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MISSION STATEMENT "We, the communities of St. Rose and St. John, centered in the Eucharist, will model our lives

on the Gospel of Jesus Christ by sacraments, word and stewardship."

St. Rose St. John CATHOLIC PARISHES

Blessed Junipero Serra Deanery in the

Diocese of Toledo

ST. ROSE & ST. JOHN CATHOLIC OFFICES 222 South West Street • Lima, Ohio 45801

Telephone: 419-222-5521 • Fax: 419-228-8439

OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. After Hours Emergency: 419-228-4860

STAFF Pastor: ...................... Rev. David M. Ross; dmross@wcoiI.com Deacon (St. Rose): ...................................................... Ted Kaser Deacon (St. John): ............................................Richard Gleason Liturgist:…………………..Lynn Bockey; lbockey@wcoil.com Business Manager: .. Frank Blackburn; fblackburn@wcoil.com Administrative Assistant: ............................ Joyce Stombaugh; jmstombaugh@wcoil.com

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Please call the office. MARRIAGE: Please call the office 6 months in advance. RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 3:15 p.m. at St. Rose. The first Sunday of every month at 8:45 a.m. at St. John ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the office with your request.

Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring communion to those unable to attend Mass.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Please call the office for enrollment information

ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH 777 South Main Street • Lima, Ohio 45804

Website – stjohnlimaohio.org

ST. JOHN MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Listed inside bulletin.

ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 479 N. West Street • Lima, Ohio 45801

Website – stroselimaohio.org

ST. ROSE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Listed inside bulletin.

ST. ROSE SCHOOL Phone: 419-223-6361

Principal: Patricia Shanahan shanahanp@lmsr.noacsc.org

Cafeteria: 419-224-7401 Website – srslima.org

ST. ROSE CHILDREN CENTER

Phone: 419-227-7404 Administrator: Jacqui Logan

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Dear Friends, In his book Past, Present & Future, author Isaac Asimov referred to the marvelous work of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek. In the 1670s, the Dutch draper indulged in his hobby of painstakingly grinding perfect little lenses which he used to magnify everyday objects. He peered through those lenses constantly and drew pictures of what he saw. On occasion he would even look through his lenses at water drawn from ditches. In 1677, Leeuwenhoek discovered small living creatures, too small to see without magnification, swimming about in the ditch water. He uncovered a whole unsuspected world of micro-life. In 1683, he discovered the world of bacteria. Two hundred years later, in the 1860s, the French chemist Louis Pasteur relied upon the previous discoveries of van Leeuwenhoek to show that these micro-organisms were the cause of infectious disease. It was with that “germ theory” of disease that physicians became, for the first time, true healers and began to cure sickness. The death rate dropped, and in the last century, over much of the world, the life expectancy was increased from thirty-five to seventy. Because a Dutch draper took the time to pursue knowledge, a world was changed. For some, the quest for knowledge is an easy endeavor, depending upon the topic. Interest seems to be one of the factors which makes a difference. For others, interest may help, but the search can still be tedious. In the years in which I have been a priest, I have encountered quite a few folks who are really well versed in their own particular fields or hobbies, but have precious little knowledge about the foundations of their faith. What is even more interesting to me is that a significant number of those who do lack that knowledge really aren’t concerned about it. The result can be that extremely bright people may hold rather simplistic notions of God’s activity in our lives and world; notions which can be passed on to children and others. Just as we scour journals and the internet for more and more knowledge to enable us to deal with the complexities of life, is it not equally important for us to advance continually in our understanding of divine dimension? Sometimes I sense that persons identify faith with a warm feeling and think knowledge is antithetical to faith. Thus, understanding the experience of faith does not have merit for them. It seems to me that faith is intimately connected with truth. The experience may provide us with an understanding of God, but the experience cannot be interpreted in isolation. Faith gains a richness when it is viewed in the context of tradition or the reflections and study of others who have preceded us. Truth offers a grounding which is lasting when the warm feeling fades. Just as science builds upon the past, so too does our understanding of God. I wonder sometimes if we could not appreciate our faith much more if we sought to understand it even as much as we do health or financial issues that affect us. Have a great week everyone! Love Fr. Dave

Prayer chain – Requests for both parishes can be called to Stella Cogley at 419-227-3024. They may also be emailed to the Diocese of Toledo Deacon Prayer Chain at maryjohncam@hotmail.com

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

MASS SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 7 – 13, 2011

Monday, February 7 – weekday Tuesday, February 8 – St. Jerome Emiliani, priest, St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin 12:10 p.m. – SJ Mass – Rosemary Feison Wednesday, February 9 – Weekday 8:15 a.m. – SR Mass – For the Parishes Thursday, February 10 – St. Scholastica, virgin 8:00 a.m. – SJ Mass – Deceased of the Fr. Timothy Downey Family Friday, February 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes 8:15 a.m. – SR Mass – Liv & Dec of the Miller/Craft Family Saturday, February 12 – Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00 p.m. – SR Mass – Bill Shanahan Sunday, February 13 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. – SJ Mass – Rita Langmeyer 11:00 a.m. – SR Mass – John Mulcahy

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ST. ROSE BINGO

Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Readings for the Week of FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Sunday: Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20---2:4a/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37

St. Rose January 29 & 30, 2011

Adult Envelopes (155) & Loose Money $ 7,455.86 Children’s Envelopes (8) & Loose Money 72.96 Sunday Needed 7,776.00 Amount Under 320.14 Amount Under for Year 13,467.48 Endowment 25.00 Energy Needs 77.00 Mary, Mother of God 20.00 Votives 54.00

St. John January 30, 2011

Adult Envelopes (184) & Loose Money 3,771.47 Children’s Envelopes (0) & Loose Money 0 Sunday Needed 4,236.00 Amount Under 464.53 Amount Under to-date 1,006.01 Amount over will be used for Capital Improvements Improvements 158.00 Vigils 20.00 Church in Latin America 20.00 Initial Offering 20.00 Second Collection – St. Vincent de Paul 326.00

St. Rose Adult Choir: Rehearsal every Thursday at 6:00 pm.

St. Rose youth choir will practice on Sunday, February 6th following 11:00 a.m. Mass.

St. John Youth Choir will practice every Sunday following 9:30 a.m. Mass.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

St. Rose Saturday, February 12, 2011 4:00 p.m. Mass

Commentator: Judie Bourk Lector: Kathy Sherrick Eucharistic Ministers: Paul Cunningham, Tom Frueh, Jeannie Riepenhoff, Jim Bourk, Beverly Hasson, Chris Latham, Norman Stemen Ushers: Jack Reed, Wendy Flook, Don Cygan Servers: James Riepenhoff, Dominic Riepenhoff, Hannah Riepenhoff

Sunday, February 13, 2011 – 11:00 a.m. Mass Commentator: Virginia Kiracofe Lector: Judy Jacomet, Darian Slaise Eucharistic Ministers: Brian Army, Bob Brinkman, Sr. Kevin Daley, Lisa Foster, Michelle Garlock, Bob LaRotonda Ushers: Paul Cunningham, Robert Lamping, Robert Maenle Servers: Cecilia Riepenhoff, Kirsten Roof, Kiara Roof, Keegan Zupan

St. John Sunday, February 13, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. Mass

Lectors: Tony Lester, Faith Sealscott Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Mooney, Greg Parranto, Roseanne Roop, Richard Ruck, Judy Ryan, Kay Schamp, Florian Smith, Larry Stanley Ushers: Chuck Gronas, Bill Sarno, Rick Gleason, Brad Immele, Paul Robenalt, Brett Shook, John Pellegrini Greeters: Chuck Gronas, Jean Gleason, Rick Gleason, Frances Pauff Servers: Brittany Kroeger, Abby Kroeger, Emily Gleason Cantor: Choir

The St. John Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Westgate Bowling Alley

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PARISH CALENDAR FEBRUARY 6 – 13, 2011

Sunday, February 6 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – St. John Big Breakfast 9:15 a.m.— St. Rose PREP 10:45 a.m. – St. John PREP Monday, February 7 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rose Church 7:00 p.m. St. Rose Bingo Tuesday, February 8 4:30 – 5:30 Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rose Church 7:00 p.m. – RCIA at St. Gerard Wednesday, February 9 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rose Church 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. – Eucharistic Adoration at St. John 6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery St. John’s Hall Thursday, February 10 4:30 – 5:30 Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rose Church Friday, February 11 4:30 – 5:30 Eucharistic Adoration at St. Rose Church Saturday, February 12 Sunday, February 13 9:15 a.m. – St. Rose PREP 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – St. Rose Breakfast 10:45 a.m. – St. John PREP 4:30 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery Women’s Step Study at St. John Church

Speaking of our Mother….

From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her son and the Son of God! Pope John Paul II

Mary, help of Christians, pray for us.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULES LIMA PARISHES

ST. ROSE DAILY 4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM FIRST FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. THROUGH FIRST SATURDAY

8:15 A.M. ST. JOHN WEDNESDAY 5:45 PM TO 6:45 PM

THEOLOGY ON TAP

Theology on Tap's next meeting is Tuesday Feb. 8th from 7 to 8:30 at Westgate Bowling Alley in the private room. Please come and enjoy some time together with other young adults as you grow spiritually and meet new friends. $6.00 donation suggested for pizza buffet. We welcome Father Tim Ferris and it will be "Ask a Priest" night. Bring a friend and come!

GUIDING LIGHT NEEDS YOUR HELP Guiding Light is looking for volunteers, donations, skilled laborers, etc. to help with the development of a home for pregnant teenagers. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you could help. Stacey Niemeyer 419-303-2565

RCIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St. Rose and St. John Parishes are responsible for the Refreshments for RCIA each Tuesday beginning February 22nd through April 26th. This is a wonderful way to show your stewardship during Lent. We need refreshments which can be fruit, chips, cheese tray, cookies or baked goods to serve 70 people. RCIA supplies the coffee and punch. Please contact the parish office or Roseanne Roop if you wish to volunteer for this ministry.

THANK YOU FROM ALLISON LEE BUEHLER EVENT

The turn out for "Its a Pink Thing" the past Saturday at the K of C was phenomonal and beyond every committee members imaginable dream. The committee would like to thank everyone that came to the event, donated , and volunteered for this event to help Allison Lee Buehler. It is truly amazing to see the whole community come together and support this wonderful event. Thank You!

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The readings today focus on how the children of the King are to show to the world who their Father is by acting like him. This, in fact, is the best way to accomplish the “New Evangelization,” the re-announcement of the Gospel in places where, though it was once accepted, it has been eclipsed by secularism. When that happens, as Pope Benedict has said, we lose a proper understanding of the meaning of the most basic human experiences, like birth and death. Isaiah speaks about sheltering the oppressed and providing for the afflicted. Children in the womb are more oppressed in our day than any other segment of the population. The prophet’s words, applied in our day, call us to pro-life action. Isaiah also points out that this must begin with our own flesh and blood. “Do not turn your back on your own.” These are powerful words for our culture: parents, do not turn your back on the child you have conceived! Grandparents, do not turn your back on your daughter’s unborn child. Speak up for that life, and intervene to help both your daughter and her child! Some mistakenly think that the fact that the child in the womb is “their own” is precisely what gives them the “right to choose” to kill the child by abortion. But Isaiah’s words declare the opposite: when one is your own flesh and blood, your obligations to that person increase, and you are all the more obliged to do them good. Only when God’s people are actively and generously living as the “People of Life” can the words of today’s readings be fulfilled.

ABOUT LITURGY

Use of candles at Mass: The liturgical requirement for the use of candles at Mass simply states that at least two lit candles should be on or next to the altar and even four or six may be used (especially at festival times) and these may be the candles carried in procession (GIRM, no. 117). The origin of lit candles, of course, was functional: before the time of electricity, candles were necessary even in daytime because the churches tended to be rather dark. Now candles are no longer functional but symbolic; they remind us of Christ, the Light of the world; in the context of Sunday’s gospel they also remind us that we are to be light that shines in the darkness.

2010 CONTRIBUTION RECORDS

Please contact the parish office if you need a copy of your 2010 contributions for tax reporting purposes. Or drop this form in the collection basket. Name _____________________________________ Address ___________________________________

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 13, 2011. All encountered couples are invited to attend the celebration hosted by St. Anthony’s Parish in Columbus Grove. Mass will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10759 Road H, Ottawa. A dinner and dance to follow at the K of C Hall in Ottawa. Tickets are pre-sale $25 per couple and are available in the St. Rose / St. John Parish Office. Registration requested by February 3rd. To register call Mike or Marilyn at 419-659-2954.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Church Women United are looking for new members. The group is looking for women of all ages to come together to share their faiths and bring ideas on helping the Lima community. The group currently has a membership of 100 women of all faith involved with their fellowship. Please contact Edith Woodard at 419-991-0601 for further information about the group and the events they have planned this year.

Registration forms for the men’s CHRP weekend can be found on the usher’s table at the back of both churches. The retreat will be February 12 & 13 at St. Gerard.

SERRA CLUB OF LIMA AREA Serra Club of Lima Area exists to promote and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. On Feb. 10 Fr. Mike Dandurand, Pastor and Campus Minister of Thomas More Parish in Bowling Green, will speak on A Eucharistic Church. The evening begins at 5:45 with Mass and is held at Lima Central Catholic in Lima. For more information or to make a reservation please call Florian Smith at 419-999-4694 by Feb. 7.

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AROUND THE DIOCESE Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo – Respect Life Ministry – Confidential help is available to anyone who is suffering from the grief of abortion. There are people with whom you can talk in confidence about your experience. Project Rachel offers lay counselors and trained clergy ready to help you find peace and healing. There is also an independent Bible Study available specifically for post-abortive women or men. If you feel ready to talk with someone and/or would prefer to explore the Bible Study, we invite you to call the confidential help line at 419-260-5811. Join Bishop Leonard Blair – For a Pilgrimage to The Eternal City Rome! In celebration of the 100th Anniversary for the Diocese of Toledo, Bishop Blair will lead a pilgrimage to Rome. Stay steps from the Basilica of St. Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel and Vatican City. Celebrate Mass in all 4 Major Basilica’s and visit countless churches and their art and treasures. Walk among the many fountains and the 2,800 year old ruins that have made Rome famous. Date: September 20th through 29th, 2011. Cost: Based on 2 person occupancy, cost is $3,190 per person. One half of the fee $1,595 will be due on February 16th with final payment due on August 1, 2011. For additional information contact Greg Kuns at www.pinnacletourexperience.com or at 419-332-2424. Registration forms are available at the back of both churches on the usher’s table. Proclaim God’s Marvelous Deeds – St. Martin de Porres Church locate3d at 1119 W. Bancroft St. in Toledo Ohio presents An Evening with the Toledo Symphony in celebration of Black History Month. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. General admission is $15 presale and $20 at the door. Reflections on Current Relations between Catholics and Muslims – Sandra T. Keating, PhD, Associate Professor of Theology, Providence College, Rhode Island will address current relations between Catholics and Muslims from a theological perspective. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes College, Sylvania, Ohio.

ST. ROSE PARISH FESTIVAL 2011 MAY 21 & 22ND

Its hard to believe, but the St. Rose Parish Festival is right around the corner. Once again there will be many areas that would benefit from your stewardship. We invite anyone from both of our parishes to sign up to work by contacting Mary Paton or Kris Casey at St. Rose School—419-223-6361. One particular area is the Chinese Auction. This is a great booth for an extended family to run. Kris Casey said that we have volunteers to do the required shopping and the grouping of gift packages. It would involve scheduling workers and setting up and tearing down. Please call Kris for further details.

A NEW HOME FOR HABITAT

Help Build It! Volunteers of ALL skill levels urgently needed. Lima Area Habitat for Humanity has just purchased a building in downtown Lima and will be moving its offices and the wildly successful ReStore to the new site by early summer. Tearout and renovation will proceed virtually every weekday and Saturday until then. There's plenty of work for all, even those with no construction skills. Come to the new building at 550 W. Elm Street (two blocks south of the Market Street McDonalds--the old El-Par car dealership, most recently Social Services offices) any day between 9-3, and stay for the whole day if you can. All tools provided. Dress warmly, as the building has no central heat, although a heated break room is always open. Bring a lunch or walk to nearby restaurants. RSVP not necessary. More information is available from construction supervisor Dwight Hartman at 419-371-5008.

St. Rita’s Volunteers Needed

St. Rita’s invites anyone who is interested in volunteering at the hospital in various locations to contact the St. Rita’s Volunteer / Auxiliary Resources Department at 419-226-9038. One are of GREAT needs is the Thrift Shop. Our hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours and shifts are flexible. Please give us

LCC BAND UNIFORM FUNDRAISER!! Be a part of the new band image! The LCC Marching Thunderbirds are in the process of raising funds to purchase new marching uniforms. The old uniforms are 10 years old and in need of replacement to maintain a good image for the school and meet the needs of the current and future band members. The cost per uniform is $425.00. If you wish to donate a full uniform, you will be recognized with a tag sown into a uniform. This is a great way to memorialize or honor a current or past band member! All donations are greatly appreciated. Please help us reach our goal of $12,750. Donations may be sent to the attention of: Ms. Kelly Biese Lima Central Catholic High School 720 S. Cable Rd.