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August 2009 Clergy Communications 1

OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP Reverend Satish A. Joseph, Parochial Vicar of St. Helen and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Churches, Dayton has been recently incardinated to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Congratulations!

DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES CHANCERY DECREE ON CHILD PROTECTION ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR FACILITATORS Orientation sessions for the Decree on Child Protection will be held in August 2009 for those who plan to facilitate the Decree on Child Protection orientation workshops at a parish or institution of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Only those who have attended an orientation session given by the Chancery may facilitate an orientation workshop at a parish or institution of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. A person must be designated by the pastor or administrator of a parish or institution to be a facilitator. Facilitators may be clerics, employees or volunteers. To register, please call Ms. Linda Heidi at 513.421.3131x2842 or email her at [email protected]. The places, dates and times are:

St. Peter Parish/Huber Heights Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Victor Ries Conference Room

6161 Chambersburg Road – 937.233.1503

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Liberty Township Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. – Conference Room

5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd. - 513.777.4322 FINGERPRINTING / ATTENDING AN ORIENTATION WORKSHOP All employees and regular volunteers who work with children must receive an acceptable criminal background check through fingerprinting and attend an orientation workshop on the Decree on Child Protection. If an employee or a regular volunteer has not received an acceptable criminal background check through fingerprinting and has not attended an orientation workshop on the Decree on Child Protection, the employee or regular volunteer is not approved to work


with children and may not work with children. Additionally, under our current policies, each time an employee or regular volunteer has a change in location of service, the employee or regular volunteer is required to be fingerprinted again. In addition, a B-4 Form must be completed, sent to the Chancery, and the registry checks noted in B-4 Policy and the B-6 Policy must be completed before an employee begins working with children. If you have any questions, please contact Father Joe Binzer at 513.263.6601 or [email protected]. Thanks for all you do to protect children entrusted to our care. DECREE ON CHILD PROTECTION ORIENTATION SESSIONS WEBSITE SCHEDULE Employees, volunteers, coaches and others who are required to attend an orientation session on the Decree on Child Protection find it most helpful to open the Archdiocesan website to search for parishes where the sessions are being offered. Please ask facilitators to notify the Chancery with dates and times so that they might be posted on the website by contacting Fr. Joe Binzer at [email protected]. Thank you. CLERGY ALERTS Fr. Clerkson Vincent Kaimoi, a priest of the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya who is currently living in Dayton, Ohio, has had his faculties revoked by Archbishop Pilarczyk. Fr. Kaimoi is currently under suspension from his Diocese because he is illegally absent. Fr. Kaimoi is not permitted to practice ministry as a priest anywhere in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This includes, but is not limited to, weddings, funerals, weekday Masses, weekend Masses, baptisms and the sacrament of reconciliation outside of true danger of death situations. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Joe Binzer, at 513.263.6601. Thank you. We have been advised by the Office of the Secretary of the USCCB that Fr. George Agbley, a priest of the Diocese of Jasikan, Ghana, is no longer a priest in good standing and may have used forged documents to obtain a U.S. visa. There is reason to believe that he is still in the United States. Those needing further information should contact Bishop Gabriel Mante of the Diocese of Jasikan at [email protected]. The Diocese of Green Bay has advised the Office of the Secretary of the USCCB of its concerns relating to a Mr. Jeremy Bryja, who claims to be a member of a religious institute called “The Brother Servants of the Sacred Heart.” No such religious institute exists. In the past, Mr. Bryja has been known to present himself as a teacher, wearing religious garb, at Catholic schools. There may be reason to suspect he is doing the same once again. If further information is needed, please contact Msgr. John Doerfler, Vicar General and Chancellor of the Diocese of Green Bay at 920.272.8180. MASS STIPENDS - SOME PRACTICAL DIRECTION The following observations are not intended to be a full explanation or commentary on the Church’s teaching and law in regard to Mass stipends, but rather intended to provide some practical direction about the matter. Any questions that you may have can be addressed to Fr. Joe Binzer, Chancellor.

1. The custom of making an offering for the celebration of a Mass is a long-standing one in the Church and is sanctioned by Church law. It is not permitted,


therefore, for a parish priest to decide that no Mass stipends will ever be accepted in the parish for which he is responsible.

2. The intentions of the donor must always be respected. Thus, if a priest accepts one or more stipends with the understanding that the Masses will be offered in the parish church, the priest is not free to send them elsewhere without the consent of the donor.

3. Separate Masses are to be offered for each stipend that is given for a single Mass. It is not permitted to group separate stipends together and offer a single Mass for many intentions.

4. It is permissible for the faithful to contribute to collective Mass intentions (e.g. "Purgatorian Masses") provided it is clear to them that their individual offerings will be used in this way. However, the place and time of the offering of these Masses must be made public and they are not to be offered more than twice a week in any given church.

5. No priest or parish may retain more Mass stipends than can be satisfied within one year. Surplus stipends are to be sent to the Chancery or the Mission Office for distribution to other priests in the Archdiocese or in the missions.

6. While a priest may offer more than one stipend Mass on a given day, the second stipend (bination stipend) is to be sent to the Chancery with the notation that the obligation has already been fulfilled. These funds are dispersed to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and to general Archdiocesan operations.

7. The Priest Personnel policies of the Archdiocese provide that priests may waive stipends owed them personally in favor of a specified regular monthly payment. However, the policies and Code of Canon Law, (canons 276.2.2 and 904) also call for regular, even daily celebration of the Eucharist by priests.

8. Pastors of parishes (and diocesan bishops) are required to offer Mass for their people on Sundays and other specified feast days. If a priest is pastor of more than one parish, one Mass per Sunday or feast day satisfies this obligation. However, on these days, the pastor may not receive a stipend for another Mass. If stipend Masses are scheduled, the stipend is to be sent to the Chancery in accord with number 6 above.

9. The Mass offering for all Masses in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is $5.00. No more than that may be requested for a Mass offering, though more may be accepted if it is freely offered. Less may be accepted and no reasonable request for Masses shall be refused.

10. These items are matters of justice and are therefore to be interpreted strictly. Any abuses or mismanagement of the Mass stipends require restitution.


11. Since the Code of Canon Law (canon 958.2) calls for the bishop to inspect the Mass stipend books of his parishes, the Mass stipend books should be presented for his inspection with the sacramental records when the Archbishop or his representative comes for Confirmation, parish visits, etc.

TRIBUNAL OFFICE WE MISS YOU In September, Archbishop Schnurr and Sister Victoria Vondenberger from the Tribunal Office will speak during four evening meetings for those separated from the Church over marriage-related issues. Please see the flyer included with this Clergy Bulletin to be duplicated and distributed to parishioners. If possible, please print the flyer on bright yellow paper. After brief presentations, those attending will be divided into small groups to meet with a priest or procurator/advocate for responses to their individual questions. If you are able to attend one of the evening meetings please call Sister Victoria at the tribunal or email her at [email protected] so you will be included among the experts who will be available for small groups. This is a joint effort planned by many offices of the Archdiocese as you will see on the flyer. It is hoped that a chance to meet the new Archbishop will draw people to come for more information about marriage cases they or someone close to them may need to present. Please do all you can to encourage people to take advantage of this opportunity. VOCATION OFFICE ADDITIONAL COLLEGE SEMINARY PROGRAM AVAILABLE Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, college seminarians will attend either the Pontifical College Josephinum or Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis. Bishop Bruté was added this year because it offers a different type of experience compared to the Josephinum to help us attract a wider variety of candidate at the college level. Instead of being self-contained as the Josephinum (all the classes and programs are solely within a seminary environment), Bishop Bruté is part of a larger campus experience at Marian College in Indianapolis. While Marian College is sponsored by the Oldenburg Franciscans, the direct supervision and formation at Bishop Bruté is conducted by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. If you have any questions, feel free to call Fr. Kyle Schnippel in the Vocation Office. “CALL OF THE KING” CONFERENCE The next “Call of the King” Conference will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, and on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at Holy Angels Parish in Sidney. Featuring a keynote address by Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, this is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to show support and prayer for their priests during this Year for Priests. The Conference runs from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., with an optional hour of Adoration beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please invite the Vocation Committee from your parish to attend.


ANDREW DINNERS Following the success of our initial Andrew Dinner this past spring in Sidney, we have scheduled four additional Andrew Dinners throughout the Archdiocese this fall: October 14: Holy Redeemer Parish in New Bremen October 21: St. Anthony Parish in Dayton October 28: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Westwood (Cincinnati) November 11: St. Andrew Parish in Milford Named after St. Andrew who brought his brother Simon Peter to meet Our Lord, these dinners provide priests the opportunity to bring sons of their parish to a casual dinner to meet Archbishop Schnurr, a few of our seminarians, and hear a short program on the life of the priest. The support of priests is critical in inviting young men, high school juniors and up, to these dinners! Please start considering whom you might invite from your parish. CAST YOUR NETS Our next “Cast Your Nets” is scheduled for October 25, 2009, at St. Luke Parish in Beavercreek. We have adapted the schedule to help distinguish the celebration of the Eucharist during the event from the more jovial and fun aspects of the evening. Archbishop Schnurr is the presider and homilist for the Mass and Dan DeMatte of Columbus is the keynote speaker. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes by 9:00 p.m. Priests from the Dayton area are invited to help with confessions throughout the evening, as able. Registrations will be online through the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry webpage and parishes are encouraged to register through their youth minister.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OFFICE FALL OPEN ENROLLMENT In September, Open Enrollment packets will be mailed to all eligible employees in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The time frame for employees to enroll in the Dental Care Plus Plan as well as in the new Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care pre-tax benefits is October 1 through October 23, 2009. Many pastors, principals, administrators and business managers, participated in the Webinars held earlier this summer. The next step in presenting these benefits will be seminars held at various locations throughout the Archdiocese during the month of August. These informational meetings will assist all administrators in understanding the inner workings of the Plan. Chard Snyder, the administrator for the program, and representatives from the Finance Office will be conducting these seminars. A complete list of the FSA Meeting Locations is enclosed with this mailing on a yellow insert. Reservations for the meetings may be made with Stacey Longbottom by calling 1.513.421.3131 or emailing [email protected]. Please indicate the parish or school name, attendees, and the selected location when making the reservation. At these meetings, administrators will have the opportunity to schedule informational sessions during September


and October for parish and school employees. Please call Barb Walsh in the Finance Office for any further information. COBRA HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION The guidelines for health care and dental coverage for terminating employees as published in the Clergy Communications earlier this spring remain in effect. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is subject to a portion of the recent Federal Stimulus Act for employees who have been involuntarily terminated. We are subject to the State of Ohio COBRA which includes a nine months Federal subsidy reimbursement and continuation of coverage for twelve months for those employees who make application. Materials explaining the ramifications of this legislation have been sent to all locations. Please call Barb Walsh in the Finance Office with questions or concerns about the application of this law to Archdiocesan locations. ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI WELLNESS PROGRAM UPDATE Over the last two months Kristen Barlag, our wellness coordinator from TriHealth Corporate Health, has been scheduling biometric screenings throughout the Archdiocese. These screenings will take place during the fall and winter timeframe. If your location has not scheduled a date for the screening, please contact Kristen Barlag at her email, [email protected], phone, 513.977.0026, or fax, 513.791.7286. If there are any questions regarding this benefit, please feel free to call Barb Walsh at the Finance Office, 513.421.3131x6603. 403(b) APPROVED VENDOR LIST UPDATE During the past two months, the Approved Vendor List for the 403(b) Plan has not changed. The current list will be included with the September Clergy Communications. Please call Barb Walsh in the Finance Office if you have any questions. SELF INSURANCE ANNOUNCEMENT Gallagher Bassett Services, who handles the property and liability claims for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has announced a change in the personnel serving us. Effective July 1, 2009, the new Branch Manager is Paul Kenkel. Paul has been handling insurance claims in the Cincinnati area for twenty-five years. He has lived in the city most of his life and currently resides in Delhi Township with his wife, Mary. Please feel free to contact Paul with any new claims, questions on previously reported claims or with any general insurance inquiries. All claims questions and general insurance coverage questions should be referred to Paul. His contact information is:

Mr. Paul Kenkel, Branch Manager Phone: 513.779.2980 or 1.800.779.2980 Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Fax: 513.779.8929 4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 650 Email: [email protected] Cincinnati, OH 45242


PASTORAL SERVICES PRIESTS’ PERSONNEL OFFICE THE UPPER ROOM CRISIS HOTLINE This crisis hotline has been established to support the work of Presbyteral Council leadership and to contribute to the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health of priests, deacons and religious brothers of the Catholic Church. The hotline has been in operation since January 2008. The goal of the hotline is to offer unique services that perhaps are not currently available to priests in their locale, diocese or province. The Upper Room offers skilled listening, para-professional counseling, information and referral, suicide prevention and crisis intervention. For more information call 1.888.808.8724 or visit www.theupperroomcrisishotline.org. FAMILY LIFE OFFICE ATTENTION ALL PASTORS RESPECT LIFE PACKETS The Respect Life Packets from the USCCB will be mailed the first week of August, 2009. The theme this year is “EVERY CHILD BRINGS US GOD’S SMILE.” Each parish, parish coordinator, high school, hospital chaplain, and college campus ministry will receive a packet. 2010 PRE-CANA AND MARRIAGE PREPARATION Information to all Parishes regarding the 2010 Pre-Cana dates along with other marriage preparation information will be forthcoming. PRIESTLY FORMATION OFFICE MEDICARE BENEFITS FOR PRIESTS As US citizens near the age of 65, Medicare and other insurers begin to send information about the Social Security and Medicare programs to all eligible individuals. Even though a priest is actively working, he may apply for Medicare Part A at age 65. This is the “free” one which covers hospitals and will be considered secondary to the Anthem coverage. When a priest retires, the Finance Office will assist in the application for Medicare Part B. This is the physician component that along with Part A will become the primary coverage after retirement. Anthem will become secondary and the prescription drug coverage will remain the same. This transition to Medicare Part B takes three months to accomplish. When planning for retirement, please allow sufficient time for this change to take place. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Priestly Formation or Finance Offices. CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY FOR PRIESTS Section V.H.4. of our current Personnel Policies for Priests provides that tuition for continuing education programs is to be paid for by the Priestly Formation Office. If room and board is involved, the priest’s primary assignment is to pay that. Travel expenses are to be paid by the priest himself. Questions can be addressed to the Priestly Formation Office.


YEAR FOR PRIESTS Pope Benedict XVI has declared this year, which began June 19, to be the Year for Priests. The Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations of the USCCB has posted a website, http://www.usccb.org/yearforpriests, to assist in our prayerful observation of the Year. There are many interesting and helpful links on the website. INTRODUCTION OF “GOOD LEADERS, GOOD SHEPHERDS” On Tuesday, September 1, Fr. Bill Dickinson of The Catholic Leadership Institute, will present the formation program entitled “Good Leaders, Good Shepherds” to priests of the Archdiocese, and invite them to register for the program. One introductory session will be held at two different locations: 1:00 p.m. in the basement of Trinity Center in Dayton and 3:30 p.m. in the Pavilion Building at St. John Parish, West Chester. JUNIOR CLERGY OVERNIGHT The ordination classes of 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 will meet at the seminary Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15. Also, they will meet at The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 24 and the morning of Thursday, February 25, 2010. EUCHARIST AND ADORATION For priests who are interested in leading their parishes in Eucharistic Adoration, the Worship Office is offering a program. Please see the Worship Office section below. CELEBRATE WHAT’S RIGHT IN YOUR PARISH (Appreciative Inquiry and Effective Pastoral Planning) Rick Krivanka, Director of the Pastoral Planning Office for the Diocese of Cleveland, will lead this program on Friday, October 2, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Bartlett Center of The Athenaeum of Ohio. For information, contact the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program office, 513.231.1200. AUTUMN RETREAT FOR PRIESTS Will be held October 5 through 9, at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford. Fr. Gene Hemrick, of the National Institute for the Renewal of the Priesthood, will direct our annual autumn retreat, under the title “Virtues for Today’s Priesthood.” An information and registration flyer is included in this mailing on a blue insert. HEALING FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF PREGNANCY LOSS This workshop for priests and deacons, presented by Vicki Thorn, will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Knights of Columbus Hall in Dayton. LOST IN TRANSITION? THE CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2009 Please see the flyer included with this mailing summarizing the Conference that will be held at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio. PARISH ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP The Priestly Formation Office, in collaboration with the Parish Business Managers Association, will look at the practical issues of managing the parish office, administering parish finances,


complying with labor laws, and building and property management on Thursday, October 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Building at St. John Parish, West Chester. MARZHEUSER LECTURE ON JEWISH-CATHOLIC RELATIONS “The Scriptures, St. Paul, and Jewish Methods of Exegesis,” will be presented by Fr. Pablo Gadenz, SSL, STD, who is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Bartlett Pastoral Center, Athenaeum of Ohio. STATEWIDE CONVOCATION OF PRIESTS On the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage – Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, November 5-6 at the Hyatt Regency at the Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE This year’s presenter will be Dr. Bruce Malina at the Bainbridge Knights of Columbus Hall, Dayton on November 11 and at the Bartlett Pastoral Center of The Athenaeum, Cincinnati on November 12. Times for both programs are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please join us. ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION FOR PRIESTS Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB, of St. Meinrad Archabbey, will lead this Day of Reflection at the Transfiguration Center, West Milton, on Thursday, December 10, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fr. Tobin’s theme will be “Waiting for the Lord: From Genesis to Jesus.” REGIONAL FORUM FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP From January 4 through 7, 2010, priests and lay ecclesial ministers from Michigan and Ohio will be gathering at Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, for “Belonging Leads to Believing.” Msgr. Tom McSweeney, of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, will offer the keynote address. Frank Donaldson and associates of the Institute for School and Parish Development will provide participants with both hope and strategies for engaging parishioners in the life of their parishes. LEBLOND LECTURE “In persona Christi and the Legacy of the Second Vatican Council,” will be presented by Fr. Guy Mansini, OSB, STD, who is an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Meinrad Seminary. The lecture will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlett Pastoral Center, Athenaeum of Ohio. PARISH PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Mary Kessler will return to the Archdiocese on January 13 and 14, 2010, to present her very helpful and important workshop for pastors, business managers, and others, to help them supervise those who staff our parishes. The program will be held at the Bergamo Center in Dayton. Details to follow. SPRING RETREAT FOR PRIESTS Fr. Jim Farrell, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, will direct the Spring Retreat at The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, March 22 – 26, 2010.


THIRD EDITION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL The Priestly Formation Office is working with the Worship Office in planning the orientation for priests to the new English translation of the Roman Missal, so that priests may effectively lead the People of God in the transition to the use of the Missal. The first such opportunity for priests will be on April 15 and 16, 2010, in a workshop offered specifically for priests and diocesan staffs (of Cincinnati and some nearby dioceses). For more detailed information, please see the notice in the Worship Office section of this publication. GEORGE C. FINDLEY MEMORIAL LECTURE “Marriage in Minority Communities: the Contribution of the Catholic Church,” will be presented by Helen M. Alvare, JD, who is an Associate Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Bartlett Pastoral Center, Athenaeum of Ohio. PRIESTS’ ANNIVERSARY DINNER Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Bergamo Center in Dayton. PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION Saturday, May 22, 2010 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. WORSHIP OFFICE THIRD EDITION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL A new English translation of the Roman Missal is being prepared for use in English speaking countries. Several sections of the translation have been approved by the USCCB and have been sent to the Holy See for recognitio. Rome has encouraged the USCCB to have its final votes on the text in November, 2009 so that recognitio of the entire text might be granted soon thereafter. It is the hope of the USCCB, our own archbishops, the Worship Office and other Archdiocesan offices that the reception of the Roman Missal will be an opportunity for liturgical formation. To that end, the Worship Office, in consultation and collaboration with other Archdiocesan offices, the Archdiocesan Worship Commission, and other parish ministers, is preparing materials and programs that not only will help with receiving the new translation, but continue to nurture and deepen our experience and understanding of the celebration of the Eucharist. Mark your calendars for a workshop on the Roman Missal being held on April 15 and 16, 2010 at Good Shepherd Parish. This workshop is being offered by the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship, the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, and NOCERCC. This workshop is for priests and diocesan staffs and will include a broader audience than the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate parish staff members at this particular workshop because of the broader audience in attendance. Attendance by our priests is strongly encouraged. Brochures will be mailed as soon as we receive them from the USCCB/FDLC/NOCERCC. There will be many future opportunities for parish staff members to gather together to learn more about the Roman Missal!


CHILDREN AND THE R.C.I.A. Recently we have received questions regarding children of catechetical age (age 7 or older) and their Christian initiation into the Catholic Church. Parishes with children who are of catechetical age should refer to the Archdiocesan R.C.I.A. Statement on Initiation of Children which offers information regarding their formation, celebration of rites, and other important details regarding the R.C.I.A. process with children. Go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/worship/rcia and look under “documents”. If you have questions please feel free to contact the Worship Office (Karen Kane) or the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis in your area (Carolyn Stucke, Sidney Office; Kris Krimm, Cincinnati Office; Sr. Mattie Sterner, Dayton Office). WORSHIP OFFICE ANNUAL CALENDAR In an effort to reduce costs this year, we will not be mailing the Worship Office annual calendar. Please find it on our website: www.catholiccincinnati.org/worship and click on Calendar and Events 2009-2010. If you would like us to mail you a hard copy, please call the Worship Office. We have created new programs and revised existing programs in order to serve your parish communities better. We hope that your Worship Commission members, liturgical ministers, religious education and RCIA personnel will be able to take advantage of the various programs offered through the Worship Office and its co-sponsors. It is always our goal to assist pastors in the liturgical formation of parish ministers and any other interested parishioners. LECTOR WORKBOOKS AND SOURCEBOOKS The Worship Office is taking orders for the LTP Lector Workbooks and Sourcebooks for Sundays and Seasons. Unfortunately, the publisher has reduced their discount price for diocesan offices; therefore, we needed to slightly increase the price of these publications in order to cover the actual cost of the books. However, parishes will still receive the best available price by ordering through our office. We provide this service in order to assist parishes with resources for their various liturgical ministries.

A Workbook of Lectors and Gospel Readers 2010 (Lector Workbooks) 1-49 copies $ 9.50 per copy* 50 + copies $ 9.00 per copy*

Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons 2010 Single copy $ 11.00 per copy* 2 + copies $ 10.00 per copy*

*plus shipping and handling To see other annual publications go to our web site: www.catholiccincinnati.org/worship; or to order publications, please contact Lisa Weber at the Worship Office, 513.421.3131x6609 or email at [email protected].


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Discernment in the RCIA: Please see the listing below under Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Role of Parish Worship Commission: September 8, 2009 at St. Vivian Parish, Cincinnati and September 10, 2009 at St. Christopher Parish, Vandalia from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at each location. Fr. Steve Walter and Ms. Mary Bellman are the presenters.

NEW! Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, C.PP.S., a nationally known liturgist, author, and presenter, will offer a day of reflection and sharing on the Eucharist and Adoration. If your parish celebrates the Rite of Exposition or other forms of Adoration, you will not want to miss this workshop! The workshop is being offered in two locations: St. Susanna Parish, Mason on September 18, 2009 and The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein on September 26, 2009. It will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at each location.

REVISED! The Rite of Infant Baptism workshop has been revised in order to spend more time on the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism as well as formation of parents in preparation for the Sacrament. We have extended the workshop to be a full day workshop in which we will model the Rite of Infant Baptism outside of Mass; reflect on the ritual and discuss how to best prepare to celebrate the rite. The afternoon will be spent in talking about how best to form parents in preparation for the Sacrament; available resources and models of formation; as well as ministering to parents after the celebration of the Sacrament. The workshop is being co-sponsored by the Family Life Office and the Office of the Diaconate. It will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Kettering from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

NEW! Fr. Larry Tensi and Karen Kane will be presenting a new five night liturgy program called, Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi: Making Connections in the Liturgy. Through prayer, music, and reflection Fr. Larry and Karen will invite participants into a deeper understanding of the celebration of the Eucharist and assist them in connecting this Sunday experience to their everyday lives. The five nights include: Gathering Faithfully Together; The Word of the Lord - Thanks be to God; Lift Up Your Hearts; Say Amen! To What you Are; Ite Missa Est. This five evening retreat-like experience will be held on September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 at St. Helen Parish in Dayton and January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2010 at All Saints Parish in Cincinnati, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. each evening for both locations.

For more information on these and other workshops, see our brochures or go to our web site at www.catholiccincinnati.org/worship. You may also contact Karen Kane or Lisa Weber at 513.421.3131.


OFFICE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (OYYAM) Please see the OYYAM home pages for more information on current activities.

Young Adult Ministry: www.catholiccincinnati.org/yamin.

Youth Ministry: www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin. VERIFICATION PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE CHILD PROTECTION The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Committee on Scouting is establishing a verification program for Religious Emblem Counselors working with Cub, Boy, or Venture Scouts on their Catholic Religious Emblems. While there may not be a pack, troop or crew chartered to your parish, it is may be that some of your adult parishioners are working with scouts on a Catholic Religious Emblem. Please note that each Counselor’s completed application requires your signature. The verification program will work to ensure that the individual has taken both the Archdiocesan and the Scouting Youth Protection Trainings; that the individual has been fingerprinted as required by the Archdiocese; and that you, as their Pastor, approve of them doing this work. More information can be found in the letter and enclosures that you received in July from Fr. Kyle Schnippel, Chaplain of the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Questions about this verification program should be directed to Monica Sellers in our Cincinnati Office at 513.421.3131x2741. Check the OYYAM home pages (above) for more details and other upcoming events and services.

Legal & Liability Concerns in Religious Education and Youth Ministry: Legal and Liability sessions offered in your area: September 22 at St. John the Baptist Parish, Tipp City and September 30 at St. Vivian Parish, Cincinnati. Both sessions are from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Foundations of Leadership Course for Youth Ministry Professionals: This is a must for full-time, staff-level youth ministry leaders and leads to certification. The course will be held on Thursday mornings from August 27 through December 17 at Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, OH 45402 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CREDO: I Believe: This high-energy retreat will take place at Moeller High School starting at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 25 and runs through Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. For additional information, please see www.credoibelieve.org.

OCEA, Cincinnati Convention Center, October 8 and 9: Registration is now open for the youth and young adult ministry track, featuring John Roberto presenting cutting-edge research on the future of youth and young adult ministry.

Cast Your Nets 2009: The next CYN is 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at St. Luke Parish in Beavercreek with Archbishop Schnurr presiding. CYN is a youth program on vocations that includes Eucharist, great music, powerful keynote, snacks and more, with priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Time to Schedule Fall “Will Our Kids Have Faith?” Presentations: The presentation is most effective and reaches the most people when combined with a parent meeting related to sacramental preparation (e.g., First Eucharist, Confirmation, etc.). If you want to urge parents to get involved in their children’s’ faith formation, this is the program to do it.


Theology on Tap in your area?: One of the best ways to ignite young adult ministry in your area is to sponsor a Theology on Tap speaker series. Contact your regional OYYAM to learn how and to get started.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE STATE OF OHIO HB1 BUDGET / BILL Included with this mailing, on green paper, is a summary of the State of Ohio HB1 which includes the state budget items that affect the elementary schools and other issues that are now law and affect our schools. Also included are some items that DO NOT pertain to us and some items that were proposed and DID NOT PASS. We added these to stop rumors and confusion about what is required of non-public schools. Please call the Catholic Schools Office if you need further clarification. This same document was sent to all elementary principals. OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED… Please see the infusion bulletin for Ordinary Time, August 30 – November 22, 2009, inserted with this mailing. Thank you. CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2009 Please see the flyer included with this mailing summarizing the Conference that will be held at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio. NCEA ACRE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI The NCEA ACRE Assessment must be administered in every parish and school annually (Religious Education Policy #2108.02). Now is the time to order materials and schedule the assessment. Catholic High School Seniors sit for NCEA ACRE in the fall with answer sheets due to CAL by November 13, 2009. Grades 5 and 8 in Catholic Schools and chosen grades in Parish Schools of Religion take the assessment in January with answer sheets due to CAL by February 19, 2010. For more information, including an “Administration Checklist,” on NCEA ACRE in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec, hover over “Catechetical Leader” and click on “NCEA ACRE” or contact Carolyn Stucke at 937.498.1192 or [email protected]. CERTIFICATION FOR RCIA COORDINATORS AND RCIA CATECHISTS Those who serve our parishes as RCIA coordinators and catechists require ample knowledge and skill in order to effectively prepare catechumens and candidates for understanding and living the Catholic faith. The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis provides a well-rounded certification process of education and training for RCIA coordinators and catechists. Please contact Carolyn Stucke, Sidney, at 937.498.1192 or [email protected]; Sister


Matthias Sterner, Dayton, at 937.223.4075 or [email protected]; or Kristina Krimm, Cincinnati, at 513.421.3131 or [email protected] for information and assistance. DISCERNMENT IN THE RCIA Christian discernment is an essential skill for RCIA coordinators and catechists to practice throughout all phases of the initiation process. An upcoming workshop offers an opportunity to develop this skill. “Discernment in the RCIA” will be held on August 31 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the parish center at St. Patrick Church in Troy and on September 2 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. in the pavilion at St. John Church in West Chester. Donna Steffen, S.C., the author of Discerning Disciples: Listening for God’s Voice in Christian Initiation (LTP, 2004), is the presenter. Please contact the Worship Office for information regarding registration.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES CATHOLIC SOCIAL ACTION OFFICE CARITAS IN VERITATE (CHARITY IN TRUTH) Resources available for reflection on Benedict XVI’s new encyclical! Caritas in Veritate, Pope Benedict's third encyclical, is a call to see the relationship between human and environmental ecologies and to link charity and truth in the pursuit of justice, the common good, and authentic human development. In doing so, the Pope points out the responsibilities and limitations of government and the private market, challenges traditional ideologies of right and left, and calls all men and women to think and act anew. To view a variety of resources related to this new addition to the Church's social doctrine, check out the U.S. Bishops Justice, Peace and Human Development Dept.'s Caritas in Veritate resource page at http://www.usccb.org/jphd/caritasinveritate/index.shtml. Charity in Truth is a new invitation to all Catholics in the Archdiocese to learn more about the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching as well as to join respect life, social justice and charity ministries in parishes, in schools, and on the Archdiocesan level. ENGAGING SPIRITUALITY: A NEW PROGRAM FROM JUSTFAITH MINISTRIES! The Catholic Social Action Office will be hosting a regional training workshop conducted by staff from JustFaith for this exciting new, 21-week program. Engaging Spirituality invites small groups of adult Christians to explore the intersection between contemplative presence and social action, as it is lived out in their own lives. The training will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Archdiocesan administrative building, downtown Cincinnati (100 East 8th St.) in Room 1A. If you might be interested in introducing this program to your parish or small faith community, please contact the Catholic Social Action Office at 513.421.3131x2660. For an overview, please visit: http://www.justfaith.org/JF126.html. ALL PARISH MEETING: MEET THE SPEAKERS WHO CAN HELP JOB SEEKERS On August 29, parish leaders and staff are invited to participate in a “Meet the Speakers” program at Ascension Parish from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The program will connect parish leaders


and staff with human resource professionals, plus experts who can help families cope with the stress of a family member seeking employment and pastoral leaders who can offer spiritual guidance. Each speaker is willing to participate in parish programs. Parish leaders will also hear about the experiences other parishes have had in their outreach efforts to job seekers. Following the meeting parishes can establish their own job seekers’ workshop in their parish or region. To make a reservation call the Catholic Social Action Office in Dayton, 937.224.3026, or respond by email to [email protected]. LABOR DAY MASS “SACRED HOPE IN THE MIDST OF A CHALLENGING ECONOMY” Catholics throughout the Dayton area will gather to find “Sacred Hope in the Midst of a Challenging Economy” at a Labor Day Mass Monday, September 7, at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 2300 S. Smithville Road. Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk will be joined by area priests. A number of parishes will forego a Labor Day Mass so that parishioners can attend the Mass at Immaculate Conception.

“For a while now our nation has been faced with a troubling economy and in Dayton we will be facing new challenges in the years ahead,” said Fr. Dave Brinkmoeller, who is the dean of the 32 parishes in the Dayton deanery. “This Mass will enable the people of the Dayton Deanery to gather together to pray about the challenges of living in our difficult economy. It may include the concerns of job seekers and those who have had significant reduction in income, as well as their families. It will celebrate the solidarity of a church whose people are committed to be together in such challenging times. It will also celebrate the great social teachings of the Church, including the dignity of work and the importance of the common good.”

The liturgy will include special blessings for those in need of work and their families, employers and policy makers, and the support community. Fr. Brinkmoeller is the chair of the planning committee for the Labor Day Liturgy. Other members of the committee are Fr. Ron Combs of St. Henry Parish; Fr. Ron Haft of St. Charles Borromeo Parish; Fr. Ed Pratt of St. Rita Parish; Fr. Ryan Ruiz of Incarnation Parish; Sunnie Lain, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish; Elise Wahle, Youth Minister at St. Christopher Parish, Noreen Wendelin, Dayton coordinator of the Archdiocesan Family Life Office, and Pam Long, Regional Director of the Archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office. ECONOMIC JUSTICE SERIES The Catholic Social Action Office will offer a three-week study of the US Bishops’ statements on Economic Justice and the economic statements in Pope Benedict XVI’s new encyclical, Caritas in Veritate. Sessions will be held on Monday evenings, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge St., Dayton. A repeat session will be offered Tuesdays, September 15, 22 and 29 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Light meals will be available for purchase. Sessions are designed to help Catholics understand church teaching on how the economy should be at the service of the person. To make a reservation contact the Catholic Social Action Office in Dayton at 937.224.3026, or [email protected].


RESPONDING TO THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS The Catholic Social Action Office, Greater Cincinnati Parish Social Action Collaborative, and the CCHD-funded agency, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) has developed “The Crisis Next Door: Foreclosure Information Packet.” It includes information to provide assistance to families struggling to maintain their home as well as to educate Catholics more about the causes of the foreclosure crisis. This resource can be downloaded from the Catholic Social Action Office website at www.catholiccincinnati.org/socialaction. UPCOMING “SALT AND LIGHT” CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS “Salt and Light” is a program designed for adult Catholics to facilitate the integration of the Church's social mission into the life of the parish. The program, consisting of five two and a half hour sessions, focuses on Catholic social teaching, prayer, and skill development for social justice ministry. The cost is $25 per participant. Priority will be given to host parish parishioners; if participants from other parishes are interested, we request that two or more come from any particular parish, so that participants can work together in developing social ministry in their own parishes.

St. Michael Parish at St. Mike’s Place (33 Elm St., Ft. Loramie) Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Registration: Ann Bollheimer, Pastoral Associate, 937.295.2891 Information: Pam Long, Regional Director for the Catholic Social Action Office, 937.224.3026

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (7820 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Twp., Cincinnati)

Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 Registration/Info: Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action Office, 513.421.3131x2660

RURAL LIFE The St. Martin Deanery Rural Life Conference will meet on Monday, August 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Arnheim, Brown County. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Catholic Social Action for more information. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Farm Mass: The St. Martin Deanery Catholic Rural Life Conference is sponsoring a Farm

Mass celebrated by Archbishop Dennis Schnurr on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Klump family farm in Brown County. Please stay tuned or contact Catholic Social Action for more information.

The 6th Annual International Artisan Market is Saturday, December 5, at Bergamo Center, Mount St. John, 4400 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek.

The 4th annual Catholic Relief Services Conference, focusing on environmental issues, will be Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Kennedy Union at the University of Dayton.


DEPARTMENT OF STEWARDSHIP 2009 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA) WRAP-UP Thanks to all of you that helped raise nearly a million dollars more this year over last year in this struggling economy. We continue to spread the Gospel message in the Archdiocese by the gifts of our time, talent and treasure. Thanks for your feedback on the “product and process” of the CMA. Active promotion of the 2009 CMA concluded June 30, 2009. We will continue to receive gifts and pledge payments through December 31, 2009. As of July 29 we had 32,523 donors out of the 168,095 households on our mailing list. That is a 19.4% participation rate and the average gift pledged was $104.32. We achieved 85% of our $4 million goal, receiving pledges of $3,392,754.18. Thus far, we have collected 89% of those pledges. Congratulations to the 87 parishes that made or exceeded their parish goal this year! You may still view specific statistics for your parish and others at www.CatholicAppeal.info. Click the “Info for parish staff” button. Please email Michael Vanderburgh at [email protected] if you need a password. 2010 CMA PREPARATIONS Please save the dates for the 2010 CMA Workshops: Tuesday, December 1, Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, 2009 in the northern, central, and southern regions of the Archdiocese. Pastors, parish staff, and volunteers whom pastors designate to promote the Appeal should all attend one of the workshops. Stay tuned for times and locations. PARISH STEWARDSHIP: SAVE THE DATES! We will have our first ever Archdiocesan STEWARDSHIP SUMMIT on June 23-25, 2010 at the University of Dayton! The Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning Summit will provide all parish leaders (priests, catechists, business managers, pastoral council and finance committee members) practical “best practices” for living our baptismal call for discipleship. The Summit will include workshops and discussions with nationally recognized speakers who have years of practical expertise in guiding our understanding of how to live, foster and grow stewardship as a way of life in our families, parishes and ministries. Fees will be kept to an absolute minimum to allow maximum parish participation, so mark your calendars today to attend! More exciting details to come!

MISCELLANEOUS

ALUMNI COMMITTEE SEEKS PARISH AMBASSADORS The Special Projects Committee of the Athenaeum Alumni Executive Committee is expanding the existing parish liaison program to take on additional responsibilities aimed at increasing awareness of the Athenaeum and its mission in individual parishes. “The goal is to have one person in every parish (of the Archdiocese) to be a contact person and to receive information from the Athenaeum on a regular basis and, on occasion, send information back to the Athenaeum,” said Gerald Miller, special projects committee chairman. Please contact Mr. Miller at [email protected] for more information about parish ambassadors. The duties may be shared allowing for more than one Athenaeum ambassador in a single parish.


SPIRITUAL DISCOVERIES THAT RENEW AND REFRESH Journeys of Discovery, Transitions, Rites of Passage, and the Sacramental Life of Faith by Rev. Robert J. Hater, PhD, is a book to help pastoral leaders, ministers, and teams become more sensitive to the sacredness and importance of transition times and the need of the community to respond through prayer and ritual. Through stories, examples, and personal witness, Father Hater offers an invitation to acknowledge and celebrate transitions and rites of passage in peoples’ lives. You may order the book by visiting www.23rdpublications.com.

Please submit articles for the September Clergy Communications

before August 25, 2009 Thank You.

Clergy Communications is a monthly publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati at

100 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Chancery Office. Tel: 513.421.3131. Fax: 513-421-6225. Website: www.CatholicCincinnati.org. Email: [email protected].


BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT SHEETS

REPORTING ABUSE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI - If you know someone who has been abused at any time by an agent of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (priest, deacon, employee or volunteer), the Archdiocese urges you to contact Sister Mary Garke, the Victims’ Assistance Coordinator of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, at 513.421.3131 or 1.800.686.2724 as well as the victim’s secular legal authorities. REPORTING FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT - In a spirit of good stewardship, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has instituted a financial misconduct hotline to allow employees, volunteers, vendors and other interested parties to report what they believe to be financial misconduct at any level – parish, deanery or archdiocese. As an additional safeguard, the hotline is administered by an independent third-party company, EthicsPoint. You may report a concern on this hotline either by calling one of EthicsPoint’s trained specialists at 1.866.294.5256 or by visiting the website www.ethicspoint.com. There is also a link on the Archdiocesan website, www.CatholicCincinnati.org, under the label “To Report Financial Misconduct.” THE FIRST FRIDAY SOCIETY FOR CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS helps Catholics around the country attend First Friday Masses and observe Holy Days of Obligation, even if work requirements might make attendance a challenge. Joining is simple: Register an e-mail address at the Society's website: www.firstfridaysociety.org. The site will take care of the rest, sending you electronic reminders in the five days prior to each month’s First Friday Mass and Holy Days, and helping you find a Mass location wherever your travels take you. WOMEN AND SPIRIT: CATHOLIC SISTERS IN AMERICA Mark your summer calendar now to visit the Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America exhibit now open at the Cincinnati Museum Center (old Union Terminal). This national traveling exhibit chronicles the extensive history and impact Sisters have had on American society. A truly inspirational and uplifting event, the exhibit runs through August 31, 2009. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors. Call 513.287.7021 for group rates. FOCCUS Training for New Facilitators will be held on Tuesdays, September 29 and October 6, 2009, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (must attend both evenings to be certified). The participant’s parish will be billed $70.00/person. Training will be held at St. Marys Deanery Center, 2860 U.S. 127, Celina, Ohio, 45822, 419.925.5022. Call the Family Life Office at 937.492.4449 or email [email protected] to register. “CALL OF THE KING” CONFERENCE Looking for a new way to support your priests during this Year for Priests? The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is again hosting the “Call of the King” Conference to bring together the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to pray for their priests, as well as an increase of vocations to the priesthood. The Conference will be held twice: September 27 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood and October 11 at Holy Angels Parish in Sidney. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr is the keynote speaker for both events. The Conference begins at


7:00 p.m. with a Holy Hour beginning at 6:00. Come spend an evening in support of your priests! Reclaiming your Passion: A Retreat for Divorced and Separated Catholics: September 18 – 20, 2009. To be held at the Our Lady of The Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, Ohio. Weekend Fee: $125.00 For more information call 513.518.2555. Struggling with Infertility? Come join us for prayer, support, and information on fertility treatments in line with Church teaching and adoption, at a meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Guardian Angels Parish, 6531 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. There is NO CHARGE for this event. Please register by calling Lottie and Tate at 513.300.5795 or visit www.catholicinfertility.org. Project Rachel Retreat: September 25-27, 2009 in Cincinnati. For registration, specific location, or more information please call 513.784.0531. The retreat is open to the hearing impaired. Project Rachel will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the Church’s Post-Abortion Ministry on September 18th in Milwaukee.

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