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MONDAY - FRIDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY8:00 am - 8:00 pm

CLOSED

Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019

OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm

Deacon Dave Sadler and Deacon Keith Talbert

DEACONS: Mike Eier, Armando Gonzalez, David Sadler, Keith Talbert, and Robert Billmaier (Retired)

Name Ext Fr. Mike Zacharias 334 Fr. Kyle Gase 337 Msgr. Mike Hohenbrink Dow Campbell 335 Suzanne Nickerson 336 Geri Leibfarth 333 Ryan Neal 328 Alyssa Brown 327 Stephen MacDonald 271 Bob Elliott Courtney Popenberg 322 Donna Zoll 324 Kim Schmitz 325

Liturgies for the Week

Main Church Monday, September 9: 7:00 AM Robert & Mary LaForrest Tuesday, September 10: 7:00 AM Charles & Martha Finsel Seman & Garban Families Wednesday, September 11: 7:00 AM Joseph Dillon Thursday, September 12: 7:00 AM Stanley Sattler 8:35 AM Merle & Jenelle Hohman Friday, September 13: 7:00 AM Theresa Kirk 8:35 AM Patricia Brosseau Saturday, September 14: 8:00 AM Deb Kieffer 2:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Recker/Davis 4:30 PM Joe & Jeanne Costa Claudine Cervenka Raymond C. Walker, Sr. Sunday, September 15: 10:00 AM Bob Hildreth David Inman 12:00 PM David Snoke 6:00 PM For the People

Downtown Church Monday, September 9: 12:10 AM Mary Jo Urschalitz Don Fritz Wednesday, September 11: 12:10 PM James “Skip” Frankart Sunday, September 15: 7:30 AM Dec’d Findlay K of C members Jeff & Chad Elchert Annette Allison Barbara Mopps Joseph Tidd Leola Tidd-Omlor Vincent Omlor 9:00 AM Barb Pompas—Anniversary Ray Bodie

24-HR Eucharistic Exposition is held the First Friday of each month in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at the main church from 7:45am Friday until 7:45am Saturday.

Weekly Eucharistic Exposition is held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:45am until 8:00pm.

A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR

Provide your children with a list of things that they are responsible for interspersed with things that they like to do—for example, make their beds, take out the garbage, go to the park, do homework, watch television, have a snack, feed the cat. The list should reflect their responsibilities and favorite recreations. Tell them to pretend that company is coming and ask which of the things listed should be done first. Explain that this is called setting priorities. Paraphrase the Gospel story for the children. Ask them what Jesus says is the most important thing for them to do. Jesus tells us that the number-one priority is to follow him. But just as it is not always easy to do the things we are supposed to do before doing the fun things, it is not always easy to be a follower of Jesus. Yet when we put Jesus first, we will be truly happy.

FAMILY CONNECTION

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER…

We all know the importance of praying together as a family. We all know how important it is for us to share our hearts, in prayer, as a family. What I have been thinking about lately is about the im-portance of praying together as a parish family. As a particular family of faith we, as a parish, are united to one another by our baptism, faith, Sacraments, and the opportunities we have to come together in prayer. Sunday Mass, in particular, is the culmination of our prayer life together as a parish family. As a parish, the members of St. Michael’s are our immediate family members in the faith. Here at home, in Findlay, Ohio, we journey together week after week, year after year, decade after decade. We pray with each other and we pray for each other. As a family of faith we share our prayers, works, joys and sufferings. This is one of the many reasons why we gather at Eucharist every weekend. We share the ups and downs of life as we are nourished and strengthened by the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass. And we strengthen, support, and encourage one another as we pray side-by-side. You have heard us say, as priests, that it’s important in a parish our size for everyone to find their niche. Like any family, we want everyone to feel welcome – and no one to feel left out or alone. We need our Lord – and we need each other. Every member of the Body of Christ is important. As St. Paul reminds us, “If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy” (I Cor 12:26). Outside of Sunday Mass there are a couple of easy ways for people to be with each other and to pray with each other. Lately, I have been reminding people of the importance of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Main Church from 8:00am – 8:00pm. I am so grateful that many are taking the opportunity to make a Holy Hour with our Lord – side-by-side with both their biologi-cal and parish family members. It is so nice to see people steeped together in silent prayer. Another easy way to pray together is to attend a daily Mass. In the Main Church we offer Mass on Monday-Friday at 7:00am and on Saturday at 8:00am. At the Downtown Church Mass is offered on Mondays and Wednes-days at 12:10pm. Please check the bulletin for scheduled school Masses which will be held at 8:35am this year – except on a couple of occasions when it is a Holy Day. Coming together, even one time a week for a daily Mass, is not only a great way to pray together, but to get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ who also call St. Michael the Archangel their home. Wishing our parish family a blessed and joyful week! In Christ, Fr. Mike

Daily Scripture Readings

Readings for the Week of September 8, 2019 Sunday Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17; Phmn 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Monday Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Col 1:24—2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 or Lk 15:1-10

Please consider joining our Mary Mother of God prayer group. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm in the Marian Room.

GROWING IN FAITH

Couples Corner

With another anniversary of 9/11

approaching this week, let’s

remember those individuals who lost

their lives on that fatal day.

Husbands, wives, mothers, fathers,

brothers and sisters and so on. Did

they hug or kiss their love one

goodbye that morning before

beginning their day? Did they hold a

grievance from a fight the night

before? Perhaps a husband and wife

prayed together for the last time, over

the phone in distress. Let us not take

for granted every minute we have

with our spouse.

Principal: Assistant Principal: Attendance Office: Morning Secretary: Afternoon Secretary:

Amy Holzwart Ext. 222 Deacon Mike Eier Ext. 223 Heather Kreinbrink Ext. 296 Vicky Bihn Ext. 221 Charlene Wilkins Ext. 221

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH 45840

www.findlaystmichaelschool.org

419-423-2738

SAINT MICHAEL SCHOOL

K-8 Technology Teacher - Part Time Successful candidate should be a practicing Catholic (preferred), earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Middle School Education or related field, and possess the following additional qualifications: · Comprehensive knowledge of integrating technology into elementary and middle school curriculum set by the Diocese of Toledo. · Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to create technology lessons to support teaching objectives. · Ability to create a safe, supportive, and challenging classroom environment for all students. · Proficient with Chromebooks, iOS/iPads, Google/Gmail, SmartBoards and other related software. · Troubleshoot common technology problems independently or with the support of the Technology Coordinator. · Assist Technology Coordinator with maintenance of computer lab and all devices. Interested candidates should email resume and references to Principal Amy Holzwart at aholzwart@findlaystmichael.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BLESSING ….

THANK YOU FATHER KYLE!

You can pick up year books in the school office between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. Extras are available at $20 each while supplies last!

DISCIPLESHIP

Welcome Back Discipleship Students! Classes begin today for our Sunday students and this Tuesday for our Tuesday group! We are looking forward to another grace-filled year.

1st Reconciliation/1st Eucharist Parent Meetings will be offered on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium and September 15 at 1:30 in the Marian Room. First time sacrament parents may choose the date that works best for their schedule. Materials will be sent home with students for those who have attended a meeting in the past.

SEEKING DONATIONS FOR OUR HOSPITALITY TENT FOR THE HOME

BUILD OF SEPTEMBER 26. The Leo Councilettes are hosting this event at the build site. The following items are needed and can be brought to the parish office: 6 cases water Paper products Chips Pretzels Granola bars **Closer to the date, we will be

requesting perishables for the day of the build. Thank you for your generosity!!

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL DINNERS FOR EIGHT

Want to relax with friends over a meal? Dinners for Eight are intended to bring together Four Twosomes to share Food, Fun and Fellowship.

See today’s bulletin insert for more information and to register!

LCBA will be offering baked goods and dish cloths after all masses on September 14 & 15. All proceeds benefit Saint Michael the Archangel Parish.

BOY/CUB SCOUT TROOP 319

Popcorn Sales!

The boy scouts will be at the back of both the main and downtown churches

after all masses on Sept 14 & 15 AND Sept 21 &

Up Coming Events