Mary, Help of Christians Bulletin
January 4, 1998
STEWARDSHIP
Due to the holiday bulletin deadlines, the collection figures for, December
21st, 25th and 28th were not available. We will publish them all on
January 11.
LEARN THE NEW CATECHISM
TRIVIA QUESTION:
What sacrament should the bride and groom use to
prepare themselves for the celebration of their marriage?
Do you really know all you want to know about the Catholic Church? A small
group of parishioners gather together on the 1st and 4th Tuesdays of each
month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM In St. Francis Hall to explore various aspects
of church teaching. We use The Catechism of the Catholic Church as our
resource. Deacon Max is a regular attendee, so he also serves as a guide.
Lessons are independent, so regular attendance is not mandatory, and
reading is minimal. We would welcome more questioning people into our
group.
For the answer to today's trivia question read paragraphs 1601 - 1666
in Catechism and/or join us this Tuesday, January 6 in St. Francis
Hall for "The Sacrament of Marriage". For information or to obtain a
guide book call Susan Spregale, 878-0125, or Anne Rusen, 879-8803.
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER
Attention Parents, Grandparents and other family members of Wright State
students! If you have loved ones attending Wright State, let them know
that the Catholic Church maintains a full time campus ministry at WSU. We
invite your young men and women to stop in any time to say hello and get
acquainted with our program. We are located opposite Allyn Hall and the
Woods (426-1836). We offer opportunities for prayer, weekend Mass, service
projects, retreats, Tuesday lunches and quarterly social functions.
SEPARATED, DIVORCED OR WIDOWED?
When we grieve the loss of a love, it affects us on all levels:
physically, emotionally and spiritually. Join us on a journey to face
grief and explore it. Our speaker, Catherine Grade Strathern, Ed.D., will
guide us as we learn practical, down-to-earth ways to deal with grief in
all areas of our lives. Recover your zest for life at this healing FREE
presentation, FACING GRIEF AND LIVING THROUGH IT, on Sunday,
January 11 at 7:00 PM. Join us in the Family Life Center at St. Peter
Parish. For more information or a free brochure, call Dayton's Family Life
Office at 937-222-0227.
We Have Seen His Star in the East
and Have Come With Gifts
to Adore the Lord
Welcome
WELCOME! Welcome to all who celebrate the Mass with us today. May
God's grace and peace fill all of us so that we can serve one another in
unity and love. If you have a question, a prayer request or any need,
please speak to one of the priests, the parish ushers or with any
parishioner.
Marriage Encounter
Give the gift that will keep on giving - some quality time on a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter weekend. Open to all married couples. Next dates:
January 16-18 & February 13-15. For information call: Dick & Joanne,
(513)731-6890 or George & Terri, (800)484-1696 code 4460.
CATHOLICS, COME HOME!
COME HOME- "I never knew anyone cared I had left the Catholic
Church and no one has ever invited me back, till now!" (Quote from
participant in '91 Come Home Program.) To refer persons for an invitation
to the February 1998 sessions, call 225-8901 or send names to Come Home,
Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402, before January
31st, 1998. MHC is a sponsoring parish for Come Home.
"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish
for yourself. It's what good you do for others." -Comedian Danny Thomas in
The Joyful Noiseletter
STRESS AND WELLNESS
A special speaker on stress and wellness will be with Daughters of Isabella
on Monday night. All are invited to come at 7 PM to hear a short lecture
on this topic. The meeting will be at St. Francis Hall and is open to the
public.
MHC CHRISTIAN MOTHER'S GROUP
Mothers and children (newborn - 6 years) please come and join us every
Wednesday Morning from 9:30 - 11:30 AM in St. Francis Hall. Each week
a chosen theme is celebrated with books, activities, and play for the
children. This is your opportunity to meet other mothers of the parish and
to have your children play in a caring, Christian environment. For more
information please contact Cathy Holkamp, 878-6898 or Molly Collinsworth,
879-3148. Themes for January: 7th: Epiphany (bring an inexpensive gift
for your child to exchange); 14th: Let It Snow; 21st: Fieldtrip -
Chuck E. Cheese in Springfield 10 AM; 28th: Flap Your Wings.
CATHOLIC WOMEN OF CINCINNATI SPONSORING
"CONTINUE WITH CONFIDENCE" SCHOLARSHIP
Catholic Women of Cincinnati is accepting applications for the "Continue
with Confidence" Scholarship to be awarded in May of 1998 to an active,
practicing, Catholic woman, age 25 or older who wishes to begin or continue
her undergraduate college education. This $2,500.00 grant is intended for
a candidate who would not be able to attend college without this financial
assistance. Deadline for application is March 30, 1998. For more
information or to receive an application contact Carolyn Sweeney at 984-
8842.
INTERESTED IN WORK AFTER RETIREMENT?
Are you at least 55 years of age and looking for a job to help out with
those unforeseen bills? Are you looking for a positive way to spend 20
hours a week while making some money at the same time? Are you really not
interested in complete retirement and looking for a way to continue working
in some capacity?
If you answered "yes" to any or all of these questions, the Senior Aides
Employment and Training Program in conjunction with the St. Vincent DePaul
Society can help you. The program has a wide range of employment
opportunities. Some jobs are available with the St. Vincent DePaul
Society. You may call the Senior Aide office, located at the new
Montgomery County Job Center at 224-1464 during the hours of 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Or you may stop at the St. Vincent DePaul
office, also located at the Job Center, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Monday
through Friday.
WIN-WIN-WIN
Donate your used vehicle, get a tax credit, help someone become self-
sufficient. Your donation of a used vehicle helps support work at the St.
Vincent Hotel/DePaul Center (a 501 (c)(3) organization). All donated
vehicles are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. The process
simply involves you signing over the title and us arranging to pick up the
car. Receipts provided. For more information about the DePaul Center or
the Car Donation Program contact 222-3661.
IF YOU'VE BEEN CONSIDERING HELP...
Seeking help when we need it is a sign of strength and good sense.
Professional counseling helps us to see our worries in constructive new
ways, leaving us free to solve our own problems. Sometimes that's the
difference between struggling with a concern or resolving it now. Catholic
Social Services of the Miami Valley offers professional, confidential
counseling for family, marital and personal concerns. Appointments are
currently available. For further information, contact the Centerville
office at 434-3802.
EPIPHANY
1) Isaiah 60, 1-6
2) Ephesians 3, 2-3, 5-6
3) Matthew 2, 1-12
Matthew tells us the story of three astrologers from the east who
arrived in Jerusalem with gifts for a new king. The news came as quite a
shock to King Herod and the residents of Jerusalem. The king and his
people were so wrapped up in their routine that they failed to realize that
God was doing something totally new in their midst. We must always be on
the lookout for the opportunities God allows us. Each year brings new
challenges and occasions in which to invest our many gifts, talents, and
resources with which God has blessed us.
Next Sunday's readings will be: 1)Isaiah 42, 1-4, 6-7; 2)Acts 10, 34-
38; 3)Luke 3, 15-16, 21-22.
Mass Intentions for the Week
TODAY: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
10:30 AM Dave Eckert, off. Lawrence R. Smith
12:00 PM Sunday Mass
MON: 7:00 PM Sophie Niedzwiecki, off. Elizabeth M. Bartolini
TUE: 7:00 AM St. Anthony, off. Olive Rerrault
9:00 AM Lawrence Dapore, off. Ray Ehrhart
WED: 7:00 AM Rosemary Bolger, off. ME friends
9:00 AM Concetta Parolin, off. friends of Stillwater Center
THU: 7:00 AM Sigmund Jacobs, off. Bitrus & Bisi Gwamna
9:00 AM Rose Brannum, off. Miriana McKinney
FRI: 9:00 AM Tri Mai and Lich Mai (anniversary), off. family
SAT: 8:00 AM Charles & Benedetta Blandina, off. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cafaro
5:00 PM MHC Purgatorian
SUN: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
10:30 AM Sunday Mass
12:00 PM Sunday Mass
NATIONAL MARRIAGE DAY AT MHC
Couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary any time during
1998 are asked to please notify the parish office, 878-8353, Monday-Friday,
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. On February 15th, 1998, "National Marriage
Day", these couples will be honored at all Masses. The deadline to
notify the parish office is Monday, January 19th, 1998.
CHRISTIDE EVENSONG
We will close the Christmas season with Evensong on Sunday, January 11 at
7:00 PM in the Church. Fellowship Will Follow This is a family event.
You are welcome and invited.
Liturgical Assistants
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - JANUARY 10/11
5:00 R. Beck, J. Beck, J. Bowling, R. Winfree, A. Wentworth, C. Jaksic, W.
Gilbert
7:00 P. Higdon, B. Gehlauf, M.J. Martin
9:00 C. Nordmeyer, K. Samuelson, A. Gros, P. Gros, A. Smith, G. Martin, R.
Dean, M.L. Dean, M. Lokai
10:30 Deacon Max Roadruck, C. Hewitt, D. Compton, K. Boyle, C. Slocumb, R.
Gros, J. McKee
12:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, K. Justice, T. Langnderfer, M. Rodin, C.
Kleysteuber, A. Yokell
LECTOR COMMENTATORS - JANUARY 10/11
LECTOR COMMENTATOR
5:00 Lynn V. Cherri S. Rahn
7:00 R. Green B. Lorenzetti
9:00 J. Lee C. Lamb
10:30 M. Wolfe H. Yarwick
12:00 L. Knight D. Fogle (Confirmation)
SERVERS SCHEDULE - JANUARY 10/11
5:00 H. Jaksic, N. Sipmson, S. Simpson
7:00 J. Weaver, M. Gabriel
9:00 E. Bausman, J. Bauer, S. Bauer
10:30 P. McCoy, M. Broestl, K. Edelmann
12:00 S. Carney, M. Belen, C. Belen
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministry training can help you to lead a Christian life...what was
Jesus like as a caregiver? How does He teach us to serve others? Come to
Stephen Ministry training and find out. Classes begin January 12th,
1998. Applications are in the foyer of the church or contact Anne Rusen,
879-8803.
Attention Businesses
During the month of January, Norman Schultz of Liturgical Publications of
St. Louis, Inc. will be calling on businesses in our area to offer them the
opportunity to advertise in our church bulletin. If you would be
interested in advertising of know someone who is, please call Norman
Schultz at the parish office 878-8353 or Dominick Vitale at 1-800-876-7000
ext. 243. Due to the generosity of our advertisers, the Sunday bulletin is
provided to us at NO CHARGE. When patronizing these businesses, please
thank them for their support.
This Week
TODAY: 9:00 AM - REL ED: 3-5 years
9:45 AM - Transportation Sunday to 10:30 AM Mass
10:30 AM - REL ED: Grades 1-12 & Adult
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
MON: 7:00 PM - Boy Scouts, Sch APR
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts, Sch Cafe
7:30 PM - Rosary, Ch
7:30 PM - D of I Mtg, SFH
8:00 PM - Prayer Group, Ch
TUE: 10:00 AM - Bazaar Wkshp until 2:00 PM, AD
6:00 PM - Catechism Class, SFH
6:00 PM - Cub Scouts (Den 2) until 8:00 PM, Sch APR
7:00 PM - Folk Gp Practice, Ch
7:30 PM - Bible Study, ER
WED: 9:30 AM - Mom's Gp until 11:45 AM, SFH
7:00 PM - HS Life Gp until 9:00, SFH
7:00 PM - Choir Practice, Ch
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts until 8:30 PM, Sch Lib
7:30 PM - St. Vincent de Paul, SFH
THU: 10:00 AM - Church Cleaning, Ch
3:20 PM - Girl Scouts #1193 until 5:00, Sch Cafe
3:20 PM - Brownies #748 until 5:00, Sch APR
6:00 PM - Brownies #703 until 7:00, Sch, APR
7:00 PM - Inquiry Class, SFH
7:00 PM - Mystagogia, ER
FRI: 9:30 AM - Bible Study until Noon, SFH
SAT: 10:00 AM - Spirit day II until 3:00 PM, SFH
10:15 AM - Confessions until 11:00 AM
SUN: 7:00 AM - Coffee & Doughnuts until 12:00 Noon, AD
9:00 AM - REL ED: 3-5 yrs
10:30 AM - REL ED: Grade 1-12 & Adult
12:00 PM - Baptisms at Mass
1:00 PM - Pre-Baptism Class, ER
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
7:00 PM - Evensong & Fellowship, Ch
School News
Welcome back for the second half of the year! Classes resume Monday,
January 5.
Alumni Association Meeting All former MHCS students are
invited to attend the Alumni Association Meeting set for Thursday, January
8, 1998, 7:00 PM, in the school cafeteria. A Welcome Home Alumni Mass is
being planned for May 17, 1998.
Researchers say that cheerful people live longer than grouchy people, maybe
because the surly bird catches the germ. - Charles Milazzo in The
Joyful Noiseletter
Religious Education
"He (Jesus) went down with them then, and came to Nazareth, and was
obedient to them."
The Sunday morning Religious education are: Early childhood ages 3-5 meet
from 9:00 to 10:00 AM; grades 1-12 meet from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Fee: $25
per student; $75 maximum per family. No one will be turned away because of
inability to pay. All classes, with the exception of the high school are
held in the school. High school sessions are held in St.
Francis Hall. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will resume today, Sunday,
January 4th. Coffee and Conversation will also resume today.
Baby-sitting
Baby-sitting is available in the Carepoint center (the modular classroom
unit) during the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses every Sunday that the Sunday
that the Sunday religious Ed program is in session.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Parents of unbaptized children, ages 3-6, wishing to have them baptized
should call the Religious Ed office, 878-7325, to arrange for baptismal
preparation for the children.
Youth Activities
HS LIFE Community--Every Wednesday, Open House, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, SFH--
Come, play games and socialize! Next Meeting: January 7th, 1998,
7:00-9:00 PM, SFH.... JH GROUP....Next Meeting: Tuesday, January
13th, 3:30-6:00 PM, SFH...For more information, call Holly Gros, Youth
Minister, 878-8092.
The PARISH LIBRARY
is located in St. Francis Hall and is open on
Sundays from 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM. There are books, audio and video tapes on
many subjects, including special ones for Teens and Children. Anyone
interested in donating books, audio or video tapes, please call Linda
Knueve at 879-5303 or Pat Scanlon at 878-0461. We are currently looking
for books on "Advent" and "Lent".
REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Only you can divide your property as you want it divided. A bequest to
your Church can be a living memorial to the nobility of your life. A
Bequest to your Church is exempt from estate and inheritance taxes, and
reduces the amount of the estate to be taxed. Your attorney will be happy
to assist you.
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