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 9:30am at the Shrine. A priest is always available for walk-ins who wish to receive this sacrament.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DECEMBER
The Marion Catholic Community
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
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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. Tom 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 9am 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, FEBRUARY 20 7:30am—Mass at St. Sebastian ......†Martha Wolters
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:30am—Mass at St. Rose ..............†Daniel Goettemoeller—Death Anniv.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:30am—Mass at Precious Blood ..†Donald Meier
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:30am—Mass at Nativity ..............†Ray and †Erma Winner
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:30am—Mass at St. John ..............†Eugene Imwalle
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 10:00am—Mass at Shrine ................Special Intentions of the Kinnett Fam. 5:00pm—Mass at St. John ...............†Thecla Heitkamp; ......................................................†Cathy Hemmelgarn; ......................................................†Ed, †Marietta, and †Louie Unrast 7:30pm—Mass at St. Sebastian ......†Herb Forsthoefel; ......................................................†Steve Flaute; ......................................................†Shirley Fleck; ......................................................†Brad Fleck; ......................................................†Theodore Fleck
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 8:00am—Mass at St. Rose ..............†Terry Kremer; ......................................................†Margie Griesdorn—Death Anniv. 9:00am—Mass at Precious Blood ..†Cleopha Brunswick—Death Anniv; ......................................................†Velma Bruns; ......................................................†Marge Knapke; ......................................................†Mike Bollenbacher—Birthday Rem. 10:30am—Mass at St. John .............†Robert Luebke—Death Anniversary; ......................................................†Ott Homan—Birthday 12:00pm—Mass at Nativity .............†Evelyn Bertke—Death Anniversary
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE
Readings for the Week of February 19, 2017
Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48 Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1-2, 5/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6/Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-18/Mk 10:13-16
Next Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34
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STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION TOTALS FOR FEBRUARY 12TH
NATIVITY BVM Parish Council President .................... Dan Wuebker Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE .............................. Katie Dippold Music Director............. Katie Hartings 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 ............. Katie Hartings Maintenance ............... Kevin Hartings Maintenance .................. Jim Ungruhn
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 39 Adult Envelopes ................. $1,129.00 Loose Cash ................................ $133.00 First Offering…............................... $1.00 Sol. Of Mary ................................... $5.00 Maintenance… ........................... $750.00 Candle Offerings ............................ $7.00 Total ........................................ $2,025.00
PRECIOUS BLOOD 69 Adult Envelopes ................. $1,920.00 Loose Cash ................................ $151.00 First Offering ................................ $11.00 Sol. Of Mary ................................. $30.00 Christmas ....................................... $5.00 Maintenance ........................... $1,195.00 Candle Offerings .......................... $28.00 Total .......................................... 3,340.00
ST. JOHN 149 Adult Envelopes ............... $4,150.00 Loose Cash ................................ $450.00 First Offering .................................. $3.00 Cemetery Dues .......................... $280.00 Maintenance .............................. $839.00 Total ........................................ $5,722.00
ST. ROSE 28 Adult Envelopes……………...$668.00 Loose Cash ................................ $237.01 Maintenance .................................. $5.85 Candle Offerings…………………. $42.26 Total .......................................... $953.12
ST. SEBASTIAN
28 Adult Envelopes…………...$1,237.00 Loose Cash ................................ $149.00 First Offering .................................. $1.00 New Years ................................... $10.00 Maintenance ............................. $100.00 Total ........................................ $1,497.00
THANK YOU!
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ST. SEBASTIAN NEWS ST. SEBASTIAN F I S H F R Y T I C K E T S — S t . Sebastian Annual Fish
Fry will be held on Friday, March 3rd, from 6pm to midnight at the Overdrive on US Rt. 127, Celina. Tickets are $20 per person. This includes all you can eat and drink for the evening. Try your luck with Monte Carlo or check out the silent auction/live auction items. Tickets are presale only. For tickets, p lease contact Jesse Rose a t 419-305-6695 or Aaron Rose at 419-733-8314 or any member of the parish council. No carry-outs and must
be 21 years old.
HOLY HOUR—at St. Sebastian Church wil l be held a t 7pm Monday, February 20th. As always this is a very special time to give Jesus the glory, honor and praise He so rightfully deserves. Come, bring the children and thank Jesus for all that He gives us and does for us. Let us ask Our Lady of Lourdes for the healing of all our ills. Thank you, Jesus, for this wonderful opportunity to receive Your
special graces.
NATIVITY BVM NEWS
NATIVITY LADIES SODALITY—We encourage any Christian ladies of the Cassella church area to become part of the Nativity Ladies Sodality. To join, please call Joan Alexander at
419-733-8367.
SERVERS Thurs. Feb. 23, 7:30am ............ Evan Schlater, Lucas Wuebker Sun. Feb. 26, 12:00pm ............. John Dirksen, Leah Dirksen
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sun. Feb. 26, 12:00pm ............. Jason Reichert, Larry Reichert ................................................. Matthew Reichert
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Thurs. Feb. 23, 7:30am ............ Kathy Broering Sun. Feb. 26, 12:00pm ............. Bob Dippold—1st and 2nd ................................................. Katie Dippold—Comm.
USHERS Sun. Feb. 26, 12:00pm ............. Marvin Tuente, Randy Otte
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 26, 12:00pm ............. Marvin and Carol Tuente
DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION TO THE SHUT INS Diane Pohlman ....................... 419-925-4148
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
MINISTRIES
SERVERS Mon. Feb. 20, 7:30am ............. Sutton Rose, Troy Stucke Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Hudson Rose, Sutton Rose
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mon. Feb. 20, 7:30am ............. Shirley Will, Jerry Will, Sr. ................................................. Deb Beyke Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Kara Homan, Henry Kunkler ................................................. Becky Kunkler
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Mon. Feb. 20, 7:30am ............. Jerry Will, Sr. Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Andy Will—1st & 2nd ................................................. Ava Rose—Comm.
USHERS Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Mitch Homan, Tom Schmitmeyer
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Ken and Ruth Bruns
ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30pm ................ Willard and Bertie Bruns —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
BAKED ITEMS FOR FISH FRY—We are asking that all the ladies of the parish donate two baked items for the Fish Fry being held on Friday, March 3rd. The baked items will be served as desserts as part of the meal. It would be much appreciated if you would cut your items prior to drop-off. You may drop your items off at Overdrive on March 2nd between 6pm and 8:30pm or Friday, March 3rd from 12pm to 4pm at Sandy Niekamp’s house. If you have any questions or
need to make other arrangements, contact Sandy at 419-925-4960. Thank you!
ST. SEBASTIAN MINISTRIES
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ST. JOHN NEWS MANY THANKS—To Andrea Flaute for her years of service as DRE at St. John parish. Best wishes to her and her
family in the future.
DRE NEEDED—St John will need a new DRE as Andrea Flaute has decided to step down at the conclusion of the CCD year. Andrea has agreed to help the new applicant through the first CCD year if they need any consultation for anything! Please send resume to: Fr. Gene Schnipke, 7428 St. Rt. 119, Maria
Stein.
CHOIR PRACTICE—St. John Choir practice will restart for the Lenten Season and Easter on Monday, February 27th at 7:30pm. New members are welcome! Any questions, call Marian
Heitbrink at 419-733-7518.
PARENT MEETING—Attention parents of second graders: There is a parent meeting regarding First Communion on Wednesday, March 8th at 7pm in the Elementary study hall
room. One parent must attend!
ST. ANNES LADIES SODALITY—We would like to thank all of the ladies who were able to attend the Annual Winter Social. It was a fun evening! The 2017 officers are: President, Amy Grieshop; Vice-President, Kate Thobe; Secretary, Ann Schulze; and Treasurer, Linda Bergman. We look forward to the 2017 year and to serving the parish. Thanks again for your continued
support!
SERVERS Fri. Feb. 24, 7:30am ................. Harry Homan, Mary Knapke Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Samuel Huelsman, Stella Huelsman ................................................. John Freeman, Allison Heitkamp Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Kacey Holdheide, Melanie Gagel ................................................. Dane Goettemoeller, Reece Eifert
DISTRIBUTORS TO SHUT-INS Sun. Feb. 26, ........................... Nancy Luebke—419-305-6782 ................................................. Angie Bertke—419-925-4822
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Fri. Feb. 24, 7:30am ................. Harry Homan, Mary Knapke Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Dan Koenig, Shannon Bertke ................................................. Emily Buening, Kyle Koenig ................................................. Morgan Mescher, Kirsten Saintignon ................................................. Ashlynn Berning Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Samantha Garman, Dave Wolters ................................................. Megan Subler, Matt Berning ................................................. Lucas Bertke, Isaac Eifert ................................................. Bill Garman
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Fri. Feb. 24, 7:30am ................. Linda Koenig Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Derek Pierron—1st ................................................. Tess Moeller—2nd ................................................. Tom Fesenmyer—Comm. Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Randy Bruns—1st ................................................. Lucas Bertke—2nd ................................................. Cory Heitkamp—Comm.
USHERS Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Dave Albers, Leon Bergman ................................................. Kevin Griesdorn, Craig Mescher Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Matt Bertke, Joe Bender ................................................. Tony Rutschilling, Kurt Heitkamp
GREETERS Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Jerry and Denise Langenkamp Family ................................................. Dianne Post ................................................. Jim and Rose Ann Keller Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Brad and Susie Everman Family ................................................. Paul Wolters ................................................. Mary Eyink
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Howard and Marlene Bruggeman Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Dennis and Mary Kay Wuebker Family
ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Feb. 25, 5:00pm ................ Fred and Denise Kleinhenz Sun. Feb. 26, 10:30am ............. Ken and Angie Bertke
CHILDCARE FOR FEBRUARY 26TH Angie Mescher and Children
ST. JOHN MINISTRIES
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Saturday, February 25th Grades 1 & 2
Shelly Bohman and Kelly Evers
CCD Monitor Schedule Wednesday, February 22nd
NO CCD Girls’ Basketball Tournament Game
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PRECIOUS BLOOD NEWS
50TH ANNIVERSARY—Precious Blood will be celebrating our 50th anniversary of the church on July 2nd. This is the same day as the first official Mass in the church. In planning for this event, we are asking members of the parish who may have pictures or memorabilia they are willing to share, to please send them to Tanya Homan. We are looking to put together a slide show and have other items for all to view during our celebration reception after Mass on July 2nd. All items can be dropped of at her house or sent by mail or email [email protected]; Tanya Homan, 667 Lock Two Rd. New Bremen, OH 45869. Please make sure items are labeled with your name and phone number so all can be returned after the event. Thank you!
Precious Blood Parish Council.
M AI N TE N A N C E P O SI TI O N —Precious Blood is need of someone for the maintenance position after April. For information about this position, please contact Bob Heitbrink at 419-305-6455. For applying for the position, please
contact the parish office at 419-925-4775.
CHOIR PRACTICE—Precious Blood choir practice will restart for the Lenten Season and Easter on Monday, February 27th at 6:15pm. New members are welcome. Any questions, call Marian at
419-733-7518.
ST. ROSE MINISTRIES
SERVERS Wed. Feb. 22, 7:30am .............. Owen Moeller, Peyton Moeller Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Amanda Brown, Lauren Kuck
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Wed. Feb. 22, 7:30am .............. Mary Ann Homan, Joann Liette Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Michael Osterholt, Lora Pohl ................................................. Allison Rosenbeck, Jeff Rosenbeck ................................................. Sharon Siegrist, Mikayla Spoltman ................................................. Teri Spoltman
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Wed. Feb. 22, 7:30am .............. Rose Lochtefeld Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Pat Fleck—1st ................................................. Marie McClurg—2nd ................................................. Douglas Huelsman—Comm.
USHERS Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Bart Homan—E, Luke Homan—W ................................................. Nick Homan—M, Don Kemper—M
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Steve and Tricia Barlage Family
ROSARY LEADERS Sun. Feb. 26, 9:00am ............... Men's Sodality
COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS Sarah Clune—419-953-7409
PRECIOUS BLOOD MINISTRIES
ST. ROSE NEWS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING—The St. Rose Parish Council meeting will be held Monday, February 20th at 8pm in the church basement. Please have a representative from the Men’s and Ladies Sodalities and the Cemetery Committee present. All
parishioners are welcome.
CEMETERY DUES—Any St. Rose Parishioners who wish to inquire if they are up-to-date with their cemetery dues or not, can contact Tim
Goettemoeller at 419-925-4560.
SERVERS Tues. Feb. 21, 7:30am ............. Troy Mescher, Cecilia Schaadt Sun. Feb. 26, 8:00am .............. Jon Knapschaefer, Tim Knapschaefer
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sun. Feb. 26, 8:00am .............. Irene Bruns, John Bruns ................................................. Ann Griesdorn
LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Sun. Feb. 26, 8:00am .............. Lynn Hemmelgarn—1st & 2nd ................................................... Becky Fortman—Comm.
USHERS Sun. Feb. 26, 8:00am .............. Paul Bruns, Austin Meier
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 26, 8:00am .............. Tim and Lisa Goettemoeller
COMMUNION TO THE SHUT-INS—FEBRUARY Linda Broering—419-925-4843
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SON MINISTRIES RAFFLE—This week’s bulletin has the SON Ministry Raffle tickets attached. Please consider participating. The raffle remains unchanged; each month there is a drawing with (1) $50 and (2) $25 winners. All the profits from this raffle benefit area causes. Some of which are: Br. Jason Muhlenkamp’s ministry, CALL Food Ministry, Haiti Mission, and vocation assistance for community mem-bers enrolled in formation for priesthood and religious life. Tickets are to be turned in by March 31st. You may do this by placing the completed tickets and money in
the collection or drop them off at the parish office.
SON MINISTRIES MONTHLY RAFFLE WINNERS—Congratulations to this month’s winners; Dianne Post - $50, Jim Hoying - $25, and Dan and Jane Bruns -
$25.
THE “LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”—The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be of-fered in our community on Tuesday, March 14th from 7pm to 8:30pm. This is not a penance service, but a time that you or your family can come together for quiet prayer for your intentions as well as for others. It is also a time to partake in the Sac-rament of Reconciliation. Please consider inviting someone who has been distant
with the church to join you.
NEW MINISTRY SIGN UP OR REMOVAL—If you would like to be added to the ministry schedule or be taken off the schedule, please contact the parish office. This applies to college students and to those who are no longer able to participate in the ministry. The schedules will be made out until the end of October. Please con-
tact the office by March 1st at [email protected] or 419-925-4775.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST— 7:15am—Precious Blood 12:00pm—St. Sebastian 5:30pm—Precious Blood
7:30pm—St. John
EVENING MASS DURING LENT—There will be a 5:30pm Mass at St. Sebastian
on Monday evenings during Lent. The Adoration will be until 5pm.
CEMETERY DUES FOR ALL PARISHIONERS IN THE MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY—Cemetery dues will be collected in the months of January and February. Dues are $10.00 per single person who is 21 and older or $20.00 for married couples and families. You are NOT reserving a cemetery plot, but simply maintaining the cemetery. The cost for a cemetery plot for anyone who has not paid his/her dues is $1,000.00 per lot for single persons or $2,000.00 for married couples and families. If you are a member of a parish, you are to pay ceme-tery dues. There is an envelope in your mailed packet or you can use a plain enve-lope marked cemetery dues with your name and parish on it and drop it in the collec-tion at Mass. Also, if you have paid dues, there is still a fee for purchasing a ceme-tery lot. Please contact the parish office or the head of the cemetery of your parish, if
you have any questions.
WELCOME THE NEW MEMBER OF THE BODY OF
CHRIST
• Lewis John Bruns, son of Bernard and Laureen, baptized at St. Rose on February 12th with sponsors,
Jennalee Rauh and Dominick Post.
THANK YOU—Thank you Fr. Gene for the wonderful funeral service for Paul. It was memorable. Also, for the visit to the hospital and all the things you did for all of us. Thanks to the Resurrection Choir for the beautiful music. Thanks also to neighbors, friends and family for the prayers, visits, cards, food and for helping with the meal. We definitely live in a great community!
Shirley Brunswick
ENVELOPES—The March and April envelopes will be mailed directly to everyone in the cluster. The envelopes will be mailed every other month. This is more cost effective than the boxed
sets, as in the past.
LITTLE BLACK BOOKS—The Lenten Little Black Books are available at each church entrance. Please pick up
a copy.
THE WORD AMONG US—There are copies of The Word Among Us at each church entrance. Please pick up a
complimentary copy.
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE—Will be held Monday, February 27th for boys and girls in grades 1-4 from 7pm-8pm at Cassella CCD Hall (2nd building behind church). Learn about our faith through
games, activities, songs, and stories.
SCRAPBOOKING WITH THE SAINTS—Will be held Monday, February 27th for 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 and service
activities are done on site.
CLUSTER NEWS
RCIA NEWS—On February 19th at the 12noon Mass at Nativity of the BVM, our Marion Catholic Community RCIA Inquirer, Joseph Monnin, will make a formal commitment to prepare to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. In the Rite of Welcoming celebrated at this Mass, the Marion Catholic Community will pledge to support him and walk with him on his journey of faith. Please keep Joseph and his sponsor, Kelsey, in your prayers and offer them your encouragement.
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NO CCD—There will be NO CCD on Wednesday, February 22nd as the Girl’s Basketball Team will be playing in tournament this evening. Also, there is NO CCD on March 1st, as this is Ash
Wednesday.
ST. SEBASTIAN BASEMENT RENTAL—to inquire about renting the St. Sebastian church basement please
contact Kristy Wilker. 419-305-6462.
ST. SEB ASTIAN FISH FRY TICKETS—St. Sebastian Annual Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 3rd, from 6pm to midnight at the Overdrive on US Rt. 127, Celina. Tickets are $20 per person. This includes all you can eat and drink for the evening. Try your luck with Monte Carlo or check out the silent auction/live auction items. Tickets are pre-sale only. For tickets please contact Jesse Rose at 419-305-6695 or Aaron Rose at 419-733-8314 or any member of the parish council. No carry-outs and
must be 21 years old to attend.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR—The Marion Community Children’s Choir will begin practice for the Easter season on Sunday, February 19th at 9am at St. John. Any child in the 3rd through 8th grade in the Marion Catholic Community is welcome to join us. We will practice every Sunday from now until Easter. If you have any questions, please call Liz Mescher at 419-305-3065 or Elaine
Pierron at 419-925-5704.
HOLY HOUR—at St. Sebastian Catholic Church will be held at 7pm Monday, February 20th. As always this is a very special time to give Jesus the glory honor, and praise He so rightfully deserves. Come, bring the children and thank Jesus for all that He gives us and does for us. Let us ask Our Lady of Lourdes for the healing of all our ills. Thank you, Jesus, for this wonderful opportunity to receive Your special
graces.
C.A.L.L. FOOD PANTRY—The items needed for February are facial tissue and stews. Many thanks for all of the
donations!
CLUSTER NEWS
BLESSING OF NEW DRIVERS—will be held at all the Masses this weekend.
FIVE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING—will be held on Tuesday, February 21st at
8pm at the St. John rectory basement.
C.A.L.L. CAFÉ—The Marion Catholic Community will serve a warm meal to the cli-ents of the food panty on Tuesday, February 21st. We will prepare and serve a meal of chili soup and chicken noodle soup, a hot dog bar and salad. Any parishioners willing to help by making your family’s favorite dessert, please drop off at the parish office on Monday, February 20th from 11am to 5pm or Tuesday, February 21st by 12noon. Also, we are looking for any one willing to help prepare and serve this meal. We will start preparing the food at 2pm and serving at 4:30pm. Please contact the office at 419-925-
4775 or email [email protected].
MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SOUP SUPPER—The Marion Catholic Community will be holding a soup supper on Ash Wednesday, March 1st at the Knights of St. John Hall. Serving will be from 4pm to 7pm. This will be a free will offering. Everyone is welcome to attend. A simple Lenten meal of soup, butter bread and peanut butter bread will be served. The proceeds will benefit the Rice Bowl organization which helps support Catholic Relief Services. The last several years, the Marion Catholic Community SON Ministries received funds from the diocese Catholic Relief Service (Rice Bowl) to support our CALL feeding ministry. We are also looking for some volun-teers to help prepare the soup in the morning, prepare butter bread and peanut butter bread in the afternoon. Also, men or women are needed to help with serving and cleaning up. If you are willing to help, please contact Sharon at the parish office via e-mail at
[email protected] or phone at 419-925-4775.
DONATED WEDDING/PROM GOWNS NEEDED—to be sewn into a baptismal/burial gown for God’s little ones...yes, a baby that dies unexpectedly! Sewers and pattern cutters needed for this project; Also needed are donated crochet bunting or small blan-kets. Our goal is to have several preemie sizes/styles in the hospitals for parents at this emotional time. If interested, call Joan at 419-733-8367. Leave a message if no answer.
These items will be distributed to various hospitals.
2017 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA)—We thank everyone from the Marion Catholic Community who has participated in the 2017 Catholic Ministries Ap-peal. Our pledges let us provide paths of hope through six important Catholic ministries right here in our archdiocese. Additionally, 50% of all pledges in excess of our parish goal will go to the support of our maintenance fund here in our parishes, so please be as generous as you can. For more information and to pledge online, please visit CatholicAp-
peal.info.
LENTEN PROGRAM—Sin, guilt, failure, disappointment . . . these are all an unpleasant but universal reality of the human experi-ence. We all have to deal with them, but we can’t do it alone. The remedy is immediately available and miraculously effective—the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This isn’t a rule, a formality, or an
old-fashioned ritual—it’s an intimate experience of God’s mercy. And it has the power not only to cleanse us from sin, but to heal us and transform our lives. Forgiven is a 4 week study, with a 30 minute episode to watch each week. You can do this as a group, family or individually. There will be accompanying discussion guides to use if you wish that help penetrate the beauty and mystery of God’s mercy and the importance of regular confession. In order to access this program, search formed.org then a tab at the top called PROGRAMS and click on the FORGIVEN picture. There is also a video for children on Confession, which is really awesome. This is a free program, please check it
out. Our parish code is 3171a3.
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ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND A ONE DAY RETREAT—The parishes in the Immaculate Conception, Holy Family and St. Denis region invite you to a retreat on Saturday, February 25th at St. Denis Church basement. Deacon Royce Winters will lead the retreat: Eucharist, An Encounter with the Christ. It begins with prayer at 9am and ends at 3:30pm. Lunch is included. There is no cost. but a donation to help cover expenses is welcomed. Deadline to register with lunch is February 20th. For more details, check out
our website at www.bfvcatholic.org and click on the Lent 2017 link.
LENTEN SPEAKER DAN DEMATTE—On Saturday, March 18th at 7:30pm at the Versailles K of C hall, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting speaker Dan DeMatte. Dan will revive your faith this Lent with his presentation entitled "Holiness Revolution". Dan is a Youth Minister, television personality, and a speaker for Dynamic Catholic. Tickets are
$10 and can be purchased by calling Jake DeMange at 419-336-1034.
ATTN ALL MEN: THE FORT LORAMIE MENS’ CONFERENCE—will be held Saturday, March 25th from 7am to 3pm in St. Michael’s Hall, Ft. Loramie. This year’s Theme is: Strength Through Faith and will feature the following speakers: Sean Ater: Man’s role in Evangelization; Josh Danis: Real Definition of Manliness; and Matt Wilker & Dr. Bill Minton: Testimonials. The cost is $25.00, which includes breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Bob Heitbrink at 419-305-6455 or email registration to: F L M e n s C o n f e r e n c e @ g m a i l . c o m . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t
www.facebook.com/FLMensConference.
LENTEN SERIES—WILD GOOSE—Join us for a seven week journey with the Holy Spirit as your guide. Wild Goose was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. The Wild Goose study is a simple attempt to invite Catholics into a more profound relationship with the Holy Spirit. This series will be held on Monday nights starting February 27th and ending April 10th from 6:30pm to 7:45pm at the St. Augustine Parish Center in Minster. For ages 18-37, register at [email protected] and ages 38 and over register at [email protected]. Provide full name and cell number when registering. If questions, please call 419-628-3434 or 419-953-1587. The Wild Goose study is also available online at formed.org for those who would like to watch on your own or with your
prayer group.
SPIRITUAL CENTER, SHRINE, AND AREA CHURCH CLUSTER NEWS
Happenings at the Maria Stein Shrine
• March 2-5: First Communion Early Bird Sale-First Holy Communion merchandise 10% OFF, ALL Rosaries 15% OFF. First Communicants will be entered into drawing for a First Communion Statue and will be included in our prayers before a continuous burning candle in the Adoration Chapel. Gift shop hours: M-Th: 9:30am-6pm, Fri and Sat: 9:30am–4pm and Sunday noon to 4pm. Call 419-925-4532, with any questions.
• Saturday, March 4, 1-3pm: Wrapped in God’s Love, An afternoon of Lenten
Service. Projects include: Little Dresses and Shorts, Beads of Courage Bags and Linus Blankets. Supplies are provided, however feel free to bring: sewing machines, sewing scissors, fleece, fabric, straight pins, thread and wash and wear fabric (minimum 44 by 20 inches). Instructions and refreshments provided. Contact Judy Zimmerman for more information at 937-492-4364.
• March 7, 10-11 am: Prayer, Basking in God’s Presence, Presentation by Sister Joyce Ann Zimmerman, C.PP.S. This session on prayer will consider what prayer is, when and how we pray, what are the prerequisites for prayer and practice composing prayers according to liturgical patterns. The session will be a combination of reflection on and practice of various forms of prayer, with an eye to looking at how prayer is an encounter with God that deepens our relationship with God and with each other.
• Saturday March 11: CYO Mass, 3 pm. In conjunction with the CYO basketball tournament weekend, Mass will be offered at Maria Stein Shrine (including PIZZA party following Mass). Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Celebrant (Fulfills Sunday Obligation). Refreshments sponsored by: Knights of Columbus Council #1991 and Preferred Insurance Center.
PERMANENT DEACON INFO. SESSION—Men: Have you ever given any thought to becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church? Perhaps you have questions about what the life of a deacon is like and what the basic requirements for the diaconate are. If so, please attend a casual informational session with Deacon Mark Machuga, Director of the Office of the Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening, March 28th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Michael Hall, 33 Elm St., Fort Loramie. For married men, wives should attend as well. For more information, please contact Deacon Mark at 513-421-3131, ext. 2641. We look
forward to seeing you there!
SUPERCHARGE SUNDAY—presented by Eagle Eye Ministries with Fr. Nathan Cromly, CJS will be held Sunday, February 26th at the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center. For more information or to register go to www.eagleeyeministries.org/retreats. Or contact Aurora Patag with any questions
MEN’S NIGHT: READY TO IGNITE—Mike Spencer, the Midwest Director of Training for Life Training Institute, will share a night to prepare you to speak intelligently and graciously to the issue of abortion. The free event will be Thursday, February 23rd from 7pm to 8:15pm at the Celina K of C Hall. This event is being sponsored by IC Men’s Group and the
Celina K of C Council 1800.
TRI-STATE AREA CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFEREN CE— The E6 Men’ s Conference is scheduled for March 4th, at St. Leon, Indiana. Featured speakers are Patrick Madrid, Dr. Ray Guarendi and Anthony Munoz. For more information, call 8 12 -576 -430 2 , s e a r ch w e b pa ge , www.e6catholicmensconference.com or facebook page, www.facebook.com/
E6Mensconference.
3RD ANNUAL GREATER CINCINNATI C A T H O L I C W O M E N ’ S CONFERENCE—The conference will take place on Saturday, March 4th at the Manor House in Mason, OH. We have a wonderful line of speakers for this first Saturday of Lent. The theme is “Lord Teach Us to Pray”. For more information or to register, visit
www.catholicwomenofcincinnati.com.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR FOR YOUTH—will be held March 24th—26th at The Spiritual Center. Registration deadline is March 12th. It is open to ages 13 to young adult. To find out more go to
www.lifeinthespirit-seminar.com.
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RADIO MARIA BRUNCH BENEFIT—will held Sunday, February 26th from 9am to 1pm at Speedway Lanes in New Bremen. This is an all-you-care to eat buffet with lunch items available after 10am. Meals are $9.99 for adults, $5.99 for children 3-10 and
those age 2 and under eat free.
CHAPEL HILL PRESCHOOL—On Wednesday, March 1st Chapel Hill Preschool will begin it’s registration for the 2017/2018 school year. Pre-K (3 day) registration begins at 8am and Preschool (2 day) begins at 9am. Registrations will be taken by phone only by calling
419-925-1102.
CATHOLIC ADULT SINGLES CLUB—will attend the Right to Life Sweetheart Dance in Ft. Recovery on Saturday, February 25th. For more information, please
call 419-678-8691.
HEART HEALTHY TIPS AND AWARENESS—On Tuesday, February 28th from 6-7pm, the Gardens in St. Henry is offering a free session on a heart healthy diet, exercises, and the dos and don’ts of heart healthy living. Free blood pressure and
sugar screenings.
MARION TWP. BRANCH LIBRARY NEWS—Adult coloring night on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 to 8pm. Join the latest craze and color your stress away! All
supplies will be provided.
MERCER COUNTY RTL ORATORY CONTEST—Attention Juniors and Seniors: The Mercer County RTL Oratory Contest will be held Sunday, March 12th at 1:45pm at Father Yaus Center in Coldwater. Top prize is $1,000. For more info, contact your guidance counselor or Esther Beyke at 419-
678-4107. Deadline to apply is March 1st.
ML ATHLETIC BOOSTER BALL—honoring the seniors from Marion Local's 1st Football State Championship team in 2000 will be held Saturday, March 18th at the Knight's of St. John Hall. A wedding Style meal, snacks, beverages and music included in price of ticket. Casual dress. Doors open 5:45pm with meal at 7pm. Tickets are $50 per couple or $25 for singles. If interested or have question, please contact any Booster or
email: [email protected].
C A R D P A R T Y / M A R B L E T O U R N A M E N T — M a r k Y o u r Calendars!! March 12th at 2pm, Cassella Branch 943 of Catholic Financial Life will be holding their annual card party/marble tournament at the CFL Hall in Cassella to benefit our cluster seminarians. Snacks, refreshments and pie will be available. All
ages welcome!
KNIGHTS BREAKFAST—Will be February 19th from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The cost is Adults, $7.00, 7-12, $4.00 and 6 and under eat free. Part of the proceeds will go to the local Boy
Scouts.
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN CHICKEN FRY—Saturday, February 25th, the Knight’s will be having their monthly chicken fry. Serving starts at 4pm. You may dine there or carry-outs are
available.
GARAGE SALE—The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring their Annual Garage Sale on March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th at the Maria Stein Legion Hall. The proceeds from this sale help fund many community, state and national projects for our Veterans. If you would like to bring items, call for a “Letter” at 419-925-4712 or if you are able to help the auxiliary work at the sale it
would be greatly appreciated. In this small way you can help our Veterans.
GIRL SCOUT DINNER—Girl Scout Troop 20462 will be holding a spaghetti dinner on February 19th at the Maria Stein American Legion to earn their Dinner Party Badge. The meal will be served from 4pm-6:30pm and proceeds will benefit the troop's summer trip. The menu will contain spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, Olive Garden type salad, and apple crisp. Ages 0-4, free; 5-11. $4; 11+, $7. No tickets needed. Contact Marie at 419-925-9200 if there are
any questions.
MARION COMMUNITY TRAVELING TEENS—are once again selling flowers for their spring fundraiser. (The flowers are grown by Star Greenhouse in North Star). If you are interested in purchasing flowers, please contact Jenny Dippold or Julie Overman at 419-925-
4597, by February 28th. Flowers will be delivered on May 7th.
2017 MERCER HEALTHY LIVING EXPO—Mercer Health will once again host the most comprehensive annual health fair in the area on Saturday, March 4th from 8am to 11:30am at the Galleria in Celina. Admission is free and more than 50 exhibits from local organizations will offer free and discounted health screenings, health information and much more. Also included in this year’s event is a blood drive, prescription drug take back event, distracted driving simulator
and MEGA Lungs inflatable exhibit.
LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER—The LIA will host its annual Winter fundraiser on Saturday, February 25th at Romers in Celina. Doors will open at 6:30pm and music will start at 7pm with Kaitlyn Schmit, who opens for the featured group, Phil Dirt and the Dozers. Sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available throughout the evening as well as many door prizes. There will also be a silent auction that will feature a number of signed sports photos and memorabilia, a small fishing boat, weekend stays at hotels, fun packs and etc. For more information, you may visit the LIA website, or for ticket or reserved table info, call
Stan Wilker at 419-852-0064.
MARION BAND SPRING PIZZA SALES—The Marion Band Spring Pizza, Subs, Burrito and Breadsticks sale will occur from February 24th to March 15th. A new item added to the spring sale will be a 3 Flavor Pack of Winners Beef Jerky. This will be a great addition to your Easter Basket! This is a major fundraiser for the Band Boosters to support the ML Band and Music, including the competition and concert costs. Marion Local Band and Music student members will be selling during this time period. If you have not been contacted by a student member, and would like to place an order, call Booster members Kevin and Karen Bruggeman at 419-925-0210, Ed and Kathy Heitkamp at 419-925-4973, or Alan and Tammy Wolters at 419-925-4272 to place your order. NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH
15th. Thank you for your continued support of the Marion Local Band.
QUARTER AUCTION—Briarwood Village is holding its annual Quarter Auction with over 75 auction items. The auction will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at Coldwater Eagles. Doors open at 5:30pm and the auction will begin at 6:30pm. The area community is invited to this event; proceeds benefit the Briarwood Village Activity Department. Paddles are $3.00; and don’t forget to bring plenty of quarters! For more information, call Briarwood Village at 419-
678-2311.
ESSAY CONTEST FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES—Mercer County Students for Life will be facilitating their Essay Contest for all 9th and 10th graders. The essay is to be 500-800 words on the topic, “Why I Am Pro-Life” and must be submitted to [email protected] by Monday, March 6th. All contestants will receive a pro-life t-shirt to wear for National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week. Cash prizes: $150 for first, $100 for second,
and $50 for third. For an essay application, please email [email protected].
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