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Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 31, 2019

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday4:30pm (Sunday Vigil with Cantor)

Sunday Masses8:00am (No Music)9:30am (Conventual Mass with Choir & Incense)11:00am (Cantor)12:30pm (Cantor & Incense)6:00pm (Contemporary Ensemble)

Weekday Masses (Monday-Friday)7:00am8:00am11:30am (Sung Conventual Mass)

Saturday Masses8:00am11:30am

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Parish Directory Page 1

Mass Schedule & Parish Office Information Page 2

From the Pastor’s Desk Page 3

News & Notes Page 4-6

Calling All Hands Page 6, 7

Let Us Pray Page 8

Holy Teaching Page 8

The Week Ahead Page 9

DEVOTION SCHEDULE

Divine Office12:00pm Sext/Midday Prayer (M-F in the Church)9:00pm Compline/Night Prayer (M-Sa in the Priory Chapel)

ConfessionsWednesday during Holy Hour: 7:00-8:00pmSaturday Morning: 10:30-11:30amSaturday Afternoon: 3:30-4:30pm

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Parish StaffVery Rev. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P., prior/pastorRev. Clement Dickie, O.P., parochial vicarRev. Henry Stephan, O.P., parochial vicar

Dominican Friars in ResidenceRev. Joseph Alobaidi, O.P.Rev. Paul J. Keller, O.P.Rev. Michael Mary Dosch, O.P., novice master

St. Gertrude School – 513.561.8020Principal – Sr. Maria Christi Greve, O.P. ext 1101Vice Principal – Mr. Travis Johnston ext 1101PTO – Kelly Woodward, PresidentSchool Advisory Council – Marty Lacey

Parish Office Staff – 513.561.5954Receptionists – Susan Kane & Teri Forlini ext 2101Business Manager – Mike Muse ext 2102Assistant Business Manager – Mary Tappel ext 2103Director of Liturgy – Cristina Genung ext 2403Wedding/Bereavement Coordinator – AnnaMaria Spurgin ext 1124Bulletin Editor bulletin@stgertrude.org

Religious Education & Youth Ministry: Office of Youth Evangelization – 513.561.5954Primary Evangelization: PK-4th Grade & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Cindy Wurzelbacher ext 2110Jr. High Evangelization: 5th-8th Grade – Bryan Wells ext 2107Jr. High Youth Ministry – Bryan Wells ext 2107High School Youth Ministry – Megan Dickert ext 2108Executive Assistant – Kristen Eggers ext 2109

Adult Evangelization – 513.561.5954Director of Adult Evangelization/Pastoral Services – Mr. Lawain McNeil, O.P. ext 1123Cincinnati Frassati Fellowship (Young Adults) – Alex Meineke contact@cincinnatifrassati.comAquinas Society of Cincinnati (Adults & Families) – Rev. Henry Stephan, O.P.Rites of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) – Rev. Clement Dickie, O.P.

Corporal Works of MercyKnights of Columbus – Bob Stucker 513.235.6222St. Vincent De Paul Society – Jim Spurgin 513.561.5954, ext. 2112Ladies of Charity – Jean Wilkinson 513.498.5085Helping Hands – Nancy Lucas stgerthh@gmail.comParish Health Ministry – Jeanne Palcic 513.317.4123Pregnancy Center East (for all pregnancy needs) 513.321.3100Soup Kitchen – Andy Cordier 513.248.1005Visitation of the Sick – Judy Hartmann 513.984.8003

Spiritual Works of MercyCommunion to Sick – Judy Hartmann 513.984.8003Regina Veritatis – Cornelia Mechley 513.340.4586Baptism Team – Mike & Mary Clare Peck 513.871.2309Circle of Prayer – Barbara Rose prayercirclesg@gmail.comNatural Family Planning – David & Ann Stein 513.561.5751Pastoral Council – Mark Kosobud 513.469.0852Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration 513.561.5954 ext 2136Prayer Ministry for the Dying – Pat Collins 513.265.1897Respect Life – Debbie Graham 513.984.4766Rosary Making – Larry Ball 513.646.8523

Liturgical MinistriesAdult Choir – Catherine Fishlock 513.561.5954Contemporary Music Ensemble – Paul Kindt 513.697.9208Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion –  Cristina Genung 513.561.5954 ext 2403Lectors – Mr. Lawain McNeil, O.P. 513.561.5954 ext 1123Resurrection Choir – Marty Cunningham 513.891.4226The St. Anne and the Child Mary Guild –  Cristina Genung 513.561.5954 ext 2403St. Joseph the Worker Society – Rev Clement Dickie, O.P. 513.561.5954Ushers – Douglas Postler 513.791.6298Youth Choir – Catherine Fishlock 513.561.5954

Spiritual GroupsAdult Bible Study – Mr. Lawain McNeil, O.P. 513.561.5954Angelic Warfare Confraternity – Rev Clement Dickie, O.P. 513.561.5954Benedictine Oblates – Clyde & Pat Dorn 513.791.0988Catholic Men’s Fellowship – Chris Nachtrab 513.604.1899Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary – Brian Zappia 513.791.7299Dominican Laity (Bishop Fenwick) – Jonathan Ring ringjp@gmail.comDominican Laity (Our Lady of Peace) – Patty Connelly 513.793.2246Familia – Anita Pappalardo 513.248.8237Holy Family Prayer Group – Malissa Frohlich 513.519.5197True Devotion to Mary – Anne Collins 513.984.4708

Parish GroupsAthletic Boosters – Marc Gerwel 513.774.7779Boy Scouts – Robert Dinga 612.616.8242Cub Scouts – Chris De Brunner 513.379.1010Festival Committee – Cathy Egan 513.290.3391Lenten Fish Fry – Rob Mancini 513.520.6360Little Flower Library – Susan Santos 513.504.0205Parish Coffee – Mark Findley 513.417.9227

Vocations DirectorsArchdiocese of Cincinnati – Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer 513.421.3131Dominican Friars – Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. DominicanFriars.orgNashville Dominican Sisters – Sr. Peter Marie, O.P. 615.256.5486

PARISH DIRECTORY

On the cover: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Pompeo Batoni, 1773

St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Parish 2

Parish Office HoursMonday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pmFriday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Church HoursEvery day: 6:00am-9:00pm

Masses at St. Gertrude Parish Office Info

St. Gertrude is a Roman Catholic Parish in the Dominican heritage of prayer, preaching and teaching. Under our Lady’s mantle, gathered as the Body of Christ, we celebrate Him in the Sacraments, Sacred Scripture and in Catholic education. Serving our brothers and sisters in the New Evangelization, we seek to grow in love as we journey with Jesus to God the Father.

MASS SCHEDULE & PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION

Please submit your Mass announcements & bulletin articles to: bulletin@stgertrude.org

6543 Miami Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45243513.561.5954 | FAX 513.561.7184 | www.StGertrude.org

BULLETIN

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4/3/19

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OFFERINGSt. Gertrude Parish Weekly

Collection and Budget Report

3/24/2019Collection: $ 28,360.00 Weekly Budget: $ 38,000.00Weekly Deficit: ($ 9,640.00)

Year to Date Budget: $1,547,000.00Year to Date Actual: $1,556,165.00Year to Date Surplus: $ 9,165.00

Children’s Collection: $ 11.60

Confessions will be available after mission talks Monday & Tuesday, April 1 & 2

No Confessions on Wednesday, April 3

Monday, April 1, Lenten Weekday7:00am ...........†Larry Smith/Judy Bayer & Family8:00am ...........†Louise Pavloff/The Wainscott Family11:30am .........†Deceased Members of the Order of Preachers

Tuesday, April 2, St. Francis of Paola7:00am ...........†Frank Cianciolo/Ray & Marylyn Clark8:00am ...........†Joan Schmitt/Don Schmitt11:30am .........†Craig Leonhardt/St. Gertrude Church

Wednesday, April 3, Lenten Weekday7:00am ...........†John Nolan/Traci & Bill Theis8:00am ...........†Helen Bachman/Eugene Klymko Family11:30am .........†Richard DeBrunner/Nancy DeBrunner

Thursday, April 4, Lenten Weekday7:00am ...........†Joe & Marjorie Schirmer/ Dan & Monica Spinnenweber8:00am ...........†Bob Lance/Clyde & Pat Dorn11:30am .........†Mary Kay Feighery/Kevin & Anne Lynch

Friday, April 5, Lenten Weekday7:00am ...........†Zelie Michael Osborn/The Morris Family8:00am ...........†Annette Misleh/Art Alfers11:30am .........Dorothy Arozarena/Laura Ringenbach

Saturday, April 6, Lenten Weekday8:00am ...........†Lorraine Lacasse/Mary McGoron11:30am .........†Tony Tran/Thien Cao

April 6-7 Fifth Sunday of LentSaturday4:30pm ...........†John Oliver/Mike & Cindy Oliver & FamilySunday8:00am ...........People of St. Gertrude, Living and Deceased9:30am ...........†Mary Ann Stevenson/The Stevenson Family11:00am .........†Jeanne Melink/AnnaMaria & Jim Spurgin12:30pm .........†Ted Scherpenberg/The Connelly Family6:00pm ...........†Raymond Gaier/The Holt Family

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK | Very Rev. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P.

A few weeks ago I wrote about the use of salt in our lives as Catholics. I thought it would be good for our parishioners to read the official prayer that the friars use

when we bless the salt. My thanks to Fr. Henry for providing it here.

Blessing of Salt

The priest, in violet stole and surplice, says:P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

R: Who made heaven and earth. O salt, creature of God, I exorcise you by the living ✠ God, by the true ✠ God, by the holy ✠ God, by the God who ordered you to be poured into the water by Elisha the prophet, so that its life-giving powers might be restored. I exorcise you so that you may become a means of salvation for believers, that you may bring health of soul and body to all who make use of you, and that you may put to flight and drive away from the places where you are sprinkled; every apparition, villainy, turn of devilish deceit, and every unclean spirit; adjured by him who will come to judge the living and the dead and the world by fire. Amen. Let us pray.Almighty and everlasting God, we humbly implore you, in your immeasurable kindness and love, to bless ✠ this salt which you created and gave to the use of mankind, so that it may become a source of health for the minds and bodies of all who make use of it. May it rid whatever it touches or sprinkles of all uncleanness, and protect it from every assault of evil spirits. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. A blessed Lenten week to all,

Very Rev. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P.,Pastor/Prior

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NEWS & NOTES

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VBS is for Children of Registered Parish Families: Ages 4 (by June 1, 2019)-10 years oldJune 17th-21st (9:00am-noon)

Please call the Religious Education Office at 561-8369 or email us at ymassistant@stgertrude.org if you are interested in volunteering for this fun-filled week for our youngest parishioners!

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CALLING ALL HANDS

The Saint Anne and Child Mary GuildThe Saint Anne and Child Mary Guild will be meeting on Saturday April 13th at 9:00am in the Parish Center Lobby. Sister Mary Caroline will be speaking about how we can truly offer ourselves in sacrifice with Jesus during the Offertory in Mass. We hope to see you there! Please contact Cristina Genung with any questions at 513-561-5954, ext. 2403.

The Ladies of CharityThe Ladies of Charity will be collecting at the white van in the parking lot the weekend of April 6-7. We will be collecting before and after all Masses, except 6:00pm. The collection benefits Hope Emergency Center, an agency in Lynchburg, Ohio that provides assistance to the poor in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland and surrounding counties. The center serves about 250 families. The people that the Center serves are struggling to make ends meet. Your donations are so very much appreciated. Everyone who comes for food and clothing receives it. Their greatest needs this month are for food, diapers, formula, and baby food. Donations by cash or check are also appreciated. Items needed on a regular basis: nonperishable food, personal hygiene items, practical household items and clean empty water bottles with lids. Help us beat last year’s challenge!!!

St. Gertrude Blood Pressure ScreeningSt. Gertrude Parish Health Ministry is offering a blood pressure screening on Sunday, April 7th after the 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am. Masses in the Parish Center St. Joseph’s Room. For questions, please contact Jeanne Palcic at 513-317-4123.

Prayer ShawlsThe Prayer Shawl Ministry, as part of the St. Gertrude Parish Health Ministry, will have handmade prayer shawls available for those in need of comfort and prayers on Sunday, April 7, 2019 after the Masses in the Parish Center while supplies last. There is no charge for the prayer shawls, although donations are accepted. Volunteers will be available to speak with those interested in becoming involved in the ministry.

Cincinnati Right to LifeCincinnati Right to Life is hiring a part-time Office Manager/Small Event Coordinator. Position is 24-28 hours/week and hours are flexible. If you are interested in learning more, please e-mail mail@cincinnatirighttolife.org for the full job description.

From March 6th to April 14th our community will unite with many others from coast to coast – and internationally – for a major simultaneous Pro-Life mobilization – the 40 Days for Life campaign. Faithful believers are praying that these efforts will mark the beginning of the end of abortion.

40 Days for Life is a focused Pro-Life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.

The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

One of the strengths of 40 Days for Life is its simplicity. The campaign is made up of three key components:• Prayer and fasting: inviting people of faith

throughout our city and across the country to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion

• Peaceful Vigil: standing for life through a 40-day peaceful public witness outside the local Planned Parenthood abortion facility, 2314 Auburn Avenue in Cincinnati.

• Community Outreach: taking a positive, upbeat Pro-Life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, church and school outreach, petition drives, and public visibility.

St. Gertrude Church will participate in 40 Days for Life on Thursday, April 4th at Planned Parenthood. The hours are 7:00am to 7:00pm.

Sign up for this will take place after the Sunday Masses, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30, on Sunday, March 31st. Questions? Contact Debbie Graham at (513) 984-4766 or (513) 703-5252.

If you still need more information to help you decide where to get involved beyond St. Gertrude, you may:• Contact Mary Clark at (513) 791-4039/(513) 365-

2606 or cincy40days@fuse.net.• Take time to pray and ask God to show you His

plans for your involvement.

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CALLING ALL HANDS

Please Pray For...The SickAnthony Alvarez, Lisa Bertke, Bettie Caudill, Marguerite Crema, Triset Defonseka, Kathy Elsbernd, Peggy Eshman, Marge Ferguson, Loretta Holden, Joe Holly, Hummel Family, Janice Koncius, Carlos LaTorre, Cecilia Lemming, Ann Lukey, Linda Merkley, Sandra Munyon, Leo Napuri, Marlene Ney, Melinda Russell, Jane Sansalone, Richard Seifert, Patricia Scherer, Pegge Schuermann, George Sullivan, Judy Sullivan, John Sweeney, Teddie Slaper, Susan Mueller, Sy Swart, Ed Kinney, Pat O’Brien, Susan Singer.

Those in the Armed ForcesChris Babcock, Adam Benvie, Patrick Burke, Cole Foster, Dominic Geraci, Daniel Holian, Mike Huber, Aaron Jacobson, Jacob Kramb, John Kramb, Kelly Leugers, John Oscar, Andrew Shannon, and Ian Tester.

Deceased:Lena Cartuyvelles

Need to Schedule a Baptism?Baptism classes are offered the first weekend of every month. The Sacrament of Baptism is offered on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of every month. If you need to schedule a Baptism, please call our Parish Office at (513) 561-5954.

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St. Faustina’s DiaryToday, during Mass, I saw the Lord Jesus in the midst of His sufferings, as though dying on the cross. He said to me, My daughter, meditate frequently on the sufferings which I have undergone for your sake, and then nothing of what you suffer for Me will seem great to you. You please Me most when you meditate on My Sorrowful Passion. Join your little sufferings to My Sorrowful Passion, so that they may have infinite value before My Majesty (Diary, #1512).

Questions about Mental Illness? Maybe We Can HelpSt. Gertrude Parish Health Ministry will host a Mental Health Resource Table on Sunday, April 7th in the Parish Center after the 8, 9:30 & 11:00am Masses. Mental Health Professionals will be available to provide information, referrals, and to answer general questions about mental health topics.

Volunteer CallSt. Gertrude Pastoral Council and the Office of Pastoral Services has formed a hospitality ministry to provide receptions for various parish events. They would range from lectures to celebrations. We’re looking for a wide range of parishioners who would be interested in helping at all levels, mostly to help serve and set-up/clean up, but sometimes cooking simple dishes or providing other donations or organization. If you’d be interested in knowing more, please contact Cristine Genung or Tish Shefcik at tishshefcik@gmail.com.

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HOLY TEACHING

We Are His SheepA homily by St. Ambrose

The Merciful Judge does not withhold the hope of His forgiveness, and has as a Good Physician made known to you the remedies even against going astray.

And so it was not without design that the holy Luke places in order before us three parables:

– that of the sheep that strayed and was found,– that of the silver piece that was lost and also was found,– that of the son who was dead (through sin) and who returned to life;

so that sustained by this threefold cure we may seek to cure our own wounds: for a triple rope does not break.

Who are these three persons: the shepherd, the woman, the father? Is not Christ the Shepherd, the Church the woman, and God the Father?

Christ Who took upon Himself your sins bears you upon His own Body; the Church searches for you; the Father receives you back.

As a shepherd He brings us back, as a mother He looks for us, as a father He clothes us.

First, mercy, second, intercession, third, reconciliation; each to each; the Redeemer comes to our aid, the Church intercedes for us, the Creator restores us to Himself. It is the same divine mercy in each operation; but grace varies according to our merits.

The sheep that strayed is brought back by the Shepherd. The silver piece that was lost is found. The son turns back fully repentant from his sinful wanderings, and retraces his footsteps to his father.

Let us therefore rejoice because that sheep which had fallen by the way in Adam is uplifted in Christ…; the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10); that is, all men: for as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive (1 Cor. 15:22).

Rich then is that Shepherd of whose portion all we are but a hundredth part. For He has besides the innumerable flocks of the Archangels, of the Dominations, of the Powers, of the Thrones and all the rest whom He left upon the mountains.

Neither is it without significance that the woman rejoices because of the silver piece that was found. For this is no ordinary piece of silver, upon which is the figure of the Prince. And because of this, the Image of the King is the wealth of the Church.

We are His sheep; let us pray that He will place us amid the waters of His refreshment (Ps. 22:2). We are, I say, His sheep; let us seek of Him a place of pasture.

We are pieces of silver; let us jealously cherish our value.

We are children; let us hasten to our Father.

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Monday, April 1

Tuesday, April 2

Wednesday, April 3

Thursday, April 4

Friday, April 5

Saturday, April 6

Sunday, April 7

Parish Lenten Mission7:00pmChurch

FAMILIA Year 39:30amParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby

Parish Lenten Mission7:00pmChurch

33 Days to Merciful Love12:30pmParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby

Junior High Youth Night7:00pmParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby, Gym

Bible Study9:30amSchool Cafeteria

Parish Coffee(After 8:00,9:30, and 11:00am Masses)Parish Center Gym

No Evening Meetings

True Devotion12:30pmParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby

No Evening Meetings Bridge Club12:30pmParish Center, St. Joseph Room

Stations of the Cross7:00pmChurch

Regina Veritatis First Saturday Meeting10:30amParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby

PHM Screening event(After 8:00,9:30, 11:00am Masses)Parish Center St. Dominic Lobby, St. Joseph Room

Children’s Choir3:00pmParish Center, Music Room

Regina Veritatis Prayer Meeting6:30pmParish Center, Music Room

Communion & Liberation7:30pmSchool Cafeteria

Anointing & Intercessory Prayer12:30pmChurch

Rosary Sales(After 8:00,9:30, 11:00am Masses)Parish Center St. Dominic Lobby

Religious Ed4:30pmSchool Classrooms

Cincinnati Frassati Fellowship7:00pmParish Center, St. Dominic Lobby

Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Pickup4:30pm

Little Flower Library9:00am-1:00pm

Parish Lenten Mission7:00pmChurch

K of C Business Meeting7:00pmParish Center, Lower Level Knights Hall

Ladies of Charity Hope Emergency Van4:30pm

Religious Ed9:15amSchool Classrooms

No Evening Meetings

Women’s Holy Hour8:00pmSchool Chapel

Will Ives-Focus Missionary will speak at 4:30pm Mass

K of C Baby Bottle Pickup(After 8:00,9:30, 11:00am Masses)

Ladies of Charity Hope Emergency Van(After 8:00,9:30, 11:00am Masses)

Will Ives-Focus Missionary will speak at All Masses

Baptism Class1:45pmSchool Library

Lenten Choir Concert4:00pmChurch

HSYM Discipleship Cell7:00pmAll Campus

THE WEEK AHEAD

DEACONS: Ministers of Service – The Communion Rite and Concluding Rite (part 10 of 10)During the sign of peace, it is the deacon’s role to invite all present to exchange a sign of peace. As an ordinary minister of Communion, during the singing of the Lamb of God, the deacon assists the priest in preparing the vessels for the Communion of the faithful by pouring the Precious Blood into Communion cups and breaking and distributing consecrated Hosts into Communion plates. Receiving Communion from the priest, deacons may then help minister the Eucharist to the extraordinary ministers and hand the extraordinary ministers their vessels to minister the Eucharist to the people. During the Communion procession, the deacon normally ministers the Blood of Christ to the communicants. After Communion, the deacon may repose any Hosts remaining in the tabernacle.At the end of Mass, the deacon (or another minister) may make brief announcements to the people. If there is a solemn blessing or prayer over the people, the deacon invites all to “Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.” After the blessing, the deacon dismisses the people. He then kisses the altar with the priest, makes the appropriate reverence, and walks to the right of the priest in the closing procession.

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Robert L. Franer III, AAMS®

Offering financial planning services and investment advice to Catholic families to help them pursue and use wealth morally.

513-334-1621 | robert.l.franer@lpl.comwww.franerfinancialadvice.com8044 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC

Specializing in International Travel & Cruises

Molly Reidel, CTC, MCC, DSParishioner841-8261

mreidel@providenttravel.com

Compliments ofA Friend of the Parish

KLEKAM PAVINGAsphalt Paving

PatchingAsphalt

Sealcoating

513-561-4600www.klekamp.com

603 Norgal Dr, Lebanon(513) 228-2830

JT LEESCONSTRUCTION

1451 Weaver Rd., Okeana513-479-9591

FRENCH BISTRO & WINE BAR

LA PETITE

PIERRE7800 Camargo Road

808-9897Dinner: Thurs-Sun 5-9p

Brunch: Sun 11a-3pWe also open on select

Wednesday evenings forspecial events

6403 Madison RoadCincinnati, Ohio

513.271.1570OVERBECK

Auto ServicesYour Automotive Expert Since 1976

685 Loveland Madeira Road, LovelandAcupuncture, Abdominal Ultrasound,

Comprehensive Exams, Surgery

Cameron CormanDVM

513-683-7700LOVELANDANIMAL HOSPITAL

d�TERRA®

CPTG Essential OilsSharon Neukam Parishioner

Wellness Advocate(513) 702-2038

Education & Supportmydoterra.com/sharonneukam

mattbonhauspainting.com

Tree Trimming & removalJoe Semrad

Certified ArboristLocal Resident

Since 1987

513-631-4442ScapesOhio.com

Terrace Park Country Club

513-831-3384

www.terraceparkcc.com

5341 South Milford Road, Milford

3-Month Golf TrialMemberships Available!

Golf • Swim • Pla�orm • Fitness • Dining • Events

3-Month Golf Trial Memberships Available!

Golf • Swim • Platform • Fitness • Dining • Events

513-831-3384 www.terraceparkcc.com

5341 S. Milford Road, Milford

HeartlandHeartland of Madeira5970 Kenwood Road, Madeira, Ohio

513-561-4111513-561-6810 fax

heartland-manorcare.com

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Roaster of Specialty Coffees and Cafe6930 Miami Avenue, Madeira • 513-271-4700

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IMPROVEMENT

TIM BEATRICEParishioner

513-254-5620timbeatrice5@yahoo.com

Knights of ColumbusArchbishop Elder Council

elderkofc.orgJoin today.

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Woodward Construction, Inc.

Jeff Woodward, Parishioner 513-247-9241Celebrating 24 years in business

www.wciconstruction.com

Kinsella

Kitchen & BathRemodeling

561-52857880 Camargo Rd.

kinsellakitchens.com

Dr. Frederick A. HeiselmanGeneral • Implant

DentistryParishioner

513-561-86007140 Miami Ave.,

Ste. 201fheiselmandds.com

GILSON’SENGRAVING

ELEGANT GIFTS

Engraved gifts for all occasions

7116 Miami Ave.

891-0730www.gilsonsonline.com

MadeiraDentistry

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry7113 Miami Ave.

Keith D. Jackson, DDS, ParishionerWilliam G. Jackson, Jr., DDS, Parishioner561-5318 • www.madeiradentistry.com

BUCKTROUTSfine and fun antiques and collectiblesSusan Brokaw, Certified Personal Property Appraiser

bucktrouts@gmail.com • 513-702-6877Always interested in buying single items or entire collections. Please inquire!

513.289.1039mderoussel@remax.net

Preferred Group

RE/MAX Agent inSouthern Ohio

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Serving Your Family’s Total Eye Care NeedsWe accept most insurance

& vision plans.

8740 Montgomery Rd. (1 mile from Kenwood Towne Center) 791-2222

Eye Examinations, Contact Lenses, Fashion Eyewear, Designer Sunwear Chuck BorchersREALTOR, Parishioner

513-335-4039charles.borchers@gmail.comwww.chuckborchers.com

AHP Anderson Hills PlumbingResidential – Commercial – FREE ESTIMATES

Over 51 Years Experience & SatisfactionErnie, Jack, Ralph & Barb Vilardo

6229 Beechmont Avenue 513-232-3821

513-899-9111DAN

DRUFFELINC.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN INSTALLATION • NURSERY

dandruffelinc.com

Dan Druffel, Parishioner

CASTRUCCICOLLISION

MILFORDBody Shop Direct Call

831-5460

Accepting New Patients

Dr. Eleanor EndresParishioner

513-791-8880 • www.endresdentistry.com“Oral Health is the Gateway to Healthy Living”

Larry’sLOCK, SAFE & SECURITY CENTER

791-9163 www.larryslock.comLarry & Kathy Smith, Parishioners

KENWOOD7500 MONTGOMERY RD.

513-791-5353

MADISONVILLE4418 WHETSEL AVENUE

513-271-0732

Thomas-JustinFuneral Homes, Inc.Four Generations of Family Service

to the Community

HALPINPLUMBING, INC.513-631-2001REMODEL/REPAIR

Family Eye CareDesigner Eyewear

Dr. Malinda PenceDr. Jennifer Kritzer

Dr. Cheryl Adams

7800 Laurel Ave. 513-561-7076madeiraoptical.com

MICHAEL F.SCHLOSS

ROOFING

Roof Repair &

Replacement

Gutter Cleaning

321-7139

OH HVAC Lic. #30854 KY HVAC Lic. M04694OH Plumbing Lic. #46270

ProcessConstruction

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

Specializing in Piping, HVAC/R, Plumbing & Service • Commercial & Industrial

www.processconstruction.com(513) 251-2211 1421 Queen City Avenue

LANDSCAPE SPECIALISTS, INC.

Hardscape Landscape• Walkways & Patios • Installations• Driveways • Renovations• Retaining Walls • Maintenance• Drainage Systems Snow Clearing

Quality Service for Over 30 years

396-6400Ed Witte, Parishioner

WITTE

Nick BauteParishioner

513-236-2234nbaute@comey.com | TBRGcincy.com

Nick BauteParishioner

513-236-2234nbaute@comey.com | TBRGcincy.com

2641 Cresent Springs Rd, Cresent Springs, KY

859-341-0072

Kitchens • BathroomsRoom Additions

Screen & Covered PorchesLower Levels & Basements

513.492.84297264 Columbia Rd., Ste. 600, Maineville

www.PenderyConstruction.com

HYDE PARKPAINTING

andCARPENTRY321-4100

Remodeling Roofing/Gutters • Concrete

Plumbing/ElectricDrywall • Int./Ext. PaintingYour Complete Home

Repair Company