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Feast of the Holy Family December 29, 2019
Non Territorial Parish 4435 E Patterson Road
Dayton, OH 45430-1033 Phone: (937) 429-0510
web site: www.qac-ohio.org
Pastor: Rev. Tom Schroer, S.M. Pastoral Associate: Deacon Greg Cecere
Liturgies are Interpreted for our deaf community members
NOTE: Nursery Service available each Sunday in Si Lounge! Contact Erica Rudemiller, [email protected]
A Member of the Marianist Family
We share this bread and cup.... ....and we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love, and to be the holy people God calls us to be.
(QAC Vision Statement)
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From a Marianist Community of student brothers open to visitors for Sunday Eucharist, Queen of Apostles Community emerged as a non-territorial parish on August 28, 1973.
Continuing in the tradition of the Marianist Charism, we come together each week as a family of Catholic, Christian believers, to worship our God in the Eucharist with song &
praise and to share in the breaking of the Bread. In so doing, we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love and to be the holy people God calls us to be.
If you are visiting and worshipping with us for the first time, we extend to you our warmest welcome. Our prayer is that your worship experience will be uplifting and Spirit filled.
We hope you will visit us often and worship with us!
(If you’d like more information about us or would like to join our Community, please fill out the form on the back cover and drop it in the collection basket!)
NOTE: If the form on the back is missing, email [email protected] with your name, phone number, address and we’ll contact you about joining us.
Marianist Doxology
May the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
QUEEN OF APOSTLES COMMUNITY (QAC)
“THE SPIRIT” & SUNDAY HOMILIES ON LINE: Visit our QAC website at qac-ohio.org. On the main page, you’ll find ‘The Spirit of QAC’ under ‘Our Community.’ ‘Homilies’ are listed under ‘Sunday Bulletin.’
Stewardship & Giving
Feast of the Holy Family: “Wives and husbands, love one another…Children, obey your parents in everything…Fathers, do not provoke your children…” (Colossians 3:18-21). Pope Francis said that families, through their life of prayer and love, become "schools of true human growth." Being credible witnesses of Christian love, especially that of family members, exerts the most positive influence on our children. We are all children of God, let us pray and love each other as God, Our Father, does for us.
QAC Financial Summary - November 2019 Monthly (Actual) Year to Date (Actual) Year to Date (Budget) Collections $ 14,061 $ 63,533 $ 93,708 Other Income $ 250 $ 1,742 Total Income $ 14,311 $ 65,275 $ 93,708 Operating Expense $ 16,941 $ 86,608 Income-Expense $ ( 2,360) $ (21,333)
Report now EXCLUDES the following non-operating items: TOTAL EXCLUDED EXPENSE - $10,000 TOTAL EXCLUDED INCOME - $25,557
Thank you for your generosity!
Attendance: 4th Sunday of Advent (Dec 22nd) - 120
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Feast of the Holy Family
Presider...............................Fr. Tom Schroer, S.M. Assisting..............................Deacon Greg Cecere Liturgy Planner....................Liturgy Team/Judy Potter Music Director.....................Teesie Lupp Interpreter for the Deaf........Janet Miller
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14: This passage is chosen for its observations about familial relationships, the mutual duties of children and parents—appropriate enough for the feast of the Holy Family. There is great poignancy in some of these lines, and harsh reality as well: “Take care of your parents when they are old; even if their minds fail, be considerate of them.” The author clearly knew some of the difficulties of family life.
Colossians 3:12-23: The grateful heart is the one that most spontaneously gives itself away. A thankful person is one of life’s greatest gifts, a joy to be around. God loves us exactly as we are, warts and all. Isn’t that reason enough to live in thankfulness?
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23: “Out of Egypt I called my son”—Matthew reminds us of Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt, when they were led to freedom by Moses. Jesus is the fulfillment of every prophecy and promise. We, as the new Israel, are to be led out of slavery by Christ, the second Moses. The effects of that deliverance bind us to one another with ties stronger than any blood relationship. Christian notions about “family” include recognition of the solidarity that binds all believers together.
Ministers Taking Eucharist to Those Not With Us
Presider: Let us send these ministers to those who could not be with us.
Response: Receive the Body of Christ for the nourishment of those who are not here with us. Assure our friends of our prayers and blessings throughout the week.
Service Music (Mass for Life of the World, Gather 215-225) Gathering............................... O Come, All Ye Faithful ............................................ Gather 341 Gloria .................................... Mass for Life of the World ........................................ Gather 215 Penitential Rite ...................... Spoken 1st Reading ........................... Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 ................................................. Don Potter Responsorial.......................... Blest Are Those Whose Love You (Psalm 128) ....... Gather 125 2nd Reading .......................... Colossians 3:12-23 ......................................... Jerry Reichard Gospel Acclamation .............. Mass for Life of the World (Alleluia) ......................... Gather 216 Gospel ................................... Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Creed ..................................... Spoken (John Shea) ..............................................Bulletin, Pg 4 Universal Prayer........ ............ “Holy Family, Guide Us in Your Kindness and Your Strength” .............. Chris Bohmer Stewart Sign of Peace ........................ ................................................................................ Choir Leads Preparation of the Table........What Child is This........................................................... GC 380
Holy, Holy .............................. Mass for Life of the World ........................................ Gather 219 Memorial Acclamation ........... Mass for Life of the World ........................................ Gather 222 Doxology/AMEN .................... Mass for Life of the World ........................................ Gather 224 Lord’s Prayer ......................... Spoken Lamb of God.......................... Mass for Life of the World ........................................ Gather 225 Communion ........................... Away in a Manger ..................................................... Gather 353 Meditation .............................. Joseph’s Song ........................................... Charlie Bane (Solo) Sending Forth ........................ Hark, the Herald Angels Sing ................................... Gather 348
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* * * PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES BEFORE LITURGY * * *
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TEAM #4: Kristi Jennings (Captain), Jonathan Bohrer, Kelly Bohrer, Sue Gillum, Michelle Petrie, Toby Petrie, Marie Restivo, Anita Smith, Bradley Smith, Roger Stallkamp, Marilyn Nagle (Low Gluten).
EUCHARIST BREAD BAKERS: Mary Lou Meers (Dec 29th), Peggy Cashero (Jan. 5th), Bob Buescher (Jan. 12th), Mary Rice (Jan. 19th), Marie Restivo/Gina Greet (Jan. 26th),. If you'd like to make the Eucharistic Bread or for info, call Ruby Bauer, 426-7260. Recipes furnished on request.
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available at our Masses. If you are in need of the low gluten host because of gluten intolerance, come to the Eucharistic minister standing to the right of the tabernacle when Communion distribution begins.
* New Years Mass Schedule *
Tuesday, Dec 31st: New Year’s Eve Liturgy in Si Lounge at 6:00 PM, followed by our Annual QAC New Year’s Eve Pot Luck Dinner party.
THERE WILL BE NO MASS AT QAC ON NEW YEAR’S DAY!
PRAYER OF BELIEF – John Shea
We believe that where people are gathered together in love God is present and good things happen and life is full.
We believe that we are immersed in mystery, that our lives are more than they seem that we belong to each other
and to a universe of great creative energies whose source and destiny is God…… We believe that God is after us,
that God is calling to us from the depth of human life. We believe that God has risked Self and became man in Jesus…
In and with Jesus we believe that each of us is situated in the love of God and the patterns of our life will be the pattern of Jesus - through death to Resurrection.
We believe that the Spirit of Peace is present with us, the Church, as we gather to celebrate our common existence the resurrection of Jesus, and the fidelity of God.
And most deeply we believe that in our struggle to love, we incarnate God in the world. And so aware of mystery and wonder, caught in friendship and laughter,
we become speechless before the joy in our hearts and celebrate the sacredness of life
in the Eucharist. Amen.
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.* * * COMMUNITY INFORMATION * * *
WHAT MAKES A FAMILY HOLY?: Today, please be prepared to answer the question, WHAT MAKES A FAMILY HOLY? in ONE MINUTE or less. After an introduction from Fr. Tom, several individuals at random from the congregation will be given an opportunity to answer that question in one minute or less. Please come prepared on Sunday, Dec 29th to answer that question, in one minute or less! Thank you...Fr Tom!
FRESH PRODUCE FOR ST VINCENT SHELTER: Next Sunday, Jan 5th, is the first Sunday of the month and time for our collection of fresh produce for St Vincent shelter. Please bring your donations to te chapel and place them in the baskets in the vestibule for deliver after Mass.
SUBSTANCE DISORDER SUPPORT: Meetings (open to all) - every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm, Si Lounge Family Room. Please contact Terri Blanken, 937-723-0151, if you have questions.
ST. VINCENT DONATIONS: Thank you for bringing usable clothing to the chapel vestibule any Sunday. You may also drop items off in marked cabinets in the hallway near the Teen Room outside Si Lounge. January food request: all types 100% fruit juices AND wash cloths. Contact Margie/Tom Hudnell, [email protected] or 937-429-0320.
FREE & NEARLY FREE: Looking forward into the New Year...I’ve posted the Winter/Spring Concerts & Recitals of the Wright State Music Department. Last year I went to three concerts and I enjoyed them very much. In particular the Wind Symphony, the music selections were very reminiscent of The Grand Canyon Suit. The Sinclair 2019-20 Music and Preforming Arts information is also posted on the boards.
As for Dayton amateur theater, the Dayton Playhouse presents "Man of LaMancha," Jan 17th-Feb 2nd. Email www.daytonplayhouse.com or call 424-8477 for ticket info. I rate Wright State number one and the Dayton Playhouse number two for area amateur theater. Both do a great job. I checked the DaytonPlayhouse.com web sight and they have seats available for all nine performances. I hope to see you there.
NEW YEAR’s EVE VIGIL MASS AND POT-LUCK PARTY: We will have our Vigil Mass for the New Year in Si Lounge at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, Dec 31st, followed by our Annual New Year’s Celebration. We will supply the main course and non-alcoholic beverages and we ask you to bring a side dish, salad, and/or any snacks you wish. The event is BYOB of your choice. Some of the Korean Catholic Community will be joining us for Mass and Dinner, so please give them the warmest QAC welcome that you can and let’s make this a great celebration...Deacon Greg!
AT THE MANGER: “A LABOR OF LOVE”: FREE annual exhibit of Nativity scenes in the University of Dayton Libraries, is a great way to celebrate Advent and the Christmas season. The exhibit runs through Jan 12th. Weekday hours are 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed Dec 24th-Jan 1st). Weekend hours - 1:00-4:00 PM (closed Dec 29th and Jan 4th-5th). The exhibit is located at UD Roesch Library (first-
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floor gallery and the Marian Library, seventh floor). For parking, directions and other information go to go.udayton.edu/manger. For group tours and special arrangements, call 937-229-4214.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
* * * OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY * * *
GETTING TO KNOW THE SAINTS MOVIE SERIES: All are welcome! Bring your family and friends as we gather to learn more about the saints. Light snacks and refreshments are served. For more information, please contact Lisa at 937-901-2727 or [email protected]. Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Kramer Hall, St Luke Parish, N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek. Jan 14th – St. John Neumann; Feb 11th – St. Brigid; Mar 10th – Ven. Fr. Michael McGivney; Apr 14th – St. Catherine of Siena; May 12th – St. Celestine; Jun 23rd – English Martyrs
CHAIR YOGA AT ST. CHARLES BORROMEO!: Chair Yoga is an accessible form of yoga for individuals with limited range of motion or for those who find some traditional yoga postures too challenging. Yoga works across multiple systems in your body at one time. According to Harvard Medical School Experts, it can help to: Rev up your immunity by raising levels of natural, disease-fighting antioxidants in your body; Activate areas of the brain that increase joy and diminish emotions linked to stress; Reduce depression, anxiety, and stress and increase energy levels.
ST. MARY CHURCH CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: Please join us this Christmas Season for the Annual Christmas Open House, St. Mary Church, corner of Xenia Ave & Allen St., Dayton. The church will be open Thursday, Dec 26th, 2:00-5:00 PM; Friday, Dec. 27th, 5:30-7:30 PM; Saturday, Dec 28th following our 4:30 PM Mass, 5:30-7:30 PM. Take your time and enjoy the Christmas decorations at historic St. Mary Church, including our historical Christmas Crèche. The Crèche has been constructed annually at St. Mary for over 100 years. Bring your friends, and bring your camera and come visit us.
Birthdays (Dec 29th-Jan 5th)
Dec 29th - Tyler Campbell 30th - Elliott Rudemiller 31st - NONE LISTED Jan 2020 1st - NONE LISTED 2nd - NONE LISTED 3rd - NONE LISTED 4th - Greg Repasy, Ritchie Rose 5th - Sam Stout
Anniversaries
Dec 29th - Nimfa & Jack Simpson Jan 2020 15th - Anne & Rik Warren 22nd - Fr Tom Schroer 30th - Fr Gene Contadino
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Instructor Julie Valley is a registered yoga teacher whose classes are designed to help you explore stretching and strengthening your body through movement. Classes can improve flexibility and enhance vitality. The next four-week session at St. Charles Borromeo, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, begins Tuesday, Jan 7th, 10:00-11:00 AM, Borromeo Room. Pre-registration requested. Cost is $20 session, payable at first class to instructor. Contact Kim Adkins, parish nurse, to register or with questions at 401-0537 or [email protected].
CATHOLIC-SPONSORED DIVORCECARE: A 13 week support group, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jan 9th-Apr 2nd; 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville. Cost: is $25 per person...scholarships available. For more information, or to register, call Marcelle Toma, (937) 312-1157 (Not a texting number) or [email protected] You should not have to feel isolated or cut off from the Catholic Church. You are welcome if you are divorced or separated and may be going through a very difficult time.
ETHICSPOINT HOTLINE: Employees, parishioners, volunteers, vendors and other interested parties are encouraged to report suspected misconduct of any kind via the EthicsPoint hotline. The EthicsPoint hotline provides a confidential means for reporting misconduct by calling 1-888-389-0381 or by submitting an online report through a link on the home page of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati website, www.catholiccincinnati.org, and via the Ministries and Offices tab and then the Finance, Safe Environment and Human Resources pages. Report unethical behavior for any of the following areas: ∗ Safe environment for children or youth; ∗ Workplace safety; ∗
Harassment or Inappropriate behavior (sexual or otherwise); ∗ Accounting & Financial; ∗
Fraud & Theft ; ∗ Gifts & Donations; ∗ Confidentiality; ∗ Catholic Schools
FAVORITE QUOTE!: "Health is God’s great gift, and we must spend it entirely for Him. Our eyes should see only for God, our feet walk only for Him, our hands labor for Him alone; in short, our entire body should serve God while we still have the time. Then, when He shall take our health and we shall near our last day, our conscience will not reproach us for having misused it." ~ St. John Bosco
MEDITATION OF THE DAY!: “Darkness is necessary. All life germinates in the dark and we spend fully one half of our lives in that state. Without pervasive darkness there would be no need for light, and still there are places and realities that light cannot illumine. Lightlessness also bears different aspects. It is the impenetrable cloak of mystery that hides the Holy and shades our lives with the nuance of not-knowing. Such darkness can both isolate and integrate us under its shadow. When plunged into blackness, our first instinct is to reach out for one another. Should we turn our headlights off, linger long enough in unknowing, and let our eyes adjust to the dimness, we might discover that most especially in dark times we are not alone.” —from the book Wandering and Welcome: Meditations for Finding Peace by Joseph Grant
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NEW YEAR’s HUMOR: A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. New Year's is just a holiday created by calendar companies who don't want you reusing last
year's calendar. My resolution was to read more so I put the subtitles on my TV. My wife still hasn't told me what my New Year's resolutions are. Can't wait to start my New Year’s resolution in 2019! I was going to quit all my bad habits for the New Year, but then I remembered that nobody
likes a quitter.
GOD’S IMPROVEMENT A little girl was sitting on her grandfather’s lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally, she spoke up, “Grandpa, did God make you?”
“Yes, sweetheart,” he answered, “God made me a long time ago.
“Grandpa, did God make me too?”
“Yes, indeed, honey,” he said, “God made you just a little while ago.”
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, “God’s getting better at it, isn’t he?”
A DAY ON THE LINKS Four men were out golfing.
“These hills are getting steeper as the years go by,” one complained.
“These fairways seem to be getting longer too,” said one of the others.
“The sand traps seem to be bigger than I remember them too,” said the third senior.
After hearing enough from his senior buddies, the oldest and the wisest of the four of them at 87 years old, piped up and said, “Just be thankful we’re still on the right side of the grass!”
EXERCISES FOR SENIORS You know how important exercise is, as we grow older. Here are a few suggestions. I start by standing outside behind the house and, with a five-pound potato sack in each hand, extend my arms straight out to my sides and hold them there as long as I can. After a few weeks, I moved up to 10-pound potato sacks, then 50-pound potato sacks and
finally I got to where I could lift a 100-pound potato sack in each hand and hold my arms straight out for more than a full minute!
Next, I started putting a few potatoes IN the sacks, but I would caution you not to overdo it at this level.
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* * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * *
BAPTISMS: Planning on having your baby baptized during Mass or after Mass, contact Deacon Greg (429-0510) AT LEAST 2 MONTHS before the baptism date. You must also attend a Baptism class (call Deacon Greg)... you don’t have to wait until your child is born to attend! If no reservations made one week prior, class is canceled.
Classes for 2020: Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 15 Apr 19 May 17 Jun 22 Jul 19 Aug 16 Sep 20 Oct 18 Nov 17 Dec 22
NOTE: NO BAPTISMS during Lent or during Mass in Advent (before or after Mass in Advent is still your option)!
Next Week (January 5th - 2020) Presider: Fr. Tom Schroer, S.M.
Sunday: Year A – Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Visit: http://www.usccb.org/
VOCATION VIEWS
The Holy Family provides a model for each Christian family: to prepare your children to accept the mission God has given. Form your children to always say
‘Yes!’ to God when He calls.
Please pray for vocations to the lay ministries, priesthood, diaconate, dedicated religious life and dedicated single life.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & HEALING SERVICE WITH PRAYER
Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing): 2nd Sunday - March, July, November Healing Service with Prayer (No anointing): 2nd Sunday - January, May, September
Come Now, O Word of God
Fill our minds, that we may hear your wisdom; Touch our lips, that we may speak your truth;
Hold our hearts, that we may always follow you; Come now, O Word of God.
With Permission
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QAC INFORMATION PLEASE … .. Pastor/Priest Coordinator: Fr. Tom Schroer, S.M., (429-0510), [email protected] .. Pastoral Associate/Secretary: Dcn. Greg Cecere (429-0510), [email protected]. Office Hours: Tues & Thurs (3:00-6:30 PM), Wed/Fri/Sat (8:00 AM-Noon) .. Adult Faith Enrichment (AFE): Kelly Bohrer, [email protected] .. Altar Server Coordinator: Sharon Herbert (256-6417), [email protected] .. Baptism Coordinator: Dcn. Greg Cecere, [email protected] .. Communications Coordinator: Marilyn Nagle, (298-8908), [email protected] .. Community Coordinator: Cathy Dempsey (937-671-0404), [email protected] .. Community Ministry: Terri Blanken (374-0696), [email protected] Chris Sitko (429-4173), [email protected] .. Director of Music: Teesie Lupp (305-7996), [email protected] .. Hospitality: Marti Quakenbush (429-9224), [email protected] .. Eucharistic Bread Baker Coordinator: Ruby Bauer (426-7260) .. Eucharistic Minister Coordinator: Amie Herbert, [email protected] .. Fellowship: Donut & Bagel Sunday - Gary & Peggy Cashero, [email protected] .. Finance Coordinator: Tom McCrate (848-7712), [email protected] .. Interpreter Coordinator for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Michelle Petrie, (409-2992), [email protected] .. L.I.F.E. Group: Emmy Hamilton, (654-1573), [email protected] Violet Hutchison, (215-4672), [email protected] Eric Groff, (293-9780), [email protected] .. Liturgy Coordinator: Amie Herbert, (239-1574), [email protected] .. Membership: Marilyn Nagle, (298-8908), [email protected]; Joan Ivory (689-8259), [email protected], information/applications. .. Ministry of Consoling Coordinator: Steve Guilfoos, (429-4512), [email protected] .. QAC Office Phone & FAX: (429-0510/429-0881), Email: [email protected] .. QA Seniors: Ruby & Chuck Bauer (426-7260), [email protected] .. RE & Youth Ministry Coordinator: Erica Rudemiller, [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment (please use email above) .. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Joan Ivory (689-8259), [email protected] .. Social Justice Coordinators: Kevin & Linda Murnane, [email protected] .. Spiritual Care Team: Terri Blanken (374-0696), Bob Buescher (286-9774); Linda Folmar (439-2630) .. SPIRIT Newsletter: Linda & Kevin Skinner, [email protected] .. Stewardship Committee: Kevin Skinner (937-272-7363) .. Web Master: Bill Perry (429-5807), [email protected] .. Weddings, Funerals, etc.: Dcn. Greg Cecere (429-0510), [email protected] .. Wedding Coordinator: Sharon Herbert (256-6417), [email protected]
SERVERS / GREETERS SCHEDULE
Month Servers Greeters Dec 29th Sydney Atkinson & Cianna Berry Mary Lou Kramer & Robin Stichweh Jan 2020 5th Amie Herbert & Sharon Herbert Mary Lou Kramer & Pat Weissgarber 12th Tom & Marti Quakenbush Gina & Glenn Greet 17th Samantha Sikora & Savannah Groff Marilyn & Dan Nagle 24th Jonathan Bohrer & Mike Herbert Marie & Tony Restivo Feb 2nd Sydney Atkinson & Cianna Berry Mary Lou Kramer & Pat Weissgarber 9th Amie Herbert & Sharon Herbert Gina & Glenn Greet 16th Samantha Sikora & Savannah Groff Marilyn & Dan Nagle
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QAC INFORMATION REQUEST FORM, ANNOUNCEMENTS & SI LOUNGE RESERVATIONS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT QAC OR WANT TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY, please print your name, phone number and email address clearly and we will contact you.
Name: Address: Phone: Email:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - to be placed in Bulletin for the following:
Organization/Group:
Submitter/Telephone:
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please run in Bulletin for these dates: You may email your announcement to Deacon Greg at [email protected]
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SI LOUNGE RESERVATION: Please reserve Si Lounge for the following:
Program/Date(s) Required:
Room(s) Needed/Times:
Contact Person/Phone Number:
Or call in your reservation to the QAC Office at 429-0510. If you have any questions, please call Deacon Greg on Tue/Thu, 3:00-7:00 PM, Wed/Fri or Sat, 8:00 AM-Noon at the QAC Office, 429-0510.