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March 18, 2007 |
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March 18, 2007 |
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 10 PM
ROSARY 11:30AM Marian Holy Hour w/ Rosary on Monday 7:00PM Rosary Hour in chapel on Monday After the 6:45 AM and 8 AM Masses Monday through Friday and after the 8AM Mass on Saturday.
RECONCILIATION Thursday, March 22, 7:30 PM – Fr. Armstrong Saturday, March 24, 3:00 PM – Fr. Armstrong
DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, March 20, 7 PM, Stations of the Cross Wed., March 21, 12:45 PM, Stations of the Cross Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 PM, The Psalms, presented by Fr. Tim Schehr in the undercroft.
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, March 25th 1st Reading: Is 43:16-21 2nd Reading: Phil 3:8-14 Gospel: Jn 8:1-11
BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Adult Volunteers: Julie Ashe, Joan Gay
Student Volunteers: Matthew S., Sara S., Max W.
ADULT EDUCATION Monday Evenings, Adult Bible Study from 7:00 to 8:00p.m. in the school library.
THANK YOU to Paff Electric LLC for advertising in our bulletin. |
Designate a gift to Saint Antoninus Church in your will and give witness to your faith.
come to your home! We encourage parishioners of all ages, those with families and those living alone, to participate in this special mission of praying for vocations. Call Jennifer Ruwe at 451-0963 if you would like to participate.
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It has been said that today’s Gospel (LK 15), “The Parable of the Prodigal Son” is one of the greatest short stories ever told. It has also been said that it is mistitled. Instead it should be known as the “Parable of the Merciful Father” who is willing to forgive both his sons: the younger son who dissipates his father’s fortune and the older son who has hardened his heart toward him and his brother. For my part, it reminds me of the woefully neglected sacrament of penance. Why don’t people go to confession more often, I ask myself. The Church reminds us of its necessity in Canon 989: “After having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation to confess serious sins at least once a year.” Even for venial sins: “it is to be recommended to the Christian faithful that venial sins also be confessed (Canon 988.2). And here’s why according to St. Augustine: “While he is in the flesh, man cannot help but have at least some light sins. But do not despise these sins which we call “light”: if you take them for light when you weigh them, tremble when you count them. A number of light objects makes a great mass; a number of drops fill a river; a number of grains make a heap. What then is our hope? Above all, confession…” The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1864) drives the point home: “Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to repent and accept His mercy, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.” --- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong + + + Fr. Schehr continues with The Psalms. Please come.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Because of popular request, Fr. Armstrong will lead a tour to Lourdes (including Barcelona, Paris, and Lisieux) September 18-27, ($2995, exclusive of air taxes and insurance) in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady to St. Bernadette. For reservations call Best Catholic Pilgrimages 1-800-908-BEST. Contact the rectory at 922-5400 for a brochure listing the itinerary.
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Monday, April 16, 7:30 PM, Decree on Child Protection in the Holy Family Room, undercroft. Monday, April 23, PTO meeting, undercroft.
FR. ARMSTRONG will present a lecture for the Cincinnati Opera RAP Series: “Dealing with the Devil: An Exploration of Religious Symbolism in Faust” on Thursday, March 22, 7 PM at Holy Cross/Immaculata Church. The lecture is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Call 513-241-2742.
OUR TRAVELING CHALICE We encourage parishioners, those with families and those living alone, to participate in this special mission of praying for vocations. E-mail saintantoninus@fuse.net or call Jennifer Ruwe at 451-0963 if you would like to participate.
The St. Antoninus Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting items of non-perishable food and toiletries in a marked barrel in the Greeting Room. This year’s collection will be given to the Holy Family Food Pantry. Cash contributions can be placed in the poor boxes at all of the church entrances.
Way of Love Lenten Pro-Life Prayer Walk on Sundays, March 18, 25, and April 1, from 2-3 PM. Meet at the Burnett Woods Bandstand, Clifton.
Boy Scout Fish Fry on every Friday during Lent from 5 - 7 pm in the undercroft. Fish, shrimp, pizza and grilled salmon dinners. Carryout available |
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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY
Dear Parishioners, This past Thursday, our seventh graders received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many thanks to Mrs. Obermeyer who prepared our students well. This Friday ends the 3rd quarter of our school year. Before we begin the fourth quarter, the faculty of St. Antoninus will be headed to the Athenaeum on Monday for a staff development day with Fr. Tim Schehr. Many of you know him from his series that he is currently doing here on The Psalms.
Saint Antoninus School Rolling Skating Party on Monday, March 19, at 6 PM til 8:30 PM. $4.25 per person after 7:25 PM - $2.25. Wear green and get a chance for door prizes.
St. Antoninus Fall Soccer and Football sign ups will be held on Sunday, April 1st, in the undercroft after 11:30 am Mass until 1:30 pm. Questions? Call Soccer Coordinator: Julie Leuthold call 347-7435. Football Coordinator: Jeff James: 451-9199. 2007 Archdiocesan Annual Fund Drive collected thus far $36,358.00 which is 70% of our target of $52,000.00. If you do not wish to receive the “Kind Reminder Card”, please return asap the contribution card you have just received. Thank you for supporting Catholic Social Services of SW Ohio through your donation to the 2007 Archdiocese Fund Drive.
Girl Scout Rummage Sale will be in the undercroft on Saturday, April 21, from 9am to 1pm. For info or to donate items call JoAnn at 922-7705. |
USE BIGG'S GIFT CARDS! Get in the habit of using Bigg's gift cards for all of your Bigg's grocery shopping to help support our parish. Bigg's generously donates 6% of the value of all $50 Bigg's gift cards we sell. You may purchase them after all weekend Masses in the elevator lobby, at the Rectory during regular business hours (M-F, 8am - 3pm), or through the SCRIP program. Thank you for supporting this important parish fundraiser.
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP As we look forward to the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 25, the prayer group has chosen to spend the night honoring her. In order to strengthen our contemplative and meditative prayer we will focus on the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1. We anticipate having some individual vocal prayers, strictly voluntary, and also quiet time. Hopefully it will lead us all to a deeper and more intense ability to pray. In chapel, Tuesday, at 7:30 PM.
The St. Antoninus PTO Keeneland Bus Trip on Sunday April 22, 2007. Cost of $45 per person includes: transportation; reserved seat; racing program; box lunch; beverages and snacks on bus. Call Lauri Sullivan @ 451-4142.
SETONSATION “It’s a Whole New Game”, will be held on Saturday, March 24. Reservations are required. Call 471-2600 ext. 108 for info.
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts will feature “The Sound of Music” on Wednesday, March 21st, at 8 PM. All proceeds benefit Childrens’ Hospital. Tickets are $20 each. Call Nancy Nutini at 451-7441 to reserve tickets.
The Athenaeum Chorale Spring Concert will be on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM, in the chapel at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. Ticket offering is $15 which can be purchased at the door.
The Auxiliary of Mercy Hospital Western Hills is holding its annual fashion show on Tuesday, March 27, at the Western Hills Country Club at 11:30 AM. Admission is $35.00. All proceeds benefit the hospital’s Oncology Department. For reservations call 389-5122 by March 20th.
St. Martin of Tours Alumni Mass and reception will be on Sunday, March 25, at 11:30 AM. |
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THE PSALMS
PRESENTED BY
REVEREND TIMOTHY SCHEHR, PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, MOUNT ST. MARY SEMINARY
WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 7, 14, 21 & 28 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
BRING YOUR OWN BIBLE!
SAINT ANTONINUS CHURCH UNDERCROFT CORNER OF LINNEMAN AND JULMAR DRIVES
NO REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED. NO FEE.
FOR INFORMATION CALL 922-4759 OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.saintantoninus.org/ |
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COFFEE
AND DONUTS will be served on Sunday, May 13. 
The
Traveling Chalice wants to
Dear Parishioners,
EASTER
FLOWER DONATIONS can be made in the envelope that is available on
the shelf in the greeting room. The flowers will be used during the
Easter liturgical season throughout Pentecost. 
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS AND LECTORS are needed for Holy Week. Please sign up in
the greeting room.