SAT: 4:00PM Linda Cherpeski, off: Kay Cherpeski SUN: 11:15AM For the Par ish MON: 9:00AM Jesse & Rober t Snow, off: The Snow Family TUE: 8:30AM Helen Lakota, off: Mike & Barb Ludwick SAT: 4:00PM Bill & Anna Knopick, off: Dorothy Parchinsky SUN: 11:15AM For the Par ish

THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Visit the parish web site at: www.mhcparish.com

STEWARDSHIP/ FINANCE

Collections for November 03, 2019 Regular Collection & loose cash (160 envelopes) $9,495.25 Children’s (0 envelopes) $0.00 Capital Improvement Donations (6 envelopes) $107.00 Total collections for November 03, 2019 $9,602.25

Church Renovation Project Church Renovations Donations Received Total $103,883.05 Church Renovations Pledges Received Total $10,265.00 Total Donations and Pledges as of November 03, 2019 $114,148.05

Welcome to all who celebrate the Mass with us today. May God’s grace and peace fill us all so that we can serve one another in

unity and love.

PLEASE REMEMBER MHC IN YOUR WILL The parish gratefully accepts donations of stock. A tax deduction for a

gift of appreciated securities to a charity equals its full fair market value.

Thirty-Second SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself, may God our Father who loved us and in his mercy gave us eternal consolation and hope, console your hearts and strengthen them for every good work and word.” It is sometimes difficult for us to remember that we are involved in a work in progress. Though it doesn’t always seem like it, someday we will be finished preparing the way and building the kingdom. On that day we can settle down to living in the kingdom in the presence of God. Until that day, however, the work remains to be done. The work demands our physical attention, our emotional commitment, and our spiritual strength and stamina. That is

stewardship. This Sunday the readings are: (1) 2 Maccabees 7: 1-2 and 9-14(2) 2 Thessalonians 2:16 through 3:5 (3) Luke 20: 27-38 Gather # 1187 year C Next Sunday the readings will be: (1) Malachi 3: 19-20(2) 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12 (3) Luke 21: 5-19. Gather # 1190 year C

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THE MHC HOLIDAY BAZAAR THANKS

Second Collection This Weekend

BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR THANKSGIVING

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we received an accelerated deadline for the bulletin for December 1st. Please submit your articles for the December 1st bulletin by11:00AM Tuesday, November19th . Thanks for your help in meeting the deadline.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Second Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services This Weekend

On November 9th and 10th we support our family and friends who have served this nation with distinction. The Second Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and women of the United States armed forces wherever they serve, no matter the circumstances. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution to this national Collection for the Archdiocese

for the Military Services. This collection is done every 3 years.

MANY THANKS ! Again we would like to thank the ladies for all their hard work in putting on the 49th Holiday Bazaar. We had such a fantastic year. A profit of $5,677.50 was realized! We are so grateful to every person who contributed their time and talent to this annual event. Many of the ladies worked all year to prepare lovely items to sell at the bazaar. Thanks to each and every person who sewed, did needlework, made crafts, created baskets, baked and cooked, donated items, organized the event, manned the register, counted money, set-up, and took down! Your efforts and contributions are greatly appreciated by the parish. If you have anything that you would like to donate through-out the year please contact Julie Sewell @ 878-8353 or Rita Bland @ 864-1010 to make arrangements. Your help would really be appreciated.

THANKS ALSO TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS! Thanks to the K of C for the breakfast which they prepared and served at the Holiday Bazaar. It was delicious and was enjoyed by everyone. Many thanks for all your time and effort in putting on the breakfast!

The date for next year’s Bazaar is November 7-8, 2020.

ITEMS FROM BAZAAR FOR SALE:

Christmas items from the Holiday Bazaar will be for sale after

all Masses November 9-10 and November 16-17 in the Bride’s

Room. Stop in and see all the beautiful items that would make

wonderful gifts. Thank you, from the Bazaar Committee.

All Saints’ Day Collection: $1,028.00 All Souls’ Day Collection: $402.00

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DISABLED AND WHEELCHAIR SEATING

DISABLED AND WHEELCHAIR SEATING…Available in the left front section of the church.

JOY CLUB

A gift for you! Mary,

Help of Christians

Catholic Parish has

purchased a subscription for you! Have you ever wondered what the Catholic Church believes about certain topics? Have you ever wished to know more about faith? Now you can learn from the comfort of home or even when you’re on the go. Just go online to www.formed.org scroll down to Does your parish already have formed? and enter the code: J72WK2.(must be all CAPS). Then hit submit.. Fill out personal login information… From this point forward, “Login” using your personal account. Explore the site and you will be pleasantly surprised at the volume of movies, faith formation and e-books available at no cost to you. It’s some of the best Catholic content all in one place and just a click away.

FORMED

MHC Holiday Bazaar: We would like to thank everyone who

supported our 49th Holiday Bazaar. Special thanks to all the booth

chairpersons & workers, kitchen staff, all those who helped set up and tear

down, bookkeepers, all those who donated craft and baked goodies, raffle

prizes and basket donors, and to our wonderful shoppers who helped make

this event a success. Our raffle winners were: Quilt “Thimbleberries

Pansy Park ”–Jane Barcelona ; Oak Blanket Chest– Sally Dornbusch;

Vintage China– Chelsea

Specialty Raffles – Winners: Boys Huffy Bike–Cecilia Pechler;

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Basket– Sarah Hernandez;

Kitchen Gadget Basket –Cheryl Block; Breakfast and More–

Karen Marchiny; Candy Boxes - Shelly Larson; Reds –Catherine Lumpp;

Puzzles and More– Shelly Larson; Towels For Your Bath– Theresa

Anderson; Christmas Baking-Jennifer Jamison;

Vintage Halls Kitchenware-Ann Byrd; Dog Lovers Basket– Jenni Armer;

Let Us Pray - Bridget Funke; Christmas Moose– Linda Mize; Build a Bear

and Tupperware– Bruce Cook; America’s Favorite Family Game– Joan

Gulbransen; Pat’s Preserves– Amanda Kempf; Just For Men– Krista;

Barbie Basket– Heather Robinson; May I Be Of Assistance?- Deb

Hartley; Books and Books– Tom Boland; 31 Meets Tupperware– Marg

Houston; Hostess with the Mostest - Crystal Mans; Get Well Soon Basket

– Vickie Hoomes; Dinner and a Movie at the Greene– Crystal Mans;

Vintage Halls Kitchenware– Linda Mize; Esther Price Basket–Kathy

Minniear; Pumpkins– Marg Houston; Vintage Tomato Holt and Howard

Luncheon Set– Cheryl Block; Vintage Halls Kitchenware– Anita O’Neal;

Pat’s Preserves– Mark Halbisen; Just a Note Basket - Toni Chambers;

Hoping You Can Stay Warm All Winter– Paula Agee; Sewing Basket–

Ann Byrd; Pamper Basket– Christy Cates; WSU Men Basketball Tickets-

Mecca; MHC Bingo Basket– Shelly Larson and Seraphim Classics Angel-

Phyllis Waida.

We hope you all have a Blessed Holiday

and Christmas Season. Thank you, Julie

Sewell.

JOY Club

All are invited to a JOY-filled afternoon on

Monday, November 11, 2019 from 1:00PM-

3:00PM in St. Francis Hall. Come to enJOY an

afternoon of cards, games or bingo along with fellowship and refreshments with your fellow parishioners and friends.

The parish office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28 and Friday,

November 29. Thanksgiving Day Mass will be Thursday, November 28 @ 9:00AM with Food Collection for St. Vincent DePaul. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING

THE GIVING TREE IS COMING

November 30 and December 1st --

PLEASE WATCH FOR IT!!

Again, this year, D of I will be sponsoring the Giving Tree

to collect presents and food for the most needy in the area.

There is a quick turn around with how Christmas falls this

year. The tree will go up in the vestibule on November 30

with tags attached with wishes and needs for our ‘families.” Please take a

tag or two and follow the instructions for getting the gift and bringing it

back for delivery on Sunday, December 15. Please help us help area

families have a special Christmas for their children. Please call Pat @

849-9140 or Annie @ 409-5299 if you have any questions. Watch the

bulletin for more details.

D OF I & PARISH EVENTS

CHRISTMAS GALA OPEN TO ALL MHC

ADULTS The Daughters of Isabella invite you to join them at their annual Christmas Gala on December 9, 2019 at 6:00PM in the Hope Hotel and Conference Center, Wright Patterson

AFB. Festivities begin with a delicious dinner, including: Hope Hotel Chicken Da Vinci with Rice Pilaf or NY Strip Steak with Sour Cream Redskin Potatoes or Vegetarian Penne Pasta Plated dinner includes salad, seasonal vegetable and dessert, coffee (decaf & regular), tea, or water. Cash or check (payable to Daughters of Isabella) $25 per person due at time of reservation Spouses and guests welcome. Indicate choice of entrée at time of reservation.

Entertainment by Everyone’s Favorite DJ J. C. Kelly NO REFUNDS AFTER December 2 . To RSVP, call Judy @ 864-2907 or Rita @ 318-8662. Join us for a great evening with your fellow parishioners.

BAZAAR WINNERS

Enjoy God's Creation!

All are invited to spend some quiet time in St. Francis

Meditation Garden! The garden is open from Dawn to Dusk.

The entrance is near the St. Francis Hall garage door. We care for the

garden on Tuesday around 9:00AM. If you would like more information

or to help care for the garden, please call Beverly @ 878-6060.

MHC Cemetery Lots

Just a reminder that Mary, Help of Christians has a

section in the Fairfield Cemetery here in Fairborn.

Heading southwest on Broad Street, turn right on

Clover Street at Goodyear and proceed; you will find our section in

that first area on your left. Each lot is $400. Please feel free to call

the parish office @ 878-8353 if you have an interest.

ST. FRANCIS MEDITATION GARDEN

MUSIC MINISTRY: We rehearse on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00PM. For more information, please contact our music director, Julian Calvin, julian.calvin1@gmail.com or 878-8092. WHY WE SING AT MASS

“God has bestowed upon His people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the Giver of song, is present whenever His people sing His praises.” “SING TO THE LORD: MUSIC IN DIVINE WORSHIP”

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH FAIRBORN, OHIO NOVEMBER 10, 2019

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration: You are invited to spend a

holy hour of prayer with adoration 4th Monday Of The Month from

7:00-8:00PM in the church. All are Welcome!

Join us Monday, November 25, 2019.

CEMETERY LOTS

We have only two weeks left in our study of certain saints. We continue our presentations by Joe Hand this coming Wednesday, November 13th, at 7:00PM in St. Francis Hall. Our saint for this week is Katherine Drexel. She was born and raised in Philadelphia just

before the Civil War. Her family was extremely wealthy and generous to the poor. By 1865 racism toward African-Americans and Native-Americans was rampant in our country. Katherine witnessed first-hand all the injustices being perpetrated toward minorities. Katherine felt called to the religious life. When both her parents died, she and her two sisters inherited a vast fortune. Katherine entered the Sisters of Mercy convent in Pittsburgh, and in a few years she founded a new order called the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. She donated her entire inheritance to this order.

In all, Katherine Drexel established 145 missions, 50 schools for African-Americans, and 12 schools for Native Americans. Come join us this coming Wednesday evening to hear the interesting life story of Katherine Drexel.

Mary, Help of Christians has more than 50 ministr ies that meet the diverse needs of its members and the community. Over the next several months we will feature a series of those ministry profiles. These Ministry Spotlights highlight the wide

variety of opportunities to serve and be served at Mary Help. Our hope is that somewhere in these 50-plus ministries there is one that’s just right for you!

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS

THE SAINTS

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

Chairs - Judy McCoy and Myra Glass Scrip is the easy and painless method of supporting the parish! We have a wonderful assortment of gift cards available each week. The Scrip Program also offers hundreds of other gift cards that can be ordered. Stop by the Bride’s Room before or after most weekend Masses and take a look at the complete list. We can have any of these cards within a week on a pre-paid basis Please consider ordering Scrip. We could use some new volunteers. We need volunteers for the 5th Saturdays and Sundays, as well as volunteers who could occasionally substitute for our regularly scheduled volunteers. The holiday season, from around Thanksgiving to Christmas, is a very busy time and extra hands would be most welcome. It's not hard work. Contact Judy McCoy, 879-3570, if you'd like to volunteer.

Mary, Help of Christians

Ministry Spotlight

MUSIC MINISTRY

Poinsettia Memorials Envelope: The Poinsettia Memorials

envelope inserted in your November section of parish

offering envelopes is specifically for Christmas

poinsettias. If you wish to memorialize someone,

please PRINT their name(s) on the blank lines on the

back of the provided envelope, or PRINT the name(s)

of those to be remembered on a plain envelope with your name. We ask

that you please limit your entries to 6, or feel free to use collective

groups such as “the friends and families of Mr. and Mrs.

Jones.” (Donation of $10.00 is appreciated, but not required.) The

memorials will be published in a subsequent bulletin insert. Envelopes

can be placed in the Sunday collection basket or turned in at the parish

office. Thank you for your kind donations.

REMEMBRANCES/ MEMORIALS

GROWING CLOSER TO GOD THROUGH SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Spiritual Direction is really not about being “directed,” it is about being encouraged to draw

closer to God. In spiritual direction you reflect deeply on the experiences of your daily life. After completing a two year training in spiritual direction I am offering to journey with you as you deepen your relationship with God. This involves confidential, one-on-one sessions, usually once a month for an hour. For more information or to make an appointment call Pat Scanlon @ 878-0461 or 572-2530.

Baptismal Preparation Classes At MHC The next two Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents seeking baptism for young children are being held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 12:30PM and Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 12:30PM in the Church. Please call the parish office @ 878-8353 to advise us if you will be attending one of these classes.

PASTORAL CARE

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES

BINGO

The Fairborn Knights of Columbus has BINGO every

Wednesday night in the Parish Center. Doors open at 5:00PM

and Instants start selling at 5:30PM. Early Bird Games start at

6:15PM and regular games start at 7:00PM. Packages start at $12.00 (12 faces).

Last series of the night is a $1000 cover all in 50 numbers or less, 51 numbers for

$750 and then played out for $500. (Prize reduced if under 80 players) A portion of

the profit is donated back to our parish. For more information or if you would like

to volunteer to work one night a month call Eric Rogalinski @ 657-6958.

Parish Satellite Library Easier To Access

A large number of books from the Parish Library have been relocated to the Usher’s Room/ Satellite Library in the church. This move will make it more convenient for parishioners to select reading material. Access to this collection can be made online at www.mhcparish.com and click on religious library. Come and check it out! We will be open during PSR and after Mass. For more information call Carol Maiorano @ 340-6084. To see all the wonderful books available go to http://mhc.libib.com/i/mary-help-of-christians-library

PARISH SATELLITE LIBRARY

LOST AND FOUND

Have You Lost Any Belongings at Church? If you lose an item inside the church, please check our Lost and Found Box in the Bride’s Room, located on the left side of the gathering area as you enter the church. Unclaimed items are periodically donated to charity.

Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Mary, Help of Christians has a grief support group to care for people on their bereavement journey. Within a confidential, Christ centered environment, individuals have an opportunity to share their personal experience of loss with others who are grieving. This time of prayer, scripture, faith sharing and fellowship will be

held on the third Tuesday of each month in St. Francis Hall, beginning at 10 am and concluding by 12 noon. Each session has structure activities, as well as time to share or just listen, time ask questions about specific problems and coping strategies, and time to help others who are grieving. For more information of if you are new to the group please call the parish office @ 878-8353 or Pat Scanlon @ 878-0461 or 572-2530 to let us know you are coming. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 19.

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What is the Handy Helpers Ministry? Volunteers from our parish make small home repairs and do “round-the-house” projects for elderly, disabled, and single parents. Materials are the responsibility of the homeowner, but the labor is free. (For those in need, St. Vincent de Paul and other donations may provide some materials.) Among the services that may be done are yard work, painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, general repairs, window washing, gardening, mending and other handy-person jobs.

For more information or to request the services of a handy-helper, please call the Parish Office @ 878-8353. If you have skills that could be put to good use in this ministry, you are invited to call and join our “Handy Helpers.”

HANDY HELPERS

Why donate my blood?

Because one donation can save

up to three lives! Because every 3

seconds someone needs blood!

How else can you save three lives

in less than one hour? Only 5%

of the population donates 100%

of the blood supply. Consider giving the gift of life at

MHC’s Blood Drive, it will be held in the Parish Center

APR room this Saturday, November 09, 2019 from

8:30AM–12:15PM. Remember to br ing a picture ID

with SS# and eat a nourishing breakfast beforehand.

Appointments are requested. To schedule an appointment

visit www.donortime.com or call 1- 800-388-4483.

MARY HELP & KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE

ALL SOULS CANDLES

ALL SOULS CANDLES

If you were unable to attend the All Souls Day Service you

may pick up the candle for the deceased who died this past

year in the Bride’s Room. The candle can be lit anytime

you wish to pray for a loved one who has died, or anytime

that you especially miss the presence of your loved one,

such as birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other family gatherings and

celebrations.

THINK SCRIP

Is There Anyone Sick Among You? If you are going to the hospital; if someone in your family is in the hospital; or if you know of a parishioner in the hospital, please call the parish office and let us know! Due to privacy rules the hospitals no longer call us unless specifically requested by the patient. Also, if you know of a parishioner that is sick or homebound for an extended period, please call the Rectory Office @ 878-8353.

Think Scrip When Planning Fall Chores! Are you getting ready to start those Fall projects?

We usually have on hand gift cards in $25 denominations for Ace (think Handyman!), Home Depot, and Lowe’s. We can also special order cards in larger denominations. Just see the volunteers

in the Bride’s Room before or after any weekend Mass. Questions? Judy McCoy @ 879-3570 or Myra Glass @ 902-0299.

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The Loving Memory section on the back of our weekly bulletin will allow you to honor a deceased loved one by including them in the “In

loving Memory” section. If interested please clip and fill in this slip. You can put the slip in the collection or mail it to the parish. You will be billed by Diocesan, the bulletin publisher. If interested, please call the parish office, or you may contact Adam West directly for pricing at

800-282- 5106. Thank you for your support. Mary, Help of Christians Church # 389 Fairborn, Oh. Loved One’s Name: __________________________________

Your Name: ________________________________________

Billing Address: _____________________________________ (make checks payable to Diocesan) Phone number: __________________________________

LOVING MEMORY

SICK AMONG YOU

K of C Parish Dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2019 The Knights of Columbus will hold the next Parish Dinner this Saturday, November 9. This month’s dinner will feature our famous Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad and another special dessert. You get all this for just $10 for adults $5 for children. We’ll be serving in

the Parish Center right after the 4:00 Mass. Come and join your fellow Knights and Parishioners for some good food and even better company.

K OF C AND PARISH DINNER

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Mary, Help of Christians Catholic Church If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church or if you are a baptized Catholic who never completed the Initiation Sacraments of First Communion and

Confirmation, we would be happy to help you explore becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. For information, please call the parish office at 878-8353.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

It is time to plan the annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner:

This is the time for our parish family to

honor the senior members by providing

a traditional homemade turkey dinner.

Volunteers are needed to donate and/

or roast a turkey, call Julie Sewell @

878-8353 or Mary McClellan @ 626-1306 for a list of items

needed. You can also donate a turkey that needs to be cooked or

cook a donated turkey. The dinner will be held in the Parish

Center on Sunday, November 24th at 12:30PM. Planning to

attend the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner? The dinner is free but

reservations are requested. Please call the parish office @

878-8353 by November 22nd. Please bring a canned good for

the St. Vincent dePaul food pantry.

ANNUAL SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

St. Vincent de Paul collects monetary donations at the doors

after Mass on the 3rd weekend of every month.

St. Vincent de Paul requests your support in a FOOD DRIVE to be held on Thanksgiving.

The pantry, from which we serve the poor of Fairborn, is providing food to 150-200 families every month. This level of support has been provided for the past couple years; we sincerely thank you for your

continued support for this ministry. By helping the poor, you give thanks to your God for the blessings he has given to you. The pantry needs include soup, fruit and vegetables in cans, spaghetti sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, and canned prepared foods, such as baked beans, and ravioli. We can always use personal paper products, toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo. Cleaning products-laundry and dish soap-are also needed. Please leave any donations in the vestibule of the church, before or after Thanksgiving mass on 28 November. Jesus made it clear that we will always have poor persons with us. St Vincent de Paul has lasted for a long time and continues to be active because there is a persistent need. We appreciate your commitment to helping those poor.

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