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Celebrating the SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARISTSaturday 4:00 PM; Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, First Friday - 7:30 AM Wednesday 9:00 AM, when school is in session

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH COMMUNION Friday and Saturday, 7:30 AM

The Chapel is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM until 4:30 PM. You are welcome to stop by and spend time in prayer. Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena is held every Monday at 5:30 PM in the Chapel.

To reach a priest in the event of an emergency, illness or death: 513-528-1622 and follow the prompts.

Rev. P. Del Staigers, Pastor Rev. Alex Biryomumeisho, Parochial VicarRev. Pat Crone, Weekend AssociateDeacon R. Dan Murphy

4473 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 Parish 513-528-1622 Fax 513-528-0714School 513-528-0442 REP 513-688-3155

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

ST. VERONICA MINISTRY CENTER 4462 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco RoadWebsite www.stveronica.org Twitter #StVPastor

St. Veronica Catholic Parish is a community of the faithful in which all members share in the essential purpose

of living, teaching and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

HARDEN NOT YOUR

IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS

PSALM 95THE SEASON OF LENT

St. Veronica Catholic Parish

SAINT VERONICA CHURCH CINCINNATI, OHIO

MARCH 15, 2020 THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Mass IntentionsMonday March 16 7:30 a.m. Phylicia Clarr

Tuesday, March 17St. Patrick 7:30 a.m. Harry McDaniel

Wednesday, March 18St. Cyril of Jerusalem 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion 9:00 a.m. Healing for Mardia Bishop

Thursday, March 19St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 a.m. Mike Black

Friday, March 20 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion

Saturday, March 21 7:30 a.m. Liturgy to the Word with Communion 4:00 p.m. Donna Browning

Sunday, March 22The Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. For those who died due to violence 9:30 a.m. Prayers Answered 11:30 a.m. People of Our Parish

Scripture ReflectionsThe Fourth Sunday of Lent

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Reading 2: Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel: John 9:1-41

Mass Intentions

of the WeekQuestion?

When have you experienced “having your eyes opened” to new insights in your life of faith?

Fr. Del’s Points to Ponder It goes without saying that change in our life is difficult. Sometimes we convince ourselves that it’s easier to continue with the patterns of life that we know are not good for anybody, but at least we know the rut we are in. It’s comfortable. The best definition I ever heard about a rut: “A rut is a grave with the ends kicked out.” I don’t know where I heard or read it, but it’s always stuck with me. Those ruts, those patterns, are the choices we make that keep us from being fully alive. I mean the real things that we choose and know we should not choose, not the things we obsess over, or get fixated on, or grow scrupulous about. I mean the objectively wrong, real things that diminish the quality of our life in Christ. One of my favorite authors (I know, I say that a lot), Barbara Brown Taylor, make an insightful distinction between remorse and repentance.

Repentance begins with the decision to return to relationship: to accept our God-given place in community. Needless to say, this often involves painful changes, which is why most of us prefer remorse to repentance. We would rather say, “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, feel really, really awful about what I have done” than actually start doing things differently. As a wise counsellor once pointed out to me, our chronic guilt is the price we are willing to pay in order to avoid change. We believe that if we feel badly enough about what we are doing, then we may continue doing it. Plus, the guilt itself is so exhausting that it drives us right back into the arms of our sins, which may provide us with our only reliable comfort. (Speaking of Sin: The Lost Language of Salvation, 66)

Lent is not about a guilt trip, Lent is about us being honest with ourselves. It’s one thing to go through the motions of being remorseful, it is a completely other thing to repent. As much as we would like to avoid change, to be stuck in chronic guilt, this is the season when we turn to God, aware that true change can and will take place when we include God in the process... a grace-filled time of conversion.

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION:Stewardship is opening our hearts, schedules and hands to others – being available and willing to listen and to give of our time and our love. Those we give to can be neighbors, fellow parishioners, as well as those who are hurting. The Easter Bag Project helps Hope Emergency children. Please help by returning to the Narthex money or candy for the Easter Bag Project for Hope Emergency no later than next weekend, March 22.

WELCOME TO ST. VERONICAWhether you are a first-time visitor or returning, we are glad you are here! If you have recently changed addresses, phone numbers or email accounts, please inform the office. If you are interested in knowing more about St. Veronica Parish, contact us via [email protected] or call us at 528-1622 (Church), 528-0442 (School), 688-3155 (Religious Education). Registration forms for membership, school and REP can be found in the back of church or online at Stveronica.org.

LENTEN CONFESSIONS 2020STV – Each Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.SJF – Each Saturday, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

The Light Is On – RegionalTuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. at St. Veronica

STV – Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m.STV – Wednesday, March 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

STV – Saturday, March 28, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noonSJF – Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.

STV – Saturday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 15, 2020

PARISH STAFFPastor Rev. Del Staigers 688-3144 [email protected] Dean, St. Francis De Sales Deanery

Parochial Vicar Fr. Alex Biryomumeisho 688-3148 [email protected]

Weekend Associate Rev. Pat Crone

Deacon Deacon R. Dan Murphy [email protected]

Business Manager Mary Beth Dawson 688-3142 [email protected]

Pastoral Associate Bill Frantz 688-3155 [email protected]

Principal Sharon Bresler 528-0442 [email protected]

Director of Parish Music Paul Bresciani 688-3153 [email protected]

Assistant Principal Butch Keithley 528-0442 [email protected]

Director of IT Chris Clark 688-3152 [email protected]

RCIA Coordinator Emily Besl 688-3143 [email protected]

Parish Receptionist Mindy Dannemiller 528-1622 [email protected]

Bookkeeper Judy Moeller 688-3141 [email protected]

Business Office Clerk Carol Glaser 528-1622, ext. 102 [email protected]

Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation Theresa Kearney 688-3155 [email protected]

R.E.P. Administrative Asst. Barb Farwick 688-3155 [email protected]

At St. Veronica:Saturday, March 21 4:00 p.m. Fr. Del Staigers

Sunday, March 22 8:00 a.m. Fr. Alex Biryomumeisho 9:30 a.m. Fr. Pat Crone 11:30 a.m. Fr. Pat Crone Second Scrutiny

At St. John Fisher:Saturday, March 21 4:30 p.m. Fr. Alex Biryomumeisho

Sunday, March 22 9:00 a.m. Fr. Del Staigers 11:00 a.m. Fr. Del Staigers

PRESIDER SCHEDULEFOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

MINISTRY SCHEDULEFOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Saturday, March 21, 4:00 p.m.Cantor: Hank Wolfer Distributors: Ben Buerger, Jack Durand, Michelle Emerling, Janice Fender, Michael Fender, Erin Frey, Luke Galloway, Adam Schutter, Robert Schutter, Peggy White Lectors: Laura Buehner, Alan Fodor Sacristan: Dottie Buerger Servers: Caroline Cole, Lizzy Dorn, Allison Durand, Jack Durand Greeters: Jim Farmer, Sarah Farmer Gift Bearers: Diane Luskey Ushers: Don Emerling, Pat Litchholt, Nancy Stein

Sunday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.Cantor: Emily Didion Distributors: John Aubry, Janet Bresciani, Russell Doran, Sheila Doran, Peggy Farwick, Robert Farwick, Maggie Haap, Peggy McLaughlin, Meredith Umstead Lectors: Peggy Hager, Rick Krieger Sacristan: Maila Crist Server: Stefan Crist, Anya Grundhoeffer Greeters: Ruth Blom Gift Bearers: Jennifer Irvine, Matthew Irvine Ushers: Doug Barger, Mike Blom, Ron Wentzel

Sunday, March 22, 9:30 a.m.Cantor: Diane Yeager Distributors: Eli Dannemiller, Erin Dannemiller, Jane Menke, Kyle Smith, Amy Fisher, Erin McManus, Jordan McManus, Katie McManus, Sean McManus Lectors: Patrick McManus, Tracy Moran Sacristan: Christopher Fisher Servers: Kiersten Bernard, Andrew Dochterman, Sonia Manderfield, Paige Salyer Greeters: Jordan McManus, Patrick McManusGift Bearer: Laura Gupton, Lee Gupton Ushers: Tom Becker, Mark Dorsey, Tony Fehring, Andy Hauck, Paul Havlis, Al Razzano CLoW Cantor: Pam Schueler CLoW Lector: Caleb Link

Sunday, March 22, 11:30 a.m.Cantor: Chelsea Doering Distributors: Bella Biernat, Ellie Bowman, Betsy Conner, Madeline Conner, Jennifer Longbrake, Alex Merrit, Sathvik Reddy, Sushma Reddy, Keith Rohrer, Margie Rohrer Lectors: Olivia Biernat, Michelle Broughton Sacristan: John Radford Servers: Ben Eiser, Aidan Garvin, William Garvin, Melissa Longbrake Greeters: Melissa Beverly, Shane Beverly Gift Bearer: Melissa Beverly Ushers: Marge Bengel, Jose Hernandez, John Jaspers, Tom Smith


FREQUENT CONTACTSArt & Environment Peggy Hager 752-8117 Heinrich Zehetmaier 752-4179 Jan Doherty 752-3791

Athletic Boosters Andy Eiser 304-1108

Bereavement Committee Ben & Dottie Buerger 315-0205

Bible Study Tuesday afternoon Church Office 528-1622Tuesday p.m. Mary Ann Fodor 528-1917

Education Commission Sarah Farmer 253-5684

Eucharistic Adoration George Ecker 752-2175

Eucharistic Ministers Steve Gerwe 286-7097

Faith Formation Commission Anthony Krumm 917-3519

Festival Church Office 528-1622

Finance Commission Dusty Bowman 688-7447

Fine Arts Boosters Shelly Arnold 528-5757

Greeters/Gift Bearers

Holy Name Society Nick Glace 859-240-4186

Homebound Ministry Carol Durham 752-9048

Hospitality Dawn Duffy 652-6002

Lectors Janet Bresciani 448-6024

Nursery Tammy McConnell 248-1473

Outreach Penelope Frigon 478-5786 Jennifer Link 218-9732

Prayer Shawl Group Peggy Hager 752-8117

MENUFish or Shrimp Taco platter, $10.00Beer Battered Cod platter, $9.00Baked Fish platter, $9.00Battered Shrimp platter, $10.00Beer Battered Cod Reuben platter, $10.00

Sides:Mac & CheeseGreen BeansHushpuppiesFrench FriesCole SlawApplesauce

Alternate Entrees:Cheese Pizza slice, $2.00Grilled Cheese, $2.00Fish Dogs (new!), $2.00

CoffeeSoft drinksCold beer

Desserts available for purchase to support the Fine Arts Boosters

Take a chance of Split-the-Pot! 2 drawings each Friday.

Eat dinner and then head to the chapel for Stations of the Cross at 7:15.

Dinners are available for Carry-Out or Dine-In.

We Need Your Help! Looking For A Fun Way To Help Out In The Parish? We Always Need Help In The Kitchen And Out In The Cafeteria. Look For Our SignUpGenius or contact Tom Pielage at 513-225-5070.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AAFAC2BAAF49-lenten1

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL FISH FRYFridays through April 3 – 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Join Us Each Week During Lent For Fun And Fellowship

LENTEN SERIES AND SOUP SUPPERS – EACH WEDNESDAY IN MARCH

March 18 in the Parish Ministry Center with Jeremy Helms, Director of Divine Worship and Sacraments with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Title: Prayer and Music. Music is for lovers. When we pray with song, we express our love for God in Jesus Christ. Join us to discover the role of music in Christian prayer, in the liturgy and in the observances of Lent.

The Soup Supper begins at 6:30 – Presentation from 7:00 to 8:10 p.m.

LOOKING FOR HELP FOR UPCOMING PROJECTSThe parish is looking for parishioners who are contractors or professional tradesmen to help with work on several upcoming projects. As always, we are trying to balance getting high quality work with doing it at the lowest possible cost – discounts or donations of materials and labor are especially welcome. Specifically, we need someone for the following types of work:

• Flooring including installation of carpet tile, large format (6 x 6 to 12 x 12) ceramic tile and VCT.

• Concrete work including saw cutting / removal and replacement of small portions of interior floor slabs and replacement of exterior equipment pads.

Work is expected to occur in the spring and summer of this year. If you are professionally able and willing to do any of the above, please reach out to Mary Beth Dawson at [email protected] or 513-688-3142. Thank you!

LENTEN ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITES:Mary Magdalen House – collecting this weekend.

House of Peace – collecting the weekend of March 28 & 29.

BANQUET FOR LIFEJoin Pregnancy Center East on Monday, April 27, for the Banquet for Life featuring keynote speakers, Jason and David Benham, nationally acclaimed Pro-Life leaders and entrepreneurs. All proceeds from this lively, inspiring evening benefit PCE's ministry. Get tickets at SupportPCE.com or call 513-321-3100.


FAB PROUDLY PRESENTS THE ST. VERONICA VOCAL ENSEMBLE

singing the National Anthem beforethe Cincinnati Reds game on March 28

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals. Saturday, March 28 at 2:10 p.m.$15.00 per ticket. Limited Seats Available!

At the Great American Ball Park.

Purchasing a ticket through FAB ensures you will be seated together in a section reserved for St. Veronica. Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

LOVE TO PLAY BINGO?If so, St. Clement Parish/School invites you to attend their next Super Bingo scheduled for Saturday, March 28th. There will be $6,000.00 in total Bingo payout along with thousands more given away in instants, split-the-pot, raffles, and door prizes. Cafeteria doors open at 10:00 a.m. and games begin at 1:00 p.m. Location: 4534 Vine Street, St. Bernard. All profits to benefit the students. Hope to see you there!

ST. VERONICA'S ANNUALEASTER BAG PROJECT

This year, the St. Veronica's Annual Easter Bag Service Project will distribute goodie bags to 400 children of the Hope Emergency Program, which is a social service outreach program.

After Mass, volunteers will be passing out paper eggs of either money request or candy request. Please help by taking a paper Egg and donating $5.00 or a bag of candy.

Money and candy will need to be turned in by March 22.

SCHOOL TUITION FOR 2020-2021EARLY BIRD DRAWING WINNERS

There were 89 families and 145 students in the drawing. The winners are: Rob and Jill Cheek, Lee and Laura Gupton, Mark and Heather Mountel.

COOKING FOR THE FAMILY PROGRAMSt. Francis Seraph Ministries is in need of Volunteers to help with their Cooking for the Family Program at HealthSource of Ohio in Eastgate at 4627 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244. The dates are Mondays, from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on March 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20 and Thursdays, from 4:00-8:30 p.m. on March 19, April 2, 9, 16, and 23. Please contact Theresa for more information at 513-276-7037 or [email protected].

Cooking for the Family...Students learn 8 basic cooking skills, create a full meal to enjoy in class, get fresh produce to take home each class, and receive a cooking kit to take home at the end of the series. Each recipe learned features a healthy meal that can feed a family of 4 for under $10.00! Volunteers for this program assist the students and Chef Instructor with setting up, cleanup and cooking during the cooking classes. A meal is provided at the end of each class for volunteers as well. No cooking experience is necessary.

EASTER ALTAR DECORATIONSHelp decorate the church and remember your loved ones this Easter Season with a donation for Easter Flowers. Envelopes are available in the Narthex, or you can use your own envelope with "Easter Flowers" written on the front.

Please provide your name, the names of the person or persons you want to remember or honor and a fee of $12.00 per remembered/honored person. A list of persons remembered/honored will be published in the bulletin shortly after Easter.

CINCINNATI CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUBinvites single Catholic men and women to join us for dinner, Sunday, March 22, 5:00 p.m., Dingle House Irish Pub and Grub, 9102 West Chester Towne Centre Road, West Chester. Call Andi at 513-404-3641.

St. Veronica Parish. Friday, March 20, 2020. 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Donor Bus parked on Lot. To schedule an appointment, please go to www.hoxworth.org/groups/stveronica or call Hoxworth at 513-451-0910.

MASS PLUS – A NEW PARISH LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

The most important thing we do as a parish, Fr. Del always reminds us, is Sunday Mass. You know how Mass goes, what to do or say. But what is happening on a deeper level? How can you more deeply pray the Mass, and not just attend it?This school year, the Faith Formation Commission is offering a monthly event called Mass Plus – an addition to 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. Mass. Stay after 9:30 or come early for 11:30 a.m., or come back if you’ve been to 4:00 or 8:00 p.m.! Adults and kids 4th grade and up start together, then adults stay with Emily Besl and children go with Bill Frantz to explore the meaning of the Mass and why we do the things we do.Each month, we’ll look at different parts of the Mass. Come to all or come when you can.

• for adults and older children (4th grade & up)• once a month• between 9:30 & 11:30 Masses on Sundays• in the school cafeteria 10:35 to 11:20 a.m.• short, informal, 45 minutes

FUTURE DATES: April 19, May 17Mass Plus – Come to Mass, stay for more!

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SOMETHING NEW?Come and see how lay Catholic studies at the Athenaeum/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary can help you grow in faith, knowledge and skills. We offer graduate degrees in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, and Biblical Studies; a non-degreed Certificate in Pastoral Ministry and a variety of courses for credit and audit. Choose from classes such as Old Testament Scripture, Church History, Philosophy, Foundations for Lay Ministry, Catechism and Discipleship. Locations include the main campus in Mt. Washington and Mercy West Hospital. Call 513-231-1200 or email [email protected] to learn more.

Today’s Readings: Exodus 17:3–7; Psalm 95:1–2, 6–7, 8–9; Romans 5:1–2, 5–8; John 4:5–42. When good things hap-pen in our lives, we do not always welcome the changes. God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and led them to a new homeland, but along the way the people com-plained. They feared the desert. They fretted about food and water. Although God protected and provided for them, the people claimed that things had been better in Egypt.

After Jesus offers living water to the woman at the well, she challenges him about this mysterious gift. She notes that he does not have a bucket and then she insists on the excellence of that particular well. Next, she laments the hassle of trekking back and forth for water. Only after Jesus

painstakingly convinces the woman that he is no ordinary Jew does she leave her water jar behind to accept the living water, the new life, that he offers.

St. Paul writes of all the good that has come to us because of God’s love. Yet God’s love is utterly unlike ours. God loves us simply because it is God’s nature to love. We love people because of how they treat us or because they are related to us. It seems safer and more prudent for love to be earned. We struggle to accept the love that God has poured into our hearts. We still glance back at Egypt, clutch our water jars, and wonder if God’s extraordinary gift is better than any other.

Sunday, March 15, 2020This Is Better

Living WaterLoving Savior, font of life,you have poured out your living water

upon us,filling us with your Spirit.Cleanse our hearts when we are over-

whelmed by fear, despair, or disbelief.Refresh us when we grow weary.Drench us with your love and mercy

so that our hearts will overflow with peaceand we will immerse ourselves in justice and

reconciliation.Engulf all who thirst for you in an onrush

of your graceuntil we drink forever from the streams

of eternal life.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Third Sunday of Lent

© 2020 Liturgy Training Publications. 800-933-1800. Written by Edrianne Ezell. Illustrated by Boris Stoilov. Scripture quotations are from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, CCD. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on July 12, 2019.

This Week at HomeMonday, March 16What We DeserveNaaman, thinking he deserved better treatment, nearly missed the opportunity to be healed. The people in Jesus’ hometown also thought they deserved privileged treatment. They so resented Jesus’ willingness to minister to others, they stopped listening to him. They even tried to silence the voice of God. Use Psalms 42 and 43 to pray in solidarity with those whom the world does not value. Today’s Readings: 2 Kings 5:1–15b; Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Luke 4:24–30.

Tuesday, March 17St. Patrick, a True ServantHow do you act in a crisis? Azariah admitted his sins and expressed his trust in God. St. Patrick, after being enslaved in Ireland, chose to return years later to share the Gospel. Azariah and St. Patrick admitted their need for God, but the servant in the Gospel parable remained selfish and hard-hearted. Sometimes once the danger has passed, we too return to our former ways. Read part of St. Patrick’s Confessions and ask God to keep you faithful during difficult times. Today’s Readings: Daniel 3:25, 34–43; Psalm 25:4–5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8 and 9; Matthew 18:21–35.

Wednesday, March 18St. Cyril of JerusalemJesus, like Moses before him, told people to uphold God’s law in everything. By our obedience we become part of God’s promised kingdom and reveal God’s wisdom and goodness to others. In his homilies, St. Cyril of Jerusalem urged the newly baptized to heed what they were taught and to treasure God’s grace so as to enter God’s kingdom. Identify and pray for the people in your community who are preparing to become Catholic this Easter. Today’s Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5–9; Psalm 147:12–13, 15–16, 19–20; Matthew 5:17–19.

Thursday, March 19St. Joseph, Faithful ProviderWhen Mary became pregnant in a most unexpected way, St. Joseph took her into his home and provided for her and her son. This legacy of St. Joseph continues in the story of his intercession on behalf of farmers in Italy who needed rain. When the rains came, the farmers celebrated with a feast they blessed and shared with the poor. Offer a special prayer of thanks for your food today, and share what you can with a local food pantry. Today’s Readings: 2 Samuel 7:4–5a, 12–14a, 16; Psalm 89:2–3, 4–5, 27 and 29; Romans 4:13, 16–18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18–21, 24a or Luke 2:41–51a.

Friday, March 20Steadfast LoveIn the passage from Hosea, God reveals his unfailing love despite his people’s choice to carve idols and turn to other gods. The God of Israel proves infinitely patient and forgiv-ing. Jesus reminds us that God deserves our complete devo-tion. Insofar as God shows steadfast love for us, we are to reciprocate by loving God as well as other people. What can you do today to show God’s love to someone else? Today’s Readings: Hosea 14:2–10; Psalm 81:6c–8a, 8bc–9, 10–11ab, 14 and 17; Mark 12:28–34.

Saturday, March 21Painfully AwareAs the people in the First Reading return to God, the Lord knows that they will soon stray again. They might not even realize how faithless they are. They are like the Pharisee who is so self-absorbed he doesn’t actually pray. We are called to be like the tax collector: deeply aware of both our sinfulness and our continuous need for God. Spend fifteen minutes today in silence, repeating the words of the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Today’s Readings: Hosea 6:1–6; Psalm 51:3–4, 18–19, 20–21ab; Luke 18:9–14.


Registrar: 1 Registrar and 2-3 helpers needed. Perfect for a parent/grandparent who is dropping off and picking up for VBS, and preferably knows kids and

parents by sight. You will help set up the registration table each day at 9:00 a.m. to check kids in. You will arrive around 11:30 a.m. to check parents in at the end of each day.

Supply Team: Many hands are needed. Perfect for folks who can’t be here VBS week and are good organizers/list makers. You will help sort and distribute supplies that are purchased or donated and gather supplies from around the campus. You are needed on your schedule, prior to VBS week and after VBS week to resort and restock leftover supplies.

Decorating Team: Many hands are needed. Perfect for the artists and handymen (and women) among us. A truck or van may come in handy. You will help gather and track donated items, help design and build "sets", help with decorating on Thursday, July 9th and/or Sunday, July 12th prior to VBS; help take down and sort decorations on Friday, July 17th, and if possible, help transport shared décor to and from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Spotlight Video:1 Photographer with some computing skills. Perfect for a high-schooler, or parent/sibling of a VBS participant. You will take photos of VBS fun and download shots into a pre-programmed Power Point presentation to be viewed at the end of the day each day. This role could be combined with the Social Media Manager for the truly tech-savvy.

Social Media Manager: 1 Social Media devote. Perfect for the tech expert who has time to devote each afternoon following VBS. You will post daily updates/pictures on Facebook and the parish website about the wacky fun and awesome lessons that make up a day at VBS.

Friday Lunch Bunch: At least 9 assistants who know their way around a kitchen and buffet line needed. Three prep “cooks” will help chop veggies and set up the buffet space. Six servers will help set up and keep the line moving, as we celebrate with our VBS-ers and their families on Friday, July 17th from 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Crew Leaders, Asst. Crew Leaders and Jr. Asst. Crew Leaders needed too. Ages entering 5th grade and above. You will be one of the “COOL KIDS” who guide

your Crew through all the fun that IS VBS.

Registration opens 3/21 at www.stveronica.org/vacation-bible-school

*High School or older. If over 18, you will need VIRTUS training.


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HOUSE OF PEACE Wish List Collecting March 28 & 29

The House of Peace provides safe and protective shelter for residents in Clermont, Brown and Adams Counties. Their 24-hour crisis hotline offers assistance, advocacy and other supportive

services for female victims/survivors of domestic violence and their families.

All items must be NEW

Women’s Bath Robes (all sizes) Make-up & Remover

Women’s Pajama Sets (all sizes) Nail Polish & Remover

Women’s Socks Hairspray

Women’s Underwear (all sizes) Ethnic Hair Products

Bras (all sizes) Combs & Brushes

Women’s Sweat Pants & Shirts (all sizes) Hair Accessories

Women’s Leggings (all sizes)

Slippers (adult) Paper Towels Toilet Paper

Toilet Paper

Fuzzy Blankets (adult & child) Cleaning Products (no bleach)

Bath Towels & Kitchen Towels Trash Bags (Kitchen & Lawn size)

Full Air Mattress w/built-in pump Dryer Sheets

Vacuum

Coffee Makers Adult Shampoo & Conditioner

Totes (48 quart or 18 gallon) Body Wash

Bar Soap (not Dial)

Gift Cards: Kroger, Meijer, Walmart ($10) Lotions

Speedway Gas Cards ($10) Chap Stick

Craft Supplies


FREQUENT CONTACTSCONTINUED

PTO Linda Conour 702-8124

Rosary George Ecker 752-2175

Rosary Makers Joyce Winkelman 528-2243

Scouting Cub Jason Schuster 313-3491 Boy Jeff Williams 943-0383 Crew Lenny LaBreque 379-2838 Girl Kat Eaton 319-8169

Senior Group Ben Buerger 315-0205

Servers Nick Robben 309-2489

St. Vincent de Paul Larry Fronk 528-8613

Stewardship Commission Dave and Ree Foltz 375-5442

Sunday Preschool REP Sarah Lanham 753-0478

Ushers Dave Heilmann 256-1146

Worship Commission Paul Bresciani 688-3153

Parish Council Representatives

Chairperson, Dave Limbacher 300-8931Brian Arnold 528-5757 Kevin Link 218-9731 Dottie Buerger 315-0206Rob Cheek 576-0532Nathan O’Der 444-5979Mike Moran 800-8915Rob Giuffre 316-1434Ingrid York 708-4721Andy Chambers 549-4299Nate Chambers

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK – MARCH 16

Monday, March 16, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – SCC – Hendricks – St. V – PMC – St. Kateri Room6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. – Girl Scout Brownie Meeting – St. V – PMC – OLMC,

St. V – PMC – St. Martin DePorres6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Finance Commission Meeting – PMC – St. Catherine6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Boy Scout Commissioner Meeting – St. V – PMC –

St. Elizabeth/St. Damien

Tuesday, March 17, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Tuesday afternoon Bible Study – St. V – PMC – St. Martin DePorres7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – AA Meeting – St. V – PMC – St. Martin DePorres

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Bible Study – St. V – PMC – St. Kateri Room

Wednesday, March 18, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Word with Communion – Chapel

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. – Mass – Church2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – SCC – Frantz – St. V – PMC – St. Kateri Room

4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. – Athletic Practice – Gymnasium6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – STV – Lenten Confessions – Chapel

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Lenten Presentation on Prayer – St. V – PMC – OLMC, St. V – PMC – St. Martin DePorres

6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. – REP – Gymnasium7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal – Church

7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. – REP – School

Thursday, March 19, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Rosary Makers – St. V – PMC – St. Elizabeth/St. Damien6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – SVDP – Open Pantry – St. V – PMC – St. Martin DePorres

6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. – 4th Grade Girl Scout Meeting – St. V – PMC – St. Kateri Room6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Girl Scout Troop 40608 Meeting – St. V – PMC –

St. Elizabeth/St. Damien6:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m. – Festival Planning Meeting – St. V – PMC – OLMC

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – SCC – T. Baker – PMC – St. Catherine

Friday, March 20, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Word with Communion – Chapel

2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Hoxworth Blood Drive2:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. – School Divine Mercy Chaplet – Church

5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Fish Fry – Cafeteria and Kitchen7:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. – Stations of the Cross – Chapel

Saturday, March 21, 20207:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Word with Communion – Chapel

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – STV – Lenten Confessions – Chapel3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – SJF – Lenten Confessions

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Mass – Church5:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Wedding – Chapel

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. – Reception – St. V – PMC – OLMC

Sunday, March 22, 20208:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. – Mass – Church

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classroom 402, School Classroom 4039:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. – Mass – Church

9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Word with Children – Chapel11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Mass – Church

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – 2nd Scrutiny – Chapel6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts – 5th grade – St. V – PMC – St. Elizabeth/St. Damien


SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is scheduled on Sundays, either at Mass or at 12:30 p.m. Expectant parents should plan on attending the Baptismal Preparation Program, held six times a year. Call the Parish Office to schedule the Baptism and Preparation Program. The Sacrament of Baptism for adults and school age children is usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil, along with the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Preparation occurs in steps and stages throughout the year with weekly meetings on Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Mass. Call Emily Besl at 688-3143, or the Parish Office for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation or Confession) is celebrated each Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., or by appointment with the pastor. Seasonal Penance Services are also celebrated. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick may be scheduled by calling the pastor before a medical procedure, or in the event of a serious illness, or after each Mass on the fifth Sunday of the month. When hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office; this is the only way we know if a parishioner has been hospitalized. In case of medical emergency or death, call the Parish Office and follow prompts.

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT The Sacrament of Marriage is scheduled by calling the pastor or deacon to begin the process of marriage preparation, at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. A date for the wedding is set only after meeting with the pastor or deacon. Discernment for the Sacrament of Orders (ordination to the Priesthood and Diaconate) is facilitated by contacting the pastor or Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Those interested in pursuing Religious Life may also make these contacts.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM The Religious Education Program (R.E.P.) for children (ages 3 years through 8th Grade) begins each year in September and ends in May. Call Theresa Kearney, Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation, or Barb Farwick, Administrative Assistant, at 688-3155 for more information.

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