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Saint Henry Cluster Parishes “We are all in this together.”
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Bill O’Donnell, C.PP.S. (Pastor) Fr. Jim Smith, C.PP.S. (Parochial Vicar)
Br. Nick Renner, C.PP.S. Deacon Jerry Buschur Deacon Randy Balster
Saint Henry Cluster Parishes Office
272 East Main Street PO Box 350
St. Henry, Ohio 45883
419-678-4118
Fax: 419-678-8285
www.sthenrycluster.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Precious Blood Community Residence:
1509 Cranberry Road
St. Henry OH 45883
419-925-2075
Regular Mass Schedule Weekdays ...............................................7:30 a.m. (unless noted)
St. Aloysius ................................................................. Monday
St. Bernard ............................................................... Tuesday
St. Francis ........................................................... Wednesday
St. Henry ...................................................7:15 a.m. Thursday
Gardens at St. Henry ................................ 2:00 p.m. Thursday
St. Wendelin ................................................................ Friday
Saturday Mass
St. Henry ..................................................................4:30 p.m. St. Bernard ................................................................7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass
St. Wendelin ..............................................................7:30 a.m. St. Aloysius................................................................8:00 a.m. St. Henry ...................................................................9:00 a.m. St. Bernard ................................................................9:30 a.m. St. Francis ............................................................... 10:30 a.m. St. Henry ................................................................ 11:00 a.m.
Confession Schedules Weekdays after the 7:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday before First Friday 3:00 p.m. at St. Henry
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at St. Henry
St. Aloysius Carthagena
St. Bernard Burkettsville
St. Henry St. Henry
St. Francis Cranberry Prairie
St. Wendelin Wendelin Served by Missionaries of the
Precious Blood since 1845
Christ at the Center
Contact the Cluster Office: 419-678-4118 or
• New Parishioners - to register for any parish
• Baptism - to schedule Baptism. Baptism Preparation class is required.
• Marriage - to schedule a date and for more information. Preparation must begin at least 6 months in advance
• Sick or Homebound - to receive Holy Communion in the home and for Anointing of the Sick.
St. Henry Cluster ParishesSt. Henry Cluster ParishesSt. Henry Cluster ParishesSt. Henry Cluster Parishes Phone ................................................................. 419-678-4118 Fax ................................................................... 419-678-8285 Fr. Bill O’Donnell, C.PP.S. [email protected] Fr. Jim Smith, C.PP.S. ........................ [email protected] Br. Nick Renner, C.PP.S..................... [email protected] Deacon Randy Balster ........................ [email protected] Cluster Website .................................... www.sthenrycluster.com Business Manager - Sue Nietfeld......... [email protected] Cluster Secretary - Pat Stachler... [email protected] Bulletin Editor - Amy Brunswick [email protected] Religious Education Center Catherine Wenning ...... 419-678-3811/ [email protected] Facebook: St. Henry Catechetical Center Coordinator of Church Music Ministry .............. 419-678-4118
Karen Heath ................... [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry ................................. 419-678-4118 John Schmiesing [email protected]
Vocation DirectorsVocation DirectorsVocation DirectorsVocation Directors Archdiocese of Cincinnati Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer ...................................... 513-421-3131 Missionaries of Precious Blood ...... www.cpps-preciousblood.org Sisters of Precious Blood .. www.preciousbloodsistersdayton.org
Websites of InterestWebsites of InterestWebsites of InterestWebsites of Interest St. Marys Deanery – stmarysdeanery.com Sunday & Daily Readings – usccb.org/nab Traveling? - TheCatholicDirectory.com
Re�lectiononToday’sReadings–January27,2018
3rdSundayinOrdinaryTime
"He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up." Did you grow up in a small town?
Whenever you see stories of tight-knit communities, a common refrain is that
everybody knows everybody and that's very dif#icult to change. If you leave and
return, people expect you to be and act a certain way, and it's strange for them if
you do not. In today's Gospel, we see that Jesus was already moving "in the power
of the Spirit and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He...was
praised by all." His ministry has begun! News of his growing popularity must have
proceeded him to Nazareth. Upon his arrival, he "went according to his custom
into the synagogue on the sabbath day." For the #irst few moments, he is what
they expect - their hometown boy returning to pay his respects. As was common
of men at the time, he takes a turn reading a passage of Sacred Scripture. It is a
bold passage, one he selects intentionally. "He unrolled the scroll and found the
passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." After reading
about holy anointings, liberation for the poor and prisoners, and physical
healings, Jesus does the unthinkable. "'Today this Scripture passage is ful#illed in
your hearing.'" We are all called to imitate Christ wherever we are. This might
mean doing the unexpected! All too often we're content with the daily status quo,
and so are the people around us. When we take a stand for Christian values,
change our lifestyle to re#lect the Gospel, and work for justice in society, we may
make others uncomfortable. But Jesus doesn't call us to the same life we lived
yesterday or the year before that. He is calling all of us - each and every one of us -
to deeper conversion of heart. No matter what other people expect, will you love
in the Spirit of the Lord today?
Nextweek’sReadings:February3–4thSundayinOrdinaryTime
ReadingI: Jeremiah 1: 4-5, 17-19 (Prophet consecrated to god)
ReadingII: 1 Corinthians 12: 31-13: 13 (Love never fails)
Gospel:Luke 4: 21-30 Beginning of preaching; rejection by the townspeople)
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
Monday, January 28
7:30 a.m. St. Aloysius...................................................... Faithful Departed
Tuesday, January 29
7:30 a.m. St. Bernard ................ L/D Jacob & Gertrude Fullenkamp Family
Wednesday, January 30
7:30 a.m. St. Francis ................................................................John Grillot Thursday, January 31
7:15 a.m. St. Henry .......................................................... Jim Dahlinghaus
2:00 p.m. Gardens........................................................... Faithful Departed
Friday, February 1 7:30 a.m. St. Wendelin ........................................ In honor of Sacred Heart Saturday, February 2
4:30 p.m. St. Henry ............. Stella, Don & Dave Heitkamp, Regina Lange, Pat & Barb Romer, St. Henry Boys Club
7:30 p.m. St. Bernard ...................................................... Faithful Departed
Sunday, February 3
7:30 a.m. St. Wendelin .................. Loretta Heuker, Bert & Margaret Tobe, L/D Heuing-Deis Family
8:00 a.m. St. Aloysius...................................................... Faithful Departed
9:00 a.m. St. Henry ............................................................. For the People
9:30 a.m. St. Bernard ............................................ Reuben & Lucille Sutter 10:30 a.m. St. Francis ........................................... Don & Mary Lou Unrast 11:00 a.m. St. Henry ...... Deb Buehler, Larry Heitkamp, Dale Schmackers
Attendance&CollectionJanuary20,2019
St. Aloysius Attendance ......................................................................0* Sunday Offering ............................................................... $0 St. Bernard (Weekly goal – $2,150.00) Attendance ..................................................... 75 (7:30pm) 0* (9:30am)
Sunday Offering ................................................................ $ (env. $0; loose $0) CCD ................................................................................... $ St. Francis Attendance ..................................................................... 174 Sunday Offering ................................................................. $ Candles .............................................................................. $ Capital Improvement.......................................................... $ St. Henry (Weekly goal – $9,260.00)
Attendance ............................. 254 (4:30) 0* (9am) 460 (11am)
Sunday Offering ................................................................. $ (195 env. $0; loose $0) CCD Tuition........................................................................ $ Candles .............................................................................. $ Stipend ............................................................................... $ Religious Ed. Program....................................................... $ St. Wendelin
Attendance .......................................................................0* Sunday Offering .............................................................. $0
0* - No Mass due to weather
• When St. Henry School is delayed/closed due to weather SCHEDULED DAILY MASS, Exposition & Communion to the homebound are cancelled. Exposition scheduled for that day is also cancelled. People are still welcome to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
• Funeral Mass—Daily Mass… With two priests we are able to make a change effective immediately. DAILY MASS at 7:30 AM will be held according to the schedule: (Monday at St. Aloysius, Tuesday at St. Bernard, Wednesday at St. Francis, Thursday at Saint Henry and Friday at Saint Wendelin). The daily mass will only be cancelled at the parish at which the Funeral Mass will be held. People are still welcome to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
The Seed The Seed The Seed The Seed Grow where you are planted.
January 27, 2018
Listen, listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life?
Mary Oliver, from “Have You Ever Tried to Enter the Long Black Branches?” West Wind: Poems and Prose Poems
Two weeks ago Saint Henry Cluster welcomed Terry Nelson-Johnson for a retreat for our Con#irmation students and to speak to parents in the cluster. Terry taught for a number of years at a Catholic high school before moving into parish ministry full-time more than twenty years ago. Between parish missions, con#irmation retreats, and speaking engagements, we were one of roughly 120 engagements for him this year.
At his heart, Terry is a story-teller. During the Con#irmation retreat, he let our students into stories from his family with his wife, son, and daughter, as well as stories from students. His daughter going off the high dive at the age of seven or eight. Driving every single family day to visit his son in rehab. His daughter’s college application essay. There’s something fascinating and deeply insightful from every story I’ve ever heard Terry tell, even the ones I had not previously heard. There were two big things that stood out from Terry being with us a few weeks ago. First, Terry shared
during his parent talk one of the current things he does in his parish in helping with funerals, particularly with adults in their 40s and 50s who are burying their parents and haven’t been to church themselves for years. He talked about the awkwardness, the unfamiliarity, the imagination around sacraments that’s not quite fully there. The music, the gestures, the actions during the mass - they’re familiar but they’re not quite there in the passed-down kind of way. Terry pointedly asked parents, “What are we passing down to the next generation? At our funerals, will our children be #luent in the richness of our church?” It’s a big question we ask, what are we handing down to the next generation? For a parish with as large of a religious education program as we have, it’s a fundamental question.
Assuming it will be passed down because we’ve always done it that way doesn’t really ensure it. Second, Terry wrapped up the Con#irmation retreat undefeated in stand-off and concluding to our students that to be Con#irmed is to commit and to begin a life of loving service in the church and in the world. A life of love and service. Our typical thoughts around Con#irmation are that it’s a graduation from CCD, one last hoop to jump through for teenagers and church, and as most bishops around the world are beginning to call Con#irmation - the sacrament of goodbye. Seeing Con#irmation as a sealing
of the fact that we are unconditionally and irrevocably loved, that each and every one of us has gifts to offer, that each and every one of us has something to receive from others as well, that Con#irmation sends us forth to share those gifts and that love in the world - this turns the perceived graduation ceremony that Con#irmation is upside down. Thank you to those who helped the Con#irmation retreat go so smoothly despite the poor weather conditions. Thank you to our Con#irmation students who gave their energy and attention to Terry
throughout the retreat. Thank you to the parents, grandparents, and members of our faith communities who came out to hear Terry speak Monday evening.
Fr. Jim Smith
Bulletin DeadlineBulletin DeadlineBulletin DeadlineBulletin Deadline Deadline for bulletin information is Monday of each week at 12:00 noon.
Address, Phone & Email changesAddress, Phone & Email changesAddress, Phone & Email changesAddress, Phone & Email changes Please contact your Parish Life Coordinator or the Cluster Office at 419-678-4118 if your address, phone numbers or email has changed so we can keep our records up to date. Thank you!
Decree on Child Protection/VIRTUS Bulletins Decree on Child Protection/VIRTUS Bulletins Decree on Child Protection/VIRTUS Bulletins Decree on Child Protection/VIRTUS Bulletins The required monthly bulletins are posted on the first Sunday of each calendar month. To register for VIRTUS® Child Awareness Session go to www.virtusonline.org and choose the yellow “Registration” link in the left hand column. Any questions please call the Cluster Office 419-678-4118.
Decree on Child Protection: If you are a volunteer that works with youth or an employee in the St. Henry Cluster and have not yet attended a VIRTUS CLASS here is an opportunity:
• April 10 - Sacred Heart, McCartyville, - 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register online at www.virtusonline.org. Click on "First-time Registrant; click on "Begin the registration process"; click on "select your organization & scroll down to "Cincinnati, OH (archdiocese); click "select". You will then need to create a User ID & Password. Then continue on with your registration. DO NOT do the Selection.com background check at this time. Contact the cluster office after you have attended the class. Any questions or problems call the cluster office,419-678-
4118.
Hospital NotificationHospital NotificationHospital NotificationHospital Notification Please call the cluster office if one of your family members is in any hospital or nursing homes. We do not receive any information from any hospitals or nursing homes due to their privacy laws. Please remember to pray for those who are sick, in the hospital, in nursing homes, and homebound in our cluster parishes.
In the Military:In the Military:In the Military:In the Military: Please pray for: Capt. Matthew Lauber, National Guard (SA); SSgt. Adam Wolters, US Marines (SA); Tech. MSgt Mark D. Heitkamp, USAF (SB); LCPL David Dennings; AN Zachary Miller, US Navy (SB); SSgt. Darren J. Siefring USAF (SB); Capt.
Daniel & Jackie Stammen, USAF (SB); CPL Dylan Bruening, US Marines (SH); Pvt. Christina Imel, National Guard (SH); Sergeant Klint Hemmelgarn, National. Guard (SH); MSgt. Danielle Kremer, USAF (SH); Sgt. Cory Mescher National Guard (SH); PV2 Jake Schlarman, Army National Guard (SH); Lt. Col. Charles (Chuck) Whitsett, US Army (formerly of SH); SrA Austin Clune, Air National Guard (SH). If you would like to add the names of family members who are in the military to this list email [email protected] or call 419-678-4118.
LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP meets every Monday, gathering around 7:30 p.m. in Saint Henry Church
basement. It offers a joyful time of praise and worship, listening to the Word of God and open to the charisms and healing gifts of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome … all ages.
ROSARY will be said for world peace on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m., at St. Henry Church.
2nd Sunday of the Month
During Mass - St. Aloysius & St. Henry 11 a.m. After Mass - St. Bernard, 1:00 p.m. 3rd Sunday of the Month
During Mass - St. Wendelin, St. Francis, St. Bernard
After Mass - St. Henry, 1:00 p.m. Call the Cluster office in advance to schedule. Baptism Preparation Class is required, and is held every 3 months. Our next BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS will be held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Henry CCD Center. If you are expecting a child and did not attend this class in the past, call the Cluster office to register, 419-678-4118.
To schedule a date or for more information contact the Cluster Office. The Saint Henry Cluster requires at least 6
months before the date to begin the wedding process. An initial meeting is required before a date will be scheduled at the church for your wedding.
Weddings outside our Cluster Parishes: If you are getting married in a parish outside of our cluster and would like to have your Banns published in the bulletin contact the cluster office (419-678-4118) at least 4 weeks prior to the wedding.
Banns of Marriage Banns of Marriage Banns of Marriage Banns of Marriage ---- January 20, 2019January 20, 2019January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 St. Francis: Ann III: Reggie Rose - Amanda Holdheide (2/2/2019 @ St.
Michael)
2019 CONFIRMATION: Confirmation for 2019 will be held on Saturday, February 23 at St. Bernard Parish at 4:30 p.m. with Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr. Please keep the Confirmation students in your prayers
as they continue to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation and be abundantly blessed in their preparation of this special sacrament.
2019 FIRST COMMUNION DATES are as follows: Sunday, May 5, 2019
St. Wendelin - 7:30 a.m. Mass
St. Henry - 11:00 a.m. Mass
Sunday, May 12, 2019 St. Aloysius - 8:00 a.m. Mass
St. Bernard - 9:30 a.m. Mass
St. Francis - 10:30 a.m. Mass
May they Rest in PeaceMay they Rest in PeaceMay they Rest in PeaceMay they Rest in Peace St. Henry
Helen Dues January 1
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INCLEMENT WEATHER:
• Level 3 emergency - Masses will be automatically cancelled
• Level 1 & 2 - Mass may be cancelled. It will be determined by the Parish Life Coordinators.
The St. Henry CCD Center will be mailing STUDENT GRADE CARDS Fall of 2018 AND REGISTRATION/MEDICAL FORM FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR in January. Please note that everyone who will be attending St. Henry’s CCD Program in 2019-2020 school year needs to register and return their registration forms by March 1, 2019. The registration/medical form can also be obtained from our Cluster website. The forms can be returned by mail, email or put in the collection basket. REMINDER: to be involved in CYO BASKETBALL, you must be registered and attending in your home CCD Program prior to the start of the school year.
CALL FOOD & CLOTHING PANTRY. Collections boxes are always available at all of our Cluster Parishes. Donations of canned & nonperishable foods and baby items are welcomed. Collection bins are located at each church entrance for food and baby items only. Accepting gently used clothing of all sizes. Please drop them off at their Celina location. The items for the month of February is Nutella or equivalent, Jams & Jellies.
Next weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please join with
Catholics in every parish throughout our archdiocese who are being witnesses of Christ’s love to thousands right here in our communities. These ministries depend on our help each year!. You can mail your pledge card or bring it to Mass next weekend. For more information, please visit CatholicAppeal.info. Thank you!
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor? and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord."
(Lk 4:18a, 19)
Ladies, mark your calendars! The annual FULL OF GRACE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE hosted by the St. Henry Cluster of Parishes is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9:00 – 2:00 at St. Bernard’s, Burkettsville. This year’s theme is “Intentional Serenity” with special guest, Tami Kiser of “Smart Martha”. A wonderful day is being planned. More details soon!
REDISCOVERING JOY: A SUPPORT GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS: A new support group for anyone who has been widowed is starting soon. The group will be called “Rediscovering Joy” and will hold monthly meetings along with various other planned social activities. The group will allow widows and widowers of all ages to connect with others who understand what they are going through. The meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month, starting on Monday, January 14, 2019 and will be held in the Private Dining Room at Briarwood Village located at 100 Don Desch Drive in Coldwater. Meeting times will be from 6:30-8:00 pm. Locations and times of social events will vary. Judy Broering and Mary Wenning, who are both widowed, will be facilitators for the group. For information, please contact Judy at 419-733-5629 or Mary at 419-678-8830. Email is also available at [email protected]. If you are widowed, please come to meet others and to see if this new group is for you.
Would you…Like to grow in a closer relationship with Christ & the Blessed Mother? …Like to connect your faith with daily life? SCHOENSTATT is a Catholic movement that strives to live the Gospel through the example and guidance of Mary. Schoenstatt has helped many to grow in a deeper understanding of our faith! Classes begin Sundays, starting Feb. 3, 2019 from 6:30-8:30PM in St. Michael’s Church, Fort Loramie. Contact Rose Meyer at [email protected] or 937-295-2891, ext. 106 to register.
PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS: Join us on February 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Maria Stein Shrine, Maria Stein for this important night of Prayer for our Priest for the support of our holy priests, who tirelessly labor in our communities. Bishop Joseph Binzer will preside at Sung Evening Prayer and exposition of Blessed Sacrament. Vigil will be kept in the Chapel after the service for the success of the meetings Pope Francis will have in Rome later that week with the heads of the various National Councils of Bishops.
Anchored: Young Adult Retreat (Age 20-35): Join us for an opportunity to encounter the Lord and grow in the ability to share truth with co-workers, family members, friends and peers out of a place of love and become aware how the Sacraments strengthen you in this mission. Fr. Ethan Moore was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM but rural Ohio became home right around high school. A graduated from Franciscan University, became a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and in May of 2015 was ordained to the priesthood and is the Chaplin at Write State University. He is a huge fan of Chic fil a sauce, skateboards, the Oh Hellos, but mostly li ving in the Spirit all in for the Lord. Lunch is included, childcare is free and available for pre-registrants. Retreat is catered towar ds ages 18-
35. $15.00 registration until January 26th! https://anchoredyoungadultretreat.eventbrite.com
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St.HenryClusterMissionGroupHelpingotherslocally&globally
• Linda Thieman is in need of large suitcases to take items to Haiti. Please contact her if you have any to donate. (419-305-8510)
• Fr. Djamps , pastor of our sister parish, sends his blessings for a Blessed New Year to all the parishioners of St. Henry, Ohio and thanks all of us for our prayers and
concerns after the recent earthquake in his area.
• The next trip scheduled for Haiti will be March 2-9 and then one in June as well. Contact Linda if interested in
either of these 2 trips.
Raf1leWinnersforthemonthJanuaryare
$100 - Leroy Lange
$50 - Ginny Schwieterman $30 - Charlie Gels $20 - Lori Speck
Congratulations to the Winners.
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Contact information: John Schmiesing office 419-678-4118 or [email protected]
FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER begins at 7 a.m. at St. Henry Church. Please join us in prayer for our high school students, student-athletes in Winter Sports, and our entire community. Donuts, milk and juice will be served immediately after morning prayer.
You’re invited to TEEN NIGHT! The 1st Monday of each month
at the Living Waters Prayer Group in the St. Henry Church Basement. You will enjoy testimony, prayer, praise and worship. Bring a friend and come see what the Holy Spirit has in store for you! Fellowship starts at 7:45 followed by a speaker.
ABIDE CONFERENCE: The Archdiocese of Cincinnati VIA Missionaries are hosting a conference this summer for all students currently in high school. The conference will run from June 26 to June 30 and will be held at Mt. St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. The cost per student is $295; the parish will cover $148 of that cost. Stay tuned for more information and for permission forms.
Porters: Doug Jansen Jan. 28- Feb. 3
Bill Koesters Feb. 4- Feb 10
Priest: Father Bill O’Donnell -Jan 28
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Jan. 28 Bill Koesters- lector Feb. 4 Lillian Moorman
Dan Schmieisng-lector
Sunday, February 3, 8:00a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 8:00a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 8:00a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 8:00a.m. Mass Priest: Father Bill O’Donnell Servers: Adam Franck, Kaylee Franck, Dan Franck
Lector: Teresa Gerlach
Ushers: Mitchell Franzer, John Wuebker Gift Bearers: Ed & Connie Klenke
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Nancy Wuebker, Lisa Deitsch, Joe Hess
Rosary: Dave & Donna Wuebker
CHURCH CLEANING COMMITTEE for the month of February is: Sue Schmackers, Marlene Staugler, Nancy Hart, and Sarah Jansen.
CCD DUES: If you are paying CCD fees in installments, the next payment is due this month.
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Secretary/Parish Life Coordinator Sharon Ranly .................................. 419-678-3227/ [email protected] Pastoral Council President Joe Hess .................................................419-925-4993/ [email protected] CYO St. Aloysius/St. Francis Marlene Staugler ....................................................................... 419-925-1513 Sandy Franzer........................................................................... 419-925-4312
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Remember that time when you arrived at school to take a test or quiz on material you failed to read? Maybe it was on a classic book or a chapter in a science textbook. Did your blood pressure go sky high and the sweat start to show on your forehead? Squirming in the seat, you wondered what you could have done to avoid feeling this way. Then it came to you: you should have read what you were supposed to read! Procrastination, indifference, poor scheduling of time, and stubbornness are all reasons why we fail to be prepared for a situation that arises in our lives. We lack commitment in doing what we are asked to do or what we know we should do. This is certainly true in our spiritual lives as well. We may choose to bear the label of disciple or good steward, but we don't really prepare ourselves for the daily journey of life. Sacred Scripture can prepare us more fully for the circumstances of life, but not if we fail to read it. The words contained there are Spirit and life for us. They help us to understand where we #it into the Body of Christ and how we are to respond to the daily call of Christ. Everyday Stewards should be committed to reading and re#lection of the Word of God. We know we should spend time with God's Word, but too often we fail to due to the same reasons already mentioned. When we failed to read in school, perhaps we failed the test and it hurt our grade. When we fail in life due to lack of preparedness, sometimes the consequences are more severe.
By Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS From Lpi
Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 a.m. MassTuesday, January 29, 7:30 a.m. MassTuesday, January 29, 7:30 a.m. MassTuesday, January 29, 7:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell Server: Jerome Siefring Lector: Marie Heitkamp Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Tom Dahlinghaus &
Ruth Kunkler
Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Mass Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Mass Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Mass Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Jim Smith Sacristan/Mass Assistant: Lori Boeke Servers: Isaac & Emma Barga, Lauren & Ryan Mestemaker Lector: Alice Rindler
Ushers: Jerry Mestemaker, Carl Miller, Terry Stammen Gift Bearers: Tony & Erin Elking Family
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Josie Kunk, Carol Powell, Karen Siefring
Rosary: Aaron & Kris Siefring
Sunday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell
Sacristan/Mass Assistant: Dan & Sarah Niekamp Servers: Izac & Rylee Rauh, Alana Siefring, Miranda Siefring Lectors: Carol Niekamp, Eugene Hoening
Ushers: Tim Kunkler, David Kunkler, Seth Siefring Gift Bearers: Tom & Connie Everman Family Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Linda Rauh, Jason &
Stacy Rose, Lavern Siefring, Scott Siefring, Marilyn Vogel, Carol Werling
Rosary: Joan Buschur
Distributor to the Shut-Ins: Carol Werling
A BIBLE STUDY will begin on Sunday, January 20th at 6:30pm at the Home of Bob & Jill Gelhaus, Ansonia. Each week our study will be on a different subject, so you are welcome to attend all or just a few. If interested please call, Jill 937-459-6771.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available for the 2018 year. If you are a St. Bernard parishioner and would like a statement, please contact Kelly Jo at 419-852-9884 or email [email protected]. Your continued support of the St. Bernard parish is greatly appreciated! Thank You!
LADIES GUILD MEMBERS: Loren Hein, FSSP, our spiritually adopted seminarian, was among fourteen men at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary who received their first clerical tonsure on October 20, 2018 at a solemn Pontifical Mass by Bishop Emeritus Fabian Bruskewitz. We are thankful to God for their discernment of His call. Please continue to pray for him and all seminarians as they continue in their formation for the holy priesthood. As you recall, Loren’s family is from Maria Stein. Send notes and cards of encouragement to him at:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary P.O. Box 147
Denton, NE 68339
WEDDING REHEARSAL LEADERS NEEDED: Our parish is in need of two individuals or a two-person team to lead wedding rehearsals. Training will be provided. Is this your calling to help serve our Lord and parish? If interested and for more details, please contact Kelly Jo Siefring.
IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT KELLY JO FOR ANY REASON, please use the following contact information as any other phone number or email is unreliable: (419) 852-9884 call/text or [email protected]
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Secretary/Parish Life Coordinator Kelly Jo Siefring......................... 419-852-9884/ [email protected] Pastoral Council President Matthew Niekamp............ 419-925-0064/ [email protected] Religious Education Director Jill Gelhaus................................... 937-459-6771 / [email protected] Youth Group Advisors Sandy Post ............................................................................... 419-375-1431 Angie Siefring............................................................................ 419-375-4757 Coordinators/Funeral Lunches
Paul & Elaine Mueller ............................... H. 937-338-4815/ C. 937-423-7473 Marie Heitkamp .................................................................... 419-375-1044 Basement Rental Lisa Homan .............................................................................. 419-852-0948
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Q.: WhataretheservantsongsofIsaiah?Howdo
theyrelatetoJesus'lifeandministry?
A.: Thefourservantsongs,Isaiah42:1-4,49:1-6,50:4-9,and52:13--53:12,arestrategicallyplacedin
SecondIsaiahtoofferhopeandconsolationtoa
sufferingIsraelduringitsBabylonianExile.
Israel had been defeated by the Babylonians, who
destroyedtheirTemple,killedthelastofthekingsin
David's lineage, and exiled them from their land,
transporting them toBabylon.This is the context in
whichSecond Isaiah composeshispowerfullypoetic
book of hope and consolation. A signi1icant part of
thatmessage is theportrait ofGod's servant,who is
calledtobeasourceofhopeandencouragementfor
thepeople.
Eachof thefourpoemsemphasizesGod'schoiceand
election of the servant. The last poem stresses the
sufferingandrejectionofGod'sservant,alongwithhis
eventualdeath.IsaiahiscertainthatGodwillusethe
servant's innocent sufferingasaway to redeemand
remove theguilt and sin ofothers.Thus the servant
becomes a source of salvation for himself and for
others.
Who is this servant? Many suggest that Isaiah was
referring to Israel herself, as she underwent exilic
suffering which would ultimately prove to be
redemptive. Jesus' followers, including those for
whom Mark wrote his Gospel, understood Jesus'
ministryintermsofIsaiah'ssufferingservantwhose
innocent suffering and death became the means of
salvationforall.
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Wednesday, January 30, 7:30 a.m. MassWednesday, January 30, 7:30 a.m. MassWednesday, January 30, 7:30 a.m. MassWednesday, January 30, 7:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell
Server: Mary Dahlinghaus
Lector: Mary Dahlinghaus
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Mary Schmitmeyer, Lucy Marchal
Sunday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Jim Smith
Servers: Eric Ungruhn, Paige Buschur, Ella Buschur, Natalie Huelskamp
Lectors: Jacqui Broering, Kara Buschur Ushers: Eric Huelskamp, Mitchell Broering
Gift Bearers: Nathan & Marilu Subler Family
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Beck Everman, Mary Dahlinghaus, Dave Kremer
Rosary: Jeff & Judy Schwieterman
If you have donated a POINSETTIA in memory of a loved one, you may take one home.
Copies of the PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES are available by the bulletins, if you did not receive one via email.
2018 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available in the church entrance in the container. Please pick up your family’s envelope.
Thursday, January 31, 7:15 a.m. MassThursday, January 31, 7:15 a.m. MassThursday, January 31, 7:15 a.m. MassThursday, January 31, 7:15 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell Servers: Jalynn Everman, Josh Rindler, Katie Seger Lector: Deb Knapke Distributors to the Shut-Ins 8:00 am Fri): Dorothy Borger,
Linda Thieman
Saturday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. MassSaturday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. MassSaturday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. MassSaturday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell Greeters: Brent, Zach & Judy Schlater (West Wing), Ben
Buening (East Wing), Tricia Wendel (Main Entrance), Gretchen Hoyng (East Entrance), Heather Kleinhenz (West Entrance)
Priest Assistant: Deacon Jerry Buschur Sacristan: Bob Schmitz Servers: Camryn Ahlers, Nolan Fullenkamp, Alex Huelskamp,
Owen Lefeld, Hannah Steinbrunner Lectors: Judy Schlater, Jean Stachler
Ushers: Andy Fullenkamp, Randy Kaup, Jim Puthoff Gift Bearers: Boy’s Club Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Judy Beyke, Gretchen
Hoyng, Cindy Kaup, Sara Lefeld, Annette McClure, Joanne Niekamp, Ron Ontrop, Kathy Ontrop, Bob Schlater, Jean Stachler
Sunday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. Mass
Priest: Fr. Jim Smith
Greeters: Steve Knapke (West Wing), Joan Puthoff (East Wing), Jordan Puthoff (Main Entrance), Shaun Everman (East Entrance), Janet Bills (West Entrance)
Priest Assistant: Deacon Jerry Buschur
Sacristan: Marjorie Stachler Servers: Michael Gelhaus, Jay Knapke Logan Lefeld, Sam
Lefeld, Janel Stachler Lectors: Pat Stachler, Marjorie Stachler Ushers: Greg Clune, Jerry Stachler, Terry Uhlenhake Gift Bearers:::: Bob and Shirley Droesch Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Shaun Everman, Sara
Evers, Sara Kiser, Jane Kleinhenz, Tricia Lefeld, Mike Moeder, Rose Moeder, Jean Siefring, Pat Stachler, Linda Thieman
Distributors to the Shut-Ins: Esther Beyke, Jane Kleinhenz, Margaret Rinderle, Mike Werling
Rosary: Don and Margaret Schmit
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Parish Life Coordinator Carmen Beyke ........................................... 419-678-0172 /[email protected] Pastoral Council President Doug Speck................................................................................ 419-678-8060 Coordinators/Funeral Lunches Carolyn Hoyng ............................................................................ 419-678-4486 Roger & Deb Kremer .................................................................. 419-852-8229 Parish Prayer Chain Julie Werling ............................................................................. 419-678-4423Church Basement Rental Jean Siefring .................................................... 419-852-9200 / 419-678-8363 K of C Hall Rental Ron Clune .................................................................................. 419-678-2650
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Secretary/Parish Life Coordinator
Mary Schmitmeyer ...................................419-336-7745/[email protected] Pastoral Council President
Jeff Schwieterman ......................... 419-678-8360/[email protected] Prayer Chain
Deb Osterholt................................... 419-678-2914/[email protected] Communion to the Sick
Cindy Bruns ..................419-678-8031/ 419-852-7609 /[email protected] Lucy Marchal .............................................................................419-925-4887 Basement Rental Steve & Mary Watercutter .........................................................419-925-5036 CYO St. Francis/St. Aloysius Tom Marchal ............................................................................. 419-925-4887 Jennifer Ungruhn .......................................................................419-925-6001 Casseroles of Kindness
Beck Everman ............................................................................419-925-4322
Sunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell Greeters: Cassidy Buschur (West Wing), Jackie Buschur
(East Wing), Jodi & Brianna Buschur (Main Entrance), Rene Kleinhenz (East Entrance), Ryan Buschur (West Entrance)
Priest Assistant: Deacon Jerry Buschur Sacristan: Ginny Rutschilling Servers: Connor Buschur, Alicia Clune, Jackson Heath,
Hunter Moeller, Eli Schmit Lectors: Alex Fullenkamp, Angie Imel Ushers: Mitch Kremer, Dan Lange, Jason Van Skyock Gift Bearers: Bob and Joyce Steinbrunner Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Kelly Filadelfo, Mark
Fullenkamp, Deb Goettemoeller, Evelyn Grillot, Angie Imel, Rene Kleinhenz, Lisa Moeller, Angie Schmitz Janessa Schwieterman, Mitch Unrast
Rosary: Dan and Alvera Miller Angel Room: Tracey Balster, Natalie Goewert, Ally Heath,
Sloan Holdheide, Brianna Post Adults: Ann Freisthler, Kristy Schulze
Children’s LiturgyChildren’s LiturgyChildren’s LiturgyChildren’s Liturgy Sunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.
Grades: K - 2 Homilist: Craig Buschur
Presider: Bill Gast Music: Rebecca Broering
CONTRIBUTION RECORDS for the 2018 tax year have been sent out to all parishioners that requested them in the past several years. If you did not receive one and would like one, email Carmen Beyke at [email protected] or call the cluster office.
Next week’s TITHE will go to our sister parish St. Paul’s in Haiti. These donations are used to train lay catechists about the bible, the liturgy and catechism so they can spread the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Congratulations to the following who have received the Sacrament of Baptism on January 20, 2019
Everett Huelsman, Paul Lange,
Hank Puthoff & Tatum Rosenbeck.
Friday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. MassFriday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. MassFriday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. MassFriday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Fr. Bill O’Donnell Server: Nick Koesters
Lector: Nick Koesters
Sunday, February 3, 7:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 7:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 7:30 a.m. MassSunday, February 3, 7:30 a.m. Mass Priest: Father Jim Smith
Servers: Steffany Stammen, Alyssa Stammen, Sara Meier
Lector: Ryan Post
Ushers: Bob Bueter, Carl Stachler Gift Bearers: Mark and Mary Jo Dues
Extraordinary Min/Holy Comm: Mark Dues, Mary Jo Dues, Kris Meier
Homebound: Jim Rosenbeck
We extend a WARM WELCOME to Kevin and Ashley Fullenkamp and their children, Cooper and Reece. They have enrolled as new members to our parish!
Please EXTEND YOUR PRAYERS for Hannah Homan, Olivia Post and Megan Schlarman as they are in their final weeks of preparation for Confirmation on Saturday, February 23.
As of January 22, 2019, $ 67,611 has been contributed towards the payment of the WINDOWS PROJECT.
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Secretary/Parish Life Coordinator/Prayer Chain Karen Post ........................................... 419-375-2380 / [email protected] Pastoral Council President Roger Speck ............................................................................ 419-305-0686 Homebound Ministry Mary Jo Dues......................................................................... 419-375-2829
Hall Rental...................................................................beckrammel@gmail.com Dave & Becky Rammel ............................................................ 419-852-0211
The next ST. HENRY LASSIES AND LADS 4H CLUB MEETING will be on Monday, February 4th
from 7:00-8:00 PM at the St. Henry K of C Hall.
ST. HENRY LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JANUARY:
• January Babies and Books Monday evenings in January at 6:30pm and Wednesday mornings January at 10:00am. Go to register.mercerlibrary.org to sing up!
• Registration for Preschool Story Hour begins Monday January 14th. Sessions will begin the week of February 4, 2019. There are three session times to choose from: Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:30pm or Wednesdays at 10:00am. Go to register.mercerlibrary.org to sign up for the day and time preferred.
• offers HOMEBOUND SERVICES available to individuals in their homes or in nursing home facilities. If you are homebound or have a difficult time getting out call our staff at 419-678-3128 to schedule items to be delivered to your home.
CATHOLIC ADULT SINGLES CLUB EVENTS: For more information call 419-678-8691
• Sun., Jan 27 - Movies/Supper, Piqua
• Sat., Feb. 2 - Benedication/Prayer/Supper, Celina
• Sun., Feb. 10 - Bowling/Supper, Coldwater
• Sat., Feb. 16 - Chili Party, Coldwater
• Sat., Feb. 23 - Right to Life/Sweetheart Dance, St. Henry
CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO GERMANY!! November 4-15, 2019, WITH MSGR. MARVIN BORGER: Celebrate your German ancestry by joining “son of St. Henry” Msgr. Borger for an unforgettable Catholic heritage pilgrimage to Germany and Austria. Travel to Munich, Bamberg, Wurzburg, the Marian Shrine of Altotting, Marktl, the birthplace of Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI, and spend two days in the city of the “Sound of Music,” Salzburg, Austria. For more information, visit CatholicFaithJourneys.com and click the Open Pilgrimages tab. Or call Maggie McDaniel at 419-290-8782.
The ST HENRY FIRE DEPT is hosting a PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER on February 24 from 8-12 at the station. Free will donations accepted at the door.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Saturday, February 2 at the Burkettsville Shelter House from 8 to 12 noon. Call 1-
800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment or go to redcrossblood.org using sponsor code “shburk” in the back section. Walkins welcome.
WENDELIN SPORTS CLUB will be serving BBQ CHICKEN DINNERS on Sunday, January 27th from 4 to 6 P.M. Cost is $7.00 per dinner. Call 419-375-4562 to reserve your dinner. Dinners are Pre-sale only
St. Henry Legion Post “SALUTE TO OUR VETS” BANNERS DEADLINE for the year 2019 to be displayed around town is March 1, 2019 any orders after March 1 will be displayed in year 2020.
The Gardens at St. Henry is hosting their ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL on Tuesday, January 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A variety of soups, homemade breads and desserts. Free and open to the community.
The St. Henry Community Club will be hosting our First Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament
• When: Saturday, February 2nd. Registration will begin at 12:00 with play starting at 1:00.
• Where: St. Henry K of C Hall, 151 E Main Street
• Who: All are welcome and proceeds benefit the St. Henry Community Club
There will be a $50 buy-in for this event with additional Raffles and
Prizes available. We hope to see you there!!!
MERCER COUNTY RTL T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: Mercer County RTL sponsored T-shirt design contest will be facilitated again this year with the cash prize of 300 dollars for the winning design! In addition, the winning design will be used for the 2019 national pro-life t-shirt day. Contest rules: all designs to have a maximum of two colors and utilize one side of a t-shirt. Design entries to be submitted to: prolifegeneration.mercercounty @outlook.com by January 31st, 2019. Please submit your name, address, age, school, and grade with your design submission. This contest is open to all ages!
2019 MERCER COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE ORATORY CONTEST FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Mercer County RTL will hold its annual Oratory Contest. Contestants are to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or stem cell research that is 5-7 minutes in length. Contestants are asked to submit a video entry of their speech by Sunday, February 24th to prolifegeneration.mercercounty @outlook.com. All contestants who submit a video entry to receive a 100 dollar cash prize! The top 6 video entries will be invited to present on March 10th at 1:00. The location will be the Coldwater Hospital meeting rooms 1 and 2. The prize amounts for the top 6 finalists are as follows: 1st place: $1000, 2nd place: $750, 3rd place: $500, 4th
– 6th place: $250. We ask that that all interested contestants e-mail [email protected] for further details.
JERRY AND CHARLIE'S HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION announces its ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISER scheduled for Sunday, February 17th, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater, Ohio. Sign-in begins at 12:30 pm. Register by February 15th by contacting Ryan Lefeld at 260-766-1300. Visit Facebook or https://jchh2001.wixsite.com/jchelpinghands for more information.
All are invited to join in on a... Wisconsin Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help, Schoenstatt Shrine, and Holy Hill Shrine of Mary Help of Christians. Pilgrimage Dates: March 21st-March 22nd, 2019 In 1859, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Adele Brise. In 2010, Our Lady of Good Help became the only approved apparition site in the United States. To join in on the trip to Wisconsin, the cost per person is $175. Costs will cover three meals, bus travel, and a one night stay at Holy Hill. The bus trip will begin at 5:00am (Holy Trinity, Bryant, IN) on March 21st and will return at 11:30pm on March 22nd. Men, women, and children of the parish, as well as surrounding parishes, are welcome to attend. Deepening of faith, fellowship, and a dining experience at the world’s famous Solly’s Grille will round out the pilgrimage trip. For questions or to reserve your seat, please contact: Kim Muhlenkamp: (419) 852-5543 or Kristin Westgerdes: (260) 729-1022 PLEASE NOTE: Sign-up Deadline is March 2nd
ST. HENRY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING:
• Preschool Parents: for prospective preschool students for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, February 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Henry Elementary Activities Center. Please bring a check for $75 to hold your child’s place in the preschool program. The optional Early ID screening will be held March 1 and March 8 at the Mercer County ESC in Celina.
• Kindergarten Parents: for prospective kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Henry Elementary gymnasium. You will also be able to sign up for a mandatory kindergarten screening date and time. The screening will be held on Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3.
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