Thanks to everyone who helped make the Parish Picnic such a success!

* all the folks who helped with set up

* Everybody who helped in the kitchen & with the food service lines

* the K of C for manning the beer booth

* the K of C Ladies Auxiliary for making snow cones

* all the volunteers who helped with the drinks table, name tags, split the pot, horse rides, games - Boy Scout Pack 85, and photos - Rob McCulley & Dominic Sberna

* our special Equine Friends & their Very Special Owners

* Dr. Mark Frazer for Sharing His INCREDIBLE Balloon with us!

* Scout Troop 20 / Pack 85 and Die-Hard Volunteers for their amazing clean up

* Thanks to everyone who bought chances for the Split the Pot. The pot was $478! Eleanor Flisher was the lucky winner!

September 17, 2017 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 1405 FIRST AVENUE 201 CLARK STREET SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

A Catholic faith community called to serve God and others through Eucharist, prayer, education, and daily living of the Gospel values.

PARISH OFFICE: 201 CLARK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

(513) 422-0602 www.holyfamilymiddletown.com

ADORATION HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:30 - 4:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ST. JOHN CHURCH SATURDAY 3:30 PM

COMING EVENTS

VBS Quarter Auction ..……………………..…… Thur Sep 21

Baptismal Preparation Class .…………….… Thur Sept 21

Boy Scout Popcorn Sales ..……….… Sat/Sun Sept 23/24

Children’s Choir Season Starts ..….………… Mon Sep 25

Check out all the photos in COLOR on our website!

Rob McCulley

Please join us for Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the

10:30 AM Mass today.

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 1 Tm 2:1-8 / Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Tm 3:1-13 / Lk 7:11-17 Wed: 1 Tm 3:14-16 / Lk 7:31-35 Thurs: Eph 4:1-7,11-13 / Mt 9:9-13 Fri: 1 Tm 6:2c-12 / Lk 8:1-3 Sat: 1 Tm 6:13-16 / Lk 8:4-15 Sun: Is 55:6-9 / Phil 1:20c-24,27a / Mt 20:1-16a

In Your Prayers Remember Joan Skinner

and Juanita Hume in Atrium this week.

Going into the hospital or hospice? Homebound or know a parishioner who is? Please call us 422-0602 and let us know! We need your help in ministering to parishioners who are ill or in need!

Monday, September 18

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Tuesday, September 19

8:15 AM Mass J23 Daniel Amatulli - Anniversary Rem. Wednesday, September 20

12:10 PM Mass HT Schoultis / Rogers Families

Thursday, September 21

12:10 PM Mass HT Tom Moore

Friday, September 22

8:00 AM Mass HT Clarence Fishbaugh - Birthday Rem.

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Saturday, September 23

8:00 AM Mass HT Judge Mark Wall

4:30 PM Mass SJ Mary A. & Steven Piedel

Sunday, September 24 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Mass HT St Vincent de Paul Society Members

10:30 AM Mass SJ Frank Capozzi - Anniv./Birthday Rem.

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday and Sunday - September 16 and 17 4:30 PM Mass SJ Joseph Hearlihy - Anniversary Rem.

9:00 AM Mass HT Paul Orth - Anniversary Rem.

10:30 AM Mass SJ Tom Meehan - Birthday Remembrance

Sept 23/24 4:30 PM SAT 9:00 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN

Eucharistic Pat Montgomery 1B Frank Pressler 1B Susan Henson 1B

Ministers Ellen Krause 2B Sandy Ongkiko 2B Saundra Pearce 2B

Carolyn Kraft 3B Mary Anne Kelley 3B Karen Gregosky 3B

Kathi Mangus 1C John Lyons 1C Rick Gregosky 1C

Dawn Pickerill 2C Mike Klapheke 2C Rosetta DiCristoforo 2C

Frances Sack 3C Alice Brown 3C Dominic Sberna 3C

Linda Weaver 4C Kathy Kraft 4C Barb Luksic 4C

Lectors Monica Cummins Franka Cope Valerie Cross

Bob Cummins Charlie Disney Chris McCarthy

Servers Larry Nichols Ray Kelly George Puthoff

Jordan Griffith John Soppanish Sean McCarthy

Greeters Frances Sack D1 SVDP Reps - Laura Neimer Ken Allen D1

Ann Fishbaugh D1 Judy Dixon Judy Pressler Rosetta DiCristoforo D1

MINISTERS NEXT WEEK

Weekly Collections Stewardship

Sunday, September 10th $18,537 Hurricane Relief Collection $ 8,397

Thank you for your generous stewardship!

Health Ministry: We Take It for Granted - W A T E R After experiencing the excessive rainfall of Hurricane Irma, many may not currently be able to appreciate the importance of water. We can live a month without food, but only a week without water. Our bodies are 70% water, our blood 90%! Of the water on our planet 98% is not usable because of the salt. Of the 2% left, much of it is locked up in polar ice and glaciers, which means less than 1% of earth's water is drinkable! Water is no magic bullet and yet it is necessary to transport nutrients and remove waste, to energize muscles, to regulate body temperature and the list goes on because every cell in our bodies require water to function. Because we lose water through breathing, sweating and digestion, it's important to re-hydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. WebMD/Med News Today/Quote

Children’s Worship Bulletins When children are given a bulletin of their own each week, they know that worship is for them too! These free Children’s Worship Bulletins are available in two age groups: 3 to 6 and 7 to 12.

Introductions to Sunday Readings by Bishop Ken Untener, in collaboration with Catherine Haven and Fr. Bill Taylor

First Reading - Sirach 27:30—28:7 The book of Sirach was written buy a wise teacher who lived 200 years before Christ. Sirach ran a school for young people in Jerusalem. In today’s section, he teaches his students the importance of forgiveness.

Second Reading - Romans 14:7-9 After dealing with the controversies which divided the early Christian community in Rome, Paul wrote about the need for tolerance and for sensitivity to the feelings of others. In today’s passage, he points out that this affects our use of the gift of freedom.

Outreach Ministry Featured Need for September

Household Basics! Bath Towels & Washcloths, Pot & Pans, Bedding, Silverware & Kitchen Utensils If you can provide these items - new or used - please drop them off at the parish office. Thank you!!

If you have furniture - couches, lamps, dressers, beds, end tables and kitchen tables, chairs - please call the parish office 422-0602 and we’ll arrange a pick up!

Vacation Bible School Quarter Auction Thursday, Sept 21st

7 to 9 PM Preview at 6:30 PM St. John’s Undercroft Paul Nicholas - Auctioneer! Part raffle, part auction, part fundraiser - it all adds up to fun! Show your support for Vacation Bible School while enjoying a fun night out with friends.

Featured vendors:

Tupperware, Pampered Chef, 31, Stuff-a-Buddy, Designs by Debbie, Angels & Bears by Diane, Scentsy, American Girl Doll Clothes, and much much more!

Split the Pot Refreshments Door Prizes

Wear something B L U E and receive a free raffle ticket!

Dessert Donation Request Calling all Bakers! We’re asking for donations of dessert goodies to sell at the Vacation Bible School Quarter Auction. We hope you’ll help us out by dropping off cookies, brownies, cupcakes... whatever you like to bake! - at the parish office by Thursday, September 21st. Thank you for helping make our VBS great!

Baptismal Preparation Class Thursday, September 21st 7 PM St. John Rectory If you are expecting your first baby or want your first child baptized we ask that you attend a baptismal preparation class, held quarterly throughout the year. The next baptismal preparation class is set for Thursday, September 21st at 7:00 PM at the St. John Center. Please call the parish office 422-0602 to register.

Holy Family Children’s Choir Children's Choir will resume their weekly practices TOMORROW - Monday, Sept 25th 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. in St. John Church. The Children’s Choir sings about once a month and on Christmas Eve. Any child in grades two through seven is encouraged to join us! Information and registration forms will be available. If you enjoy singing, call the parish office 422-0602 and join the Children’s Choir!

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

September 17th and 24th

September 17 th - Your Journey of Faith

Unfolds Gradually - Walk to Emmaus

11:30 PM St. John Rectory

Class forming during this Period of Inquiry!

If you’re interested in becoming Catholic, or you know someone who may be interested,

please contact the parish office 422-0602.

Golf Scramble Fundraiser for Troop 20! Sunday, Sept 24th 1:30 PM Brown’s Run All proceeds go towards paying for Summer Camp and Scout outings. The format will be a scramble, the cost per player is $50. Hole sponsorships are available for $50, $100 or $200. To register or sponsor a hole, please call Ron Joseph 513-310-9629 or email Ronald.Joseph@AES.com or download the registration form at the parish website. Troop 20 is chartered by Knights of Columbus Council 1610.

Nursery Available During 10:30 AM Mass Take advantage of our Nursery, located in the St. John Center. Parish 8th graders babysit and the kids have fun!

Scout Pack 85’s Popcorn Stand After All Masses Next Weekend ! Fall is here and what better way to enjoy the season than with delicious healthy popcorn! The Cub Scout Pack at St. John XXIII will be selling delicious Trails-End popcorn to help you settle into fall. Scouts and popcorn will be available after every Mass September 23rd and 24th

with a variety of great tasting popcorn. Prices range from $10 for Popping Corn to $20 for an 18 count microwave popcorn, with many more options in between and beyond. This is the Boys Scouts Pack 85 only fundraiser to help purchase supplies and materials - like Pinewood Derby kits and Camp expenses - for Scout activities throughout the year and we could really use your help! We hope to see you at Pack 85’s POPCORN STAND for a healthy, flavorful, and yummy treat!

Healing a Heart Grief Support Groups Offered by Hospice Care of Middletown Six Week Grief Support Group for People Who Have Lost a Loved One Hospice Care of Middletown is proud to sponsor Healing a Heart Bereavement Support Groups. These groups are free, open to the community and focus on peer support, grief education, and the development of coping skills. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call 424-2273.

Monday 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept 25th - Oct 30th

Thursday 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept 28th - Nov 2nd

Both groups meet at 3909 Central Avenue - the building directly behind Central Connections.

Caregiver Resource Group Tuesday, September 19th 6:30 PM Woodlands of Middletown You’re a caregiver whether you devote as little as 5 minutes a week or as much as 24 hours a day to providing or supervising the care for a loved one who is disabled, frail, or elderly. Meet others who share your experience to discuss maintaining balance as a caregiver, solving caregiving problems, the guilt/stress of caregiving, and learning to care for yourself. This group is free and open to the public. Please call the Caregiver CAREline at (513) 869-4483 or visit www.ccswoh.org/caregivers for more info. Sponsored by the Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio funded through the Council on Aging.

Irish Heritage Mass Sunday October 1st Irish heritage is again being celebrated at Holy Trinity Church Sunday, October 1st. This tradition has taken place at Holy Trinity Church since 1990. We’ll enjoy coffee and donuts after Mass. We hope you’ll make plans to join us!

Annual Pet Blessing Sunday, October 1st 1:30 PM Holy Trinity Grounds Join us at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity for the Annual Pet Blessing. Deacon John Lyons will offer the blessing. All pets are welcome, including docile farm animals. Please be sure dogs are on a leash with properly fitting collars or harnesses. Note: For the safety of everyone involved, pets should be comfortable among other animals / people. Thanks!

Rosary Rally Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Fatima 1 PM Saturday, Oct 7th Holy Trinity Please join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with a public Rosary Rally here in our own parish. Deacon John Lyons will lead the Rosary on the grounds just in front of Holy Trinity Church. We’ll hand out rosaries and offer refreshments and a resource table. Bring a lawn chair if you’d like!

by Dawn Pickerill / Principal

TRADITIONAL VALUES. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. St. John XXIII represents 150 years of Catholic Education dedicated to encouraging and developing well-rounded, self-confident and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, service-driven lives. Our school community is the foundation on which our core principles of faith and hard work bind us together as a family.

If you are interested in a Catholic education that provides a challenging, structured and thoughtful learn-ing environment led by highly qualified and experienced teachers, contact Principal Dawn Pickerill at 424-1196 for a meeting and a tour of the school.

STEAK FRY AND PARISH PICNIC RECAP Thank you to all who attended the Athletic Board Steak Dinner and Parish Picnic this past weekend. We are happy to host both events and share our wonderful campus with you. Profits from the dinner will go towards re-coating the floor and other upgrades to the gym. Special thanks to the many sponsors and local businesses who supported this event. Your generosity goes a long way in ensuring we have the best athletic program and facilities!!

SCRIP Due to a series of events out of our control, we have changed our SCRIP program. For those unfamiliar with the program, St. John XXIII Catholic School sells gift cards to a variety of establishments from grocery stores, to restaurants, to gas stations. You pay face value for the cards and we receive a percentage of the sale. Some cards are kept in stock, however, the amount that we are able to keep in stock has decreased. We will be placing orders on the first and third Tuesday’s of each month. If you give us an order on Tuesday, gift cards will be available for pick-up on Friday. Mrs. Pickerill or Mrs. Fairbanks will be available after Mass to help with the order process. Many of the cards are “reloadable,” and we will be more than happy to provide guidance on how to do this as well. All it takes is a little preplanning and the benefits to the school are immense. Please call the school office 424-1196 if you have any questions.

Falcon Basketball Club - 2017/2018 Try-Outs Our mission is to provide a competitive basketball environment to those boys who are considering attending Bishop Fenwick High School. Boys in grades 5 thru 8 are eligible to participate with teams formed at each grade level. Our players are encouraged to participate in the Falcon Basketball Club program in addition to their respective CYO basketball teams. The 2017-18 Falcon Club Boys Basketball teams will be conducting try-outs at Bishop Fenwick High School on Sundays, September 24th and October 1st Grades 5 & 6 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 7 & 8 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For questions regarding the program, contact Ryan Mulligan 513-236-6305 / ryan.mulligan07@gmail.com.

Holy Family Athletics Winter Sports Registrations Basketball and Cheerleading Registration for the basketball and cheer programs is now open. All students of St. John XXIII Catholic School and members of Holy Family Parish are eligible to participate. Fees for basketball are $100 and cheer is $50 if registering before Sunday, September 17th. A $25 late fee will apply after September 17th. Any questions please contact Evan Dobrozsi by phone 513-594-2834 or email athletics@stjohn23school.org.

High School Youth Group Invitation! Meeting TONIGHT Sunday, Sept 17th 7 - 9 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Monroe is inviting the High School Youth of our Parish to attend their Youth Group. They’ll have their first meeting Sunday, Sept. 17th in the Parish Hall to enjoy food, fellowship and games. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Dee Golembiewski via email at dee@holyfamilymiddletown.com.

Basketball Clinic for Girls in Grades 5 - 8 Sunday, September 24th 4 - 5:30 PM Bishop Fenwick High School Coach Megan Duffy (Former CJ All-Star, University of Notre Dame All-Star and WNBA player) and The Miami University Women’s Basketball Program is coming to Fenwick to put on a one day clinic. Sign up now to reserve your space! Call the Fenwick Athletic Office 513-423-0724 to register.

Parish Picnic!

Many thanks to volunteer

photographers

Dominic Sberna

and

Rob McCulley

for their great photos this year!