EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Not on Good Friday.

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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Adult Volunteers:  Judy Bonhaus,  Sharon Felix

Designate a gift to Saint Antoninus Church in your will and give witness to your faith. 

Dear Parishioners,

“See and I forget. Hear and I remember. Do and I understand”.  The Liturgies of Holy Week help us to do just that: understand.  They put into prayer and practice all that we have learned and experienced of our holy faith.  As St. Anthanasius put it: “This feast guides us through the trials we meet in this world”.    Once again I urge our parishioners to especially share in the Easter Vigil.  The Easter Vigil is the pinnacle of our liturgical life.  By it we come to understand more and more our dignity as Christians.  Please come.

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If you have done nothing for Lent do at least this. 

If you have done little for Lent do at least this.

If you have done a great deal for Lent, do this as one prayer more.                          

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I am pleased to announce that seminarian, David Endres, will do his pastoral internship among us.  David begins internship in August.

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     By now you have noticed the installation of the windows.  I want to thank the Building & Grounds Commission, the Finance Council, the Parish Council, our Business Manager and a number of other volunteers who guided us through the window project to its completion.  If you would like to donate a window, please contact the parish as there are three left.  (We are asking for a $10,000 donation per window.)  Thanks to all of our generous donors for their help in completing this project. 

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    The collection at the Holy Thursday Mass will provide needed funds for the charitable activities of our St. Antoninus Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Please be generous.

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On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land.  Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic Community in the Middle East and to protect the Holy Places and Christian shrines. A collection envelope is included in your April packet.

--- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong

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.

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.

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.

OPERATION RICE BOWL DONATIONS are to be placed in the containers in the greeting room no later than NOON on Monday, April 16.

ST. A  200 WINNERS

   Congratulations to Greg Schweier who is the February winner and Alvin Zinser who is the March winner of the monthly drawing of $200.  Our last drawing will be in April.

BIGG’S GIFT CARDS will not be on sale after Masses Easter weekend.  Purchase cards after Mass this weekend in the elevator lobby or Monday through Thursday at the Rectory from 8 AM until 3 PM.  Thank you for supporting this important parish fund raiser.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners:

     Good News!  We have added a third section of kindergarten for next fall.  This means class size for kindergarten is currently fewer than 20 students per class and eliminates our waiting list.  This is also a tribute to the good job that our current kindergarten teachers are doing.  We will also be adding a part time fourth grade teacher to reduce the class size in math, reading and religion.  If you know anyone who is considering Catholic school for their child, please let them know we still have room in most grades.

    While recent news focusing on parish schools that are shrinking/closing, it is good to be expanding.  But even with the good news, we know that we must continue to look for more efficient ways to operate, while at the same time improving the quality of both our religious education and our academics.  Please continue to pray for our parish school and its success.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

As we enter into this final week of Lent we contemplate the sufferings of Our Savior.  To do this, on Tuesday, we will view the video, “How Jesus Died: The Final 18 Hours”.  This actually presents the medical, forensic and historical facts of the crucifixion.  It brings us closer to what Jesus actually endured on the cross.  We will follow it with a short presentation with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.

This will be a very important time for us in Holy Week.  In chapel, 7:30 PM, Tuesday.

St. Antoninus Fall Soccer and Football sign-ups will be held on Sunday, April 1^st, 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.

Way of Love Lenten Pro-Life Prayer Walk on Sunday, 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.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP Steering Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, April 11, at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Room.  Reminder: NO luncheon on Easter Monday, April 9.  Don’t forget the overnight trip to Aztar Casino, Sunday April 22, $69.00 per person which includes bus, happy hour, breakfast buffet and two $5.00 coupons.  Call Carl Stein, 451-1616 for reservations. 

ST. ANTONINUS CONFERENCE OF THE

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

    The Lenten Food Drive has been very successful.  Collection of non-perishable food, household and personal items will continue through Easter Monday.

     Prepare now for the Spring Clothing Drive to be held the weekend of April 14 and 15.  Though the emphasis is on clothing, usable furniture, kitchen utensils, toys, and small functioning appliances will also be accepted.

Monday, April 16, 7:30 PM, Decree on Child Protection in the Holy Family Room, undercroft.

Monday, April 23, PTO meeting, undercroft.

Monday, April 23, 7:30 PM , Parish Council,

in school conference room.

Monday, May 7, Worship Commission, Holy Family Room, 7:30 PM.

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.

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.

WE NEED BASKETS & MORE!  Do you have baskets (any size, shape, color) that could be donated for the combination baskets at the festival's Bid-n-Buy booth? We also need ribbon, packing peanuts, crinkle paper and shrink wrap. If you have access to any of these items they would be greatly appreciated. To have any items picked up or any questions please contact Jenny Allison at 251-4940 or jallison@cinci.rr.com.

LaRosa’s Buddy Cards are still available at $10.00 each.  If you wish to purchase one, please call Kathy Martini at 451-2676.

St. William Athletic Association, Saturday, April 14^th, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, School cafeteria. $50 Buy-in (no re-buys). Food & drinks available. Call Jeff at 921-0604 or Rob at 471-0210 to reserve your seat.

Interested in learning more about your Catholic faith?  Want to become a more effective volunteer or leader in your community?  Masters in Pastoral Ministry and non-degree certificate programs are being offered this fall.  Information meetings are being held at The Athenaeum of Ohio, 6616 Beechmont Ave., on the following dates: April 11, Wednesday, at 6:30 PM and April 21, Saturday at 9:30 AM. For more info please call the Lay Pastoral Ministry office at 231-1200.

Have you considered adoption as a way to bring children into your family?  The world of adoption is changing and so are the programs at Catholic Social Services. Those interested in international, special needs and domestic adoptions are invited to attend an information meeting to discuss the opportunities and options.  There are waiting children who need families in both the United States and other countries.  The meetings will be held in the Parish Center of Corpus Christi Church at 2014 Springfield Rd. 45231 on Tuesday May 8^th, and Wednesday June 6^th, at 7-8:30 pm.  Call Barbara Wentz at 242-7745 to register.

COFFEE AND DONUTS will be served on Sunday, May 13

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

Today’s news has much about ‘pictures’.  So what about the pictures?  When and where are we compelled to bear witness to God’s truth:  a unique child of God, a fellow member of our human family, lives in the womb…and through abortion this child is willfully killed and these parents wounded?  “The Christian is not to ‘be ashamed of testifying to our Lord’ (Jn 18:  37).  In situations that require witness to the faith, the Christian must profess it without equivocation…Witness is an act of justice that establishes the truth or makes it known.” (Cathechism of the Cath. Ch, Life in Christ:  The Eighth Commandment, 2464…). 

In today’s life and death situations, where better to lovingly witness to God’s truth than 1.)  in ultra-sound images of life of the unborn child for her/his abortion-minded parents 2.) at the entrances of the benign-appearing death centers of Planned Parenthood and The Women’s Med Center+?  Surely a picture is still worth a thousand words. 

Questions for our family consideration: Would the evils of Auschwitz, Dauchau and Buchenwald have been believed by the world without graphic photos of mass graves?  Would the evils of racism and segregation continue to be tolerated without the graphic photo of a lynching and news footage of dogs and fire hoses unleashed on school children?  If a community remains silent, what is the complicity of its members in the lies of evil?  Jesus Himself tells us “you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:  31-32) More next month!www.priestsforlife.org www.silentnomoreawareness.org.  www.abortionNO.org   

God is good!

Jane Hoffman

St. Antoninus Pro Life, Pro Family Commission

Listen to Fr. Jim Willig every Sunday on WCKY 1530 AM at 6:30 AM and WSAI 1360 AM at 8AM.

Do you enjoy working with senior citizens?  Catholic Social Service is in need of home care workers (paid positions) to assist the elderly with daily living needs.  If you are interested in this type of work, call Rod Huber, Director of Family Services at 241-7745, ext. 369. 

SACRED HEART CHURCH ITALIAN DINNER on this Sunday, April 1, from Noon until supplies run out.  Dining room and carryouts available. Adults $9, Children $4.  Ample parking in church lot.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, STATIONS OF THE CROSS, 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, STATIONS OF THE CROSS, 12:45 PM

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 8:00 AM MORNING PRAYER ONLY (no 6:45 or 8AM Masses)

7:30 PM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6, (no morning Masses or Eucharist Adoration)

8:00 AM MORNING PRAYER

NOON   SEVEN LAST WORDS

NOON   CONFESSIONS

1:00 PM   LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION

CONFESSIONS AFTER THE LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION UNTIL 3:00 PM.

2:30 PM   WAY OF THE CROSS

7:30 PM   WAY OF THE CROSS

7:30 PM    CONFESSIONS

SATURDAY, APRIL 7,   8:00 AM MORNING PRAYER

EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 8:45 PM

APRIL 8, EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM

APRIL 15, MERCY SUNDAY, usual Sunday Mass schedule

HOUR OF MERCY 3 PM - 4 PM