September 23, 2018 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 1405 FIRST AVENUE 201 CLARK STREET SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

A Catholic faith community called to serve God and others through Eucharist, prayer, education, and daily living of the Gospel values.

PARISH OFFICE: 201 CLARK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

(513) 422-0602 www.holyfamilymiddletown.com

ADORATION HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:30 - 4:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ST. JOHN CHURCH SATURDAY 3:30 PM

COMING EVENTS

Children’s Choir Begins Rehearsal .…….. Mon Sept 24

SVDP 5th Sunday Collection ..…... Sat/Sun Sept 29/30

SVDP Memorial Mass 9 AM HT .….….…... Sun Sept 30

Autumn Small Groups Begin .……......….…... Sun Oct 7

Annual Irish Mass @ HT .…....….…..…...…..… Sun Oct 7

Donut Sunday @ HT .…..….………....…...…..… Sun Oct 7

Altar Server Training @ SJ .…...…...…...…..… Sun Oct 7

Annual Pet Blessing @ HT .….….…..…...…..… Sun Oct 7

Scout Pack 85’s Popcorn Stand After All Masses This Weekend! Fall is here and what better way to enjoy the season than with delicious healthy popcorn! The Cub Scout Pack at St. John XXIII will be selling delicious Trails-End popcorn to help you settle into fall. Scouts and popcorn will be available after every Mass this weekend with a variety of great tasting popcorn. Prices range from $10 for Popping Corn to $20 for an 18 count microwave popcorn, with many options in between. This is the Boy Scout Pack 85 only fundraiser to help purchase supplies and materials - like Pinewood Derby kits and Camp expenses - for Scout activities throughout the year and we could really use your help! We hope to see you at Pack 85’s POPCORN STAND for a healthy, flavorful, and yummy treat and thank you for your support!

Annual Ministry Training Dates Coming in October! Share Your Talents - Grow in Faith! To register for any of these training sessions - held once a year - call the office 422-0602 or send an email to Dee dee@holyfamilymiddletown.com.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8, TEENS AND ADULTS Current servers are encouraged to attend one of these sessions as a “refresher!” New servers should attend both, as there are differences with two churches.

Sunday, October 7 th St. John Church after 10:30 AM Mass

Sunday, October 14 th Holy Trinity Church after 9:00 AM Mass

LECTOR TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 10 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 17 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

GREETERS - PARISHIONERS OF ALL AGES Parishioners are asked to serve as Greeters and there’s no training needed - just a friendly smile and an earlier arrival on your scheduled day. Please call the parish office 422-0602 and we’ll get you on the schedule! Great FAMILY Ministry!

Health Ministry: Common Pains of Aging Ache somewhere? You’ve got lots of company, especially if you’re an older adult! Lower Back Pain: Strikes in 30s/40s. If under 50 with no back injury, the pain is likely due to long stretches of sitting. If older, likely due to conditions like arthritis. Headaches: Strikes between 20s and 50s. Cause may be muscle tension, dehydration, menstruation, weather changes, certain foods. Osteoarthritis (OA): Strikes in 60s and 70s. Cartilage between the joint and bone breaks down, especially in the hands, knees and hips. Tendinitis: Strikes over age 40. Inflammation of tissue band which connect muscle to bone. The more you move the more pain. With arthritis it's usually painful to get moving. Carpal Tunnel: Strikes 40s to mid 60s. The nerve that runs from the arm to the palm becomes pressed or squeezed, often due to repetitive motion, arthritis, or family history. Muscle Strain/Pain: Increases each decade. Muscle fibers become less dense which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury.

"Age brings wisdom, but pain brings understanding."

WebMD/SayQuotable

Monday, September 24

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Tuesday, September 25

8:15 AM Mass SJ23 Chris Hutchinson

Wednesday, September 26 12:10 PM Mass HT Florence Sweeney - Birthday Rem.

Thursday, September 27

12:10 PM Mass HT Frank Capozzi - Anniversary Rem.

Friday, September 28

8:00 AM Mass HT Anna C. Chupka - Birthday Remembrance

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Saturday, September 29

8:00 AM Mass HT Chuck Prasek - Anniversary Rem.

4:30 PM Mass SJ Paul Orth - Anniversary Remembrance

Sunday, September 30 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Mass HT St. Vincent de Paul Society Members

10:30 AM Mass SJ Schoultis - Rogers Families

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: Prv 3:27-34 / Lk 8:16-18 Tues: Prv 21:1-6,10-13 / Lk 8:19-21 Wed: Prv 30:5-9 / Lk 9:1-6 Thur: Eccl 1:2-11 / Lk 9:7-9 Fri: Eccl 3:1-11 / Lk 9:18-22 Sat: Dn 7:9-10,13-14 / Jn 1:47-51 Sun: Nm 11:25-29 / Jas 5:1-6 / Mk 9:38-43,45-48

Saturday and Sunday - September 22 and 23

4:30 PM Mass SJ Dorothy Craycraft - Anniversary Rem.

9:00 AM Mass HT Andrea Accurso - Wedding Anniv. Rem.

10:30 AM Mass SJ Helen Schramm - Birthday Rem.

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekly Collections Stewardship

Sunday, September 16th $12,608

Thank you for your generous stewardship!

In Your Prayers Remember Carolyn Gustin

at Atrium Medical Center this week.

Our Prayers and Sympathy are Extended to the families and friends of John Sheller, who died September 11th, Edward Spring, who died September 13th, and Dave Dumford, who died September 16th.

Sep 29/30 4:30 PM SAT 9:00 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN

Eucharistic Paul Presta 1B Mike Klapheke 1B Bernie Driscoll 1B

Ministers Don Brooks 2B Frank Pressler 2B Karen Gregosky 2B

Michelle Brooks 3B Mary Anne Kelley 3B Rick Gregosky 3B

Pat Montgomery 1C John Lyons 1C Rhonda Koenig 1C

Jenny Fishbaugh 2C Marlene Ruwe 2C Bridget Clark 2C

Frank Pressler 3C Joan Gerber 3C Rosetta DiCristoforo 3C

Vicki Hall 4C Alice Brown 4C Marcia Egelston 4C

Lectors Bob Weaver Jan Scaglione Dawn Pickerill

Linda Gillaspy Dale Gerber Joe Zappia

Servers Anthony Lococo Ray Kelly George Puthoff

Nicholas Hill Tom Hackett Lily Knaley

Greeters Ray Barger D1 Laura Niemer D1 Christina Troidl D1

Franka Cope D1 Judy Pressler D2 Eric Troidl D1

MINISTERS NEXT WEEK

Nursery Available During 10:30 AM Mass Parish big kids play with the little kids in the St. John Center and everyone has lots of fun!

Introductions to Readings by Bishop Ken Untener, in collaboration with Catherine Haven and Fr. Bill Taylor First Reading - Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The book of Wisdom was written about 50 years before Christ, and was addressed to a group of Jews living in Alexandria, Egypt. In this pagan environment, some were tempted to abandon their religious beliefs and practices. In today’s passage, an unidentified person, referred to as the “just one,” challenges them to remain faithful to their traditional values. Early Christians thought this person sounded a lot like Jesus. Second Reading - James 3:16 ― 4:3 Today we continue a series of readings from the letter of James. This part of the letter deals with sins that threaten harmony in a Christian community.

parishioners who are ill or in need!

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

September 23rd and 30th

September 23 th - Church

11:30 PM St. John Rectory

Class forming during this Period of Inquiry!

If you’re interested in becoming Catholic, or you know someone who may be interested,

please contact the parish office 422-0602.

Holy Family Children’s Choir Children's Choir will resume their weekly practices on Monday, September 24th 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. - St. John Rectory The Children’s Choir sings about once a month and Christmas Eve. Any child in grades two through seven is encouraged to join our talented, fun-loving group! Information and registration forms will be available. If you enjoy singing, call the parish office 422-0602 and join the Children’s Choir!

St. Vincent de Paul Society Mass Next Sunday St. Vincent de Paul Society members join in celebrating the 9 AM Mass at Holy Trinity next Sunday. The Holy Family Parish SVDP Council operates a Food Pantry, a Help Line, an Outreach Ministry and a Prison Ministry for our needy neighbors. Are you looking for a chance to experience real, practical application of your faith? Why not join the Holy Family St Vincent de Paul Society members!

SVDP 5th Sunday Collection Next Week SVDP volunteers will be at the doors of the churches after the Masses next weekend to accept your kind donation which makes possible the Pantry, Help Line and Outreach Ministries. For your convenience, we’ve included a special “SVDP 5th Sunday” envelope in the September pack. You can give your donation directly to the SVDP member or place it in the regular collection basket. Thank you!

Healing a Heart Grief Support Groups Offered by Hospice Care of Middletown Six Week Grief Support Group for People Who Have Lost a Loved One Hospice Care of Middletown is proud to sponsor Healing a Heart Bereavement Support Groups. These groups are free, open to the community and focus on peer support, grief education, and the development of coping skills. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call 424-2273.

Thursday Day Group 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. October 11th - November 15th

Thursday Evening Group 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. October 11th - November 15th

Both groups meet at 3909 Central Avenue - the building directly behind Central Connections.

SVDP Outreach Need for September - Full & Queen Sized Mattress Pads (pls mark size) Please drop off new or used clean mattress pads at the parish office and we’ll distribute them to our less fortunate neighbors. Thank you for your support and care of others in need.

Thank You McGraw Kokosing Employees and Management! Holy Family Parish St. Vincent de Paul was again blessed this year by the generous donations of the employees and management of McGraw Kokosing. This is the fifth year that McGraw Kokosing has partnered with the Holy Family Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society in offering Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to some of our neediest neighbors. This year the donation is $7,433 - bringing the five year total amount donated by the McGraw Kokosing employees and management to a whopping $29,436!! Our work in the Middletown Community is continuing and the support we receive from good corporate citizens like the employees and management of McGraw Kokosing is a blessing. Deacon John Lyons / SVDP Treasurer

Left to right - Laura Niemer (SVDP), Judy Pressler (SVDP), Deacon John Lyons (SVDP Treasurer), Kim Miller (MK), Judy Dixon (SVDP), Frank Pressler (SVDP), Patty Rye (MK), and Ray Kelly (SVDP President)

Holy Family Parish Fall Bazaar Saturday, November 10th

Calling All Crafters & Vendors! Get Your Tables Now! Showcase your crafts and display your creations for just $15 a table! Go to www.holyfamilymiddletown.com to download a Vender Registration Form. For more info or if you have questions, please call the office 422-0602.

Annual Pet Blessing Sunday, October 7TH

1:30 PM

Holy Trinity Grounds Join us at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity for the Annual Pet Blessing. Deacon John Lyons will offer the blessing. All pets are welcome, including docile farm animals. Please be sure dogs are on a leash with properly fitting collars or harnesses. Note: For the safety of everyone involved, pets should be comfortable among other animals / people. Thank you!

New Phone Number? Dropping Your Land Line? Please call the parish office 422-0602 so that we can update your information and our One Call Now robocall database. Thank you!

by Dawn Pickerill / Principal

TRADITIONAL VALUES. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. St. John XXIII represents 150 years of Catholic Education dedicated to encouraging and developing well-rounded, self-confident and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, service-driven lives. Our school community is the foundation on which our core principles of faith and hard work bind us together as a family.

If you are interested in a Catholic education that provides a challenging, structured and thoughtful learn-ing environment led by highly qualified and experienced teachers, contact Principal Dawn Pickerill at 424-1196 for a meeting and a tour of the school.

#GIVINGTUESDAY We will once again be participating in Giving Tuesday. This annual day of giving will take place November 27th. We are well on our way to securing a group of matching donors, and currently have up to $50,000 contributed! We are grateful to the generous support of our parish family which allows us the ability to continue to bring quality, private, Catholic education to the children and families of Middletown. We are proud to deliver on our mission to encourage and develop well-rounded, self-confident, and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, and service-driven lives. Thank you to all who support us in our mission! PRESCHOOL PLUS Students enrolled in our preschool plus option stay for the entire day which includes lunch and rest time. Here is one of our sleeping beauties /mermaids!

BFHS Class of 1978 40th Year Reunion! Saturday, October 6th 7 - 9 PM Gracie’s Restaurant 1131 Central Avenue Fenwick High School Class of 1978 is holding their 40th Year Reunion on Saturday, October 6th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gracie’s Restaurant. The cost is $20 per person and spouses/significant others are welcomed! Please RSVP to John Nuck by calling 773-315-5607 or by emailing thenuckman@aol.com.

A History Chat with Tony Krizan World War II Aircraft & Pilots Monday, September 24th Bishop Fenwick High School 3:30 PM Admission Free - Open to All Ages! Author, actor, columnist, aviation buff, avid hiker, lecturer, and Fenwick alumni, Tony Krizan ‘57, presents another lecture and slide show on the famous World War II pilots and their aircraft. This slideshow will feature pilots and aircrafts from Allied Nations plus those adversaries from the European and Pacific Theaters. You’ll be introduced to those young men, whose ages averaged between 19 and 26 years, who defended our great nation against the aggressor. Not only were they skilled at their craft, they flew the aircraft designed and built by those who believed in the same cause. Tony will also feature German and Japanese pilots and their aircraft. Hopefully you will realize that they were men also fighting for a cause they believed in. Their intentions may have been sincere, but they were on the wrong side of the fence. Please join us to view this historic portion of American history. It was these pilots’ dedication and knowledge that opened the door to our nations’ greatness. Let’s not let this generation be forgotten in time!

Irish Heritage Mass Sunday, October 7th Irish heritage is again being celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, October 7th

at the 9:00 AM Mass. This tradition has taken place at Holy Trinity Church since 1990. Nancy Bick-Clark, Celtic harpist, will provide a prelude of Irish music at 8:40 a.m. and piper Gerry Fritsch will play his bagpipes. As is the tradition, Marty Mulhall and the Holy Trinity Choir will be taking part and the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be in attendance. After Mass we’ll visit over coffee and donuts. Come and join in the celebration! Isn’t everyone a wee bit Irish?

98th Charity Ball Fundraiser Italian Dinner - Stefano’s Italian Cafe Monday, October 8th 5 - 7:30 PM Dinner menu includes: salad, spaghetti, bread, dessert and plus coffee, tea, and water. A cash bar is available for adult beverages. Cost is $20 for adults; children $15, free for children 4 and under. This is open to the public. Proceeds will go to the Middletown Area Federation of Women’s Services Endowment Fund held at the Atrium Medical Center Foundation. For tickets / information please call Fran Sack 513-594-3115. Tickets can be purchased at Flowers By Roger and My Favorite Things or online at MiddletownCharityBallEventbrite.com. The Cathedral Welcomes

the Relics of Saint Padre Pio Wednesday, October 3rd

Veneration 8 AM - 6:30 PM Mass at 7:00 PM St. Peter in Chains Cathedral is excited to announce a very special event. The official relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will come to the Cathedral on Wednesday, Oct 3rd, on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniver-sary of his passing. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity. The public veneration will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Mass in honor of Saint Padre Pio will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. by the Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati.

Save the date! Saturday, October 13! 5th Annual Women’s Day of Reflection One Step Closer - to Jesus, to Healing, to Forgiveness 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Sacred Heart, Fairfield Pre-registration preferred by Monday, October 1st. Adoration, Confession, The Rosary and a Healing Service will be offered during the day. A suggested donation of $15 includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Speakers include nationally recognized author, Jeanne Hunt, Mary Ann Metzner of Presentation Ministries, and Advance Certified Catechist, Julie Rosfeld. Find registration posters at the doors of both churches or at www.sacredheart-fairfield.org.

Thanks Gardening Angels! Fr. Civille hosted a special luncheon thanking the volunteer Gardening Angels for another year of hard work keeping our churches, office and centers looking beautiful. Pictured around the table: Vicki Hall, Darlene Witte, Jan Scaglione, David Schul, Fr. John Civille, Elaine Tack, Janet Zappia, lead Sandie Kelly and Mary Anne Kelley. Gardeners who couldn’t make the luncheon: Barb Eutsler, Patty Fulmer, Joann Klapheke, Linda Weaver, and Barb VonderHaar.

Come Be Renewed in Spirit! T a c k l i n g S t r e s s ! Saturday, Oct 13th 8:30 - 11:30 AM Our Lady of Sorrows, Monroe Renewed in Spirit Morning of Reflection! Following a delicious breakfast snack, there will be concurrent sessions for adults and teens (Grd 9-12) given by practicing clinicians from The Lindner Center of Hope. Free admission, but we do encourage a free-will offering to benefit the Lindner Center. Register by Monday, October 1st by calling Ann Kuhlmann 513-539-0597.