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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, September 13 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 AM Presider’s Intention 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM The Kellner Family 12:00 PM † Greg Hershner Monday, September 14 FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 8:30 AM † Don Klinkhammer A Letter From Fr. Jim Tuesday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
6:30 AM † Daniel Adams One of the most significant dates in Western history is the year 313 A.D. In 8:30 AM † Angeline Navarro February of that year, the Emperor Constantine promulgated the “Edict of Wednesday, September 16 Milan.” That decree essentially legalized Christianity and thus allowed the once Saints Cornelius, Pope, and persecuted minority to practice their faith openly. Consequently, Christianity Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs spread throughout the Roman Empire. 8:30 AM † Ronald Bartholomew Around the same time, Constantine’s own mother, St. Helena, converted to Thursday, September 17 Christianity. According to the historian Eusebius, Helena was about 63 years 6:30 AM † Marge Farquis old at the time of her conversion. In the year 324, Helena went to the Holy 8:30 AM Savannah Hay Land to visit the sacred sites of our faith. On this pilgrimage, Helena tried to Friday, September 18 follow in the steps of our Lord in more than just geographical ways. It is said 8:30 AM † Steve and that everywhere she went she gave away money, food and clothing. After † Margaret Faile finally arriving in the Holy Land, Helena had numerous churches built marking Saturday, September 19 the holy sites, including the Church of the Nativity. 8:30 AM Grief Support 4:30 PM † Carolyn Rose One goal that Helena had for the journey was to find the “True Cross,” the Bebout Cross upon which our Lord was crucified. Under Roman occupation, and after Sunday, September 20 the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., a pagan temple had been built over the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in site of our Lord’s Passion and burial. According to tradition, Helena had the Ordinary Time temple torn down and excavation of the site began in the hopes of finding the 6:30 AM Presider’s Intention True Cross. Three crosses were found, as well as a plaque with the words: 8:00 AM People of the Parish “Jesus Nazaranus Rex Iudaeorums” (Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews). 10:00 AM † Anthony Silvestri, Sr. However, the plaque was not attached to any of the cross, so which was the 12:00 PM † Donald Klosterman True Cross?
† Deceased Helena wanted solid verification. The story goes that a woman near death was brought to the site. When the woman touched the first and second crosses, no change occurred. When she touched the third cross, she was restored to health. Thus, Helena declared that was the True Cross. Upon that site, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built. Helena left a portion of the Cross in Jerusalem, but brought back a portion to Rome, as well.
While some of the details of the discovery of the True Cross vary, the writings of the Church Fathers and archeological research reveal that relics of the True Cross were dispersed throughout the ancient world. St. Cyril of Jerusalem wrote, "The saving Wood of the Cross was found at Jerusalem in the time of ”We adore You, O Christ, and we Constantine” and “the whole world has since been filled with pieces of the praise You, for by Your Holy Cross Wood of the Cross.” You have redeemed the world.” We here at St. Max are fortunate enough to have such a relic of the True - St. Francis of Assisi Cross. As the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is this Monday, we will have a special blessing at the end of our Masses this weekend.
In Christ, Fr. Jim Riehle 1
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Schedule for the Upcoming Week Office Hours
Mass Schedule The parish office is open on a limited Mon Sat 30 AM basis. We are as ing everyone to Tues Thurs 30 AM please wear a mas and that only Saturday igil 30 PM one person be in the office lobby at Sunday 30 AM (temporary), 00 AM, 10 00 AM 12 00 PM a time. You may wait in the gathering space until it is your turn. Sacrament of Reconciliation Hand sanitizer will also be available Tuesday After the 30 AM Mass for you to use. Thursday After the 30 AM Mass 00 PM Saturday After the 30 AM Mass 3 00 00 PM New Office Hours: Monday Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 00 AM Noon Thursdays after the 30 AM Mass with Benediction at 00 PM
Live Streaming Even when the office is closed to Those who are sic , part of an at ris population, or who are particularly the public, the parish staff is wor ing vulnerable are encouraged to continue to join us virtually. Remember, everyone full time hours and will continue to is dispensed from their obligation at this time. Keep participating in our liturgies chec our email and voicemails, so, online at www.saint max.org StreamSpot, Faceboo LI E or YouTube LI E. please, do not hesitate to call if you have any uestions, needs, or Remember to visit www.saint-max.org/health for our information concerns. Call 13 322 or about joining us for Mass during this time. email web saint max.org. Please see www.saint max.org staff or www.saint max.org clergy for emails or phone extensions. The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Monday, September 1 , the Church will celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. St. Max is fortunate to have on hand a relic of the True Cross. The True Cross is the name for small fragments that we believe to be pieces of the Cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Need to now The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events, the discovery of the True Cross by St. Helen and the dedication of what is the shrine built in 33 on the site of the Crucifixion. Above all, this feast day happening at helps us to celebrate and commemorate our Lord’s greatest gift, His Death on the Cross and His Resurrection. St. Max See all
At the conclusion of Masses the wee end of September 12th and 13th, as of our upcoming events and well as the 30am Mass on September 1 th, the presider will bless the activities online at saint assembly with the relic of the True Cross. Then, immediately following Mass, all are invited to venerate the relic. max.org calendar
Our Lady of Sorrows
September 1 th is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Join us for Mass at 30am, and then stay to pray with us a special Rosary of the Sorrows of the Blessed Mother, immediately following Mass. You may also join us for Mass online and find the worship aid at www.saint max.org streamspot.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • T E T RTH S D RD R T ME P rayers for the sick
You can find the complete list at anytime online at www.saint-max.org/sick or inside the church by the Book of Prayer.
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Project Rachel Pro ect Rache is hosting a da of ref ection ser ing an one ho has een i acted the traged of an a ortion e erience. This cou d e a other, father, grand arent, or aunt or unc e ho is ourning the oss of a chi d to a ortion. The da is a chance to ra erfu o en our hearts to receive God’s mercy and love in the face of our loss. There is no cost to attend. There are safet easures in ace to ensure the hea th of a ho artici ate. P ease isit .catho iccincinnati.org ro ect rache to register or for ore infor ation.
Ox Plow Project Update! The P o Pro ect continues to a e rogress ith tea s urchased to date Check the photo display in the lobby to find the last 10 families’ green stickers indicating “Ox Plow Received”! Those 10 catechists are: Eriteit Yuventine, Eumu John rancis, E atu ose h, Eudo ohn rancis, En oru ohn Ro ert, ado o ce Mar , ta a ohn, ado ose h, En a u E anue , and io Ste en. Pictured receiving their ox are Akado Joyce Mary, Fr. Agit from St. Patrick’s, Otala John and Eyatu Joseph. In the words of David, “The catechists are flabbergasted!” The are so a reciati e of the generosit of the St. Ma fa i for a the su ort that the continue to recei e.
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Outreach Commission Needs a Recording Secretary Do you like to take notes Are you curious what Outreach Commission is all about ould you like a monthly volunteer gig The Outreach Commission is looking for a recording secretary. Meetings are normally the th ednesday of the month, but often default to the 3rd ednesday during ovember and December. e are currently meeting virtually via oom. Interested individuals, please contact Maureen Savage at 13 2 1, OC saint max.org.
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