Mary, Help of Christians Bulletin
February 1, 1998
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.
MHC TID-BIT COLUMN
From Pat Scanlon: Older adults who attend religious services regularly are
twice as likely to have strong stable immune systems as those who don't, a
new study said. "Those who go to church or synagogue regularly are
physically healthier, mentally healthier and they have healthier immune
systems," stated Harold Koenig, a Duke University psychiatrist.
Apparently, what is good for your soul is also good for your mind and body!
WELLNESS MINISTRY - INFORMATION NIGHT
All health professionals and interested parishioners are invited to attend
an information night on Wellness Ministry on Tuesday, February 3rd,
7:00-8:00 PM at St. Francis Hall. You will learn about the congregations
role in health and wellness. Your presence is earnestly requested. Please
consider attending to give your ideas, insights, and experience as this
ministry is formed. To assist in planning for this meeting please RSVP by
calling Pat at 878-0461.
Youth Activities
HS LIFE Community--Every Wednesday, Open House, 6:00-7:00 PM, SFH,
Come, play games and socialize! Next Dates: February 4th, 7:00-
9:00 PM, SFH; 11th, Core Team, 7:00-9:00 PM, SFH; 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM SFH,
No meeting on the 25th due to Ash Wednesday... JH GROUP--Next
Dates: February 10th, 24th, 6:30-8:30 PM, SFH... YOUNG ADULTS--
February 15th, Bowling, meet at St. Francis Hall, 7:00 PM. Call Holly Gros
at 878-8092 for more information...
LOCK-IN--February 13th,14th, for all HS students. From Friday, 8:00
PM to Saturday, 8:00 AM in St. Francis Hall. Come join the fun! Call
Holly Gros, 878-8092. Permission slip needed.
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.
Thanks to the generosity of MHC Parishioner, Mrs. Kitty Steele, the
Parish Library now has the complete Catholic Bible on audio tape. The
tapes are packaged in five boxes, four boxes of Old Testament and one of
New Testament. They will be available for distribution as soon as they are
cataloged. Thank you again Mrs. Steele.
"I wish I could read more on the sacraments and their meaning in my
life, including the Mass." The MHC library offers many selections that can
deepen our understanding and love for the sacraments.
In Appreciation
To the Parishioners of Mary, Help of Christians: Word have great power to
influence, persuade, dissuade, comfort, etc. However, words do not have
the power to adequately convey my heartfelt gratitude for the expressions
of sorrow, the many gifts of food, and most of all your presence in love
during this dreadful time of suffering the death of my beloved brother,
William (Willie). Thank you. I will always remember your loving kindness!
Gloria L. Leigh
K OF C FIRST FRIDAY MASS
Our annual service for vocations will be held on the first Friday of
February ( February 6th ) starting at 7:00 PM. The service will start
with the Rosary at 7:00 PM, Holy Mass at 7:30 PM, Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Adoration and Benediction. We join together not only to pray
that God will increase vocations but also to express our thanksgiving for
all those who have given their lives to God. We pray that our heavenly
Father will bless our Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests,
deacons, brothers and sisters.
MHC PARISH MEN'S RETREAT
Sponsored by Fairborn Knights of Columbus, #3724
WHEN: Saturday, February 28th, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. WHERE: Bergamo
Center, Ronacalli Center. WHO: Catholic Men. Invite the man who sits
next to you each Sunday at Mass. WHY: To start out this Lenten Season
with our Lord and Savior and reflect on this year's theme: "God's
Presence". WHAT: Nine hours devoted to reviewing your life this past
year to ask God to help change those things you might not be really proud
of. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation, Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament/Quiet Reflection, Prayer and Mass are included. HOW
MUCH: $25 covers Country style breakfast & lunch. CONTACT: John
Maiorano, 864-5101.
Natural Family Planning
MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES: Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes will
begin this month of February at three locations: February 1st in
Dayton; February 6th in Sidney; and February 8th in Lebanon. NFP
is not the old "rhythm method," but is a safe, healthy, and effective
method of family planning approved by the Catholic Church if a married
couple has serious reasons to avoid pregnancy. Call Jeanne Doncaster at
(937) 299-3354 for details concerning specific times, locations, and pre-
registration.
WKRP IN CINCINNATI
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are sponsoring a "Come and See Weekend"
for single women ages 18-45 open to the call to religious life at Mt. Notre
Dame Convent in Reading, Ohio. The event, titled " Wanting to Know
Your Religious Life Possibilities ( WKRP )", runs from 6:30 PM
on Friday, February 6th until 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 7th. For
further details call (513) 761-7636 during office hours, Monday - Friday.
CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL FISH FRY
Join us for lots of fun and lots of food at our annual Fish Fry,
sponsored by the Carroll High School Band Parents, Saturday, February 7
at Carroll High School, 4524 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio. The fun begins at
6:00 PM. All you can eat fish, brats, games and raffles. Must be 21 or
over. Cost: $8.00 presale, $10.00 at the door. Tickets will be available
for purchase from Jim or Judy McCoy, 879-3570, or any band parent and at
the fish fry. Support the Carroll High School band activities and thanks
to all for your past support. For more information, contact the Band
Office, 253-8188.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND...
A great way to enrich your Lent by enriching your marriage and your
relationship with God. Next dates: February 13th-15th and March
20th-22nd. For more information call Dick & Joanne, (513) 731-6890 or
George & Terri (800) 484-1696, code 4460.
Widowed, Separated and Divorced Persons
Lighten your load by picking up a little delight! It's a proven fact that
a little holy laughter can improve any relationship -- and you'll find that
it's no accident that "humor" and "humility" share a key first syllable.
Both are important ingredients in building healthy relationships. Join us
for an entertaining FREE presentation as our speaker, Mary Cummins
Wlodarski, makes the connection between humor and humility. Humor
and Humility: Hum-ming Your Way to Happiness will be presented Sunday,
February 15th at 7:00 PM in the All-Purpose Room at St. Rita Parish. For
more information or for a free brochure call Dayton's Family Life
Office at 937-222-0227.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Start the New Year touching someone's life....Host a YES exchange student
from many countries around the world. In communities across America,
families like yours are discovering the excitement of sharing their lives
with an international high school student from abroad. When you open your
home to a YES high school student, your family will enjoy a second semester
or school year of friendship and learning that will last a lifetime. Join
the American network of YES Catholic host families. Call YES today and ask
about host family opportunities, 1-800-848-2121, ext. 112.
BULLETIN BRIEFS
From The Catholic Telegraph and the Office of Communications....
ON THE SILVER SCREEN - When you consider all of the messages movies
are sending into the minds and homes of children and adults today, you need
a trusted guide to movie viewing. The Catholic Communication Campaign
provides one at 1 (800) 311-4CCC. It's a toll-free service with pre-
recorded reviews of the week's leading box office attractions, analyzing
the films' story lines and their moral values.
ON THE WEB - The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has its own web site,
including information about parishes, schools, preparations for the Third
Millennium and much more. The site also links to the Vatican web site and
many other Catholic web sites. Check it out at http://www.archdiocese-
cinti.org
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SAYS THANK YOU
As Catholic Schools Week draws to a close, the Catholic Central family
would like to thank everyone who has helped to continue the tradition of
excellence and values given to the students of Catholic Central throughout
the years. Your generosity and dedication are greatly appreciated.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1) Jeremiah 1, 4-5. 17-19
2) 1 Corinthians 12, 31-13,13
3) Luke 4, 21-30
"Set your hearts on the greater gifts."(2) Easily said. Harder to
accomplish. Our world cries out for us to set our hearts on the lesser
gifts-- the designer labels, the stylish cars, the proper scent or
neighborhood or image. We have only one image that should concern us: the
image and likeness of God in which we were created. To the extent that our
stewardship of the earth, our time and our talents reflect God's image we
are successful. To the extent that we fail to show God to the world we are
unknown to God.(1) The people of the neighborhood thought they recognized
Jesus as the carpenter's son. They failed to recognize him as the Son of
the Most High.(3) Who is your Daddy?
Next Sunday's readings will be: 1)Isaiah 6, 1-2. 3-8; 2)1
Corinthians 15, 1-11; 3)Luke 5, 1-11.
Mass Intentions for the Week
TODAY: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM Sunday Mass - For the Parish
10:30 AM Sp. Int. 40th Anniversary of MHC School
12:00 PM Sunday Mass
MON: 7:00 PM Liz Ehlers, off. D of I
TUE: 7:00 AM John Hunt, off. Doris V. Sturtevant
9:00 AM Theodora & Camio Pomales, off. Lillian Quinones
WED: 7:00 AM Francis Zimmerman, (Anniv.) off. Eric, Julie & Courtney
Sewell
9:00 AM Eugene Harbrecht, off. Cecilia Wal
THU: 7:00 AM Al Mescher, off. Mr. & Mrs. LuVerne A. Ruetschilling
9:00 AM Charles L. Fischer, (Anniv.) off. Ruth Fischer & Children
FRI: 9:00 AM Ed Stroble, off. Bill Ziegler
SAT: 8:00 AM Gene Sebasky, off. Hildred & Joseph
5:00 PM MHC Purgatorian
SUN: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
10:30 AM Carmine Mancuso, (Anniv.) off. Eddie & Valerie Cute
12:00 PM Sunday Mass
LEARN THE NEW CATECHISM
Trivia Question:
By what four things should our conscience be formed?
Do you really know all you want to know about the teachings of the
Catholic Church? A small group of parishioners gather 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 in our group.
For answer to today's trivia question, read paragraphs 1846-2051 in
the Catechism and/or join us this Tuesday, February 3rd in St.
Francis Hall for "What Is a Christian Moral Life?". For information,
or to obtain a guide book call Julie Gross, 879-9413, or Anne Rusen,
879-8803.
Liturgical Assistants
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - FEBRUARY 7/8
5:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, L. Cherpeski, R. Beck, J. Beck, J. Bowling, R.
Winfree, A. Wentworth
7:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, B. Gehlauf, M.J. Martin
9:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, L. Marshall, C. Nordmeyer, K. Samuelson, A.
Gros, P. Gros,A. Smith, G. Martin, R. Dean
10:30 J. Maiorano, C. Maiorano, B. Wurzbacher, T. Giambrone, S. Watern, P.
Pitstick, P. Pitstick
12:00 M. Rodin, K. Justice, A. Yokell, T. Langenderfer, S. Takacs, C.
Kleysteuber
LECTOR COMMENTATORS - FEBRUARY 7/8
LECTOR COMMENTATOR
5:00 M. Burns M. Ludwick
7:00 J. Martin C. Marth
9:00 C C D (5th Grade)
10:30 D. Wetzel M. Wolfe
12:00 K. Gros L. Knight
SERVERS SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 7/8
5:00 N. Simpson, S. Simpson, K. Edelmann
7:00 J. Weaver, P. Lavallee
9:00 D. Minnick, M. Minnick, A. Kiddon
10:30 D. Motta, T. Fernando, J. Gay
12:00 B. Sanders, D. Sanders, T. Collinsworth
FR. CY MIDDENDORF OFFERS TRIP TO MEDJUGORGE
Fr. Cy Middendorf will accompany a Pilgrimage to Medjugorge (his 4th),
May 12-27 (16 days). Trip includes: the Shrine, Switzerland, Anstria,
Vienna, Salzburg (Paris optional). Price includes all except evening
meals. For information, call Fr. Cy at 258-3250.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
An exciting adventure in learning and doing ministry began for 5 people
on January 19th. These Stephen Series Ministers have begun the task of
studying, discussing, experiencing, and trying out the skills involved in
sharing God's love and compassion with those who especially need these
gifts. Let us thank God for these ministers and ask His continued help and
blessing in their adventure.
Stephen Ministers work to help extend care to all those in situations of
crisis or special need. For more information about Stephen Ministry, call
879-8803.
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This week we'd like to thank David B. Grieshop, Attorney At Law, 12
East Main Street, Fairborn, (937) 879-3090, (937) 223-5200, for supporting
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This Week
TODAY: 7:00 AM - Coffee and Donuts until Noon, AD
9:00 AM - REL ED: 3-5 years
10:30 AM - REL ED: Grades 1-12 & Adult
10:30 AM - Mass for 40th Anniversary of MHC School (Bishop Carl
Moeddel Presiding)
12:00 PM - Baptisms
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
MON: 6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry, SFH
7:00 PM - Boy Scouts, Sch APR
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts until 8:00 PM, Sch Cafe
7:30 PM - D of I Mtg., SFH
7:30 PM - Rosary, Ch
8:00 PM - Prayer Group, Ch APR
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
6:30 PM - Art Association, Sch Cafe
7:00 PM - Folk Gp Practice, Ch
WED: 9:30 AM - Mom's Gp until 11:45 AM, SFH
6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Dinner, 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: 3:20 PM - Girl Scouts #1193 until 5:00 PM, Sch Cafe
3:20 PM - Brownies #748 until 5:00 PM, Sch APR
7:00 PM - Inquiry Class, SFH
7:00 PM - Mystagogia, ER
7:00 PM - RCIA, SFH Ch
7:00 PM - RCIC, SFH
FRI: 9:30 AM - Bible Study until 12:00 Noon, SFH
5:30 PM - K of C Fish Fry until 7:30 PM, K of C Hall
SAT: 7:30 AM - Rosary
10:00 AM - Benediction, Ch
10:15 AM - Confessions until 11:00 AM, Ch
SUN: WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
7:30 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
1:00 PM - Baptism Class, ER
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
School News
Please join us for the school's 40th Anniversary Reception in the
School All Purpose Room immediately following the Sunday, 10:30 AM Mass
this weekend. School yearbooks will be on display, as well as faith
displays and artwork in the hallways celebrating Catholic Schools Week.
Students have participated in many activities this past week highlighting
the many contributions that Catholic Schools make to the community.
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STEWARDSHIP
Adult Envelopes (360) $ 9,920.00
Checks (9) 205.00
Loose Currency & Coin 548.80
Youth (13) 6.30
TOTAL COLLECTION for JANUARY 25th $10,680.10
Religious Education
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I
dedicated you...." Jer 1:4
The Sunday morning Religious education sessions 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.
TODAY'S COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
will not meet today, Sunday, February 1st due to the celebration of MHC
School's 40th Anniversary. We will converse on February 8th to explore the
role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian Life. Deacon Max will be our
leader. Please join us, 10:30 AM in the school cafeteria.
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
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.
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 Molly Collinsworth, 879-3148. Themes for
February: 4th: "Roar with the 'Saurs"; 11th: St. Valentine's Day
Party - bring cards to exchange; 18th: Field Trip to Discovery Zone at
Dayton Mall, 10:00 AM; 25th: "Blast off to the Moon".
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