St. Peter in Chains St. Peter in Chains WEBSITE: www.stpeterinchains.org

PASTORAL STAFF

Parochial Administrator Rev. Patrick M. McMullen mcmullenp@stpeterinchains.org

Faith Formation Minister Deacon Jeff Merrell merrellj@stpeterinchains.org

School Principal Janie Acra acraj@stpeterinchains.org

Assistant Principal/ Pastoral Associate of Music & Liturgy Michael Collins collinsm@stpeterinchains.org

Business Manager Terry Jacobs jacobst@stpeterinchains.org

Parish Office 863-3938 School Office 863-0685

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

Pastoral Council Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Every Month

St. Vincent DePaul Society First & Third Mondays, 8:15 p.m. Every Month - For assistance, call ext. 311

PTO General Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish office to make arrangements. For pre-baptism class, please call for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Anytime on request or by appointment call 863-3938.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

A communal celebration of the Sacrament is celebrated annually in October at one of the Sunday Masses. Individuals may request the Sacrament any time by calling the church office.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriages should call the church office at least nine months prior to the desired date. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome all new families and/or individuals moving into our territory. Please register at the church office as soon as possible.

MASSES

Weekend: St. Peter in Chains

Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00, 11:00 a.m.

Please check inside of bulletin for any changes

to regular Mass schedule

Holydays: St. Peter in Chains Day: 8:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday:

Mass at St. Peter in Chains, 8:00 a.m.

Monday: Mass at St. Julie Billiart, 12:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: Mass at St. Julie Billiart, 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday:

Communion Service. at St. Julie, 8:00a.m.

Thursday & Friday:

Mass at St. Joseph, 8:00 a.m.

BINGO—Friday Evening: Preliminary ............ 7:00 p.m.

Regular .................. 7:30 p.m.

382 Liberty Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 • Parish Office 863-3938 Fax 863-1257

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ST. PETER IN CHAINS, HAMILTON, OH

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION

2015-2016 PREP Sign Up

Sign ups for our joint PREP program are now being taken.

PREP is designed for public school/home school children

grades K-12.

PREP takes place on Sunday mornings at the Fenmont

(St. Julie’s) 9:45AM - 10:45AM.

Registration Forms/Medical Waivers are on the parish

website or you can contact Deacon Jeff

at merrellj@stpeterinchains.org. 863-3938 Ext. 302

All forms should be turned into Deacon Jeff or Mary Pat

Austing (CRE, St. Julie’s)

Volunteer as a Catechist

If you would like to help with our PREP program for next

year, please contact Deacon Jeff or Mary Pat Austing

mpausting@stjulie.net. 1st and 2nd Grade Catechists are

NEEDED!

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(Grades 7-12)

All High School and Jr. High Youth can participate.

Normal Schedule is 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month

from 6PM-8PM in the Parish Center.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 20th

Kick Off PICNIC

Faith Formation activities are listed below. If you would

like more information or would like to register, please call

Deacon Jeff at 863-3938, ext. 302.

CLOW For primary-aged children and held during the 11:00 Mass.

The children participate in the Liturgy of the Word with age

-appropriate material, then join their families for the re-

mainder of the Mass. Have your child attend Mass with

you and Father will dismiss the children after the Opening

Prayer.

FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR Sound System Update

Work on the sound system has begun and should

be completed by early September.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

Monday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17

Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Lk 7:31-35

Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50

Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3

Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15

Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37

The Community Meal Center at Front

Street Presbyterian Church on the 3rd Friday

of every month at 3:30 P.M. is St. Peter’s

Night. Help is always needed. A great

family expression of our faith. Hope to see

you there!

INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE

For those whose days on earth are drawing to a close:

That they may be welcomed into the joys of eternal life in

heaven.

Sacramental Prep

1st Reconciliation/1st Communion

Celebrated on the first Sunday in May.

Children in grade two, in both the

school and the PREP program, prepare

with religious instruction during class

time and with family activities. Those

children beyond the 2nd grade, who

are baptized and are in their 2nd consecutive year of reli-

gious education may also participate. Participation in 1st

Reconciliation precedes 1st Communion. There are two

parent meetings: one in September and one in January.

1st Parent Meeting

Sunday, September 20th, 9:45AM to 10:45AM @ Fenmont.

Confirmation

Celebrated every other year. Our next confirmation will be

in 2017. Students enrolled in the sixth or seventh grade

dayschool or PREP program prepare for 2 years with reli-

gious instruction and annual retreats.

Initial Confirmation Meeting for parents and students

Sunday, September 27th 4PM in the Church

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Saturday, September 19

4:30 P.M.

Lector: Richard St. John

Eucharistic Ministers:

Nina Edwards, Christine Flaig, Kim Kirsch,

D. Kirsch, Jake Myers, Lizzy Schutte,

Richard St. John, Mary Ann VonDerHaar

Servers: Ben Gunderson, Alex Gunderson, Tatum

Palechek

Sunday, September 20

9:00 A.M.

Lector: Jay Wander

Eucharistic Ministers:

Don Austing, Peg Bange, Ray Gundler,

Verna McDulin, Donald McDulin, Karla

Menzer, Joe Schneider, Jay Wander

Servers: Michael Gill, Eli Schweinfest, David Winter

11:00 A.M.

Lector: Charles Matson

Eucharistic Ministers:

Lauren Barnhorn, Pam Gattermeyer, Morgan

Gattermeyer, Linda Keating, Kristin

O’Brien, Sami Raley, Sydney Rawlings,

Herb Schmidt

Servers: Ellie Black, Madison Hodapp, Emily Sauer

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Monday, September 14

2:15-5:45 P.M. Volleyball

Tuesday, September 15 6:30 P.M. Meet the Teacher

7:00 P.M. Parish Council

Wednesday, September 16

10:00-11:30 A.M. Bible Study

4:30-6:45 P.M. Volleyball

7:00 P.M. Knights of Columbus

7:00-8:30 P.M. Bible Study

Thursday, September 17

5:00 P.M. Volleyball

7:00 P.M. Choir Practice

Friday, September 18

3:30-7:00 P.M. St. Pete’s Night at Community Meal

Center (Front Street Presbyterian)

7:00 P.M. Bingo

Saturday, September 19

7:30 A.M. Men’s Fellowship Group

Sunday, September 20

6:00-8:00 P.M. Youth Group

September 12, Saturday – Vigil

4:30 Robert Beer (Family)

September 13, Sunday –Twenty-Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

9:00

11:00

For the People of the Parish

Nancy Hellman (Bob)

September 14, Monday - The Exaltation of the Holy

Cross

12:00 Mass at St. Julie Billiart

September 15, Tuesday - Our Lady of Sorrows

8:00 JoAnn Baker (Pat Creagmile) Church

September 16, Wednesday - Saint Cornelius, Pope, and

Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

8:00 Charlotte Reimer

(Kathy & Mark Sanders, Jr.) Chapel

September 17, Thursday - Weekday

8:00 Mass at St. Joseph

September 18, Friday - Weekday

8:00 Mass at St. Joseph

September 19, Saturday - Vigil

4:30 Marguerite Beer (Family)

September 20, Sunday - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

9:00

11:00

Romilda Epperson (Andrea & Carl)

For the People of the Parish

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ST. PETER IN CHAINS, HAMILTON, OH

COLLECTION

September 6, 2015

Weekly

Offerings ...................................................... $ 9,700.00

Offering Goal .............................................. $ 10,050.00

Over/(Under) ................................................. $ (350.00)

Year-to-Date

Offerings ..................................................... $ 93,193.00

Offering Goal ............................................ $ 100,500.00

Over/(Under) .............................................. $ (7,307.00)

HAMILTON CATHOLIC PASTORAL REGION St. Joseph’s St. Julie Billiart St. Peter in Chains

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING WITH THE PASTORAL

REGION PLANNING PROCESS?

Two things have been happening somewhat behind the

scenes. First, members of the committee have been gather-

ing information regarding parish life in the three parishes.

Each parish filled out a detailed report on Mass attendance,

finances, and ministries/activities. In addition, committee

members have been meeting with staff members of the

three parishes who are responsible for different parts of the

parish.

Second, St. Julie had their listening session Aug. 16. St.

Peter and St. Joseph will have their’s later this month. The

result of each parish’s listening session will be compiled.

October through the first of the year will be a time of seri-

ous work for the committee.

Listening sessions will be as follows:

Sunday, September 13, 12:30 at St. Peter in the cafete-

ria

Sunday, September 27 at St. Joe at 1:00 in the cafeteria

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In today’s second reading from the

book of James we hear “What good

is it, my brothers and sisters, if

someone says he has faith but does

not have works? Can that faith save

him?”

If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for

the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep

warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessi-

ties of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself, if it

does not have works, is dead.

What good is faith, if we do not practice it as Jesus guided

us showing love to least of our brothers?

Our St. Vincent de Paul group has been receiving a high

volume of requests for emergency food from our local

neighbors. We have depleted most of our food closet inven-

tory. In conjunction with Pope Francis’ visit and the “Food

for All” Initiative, we as a parish are having a food drive

through our St. Vincent de Paul Society.

We will have paper shopping bags available after the Sep-

tember 12th and 13th Masses as well as the September

19thand 20th Masses. The items we are most in need of will

be listed on the bags. If you are able to contribute, please

return the grocery bags at the weekend Masses of Septem-

ber 26th and 27th and the weekend Masses of October 3rd and

4th.

Thank you all for your generous support of our St. Peter’s

St. Vincent de Paul’s efforts to bring God’s love to the least

of our brothers.

ABORTION AND RECONCILIATON Much of the news coverage about Pope Francis ex-

tending to all priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abor-

tion and remove the automatic excommunication that can

incur has been misleading and confusing. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati wants to make it

clear that our priests have already had this faculty for many

years. No one who has received absolution for this sin from

a priest of the Archdiocese, acting as the instrument of

God’s mercy, should doubt the validity of the sacrament. No priest can engage in sacramental ministry with-

out being granted faculties to do so by the local bishop.

What is included in those faculties is detailed in writing.

Priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, as permitted by

canon law, have long been granted by the Archbishop “the

faculty to absolve the sin (of abortion) and to remit the

(automatic) penalty” of excommunication. As St. John Paul II assured post-abortive women in

his encyclical, The Gospel of Life, “The Father of mercies is

ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sac-

rament of Reconciliation.” The Catholic Church also offers

compassionate post-abortion healing through Project Ra-

chel (www.projectrachelcincy.com).

MC CAULEY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

McCauley High School’s Open House will be held on Sat-

urday, October 25 2015, from 1-3:30 p.m. Prospective stu-

dents and parents are invited to tour the school anytime dur-

ing those hours. Parents and students will discover why

young women choose to Be Empowered at McCauley.

They will learn about McCauley’s academic programs, ath-

letics, arts and clubs: talk with teachers and students; and

experience all the McCauley has to offer.

To save time at check-in, a pre-registration form is availa-

ble at www.maccauleyhs.net/openhouse2015. For more

information contact Maria Schweikert at schweik-

ertm@live.mccauleyhs.net.

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

KOMIC KORNER

Please remember to check the Virtus website once a month

for your required reading of current bulletins. PLEASE DO

NOT RELY ON EMAIL REMINDERS. Archdiocesan pol-

icy states that if you miss 3 bulletins or more you are sus-

pended as an approved volunteer until you either do the

missed bulletins or retake the whole program. PLEASE be

diligent. If you have any inquiries or questions, please call

Lisa Stricker, Local Safe Environment Coordinator for St.

Peter in Chains, at 863-3938 or email her at:

strickerL@stpeterinchains.org

Also, please be sure to call the office to check when you

were last fingerprinted. If it’s been 5 years you must have a

background check completed through your Virtus account.

Please call with any questions or concerns.

Faith Formation Opportunities

starting in September!

Opportunity #1 : Bible Study

We will explore the Gospel of Luke and discover the living

Word and its impact on our daily lives. With narrative,

study questions, reflections, and prayer, and your under-

standing of Scripture will be deepened with the spiritual

practice of Lectio Divina.

Two session options:

Wednesdays:

Morning: 10AM to 11:30AM

Evening: 7PM to 8:30PM

Sessions will be held in the Parish Center

We will start on September 16th.

Since each participant receives a study guide please

sign up in one of the following ways:

Use the form available in Church and turn into the

parish office. (by September 9th)

Email Deacon Jeff at merrellj@stpeterinchains.org

Or call Deacon Jeff at 863-3938

Cost for the materials is $20.

Opportunity #2 : Sunday Evening Prayer

w/ Faith Formation and Fellowship

Take the opportunity to unwind, relax and prepare for the

week through prayer and focusing on our shared faith in

Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church:

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we will:

Have Evening Prayer in the Chapel followed with time to

reflect on and talk about a variety of aspects of our faith,

including:

Recent encyclicals by Pope Francis, i.e. The Gospel

of Joy

Various aspects of our Church, including its Histo-

ry, Liturgy and Creed

Touch on aspects of Spirituality

Learn about and develop our skills at reflecting the-

ologically

The atmosphere will be casual. You have the option to

bring food to share and even test out your latest snack and

dessert recipes!! Coffee and other drinks will be provided.

No need to sign up, just show up.

Starts Sunday September 24th

Time: 6PM in the Chapel, followed by Faith Formation to

8PM

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ST. PETER IN CHAINS, HAMILTON, OH

HAMILTON CATHOLIC PASTORAL REGION St. Joseph St. Julie Billiart St. Peter in Chains

As a part of our Pastoral Region Planning Process,

all are welcome to participate in the upcoming…

Parish Listening Session

Sunday, September 13

12:30 p.m. (Following the 11:00a.m. Mass)

School Cafeteria

What’s Happening?

Over the last several months, the Pastoral Region Coordinating Committee (PRCC) has been working through the initial

steps of a process to develop a plan for the Hamilton Catholic Pastoral Region. The plan will help guide our pastoral region

with the transition of having one pastor to serve the three parish communities, which is set to take effect in July 2017.

The upcoming Parish Listening Session is a valuable step in the planning process. During this session, parishioners will

have the opportunity to provide insights on the following questions:

What most impresses you about the parish? What areas/ ministries help to foster a vibrant

parish community?

What are the areas you feel need the most improvement?

In what ways can we collaborate as a Pastoral Region to enhance the vibrancy of our

parish communities?

What advice would you give the Pastoral Region Committee leading this process?

All are welcome to attend this session. Your participation will greatly assist the PRCC members as they continue

with the planning process. For more information or for questions about the Listening Session, pleas feel free to contact one

of St. Peter’s representatives to the PRCC:

Charlie Debbane (737-1519) Sarah Kessler (894-3596) Deacon Jeff Merrell (863-3938 x302)

Hope to see you at the Listening Session on September 13!!!

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ST. PETER IN CHAINS, HAMILTON, OH

11TH ANNUAL BLUE MASS CELEBRATION The Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains

Extends an open invitation to all

Greater Cincinnati Police, Fire and Public Safety Personnel,

Families, Friends & Community to the

11th Annual Blue Mass Celebration

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Police Chaplain, Reverend Steve Angi, Celebrant

Blessing & Procession begin 10:45 with Mass at 11:00 am

Cathedral Of Saint Peter in Chains

325 W. Eighth St., 45202

Refreshments and fellowship after the service

People of all faiths are invited to pray with us for the men

and women whose dedicated service assists us in making

our communities safe and for those who have given the ulti-

mate sacrifice to save others.

Any active or retired police/fire and/or emergency re-

sponders who attend, please appear in uniform so peo-

ple may acknowledge them personally.

For more information please call Deacon David Klingshirn

(513)421-5354 ext 4026, Cincinnati Police (513)352-3024,

Fire Captain Rick Ransick (513) 352-1681 or check the

website www.stpeterinchainscathedral.org.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Hospice of Hamilton is proud to announce the 17th annual

Hike for Hospice of Hamilton. The mission of Hospice of

Hamilton is to create the best possible and most meaningful

end-of-life experience for all who need care and support in

our community.

Event Schedule:

Hospice of Hamilton, 101 Eaton Ave., Hamilton, Ohio

9:30 A.M.—10:30 A.M. - Registration begins, juice/coffee,

t-shirts, memory area, clowns, Kidz area, live music to en-

tertain, and register for door prizes while waiting for the

hike to begin.

10:30 A.M.-Hike begins (2.5miles—there is one rest stop

along the way)

11:30 A.M.-Lunch - free for all hikers

Live music continues and announcement of raffle and door

prize winners.

For additional information, please contact Kimberly Best at

(513) 865-1621.

Caregivers Conference

Catholic Charities South-

western Ohio partnering with

Central Connections and

Hospice Care of Middletown to provide a Caregiver Con-

ference on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 9:00 AM-

1:00 PM at Central Connections (Formerly known as Mid-

dletown Senior Center) 3907 Central Ave. Middletown, OH

45044. Professionals in the field will present on important

topics related to caregiving. Lunch will be provided.

Please visit www.ccswoh.org for more details or call Cassi-

dy Lekan at 513-672-3717.

WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION

“To Jesus through Mary”

Saturday, October 10, 2015, 8:30 am—3:30 pm.at Sacred

Heart Church 400 Nilles Rd. Fairfield, OH. In the Fellow-

ship Hall. Women of all ages are encouraged to come and

bring your daughters ages 12 and up. Check in begins at

8:30 A.M. SPEAKERS include: Monsignor Frank Lane,

Ph.D., Sister Agnes Immaculate of the Children of Mary,

Mother Seraphina of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary and

Project Rachael. The Rosary, Adoration, Confession and a

Healing Service will be offered during the day. Continen-

tal breakfast and lunch will be provided. Suggested dona-

tion $10 each. Pre-registration required by October 1,

2015 on Sacred Heart or St. Ann’s website. Or mail a

check to Sacred Heart Church Office of Faith Formation

400 Nilles Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014. Call 513-858-4213

with any questions.

How can you support

family promise??? Soon we will be helping

to host homeless fami-

lies at St. Julie’s, but

there are start-up ex-

penses involved. There are many linens and other items to

purchase prior to hosting. The 2nd and 3rd weekend in Sep-

tember we will offer you an opportunity to make a cash

donation. To donate make your check payable to St. Ju-

lie’s. Put in an envelope marked, “Family Promise Do-

nation” and place in the collection basket at any Mass,

at St. Peter’s or St. Julie’s. Family Promise of Butler

County can also use your financial support. They are at

about 80% of the needed funds to become an active chap-

ter, but need the remaining funds in order to begin helping

homeless families. If you would like to donate to Family

Promise of Butler County please mail your donation to:

Family Promise of Butler County, Inc PO Box 95 Hamil-

ton, OH 45011

2ND ANNUAL GREATER CINCINNATI’S CATHO-

LIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

“Do Whatever He Tells You,” will take place on October

17, 2015 at Our Lady of Victory Parish 810 Neeb Rd. Cin-

cinnati, OH 45233. Tickets are available at

www.CatholicWomenofCincinnati.com. Last year it sold

out quickly. There are speakers, confession, vendors and

Mass with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. Take a little time

for yourself and enjoy this day of spiritual renewal.

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ST. PETER IN CHAINS, HAMILTON, OH

SHARING THE GOSPEL

JESUS WAS THE KING, THE MESSIAH THAT GOD'S PEOPLE HAD BEEN WAITING FOR. IN TODAY'S GOSPEL READING, THE DISCIPLES WERE CONFUSED. IF JESUS WAS THE KING, WHY WAS HE SAYING HE WOULD DIE SOON? JESUS' FRIENDS DID NOT UNDERSTAND YET THAT BY DYING ON THE CROSS, JESUS WOULD SAVE THEM FROM THEIR SINS. PRAYER DEAR GOD, THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SAVE ME FROM MY SINS. SOMETHING TO DRAW DRAW A PICTURE OF JESUS CARRYING HIS CROSS.

MISSION FOR THE WEEK WITH YOUR FAMILY, TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU WOULD ENJOY IF YOU WERE A KING OR QUEEN. TELL HOW JESUS WAS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER KINGS.