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The Baptism of Christ, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c.1655
The Third Sunday of Advent
“I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not
recognize, the one who is coming after me,
whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”
– John 1:23-26
DEC17 2017
Parish of Saint Cecilia
ALTAR GUILD Ron Case, 399-9331, [email protected] ANNULMENTSJoe Fondacaro, 871-5757 ext. 222,[email protected] Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202BEREAVEMENT Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202BOOSTERSMatt Weisenborn, Athletic [email protected] Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. [email protected] Steve Sullivan, [email protected] SCOUTS Jeff Krietemeyer, 324-6497DAY OF ADORATION Carolyn Peddicord, 254-2623, [email protected] MINISTERS & LECTORS Dave Rosselot, 396-6022FESTIVAL Doug & Joy Kornish [email protected], [email protected] MARKET Anita & Carl Dalessandro, [email protected] MARRIAGE PREP Susan Kellison, [email protected] BEARERS Joanne Brinkman, 871-3230,[email protected] SCOUTS Sharon Krietemeyer,[email protected] Nancy Worrall, [email protected]
GYM SCHEDULING Matt Springer, 871-5757, ext. [email protected] HOME DISTRIBUTORS/VISITS Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201HOSPITALITY Emily Adams, [email protected] LEGION OF MARY Barbara Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202MOMS GROUP Holly Hemak, [email protected]
OAKLEY FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY DINNER Stan Messerly, 731-2500PASTORAL COUNCIL Jason Hemak, 919-3491RESPECT LIFE GROUP Brigid McLinden Duffy, 379-0821, [email protected] Patricia Donnelly & Renee Dawson, 533-6060SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Tom McNally, 871-5757, ext. 203WEDDING COORDINATOR Marta Misleh, 871-5757, ext. 207 [email protected]
WEDDING RESERVATION Bob Kellison, 871-5757, ext. 208 [email protected] COMMITTEE Angela Egner, (413) 854-7253, [email protected] COMMISSION Mark Milliron, [email protected] ADULT MINISTRY Sarah Rose Sperduto, 871-5757, ext. 218 [email protected]
WEEKEND MASSES: Sat. 4 PM & Sun. 8 & 10 AMDAILY MASSES: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM, Wed. 6:45 AMTHE ROSARY: Mon.-Sat. 8:40 AMDAILY COMMUNION SERVICE: Mon.-Sat. 8 AMHOLY DAY MASSES: 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PMLATIN MASSES: Tues. 9 AM CONFESSIONS: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM, Wed. 7:05-7:15 AM and 7:05-7:50 PM, Sat. 3-3:30 PM, Sun. 7-7:30 AM and 9-9:30 AMADORATION: Wed. 9:30 AM-8 PMHOLY HOUR: Wed. 7-8 PMSTATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fri. 9:30 AM BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Please register for your baptism at www.stceciliacincinnati.org under the Sacraments tab. You can also select your class dates there.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN: Mon.-Fri. 11:45 AM, Sat. 3 PM, Sun. 9 & 11 AMMASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. ANTHONY: Sun. 8:30 & 11:30 AM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 188:00 AM Communion Service9:00 AM Special Intentions of Fr. Jamie Weber by A Friend
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 8:00 AM Communion Service9:00 AM Special Intentions of Fr. Jason Williams by A Friend
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 206:45 AM Special Intentions of St. Cecilia Families 8:00 AM Communion Service9:00 AM Ed Coburn Off The Family of Mary Wellman9:30 AM Eucharist Adoration (9:30 AM-8 PM) Holy Hour 7-8 PM with Confessions until 7:50 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 (Saint Peter Canisius)8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Msgr. Frank Lane by A Friend
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Rose Emmerich Off The Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 8:00 AM Communion Service 9:00 AM Don Wellman Off The Family of Mary Wellman 4:00 PM Helen & Anthony J. Brueneman Jr. Off The Brueneman Famil
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 8:00 AM DeRose, Schneider & Smith Families by John & Cathy Schneider 10:00 AM Chuck Rodgers & Sarah Zavitz Off Eileen Rodgers
(Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord) 3:00 PM Jude Holland Off Ron & Lorna Case 5:00 PM Jean Metz Off Larry Metz Midnight Fr. Elmer Smith Off The Parish of St. Cecilia (Choral prelude begins 45 minutes prior to 5PM and Midnight)
MARRIAGE BANNSII – Ryan Malanchuk & Michelle Breyer
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3105 Madison RoadCincinnati, OH 45209(513) 871-5757www.stceciliacincinnati.org www.facebook.com/stceciliacincinnati
PARISH STAFFRev. Jamie Weber, Pastor 871-5757, ext. 201 / [email protected]. Jason Williams, Parochial Vicar 871-5757, ext. 205 / [email protected] Browarsky, Rectory Secretary 871-5757, ext. 202 / [email protected] Egner, Regional Dir. of Religious Ed. 871-5757, ext. 215 / [email protected] Don Franer, Regional Facilities Manager 968-5089 / [email protected] Mike Goedde, School Principal 533-6060 / [email protected] Kellison, Music Dir./Stewardship 871-5757, ext. 208 / [email protected] Misleh, Assistant to the Pastor 871-5757, ext. 207 / [email protected] Rose Sperduto, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry 871-5757, ext. 218 / [email protected] Matt Springer, Reg. Dir. Fin. & Operations 871-5757, ext. 204 / [email protected]
P A R I S H O F S A I N T C E C I L I A
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Third Sunday of Advent, John the BaptistWe are all called to continue to be witnesses to the true words of God. This third Sunday of Advent, we are joyfully anticipating the birth of Our Lord. How can we witness the truth in the next week? How can we do this without boasting yet quietly letting others see our joy of the coming birth?
Both Elijah and John are persecuted and yet stand steadfast with God. We are also called to continue our duty as Catholics and support our Church and Church leaders — to pray and stand up for our beliefs even in a world of indifference.
May we continue to spend the days preparing for Christmas by praying and doing our spiritual reading daily so that we are ready to celebrate after next weekend.
Amen? Amen!
T H E C O R N E R
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A LTA R GU ILD SCHEDU LEFOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 18-24
MONDAY 9 AMJ. Brown (Acolyte 1) C. Herzner (Acolyte 2)
TUESDAY 9 AMC. Brereton (Acolyte 1) J. Escobar (Acolyte 2)
WEDNESDAY 9 AMB. Krietemeyer (Acolyte 1) E. Garcia (Acolyte 2)
THURSDAY 9 AMR.Case (Acolyte 1) Volunteer (Acolyte 2)
FRIDAY 9 AM J. Hilgefort (Acolyte 1) J. Hilgefort (Acolyte 2)
SATURDAY 9 AM E. Garcia (Acolyte 1) J. Guerra-Cardona (Acolyte 2)
SATURDAY 4 PM J. Keller (Crucifer)J. Weber (Acolyte 1) D. Schnuck (Acolyte 2)
SUNDAY 8 AM J. Pearson (Crucifer) R. Peddicord (Acolyte 1) B. Krietemeyer (Acolyte 2)
SUNDAY 10 AM C. Brigger (Crucifer) D. Bonomo (Acolyte 1) C. Herzner (Acolyte 2)
SUNDAY 3 PM Easa Misleh (Thurifer) J. Misleh (Crucifer) M. Simon (Acolyte 1) C. Brereton (Acolyte 2) J. Keller (Acolyte 3)
SUNDAY 5 PM S. Donovan (Thurifer) S. Donovan (Crucifer) J. Donovan (Acolyte 1) E. Donovan (Acolyte 2)
SUNDAY MIDNIGHT L. Whittaker (Acolyte 1) O. Lewis (Acolyte 2) & Others
COL LECT IONS FOR THE WEEK END ING DECEMBER 3Offertory $11,651.00 | Online Sunday $3,028.50 | TOTAL $14,679.50
CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONPlease keep St. Cecilia Parish in mind this Christ-mas with a special gift in addition to your regular Sunday offering. Your generosity is greatly appre-ciated. St. Cecilia depends on your generosity at this time to be able to continue the vitality of our parish ministries in 2018. Your gifts are put to good use building the Kingdom of God in Oakley. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, 3:00 PM
Christmas Eve, 5:00 PMFull choir, musical prelude begins
at 4:15 PM
Christmas Morning, Midnight Candlelight Mass, full choir,
musical prelude begins at 11:15 PM
Christmas Morning, 10:00 AM
Decorating the church for Christmas! Are you one of those people who love to decorate for Christmas? The smell of fresh pine and the sight of red and white poinsettias fills you with joy? Then join the Worship Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5:30 PM or later as we decorate our church for a beautiful Christmas celebration. Come join the fun with some of your fellow parishioners! The more the merrier and the faster we are finished. If you are a last-minute person, please do feel free to show up to lend a hand!
RCIA THIS WEEKPlease pray for all of those journeying to full Communion with the Catholic Church!
At this week’s RCIA session, we conclude our semester of learning and conversion with an Advent Celebration and Review Night with the Candidates and Catechumens. At this class, we join in fellowship
and fun while playing a form of Catholic Jeopardy to review everything that we have covered thus far. We have discussed important topics such as prayer, the Trinity, faith, divine revelation, the Bible, salvation history, the person of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the life of grace, the importance of the Church, Mary and the saints, and the four last things. As we embrace our Advent journey, please consider praying for a candidate or catechumen by name this season. We will soon be highlighting individual candidates and catechumens in the bulletin giving the greater parish community an opportunity to join in this Journey of Faith.
To study along with us, please log onto Formed.org (parish code YX2P22). You can view each of our lessons on this platform each week.
E A S T S I D E F A I T H
Credo (I Believe)Why did Jesus call apostles?
Jesus had a large circle of disciples around him, both men and women. From this circle he selected twelve men whom he
called Apostles (Luke 6:12-16). The apostles were specially trained by him and entrusted with various commissions: “He sent
them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal” (Luke 9:2). Jesus took only these twelve apostles with him to the Last
Supper, where he gave them the command, “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19b).
The apostles became witnesses of Jesus’ Resurrection and guarantors of the truth about him. They continued Jesus’ mis-
sion after his death. They chose successors for their ministry: the bishops. To this day, the successors of the apostles exercise
the authority conferred by Jesus: They govern and teach and celebrate the liturgy. The cohesiveness of the apostles became
the foundation for the unity of the Church (Apostolic Succession). Preeminent once again among the Twelve was Peter, on
whom Jesus bestowed special authority: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18). From
Peter’s special role among the apostles developed the papal ministry.
A Gospel Reflection by Father Jason Williams
JOHN 1:6-8, 19-28
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“There is one among you whom you do not recognize.”
Our faith is more than a set of rules or a series of teachings that we are required to believe; it is an encounter with a person, Jesus Christ. He takes the initiative to be present to us in many forms. Even so, there are times when we also fail to recognize Jesus.
God desires more than anything else that we live our lives in union with him. He sent his Son among us to share completely in our lives; Jesus knows the human experi-ence well, very well. Because of that, he guides us towards a way of life that is most beneficial for us, a way of life that doesn’t end on this earth but moves forward in the hope of eternal happiness, complete fulfillment of all our desires, in heaven. His encounter with us is marked by his call, “Follow me!” He is still calling each of us to follow him. He calls us through our contact with him in prayer, in the Eu-charist, through the words and charity of those around us, and through the teachings and guidance that he continues to speak through his Church. He is present. He is among us. We must strive to recognize him, and in recognizing that it is Jesus who calls us, we have the strength and confidence to move forward with him.
Becoming Catholic. Seeking faith? Curious about the Church? Want to learn more? Call us today at 513-871-5757, ext. 215.
Pensamientos EvangélicosDios nos llama. Nos llama hacia la eternidad. Siempre tenemos
la oportunidad seguir a Él y a sus enseñanzas
(It is God who calls us. He calls us towards eternity. We always have the chance to follow him and his teachings.)
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E A S T S I D E F A I T HDEC 172017
“With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” – Ephesians 6:16
Blessing of Expectant Moms There will be a blessing at the 10 AM Mass at St. Cecilia this Sunday, Dec. 17, for mothers-to-be. Please join us if you are an expectant mother, or invite any soon-to-be mom you know, whether she is your daughter, friend, sister, in-law, or some other acquaintance! We welcome parishioners and non-parishioners alike!
Women of the Region...you’re invited to a Blessed Brunch this Sunday, December 17, at
11:30 AM in the St. Cecilia Commons. Bring a dish and a friend
and come witness the power & beauty of community! To learn
more about this Women’s Ministry, please visit blessedisshe.net.
St. Anthony Parish is collaborating with Matthew:25 Ministries to send needed construction tools to Our Lady of Health parish in Dominica to aid in the rebuilding of parishioners’ houses. Let’s make this a parish/region endeavor! Search your basements and garages for spare, nicely-worn, unbroken tools! Or donate new tools or money. The list of tools needed include:
We will be collecting the tools in January. Stay tuned to the bulletin for sites of collection and specific dates.
• Screwdrivers • Framing hammers • Pry/demo bars • Tape measures • Torpedo levels • Channel pliers • Wire cutters
• Tool bags • Flat bars • Nail pullers• Quick squares• Utility knives• Adjustable wrenches• Small sledge hammers
• Trowels• Chisels (wood and masonry)• Saws• Chalk lines • Sand cement
EDGEVisit the Imprisoned.
Come learn about this
Corporal Work of Mercy
as we make cookies for
prison inmates this
Sunday, Dec. 17, at youth
group from 6:30-8pm in
the SMSJ Youth Room.
ALL students in grades
6-8th are welcome.
Christmas DinnerAt Saint Cecilia we cherish the Christmas season. What better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the season of giving than by volunteering at our annual Christmas dinner. If you can carve a turkey or a ham, help in the kitchen, dish up food, or generously donate, we would love for you and your family to help us serve up some smiles this Christmas day. Have a car and some time to share? Drivers are always in short supply and would be welcomed to deliver meals. Be here on Christmas day in the cafeteria from 12 to 2 PM for a complimentary meal. Everyone is welcome to volunteer or to join the meal. To donate a ham or turkey, volunteer, or order a meal, please contact Julie Gerwe at (513)702-4836 or [email protected]. To arrange a delivery, contact Peggy Lane at (724)759-0085. Orders must be in by Wednesday, Dec. 20, by 7 PM. Please drop off donations of cooked turkey or ham on Saturday, Dec. 23, between 11 AM and 4 PM. Monetary donations may be placed in an envelope marked “Christmas Dinner” and placed in the offertory collection basket. Thank you!
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Elmer Smith was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 19, 1926. He attended the local public school his kinder-garten year and then went to St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Latin School in Dayton through grade nine. For grades ten through twelve and the first four years of college, he studied at St. Gregory Seminary in Mt. Washington, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, where he completed his bachelor of arts degree. He com-pleted his postcollege studies at Mt. St. Mary’s in Norwood, Ohio.
Father Smith was ordained a priest September 8, 1950, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Norwood, Ohio. From 1950 to 1951, he was a student priest at Angelicum University in Rome, where he received a degree of Licentiate in Sacred Theology. One of his most memorable life events was his visit to the Holy Land during the Christmas season of 1950.
After his ordination, Father Smith served many roles at many parishes including Assistant at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Pleasant Ridge and Latin teacher at Purcell High School (1951–1955); Assistant at St. Agnes Parish, Dayton, Ohio (1955–1961); Assistant at St. Joseph Parish, Springfield, Ohio, and part-time religion teacher at Catholic Central High School, Springfield, Ohio (1961–1970); Administrator at St. Joseph Parish, Springfield, Ohio (1970–1974); Pastor at St. Joseph Parish, Springfield, Ohio (1974–1981); Pastor at St. Cecilia Parish (1981–2008); and Pastor Emeritus at St. Cecilia Parish (2008-2017).
Father Smith passed from this life on December 10. He was anointed in the sacraments just before his passing and lovingly cared for up to the moment he took his last breath. All who came to know Father Smith knew him as a kind, gentle and loving man who gave the time of day for anyone who crossed his path. He will be greatly missed. Father Smith has donated his body to science. His memorial Mass was Saturday, December 16, at 10:30 AM. May he be granted eternal rest in heaven.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace. - Numbers 6:24-26
Prayer Intentions for the Week We pray that Janet O’Conner and Mona Stratmann may receive God’s loving and healing graces. Contact Barb Browarsky at the parish office, (513) 871-5757, ext. 202, with Mass and sanctuary devotional candle intention requests. All requests are honored for two weeks with the individual’s or family’s approval.
PA R I S H N E W S & N O T E S DEC 172017
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Rectory Meals Needed!We have several holes in our parish calendar for the rectory dinners for Father Jamie and Father Jason (yes, he still eats at St. Cecilia although he lives at Watterson now). We have openings for the first Friday, the fifth Monday, the fifth Thursday and the fifth Friday of each month. We ask that meals are delivered at 5 PM to the rectory in disposable containers. All meals are appreciated! If you can commit to a scheduled day or have questions, please call Billie Jean at 631-8739. Thank you!
Moms GroupThe Moms Group continued their discussions of Pope John Paul II’s teaching on Theology of the Body by delving into Natural Family Planning. They had a playdate at the Madeira library and a social euchre night for the moms and their husbands at Tricia and Nathan Beiersdorfer’s house, which was a huge success and great fun. Their next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 19. Contact Holly at [email protected] for details. As always, all moms of young children are welcome to attend!
Eucharistic Adoration. Spend an hour, or a few minutes, with our Lord every Wednesday beginning at 9:30 AM and concluding with Holy Hour and the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 7-8 PM.
Retired Religious CollectionSenior sisters, brothers and religious order priests across the country send heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious. If you have not yet con-tributed, please consider a gift. Thank you.
Join the ParishIf you are interested in becoming a registered member of St. Cecilia Parish, go to the New Parishioner Registration link on our website home page (www.stceciliacincinnati.org), fill it out, and hit Submit! Think about getting involved in any parish activities that interest you. Check the directory on page 2 or contact the parish office at 871-5757, ext. 202, and we can put you in touch with the people with whom you should chat.
