special 9:30 A.M. Women’s Encounter (PCB) “Year of St. Joseph.” It is a wonderful opportunity to 7:00 P.M. K of C Council Meeting (CU) increase our love for St. Joseph and knowledge, “to 7:00 P.M. K of C Women’s Auxillary encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate Council Meeting (CU) his virtues and his zeal” (Patris Corde). Friday, April 9th 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition (StC) PRAYER OF ST. JOSEPH Saturday, April 10th Glorious Patriarch, St. Joseph, 7:02 A.M. “5th Step” Men’s whose power makes the Fellowship Breakfast impossible possible, come to my 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. – Pack 777 Rain Gutter Regatta (PCB) aid in these times of anguish and 3:35 P.M. 1st Saturday Rosary StC difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and AND BEYOND… troubling situations that I Sunday, April 11th: commend to you, that they may Family Life StC Easter Egg Hunt (StC Church Grounds) have a happy outcome (make 2022 Holy Land Pilgrimage Info Meeting (PCB) your request). My beloved To visit our online calendar, please go to Calendar | father, all my trust is in you. Let St. Columbkille Catholic Church | Wilmington, OH. it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do Reminder: CL=Choir Loft; CU=Church Undercroft; everything with Jesus and Mary, PC=Parish Ctr; PCL=Parish Center Library; PC CR=Parish show me that your goodness is Center Classroom; PCB=Parish Ctr Basement; PCB as great as your power. Amen. CR=Parish Ctr Basement Classroom; HNCSH=Holy Name This prayer, from a 19th century French prayer book, has Chapel Social Hall been recited by Pope Francis every day for more than 40 years. (cf. Patris Corde, ’10) IS YOUR MARRIAGE HURTING? Link for Pope Francis’ document declaring the Year of St. Next Program – Friday, April 9th-Sunday, April 11th Joseph: Has your marriage grown cold, distant, unloving, or uncaring? Please consider Retrouvaille (ret’ ro-vi) – a Catholic sponsored, Apostolic Letter Patris Corde of the Holy Father Francis confidential program open to all faiths. A program designed on the 150th Anniversary of the proclamation of Saint to help heal and renew marriages. For more information, call Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church (8 December 800-470-2230 or visit Retrouvaille Marriage Help Program for 2020) | Francis (vatican.va) Struggling Couples (helpourmarriage.org). Other weekends and locations are Available –call for details. STC RIGHT TO LIFE NEWS MARIAN PILGRIMAGE 27th ANNUAL NEW LIFE CLINIC WALK FOR LIFE 2021 Archdiocese of Cincinnati Saturday, April 17th – Begins 9:00 A.M., Rain or Shine The pilgrimage begins Sunday, May 16, 2021 with a Mass at the Wilmington Church of Christ, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Russells Point in the Northern 909 W. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH area of the Archdiocese. This is one of the largest fundraisers for the New Life Clinic and From there, a small group of pilgrims will begin this historic the walk supports a huge portion of their annual budget. All pilgrimage with a special statue of Our Lady of Fatima, blessed funds raised stay local. Come and show your support. by Archbishop Schnurr for this occasion. The pilgrimage will last for 33 days, making stops at parishes in COVID 19 Changes: No registration time before the walk. every deanery of the Archdiocese, and will be highlighted by Individual walkers can register online at New Life Clinic – four cornerstone family events. Wilmington, OH – Home (newlifesupport.org). Group walkers The pilgrimage will end at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in can register with their team captain. Registration forms Chains on the day of the bicentennial, Saturday, June 19, 2021. are available at StC on the front and back radiators and on On that day, the Archbishop will re-consecrate the Archdiocese the pamphlet table at HNC. You are welcome to drop the to Jesus through Mary during a special Mass commemorating registration form in the Sunday collection basket or bring the bicentennial. it by the parish office during normal business hours. POC: Amy Brausch at 937-681-5606. Thank you so much for your Ways to join the pilgrimage – Join In The Pilgrimage | Center consideration. for New Evangelization (centerforthenewevangelization.org)

STC SUNDAY MASS – LIVE STREAM! SAINTLY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK 8:15 A.M. St. Isidore of Seville (560-636) Visit the homepage of of Seville stcolumbkille.org “Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants Scroll to this pic and click on it. pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession It will link to our there is a chance for mercy.” SC YouTube Page. Source: Catholic Digital Resources™: Catholic Digital Resources : Download Catholic faith materials today (catholicdr.com). While on our YouTube page, you can click “subscribe” to receive notifications of when Mass will begin to your smartphone or personal device.

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AT SC Every Friday from 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Come into the quiet presence of our Lord and feel renewed. It reaps such beautiful spiritual blessings. We are enlisting the help of additional Eucharistic Guardians to sign up for half hour increments in addition to our existing one-hour guardians that we already have. For more information, or to sign up for a half hour time slot, POC: Mike Gress at 937-725-2328 or [email protected].

PREPARING AHEAD FOR APRIL 11TH Divine Mercy Sunday Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Acts 4:32-35; 2nd Reading: 1 Jn 5:1-6; Gospel: Jn 20:19-31

ST. MARTIN DEANERY CENTURY FARM AWARD Get important updates from the parish in a timely and Once again, the Catholic Rural Life Conference of St. Martin convenient way. This new tool we are using lets you choose Deanery would like to honor Catholic families who have how you want to receive your information – via email or farmed and nurtured the same land for 100 years or more. text. You can unsubscribe at any time. There are two ways to Presentation of the awards will be made at the Fall Farm Mass. connect: To qualify, the owner must be a practicing Catholic, the farm (1) Visit stcolumbkillecatholicchu.flocknote.com to sign must be in St. Martin Deanery and a copy of the original deed up online. needs to be attached to the application form and submitted (2) Text SCCCW to 84576 from your smartphone to by April 30th. Applications can be obtained at Catholic Rural subscribe to updates. Life – Archdiocese of Cincinnati (catholicaoc.org). Please scroll Text STOP to 84576 from your smartphone to stop text down to the application link. Questions may be referred to notifications at any time. Marilyn Fryer at 937-378-4583. In Memory or Honor Of: From: Ralph Dell Mr. & Mrs. Steve King Deceased Members of John & Barbara Dobyns Mike & Lyn Dobyns the Adams Family Mr. & Mrs. Gary DeFayette Mary Ann Drake Tim & Jennifer Drake Hank Allgeier The Allgeier Family Patricia & Richard Durchholz Gil & Amy Farr All Our Parishioners Parish Family Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ellcessor Anna Baker & Family All Veterans Parish Family Catherine & Richard Elmy Stephens Family All Homebound Parish Family John & Ruth Estell Mr. & Mrs. Nichols Estell Amareno Family Mrs. Pauline Kibbey Brianna Evans & Anonymous Donations Unborn Child Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Medical Issues) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Albert Baker Anna Baker & Family & Pamela Evans Jeff Baker Deacon & Mrs. Robert Farr Gil & Amy Farr Robert G. Baker Family & Friends Mr. & Mrs. Rick Bergman Robert F. Baker Anna Baker & Family Family & Friends Germann Family Virgil & Lorna Barone Mike & Lyn Dobyns Family & Friends Mr. Mark Hopkins Catherine Barton, Family & Friends Dr. & Mrs. MacDonald Mom (Living) Mark & Donna Steinmetz Family & Friends Mr. & Mrs. Josh Sherman Floyd Barton Mark & Donna Steinmetz Feirl Family Mr. & Mrs. Frank Feirl Paul & Marie Battig Mr. & Mrs. William Battig Donald Fisher The Fisher Family Vincent, Evelyn Marco Franco Ms. Xochitl Alonso & Sandy Bauman Gail Roberts Ann Gagnon Mr. Leo Gerbus Erma Beard Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tennison Louie & Mary Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tennison Becker – Burge Family Jim & Joan Burge Mary & Louie Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tennison James & Harry Bedinghaus Berwanger Family Jack & Polly Gardenas Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tennison Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bell Bud Georges Mary Ann, Brian & Ivy Donald, Betty & James & Bernice Georges Mr. & Mrs. Nichols Estell Don Berwanger Berwanger Family Patricia Gerbus Mr. Leo Gerbus Clifford Betten Todd, Brenda Cesira Germani Mrs. Rita Miars & Michael Shobe Gregory Family Mr. & Mrs. Todd Gregory Carl & Frances Boyles Laraine Boyles, Richard P. Gress Mike & Jennifer Gress Steven & Cathy Pendell Richard P. Gress Mary Martha Gress Theresa Brausch Anonymous Joseph Guzzi Family Gene Guzzi & Family Theresa Marie Brausch Tom & Joann Brausch Patricia Guzzi Gene Guzzi & Family Brenner Family Fred & Diann Nadeau Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bricker Colleen Bricker Joseph J. Hacker, Sr. Claire Hacker Albert & Jenny Buerkle Anonymous Joseph J. Hacker, Jr. Claire Hacker Henry & Anna Burwinkel Mark & Ann McKenzie Mrs. Cecile Hamel Claire Hacker Byrnes & Fisher Families Mrs. Virginia Fisher Mr. Donat Hamel Claire Hacker Camp Family Gene Guzzi & Family Lewis & Ruth Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hamilton Carey Family Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Carey Mr. & Mrs. Don Hannan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bell Marcos Cervantes Tommy & Carolyn Warner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Haneberg John & Mary Ann Merling Pauline Cervantes Tommy & Carolyn Warner Andy B. Harcsa Ms. Robert Fultz Pedro Cervantes Tommy & Carolyn Warner Clifford Hardie Mrs. Connie Hardie Sister Mary Elyira Cherry Ms. Tawnya Roberts The Hardin Family Matthew & Christian & Baggot Family Ms. Shannon Christian Kyle Traver Family Pearl, Alvin, & Donald Hauprich Kenneth Hauprich Catherine Clement Charlotte Bland SrA Kenny Hauprich, Jr. Kenneth Hauprich Wayne Crider Mrs. Ruth Crider Richard & Mary Jane Henry Bruce Staley Brian Crum Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crum & Christine Henry Deceased Members The Herbst Family Mrs. Connie Hardie of the DeFayette Family Mr. & Mrs. Gary DeFayette Alec & Stella Holyk Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Holyk Greg Honnert John & Mary Ann Merling John J. & Norma Reese Tim & Mary Lou Inwood Christine Howell Colleen Germann Leona Wilson Rose Rosalie Hoover Guerra Rita Huey John & Mary Ann Merling Stanley & Diana Rusinovich Colleen Bricker Bonnie & Dale Inwood Tim & Mary Lou Inwood Helen Schilling Mrs. Rita Miars Joe & Josie Jaramillo Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tennison F. Seton & Madeleine Staley Bruce Staley Fr. Frank Klamet Kenneth Hauprich & Christine Henry Ralph Kibbey Mrs. Pauline Kibbey Deceased Members Kibbey Family Mrs. Pauline Kibbey of R. Seuberling Family Mrs. Joann Seuberling The King Family Mr. & Mrs. Steve King Robert Shobe Todd, Brenda Jane & Ed Kingma Mike & Jennifer Gress & Michael Shobe Helen Kleinman Robert Kleinman Charles M. Smith, Sr. Myrl & Janet Morris The Kleismit Family Bob & Joyce Noland Marian Perhot Smith Myrl & Janet Morris James Kohler, Father Tim & Sally Hodson Wayne & Marie Smith Brad & Erika Goodwin Kay Kohler, Sister Tim & Sally Hodson David Staley Bruce Staley Tom & Margaret Kuhn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Holyk & Christine Henry Janis Lengyel Mr. John Lengyel Bob & Ada Steinmetz Mark & Donna Steinmetz Gordon Liermann Bill & Deanna Liermann Edith Sweat Anna Baker & Family Charles R. Marshall Ms. Kathleen Passarge John R. Sweat Anna Baker & Family Mary E. Marshall Ms. Kathleen Passarge Victor Sweat Anna Baker & Family Jim Mason Julie Mason Jeraine Joyce Thompson Alan Thompson & Family McCafferty Family Mr. & Mrs. Todd Gregory Julie Ann Thompson Alan Thompson & Family Donnie McKenzie Mark & Ann McKenzie Ann Marie VanNatter Alan Thompson & Family Mary & Sam Mercuri Bonnie & Joe Mercuri John P. Walt Pat, Jonathan, Jayme Miranda Ms. Tricia Turner Jason, & Family Peggy Miranda Ms. Tricia Turner Franklin & Kathryn Warner Tommy & Carolyn Warner L.V. Morris Myrl & Janet Morris Tim Warner Tommy & Carolyn Warner Mattie Morris Myrl & Janet Morris Tom Welter John & Mary Ann Merling Jane & Paul Munchel Bonnie & Joe Mercuri Michael W. West Cecilia & Jim Krusling Jesus M. Muñoz, Sr. Jose & Melissa Muñoz Don & Janet Whipple Mr. & Mrs. Roger Nadeau Family Fred & Diann Nadeau Witkemper The Noland Family Bob & Joyce Noland Duaine & Bea Whitten Mr. & Mrs. Edward Clara B. Nichols Jose & Melissa Muñoz Whitten Kerry L. Nichols Jose & Melissa Muñoz Norman & Lillian Witkemper Mr. & Mrs. Roger Francis & Betty O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Gary DeFayette Witkemper Tom Parmley Gail Roberts Tom Woods Mrs. Kathleen Woods Landon Pearson Mark & Donna Steinmetz J. Warren Pendell (Dad) Steven & Cathy Pendell Please let us remember and honor the memory of all who Thomas Pendell (Brother) Steven & Cathy Pendell have passed before us. Their families and loved ones will Harold & Della Pierce Bill & Deanna Liermann always be in our thoughts and prayers this Easter season. Mary Radulski Charlotte Bland The Divine Mercy Novena: Good Friday – Divine Mercy Sunday

In Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Jesus revealed to Saint Faustina a nine-day Novena that He desired PRO-LIFE THOUGHTS be prayed in preparation for “I believe abortion is a tragedy.” Divine Mercy Sunday. The Novena – Diane Abbot was to begin on Good Friday and Source: Pro-Life Articles (pro-lifearticles.org) be prayed each day of the Triduum and of Easter Week in preparation “Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of for the glorious Feast of Mercy a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human which was to take place on the suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in order Eighth Day of Easter (The Sunday after Easter Day) (See that He might save us. Therefore, ‘God is the foundation of Diary #1209-1230). hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end’ (Spe salvi 31).” – USCCB Secretariat of During this Novena that Jesus Himself revealed to St. Pro-Life Activities Faustina, He asks that each day be dedicated to prayers Source: “Respect Life Reflection: Christ Our Hope in Every Season of Life” for a different grouping of people. The Novena below (Citing Pope Benedict XVI, Spe salvi © 2007, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with comes from these private revelations of Saint Faustina as permission. All rights reserved.) recorded in her Diary of Divine Mercy. May the glory of the Resurrection inspire lasting hope in all "Is desire that during these nine days you bring souls to who work to protect the dignity of human life. We pray to the the fount of My mercy, that they may draw there from Lord. strength and refreshment and whatever graces they need in the hardships of life and, especially, at the hour of death. APRIL PRAYER INTENTION FROM POPE FRANCIS On each day you will bring to My Heart a different group Fundamental Rights – We pray for those who risk their lives of souls, and you will immerse them in this ocean of My while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, mercy, and I will bring all these souls into the house of My authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis. Father. You will do this in this life and in the next. I will deny nothing to any soul whom you will bring to the fount of My REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES NEEDS YOUR HELP! – mercy. On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is recruiting volunteers of My bitter Passion, for graces for these souls.” to serve as mentors to refugee youth ages 15-24. Work with refugee youth to promote social and civic engagement and For more info, please consider visiting: The Divine Mercy support academic and vocational advancement. Volunteers Novena – Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy must be 18 or older and commit 2 hours a week. No foreign language skills required. Contact Donald Foley at 513-672-3824 or [email protected] for more information. Affordable CANCER IS SO LIMITED…. housing needed for refugees resettling in the Greater It cannot cripple love. Cincinnati area. For more information, contact Annie Scheid at It cannot shatter hope. 513-672-3784 or [email protected]. It cannot corrode faith. It cannot eat away peace. IGNATION RETREATS It cannot destroy confidence. Jesuit Spiritual Ctr, 5361 S. Milford Road, Milford, OH It cannot kill friendship. 513-248-3500 or Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford It cannot shout out memories. Come and experience the great treasures of the Spiritual It cannot silence courage. Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola! It cannot reduce eternal life. Women’s Retreat – April 9th-11th: It cannot quench the Spirit. Retreat Directors: Lynne Brennan & Denise Audrey Author – Unknown Young Adult Retreat – April 23rd – 25th: Shared by Deacon Bob Baker. Men & Women/Retreat Master: Paul Licktieg, SJ

Please take a few minutes to look at the 2020-2021 edition of the sponsor page of this bulletin. It is through the generosity of our area sponsors that we get our bulletin printed free of charge to the parish. We ask you, our parish family, and guests, to consider these advertisers as a source of future business. Please mention you saw their ads on our bulletin! We would like to thank our local advertisers for their support and encourage everyone to shop local to support our local economy. Founder Tom Woods, Haircuts, Color, Perms Family’s HealthNeeds” 937.725.9589 1426 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington, OH45177 (937) 584.4823•www.gradecopaving.com 937-382-0921 937-783-4949 159 W. MainStreet, Now Accepting Short-termRehabilitation&Long-termCare Continental State CertifiedinBackflowPreventers Brunch –EverySunday [email protected] Croghan BOLLINGER PLUMBING 3661 Beechgrove Rd.,Wilmington MEXICAN RESTAURANTMEXICAN Wilmington, OH Fax Dinner – Tues.-Sat.Dinner Lunch – Tues.-Sat.Lunch “Serving Your Karen M 383-4141 Office Wilmington 937-382-0336 •Cell 585 W. Washington Street,Sabina,OH Hairstylist Asphalt –ConcreteExcavation anor PAVING &EXCAVATING 937-783-4911 •laurelsofblanchester.com Frank Bollinger 839 CherryStreet,Blanchester, Ohio GRADE (937) 383-3763 937-382-0308 1093 Rombach Occasion! for Every 937-725-5355

Cakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Center Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and and Nursing Nursing Avenue continentalmanornrc.com Continental Manor Manor Continental Continental #33294 State Id 820 E.CenterSt.,Blanchester

O C capable andcaringindividuals! 937-382-1734 Skilled Nursing,Rehab,and Serving ClintonCountysince1996 MAIN STREETCHIROPRACTIC Buy 1 Entree &ReceiveBuy 1Entree $3OFF croghanautocare.com 37 Wilmington West St., Locust 2799 RombachAve., Wilmington 2nd Entree (excludes2nd Entree alcohol) Outpatient Serviceswith 937-486-4013 www.facebook.com/almasatticwilmington/ Patricia Gerbus 937-382-7000 Jim Croghan 382-0066 168 West MainStreet Dr. CarlZaycosky “It’s Skyline www.clintoncountymotorsports.com “Let UsEarn Your Business” 1679 Rombach Ave.,1679 937-805-4121 6002 NUS Hwy68,Wilmington Time!” Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, WERNER’S SMOKE HOUSE BBQ RESTAURANT AND CATERING Sun, 12pm-5pm, Wilmington Hours: Homemade bakedgoods, 937-283-2220 Open M-F, 7-5;Sat8-2 soups, bread,&pizza

W: sfminsurance.com P: 937.382.2546 Wilmington, OH45177 2333 Rombach Ave., P.O. Box930

11396 Allen Rd.,Jeffersonville Alan R. Thompson, D.C. Please mentionthisadwhenyoucall. Specializing in Tires, Batteries andBrakes 97 West LocustStreet OFFICE: 937-382-6214•800-262-2249 Fisher-Edgington MEDICINE ASSOC. of ClintonCounty, Inc. Funeral Homes 891 W. LocustStreet,Wilmington MARK KRATZER 382-0081 Chiropractic Physician 148 EastSugartreeStreet 1033 Rombach Ave. Wilmington Free Delivery, Convalescent Aids 179 W. LocustSt.,Wilmington 1824 Rombach Ave,1824 Wilmington across fromoutletmall 937-382-2146 www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com 740-948-2989 Wilmington –NewVienna Bill LiermannParishioner 937-382-4834 937-382-5030 Wilmington, OH (937) 584-2424 INTERNAL Smith FuneralHomes Since1899 of Wilmington &Lynchburg “A HeritageofCaring” Alice Ujvary

URGENT CARE•X-RAYS www.GreaterTomorrowHealth.com 1584 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington 2107 Rombach Ave., Wilmington BATHROOMS • ADDITIONS DECKS Rose &DobynsCo.,L.P.A. RENOVATION &BUILDING 3043 Wayne Rd,Wilmington, OH45177 [email protected] Room Rental& 1850 Rombach Ave., Wilmington CUSTOM HOMES•KITCHENS www.mccoycatering.com H 937-382-2838 •Fax937-382-7748 (937) 383-1040 [email protected] 97 N.SouthSt., Home oftheLifetimePowertrain matrkarenovation.com 937-240-1992 •www.visitingangels.com www.fsb4me.com We MakeHouseCalls 937-382-2323 937.382.4042 Attorneys atLaw 937-725-0119 937-382-1057 MATRKA oly o o [email protected] •haveyinsurance.com Direct #:614-427-2535•Fax #: 614-427-2501 Havey Insurance LLC Arthur Havey|FIREFLY AGENCY GET THE INSURANCE YOU NEED WITHOUT OVERPAYING WeddingVenue Available You’re athomewithus! ne ne Wilmington PUBLICATION: OH-3201 WILMINGTON NEWSJOURNAL SIZE: 3.21X2 SALES PERSON:OHWL10 ADVERTISER: COLLETT PROPANE OH-70036226 (100%) PLEASE READCAREFULLY •SUBMIT CORRECTIONSONLINE M PROOF O.K.BY:

MAN WOMAN CL atriMony

______ProofDate: SalesOrder: Order Information: PurchaseOrder: Account: but notexactrepresentationofthefinalcolor. This documentshowstheapproximatecolorthatwillprintonyourproduct;itisaclose You areapprovingspelling,copy,size,andlayout.Pleaseverifyallbeforeyouapprove. PLEASE NOTE:

Celebrating Lives,CommittedtoCommunity 937-382-1621 6611 WStateRoute73,Wilmington, OH45177 Local PatientsandtheirFamilies 1669 Rombach Ave.,Wilmington1669 Ink Color:Black,PointStyle:Medium Imprint:Match Cap Barrel:White, Cap:MetallicDarkBlue Patti Settlemyre, communitycarehospice.com

printing standards.PleaseadviseifOKtoproceed. halftones/gradients arenotavailableforthisitem.Wehaveenlargedthelogosandsmalltexttomeet Art notes:Pleasebeadvised,wehaveconvertedtheFordlogotoasolidcolor,since Imprint BARREL Call Dr.Santin Brian Local Professionalscaringfor Founder/Executive Director

OH-70036226 937-382-1624 Do your Legs Swell?

937.372.9194 collettservices.com 937-382-1624 •Collettservices.com “The BestDonuts&Pastries Now Offering Fresh BakedPies 75 HaleStreet,Wilmington Combs Bakery Board Certified Vascular SurgeonCertified Board 937-382-5400 1221 Wayne Rd.,Wilmington 937-655 Family owned&operated.

PROOF DUE:03/19/1813:59:55 NEXT RUNDATE: 03/20/18 PROOF CREATED AT: 3/14/201810:49:46 AM Actual Size in Clinton County” in Clinton 937-366-2662 and 35511 HALOBRANDEDSOLUTIONSCO

O.K. WITH CORRECTIONSBY: -VEIN(8346) 200 Suite St Main W 630

BSN, RN,CHPN

02-JUL-2018 12:44 102471075 WS2690307

Wilmington is ,

MD MD

ACTION: 3Warps(w/orw/outclip)

______#946053-JT-2/4/21 Please Patronize Our Advertisers. To Place An Ad, Call 1-800-292-9020. CL BIC®Clic™ Halftones NotAvailable Minimum LineWt:.5pos/neg Minimum FontSize:6pt. Barrel: 1-1/2”x1”(max.3colors) Screen Printed ART PROOF Signature Not Approved-SendRevisedProof Approved WithChanges Approved