ST. COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCHWilmington, Ohio

HOLY NAME CHAPELBlanchester, Ohio

LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE: JANUARY 26/27, 2019 – THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SERVERS LECTORS GREETERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

4:00 P.M.Saturday, StC

Nicholas Spies,Molly Lynch

Eddie Hoffmann,Barbara Baker

Pat Thompson,Terry Looft

Susan Baker, Bonnie McClain, Carol Utrup, Doris Pease, Arvil Hines

6:15 P.M.Saturday, HNC

Timothy Rannells,William Rannells

Tony Burwinkel Mickey Rannells,Tom Handra

Charles Kelso, Carol Bedinghaus

8:15 A.M.Sunday, StC

Barek Bennett, Drake Bennett,Trenton Bennett

Diann Nadeau, Rich Garnai

Fred NadeauVolunteer Needed

Deacon Bob Baker, Velvet Bennett, John Romer,Mary Gibson, Peter Clark, (CL) Kathy Havey, (CL) Kathy Mayer

11:00 A.M.Sunday, StC

Kristen Germann,Neji Cacas,Jonathon Gunn

Theresa Rembert Mark Steinmetz,Jim Brausch

Eddie Hoffmann, John Merling, Hillary Gunn, Joyce Noland, Russell Madison, (CL) Kathy Schwab, (CL) Choir Member

The first name for E.M. will have the hosts and the others will have the cups; the first name for CL will have the hosts.

GIFTSTHE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

JANUARY 13, 2019957 Registered Families93 Sunday Identified Gifts $ 5,169.40Unidentified Gifts $ 322.82TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 5,487.22HOLY DAYS:

Christmas $ 25.00Solemnity of Mary $ 75.00REGULAR SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (WEEKLY) $ 5,587.22TOTAL SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 283,217.63NEEDED FROM SUNDAY & HOLY DAY COLLECTION (FISCAL Y.T.D.) $ 267,699.00COLLECTIONS STAYING WITHIN THE PARISH:

First Offering $ 35.00COLLECTIONS LEAVING THE PARISH:

New Life Clinic Offering $ 221.00Poor & Needy:Hope Emergency $ 208.00SVDP $ 412.00

FIX THE BRICKS UPDATEAs of Monday, January 14, 2018:REVENUE: Our total revenue has reached $97,659.15. Thank you!EXPENSE: Our total expense remains $197,096.14.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEALThanks to the generosity of many families here at St. Columbkille Parish, a total of $26,674.73 was contributed to the 2018 CMA from our parish community. This year, our goal is $21,389.00.

Families will be receiving a CMA mailing in the coming weeks. Please prayerfully complete your pledge card and return it in the envelope provided, or bring your completed pledge card to Mass. For more information, please visit CatholicAppeal.info. Thank you!

The 9:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES at HNC are cancelled January 23-February 13, 2019. They will resume, Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

PRAYER FOR RESPECT OF LIFE“Heavenly Father, the beauty and dignity of human life was the crowning of Your creation. You further ennobled that life when Your Son became one with us in His incarnation. Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect it from the moment of conception until the last moment at death. Give us courage to speak with truth and love and with conviction in defense of life. Help us to extend the gentle hand of mercy and forgiveness to those who do not reverence Your gift of life. To all, grant pardon for the times we have failed to be grateful for Your precious gift of life or to respect it in others. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

Source: catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1350

JANUARY 20, 2019SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY

VOCATION VIEWGod’s Spirit is given to each person for the common good.

What are your gifts? Be willing to share them for the good of others. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

JANUARY 19-27, 2019SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 – Vigil: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 P.M. Benny Sovis (Alan & Julie Thompson) [StC] 6:15 P.M. Parish Family [HNC]SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:15 A.M. Diane Schuster (Bob & Frankie Baker) [StC] 11:00 A.M. Edna Homan & Susan Meineke (Pauline Daugherty) [StC]MONDAY, JANUARY 21 9:00 A.M. Diane Schuster (Mary Beth Ward) [StC]TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 – Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 A.M. Communion Svc [StC]WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 – St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr St. Marianne Cope, Virgin HNC Communion Service Cancelled 7:00 P.M. Jean Claude Gagnebin (David & Linda Ulmer) [StC]THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 – St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 9:00 A.M. John Clark & Family (Pete Clark) [StC]FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 9:00 A.M. Carol Wood (David & Linda Ulmer) [StC]SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 – Vigil: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 P.M. Lynda Hall (Cathy Lambcke) [StC] 6:15 P.M. Parish Family [HNC]SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:15 A.M. Patricia Gerbus (Leo Gerbus) [StC] 11:00 A.M. Mary G. Simpson (Marietta Buchanan) [StC]

NEW LIFE BABY BOTTLESSunday, January 20, 2019 – Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

The Baby Bottle Campaign to support the New Life Clinic will begin today. Please feel free to fill the baby bottles with anything that jingles, is green, or a check. Any type of contribution is appreciated. If paying by check, please make it out to New Life Clinic. The baby bottles will be in bins on the front and back radiators of StC, and on the pamphlet table at HNC. Please bring the bottles back by Sunday, February 17, 2019. Thank you for your consideration.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 2ndFeast of the Presentation

of the Lord or Candlemas DaySince this feast day falls on a weekend in 2019, the Blessing of the Candles for Home Use will be done during the 4:00 P.M. StC and 6:15 P.M. HNC Masses to signify that Christ is the light to all. Candles will be available for purchase after all Masses on February 2/3, 2019.

MARCH FOR LIFE AROUND CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Sponsored by the Clinton County Right to LifeMonday, January 21, 2019, 5:00-6:00 P.M.

Let’s get a large crowd from St. Columbkille to march together!AFTER THE MARCH, ENJOY A

DELICIOUS SPAGHETTI DINNER!5:00-7:00 P.M., StC Parish Center Basement

Proceeds used for K of C Respect Life Activities. Please make checks payable to K of C. Cost is $8.00 per person, $28.00 per family of four and $35.00 per family of five or more. Children ages five and under – Eat Free. POC – Bob Schaad at 937-725-5134 or bschaad@wilmingtonsavingsbank.com.

HUMAN LIFE AND DIGNITYFor the Church, there is no distinction between defending human life and promoting the dignity of the human person. Pope Benedict XVI writes in Caritas in Veritate that “The Church forcefully maintains this link between life ethics and social ethics, fully aware that ‘a society lacks solid foundations when, on the one hand, it asserts values such as the dignity of the person, justice and peace, but then, on the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by allowing or tolerating a variety of ways in which human life is devalued and violated, especially where it is weak or marginalized.’” (no. 15). As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.

CLINTON COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFEThank you, St. Columbkille for those who were able to contribute to the Clinton County Right to Life Signature Ad that appeared in the January 19th edition of the Wilmington News Journal. The ad listed churches, businesses and individuals who take a stand for Life in Clinton County. It is not too late to help join the vital efforts of the Clinton County Right to Life. Membership dues for 2018 are only $10.00 and help us to take a stand for life. We welcome you to get personally involved to by attending our meetings on the last Monday of each month, except May and December, at 6:00 PM at the Wilmington Public Library, 268 N South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177. If paying by check, please make it out to Clinton County Right to Life and mail to Doris Caldwell, 1780 E. State Route 28, Midland, OH 45148.

BLESSING OF THE THROATSSt. Blaise served as Bishop of Sebastea, in Armenia, and was a visible witness of the Gospel, which eventually led to his martyrdom during the persecutions of Diocletian. His feast day is commemorated with the blessing of throats because of the legend that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone. The blessing of

the throats will be offered during Masses the weekend of February 2/3, 2019.

THE WEEK AHEAD…

Sunday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Faith Formation Break –

No classes will be held. 7:15 A.M. Folk Choir Practice (CL)

Monday, January 21 5:00-6:00 P.M. Walk for Life Around Clinton County Courthouse (69 N South Street, Wilmington) 5:00-7:00 P.M. K of C Spaghetti Dinner (PCB & Kitchen) 7:00 P.M. Education Commission Meeting (PCL)

Tuesday, January 22 6:30 P.M. NA Meeting (CU) 7:00 P.M. SVDP (PC) 7:00 P.M. Adult Education Class (PC CR 11/12) 7:15 P.M. Traditional Choir Practice (CL)

Wednesday, January 23 1:30-4:00 P.M. Homeschool Group Gathering (PCB) 7:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition & Confessions (StC)

Thursday, January 24 9:30 A.M. Women’s Encounter (PC CR 7/8) 6:00 P.M. Prayer Group (StC) 7:00 P.M. RCIA (PC) 7:00 P.M. K of C Officer’s Meeting (CU)

Friday, January 25 9:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition (StC)

Saturday, January 26 6:30-10:00 P.M. YDisciple Game Night (Patty Duncan’s House, 1603 Gum Grove Road, Clarksville)

AND BEYOND…Saturday, February 2 & Sunday, February 3:

Blessing of the Home Use Candles and St. Blaise Throat Blessing

Wednesday, February 6: Scriptural Rosary

To visit our online calendar, please go to stcolumbkille.org, click on calendar.

Reminder: CL = Choir Loft; CU = Church Undercroft; PC = Parish Center; PCL = Parish Center Library; PCB = Parish Center Basement; PC CR = Parish Center Classroom; PCB CR = Parish Ctr Basement Classroom; PCBYR = Parish Center Basement Youth Room; HNCSH = Holy Name Chapel Social Hall

K OF C NEWSK OF C BREAKFAST

Sunday, February 3, 20199:00-10:30 A.M.

StC Parish Center BasementMenu includes: French toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage, goetta, potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuits, milk, juice and coffee. Cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children and $25.00 for families of six or more. Children five years old and younger are free. The Knights would like to thank all who supported the K of C December breakfast.

SAVE THE DATEK of C “BRIX FOR BRICKS” WINE TASTING EVENING

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 5:30-9:00 P.M.StC Parish Center Basement

Come for an evening to help raise funds for the St. Columbkille Fix the Bricks Capital Campaign. French wines will be featured, along with education on pairing food with wines. Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of February. POC – Gerry Krisa at gerald.krisa@yahoo.com.

2019 PARISH MISSION:“Who Am I To Judge?

Responding to Relativism with Logic & Love”A video series featuring Dr. Edward Sri

Led by: Fr. Mike Holloran• Sunday, March 10, 2019

5:30 P.M., Bread and Soup Dinner PCB6:30-8:00 P.M., Mission Talk PCB

• Monday, March 11, 20196:30-7:00 P.M, Appetizers & Social Time PCB

7:00-8:00 P.M., Mission Talk PCB• Tuesday, March 12, 2019

6:30-7:00 P.M., Appetizers & Social Time PCB7:00-8:00 P.M., Mission Talk PCB

“Don’t be so judgmental!” “Why are Christians so intolerant?” “Why can’t we just coexist?” In an age in which preference has replaced morality, many people find it difficult to speak the truth, afraid of the reactions they will receive if they say something is right or wrong. Using engaging stories and personal experience, Edward Sri helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to engage relativism, appealing to both the head and the heart. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, why making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and why, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people.” Questions? POC: Dave Copsey at 937-728-0717 or jdcopsey@gmail.com or Jennifer Gress at 937-725-8488 or jgress1037@gmail.com.

PRAYER GROUPMeets every Thursday, 6:00-7:00 P.M.

St. Columbkille ChurchPlease join us for an evening that includes:We pray in many ways throughout our faith journey. This group meets to invite, in a special way, the Holy Spirit to inspire and set afire hearts for the Lord, to stir into flame the gifts given to us at our Baptism and Confirmation. Please join us for an evening of meditating on God’s Word, praise and worship, and intercessory prayer. The intercessory prayer may include the laying on of hands for any who might need physical or spiritual healing, or an increase in His gifts. All are welcome. POC: Amy Farr at 937-728-9987 or email: ajfam19@gmail.com.

PARISH FAMILY GAME NIGHTFriday, February 22, 2019, 6:00 P.M.

StC Parish Center BasementThis event is sponsored by the Family Life Commission. Dinner will be provided. After dinner, enjoy fellowship and board games. Please bring your favorite board game to share! If you are interested in joining our fun group that plans the social events of the parish family, POC: Hillary Gunn at 937-371-0829.

FEASTS CELEBRATED THIS WEEKJanuary 20 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11Background on the Gospel Reading: The sign Jesus performs at the wedding feast is celebrated as an epiphany or a manifestation of Jesus’ divinity. Yet awareness of Jesus’ impending passion and death is ever present in John’s Gospel. Even in this report of Jesus’ first sign, the language used anticipates Jesus’ passion. When Jesus says to his mother that his hour has not yet come, he protests her wishes in language that John will use again when reporting Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. When introducing the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet, John writes that Jesus knew that his hour had come. In John’s Gospel, Jesus is very much in command and aware of all that is to happen to him.Here, as elsewhere in John’s Gospel, Mary is not mentioned by name, but is referred to instead as the mother of Jesus. Mary is influential in Jesus’ first sign. She will also be present at his Crucifixion, a witness to the final manifestation of his divinity.John’s Gospel describes seven signs that indicate Jesus’ identity to his disciples. John never speaks of these signs as miracles because their importance is not in the deed that Jesus performs but in what these deeds indicate about Jesus’ identity. Here, as when John describes the other signs, the disciples are said to begin to believe, but no mention is made as to whether the other wedding guests are even aware of what has happened.

January 22 – Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn ChildrenThe over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard.

January 23 – St. Marianne Cope, VirginSt. Marianne Cope was an immigrant from Germany. As a Sister of the St. Francis in Syracuse, New York, she founded the first two Catholic hospitals in central New York. In 1883, she went to Hawaii to care for those suffering from leprosy (Hansen’s Disease). She died on August 9, 1919 and canonized in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI.

January 23 – St. Vincent, Deacon & MartyrSt. Vincent, one of the greatest deacons of the Church, suffered martyrdom in Valencia in the persecution under Diocletian. He was born in Huesca, Spain.

January 24 – St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the ChurchHis ardent love of God and souls, his great kindliness, rare wisdom and sure teaching made St. Francis exceptionally influential in bringing about conversions and in guiding souls in the spiritual life. He won back to the faith more than 70,000 souls, thus restoring to the Church a great part of the Chablis. He was St. Jane de Chantal’s spiritual director, and with her founded the Order of the Visitation. He is the author of Treatise on the Love of God and Introduction to the Devout Life. St. Francis died at Lyons in 1622.

January 25 – The Conversion of St. Paul the ApostleSt. Paul, named Saul at his circumcision, a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, was born at Tarsus, the capitol of Cilicia. He was a Roman citizen. He was brought up as a strict Jew, and later became a violent persecutor of the Christians. While on his way to Damascus to make new arrests of Christians, he was suddenly converted by a miraculous apparition of Our Lord. From a fierce persecutor he became the great Apostle of the Gentiles. He made three missionary journeys which brought him to the great centers of Asia Minor and southern Europe, and made many converts. Fourteen of his Epistles are found in the New Testament. He was beheaded in Rome in 66, and his body is kept in the Basilica of St. Paul near the Ostian Way.

Sources: loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-c-sunday-connection; catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2019-1-12;23;24;25.

SVDP NEWSSVDP WOULD APPRECIATE

SVDP would especially appreciate donations of macaroni and cheese, tuna, rice, Ramen noodles, syrup, saltine crackers, and Pop Tarts. Please bring nonperishable food items to the receptacles at the back of the church. For additional information, please contact SVDP at 937-382-6851.

The St. Martin District Council, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Inc. (SMDC-SVDP), encompassing Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Highland and Warren Counties, is seeking CORPORATE SPONSORS to help fund our annual charity event, the “Run For The Poor” 5K run and health walk, to be held Saturday morning June 8, 2019 in Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio. The 2019 RFTP will mark the 27th

consecutive holding of this charity event. We understand the many requests that businesses receive from charitable organizations, but we also know that businesses benefit from the good will received by publicly supporting a well-respected charity like the St. Vincent De Paul Society. We ask that you please consider assisting a quiet helper in your local region, whose members touch the lives of those in need every day.All the nearly 400 members of SMDC-SVDP are unpaid volunteers. We are willing to be hands, heart and feet to help your neighbors, if you are willing to contribute a sponsorship to help us help the poor. Our Run for the Poor registration flyers, printed with the logos of our major sponsors, will be distributed in parishes throughout the entire Cincinnati Archdiocese, and are mailed to approximately 700 homes of past Run for the Poor participants. Please contact Kathy Eversman at 937-685-3013 or email: bobkat4485@yahoo.com, for more information about St. Vincent De Paul and becoming a Corporate Sponsor of our 2019 Run for the Poor.

VOCATIONS AWARENESSDEAR YOUNG PEOPLE do not be afraid of Christ. He takes nothing away, and He gives you everything. When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return. Pope Benedict. SERRA USA

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry News

St. Columbkille,Patron Saint

of Faith Formation

Contact the Faith Formation Office at 937-382-1596 or parishoffice@stcolumbkille.org.

FAITH FORMATION BREAKNo Class, this Sunday, January 20, 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. BreakClasses will resume Sunday, January 27, 2019

2ND GRADE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARENT MEETINGSunday, February 3, 2019, 9:30 A.M.

StC Parish Center Basement Classroom 15Please join us to discuss what to expect with the upcoming First Holy Communion Prep and Mass.

Please plan on at least one parent to attend, but both are welcome!

NET CONFIRMATION RETREATFriday, March 1, 2019, 6:00-10:00 P.M., St. Columbkille Parish Center Basement

For Grade 8 Faith Formation Class. Grade 7 is welcome to attend!NET retreats are designed to present youth with the truth of who they are as God’s children and how true joy and meaning in life are found by accepting Christ’s gift of salvation and living as His disciple. The evening will include: small group discussions, games – general and “Gospel-based”, skits, moving dramas, music, guided prayer time. Please RSVP to Colleen Germann by Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 937-382-2236 or email: colleengermann@stcolumbkille.org.

YDISCIPLE DISCUSSION GROUPSSunday, January 27, 2019

YDISCIPLE PLUSSunday, February 3, 2019, 9:30-10:45 A.M., StC Parish Center Basement Youth Room, Don Bosco Café.

YDISCIPLE HIGH SCHOOL GARAGE BAND!Sundays, January 27 and February 10, 2019, 3:00-5:00 P.M.

Vince Allgeier’s Residence, 648 James Road, Blanchester, OH 45107Please contact Brenda Shobe at 614-356-9616 (cell) or shobe@cinci.rr.com for more information!

UPCOMING YDISCIPLE EVENTS:Please check out stcolumbkille.org/ydisciple for event flier and information. Or call the parish office for details. Please note the form and RSVP date for each event. The form can be dropped by the parish office or in the Sunday Collection Basket also.

YDISCIPLE GAME NIGHTSaturday, January 26, 2019

POC: Patty Duncan at 937-725-0559 or pduncan143@gmail.comPlease find the needed downloadable form at stcolumbkille.org/ydisciple

•YD Member and Bring A Friend Game Night Permission FormForm and an RSVP are appreciated by Thursday, January 24th to ydisciple@stcolumbkille.org. Form can be brought the day of the event too.

YDISCIPLE ROCKQUEST EVENTSaturday, February 9, 2019

POC: Patty Duncan at 937-725-0559 or pduncan143@gmail.comPlease find the needed downloadable form at stcolumbkille.org/ydisciple

•YD Member and Bring A Friend RockQuest Permission FormForm and an RSVP are required by Wednesday, February 6th to ydisciple@stcolumbkille.org.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION NEWS

TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION CLASSMeets every Tuesday, 7:00 P.M. We hope to see “you” in the New Year! StC Parish Center Basement Classroom 11/12

Questions? POC: Dave Copsey at 937-728-0717 or jdcopsey@gmail.com or Jennifer Gress at 937-725-8488 or jgress1037@gmail.com.

ENCOUNTER THE LITURGYMeets every Thursday, 9:30 A.M., StC Parish Center Classroom 7/8

The Women’s Encounter Group would like to invite the whole parish (men and women alike) to a discussion group led by our seminarian intern Eddie Hoffmann. We will be learning how to deepen our experience of the richness of the liturgy, focusing (in part) on the liturgical emphases of Vatican II. POC: Eddie Hoffmann at eddiehffmnn223@gmail.com.

StC EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITIONEvery Friday, 9:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M., StC Church

Please accept this as a personal invitation to grow in your relationship with Jesus by visiting Him on a weekly basis. It will reap great rewards of love, closeness and intimacy with our Lord. We would so much appreciate substitute Eucharistic Guardians. For more information, or to sign up for an hour, please contact Mike Gress at 937-725-2328 or email: mgress1950@gmail.com.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATIONTUITION ASSISTANCE

Parents of Elementary School Children,The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering over $2 million of needs-based tuition assistance to Catholic school students for the 2019-2020 school year. Families can apply for tuition assistance of up to $1,000.00 per student. For elementary school (K-8) tuition assistance, the application period deadline is January 31, 2019. Questions? Please call Pam Jaspers at 513-421-3131, ext. 2713 or cef@catholicbestchoice.org. Learn more and apply at catholicbestchoice.org.

NINE DAYS OF PRAYER, PENANCE AND PILGRIMAGEJANUARY 14-22, 2019

On January 22nd, our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and Doe v. Bolton, the Supreme Court decisions that made abortion legal throughout pregnancy in every state and territory of our nation. Since those tragic decisions, more than 56 million children’s lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss – often in silence. 9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted Novena for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. Join thousands of Catholics across the country coming together in this digital platform of prayer and action for a “culture of life” from Monday, January 14th-Tuesday, January 22nd!Visit 9daysforlife.com to join several different ways:• View the Novena online, or print it out• By Using the Free Mobile App – available on App Store or Google

Play• By Text Message• By Email

WORD OF LIFESecond Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 20th

For all women with difficult pregnancies: Through the intercession of Our Lady, may they be lovingly supported in welcoming the mystery of life within them. We pray to the Lord:

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children – January 22nd

For the legal protection of unborn children and for loving support for mothers before and after birth. We pray to the Lord:

“We are created to walk with and support one another; we don’t need to fear reaching out in love. Help your friend experience the strength of God’s message that resounds throughout time: ‘Do not fear: I am with you’ (Isaiah 41:10).”

Source: USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion”, usccb.org/l-o-v-eNABRE ©

2010 CCD. Used with permission.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PRO-LIFE?BEING PRO LIFE – Each month an important respect life topic is covered in an engaging interview with someone personally affected by the issue. You can find each Being Pro-Life column in The Catholic Telegraph, but to watch the video or listen to the podcast you need to go online. Past topics are still available to watch on abortion, assisted suicide and undocumented immigrants. This month’s topic is post-abortion ministry. It features the story of just one of many women in our communities suffering from the guilt and shame of a past abortion, and how we can all support their healing journeys back to Christ and His Church. Invite your family and friends to check out the link at catholiccincinnati.org/Being-Pro-Life.

HOLY FATHER’S JANUARY PRAYER INTENTION:

Evangelization – Young People: “That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.”

RETROUVAILLE – A LIFELINE FOR STRUGGLING MARRIAGES

The Retrouvaille Program helps couples restore and rebuild a loving relationship. It is for couples with marriages that are struggling, not communicating well, and those who are considering marriage separation or divorce.Retrouvaille of Cincinnati/Tri-State Weekends:•Friday, March 29-Sunday, March 31, 2019•Friday, September 6-Sunday, September 8, 2019

POC: cincy.retrouvaille.org or call 513-456-5413.

GREATER CINCINNATI WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Theme: “Woman, why are you crying? Who are you looking for?” – John 20:15

Saturday, March 9, 2019Sharonville Convention Ctr, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH

Speakers include: Fr. Benedict O’Cinnesealaigh, Katherine Meeks, Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Sister M. Bernadette Morse, FSGM, Gayle Bishel, and Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, Main Celebrant. More information or to register: cincinnaticatholicwomensconference.com/.

CINCINNATI MEN’S CONFERENCE IS BACK!

Saturday, June 15, 2019, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.St. Maximilian Kolbe

5720 Hamilton-Mason Road, Liberty Township, OHTheme: “Being A Family Man!” All are welcome to attend, no matter where you are on your faith journey. Featured Speakers: Rich Donnelly, Major League Baseball Coach, Matt Birk, NFL Superbowl Champ, and Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Host of Plating Grace, Chef and EWTN Personality. Purchase tickets at catholicspeakers.com/cincinnati-mens-conference. Sponsored by the Catholic Speakers Organization, Catholic Foresters Order and Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Please take a few minutes to look at the 2019 edition of the sponsor page of this bulletin. It is through the generosity of our area sponsors that we get our bulletin printed free of charge to the parish. We ask you, our parish family and guests, to consider these advertisers as a source of future business. Please mention you saw their ads on our bulletin! We would like to thank our local advertisers for their support and encourage everyone to shop local to support our local economy.