Our Church at Prayer Fourth Sunday of Lent Sacrament of the Eucharist Sunday Mass Saturday: 5 P.M

March 26, 2017 Our Church at Prayer Fourth Sunday of Lent 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 (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, March 26 Welcome This Week Fourth Sunday of Lent Immaculate Heart of Mary 1 Sm 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a/Eph 5:8–14/Jn 9:1–41 or 9:1, 6–9, 13–17, 34–38 extends a warm welcome to our new parishioners. We hope that Monday, March 27 they will come to find peace and Lenten Weekday7 joy as they become active members of Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54 our worship community. 12 p.m. †Jim Klump, req. by Mary Beth Conover Christina Fisk †Patricia Clasgens, req. by the Family †Eileen Mallory, req. by Maureen McCracken Jason & Jaclyn Muncy and †Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Martin, req. by Tom & Linda Martin Jackson & Julian †Virginia Tu, req. by Joan Montgomery & Victoria Troyknya Rey Pelcastre-Antonio †Jeff Timpanaro, req. by Tom & Marie Monaco Rosa Villasenor-Corona Tuesday, March 28 Lenten Weekday Parish Membership Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16 We joyfully welcome new members of our 8:15 a.m. †Gordy Massa, req. by Jerry & Nancy Runnels parish community. Please register in the Parish Office or after each weekend Mass in Wednesday, March 29 the Lourdes Room. Please also let us know Lenten Weekday if you plan to move from the parish. Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 12 p.m. †Gert Schweikert, req. by Robert & Joy Roose Prayers are requested for the †Betty Kreiner, req. by Helen Meara repose of the souls of †Steve Mischenko, req. by Eugene & Rosanna Ardine Richard Welsh, step father of Bob †Robert Kelly, req. by Mimi & Garrett Frey (Anna) Walton and grandfather to †Walter Fielman, req. by the Fielman Family Katherine, Andrew, Sarah, Mary, †John Locaputo, req. by Ralph & Barbara Gruppo Ruth, and John. Thursday, March 30 Lenten Weekday Ken Cain, Bob (Mary) Walton’s Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47 cousin-in-law, and cousin to 8:15 a.m. Victoria Reynolds, req. by Maria Gaviria Katherine, Andrew, Sarah, Mary, Friday, March 31 Ruth, and John. Lenten Weekday Elizabeth Schrand, mother of Wayne Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 (Chris) Schrand. 12 p.m. †Ron Williams, Sr., req. by Fr. Ron Williams Joseph Perry, uncle of Mario Tore Saturday, April 1 (Robyn), and great uncle of Grant,. Lenten Weekday Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53 Olivia, and Jillian. 8:15 a.m. †Michael Gudat, req. by the Harland Family Dolores Millikin, mother of Tom, Bill Sunday, April 2 (Miriam) Millikin, and grandmother Fifth Sunday of Lent of Aaron, Charles & Sarah Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 5 p.m. (Sat.) †Joe & Arlita Wertz & Bud & Jane Payne, req. by Dan & Pam Payne Sacrament of the Sick 7:30 a.m. †Gordy Massa, req. by Al & Maureen Dufour Contact Marisue Naber in the 9:30 a.m. †Joseph Schlager, req. by Joan Ford Parish Office at 388-4184. Parishioners 11:30 a.m. †Anna Forsthoefel, req. by the Kent Family scheduled for surgery are encouraged to 1:30 p.m. For the Parish celebrate this sacrament at a weekday 6 p.m. †Clarence Parks Custer, req. by IHM School Staff 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 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017 FROM OUR PASTOR PASTORAL STAFF

Dear Friends, Pastor Fr. Thomas Kreidler Our parish has a Safety Committee to review and recommend procedures [email protected] that are appropriate for our campus. This is so important for the well-being of ALL. We have processes and procedures in place for our school and need to Parochial Vicar address this topic for church, as well. Fr. Ron Williams [email protected] Today we want to review Fire Exits, Tornado and AED awareness. As is always the case, if there is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Don’t presume that Deacons has happened unless you are aware that the call has been made. Deacon Mike Cassani 500-4800 ([email protected]) FIRE EXITS: If there is a fire in the church, please pull the Fire Alarm (if possible), call Deacon Russ Feldkamp 9-1-1, and let others know that a fire is present. If you hear the fire alarm or 646-5309 ([email protected]) an announcement that a fire is happening, please evacuate the building by Deacon Mark Johnson the nearest, safe emergency exit. In the church, the emergency exits are doors 509-4556 ([email protected]) located near the ambo, by the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, behind the choir, Deacon Bill Mullaney on the east wall in front of the former chapel area, through the Choir Room, 753-7756 ([email protected]) and all normal entrance/exit doors. Anyone in the balcony should move in an orderly fashion to the stairs and then proceed to the nearest, safe emergency Deacon Dave Shaffer exit. A map showing the emergency exits will be published in the parish 265-4456 ([email protected]) bulletin. Deacon Dave Shea TORNADO: 310-6616 ([email protected]) In the event of a tornado, everyone should move away from windows and Finance and Stewardship doors and proceed to a safe place. In the church, safe locations include: the Joan Cardone former chapel area (in the northeast corner of the church), near the literature 388-4084 ([email protected]) rack (northwest corner past the Reconciliation Chapel), Restrooms, Art and Evangelization & Catechesis Environment Room and Prep Room (southeast corner), Ministers Sacristy Debbie Birck (where servers dress), under the balcony, or along walls away from the 388-4189 ([email protected]) windows. Health Ministry AED: Marisue Naber If someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest, the church has an Automated 388-4184 ([email protected]) External Defibrillator (AED) on site. The AED is in the usher’s closet on the first floor near the St. Vincent de Paul area. If you don’t know where that is Liturgy and Sacred Music Dave Auxier located, please ask an usher. 388-4090 ([email protected]) Look for the rest of our Safety Committee Procedures in future letters. Principal God Bless you all, Krista Devine ([email protected])

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A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 3 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH STEWARDSHIP ALIVE Worship & Serve: [email protected] 3rd Sunday of Lent— 2017 Spring CRHP Let’s Go The Extra Mile! Below are the names of the receiving team for the next This week I will go: 27.2 women’s CHRP. Please keep these women in your prayers. Quarter Mile—I will say one Hail Mary every day. Half Mile—I will say one Decade of the Rosary every day. Yolanda Bautista (Bilingual) Theresa Boeing, Janice Copfer, Juana Garnica (Hispanic), Lisa Gerde, Nemia 1 Mile—I will say the Rosary every day. Hazlett, Suzanne Kopcha, Diana Loebker, Sheri May, Mary had total faith in her son Jesus Christ. Are you ready Gladys Mesino (Hispanic), Emily Trickey, Victoria to put your trust in Jesus? Can you make the tough decision Valencia (Hispanic), Christine Voegele, and Janice that you know is right? Remember—every step matters! Wiles, Vivian Willging The next Men’s Weekend is April 29–30. Contact Help Welcome Our Visitors! Bill Rehl for more information, at [email protected] or During Holy Week, we are inviting you to help us welcome 513-319-9290. the visitors who will be joining us. This is a wonderful way for couples, families, groups, etc. to share your time with the parish. If you are looking for service hours, this Adoration and Exposition is a great opportunity. This is a one-time commitment. Volunteers are need for the following celebrations: PEA MOST URGENT needs are on Friday at 3 a.m. & 1 p.m. To volunteer or add your name to the sub list, 7 p.m. Holy Thursday contact Kathie Hayes at 513-202-3009. Noon & 7 p.m. Good Friday 9 p.m. Easter Vigil 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Easter Sunday All those who volunteer will have a reserved seat for Mass set aside specifically for you! For more information or to sign up, please contact Tim Arnold at [email protected] or 513-919-3682.

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Weekly Offertory Fiscal Year to Date Please remember our church in your will. March 19 March 19 Actual through Budget through % Increase or Are you interested in investing in the future of Actual Budget 38 weeks 38 weeks (Decrease) our parish? A bequest in your will for IHM could provide for enhanced and expanded ministries $36,249 $35,000 $1,903,312 $1,921,195 -0.9% for God’s people. Please call 388-4084 if you would like more information on how to donate.

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IHM Candidates respond to the Call to Continuing Conversion On March 5th, during the 11:30 Mass, our parish celebrated the “Rite of Sending” for our RCIA participants. Three RCIA “Candidates,” Robin Rudolph, Dave Rudolph, and Ron Kincaid, were “sent” by our parish community to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, downtown, to participate in the Rite of the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates, presided over by Bishop Joseph Binzer. They are preparing to receive both Confirmation and Eucharist (Reception into Full Communion with the Roman Catholic Church) at the Easter Vigil this year. They will, also, join us at this year’s parish Lenten Penance Service. Please pray for them as they continue their journey of conversion. Register Now for Summer PRP! Summer PRP 2017 (Parish Religion Program for grades 1–8) Summer PRP I: June 5–16 (Monday–Friday) 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Summer PRP II: June 5–16 (Monday–Friday) 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Summer PRP III: July 24–August 4 (Monday–Friday) 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Join us for another summer of faith filled learning and fun. The registration packets are available online, in the formation office, and in the back of church. Need more information? Contact Tina Ramundo: [email protected] ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Are you looking for a fun way to spend part of your 2017 Wedding Anniversary Couples summer? Do you need a way to earn service hours while on Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, 60th, 65th,70th, or Summer Break? 75th Wedding Anniversaries during 2017 should contact the Join us as a student aide during our IHM Summer PRP parish office no later than May 19, 2017. Couples celebrating sessions! You are guaranteed to have a great time while their 50th Wedding Anniversary will receive an invitation earning plenty of service hours. Contact Tina Ramundo: to the Golden Wedding Mass in the mail. Archbishop [email protected] to reserve your volunteer Dennis M. Schnurr will preside at the Golden Wedding placement as space is limited to the first sixteen volunteers Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on August 12, 2017 who register for each session. We’d love to share the at 4:30 pm. Couples celebrating summer with you! their 25th, 60th, 65th,70th or 75th Wedding Anniversaries Parish Coffee will receive their scroll at Join us Sunday, April 2, after the Immaculate Heart of Mary on a 9:30 a.m. Mass in Heritage Hall for our Sunday in June. Parish Coffee. All parishioners are welcome!

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Spring Has Arrived!! Purchase gift cards in the Fatima Room after Mass for Lent is a time of encounter SPRING clothes (Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Wal-Mart), SPRING home improvement CRS Operation Rice Bowl (Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Home Goods), SPRING sports Have you joined the millions of Catholics across the (Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon.com) and SPRING country by participating in CRS’ Operation Rice Bowl? decorating ideas (Bed, Bath & Beyond, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Your family is invited to pick up a Rice Bowl packet in the Marshall’s and Home Goods). Fatima Room and join in this simple yet powerful Lenten Stop in the Fatima Room after any weekend Mass to practice. Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl purchase the gift cards you need to welcome SPRING into invites us to pray with our families and faith communities, your home. fast in solidarity with those who are hungry, learn about our brothers and sisters around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to help those in need. This week Do you really understand the Catholic we encounter ZAMBIA and through our joint efforts help to meaning of Marriage? One of St. Pope teach mothers good nutrition for their children. John Paul II’s greatest contributions to Visit orb.crs.org for additional resources to use at home. the Church was his deep reflections on Christian Marriage which have come to be known as his Please return your filled Rice Bowls “Theology of the Body.” Dr. Dave Rahner has studied JPII’s by April 9. For additional information Theology of the Body for many years and will present a please contact Joanne Middlekamp. summary of it in laymen’s language this Friday, 3/31/17, at the Fathers Team meeting in the St. Matthew Room of the A Program of the IHM Social Action Coordinating Commission IHM Welcome Center at 6:03 a.m. He will zero in on the Meaning of Marriage and implications for our daily life. All A program of the IHM Social Action Coordinating Commission men and fathers are welcome. Please join us for the IHM Boosters Fish Fry Every Friday* in Lent! Speaking Of Saints with Susan Conroy 4:30–7 p.m. (*Except Good Friday), In the Cafeteria Monday, April 3, 7 p.m. in the St. Matthew Room NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS! The menu Join us for a wonderful presentation about a contemporary includes baked and fried fish, fish tacos, shrimp Caesar day saint. The parish received an inspiring book about salad, fries, hush puppies, pizza, macaroni & cheese, Mother Teresa at Christmas, and then watched “The side salads, cole slaw, applesauce and delicious desserts. Letters” based on her writings. Now we have a wonderful Starting on March 3, running through April 7 chance to wrap up our study of Mother Teresa with Adult...... $8.00 personal stories from Susan. Senior...... $7.00 00 Don’t miss this great opportunity! Child...... $5. Shrimp Caesar Salad. . . . .$9.00 Fish Tacos ...... $8.00 CARRYOUT ORDERS: 388-0031

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Lent: A favorable time for Conversion Conversion means a change of heart; moving from where we are, to where God wants us to be. There is no better time to heed this call than during Lent. Indeed, Pope Francis has called Lent “a favorable time for conversion.” We see the process of conversion right before us in the public celebration of the Save The Date: VBS for grades K–5 will special Rites that our RCIA participants undertake during the Lenten season. These individuals have heard God’s call be Monday, June 19–Thursday, June 22 to conversion and have undertaken the journey to initiation Many volunteers, both adults and youth (grades 6–12), are into a new life. needed to assist and be guides/station leaders during the camp week. Volunteer sign up is currently open on the But conversion is ongoing and everyone’s journey is parish website under Programs/Children. different. Are you yearning for a change, or seek a new understanding of yourself or of the world around you? If IHM’s Vacation Bible School will open registration for campers entering grades K–5 soon! Registration for campers you are hearing a call to conversion, we are here to listen. will run from Monday, April 23 through Friday, May 5, with Feel free to contact Jay Mather by phone at 513-388-4188 or some classes closing prior to May 5th when classes become [email protected] if you want to learn more about conversion full. Please plan to register early, as classes will fill up! at IHM. Sign up on the parish website beginning April 23.

Luncheon Tickets From the Mountains to the Sea $20 per person x ______= $______Showcase Luncheon Friday or Saturday Luncheon (circle one) Guests’ Names: ______Please make checks payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary, Earmark FTMTTS. Please mail or drop off at the IHM Parish Office. *I am unable to attend. Please accept my dona- tion of $______Reservations: Maggie Rosch, 513-232-4051 or Immaculate Heart of Mary, Heritage Hall [email protected] Friday, April 28, or Saturday, April 29, 2017 12:00 Noon Raffle Tickets Come Join Us in Celebrating the Cultures of Our Twinning Communities! $100 per ticket x ______= $______Experience the cuisine, music, artisan crafts and meet the people from the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte and Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. Enjoy with us a meal, fellowship, and an opportunity to Name & Address: ______show your support for our twinning communities. ______• Raffle will be held for a chance for a one week stay at an Italian villa ($100 a ticket) • Entertainment: Friday - Bluegrass music; Saturday - Asi Es Colombia Dance Ensemble ______• Babysitting will be available on Friday - contact Michelle Dietz at [email protected] • Questions, please contact Maggie Rosch at 513-232-4051 or [email protected] ______The price of $20/person includes an international buffet. Donations can also be made in addition to the luncheon or if you can’t attend but want to support our cause. ______All profits directly benefit IHM’s two twinning communities, Our Lady of the Mountains (OLM), Stanton, Ticket will be mailed to address one week KY and Cultural Center of Batahola Norte, Managua, Nicaragua. The IHM Social Action Commission prior to the luncheon if not attending the sponsors this event. luncheon. To register for the luncheon via credit card, visit https://ihom.weshareonline.org/FromtheMountainstotheSeaLuncheon. Raffle Ticket Information: Sue Keefe, Raffle tickets are not tax deductible. You can also drop off the completed [email protected] form at right at the IHM Welcome Center. A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 7 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH

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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, March 27 Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 8:15 AM School Stations Practice Church 8 AM Everybody Counts Heritage 8:15 AM School Mass Practice Church 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 9:30 AM Pastoral Staff Meeting Bernardin 9 AM School Stations Practice Church 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 9:30 AM WOW Bible Study St Matthew 1:15 PM School Christ Communities Church 7 PM Education Comm Bernardin 1:30 PM Divine Will Group Fatima 3 PM 1st Gr Girl Scouts East Heritage 7 PM Small Faith Group Parish Library 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 7 PM Boy Scouts Cafeteria 4 PM Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 7:30 PM Salve Regina Cenacle Lourdes 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 7 PM Bible Study St Matthew 7:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Mother 6:30 PM Fernside Cafeteria 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Church/Cecilia 9:30 PM Men’s Basketball Gymnasium 6:30 PM Reconciliation Lourdes 7:45 PM Divine Will Cenacle Fatima 6:30 PM CS Lion Den West Heritage 7 PM Voluntary Simplicity St Matthew

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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 2 8:15 AM Mass with School Children Church 6:03 AM Fathers Team St Matthew West 8 AM Shop$mart Fatima 9 AM Shop$mart Fatima 9 AM School Stations Practice Church 9 AM RCIA Dismissal Guadalupe 9:15 AM School Stations Practice Church 1:30 PM School Stations Practice Church 9:15 AM PRP Classes Cafeteria/Heritage 9:30 AM Bible Study Blessed Mother 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 10:30 AM Parish Coffee East Heritage 10 AM Moms Bible Study St Matthew 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 3 PM Musican Practice Cafeteria 4:30 PM Fish Fry Heritage/Cafeteria 12 PM BS Court of Honor Heritage 3 PM After Care Gymnasium/Cafeteria 6:25 PM Rosary Church 12:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 4 PM Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool 7 PM Stations of the Cross Church 6 PM Shop$mart Fatima 4:30 PM Boosters Gymnasium 7 PM Pre Cana Program St Matthew 7 PM Boosters Gymnasium 5 PM Priests Dinner Heritage 7:30 PM Speaker Series Church 7 PM HS Youth Ministry Youth Room 6 PM American Heritage Girls Cafeteria 7:15 PM Confirmation Meeting Heritage 6:30 PM Concert/Reconciliation Service Church Saturday, April 1 7:30 PM AA Meeting St Matthew 7 PM Spanish Charismatic Blessed Mother 8 AM Boosters Gymnasium Prayer Group 8 AM Pre Cana Program St Matthew 7 PM CRHP Men #68 Parish Library 5 PM Shop$mart Fatima 7:30 PM RCIA Legion of Mary/ St Francis of Assisi/St Matthew 6 PM Boosters Gymnasium 9:30 PM Men’s Basketball Gymnasium 6 PM Pre Cana Program East Heritage

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Communal Celebration of Reconciliation “How to Defend Your Faith— Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. at IHM Without Raising Your Voice” The communal Lenten Penance service, held with Did you miss the discussions we ran last year? You’re in Guardian Angels parish, is in addition to the luck! There is another opportunity that is tailored just for Archdiocese “The Light is On For You” campaign. you! If you belong to any group or activity in the Parish or School and your members are interested in any particular subject matter you can arrange for a discussion on just that Kairos Prison Retreat April 20–23 topic. This can be done at your meeting location on any Our next retreat is in April and we need your support agreed upon time. with cookies, prayers and/or contributions to support our How many times have you found yourself in a situation Christian ministry to 30 residents in the Southern Ohio where you wanted to respond to a person who was Correctional Facility at Lucasville. speaking critically of the Catholic Church or one of its Cookies for Lucasville teachings? Odds are you did not reply because you felt you did not have enough background or know enough of the If you like to bake and would be willing to provide support facts to challenge their comments intelligently. Maybe you for the next Lucasville Kairos Retreat we could use your did not answer because you were sure you would “make a help. We take in about 50,000 cookies each retreat! fool” of yourself or give such a poor defense. Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Molasses, Chocolate Chip, Ginger Snaps, Sugar, and Rice Krispie treats are all popular. They A book written by Austen Ivereigh and Kathryn Jean Lopez need to be uniform in size at 2 to 2 ½ inches in diameter and of this article’s title can help you radically change your fears ½ inch thick. All cookies should be packaged, 2 doz. in a and put you in a position to speak out for your faith without gallon zip lock bag without plates, notes, etc. Please pray for being offensive; and to help educate many on today’s poorly the prisoners and staff as you bake your cookies. Cookies go conceived public opinions. through much shuffling and inspection, so please consider You will need to have a copy of the 2015 edition of the book. this in your choice of variety. Delicate cookies or elaborate You can gain much by reading the book on your own but we decorations will not survive this process. found the discussions have been invaluable. All cookies need to be dropped off at the Parish Office Pick the subject of your choice and call Clyde Dial at on Wednesday, April 12 by 4 p.m.. 231-5366 to discuss when you would like to have him Thank you so very much for your continuing generosity facilitate a discussion with your group. What sounds in this mission of mercy. If you would like to help or have interesting to you!? any questions, Contact Charlie Pfizenmayer at pfizfam4@ Chapter 1: Church and Political Life hotmail.com, 513-231-0474 Chapter 2: Religious Freedom Chapter 3: Human Sexuality Chapter 4: Population, Development, AIDS, Ecology Chapter 5: Promoting Marriage 11/1 Chapter 6: Defending the Unborn Chapter 7: Clerical Abuse Chapter 8: Resisting Assisted Suicide Chapter 9: Women and the Church

Student Ministry Mass This month we welcome the 7th grade Sponsor of the Week to our monthly Student Ministry A-Pro Home Inspections Mass on April 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Whole-house, Radon, Termite 6 p.m. Masses. 513-909-APro (2776) | AProSWOhio.com

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High School: This Sunday: The Joy of Labor, Laundry, and Lice— Theology of the Body and Work Open to all 9th–12th grade students. High School Youth Group meets every Sunday from 7–9 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Middle School: Open to all 6th–8th grade students. Middle School Youth Group meets every third Saturday from 6–8 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Spring and Summer Programs There’s a lot going on the spring and summer! Scan the QR Codes or visit ihom.org to learn more and register for the following events! Peer Leadership Retreat: April 29–30 Join us as we encounter Jesus and grow in our ability to share the Gospel message. We will be hearing talks from local missionaries, delving into the Word of God, and experiencing the Sacraments. This retreat will be primarily a time of preparing participants to be peer evangelists and to share the joy of the Gospel in everyday life—a perfect fit for those who will be serving as high school volunteers for middle school summer camps. However, you do not have to be a potential camp volunteer to participate. Open to all 9th–12th grade students.

Steubenville Conferences: July 14–16 “Behold, I make all things new.” Revelation 21:5. From His throne in heaven to the depths of your heart, these words of Jesus are an invitation for you to receive the new life that He alone can give. He is longing to elevate your life above the things of this world—to help you overcome fear, anxiety, confusion and doubt. He wants to break the things that hold you down and give you freedom from sin. He can make you new! This summer, join us as we join thousands of other teens, and experience the joy of following Christ and being elevated by His love. Registration closes April 20th, Open to all incoming 9th–12th Grade Students.

Night to Remember: April 13–14 “Remain here, and watch with me.” Join other 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students as we walk with Our Lord as His Passion unfolds. Immerse yourself in the mystery of Holy Week through testimonies, skits, small groups, interactive Stations of the Cross, and more!

Camp Bosco: June 26–30 IHM is proud to announce its fifth annual Camp Bosco, this summer from June 26th–30th! Come and explore our awesome Catholic Faith through games, talks, community, adventures (including a trip to Coney Island!), and the Sacraments. This year’s theme is all about Mary, the Mother of God—Our Mother too. If you want to have fun and make some awesome memories while growing in your faith, Camp Bosco is for you! Open to all incoming 6th–8th grade students (as of 2017–18 school year).

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Walking With Jesus On His Passion Journey: The Stations Alive In Our Lives Today Offered by the Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center on Friday, March 31 from 1–2:30 p.m. Praying the Stations is SAVE THE DATE important in our lives. The Stations keep us in touch with what we hold important, and with the challenges that have helped us grow into the people we are now. The program SHARING THE will be facilitated by S. Mary Kay Bush and will be held at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road. FEE: GOOD NEWS $10 Please contact the Spirituality Center 513-347-5459 or [email protected] to register or for APRIL 30, 3 PM | IHM additional information.

FUN | FOOD | BEVERAGES Pilgrimage to Assisi & Rome KNOWLEDGE Franciscan Fr. John Quigley will lead a two-week FREE! pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from Cincinnati, October 28, 2017 to November 11, 2017. Registration for this popular pilgrimage is limited to about 15 persons. Pilgrims will enjoy a week in Assisi and a week in Rome, celebrating Mass and visiting shrines, holy sites or notable locations each day. Marketing Coordinator Registration on a ”first received” basis is due by March 31, 2017. To receive a pamphlet with details of this pilgrimage The Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford seeks a Marketing opportunity, send an email toFr.Johnat:jguigleyofm@gmail. Coordinator. Responsibilities include development of com. or to Marc Greenberg at: [email protected] creative marketing campaigns, research, and the design and production of marketing and communication materials. Applicants should have skills in communications, High School Placement Test Prep Camp marketing, graphic design, website administration, copy for 8th Grade Boys: $135 writing/editing and social media. Experience is preferred in Week 1: July 24–28 Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Interested applicants may Week 2: July 31–August 4 apply by emailing their resumes to Therese Gillman, OSF Two Sessions Per Week at [email protected]. Applications due by Session I: 8:30–11 a.m. March 24. Session II: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Both sessions will report on Friday morning at 8:30 AM in the morning for the practice test Glenmary Home Missioners • Strengthen a student’s test-taking skills Come & See Retreat • Help students master time-management strategies April 7–9, 2017, Men ages 18–46 • Motivate and build a student’s self-confidence • Show a student exactly what to expect on test day Visit with Glenmary priests and brothers • Meet Moeller students and learn more about why you Travel to a nearby mission should be a future Man of Moeller! • All Students attending the camp must purchase Barron’s Share in community prayer and reflection COOP, HSPT, and TACHS. Copyright 2005 or newer. Meet other men who are discerning their call Book can be found at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com. • All students must complete and score the HSPT Practice 513-881- 7411 [email protected] Test #1 prior to the first day. Please bring practice test on the first day to establish a baseline score. Visit www.Moeller.org to REGISTER TODAY!

14 A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community FourtFourthh Sunday of Lent Sunday of LentMarch 26, 2017

See into Our Hearts Father A lmighty, you who have blessed our ancestors and anointed them with the oil of your Spirit; who have given your grace and light to those in need and guided the hands of our leaders in faith. See into our hearts today, and find us ready to receive you, as you guided Samuel to recognize the Lord’s chosen. May we open our eyes to see you, and our hearts to accept you, and may we find Christ in others as you guide us. Teach us to know your ways, to follow your path, and to trust in your guidance. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

March 26, 2017 Healing Our Blindness

Today’s Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a; Psalm as did the blind man, and pray and wait. Name your blind- 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–41. The ness, and in naming, perhaps find ways you can wash it Gospel passage for today tells the story of a man being clean. Find another person, as did the witnesses in the healed of his blindness. However, the exchanges between the Gospel, to discuss this blind spot of yours and do not blame man and Jesus and those among onlookers all reveal the another for your loss of sight. many deeper meanings of this account. To be relieved of We are reminded that being blind leaves us in the dark, blindness in our lives is challenging for us. It is so much both literally and figuratively, but also that Jesus is our easier to continue in blindness than to allow ourselves to be Light. Jesus tells the blind man to wash in the pool at that healed. Even at the end of the Gospel passage, some of the moment. It is Jesus who points out that his path is where our Pharisees ask, “Surely we are not also blind, are we?” They blindness might be washed away so that we may see. Often may well be revealing our thoughts. we are not completely healed in one moment, but the reveal- This is the day and the season to ask that question ing light is gradually revealed to us. Lent provides an oppor- about our blindness, and to find a way to “see.” Find where tunity to focus more intently on healing our blindness, and you are blind, and seek a way to wash away the blindness. seeing more of the Light. As we proceed through Lent, we Take some time to find where Jesus is pointing out the path should pray that our eyes are opened. to healing for you. Go to the same prayerful space each day, A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community 15 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cincinnati, OH

This Week at Home Thursday, March 30 The Faith of Moses Monday, March 27 Today, in all three readings, Exodus, Psalm 106, and John, we hear about the faith and strong belief of Moses. His belief Remember When in God saved the people from destruction on more than one In today’s Gospel passage, John reminds us that we often occasion. He pleads with the Lord to relent in punishing his recognize the truth, the Christ, or God’s grace, only after the stiff-necked people. If only our faith could be that firm, that fact. Jesus leaves Galilee only to return, and yet many are secure. Today’s Readings: Exodus 32:7–14; Psalm 106:19–20, still skeptical. Today, spend time in prayer not only looking 21–22, 23; John 5:31–47. forward, but remembering when God’s grace was given without notification. Learn to slow down and appreciate the pres- ence of Christ in the things of beauty that you see daily. Friday, March 31 Today’s Readings: Isaiah 65:17–21; Psalm 30:2 and 4, 5–6, A Recompense of Holiness 11–12a, 13b; John 4:43–54. In today’s readings, we hear that the wicked not only are blinded by their evil ways but that they do not know how Tuesday, March 28 to recognize God’s holiness in their midst. In our fast-paced world, we often miss holiness as well. Consider how holiness Life-Giving Water has been apparent in, perhaps, a kind word from a store Both readings today speak of an abundance of water that clerk, a gentle hand holding you back from oncoming traffic, is both fruitful and healing. Such is our baptismal water, giv- or a child putting away the dishes without being asked. ing us life again and again, and cleansing us. Throughout How have you let your holiness shine forth to others? Lent, we are reminded that our Baptism continues to be our Today’s Readings: Wisdom 2:1a, 12–22; Psalm 34:17–18, source of life, health, faith, and spiritual nourishment. 19–20, 21 and 23; John 7:1–2, 10, 25–30. In your Lenten prayer space, include a small bowl of baptismal water as a reminder of what your Lenten practices are renewing within you. Today’s Readings: Ezekiel 47:1–9, 12; Saturday, April 1 Psalm 46:2–3, 4–5, 8–9; John 5:1–16. Opening Ourselves to Others In today’s Gospel, some are not open to Christ because they Wednesday, March 29 have a preconceived idea of who the Messiah will be. Lent is a time for penitence and introspection. We need to con- Mercy to the Afflicted sider how often we jump to conclusions about someone with- Isaiah proclaims a day of salvation that is one of compassion, out first discovering who they are. The readings today remind mercy, pity, and comfort. These are the signs of the Lord’s us to hear people’s stories and consider their situations favor. As we proceed through Lent, we should consider the and experiences. Doing so will open us to their goodness. place that compassion and mercy have in our lives. The Lord Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 11:18–20; Psalm 7:2–3, 9bc–10, comforts his people and so must we. Perhaps today you 11–12; John 7:40–53. might be more intentional about recognizing the needs of another and responding appropriately. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 49:8–15; Psalm 145:8–9, 13cd–14, 17–18; John 5:17–30.

© 2017 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Anne C. McGuire. Illustrated by Michele Wood. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright ©1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. 16 Used by permission. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on July 12, 2016.A Stewardship Parish, celebratingReproducibles 72 years for Lent–Triduum–Easter as a faith community 2017 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017

Diaconate Informational Meetings Men of the Archdiocese: Have you ever wondered if you might be called to be a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church? Wonder what a deacon does and what it takes SPRING HEALTH FAIR to become a deacon? If so, please attend an informational Sunday April 9, 2017, 12:30–3:30 p.m. meeting, along with your wife. Price Hill Recreation Center 959 Hawthorne Avenue Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Parish Cincinnati, OH 45205 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247 Join Santa Maria Community Services and our partners for For more information and to register, please contact the annual Spring Health Fair! Bring the whole family for a Deacon Mark Machuga, Director of the Office of the chance to win prizes, enjoy refreshments, and experience diaconate at 513-421-3131, ext. 2641 or deaconoffice@ the Kid’s Health Zone for fun and educational activities. catholiccincinnati.org Free health screenings will be available. Admission is free and all are welcome! Healing Service with Mass For more information or to sponsor the event, become Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in Hilvert Center a vendor, or to volunteer, please call (513) 557-7249. To behind St. Ignatius Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., schedule a Mammogram appointment, call (859) 655-7400. Cincinnati, Ohio at I-74. Thank you to our sponsors: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Healing includes the physical, spiritual, emotional, Medical Center, Cincy-Cinco and the Ohio Commission on psychological and relational aspects of our lives; it is not Minority Health! limited to a physical cure. You can receive prayer for Come for free resources and screenings with: yourself or any of your loved ones. Come and experience • Caracole, Inc. Jesus’ healing power! Sponsored by Lighthouse Renewal • Paramount Advantage (Resources/Information) Center. • Molina Healthcare (Resources/Information) For more info call 513-471-LITE (5483) or Visit our web site • LifeCenter Organ Donor Network (Resources/ at www.LRC1.org or facebook.com/lrc1.org Information) • YMCA of Greater Cincinnati (A1C) • Healthy Moms & Babes • North Central Area Health Education Center (Blood Pressure) • OSU Extension Office (Healthy Snacks) • UC Blue Ash Dental Hygiene (Dental Activities) • Crossroad Health Center (Vacine Records/Blood Pressure) • Price Hill Pacer • CareSource (Resources/Information) • Cancer Justice Network (Cancer Counseling) • Cincinnati Health Department (Resources/Information) • Cincinnati Museum Center (Educational Activities)

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE APRIL 1 & 2 Presider Deacons Coordinators Lectors Servers 5 p.m. (Sat.) Fr. Williams Dcn. Cassani Vivian Courtney Karri Anne Folk Eric Ellert Pat Planitz Jacob Ellert Patrick Kling Tom Geers (C) Pairan Shelby* Jacquelyn Ramsey 7:30 a.m. Fr. Williams Dcn. Cassani Mary Anne Stockmeier Mary Bruggeman Karly Leibreich Steve Yards Lydia Tellez* Jane Phelan (C) Sydney Tellez

9:30 a.m. Fr. Kreidler Dcn. Shea Tom Gutekunst Patsy D’Netto Ericka Carlson* Janice Brueckner Nancy Fuller Harlie Galloway Jack Goshorn Grayden Galloway (C) Will Goshorn Carter Grubb 11:30 a.m. Fr. Kreidler Dcn. Feldkamp Barb Wasserman Student Ministry Mass Calla Garretson Rick Bowdren Joseph McHugh Patrick McHugh Monica Navey* 1:30 p.m. Comboni Priest Gloria Milord Antonio Ramirez Nataly Morales Claire Chischillie Vanessa Morales Erika Arvizu Karla Kiehl 6 p.m. Fr. Williams Dcn. Feldkamp Roger Grilot Student Ministry Mass Andrew Walton* Katherine Walton Mary Walton Sarah Walton Reconciliation: Fr. Williams (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 Tracy Boone 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 Michael Haley Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Jill Coffey Sally Schroder Pastoral Council Walt Moll Planned Giving Committee Dick Schimpf

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