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Holy Name of Jesus Our Lady of Sorrows AUGUST 15, 2021 | THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Our Lady of Sorrows 330 Lebanon St. Monroe, Ohio 45050 p: 513-539-8061 f: 513-539-0443 w: olosmonroe.com e: [email protected] Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am Holy Days see inside bulletin Reconciliation (Confessions) First and Third Wednesdays 6:30—7:00 pm or by appointment Holy Name of Jesus 222 Hamilton Avenue Trenton, Ohio 45067 p: 513-988-6335 (o ce) 513-988-9348 (parish hall) f: 513-330-9849 w: holynameofjesus catholicchurch.org e: [email protected] Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm Holy Days see inside bulletin Reconciliation (Confessions) Second and Fourth Wednesdays 6:30—7:00 pm or by appointment Baptisms Contact your Parish O4ce. Baptismal preparation is required. Marriages Contact your Parish O4ce at least 6 months before the desired date. VocationsVocations Contact a member of your pastoral sta: or visit cincinnativocations.org. Pastoral Care of the Sick May be arranged through your Parish O4ce. WELCOME Holy Name of Jesus Parish O4ce Our Lady of Sorrows Parish O4ce Whether you are a visitor or Pastor Pastor Rev. Paul Gebhardt Rev. Paul Gebhardt new to our parish, interest- 513-539-8061 513-539-8061 Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar ed in becoming Catholic, Rev. Stephen Lattner, OSB Rev. Stephen Lattner, OSB seeking to return to the 513-539-8061 513-539-8061 Deacon Deacon practice of your faith, or an Bill Schaefer Jack Schaefer 513-726-6156 513-539-8061 active member of our par- Deacon / Pastoral Associate DRE ish, we are pleased that you Larry Gronas Christine Baumgardner 513-502-6266 513-539-8061 have come. God bless you! Accountant Business Manager Connie Schenck Ava Bertsch PLEASE PRAY 513-988-6335 513-539-8061 Secretary O4ce and Technology Manager FOR OUR PRIESTS Sharon McDonough Bob Drusky in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati p: 513-988-6335 f: 513-330-9849 513-539-8061 Saturday August 14: Religious Ed. / Youth Ministry Pastoral Associate Fr. George Jacquemin Pam Hurley Nora Neu 513-374-0332 513-539-8061 Sunday August 15: Holy Name of Jesus Parish Council Maintenance Worker Fr. J. Dennis Jaspers Bob Edwards - Chairman Joe Scarpa Monday August 16: Coray Salyer - Co-chairman 513-539-8061 Becky Hedges-Kamp Director of Music Ministry Fr. Sash Joseph Carolyn Angst Joe Whatley Tuesday August 17: Ron Angst 513-539-8061 Fr. Timothy Kallaher Kathy Chafin Diane VanNostran Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Council Wednesday August 18: Finance Council Members at Large Fr. Francis Keferl Connie Schenck Patrick Barker Thursday August 19: Larry Gronas Kathleen Beene Fr. Robert Keller Mary Draman Marie GiCen Shirley Snelling Jennifer Hall Friday August 20: Committees: Alison Harig Fr. Raymond Kellerman Education: Pam Hurley 513-374-0332 Steve Morgan Saturday August 21: Respect Life: Sharon Lacy Betty Quigley Sr. Anne Schulz Fr. Jeffrey Kemper Ministries: Chuck Stelzle Sunday August 22: Choir: Fr. Joseph Kindel Brenda Hicks 513-869-9651 Ministry Representatives Devotions: Cecilia Bosticco Please pray “““a“a decade a day for the Dcn. Larry Gronas 513-726-4436 Chris Hurley sanctification of a priest.priest.”””” Food Pantry: Michelle Currin Pam Hurley 513-374-0332 Angela Peterson Bullen / Announcement Deadline: Funeral Luncheons: Tim Viezer - K of C Friday at noon R 1 week in advance Connie Thomas 513-424-0097 via email to your parish office. Carolyn Angst 513-726-6041 Harlan, KY Sister Church: Bob Kennel 513-726-5362 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 15 Knights of Columbus: Sunday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10-12, 16/1 Cor 15:20-27/ Blair Mitchell 513-267-7372 Lk 1:39-56 Outreach: Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43-44/Mt 19:16-22 Pamala Hurley 513-374-0332 Pro-Life: Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Ps 85:9, 11-14/Mt 19:23-30 Carol Burgher 352-363-0407 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-7/Mt 20:1-16 Sharon Lacy Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a/Ps 40:5, 7-10/Mt 22:1-14 Rosary Makers: Betty Issacs 513-867-8784 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Ps 146:5-10/Mt 22:34-40 Yard-n-Garden/Maintenance: Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Ps 128:1b-5/Mt 23:1-12 Mike Snelling, 937-743-1908 Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-23/Eph 5:21-32/ Young at Heart: Jn 6:60-69 Diane Gronas 513-726-4436 2 | Our Lady of Sorrows and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Churches COMMUNITY The Di:erence Between a Pastoral Region and a Family of Parishes Many of the 210 parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinna have been grouped together in pastoral regions since the early 2000's. Pastoral regions have somemes been led by a single pastor, or at mes, mulple pastors have led parishes within a region with a plan to transion to a single pastor over me. While the original plans for pas- toral regions did include occasional elements of unified ministry and parish life, the reality is that in most pasto- ral regions, each parish has remained autonomous and there has been lile collaboraon between them. The plan for Families of Parishes is different. The parishes in the Family will have a common pastor and will be charac- terized by collaboraon and shared resources. A parochial vicar or rered priest may also serve a Family of Par- ishes. This summer, the modeling of these Families of Parishes is beginning and a dra of parish planning process will be completed. Every Family of Parishes will inially discern their Sunday Mass schedules and locaons, bring their parish staff and pastoral councils together and develop a plan for parish programs and acvies with the longRterm goal of becoming one parish led by a single pastor. Beacons of Light is a mulyear process of compre- hensive pastoral planning for the Archdiocese. Each of us is urged to stay engaged by signing up for the free Beacons Update newsleer at CatholicAOC.org/Beacons. Blue Mass A Blue Mass is a Mass celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for those employed in the public safety field (i.e. police officers, firefighters, correconal officers, 911 operators and EMS personnel). The color blue relates to the blueRcolored uniforms predominantly used by these services. The service honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as first responders. The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratude to first responders and their families. Though usually held in a Catholic church, the events are generally considered to be ecumenical or nonRdenominaonal. The Blue Mass dates to September 29, 1934, when Reverend Thomas Dade started the service as part of his dues with the Catholic Police and Fireman’s So- ciety. The first mass was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. and has grown to a naonwide celebraon. The September 29 service was med to coincide with the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of police officers and military. St. Peter in Chains Cathedral has been hosng a Blue Mass in Septem- ber since 2004. The next Blue Mass will be on Sunday, September 26. Reverend Steve Angi, Cincinna Police Chaplain, will preside. The Naonal Anthem is sung at 10:45 am on the Plum Street plaza as folks gather for the blessing of safety apparatus and vehicles. During Mass names of those who died in the previous year are read. Retrouvaille – A Lifeline for Marriages Retrouvaille means “rediscovery.” The Retrouvaille program offers couples the chance to rediscover themselves, their spouse, and a loving relaonship in their marriage. This program is designed to help heal and renew cou- ples who are dri ing or who have dri ed apart. It is a Chrisan program, and couples of all faiths are encouraged to aend. It consists of one weekend, plus six followRup sessions. Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with difficules in their marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, the hope of a different and beer marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled, and to move into a beer future believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriage can be healed. For more informaon about the Retrouvaille programs call 513R456R5413 or to reg- ister visit the website, helpourmarriage.org. The next program is September 10R12. Vocation Views Rise, and do not be afraid.” So many experience fear or trepidaon when called to the priesthood and/or reli- gious life. God strengthens those who are called if they but respond with a generous heart. (Mahew 5:38R48) If you want to talk about your discernment, please contact Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Director of Vocaons at [email protected]. Our Lady of Sorrows and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Churches | 3 OUR LADY OF SORROWS FlockNote New Bible Study Our parish is now using FlockNote as a tool to com- For 10 Thursdays beginning on September 16, we will municate with parishioners by offer Parou- text and email with informaon sia R the Bible such as updates, event nofica- and the Mass ons, emergencies and prayer Bible Study. requests. To sign up to receive This is the updates as text messages, text OLOSP to 84576. When latest video you get a reply, follow the link to enter your name.
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