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Weekly Bulletin
November 9, 2008
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Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 Noon.
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Like other churches, the Basilica of St. John
Lateran in Rome is built on the foundations - physical, historical,
emotional and spiritual - of an earlier building. The Emperor
Constantine commissioned the original church in the fourth century.
Today, this church is the pope's home
parish. We're used to seeing him address the entire world
from St. Peter's. But the Roman Pontifical Cathedral, the
pope's home base as bishop of Rome, us St. John Lateran.
Pope Martin V is entombed in front of the main
altar. Martin was elected to end the Great Western Schism.
After a stay of about seventy years in Avignon, France, the papacy
returned to Rome, to what was then (generously speaking) a backwater
town. No glory there. A lot of ruins.
Not everyone in the Church's power structure
was happy with the move back. The late fourteenth and early
fifteenth centuries saw first two, then three men claim to be pope.
The Council of Constance resolved the dilemma and elected Pope
Martin.
St. John Lateran speaks power. The nave
is flanked by statues of the apostles that are more than twice a normal
person's height. The architecture expresses strength in
stone, grandeur, and magnificent art.
I've taken photographs of the building.
They don't capture the size of the place, but I can still feel it
in my bones. In the nave I sensed the deep desire to speak of
permanence and stability. But I felt a keenly, too, the sense
that stones can be pulled down and stained glass broken. Powerful
buildings can say only so much.
And then my wife and I received the Eucharist at
the Lateran Basilica. That reality helps me keep the
place in perspective.
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, November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
- 9:00 am Mass (Rite of Welcoming for candidates in RCIA) for Neil Oatney (Schwendeman)
- Olive Wood Carvers will be selling in the School Hallway after All Masses
- 9:00 am St. Mary's Holiday Happening (St. Mary School)
- 10:15 am PSR (8th grade is in the MPR)
- 10:15 am "The Faith in Depth" (adult formation) with Fr. Walter –
(Catechism: paragraphs 976-1065 "Forgiveness, death and resurrection"
- 11:30 am Mass (Fr. Kessler) for St. Bernadette Parishioners
- 6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice
- Monday, November 10 - Leo the Great, pope, doctor
- 8:00 am Mass for Mabel Rose Bolster (Bolster)
- 4:00 pm Deanery Meeting at St. Joseph, Sugar Grove
- Tuesday, November 11 - Martin of tours, bishop
- 8:00 am Mass for John Daugherty (Daugherty)
- 10:00 am Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
- 7:00 pm Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
- 7:00 pm Parish Council (MPR)
- 7:00 pm St. Paul the Apostle, the Man and his Ministry,
by John Reade in the church
- Wednesday, November 12 - Josaphat, bishop, martyr
- 2:00 pm Mass at LanFair
- 6:00 pm Mass for Ernest Wilkins, birthday remembrance (family
- 7:00 pm RCIA (MPR)
- 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice
- Thursday, November 13 - Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
- 8:20 am School Mass for Betty Runco, birthday (Merk)
- Noon Friends Forever – Pot Luck Dinner (bring your own table
service) beverages provided – program: Fr. Gideon on funeral planning (MPR)
- 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Meeting (MGC)
- 7:00 pm Spiritual Life Committee Presents –
"Communication; talking it through" (MPR)
- Friday, November 14
- 8:00 am Mass (Fr. Bentz) for Roy Radcliffe (Radcliffe)
- 7:30 pm Fisher Catholic Marching Band 3rd Annual Marching Concert. Click here for more information.
- Saturday, November 15 - Albert the Great, bishop, doctor
- Pre Cana in MPR
- 8:00 am Mass (Fr. Bentz) for Mary Margaret Kilbarger (D'Amore)
- 8:30 am Confessions
- Noon – 8 pm St. Mary's Holiday Happening (St. Mary School)
- 1:30 pm Wedding Service for Kristina Smith & Jeremy Wallace celebrant is Fr. Walter
- 3:30 pm Confessions
- 4:30 pm Vigil Mass (Fr. Gideon) 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time for Lawrence & Gertrude Berens (Berens)
- Sunday, November 16 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 9:00 am Mass (Fr. Bentz) for Ronald Whitehead (family)
- 10:15 am PSR (8th grade is in the MPR)
- 10:15 am Cantor Meeting (Church)
- 11:30 am Mass (Fr. Bentz) for St. Bernadette Parishioners
- 12:45 pm Baptism for Ethan O'Reilly by Deacon Mark Scarpitti
- 6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice
WEDDING NOTICE
Congratulations to Kristina Smith, daughter of Pat &
Mary Jo Smith of our parish, and Jeremy Wallace, son of
Alva and Judy Wallace of Thornville. They were married on
Saturday, Nov. 8th at 1:30pm at St. Bernadette, Fr. James
Walter celebrant.
Please Pray for:
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Henry Kitsmiller |
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Virginia Bright |
Diana Krile |
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Susan Clark |
Ronnie Packard |
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Madge DeMastry |
Ron Packard |
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Luke DeRolph |
Cole Smith |
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Edna Dunphy |
Bob Uhl |
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Diana Harris |
Thelma Williams |
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Rita Kilbarger |
Lillian Zack |
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| For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer
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"Jottings" from Sister Nancy
Today's Gospel speaks of the temple in Jerusalem
and Jesus' defense of it as his father's house. If you asked,
"What is the first-ranking church in Christendom?" most would
answer, "St. Peter's Basilica in Rome." But they would
be wrong.
For Catholics, the first church in the world is
the Basilica of St. John Lateran. It is the oldest church in Rome
and has been described as the mother of all churches in the world.
It is the pope's cathedral church, and the feast of its dedication
in the year 324 is today.
The first three centuries of Christianity were
difficult, especially in Rome, where the Christians were fed to the
lions. When Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state
religion, Christians could finally come out of the shadows and live
their faith openly. The first church there was the palace of
the Laterani family, which was given to Pope Sylvester I by Emperor
Constantine.
Preaching Resource, Nov. 2008
Sr. Nancy, O.P.
Adult catechism lectures continue on Sundays at 10:30
am till 11:15 am in the Social Hall:
Nov. 9th, Fr. Walter on "Forgiveness,
the Resurrection of the Dead, Judgment and Heaven." Paragraphs
976-1060 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Nov. 16th, Fr. Thomas Kessler on "The
Sacramental Economy, the liturgy and the Paschal Mystery in the Church's
Sacraments." Paragraphs 1066-1209.
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.
The Holy Dwelling of the Most High.
Dedication of St. John Lateran, Nov. 9, 2008
As Followers of Jesus and so members of the body
of Christ, we as individuals have become "the temple of God"
through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Through our faith
in Christ and baptism, we have been made into places where God is now
present in a special way. Of course, we still need buildings
where we may worship God in community and express our shared identity
and dignity. Yet we do so convinced that Christ is the reality
to which all earthly temples, shrines and churches point, and that
through Christ God dwells in us and makes us holy through the Spirit.
As God's people in Christ, we are now dwelling places of
the Most High.
By Daniel J. Harrington
From America Magazine 11/3/08
"To Know His Mind and Heart and Respond".
This is our parish theme for 2008-09.
Yes, we owe God our love.
Yes, we owe God our worship.
Yes, we owe God our gratitude.
It is a privilege to come to Mass. It is a life-forming to pray as
a family. Parents must lead the way!
Father Walter
Thank you to the Guenther family for cleaning
the church and to Donna Menigat for cleaning the linens for church during
the month of October. God Bless!
Paul the Apostle, the Man and His Ministry,
led by John Reade will continue with the next session (topic will
be "Obtaining Righteousness") November 11th from 7 pm
to 8:30pm in the church. Reading material from the Vatican will
be provided at no charge and recommended books can be obtained at a
discount. More sessions will be held 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.
ALL SAINTS DAY has reminded us that we are helped everyday by our patron Saints. Grow in friendship with your favorite Saints.
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.
St. Bernadette Spiritual Life Committee
presents "Positive Communication: Talking it Through",
Thursday, November 13 at 7pm in the MPR. Donna Menigat
will be the speaker.
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on November
13th at 7:00pm in the Church office area. We need more
members to help us create our prayer shawls. Donations of yarn
and money are always appreciated. Please help us with this
wonderful ministry that helps people in a time of need.
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) and Bags of pine (small twigs) for wreaths
- all kinds
Look for upcoming flyer in the bulletin!
Recycle your paper and help your parish!
The paper retriever is now on the parking lot behind the church.
Please use the driveway marked "office and deliveries."
Shredded paper should be put in a bag that you can be closed tight
(keep paper from getting wind-blown). Thank you for your efforts.
Catholic CDs will soon be available here!
Lighthouse Catholic Media (2005) was formed as a division of St. Joseph
Communications of Illinois. Some of America's best known
Catholic speakers are available on CDs. Very soon nine (9)
different speakers will be available for you in our up-coming CD kiosk.
CDs will be only $3. Great for Christmas gifts...for faith
growth.
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.
Contributions packets are the same except for
how many Sunday Collection envelopes you will receive. For
those who pay on-line we will be happy to give you a list of all
the collections for the year and please send your check to 1343
Wheeling Rd.
FINAL DAY FOR PICTURES! PICTURES ARE GOING TO
BE TAKEN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST if you would
like to have your picture retaken or if you just could not make the
other times please call the church office and make an appointment.
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 family photos will be inserted alphabetically with other
photos.
- Photographs 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.
The Catholic Foundation presents
"Passionate Estate Planning... for yourself, your family, and
the Church" Thursday evening, November 13th, at
St. Agatha Parish at 7:00pm.
This intimate, focused presentation will be
targeted to the needs and concerns of Catholic families. It
will be delivered by nationally known attorney and author Conrad
Teitell, one of the most dynamic speakers in the industry.
He will address the reasons families tend to fail to plan, and
helps Catholics who may not have a strong financial background
see that estate planning can play an important role in conveying
to their heirs not just assets, but their values and beliefs.
Teitell is known for his wit and humor, and this presentation will
be as enjoyable as it is enlightening.
The event is free of charge and open to anyone
looking to learn more about estate planning. Reserve a seat
for yourself and a friend or family member no later than November
3rd by calling the Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893
or 1-866-298-8893 or visit www.catholic-foundation.org for
more information.
"Coats for Kids"
In an effort to provide warm coats for needy
children during the cold winter months we are asking for donations
of good quality, gently worn coats (no tears, stains or broken
zippers, please). Drop of at the following locations: Fashion
Cleaners (Plaza Shopping Center on Memorial Dr.) Vanity Cleaners
(E. Main St. next to Kroger) or the lobby of Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
(138 W. Chestnut St.). All coats will be cleaned at no
charge and then distributed by Jenny Ruff at Job & Family Services.
The coat drive will run from October 2008 thru January 2009.
Fisher Catholic High School News:
The Fisher Catholic High School Marching Band will perform
their 3rd annual Marching Concert on Friday, November
14th at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 16th at 2:00pm
in the Fisher Catholic Gymnasium. The concert will consist of
music selections from halftime shows and popular band favorites from
years past... the band might even "get down" and dance a
little! The show is free to the public, so come out and enjoy
it! Any questions please contact Band Director, Brian McCauley
740-654-1231.
2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa to support
the Fisher Catholic marching band is Sunday, December 7th
from 8:00am to 1:00pm at Fisher Catholic High School Cafeteria.
The 3rd annual Christmas Shop for Fisher Catholic
Athletics will be held November 12th, from 6-9pm
at School Colors/Promotions, located at 136 N. Columbus St. (corner
of Wheeling and Columbus St). There will be a wide range of
Irish wear available to purchase from winter coats to sports bags.
A percentage of the sales from this evening will go directly
to the general fund for athletics.
Thank you for your support.
St. Mary Church & School News:
St. Mary Cemetery News:
Artificial Flowers are permitted in the
cemetery, including stone top arrangements from November 1st
until March 1st. Thank you for your cooperation.
St. Mary bereavement ministry is hosting a
"special evening" with Rich Schneider of Fairhope Hospice as
a guest speaker and a short movie "Beyond Death's Door" on
Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 7pm in the St. Mary Spirit Center.
Everyone is invited, especially those who are coping with the
loss of a loved one. For additional information call Sharon
Boyden 740-687-4989 or Linda Barnecut 740-687-1476. Your presence
and sharing is comforting to those who mourn.
St. Mary School is starting their Holiday early
with the biggest fund-raising event of the year... it's
HOLIDAY HAPPENING! Located at 309 E. Chestnut St.,
Lancaster on Saturday, November 8th from noon to 8:00pm
and Sunday, Nov. 9th from 9am till 4pm. ADMISSION
IS FREE.
Diocesan Ministry Fair: All who share
an interest in the life and future of their parish communities have a
unique opportunity to learn more about the various ministries, trainings,
programs and services offered through the Diocese of Columbus by
attending the upcoming Diocesan Ministry Fair "Celebrating
God's Gifts." Friday, November 14th and
Saturday, November 15th from 9 am to 3 pm at Ss. Peter
and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Rd. SE, Newark/Heath.
Come for all or part of the day. For more information, check
out the diocesan website at www.colsdioc.org
or call 614-241-2550 or toll free 877-241-2550.
"Thank You to our Advertiser this Week"
Steven D. Cox, M.D., Inc.
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."
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
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:
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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