EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After the 8AM Mass on Fridays in the chapel

ROSARY

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’s Rosary group every Friday from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Call MaryAnn at 922-3461 before you come for the first time.

Adult Volunteers: Joan Gay, Kate Hein  

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

FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

      One of St. Augustine's favorite questions was "why?" He was searching to understand the gift of faith.  Why does God love the world so much that he sent his only Son to be our Saviour?  St. Augustine could only come back to that essential truth of our faith: God is love and "Jesus Christ came to save sinners." As we enter the last two weeks of Lent, also known as Passiontide, the liturgy draws us to an ever deeper consideration of God's mercy in Jesus Christ and our condition as sinners.  For example, there was an adaptation of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment at the Playhouse in the Park recently.  The protagonist, Raskolnikov, has murdered two women and has successfully concealed his crime from an investigator.  But the investigator knows he has committed the crime.  So he asks Raskolnikov, "Do you believe in God?"  He answers, "Yes”. But does it matter?"  "And Lazarus? Do you believe that Lazarus was brought back to life?' "Yes. The Gospel says so. But more pointedly can a man who has killed his soul be brought back to life?" Eventually, Raskolnikov confesses his crime to his immense relief.  It is clear that confession is good for the soul.  Does it matter?  YES!  It brings us back to life. Does it matter?  YES! By going to confession, we gain the grace Christ won for us in His Passion; there is no sin He will not forgive to those who repent. Does it matter?  YES!  By confessing our sins, we acknowledge that God is love.    

49^TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS in QUEBEC CITY, CANADA on JUNE 15-24^TH, 2008.   Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong will be your Spiritual Leader for this “Eucharistic Pilgrimage”. For info and brochures, call the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Worship Office, Lisa Weber, at 421-3131.

THE WAY OF LOVE PRAYER WALK on Sundays, March 9 & 16 at 2PM at the Burnet Woods Bandstand.

Biggs and Kroger Gift Cards are on sale in the church elevator hallway after all weekend Masses, and at the rectory, M-F from 8AM to 3 PM.

BIBLE STUDY will continue on Mondays thru May 5^th, from 7-8PM in the Holy Family Room.  For info call Mary Lynne Rapien at 922-0902.

EDUCATION COMMISSION meeting will be at 7:30PM on Monday, March 17, in the school conference room.  Visitors are welcomed.  Call Maggie Pater at 922-2735 if you need to add an agenda item or to address the commission.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS will be on Saturday, May 3^rd, at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral at 2PM with Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk.  Invitations will be sent to couples who notify the rectory office at 922-5400 before March 11.

MARRIED COUPLES celebrating their 25^th, 50^th, 60^th, 70^th and 75^th wedding anniversary during this year should notify the rectory office Monday thru Friday from 8AM to 3PM at 922-5400 before March 11. 

Norm Burnworth representing Diocesan Publications (our Bulletin Publisher) will be at the parish soon.  He will be renewing present advertisements and seeking new ones.  If interested, please call the parish office at 922-5400.

CHECK YOUR POCKETS!  The Nite at the Races/Silent Auction had a few unclaimed items from February 16: Rod Iron Birdfeeder- ticket # 8384388, Miscellaneous Gift Basket-#8384462, Elder Spiritwear Basket-#8385314, St. Antoninus Spiritwear-#8385940, She-Bead Bracelet – #8385320.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

            The Gospel today challenges us to see and believe the sings of grace in our lives: joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy, and kindness.  Your gift to the Society brings joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy, and kindness to the hurting hearts of the poor.  Thanks to your contributions of $730, our Conference provided rent, medical costs and food  to the needy.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY

      If you missed the coverage of Marine Lance Corporal Phillip Klump’s return to St. Antoninus School you may view it at this link:  www.saintantoninus.org.  Click on the article to view pictures and a video of coverage provided by Channel 9.  We wish to thank him for coming back to St. Antoninus and taking time out of his schedule to be with our students. 

      As we head closer to the presidential election we will be sure to hear many negative comments about our own country.  But last week, we saw volunteers at the polling places trying to help their candidate even though it was cold and raining.  Our military is still made up of soldiers who volunteered to join.  While no society made of humans is perfect, as long as we teach through our actions, the importance of giving of our own time to make this place better for the future, our country will remain great.

      Please pray that our students will be inspired to get involved in their communities as they grow older.  Please also take a moment to pray for all our soldiers who put their own lives in danger for others.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

Don’t forget the yearly dues of $5 per person. 

Monday, March 10, Communion Service in the chapel at 12:30PM followed by lunch in the undercroft.  Entertainment is “The Ocean Realm” presented by the Cincinnati Zoo.  Future Trip will be a 3 day - 2 night trip on November 16-18, to see the famous Christmas light display at Oglebay Park and other interesting activities in and around Wheeling, WV.  Price is $349 per person, double occupancy.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

     During Lent we are praying for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  This week we will focus on praying for God’s guidance in the coming elections.  There are so many political issues that are important to each of us but not all agree on what they are.  However, there is one issue the Catholic Bishops have declared is the most important of all – the issue of abortion.  America is the worst offender for promoting world-wide abortion.  This is a grievous offense against God and man that calls to be stopped. Our prayer this week is that our Catholic people will exercise their consciences and make their voices heard through their votes.  Join us in Chapel at 7:30 PM.

Fall Sport Signups from 10:30AM to 1PM in the Youth Room on Sunday, April 6^th.

A NOTE FROM OUR SEMINARIAN
This week, in preparation for my deacon ordination next month, I will make a formal profession of faith and take the “oath of fidelity” to the teachings of the Church.  The taking of such an oath is required of all who present themselves for Holy Orders.  Before the seminary community as witness I will state that I believe everything contained in the Word of God, whether written or handed down and that I accept and hold all of the Church’s teachings on faith and morals.  In making this oath, I declare that I will faithfully hand on and teach the faith.  In our current age, which prizes independent thinking and individuality, those of us who take this oath acknowledge that there is a Truth larger than any of us, which we will joyfully hand down to others through teaching and preaching.  Pray for all of those entrusted with teaching in our Church.

THE WEST SIDE MUSIC CLUB presents the 2008 Achievement Awards Auditions on Saturday, March 29.  Interested students should call Mrs. Milano at 922-2500 for forms and information.

St. Antoninus Class of 1993 are looking for former classmates'. Please email Anne & Krista the alumni info to antoninus1993@hotmail.com.  Date and place TBA.

First Annual Youth Group Prayer Walk will be on Palm Sunday, March 16^th, starting with 9:30AM Mass followed by the Prayer Walk then lunch and a brief talk by Dr. David Endres on the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Plus the Youth Clubs bands will play during fellowship time.  Call Julie Heil to obtain a brochure and coordinate lunch items at 922-3848 or rjcp@fuse.net.

SAINT ANTONINUS BOY SCOUT TROOP 614 – LENTEN FISH FRY in the undercroft from 5-7PM thru Good Friday.  Dine-in or carryout.

MOTHER OF MERCY EASTER EGG HUNT on Saturday, March 15 at 1PM, rain or shine. Meet at the front circle of the high school.  Cost of admission is canned goods to benefit Mercy H.O.M.E. S.  project. Call 661-2740 for reservations.

THE ST. JOHN PASSION PLAY at St. Augustine Church, Covington, KY, on Saturdays, March 8 & 15, at 7PM and Sundays, March 9 & 16, at 3PM. Free will donations accepted.

Sellers Needed for the St. Antoninus Girl Scout Toy and Clothing Sale on Saturday, April 5, 8:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m. in the Undercroft. Register by calling Mariellen Rechtin, 467-1616.