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Parish Events of the Week

 Monday, February 15 – Presidents’ Day
Church Office is closed
12:00 pm – Mass
7:00 pm – Monday Night Prayer Group

Wednesday, February 17 – Ash Wednesday
Mass at 8 am – with ashes distributed
Mass at 6:15 pm – with ashes distributed, followed by Soup Supper

Saturday, February 20
7:45 am - Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Spare change collection to benefit CISE

Sunday February 21
10:00 am – Early Childhood
Spare change collection to benefit CISE

ATTENTION YOUTH 7-12TH GRADE
Any 7-12th grade students or their parents who are interested in being included in a youth group mailing list should e-mail or call Sheena Bentley at sbentley@cinci.rr.com or 233-3699. You will receive updates and information regarding meetings and upcoming youth group events.

CELEBRATING YOUR 25TH OR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN 2010?
If you are celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage during the year of 2010 you will receive a certificate from the Archbishop. There are forms for you to complete in the transition area and return by mail or drop in the collection basket by March 1st. You will receive a special invitation to the Mass celebrated on May 1st if you are celebrating your 50th anniversary.

ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPER
The Holy Season of Lent will begin this coming Wednesday, February 17th as we gather to celebrate the Eucharist and receive ashes at 8:00 am and again at 6:15 pm. The evening Mass will be followed by our annual meatless Soup Supper at 7:00 pm. If you intend to attend the supper, please sign up in the transition area so we have an idea of how many to expect. Thank you!

BULLETIN ADVERTISEMENTS
Jim Mazza representing Diocesan Publications (our Bulletin Publisher) will be at the parish soon. He will be renewing advertisements and seeking new ones. If interested, please call he parish office. We feel this is an excellent service and that the sponsors get good coverage with their ads. THANKS TO YOU and DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish.

SNOW EMERGENCY! There will be NO WEEKDAY MASS on any day that Forest Hills Schools are closed or delayed because of snow.

OUR PARISH WEB SITE
Have you visited our parish web site recently? Take a look. You will find there a link to an inspiring video clip from Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, on the earthquake in Haiti. There is also a link to the Bishops Committee on Divine Worship web site that has both the daily Mass scripture readings, as well as a reflection on them for every day. Go to www.sjfchurch.org and check it out.

HAITI ARCHDIOCESAN APPEAL!
The response to my request for a second collection to support the suffering people of Haiti in the wake of the massive earthquake last month has been overwhelming. Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese have donated more than $875,000 so far. Contributions are still welcome and needed. The money will be used to support Catholic Relief Services’ humanitarian assistance as well as the U.S. and Latin American Church’s longer-term efforts to rebuild the churches, schools and social services that have been destroyed. The Archdiocese has not retained any of this money as administrative overhead. I encourage you to visit www.crs.org to learn details about CRS’s ongoing response in Haiti. May God bless you for your abundant generosity!

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr
Archbishop of Cincinnati

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS!
Attention all expectant mothers and fathers and new parents. We will be having a Baptism Preparation class on Sunday, February 21st at 9 am. This class is a requirement before your first child receives the sacrament of Baptism. If you will be attending this class, please call Terri Wellman @ 474-5064 or email her at twell@fuse.net.

CISE (Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund)
For almost 30 years, the CISE schools have been providing a traditional Catholic education to children living in some of Cincinnati’s most under-served neighborhoods.
Through the generosity of our community of donors we are able to continue this mission year after year, providing a quality education in a safe environment for the young people in our community who need it most.

YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Our collection for this fund will be on February 20-21st. There is a special envelope in your packet or pick one up from the stacks we have in the gathering space and transition area.

ARE YOU MISSING A SERVING DISH?
Have you recently brought a dish for Cana dinner or a hospitality event, and forgot to pick up the empty container? It is in the kitchen in Galvin Hall. Please pick up the containers as soon as you can. Thank you.

CALLING ALL RUNNERS!
Catholics United for the Poor (CUP) needs runners for Team CUP in this year’s Flying Pig, which is May 2nd. Run in the full, half or relay marathon with a purpose and help us support those in need in our community. Contact Maria 513-471-1716.

LENT MEANS its FISH FRY TIME!

St. Margaret of Cortona Church (Prince of Peace School) 6000 Murray Rd. Cincinnati, 45227 will be serving a delicious fish dinner and many ala carte items including pizza from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm every Friday during Lent.A book fair will be held during several of these Fridays. There will be special appearances by The Cat in the Hat on March 5 and Geronimo Stilton on March 12th. Pictures with one of these characters will be available. Call Prince of Peace School office at 271-8288 during school hours for more information.

Immaculate Heart of Mary’s fish fry begins at 4:30 and continues until 7:30 pm.
St. Veronica has a fish fry from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. They offer Stations of the Cross at 7 pm in church each Friday evening.

STORY TIME for TODDLERS at INNERVISIONS
The reading selections for this coming Friday, Feb.19th are:
The Story of George Washington by Patricia A. Pingry
Lyle the Kindly Viking, A Veggie Tales Story
Presidents’ Day by David F. Marx
The Prodigal Son from Arch Books
Jesus Calms the Storm from Arch Books
We will also talk about the beginning of Lent and what that means for your children. We have excellent family resources for the Lenten season.
Story time starts at 10:30 am each Friday at Innervisions Religious Books & Gifts at 8556 Beechmont Ave.

LENTEN JOURNEY THROUGH the BIBLE
Genesis to Revelation in eight 90 minute sessions. Jeff Cavin’s video series is an entertaining and educational look at the Book many of us wish we knew more about! A light and easy way to keep that promise you made to yourself to learn more about Scripture “someday”.

Classes held at Queen of Angels Montessori School near Mariemont Square. Saturday mornings, Feb 20-March 27, 8:30 am- 10 am (first and last sessions go to 11:30.) $25 material fee covers workbooks and timeline. To learn more visit GreatAdventureOnline.com. Space is limited – RSVP by February 15 to Ellen Stephenson at ellenjds@fuse.net Or 351-7769.

GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Catholic Charities is looking for several dependable part-time volunteers to serve as receptionists in the downtown Cincinnati office. Duties include answering the phone and greeting visitors. Three to four hour shifts, two or three days a week. Convenient to Metro bus. Contact the RSVP program at (513) 241-7745.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS our parishioners who are sick or are in various stages of recovery: Linda Carroll, Anne Kelly, Patricia Boyd, Betsy Zerbe, Bill Fanning, Robert Werner, Joseph Mayer, Robert Justice, Tom Jaworek, Jeanne Kavanaugh, Ruth Gorby, Terri Fredette.

Mass Intentions

Monday, February 15
12:00 – Jim McNamaras (The Jaehnen Family)

Tuesday, February 16
8:00 a.m. – Bette Rudler (Rita Heckle)

Wednesday, February 17
8:00 a.m. –
6:15 pm – Joanne Deimling Bishop (The Murrell Family)

Thursday, February 18
8:00 a.m.- Special Intentions of Paula (Larry & Norma Frede)

Friday, February 19
8:00 a.m. – Richard Zink (Doug & Shana Zink)

Saturday, February 20
5:30 pm. – Barbara Bohne (Bill Bohne)

Sunday, February 21
8:00 a.m. – The St. John Fisher Community
10:00 a.m. – John “Gus” Gatto (Tina Gatto & Family)
12:00 Noon – Charles Berger (The Charles Berger Family)

Appointments

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 5:30 P.M.
Servers: Shannon H, Christopher F & Elizabeth W
Lectors: Jim & Jack Fetick
Distributors: Greg Greiwe, Meredith Loughran, Jean Schwartz, Annie Kallaher, Sue & Bob Winstel, Bill Rooney
Gift Bearers: The Fetick Family

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 8:00 A.M.
Servers: Riley F & Ryan A
Lectors: Frank Burden & Tom Noonan
Distributors: Janet Kammerer, Therese Burden, Rick Benken, Patti Sholtes, K-Lynn Andrews, Jeffrey Messerly
Gift Bearers: R. Grogan & K-L Andrews

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 10:00 A.M.
Servers:Thomas B, Emily K & Matthew K
Lectors: Jessica Tiettmeyer & Rich Apuzzo
Distributors: Nancy & Lee Murrell, Sharon Scott, Mary Hogan, Diane Literski, Kathy Hall, Lori Richard, Kathy Gallagher, Barb Kraemer
Gift Bearers: The M. Bailey Family

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, NOON
Servers: Sydney & Olivia F
Lectors: Carol & Tim Donahue
Distributors: Katherine & Jim Darnell, Cherry Thompson, Diana Reitz, Bill Rooney, Ray Gama
Gift Bearers: The Bodnarik Family