St. Margaret - St. JohnRoman Catholic Parish

6000 Murray Road513.271.0856www.smsjparish.com

+ disciples of JESUS CHRISTserving GOD

and our community +

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REV. JAMIE WEBER, PASTOR 871-5757 EXT. 201, jweber@eastsideregion.org

REV. JACOB WILLIG, PAROCHIAL VICAR 871-5757, ext. 205, jwillig@eastsideregion.org

SARAH SCHMID, DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC | 322-9459, smariad@yahoo.com

MARY MATHERS—ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 271-0856, marymathers@fuse.net

PRIEST EMERGENCY LINE 513-815-5038

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Daily Mass—Monday—Friday—11:45 am

Rosary—Monday-Friday 11:15 am Weekend Masses—Saturday 3:00 pm

Sunday—10:00 am First Friday—Holy Hour 10:30—11:30 am

Third Tuesday of the month—Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession—7:00 pm

Weekly Bingo—Doors open at 5:30 pm on Thursday Games begin at 7:00 pm—Bingo will resume on July 9.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday - 2:00—2:30 PM

Sunday—9:00—9:30 am

Weekdays—following the 11:45 am Mass

WE WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

There are forms available on the table in the vestibule if you would like to join our parish, or call the parish office

and we will email you the information. Questions ?

Call Mary Mathers at 271-0856.

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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

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11:45 am— Martha Kline—Kathy & John Stineman

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11:45 am - Spec. Intention Joan Doggett—John Heitker

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11:45 am— Paul Davis—Helen

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11:45 am - Norbert Nerl—Barb Ferrara

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11:45 am— Special Intention—Bill & Becky Losekamp—

Tony Losekamp

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3:00 pm— For the special intention of Nona Mincher -

Fr. Jacob

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10:00 am - Frank & Helen Mulvaney –Helen Davis

Call or email the Parish Office if you would like to

add a name to our Prayer List.

OUR REGION

SAINT ANTHONY † SAINT CECILIA † SAINT MARGARET—SAINT JOHN

CODY EGNER, REGIONAL DIR. OF RELIGIOUS ED. 871-5757, ext. 215, cegner@eastsideregion.org

JOE FONDACARO—ANNULMENTS ext. 222, jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org

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This weekend is our Nation’s Independence Day. On this 4th of July, we will gather with our family and friends to celebrate and be thankful to God who can bless America and help our country to truly be a country of liberty and justice for all—for all who are living and for the unborn. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. - Psalms 33: 12

A PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAYEternal God, stir our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism on this Fourth of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom,

our devotion to democracy, and redouble our efforts to keep a government of the people, by the people, and for the people truly alive in our world.

Grant that we may highly resolve on this great day to dedicate ourselves anew to the task of ushering in an era when good shall live in the hearts of a free people, justice shall be the light to guide their feet, and peace shall be the goal of humankind: to the glory of your holy name and

the good of our nation and of all mankind. Amen.

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J U LY 5, 2020 Independence Day

Prison Ministry Seeking VolunteersSee a life healed, be trans-formed yourself. Join the Archdiocese Prison Minis-try in launching Bridges To Life, a faith-based restorative justice course, at two of our state prisons. Contact Marty Arlinghaus, Director of Pris-on Ministry at Marlinghaus@catholiccincinnati.org to learn more.

Next Saturday, July 11th and 12th, the Eastside Region is hosting a food drive for the benefit of our St. Vincent de Paul groups and MEAC. There is a need for canned protein, boxed cereal, paper goods, bar soap and toiletries.You can drop donations at the truck in the blue barrels provided.

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1, 2 | REST IN PEACE. Two longtime members of St. Cecilia passed from this earth. Please pray for the soul of Mary Clare Sweeney. Mary Clare was known for her wonderful smile and hearty laugh. Mary Clare, 89, is survived by her 8 children, 36 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Also pray for Larry Metz. Larry and his wife, Jean, always went to 8AM Mass. Larry, a very devout man, is survived by 6 children, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. May both Mary Clare and Larry be taken to the angels in heaven.

3 | CONGRATULATIONS. On Saturday, June 20, there was a wedding at St. Cecilia. Please pray for and congratulate the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mary and Laura (Vandorpe) Fogarty.

4, 5 | MASS TIME CHANGES. St. Anthony will have a change to their Mass times. Their new Mass schedule will be 8AM and now 10:30AM. Also, during this time of social distancing, we have added an 11:30 AM Mass to the St. Cecilia Sunday schedule.

6 | YOUR CHURCH TAKES NO VACATION. The other day I was reminded about a promotional poster among my collection. The poster said: “Your church takes no vacation. Arrange for your weekly offering during your absence.” The poster obvious-ly was put up to remind people that while they were taking a vacation in the summer, the Church still needed their support during that time. So as a gentle reminder to those that can give during this time, do not forget your Church. If the impact of COVID-19 has left you in need of financial assistance, please let us know.

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Becoming CatholicCurious about the Church? Want to learn more? Next inquiry session will be on July 22 at 7 PM in the St. Cecilia Commons.

Summer with the Saints Saint Rose of Lima was born in Peru, South America. She was very obedient to her parents. She did all tasks with a happy smile. She always tried

to do little things that were pleasing to others. Rose was very pretty. Her mother wanted her to wear beautiful clothes, but Rose would say, “Mother, only beauty of the soul is worthwhile.”

A rich young man wanted to marry Rose. He offered her a large home and many servants, but she refused. She wanted only to love and serve God.

When her parents had lost their money, Rose went out every day to work, and at night did sewing to help her parents. Rose visited the homes of the poor and brought them food. She offered all her sufferings and good works to God for sinners. Our Lord often appeared to her like a little child to tell her how pleased He was with her kind deeds.

Rose died in 1617 when she was only thirty-one years of age. She is the first saint of the Americas.

New Approach to Religious Education and Sacramental PreparationThis year our pastoral region will be embarking on a journey to embrace a new approach to religious education and faith formation for both children and parents. This new approach is titled Family of Faith. Family of Faith will be the ordinary means of religious education for ALL children and parents in each parish of our

Eastside Pastoral Region. It is a complete replacement for PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) and is the new avenue in which all children in the region, regardless of their parish or if they attend Catholic grade school or not, will prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation

The philosophy of Family of Faith is rooted in the empowerment and equipping of parents to serve as the primary catechists of their children. This is completed by having one live Sunday session per month held at St. Cecilia Parish on the second Sunday of the month where the children are in the classrooms with a parish catechist, and the parents are with our parish leadership team. During the parent lesson, parents are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to share the Catholic faith with their families using the activities and lessons found in the parent guide. The goal is to ignite a flame of love for God in the domestic Church, the family.

THE DETAILS:• Session 1 on Sun., Sept. 13, 2020 from 11:45 AM-12:45 PM• Sessions on the second Sunday of each month from Sept.–May• We encourage everyone to go to the 10 AM Mass, followed by Donut Sunday

at 11:15 AM. Children and parents then split for their respected sessions from 11:45 AM-12:45 PM

• A parent guide is given to each family as well as a student activity book for each child

• We will have a Spanish track available for Spanish-speaking families• This program is 100% FREE

To register for Family of Faith, please go to our www.eastsidefaith.org/fof and fill out the online registration form. If your child is receiving a sacrament, you must provide a copy of their baptismal certificate.

Fami ly o f Fa i t h

Pints with AquinasOn his Pints With Aquinas podcast, Matt Fradd addresses a question St. Thomas answers in the Summa Theologiae and other writings, in an easy to

understand way so you don’t have to be a theologian or philosopher to enjoy listening. This show really feels like you are sitting down to discuss Truth over a cold drink, and enables listeners to come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the richness of the Catholic faith.

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Blessed is SheIf you are a Catholic Women looking for a daily devotional or resources to nurture your faith life, check out the Blessed is She com-munity at their webpage: https://blessedisshe.net/ You can find great gifts, daily devotionals to support your faith life, a community to share your faith, beautiful planners, journals and so much more.

The Catholic TelegraphBesides the new magazine that the Catholic Telegraph has come out with you can also go to their webpage for videos and stories. It’s a great way to connect with Catholic news and stories. https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/

Pregnancy Center East PCE will be opening its new location on Madison Rd. It is located across the street from the Madison Bowl. Pregnancy Center East provides expectant and new mothers with resources, supplies, and community referrals. All services are confidential and free of charge. They are sensitive to the private nature of pregnancy and you can be sure that they will protect your personal information. Their trained staff will carefully listen to you and understand your desires. For more information go to their website: https://preg-nancycentereast.com/

SAINT MARGARET—SAINT JOHN PARISH 7 STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER

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the seriousness of the coronavirus.

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STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE June 20-21 —$2949.85

Online—$155.00 Total—$3104.85

Thank you!

To make an online donation go to our

St. Margaret—St. John website and on the bottom right hand corner you will find the

above. It is quick and easy and you can make one donation or set up weekly or

monthly donations. Thanks to all who have continued to support

our parish. We are so grateful for your generosity!

Please remember our Vincent de Paul group who help those in the 45227 zip code. Donations can be mailed to the Parish Office.

WWee hhaavvee bbeeeenn ttoolldd tthhaatt tthhee FFoooodd BBaannkk iiss iinn nneeeedd ooff ffoooodd. If you are able to donate food please bring it to the church or Parish Office and we will see that it gets to those in need.

We will resume Bingo on July 9 with social

distancing, no hot food, & limited seating. Thanks for

your understanding.

SMSJ will have adoration on Saturday from 11am to 2pm with confession at 2pm and

the Vigil Mass at 3pm.

St. Margaret—St. John Parish celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi.

Thanks to all who helped organize this feast day celebration.