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MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAY LITURGY SACRAMENTS Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Baptism & Marriage Sunday 10:00 am Due to Coronavirus directives on social distancing for groups, Baptisms and Weddings WEEKDAY LITURGY will be dealt with on an individual basis. Please Monday 8:30 am Communion Service call the Parish Office for information on Baptisms Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am Mass and Weddings.

HOLY DAYS 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 7:30 pm Anointing of the Sick (except Christmas & New Year) Please call 753-2553

RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00-3:40 pm and SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY by appointment For a sacramental emergency requiring a priest, OFFICE INFORMATION please call 752-2080 Ext. 116. Please leave your Parish Office Hours name, telephone number and a brief description Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm of the emergency. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holy Days

Parish Office 752-2080

We warmly welcome new members to our parish 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 family. Please call the Parish Office or register 513-752-2080 Parish e-mail: [email protected] online at www.sttm.or . If leaving the parish or moving, please notify the Parish Office of your Parish website: www.sttm.org change of address. School Web Page: www.sttmschool.org

OUR MISSION

“We at St. Thomas More are a family of Christians led by the Holy Spirit in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. We dedicate ourselves to living the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We devote ourselves to sharing our faith, strengthening family bonds and growing in love. We commit ourselves to each other through prayer and action.”

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CINCINNATI, OHIO Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021 HE EEK HEAD PARISH STAFF T W A Tuesday, May 25 Fr. William C. Wagner, V.F., Pastor 753-2553 6:00 pm Girl Troop Committee Meeting - Fr. Heider Hall Fr. David Endres, Weekend Associate 7:00 pm Boy Troop Committee Mtg - Library Conference Rm Deacon Michael Thomas 753-2549 Deacon Bob Brazier 752-2080 Ext 144 Wednesday, May 26 8:30 am School Mass of Passage Deacon Fred Haas 752-2080 9:30 am Bible Study (Sun Prep) - Faith Formation Rm DRE, Becky Ready 753-2548 6:30 pm 8th Gr Graduation Ceremony - Church CRE, Linda Bader 753-2548 Business Manager, Robert Kreyenhagen 753-2543 Friday, May 28 Bookkeeper, Lisa Casavant 753-2568 9:30 am Adoration and Exposition Last Day of School Secretaries: Donna Buchheit 753-2541 Kate Roelker 753-2550 Saturday, May 29 Music Director, Doug Stegeman 753-2546 8:30 am Clean Church 3:00 pm Confessions PARISH OFFICE FAX 753-2542 FINANCE OFFICE FAX 753-2552 Sunday, May 30 Gym/Multi-Purpose Building 753-2555 Maintenance: Dave McCarthy 753-2544 Jeff Carpenter 753-2544 Prayer Requests 752-2080 Ext 133 Sacristy 753-2556 St. Vincent de Paul 753-2561 especially those who have died, are SCHOOL OFFICE 753-2540 ill or have asked for our prayers: SCHOOL OFFICE FAX 753-2554 Kenneth Siler, Mary Baugh, Rose Brumfield, Larry Principal, Candace Hurley 753-2540 Farwick, Pauline Young, Derek Archer, Administrative Asst., Marsha Barnes 753-2540 School Office Secretary, Dee Archer 753-2540 Tom Candelaresi, AJ Bressler, Catherine Barton, Pat Cafeteria/Kitchen, Amber Ruehlman 753-2558 Tekulve, Mary Ann Fedak, Mike Bailey, George Hofmann, Robert Dwyer, Maria Orth, Cheryl Murray, Leo PSR PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Bailey, , Elias Kaylor, Vickie Habig, Mary Anna Willacker, Religious education classes for public school students Steve Feist, Ed Schmidt, Michael Schaeffer, Vickie are held on Sundays ~ Pre-School 10:00 - 11:00 am; Ditchen, Mollie Brazier, Stephen Schmidt, Mary Ann Grades 1 thru 8, 8:30 - 9:45 am. Please call 753-2550 Scanlon, Judy Philpot, Camden Broerman, Melita for more information on how to register for PSR. Ellington, Brittney Poliak, Alice Herfurt, Rhea Cermak, Darcy Casavant, Dorene Farwick, Phyllis Luehrmann, INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Edith Jacobs, Cody Barnes, Garry Burke, and Gwen & If you or someone you know is interested in joining the next Gabi Bimstein, Jim & Barb Comello, Jason Perry, Denny RCIA group (Rite of Christian Initiation), go to our website, Mulvey, Charlie Horstman, John Lu, Chrissy & David www.sttm.or , and fill out the form at the link titled: Ford, Laura Crawford, Elaine Osterling, Jack Gardner, Interested in Becoming Catholic? or call Becky at 753-2548. Pat Fieno, Debby Jackson, Susan Bishop and Mary Lou Harrison. BULLETIN DEADLINE Friday by Noon (9 days prior) Submit to Kate Roelker Names of those requesting prayers will be published in the bulletin at [email protected] or call 753-2550 for more for three months and then removed. If prayers are required longer information. than three months, you will need to call the parish office (753-2550) to request them for another three months. Thank you.

VOCATION VIEWS CYCLE B ~ Pentecost Readings for May 30 - Trinity Sunday Peter and the Apostles preach with a power and conviction First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 that can only be attributed to the Spirit dwelling among Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 them. Is God calling you to speak for Him in our day and age? (Acts 2:1-11) Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CINCINNATI, OHIO Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021 CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO

The Bishops of Ohio Announce the Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation May 13, 2021

As we move beyond the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and access to the COVID-19 vaccine has become more widespread, the time has arrived for the good of all the faithful when the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is no longer necessary.

Together, the Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including the Saturday/Vigil Mass) is to be reinstated (CIC, can. 1247). This will take effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June 5- 6, 2021. As has always been the case, those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2181). This includes those who are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons. Nevertheless, these persons should observe the Lord’s Day (CIC, can. 1247) and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an appropriate way to do this is through viewing a broadcast of the Sunday Mass. Masses that are broadcast through various media are not intended as a substitute nor do they fulfill the obligation for the persons who are able to gather for a Sunday celebration and other Holy Days of Obligation. Instead, they are intended for the sick, home-bound, the imprisoned, etc., who are unable to attend Mass in person. Kindly consult your pastor with any specific questions regarding the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

The book of Exodus reminds us to keep holy the Sabbath day (Exodus 20: 8-10). As Catholics, we are invited by God to gather together in community, and participate fully in the Sunday Eucharist, which is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church. The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity. Together they testify to God’s holiness and their hope of salvation. They strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2182).

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days is not something God asks of us out of his own necessity to be worshipped, but rather a gift to the faithful for their spiritual well-being, eternal salvation and formation in our relationship with God and one another. To that end, Saint John Vianney rightly asserts, “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” The Eucharist is the greatest gift Christ left to the Church—the gift of Himself. There is no substitute for Mass celebrated in person.

We are profoundly grateful to our pastors and all of the faithful for their flexibility, fidelity and great generosity in support of the mission of the Church throughout this unprecedented time. As we prepare for the reinstatement of the obligation to attend Mass, we are excited once again to gather together in person without restrictions in our parish churches, most fittingly on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. As we reflect on our Lord’s goodness and mercy in the midst of the sacrifices made during the coronavirus pandemic, we ask Saint Joseph to intercede for us, that through his fatherly protection and care, we may experience a renewal of faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

We welcome you back with great joy and eagerness!

9 E. Long Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | 614-224-7147 | www.ohiocathconf.org View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CINCINNATI, OHIO Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021

Baptismal Prep Class FEED THE POOR MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION If you are anticipating having your child The May collection will be donated to initiated into our Catholic community ST. VINCENT DE PAUL through the Sacrament of Baptism, you will NEEDED ITEMS LISTED BELOW: need to have participated in a baptismal preparation program. Classes at this time Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Jelly are being done remotely. If you wish to attend a remote Boxed Mashed Potatoes Cold Cereal Boxed Dinners & Pasta Canned Fruit class, please call the parish office at Canned Tuna & Chicken Oatmeal/Instant 753-2550 to register. Chicken & Tuna Helper Soup Macaroni & Cheese Peanut Butter The Wednesday Bible Study is the Pancake Mix & Syrup Boxed Rice & Sides SpaghettiOs & Ravioli Granola Bars discussion of Sunday’s Readings in preparation for the Sunday Liturgies. ALSO NEEDED: If you would like to be better prepared Bar Soap Shampoo Laundry Detergent for Sunday Mass, please consider Dish Soap Deodorant Tooth Brushes joining us every Wednesday in the Tooth Paste Toilet Paper Paper Towels Faith Formation Room at 9:30 am. We appreciate all donations of non-perishable food. Please know we appreciate all food donations, however, we are unable to accept or distribute out of code date food or opened packages, due to liability issues. Please make sure all donated food is in code date and unopened. Food donations can be placed, throughout the month of May, in the tubs marked “FEED THE POOR” located at all the church entrances.

Thank you for your continuing support!

SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend is the 5th Sunday of the Month. The second collection will be for the work of our SVDP Society. Please be as generous as your means permit, as the increase in requests for help in this area continues to grow. SVDP relies heavily on the funds received in the 5th Sunday Collections. Please help them continue their service to those less fortunate.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery is continuing the tradition on Summer Camps this Memorial Day 2021 with Archbishop Schnurr at the base of the Bishops and Priests Circle for their annual Camps for every girl and her interest! Memorial Day Mass. Programs available for girls entering grades 1-9 Please arrive early, even before 10:00 am and by 10:15 am at 11000 Montgomery Road. There will be Craft you heART out Lacrosse | Soccer transportation for those in need from the parking areas, to Fairytale Camp (1st - 3rd) Softball | Tennis the Bishops and Priests Circle, where the Memorial will Creative Writing Camp take place starting at 10:30 am and the Mass at 11:00 am. Dance | Field Hockey Please bring your folding chairs. French Cooking & Language Cross Country Future Lions (1st - 5th) If weather storms occur, the Mass will be moved to Good Dance Camp and more! Shepherd Parish at 8815 East Kemper Road. Basketball | Volleyball Introduction to Ursuline through Music For dates, pricing and registration go to www.ursulineacademy.org/summer

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS PARISH STEWARDSHIP Saturday, May 29 4:00 pm

Lectors ~ Charisse Rubio Actual Budget Eucharistic Ministers ~ Jacqueline Moore, Jeffrey Moore, May 16: $10,312.50 $12,500.00 Kelly Koch YTD $671,114.22 $738,000.00 Ushers ~ Gene Johnson, Charollet Schworer, Jerry Edwards, YTD Sunday Collection ONLY Under Budget: $66,885.78 Tom Candelaresi, Herman Bingle 178 Envelopes Returned Sun May 16: $8,664.00

Loose Change May 16: $314.00 Sunday, May 30 8:00 am ACH/Credit Cards May 16: $1,334.50 Lectors ~ Eva Grachek

Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Patricia Tussey, Michele Lamping OTHER COLLECTIONS

Ushers ~ Bill Imbus, Kevin Bauman, Joe Guertin, Steve A Caring Place $958.00 Denison

Sunday, 30 10:00 am Original Outstanding Debt: $1,802,772.91

Lectors ~ Abe Aicholtz Current Due Park National: $377,956.74

Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Jennifer Mann, Dan

Casnellie EXPENSES Ushers ~ Tim Bath, Bob Schaefer, Greg Casavant, Kelly Mocahbee Total Expenses Paid Thru: 5/14/2021 $4,327.77

Notable Expenses Paid: Especially For Grounds Maintenance $1,875.00 those from our Janitorial Supplies $1,167.80 parish who are Unemployment Insurance $676.56

currently serving in the Armed We Thank You All for Your Continued Support Forces: Michael Hucker Jr., Corey Campbell, Randy Damron, Keith of St. Thomas More Parish! Deardorff, Ryan Robinson, Paul Bellonby ll, Andrew Schloemer, “Fritz” Schoolfield, Kimberley Brinson, REMEMBER ST.THOMAS MORE IN YOUR WILL! Joshua A. Rettig, Beau Bockenstette, Travis Gallivan, Tim Czubek, Neil Lizakowski, Bill Harris, Rachel Piening, SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS Brian Faw, Jeff Archer, Anthony Luster, Kyle Schulte, Justin Mulloney, Matthew Quitter, Paul Conrady and Sunday contributions may still be Emma Conrady. mailed, dropped off during working hours or dropped off after hours in the we thank you for your service!!! mail slot at the front of the parish office, on the left side of the front door. This summer Anyone wishing to begin contributing electronically, may Moeller High do so simply by logging on to our website at http:// School will be sttm.org, go to Support STM tab, click on Electronic offering a Test Prep Donations, then to the right, choose the form you need, Camp to help fill it out, and send to the Parish Office; or simply call the Parish Office. students prepare for the High School Placement Test. This 5 day camp (July 26-30 or August 2-6) will We would like to thank our parishioners who strengthen test-taking skills and master time continue to support our parish through this management strategies specific to the HSPT. Each difficult time. May God Bless You All! student will complete an actual practice and results will be provided. Get a jump on the test and sign up for TEST PREP CAMP! Banns of Marriage

Sign up for Test Prep camp and all Moeller academic and athletic camps at BANNS ll: Chase Bright and Grace Hauserman https://moellersummercamps.campbrainregistration.com/ June 5, 2021 at St. Thomas More

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ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS

New Child Protection

Platform

In July 2021 the archdiocese will be moving to MONDAY, MAY 24 - 8:30 AM SafeParish as the new platform for Child Protection Communion Service training and compliance. SafeParish is an TUESDAY, MAY 25 - 8:30 AM organization that specializes in training and education  Bill Kennedy/Sue Kennedy solutions for organizations world-wide. They have WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - 8:30 AM 20+ years of experience in providing child safe  Lisa Slattery/CRHP Sisters Team 15 environment training programs. SafeParish will THURSDAY, MAY 27 - 8:30 AM continue to work with our current background check  Jean Boulton/Sharmanthie Fernando provider – Selection.com. All training and background FRIDAY, MAY 28 - 8:30 AM information in your current VIRTUS account will be  Dora Dorsey/Delia Berry transferred to SafeParish. No new live training through SATURDAY, MAY 29 - 4:00 PM SafeParish will be required if you have completed live  Patrick McPhillips/Susan Witschger child protection training through VIRTUS. Ongoing SUNDAY, MAY 30 - 8:00 AM child protection training will still be required for all  Joe Deimling/Jim & Bonnie McGonegle volunteers and employees and will consist of quarterly SUNDAY, MAY 30 - 10:00 AM interactive video-based training instead of monthly  Joey Brazier/Mom & Dad bulletins. As the archdiocese moves closer to the

conversion date, additional information regarding your  = Deceased new SafeParish account will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Linda Caskey, our parish’s Safe Environment Coordinator at [email protected].

Marian Pilgrimage

On the occasion of the bicentennial celebration of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archbishop Schnurr has encouraged the faithful to enter into a grace-filled period of reflection on our call to radiate Christ to the world.

It is not too late to join of the 33 day Bicentennial Marian Pilgrimage which started on May 16th. Prayers of the faithful will be gathered over the 33 days and the Archbishop will re-consecrate the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to Jesus through Mary on the Bicentennial, June 19th at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica. To consecrate is to draw us closer to another, by dedicating and entrusting ourselves to their guidance and intercession.

The Archdiocese has produced a booklet called 33 days to Morning Glory that will be available on the tables in the Church Vestibule. It is a do-it-yourself retreat which began May 16th, which focuses on a saint per week leading up to the Marian Consecration. Please take a book and spend time reflecting during these 33 days.

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40 HOURS DEVOTION AND FAMILY CAMPOUT at Presentation Ministries’ June 18 – 20, 2021 Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center and Bible College 5701 Lawshe Rd., Peebles OH 45660 Opening Mass at 8:00 pm Friday, June 18 and Closing Mass at noon on Sunday, June 20. Limited number of Guestrooms available, others may camp. Meals on your own except Saturday evening pot luck (Cincinnati Chili provided) and Sunday Morning – the World’s largest Omelet.

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