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December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve St. John the Evangelist Church Bulletin Deadline: Mondays by 7:00 p.m. to be published the following weekend Email: [email protected] 201 N. Pierce St., Delphos, OH 45833 / (419) 695-4050 / Emergency after-hours: (419) 513-0425 Advent December 3, 2017 – December 24, 2017 The fourth candle is lit, and the prayer is said. Priest: Lord, God, your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior, who enlightens our hearts and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin. Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candles of this wreath; may their light reflect the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, forever and ever. All: Amen. WELCOME II 2018 – DELPHOS RETREAT FOR WOMEN St. John the Evangelist Parish will host a Welcome II, 2018 women’s retreat (formerly Christ Renews His Parish “CRHP”) on March 3 - 4, 2018. A spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community, Welcome II, 2018 is an excellent opportunity for Catholics to renew their understanding of the basic beliefs and traditions of their faith. Mark your calendars NOW to attend this weekend of spiritual growth for women. Limited space is available. Registration forms are located at all the doors of the church. Deadline to register is February 4, 2018. For questions or additional information, please contact June Gable at 419-234-3445 or Pam Hanser at 419-230-3321. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Delphos Eagles on Thursday, January 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule your blood donation appointment, please call 1-800-Red-Cross, or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code "eaglesdel." Eucharist Baptism Matrimony Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. 1st Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Please contact the Ministry Center at Wednesday 12:15 p.m. 3rd Weekend of the Month during any least six months in advance to schedule Weekend Masses of the Masses. your preparation and celebration. Saturdays - 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Ministry Center to Sundays - 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. schedule pre-baptismal instructions Liturgy Readings December 31, 2017 Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Weekdays 7:30 a.m. Communal celebrations in May and Colossians3:12-21 Saturdays 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. October. Sacrament may also be Luke 2:22-40 May be scheduled by appointment administered by request. Pastor Business Manager Elementary Principal/Preschool Director Rev. Dennis Walsh Ted Hanf Nathan Stant [email protected] Liturgical Coordinator Elementary: (419) 629-8561 Associate Pastors Mary Beth Will Preschool: (419) 692-9806 Rev. Daniel Johnson [email protected] Jr. High/High School Principal [email protected] Music Director Adam Lee Rev. Doug Taylor Lynn Bockey (419) 692-5371 [email protected] Dir. of Institutional Advancement Deacons Jeff Swick David Ricker, John Sheeran Fred Lisk – Senior Status VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Father Steve Blum has been nominated for all the volunteer work he has done throughout our St. John’s Parish and School. Father Steve loves to work outside and landscaping is one of his favorite hobbies. He has been interested in landscaping since 1988. When Father Steve was assigned to St. Francis DeSales of Toledo the grounds were in major need of improvement. Father Steve and his brother worked together to renovate and improve the entire area. For their efforts they received a commendation from the Mayor of Toledo. When Father Steve first retired to St. John’s he asked Neal if he could help with any of the landscaping, of course Neal said yes. Father Steve began to take care of the front of church by weeding, trimming the bushes, planting flowers and raking the leaves. As time passed Neil gave Father more responsibilities, he was in charge of beautifying the area around the new parking area by the Rectory. Father Steve’s love of landscaping and helping others did have its mishaps. Father thought he was helping the Sisters by spraying the weeds in their garden, little did he know it was asparagus that the sisters had planted. To make amends, he replaced all he destroyed. Father Steve feels a great sense of pride for the St. John’s Parish community. He enjoys spending time at the Annex with our preschoolers teaching them about St. Nick and the meaning of Christmas. He dresses up as a clown and performs magic tricks for the Elementary students and enjoys all the time he can give back to our St. John’s Parish. We want to say THANK YOU Fr. Steve Blum for all you do for our church and school, as you use your Time and Talents to provide Treasures for our St. John’s Parish. When Father Steve is not gardening, this is what he looks like CHIEF RECEIPT REMINDER During the holiday season, with all the cooking, baking and gatherings, please don’t forget to turn your Chief receipts into the Ministry Office. Every little bit helps. Thank you! Please Pray For: The Sick: Braden Knebel, Kyle Mullenhour, Sally McCall, Ashton Michael Smith, Kermit Minnig, Sharon DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S BOYS BASKETBALL Hines, Carl German, Linda Miller, Vivienne “Sue” CELEBRATES 100 YEARS Warnecke, Connie Wieging, Patty Bridges, Tom In recognition of 100 years of boys basketball, Delphos Bridges, Joan Pulley, Duane Jacob Kuhlman, Sue St. John’s will recognize all former coaches, players, Burnett Jettinghoff, Rose Kaverman, Alice managers, trainers, cheerleaders and fans before the Heidenescher, Barry Friemoth, Brad Friemoth, Carol varsity game vs. Lincolnview on Saturday, February 3, Brinkman, Betty Osting, Paula German, Monica 2018. All members of the Blue Jay basketball family German, Dan Morris, Don (Lefty) Hoehn, John are invited and encouraged to attend. Williams, Veronica Luersman, Cheri Core, Carl Core, Ben Babcock, Judy Pohlman, Francis German, Mike After the game all alumni, fans and friends of Delphos Wrasman, Aria Nammour, Ed Zalar, Madonna Fischer, St. John’s are invited to the Knights of Columbus Hall Steven Barkett, Jane Vermillion, Norman Hesseling, on Elida Avenue in Delphos to celebrate a “Century of Mike Gallmeier, John Phillips, Scott Schnipke, Henry Success”. All are welcome. Snacks will be provided Kaufman, Carol Kunz, Bert Haunhorst, Dorothy Fisher, with refreshments available for purchase. Bob Weber, Carol Graham, Lillie "Tiny" Fischbach, Nikki Recker, Karen Burgess, Clarann Gerdeman, Please help us spread the word so all Blue Jay alumni, Norma Hesseling, Alice Rayman, Eric Ulm, Paul fans and friends can help us celebrate this milestone! Merschman The Recently deceased: Dolores Spieles, Carolyn For more information please contact Aaron Elwer at St. Fischer, Bill Looser, David Buecker, Norma Zalar John’s High School at 567-204-2374 Those in the Armed Forces: Tyler Hayson, Christine Bemis Vermillion, Nate Vermillion, Mary Frances MUSTARD SEED Bemis Sigler, Brian Huysman, John Zalar Visit Mustard Seed Gift Shop to Save 30% on **PLEASE NOTE: BEGINNING JANUARY 1, ALL Advent and Christmas items 2018, THE ENTIRE PLEASE PRAY FOR LIST through Saturday, January 6, 2018 (excluding WILL BE DELETED AND STARTING ANEW. IF Lighted Rosaries and Indoor/Outdoor YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOURSELF OR A Nativities). Mustard Seed Gift Shop is located LOVED ONES NAME ON THE LIST, PLEASE behind St John Baptist Church in CONTACT THE MINISTRY CENTER AT 419-695- Glandorf. Normal business hours are Tues, Thurs, 4050 of [email protected].** & Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Wed 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. They will be closed on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. RISE AGAINST HUNGER (RAH) MEAL PACKING EVENT February 11, 2018 Where: Delphos St John's All Saints Building 515 E 2nd St, Delphos Time: Registration begins @ 12:30 p.m. Meal Packing: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. We need 150 volunteers and $7,200.00 to meet the 2018 goal of packing 25,000 meals. This is a family-friendly event. All are invited & welcome (Ages 4 - 104. Contact Ellen Ditto if babysitting is needed). A $29.00 donation provides 100 meals. Please pre-register and/or donate at: http://events.stophungernow.org/DelphosRAH Donations can also be made at First Federal Bank through the Carpenter's Ministry account. Any questions contact, Buzz or Ellen Ditto 419-233-3524. MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday December 30, 2017@ 4:30 p.m. Sunday December 31, 2017 @ 7:30 a.m. Jodi Bennett, Brian Buettner, Joyce Day, Annita Pam Hanser*, Sandy Hellman, Wilma Eucharistic Flanagan*, Irene Hesseling*, Joyce Keipper, Anne Eucharistic Humpert, Linda Klausing, Linda Martin*, Ministers Maas, Carl Maas, Jim Metcalfe, Greg Miller, Lonnie Ministers Carol Odenweller, Joe Pohlman, Steve Miller, Robert Weinandy Recker, Becky Spieles, Mary Vonderwell, Mary Lou Wittler Servers Jason Gillespie, Erika Moenter, Kylee Moenter, Servers Nathan Gable, Isaac Gable, Rachel Hellman, Abby Stocksdale Colin White Lector Mandy Gerdeman Lector Dani Duncan Kevin Ardner, Bob Birkemeier, Kevin Dukes, Jerry Brickner, Mackenzie Fischbach, Ted Greeters Irvin Moenter, Brian Mueller, Chuck Shumaker Greeters Hanf, Rosie Hoersten, Neal Miller, Paul Pohlman Cantor Kelly Schroeder Cantor Archie Metcalfe Sunday December 31, 2017 @ 9:15 a.m. Sunday December 31, 2017 @ 11:30 a.m. Kathy Buettner, Teresa Burnett*, Kennedy Annette Brown, Kay Elling, Janet Foust, Eucharistic Clarkson, Tim Drewyore, Cindy Grothouse*, Eucharistic Karen Kahny, Jim Knebel, Corey Koverman, Ministers Pam Hickey, Denny Hickey, Fred Kollsmith, Ministers Samantha Kramer*, Stacey Kramer*, Cheryl Tami Neumeier, Linda Noonan, Janet Rode, Pelasky, LaDonna Peterson, Jeff Will Janet Siefker, Collin Will, Cody Wright, Servers Reagan Clarkson, Halle Elwer, Hannah Elwer, Servers Sara Closson, Dillon Cross, Jenia Freewalt, Leah Hays Marcus Freewalt Lector Heather Bonifas Lector Lisa Schnipke Allison Buettner, Troy Elwer, Makayla Herron, Angie Bonifas, Ray Bonifas, Hunter Bonifas, Greeters Kim Honigford, Tom Honigford, Matthew Greeters Maddy Jettinghoff, June Link, Jeff Moorman Miller Cantor Gene Siefker Cantor Haley Rode Monday January 1, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.