October 15, 2017 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 1405 FIRST AVENUE 201 CLARK STREET SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

A Catholic faith community called to serve God and others through Eucharist, prayer, education, and daily living of the Gospel values.

PARISH OFFICE: 201 CLARK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

(513) 422-0602 www.holyfamilymiddletown.com

ADORATION HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:30 - 4:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ST. JOHN CHURCH SATURDAY 3:30 PM

PREP - Parish Religious Education Program

COMING EVENTS

Lector Training ...………………………………….. Wed Oct 18

Eucharistic Minister Training …...…..…..…. Wed Oct 25

K of C Trunk or Treat ...………………….………… Sat Oct 28

SVDP 5th Sunday Collection ...……. Sat/Sun Oct 28/29

Altar Server Training @ SJ .…...……………..... Sun Oct 29

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed …....…………………. Sat/Sun Nov 4/5

The 2017-18 Kindergarten - 8th Grade PREP Program serves 158 students & 98 families! Monday night PREP is under the direction of Dee Golembiewski, CRE here at Holy Family Parish,

and has 16 volunteer catechists and aids. Photo by catechist Dominic Sberna - Frames of Reference Photography.

Altar Server Training TODAY after the 9:00 AM Mass at Holy Trinity Church.

G ET I NVO LV ED ! Train to volunteer as a Lector or Eucharistic Minister or join our Greeters Team! Find out more on Page 3!

Health Ministry: DUI-E Danger - What's That? Driving Under the Influence of Electronics. Driving is the most dangerous thing most of us do on a daily basis and it deserves our full attention. Driving distractions are numerous: besides those driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, prescription medications and inexperience, let's add those eating, drinking, grooming, and smoking while behind the wheel. And if this is not enough, include electronics which are present in today's cars…radio, temperature control, touch screens, Netflix, Google Maps and the list is growing. Probably the most dangerous electronic device - the handheld cell phone we bring along with us. Even though many of these devices can be controlled by "hands-free technology" (voice command) drivers at times develop a kind of "tunnel vision," losing focus on the actual task of driving...that is in attentional driving. There is a limit of human multi-talking abilities. Distracted driving is now the leading cause of car accidents in America. To put it in perspec-tive, "Taking your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds is long enough to cover the distance of a football field at 55 miles per hour." If facts don't sway your thinking, perhaps church humor might: "Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet Him." Dayton Daily News/avvo.com/church sign

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: Rom 1:1-7 / Lk 11:29-32 Tues: Rom 1:16-25 / Lk 11:37-41 Wed: 2 Tm 4:10-17b / Lk 10:1-9 Thurs: Rom 3:21-30 / Lk 11:47-54 Fri: Rom 4:1-8 / Lk 12:1-7 Sat: Rom 4:13,16-18 / Lk 12:8-12 Sun: Is 45:1,4-6 / 1 Thes 1:1-5b / Mt 22:15-21

Monday, October 16

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Tuesday, October 17

8:15 AM Mass J23 Daniel Amatulli Wednesday, October 18

12:10 PM Mass HT Anna C. Chupka

Thursday, October 19

12:10 PM Mass HT Mary Rita Jackson & Jim Welsh

Friday, October 20

8:00 AM Mass HT Andrea Accurso

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Saturday, October 21

8:00 AM Mass HT Catharine Jean & Anders McLaughin

4:30 PM Mass SJ James P. Dillon - Anniversary Rem.

Sunday, October 22 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Mass HT Steven K. Campbell

10:30 AM Mass SJ Helen Rocco - Birthday Remembrance

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday and Sunday - October 14 and 15 4:30 PM Mass SJ Jim Fiessinger

9:00 AM Mass HT Jim Glick

10:30 AM Mass SJ Joyce Hackett - Anniversary Rem.

Weekly Collections Stewardship

Sunday, October 8th $24,086

Thank you for your generous stewardship!

Our Prayers and Sympathy are Extended to the family and friends of Doris Irwin, who died October 5th.

Oct 21/22 4:30 PM SAT 9:00 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN

Eucharistic Carolyn Kraft 1B Lee Ann Glick 1B Susan Henson 1B

Ministers Jennifer James 2B Gail Clarey 2B Rosetta DiCristoforo 2B

Vicki Hall 3B Mike Clarey 3B Marcia Egelston 3B

John Lyons 1C Dee Golembiewski 1C Barb Luksic 1C

Dawn Pickerill 2C Jeanne Higgins 2C Sandy Ongkiko 2C

Kathi Mangus 3C Don Gillum 3C Laura Eiken 3C

Cecilie Ricke 4C Lorraine Sivey 4C Cort Eiken 4C

Lectors Charlie Disney Laura Hafer Christy Hawkins

Linda Gillaspy Eric Hafer Rick Gregosky

Servers John Soppanish Kate Hafer Nicholas Hawkins

Dick Montgomery Nick Stratton Vaughan Hawkins

Greeters Franka Cope D1 Lee Ann Glick D1 Ryan Pennell D1

Ann Fishbaugh D1 Kathy Farler D2 Vicki Pennell D1

MINISTERS NEXT WEEK

Going into the hospital or hospice? Homebound or know a parishioner who is? Please call us 422-0602 and let us know! We need your help in ministering to parishioners who are ill or in need!

Thank you from the K of C! Thanks to everyone who attended last Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast where the proceeds benefited the St. John XXIII School PTO. Mark your calendars for our next Pancake Breakfast set for December 17th with the proceeds benefitting the Community Pregnancy Center!

Annual Ministry Training Dates Share Your Talents - Grow in Faith! To register for these training sessions - held once a year - please call the parish office 422-0602.

Involvement in ministry is a life of service for Jesus, like Jesus, and with Jesus. In fact, it’s all about Jesus! Now if that doesn’t incentivize service, I don’t know what will! K. Skelly/Senior Pastor of Faith

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8, TEENS AND ADULTS Sunday, October 15 th Holy Trinity Church after 9:00 AM Mass

Sunday, October 29 th St. John Church after 10:30 AM Mass

LECTOR TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 18 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING FOR TEENS & ADULTS Wednesday, October 25 th 6:00 p.m. in St. John Church

GREETERS - PARISHIONERS OF ALL AGES Parishioners are asked to serve as Greeters and there’s no training needed - just a friendly smile and an earlier arrival on your scheduled day. Please call the parish office 422-0602 and we’ll get you on the schedule! Great FAMILY Ministry!

Introductions to Sunday Readings by Bishop Ken Untener, in collaboration with Catherine Haven and Fr. Bill Taylor

First Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10 The mountain dearest to the people of Israel was Mount Zion, the place upon which Jerusalem’s temple was built. The prophet Isaiah, preaching during a time of political upheaval, foresees a day when God will gather on Mount Zion all the people of the world for a great banquet. Second Reading - Philippians 4:12-14,19-20 On his missionary journeys, Paul took pride in supporting himself as a leatherworker. Now it’s different. Paul is in prison and dependent upon his beloved Philippians. They generously sent him help, the only Christian community known to do so. As he now concludes his letter to them, Paul thanks them for their support and encouragement.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

October 15th, 22nd & 29th

October 15

th - Tour of St. John Church

11:30 PM St. John Rectory

Class forming during this Period of Inquiry!

Celebrating a Big Wedding Anniversary in 2018? If you’re hoping to schedule a Mass Intention as part of your celebration, call the office by Oct 31st! Couples who will be celebrating their 25th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 75th Wedding Anniversary in 2018 may be disappointed if they wait until a month or two before their special day to schedule a Mass Intention because Mass Offerings fill up so quickly. Because of this, you’re invited to call the parish office 422-0602 before the 2018 Mass offering calendar is officially opened on Wednesday, November 1st to schedule your Mass.

2018 Mass Intention Scheduling Available Wednesday, November 1st

Many parishioners like to schedule Mass offerings, and we do our best to accommodate as many requests as

possible, but we’re simply restricted by the number of Masses available. Guidelines are necessary.

* limit of three Mass intentions two weekends

* intention requests are ‘first come-first served’

* $5 stipend for each intention

Many parishioners make it a practice to pray for their deceased loved ones and to remember them at every Mass they attend. Thank you in advance for everyone’s consideration and kind cooperation.

Mission Appeal Next Weekend Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday. Each year, the entire Church is invited to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Please use the special

envelope included in the October pack. Thank you!

Rosary Rally Celebrating 100thAnniversary of Fatima Thanks to Presider Deacon John Lyons,

Rally Captain Jim Martz, and 4th Degree Knight Jim Stabler and to the devoted crowd of parishioners who joined in the Rally last Saturday. The weather was lovely and the prayer joyful!

SVDP Outreach Ministry Need for October

BLANKETS - Winter’s Coming! If you can provide blankets, either new or used, please drop them at the church office and we will pick them up for distribution to the needy. Please mark the size on each blanket you donate! Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this special request!

Don’t Get Many Trick or Treaters in Your Neighborhood? Join the K of C Trunk or Treat! Saturday, October 28th Holy Trinity Parking Lot - 6 PM If you don't have many trick or treaters ringing your doorbell and you’d like to see the little ones dressed in their Halloween costumes, grab some candy, decorate your trunk, and join us in the Holy Trinity Parking Lot by 5:30 PM - early enough to set up for Trunk or Treat which begins at 6 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and set up by your open trunk, full of goodies. Trunk or treat is great - less walking for little kids, a safer environment for Halloween, and fun for everyone! And the best part of Trunk or Treat? Decorating your car's trunk! Some people keep it simple, and others go all out. The "trick" to it seems to be finding something you're passionate about - or have a lot of stuff for - and displaying it in your trunk as creatively as possible. If you've got Christmas lights, sports gear, cardboard, or fake cobwebs, you can have a creepy or cool trunk in a flash! Questions? Call the Knights Hotline 513-360-4760. This fun event is open to everyone - a new Halloween tradition!

Drivers Wanted!! Any parishioner who might be able to provide transportation to Sunday Mass for another parishioner who lacks transportation is asked to contact John Blake 425-8275. Thank you!

Fall Cleaning at St John Church! Tuesday & Wednesday, October 24th & 25th

Anyone willing to spend a little elbow grease and enjoy some comradery is invited to join in Fall and Getting Ready for Advent and Christmas Cleaning at St. John Church. If you can make it one or both days, please call the parish office 422-0602. Thank you!

It's Not Too Late to Join Children's Choir! The Children’s Choir sings about once a month and on Christmas Eve. Any child in grades two through seven is encouraged to join our talented and fun-loving group. We rehearse from 5:45 p.m. until 6:25 p.m. on Monday evenings in St. John Church. If you enjoy singing, call the office 422-0602 and join us!

Check out our NURSERY located in the St. John Center during the 10:30 AM Mass. Parish teens babysit and the kids have fun!

Save the Date! Mark you Calendar! We hope you’ll plan to attend the SHALOM meeting on Wednesday, November 15th.

We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Center where we’ll take sign-ups for meals, transportation, and over-night hosts for the SHALOM weeks here at Holy Family Parish - January 7th and 14th, 2018.

by Dawn Pickerill / Principal

TRADITIONAL VALUES. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. St. John XXIII represents 150 years of Catholic Education dedicated to encouraging and developing well-rounded, self-confident and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, service-driven lives. Our school community is the foundation on which our core principles of faith and hard work bind us together as a family.

If you are interested in a Catholic education that provides a challenging, structured and thoughtful learn-ing environment led by highly qualified and experienced teachers, contact Principal Dawn Pickerill at 424-1196 for a meeting and a tour of the school.

SCRIP ORDERS TAKEN ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH We will be placing another SCRIP card order on Tuesday, October 17th with cards being delivered on Friday, October 20th. If you are interested in getting any SCRIP (gift) cards, and you are unable to get by the school office, please give us a call and we will take your order over the phone. This is a wonderful fundraiser for the school and we truly appreciate your support! FUNFEST - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST Our Annual Funfest event is here! Please join us here at school on Saturday, October 21st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Highlights include:

Food trucks Beverages (adult and child) Photo Booth Games (adult and child) Carved/Decorated pumpkin contest Costume contest (6:30) And much, much more!!

All are welcome, so please bring your family, friends, and neighbors! This is a great way to meet new families and learn more about St. John XXIII Catholic School and all that we have to offer.

Falcon Club Select Girls Basketball Tryouts Sundays, October 15th & 22nd BFHS Main Gym Grades 5 & 6 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Grades 7 & 8 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This year’s program has all new coaches, style of play, and league with the goal of preparing your daughter to play basketball at the high school level. There is no fee to try out and girls are encouraged to participate in this program in addition to their respective school basketball teams. Have questions or looking for more info? Contact Coach Brian Mahoney 513-509-4342 or bmahoney1313@yahoo.com.

Future Falcon Night Monday, October 16th 6:30 to 8 PM - hosted by St. John XXIII families - or Wednesday, October 25th 6:30 to 8 PM Bishop Fenwick High School parents and students invite 6th, 7th and 8th graders and their parents to attend a Future Falcon Night to learn about the Bishop Fenwick High School experience. A light dinner will be served. Please RSVP by calling the Admissions Office 513-428-0525 or on our school website www.fenwickfalcons.org

Crafters & Vendors - Get Your Tables Now! Holy Family Parish Fall Bazaar Saturday, November 11th Showcase your crafts and display your creations for just $15 a table at the Holy Family Parish Annual Fall Bazaar! Go to www.holyfamilymiddletown.com to download a Vender Registration Form.

Bishop Fenwick High School’s Open House Sunday, November 5th 1 to 3 PM Come to our open house and discover how “There really is a difference” here at Bishop Fenwick High School! Experience how BEING fully present is the best way to BECOME fully prepared for your journey after high school. Bring the whole family - no registration required. All 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade families are encouraged to attend. Meet our outstanding faculty, students and coaches. Explore our 66 acre campus. Participate in a demonstration of our dynamic 1:1 Microsoft Surface Pro3 technology and register to win a Microsoft Surface Pro! Enjoy light refreshments. Become part of a very special journey…start here!

Caregive Resource Feature Presentation by Judy Vincent, Hospice Care of Middletown An Emotional Journey Tuesday, October 17th 6:30 - 8 PM The Woodlands of Middletown - McGee Avenue Join us for an inspiring session including a 50 minute DVD offering insight, hope and understanding for anyone who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Discussion with questions and answer session follow the DVD presentation. All are welcome! If you’d like to find out more, please call 513-869-4483 or visit our website www.ccswo.org/caregivers.

Our Doors Are Open: No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your age, race, background, personal history, etc., no matter what your own self-image ― you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at Holy Family Parish. Our doors are open!

Middletown Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, November 4th

6:30 AM - 1 PM Crowne Palaza 6962 Coles Rd. (Old VFW Social Center - across from Eastern Lanes.) For tickets - only $6! - please call Henrietta Nye 513-594-8591. Kiwanis supports projects and programs to assist the youth of our community.

Opportunity to Travel with Fr. Endres in the Footsteps of St. Paul in 2018 Father David Endres, professor of Church history and dean of the Athenaeum / Mount St. Mary's Seminary, invites you to join him for an enriching journey in the footsteps of St. Paul from October 20 to 29, 2018. The program will explore early Christian communities such as Thessaloniki, Corinth, and Ephesus and their relationship to the early Church. Fr. Endres will offer Mass each day and help illuminate the Greek and Roman world of St. Paul and the early Christians. Join us for an educational, cultural, and spiritually enriching program! More details will be available in late Fall of 2017 with registration and deposits anticipated in January 2018. For specifics or to indicate interest in receiving more information, visit http://www.travelillume.com/trc/sfb or call 1- 800-368-6757 ext. 128.

A Weekend of Discovery…A Lifetime of Love!! You’re invited to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WME) weekend, where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, phones - and focus only on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a WME weekend can make! The upcoming weekends are; Oct 20th - 22nd @ Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center Nov 3rd - 5th @ Maria Stein Spiritual Center

Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged. For more information or to register, call Dave or Jan Stockelman, 513-251-1940 or visit www.esharing.org. Make your good marriage great!