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November 25, 2007 |
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November 25, 2007 |
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.
MOMS and children ROSARY GROUP starting on August 31st, will meet every Friday from 10AM to 11:30AM. Call MaryAnn at 922-3461 before you come for the first time
RECONCILIATION No Confessions on Thursday, November 29, because of First Reconciliation Saturday, December 1, 3 PM- Fr. Armstrong
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 1st Reading: Is 2: 1-5 2nd Reading: Rom 13: 11-14 Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44
ADULT EDUCATION Monday Evenings, Adult Bible Study from 7:00 to 8:00p.m. in the school library.
THANK YOU to The Picture Fame Company for advertising in our bulletin.
Catholic Bible Study for adults every Monday at 7:00PM in the undercroft Holy Family Room.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) every Tuesday at 7:30 PM, in the Holy Family Room.
PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) every Sunday, after the 9:30AM Mass. For info call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759 |
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. Our new coordinators for the Traveling Chalice program is Joe and Mary Beth Nolan. Call them at 451-7435 or e-mail at MBNOLAN@cinci.rr.com.
BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS, SUNDAY, December 2 Adult Volunteers: Cindy Reis, Linda DeSantis
Student Helpers: Helen A., Samantha B., Hailey B., Kate M.
Don’t forget to send in your St. A 200+ Raffle tickets. |
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Dear Parishioners, “You can depend on this as worthy of full acceptance: Jesus Christ came to save sinners”. (1 Tim. 1:15). Basic Christian Morality considers the reality of sin and Jesus our Savior. Sin is original and personal, mortal or venial. Original Sin entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s law: “Do not eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” Their sin alienates them from God: “Why were you hiding?” It alienates them from themselves: “I was naked so I hid.” To be naked in the ancient world meant to be stripped of your dignity; in this case Adam and Eve are stripped of their original justice and holiness due to their sin and are “ashamed.” That man is alienated from others is illustrated in the story of Cain and Abel. Cain slays his brother, Abel, out of jealousy and absolves himself of any responsibility: “Am I my brother’s keeper.” Man is alienated from creation when the waters of Noah’s flood inundate the world due to sin. Finally, the world is so fragmented by incomprehension, as illustrated in the story of the Tower of Babel that man is alienated from the world in which he lives. If the whole human race contracts the debt of original sin (save for the Immaculate Virgin Mary), each human is capable of committing personal sin. Personal sin is to abuse the freedom (the ability to choose) which God has given to each one to love Him above all things and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. Personal sin contains three elements: 1) object: God determines what is good and what is not; see the Ten Commandments; 2) intention: why we do something determines praise- or blame-worthiness; 3) circumstances (who? where? when? how?) can mitigate or aggravate an action, one’s freedom and responsibility. Mortal sin is a deliberate choice made with full knowledge and free consent to do something contrary to divine law. “Unrepented, it brings eternal death.” Venial sin concerns less grave matter and/or partial consent. Jesus saves us from our sins. He cures the defects of original sin by being completely obedient to God’s laws even to the point of shedding His blood on the cross. By that same paschal mystery, He cured us from personal sin. He is our standard of moral conduct and reveals to us our true human dignity and eternal destiny. Why be good? Because: “Life is short/Death is sure/Sin the cause/Christ the cure.” |
On Saturday, November 17, nearly fifty parishioners of all ages participated in the Fall Clean Up Day. I am grateful to all of you for your stewardship of our little corner of paradise we call St. Antoninus. On the Solemnity of Christ the King, we as a Parish, renew our consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and our dedication to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For the past nine weeks, during the general intercession of the Sunday Mass, we have been asking the Lord to accept our sincere and heartfelt renewal in His service. This bulletin also contains the promises of the Sacred Heart to those who thus honor Him. Families and individuals may wish to repeat the consecration at home. May the reign of His Sacred Heart be our salvation. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary protect us. Rev. Christopher Armstrong
RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS APPEAL envelope is in the December packet. This Appeal benefits elderly women and men religious. More than 19,000 religious have less than 20 percent of the amount needed for projected costs of living and health care. To learn more, visit www.retiredreligious.org.
Biggs and Kroger Gift Cards and the 2008 Entertainment and Zone Books are on sale in the church elevator hallway after all weekend Masses, and at the rectory, M-F from 8AM to 3 PM.
ADULT SOCIAL GROUP Steering Committee will meet at 1PM in the Holy Family Room on Friday, December 7th. Communion Service and Christmas Party will be on Monday, December 10, at 12:30PM. $8.00p/p by December 6. Bring a $5 gift for the exchange. |
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Dear Parishioners, On November 29, our second graders will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time at 7:00 p.m. Sacramental preparation is one of the most important things we do as a school, but preparation can only go so far. Unless we as adult members of the parish let our children/grandchildren see our faith exercised in our everyday life, there is little chance the children will carry on the faith after they leave school. In all the places I have lived, I can’t think of another place than the west side where Catholic churches outnumber shopping malls. In our busy lives, a great tradition to start would be to go to reconciliation with our children during Advent. As we get closer to Christmas, hours will be spent cleaning and decorating homes, wrapping gifts, and preparing food for loved ones. Take time to prepare for the coming of the infant Jesus. For if we don’t, I can almost guarantee our kids won’t either.
Catholic Bible Study for Adults every Monday at 7:00PM in the undercroft, Holy Family Room.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) every Tuesday at 7:30 PM, in the Holy Family Room.
Pre/K and Kindergarten and PREP Religion Classes every Sunday. Call Deacon Bob at 922-4759 for information.
Youth Club singing practice is on Saturdays at 9AM in the church. For info call Julie Heil at 922-3848.
The Pregnancy Center West would like to thank all of you who participated in our recent Baby Bottle Campaign. It was successful and will allow us to continue to serve the many women and their babies that we see every day at the Center. May God bless all of you for your generosity.
PTO NURSING HOME VISIT will be on Wednesday, December 12th, at noon. Meet at the rectory garage. Small children are welcome to attend. We are asking for donations of gifts of $1.00 or more. Items such as socks, lotion, lipstick, shaving cream, puzzles, Suduko, etc. are greatly appreciated. Please wrap and label gifts “Gentleman” or “Lady”. There will be a collection bin in the greeting room. |
SEMINARIAN INTERN, MR. DAVID ENDRES When I was ten years old I began serving Mass at my home parish. Serving at the altar was frightening at first. I couldn’t figure out how to tie my cincture. I couldn’t remember which vessels to place on the altar at which times. I didn’t even know how to strike a match to light the candles! Fortunately, I learned all these things over time and became better at assisting the priest. I served throughout the end of my high school years and again as a graduate student in Washington, D.C., at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Serving Mass helped me to appreciate the Mass, the role of the priest, and eventually helped me to recognize my own vocation. I have been impressed with those who serve here at St. Antoninus. They are to be commended for their attentiveness, prayerfulness, and the sacrifices they make to serve – especially getting up for the early Masses. Serving Mass might seem like a small task, but it is an admirable work that is vital to our worship and spiritually beneficial to those who generously give their time to serve at the Lord’s altar.
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP
Recently, Father Chris Armstrong led a group of pilgrims to Lourdes, France where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. Father Armstrong was happy to be able to return to the Shrine that he had visited as a seminarian 30 years before. On Tuesday night Father will share with us some of his experiences and insights into the apparitions of Our Lady to St. Bernadette and her message urging prayer and penance for sinners and healing for souls. Come and join us in Chapel at 7:30PM.
6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Volunteer to baby-sit during the 9:30AM Mass in the St. Mary’s Room. The toddlers love older kids to play with them. Have your parent sign you up by e-mailing the rectory office at saintantoninus@fuse.net with your name, address, grade, phone and your parent’s name. Or call 922-5400. Thank you.
ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS AT THE CATHEDRAL on Sunday, December 2, at 3 PM at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.
YOUTH CLUB meeting on Sunday, November 25, immediately following the 11:30AM Mass. Bring your lunch. Permission slips for Ski Trip will be distributed. |
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FAMILY ADVENT FAIR on Saturday, December 1, from 2PM to 4 PM in the St. Antoninus Undercroft. For each family member, bring with you a family snapshot photo, Christmas cards and envelopes (to be cut), markers, crayons, glue, glitter glue, ribbon/string. RSVP to Julie Heil at 922-3848. Donations of cupcakes and punch to share are gladly accepted.
In order to receive the funds for the home at 3107 McHenry Avenue, Habitat for Humanity must complete the house by December 31, 2007. They need additional construction volunteers on November 24 and December 22, but also on Saturday, December 16th. If you are able to help, please call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759. Also, if you would like to help prepare and serve lunch for Habitat volunteers on November 24, or December 22, please call Julie Heil at 922-3848. NOTE: On November 29, from 9AM to 7PM, every dollar on Lowe’s gift cards purchased, Lowe’s in Western Hills will donate $1 to Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ST. ANTONINUS CONFERENCE
ANNUAL REPORT
from October 1, 2006 to Sept. 30, 2007
Receipts $16490 Poor Boxes $5094
Special Collections 1722
Special Gifts 6935
Twinning Monies Received 2550
Fund Raising Proceeds 189
Disbursements $15434 Client Aid $13390
Twinning Monies Disbursed 1750
Administrative Expenses 19
Society Dues 275
We are very grateful for the financial
support provided by our parishioners.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE, December 31, at 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. The cost of $25.00 per person. For info call Jackie Anderson at 451-4264; Lori Rolfes 451-9737; or Lauri Sullivan 451-4142.
NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH For info on adoption from foster care, call Catholic Social Service at 241-7745. |
HOLIDAY ON THE HILL festivities will begin on Friday, November 30th, at Seton High School at 6PM. See www.pricehillwill.org for details.
Seton High School is hosting a Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, December 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Seton Commons and Multi-Purpose Room. For info call Sister Sandy Howe, SC at 471.2600.191 or howes@setoncincinnati.org.
Saint Antoninus Boy Scout Holiday Boutique – on Sunday, December 2, from 2PM-6PM in the undercroft.
Used Cell Phones Wanted - The St. Antoninus Boy Scouts Troop 614 are collecting used cell phones as part of their fund raising for their trip to Yellowstone National Park. Please drop off the used phones in the back of the church in the collection box. For info, please visit www.phoneraiser.com.
SETON HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB presents “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Saturday, December 1, at 7:30PM and Sunday, December 2, at 2:30PM in the auditorium. $5 for adult and $3 for student. $1 admission for anyone with a can good donation. For info call 557-3285.
Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, present their Christmas concert "A Holiday Treat" on Thursday, December 6, at 7:00 PM. Come and enjoy the delightful music of Christmas and the holiday season. The free concert will be held at Seton High School Performance Hall.
ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS will be held on Friday, December 7th, at 7:30PM in the Chapel of Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. Admission is free.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA on Saturday, December 8, at 9AM at St. Peter & Paul UCC. Advance tickets are $4, after December 6th $5. Call 661-3745 for more information.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ROSARY will be prayed at Fountain Square on December 12th, at Noon. Join the St. Antoninus Pro-Life, Pro-Family Commission as they pray for peace and the end of all violence in Cincinnati through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
TATIANA will perform “Emmanuel, the Story of Christmas” at St. Simon the Apostle Parish on Wednesday, December 12, at 7PM.
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