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PARISH STAFF
Fr. Herb Weber
Pastor
419-260-4849
[email protected] Marla Overholt
Pastoral Associate for Life Long Faith Formation
419-260-0252
Sr. Anne Mary Molyet
Pastoral Associate for
Evangelization, Engagement and Enrichment
Michael Puppos
Pastoral Associate for Music & Liturgy
Tina Carella
Office Manager
Alyson Zuzolo
Confirmation Coordinator
Tina Roth
Youth Minister
Waleska Ramirez
Campaign Secretary / Bulletin Editor
Terry Russell
Custodian
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:30-4:00 p.m.
For more information on preparation for Baptism, Reconcili-
ation, Eucharist or Confirmation, contact Marla Overholt.
For marriage preparation, reception of the Sacrament of the
Sick or reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, contact
Fr. Herb.
www.blessedjohn.org
Welcome to Blessed John
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We may have many visitors this weekend, people who
are in the area because of local high school graduations.
Welcome to all!
One couple from out of state recently told me
that when they come to visit family, they always make
a point of joining us for Mass. I appreciated the
comment. But what they perhaps did not realize is that
their presence also enriches us.
Visitors help us become a better faith
community. They keep us open and accepting,
welcoming and invigorated. We are blessed when
others come and pray with us. A parish that makes
room for others is more likely to flourish in the
Christian spirit of hospitality.
BLESSED JOHN XXIII
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO June 2, 2013
THIS WEEK’S MASSES
Sunday, June 2 8:00 a.m. - Parish
9:45 a.m. - Chester Grzybowski
11:30 a.m. - Parish
Monday, June 3 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 4 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 6 6:15 p.m.
Friday, June 7 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 8 5:00 p.m. - Parish
Sunday, 9 8:00 a.m. - Parish
9:45 a.m. - Ken and Pat Yager
11:30a.m. - Parish
Ministers for June 8 & 9
Lectors
Sat 5:00 Rodney Franks, Cathleen Orians
Sun 8:00 Larry Daly, Pete Carella
Sun 9:45 Laura Feldkamp, Zach Ibarra
Sun 11:30 Lisa Burke, Kaleigh Shank
Eucharistic Ministers Sat 5:00 Don Buckenmeyer, Judi Turner, John & Marcia Buckenmyer, Patty
Jackson, Doug & Lisa Rhodes,Katelyn Rhodes, Debbie Jaegle, Andrew
Swartz, Linda Edwards
Sun 8:00 Fred & Ann Eberly, Chuck & Kathy Ore, Dan & Kujawa, Meghan
Russell, Justin Russell, Tod Finch
Sun 9:45 Sue Donaldson, Chris Egli, Dan Mouch, Missy Dimmerling, Katie
Dimmerling, Brett Loney, Amy Waskowiak, Marti Richards, Bill Ryan, Sr.
Anne Mary Molyet, Sr. Patricia McClain
Sun 11: 30 Steve & Mary Ruhe, Beth Fisher, Chris & Jennifer Vickers,
Sharon Maxwell, Sara Tusing, Fred & Maribeth Connor, Laurie Barteck,
Mary Ann King, Connie Kern
Servers
Sat 5:00 Brady Young, Andrew Volschow, Drake Harlett
Sun 8:00 Natalie Merriman, Adrianne Ruen
Sun 9:45 Claire Feldkamp, Alex Loney, Lauren Zucarell
Sun 11:30 Connor Shank, Kayla Caswell, Erin Burke
Ushers
Sat 5:00 Kay Asmus, Jeff Finch, Mike Finch, Jerry Lucas
Sun 8:00 Nancy Nirschl, Steve Mochon, John Farley, Chris Recker, Gary
Werling
Sun 9:45 Mike Feldkamp, Dave Langendorfer, Larry Mershman, Rodger
Siebenick, Jim Paszczykowski, Gus Dimmerling, Brian Dimerling, Jim
Jordan
Sun 11:30 Mike Makar, Chris Makar, Mike Hagan, Tyler Fawer, Dave
Fawer, Garrett Fawer, Sam Christie, Steve Mercer
Greeters Sat 5:00 Maryann Buckenmeyer, Larry Turner, Dona Finch, Gerry Lucas
Sun 8:00 John Ginter, Tom & Jean Bamburowski, Fred Eberly
Sun 9:45 Laura Egli, Jeanne Zurat, Chris Egli, Mindy McGrail
Sun 11:30 Cleo Lawniczak, Betty Woz, Sarah Zibbel, Melanie Miller
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
Sunday: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 Monday: Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8; Ps 112; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a; Ps 128; Mk 12:28-34
Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17
Pastor’s Note:
WE CELEBRATE Among our high school graduates,
there are some who were in the fourth
grade when our parish was begun.
They have been part of Blessed John
XXIII for eight years. Others among the graduates joined
the parish in subsequent years. All have become a very
important part of our parish!
Almost everything that can be said to graduates
has already been said during Commencement addresses.
So I will only share one point. That is that we as a parish
are celebrating with you graduates during this important
time.
Certainly, we know that parents and grandparents
are proud of their family members who receive diplomas.
Graduation is a big deal, and it should be observed as
such!
What the graduates may not know is that the rest
of the community also supports them. Graduates, we care
about you and we rejoice when you do well. We love to
see requirements accomplished and hurdles crossed over.
And we also love to hear about your dreams and hopes
for the future.
I took a few moments to look back at my
graduation. I don’t remember the speeches but I do recall
the feeling of reaching a milestone. Mostly, though, I
realize that the world today is truly different from the
world of 1965, when I graduated. Almost everything
about the country, the church, my family, and my own
sense of self has transformed in some way since then.
Many of the changes were by choice and very good.
Some were brought upon me and the rest of the world.
And some changes have been hard to deal with.
No one knows what the world will look like for
you graduates as you travel into the future. But please
remember that you are not traveling alone. You have our
love and our support.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Please note that there will not be a 9:00 a.m. Mass on
Wednesday of this week. On Friday, June 2, we will
have a 10:00 a.m. Mass at Portage Valley Nursing
Home, Pemberville Rd. Join us if you can.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
SACRIFICIAL COMMITMENT
Our Sunday offering last weekend was $ . Thank you
very much. As summer comes upon us and people are
on the road many weekends, please remember to find
ways to support your parish. Thank you.
GIVING THROUGH DIRECT DEPOSIT
You can give to the church through direct deposit,
indicating how much you want to give weekly or
monthly. Please complete one of the forms found in the
magazine rack in the parish hallway and turn it in to the
parish office along with a voided check, needed for
routing purposes.
HAITI RESPONSE
Thank you for helping our parish
“Dining for Women” Haitian project a
HUGE success! You were challenged
to donate at least 200 onesies and
receiving blankets along with other
items for St. Therese Hospital in Hinche, Haiti. Your
response and support was overwhelming! Close to 2000
onesies, receiving blankets and cloth diapers were
donated along with innumerable sheets, towels and wash
cloths!
In addition your generous monetary donations
total $1706.00!! The money will be used to ship 50-
pound parcels of donated items to American volunteers
from ‘Midwives For Haiti,’ who will be traveling to Haiti.
They will take the parcel as extra baggage on their flight
to Haiti, and we will also be paying the extra baggage fee.
After a 2½ hour ride in the back of M4H's pick-up truck,
the midwife volunteer and the parcel will finally be in
good hands at St. Therese Hospital in Hinche, Haiti. This
is virtually the only way to get the items there safely. In
the Creole language of Haiti, "MESI AMPIL"! (Thank
you, very much!)
PRAYERS AND
CONDOLENCES Our prayers and sympathy go out to
Colleen Barenbrugge and Constance
Calmes at the death of their brother Michael. May he live
with the Risen Lord and may the family find comfort and
peace.
KINGDOM ROCK
Please register for our July 16-19 VBS
Kingdom Rock
Fee for VBS is $7.00 per child or
$20.00 per family. Please send a check
Payable to Blessed John XXIII or pay
in cash in the parish office. Music CD’s can be ordered
by June 15 at the cost of $6.99. (Sorry, due to copy write
we cannot copy them this year.) If you ordered a CD,
you may pick it up in the parish office after June 20.
Registration can be found on our website. Click
on Youth Ministries and then Vacation Bible School. Be
sure to also fill out the photo release form and return
with your payment. We are still in need of volunteers to help during
the VBS week. If you can help all week or even just a
night or two please sign up under the “Get Involved” tab
of our website the click on VBS Volunteers. Volunteers
can be anyone who will be in sixth grade or older.
FIRST ANNUAL BLESSED JOHN
CAMP OUT Join us at Maumee Bay for the First
Annual Blessed John Campout. Save
the dates: August 9-11. Bring your tent,
your camper or your class A camper.
You can even stay in the lodge and join us at the
Campsite!
We will be gathering for a campfire on Friday
night, participate in outdoor activities Saturday morning
and then have a Saturday night “bring your favorite
camping food” potluck and mass at the site!
Some sites have been reserved so contact Jim
Rossow to find out the location to reserve your site. Here
is Jim’s contact information: [email protected] 419-
352-5740
JUNE “DATE NIGHT”
All couples are invited to attend “Date
Night” at Blessed John, 6:30 p.m.--
8:30 p.m. Friday, June 28. (This is a
change of date.) A relaxed and
inspiring evening begins with appetizers and social time.
The presentation by Fr. Robert Barron via DVD is on the
topic of “The Mystery of God” which includes the
problem of evil. Come and be renewed in your faith and
intellectually stimulated! Babysitting will be provided.
BLESSED JOHN XXIII
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO June 2, 2013
TEEN FUEL
Join Teen Fuel for “Hiking with Fr.
Herb,” Wednesday, June 12. We will
meet at Blessed John at 6:00 p.m. for pizza and return
from hiking at Oak Openings around 9:00 p.m. All
current high school student and incoming freshmen are
welcome! You can sign up for the event in the Youth
Room or email Tina at [email protected].
On Thursday, June 20, Teen Fuel will be joining
other teens in the diocese at Cedar Point! Cost is $35 per
ticket. This event is open to incoming freshmen and all
current high school students! If you are interested, there is
a sign-up sheet in the Youth Room or you can email Tina
CONCERT SERIES
COMMITTEE The concert series committee will
meet at 6:00 p.m. in room 105
tomorrow, June 3, to begin plans
for the 2013-2014 season. Are you
interested in joining us? We are still looking for new
members to join the committee. Feel free to show up!
SUMMER CHOIR
The Summer Choir season has begun!
This is a great way to sing in the choir
without any rehearsal obligations during
the week. As our parish continues to
grow, we would love for new voices to
join us. Simply show up at 9:15 a.m. in
room 102 for a brief rehearsal and then
sing at the 9:45 a.m. Mass. Please contact Michael if you
have any questions or would like to join us this summer.
IN CASE YOU MISSED…
Thanks to all who attended our
Worship Space education
programs with Fr. Richard Vosko
on Mondays, May 6 and May 20.
You can watch both of them on our parish website. They
are archived for your enjoyment and education. But you
will need a password. After Mass, please pick up one of
the small half-sheets of paper (pink) for simple
instructions. We want as many parishioners as possible to
see both very interesting and informative sessions. Each is
about an hour in length.
EXCLAIM! CHRISTIAN
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Three nationally known Christian
artists – Jeremy Camp, Hawk
Nelson and the Jacob and
Matthew Band - will perform at
Exclaim! … Toledo’s largest outdoor
Christian music festival for families. The free event will
be held on Sunday, July 28 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the
Monsignor Schmit CYO Athletic Complex on S. Holland
-Sylvania Road. It will conclude with a major outdoor
mass. Inflatables, children’s games, teen activities, and
information on Catholic ministries and area businesses
will be offered. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be
sold. Volunteers are still needed the day of the event.
Exclaim is sponsored by Medical Mutual and The Toledo
Catholic Diocese. Visit www.exclaimtoledo.org for more
information.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Congratulations to our high school
graduates! We are proud of you and
happy to honor your accomplishments at the 9:45 a.m.
Mass this weekend. Graduates from Blessed John XXIII
include: Emilie Anderson, Hannah Bakies, Genevieve
Boardman, Alexa Camp, Sean Connor, Matthew Corbett,
Christopher De Voe, Katie Dunphy, Adam Egli, Tanner
Engle, Matthew English, Garrett Fawer, Jacob Faykosh,
Tyler Freeman, John Gadient, Ryan Garrity, Ian Haase,
Brianna Hartbarger, Samantha Hudson, Joseph Hymel,
Taylor Jordon, Frank Karamol, Mike Kontak, Allyson
LaCourse, Jessica Lee, Alexa Long, Brenden Mahood,
Anna Makar, Madelyn Marquette, Rachel Myak, Rob
Myak, Ryan O'Donnell, Angel Overholt, Ryan Peiffer,
Jessica Pfleghaar, Austin Prokup, Melissa Randall,
Stephanie Richards, Jason Rokicki, Nick Rossler,
Adrianne Ruen, Alexandra Russell, Sydney Salloukh,
Sydney Scheckelhoff, Jacob Schmeltz, Megan Selhorst,
Kaleigh Shank, Samantha Shook, Patrick Short, Samantha
Sieren, Abby Stephens, Megan Stoepler, Amanda Suarez,
Madeline Sulewski, Zack Thielen, Kaylyn Weisenburger,
Adam Wolf, Katlin Zampino, Zac Zies, Dominic Zirbel
MUDHENS
Our parish outing to the Mudhens
will take place this Friday, June 7.
Thanks to all who purchased tickets
for the outing. We’ll see you there.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
THINK ABOUT THE
EUCHARIST When we use the word ‘Eucharist,’ we
sometimes refer to the entire
celebration popularly known as the
Mass. Other times Eucharist means
Communion, which is a significant part of Mass. Both
uses of the word are acceptable even though this becomes
a bit confusing.
I like thinking about Communion as part of the
entire Eucharistic celebration because it helps us immerse
ourselves into the whole story. As Catholics we believe
the Sunday Eucharist is the very core of who we are. All
prayer and service during the week leads us to this
communal celebration. And all that will take place,
including our decision-making and attitudes, flows from
Eucharist. Receiving Communion is a highlight of the
Mass, but makes most sense as we celebrate the entire
Mass, both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the
Eucharist.
That is why those who prepare to receive Holy
Communion – whether second-graders or adults – also
learn about the rest of Mass. Coming to a better
understanding of the Last Supper and Jesus’ entire
ministry, leads us to a fuller appreciation for this mystery
we celebrate.
As we are invited to the Eucharistic table, we are
truly invited to enter into the mystery of Jesus’ own life
and all that he is about. As Jesus loves others, we are
called to love in the same way. Truly the Lord is to be
part of our lives. St. Paul said, “It is no longer I that lives
but Christ lives in me.” (Gal2:20) That still takes place.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS RENEWAL
Today is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.
This is also the year when we re-commission our
Eucharistic Ministers at all Masses. May these men and
women serve the entire parish and through this ministry
come closer to the Lord in the Eucharist.
WHILE ON THE ROAD
As you are traveling this summer, please
check with www.masstimes.org. You will
be able to find the Catholic Church closest
to you, the times for Mass, and even
driving directions. Many parishioners enjoy talking about
their visits to other churches, so please don’t hesitate to
let us know about your experiences.
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CCMT
We welcome Jeanie Hayward and Eric Stockard this
weekend as they share a few thoughts after Communion
at each Mass on the Central City Ministry of our
Diocese. In the past our parish has become quite
supportive of CCMT. Thanks for giving them your
attention and supporting CCMT in any way you can.
DO YOU WANT A MID-WEEK PICKER-
UPPER? Sometimes the week is long between Sunday and
Sunday. Many people appreciate what we call the “Mid-
Week Meditation.” It is a brief opportunity for people to
turn their attention to faith, especially experienced
through normal, daily events.
To add your name to the list, please go to
www.flocknote.com/blessedjohn. There you can register
(free of charge) and indicate how you want to receive
messages from Blessed John, either as email or on your
mobile device. Then subscribe to ‘Mid-Week
Meditation.’ Fr. Herb writes these brief reminders of faith
seen through everyday life. You can enjoy them and re-
RCIA FOR YOU?
We have already been contacted by
several future candidates for RCIA, which
will be starting up again in September. Is
this for you, too? Last year we had several summer
sessions for those who had expressed interest, so please
start thinking about this step as you explore where God is
calling you.
TIME TO REGISTER?
There are many who come here on a regular basis. If that
includes you and you have not yet registered as a
parishioner, we invite you to do so. (Registration forms
can be found in the Magazine Rack and on the parish
website.)
Why register? First of all, it helps us get to know
you. Secondly, when people register, they make a more
sincere commitment to their own faith. And as they claim
this parish as their own, they invest themselves more. We
want you to really be part of the parish family. Thank
you.
BLESSED JOHN XXIII
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO June 2, 2013
PARISH WEBSITE
Our parish website is updated regularly and
can probably answer almost any question
you have. Even more, it is a good
introduction for you to the life of this
parish. Please visit it often. And don’t forget you can
stream Sunday Masses live or watch them in the website
archives. Website: www.blessedjohn.org.
FESTIVAL INVITATION
You are invited to the annual St.
Patrick of Heatherdowns Festival,
Friday, June 14, 6:00 p.m. –
midnight; Saturday, June 15, noon-
midnight; and Sunday, June 16,
noon-5:00 p.m. Features: games and
rides, good food and drink, live music to dance, Irish
dancers to watch, bingo to win, white elephant rummage
sale for great bargains, chicken dinner!
RUMMAGE SALE
The Altar-Rosary Society of Little Flower Catholic Church will be holding their annual sale Thursday, June 13, through Saturday, June 15, 2013, in the O’Grady Community Center. Times for the sale are: Thursday 13, and Friday 14, 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. —12 noon.
There is something for everyone. Ladies, men, children, infant, knick-knacks, books , baskets, linens, furniture, antiques, Christmas items, jewelry, collectibles, toys and tools. Saturday is “Bag Day”. Two
bags for $1.00. We supply the bags!
WELCOME NEW
PARISHIONERS
We want to welcome our new
parishioners and hope that they will feel
“right at home” with us. We offer our
prayers for their spiritual growth.
Nate & Kristin Knueven and family,
Richard & Christina Tam and family,
Cathy Cappelletty, Kathy Pemberton,
Amy Hamizadeh, Holly Lynn Meyers, Matthew & Megan
Hendrix and family, Stephanie Setmire, Mike & Maria
Pratt and family, Corey & Jodi Speweik and family, Larry
& Mary Ann Swartz, Montana Miller, Michael Basista
and family, Paul & Alison Kobler and family, Jim &
Kristie Hughes and family, Mike & Jill Nicotera and
family, Patrick & Rebecca Howard, John & Ann
Mackley, Joseph & Angela McCreery, Greg & Allison
Esposito and family, Kayla Gingrich, John & Kathleen
Mattimoe and family, Tom & Billie Keller, Matthew &
Trisha Appelhans and family, John & Veronica Millon,
“FAMILY ON THE GO”
MAGAZINE Please check out the magazine rack in the
hall of the Parish Center for copies of the
“Take Out Family on the Go” free
magazine for summer. Take a copy home
and enjoy! There are additional copies
of other months still available so please take all that you
want.
WAKE UP BIBLE STUDY
Fred Eberly will be awaiting your arrival on June 5, at 6:30 a.m. sharp, to get a taste of a good cop of coffee and continue with the readings of THE BOOK. Do not disappoint him!
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
F.A. meets weekly at 6:00 p.m.,
Wednesday nights in Room 105.
Families Anonymous is open to any
family member who is dealing with a
loved one who is struggling with
addiction or mental illness and how
this affects day-to-day life. F.A. is a 12-step program.
Given up for You