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ST. CHARLES FEBRUARY 28, 2016 LIMA, OHIO

Staff Corner

The Flame of God’s Presence

When visiting the classrooms in school, I sometimes ask the smaller children why we light Monday, February 29 candles in church. One little boy told me: “so we can 8:00 AM Holy Communion Service stay warm!” Another child said: “because if the lights 3:30-7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration w/Vespers @ 6:30 go out, we can still see….” Ah, the wisdom and Tuesday, March 1 whimsy of little children! So, why do we light candles 8:00 AM Mass in church? Our first reading today from the book of Wednesday, March 2 Exodus gives us a hint. Moses is out tending the 8:00 AM Mass sheep one day when out of nowhere God’s voice Thursday, March 3 speaks to him through a “burning bush” or as the 8:00 AM Mass scripture says, “An angel appeared to him in fire Friday, March 4-First Friday flaming out of a bush.” Oftentimes in the Old 6:30 AM Mass (during Lent only) Testament God makes an appearance through fire, 8:00 AM Mass for example, when God led the Israelites through the 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (during Lent desert by a “pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire only) by night.” Also, Moses received the 10 Commandments on a fiery mountain top. In the New Lord’s Day – The Fourth Sunday of Lent Testament the Holy Spirit on Pentecost appears above Saturday, March 5 each of the disciples as a “tongue of fire.” 5:00 PM Mass We light candles in church around the altar to Sunday, March 6 signify God’s presence among us. We light a special, 8:00 AM Mass red glass encased candle in the Eucharistic chapel to 10:30 AM Mass remind us that Jesus is truly present in His Body and 6:00 PM Mass Blood in the tabernacle. People light the blue or red vigil lights (candles) in church to ask for God’s special graces for various intentions. We light the Easter candle for fifty days during the Easter season to remind us of the resurrection of Jesus. As other times we light this candle during baptisms and funerals to Scripture Readings for March 6, 2016 remind us that Jesus is the light of the world, the Jos 5:9a, 10-12, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 beginning (Alpha) and the end (Omega) of our lives. Candle light will always be a powerful symbol Our 8:00 AM liturgy is on radio station WCIT 940 AM of God’s presence in our churches and hopefully, in each Sunday morning for our homebound or infirm our lives. During the feast of Pentecost we often pray: parishioners. The cost of this service is generously provided to the parish by Chamberlain-Huckeriede “Come, Holy Spirit, and enkindle within us the fire of Funeral Home. your love, Amen!”

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Welcome to our parish community! We are happy to have you! A special welcome to any guests who may be visiting. May your visit be blessed! THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

St. Charles Mondays in March March 7, 14, 21, & 28 7-8.30 pm, hospitality following

Monday, March 7, 2016 Evangelization and Modern Culture: How to Build a Bridge Presented by Fr. Nathan Cromly, C.S.J. Hospitality provided by the M.O.M.s Group

Monday, March 14, 2016 “The Song in our Hearts: The Christian Mystery in Popular Entertainment” Presented by Emily Strand Stories are powerful vehicles of meaning in any culture, including ours. In this session, we’ll talk about the stories in general and fairy tales more specifically, since these are the basis for the stories that are very popular today: fantasy and sci-fi. We’ll discuss the relevance of such “fairy tales” to our faith, our values and our lives as Christians. More specifically, we’ll see how the Christian mystery and Christian values are present in two “fairy story” franchises which are very popular today: Harry Potter and Star Wars. Finally, we’ll strategize how we can utilize these stories in our own ministry of evangelization: that is, in preaching the Gospel to the wider world. Hospitality provided by the Newman Student Outreach

Monday, March 21, 2016 “Do You Think You Know the Bible?” Presented by Kevin Stetter The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, and yet, it’s probably the most misunderstood. We as Catholics hear parts of it read every Sunday, but how well do we really know it? Come learn more about this great and wonderful work, and how best to read and properly interpret it. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN BIBLE! Hospitality provided by the Women’s Bible Study and St. Charles PSR

Monday, March 28, 2016 The Similarities Between Islam and Christianity Presented by Iman Sedin Agic A general introduction to Islam and how Christianity and both religions use the same source. Hospitality provided by the Knights of Columbus

CALLING ADULTS OF ANY AGE Do you ever find yourself confused with, bored by, disinterested in, and disengaged from the Mass? Then we have the perfect series for you! We want to enlighten and enliven the Mystery of the Mass. Please join us for an exciting series called Altaration, Feb. 28, March 6 & 13 immediately following the Life Teen Mass at 7 PM in the lower level. A small dinner will be provided. ST. CHARLES FEBRUARY 28, 2016 LIMA, OHIO

4th Annual Heartbeat Auction/Dinner –March 13, 2016 from 12 PM-3:00 PM at Knights of Columbus, 810 So. Cable Rd. Chicken dinners are $8. Orders due by Budgeted Amount Needed Weekly……….. March 4 by calling 419-222-7945. $21,271.93 “ Pathway to Peace: A Retreat Helping Catholics Feb. 14, 2016………………………………….. Recover from Divorce & Separation” Friday, April 1- $10,649.25 Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Lial Renewal Center, Whitehouse Feb. 21, 2016………………………………….. OH. A weekend of retreats, reflection and prayer for $16,357.73 Catholics seeking healing from their own divorce or Diocesan Assessment……………………….. separation. Sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo’s Office $1,069.58 for Marriage and Family. To learn more and to register Thank you for your generous Stewardship! for this retreat, visit www.pathwaytopeace.eventbrite.com or contact Monica Martinez at 419-244-6711 or LECTOR SCHEDULE [email protected]. March 5/6 5:00 PM- B. Proby

8:00 AM – K. Kidd th th 10:30 AM –School On March 4 & 5 , Pope Francis is inviting parishes SERVER SCHEDULE around the world to participate in his initiative called 24 Hours for the Lord. During this Year of Mercy our March 5/6 5:00 PM – Team 21 deanery will be participating at St. Rita’s Chapel, from 8:00 AM – Team 22 5:00 PM-Midnight on March 4th and 10:00 AM-4:00 10:30 AM - Team 23 PM on March 5. The sacrament of reconciliation will Linens March 6: K. Venturella also be available each hour. In order to sign up for a holy hour, please visit the website below. If a specific hour is Newly Baptized no longer available, feel free to still visit the Lord at that Samuel Vance time. The “quantity” is set to 2 because at least 2 people Feb. 14, 2016 need to be present with the Lord at all times. If you have May God bless Samuel and his family! any questions or need assistance, please contact the parish office. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24-hours- M.O.M.S. Group for-the-lord-tickets-21426522305 Looking for a way to be active in your church? New here? ALSO- In this Year of Mercy we are encouraged to offer No worries! The M.O.M.S. group is a great way to connect extra opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. with other families in the church. Please mark your Fr. Steve will be available to hear confessions on the calendars for these exciting events: On March 7, 2016, following Wednesdays in March: March 2 – 5:30-6:30; (Mondays in March series) we will be providing hospitality March 9-5:00-6:00 PM & March 16- 12:00-1:00 PM. after Fr. Nathan Cromly speaks so come down and meet the members of the group! On March 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM, we have our next family fun event at Chuck E. Cheese! ST. CHARLES SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE This is for the whole family to come out and play! We hope to get more people involved in this group and grow our Everyone is welcome to visit St Charles School on Sunday, th family outreach at St. Charles! March 6 from 11:30-1:00 PM. Please come and visit our classrooms, talk with the teachers and administrations and see our beautiful facilities. Information will be available on START TALKING scholarships for kindergarten-8th grade students based on Come join the LCC Academic Booster Club on Monday, income and anyone that may live in a school district not March 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Quatman Room for this meeting Ohio standards. Bring your family and enjoy some important discussion about alcohol and drug use. Discover St. Charles School community hospitality. ways to keep your children safe and tips for talking about drugs with them. Speaker: Nate Garlock and a presentation ST. CHARLES BOOKFAIR FAMILY EVENT from The Partnership at Drugfree.org called “Parents 360Rx”. Sunday, February 28, 2016-11:00 AM-12:30 PM in School Library. This is a great opportunity to purchase LCC MOCK ELECTION-The LCC students will hold a mock Easter gifts and instill a love of reading to children of all presidential election of Friday, March 11 from 6-9 PM in the ages. A selection for adults includes Christian interest, old gym. The public is invited to attend and will take part novels and cookbooks. We hope to see you there but if you by representing California in the election process. Don’t can’t make it, browse through our online book fair at miss the mock election at LCC under the direction of Mr. http:bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/stcharles. Eric Kuhlman, LCC History teacher. THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Spencerville, is looking for a PSR coordinator for the next school year. Classes run from August through April and are Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM with children’s Mass to follow at 7:30 PM. Please email Fr Steve at [email protected] or Dave Butorac at [email protected].