Respect Life Sunday Each of us is a masterpiece of God’s creation…

from conception until natural death.

Bakers Needed for Mission Bake Sale We need bakers to help out with our Mission Bake Sale on Saturday, October 17, and Sun-day, October 18. All baked items are welcome and can be brought to the church basement the morning of either day. Thanks!

Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 BREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFAST

after 8:00 a.m. Mass Egg Casseroles ~ Sausage ~ Fruit Trays ~ Coffee ~ Juice

$6 for Adults; $4 for Kids 6-12; Free for 5 & Under

WEDDINGWEDDINGWEDDINGWEDDING----SSSSTTTTYYYYLLLLEEEE DDDDIIIINNNNNNNNEEEERRRR after 11:00 a.m. Mass Beef, Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Roll, Drink & Desserts

$6 for Adults; $4 for Kids 6-12; Free for 5 & Under

WATERMELON DROPWATERMELON DROPWATERMELON DROPWATERMELON DROP Win a chance to drop a watermelon from the church tower. This will take

place at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday.

Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Desserts & Drinks $6 for Adults; $4 for Kids 6-12; Free for 5 & Under

Mission Awareness Weekend

Our Talent Show will showcase the God-given gifts of our students. If your child would like to take part in this, fill out the form they were

given at religion class (or ask a CCD teacher for one). They can choose which day they would like to share their talent. The Talent Show will take place while people are enjoying a meal, both Saturday evening, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass, and Sunday morning, after

the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

TALENT SHOWTALENT SHOWTALENT SHOWTALENT SHOW

After 4:30 p.m. Mass

Win $200, $150, $100, $50 or $25 Raffle prizes will be drawn at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday. To purchase raffle tickets, contact any child in grades 1 thru 8, or stop by the parish office. Tickets are also included in this week’s bulletin, and can be placed in the collection or brought to the Mission Awareness Weekend.

A 2 day event in St. Michael’s Church Basement

We would appreciate reservations being made for any of the meals, so we know for how many to cook. Meal reservation forms are included in this bulletin. They were also sent home with the students. Walk-ins are welcome.

We will have family trivia games and games for small children on both Saturday and Sunday. We are raising money for local, national and international mission efforts.

From the Desk of Fr. Mark

Hi, everyone. It was a wonderful weekend this past week-end with huge successes around campfires, the ball diamond and duck races. Some people asked if I was licking my wounds after a defeat to Fr. Tony and the Dragons of Glan-dorf. I told them that I was licking my lips for another chance to gather people from the area to pray and play. For those who couldn't make it to the outdoor Mass and softball game, a great time was had by all. Old timers (like me) had a few sore muscles and the younger players are keeping their gloves oiled for another chance to play next year. In the year of the family, it was wonderful to gather extended families around Mass and more. People cheered for each other and the competition was not against each other, but to see if the old bat had one more hit in it. The outdoor Mass was also wonderful as we thanked the Lord for so many gifts, espe-cially calling us to be a family united. The pope may not have showed up, but the Lord was definitely there, as we were gathered in His name (I was informed that a lone dove sat on a wire all during Mass and left when the last song was sung). The campfire atmosphere brought many families out on a Friday night. The weather was perfect for marshmallows, chili and donuts, made over a fire. Families gathered to watch children use slingshots and take their first hayride. A good time was had by all, as many smiled to see the families be families. On Sunday, I went to Continental to gamble at the duck races at the local Fall Festival. I even won (and I never win). To gather as a community, and not just as a Church family, is part of what the plan of Jesus is. Fam-ily outstretches its arms beyond what we are used to. The love of the Lord causes us to reach to neighborhoods and communities beyond our places of worship. I believe this is why Pope Francis is so popular. The Lord's call to peace, unity and oneness is attractive. As God's people, we need to foster these virtues within our families and to the world. It was a great weekend and I can't help but say that we may have lost at a softball game, but so many won in what mattered. This weekend there will be more opportunities to be family. Celebrate what it means to be family within your family and the family of the world. Have a great week.

Choir Appreciation Dinner – October 16

Sign up in choir loft or email lwarnement@hotmail.com.

Training for New & Current Lectors Join us for a meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:15 p.m. OR Saturday, October 10, at 9:00 a.m., in church.

Eucharistic Minister Training at St. Michael's If you missed one of the training sessions, call Fr. Mark.

Recent Baptism

BRIELLE ROSE RAMPE Daughter of Joel & Michelle (Ellerbrock) Rampe

Public Square Rosary Rally in Kalida Please join us in praying for our nation on October 10, 2015, at Noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at the lot between the home of Mary Jane Stechschulte and the Kalida fire station. Bring your rosary, your friend and a chair (umbrella, if it rains). Program will last about 30-40 minutes. Call Herm and Rita (532-3637) with questions.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 8:00 AM Tom, Rose & Kim Erhart TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:00 AM Donna Hoffman WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 8:00 AM Richard Grote Family THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:30 PM Gene Stechschulte FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00 AM Alaina & Mia Landwehr SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 NM Hermiller & Rose 4:30 PM Bernard Averesch SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 AM L/D Clete & Armella Kahle Family Bill & Florence Zeller Family 11:00 AM Paul & Dorothy Vorst

Last Week’s Collection: $ 7,422.75

Choir Assignments—October 10 & 11

4:30: Lauren 8:00: HN 11:00: RA

Students Planning Mass This Week... are Mary Grote's 3A class on Wednesday, October 7, and Pat Hanneman's 6A class on Friday, October 9.

High School CCD - October 7 Everyone has class from 7:00 –8:00 p.m.

Jr. Retreat—Oct 25: Registrations due Wed., Oct. 7.

Altar Rosary Meeting

Monday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the church basement. Our speaker will be Fr. Rick, who will enlighten us on the rosary, its origin and why it’s so important in our lives. Any woman of the parish over the age of 18 is welcome to attend.

New & Current Ushers’ Training Join us for a meeting on Wednesday, October 14, at 8:15 p.m. OR Saturday, October 17, at 9:00 a.m., in church.

Confirmation Practice…

is Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m., in church. This is for the students and their sponsors. Confirmation, with Bishop Daniel Thomas, will be October 24, at 4:30 p.m.

Thank You I would like to thank all the people who sent cards, visited, brought gifts and especially for all the many, many prayers while I was a patient in the hospital and nursing home. I would like to thank you all personally, but I don’t want to miss any-one. Thank you also to Father Mark, Father Elmer and Father Charles. You all can put a smile on the face! I am finally home now and doing well. Many blessings to all of you. Mary Jane Averesch

Putnam County Right to Life Meeting Tuesday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m., in the home of Mary Jane Stechschulte (next to fire station). All are invited to attend.

Boy Scout Chicken BBQ

Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Carry-outs only. Meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, apple sauce, and dinner roll for $8. Contact a boy scout or Greg Knueve (419-532-2272).

OFFERTORY - October 10 & 11 4:30 PM Tony & Sandy Vorst Family 8:00 AM Ron & Dorothy Kerner Family 11:00 AM Mike & Annette Gerding Family

USHERS – October 10 & 11 4:30 PM Drew Hovest, Austin Klausing, Collin Wurth, Jeff Knueve, Jacob Kahle, Connor Niese, Kevin Hamburg 8:00 AM Alex & Adam von der Embse, Brandon Erhart, Kaleb Selhorst, Trent Gerding, Trent Siebeneck, Griffin Recker, Derek Buss 11:00 AM Team 12

LECTORS – October 10 & 11 4:30 PM Deb Kahle, Jacob Kahle 8:00 AM Mary Plescher, Donna Schnipke 11:00 AM Mike Kahle, Katia Roehrig

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - October 10 & 11 4:30: Stacy Schulte, Duane & Barb Steffan, Kay Unver-ferth, Lisa Unverferth, Diane Vorst, Renee Vorst, Tony & Sandy Vorst, Marilyn Becker

8:00: Jim Hanneman, Denny & Blyth Turnwald, Norma Vorst, Don Wehri, Amy Brinkman, Dick & Judy Bockrath, Tom & Judy Bonifas,

Ministers to Homebound: Jim Hanneman 11:00: Allison Siebeneck, Katelyn Siebeneck, Sandy We-strick, Greg & Jill Zeller, Alice Adams, Allison Wurth, Bev Berheide, Matt Bockrath, Joyce Bonifas

SERVERS Mon, 10/5 8:00 AM Grace Klausing Jillian Knueve Tues, 10/6 8:00 AM Kevin Lammers Marcy Landwehr Wed, 10/7 8:00 AM Mitch Langhals Ryan Lucke Thurs, 10/8 7:30 PM Luke Meyer Brandon Miller Fri, 10/9 8:00 AM Dayna Schimmoeller Kathryn Siebeneck Sat, 10/10 4:30 PM Alex von der Embse Paul von der Embse Adam von der Embse Sun, 10/11 8:00 AM Renee Vorst Trevor Vorst Allison Wurth 11:00 AM Trevor Wurth Taylor Zeller Jack Zeller

Paige Hermiller & Danny Rose

will be married on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Please include them in your prayers.

Reflection on Seeing Pope Francis The trip to Philadelphia was inspiring. There was an over-whelming sense of unity and presence of the Holy Spirit. The highlight, of course, was being in the presence of, and seeing, Pope Francis, as well as the opportunity to join in the celebra-tion of the Papal Mass. But, along with that, was being among about a million brothers and sisters in Christ to cele-brate with. We had the great pleasure to travel with and meet amazing people and witness “God moments.” Dave & Cindy Erhart

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 ROSARY FOR PEACE: 1:30 p.m. PW CHOIR PRACTICE: 7:00 p.m. ALTAR ROSARY MEETING: 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 RCIA: 7:00 p.m., in church basement WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 HIGH SCHOOL CCD: 7:00 p.m. YAHS CHOIR PRACTICE: 8:00 p.m. LECTOR TRAINING: 8:15 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 ROSARY: 7:00 p.m., in church FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY: 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 THAT MAN IS YOU: 6:00 a.m. LECTOR TRAINING: 9:00 a.m.

Attention – Girls in Grades 5-12

You’re invited to the Challenge Club Kick-Off Meeting, on Friday, October 16, in Kalida St. Michael’s Church Base-ment, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Come learn more about joining Challenge. Just $50 per girl for the whole year, or $20 per session. Call Julie Siebeneck (532-2572), Becky Lucke (532-2223) or Jill Zeller (532-2511) with questions. Download registration and emergency medical forms at stmichaelska-lida.org under “Recent Bulletins.”

Breakfast at The Meadows After Mass

As a way to be even more part of the community, The Mead-ows of Kalida is inviting persons to have breakfast after our Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Masses. This begins October 6.

YMCA Aerobics…

Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:15-7:15 p.m., at the Kalida grade school cafeteria, beginning October 5 (runs monthly). Cost is $20 for one month for non-members and free for YMCA members. You may also pay $5 per workout. Please call Lisa to register or with questions (419-532-2339).

Fort Jennings Train Depot Exhibit Open House Sunday, October 11, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Kalida EMS Free Beginner Self Defense Class Wed., Oct. 14, from 7-9 p.m., at KHS. All are welcome.

Pilgrimage to See The Pope It was great to see Pope Francis, a very humble man, in per-son. One of the most spiritually uplifting experiences in Philadelphia was attending Mass celebrated by Pope Francis and to be able to receive Holy Eucharist along with several hundred thousand other people. The peaceful, considerate, prayerful attitude of the crowd created a feeling of unity that people wished could happen throughout the world. "If 750,000 people from 100 countries could do it, why not the world?" was often heard. Another very inspiring sight was the many families with small children in strollers. The chil-dren were great! Weather was perfect! God was with us! We trusted Him. Over 350 pilgrims from the Toledo Diocese went to Philadelphia. Some went for 8 days. We went for 5 days. We were able to do some sightseeing, have Mass at the National Shrine of St. Rita and visit the beautiful Longwood Gardens. It was great sharing the trip with a wonderful cou-ple from Kalida, David and Cindy Erhart! Herm & Rita Borgelt