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VOLUME 21, ISSUE 7, JULY 2018
St. Clare Parish, College Hill
Building God’s Kingdom: United in Faith, Alive in the Spirit
Eighth Annual Women’s Retreat: A beautiful group of women gathered the morning of
June 2 to study scripture focused on Sisters in
Faith. New insights and amiable discussion invigor-
ated all spiritually. The encouraging, non-
judgmental environment fostered the sense of com-
munity among the women. We left with a new sense
of purpose and heightened desire for prayer and
scripture.
Fr. George’s 20th
Anniversary:
We give thanks to God for
Fr. George’s 20 years as
pastor of St. Clare! The
milestone was celebrated
during June Hospitality af-
ter both Masses. Thanks to
Mary Jo and Roger Bern-
hard who do an outstand-
ing job coordinating the
monthly Sunday hospitali-
ty.
Celebrating St. Clare Service: Pa-
rishioners were invited to intentionally
serve others in the week leading to
the Parish Pentecost Potluck as part of
the celebration. Parishioners are doing
amazing deeds of service! Twenty-
three people shared what they did,
what they learned and what joy came
from it. Some of the activities: visiting
nursing homes, helping the homeless
find an apartment, feeding families in
need, participating in a walk-a-thon,
giving time to stressed friends, help-
ing family members with projects or
joining them for their favorite activity,
cutting neighbor’s grass, and chauf-
feuring seniors to appointments and
activities. Some of the learnings: pa-
tience and compassion, everyone
needs someone, work can be gratify-
ing, recognition of being blessed by
healthy family and kind friends, ac-
cepting the less fortunate as equals,
each person is useful, and the Holy
Spirit will provide what you need.
Some of the joy experiences: connect-
ing with like-minded people, enjoying
the activities and companionship, be-
ing there for someone, seeing the
happiness of the one served, belong-
ing, and gaining satisfaction from a
job well done. Thanks be to God for
all the spirit-filled stewards of
St. Clare!
How do YOU
share your God-
Given TALENTS?
Stephen T. Badin High School ~ 3rd Quarter Emma Wethington – Honorable Mention McAuley High School ~ 2nd Semester Lindsay Macey – First Honors Dana Huber – Second Honors Archbishop Moeller High School ~ 3rd & 4th Quarter Peter Severding – First Honors Ursuline ~ 3rd & 4th Quarter Brittany Phillips – Second Honors Lucy Stackpole - Honors St. Ursula Academy ~ 4th Quarter McKenna Arnold – First Honors Anna Delgado – First Honors Kristen Hammond – Second Honors St. Xavier High School ~ 3rd Quarter & 2nd Semester Jason Birdsong – First Honors Jeffrey Birdsong – First Honors Evan Haines – First Honors Adam Lamping - First Honors John Dillon – Second Honors John (Jack) Hammond – Second Honors Ian Vogel – Second Honors
High School Honor Roll Roger Bacon High School ~ 2nd - 3rd – 4th Quarter
2nd Quarter Oliver Boeres – 2nd Honors Ethan Herzog – 2nd Honors Rachel Spohr – 2nd Honors Lauren Timon – 2nd Honors Emma Vogler – 2nd Honors Kyle Vogler – 2nd Honors
3rd Quarter Ethan Herzog – 2nd Honors Rachel Spohr – 2nd Honors Emma Vogler – 2nd Honors Kyle Vogler – 2nd Honors 4th Quarter Ethan Herzog – 2nd Honors Kyle Vogler – 1st Honors Emma Vogler – 1st Honors
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Tuesday of the month in which you hope
to have it published.
Cheryl and Jeffrey Kennedy chose St. Clare
because it feels like family. Sherry and J.K.
have three children, eleven grandchildren and
the third great-grandchild is on the way – fam-
ily is important to them.
Becky Downs chose St. Clare because it feels
like home.
Steven Timme chose St. Clare because it was
recommended by a friend and he enjoys com-
ing to Mass.
Michele Giuliani chose St. Clare because she
recently moved back to Cincinnati and had
been affiliated with the parish since eighth
grade. She loves the arts and her four dogs.
She misses her daughter, Angela, who is in
college.
Kathryn Walls and her three children, Mary
(10th
grade), Dewin (6th
grade), and Morgan
(3rd
grade) chose St. Clare with a recent
change in schools. The family is grieving a sig-
nificant loss of a loved one (August 2017) and
would appreciate your prayers during the diffi-
cult time.
Bradley and Stephanie Hausfeld chose
St. Clare because they have several friends
who are parish members and speak highly of
the church. Brad and Stephanie have three
boys. Two are at home, Ethan (10th) and Wil-
liam (6th).
Mary Geckle truly values her religion. She
chose St. Clare as she lives nearby.
Rick Berning chose St. Clare because he likes
the area and the Masses. He went to St. Clare
for grade school and still is friends with class-
mates.
Annual Parish Pentecost Potluck: A spirited time was had
by all who came to the party in the Parish Center after Mass on
May 19. Tom Stark grilled the brats, metts, and hot dogs. At-
tendees brought delicious sides and des-
serts – no one left hungry! Thanks to Stew-
ardship for hosting a fun evening: David
Groh, Susan Haffner, Tom Stark, and
Chris Stephens. The Thanksgiving Potluck
is November 17!