Summer Mass Schedule(From May 26 through September 2)

Saturday Vigil Mass:4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass:9:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses:See inside Bulletin for Mass Schedule.

St. Jude Novena:Following Wednesday Morning Mass

SaintsSimon & Jude

Catholic Church

Parish Office, 879-8562 Fax, 879-7373Fr. William A. Metzger .......................Pastor E-mail ...............................................frmetzger@stsimonjude.orgDeacon Joe Knapke .............................Deacon E-mail ...............................................jknapke1@columbus.rr.comMary Burns .........................................Admin. Assistant E-mail ...............................................mburns@stsimonjude.orgDr. Teena Gallagher ............................Pastoral Associate E-mail ...............................................daremickey@aol.comAdele Rapelye .....................................Music Director E-mail ...............................................thefarmerandadele@gmail.comYouth Ministry & Parish School of Religion, 879-8579Katie Jones E-mail ...............................................kjones@stsimonjude.orgRosary Makers, 879-6267Kathy Kaiser .......................................CoordinatorWomen’s Guild, 879-7196Marilyn Eberhart ................................PresidentLaura Sanders ......................................Vice PresidentRita Fitch .............................................TreasurerAngela Penquite ..................................SecretaryFr. Sheldon Kelly CouncilKnights of Columbus, 519-6198Skeeter Nelson ....................................Grand KnightParish School of Religion

Classes are on Sunday. Kindergarten through 4th grade classes are from 9:45-10:45 a.m. and 5th through 8th grades from 12:10-1:10 p.m. Please contact Katie Jones to register.

Parish MembershipRegistration: New parishioners can register at the Parish Office or after Sunday Masses. Please notify the Parish Office if moving or changing address.

Participation: Members of the church are committed to participate in the life of the parish by weekly worship and support of God’s work here in this place through the sharing of time, talent and regular financial contributions to express thanksgiving for His many blessings.

Infant BaptismTo arrange for instructions for the Sacrament, please call the Parish Office. Baptisms are celebrated during weekend Masses.

Anointing of the SickIn case of serious illness or before surgery, please call Fr. Metzger.

MarriageCouples intending to marry must meet with Fr. Metzger at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.

Communion CallsHomebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should notify the Parish Office so that Holy Communion may be brought to their homes. Please notify the Parish Office when someone is in the hospital.

Sacrament of PenanceSaturday, 3:30 p.m.Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. or by appointment

Bulletin DeadlinePlease have bulletin announcements at the Parish Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

Mass ScheduleSaturday Vigil Mass:

4:00 p.m.Sunday Masses:

8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses:See inside Bulletin for

Mass Schedule

St. Jude Novena:Every Wednesday

Morning Mass, 8:00 a.m.

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Parish Membership consists of two parts:

Registration: Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic Community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. We are often asked to provide affidavits for parishioners’ standings. We can only do this is if a person is a registered, active and contributing member in our parish. You can register by either meeting with the Pastor after Mass or by appointment.

Participation: As a member of the Parish, you are accepting the responsibility of weekly worship as well as supporting God’s work here through giving of yourself, your time and talents, and a worthy Sunday offering to show your love for God and your gratitude for His many favors and blessings.

Rosary Makers: 614-878-2578Karen Buzenski ................................................Coordinator

Women’s Guild: 614-879-7196Marilyn Eberhart ............................................PresidentJanet Dunham ..................................................Vice PresidentRita Fitch ..........................................................TreasurerAngela Penquite ...............................................Secretary

Knight of Columbus Fr. Sheldon Kelly Council:Michael Korson ................................................Grand Knight E-mail: michael.a.korson@gmail.com 260-797-6663

Bulletin Deadline: Please have bulletin announcements at the Parish Office by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Parish Office: 614-879-8562 Fax: 614-879-7373

Fr. William A. Metzger ...................................Pastor E-mail: frmetzger@stsimonjude.org Deacon Joe Knapke..........................................Deacon E-mail: jknapke1@columbus.rr.com Dr. Teena Gallagher, OFS ...............................Pastoral Associate E-mail: daremickey@aol.com Janet Dunham ..................................................Administrative Assistant E-mail: jdunham@stsimonjude.org Jan Weeks .........................................................Administrative Assistant E-mail: jweeks@stsimonjude.org Steve Gruzs .......................................................Financial Assistant E-mail: sgruzs@stsimonjude.org Chuck Yannerella .............................................Principal Organist E-mail: chuckgpo@gmail.com

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Parish School of Religion and Youth Ministry: 614-506-2697 Katie Jones ........................................................Director E-mail: kjones@stsimonjude.org

Infant BaptismTo arrange for instructions for the Sacrament, please call the Parish Office. Baptisms are typically celebrated during weekend Masses.

Anointing of the SickIn case of serious illness or before surgery, please call Fr. Metzger, at the Parish Office at 614-879-8562.

MarriageCouples intending to marry must meet with Fr. Metzger at least six months (preferably earlier) prior to the desired wedding date.

Communion Calls Homebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should notify the

Parish Office so that Holy Communion may be brought to their homes. Please notify the Parish Office when someone is in the hospital.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. or by appointment

STS. SIMON & JUDE WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO

MASSES FOR THE WEEKSaturday, June 16 4:00 p.m. Don McMillen 6:00 p.m. Parish Family (to be said at prison)Sunday, June 17 9:30 a.m. Fr. Gerard J. Finnegan by Jerry & Kathy FinneganTuesday, June 19 6:00 p.m. Don Hazel by Kay Philips Wednesday, June 20 8:00 a.m. Thomas Weyand by Helen KuhlweinThursday, June 21 8:00 a.m. Cron, Hines & Boeckman Families by John Cron Friday, June 22 8:00 a.m. Rudy Denes by David & Gail CollinsSaturday, June 23 4:00 p.m. Darwin & Amelia Phelps & Ken Baxter by Daniel & Sen Barr 6:00 p.m. Parish Family (to be said at prison)Sunday, June 24 9:30 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of Peter Kovacs Family by Max & Marge Berchtold

= Deceased In the Diocese of Columbus the minimum donation stipend for a Mass is $10.00.

2018 LITURGICAL CALENDARAND MASS READINGS

Sunday, June 17 *John Joseph Cardinal Carberry, Dec. ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEEz 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34Monday, June 18 *Fr. William DeVilleWeekday1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42Tuesday, June 19 *Fr. Thomas GardnerSaint Romuald, Abbot1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48Wednesday, June 20 *Fr. Michael WatsonWeekday2 Kgs. 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18Thursday, June 21 *Fr. John StattmillerSaint Aloysius Gonzaga, ReligiousSir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15Friday, June 22 *Fr. Jonathan Wilson Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Mt 6:19-23Saturday, June 23 *Fr. Richard J. Connelly, Dec. Weekday2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34

*Pray for our Priests and Seminarians.

LITURGICAL MINISTERSJune 24 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.EMOHC* C. Penquite H. Lewis A. Penquite K. Finnegan J. Finnegan E. TaloneLectors M. Wendel K. Beattie P. Haney D. EakinsServers M. Wendel G. Talone R. Masters E. Talone T. Gallagher S. TaloneUshers VOLUNTEER C. Jenson B. Schneider E. Casey S. Breedlove B. Weeks

B. Daulton H. Kuhlwein*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIPJune 10, 2018

Regular CollectionIn Envelopes: $4,434Electronic Funds Transfer: $ 705Loose Money: $ 315Total: $5,454Less Diocesan 6% Assessment: -$ 327Net Parish Collection: $5,127

Contributions can be made online at stsimonjude.org.

$ ? HOW IS STS. SIMON & JUDE DOING ? $Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/17-6/30/18)

Budgeted Actual Surplus(Deficit) %This Week: $ 6,835 $ 5,454 ($ 1, 381) (20.2%)FYTD: $355,420 $328,092 ($ 27,328) (7.7 %)

RECAP OF FISCAL YEAR (7/1/16-6/30/17) $351,780 $350,055 ($ 1,725) (0.5 %)

ATTENDANCE 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. TOTALJune 10 133 174 307

(Church Seating Capacity: 541)

“Sharing His Love, Encouraging Hope”

The 2017 Bishop’s Appeal has ended. Total Refund To Parish 2017 BAA $53,861.10.

The 2018 Bishop’s Appeal has begun. Our Goal is $39,550.81. Pledged Number of Pledges Average Pledge $12,350.00 13 (388) $950.00

Thank you for your cooperation!

EVENTS THIS WEEKSunday, June 17 Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 19 Parish Office Closed

Thursday, June 21 K of C Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 22 Parish Office Closed

Sunday, June 24 Peter’s Pence Collection

HAPPY BIRTHDAYThis week to the following parishioners:

Mary Monnin Aidan Shay Daniel Barr Eveline Raya Isabelle FisherBonnie Krist Wendi Mizer Stachler Mary MrowzinskiSarah Denes Diana Frole Mikaela HaneyCameron Stryker Ann Fisher Amber BreedloveMichael Mesewicz Philip Monroe Kaylie TrentmanMatthew Yetter Lazionte Noble Anthony Reda

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REQUIESCAT IN PACE! In the charity of your prayers, please remember the family and friends of Eugene LeBlanc, who died June 12, in Sunshine, LA. Eugene is the brother, of parishioner Jeanne (Philip) Harris and uncle of Eugenia Harris.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION: Next week, we will take the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceedsbenefitourbrothersandsistersonthemarginsof society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

THANK YOU: •On behalf of Bishop Campbell and the PIME Missionaries,

(Father George Palliparambil), Leandro M. Tapay, Director of Columbus Diocese Missions Office, would like to thank Father Metzger, and our parish family for the participation in the 2018 Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP), by way of hospitality, prayers and financial support of $2,222.00.

•AHUGETHANK-YOU!Toallwhohelpedmakethisyear’sVacation Bible School a success. Also, to all who volunteered and who donated supplies for our theme “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.”

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: •Collection item for June will be jars of peanut butter and jelly – the perfect summer lunch for kids! We ask each parish family to donate at least one jar. Call Linda Collins at 614-879-9186 for more information. •Thank you to everyone who purchased Ann & Tony’s spaghetti dinner tickets for the GSFP fund raiser this past week. We sold 59 dinners, plus many gave a cash donation. Blessings on you for your ongoing generosity.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 26, from 1:00-7:00 p.m., in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an

appointment, go to redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: StSimon, or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

IMPORTANT NEWS KROGER REWARDS!!!!We have received a check of $450.57 for last quarter. Thank you to all who are enrolled. To connect a Kroger Plus Card to our Church and

participate in this program, visit krogercommunityrewards.com and enroll. You will need your Kroger Plus Card, e-mail address, Kroger password and Sts. Simon & Jude’s organizational number (82227). This does not affect your individual rewards. All current participants must re-enroll to continue earning rewards during the coming year. Thank your for your participation. It made a difference!

VACATION TIME: There is no vacation from Sunday Mass! Go to www.masstimes.org to find aCatholic Church in the area youaretravelingoratyourdestination.Also,don’tforgetaboutyourSunday offertory here at your parish. You can always mail in your contribution or give online at www.ststimonjude.org. Have a safe and enjoyable vacation.

AROUND US SAINT MARY OF THE SPRINGS ACADEMY: The year 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary of the Springs Academy (SMA) in 1868. A committee of St. Mary of the Springs Academy graduates are searching diligently for memorabilia including photos, yearbooks, diplomas, etc., for a permanent display at The Jubilee Museum in Columbus. Contact 614-237-1379 for further information. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK IS JUNE 22-29: The U.S. Bishops remind us of our call to follow Christ as missionary disciples by serving others and living our faith in all we do. During Religious Freedom Week, wewillbeaskedtopray,reflect,andtakeaction both in this country and abroad. For resources, visit www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week. JUBLIEE OF MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES 2018 will

take place Sunday, June 24, 2018, at St. Andrew Church, Upper Arlington. Bishop Campbell will celebrate Mass at 2:30 p.m., and an informal reception will follow. We encourage parishioners who are

celebratingsignificantweddinganniversaries(25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th and every year thereafter) to attend. Questions? Please contact Stephanie Rapp at srapp@columbuscatholic.org. or 614-241-2560. HOLY FAMILY ALUMNI PLANS JUNE 24 REUNION: An alumni Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, West Broad at Skidmore, followed by refreshments in the Church Undercroft. The festivities will include an opportunity to tour Alumni Roomdisplaysandaraffle.TheChurchandtheUndercroftarenowaccessible by elevator on the east entrance of the church. For more details, contact Genny (Welker) Temple at 614-539-4815. YARD SALES: •St. Cecilia Sale is Friday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Rain

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•St. Mary Magdalene Sale is Saturday, June 30, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., rain or shine! Located at 473 S. Roys Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204.

MARRIAGE IS A SACRAMENT: What exactly does that mean?You’ll learn a newway to find theLord in your home at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next two weekends are July 13-15 and September 14-16, both in Central Ohio. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880, or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION is looking for an Administrative Coordinator who will provide support to the operations function

of the Foundation with a focus on gift entry, development servicing, and donor servicing within the values of the Catholic Church and in support of the mission of The Catholic Foundation. To learn more, visit www.catholic-foundation.org/employment.

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