MISSION STATEMENT The members of the Marion Catholic Community, given life through the Holy Spirit in Baptism, are called together as a community of faith to praise and worship God our Creator and to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. As members of the Body of Christ we strive to serve all to provide an atmosphere of hospitality which enables all to respond fully to the life-long challenge “to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
7428 St. Rt. 119 • Maria Stein, OH 45860 www.marioncatholiccommunity.org
Phone: 419-925-4775 Office Hours: 9:00am‒5:00pm (M‒F)
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS ...................................... 7:30am
St. Sebastian ..................................... Monday St. Rose ........................................... Tuesday Precious Blood ........................... Wednesday Nativity .......................................... Thursday St. John ............................................... Friday
SATURDAY MASS St. John .............................................. 5:00pm St. Sebastian ...................................... 7:30pm
SUNDAY MASS St. Rose ............................................. 8:00am Precious Blood .................................. 9:00am St. John ............................................ 10:30am Nativity ........................................ 12:00noon
HOLY DAYS ...... Check bulletin for schedule
BAPTISM SCHEDULE Nativity BVM
1st Sunday of the month before Mass-11am
Precious Blood 3rd Sunday of the month after Mass
St. John Last Sunday of the month after Mass
St. Rose 2nd Sunday of the month after Mass
St. Sebastian 1st Saturday of the month before/after Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Offered each Monday after the 7:30am Mass at St. Sebastian until 7:00pm.
RCIA: 7:30pm Tuesdays in the St. John rectory basement.
WEDDINGS: Notify Pastor six months prior to the wedding.
CONFESSIONS: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before each daily Mass. Saturday afternoon confessions are from 4:00pm‒4:45pm at St. John. There are also confessions each Saturday at 11:00am at the Shrine. A priest is always available for walk-ins who wish to receive this sacrament.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 20, 2016
The Marion Catholic Community
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STAFF Pastor
Rev. Eugene H. Schnipke, C.PP.S. email: [email protected] Pastor’s Residence .... 419-925-4522
Senior Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas Brenberger, C.PP.S. email: [email protected]
Deacons Omer Bertke — Retired Status Clif Perryman email: [email protected]
Parish Life Coordinator Sharon Kremer email: [email protected]
Administrative Assistants Joan Heitkamp email: [email protected] Julie Brunswick email: [email protected]
RCIA Carolyn Stucke 419-852-1211
Counseling Robert Skipper, M.Div., LPCC, LICDC 937-299-9005 / 800-521-6419
Call for Prayer Contacts Nativity BVM
Sue Moeller 419-852-5044 Precious Blood
Martha Thobe 419-925-5001 St. John
Mary Eyink 419-733-0743 Shelly Bruns 419-925-5403
St. Rose Irene Bruns 419-925-4712
St. Sebastian Ruth Bruns 419-268-1948 Bertie Bruns 419-925-4679
BULLETIN DEADLINE Announcement s must be submitted in writing by 9:00am on Monday of the week’s bulletin. Changes to this schedule, due to holidays, will be indicated in the bulletin in the form of an announcement.
LITURGY OF THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7:30am—Mass at St. Sebastian ........... †Joyce Rose—Special Intention
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 7:30am—Mass at St. Rose .................. †Marian Braun—Death Anniversary WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
7:30am—Mass at Precious Blood ....... Victor Verhoff 7:30pm—Mass at Precious Blood ....... †Ott & †Alvira Evers
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 — THANKSGIVING
8:00am—Mass at Nativity................... †Jeanette Mescher 10:00am—Mass at St. John .................. †Charlie Heinl
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:30am—Mass at St. John ................... †Eugene Imwalle—Death Anniversary SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
11:30am—Mass at Shrine .................... †Cletus & †Verena Tobe 5:00pm—Mass at St John .................... †John Vehorn; ........................................................... †Cy & †Betty Overman; ........................................................... †Tammy Schwieterman; ........................................................... †Joyce Rose ........................................................... L&D of the Marion Local Class of 1971 7:30pm—Mass at St. Sebastian ........... L&D of the McClurg and Nieport Families; ........................................................... †Ruth Dorsten
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 8:00am—Mass at St. Rose .................. †Edward Fortkamp; ........................................................... †Art Bruns—Birthday; ........................................................... †Mike Siegrist 9:00am—Mass at Precious Blood ....... †Norma Buening; ........................................................... †Ginny Thobe; ........................................................... †Maurice & †Joann Homan 10:30am—Mass at St. John .................. †Charles & †Irma Wendeln—Death Anniv; ........................................................... †Nick †Adella †Dorothy &†Rita Zumberge ........................................................... †Ronald Borgert 12:00pm—Mass at Nativity .................. †Frank Hamberg ........................................................... †Michael Hess
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE
Readings for the Week of November 20, 2016
Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11--21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44
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STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION TOTALS WEEK OF
NOVEMBER 6 * These totals reflect a correction from last week’s bulletin. * November 13th totals will be in next week’s bulletin due to early submittal of the bulletin with the Thanksgiving holiday.
NATIVITY BVM Parish Council President .................... Dan Wuebker Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE .............................. Katie Dippold Music Director.................... Jared Post Maintenance ..................... Ron Stucke Maintenance ................. Dave Berning
PRECIOUS BLOOD Parish Council President .................... Tanya Homan Business Manager ........ Sue Roeckner CRE ............................. Missy Moeller Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ................. Bob Heitbrink Groundskeeper ............... Virgil Kuess
ST. JOHN Parish Council President ......................... Nick Eifert Business Manager ............. Paul Gagel CRE .............................. Andrea Flaute Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ....................... Tom Feltz
ST. ROSE Parish Council President ........................ Gene Evers Business Manager ......... Sue Fortkamp CRE ............................. Jackie Garman Music Director .................... Jared Post Maintenance ............... Kevin Hartings
ST. SEBASTIAN Parish Council President ......................... Jesse Rose Business Manager ......... Sue Roeckner CRE .......................... Judy Forsthoefel Music Director ....... Emily Forsthoefel Maintenance ................. Kyle Koesters Maintenance .................... Tom Wilker
CLUSTER PARISH POSITIONS
Mass Schedule 5:00pm (Sat.) - St. John
7:30pm (Sat.) - St. Sebastian 8:00am (Sun.) - St. Rose
9:00am (Sun.) - Precious Blood 10:30am (Sun.) - St. John
12:00noon (Sun.) - Nativity BVM
NATIVITY BVM 43 Adult Envelopes ................. $1,362.00 Loose Cash .................................. $94.00 All Saints .................................... $110.00 Fuel Oil Offering ......................... $625.00 Candle Offerings………… ............ $42.00 Total ........................................ $2,233.00
PRECIOUS BLOOD
85 Adult Envelopes................. $2,700.00 Loose Cash ................................ $135.00 Maintenance…………………… . .$205.00 All Saints……………………… ... $585.00 Fuel……………………………… . $470.00 Candle Offerings .......................... $30.50 Total ........................................ $4,125.50
ST. JOHN 135 Adult Envelopes ............... $4,680.00 Loose Cash ................................ $372.00 All Saints .................................... $303.00 Mission Sunday……………… ...... $10.00 Maintenance .............................. $907.00 Fuel ......................................... $1,085.00 Cemetery Dues ………………… $100.00 Candle Offerings ........................ $119.00 Total ........................................ $7,576.00
ST. ROSE
28 Adult Envelopes……………. $912.00 Loose Cash ................................ $173.00 Campaign for Human Dev…… ..... $2.00 All Saints………………………… $240.00 Fuel ............................................ $440.00 Candle Offerings…………………. $18.75 Total ... .................................. $1,785.75
ST. SEBASTIAN 18 Adult Envelopes ………….. ... $650.00 Loose Cash………………… ....... $200.00 All Saints ...................................... $30.00 Fuel…………………………… . .. $105.00 Total ........................................... $985.00
THANK YOU!
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ST. SEBASTIAN NEWS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING—
The parish council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at
7:30pm.
BLOOD DRIVE—The Nativity Ladies Sodality would like to thank you for your support at the blood drive, especially all who volunteered to work, donated cookies and gave
blood, which is so needed.
NATIVITY BVM NEWS
Jared Post, Music Director and Organist for Nativity and St. Rose has accepted a new job as organist for the High Street Methodist Church in Muncie, Indiana. His last service with us will be the 8am Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. Jared started with us when he was a Sophomore at St. Henry High School. He’s an exceptionally talented young man, mature beyond his years, and he has been a blessing to our parishes and our Cluster. He will be greatly missed
and we wish him well in his new job.
LADIES SODALITY CHRISTMAS
PARTY—will be held Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30pm. Invitations
will be sent via mail.
SERVERS Thurs. Nov. 24, 8:00am ............. Special Sun. Nov. 27, 12:00pm .............. Robert Buschur, Ben Mescher
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Thurs. Nov. 24, 8:00am ............. Special Sun. Nov. 27, 12:00pm .............. Alaina Sanders, Lauren Sanders .................................................... Erin Schwieterman
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Thurs. Nov. 24, 8:00am ............. Special Sun. Nov. 27, 12:00pm .............. Anthony Chappel—1st and 2nd .................................................... Theresa Dirksen—Comm.
USHERS Thurs. Nov. 24, 8:00am ............. Special Sun. Nov. 27, 12:00pm .............. Ryan Schmackers, Ron Schoenlein
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Thurs. Nov. 24, 8:00am ............. Special Sun. Nov. 27, 12:00pm .............. Dave and Joan Moorman Family
DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION TO THE SHUT INS Ron Stucke ................................ 419-925-4375
NATIVITY OF B.V.M. MINISTRIES
SERVERS
Mon. Nov. 21, 7:30am .............. Shane Fleck, Brooke Wilker Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Dylan Bruns, Logan Fleck
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mon. Nov. 21, 7:30am .............. Deb Beyke, Marie Wilker, Sandy Niekamp Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Deb Beyke, Steve Broering, Herb Wilker
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Mon. Nov.21, 7:30am ............... Vicki Schmackers Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Andy Will—1st & 2nd ................................................... Jena Hartings—Comm.
USHERS Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Dan Niekamp, Bob Wuebker
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Martin and Marie Schmitmeyer
ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Nov. 26, 7:30pm ................. Dennis and Elaine Bruns
ST. SEBASTIAN MINISTRIES
THANKS—To the anonymous donor for making new cloths (green, purple and
red) for the altar. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
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ST. JOHN NEWS
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Thurs. Nov. 24, 10:00am Kurt and Bethany Heitkamp Family Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm Alan and Tammy Wolters Family Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am
Randy and Ann Schulze Family
ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm
Don and Mary Eyink
Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am
Sharon Kremer and Janet Heitkamp
SERVERS Thurs. Nov. 24, 10:00am ........... Dylan Heitkamp, Brandon Eyink ................................................... Drew Ruhenkamp, Matt Everman Fri. Nov. 25, 7:30am .................. Karen Tangeman, Donald Prenger Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm ................. Connor Griesdorn, Lydia Eifert ................................................... Max Link, Keaton Bruns Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am .............. Clayton Eifert, Ava Evers ................................................... Tyler Francis, Logan Jones
DISTRIBUTORS TO SHUT-INS Sun. Nov. 27 ............................. Nancy Luebke—419-305-6782 ................................................... Angie Bertke—419-925-4822
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Thurs. Nov. 24, 10:00am ........... Karen Tangeman, Nathan Heitkamp
................................................... Marah Moeller, Sharon Kremer ................................................... Scott Keller, Troy Luebke ................................................... Morgan Ranly Fri. Nov. 25, 7:30am .................. Karen Tangeman, Donald Prenger Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm ................. Grant Garmann, Mary Kay Wuebker ................................................... Doug Kahlig, Brian Seitz ................................................... Jack Buening, Ethan Nietfeld ................................................... Amber Pleiman Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am .............. Logan Brunswick, Carol Keller ................................................... Beth Buening, Greg Homan ................................................... Anne Thobe, Brandon Prenger ................................................... Alex Barhorst
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Thurs. Nov. 24, 10:00am ........... Rachel Bergman—1st ................................................... Gary Bertke—2nd ................................................... Kim Poeppelman—Comm. Fri. Nov. 25, 7:30am .................. Sister Barbara Ann Hoying Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm ................. John Tangeman—1st ................................................... Doug Billerman—2nd ................................................... Olivia Budde—Comm. Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am .............. Matt Bertke—1st ................................................... Bob Osterloh—2nd ................................................... Janet Heitkamp—Comm.
USHERS Thurs. Nov. 24, 10:00am ........... Ted Nagel, Dan Thobe ................................................... Josh Wenning Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm ................. Nick Eifert, Andy Spieth ................................................... Don Heitbrink, Leon Heitkamp Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am .............. Pat Heitkamp, Brad Knapke ................................................... Ben Huelskamp, Ron Niekamp
GREETERS Sat. Nov. 26, 5:00pm ................. Eric and Pam Eyink Family ................................................... Henry and Carolyn Reier ................................................... Jim and Rose Ann Keller Sun. Nov. 27, 10:30am .............. Frank and Kelly Evers Family ................................................... Dan and Audrey Subler Family
ST. JOHN MINISTRIES
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
SAT. NOV. 26—Grades 1 & 2 Mike and Maria Rethman
CHILDCARE FOR NOV. 27 Kristy Eifert and Children
CCD Monitor Schedule
Wednesday, November 23
No CCD
Happy Thanksgiving
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PRECIOUS BLOOD NEWS
ENGRAVED GARDEN WALL STONES AVAILABLE AT P R E C I O U S B L O O D CEMETERY—This would be a great way to honor your family or a deceased loved one. These engraved stones are placed on the garden wall surrounding the main Crucifix at the Cemetery. Request forms for these stones are available at all entrances to Precious Blood Church. A $100
donation is required for each engraved stone.
COMMUNION TO THE SHUT
-INS—NOVEMBER Carolyn Homan—419-925-4882
ST. ROSE MINISTRIES
SERVERS Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30am ............... Hailey Heitkamp, Kayla Heitkamp Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30pm ............... Special Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Jayden Huelsman, Julia Moeller
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30am ............... Alice Huelsman, Paul Huelsman Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30pm ............... Amanda Brown, Julie Brown
.................................................... Kim Brown, Travis Bruns, Pam Fleck .................................................... Donna Dahlinghaus, Kristen Dahlinghaus Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Charlene Homan, Courtney Homan
.................................................... Emily Homan, Lester Homan, Nancee Homan .................................................... Linda Homan, Mary Ann Homan
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30am ............... Rose Lochtefeld Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30pm ............... Nicole Homan—1st .................................................... Dan R. Bruns—2nd ................................................... Jane Bruns—Comm. Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Douglas Huelsman—1st, .................................................... Nicole Heckman—2nd ................................................... Dan R. Bruns—Comm.
USHERS Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30pm ............... Nick Homan—E, Don Kemper—W, .................................................... Vic Klosterman—M, Larry Meyer—M Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Mike Moeller—E, Matt Muhlenkamp—W, .................................................... Jeff Pohl—M, Phil Rengers—M
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Wed. Nov, 23, 7:30pm ............... Paul and Margaret Kuck Family Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Randy and Joann Liette Family
ROSARY LEADERS Sun. Nov. 27, 9:00am ................ Mens’ Sodality
PRECIOUS BLOOD MINISTRIES
ST. ROSE NEWS
Jared Post, Music Director and Organist for Nativity and St. Rose has accepted a new job as organist for the High Street Methodist Church in Muncie, Indiana. His last service with us will be the 8am Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. Jared started with us when he was a Sophomore at St. Henry High School. He’s an exceptionally talented young man, mature beyond his years, and he has been a blessing to our parishes and our Cluster. He will be greatly missed and we
wish him well in his new job.
SERVERS Tues. Nov 22, 7:30am ............... Hannah Meier, Alyssa Zizelman Sun. Nov 27, 8:00am ................ Johnathon Schaadt, Sarah Schaadt
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sun. Nov 27, 8:00am ................ Irene Bruns, John Bruns ................................................... Ann Griesdorn
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Sun. Nov 27, 8:00am ................ Sherry Schoenlein—1st & 2nd ..................................................... Kathy Buening—Comm.
USHERS Sun. Nov 27, 8:00am ................ Glenn Griesdorn, Gary Kremer
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Nov 27, 8:00am ................ Roger and Beth Broering Family
COMMUNION TO THE SHUT-INS—NOVEMBER Linda Broering—419-925-4843
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DIRECTOR OF MUSIC WANTED—St. Rose and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary seeks qualified applicants for a part-time Director of Music. The Director of Music is responsible for playing the organ and/or piano, directing choirs and cantors for weekend Masses (St. Rose and Nativity has a rotation mass schedule with times being 7:30pm Saturday or 8am or 12pm Sundays) and other liturgies when needed. Possibly weekday morning mass on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30am. The position will be available starting November 26th and salary will be commensurate with edu-cation and experience. For additional information, contact the parish office at 419-
925-4775 or by email to [email protected].
ST. JOHN CYO POINSETTIA FUND RAISER—It’s time for the annual St. John CYO Poinsettia sale. Poinsettias are $12.00 each, which includes decorative foil. Color choices are Red, White, Pink, Marble (mixture of pink and cream) and Red Glitter (red bracts with pink and cream over green foliage. To order poinsettias, you may contact any St. John CYO member or call Joan Heitkamp at 419-925-5409. Order deadline is November 30th and Poinsettias will be delivered December 7th. Proceeds will benefit the CYO and the C.A.L.L. Food Pantry. Thank you for your
support.
MARION COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING—Will be held on Tuesday, December 6th from 8:15am to 10:15am or 6:30pm to 8pm at the St. Rose Church basement. Avoid the mess of baking at home and socialize with your faith-filled community. Sugar cookies with various patterns with icing, icing bags provided for $6 a dozen. (You may also bring your own decorations and pat-terns). Kids are welcomed but need to be accompanied by a helping adult. If inter-ested, call Joan Alexander at 419-733-8367 no later than November 22nd. No carry outs available. Volunteers are also welcome! Sponsored by the NBVM Ladies So-
dality.
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX PROJECT FOR BRO. JASON MUHLENKAMP’S
MINISTRY—Bro. Jason is working with the Glenmary Missions and is stationed in a very poor area in southern Georgia. The MCC is once again taking part in a pro-ject to share our blessings with those less fortunate. We invite you to fill a shoebox with much needed items such as: shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, tooth brush, foot powder, nail file, gloves, hats, socks, lip aid, lotion, game books, gum, candy, snacks, etc. You can make this a family project, or CCD class project. You can fill a box or donate items for boxes. Other items needed are baby diapers, laundry de-tergent, and gas cards, helpful for those who have to travel for medical appoint-ments. (Marathon & BP are in their town). Donations should be left in the back of Nativity church or the front entrance of Precious Blood church by December 7th. NBVM and Precious Blood students will be gift wrapping the boxes before sending them to Georgia. Christmas wrapping paper also would be appreciated. Any ques-
tions, call Katie Dippold at 419-925-4017 or Missy Moeller at 419-925-5003.
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE—Will be held the 4th Monday of November, Janu-ary, February and March. Boys and girls in grades 1-4 from 7pm-8pm at Cassella CCD Hall (2nd building behind church). Learn about our faith through games, ac-
tivities, songs, and stories.
SCRAPBOOKING WITH THE SAINTS—Will be held the 4th Monday of No-vember, January, February and March. Boys and girls in grades 5-8 from 7pm-8:30pm at Cassella CCD Hall (2nd building behind church). Learn about our Saints by designing your own scrapbook page. Includes Holy Card and medal of each
saint. Also, some art activities and service activities done on site.
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
TO:
THANKSGIVING MASS TIMES -
The mass times are as follows:
• Wednesday, November 23rd - 7:30pm at Precious Blood
• Thursday, November 24th - 8am at Nativity
• Thursday, November 24th - 10am
at St. John
W E L C O M E T H E N E W
MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN PARISH
• Tony and Jackie Arling, 2060
Northview Dr., Maria Stein.
• Mark and Abby Moeller, 498 St.
Rt. 119, Minster
PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE
WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY
DURING THE PAST YEAR—
Precious Blood parish - Fred Topp, Koy Evers, John Ronnebaum, Fred Hein and LaVern Heitkamp. St. Rose - Armella Ungruhn, Dennis Homan and Michael Siegrist. St. John - Henry Heitkamp, Thecla Heitkamp, Merinus Puthoff, Robert Tangeman, Joan Overman, Leo Pohlmann, Denis Rethman, Norma Buening, Velma Bruns, Virginia Thobe, Agnes Pohlman, Fred Goecke and Mildred Knapke. Nativity - Ruth Hamberg, Rosella Broering, Julius Ahrns, Eileen Schulze, Joan Pleiman, Alma Goettemoeller. St. Sebastian - Virgil Homan
CLUSTER NEWS
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EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE—
The deadline for November 27th bulletin will be Tuesday, November
15th at 12pm.
THANKSGIVING COLLECTION
FOR THE POOR—The collection will be used to help parishioners and those in our local area who are in need
of financial help and support.
SHUT INS—If you know of a Marion Catholic Community shut in who would like to receive Christmas cards from parishioners, please contact the parish office by phone or email to have them added to our list. 419-925-4775
C.A.L.L. FOOD PANTRY—The items needed for November are razors and soups/stews. Many thanks for all
the donations!
EASY MONEY—Easy Money gift c a r d o r d e r s b e n e f i t C C D Programs. Purchase gift cards for Christmas gift giving and everyday use. Order form is accessible on the M C C w e b p a g e . O r d e r deadline November 27th - pick u p De c em b er 3 rd ( a l t e r na t e
arrangements may be made)
HOLY LAND PRESENTATION—
Marilyn Link and Barb Kremer will be hosting a one-hour presentation of their trip to the Holy Land. This will take place November 29th, right after the 7:30am Mass in the St. Rose church basement. Donuts and refreshments will be provided by the Nativity Christian Ladies Sodality. Free will donations accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Joan
Alexander at 419-733-8367.
SON MINISTRIES MEETING—
The SON ministries meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November
22nd at the parish office in St. Rose.
CLUSTER NEWS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION—will be offered on December 6th and December 13th at 7pm. Both evenings will be held at Precious Blood Church with
four priests available each evening.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK—will be offered on De-
cember 7th immediately following the morning mass at Precious Blood Church.
ANGEL TREE—The Marion Catholic Community Parishes will again be partici-pating in the Angel Tree Program. This is an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for many less fortunate children. There are tags on either a tree or in a bas-ket in each of our churches. Please sign out your tag number on the sheet. The gift (unwrapped) needs to be returned to the SAME church where you picked up your
tag. Please return gifts by Sunday, December 4th.
MYM YOUTH GROUP—Attention High Schoolers—Have you ever asked your-self, “Why do Catholics do that?” Come find the answers to your questions at our next MYM youth group meeting, Sunday, November 27th from 7 to 8:30pm at the
Spiritual Center.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT—The collection, this weekend, for the CCHD provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighbor-hoods. Help us to continue to defend human dignity and build communities of soli-
darity. Please give to the CCHD collection.
NATIVITY THANKSGIVING MASS—The 7th & 8th grade class would like to invite the Marion Catholic Community to join us as we Praise and Thank God for all our blessings at the 8am mass at Nativity on Thanksgiving Day. Please bring along canned/boxed food items which will be donated to the Food Pantry. All children
attending will be able to bring the food items to the altar at offertory. God Bless!
Thanksgiving Table Grace
O God, you are the giver of every good gift.
Through your goodness we enjoy the fruits of the earth and share the loving gifts of family and friendship.
We ask your blessing on our table and our home. We offer thanks for the love
with which this festive meal was prepared, and for the love and joy
that bring us together to partake of it.
In gratitude for your continued care for us, make us mindful of the needs of others.
May we show our thankfulness in the manner of our living. May our hearts be filled with love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON--The past four years on the first Sunday of December, Saint Charles Senior Living Community held an event called, “Sounds of the Season”, a concert of Advent and Christmas music. It has been decided to host this event at various local Churches. This year it will be held Sunday, December 4, at
4:00pm at Holy Trinity Parish, Coldwater. Come and listen to choirs and instrumentalists from these parishes: St. Anthony; St. Henry; St. John the Baptist, Maria Stein; and Holy Trinity, Coldwater. They will provide inspiring, uplifting, seasonal music. Don’t miss the grand finale which will be a beautiful combination of three melodies: Joy to the World!, Rejoice, Greatly from Handel’s MESSIAH, and O Come, All Ye
Faithful. Following the concert, refreshments will be available in the Church basement. This event is open to the public. A freewill offering is appreciated with the proceeds going to State of the Heart Hospice.
FATHER LEO PATALINGHUG—Holy Redeemer Church (120 S. Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen) will be hosting Fr. Leo Patalinghug for an Advent Parish Mission November 28-30 and All Are Welcome! Fr. Leo is a Catholic priest, TV and radio host & acclaimed author from Baltimore, MD. He is the host and creator of an international Food and Faith movement called, “Grace Before Meals” and also the founder of “The Table Foundation” which elevates “culture and family life one meal at a time.” Each evening will begin at 7:00pm,and is promised to educate and inspire people of all ages. Each topic is presented in a relevant fashion, making the mysteries of the faith understandable and enjoyable. The first evening’s theme is “Finding God through the Saints”, evening two will be “Finding God through His Mother” and the final evening, “Finding God at the Lord’s Table”, will conclude with Benediction and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. A free will offering will be accepted each evening. Please consider joining Holy Redeemer November 28-30 as Father Leo combines food, family,
faith and fun!
"SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS” SEMINAR ON NOVEMBER 29TH—A
GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar, will be held Tuesday, November 29th at St. Henry Church basement, St. Henry, from 6:30-8:30pm. It will offer practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season. At this two-hour seminar, you’ll view a video featuring advice from people in grief who’ve faced the holidays after their loss. You’ll hear insights from respected Christian counselors, pastors, and psychologists. You’ll receive a Holiday Survival Guide with practical strategies, encouraging words, helpful exercises, Q/As, and journaling ideas for daily survival through the holiday season. Anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one is welcome. To pre-register or find out more about GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays", call Pat Stachler at St. Henry Church or
email [email protected] are welcome and there is no cost.
SPIRITUAL CENTER, SHRINE, AND
AREA CHURCH CLUSTER NEWS
Happenings at the Maria Stein Shrine
• New Mass Time at the Shrine—Beginning Saturday, December 3rd, Mass time will change to 10am. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will begin at
9:30am.
• Sunday, November 20th, 2 p.m. – Holy Door of Mercy Closing – The Doors to the Relic Chapel at Maria Stein Shrine are one of the seven holy doors in the Cincinnati Archdiocese as declared by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Join us for the ceremonial closing beginning at 2pm with Pilgrim-ages of Mercy, followed by Confession at 3pm, Eucharistic Adoration & Mercy Reflection at 3:30 pm, and concluding at 4:30 with the Closing of the Holy Door. The day will be led by Missionary of the Precious Blood, Fr. Tim Knepper. Fr. Knepper has been commissioned by Pope Francis to be a
Missionary of Mercy for this Holy Year. Free will offering will be taken.
• Saturday, December 3rd – St. Nick—will visit the Shrine at 1 pm. – Cele-brate the Feast of St. Nick! Join in prayer, pictures, cookies and hot cocoa.
Cost $3 per child. Please RSVP by December 1st. 419-925-4532
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LIBRARY—Perfume make & take featuring do Terra Essential Oils at the Marion Twp. Branch Library on Tuesday, November 29th from 6 to 8 pm (open house format). Combine your favorite essential oils to create a perfume in a rollerball to take home. $6 per 5ml rollerball. Sign up at the library by November 26th. Ages
6th grade to adult.
MEALS—Hot and ready crock pot meals and freezer meals are being offered again. See the back of the church for information or contact Angie Homan at 419-629
4603 (home) 419-953-8835 (cell).
CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO
THE HOLY LAND—March 21-31, 2017, $3,894.00 per person including airfare from Cincinnati, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Holy Mass daily at the Holy Sites. For a flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or
Mike Milano at 800-733-2660.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING—NFP is good news for modern families. It is safe, healthy and highly effective. A three class series on NFP will be starting on December 3rd. The first class will be at the Spiritual Center and Class II and III will be held in North Star. Please call
937-526-3305 or visit learn-nfp.org for more details or to register.
BRIARWOOD VILLAGE HOLIDAY BAZAAR—Briarwood in Coldwater will be holding their annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, November 20th from 11am to 3:30pm. It will feature crafts, a bake sale, the Village café, over 25 outside vendors and much more. All proceeds will go to the Activity Department. They are accepting donations of baked goods and crafts for the Briarwood booth. These can be dropped off on November
18th or 19th. For more information, please call 419-678-2311.
FAIR TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISAN SALE—Come see beautiful handcrafted items, gourmet coffee and foods from over 20 countries. Watch dancing from around the world and be inspired by award winning singer Nick Cardilino. New items to purchase for your home, your kitchen, your holiday decorating and for you to wear. Saturday, December 3rd at the University of Dayton’s River Campus, 1700 S. Patterson Blvd.,
Dayton. 9am to 4pm.
22ND ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON—
Marion Local Schools and the student body invite all residents of the Marion Local School District who are 62 years of age or older to a free luncheon held at the Marion High School gym on Friday, December 9th at 1pm. This annual tradition is our gift to you in this Christmas season. Students will serve the lunch and provide you with Christmas entertainment. Each senior citizen will receive a Christmas memento and door prizes will be given away. Please R.S.V.P. to Barb Kahlig at
419-925-4597.
ELIZABETH’S NEW LIFE CENTER—is in need of medical professionals to volunteer in our Women’s Centers. If you are an M.D., D.O., LPN, RN, Nurse practitioner, Physician’s Assistant or RDMS please consider giving a few hours of your time weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to work with the underserved women our community who may be at risk for a b o r t i o n . P l e a s e c a l l 9 3 7 - 2 2 6 - 7 4 1 4 o r e m a i l
[email protected] to talk about the possibilities!
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