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Saint Margaret - Saint John Roman Catholic Parish

disciples of JESUS CHRISTserving GOD and our community

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

New Bulletin While it took us a little bit to get to this point, we now officially have produced our first bulletin with our new bulletin company. The bulletin itself is produced by Dee Printing at no charge. The bulletin is produced at no charge because of the advertising that is sold and placed on the back page of the bulletin, so please thank and support our advertisers. Further, because all three of the parishes in the region are produced by a common bulletin company we are now able to have quality glossy paper as well as color photos for all three parishes. This is fantastic! Without the power of the Eastside Region banding together this would not have been possible. I hope you like our first edition of the bulletin; I am very excited about it. Altogether, we are very open to suggestions and feedback of any kind. Special thanks goes to Mary Mathers, as well as Fr. Jason, and all those that contributed to the bulletin this week. As far as deadlines for the bulletin articles, we just ask that you send them to Mary or Fr. Jason 10 days prior to the bulletin date needed.

Fr. Jamie

The Pastor’s Corner

The MISSION of St. Margaret - St. John Parish is to spread the good news & blessings of JESUS CHRIST to our community. We gather together TO GROW closer to Jesus Christ,

TO WORSHIP at the Eucharistic Table, TO SERVE our children, the poor & the needy among us, and TO CELEBRATE our diverse community.

Prayer ~ Fasting ~ Almsgiving

This is the wilderness where Jesus fasted for forty days and overcame Satan’s temptations.

What does your Lent look like?

- Rosary- Stations of the Cross- daily Mass- Adoration- reading Scripture- Angelus - lectio divina

- no TV- give up a favorite food- no alcohol- internet only for work- daily exercise- disciplined sleep schedule- turn off the radio in the car

- volunteer - increase my- operation Rice Bowl Sunday offering- support a local - donate food or charity clothing to the needy

We are truly grateful for those who give

selflessly of their time and talents to work for the good of God and neighbor. Talk to one of

the people below to find out how you can take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to

build up God’s Kingdom in the world.

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+ Mass Intentions +FIRST WEEK OF LENT

Monday, March 6 11:45AM - For intentions of our parishioners

Tuesday, March 7 11:45AM - Steve Sullivan (Marie Mahoney)

Wednesday, March 8 11:45AM - For our deceased parishioners

Thursday, March 9 11:45AM - For vocations to the priesthood

Friday, March 10 11:45AM - Nancy Holt (Holt Family)

SECOND WEEK OF LENTSaturday, March 11: 3:00PM - Dan Constable (Kacher Family)

Sunday, March 12: 9:00AM - Fr. Alfred Pooler (Barb Rupp)

11:00AM - Grover Hord (Anniv. remembrance,

by the family)

“There is nothing so great as the EUCHARIST. If GOD had something more precious, He would have given it to us.”

~ Saint John Vianney

St. Margaret - ST. John

Church Address: 6000 Murray Rd., Cinti, OH 45227Office Address: 4100 Watterson St., Cinti, OH 45227

Phone: 513.271.0856 Fax: 513.271.1513www.smsjparish.com

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Rev. Jamie Weber, Pastor513.871.5757, ext. 201 / jweber@eastsideregion.org

Rev. Jason Williams, Parochial Vicar513.871.5757, ext. 205 / jwilliams@eastsideregion.orgMatt Springer, Regional Dir. of Finance & Operations513.871.5757, ext. 204 / mspringer@eastsideregion.org

Cody Egner, Regional Dir. of Religious Education513.871.5757, ext. 215 / cegner@eastsideregion.org

Mary Mathers, Administrative Assistant513.271.0856, / marymathers@fuse.net

Keith Minnery, Director of Music513.271.0856 / kminnery@gmail.com

ADULT MINISTRYRosemary Bagby &

Carol Sullivan

ANNULMENTSJoe Fondacaro, 871.5757, x222jfondacaro@eastsideregion.org

BEREAVEMENTJoan Doggett

BINGOGlen & Cindy Irwin

BUILDINGS & GROUNDSMatt Springer

FINANCE COUNCILJeff Schnirring

LITURGICAL MINISTERSFr. Jason Williams

NETWORK OF CARERosemary Bagby & Elaine Best

PARISH LIFEJenny Kaminer

PASTORAL COUNCILTony Brueneman

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Fr. Jamie Weber

SACRISTANHelen Davis

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

John Sheehy

USHERSMichael Miller

WORSHIP COMMISSIONMary Mathers

YOUNG FAMILIESAndrea Corvi

Weekend Masses: Sat. 3PM; Sun. 9AM & 11AMDaily Masses: Mon. - Fri. 11:45 AMRosary: Mon. - Fri. 11:15AM (except First Friday)Confessions: Mon. - Fri. 12:15PM; Sat. 2-2:30PM; Sun. 8-8:30AM and 10-10:30AMHoly Hour: First Friday at 10:30AM (includes Rosary, Litany of the Sacred Heart and Benediction)St. Cecilia’s Masses: Mon. - Sat. 9AM; Wed. 6:45AM; Sat. 4PM, Sun. 8AM and 10AMSt. Anthony’s Masses: Sun. 8:30AM and 11:30AMAdoration: Wed. at St. Cecilia from 9:30AM - 8PM

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Catechesis:Understanding the Mass Part Active Participationby Cody Egner, Regional Director of Faith Formation

Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. SC

This famous quote is from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy and has been the driving force behind much of the reform that has occurred since the end of Vatican II. Despite being arguably the most famous quote from this document, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think that active participation means only general activity such as standing, kneeling, sitting, singing, praying out loud and taking an active role such as being a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. These are external modes of participation. One of my favorite quotes is by Joseph Cardinal Rat inger from his book The Spirit of the Liturgy, if the liturgy degenerates into general activity, then we have radically misunderstood the theo drama of the liturgy and lapsed almost into parody. We need to also consider our internal participation.

Fully, conscious and active participation means that we understand the Liturgy and completely take part in it with our entire being, our hearts and souls, in both the Holy Sacrifice and the Eucharistic banquet. We embrace Jesus Christ and join our sacrifices to His on the cross for the glorification of our Father. We attend Mass not for what we get but for what we can give, glorification. This happens not only through general activity, which is a part of it, but also through silent prayer and re ection. Active participation occurs when we lift our hearts up to the Lord.

Many times at Mass we can get distracted by the people around us or personal issues with which we are struggling. Jesus is divine but also human. He is aware of our distractions and will help us focus on the Liturgy if you ask for his assistance. eep returning to him and your active participation will grow.

How much money would it take for you to feel comfortable Some studies have indicated that no matter what you earn, your so called comfort one is just a little bit higher. Most of us seem to believe we would finally feel content if we earned a few thousand dollars more each year. Bishop John Neumann, the fourth bishop of Philadelphia, understood the fallacy of such thinking. He took the vow of poverty he made as a Redemptorist priest so literally that he gave away virtually everything he owned. Once, when he arrived home with wet feet, someone suggested he change his shoes. He answered that if he did, it would be to put his left shoe on his right foot and vice versa since he owned only one pair. At his funeral, he was clad in a new suit of clothes for the first time in many years. St. John Neumann did not choose a life of poverty because he enjoyed deprivation. He chose to divest himself of material possessions because he understood that the real treasures of life could never be purchased. When we value ourselves merely for what we own, we will always be poor. Only when we reali e that God values us for what we are, not what we have, do we become rich beyond measure.

Know your saintsSaint John Neumann (1811-1860)

Living out what has been handed down to us...

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A GOSPEL REFLECTION MATTHEW

by Father Jason Williams

“Get away, Satan!”

By re ecting on the meaning of Jesus temptations we better understand the reality of the mission he comes to fulfill. It seems odd that it is the Spirit who drove Jesus out into the desert, yet it was through this period of fasting and prayer in solitude that Jesus would prepare himself for his role in the Holy Trinity s work of redemption.

His resolve to give everything for the salvation of mankind is tested in the temptations that the Father allows him to experience. He wills that Jesus undergo this time of

trial because his triumph over temptation now will give him strength to remain faithful even unto the Cross.

Satan tempts Jesus in every way possible, yet Jesus refuses to give in to Satan. We believe that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, so in a real way Jesus fights Satan and is victorious over temptation in his humanity in our humanity. Human nature, united to the divine, is capable of overcoming temptation. This victory at the beginning of his public ministry foreshadows the definitive victory he will accomplish on the Cross and through the Resurrection, both of which also involve not only his divinity, but more importantly his humanity. Jesus came as man to save us all, and if he weren t

truly man, then our humanity wouldn t actually be redeemed. The way we can obey his call to repentance and faith in the Gospel the way we can share in his work of salvation is to let his divinity give life to our humanity, strengthening it, purifying it, restoring in it the glory of the image of God. Figuring out how we can better let God do that is the great opportunity that the Church lovingly o ers us each Lent.

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- Love is the Lesson -Prayer and Reflection for Lent at St. Anthony Parish

All events begin at 7:00pm and are held in the Parish Center.

March Loving the Stranger mmigrants Refugees How do we love those who come to our country seeking safety and securi-ty? José Cabrera, Allison Herre, and Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC, will discuss the issues facing immigrants and refugees. José is involved in Youth Educating Society (YES) at the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (ijpc), Alli-son works for Catholic Charities of SW Ohio Legal Immigration Dept., and Sr. Tracy is involved in various ministries to immigrants and refugees in the Archdiocese. Our opening prayer will be a walking meditation from Catholic Relief Services using images from the prayer booklet “One on the Journey.”Upcoming opportunities March 16 - Loving the Earth at St. Anthony: March 21 - Taizé Prayer (in the church) March 30 - Loving the Prisoner

ou re invited to join Fr. Jason for a Holy Hour with Vespers & the Way of the Cross at

St. Margaret St. John Parish each Tuesday of Lent from pm to pm.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

+ STEWARDSHIP +Weekend of e ruary

O ertory $3841.10Envelopes 74

Thank you for your continued support! our sacrifices of time and your generous

financial contributions allow us to spread the Gospel in our community and beyond.

Some ways we can do more together + spread the word about our parish + register as a parishioner + bring a friend to Mass or a SMSJ event + sign up for online giving smsjparish.org + volunteer for upcoming activities

+ LAY MINISTERS +Saturday March PM

Servers VolunteerReaders J. Heitker & T. WoodEMHC C. Sullivan, R. Bagby, & E. BestGreeters J. Heitker & Volunteer

Sunday March AMServers M. Scharringhausen & A. SublettReaders M. Bates & J. MullanEMHC . Douthit, A. Wittrock, & C. CollinsGreeters C. Collins & S. Mc enrick

Sunday March AMServers VolunteerReaders P. Auer & M. BrusmanEMHC J. Losekamp, . Losekamp, B. Losekamp, & M. EifertGreeters B. Ferrara & J. aminer

Charlene Alfaro, Bob Barlage, Nikki Best, Tom Blankemeyer,

Fr. James Brooks, Don Cafferky, Lorraine Carney,

Gina Clark, Dave Daley, Robert Davis, Tammy Davis,

Matthew Dickason, Tammy Doss, John Ewald, Kelly Flanigan,

Emma Gough, Mary Greis, Jim Griffin, Heather Griffin, Lucilia Hock, Marge House, Betsey (Kerkhoff) Jacquez, Clare Jones, Larry Kahles, Jane Kaeser, Joe Kaeser, Dee Kaiser,

Steve Keeney, Marian Kleiman, Don Koehler,

Steve & Mary Knepfle, Bob Kohnen, Margie Lemkuhl, Eddie Mahoney, Kevin Mahoney, Mary (Marasco) LeRoy, Randy Mays, Debbie Malicoat, Sam Michael, Ruth Miller,

Molly Montgomery, Martha Muchmore, Betty Nerl, Margaret Nerl, Steve O’Connor,

Elaine Otto, Esther Quinn, Katie Rahn, John Ranson, Dee & Paul Rosing,

Steve Ruwe, Ted Sentker, John Sheehy, Jacob Salamon, Louise Spahn,

Susie Stovall, Helen Steele, Mary Lou Sturgeon, Tom Suddendorf, Kenzie Suddendorf, Alberta Sullivan, Mary Twigg, Michael Weber, Patti Weikert, Ward Wheeler, Darryl White, Pamela White, Teresa K Wilson, Bob Witherby, Deb Wittrock, Jani Wood, Frances YunkerPlease pray for the sick of our parish

Quote of the WeekWherever there is love, there is a trinity a lover, a beloved, and a fountain of love.

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+ AROUND THE PARISH +Lenten Fish FryWe look forward to seeing you and your friends at our Lenten Fish Fry which we will host on three Fridays of March. The food and fun will begin at pm! We still need volunteers to help with preparation serving and clean-up. Please contact the parish office if you are able to help or speak with one of our dedicated event chairs Moe Brusman and Amber Losekamp.

March th, th, and stFrom to in the SMSJ Cafeteria

ried ish innerBaked ish inner

Chef Special per dinner includes sides

Also available a la carteFish Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Cheese Pi a,Salad, Cole Slaw, Onion Rings, French Fries,

Baked Potato, Steamed Veggies, and desserts!

Spread the word We hope to see you there

Catholic Ministries AppealCongratulations! With , in pledges we ve reached of our parish goal of , . Many thanks to those who have al

ready made a pledge. If you haven t made a pledge yet, please help us reach our goal in support of these wonderful minstries which spread the Good News of Jesus Christ right here in southwest Ohio.

Four Grand Club

Congratulations to our weekly $40.00 winner: Barb Rupp!

Thanks to all who support this fundraiser! Please contact the parish office if you d like to participate. Remember, we draw four winners at the Annual Turkey Dinner!

What was lost has been foundFr. Jamie has been finding some interesting things in the attic of the parish office. There was a set of full color painted Stations of the Cross. They were wrapped up in newspaper from ! Some of these might be used as part of our church decorations for Lent.

Parish LibraryWe ve been working on cleaning out and sorting through the books in the old parish library near the side entrance of the church. Look for some further organi ation of these materials and how we can better make them available for parishioner use in the coming weeks. Also, Carol Sullivan kindly donated some excellent children s books to the shelves in the back of church. These are availble for anyone to use during Mass or take one home & bring it back later. Thanks, Carol!

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