SAINT MARGARET MARYCATHOLIC CHURCH newsletter

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FALL 2015

The annual Parish Appreciation Dinner will follow the 4:30 PM Mass in Madonna Hall. ALL parishioners are invited. If you are able, we ask that you bring a side dish, salad, or dessert (see chart below for sug-gestions by last name). The main course (bratts, metts, hamburgers, and goetta burgers) will be provided by the parish.

Parish Ministry Groups will have their work on display during the din-ner in Madonna Hall, and after the Sunday Masses in the Holy Family Room. We hope you will take a few minutes to see what each group has on display for you.

If your last name starts with:

A-H bring a side dish I-Q bring a dessert R-Z bring a salad

Food contributions can be dropped off in Madonna Hall before the 4:30 Mass.

Save the Date: Celebrate St. Margaret Mary Parish 2014Sat/Sun October 17 & 18

ST. MM INVITES YOU TO

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER Always good food and good fun!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 Dinner served from 5:45 until 7 PM. Festivities end at 9 PM.

Cost: $8.00 ($5 Child’s menu available for ages 10 and under)

BINGO BALL • SPLIT-THE-POT • TURKEY RAFFLE • BASKET RAFFLE

PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT HELP FUND PARISH YOUTH

MINISTRY PROJECTS.

ONE FAITH, ONE HOPE, ONE LOVE

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has launched a capital campaign to raise $130 million toward securing and growing the vitality of its parishes, schools, social services, and other ministries for decades to come.

One Faith, One Hope, One Love is based on the positive results of a professional planning and feasibility study conducted in

2013. A “pilot phase” involving 13 parishes already has exceeded its goal.

Half of the total funds raised will go toward Catholic education, including $50 million to expand tuition assistance and $15 million for educational programming. The other half will be divided among four components: Local Parish Priorities (to be determined by each individual parish for its share); Fostering Vocations (including tuition assistance for seminarians); Caring for Retired Diocesan Priests; and Catholic Charities/Social Services, which serve the poor and vulner-able across Southwestern Ohio. A separate 501(c)3 organization, the Catholic Community Foundation, has been formed to oversee the funds and their distribution.

St. Margaret Mary and Assumption parishes will be participating as part of the third block of parishes being appealed to since the cam-paign officially launched in January 2015. Fr. Jerry has met with our representative from the Archdiocese and has been forming leadership teams for both parishes consisting of 7-8 people who will assist with the many tasks involved in implementing the campaign within our parishes.

You can expect to begin hearing about the campaign and receiv-ing appeal information within the next few weeks as the program proceeds.

More information can be found at www.thecatholictelegraph.com/archdiocese-plans-to-raise-130-million-in-new-campaign.

around the parish

SPEND QUIET TIME WITH OUR LORD

NEXT EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: SAT., OCT. 31 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS WITH BENEDICTION AT 1:00 PM

WINTER YOUTH SOCIALS - DECEMBER 28 & 29

Open to students Grades 4 - 6 Monday, December 28, 2015 7:00 -10:00 PM in Madonna Hall (Parish Activity Center)

Open to students Grade 7- 8 Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:00 -10:00 PM in Madonna Hall (Parish Activity Center)

Music and Snacks provided. Admission: $2.00 - Pay at the door. Permission Slip Required -- No Exceptions!! No one will be permitted to leave until the end of the social. Do not send money or permission slips through the OLG school office. Contact Jenni Petrey H: 522-1236 or C: 708-1353 if you would like to chaperone. Sponsored by St. Margaret Mary Parent/Youth Organization

ST. MM’S WINTER WEATHER POLICY FOR WEEKDAYS

With the onset of winter weather and the potential for morning snow and ice, safe travel to weekday Mass for both the priests and the members of the congregation is a concern. In order to keep the community safe during severe winter weather, the WEEKDAY morning Mass/Communion Services will be canceled whenever the Northwest School District school is canceled. This is the district that Our Lady of Grace school uses to determine school closure.

Our Savior is Born!Thursday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 PM Evening Mass details TBA.

Friday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AMEach liturgy will include carolling beginning approximately 20 minutes prior to the start of each Mass.

Saturday, February 6, 2016 7-11 pm in Madonna Hall

21 & Over

$599 Raffle Drawing

Holiday Office Hours

The parish office will be closed: Thanksgiving - Thur., Nov. 26 and Fri., Nov. 27 Christmas - Thur., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25 New Year’s - Thur., Dec. 31 and Fri., Jan. 1

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! for these upcoming events at Assumption:

Spooky Pig Roast - Sat., Oct.17 at 6 PM Santa Breakfast - Sat., Dec. 5 and Sun., Dec. 6 Look for details at www.AssumptionMtHealthy.org

DON’T FORGET TO RE-REGISTER YOUR KROGER REWARDS CARD SO ST.MM CAN CONTINUE TO EARN WHEN YOU SHOP

OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY

Consider adding the rosary to your prayer routine this month. Instructions for praying the rosary can be found at

usccb.org. Search “how to pray the rosary”.

GROCERY BOOTH FOOD DRIVE A BIG SUCCESS

Thanks to everyone who partici-pated in the food drive to help stock the Grocery Booth for the Festival this year. Donations had been slow and as always, St.MM parishioners stepped up when needed. Thanks to Denise Lucas for sorting, preparing the bags for prizes, and chairing the booth.

PARISH WEBSITE HAS A NEW LOOK!

If you haven’t already noticed, the St. Margaret Mary parish website has a new look and lots of new features to make your visit to the site even better. We’ve made things you check often easier to find and added some fun things like photo albums so you can share in parish life through pictures. The site is optimized for viewing on your mobile devices too!

Be sure to check it out! www.stmargaretmaryparish.org

FOOD FOR ALL: BE MULTIPLIED

Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to action to end hunger by 2025, FOOD FOR ALL is an Archdi-ocesan effort to faithfully respond to hunger in our local neighborhoods. In the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5000, the disciples gave Jesus the little they had and he multiplied it to feed an impossible number of people. To end the problem of hunger in our Archdiocese, faith, even the size of a mustard seed can make the impossible, possible. More information about FOOD FOR ALL can be found at www.catholiccincinnati.org/foodforall.

L-R clockwise: Angela Schoner, Bridgitte Clarke, Judy Mallory, Mike Mallory, Jenni Petrey, Denise Lucas, George Hilleary

STEPPING OUT FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

On August 9, a group of volunteers from St Margaret Mary Parish pre-pared and served brunch to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The menu included made-to-order omelets, French toast, grilled cheese, sausage and hash browns.

Comments from our Facebook feed:

“Best part is how much the people there appreciate all the home cooked food...” George Hilleary

“You folks really are good people!” Frank Rieman

“This is awesome that you all went to help out. It is a great cause and so many families from out of town count on this. Thank you to all the volunteers!” Kathy Studer

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Parish Picnic 2015

PARISH PICNIC 2015

With 265 paid admissions to the park, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer crowd or more perfect weather. Special thanks to the LaSalle Marching Band for providing the food; the Holy Name Society for manning the beer booth and the gate; and the PYO for providing games for all the kids during the down time.

See you all next year!!Picnic photos courtesy of Denise Lucas and the Dietrich Family

See more PARISH PICNIC photos on our parish website!

Labor Day Weekend Festival 2015

Thanks to everyone who contributed their time, talents, and treasures to make the Labor Day Weekend Festival a fun experience for all.

Festival photos courtesy of Denise Lucas & George Hilleary

See more FESTVAL photos

on our parish website!

This year’s VBS program Son Spark Labs took place over four days on Jun 22-25. Volunteers of all ages worked hard to prepare an exciting and fun experi-ence for the children who attended with games, song and dance, crafts, skits and learning about God’s plan for them -- Jesus! Thanks to all who participated.

OLG SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OCT - NOV - DEC 2015

• Walk-a-Thon: Fri., Oct 2

• Fall Play @ Little Flower: 7:30 PM - Fri. & Sat. Nov. 13 & 14

• Thanksgiving Holiday Break: Wed-Thu-Fri Nov. 25, 26, 27

• 2nd & 3rd grade Christmas Program: 7:00 PM -Thu., Dec. 10

• Soarin’ Winter Concert at Assumption Church: 2:30 PM - Sun., Dec. 6

• Christmas Holiday Break: Mon., Dec. 21 - Fri., Jan. 1 (classes resume Mon., Jan. 4)

News from the Eagles Nest...

WE WELCOME OUR NEWEST SERVERS

Maddie Pio and Zack Meyer were recently trained as altar servers. Be sure to welcome them to this important ministry when you see them.

VBS photos courtesy of Bill Windisch

See more VBS photos

on our parish website!

Back to School 2015

ANNUAL RITUAL TAKES PLACE FOR PARISH STUDENTS -- THE OFFICIAL FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL PHOTO

Whether heading off to their first day of Kindergarten or High School, all are smiles at the start of the 2015-16 school year. Thanks to all the parents and students for sharing photos of your special day.

ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH1830 W. Galbraith RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45239

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O C T O B E R RESPECT LIFE SUNDAYSat./Sun., Oct. 3/4 FEAST OF SAINT MARGARET MARY Fri., Oct. 16, Mass at 8:00 AM

CELEBRATE ST.MM PARISH DINNER AND MINISTRIES RECOGNITION Sat./Sun., Oct. 17/18

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Sat./Sun., Oct. 17/18

5TH SATURDAY MASS WITH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & BENEDICTIONSat., Oct. 31, follows 8:30 AM Mass with 1:00 PM Benediction

N O V E M B E R FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Sun., Nov. 1

REMEMBRANCE MASS FOR OUR PARISH DECEASEDSun., Nov. 1, 10:30 AM Mass

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEKNov. 1 - 7

PYO TURKEY DINNERSat., Nov. 7, 6:00 PM, Cafeteria

BLESSING OF FIRST RECONCILIATION CANDIDATESSun., Nov. 8, 10:30 AM Mass

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREEDate to be announced

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KINGSat./Sun., Nov. 21/22

THANKSGIVING DAY MASSThur., Nov. 26, Mass at 9:00 AM

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENTSat./Sun., Nov. 28/29

D E C E M B E R

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Tues., Dec. 8, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Parish Calendar

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

PASTORAL REGION ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE & FIRST RECONCILIATION LITURGY Tues., Dec. 1, 7:00 PM at St.MM

PYO YOUTH WINTER SOCIALS IN MADONNA HALL(Gr 4-6) Mon., Dec. 28, 7-10:00 PM (Gr 7-8) Tues., Dec. 29 7-10:00 PM

CHRISTMAS MASSES Thur., Dec. 24th, 4:30 PMEvening Mass details TBA. Fri., Dec. 25th, 10:00 AM

ST. PAUL COMMUNITY DINNER A ST.MM VOLUNTEER EVENT Tues., Dec. 29 at St. Paul Church Dinner prep begins at 4:30 PM; Dinner served 5:30-6:30 PM; Clean-up done by 7:30 PM

FEAST OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Thur., Dec. 31, Mass at 4:30 PM Fri., Jan. 1, Mass at 10:00 AM

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