St. Margaret - St. John Roman Catholic Parish
+ disciples of JESUS CHRIST serving GOD and our community +
6000 Murray Road 513.271.0856 www.smsjparish.com SAINT MARGARET—ST. JOHN PARISH 2
REV. JAMIE WEBER, PASTOR 871-5757 EXT. 201, [email protected] REV. JACOB WILLIG, PAROCHIAL VICAR 871-5757, ext. 205, [email protected]
LOUIS JACQUEMIN, SEMINARIAN INTERN [email protected].
SARAH SCHMID, DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC | 322-9459, [email protected]
MARY MATHERS—ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 271-0856, [email protected]
PRIEST EMERGENCY LINE 513-815-5038
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Our Christ The King Sunday Daily Mass—Monday—Friday—11:45 am
Rosary—Monday-Friday 11:15 am WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Weekend Masses—Saturday 3:00 pm Sunday—10:00 am Monday, November 25 First Friday—Holy Hour 10:30—11:30 am 11:45 am— Patty Meiszer—George Wood Tuesday, November 26 Weekly Bingo—Doors open at 5:30 pm on Thursday 11:45 am - Suzi Sibert—Ellen & Pat Homan Games begin at 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 27 11:45 am— Special Intention—Vincent de Paul Society SACRAMENT OF Thursday, November 28 RECONCILIATION 11:45 am - Spec. Int. St. Edmund Campion School Saturday - 2:00—2:30 PM Friday, November 29 Sunday—9:00—9:30 am 11:45 am— Alice Waltz—Friends & Family Weekdays—following the 11:45 am Mass Saturday, November 30 3:00 pm— Bill Mack—Amy & Steve Bosse WE WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
There are forms available on the table in the vestibule if First Sunday of Advent you would like to join our parish, or call the parish office and we will email you the information. Questions ? December 1 Call Mary Mathers at 271-0856. 10:00 am - Mary Knepfle—Connie Bennett
Call or email the Parish Office if you would like to add a name to our Prayer List.
OUR REGION
SAINT ANTHONY † SAINT CECILIA † SAINT MARGARET—SAINT JOHN
CODY EGNER, REGIONAL DIR. OF RELIGIOUS ED. 871-5757, ext. 215, [email protected]
JEREMY BAUER, REG. DIR. OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 871-5757, ext. 204, [email protected]
JOE FONDACARO—ANNULMENTS ext. 222, [email protected]
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November 24, 2019 Giving thanks.
A beautiful way to connect Thanksgiving with our faith is to look deeply into our Eucharistic feast. Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving.” This is the center of our faith. The highest point in our Mass is when the true presence, brings us into union with Christ. At this moment in the Mass we are giving the highest form of thanks to God. This holiday also allows us a chance to step back and give thanks to not only for the abundant harvest that we bring to our tables, but also the gifts we have been given through our families, friends, and our Church. This Thanksgiving may we recognize the love God has for each of us and be grateful for all the gifts He has given to all of us. Please join me at St. Cecilia to serve those who are not as fortunate. We will be delivering thanksgiving dinners, as well as feeding those in need in our Commons, starting at noon on Thanksgiving day. We also need turkeys cooked and dropped off on Wednesday evening. On behalf of Monsignor Lane, Fr. Jacob and myself, we want to wish everyone a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving!
This year the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is moved to December 9 and is not a holy day of obligation. However, there will be a special Mass to celebrate this feast at St. Cecilia at 7 PM on that day—Monday, Dec. 9.
The annual St. Cecilia Giving Tree program has begun! Select an ornament(s) from the tree and purchase gifts for those who are in need this Christmas. You may return your gift purchases unwrapped or placed in a gift bag by the St. Joseph altar before or after the weekend Masses. All gift cards should be returned to the collection box located under the tree with the tag attached or in an envelope provided for the organization. We thank you for not returning gifts or gift cards to the church dur- ing the week. Please have all gifts to the church by noon, Sunday, December 8. Your donations are greatly appreci- ated by these organizations who work to bring everyday The Catholic Gentleman necessities and Christmas gifts to the individuals and families they serve! pastor’s ramblings | 4
1 1-3 | St. Margaret-St. John Turkey Dinner. Thank you to all of those that contributed to making the SMSJ Turkey Dinner such a huge success. It was wonderful to see so many people come out and support the parish! So much hard work goes into this dinner and I wish to thank each of you for putting your time and energy into this. Thank you Dave and Mary Mathers for coordinating this fun event!
4 | Congratulations! Scott Feltrup and Lianne Rousseau celebrated the sacrament of marriage on Sat., Nov. 9, at St. Cecilia. 2 5-6 | Welcome, Children of God. Welcome, Luke Augustine Carrico, son of Steven and Shannon Carrico. Welcome, twins, Abigail Elise and Ava Elizabeth Flynn, daughters of Sean and Whitlee Flynn.
7 | Champions of Mercy Award. Maddie Lees of Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio offered a lovely tribute to the Peace and Justice Committee of St. Anthony as they were presented with the Champions of Mercy Award. Thanks to CCSWO for all of the good work they do for so 3 4 many populations in our area!
5 6 7 eastside faith | 5 Wisdom of the Fathers Journey to Sainthood Be generous in secret. Servant of God, Sister Thea Bowman A self-proclaimed, “old folks’ child,” Thea Bowman, named If you give so that you can boast about it, says St. Ambrose, you at birth, Bertha Elizabeth Bowman, was the daughter of mid- already have your reward on earth in your boasting – which means dle-aged parents, Dr. Theon Bowman, a you shouldn’t expect a reward in heaven, too. physician and Mary Esther Bowman, a It is not a real act of generosity if you give for the sake of teacher. She was born in 1937 in Canton, boasting about it, rather than for mercy’s sake. Your inner feelings Mississippi. give the name to your acts. As it comes forth from you, so will As a child she converted to Cathol- others regard it. icism by the influence of the Franciscan See what a true judge you have! He consults with you how Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the Mis- to take up your work, and first of all he questions your mind. sionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity “Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,” who were her teachers and nurtured her he says (Matthew 6:3). This does not refer to our actual bodies. faith. Moreover, she was cognizant that God was indeed the God It means, “Do not let anyone who is of one mind with you, not of the poor and oppressed. Her community instructed her, “If even your brother, know what you are doing, or you might lose you get, give—if you learn, teach.” She developed a deep and the fruit of your reward hereafter by seeking here your price in abiding love and faith in a God who would make “a way out of boastfulness.” no way!” She was drawn to the Catholic Church but by the ex- But your generosity is real when you hide what you do in si- ample of how Catholics seemed to love and care for one another, lence, and secretly assist the needs of individuals; and the mouth most especially the poor and needy. In 1953 at the age of fifteen of the poor, and not your own lips, praises you. she told her family and friends she wanted to join the Franciscan – St. Ephrem the Syrian, Homily on Admonition and Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and left the familiar Mississippi Repentance, 17 terrain to venture off to the unfamiliar town of LaCrosse, Wis- IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER… consin where she would be the only African-American member If I’m really honest with myself, how much of my charity is in the convent. As a Sister, she was given the name, “Sister Mary based on what I hope people will think about me? Thea” Thea, literally means “God.” She taught at all grade levels, eventually earning her doctor- CLOSING PRAYER ate and becoming a college professor. Sister Thea became a highly Lord, you know my heart. Accept the gifts I bring, and fill me acclaimed evangelizer, teacher, writer, and singer sharing the joy of with the spirit of your charity, so that I may please you with my the Gospel and her rich culture throughout the nation and world: thoughts as well as my deeds. wherever she was invited to share the Good News. In 1978, Sister Thea accepted an appointment to direct the Office of Intercultural Advent Book Study Affairs for the Diocese of Jackson. A few years later in 1984, Sister This weekend, we are passing out a book for every family titled Thea was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her friends and students Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre. This Ad- encouraged her to choose life. Sister Thea vowed to” live until I die” vent, we will be reading this book together as a region. For each and continued her rigorous schedule of speaking engagements. She Sunday of Advent, Fr. Jamie’s bulletin article titled “Pastor’s did not let her wheel chair, or the deterioration of her body keep Corner” as well as every homily will address certain chapters her from one notable and unprecedented event an opportunity to of this book. In addition, we invite all parishioners to attend a address the U.S. bishops at their annual June meeting held in 1989 discussion group on the book on Thursday, December 5, 12, and at Seton Hall University in East Orange, NJ. 19 at 7 PM in the St. Cecilia School Cafeteria. When asked by her dear friend and homilist for her funeral, Please remember to pick up a book today and read it as a Father John Ford, S.T. what to say at her funeral, Sister Thea an- family. Stay connected with us in the homilies, bulletin articles, swered: “Tell them what Sojourner Truth said about her eventual and the live Thursday discussions. For more information, please dying, “l’m not going to die. I’m going home like a shooting star.” reach out to Cody Egner, [email protected]. She did, at five o’clock in the morning of March 30, 1990. Q uote of the week There is no love without hope, no hope without love, and neither love nor hope without faith. – St. Augustine of Hippo news & notes | 6
Mass Intentions. If you have any particular intentions for which you would like to have a Mass offered, please contact your parish office. Intentions are often requested for those who save the dates: have died, but may include any kind of need that your or someone you know is experiencing Young ADULT PILGRIMAGE for which prayer is needed. to ROMe & assisi Saint Cecilia Thanksgiving Dinner with Fr. Jacob Willig It’s November and time for St. Cecilia Parish’s 35th annual Thanksgiving Dinner for anyone Oct. 29 — Nov. 6, 2020 wanting to share the holiday with others. The dinner will be available from noon until 2 PM on Thursday, Details to come! November 28, in the Commons (school cafeteria). The dinner is free and open to all ages. The new access to the Commons eliminates the previous need to navigate the steps. Invite your friends and Save the date: plan to stop by for a bite to eat, even if it’s only dessert! RETIREMENT Transportation to the dinner and meal delivery are FUND FOR available by calling Margie at (513) 232-0266. All requests for meal deliveries must be made by 5 PM on Monday, Nov. 25. RELIGIOUS For others interested in getting involved with the dinner, there COLLECTION are numerous opportunities available. We use approximately 70 December 7-8 turkeys each year. The need for individuals to donate and roast a turkey is great. If you are able to help in this manner, please Please be generous. call Dee at (513) 871-4191. If you reach voicemail, please leave your name and phone number, and someone will return you call. For any of the other numerous volunteer opportunities, Upcoming Angelico Project Events please call Dan at (513) 478-0361. Some of these include carving Tangled, the Movie – with Catholic (especially Wednesday evening prior), serving, washing dishes, Analysis on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 PM. preparing carry-out meals, delivering meals to people’s homes, This is a free event. Presented by engaging in hospitality, and clean-up. Monetary donations are Joan Ratajczak at Our Lady of the also gratefully accepted. It’s a fun event, and we hope to hear Holy Spirit Center. The movie, from you very soon. Tangled, about the familiar fairy tale Saint Cecilia’s Fertility Support of Rapunzel, is actually an allegorical Group will be having a dinner and story of the Christian life. Whether it social event for couples on Saturday, was intentional by the scriptwriters Dec. 7 at 6 PM. If you or someone or not, this enjoyable film is loaded you know is struggling with infertil- with symbolism to be discovered and ity, recurrent miscarriages or considering adoption and would discussed. Come to hear an overview of Christian symbolism be interested in this group and/or get together, please contact in fairy tales, see the movie, and share insights on the timeless Tricia at [email protected] for details. truths of our faith featured in this fine film. Faith and Beauty Retreat, with Fr. Gabriel Torretta, O.P. in collaboration with The Aquinas Society on Saturday, Feb. 15, Sacred Heart Radio. 740 AM 89.5 FM at St. Gertrude Church, Madeira. Morning Mass and retreat Love your faith even more. followed by an Arts Guild workshop in the afternoon. More details to come. SAINT MARGARET—SAINT JOHN PARISH 7
MINISTRY SCHEDULE STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER SATURDAY, November 23 2019, 3:00 PM MASS Please keep in your prayers all the sick in our Server: A Sublett Parish and our loved ones, especially Ruth Meiszner, Lectors: ML Condit, D Rauh Joyce Scharringhausen, Elaine Best, Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Andrew, J Heitker, Anna Mae Keys, Linda Gwaltney, Carol Goins & Ed T Wood Turk who are in need of God’s healing grace and love. SUNDAY, November 24, 2019, 10:00 AM MASS Servers: M Scharringhausen Attention : Worship Commission Lectors: M Mathers, J Mullan Our Worship Commission meeting has changed Greeters: M Mathers, B Rupp Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Andrew, M Bates, L Gates, From Monday, November 18 to Monday , G Irwin, C Alfaro November 25 at 6:30 pm.
Can you help! Do you know STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE that we depend financially on November 2-3 —$4937.00 the proceeds from our weekly Attendance: 3:00 pm—138 Thursday night Bingo? Bingo is a huge 10:00 pm—150 Thank you! contributor to our financial picture here at St. Margaret—St. John Parish. If you are willing and able to help in some way, please call the parish office.
Thank your for your consideration of this need.
Congratulations to Amber & Jacob Calahan who were married at St. Margaret—St. John on October 12, 2019.
A sincere thank you to all who Congratulations to Helen Davis who was came and supported our Annual one of the inductees to the 2019 Hall of Turkey Dinner. With our early Fame at the Corryville Catholic Principal’s Dinner on October 28. Helen is pictured printing schedule we do not have any with family members who came to share figures at this time but we thank all who came this memorable event with her. and especially all who worked!