May 21, 2017 Our Church at Prayer Sixth Sunday of Easter Sacrament of the Eucharist Sunday Mass Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (en Español) and 6 p.m. (Child care available for age 1 and walking to age 3 during 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses) Weekday Mass Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Holy Day of Obligation Mass: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12 noon and 7 p.m. Civil Holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day Mass: 9 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle: Sunday: 8 p.m.–Saturday: 12 p.m. (excluding regularly scheduled Mass times) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance: 7770 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 Thursday: 9 a.m.–Friday: 5 a.m. Parish Office Hours Friday: 1–6 p.m. (On First Fridays, Exposition continues until 10 p.m., excluding Mass time.) Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Individual: Tuesday, 6:30–7 p.m.; Saturday, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Phone: 513-388-4466 (IHOM) FAX: 513-388-4097 Recitation of The Rosary: School: 513-388-4086 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: in Church, following the 12 p.m. Mass. Formation: 513-388-4093 Prayer Line: 513-388-5683 (LOVE) Saturday: 7:45 a.m. in Church. Events/Cancellations: 513-388-4080 Sunday: 8:50 a.m. in Church. Emergency: 513-505-1442 or 513-410-2067 Every 3rd Thursday (en Español): 9 a.m. in Lourdes. Volunteer: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.ihom.org Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS Sunday, May 21 Welcome This Week Sixth Sunday of Easter Immaculate Heart of Mary Acts 8:5–8, 14–17/1 Pt 3:15–18/Jn 14:15–21 extends a warm welcome to our new parishioners. We hope that Monday, May 22 they will come to find peace and Easter Weekday joy as they become active members of Acts 16:11–15/Jn 15:26—16:4a our worship community. 12 p.m. †Gordy Massa, req. by Carol & Melissa Mehring Joe & Jordis Kessler and Amanda †Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haas, req. by Tom & Linda Martin †Linda Shaffer, req. by Marty & Barb Sexton Joe & Melissa Reusch and †John Mulvihill, Jr., req. by Garrett & Mimi Frey Piper & Parker †Frank Sweeney, req. by Ken & Janet Mideli Jeff & Ashley Webber and Parker †Tori Russ, req. by John & Samantha Compton Parish Membership Tuesday, May 23 We joyfully welcome new members of our Easter Weekday parish community. Please register in the Acts 16:22–34/Jn 16:5–11 Parish Office or after each weekend Mass in 8:15 a.m. †Stella Ludovicy, req. by Bob & Carmen Hodge the Lourdes Room. Please also let us know if you plan to move from the parish. Wednesday, May 24 Easter Weekday Prayers are requested for the Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12–15 repose of the souls of 12 p.m. †Rick Schneider, req. by Jim & Gerri Grassinger †Anita Green, req. by Anne Marie Wolfer Maureen McCracken †Carol M. Tatrai, req. by Michael & Ellen Leavy †Gerry Rodell, req. by Jeremy & Missy Tiu †Harold Miller, req. by Sr. Carole Temming †Robert Sturgeon, req. by Mimi & Garrett Frey Thursday, May 25 The Ascension of The Lord Acts 1:1–11/Eph 1:17–23/Mt 28:16–20 8:15 a.m. †Gwen Cover, req. by the Parish Friday, May 26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest Acts 18:9–18/Jn 16:20–23 12 p.m. Ordination Class of 2002, req. by Fr. Ron Williams Saturday, May 27 Easter Weekday Acts 18:23–28/Jn 16:23b–28 8:15 a.m. †Paul Karl, req. by Mary Daniel Sunday, May 28 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12–14/1 Pt 4:13–16/Jn 17:1–11a 5 p.m. (Sat.) †Ryan Considine, req. by Raymond & Geraldine Schultz Sacrament of the Sick 7:30 a.m. †Chris Dial, req. by Clyde & Mary Dial Contact Marisue Naber in the 9:30 a.m. Philip Lovely, req. by Maria Gaviria Parish Office at 388-4184. Parishioners 11:30 a.m. †Francis Peddicord, req. by Jacob Willig scheduled for surgery are encouraged to 1:30 p.m. For the Parish celebrate this sacrament at a weekday 6 p.m. †August Tombragel, req. by the Goshorn Family liturgy before they go to the hospital. At all Masses, please pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and diaconate. 2 A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 2017 FROM OUR PASTOR PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Dear Friends, Fr. Thomas Kreidler As the summer approaches we look forward to many new and different [email protected] things. Some of us who are associated with school and the school year look forward to some time away from studies—or from helping the children with Parochial Vicar their studies. These weeks are often time for vacations, visitng relatives, Fr. Ron Williams seeing new and different sights and sometimes camps. It also gives us an [email protected] opportunity to develop skills, try on a “new hat” of a different outdoor Deacons experience or two. Deacon Mike Cassani There are some of these “new” opportunities here at IHM, especially our 500-4800 ([email protected]) Vacation Bible School that takes our children to a deeper understanding of God’s love in fun and song. There are various sports camps available as well Deacon Russ Feldkamp through the Boosters. 646-5309 ([email protected]) One thing we don’t take a vacation from is God’s love and our thanking God Deacon Mark Johnson for all our blessings. The Lord is with us always and we have the opportunity 509-4556 ([email protected]) this summer to enter into God’s loving presence in special ways—Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Scripture and reflecting on our readings through Deacon Bill Mullaney “Lectio Divina” (reading a Scripture passage like the coming Sunday’s Gospel 753-7756 ([email protected]) and reflecting on words or phrases that stand out). Our spiritual life mirrors Deacon Dave Shaffer our ability to be grateful—our prayer life, especially the Mass, is about our 265-4456 ([email protected]) connecting with God in gratitude. Last year The Word Among Us published a guide to help us with our prayer day Deacon Dave Shea by day. I’d like to repeat that prayer process here. 310-6616 ([email protected]) God bless, Finance and Stewardship Joan Cardone 388-4084 ([email protected])
Evangelization & Catechesis Fr. Tom Debbie Birck A Guide to Prayer 388-4189 ([email protected]) 1. Set a Time and Place Choose a time and place that are free of distractions. Put aside your anxieties and concerns. Health Ministry 2. Get Cleaned Up Marisue Naber Examine your conscience and ask God to forgive you for any sins you find. 388-4184 ([email protected]) Remember His mercy and His love. Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation if necessary. 3. Proclaim the Truths of Your Faith Liturgy and Sacred Music God created me because He loves me. God sent His Son to save me from sin. Dave Auxier God sent the Holy Spirit to help me and guide me. Jesus is interceding for me in heaven. Jesus will come again. Say the Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene Creed aloud, affirming each truth. 388-4090 ([email protected]) 4. Worship God Say the Lord’s Prayer slowly and prayerfully. Read a Psalm, and let it lift up your heart. Principal Honor God with your own words of praise. Krista Devine 5. Imaginative Prayer ([email protected]) Choose a story from Scripture and read it carefully. (Luke 15; John 4; Exodus 14; 1 Kings 19) Use footnotes and commentaries for insights into the story. Picture yourself in the scene; try to Director of Communications observe the details. Try to sense what the Holy Spirit may be saying to you. Write down what you saw and felt. Michelle Peters 6. Intercede 388-4182 ([email protected]) Present your prayer requests to God: Your personal needs. The needs of your loved ones. The needs of the Church. The needs of the world. 7. Offer a Closing Prayer Pray the Hail Mary, the Morning Offering, or some other prayer. Dedicate yourself to the Lord. Ask Him to bless your day. A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 3 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH STEWARDSHIP ALIVE Worship & Serve: [email protected] Say Yes to our Mother in Heaven, Interested in becoming an Pray the Rosary Extraordinary Minister of Holy The month of May brings with it the sweet responsibility Communion? of honoring our Blessed Mother especially regarding the Our next training session is coming up! prayer of her Holy Rosary. She calls us to gather together and open our hearts to the peace that only she and her Son Monday, May 22, 2017 can offer us. Bring your worries and hand them over to 3:15-6:15 p.m., In the church her motherly care. Pray for your family so she can protect them. In apparitions all over the world, she has exhorted Please call the church office to register or us to pray the Rosary every day in order to obtain peace. In for more information this Centennial Year of Our Lady’s appearances in Fatima, let’s say Yes to Our Mother in Heaven! Opportunities to pray the Rosary are on the front cover of the bulletin. We will also gather every week day evening during May at 7 p.m. in the outdoor Marian garden in the courtyard next to the preschool building. If you are willing to lead the Rosary, call Sally Schroder. Adoration and Exposition PEA MOST URGENT needs are on Friday at 3 a.m. & 1 p.m. To volunteer or add your name to the sub list, Assited Listening Devices and contact Kathie Hayes at 513-202-3009. Pew Cushions For many years, we have had assisted listening devices and pew cusions in the Church. This is designed for those who have experienced any level of hearing loss and who may need extra padding on their seats during Mass. Each listening device has its’ own independent volume control allowing each user to find just the right volume level for their needs. Earbuds are provided with the unit, or you can use your own (standard 3.5 mm plug). If you would like to use one of these items, just let one of the ushers know before Mass begins.
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Weekly Offertory Fiscal Year to Date Please remember our church in your will. May 14 May 14 Actual through Budget through % Increase or Are you interested in investing in the future of Actual Budget 46 weeks 46 weeks (Decrease) our parish? A bequest in your will for IHM could provide for enhanced and expanded ministries $34,366 $35,000 $2,273,927 $2,321,388 -2.0% for God’s people. Please call 388-4084 if you would like more information on how to donate.
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We need your help! Food from the Heart Collection IHM, along with other Anderson Area churches, are The collection will be May 20 & 21 for SEM Food assisting SEM deliver meals to the workers on the “back Pantry. Southeastern Ecumenical Ministry Food Pantry side” of Belterra Race Track each Monday from May 8th distributes food to applicants who have been screened to until October 2nd. Your help would add to the wonderful ensure eligibility. experience of helping those not as privileged that live and By donating just a few cans or boxes of non-perishable work “right in our back yard”. Yes, not much more than 3 food items or toiletries such as shampoo, bar soap, or miles from IHM, a group of people need our help. Many deodorant, we can help families who have fewer resources working for $100 or less per week and living at the track. than us. Please bring donated items to church next week Not only are we feeding them each Monday, but those who and put them in the bin provided in the vestibule. For volunteer quickly become part of the “Spiritual Food” that additional info please call Sherrie Heyse at 474-1514. God also wants us to deliver to those in need. Under the direction of the full-time Track Chaplain from the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy Program, headed by HOF Jockey Pat Day; each Monday is a time for food, giving, God and fellowship. This a family volunteer opportunity in a safe environment. CHRP teams, Bible, women’s, men’s groups, sports teams can all help. So this is how to get involved: Contact Sue Bove 513-375-1356 or Bob Bove 513-703-8570 and pick a date or dates. Discuss a menu. Each group will need to provide a simple meal. Then meet Sue or Bob at the agreed upon date and time. The hard part is done. God will direct us when you arrive. Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast The Knights of Columbus monthly breakfast will be held Sunday, May 21 following 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses We have buffet favorites including biscuits & gravy, pancakes, home- made potatoes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, bakery, along with orange juice and coffee. We also feature made-to-order omelets and THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished goetta. Adults are $7, children 3–12 are to the Parish without charge. The $4, and all children under the age of advertisements that appear completely three are FREE! All new parishioners defray all publishing costs with which are also invited to be our guest FREE OF CHARGE. Bring the entire family for a delicious the church would otherwise be burdened. breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Members Please patronize these sponsors as a of the welcoming committee, IHM staff and other members thank you for their kind generosity. of the IHM community will be available to welcome you and to answer any questions you may have.
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Tip of the Week H.E.L.P. Bartending Program End of the Year—Thank You Gifts June 3, 24 & July 15 Say Thank You to School Staff Members, Bus Drivers, In order to bartend at any function on the IHM campus, this Childcare Providers, etc. who have helped your children class must be attended one time. To register, please call the throughout the school year. Parish Office at 388-4466. The classes will be held in East Tuck a gift card to—Panera, Graeter’s, Starbuck’s, Dunkin Heritage. Class begins at 10 a.m. and are approx. 1 hr. long. Donuts, Jersey Mike’s, Servatii’s, Krispy Kreme, Bath & Body, Kohl’s, Amazon.com, Target, Chipotle, or one of the other merchants or restaurants on our order form – into a Living in Light & Darkness thank you note from your child. You’ll make the recipient smile and have a great summer. Pick up the gift cards you Facilitated by S. Thérèse Del Genio, SNDdeN, is offered by need in the Fatima Room after any weekend Mass. the Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center on Wednesday, May 24 from 1:30–3 p.m. The bothersome darkness that Memorial Day Activities—Traveling, Celebrating, Graduating—Use Gift Cards from Shop$mart envelopes the morning, the heaviness of spirit because of life’s tragedies necessitate a “booster shot” for our souls. Traveling—Purchase gift cards to use to buy gas (Kroger, Speedway, Shell, Meijer or Sam’s Club); fast food We will examine ways to become “persons of light” by (McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Arby’s and Subway) for the trip. reframing the darkness and praying over the good news and bad news of life. The program will be held at the Sisters of Celebrating—Purchase gift cards for Meijer, Jungle Jim’s, Honeybaked Ham, Jersey Mike’s, Sam’s Club, GFS, Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road. FEE: $15. Please Kroger, Servatii’s, Wal-Mart and many more for all the food contact the Spirituality Center 513-347-5459 or spirituality. and party items for your Memorial Day celebrations and [email protected] for registration information. cookouts. Graduation Gifts—Help a college graduate or high school graduate furnish their apartment or dorm room. Select gift Discernment And Vocations: cards for Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Answers For Young People Wal-Mart or Amazon.com to put into their graduation card. On Monday May 22nd at 7 p.m., Reverend Thomas J. Please Note there will be no Shop$mart Sales at the 6 PM Mass on McQuillen, M.A., Dean of Men at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, Memorial Weekend—Sunday, May 28th. Sorry for the inconvenience. will present a program designed for young people and religious vocation choices. Do you want to give back to your parents? One of the best The evening begins at 6 pm with the Rosary in the Chapel ways to give back to our parents is to actively support them at St. Paul’s Home, 476 Riddle Road, Clifton 45220. St. in their aging years. We all have been given the gift of life Paul’s Home is operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor in through God and our parents! Our parents generally did the Cincinnati for the elderly poor of all race and religions. best they could in raising us with the aptitude and abilities that they had. Some were more limited than others. Caring Fr. McQuillen will speak at 7pm and answer questions until for our elders is a chance to give back and a chance to learn 8 p.m. about the deeper realities of the end-of-life stage in the For more information, contact Sarah at prcincinnati@ “circle of life.” Our lives are impoverished if we do not take littlesistersofthepoor.org. this opportunity to serve our parents and elders! Come to our Fathers Team meeting this Friday, 5/26/17, at 6:03 a.m. in the St. Matthew Room of the IHM Welcome Center to Sponsor of the Week hear and discuss very practical and spiritual ways that we Eastern Hills Pediatrics can “Support Our Aging Parents.” All men and fathers are Kelley A. Kirwan, MD parishioner welcome. 513-231-3345
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Middle School Band Camp: Grades 5–8 A Weekend of Discovery… The Summit Country Day School Band Camp is open A Lifetime of Love! to all students in the Cincinnati area entering grades You’re invited to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter 5-8, who have played a band instrument for one year or weekend, where married couples can get away from jobs, more. Students will have fun playing exciting music on kids, chores, and phones—and focus only on each other. their instruments as well as learning about music theory, If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in composition, and conducting! Parents will be treated to an your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide end-of-camp performance on Friday, Aug. 4, where students Marriage Encounter weekend can make! The upcoming will show you all the great things they have accomplished Marriage Encounter weekends are; that week! June 2–4, Holiday Inn Eastgate, Cincinnati, OH For more information, contact director Bob Browning at September 22–24, Lexington, KY [email protected]. For information on other camps at the Summit, please contact Lisa Nicholson at October 20–22, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, [email protected]. Norwood, OH Registration is now open at http://www.summitcds.org/ November 3–5, Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, programs/Summit-Summer.cfm Maria Stein, OH For more information or to register, contact Dave or Jan Stockelman, 513-251-1940 or 800-547-1251 code00 or Interpreters Needed [email protected] or www.esharing.org Catholic Charities SWOH is seeking interpreters ( ALL LANGUAGES) to contract with for interpretation services. Language Professionals presented by Catholic Charities was Open Your Heart and Home created by CCSWOH to serve our internal clients as well to a Catholic exchange student from Spain for the coming 2017–2018 school year as providing interpretive services in the community. Our appointments are varied and as an independent contractor, Volunteer host families (with or without children) as you chose which appointments to take and how many hours well as single parents are needed to provide food, a bed and a loving home for the coming school year, one or two you work. All proceeds benefit the social service programs semesters, starting in August. EMF students have medical of CCSWOH.org. For more information, contact spittman@ insurance, spending money for their personal expenses ccswoh.org. and expect to share their host family’s daily life including household responsibilities. They speak English, are well- screened and eager to experience life in America. Their stay Archbishop Moeller High School Is Offering here is sponsored and supervised by EMF (Educational Summer Academic and Athletic Camps Merit Foundation), a non-profit, educational exchange Moeller Summer Camps are designed to provide a positive, organization. For more information on EMF students, skill-focused environment where highly experienced please call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at 1-800-467-8363 or visit our web site at www.emfusa.org teachers and coaches provide instruction and training in a well-structured, character driven atmosphere. Young students and athletes will improve individual skills, Youth Hockey Camp develop teamwork and, of course, have fun. Elder High School will host its 7th Annual Hockey Camp on June 26–29 at Northlands Ice Center in Evendale! Cost Registration is now open. Join us. www.moeller.org/ is $100.00 per camper and includes daily instruction from summercamps Elder hockey coaches and a camp t-shirt. Students in grades 3–9 are welcome to participate (please call if you have younger children interested). Visit www.elderhs.org/ summercamps to register or contact Mr. Joe Del Prince at [email protected] or (513) 766-1541.
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 7 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH 2017 Easter Flowers Bens, Mrs. Colleen Miller, Mrs. Janice
Black, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Minnich, Mr. & Mrs. Jason
Boccelli, Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Mussio, Mr. & Mrs. John
Boldt, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nash, Ms. Sharon
Breen, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Neess, Mrs. Anna
Coletta, Mr. Daniel Niesen, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory
Coons, Mr. Edward Osborne, Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan
Cozzi, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pfizenmayer, Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Dekker, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Quatkemeyer, Mrs. Judy
Dreyer, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Radcliffe, Mrs. Nancy
Finnigan, Mr. Joseph Renner, Mr. & Mrs. Joe
Finnigan, Mrs. Virginia Runte, Mr. & Mrs. Christian
Flamm, Mr. & Mrs. Elvin Schott, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Friend, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Snead, Mr. & Mrs. Matt
Gerwe, Ms. Judy Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. David
Hack, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Thoman, Miss Mary Ann
Haney, Mr. & Mrs. James Toerne, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas
Isemann, Ms. Frances Uhlenbrock, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy
Kitzmiller, Mr. J. Tim White, Mr. & Mrs. Dale
Lieske, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Williams, Mr. Edward
Malloni, Ms. Rosemary Wilson, Mr. & Mrs. Stu
Markle, Mr. & Mrs. Jon Wolf, Mrs. Peggy
8 A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 2017 2017 Easter Flower Memorial The following people were remembered by their loved ones through the gift of flowers to decorate our altar during Easter: Ackel & Berwanger Families Frazer, Linda Klug, Janet Riehle, Dick Ackley, Farrell Garmatter, Gerri Klus, Mr. & Mrs. John Ritchie, Robert Alvaro, Joseph & Jo-Ann Garretson, Mary Ellen Koesters & Maurer Families Roflow, Dick Anderson, Maryesther Gaskins, Bud & Margaret Kortekamp, Margaret Roflow, Lindsey Ardine & Carlini Families Gates, Elmer Kuhn, Bill Ross, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Auer, Ronald Gauggel, Lindsey Kuhn, John Runnels & Ziegler Families Baker, Charles Geers, Gretchen Lally, Mary Sabol, Don Benkert, Bob & Rita Geiger, Harry & Rosemary Laux, James & Carol Samoya, Edna Benkert, Rob Giblin, Stephen Lewis, Lily Sartoris, Bonny Benninger, Clarence & Mildred Gorney, Richard Litchfield, James Scheidler & Frey Families Billing, Mr. & Mrs. Waldron, Sr. Grassinger Family Lubanski, Ed & Betty Schmitt, George & Sue Bove, Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Grote, Richard & Arline Luna & Salvador Families Schraer Family Brefeld, Joseph Gruber, Chris Lustila, Ila Schwingen, Robert & Olga Brisbin, Mr. & Mrs. William Gruppo, Daniel & Elizabeth Malloni, Diane Scott, Diane Brossart, Mary Hall, Jerry & Rita Malloni, Robert Sheeran & Wheatley Families Ciarniello, B. C. Heenan, Edward Maue Family Sims, Ralph Coressel, John & Agolda Heineman, Angela Meisman, Gerry Skinner, Ray & Mary Cornelius, Asa & Bonnie Heineman, Fred Meisman, Vincent & Gladys Smith, Deborah Couch, Leon & Cecilia Heineman, Michael, Sr. Meseroll, Howard & Peg Stanley, Walter & Cassie Cullen, Sam & Kink Heiselmann, Lou & Hazel Milano, Ann Marie Staub, Mary Custer, Marie Herrick, P. K. Milano, Dorothy Stoll, Dorothy Dattilo, August Hilger, Roxanne Milano, Pat Szucsik, Mr. & Mrs. George Day, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hilmer, Hauerwas & Andrade Miller, Deacon Gene Tabe & Holian Families Day, Michael Families Molina, Eileen Taylor, James Deimling, Magdalen Hoh, Fred &Tudy Moyer & Robbins Families Toro, Reinaldo Dietrich & Trasser Families Hoh, Laura Myers, Donley & Margie Vendittelli, Orazio & Wanda Dietrich, Vincent & Katherine Hopper, Suzanne Naas, Brandy Marie Voorhees, Cathy Dirr, Richard Horan, Charles & Thelma Naber Family Wallet, Joseph & Virginia Dirr, Rick Houdeshel, Ruth Nocera, Joe Warner, Horace D’Occhio, Mr. & Mrs. Hudson, Catherine Biggs O’Neil, Brian Weaver, Betty Duebber, Albert & Patricia Hunt, Jason O’Neil, Margaret Weaver, William & Marie England, Charles & Clara Hunt, Maureen Osborne, Philip Barry Welsh, Mr. & Mrs. Albert England, Patrick Hunt, Mr. & Mrs. William Partridge, Milt Wilmers, Bob Espinoza, Alex Ingram, Clyde & Emma Planitz & Dunn Families Wise, Henry Estabrook, Denise Ingram, Ken Poluha, Richard Witschger, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph, Estabrook, Mary Janson, Leon & Jane Potter Family Sr. Fitzpatrick, Ruth Karthaus, Nancy Prues, Aileen Wolff, Jack & Betty Fitzpatrick, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kirkpatrick, Meghan Puening, George York, Violet Fleming, James Kling, Louise Rehl, Mark Zeek, Charles & Helen
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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, May 22 Tuesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 24 2 PM Graduation Practice Church 9 AM Childcare St Gabriel 8:15 AM School Mass Practice Church 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 9:30 AM Pastoral Staff Meeting Bernardin 9 AM True Devotion to Mary St Matthew 3:15 PM Eucharistic Minister Training Church 9:30 AM WOW Bible Study St Matthew 10 AM 7th Grade Pavilion 4:30 PM Girls VBall Tryouts Gymnasium 1:30 PM Divine Will Group Fatima 2 PM Rosary Rally Practice Church 6 PM CS Tiger Den West Heritage 1:30 PM Staff Event St Matthew 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 7 PM Small Faith Group Parish Library 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 4 PM Grief Support Group Guadalupe 7 PM Boy Scouts Cafeteria 4 PM Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 7 PM CRHP Men #69 Legion of Mary 4:30 PM Girls VBall Tryouts Gymnasium 4:30 PM Girls VBall Tryouts Gymnasium 7:30 PM Salve Regina Cenacle Lourdes 6 PM K of C Degree St Matthew 7 PM Bible Study St Matthew East 7:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Mother 6:30 PM Fernside Cafeteria 7 PM Small Faith Group Lourdes 9:30 PM Men’s Basketball Gymnasium 6:30 PM Reconciliation Lourdes 7:30 PM Hope Group Guadalupe 6:30 PM CS Lion Den West Heritage 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Church/St. Cecilia 7:45 PM Divine Will Cenacle Fatima
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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 Sunday, May 28 8:15 AM Mass with School Children Church 6:03 AM Fathers Team St Matthew 8 AM Shop$mart Fatima 9 AM Childcare St Gabriel 8 AM Renaissance Festival Heritage 9 AM Childcare St Gabriel 9 AM Shop$mart Fatima 9 AM Gr 8 Video Gymnasium 11 AM 3rd Gr Party Pavilion 9 AM RCIA Dismissal Guadalupe 9:30 AM Bible Study Blessed Mother 2 PM Graduation Practice Church 6 PM Shop$mart Fatima 9:30 AM Kindergarten Party Pavilion/ 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 7 PM HS Youth Ministry Youth Room West Heritage 10 AM 8th Grade Luncheon East Heritage 5 PM Gavin/Forsthoefel Rehearsal Church 7:30 PM AA Meeting St Matthew 10 AM Moms Bible Study St Matthew 6:30 PM Memorial Weekend Picnic Pavilion 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 4 PM Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool Saturday, May 27 4:30 PM Girls VBall Tryouts Gymnasium 9 AM Vocations Committee Lourdes 6:30 PM Rummage Sale St. Joseph Huddle 1 PM Private Event Heritage 7 PM Spanish Charismatic Blessed Mother Prayer Group 2:30 PM Gavin/Forsthoefel Wedding Church 7 PM CRHP Women #69 Bernardin 5 PM Shop$mart Fatima 7:30 PM RCIA Legion of Mary/ St Francis of Assisi/St Matthew 9:30 PM Men’s Basketball Gymnasium
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 11 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH Confirmation Celebration Sunday, May 21st, 7-9 pm re pit behind the football eld All 8th Grade Con rmandi are invited!
Kick-off Memorial Weekend Memorial Weekend Picnic Hosted by IHM Cub Scout Pack 694
Friday, May 26, 2017 at the IHM Pavilion Food, Fun, and a Flag Retirement Dinner and Games start at 6:30pm Flag Retirement starts at 8:30pm 12 Bring a chair forA Stewardship the Flag Parish, Retirement celebrating 72 years Ceremony as a faith community Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 2017 May, 2017
Confirmation Bring faith to life. Find life in faith. Impact Celebration Living stones What are you building? Lasting relationships, a career, a family? Do you build others up? Are you Sunday, May 21st, 7-9 pm building a better world? What we build says a lot about who we are. re pit behind the football eld All 8th Grade Con rmandi are invited!
Kick-off Memorial Weekend Memorial Weekend Picnic Hosted by IHM Cub Scout Pack 694 Each of us has only so many hours in a day, and we do not know when our last day on earth will be. We make many choices in the course of our days and weeks, months and years. How will we use our time? What needs our attention? Who needs our presence and care? We may build something that matters, or waste the opportunities we have in favor of passing things. Through our decisions and actions, we build a life, the total sum of all that we are and do.
Jesus shows us that there is more to life than the focus on ourselves and those closest to us that often consumes our time and attention. That life that you’re building? Make it about more than your narrow concerns. Let yourself build something that has much greater impact. In the second reading for May 14, St. Peter says, “like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Pet 2: 4-5) What we build and how we build it is an expression of what is most important to us.
When we turn to Christ, the living stone, our priorities change. In faith, we grow in a desire to give for the sake of others, to sacrifice beyond what we think we can, trusting that God will take our offering and build something wonderful. In the words of Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, God’s cause becomes the only concern of our hearts. Christ calls us to build up the reign of God through our actions and interactions, in what we say and what we do. We may choose to give our time and resources to help others build a better life. We may contribute to parish ministries and Church initiatives to serve the poor, promote peace and advocate for justice. If we pour ourselves out, our hearts will be filled. If we resolve to build the Friday, May 26, 2017 at the IHM Pavilion reign of God, the reign of selfishness, material wealth, and need for security dissolve into the promise of a brighter Food, Fun, and a Flag Retirement tomorrow. We have but one life in which to make a difference. Build something for lasting impact. Dinner and Games start at 6:30pm Flag Retirement starts at 8:30pm WWW.CATHOLICLIFEANDFAITH.NET ©Catholic Life and Faith, 2017 Bring a chair for the Flag Retirement Ceremony A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 13 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH
May, 2017 Impact Bring faith to life. Find life in faith. Decide to make a difference The early Christians We now recognize the fast-paced environment Catholic tradition ‒ understood it. Surely men as the first deacons, with many opens the door for us to we can too. It takes and one of them, Stephen, responsibilities. Our actively commit to a life each of us, doing what was the first Christian spiritual hunger does not of gratitude and we can, to help the martyr. always get a chance to responsibility; to thank world. This experience of the be nourished through God for his endless gifts, early Church has much to prayer and action. A and then to decide what In the Acts of the teach us about living as a clear sense of purpose ‒ we can do to help the Apostles, from which we Christian in our time. nourished by the world.” (Stewardship and read throughout the Each of us has particular Eucharist and our rich Young Adults) season of Easter, we hear gifts which we can use in that the Twelve came to all of the aspects of our an important insight. They lives, including the way were shown the neglect of we serve the needs of the widows in their others. community, but they needed to be free to “It is an incredible preach and teach. So, the challenge to live in faithful gathered in prayer imitation of Christ. We all and chose seven men to face obstacles, serve the needs of the opportunities and poor in the community. challenges, living in a
Impact this month Pay attention. Pray. Grow in Gratitude. Sacrifice. Trust. Be attentive to the needs of others. There are many in gratitude for your many blessings. Ask the Holy Spirit to our local community, show you who needs the gift that only you can give. country, and world who are Stretch yourself. Sacrifice. Remember that God’s way is in great need. Pay attention. the way of self-giving love. There is much in our culture Consider your own gifts, that tells us to focus on our wants, rather than on the and respond in the best needs of others. Give more than you think is possible. God way that you can. Each of will take care of the rest. us has different talents, Trust that Christ is with you. We all have moments in strengths, and skills. Pray which we feel alone and wonder if we’re on the right that you may grow in track. Jesus said, “I will be with you always.”
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Bid n’ Buy Festival baskets
New Donations Needed New Item Donations can be dropped off at the parish office or request pick-up from your home or office! Why Donate? Great advertisement for your business. Over 10,000 people visit our festival each year. The profit goes to help our parish’s many ministries—grief support, aid to those unemployed, strengthening of families and MUCH, MUCH more.
Sports Memorabilia Electronics (Kindle, I-Pads, Tvs) IDEAS Movie Tickets Sporting Events Tickets Memberships/Tickets to fitness/nature/museum center Grilling Supplies Food Items Cincinnati Items Liquor/Wine/Beer Vacation Timeshare/Frequent flyer miles Sports Spirit clothing/gear (REDS, Bengals, XU, OSU, OU, UC, etc) Indoor/Outdoor Toys Designer Purses/Clothing GIFT CERTIFICATES Specialty Services (massages, tutoring, oil change, pedicure, tax prep, etc)
Check out our website, bid on items, buy raffle tickets and see how much money your basket/items raise!! www.qtego.net/qlink.ihm PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR BUISNESS’ PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Contact: Katie Herms at [email protected] or 859-466-0038 Christy Sway at [email protected] st DONATIONS due July 1 (we would them as soon as possible) ALL DONATIONS QUALIFY as a CHARITABLE DONATION!!! A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 15 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH
Caregiver Resource Groups
Caregiver Resource Feature Presentation
Legal and Financial Planning for Long Term Care Presented by Esther Norton, Esq.
Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:00 – 7:30 pm Immaculate Heart of
Join us for an informative session with an experienced Mary Church Elder Law Attorney. This talk addresses the financial and legal impact of caregiving on caregivers and care receivers, St. Matthew Room including Medicaid eligibility, living will, power of attorney, 2nd Floor, Welcome Center etc., and offers practical suggestions on preparing well in advance to meet related challenges. 7820 Beechmont Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45255 Sponsored by the Anderson, OH IHM Caregiver Support Group Contact us: Join us as we explore topics such as: Maintaining balance as a caregiver Careline: (513) 869-4483
How to solve caregiving problems Caregiver Assistance Network Learn from the experience of others 7162 Reading Road, Ste 600 Cincinnati, OH 45237 The guilt and stress of caregiving (513) 672-3834
[email protected] All are welcome! www.ccswoh.org/caregivers
Meeting is co-sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities, funded in part by the Council on Aging
We are an agency of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and affiliated with Catholic Charities USA. ccswoh.org CatholicCharitiesSWOhio 16 A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 2017
THANK YOU!
Thank You to all those who supported and helped make this year’s Rummage Sale a success! The response of volunteers and those shopping from the community was overwhelming!
The Twinning Communities of Our Lady of the Mountains and the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte are so very appreciative of all that IHM does to support our mutual mission of learning from each other, praying for each other, sharing resources, and strengthening our kinship in Christ. The success of this event is a testament of our continuing commitment to the mission. Special thanks to U-Haul-Beechmont, Pac-Van, Markus Jewelers, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, Donatos Pizza, Ollies, Fresh Thyme, Papa Johns, Chic-fil-A, Kroger, Jersey Mikes, Marcos, Sweets & Meats BBQ, Kona Ice, and the many individual volunteers who donated their time and service.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE MAY 27 & 28 (DEACONS PREACH) Presider Deacons Coordinators Lectors Servers 5 p.m. (Sat.) Fr. Dcn. Shea Carol Braun Tom M Armstrong Megan Balda Ed Bayliss Pat Ruthemeyer Maddie Fyffe* Charlie Pzifermayer (C) Patrick Kling Lydia Suedhof 7:30 a.m. Fr. Dcn. Shea Mike & Pat Carol Maureen Kelly Dufour Adam Blatt Jane Phelan McKinley Kramer Sally Schroder (C) Karly Leibreich 9:30 a.m. Fr. Kreidler Dcn. Shea Dick Burdick Nancy Fuller Bradley Beck* Mark Logeman Tom Gutekunst Timmy Daly Kristin McLane (C) Noah Novotny Paul Rahner Caitlyn Voet 11:30 a.m. Fr. Kreidler Dcn. Cassani Rick Bowdren Gloria Heideman Will Berger Susie DeFisher Jerry Metz Joseph McHugh Caroline Welsh (C) Patrick McHugh Monica Navey* Comboni Priest Elvia Tuttle Mathew Bykadorov 1:30 p.m. Gloria Ramirez Erika Arvizu Vanessa Morales Jacqueline Torres Nataly Morales 6 p.m. Fr. Cross Dcn. Cassani Jim Kahles Therese Hazzard Sophie Boer Dan Coletta Sam Fortin Ed Bayliss (C) Mia Lawrence Olivia Wasserstrom Reconciliation: (C) Commentator * Server Captain PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS Consult Parish Directory for Phone Numbers Adoration Kathie Hayes Evangelization/Catechesis Comm. John Fahrmeier Prayer Circle JoAnn Best Admin. & Fin. Comm. Tom Armstrong Extraordinary Ministers of Rusty McHugh Carol Stretch Altar Servers Deacon Dave Shaffer Holy Communion Prayer Shawl Ministry Terry Alvarez Alzheimer’s Family Support Marisue Naber FATHERS Team Rick Kasper Prison Ministry Charlie Pfizenmayer American Heritage Girls Elizabeth Ryan Rudy Noble PRP Pete Taylor Art & Environment Dave Auxier Festival Dale White, Jr. Tina Ramundo Craig Connolly Boosters Brian Young RCIA Jay Mather Dave Caldwell Festival Volunteers Scott Ackerman Respect Life Jane Elfers Boy Scouts Thomas Vaughan Food from the Heart Sherrie Heyse Retrouvaille Dick & Mary McConn Bread Ministry Pat Planitz Girl Scouts Becky Leibreich SEM Manor Cathy Beumer Bulletin Michelle Peters Grief Support Group Judy Sherlock St. Vincent de Paul 388-4191 Cancer Support Group Sharon Sanker Health Ministry Comm. Pat Armstrong Scheduling Rooms Linda Reekers Catholic Divorce Survival Carol Higgins HeartBeat Michelle Peters SHOP$MART Marge English Caregiver Careline 513-929-4483 Hispanic Ministry Gloria Milord Small Faith Groups Debbie Birck Charismatic Prayer Group Betsy Ross Hispanic Ministry Choir Don Harrison Social Action Coordinating Comm. Mike Suter Child Care Michelle Dietz Hope Group Jan Bolubasz Sherrie Heyse Kristy Click Communications/Print/Electronic Michelle Peters Stewardship Comm. Beth Stewart Hospitality Tim Arnold Communion/Anderson JoAnn Best Theology of The Body Deacon Russ Feldkamp Knights of Columbus Mike Merz Missy Feldkamp Communion/Asbury Woods Vivian Willging Lectors Michael Miller Twinning CCBN Sue Keefe Communion/Homebound Marge Gutekunst MAGIC Roxanne Your Twinning OLM Judy O’Brien Communion/NEC Carol Stretch Marriage Prep Linda Reekers Welcoming Committee Gloria Ann Castleman Communion/SEM Manor Joe Keeler Men’s Fellowship League John Hunt Winter Gala Nickie White Core Nurses Group Marisue Naber Music Ministry David Auxier Lisa Riccardi CRHP Continuation Chair Gloria Ann Castleman New Parishioner Registration Jill Ambrose Works of Kindness Len Leber Cub Scouts Kevin Novotny NFP (Natural Family Planning) Missy Feldkamp Worship Commission Bob Andrews Education Commission Lea Beck PTO Carie Masoner Joanne Curoe Elizabeth Ministry Marisue Naber Parish Coffee Pam/Dan Payne Youth/Young Adult Ministry Michael Haley Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Jill Coffey Sally Schroder Pastoral Council Walt Moll Planned Giving Committee Dick Schimpf
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