Welcome Back Pete Padolik! Pete is here providing music for both the 9:00 and 10:30 AM Masses. Pete plays and sings regularly for St. Susanna’s in Mason and it’s a treat to have him back!

September 16, 2018 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 1405 FIRST AVENUE 201 CLARK STREET SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

A Catholic faith community called to serve God and others through Eucharist, prayer, education, and daily living of the Gospel values.

PARISH OFFICE: 201 CLARK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

(513) 422-0602 www.holyfamilymiddletown.com

ADORATION HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:30 - 4:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ST. JOHN CHURCH SATURDAY 3:30 PM

COMING EVENTS

VBS Quarter Auction .………..….…..…...…..… Thur Sept 20

Boy Scout Popcorn Sale …...….….….. Sat/Sun Sept 22/23

Children’s Choir Begins Rehearsal .……..….. Mon Sept 24

SVDP 5th Sunday Collection ……..…... Sat/Sun Sept 29/30

SVDP Memorial Mass 9 AM HT .……....….…... Sun Sept 30

Vacation Bible School Quarter Auction Thursday, September 20th

7 to 9 PM - Preview at 6:30 PM St. John’s Undercroft Paul Nicholas - Auct ioneer!

Part raffle, part auction, part fundraiser - it all adds up to fun! Show your support for Vacation Bible School while enjoying

a fun night out with friends.

Featured vendors: Tupperware, Pampered Chef, 31, Stuff-a-Buddy, Designs by Debbie, Scentsy, and much, much more!

Split the Pot Refreshments Door Prizes

Wear something G R E E N and receive a free door prize raffle ticket!

Dessert Donation Request Calling all Bakers! We’re asking for donations of dessert goodies to sell at the Vacation Bible School Quarter Auction. We hope you’ll help us out by dropping off cookies, brownies, cupcakes… whatever you like to bake! - at the parish office by Thursday, September 20th. Many thanks!!

Coffee and Donuts will be served after the 10:30 AM Mass!

Rainout Weekend Cancels Parish Picnic Our annual Parish Picnic was one of many events canceled last weekend due to the non-stop rain. Good news - our local GFS allowed us to return the paper products and buns. And better news - we were able to freeze the hot dogs, metts and brats and we’ll cook them for our SHALOM guests in January. If you did NOT receive the robocall last Sunday informing you of the cancelation, please call the office 422-0602!

Monday, September 17

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Tuesday, September 18

8:15 AM Mass SJ23 Philomena Donisi

Wednesday, September 19 12:10 PM Mass HT James A. Beatty - Birthday Remembrance

Thursday, September 20

12:10 PM Mass HT Daniel Amatulli - Anniversary Rem.

Friday, September 21

8:00 AM Mass HT Dora Baudendistel - Anniversary Rem.

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Saturday, September 22

8:00 AM Mass HT Rosemary Scarpa - Birthday Rem.

4:30 PM Mass SJ Dorothy Craycraft - Anniversary Rem.

Sunday, September 23 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Mass HT Andrea Accurso - Wedding Anniv. Rem.

10:30 AM Mass SJ Helen Schramm - Birthday Rem.

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 1 Cor 11:17-26,33 / Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Cor 12:12-14,27-31a / Lk 7:11-17 Wed: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 / Lk 7:31-35 Thur: 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 7:36-50 Fri: Eph 4:1-7,11-13 / Mt 9:9-13 Sat: 1 Cor 15:35-37,42-49 / Lk 8:4-15 Sun: Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Jas 3:16—4:3 Mk 9:30-37

Health Ministry: I Brush. Why Floss, Too? Each tooth has five surfaces! A toothbrush cleans the top and outer surfaces. Floss is needed to clean the two tight spaces between the teeth and under the gums in the gap at the base of the teeth. Without floss you’re cleaning only three of the five surfaces! Bacteria which live in the mouth feast on leftover food particles to create a sticky, soft and colorless plaque which produces an acid which can cause cavities and gum disease. Flossing can remove plaque, but if not removed in the soft stage it becomes tartar which is hard, crusty and yellow/brown. Tartar can only be removed with dental, scraping equipment. Besides discolored teeth and bad breath, bacteria left to flourish in the mouth can harm the rest of the body and lead to heart disease, respiratory problems, diabetes complications and more. How to floss: 1. Use a piece of floss 15 to 18 inches long. 2. Slide the floss between teeth. 3. Wrap it around each tooth in shape of "C". 4. Polish with an up and down motion. (Most of us get step 2...but skip 3 and 4!) WebMd/American Dental Assoc./Dental Care Center

Saturday and Sunday - September 15 and 16

4:30 PM Mass SJ Jason Markey - Birthday Remembrance

9:00 AM Mass HT Ken & Marilyn Patrick - 50th Wed. Anniv.

10:30 AM Mass SJ Ida Pearce - Wedding Anniversary Rem.

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekly Collections Stewardship

Sunday, September 9th $18,981

Thank you for your generous stewardship!

In Your Prayers Remember Alberta Laber,

Clement Michalek, and Howard Johnson at Atrium Medical Center this week.

Going into the hospital or hospice? Homebound or know a parishioner who is? Please call us 422-0602 and let us know! We need your help in minister-ing to parishioners who are ill or in need!

Sept 22/23 4:30 PM SAT 9:00 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN

Eucharistic Cecilie Ricke 1B Jeanne Higgins 1B Saundra Pearce 1B

Ministers Ellen Krause 2B Ginger Bruggeman 2B Lois Allen 2B

Paula Lindsay 3B Lorraine Sivy 3B Ken Allen 3B

Linda Day 1C Jim Martz 1C John Lyons 1C

Franka Cope 2C Marlene Ruwe 2C Ken Beiser 2C

Linda Weaver 3C Don Gillum 3C Christine Whittington 3C

Carolyn Kraft 4C Dawn Pickerill 4C Cari Hellmann 4C

Lectors Jeff Wadl Laura Hafer Stephanie Burk

Jenny Fishbaugh Eric Hafer Michael Paddock

Servers Mary Barlage Kate Hafer Sarah Volle

Zachary Paulus Kara Jackson Cohen Nicholas

Greeters Phoebe Pearce D1 Al Heckler D1 Krista Chaney D1

David Schul D1 Jim Martz D2 Judy May D1

MINISTERS NEXT WEEK

Annual Ministry Training Dates Coming in October! Share Your Talents - Grow in Faith! To register for any of these training sessions - held once a year - call the office 422-0602 or email dee@holyfamilymiddletown.com.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8, TEENS AND ADULTS Current servers are encouraged to attend one of these sessions as a “refresher!” New servers should attend both, as there are differences with two churches.

Sunday, October 7 th St. John Church after 10:30 AM Mass

Sunday, October 14 th Holy Trinity Church after 9:00 AM Mass

LECTOR TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 10 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 17 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

GREETERS - PARISHIONERS OF ALL AGES Parishioners are asked to serve as Greeters and there’s no training needed - just a friendly smile and an earlier arrival on your scheduled day. Please call the parish office 422-0602 and we’ll get you on the schedule! Great FAMILY Ministry!

Introductions to Readings by Bishop Ken Untener, in collaboration with Catherine Haven and Fr. Bill Taylor First Reading - Isaiah 50:5-9 Chapters 40-55 of the book of Isaiah contain the message of a prophet who spoke to God’s people during their exile in Babylon. Several times, the prophet speaks about a “Servant of God” who will one day deliver God’s people and face many sufferings in doing so. Christians have traditionally identified Jesus with this “suffering Servant.” Second Reading - James 2:14-18 Among the New Testament letters, the letter of James is the one most attentive to social justice. Today’s passage offers practical advice about how to put our faith into action.

parishioners who are ill or in need!

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

September 16th, 23rd and 30th

September 16 th - Your Journey of Faith

Unfolds Gradually - Walk to Emmaus

11:30 PM St. John Rectory

Class forming during this Period of Inquiry!

If you’re interested in becoming Catholic, or you know someone who may be interested,

please contact the parish office 422-0602.

The Men’s Fellowship Group Men of the parish are invited to join for prayer and study every second and fourth Saturday of the month. The next meeting is this Saturday, September 22nd at 7 a.m. - St. John Rectory.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Ken & Marilyn! Ken & Marilyn Patrick

were married 50 years

ago on August 14, 1968!

They celebrate this

Golden Anniversary

at the 9:00 AM Mass.

Congratulations

Ken & Marilyn!

Scout Pack 85’s Popcorn Stand After All Masses Next Weekend ! Fall is here and what better way to enjoy the season than with delicious healthy popcorn! The Cub Scout Pack at St. John XXIII will be selling delicious Trails-End popcorn to help you settle into fall. Scouts and popcorn will be available after every Mass September 22nd and 23rd with a variety of great tasting popcorn. Prices range from $10 for Popping Corn to $20 for an 18 count microwave popcorn, with many more options in between and beyond. This is the Boy Scout Pack 85 only fundraiser to help purchase supplies and materials - like Pinewood Derby kits and Camp expenses - for Scout activities throughout the year and we could really use your help! We hope to see you at Pack 85’s POPCORN STAND for a healthy, flavorful, and yummy treat!

Holy Family Children’s Choir Children's Choir will resume their weekly practices on Monday, September 24th 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. - St. John Rectory. The Children’s Choir sings about once a month and Christmas Eve. Any child in grades two through seven is encouraged to join our talented & fun-loving group! Information and registration forms will be available. If you enjoy singing, call the parish office 422-0602 and join the Children’s Choir!

Catechists and Aides for the Parish Religious Education Program – PREP! These very special people are generously giving their time and talents to share their faith

and teach the Gospel message to the young people of our parish. Please give them spiritual support and encouragement with your prayers.

Kindergarten - 8th Grade PREP & Hispanic Ministry on Monday Evenings 6:30 - 7:30 PM first row: Tim Griffith, Brad Egelston, Jane Romer, Dawn Martin, and Julie Zolman

second row: Dominic Sberna, Jo Ann Cranford, Melisa Klusman, Pat Montgomery, and Matt Wortley not pictured: Marlene Ruwe and Maria Rodriguez

Early Childhood PREP Sunday Preschool 10:15 - 11:30 AM

St. John Center

Teacher - Janie Jeffers

Thanks from the Holy Family Athletic Board A big THANK YOU to all who all who braved the wet weather and made our steak dinner such a great success. We look forward to seeing you next year and hope for better weather!!

by Dawn Pickerill / Principal

TRADITIONAL VALUES. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. St. John XXIII represents 150 years of Catholic Education dedicated to encouraging and developing well-rounded, self-confident and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, service-driven lives. Our school community is the foundation on which our core principles of faith and hard work bind us together as a family.

If you are interested in a Catholic education that provides a challenging, structured and thoughtful learn-ing environment led by highly qualified and experienced teachers, contact Principal Dawn Pickerill at 424-1196 for a meeting and a tour of the school.

THE FESTIVAL IS BACK Last week I was contacted by the Bishop Fenwick Principal who asked if St. John XXIII Catholic School would be willing to take over the Fenwick Festival as they would like to move in a different direction in regards to their fundraising efforts. After much prayer, discernment, and discussion, I have agreed to take on this challenge.

For the first year, the festival will be called the Fenwick/St. John XXIII Festival so that there is continuity and a connection for the community. While Fenwick’s name will still be associated with the festival in 2019, they will have no part in putting it on or the proceeds that it earns. The following year (2020) the name will be changed to just be the St. John XXIII Catholic School Festival.

The festival will be held at St. John XXIII Catholic School – 3806 Manchester Blvd as it was for many years prior to Fenwick building the new school on State Route 122. The weekend will remain the same as it has for several years – the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Father’s Day. For 2019, that means it will be held on June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.

We are looking forward to this new adventure and are very happy to keep this tradition alive for the people of Middletown! More details to follow in future bulletins.

1. The patron saint of schools is? (a) St. Gemma Galgani (b) St. Augustine (c) St. Thomas Aquinas (d) St. Katherine Drexel

2. This archbishop founded St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD, and worked to fund Georgetown College (University), the first Catholic college in the U.S.

(a) Joseph Ratzinger (b) John Bernardin (c) John Carroll (d) Ted Kennedy

3. Which order of religious sisters does not teach in Catholic schools?

(a) the Sisters of Christian Charity (b) the Ursulines (c) the Poor Clares (d) the Dominican sisters

4. The word catechesis comes from the Greek word which means

(a) to echo through oral instruction (b) to be a light (c) to present systematically (d) to teach answers

5. Paul studied under the famous Jewish teacher (a) Abraham Heschel (b) Moses Malone (c) Gamaliel (d) Elie Wiesel

6. This first American-born saint established an order of religious women to teach and care for the poor.

(a) St. Katherine Drexel (b) St. Theodore Guerin (c) St. Frances Cabrini (d) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

How Much Do YOU Know About the Catholic Faith?

Special “Back to School” Theme!

Find the answers on the last page.

Answers to the Special “Back-to-School” Quiz 1. (c) St. Thomas (1226-1274) was canonized in 1323 and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius V.

A Dominican friar and a university professor, Aquinas wrote the Summa Theologica, a summary of theology. His feast day is January 28.

2. (c) Archbishop Carroll, the first American bishop, convinced the other clergy in 1829 that Catholic schools were “absolutely necessary” to teach the Catholic faith and to make Catholics equal members of society. 3. (c) The Poor Clare Sisters were started by St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253). They live in an enclosed monastery, embracing a life of community, contemplation, poverty, and joy. 4. (a) The Greek word katekhein means “to sound over, to echo the oral teaching.” 5. (c) Paul studied “at the feet of Gamaliel” (Acts 22:3), a celebrated scholar of the Jewish law. Elsewhere,

Gamaliel counsels the Sanhedrin to stay away from the Apostles, who were arrested for proclaiming the Risen Christ (see Acts 5:34).

6. (d) Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph and established a network of schools that became a model for parochial schools throughout the U.S.

Come Be Renewed in Spirit! T a c k l i n g S t r e s s ! Saturday, Oct 13th 8:30 - 11:30 AM Our Lady of Sorrows, Monroe Renewed in Spirit Morning of Reflection! Following a delicious breakfast snack, there will be concurrent sessions for adults and teens (Grd 9-12) given by practicing clinicians from The Lindner Center of HOPE. Free admission, but we do encourage a free-will offering to benefit the Lindner Center. Register by Monday, October 1st by contacting Ann Kuhlmann 513-539-0597 or cag12260@yahoo.com.

Bocce League Ends Another Successful Season! An awards banquet was held September 6th where winning teams were presented prizes. Many thanks to Don Accurso, the Sons of Italy and all who helped make this a successful Bocce season and congratulations to all our winning teams! Watch for next season’s sign up notices in Spring 2019. Early Birds - First Place: Ray & Darlene Witte and Andy & Mary Kay Parrella Early Birds - Second Place: Andy & Amy Lindon and Rosetta DiCristoforo and Don Accurso Early Birds - Third Place: John & Marilyn Hayes and Heidi Fassler and Jake Beulter

Night Owls - First Place: Jo Ann Bowman, Maria Combs, Liliane Freeman & Dino Massimo Night Owls - Second Place: Mike & Wilma Gardner and Connie Ling and Lisa Sauers Night Owls - Tie - Third Place: Tony & Rose Esselman and Adam Clemens and Evan Dobrozsi Tom & Stella Fye and Kathy Cmehil and Carolyn Dorn

Save the date! Saturday, October 13! 5th Annual Women’s Day of Reflection 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Sacred Heart, Fairfield Find registration posters at the church doors.

98th Charity Ball Fundraiser

Craft Beer & Wine Tasting The Windamere Thursday, September 20th 7 - 10 PM Karah DeBord of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and Jennifer Warner of Ohio Valley Wine and Beer (Heidelberg's "sister" company in the Cincinnati area) will be selecting beers and wines from around the world for us to taste. In addition, there’ll be appetizers and raffles! Proceeds raised from this event will go toward the Middletown Area Federation of Women’s Services Endowment Fund held at the Atrium Medical Center Foundation. Tickets are available at My Favorite Things and Flowers by Roger and by calling Fran Sack 513-594-3115. Tickets can also be purchased online at MiddletownCharityBall.Eventbrite.com.