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Weekly Bulletin
October 19, 2008
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Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 Noon.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
It's tough to follow
Christ and also live in the world. Most of us are called
to do it with a whole lot of the world pulling on us. Give to Caesar
what is Caesar's and to God what is God's? OK. Now
I just have to figure out which is which.
When many Catholics hear the word vocation,
they think about its meaning as a call to religious life, particularly
to ordained priesthood. These are vital vocations. Those
called in these ways are set apart; they are called to serve the Body
of Christ in a visibly unique role.
Vocations for most of us in the Body of Christ
look different. Are they less obvious? They are absolutely
vital. The work is tough. Our best intentions can be
misunderstood. Even with the best of motives we can fail.
The next day we still have to get up and go to work. Am I
serving God or Caesar? Neither? Both?
Some care called to be teachers, some nurses,
some builders of companies, some builders of buildings. Some
are called to wait on other people who have been standing in line for
a while. In advice attributed to Saint Francis, we hear
"Preach the Gospel always, and if necessary use words."
What does that look like?
We don't always know when we are making an
impact on others. On a couple of painful occasions I discovered
I had been making a good impression only after I messed it up.
After an outburst or incident someone said, "Hey, that's not
like you!" But I guess it was.
Cyrus the Persian looked every bit like other
warriors when he used power, when he played his pivotal role in Jewish
history, releasing God's chosen people to return to their own
land. Isaiah calls him anointed - he is a messiah.
He doesn't even know God or the job he has in the bigger scheme of
things, and he is an anointed one.
What could we accomplish, who know
we are called?
Dan Finucane
© 2008 Liguori Publications. Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A.
Imprimatur: Most Rev. Robert J. Hermann, Archdioceses of St. Louis
Coming Events
- Sunday, October 19 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Sunday
- WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
- 9:00 am Mass (Fr. Bentz) for Neil Oatney (Essman)
- 10:15 am PSR (8th grade is in the MPR)
- 10:15 am "The Faith in Depth" (faith formation) with Fr. Walter in the parish hall;
topic: The Holy Spirit and the Church
- 11:30 am Mass for St. Bernadette Parishioners
- 6:00 pm Teen Mass Rehearsal
- Monday, October 20 - Paul of the Cross, priest
- 8:00 am Mass for Linton Ames (Family)
- Tuesday, October 21
- 8:00 am Mass for June Gandee (Fox)
- 10:00 am Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
- 7:00 pm Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
- 7:00 pm St. Paul the Apostle, the Man and His Ministry
- Wednesday, October 22
- 10:30 pm Mass at Sunbridge
- 6:00 pm Mass for Richard Foreman (Cupp)
- 6:30 pm Rosary after the Mass
- 7:00 pm RCIA (MPR)
- Thursday, October 23 - John of Capistrano, priest
- 8:20 am School Mass for Helen "Betty" Runco (Erdeljac)
- 7:00 pm Spiritual Life Program - Enneagram (part 2) (MPR)
- Friday, October 24 - Anthony Mary Claret, bishop
- End of first quarter of school
- 8:00 am Mass for Nancy McCormick (Messerly)
- Jillian's Dinner is being set-up in the PH
- 7:30 pm Fisher Catholic Fall Play "O
Henry" 2 sections of a 1 act play. Cost $4.00
per person at the Fisher Catholic gym
- Saturday, October 25
- 8:00 am Mass (Fr. Arter) for Mrs. Patrick Hock (Kilbarger-Layman)
- 8:30 am Confessions
- 3:30 pm Confessions
- 4:30 am Jillian's Dinner (PH)
- 4:30 pm Vigil Mass 30th Sunday in Ordinary Sunday for Lawrence & Gertrude Berens (Berens)
- 7:30 pm Fisher Catholic Fall Play "O
Henry" 2 sections of a 1 act play. Cost $4.00
per person at the Fisher Catholic gym
- Sunday, October 26 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Sunday
- WORLD PRIEST DAY
- 9:00 am Teen Mass for St. Bernadette Parishioners
- 10:15 am PSR (8th grade is in the MPR)
- 11:30 am Mass (Fr. Kessler) for Harold Schwendeman
(Family) anniversary of death
- 6:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (PH)
BAPTISMS
Michael Anthony Pennington, son of Mark and Erin
Pennington will be baptized Saturday, October 18, during the 4:30 Mass
by Fr. James A. Walter. Congratulations upon the Baptism of your
child. We welcome Taylor Pennington into the spiritual family at
St. Bernadette.
FUNERAL NOTICES
Mary Tripp, 74 years old, died Saturday, October 11, at
Fairfield Medical Center. Burial Mass was Tuesday, October
14th at St. Bernadette Church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery.
Louis G. Holland, 89 years old, died Sunday, October 12
at his home. Funeral Liturgy was held Thursday, October
16th at Sheridan Funeral Home celebrant was Fr. Peter
Gideon. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual
light shine upon them.
Please Pray for:
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Norma Boyer |
Diana Harris |
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Virginia Bright |
Rita Kilbarger |
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Susan Clark |
Henry Kitsmiller |
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Madge DeMastry |
Diana Krile |
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Luke DeRolph |
Cole Smith |
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Edna Dunphy |
Thelma Williams |
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Ruth Faulkner |
Lillian Zack |
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"Jottings" from Sister Nancy
The men and women of St. Bernadette's parish
are cordially invited to attend a Morning of Reflection
at St. Mary Parish on Tuesday, October 28th.
The morning begins with the celebration of Mass
at 9 am with Fr. Donald Franks! Reflection and discussion for
the Sunday's readings will follow in the Spirit Center lead by
Sr. Louis Mary and Sr. Nancy Ames! The day concludes with a
wonderful lunch prepared by the ladies of St. Mary's. A
donation is asked to cover the cost! If you are interested
in joining us, please call Sr. Nancy at 654-1893 by Wednesday, October
22 to register.
Sr. Nancy, O.P.
The Fruits of the Spirit
The Fruits of the Spirit are the
new wine of the Gospel that fills us with divine energy and a certain
spontaneity. Structures need to be adjusted to this freedom,
which, as St. Paul says, is not license, but an ever increasing
sensitivity to the initiatives of the Spirit. The hallmark
of the divine action is, to quote Thomas Merton, "mercy, within
mercy, within mercy." The Fruits of the Spirit prove that
Christ is living in us and transforming us into witnesses of his
continuing presence in the world. To manifest these dispositions
of Jesus is the living evidence of his Resurrection.
Saint Paul the Apostle, the Man and his Ministry,
led by John Reade will continue with the next session on October
21st from 7 to 8:30pm in the Church. We are exploring
the world of early Christianity, Paul's dramatic conversion, his
missionary work, and the shape of his Scriptural letters and teachings.
Reading materials from the Vatican will be provided at no
charge and recommended books can be obtained at a discount. More
sessions will be on November 11th, December 2nd
& 9th. Come and join this opportunity for learning
and sharing. For more information please contact John Reade at
740-687-5234 or e-mail me at john-reade@appianmfg.com.
World Priest Day is October 26th.
Offer a special prayer! Say thanks, give thanks for the
many gifts our priests give of themselves every day. Sponsored
by the Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Serra Club.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be
leading the Rosary at St. Bernadette Church during the month of October.
The Rosary will begin immediately after the Wednesday 6:00pm Mass.
Come let us pray the Rosary together.
The Catholic Guide to the Internet:
Greeting Cards: www.catholicgreetings.org. Free online e-cards with Catholic inspiration.
St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts
Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed on
Wednesday, 1 am and 2 am; Thursday, 7 am, 9 am and 2 pm. Call
Marti Gundelfinger at 654-2277.
St. Bernadette Church Pre-Cana invites all
engaged couples to join us for Pre-Cana on Saturday, November
15th. To register for your marriage preparation
class, please contact John or Margo Zishka at 740-756-4439.
Thank You Jenny Spiegel, Nancy Messerly,
the Dreyer Family, Linda Hecker, and Toni Blanchard for helping to
keep our church clean throughout the summer.
God Bless!
The Lazarus Program would like to thank
everyone for their help. With so many funerals, we have too
many dishes and no where to keep them. Please pick up your
dish by going to the church office.
Needed: A part-time companion needed
during the day for 5 days a week (no weekends) for Rita Kilbarger at
her home. For more information please call Theresa - work
740-743-1349 or evenings at home 740-536-9071
St. Bernadette Adult Choir will begin
practicing for the 08-09 season on Wednesday, Nov. 4th
at 7 pm. All adult parishioners are welcome to join.
The group is also open to all high school students! The choir
practices on Wednesday evenings, and sings on many Sundays throughout
the year, as well as Christmas Midnight Mass and Easter Vigil.
We are very flexible - if your work or your school schedule only
allows you to participate in part of the season, you are still very
welcome! Please contact Liz Latorre at 243-1872 or e-mail me at lizlatorre@gmail.com.
St. Bernadette Youth Choir registration is
now ongoing for the Christmas 2008 season. Rehearsals are on
Sunday evenings at 6 pm, beginning on November 2nd and the
choir sings at the 5:30 pm mass on Christmas Eve. This ensemble
is open to all students (public, parochial, or home school) in grades
2-8. The ensemble is divided into two levels; junior and senior
choir, based upon grade level. We have opportunities for both
novice and experienced singers to develop their skills. Students
also have the opportunity to play hand held percussion instruments and
the senior choir learns to play hand bells. You can pick up a
brochure on the music desk in the sacristy. Please contact Liz
Latorre at 243-1872 or e-mail me at lizlatorre@gmail.com.
St. Bernadette Expressive Sign Team is
gearing-up for a new season. Interested new signers are invited
to pick up a packet with information in the literature rack outside
the school office. For more information contact Allyson Huber
at 740-536-9563 or Barb Huber at 740-536-9904.
Did you know... St. Bernadette School collects both Box
Top points and Campbell's labels? We have bins for
them in the school entry way. Please help our school by collecting
these points and labels
Thank You for Your Support
Jillian's Dinner will be on Saturday,
October 25, 2008 from 4:30 -7:30pm. We are still in need
of desserts and people to help sell tickets. The dinner
this year is to help the Michael Maple family. Michael
has a terminal brain tumor. On April 15th, 2008
Michael had his 3rd brain surgery and has not fully
recovered. Kati, his wife, has been on unpaid leave of
absence since April. Michael is currently in a wheelchair
and really has no use of the left side of his body. They
have two daughters Haley who is 13 years old and Lydia who is 12.
Advent Funday Sunday and a pancake
breakfast will be held Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
from 9:00 am to noon in the parish hall. Bring family
and friends for an enjoyable morning of making an advent wreath
(cost $12) and other activities for the whole family. If
you would like to volunteer for Advent Funday please call Marisa
Darfus at 569-3318 or e-mail mltd1011@yahoo.com.
Donations needed for Advent Funday Sunday are:
Medium sized dry pinecones (when pinecones
are dry they open up)
Bags of pine (small twigs) for wreaths - all
kinds.
Look for upcoming flyer in the bulletin!
THANK YOU TO THE 228 FAMILIES that had their
pictures taken. If you would like to submit a picture remember:
- A picture of you or your family (group pictures from events
will be put on the activity page)
- Submitted photos will be inserted alphabetically with other
photos.
- should not be cut, glued, or defaced
- Matte finish photographs reproduce as blurry pictures.
Please submit glossy finished photos. Books will not be
reprinted when problems result from submitted portraits.
- Submit good quality photographs.
- Color slides, copies of photos, and ink jet or laser jet
prints cannot be accepted these reproduce poorly.
- Ensure your photos are free of ink - do not write directly
on the front or back of the photo.
- Prints that are too dark, overexposed, fuzzy, poor color,
out of focus or have holes in them do not reproduce well.
Note: We do not color correct submitted photographs.
- Professional photographs are copyright protected.
Reproducing copyrighted photography is against the law.
You must submit a signed Publication Authorization form (available
at the Church office) for any and all professional photographs
submitted for inclusion in the directory.
We are checking into a makeup day for all those who would still like
to get a picture taken. Please call the church office 654-1893
and let us know if you are interested so we have an idea of how many
days we will need.
St. Paul's Outreach (SPO) is a
campus ministry for young adults and operated by college students.
In Central Ohio we have active ministries at Oho State and
Ohio Dominican. We are holding our annual benefit dinner
on Sunday, October 26th from 6pm-9pm at St. Charles
Preparatory School. Bishop Frederick Campbell is a long time
supporter of SPO and he will be the keynote speaker at the event.
In this year dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle, it is a great
opportunity to see and hear how our young people are serving to
witness their faith and the future of the Church. Tickets
are $60 and it would be a blessing if we could fill a table of
supporters from St. Bernadette Church. Call Brett Yarmesch
at 215-3057 or Darlene Yarmesch at 654-1582 for more details.
2009 Collection envelopes will be
available for pickup soon. To save paper we will offer weekly
or monthly packets. Please contact church office for more
information.
St. Bernadette Bowling League needs men or
women to bowl - you do not need to have any experience. We bowl
every Tuesday morning (started August 21st) for 35 weeks at
9:10am at the Tiki Bowling Lanes. Cost is $9 per week.
We have 3 people to a team and we are a mixed league. If you
are interested, just come out to the Tiki Bowling Lanes and we will
gladly put you on a team.
St. Mary Cemetery News:
Cemetery Sunday will be held Sunday,
November 2nd at 2:00pm at the cemetery (weather permitting).
All are welcome.
Artificial Flowers are permitted in the
cemetery, including stone top arrangements from November 1st
until March 1st. Thank you for your cooperation.
Your Kids Deserve Parents In A Great Marriage.
Go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and you'll
learn how to build a stronger relationship for their sake - and yours!
Upcoming Marriage Encounter weekends are November 14-16 and
February 13-15. Please let us know that you're interested
as soon as you can! For more information or to register,
contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our
website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be
leading the Rosary at St. Bernadette Church during the month of
October. The Rosary will begin immediately after the Wednesday
6:00pm Mass. Come let us pray the Rosary together.
The Coming Home Network International is
hosting their sixth annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, October
24th - 26th; The Battle for the Faith:
North American 1700 - 1900. This is an event not to be
missed. Bringing together eleven of our nations leading
Catholic speakers: Columbus' own Msgr. Frank Lane, Patrick
Madrid, Rosalind Moss, Dr. Paul Thigpen, Dr. Kenneth Howell,
Dr. Richard Chacon, Fr. Ray Ryland, Fr. Charles Connor, Bruce
Sullivan and our own Marcus Grodi of Zanesville.
For more information contact The Coming
Home Network International at 800-664-5110 or 740-450-1175.
Information is also available on their website at www.chnetwork.org. Make October 24th - 26th
another weekend given to God.
www.Jesus Christ.CALM
Just the name of Jesus will bring peace into your mind
He has His special website, it's of a holy kind
When you feel you're out of touch and want to draw Him near
Take out your holy laptop and type in your special prayer
He gets each message sent his way, he'll take them to his heart
'cause he knows you want to pray to him, now's the time to start
His internet of angels are waiting to disperse
His gifts, his love, his graces, thruout his universe
When you check your INbox you'll find a great reply
"PEACE BE WITH YOU NOW AND EVER, I'M WITH YOU BY AND BY"
God of old and modern times, all ages He is there
Today why don't you dial him up 'cause he's the God of care
Don't worry 'bout those misspelled words
It's the meaning He takes to heart
So get on your holy keyboard now and type what's in your heart
Dial up his site that never crashes, morning, noon or night
And you will find a special answer much to your delight
His love is there for one and all, it's always in the making
Reach out and take a healthy share, it's there for just the taking
Check your INbox often, he's left messages untold
They're just for you and you alone, some mild and then some bold
Thank you Lord for modern ways to receive your soothing balm
You'll shower me with blessings fast 'specially thru .CALM
By Norman E. Smyth Lancaster, St. Mary
"Thank You to our Advertiser this Week"
The Friendly Bremen Bank
Please patronize the advertisers found in our Weekly Sunday
Bulletin. They're generosity makes it possible for us to
receive the bulletin free of charge.
"Out of gratitude we share our income for the works of God."
Big Brother Big Sisters of Fairfield County is
currently looking for 50 volunteers who are interested in helping
children during the 2008-2009 school year as part of the "Bigs"
in schools program. Volunteers will meet one-on-one with a child
for approximately one hour, one day per week under the guidance of
the Big Brother Big Sister Staff at a local school. Your support
will make a difference that will last a lifetime. Call 687-9477
if interested.
Free Home Study Courses on the Catholic Faith
– You are invited to study the Catholic Faith by taking free
correspondence courses at home. For information about
the eight courses available, go to our Catholic Home Study
Service web site (www.amm.org/chss.htm).
Or you may write to this address:
Home Study Service,
P. O. Box 363,
Perryville MO 63775-0363
or call 573-547-4084. These are prepared by Father Oscar
Lukefahr, C.M. (Vincentian) who is a veteran priest and highly
recommended.
Fr. Walter
The Fairfield & Hocking County Chapter of the
American Red Cross will be hosting a Defensive Driving
course October 30 & 31 from 12-4 pm at 121 W. Mulberry St.,
Lancaster. This AARP sanctioned course is designed to help
older drivers update their knowledge and skills, prevent traffic
collisions and violations while maintaining mobility and independence.
There is no driving involved and you must attend both sessions
to receive credit for which some insurance companies allow discounts
after completion. This program will help you maintain better
health, independence and mobility, thereby controlling health care
costs. Please arrive at 11:45 am the first day of class to
complete AARP paperwork. Cost is $10.00 due at registration,
checks to be made payable to AARP. Class size is limited to
20 people. Phone 740-687-5585 or 740-385-3536 for information.
We Welcome New Members: For Parish
Registration, please fill a Form for Registration/Information Changes,
available in the lobbies of the Church and School and return it in the mail
to our Church Office or place in the collection basket on the weekend.
Also available we have a list of our Parish Ministries. Please take one.
Parishioner: If you have any changes (members, address, phone no.,
etc.), please fill out a Form for Registration/Information Changes and
place it in the collection basket on the weekend. Please notify us if
you are moving away.
Parish Hall & Mary Good Center Multi-Purpose Room
Reservations: Please contact Darlene for the Parish Hall
and Irene for the Mary Good Center MPR. We need the exact times the
facilities will be used including set-up, tear down, and clean-up time (not
just the time the event is scheduled to occur). We have policies and
paperwork that need to be completed. The Diocese of Columbus is no
longer providing insurance for certain events. If you use the facilities
without permission, you will be responsible for any insurance problems that
arise.
FLOWER CHART: Please sign up to sponsor flowers for
the altar. There are plenty of spaces left on the
two sign up sheets in the school hallway. More
than 1 person can sign up per week. Make our altar
beautiful each Sunday. The cost is $30.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS that are for sale in the book rack in the
back of the Church, please put money in an envelope and drop it
in the offertory basket on the weekend. Thank You.
Marriage Encounter Weekend dates:
November 14 - 16, 2008
February 13 - 15, 2009
April 24 - 26, 2009
June 5 - 7, 2009
July 17 - 19, 2009
September 25 - 27, 2009
November 6 - 8, 2009
For more information or to register, call Paul
& Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or www.wwmecolumbus.org
Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend dates:
Oct 24 - Oct 26, 2008
Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009
Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2009
Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2009
Jun 5 - Jun 7, 2009
For more information or to register, visit www.engaged.org or ColumbusEE@aol.com
or call Sherilynn Barley at 614-235-1143.
The Cum Christo Movement Weekend dates:
March 12-15, 2009 (Men's)
April 23-26, 2009 (Women's)
Sept. 17-20, 2009 (Men's)
Oct. 15-18, 2009 (Women's)
If you are interested in attending a weekend, please contact Ed Price
(614)314-1129 or visit the web site www.cumchristo.org.
Cathedral Book Shop New Address and Information:
209 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-221-6981 800-479-9021 Fax: 614-241-2566
Email: mmurphy@cathedral-bookshop.com
Web Site: www.cathedral-bookshop.com
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