Mass Times: Sat., 4:00 PM; Sun., 8:15 AM/11:00 AM St. Columbkille Catholic Church Mon., Thurs., & Fri., 9:00 AM; Wed., 7:00 PM 73 North Mulberry St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177-2277 Communion Service: Tues., 9:00 AM

Mass Time: Sat., 6:15 PM Holy Name Chapel Communion Service: Wed., 9:30 AM 746 S. State Route 133, Blanchester, OH 45107

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Parish Office: (937) 382-2236 Faith Formation Office: (937) 382-1596 Fax: (937) 382-3234 Web Site: www.stcolumbkille.org Parish e-mail: [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 10:00 AM (unless otherwise noted in the bulletin), in writing, or at [email protected]

Rev. Michael J. Holloran, Ext. 20 [email protected], Laurie Stroebel, Ext. 11 [email protected] Pastor (937) 728-2198 Administrative Assistant Robert G. Baker, Deacon [email protected] Tim Brausch, Maintenance [email protected] (937) 218-6342 Colleen Germann, Ext. 10 [email protected] Parish Secretary For Liturgical Scheduling Needs [email protected] Debbie Valley, DRE Ext. 14 [email protected] Herb Mayer, (937) 313-9248 (937) 382-1596 Parish Council Chairperson Jacki Walters, Bookkeeper Ext. 13 [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society (937) 382-6851

• HOLY DAY MASSES: Please check the bulletin for Mass times and locations or call the Parish Office. • SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS: 3:00 PM-3:45 PM on first Saturday of Month at StC; 7:30 PM Wed. at StC; by appointment only at HNC. • PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We bid a hearty welcome to all new parishioners! Registration forms are in the vestibule of the church and chapel. • BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office during regular business hours to schedule a Baptism. A workshop is required for all first-time parents. • ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Catholics with serious illness, preparing for serious surgery or suffering from age are encouraged to receive this sacrament. Call the pastor. • MARRIAGE: Catholics must be married before a Catholic priest or deacon. Preparation must begin at least six months in advance of wedding. Call Parish Office. • HOLY COMMUNION/VISITS TO OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please notify the Rectory when a parishioner is in the hospital or is unable to attend Sunday Mass regularly due to illness. • EXPOSITION AND CONFESSION: Exposition, Confessions & Benediction follow the 7:00 PM St. Columbkille Mass on Wednesday. EXPOSITION ONLY: Friday, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM, St. Columbkille

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Saint Columbkille Parish is an extension of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; a “People called together” by Jesus to be His flesh and blood representatives; To be like Him as a priest (to worship), as a prophet (to teach) and as a king (to serve). – Adopted June 1, 1998 ST. COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Wilmington, Ohio HOLY NAME CHAPEL Blanchester, Ohio

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VOCATION VIEW “Where two or three are gathered, there I am in the midst of them.” Make Christ the center of your conversations and interactions with others.” (Matthew 18:20) If you want to talk about your discernment, please contact Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Director of Vocations at [email protected].

WELCOME! We are so happy that you are here to worship with us! To learn about our parish life, please visit stcolumbkille.org or our FB page: facebook.com/stcolumbkillecatholicchurch/.

GIFTS MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 5-13, 2020 AUGUST 30, 2020 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – Vigil: Sunday Gifts $ 5,311.65 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Online Sunday Donations $ 1,165.00 4:00 P.M. Helen Kleinman (Bob Kleinman) [SC] Holy Days $ 50.00 6:15 P.M. Parish Family [HN] TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 6,526.65 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time TOTAL SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 78,355.09 8:15 A.M. Stephen Jozsa (Frank & Bonny Kanyuck) [SC] – NEEDED FROM SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 82,908.00 Overflow Mass Only in Parish Center Poor & Needy 11:00 A.M. Brian Crum (Richard & Juanita Crum) [SC] • Hope Emergency $ 62.00 • St. Vincent De Paul $ 93.00 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th – Blessed Frédéric Ozanam 9:00 A.M. Communion Svc [SC]

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th – Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Patricia Guzzi, wife of Gene Guzzi 9:00 A.M. Communion Svc [SC] Virginia Boyer WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th – St. Peter Claver Anthony Beener Colleen Montanus, wife of David. 9:30 A.M. Communion Svc [HN] 7:00 P.M. Communion Svc [SC] May Christ bless Patricia, Virginia, Anthony, and Colleen SC Evening Eucharistic Exposition & with eternal warmth, everlasting life, and comfort their Confessions – Cancelled families. We are sorry for your loss. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th – St. Thomas of Villanova REMINDER : The parish office will be closed Monday, September 7th in 9:00 A.M. Communion Svc [SC] observance of Labor Day. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th – St. Cyprian SCRIPTURE CORNER 9:00 A.M. Communion Svc [SC] The Living Word of God IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th – Vigil: Brothers and sisters: Owe nothing to anyone, except 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time to love one another; for the one who loves another 4:00 P.M. Deceased Members of the Kafka Family has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit (Stella Kafka) [SC] adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and 6:15 P.M. Agnes Baggott (Shannon Christian) [HN] whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law. 8:15 A.M. Parish Family [SC] – Overflow Mass Go to bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090620.cfm. Only in Parish Center 11:00 A.M. Marie Seuberling (JoAnn Seuberling) [SC] HOLY MACKEREL…WE HAVE ONLINE GIVING? Visit stcolumbkille.org/online-giving to make a one-time, weekly, or monthly recurring donation! Thank you so much for your support. FAITH FORMATION NEWS Contact Debbie Valley IN the Faith Formation Office at 937-382-1596 or [email protected] The Faith Formation website is up and running. Information and calendars can be found there. Please go to stcolumbkille.org and click the link on the homepage to access the website. If you have any questions about the upcoming school year, please CLINTON COUNTY FOOD FOR ALL MOBILE PANTRY NEWS don’t hesitate to contact Debbie Valley. St. Columbkille Church Parish Center Parking Lot ONLINE FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!! Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 PM Please visit stcolumbkille.org/2020-2021-faith-formation- TEFAP Eligibility Guidelines: Household income less than 230% federal registration to register your student for the upcoming session! poverty line. Drive-thru pantry until further notice. Please remain in Register now so you do not miss out on the latest news. your car. Picture ID and current piece of mail necessary for registration. Empty your vehicle’s trunk to make room for groceries. Made possible September 13th is the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES. by Catholic Charities of Southwestern OH and the strong support of area churches, organizations, and volunteers. Interested in volunteering? ADULT FAITH FORMATION NEWS POC: April Hoak at 513-672-3720. TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION CLASS Catholic Charities Food for All Program is looking for clean used T-shirts will meet every Tuesday after September 15 at 7:00 P.M. to make reusable tote bags and for sewers or crafters to make these SC Parish Center Basement Classroom 10 bags. If you would like to donate your old T-shirts, please feel free to Starting Tuesday, September 15th, we will be following the Lectio: drop those by the parish office during regular business hours. April will Mark with Dr. Tim Gray. This is a 14-session program that will pick those up when the pantry is held at St. Columbkille. If you would like take us through Christmas. POC: Dave Copsey at 937-728-0717 to help construct the bags, please contact April. or [email protected] or Jennifer Gress at 937-725-8488 or [email protected]. CARDBOARD CITY CANNED FOOD DRIVE WOMEN’S ENCOUNTER Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2020 Our weekly Thursday study will resume on September 10th The YDisciple Teens are participating in the upcoming Cardboard City 9:30 A.M., Parish Center Classroom 7/8 that benefits the Clinton County Homeless Shelter and Our Father’s Debbie Valley will be leading the class with “The Bible and the Kitchen. If you would like to support the teens in their venture, please Early Church Fathers.” Please join us! All are welcome! POC: Carol consider donating canned goods or nonperishable food items. Before Bedinghaus at 239-290-3649 or [email protected]. the food leaves St. Columbkille, the high school students will use it to build a structure which will be judged by the Clinton County Homeless “5TH STEP” MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST crew. Food donation boxes can be found outside of Church. POC: Debbie Valley at 937-382-1596 or [email protected].

BAPTISM WORKSHOP Saturday, September 12, 2020, 5:00 P.M., SC Parish Center Saturday, September 12, 2020 If you are a first-time parent seeking a Baptism for your baby or child, 7:02 AM / SC Parish Center Basement then you are required to attend a Baptism Workshop. The workshop will After breakfast, a formed.org program will be viewed, and be held if someone has registered. To register for the class or to schedule discussion will follow. We will conclude with prayer and are back a Baptism, please call the parish office at 937-382-2236 or parishoffice@ to our busy schedules by 8:30 A.M. POC: Bob Schaad at 937-725- stcolumbkille.org. Thank you. 5134 or [email protected] or Les Conover at 937- 302-9909 or [email protected]. K OF C DRIVE-THRU FISH FRY Saturday, September 12, 2020, 4:30-7:00 P.M. CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE NETWORK MEETING (CAN) St. Columbkille Parish Center Parking Lot Monday, September 14, 2020, 1:00-2:00 P.M. This K of C event had to be postponed when SC Parish Center Classroom 6 COVID-19 struck in March. They are back for POC: Mary Camp at [email protected] one evening only! Drive thru as well as walk up This support group is sponsored by St. Columbkille and the Caregiver customers are appreciated. Each meal choice Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, includes 3 pieces of fried fish, 3 pieces of baked fish, or shrimp for $12.00 and funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging. CAN is for anyone per person. Included in each purchased meal: potato wedges, mac and who is a caregiver for a loved one. All are welcome to join us! Please cheese, green beans, brownie, cocktail, and tartar sauce. RSVP to Mary Camp since there is a limit of 10 attendees to make certain that there is the required 6 feet of space between everyone. We ask that CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH GUEST PRESIDER everyone wears a mask, Pat and Mary have extras if you do not have one. SEPTEMBER 12TH & 13TH Fr. John P. Fischer will be joining our parish community to share with HEALTHY LIVING WITH GOD SUPPORT GROUP us the mission of Cross Catholic Outreach. This outreach gives faithful Monday, September 14, 2020, 6:15 P.M. American Catholics unique opportunities to empower the global Church to SC Parish Center serve the poor in Christ’s name through specific works of mercy around POC’s: (1) Deacon Bob Baker the world. These works include food, water, orphans, medicine, education, (937-725-2213 or [email protected]) housing, disaster relief and microenterprise. In this way, your generosity (2) Denise Heckler-Roberts equips priests, nuns, and lay leaders to meet the most urgent needs in their (419-953-5587 or [email protected]). communities and proclaims God’s love in both word and deed. Pamphlets This support group helps others to incorporate the will be available. Website: crosscatholic.org/. Thank you. We look forward Scriptures and their relationship with God into a beautiful to his visit! plan of overall healthy living. Please join us! THANK YOU, ST. COLUMBKILLE PARISH SACRED HEART SODALITY MEETING The Ladies Knights Auxiliary #3369 would like to thank all who contributed Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7:00 P.M. to the Lenten Basket Raffle Wrapup. We congratulate all the winners and Parish Center Basement would like you to pick up your basket at the Parish Office during regular All ladies of the parish are invited. This month’s presenter is Diane Dell, business hours. Feel free to contact Diann Nadeau at 937-289-2800 or owner of The Old Mill, that is in Wilmington. She will be sharing insight Carol Utrup at 419-303-1855 for further assistance. and stories about her business. Please join us for fellowship and fun! Cincy & St. Columbkille Basket Jay Molitor Please be advised that if Clinton County goes up to the red level on the Tea Basket Charlotte Bland Ohio Health Advisory System, we will have to cancel our meeting. POC: Mary Kay Basket Diann Nadeau Mary Camp at [email protected] or 937-382-7171. Body Products Stephanie Daniel Puzzle Basket Angela Copsey 7 SORROWS OF MARY ROSARY PRAYER Cozy Evening Chris Brausch “Beloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because Spa Basket Mary Camp of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the Floral Basket Kathy Eversman suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may Cincy Reds Bag Lyn Dobyns our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not Indian Doll Jennifer Gress let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used Dental Basket Chris Krisa to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Purse Debbie Goldsmith Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the Mary & Angel Statue Carol Utrup world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and Wooden Centerpiece Jennifer Drake to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You Fishing Basket Lucas Nadeau are a Mother greater than all. Amen.” Snow Baby Music Box & Bible Stand Gloria Rannells Source: immaculee.com/pages/7-sorrows-rosary-prayer#: St. Columbkille Pictures Angela Copsey Hampton Inn Basket Joyce Noland ST. COLUMBKILLE SUNDAY Easter Basket Dorothy Ford MASSES ARE LIVE STREAMED! Snow Baby Reindeer Mike Palmer 8:15 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Mickey Mouse Bag Joan Gallagher Visit the homepage of stcolumbkille.org Blue Beach Bag Jonda Copsey Scroll to this pic and click on it! It will link to our SC YouTube Page! Massage Basket Amy Brausch While on our YouTube page, you can click “subscribe” to receive Vera Bradley Backpack Judy Finkbeiner notifications of when Mass will begin to your smartphone or personal Vera Bradley Tote & OSU Banner Basket Frankie Baker device! Wooden Bench Jennifer Drake Bunny Basket Pam Lieurance SVDP NEWS Religion Table Angela Rackley If you or someone you know needs help with food, rent, Wilmington Gift Card Marie Zitney school supplies or utility payments, please call St. Vincent Restaurant Gift Cards Laurie Stroebel de Paul Society at 937-382-6851. A telephone volunteer Mother Teresa Pic Jerome Guerra will return your call within two business days to set up an Dinosaur Basket Carol Rack appointment. Thank you so much for your continued support. Agape Basket Julie Stone Art of Whiskey Barb Martin The SVDP Food Pantry is in the need of the following items: cereal, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti sauce, scalloped potatoes, Pop Tarts, RCIA crackers, mac-n-cheese, and instant mashed potatoes. You are welcome RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is an annual program offering to drop the food items in the SVDP barrel in the vestibule of the Church an overview of the Catholic Faith for those considering entering the on weekends or during the week since the Church is open during regular Catholic Church. Sessions will begin Thursday, September 17, 2020, in the parish office hours of 9:00 A.M.-3:00 PM. Parish Center. We start at 7:00 P.M. and conclude around 8:30 P.M. If you are interested, or want more information, contact Fr. Mike at 937-728- HOPE EMERGENCY NEWS 2198 or [email protected]. 5333 Kernan Road, Lynchburg, OH 45142 Website: hopeemergency.org, 937-364-1055 SEPTEMBER – MONTH OF THE 7 SORROWS OF MARY • HOPE EMERGENCY YARD SALE! The month of September is dedicated to the Friday, September 18th-Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 A.M.- Seven Sorrows of Mary. Devotion to the sorrows 3:00 P.M. both days! Please join us for a large assortment of items. of the Virgin Mary dates from the twelfth century, when it made its appearance in monastic circles • RAFFLE – BENEFITS HOPE EMERGENCY under the influence of St. Anselm and St. Bernard. Floral Reflections Quilt 62” X 82” The Cistercians and then the Servites undertook Floral blue and yellow triangles reflected into floral squares. It is lovingly to propagate it. It became widespread in the 14th hand quilted with traditional applique. Handmade pinwheels connect and especially the 15th centuries, particularly in triangles and signed by award winning quilter, Mrs. Sylvia Phankuch. the Rhineland and Flanders, where Confraternities Drawing will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Tickets are $1.00 each of the Sorrowful Mother sprang up. It was in this or 6 for $5.00. Please stop by the SC parish office to purchase the raffle context that the first liturgical formularies in her honor were composed. tickets by Sunday, November 8th. A provincial council of Mainz in 1423 made use of these in establishing a “Feast of the Sorrows of Mary” in reparation for Hussite profanations of HOPE EMERGENCY needs a DRIVER with a pick- her images. up truck on one Tuesday a month to pick up bread In 1494, the feast appeared in Bruges, where the Precious Blood of Christ at Klosterman’s Bakery. The driver needs to be was venerated; later, it made its way into France. It did not, however, able to help load the bread and secure the load become widespread in France before Benedict XIII included it in the with tie-downs. If you are interested, please call Roman Calendar in 1727 and assigned it to the Friday before Palm Sunday. Hope Emergency at 937-364-1055. ONE THING THAT I HAVE LEARNED FROM LIFE… 9 MONTHS WITH CHRIST IN THE WOMB “That life is tough, but I’m tougher.” From March 25th to December 25th, 2020, St. Columbkille will be – Andy Rooney participating in this Archdiocesan Respect Life Prayer Campaign. (A man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words!) The September Monthly Reflection and the special prayer to Christ in the womb are both available online at catholiccincinnati.org/ministries- VIRTUS REMINDER offices/respect-life-2/nine-months-with-christ-in-the-womb/. Please remember to check your virtus.org account at the beginning of Week 23 Reflection: Jesus heard the voice of His earthly father, Joseph each month to stay up to date on your monthly bulletin reads. Thank you. for the first time this week. Its strong reassuring quality put Jesus right Questions: Please call 937-382-2236 or email lstroebel@stcolumbkille. to sleep. Jesus of the womb, hear our prayers! org. WORD OF LIFE NEW LIFE CLINIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! “May the life of every human person, from conception to natural death, Mission Opportunity be protected in our laws and cherished in our hearts.” We pray to the Instructors, Client Advocates and Receptionists Lord. Now more than ever, NLC needs your help to speak up for LIFE! You are welcome to stop by New Life Clinic at 100 S. South Street, Wilmington, to “The Church has consistently taught that every human life is precious pick up a volunteer packet. Feel free to visit newlifesupport.org/ or call and worthy of protection.” Sherry at 937-382-6588 for more details. Source: USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Another Look at Abortion”

TIMELESS WISDOM FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI WHAT ARE WE NOT TEACHING? “Take courage! “Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but Fix your gaze on our saints.” to use violence to get what they want. That is why the greatest destroyer Source: catholicreligionteacher.com of love and peace is abortion.” Source: pro-lifearticles.org “Mary’s poem – the Magnificat – is quite original; yet at the same time, it is a “fabric” woven throughout of “threads” from THE WEEK AHEAD… the Old Testament, of words of God.” Monday, September 7th Source: Compiled by Deborah B. Cole, Quotations from Pope Benedict XVI, 7:00 P.M. AHG Leaders Meeting (PCL) Reprint by permission of Roman Catholic Books 7:30 P.M. AA Meeting (CU) Tuesday, September 8th AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS TROOP OH-0222 invites girls 7:00 P.M. SVDP (PC) ages 5-18 to become part of the premier Christ-centered Wednesday, September 9th character development program. Our mission is “Building SC Evening Eucharistic Exposition women of integrity through service to God, family, & Confessions - Cancelled community and country.” American Heritage Girls allow girls to experience new challenges, serve others, make new friends, and Thursday, September 10th have tons of fun, all in a safe, faith-filled environment. 7:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Food For All Mobile Food Pantry (PC) We meet from 4:30-6:00 P.M. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays during 9:30 A.M. Women’s Encounter (PCB CR) the school year at St. Columbkille Catholic Church Parish Center, 73 N. 7:00 P.M. K of C Council Meeting (CU) Mulberry Street, Wilmington, OH 45177. 7:00 P.M. K of C Women’s Council Aux Meeting (CU) Want more info? Interested in volunteering to work with the girls at our Friday, September 11th meetings? Contact Troop Coordinator, Melissa Munoz at 937-527-7000, 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition (SC) Vice Coordinator Linda Ulmer at 937-383-6382 or visit stcolumbkille.org/ Saturday, September 12th american-heritage-girls-oh0222. For more information about AHG, go to 7:02-8:30 A.M. Men’s “5th Step americanheritagegirls.org/. We would love to hear from you! Fellowship Breakfast (PCB/Kitchen) 4:30-7:00 P.M. K of C Drive-Thru Fish Fry (PC Parking Lot) 5:00 P.M. Baptism Workshop (PC) AND BEYOND… 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access Monday, September 14th God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. Caregiver’s Assistance Network Meeting (PCL) Help save lives in Greater Cincinnati Healthy Living with God Support Group (PC) MAIN CINCINNATI CAMPAIGN Wednesday, September 23rd – Sunday, November 1st To visit our online calendar, The location is the public right-of-way outside of the Planned Parenthood please go to stcolumbkille.org, click on calendar. Facility at 2134 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Vigil hours are 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. If interested in participating in the Main Cincinnati Campaign – SC Reminder: CL=Choir Loft; CU=Church Undercroft; PC=Parish Ctr; Right to Life POC: Lyn Dobyns at 937-527-1676 or [email protected]. PCL=Parish Center Library; PCB=Parish Ctr Basement; PC CR=Parish 40 Days for Life also offers daily news updates sent to your email inbox. Center Classroom; PCB CR=Parish Ctr Basement Classroom; Please visit 40daysforlife.com/ and click on “Contact” in the upper right- PCBYR=Parish Center Basement Youth Room; HNCSH=Holy Name hand corner of the home page. Chapel Social Hall

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SC PARISH ROSARY DEVOTION IS YOUR MARRIAGE HURTING? In conjunction with the National 40 Days for Life Campaign, St. Has your marriage grown cold, distant, unloving, or uncaring? Then please Columbkille Parish will pray a pro-life Rosary Wednesday, September consider Retrouvaille – a Catholic sponsored, confidential program open 23rd-Sunday, November 1st. The Rosary will start 30 minutes before each to all faiths. It is a program designed to heal and renew marriages. The daily Mass or Communion Service and weekend Masses. Please feel free next program is Friday, September 11-Sunday, September 13, 2020. For to join us or if you are interested in leading a Rosary, please contact: Lyn more info, please contact 513-465-5413 or helpourmarriage.org. Other Dobyns at 937-527-1676 or [email protected]. weekends are available. SAINTS CELEBRATED THIS WEEK

September 7th – Blessed Frédéric Ozanam (1813-1853) A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well, and drew others into serving the poor of the world. Through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which he founded, his work continues to the present day. Each man, woman, and child were too precious to live in poverty. Serving the poor taught Frédéric something about God that he could not have learned elsewhere. Source: franciscanmedia.org/blessed-fr-d-ric-ozanam/

September 8th – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8th date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. St. Augustine connects Mary’s birth with Jesus’ saving work. He tells the earth to rejoice and shine forth in the light of her birth. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature inherited from our first parents is changed.” The opening prayer at Mass speaks of the birth of Mary’s Son as the dawn of our salvation and asks for an increase of peace. Source: franciscanmedia.org/saint-giles/

September 9th – St. Peter Claver (1591-1654) Peter Claver’s predecessor, Jesuit Father Alfonso de Sandoval, had devoted himself to the service of the slaves for 40 years before Claver arrived to continue his work, declaring himself “the slave of the Negroes forever.” As soon as a slave ship entered the port, Peter Claver moved into its infested hold to minister to the ill-treated and exhausted passengers. After the slaves were herded out of the ship like chained animals and shut up in nearby yards to be gazed at by the crowds, Claver plunged in among them with medicines, food, bread, brandy, lemons, and tobacco. With the help of interpreters, he gave basic instructions and assured his brothers and sisters of their human dignity and God’s love. During the 40 years of his ministry, Claver instructed and baptized an estimated 300,000 slaves. Source: franciscanmedia.org/saint-peter-claver/

September 10th – St. Thomas of Villanova (1488-1555) The absent-minded professor is a stock comic figure. Thomas of Villanova earned even more derisive laughs with his determined shabbiness and his willingness to let the poor who flocked to his door take advantage of him. He embarrassed his peers, but Jesus was enormously pleased with him. We are often tempted to tend our image in others’ eyes without paying sufficient attention to how we look to Christ. Thomas still urges us to rethink our priorities. Source: franciscanmedia.org/saint-thomas-of-villanova/

September 11th – St. Cyprian (d. 258) Cyprian is important in the development of Christian thought and practice in the third century, especially in northern Africa. Highly educated, a famous orator, he became a Christian as an adult. He distributed his goods to the poor and amazed his fellow citizens by making a vow of chastity before his baptism. Within two years he had been ordained a priest and was chosen, against his will, as Bishop of Carthage. Cyprian complained that the peace the Church had enjoyed had weakened the spirit of many Christians and had opened the door to converts who did not have the true spirit of faith. When the Decian persecution began, many Christians easily abandoned the Church. It was their reinstatement that caused the great controversies of the 3rd century and helped the Church progress in its understanding of the Sacrament of Penance. Source: franciscanmedia.org/saint-cyprian/

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