Baptisms Call Parish Office to make arrangements.Marriages Marriage preparation is necessary before a date is set. Call for an appointment at least six months in advance.Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine CCD is provided for K-8 students who do not attend St. Patrick School Sunday morning at 8:45-10:15 a.m. during the school year.Knights of Columbus Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Center. Summer meetings are the Second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Altar & Rosary Society Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Center. No meetings in January, June, July or August.Parish Membership - Please register by calling the Parish Office.Bulletin Deadline - Monday by 10:00 a.m. or earlier.

PARISH STAFFFr. Michael J. Hinterschied, PastorDeacon Dan HannErin Morris, Business ManagerElizabeth Finke, SecretaryMaria Berryhill, Director of Religious EducationDenise Zimmerman, Director of Family Faith FormationDebbie Adamczak, Parish School PrincipalPolly Forde-Johnston, Director, St. Patrick Early Learning CenterSandy Fryling, Director of Music

PARISH/SCHOOL DIRECTORYRectory and Parish Office Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (740) 852-0942St. Patrick School 226 Elm Street, London, Ohio 43140 (740) 852-0161St. Patrick Early Learning Center & Latchkey Program (740) 490-7429

MISSION STATEMENTSt. Patrick Parish is the presence of the Universal Church in Madison County. We provide an environment for hearing God’s Word, for growth in the Christian life, for dialogue, Proclamation of the Gospel of Christ, charitable outreach, along with Worship and Celebration of the Eucharist. We intend to be a welcoming community of faith with the goal of forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.

PARISH MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORYAltar/Rosary Society Peggy Beathard, President (740) 506-0278Cemetery Call Parish Office (740) 852-0942Communion to the Sick Call Parish Office (740) 852-0942Knights of Columbus Matt Grube, Grand Knight (740) 963-2563 www.kofc1786.orgParish Hall Reservations Call Parish Office (740) 852-0942CCD Maria Berryhill (740) 852-0942RCIA Maria Berryhill (740) 852-0942School Advisory Board Heather Feliks, President (740) 852-0161Por Información en Español Irma Arbogast (740) 852-2535

61 South Union Street, London, Ohio 43140www.stpatricklondon.org

A Parish of the Diocese of ColumbusMost Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop

Fr. Michael J. Hinterschied, Pastor

MASS & PENANCE SCHEDULESunday Masses: Saturday (Anticipatory): 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday at Parish School (During school year): 8:50 a.m. First Friday: 5:30 p.m.; First Saturday: 9:00 a.m.Holy Days: See bulletin or go to www.stpatricklondon.org.Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 4:30 p.m., Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Thursday: 6:30 p.m., First Friday: 4:30 p.m., or by appointmentFirst Friday Adoration: Exposition 12:00 p.m., Benediction 5:15 p.m. Sunday Rosary: 9:50 a.m.

MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS OFFERED BYSaturday (January 4) 9:00 a.m. Kelly Snyder and Erik Snyder †† Gary and Jane Finchum 5:00 p.m. Libby Brandenburg † Jean Davis Sunday (January 5) 7:30 a.m. Kenneth Cutteridge † Scot and Theresa Schreck 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish † Father HinterschiedMonday NO MASSTuesday NO MASS Wednesday 8:50 a.m. Donnie Henry † Jim and Shirley WitwerThursday 8:00 a.m. Steve Ridenour † Patty ColwellFriday 8:00 a.m. Nancy Beathard † Dcn. Dan and Paula HannSaturday (January 11) 5:00 p.m. Bill Higgins † FamilySunday (January 12) 7:30 a.m. Libby Brandenburg † Cindy Shoemaker 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish Father Hinterschied

Our website: www.stpatricklondon.org

5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11Lectors: 1. Charles Krumel, 2. Tony WeyrichExtraordinary Ministers of HC: Janet Orban – Captain, Beth Fordyce, Bessie Jackson, John OrbanSacristan: Jeff TopperServers: Kate Johnson, Chandler Young, Nicholas YoungUshers: David Forde-Johnston, Matt GrubeGreeters: Winebrenner Family

7:30 a.m., Sunday, January 12Lectors: 1. Jacob Froning, 2. Alex CwiekaloExtraordinary Ministers of HC: Roberta Cwiekalo – Captain, Anne Carter, Dorothy Henry, Erin MorrisSacristan: Father HinterschiedServers: David Castillo, Molly Fahy, volunteerUshers: Bill Duffy, Randy McMillinGreeters: Steve and Donna Saltsman

10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 12Lectors: 1. Pat Loose, 2. Nicole RogersonExtraordinary Ministers of HC: volunteer – Captain, Debbie Bartkowiak, Phil Chin, Liam Gruzs, Paula Hann, Barbara Lynch, Charlotte MichaelSacristan: Dcn. Dan HannServers: Luke Thompson – Thurifer, Brian Akers, Kiefer Rogerson,James ThompsonUshers: Bob Higgins, Gary SwierzGreeters: David and Jo Ann DhumeRosary Leader: Irma Arbogast

Welcome Anna! Anna Harpold is the new Business Manager for our parish. Anna has spent the past 22 years at the Presbyterian Child Care Center, most recently serving as assistant director. Her wide range of operational and financial responsibilities, including interacting with families, students, and staff, make her uniquely qualified for the position. Anna and her family have been active parishioners at St. Patrick for over 20 years. Please welcome Anna to the parish staff!

Parish StaffFr. Michael J. Hinterschied, PastorDan Hann, DeaconAnna Harpold, Business ManagerElizabeth Finke, SecretaryMaria Berryhill, Director of Religious EducationDenise Zimmerman, Director of Family Faith FormationDebbie Adamczak, Parish School PrincipalPolly Forde-Johnston, Director St. Patrick Early Learning CenterSandy Fryling, DMO, Director of Music

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: December 24-25Regular Collection $ 611.00Maintenance 1.00Immaculate Conception 15.00Christmas Flowers 5.00School Tuition Assistance Fund 500.00St. Vincent de Paul Society 115.00Solemnity of Mary 30.00Christmas Loose Offering 786.67Christmas 6,325.00St. Patrick Total Offering $ 8,388.67

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: December 24-25Diocese of Mandeville 5.00Military Archdiocese 5.00Catholic Campaign for Human Development 5.00Christmas Diocesan Charities 310.00Retirement Fund/Religious 5.00Total $ 330.00

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: December 28-29Regular Collection $ 3,084.00Loose Offering 201.00Maintenance 10.00Ash Wednesday 10.00St. Vincent de Paul Society 484.00Solemnity of Mary 37.00Christmas 190.00St. Patrick Total Offering $ 4,016.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:Catholic Times 18.00Christmas Diocesan Charities 15.00Retirement Fund/Religious 5.00Total $ 38.00

Thank You!

January Collection Counters: (Begin Monday, January 6)Alex Cwiekalo, Mike Brennan and Steve Saltsman

Community Supper – The next Community Supper will be on Wednesday, January 8th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner is served in the parish center. If you would like to donate a dessert or salad there is a sign-up sheet in the connecting hallway. Madison County Hospital and Madison Senior Living partner with St. Patrick Church to provide this fellowship and hot meal.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 5, 2020

A Message from Father Hinterschied

The season of Christmas is only now reaching its heights!

The traditional Epiphany blessing of homes begins today and if you do not have a piece of blessed chalk from years past, be sure to pick one up after Holy Mass and use the ritual text found on the insert. It only takes a few minutes.

This afternoon, beginning at 1:00 p.m., we will also have the great blessing of Epiphany Water. This blessing originates in the East. There are complementary emphases in the Church’s Western and Eastern approaches to Christmas. In a linear liturgical approach, the Latin way, Christmas is the start and then we work our way to Easter. In the Byzantine sensibility, the Paschal Mystery is the end at which you start first in order to make sense of the Incarnation and all other mysteries of Faith. So in the East, Epiphany means celebrating the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of the Lord, and the Miracle at Cana all at once. Please bring to the church any and all marked containers of water (filled) and salt you wish to have blessed for your own family use. This Solemn Blessing will take a half hour.

Why use holy water? First of all, holy water has the power to forgive venial sins! Second, holy water prepares us to receive the grace of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Finally, demons hate holy water. St. Teresa of Avila once said, “I have found by experience that there is nothing from which the devils fly more quickly than from holy water. They also fly from the cross, but they return almost immediately. Certainly, the power of holy water must be great; for my part, my soul feels particular comfort in taking it, and very generally a refreshment and interior delight which I cannot express."

Merry Christmas!

ST. PATRICK PARISH NEWS

Touching the Divine – The new women’s bible study for 2020 will begin January 5th. Three meeting times are offered: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. January 5th through May 31st; Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. January 7th through June 2nd; Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. January 9th through June 4th. Contact: Denise Zimmerman at (740) 852-3327 or email denise@stpatricklondon.org.

Soulcore – Join local SoulCore Leader, Lori Crock, www.holyandhealthycatholic.com for SoulCore. Spend time in contemplative prayer and reflect on the mysteries and virtues of the Rosary. SoulCore combines the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening, gentle stretching and functional

movement. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! SoulCore will be offered in the Parish Center on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at 7:00 p.m., starting January 8, 2020. Please bring an exercise mat or towel or you may be seated in a chair. There is no charge, but a freewill offering is graciously accepted. Visit www.soulcore.com for more information.

Red Cross – Our Blood Drive on December 27th yielded 25 units of life saving blood. Thank you, Knights of Columbus for organizing this opportunity to save lives.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

CCD classes – Classes will resume Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 8:45 a.m.

Winter Is Coming – Please make sure you are signed up to receive Flocknote messages so that you can stay informed of CCD closings due to weather this winter. Be sure to opt in for the CCD group. Thank You.

Coming in January to St. Patrick Parish – Magnifikid! The ideal spiritual guide for your children, perfectly adapted to their lives:

• to accompany them on the path of daily prayer;

• to help them develop and nourish their spiritual lives;

• to hand on to them our rich Christian spiritual values;

• to encourage them to participate fully in the life of the Church offers each week:

• All the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the rituals;

• A suggested prayer for Morning and Evening;

• Many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord;

• Various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian life and culture;

• A page intended for the parents with suggestions for family prayers.

Each week, your child can pick up a new edition of Magnifikid in the back of the church before Mass. Magnifikid is designed for children between the ages of Kindergarten through 5th grade. The subscription has been paid for by St. Patrick Parish. If you would like to donate towards the subscription of Magnifikid, please enclose your donation in an envelope marked Magnifikid, and place it in the Offertory.

Father has given each parish family a gift, A Year with the Catechism, which was handed out after the Christmas Masses. If your family has not picked up a copy, please take one. They are by each entrance to the church. A Year with the Catechism: 365 Day Reading Plan is a step to uncovering the treasures in the pages of the Catechism. This practical tool helps Catholics open the riches of this most important document. Each day draws attention to

recurring themes and explains terms from Tradition that might be unfamiliar, while highlighting the spiritual and pastoral elements of the text. It not only unlocks the purpose of the Catechism but how it is used in teaching the faith.

DIOSECIAN NEWS

Marriage Encounter – Surprise your spouse with the gift of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend this Valentine’s Day! The next weekend is February 14-16, 2020 in Central Ohio. Marriage Encounter is where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus on each other. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880 or visit

our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

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