OFFERTORY - February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Carl & Rhonda Osterhage Family 8:00 AM Karl & Darlene Miller Family 11:00 AM Mary Ann Hoersten Family USHERS – February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Alex von der Embse, Adam von der Embse, Paul von der Embse, Brandon Erhart, Kaleb Sel- horst, Trent Gerding, Trent Siebeneck, Griffin Recker, Derek Buss, Trevor Vorst, Clay Meyer 8:00 AM Drew Hovest, Austin Klausing, Collin Wurth, Jeff Knueve, Jacob Kahle, Connor Niese, Kevin Hamburg, Collin Nartker, Christian Nartker, Bradley Sie- fker, Ethan Schmenk 11:00 AM Team 12 LECTORS – February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Wendy Schimmoeller, Joyce Schnipke 8:00 AM Dennis Turnwald, Barb Unverferth 11:00 AM Ed & Tammy Schroeder EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - February 27 & 28 4:30 : Deb McIntyre, Deb Miller, Lisa Niese, Michele Ni- ese, Morgan Niese, Mary Lou Hoffman, Don Rall, Lisa Rampe, Deb Remlinger, Karen Schroeder 8:00: Denny & Blyth Turnwald, Donna Schnipke, Erin Ker- ner, Karl & Darlene Miller, Joan Niese, Mary Plescher, Karen Sarka Ministers to Homebound: Ryan & Erin Kerner, Denny & Blyth Turnwald 11:00 : Trevor Maag, Becky Lucke, Brooke Lucke, Rose Recker, Tom Roof, Mary Lou Merschman, Ed & Tammy Schroeder, Mark Remlinger, Cassy Schulte SERVERS Mon, 2/22 8:00 AM Mason Kerner Tyler Klausing Tues, 2/23 8:00 AM Logan Langhals Madison Langhals Wed, 2/24 8:00 AM McKayla Maag David Peck Thurs, 2/25 7:30 PM Carlie Rampe Evan Roebke Sat, 2/27 4:30 PM Samantha Langhals Brady & Grant Laudick Sun, 2/28 8:00 AM Elizabeth Loveland Brooke Lucke Taylor Lucke 11:00 AM Danielle & Trevor Maag Alexis Meyer Introducing a Commemorative Stein Series This year’s stein will commemorate St. Michael Catholic Church. The lid will have a replica of the current church on the top, while the inside of the lid will indicate the 144th Pio- neer Days. A view of the inside of the church will be shown on the outside of the stein. The stein is 1/2 liter in size. This will be first of a series of seven steins leading up to the 150th Pioneer Days, in 2022. The theme of each stein will vary each year, but will be historical in nature. There will be lim- ited number of steins each year and they will be numbered. If you purchase a stein during this presale, you will be guaran- teed the same number on your stein in subsequent years, as long as you preorder each year. Order forms can be found at www.pioneerdays.com . PRESALE ENDS MARCH 4. Get Ready for Spring! YMCA Aerobics (cardio, stepping and toning) will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., at the Kalida Grade School Cafeteria. Cost is $20 for the month or you can pay $5 per night, as well. Please call to register or with questions (419-532-2339). Little Slugger Baseball Sign-Up The Little Slugger League is open to all boys and girls from Kalida who are currently Pre-K (5 year olds), Kindergarten or 1st Grade. Games are T-Pitch rules, with coaches pitching to each player. All players will be able to bat and play de- fense every inning. All games are played in Kalida, at Froggy Park, on Saturday mornings. Registration forms have been distributed at the elementary and the post office, or you can contact Randy Buss (419-532-2208 or buss- [email protected]) for more info. Deadline is March 28. Catholic Divorce Ministry A 12-week Catholic divorce recovery program, The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide, will be hosted by Delphos St. John’s Parish. Meetings will be held in the Delphos St. John’s Min- istry Center, 201 N. Pierce Street on Tuesday evenings, at 7:00 p.m., beginning March 15. The program is free of charge. An optional workbook will be available for partici- pants to purchase. The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a program created to help the divorced or separated Catholic by offering healing through the wisdom, richness, and truth of the Catholic faith. For more information or to register, call 419-615-2298. Opiate/Heroin Epidemic— A Town Hall Meeting On March 7, at 6:00 p.m., at the Putnam County ESC (124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa), you are invited to an educational forum about opiate addiction. You will hear about how real people have overcome addictions and how people have been affected by addictions. Judge Chad Niese and Prosecutor Todd Schroeder will be in attendance. The program will last approximately 90 minutes. There will be a Q & A with the panel speakers. If you have questions or concerns, contact Chief Nick Gilgenbach ([email protected]) or call 419- 659-2404. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ROSARY FOR PEACE: 1:30 p.m., in church PW CHOIR PRACTICE: 7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAYS IN LENT: 7:00 p.m. OREMUS BIBLE STUDY: 7:30 p.m., at Parish Center TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 RCIA: 7:00 p.m., in church basement APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP MEETING: 7:00 p.m. BOOK STUDY: 7:00 p.m., in PC Library WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 HIGH SCHOOL CCD: 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ROSARY: 7:00 p.m., in church YAHS CHOIR PRACTICE: after 7:30 p.m. Mass FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY: 3:00 p.m., in church SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 THAT MAN IS YOU: 6:30 a.m., in basement Pastor: Fr. Mark Hoying, C.PP.S. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S. In Residence: Fr. Elmer Wurth, M.M. Deacon: Bob Klausing DRE: Connie Cleemput Youth Minister: Mary Siefker Address: 312 N. Broad St.; PO Box 387, Kalida, OH 45853 Phone: 419-532-3474 Website: stmichaelskalida.org Second Sunday of Lent - February 21, 2016 Presented by St. Michael’s Youth Group This Sunday, February 21, at 1:00 p.m.
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OFFERTORY - February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Carl & Rhonda Osterhage Family 8:00 AM Karl & Darlene Miller Family 11:00 AM Mary Ann Hoersten Family
USHERS – February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Alex von der Embse, Adam von der Embse, Paul von der Embse, Brandon Erhart, Kaleb Sel-horst, Trent Gerding, Trent Siebeneck, Griffin Recker, Derek Buss, Trevor Vorst, Clay Meyer 8:00 AM Drew Hovest, Austin Klausing, Collin Wurth, Jeff Knueve, Jacob Kahle, Connor Niese, Kevin Hamburg, Collin Nartker, Christian Nartker, Bradley Sie-fker, Ethan Schmenk 11:00 AM Team 12
LECTORS – February 27 & 28 4:30 PM Wendy Schimmoeller, Joyce Schnipke 8:00 AM Dennis Turnwald, Barb Unverferth 11:00 AM Ed & Tammy Schroeder
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - February 27 & 28 4:30: Deb McIntyre, Deb Miller, Lisa Niese, Michele Ni-ese, Morgan Niese, Mary Lou Hoffman, Don Rall, Lisa Rampe, Deb Remlinger, Karen Schroeder
8:00: Denny & Blyth Turnwald, Donna Schnipke, Erin Ker-ner, Karl & Darlene Miller, Joan Niese, Mary Plescher, Karen Sarka
Ministers to Homebound: Ryan & Erin Kerner, Denny & Blyth Turnwald 11:00: Trevor Maag, Becky Lucke, Brooke Lucke, Rose Recker, Tom Roof, Mary Lou Merschman, Ed & Tammy Schroeder, Mark Remlinger, Cassy Schulte
SERVERS Mon, 2/22 8:00 AM Mason Kerner Tyler Klausing Tues, 2/23 8:00 AM Logan Langhals Madison Langhals Wed, 2/24 8:00 AM McKayla Maag David Peck Thurs, 2/25 7:30 PM Carlie Rampe Evan Roebke Sat, 2/27 4:30 PM Samantha Langhals Brady & Grant Laudick Sun, 2/28 8:00 AM Elizabeth Loveland Brooke Lucke Taylor Lucke 11:00 AM Danielle & Trevor Maag Alexis Meyer
Introducing a Commemorative Stein Series This year’s stein will commemorate St. Michael Catholic Church. The lid will have a replica of the current church on the top, while the inside of the lid will indicate the 144th Pio-neer Days. A view of the inside of the church will be shown on the outside of the stein. The stein is 1/2 liter in size. This will be first of a series of seven steins leading up to the 150th Pioneer Days, in 2022. The theme of each stein will vary each year, but will be historical in nature. There will be lim-ited number of steins each year and they will be numbered. If you purchase a stein during this presale, you will be guaran-teed the same number on your stein in subsequent years, as long as you preorder each year. Order forms can be found at www.pioneerdays.com. PRESALE ENDS MARCH 4.
Get Ready for Spring! YMCA Aerobics (cardio, stepping and toning) will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., at the Kalida Grade School Cafeteria. Cost is $20 for the month or you can pay $5 per night, as well. Please call to register or with questions (419-532-2339).
Little Slugger Baseball Sign-Up
The Little Slugger League is open to all boys and girls from Kalida who are currently Pre-K (5 year olds), Kindergarten or 1st Grade. Games are T-Pitch rules, with coaches pitching to each player. All players will be able to bat and play de-fense every inning. All games are played in Kalida, at Froggy Park, on Saturday mornings. Registration forms have been distributed at the elementary and the post office, or you can contact Randy Buss (419-532-2208 or [email protected]) for more info. Deadline is March 28.
Catholic Divorce Ministry A 12-week Catholic divorce recovery program, The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide, will be hosted by Delphos St. John’s Parish. Meetings will be held in the Delphos St. John’s Min-istry Center, 201 N. Pierce Street on Tuesday evenings, at 7:00 p.m., beginning March 15. The program is free of charge. An optional workbook will be available for partici-pants to purchase. The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a program created to help the divorced or separated Catholic by offering healing through the wisdom, richness, and truth of the Catholic faith. For more information or to register, call 419-615-2298.
Opiate/Heroin Epidemic—
A Town Hall Meeting
On March 7, at 6:00 p.m., at the Putnam County ESC (124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa), you are invited to an educational forum about opiate addiction. You will hear about how real people have overcome addictions and how people have been affected by addictions. Judge Chad Niese and Prosecutor Todd Schroeder will be in attendance. The program will last approximately 90 minutes. There will be a Q & A with the panel speakers. If you have questions or concerns, contact Chief Nick Gilgenbach ([email protected]) or call 419-659-2404.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ROSARY FOR PEACE: 1:30 p.m., in church PW CHOIR PRACTICE: 7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAYS IN LENT: 7:00 p.m. OREMUS BIBLE STUDY: 7:30 p.m., at Parish Center TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 RCIA: 7:00 p.m., in church basement APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP MEETING: 7:00 p.m. BOOK STUDY: 7:00 p.m., in PC Library WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 HIGH SCHOOL CCD: 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ROSARY: 7:00 p.m., in church YAHS CHOIR PRACTICE: after 7:30 p.m. Mass FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY: 3:00 p.m., in church SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 THAT MAN IS YOU: 6:30 a.m., in basement
Pastor: Fr. Mark Hoying, C.PP.S. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S. In Residence: Fr. Elmer Wurth, M.M.
Deacon: Bob Klausing DRE: Connie Cleemput Youth Minister: Mary Siefker
Address: 312 N. Broad St.; PO Box 387, Kalida, OH 45853 Phone: 419-532-3474 Website: stmichaelskalida.org
Second Sunday of Lent - February 21, 2016
Presented by St. Michael’s Youth Group
This Sunday, February 21, at 1:00 p.m.
From the Desk of Fr. Mark
Hi and I survived my first week of Lent. I actually did more than survive it: I enjoyed it. For me, Lent has different parts that make it meaningful for me. There is the personal side of Lent and the community side of Lent. From a personal view, it is nice to do some work, especially work for the Lord. I grew up with work (and lots of it). From cleaning out hog stables to forking out manure from calf pens, there was always work on the farm. As the youngest boy, my least fa-vorite job was to wash my brothers' cars. I'd much rather spend time in a smelly hog pen than clean a car that I didn't even get to drive. But at the end of the day, there was a sense of accomplishment that I added to the life of the family farm. My favorite kind of work was the kind where our family worked together. Baling was my favorite job in which our family worked together. There was a crew in the field and one at the barn. The trick was to keep both crews working. If everyone did their jobs, by the end of the day, the field was finished and we could stand in a building with a tin-covered roof and hear the raindrops that threatened the harvest. The smell of the rain and victory of a job well done put smiles our faces. The family completed something special. This week in the parish I got to hear many of the ways that children were working on their journey through Lent. With "feeding the hungry" as a background, I heard stories of col-lecting clothes, toys and food for those in need. There seemed to be no lack of ways to reach out to others. I was proud of the family working together. Laborers were sent out to the harvest and the laborers were not few. To hear the enthusiasm of the children was wonderful. On the cross in the vestibule, there is a mercy cross with works of mercy. The whole parish family is invited to cover the cross with mercy. Let's work together as a family to bring God's mercy to the world. This second week of corporal and spiritual works of mercy includes giving drink to the thirsty and counseling the doubt-ful. I can't wait to hear how the parish will be merciful this week. With working as a family as a theme, I'd like to challenge families to work and pray together during this Lenten sea-son. Perhaps families could come to Stations of the Cross or a daily Mass together. Maybe a family could purchase some baby formula to give Heartbeat to give drink to the thirsty. Lent can be enjoyable, even if it requires some work. Let's be laborers for the Lord. Have a great week. Fr. Mark
Year of Mercy Week Two
Give drink to the thirsty and counsel the doubtful. There are many practical ways to live out these works of mercy. For the thirsty, it could be a water night at the dinner table. To refrain from soft drinks and serve water. To think of those who do not have safe water to drink. Say a prayer for them. Take a short shower and conserve water. Be water-conscious, as are many in the world. Buy formula for the food bank or Heart-beat. Find a creative way to give drink to the thirsty. Regarding giving counsel to the doubtful, I love when chil-dren and adults ask me spiritual questions. I love that they want to grow in their faith. If you have a question about your faith, give me a call. Take a catechism to the table and an-swer a question or two per night. Thirst for knowledge.
Mass Intentions for the Week
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 AM Bill Cleemput
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
8:00 AM Theresa Erhart
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00 AM Bill Doepker
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
7:30 PM Betty Maag, Tom Warnecke
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:00 AM Betty Nartker
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
4:30 PM Dick, Gladys & Mark Unverferth
Stephen Moening SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Third Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Anna Wehri
11:00 AM Charlie Berheide, Helen Unverferth
1:00 PM Stations of the Cross
Last Sunday’s Collection: $ 9,310.50
Choir Assignments - February 27 & 28
4:30: PW 8:00: RA 11:00: YAHS
YAHS Choir Practice Date Changed The YAHS Choir will now have practice this Thursday, Febru-ary 25, after 7:30 p.m. Mass (and not on Wednesday).
Area Penance Services
Wednesday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m., at Miller City Wednesday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m., at Ft. Jennings Friday, March 4, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., at Kalida
(Year of Mercy Penance Service) In this year of Mercy, I encourage more people to participate in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When we can recognize our
own sinfulness and the power of forgiveness, we become more
merciful ourselves. Let the Lord's love heal our lives. Fr. Mark
Senior Citizen Prom
Come spend a “Night at the Museum,” on March 20, at the Ka-lida K of C, from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. (doors won’t open early). Please call 419-532-3474 to RSVP by March 7. The “museum” will be free of charge and filled with famous wax people, won-derful artwork, games, entertainment, food and good friends. The St. George Deanery High School Youth hope to see you!
Students Planning Mass This Week are Michele Doepker's 3B class on Wednesday, February 24, and her 8B class on Friday, February 26.
High School CCD—February 24
Everyone has class. 7:00 p.m. Father Mark will meet with the freshmen in the church basement.
First Communion
Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass
Bread Braids on Sale Now
The Junior class is selling bread braids for the Post Prom. Anyone who has had these in the past has commented about how good and easy they are to make. They will be de-livered just in time for Easter. They come in 12 different flavors, including double chocolate, raspberry, Bavarian cream and apple. Cost is $13. If you would like to place an order or learn more about it, please text, call or email Rosie Langhals (419-302-7724 or [email protected]) or con-tact your favorite Junior student.
Attention Village of Kalida Residents The Village of Kalida is holding a Public Hearing for the Electrical Aggregate Opt Out Program for all Kalida village residents on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. and also at 6:00 p.m., at the Town Hall.
Putnam County Catholic Young Adult Group
Young adults (18-39), join us every other Monday night for food, fellowship, prayer and learning more about our Catholic faith together. Newcomers always welcome! Search “Putnam County Young Adult Group” on Facebook and re-quest to join in order to stay connected with upcoming events & location/time details, or contact Adam Schroeder (419-615-9863) or DeVon Dunlap ([email protected]). We hope you will join us!
Chicken BBQ Benefit (Presale Only) There will be a presale-only chicken BBQ (Uncle Buck's) on Sunday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at The Mead-ows in Ottawa. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, a bake sale, and raffle items. All proceeds will go to Amy Schnipke-Snavley, a Kalida resident and STNA of The Meadows, as she battles stage 4 breast cancer. Dinners are $8 each, which include a baked potato, baked beans, and a roll. If you would like any tickets, contact Jenny Goubeaux (419-371-3437).
Men's Euchre Tournament…
will be held at the Kalida K of C Hall on Monday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. Public is welcome.
Lent by Candlelight at Ottawa
On Sunday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ottawa K of C, Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., will talk on “Life Isn’t Futile, Failure Isn’t Fatal and Death Isn’t Final.” Call or email Jill Vaughan (419-302-2916 or [email protected]).
Annual Catholic Appeal You should have received a mailing from the Diocese for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please be generous with your donation and send it directly to: Diocese of Toledo (ACA) PO Box 917, Toledo, OH 43697-0917
Appalachia Mission Trip 2016
Our Appalachia Mission Trip to Louisa, Kentucky, will be July 31-August 5, 2016. Planning meeting is February 23, at 7:00 p.m., at the Parish Center. Down payment for the week is $75. It is the year of mercy, what is God asking us to do?
Everyone is Invited to the Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 a.m., in church, on the weekdays during Lent.
Monday’s in Lent for High School Students
at Parish Center from 7:00-8:30 p.m. February 22—Mary Siefker presents: “Why does the liturgy have priority in the life of the Church and of the individuals?” February 29—Stacy Schulte presents: “What does the name Jesus mean?” March 7—Fr. Mark presents: “Does the Church still practice exorcism? And is there a priority of one sex over the other?” March 14—Phil Fuerst will be presenting “Top Secret Topic!” March 21—Scott & Sherry Unverferth share their journey of faith and service experience in the Appalachian Mountains.
Attention Food Pantry Volunteers For those volunteers who do not receive email, please note that we are scheduled to work at the Ottawa Food Pantry on Tuesday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 22. Please call Kay Unverferth (419-796-0748) if you are able to work either or both of those days, so that I can make sure that we have plenty of help. Thank you for your continued support.
February Holy Name Raffle Winners $250 Leslie Stechschulte $100 Randy Buss $100 Chris Phillips $100 Norma Rampe $100 Fr. Elmer Wurth $ 50 John Kleman $ 50 Terry Okuly $ 50 Kim Snipes $ 50 Denny Heitmeyer $ 50 Erin Tiell $ 50 Roger Hanneman $ 50 Jane Selhorst
New Weekday Euch. Minister/Lector Schedule is at stmichaelskalida.org, under “Ministry Schedules.”
7th Grade Fun Night Friday, February 26, from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. at St. Mi-chael’s gym. Cost is $4. Meatless pizza, drinks and snacks provided. Join us for a night of fun and games!
Recent Baptism
BAILEY RAE IZOR
Daughter of Todd & Kari (Phillips) Izor
Our Book Study Group Will Meet…
Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Center Library.
FINAL T.E.C. Weekends
Juniors and Seniors & College Freshmen—step away from Kalida and spend a few days getting to know yourself better, grow into a deeper personal relationship with God and meet new people as you make a TEC weekend. Cost to you is $50 and the parish covers the remaining $70! Forms are online and at Parish Center. Questions, contact Mary Siefker or teens who have made this weekend: Renee Vorst, Danielle Maag, Jade Zeller or Andrea Rall Guys: March 19-21 Girls: March 12-14 and April 2-4
Important: Attention Engaged Couples The Diocese of Toledo has a new marriage preparation (Pre-
Cana) class entitled “A Joy-Filled Marriage. This is a man-
datory, two-day program for engaged couples, to be held at
St. Michael’s on April 9 & 10, 2016. Use the following link
