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MISSION STATEMENT The members of the Marion Catholic Community, given life through the Holy Spirit in Baptism, are called together as a community of faith to praise and worship God our Creator and to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. As members of the Body of Christ we strive to serve all to provide an atmosphere of hospitality which enables all to respond fully to the life-long challenge “to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

7428 St. Rt. 119 • Maria Stein, OH 45860 www.marioncatholiccommunity.org

Phone: 419-925-4775 Office Hours: 9:00am‒5:00pm (M‒F)

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAYS ...................................... 7:30am

St. Sebastian ..................................... Monday St. Rose ........................................... Tuesday Precious Blood ........................... Wednesday Nativity .......................................... Thursday St. John ............................................... Friday

SATURDAY MASS St. John .............................................. 5:00pm Nativity ............................................. 7:30pm

SUNDAY MASS St. Sebastian ...................................... 8:00am Precious Blood .................................. 9:00am St. John ............................................ 10:30am St. Rose ........................................... 12:00pm

HOLY DAYS ...... Check bulletin for schedule

BAPTISM SCHEDULE Nativity BVM

1st Saturday of the month before/after Mass (6:30pm-before)

Precious Blood 3rd Sunday of the month after Mass

St. John Last Sunday of the month after Mass

St. Rose 2nd Sunday of the month before Mass (11:00am)

St. Sebastian 1st Sunday of the month after Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Offered each Monday after the 7:30am Mass at St. Sebastian until 7:00pm.

RCIA: 7:30pm Tuesdays in the St. John rectory basement.

WEDDINGS: Notify Pastor six months prior to the wedding.

CONFESSIONS: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before each daily Mass. Saturday afternoon confessions are from 4:00pm‒4:45pm at St. John. There are also confessions each Saturday at 9:30am at the Shrine. A priest is always available for walk-ins who wish to receive this sacrament.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEMBER

The Marion Catholic Community

JANUARY 28, 2018

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STAFF

Pastor Rev. Eugene H. Schnipke, C.PP.S. email: [email protected] Pastor’s Residence .... 419-925-4522

Senior Associate Pastor Rev. Tom Brenberger, C.PP.S. email: [email protected]

Deacons Omer Bertke — Retired Status Clif Perryman email: [email protected]

Parish Life Coordinator Sharon Kremer email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistants Joan Heitkamp email: [email protected] Sue Roeckner email: [email protected]

Youth Minister Chris Wibbenmeyer email: [email protected] or 567-279-1430 RCIA

Carolyn Stucke 419-852-1211 Counseling

Robert Skipper, M.Div., LPCC, LICDC 937-299-9005 / 800-521-6419

Call for Prayer Contacts Nativity BVM

Sue Moeller 419-852-5044 Precious Blood

Martha Thobe 419-925-5001 St. John

Mary Eyink 419-733-0743 Shelly Bruns 419-925-5403

St. Rose Irene Bruns 419-925-4712

St. Sebastian Ruth Bruns 419-268-1948 Bertie Bruns 419-925-4679

BULLETIN DEADLINE Announcement s must be submitted in writing by 9am on Monday of the week’s bulletin. Changes to this schedule, due to holidays, will be indicated in the bulletin in the form of an announcement.

LITURGY OF THE WEEK

MONDAY, JANUARY 29

7:30am—Mass at St. Sebastian .... †John & †Antoinette Vanderhorst

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 7:30am—Mass at St. Rose ............ †Dorothy Bomholt

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

7:30am—Mass at Precious Blood †Georgina Weber—Death Anniversary

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

7:30am—Mass at Nativity ........... L&D of the Peter Reinhart Family

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

7:30am—Mass at St. John ............ †Eugene Imwalle

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

10:00am—Mass at Shrine .............. †Dan Eilerman 5:00pm—Mass at St. John ............ †Ivo Walterbusch—Birthday; ...................................................... †Lavern Kuess—Death Anniversary; ...................................................... †Alberta Hackemoeller 7:30pm—Mass at Nativity............ †Michelle Bruns; ...................................................... L&D Rutschilling/Hemmelgarn Fams.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

8:00am—Mass at St. Sebastian .... †Herb Forsthoefel; ...................................................... L&D of the Diller and Heyne Families 9:00am—Mass at Precious Blood †Maurice & †Eleanor Elking; ...................................................... †Erin Woods 10:30am—Mass at St. John ............ †Elton & †Norma Thobe; ...................................................... †Leonard & †Alma Clune (Leonard’s Birthday); ...................................................... †Vernon Rutschilling 12:00pm—Mass at St. Rose ........... L&D of Clarence & Ida Clune Family; ...................................................... †Eileen Hess

WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE

Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018

Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/

Mk 1:29-39

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STEWARDSHIP

NATIVITY BVM Parish Council President ....................... Greg Albers Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE .............................. Katie Dippold Music Director............. Katie Hartings Maintenance ..................... Ron Stucke Maintenance ................. Dave Berning

PRECIOUS BLOOD Parish Council President ............. Matt Muhlenkamp Business Manager ........ Sue Roeckner CRE ............................. Missy Moeller Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ................. Adam Kremer Groundskeeper ................ Cody Kuess

ST. JOHN Parish Council President ......................... Dan Thobe Business Manager ............. Paul Gagel CRE .................... Chris Wibbenmeyer Music Director......... Marian Heitbrink Maintenance ....................... Tom Feltz

ST. ROSE Parish Council President .......................... Ben Bruns Business Manager ........ Sue Fortkamp CRE ............................. Jackie Garman Music Director............. Katie Hartings Maintenance ............... Kevin Hartings Maintenance ................... Jim Ungruhn

ST. SEBASTIAN Parish Council President ......................... Jesse Rose Business Manager ........ Sue Roeckner CRE .......................... Judy Forsthoefel Music Director........ Emily Forsthoefel Maintenance ................. Kyle Koesters Maintenance .................... Tom Wilker

CLUSTER PARISH POSITIONS

Mass Schedule 5:00pm (Sat.)—St. John

7:30pm (Sat.)—Nativity BVM 8:00am (Sun.)—St. Sebastian

9:00am (Sun.)—Precious Blood 10:30am (Sun.)—St. John

12:00noon (Sun.)—St. Rose

COLLECTION TOTALS

FOR JANUARY 21ST

NATIVITY BVM 35 Adult Envelopes $860.00 Loose Cash $71.00 Solemnity of Mary $5.00 First Offering $10.00 Candle Offerings $32.00 Total $978.00

PRECIOUS BLOOD 69 Adult Envelopes $2,095.00 Loose Cash $197.00 Maintenance $10.00 Candle Offering $41.00 First Offering $125.00 Fuel $75.00 CCD Donation $105.20 Total $2,648.20

ST. JOHN

160 Adult Envelopes $5,813.00 Loose Cash $361.00 Maintenance $661.00 Fuel $70.00 First Offering $26.00 CCD Donation $105.30 Cemetery Dues $740.00 Total $7,776.30

ST. ROSE 35 Adult Envelopes $936.00 Loose Cash $76.00 Sol. Of Mary $10.00 Candle Offerings $11.01 First Offering $8.00 Total $1,041.01

ST. SEBASTIAN

32 Adult Envelopes $1,130.00 Loose Cash $131.00 Maintenance $110.00 First Offering $16.00 CCD Donation $77.15 Candle Offerings $27.00 Total $1,491.15

THANK YOU!


ST. SEBASTIAN NEWS

ST. SEBASTIAN ANNUAL FISH FRY—

• is SOLD OUT!

• We are looking for items and/or

donations to be auctioned at the Fish Fry. Please contact Jesse Rose at 419-

305-6695.

• Baked Goods Needed—We are asking

all the ladies of the parish to donate two baked items to be served as part of the meal at the Fish Fry. It would be much appreciated if you would cut your items prior to drop-off. Drop off times: Thursday, February 15th at the Overdrive, between 6-8pm or Friday, February 16th at Shirley Will’s home, between 9:00am to noon. If you need to make other arrangements or have questions, please contact Doris Wilker at 419-925-9200. Thank you for your

donations.

• Card Dealers Needed—the Men’s

Sodality is looking for card dealers for the St. Sebastian Fish Fry. Please contact Aaron Rose at 419-733-8314, or you can also sign up in the back of St.

Sebastian Church.

NATIVITY BVM NEWS

C R E N E E D E D — A ft e r p r a ye r fu l consideration, I have decided it is time for me to retire from our CCD program at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, effective at the end of this CCD year. I have been CRE for 11 years, and taught 9th grade CCD for 20 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the kids and bringing God’s message of love to them. I also cherish the friendships I have made with the teachers. We have AWESOME CCD teachers!! I feel we truly are a CCD Family!! I also want to thank Fr. Gene, Fr. Tom, the Parish Council, and the CCD board for all their support and cooperation over the years. I have decided to announce my retirement midyear, so that hopefully someone will step forward and I can mentor them to make the transition easier. If anyone is interested or would like more information, please call me at 419-305-0212. Please pray for me as this will be a big change in my life! Katie Dippold THANK YOU SO MUCH—Katie Dippold for all your years of bringing God’s message to the young people of Nativity Parish. You have touched countless lives with your faith and friendship. Best of luck in your new calling.

SERVERS Thurs. Feb. 1, 7:30am ................ Allison Dirksen, Kyle Otte

Sat. Feb. 3, 7:30pm .................... John Dirksen, Leah Dirksen

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. Feb. 3, 7:30pm .................... Jamie Dirksen, Katherine Dirksen

.................................................... Amber Schmitz

LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Thurs. Feb. 1, 7:30am ................ Linda Schoenlein Sat. Feb. 3, 7:30pm .................... Larry Broering—1st & 2nd

.................................................... Jo Schwieterman—Comm.

USHERS Sat. Feb. 3, 7:30pm .................... Craig Tuente, Marvin Tuente

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sat. Feb. 3, 7:30pm .................... Bob and Katie Dippold

DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION TO THE SHUT INS Diane Pohlman—419-925-4148

ST. SEBASTIAN MINISTRIES

NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MINISTRIES

SERVERS Mon. Jan. 29, 7:30am ..................... Georgia Fleck, Shane Fleck Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Alexa Stucke, Troy Stucke

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mon. Jan. 29, 7:30am ..................... Deb Beyke, Ruth Heyne ........................................................ Rosie McClurg Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Deb Beyke, Therese Homan ........................................................ Marie Schmitmeyer

LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Mon. Jan. 29, 7:30am ..................... Vicki Schmackers Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Doris Wilker—1st & 2nd ........................................................ Judy Forsthoefel—Comm.

USHERS Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Randy Stucke, Doug Forsthoefel

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Kenneth and Marilyn Wilker

ROSARY LEADERS Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00am ........................ Judy Forsthoefel and Ruth Heyne

MENS’ SODALITY AND CEMETERY MEETING—St. Sebastian Mens’ Sodality and St. Sebastian Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting on February 4th after the 8am Mass in the church basement. Coffee, juice and donuts will be furnished. Please

plan to attend.

CEMETERY DUES—Members of St. Sebastian parish who own a Burial Lot at St. Sebastian Cemetery are not required to pay Annual Cemetery Dues as they are covered under the Perpetual Care Plan. Perpetual Care is included with the cost of the lot at time of purchase.

NATIVITY LADIES’ WINTER PARTY—will be held on Thursday, February 20th at the CFL hall in Cassella. Doors will open at 6:30pm and dinner will be served at 7pm. A $5.00 donation will be collected at the door. Come join us to celebrate the Winner Olympic Games. Come dressed in your Red, White and Blue. Please RSVP by calling Sharon Koesters at 419-925-4077 or email [email protected].


ST. JOHN NEWS

CEMETERY DUES—If you purchased a cemetery lot and are over 65 years old, you do not need to pay cemetery dues. If you purchased a plot prior to age 65 due to the loss of spouse or child you will need to pay dues until age 65. With questions, please contact Sharon at

the parish office.

PARENTS—of CCD students are encouraged to sign up to help out during our 2nd half of the year. Please sign up via the Google Doc. that was emailed to you. If you didn’t receive an email and want to sign up, please contact Chris, CRE, at 567-279-1430. Thank you to all

of our parent volunteers.

ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE—St. John Choir will start practice for the Lenten and Easter Season beginning on February 5th at 7:30. New Members are welcomed! Please contact Marian Heitbrink at 419-733-

7518.

MEMORIAL POINSETTIA—If you donated a memorial poinsettia, you may pick it up anytime.

ST. JOHN MINISTRIES

SERVERS Fri. Feb. 2, 7:30am ..................... Karen Tangeman, Jerry Tangeman

Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Aidan Eifert, Aiden Grieshop ................................................... Allison Heitkamp, Kacey Holdheide Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Jack Buening, Joey Kunk ................................................... Dylan Heitkamp, Hayden Kremer

DISTRIBUTORS TO SHUT-INS

Sun. Feb. 4 ................................. Linda Fesenmyer—567-356-1446 ................................................... Dennis Mescher—419-925-4236

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Fri. Feb. 2, 7:30am ..................... Karen Tangeman, Jerry Tangeman Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Lindsay Schroeder, Natalie Rethman

................................................... Brian Mescher, Hope Ranly

................................................... Lance Brunswick, Gail Mueller ................................................... Nate Saintignon Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Frank Evers, Paul Knapke

................................................... Hannah Moeller, Matt Rethman ................................................... Lauren Wolters, Emily Brunswick ................................................... Dale Homan

LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR

Fri. Feb. 2, 7:30am ..................... Sr. Barbara Ann Hoying

Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Jean Thobe—1st

................................................... Jenny Jones—2nd

................................................... Tess Moeller—Comm.

Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Julia Everman—1st ................................................... Cory Heitkamp—2nd ................................................... Bob Osterloh—Comm.

USHERS Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Leon Heitkamp, Steve Moeller ................................................... Bart Griesdorn, Todd Grieshop Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Gary Bertke, Greg Garmann ................................................... Jeff Heitkamp, Joe Bender

GREETERS

Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Alan and Tammy Wolters Family

................................................... Henry and Carolyn Reier

Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Dan and Chris Kramer Family

................................................... Nick and Amy Pierron Family

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Howard and Marlene Bruggeman

Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Richard and Lori Homan Family

ROSARY LEADERS Sat. Feb. 3, 5:00pm .................... Vern and Maxine Bruns

Sun. Feb. 4, 10:30am ................. Gary and Lisa Bertke

CHILDRENS’ LITURGY OF THE WORD—FEBRUARY 3RD Mike and Maria Rethman (Grades 1 & 2)

CHILDCARE FOR FEBRUARY 4TH Ann Pohlman and Children

CCD Monitor Schedule Wednesday, January 31st

Hall Elementary .............. Jodi Sawmiller ....................................... Tara Grieshop Hall High School ............ Kristi Kremer ....................................... Nancy Billerman


PRECIOUS BLOOD NEWS

CEMETERY BY-LAWS—Some revisions have been made to the Cemetery By-Laws concerning the purchase price of burial lots at Precious Blood. The revised by-laws are posted on the bulletin board in the main entrances of our church. Feel free to contact any Cemetery Board member, if you have

any questions or concerns.

CEMETERY DUES—Members of Precious

Blood parish who own a Burial Lot at Precious Blood Cemetery are not required to pay Annual Cemetery Dues as they are covered under the Perpetual Care Plan. Perpetual Care is included with the

cost of the lot at time of purchase.

BASEMENT RENTAL—Starting February 1st, all new rentals will be $100 for anyone renting the church basement. For rental of the basement, you can contact Joann Liette

at 419-925-4724.

P R E C I O U S B L O O D L A D I E S ’

SODALITY WINTER SOCIAL— All the

ladies of the parish are invited to attend the

Winter Social on Sunday, February 18th.

Social time will begin at 10am after the 9am

Mass, with brunch served at 10:30am. Please

bring nonperishable food items, toiletries or a

monetary donation for the food pantry. There

will be entertainment and prizes. Cost for the

meal is $6.00. Reservations can be made by

putting your name and $6.00 in an envelope

marked the “Precious Blood Winter Social”

in the Sunday collection, by dropping it off at

the Chickasaw Post Office or the Library, and

at any of the 3 church entrances. You may

pay the day of the party. We will also be

accepting $5.00 yearly dues at the party.

Deadline for reservations is February 1st.

Any questions regarding the party, please call

Karen Homan at 419-925-0772.

ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE—Precious Blood Choir will start practice for the Lenten and Easter Season beginning on February 19th at 6:15. New Members are welcomed!! We are in need of MEN for the choir. Please consider this ministry in your life! We would love to have you join us! Please contact Marian Heitbrink at 419-

733-7518.

SERVERS Wed. Jan. 31, 7:30am ................. Olivia Clune, Lindsey Homan Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Ashlyn Moeller, Owen Moeller

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Wed. Jan. 31, 7:30am ................. Mary Ann Homan, Joann Liette

Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Don Kemper, Ryan Kemper

.................................................... Taylor Huelsman, Lori Kemper .................................................... Sara Kremer, Kylie Moeller .................................................... Mindy Muhlenkamp

LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Wed. Jan. 31, 7:30am ................. Linda Schwieterman

Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Marie McClurg—1st .................................................... Travis Homan—2nd .................................................... Jane Bruns—Comm.

USHERS

Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Jeff Pohl—E, Phil Rengers—W

................................................... Eric Schlarman—M, Ken Schlarman—M

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Brian and Karla Eckstein Family

ROSARY LEADERS

Sun. Feb. 4, 9:00am ................... Men's Sodality

COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS

Sarah Clune—419-953-7409

PRECIOUS BLOOD MINISTRIES

SERVERS

Tues. Jan. 30, 7:30am ................ Hannah Meier, Alyssa Zizelman Sun. Feb. 4, 12:00pm ................ Kelsey Broering, Hannah Meier

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sun. Feb. 4, 12:00pm ................ Linda Broering, Tony Broering ................................................... Tony Homan

LECTORS AND COMMENTATOR Sun. Feb. 4, 12:00pm ................ Lynn Hemmelgarn—1st & 2nd

...................................................... Larry Meier—Comm.

USHERS Sun. Feb. 4, 12:00pm ................ Mike Homan, Rick Scott

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Sun. Feb. 4, 12:00pm ................ Jeff and Joyce Hartings

COMMUNION TO THE SHUT-INS—FEBRUARY Rita Griesdorn—419-925-4656

ST. ROSE MINISTRIES


FIVE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING—will be Tuesday, January 30th at 8pm at St.

John rectory basement.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION IN THE MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY—

Would you like to know more about the Mass and where the prayers and rituals come from? Would you like to know more about the Bible and how it influences how Catho-lics pray? Join us for Adult Faith Formation Sessions at Precious Blood Basement on Tuesday nights (6 weeks) starting on February 13th, at 6:30pm. Bring your Bible as we explore the Liturgy of the Eucharist starting with the Creed to the end of the Mass. Con-tact the instructor, Carolyn Stucke, at 419-925-4375 or [email protected], with ques-

tions and to register. There is no charge for the sessions.

2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA)—Next weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please join with Catholics in every parish throughout our archdiocese who are Impacting the Story through local, Catholic ministries for people right here in our communities. These ministries depend on our help each year! You can mail your pledge card or bring it to Mass next weekend. For more information about the CMA, visit CatholicAppeal.info. Thank you! Thanks to the generosity of many families here in the Marion Catholic Community, a total of $4,105 from Nativity BVM, $4,800 from Precious Blood, $12,026 from St. John, $3,469 from St. Rose, and $1,155 from St. Sebastian was contributed to the 2017 CMA from our parish community. This year, our goal is: $3,672-Nativity BVM, $6,768-Precious

Blood, $12,320-St. John, $3,268-St. Rose, and $2,716-St. Sebastian.

DEACON MATT KELLER—will be preaching at all Cluster Masses on the weekend

of February 3rd and 4th.

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES, FEBRUARY 14TH— 7:15am—Precious Blood 12noon—St. Rose 5:30pm—Precious Blood

7:30pm—St. John

EVENING MASS DURING LENT—There will be a 5:30pm Mass at St. Sebastian on

Monday evenings during Lent. The Adoration will be until 5pm.

MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY RICE BOWL SOUP SUPPER—will be held on Wednesday, February 14th at the Knights of St. John hall. Serving will be from 4pm to 7pm. This will be a free will offering. Everyone is welcome to attend. A sim-ple Lenten soup, butter bread, peanut butter bread, and yogurt will be served. The pro-ceeds will benefit the Rice Bowl organization which helps support Catholic Relief Ser-vices. This year the CRS are supporting the countries of Iraq, Nicaragua, Burkina Faso, and Haiti. There will be video presentations and also Becky Kunkler from the Catholic Social Action office will be available this evening for information and questions.

Please come out for fellowship and support this event.

CEMETERY DUES FOR MOST PARISHIONERS IN THE MARION CATHO-

LIC COMMUNITY—Cemetery dues will be collected in the months of January and February. Dues are $10.00 per single person who is 21 and older or $20.00 for married couples and families. You are NOT reserving a cemetery plot, but simply maintaining the cemetery. The cost for a cemetery plot for anyone who has not paid his/her dues is $1,000.00 per lot for a single person or $2,000.00 for married couple. If you are a member of a parish, you are to pay cemetery dues. There is an envelope in your mailed packet or you can use a plain envelope marked cemetery dues with your name and par-ish on it and drop it in the collection at Mass. Also, if you have paid dues, there is still

a fee for purchasing a cemetery lot.

NEW MINISTRY SIGN UP—If you would like to sign up for a ministry or be re-moved from a ministry, please contact the parish office no later than March 1st. Thank

you!

PARISH DIRECTORIES—will mostly arrive sometime the middle of February.

WELCOME THE NEW

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN

PARISH—David and Shirley McMaken, 2080 St. Rt. 716,

Maria Stein

FORMED— I f an yone i s interested in volunteering in leading the FORMED Program, please contact the parish office at

419-925-4775.

PARISH DIRECTORIES—If you would like to order extra parish directories, please contact the parish office by emailing [email protected] or calling 419-925-4775 The cost is

$10.00 each.

ROSARY MAKING—will be Sunday, November 12th from 7 to 8pm at Linda Schoenlein’s house. All students from grades 7-12 are welcome. If you are interested, contact Linda by emailing [email protected] for a permission form, which will be

valid until June 2018.

T H A N K S G I V I N G

COLLECTION FOR THE

POOR—The collection will be used to help parishioners and those in our local area who are in need of financial help and

support.

SAINT PRESENTATION—

You are invited to watch our 7th and 8th graders give a Saint Presentation on November 15th, at 7pm in the St. Sebastian

Church.

CLUSTER NEWS WELCOME THE NEW MEMBERS

OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

• Claire Louise Alexander, daughter of Jesse and Diane, baptized January 21st at Precious Blood, with sponsors Stephanie

Bruns and James Sharp.

• Charles Frederick Hein, son of Jake and Megan, baptized January 21st at Precious Blood with sponsors, Marlene Selhorst

and Mark Willmann.

• MacKenzie Lynette Moeder, daughter of Craig and Brooke, baptized January 21st at St. John with sponsors, Lisa Bragg and

Ross Stienecker.

BAPTISMAL CLASS—We will be offering a baptismal class on Tuesday, January 30th at 7:30pm at St. Rose church basement. This is for anyone who has not attended a baptismal class and is expecting a baby. Please plan ahead as there will not be another class until late spring/summer. To register, please contact the office by e-mail to [email protected] or at 419-

925-4775.

BAPTISM AT ST. JOHN IN

MARCH—We will be doing baptism at St. John on March 18th instead of March 25th (which is Palm Sunday). On Palm Sunday, the 7th grade students will be

performing the Live Way of the Cross.

VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS—will be held at St Sebastian Church on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd starting at 7:00pm with Rosary and Confessions with Fr. Paul Wohlwend and Fr. Vincent Hoying. At 8:00pm, Fr. Vincent Hoying will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Prayers and Adoration will continue throughout the night in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. The Vigil will close at 6:30am with Fr. Joe Hinders processing the Blessed Sacrament, following with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 7:00am. Everyone is invited to attend all or part

of the Vigil.

C.A.L.L. FOOD PANTRY—For the month of January, the item needed is

toilet paper and soup.


ST. SEBASTIAN FISH FRY—Tickets are SOLD OUT!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR—The Marion Community Children’s Choir will begin practice for the Easter season on Sunday, January 28th at 9am at St. John. Any child in the 3rd through 8th grades in the Marion Catholic Community is welcome to join us. We will practice every Sunday from now until Easter. If you have any questions, please call Liz Mescher at 419-305-3065 or Elaine Pierron at 419-925-5704.

ROSARY MAKING—will be February 11th and March 11th from 7pm to 8pm at Linda Schoenlein’s house. All students from grades 7-12 are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Linda at [email protected].

WINTER EASY MONEY!!!—Purchase gift cards for gift and personal use with proceeds benefiting your designated cluster CCD Program. Forms may be found on the Cluster website or at the entrance of the churches. Order by February 24th, with pick up on March 3rd. Contact Tess for an email copy, to set up alternate pick up or with any questions. [email protected] or 419-305-0106.

THANK YOU!—The St John CYO would like to thank all those involved in making our Chili Dinner a success. We received many generous monetary and food donations and much support from families providing help or food for the day. Therefore, we will be paying it forward by making a donation of $750 to both the C.A.L.L. Food Pantry and Our Home Family Resource Center in Celina.

A T T E N T I O N A L L

M U S I C A L L Y

TALENTED—Do you e n j o y c on te mp or a r y Catholic Christian Music?

Do you love to praise God in song? Do you play a musical instrument or sing? Do you feel God calling you to share your talents and love of music with our parishes? If you have answered YES to any of these questions, then you might want to consider being a part of something new & exciting that is going to take place here in 2018. We’re looking for high

school students & adults who would like to be a part of a Praise & Worship group. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Chris, Youth Minister at [email protected] or 567- 279-1430.

CLUSTER NEWS

BOTTLES FOR BABIES—is a short, fun event to help raise money for the lifesaving work of Elizabeth’s New Life Center. Pick up a bottle starting January 27th and 28th, and then fill it with coins, cash, and checks (made out to ENLC) All proceeds will be used to help Elizabeth’s New Life Center to save the precious lives of unborn babies. Elizabeth’s New Life Center provides positive solutions to unexpected pregnancies by offering free pregnancy tests, free limited ultrasounds, consulting/mentoring prenatal care, educational classes and material assistance. Please contact the parish office or Chris Wibbenmeyer for more information. Bottles need to be returned no later than

February 20th.

CHURCH BASEMENT CLEANER—We are looking for someone to clean the Pre-cious Blood church basement. If interested, please contact Sue Roeckner at 419-733-

8542.

LIVIN’IT (JR. HIGH YOUTH)

NO YOUTH NIGHT—on Sunday February 4th, due to it being Super Bowl Sunday.

8TH GRADERS—are invited to our MAD YM youth night on Sunday, January 28th

from 7-8:30pm in the basement of the Spiritual Center. We will be having a special guest

speaker so you won’t want to miss it.

BOTTLES FOR BABIES—campaign will be kicking off this weekend January 27th &

28th. I need help from the JH youth to hand out bottles to parishioners at all of the Masses

this weekend. Please contact Chris if you can help at 567-279-1430.

VALIENT JH RETREAT—will be held at St. Michaels Hall in Ft. Loramie on Saturday,

February 11th from 5-8pm. This will be a great evening for all junior high youth.

YOUTH NEWS

The next Worship & Praise Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in McCartyville will be at 6pm on Sunday, February 4th. If you want to sleep in & attend Mass before you watch the big game

then this one is for you.

T SHIRT—money is now due. Please bring $10 with you on our next youth night or send

it to Chris at the MCC parish office.

BOOKCASE WANTED

If you have a tall bookcase that you no longer need, please contact Chris at the MCC parish office. We are looking for a nice bookcase for the youth office. Thank you.

MAD YOUTH MINISTRY (HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH)

YOUTH NIGHT—Our youth group will meet again on Sunday, January 28th from 7-

8:30pm in the basement of the Spiritual Center. We have invited the 8th graders to join us for our youth night. Julianna Lee, who is an Eighth Grader in Celina, will be our guest speaker. She will be talking about her “Belong Project” ministry. You will not want to

miss it.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS—On Thursday, March 15th, we will be heading to St. Augustine in Minster for a Lenten Family Holy Hour with Fr. Nathan Cromly S.J. We will leave from the St. Rose parking lot at 6:15pm and will arrive back by 9:00pm. There will be a talk given by Fr. Nathan, adoration and music. This is a perfect time to grow deeper in

your relationship with Jesus.

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SPIRITUAL CENTER, SHRINE, AND AREA CHURCH CLUSTER NEWS

HAPPENING AT THE

MARIA STEIN SHRINE

ST. DYMPHANA—is the patron of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions. On Sunday, January 28th at 2:30pm there will be a prayer ser-vice. There will be a special presentation from Robert Skipper, LPCC. The focus is on wellness, health and healing of mind, body and soul. For more info, email rskip-

percounseling.com

RADIO ROSARY—Tune in to the Radio Rosary every Sunday at 9:30am on WCSM (96.7 FM). The Rosary is spon-sored by individuals and various church related groups. Great for shut-ins and

families.

THE SHROUD OF TURIN—a medie-val hoax or the actual cloth that wrapped Jesus’ crucified body? It is the single most studied artifact in history. Come and find out how research and other relics from Jesus’ Passion shed light into this mys-tery. Presented by Dave Rothman and Frank Denome, February 18th, at 7:00pm at Holy Redeemer Catholic

Church, New Bremen.

MISSIONARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD—will show acclaimed films by Fr. Dan Groody, CSC, on immigra-tion: “Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Jour-

ney”, Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30pm and “One Border, One

Body”, Tuesday, February 20th at 6:30pm. Thirty-minute films followed by optional discussion. This event will be held in the Gaspar Room at St. Charles Center, 2860 U.S. Route 127, Celina, 45822. For more information, call Colleen Kammer, Coordinator of Peace, Justice and Ecology at 937-228-9263 ext.

221.

CATHOLIC ADULT SINGLES CLUB—will be going to the Heritage Center Museum and Supper in Spring-field, OH on February 3rd. For more in-formation, please call Eileen Lamm at 419

-678-8691.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—will be held at St. Charles Center main chapel on Saturday, February 3rd at 2pm. This includes an hour of prayer with adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary and other devotions followed by Benedic-

tion. All are welcome.

NEW YEAR/NEW GOALS. IS GOD CALLING YOU?—Have you resolved to grow in faith this year? The Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program is sponsored by the Archdiocese and equips men and women to serve families, commu-nities and workplaces more effectively. Our graduates work as catechists, advocates for life, permanent deacons, staff members in parishes and non-profit agencies and volunteer in a variety of settings. We offer a Non-degreed Certificate with classes at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, in McCartyville, Isn’t it time you discover how lay formation can transform your life? Contact Deacon Hal Belcher, at 419-305-5486 for

information or to set up an interview.

SURVIVING DIVORCE—is a 12-week program presented on Tuesday evenings, 7 to 8:30pm, in the St. Joseph Parish Life Center, Wapakoneta. Beginning on February 6th, the video-based series is for the newly separated and divorced, as well as for those struggling with issues years later. Surviving Divorce participants will find an-swers to their questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. A $25 donation from participants covers the cost of materials, but is voluntary. For more information,

contact the St. Joseph Church office at 419-738-2115.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER—celebrates World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 11th. All encountered couples are invited to attend the celebration hosted by St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parishes. Mass will be held at 3:00pm at St. Jo-seph Church in Wapakoneta, with a dinner and dance to follow from 5-9pm at St. Joseph School at 1101 Lincoln Highway in Wapakoneta. Presale tickets are $30 a couple. For tickets, contact Bill and Ellen Doenges at 419-925-4789 no later than January 30th. Anyone wishing to donate a door prize is welcome to bring the item

the night of the celebration. (All tickets are presale only.)

FULL OF GRACE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE—True friendship, a natural joy and a beautiful gift to be celebrated! Ladies, you are invited to join us for the Full of

Grace Women’s Conference, “Growing Fruitful Friendships”, Saturday, Febru-

ary 24th, from 9am to 2pm at St. Bernard’s Church, Burkettsville, featuring Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet, authors of “The Friendship Project”. The day begins with Mass at 9:00am. Conference to follow in the St. Bernard Church basement kicks off with registration and a light breakfast followed by uplifting talks on friend-ship and prayer, a scrumptious lunch; craft, book and gift vendors; door prizes and more! Time for Confession and Adoration. Register before February 1st and cost is $25/person, after February 1st, cost is $30/person, all women, high school juniors and older are invited. Send registration with name, phone, and email with check pay-able to: Pam Moody, 5588 Brown Rd., Versailles, OH 45380. For further informa-tion contact: [email protected] or 937-569-1953 or Marleen Evers at 419-

375-2475. Find on Facebook at “Full of Grace Women’s Conference – St. Henry”.

PILGRIMAGE—You are invited to join Fr. Barry Stechschulte on a 12-day Catho-lic Pilgrimage Tour to Italy. Including: Monte Cassiono, Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Bagnoregio, Rome & the Vatican! October 15th-26th, for $3,995 all-inclusive from Columbus. Daily Mass at Holy Sites. For more information, contact Holy Rosary at [email protected] or 419-

394-5050.

THE MARION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PAGE 10 SOUPER BOWL—To get in the mood for the upcoming 2018 Super Bowl, join The Gardens at St. Henry for our Soup Supper Tuesday, January 30th from 5 to 7pm. We will be serving 3 different soups, homemade breads (made by the Residents) and a variety of pies. Free and

Open to the Community.

3 0 1 C L U B A P P R E C I A T I O N

PARTY—has been rescheduled for Friday, February 2nd, after the Marion vs. Minster basketball game. The party will be at the Legion. All current members and anyone wishing to join are welcome. Soup, sandwiches and drinks will be provided compliments of the 301

Club.

JCHH FUNDRAISER—Jerry and Charlie’s Helping Hands Foundation announces its annual bowl-a-thon fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, February 18th, from 1-4pm at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. Sign-in begins 12:30pm. Register by February 16th by

contacting Ryan Lefeld at 260-766-1300.

2018 MERCER COUNTY RIGHT TO

LIFE ORATORY CONTEST FOR

J U N I O R S A N D S E N I O R S —Contestants are to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or stem cell research. If interested or for more information, please request by emailing

[email protected].

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST—

Mercer County Right to Life will be sponsoring a t-shirt design contest again this year. The winning design will be used for the 2018 Mercer County RTL sponsored, 'Pro-Life T-Shirt Day.' All entries are to be submitted to m e r c e r c o u n t y l i f e @ g m a i l . c o m by January 31st. All entries are to have a front design using a maximum of two colors. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize. Please include your name and

address in your design submission.

ATTN: JUNIOR GIRLS—The Maria Stein Legion Auxiliary will sponsor 2 Junior Girls to attend Buckeye Girls State, June 10-16 at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. BGS educates young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship, while learning how the government works. This is a great opportunity for you and looks great on future scholarship applications! If interested in a fun filled week on campus, contact Jane Meyer at 419-733-9850.

BBQ CHICKEN DINNERS—Just a reminder, if you purchased tickets for the Boy Scout Troop 97 BBQ Chicken Dinners, they are to be picked up between 11am and

12:30pm on February 4th at Maria Stein Legion Hall.

ZUMBA AND POUND WORKOUT CLASSES—At Just Figures at 8581 St. Rt. 119, Maria Stein. Classes are Tuesdays at 6:30pm; Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 5:30am. Classes are 45 minutes and are for beginners to advanced. You do not need to be a member to attend class! Cost: $5 per class or $40 for a 10 class card (same price for members and Non Members of Just Figures). Contact Amanda Wenning at 419-953-3541 with questions and to sign up for classes and/or follow “I Know. I Will Fitness” on

Facebook for more details. Walk-ins are welcome, if class is not full.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AT MARION LOCAL SCHOOLS—

Information regarding registration has already been sent home with all age eligible students through the preschools located in Marion Local Elementary as well as Daycare Discoveries in Maria Stein. If you have a child eligible to attend kindergarten and he/she does not attend one of those preschools, please contact Nick Wilker or June Moeller in the elementary school office at 419-925-4595 by January 31st, for registration

information.

LIBRARY NEWS—Marion Twp. Branch Library will be celebrating “Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 3rd from 9am to 12 noon. This international celebration was developed to spotlight libraries as vital community resources that enrich, educate and entertain-and to encourage families everywhere to take their children to their local libraries. Marion Twp. Branch Library will be offering free activities for children and families, including a photo booth, crafts featuring popular children’s storybook characters, scavenger hunt, guessing game and more. No pre-

registration is required. See you there!

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK IS BACK— Marion Twp. Branch Library invites you during the month of February to check out one of our wrapped mystery date books. Fill out the "rate your date" slip and return it to be entered for a prize. Will it be fiction? Non-fiction? Funny? Informative? Entertaining? Checkout one of these great

books, but don't peek!

MISSION TRIP: CAN YOU HELP?—Filter of Hope and CRU from Ball State University are sending a team of 30 students down to El Salvador from March 3rd to March 9th. Kendra Schemmel, daughter of Ed

and Lisa Schemmel, and member of St. John, has decided to spend her spring break answering her calling from God to help those in need by giving them security, happiness, hope, and sharing the beauty that God holds within for us. Where they are going, most people have no access to clean water to drink or cook with. They collect it from rivers and streams that are full of bacteria, parasites and other contaminants. These people have no choice because clean water is simply not available where they live. Therefore, the water keeps them very sick and is causing the deaths of many children. The team will be going house-to-house distributing water filters that will produce up to 150 gallons of clean water every day, for at least 10 years. They will also supply basic hygiene training and soap for the families as they spread the word of God and the good news he brings. Kendra has a goal of raising funds of $1,700 to go on their trip, hopefully by February 12th. Would you prayerfully consider sponsoring her with a gift of a donation of any amount toward this mission? Every bit counts, especially for those whose lives depend on it. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes directly to providing and distributing these filters. You can donate either through a check made out to Filter of Hope and mailed to her at 551 Saint Johns Road, Maria Stein, OH 45860 (please put Kendra Schemmel, Ball State University in the memo) or online at https://missionminder.com/Give/b2Z5Eac4F9. If you would like more information, please visit filterofhope.org or contact her at [email protected]. Thank you for considering joining in to help change the

world!

BLOOD PRESSSURE (FREE) AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS ($2)—will

be February 1st from 1pm to 3pm at the Chickasaw Library.

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