EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After the 8AM Mass on Fridays in the chapel

ROSARY

11:30AM Marian Holy Hour w/ Rosary on Monday.

7:00 PM Fatima Prayer Group on Monday

After the 6:45 AM and 8 AM Masses Monday thru Friday and after the 8 AM Mass on Saturday.

SUNDAY, June 17

Adult Volunteers: Mary Ann Catanzaro, Joan Gay

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

Dear Parishioners,

     The Solemnity of the Lord’s Body and Blood reminds us that Jesus is really, truly and substantially present Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearance of bread and wine.  The Sacrament of the altar has sparked controversies, has waned by neglect and inspired great acts of heroism, even martyrdom.  That is why the Church urges such great care in the celebration of and reverence due to the Eucharist.

      That is why the Bread which is broken and the Wine outpoured give rise to the Church’s great teaching on social justice.  In short, the Eucharist is the very source and summit of the whole Church, and of each individual Catholic.

      I particularly want to recognize today all who serve at the altar.  It is a privilege to do so and I want to thank them for their faithful and thoughtful participation.

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   The Traveling Chalice is another way to extend the celebration of Corpus Christi to your home.  Please sign up for this wonderful program to promote vocations.  E-mail saintantoninus@fuse.net with your name and phone number or call the rectory at 922-5400 if you would like to participate.

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   From Monday, June 11, to Thursday, June 14, the active priests of the Archdiocese will be on Convocation in Dublin, Ohio (just east of Columbus).  Please pray that we may be guided by the Holy Spirit in our deliberations.  Also, be sure to check the changes in the week day Mass schedule.

--- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong   

LOUDRES UPDATE

      Due to airline restrictions, Best Catholic must release unused airline seats by June10.  If you wish to join this wonderful pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception, please make your deposit for the trip ASAP.  For more information call Best Catholic Pilgrimages at 1-800-908-BEST.  Contact the rectory during office hours for a brochure listing the itinerary.

THE THIRD ANNUAL TRIP TO APPALACHIA is being planned for either late June or early July this year. Call Colleen Rowland at 513-266-4078 for information.

MEETINGS

Monday, June 18, School Conference Room, Education Commission.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

Monday, June11, 12:30 PM - Communion Service and lunch.

Monday, July 9, 12:30 PM (Note date correction) - lunch with a talk on Cincinnati & Civil War. $8 p/p reservation due by July 5. 

Thursday, August 23, will be the trip to the Toyota Plant. Cost to be announced.

Beginning with the June set of monthly donation envelopes the School Support and Maintenance envelopes have been combined into one solid gold colored envelope.  This is being done to save money as the cost of postage has increased.  Your continued support of these funds is greatly appreciated.  Writing one check for both funds and designating the fund amounts on front of the envelope is acceptable. (Please note that we are aware of the spelling error and it will be corrected in the July packet.)

ST. ANTONINUS FESTIVAL

Fri., June 15, 6-11PM; Sat., June 16, 5:30-11:00PM

Sunday, June 17, 4PM-10:00PM

Father’s Day Chicken Dinner

$10 unlimited rides from 3-5PM on Sunday.

   Return Major Award Tickets via the Sunday collection basket; mail/drop off at the parish office (Attn; Athletic Club) or drop off at the Major Award Booth during the festival. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

      Construction has reached the point whereby construction volunteers who are 14 and older may work on site.  To sign up call Deacon Bob at 922-4759.

      Volunteering to serve lunch is an excellent way for students to earn service hours.  If you are interested in helping, call Julie Heil at 922-3848.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners,

     Our challenge at St. Antoninus is continually to improve the quality of the education here.  But before we do this, we must look at data to find out the areas we need to improve.  Starting next year we will be administering the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test.  The test covers the areas of reading, language usage, math, and science.  It is taken on the computer so results are immediate.  The test will compare our students to the over one million other students who take the test across the nation. 

      Unlike the Terra Nova which is administered every other year, this test will be given in September, January, and May.  This allows the student, parents, and teacher to see growth throughout the year.  It will also break each subject down to show which areas of science, math, reading, and language usage are stronger than others.

      This kind of data will let teachers see which areas of the curriculum are strengths and which areas need improvement.  This data will also help us pinpoint the areas a struggling student may need to focus on or high achieving students’ areas to work on before high school placement tests.

ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

JUNE   7:30AM to 11:30AM;    JULY CLOSED

AUGUST 1-10^th, 7:30AM to 11:30AM

Monday, AUGUST 13^th, 7:30AM to 3:00PM

FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION

JUNE 10, 2 PM at St. Teresa followed by a procession to St. William Church. Bus transportation will be available for persons who have a difficult time walking.

DID YOU KNOW?  This past Easter, 1112 Candidates and Catechumens joined as new Catholics of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 

St. Antoninus Festival need booth chairperson(s) and volunteers who can work a 2-3 hour shift. Contact Todd Logan (922-1782)/toddklogan@msn.com, Bonnie Sohngen (922-2192), or Scott Reiter (922-5002)/reiterjjjls@fuse.net to volunteer.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

     Are you still angry?  Are you resentful? Do you sigh to “get even”?  Does forgiveness seem impossible? Jesus tells us that if we want forgiveness we must forgive others.  Sometimes that does seem impossible.  On Tuesday, Diane Autenrieb will help us to see that forgiveness is easier to attain then we believe.  It is not a feeling and we can achieve it even in difficult circumstances.  Come to learn, in chapel at 7:30 PM. 

Dear St. Antoninus Parishioners

I want to thank the entire parish for the beautiful celebration on Sunday May 27^th. Thank you to everyone who assisted in some way with the Mass of Thanksgiving. Thank you for the wonderful reception that followed. Thank you for the many cards and gifts. Your generosity is deeply appreciated by my family and me. As I prepare to begin my assignment at St Charles in Kettering, Saint Antoninus parish will always be in my prayers.

Yours in Christ,

Father Ronald Haft

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OUR TRAVELING CHALICE

 The purpose of the Traveling Chalice is to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Now that I have been ordained a priest it is right to say that Almighty God has answered your prayers. However, the prayers must continue. Consider signing up for the Traveling Chalice and pray for vocations. All families young and old are encouraged to join in this universal prayer for vocations. This is also an opportunity for families to pray together in quiet. Your family could then conclude the time of prayer with a nice family meal. Thank you for all the prayers and support you have given me.

– Father Ron Haft

BID AND BUY DONATIONS NEEDED. Any item you can donate will be appreciated.  Call Nancy Clements at 922-0223 or Kevin Anneken at 922-9616.

7th and 8th Grade Girls and Boys are invited to join the St. A Golf Team! Parent coaches are needed. Any questions? Call Julie Scott at 922-3015.

BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS who will be in grades 5-8 in the fall call Julie Leuthold by June 15^th at jleuthold@modernice.com, or 513.347.7435.