Mary, Help of Christians Bulletin
August 24, 1997
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
1) Joshua 24, 1-2. 15-17. 18
2) Ephesians 5, 21-32
3) John 6, 60-69
"If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will
serve...As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" (1). Life
(especially eternal life) is made up of choices. With some parts of our
lives we are very careful about our choices. Other areas receive less
consideration. It would be wonderful if our faith demanded only a single
choice, but it does not. Ours must be a constant vigilance. Without
conscious choice or serious consideration patterns of sinfulness begin to
accumulate. Our time is consumed by too many little problems and it is
prayer time which we decide to cut. Unexpected expenses arise and we
reduce our support of Church and charity. We find it a challenge to
motivate ourselves and so we give in to the urge to "rest" in front of the
television rather than use our talents in service and volunteer work. It
is not that we wish to abandon Christ--we just seem to drift away. Martin
Luther once remarked, "If you must sin, sin boldly." Decide today, but
make it an active rather than a passive decision. "Lord, to whom shall we
go? You have the words of eternal life" (3).
Next Sunday the readings will be: 1)Deuteronomy 4, 1-2. 6-8; 2)James
1, 17-18. 21-22. 27; 3)Mark 7, 1-8. 14-15. 21-23.
Mass Intentions for the Week
TODAY: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM For the Parish
10:30 AM Sunday Mass
12:00 PM Sp. Int. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mackert, (40th Wedding Anniversary)
TUE: 9:00 AM Irene Beal, off. Marcella Windisch
WED: 9:00 AM Fred Kleysteuber, off. Robert & Helen Matlak
THU: 9:00 AM Don Martin, off. The Gwamna Family
FRI: 9:00 AM Margaret Mueller, off. McGuinness Family
SAT: 8:00 AM Gwen Hall, off. Daughters of Isabella
5:00 PM MHC Purgatorian
SUN: 7:00 AM Sunday Mass
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
10:30 AM For the Parish
12:00 PM Sp. Int. of the Smalley Family
CHANGE IN WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
The weekday Mass schedule until further notice will be: There will be NO
Mass on Mondays; Tuesday through Friday the Mass will be at 9:00 AM.
Wedding Banns
Albert Paul Mattachione, Jr.
and September 6
Jennifer Kay Shockey
Liturgical Assistants
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - AUGUST 30/31
5:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, Linda C., R. Winfree, A. Wentworth, E.
Gulbransen, C. Gay, J. Carchedi
7:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, M.J. Martin, A. Cavo
9:00 Deacon Max Roadruck, C. Mihlbachler, M. Mihlbachler, L. Marshall, C.
Nordmeyer, P. Hobbs, V. Hobbs, M. Lokai, R. Latham
10:30 D. Compton, R. Wimsatt, R. Gros, J. Maiorano, C. Maiorano, T.
Giambrone, B. Wurzbacher
12:00 M. Rodin, K. Justice, A. Yokell, T. Langenderfer, S. Takacs, C.
Kleysteuber
LECTOR COMMENTATORS - AUGUST 30/31
LECTOR COMMENTATOR
5:00 E. Allen M. Burns
7:00 J. Martin C. Marth
9:00 M. Miller D. Rund
10:30 D. Wetzel M. Ellis
12:00 K. Gros B. Roadruck
SERVERS SCHEDULE - AUGUST 30/31
5:00 M. Eviston, J. Vanscotter, H. Jaksic
7:00 K. Orahood, P. Lavallee
9:00 B. Byrge, D. Minnick, M. Minnick
10:30 M. Cahill, E. Tribut, E. Polander
12:00 C. Kirk, B. Hayes, C. Morley
LECTOR/COMMENTATORS, EUCHARISTIC AND HOSPITALITY MINISTERS, USHERS!!!
On September 3rd at 7:00 PM in the School All Purpose Room, we will
hold our first meeting to discuss pertinent information for our ministry
and for theological reflection. Deacon Max will chair this meeting. Come
with your ideas, comments, etc. This is the first of three meetings each
year to be held on the 1st Wednesday of the months of September, March, and
May. Mark your calendars!!
Also, Lector/Commentators and Eucharistic Ministers can pick up the new
schedules after Mass in the sacristy.
Baby Sitting
Babysitter needed for an infant during the school year. Please call Anne
Rusen, 879-8803 for information....Do you need someone to watch your
child(ren) after school or on weekends? If so, please call Mary Smith, 754-1568....A parish family is
looking for a babysitter to watch their
children in their home, 4 days a week, 10 hours a day. Anyone interested
should call Mary, at 878-7267, evenings.
Preparing for the Jubilee Year 2000
He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and
they wish to see you." He said to them in reply, "My mother and my
brothers (and sisters) are those who hear the word of God and act on it."
(Lk 8:20-21)
"Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ." (St. Jerome,
translator of the Vulgate) How do I use the scripture in order to know
Jesus better?
This Week
TODAY: 7:00 AM - Coffee & Doughnuts until 12:00 Noon, AD
9:45 AM - Transportation Sunday until 12:00 Noon
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
MON: 8:45 AM - Rosary, SFH
1:00 PM - JOY Club until 3:00 PM, SFH
7:30 PM - Rosary, Ch
8:00 PM - Prayer Gp, Ch APR
TUE: MHCS Opening Day
8:45 AM - Rosary, SFH
6:00 PM - Catechism Class, SFH
7:00 PM - Folk Gp Practice, Ch
7:30 PM - Bible Study, ER
WED: 8:45 AM - Rosary, SFH
9:30 AM - Mom's group until 11:30 AM, SFH
12:30 PM - Bible Study, SFH
5:00 PM - Soccer Mtg until 9:00 PM, Sch APR/Cafe
7:00 PM - HS LIFE Gp until 9:00 PM, SFH
7:00 PM - Choir Practice, Ch
THU: 9:00 AM - All School Mass
FRI: 8:45 AM - Rosary, SFH
SAT: 7:30 AM - Rosary
10:00 AM - Benediction
10:15 AM - Confessions until 11:00 AM
SUN: 7:00 AM - Coffee & Doughnuts until 12:00 PM, AD
7:00 PM - Scripture Study until 8:30 PM, SFH
STEPHEN MINISTRY
"Let me care for you"...Those words can bring a sigh of relief to
people going through difficult times in life. A Stephen Minister is
willing and able to care for you by listening and being there while you
work through this tough time. If you feel a need for this kind of care,
please call Anne Rusen at 879-8803.
Bowling
Join Mary, Help of Christians Bowling League. Starts on Wednesday,
August 27th. No experience needed. Always in need of subs. For more
information, please call Mary Lou Kelly, 878-8442, or Andrea Schott,
879-2666.
STEWARDSHIP
Adult Envelopes (347) $11,343.50
Loose Checks (11) 200.00
Loose Currency & Coin 435.67
Youth (21) 11.95
Total Collection for August 17 $11,991.12
Religious Education
The Sunday morning Religious Education classes will resume on September 7,
1997...Early childhood ages 3-5 meet from 9:00 - 10:00 AM; grades 1-12 will
meet from 10:30 - 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 will be held in the school. High school
sessions will be held in St. Francis Hall. We will need volunteers to
teach in grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 as well as to serve as teacher's aids. Call
the Religious Education office, 878-7325 if you are interested in
volunteering as a teacher or teacher's aid. Registration forms for the
Religious Ed program are available in the foyer of the Church, or call the
Religious Ed office to receive a registration form. We are looking forward
to serving you and your family during the ensuing academic year.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
will begin its Fall session on Sunday, September 14, 1997, 10:30 AM in the
school cafeteria.
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.
Help Wanted
We need volunteers to assist in locking the school building after RE
classes on Sundays. It will require only 10-15 minutes of your time on
alternate Sundays. If you are interested, call Gloria L. Leigh, 878-7325.
Youth Activities
HS LIFE Community...Wednesday, August 27th - Senior Going Away, 7:00 -
9:00 PM, SFH
For more information call Holly Gros, Youth Minister, at 878-8092.
Welcome
WELCOME! Welcome to all who celebrate the Mass with us this
morning. 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
This column is for little information ahd sharing to the larger
community. Anyone is welcome to submit notes to be published. Submit to
the Rectory before noon on Monday and title it Tid-Bid Column.
Articles must be signed.
From your Pastoral Minister....Many people have asked me if Father
Joe enjoyed his card shower. I believe he did and will enjoy those cards
in the future weeks. In touching base with him the day he came home from
the hospital I asked him if he saw his office which was decorated by
posters made last spring by the school children and a stuffed Winnie the
Pooh was holding a huge box of cards from the parishioners. Father laughed
and seemed to be happy about his giftedness by many of you. Unfortunately
he hasn't been well enough to open all of them but he is doing so, little
by little. Please keep him in your prayers. Thank you to all of you and
to the organizations who donated the postage money to send out the flyer to
all parish families. This little project was in the planning stages for
almost a year and without all of you it couldn't have been pulled off.
School News
OPENING DAY OF SCHOOL will be Tuesday, August 26th....THE SCHOOL WILL BE
CLOSED Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday....POSITION AVAILABLE
-- We are currently looking for someone to fill the position of playground
monitor. This position requires 3 hours per day. For more information,
please contact the school office, 878-9152....SPORTS PHYSICALS...are
required of all students participating in any MHC sports program during the
school year. Physicals for the 1997-98 season will be given at school on
Wednesday, August 27 during school hours at a cost of $5.00 (or you may
go to your private physician). Forms for the physical will be sent home on
the first day of school. Forms are available in the school office. Dr.
John Peterangelo, D.O. and Dr. Charles Zeller, D.O. will be doing the
physicals. Students attending the RE program and interested in getting a
physical on August 27 should be at the school clinic at 8:30 AM.
PARISH LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS!!
We are open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Parish Library will be closed
August 31 for the Labor Day Weekend. Starting on September 7, 1997, we
will resume our regular hours - 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM. We have just received
some new books & videos in our "Teen" section, donated by the Youth
Ministry Office. Come and check them out! Thank you to all who have
visited the Library. Hopefully more will make time to stop by St. Francis
Hall to "LOOK US OVER". Donations of books, videos, cassettes, time and
money are always welcome. Please call Linda Knueve, 879-5303 or Pat
Scanlon, 878-0461.
Help Wanted
A disabled individual needs a volunteer to do housework. For more
information, please call the parish office, 878-8353.
From The Bulletin Editor
Due to the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, bulletin items for the September
7th bulletin need to be into the rectory office by 12:00 Noon,
Thursday, August 28th. Thank you.
CHANGING SEASONS
Kids are nearly back in school. Harvest is upon us. Fall weather is just
around the corner. What "season" of spiritual life are you in? Are you
reaping the rewards of a carefully tended spiritual life? Come...share
your bounty. Are you wondering just when you'll feel the warmth of the
spirit's fire again? Come...we'll share your "winter" together. Have you
recently experienced a breakthrough and now, after a difficult time, are
filled with hope? Come...encourage us with your "spring". Are you growing
in your Spiritual life despite the "heat"? Come...we'll go through your
"summer" together. Our "Moms 'n Tots"/"Sisters" small group bible study
begins a new season of growth on September 3rd. Come...join us. We
will meet in St. Francis Hall every Wednesday from 12:30-2:00 PM.
Children are always welcome; babysitting is available. Join us September
3rd for a potluck lunch. September 10th we will begin a study on Women in
the Bible. For more information, please call Debbie Kovarovic, 236-4082.
LEARN THE NEW CATECHISM
Attention all Catholics who want to understand or to brush up on their
faith and understanding of the Sacraments: for the next several meetings
the Catechism Class will be studying the Sacraments. For more information
and a study guide contact Anne Rusen, 879-8803.
The Catechism assignment for Tuesday, August 26th: Read paragraphs
1113-1134, 1168-1185 on Sacraments -- The Body of Christ at Prayer
in The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and join us in St. Francis
Hall at 6:00 PM. Lessons are independent, so come when you can.
MHC USED UNIFORMS FOR SALE
MHC school uniforms only worn one year. 2 girls jumpers and 1 MHC
sweatshirt (size 6), 3 girls jumpers (size 12) and 1 MHC sweatshirt (size
10-12). Jumpers - $5.00 and sweatshirts - $10.00. Please call Nancy at
254-2886.
EDUCATION COMMISSION NEWS
The Education Commission is in need of two replacement members, to replace
members who have moved from the parish. One position is for a one year
term, the other is for a three year term. Interested parishioners should
call Bob Brandstetter, 878-7267.
PARISH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WANTED
The Parish Athletic Director position is vacant, since Marvin Brigman moved
to Florida last month. We are in need of a new Athletic Director.
Interested parishioners should call Bob Brandstetter, 878-7267.
Lost
Did anyone find a St. Anthony Medal in the MHC parking lot? It was lost
the weekend of August 16/17. Please call the rectory office, 878-8353,
between regular business hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Looking for Help
We are looking for a volunteer to work in the office Monday mornings to
help answer the phones and the door. If interested, please contact Anne
Rusen, 879-8803.
Bible Study
We need your help to stimulate discussion and develop greater insight into
the GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN and the JOHANNINE EPISTLES. An
established Bible study group is looking for new members to join in its
discussions every Tuesday evening, starting September 9th at 7:30 PM in
the East Room of the rectory. For additional information contact Carol or
John Maiorano at 864-5101.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT BERGAMO
Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning sponsors The Beginning
Experience, a weekend for widowed, separated or divorced. This program
is for people of all faiths who are widowed, separated or divorced who want
to begin a new life with renewed courage and joy. The weekend will begin
on Friday, September 5th at 7:30 PM and conclude on Sunday, September
7th, at 4:30 PM. For more information, cost or reservations contact Dan
Larkin at (937) 435-7857 or Barbara Pennucci at (937) 256-2539.
Registration deadline: September 1st.
Septemberfest, sponsored by Bergamo Beginning Experience, with a
buffet style dinner from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and dancing from 8:00 - 11:00 PM
with Larry Studebaker as D.J., will be held September 13th at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 4293 Powell Road, Huber Heights. For more
information call Dan Larkin at (937) 435-7857 or Mike Mausteller at (937)
845-2983.
CENTERING PRAYER
Often we get so caught up in the busyness and noise of life that we fail to
notice God present at the center of our everyday experiences.
Centering Prayer is one way of noticing, of listening, of finding
God in all things. This day of prayer, led by Sr. Carol DeFiore, SNDdeN,
will offer quiet time to explore and experience centering together.
Saturday, August 30, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $25 per person (includes lunch
and refreshments). To register, call the Milford Spiritual Center, (513)
248-3500.
CRAFT TABLES AVAILABLE FOR ST. PETER OKTOBERFEST
6161 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio, to be held September 26th,
5:30 - 11:00 PM; September 27th, Noon - 11:00 PM; and September 28th, Noon
- 8:00 PM in the air-conditioned Family Life Center. We have a new
expanded setup for this year. For reservation form and/or information
please call Marge, 233-1503 (work) or 233-0406 (home).
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL OCTOBER RAFFLE
Holy Family School is now selling tickets to its annual October luncheon
raffle. Tickets are $100. Each ticket entitles you to a wonderful
luncheon at Neil's Heritage House Restaurant on October 1, 8, 15 and
22. At each luncheon you have a chance to win $25, $100, $200, and
$1,000. Every 10th ticket drawn also wins a bottle of Asti Spumante. You
can purchase single tickets for one lunch only at a cost of $25. Tickets
are available at Holy Family Church, 140 S. Findlay St. or by calling the
rectory at 253-1109.
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