EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every Friday after the 8AM Mass

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.

THANK YOU TO Price Hill Chili/Golden Fleece Lounge for advertising in our bulletin.

THE PARISH LIBRARY is open every Sunday morning in the Holy Family Room of the undercroft.

CONFESSIONS

Thursday, April 30, 4:30PM – Fr. Mick

                             7:30PM – Fr. Armstrong

Saturday, May 2, 3:00PM -- Fr. Armstrong

BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS,

SUNDAY, May 3

Adult Volunteers: Cindy Reis, Linda DeSantis

Students: Brian H., Karly H., Megan N.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Roland Wintzinger

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

FROM OUR PASTOR

     It is still not too late to write our Ohio Senator and Representatives  about restoring the Principle of Parity to non-public school funding.  The Principle of Parity means that whatever percentage of increase or decrease happens in public school funding, the same happens to non-public school funding.  If money for non public schools is flat funded, then it would mean tuition for all nonpublic schools would rise and /or services would be cut.  But the issue is much larger than the current budget.  It is also a first amendment issue.  Although many claim that the first amendment is about separation of church and state, it is really saying "Congress shall make no law respecting an es­tablishment of religion or prohibit the free exercise thereof;..."  It means that the government should not interfere with the religious affairs of its people nor prohibit them from exercising their beliefs freely.  Until now, the State of Ohio has done a great deal for its taxpaying citizens who choose to send their children to a non-public school, including parochial schools.  It would be a shame to make it more difficult for them to do so.  Please help us come to the aid of our school parents and ask that the Principle of Parity be restored.  God bless the Great State of Ohio.  

-- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong

ADDRESSES FOR OUR

STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATOR

Representative Denise Driehaus

77 S. High Street   13^th Floor

Columbus, Ohio  43215-6111

e-mail      district31@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Robert Mecklenborg

77 S. High Street    11^th Floor

Columbus, OH  43215-6111

e-mail      district30@ohr.state.oh.us

Senator Bill Seitz

Senate Building   Room #143, First Floor

Columbus, OH   43215

e-mail      SD08@senate.state.oh.us

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. We earn 4% of every dollar from Krogers and 6% of every dollar from Bigg’s

2009 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

COLLECTION IN APRIL

 The State Department estimates that nearly 5 million people have been displaced, forced to leave their homes, because of the war in Iraq.  The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports resettlement services for refugees, serves victims of human trafficking and provides pastoral care and advocacy.  Of the 50,000 total refugees authorized to enter the United States in 2007, nearly one-third were helped by USCCB Migration and Refugee Services.  Collection envelopes are included in the April packet.

TRAVELING CHALICE

Sign up to help pray for our needed vocations.   Also, you could be praying for Deacon Dave Endres and his classmates as they ready themselves for ordination.  Please call 451-7435 to sign up.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

 For the remaining classes before summer break, we will be using videos featuring Professor Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt University. She will bring new life to the Book of Genesis from Adam and Eve to Abraham. Discussion follows the videos. Everyone is welcome. We meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Holy Family Room in the Undercroft.

ARCHDIOCESAN DECREE ON CHILD PROTECTION ORIENTATION meeting Tues. May 12, 1 PM. All meetings will be held in the Holy Family Room.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners,

     When prospective families come to our school, I am delighted to share our academic achievements, sacramental prep and religion classes, the technology in the school, and student opportunities both here at school and through the parish organizations.  But what makes our parish and school great for families are the people here.  St. Antoninus has a history of parishioner generosity.

      As with everything, as soon as any entity becomes complacent and satisfied with the status quo, it begins to atrophy.  This can be true with our parish as well.  As I listen to parishioners at school, athletic club, PTO and other gatherings, one concern seems to permeate all organizations, the lack of volunteers.

     St. Antoninus Parish is comprised of approximately 1,450 families.  If every family made a commitment to volunteer 6 hours and 3 minutes per year, we would have enough volunteer time to cover every minute of every day for the entire year.  How much more would we get accomplished with that kind of volunteerism.  How much lighter the load for those who already volunteer and make St. Antoninus a better place for all. Volunteering does not just provide extra opportunities for all.  When we volunteer, we connect with others in the parish and, as a consequence, our parish life improves.  When we feel more connected to our parish we are more connected to our church and our faith.  St. Antoninus has an extensive history of volunteerism.

     Please commit your family to volunteer at least 6 hours per year to any parish organization.  The front of the bulletin has contact names and numbers for the different organizations.  Feel free to call and volunteer.  This will help keep St. Antoninus a great parish.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

May 1^st, Steering Committee meeting at 1 PM in the Holy Family Room. 

May 11^th,Lunch and  “Hummel Figurines” presented by Fred Kellerman. Bring your own Hummels so they can be enjoyed by all…

June 2^nd, “Cincinnati City Tour” hosted by Bob Doolan.

In Process - November trip to “Our Lady of the Snows Shrine” to see the Christmas displays.

Tuition Assistance (TAP, ESAP, PSAS)

Important Information!

If you wish to apply for an ESAP scholarship or financial aid, applications must be submitted by May 1.  If you are going to be in 8^th grade next year at the parish school, you are eligible to compete for an ESAP Scholarship.  ESAP is the Elder Scholars Assistance Program – a privately-funded grant program administrated by Elder High School.  One 7^th grade girl and one 7^th grade boy will be chosen from our school.  Applications are available on the Elder website: www.elderhs.org.  Once there, click “Parents” on the top banner and then on the Parents page, click “ESAP” on the left side.  Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2009.

ESAP financial aid awards are available to families with students entering the 5^th-8^th grade at the parish school next year.  Awards range from $100-500 and are based on need as assessed by PSAS.  The application can be accessed via the Elder website www.elderhs.org.  Once there, click “Parents” on the top banner and then on the Parents page, click “ESAP” on the left side.  There is a $21 application fee.  If you have completed the PSAS form for another school, you will automatically be considered for ESAP awards.  There is nothing further you need to do.  Aid applications are due to PSAS by May 1, 2009.  See www.elderhs.org for more details or contact Maureen Regan at Elder at 921-3744 ext. 3417.

FROM DEACON DAVID ENDRES

The Holy Father recently announced that the universal Church will celebrate the “year of the priest.”  The year will begin on June 19, 2009 and close on June 19, 2010 – the feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  This special year will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests.  Pope Benedict announced the special year of the priest to highlight the importance of the priesthood and to encourage spiritual growth among the clergy.

DEACON DAVID ENDRES ORDINATION

AND FIRST MASS

     Deacon David Endres will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 23^rd.  He will celebrate his first Mass here at St. Antoninus on Sunday, May 31^st, at the 11:30AM Mass to which everyone from the parish is invited.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

The Lenten Food Drive for the benefit of the Holy Family Pantry yielded 429 non-perishable food items and 202 household/personal items. Both totals exceeded those of last year.

Diana Penick, Holy Family Pantry administrator responds: “It is with a grateful heart that I say

‘Thank You’ to the parishioners of St. Antoninus

church who donated all the canned goods to the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at Holy Family Church. As you may know, we serve the needy in the neighborhood of our church. We have seen a dramatic increase in those numbers over the last few months. During the month of February we served 1,803 individuals and I am quite sure that number will continue to grow. As you can imagine, our Church by itself could not care for the needs of so many. Only with donations could we begin to keep our doors open. And so, we say ‘Thank You’ so very much for your most generous donations. I promise good stewardship of your gift. Many Blessings!”

THE BOY SCOUTS wish to thank all parishioners, neighbors, friends and family who supported our Fish Fry this year.  We truly appreciate your patronage.  Thank you also to all the adults who donated their time and talent to help run our Fish Fry.  Finally, special thanks to Sam at Price Hill Chili who helped provide our food and supplies.  With our profits we will be able to fund activities for next year including camping, rank advancements and leadership training.  If your son would like to join our Troop, contact Mr. Jim Landers at 922-3174.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

    Since the conclusion of the Life in the Spirit Seminar in March, we are thrilled with the number of people seeking understanding of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit.  So far we have had in-depth teaching on how to discover and use them in our own lives; and on the gifts of exhortation, hospitality and tongues.  This week Deacon George Schmidl teaches on “The ABC’s of Prophecy.”  We have been told that “prophecy is the NOW word of God”.  We also know that St. Paul counsels to “seek first the gift of prophecy”.  Since George’s teachings are always thorough and complete, this promises to be a rewarding night.  In Chapel, Tuesday at 7:30PM

FALL 2009 SOCCER AND FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS will be held in the undercroft, by the main glass doors, following the 9:30 and 11:30AM Masses.

ST. ANTONINUS GOLF OUTING is open to all male and female golfers.  1:00PM Shotgun Start on Friday May 15^th, at the beautiful Hidden Valley Golf Club.  Participants receive lunch, golf-cart, dinner, and prizes.  All golfers receive a certificate for a free round of golf at HVGC.  For more information go to www.saintantoninus.org for registration forms or call JD Bender at 922-3573 or jbender@cinci.rr.com.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.

2009 ST. ANTONINUS FESTIVAL on June 12, 13,14^th.  Volunteers are needed.  Call our new co-presidents; Mike Rolfes at 451-6704 or Brian Bohan at 922-4313 for more info.

ST. JOSEPH NEW CEMETERY will hold a Candlelight Prayer Service on Wednesday, April 29, at 7PM, in the Mausoleum at the corner of Rapid Run and Nebraska Roads.  Fr. Jim Meade will be the celebrant.  To RSVP call 251-3110.

STRIKE OUT CANCER SOFTBALL GAME at 4:15PM on Thursday, April 30, at Mid-America  Ballyard between Mercy and Seton High Schools.  In memory of Mercy Assistant Principal, Janet Bamberger. 

CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WALK will be on Saturday, May 2, at 7PM at the St. Joseph Cemetery on Rapid Run and Covedale Roads.  Call Gina at 471-5157 to register.

The Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series presents an all-instrumental concert on Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m., in Seton Performance Hall. Tickets are $6. For more information call 251-3324.

ELDER HIGH SCHOOL BAND COLOR GUARD will have signups on May 4^th, and May 11^th, at 7PM in the Band Room in Elder’s Schaeper Center for students and their parents. Students must be in high school for the 2009/10 school year. No experience is necessary.  Any questions call, Mariann Grove at 941-8494.

MOTHER’S DAY MAY 9/10

The Pro-Life/Pro-Family Commission will be giving a flower to every mother and grandmother after all the Masses.  In the chapel after each Mass, Father will give a special blessing to all expectant mothers.

ROSARY RALLY at Elder High School Stadium on Sunday, May 17^th, at 2PM.  Free rosaries.  Program will last about an hour.  Dress for the weather.

ST. ANTONINUS ATHLETIC CLUB BID-N-BUY COMMITTEE FOR THE FESTIVAL is accepting donations.  Gift cards, monetary donations, personal service donations (sewing, tutoring, catering, photography etc.) can be dropped off at the parish office between 8AM-3PM Monday thru Friday. Any questions call Mollie DiGiacomo at 922-3023.

PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND WITH FR. CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG

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Pilgrimage Date: September 15^th – 26^th, 2009    Pilgrimage Cost: $3140.⁰⁰ + Air Tax

Departure: Cincinnati (CVG)     Prices are based on Euro-Dollar Exchange rate of $1.30 per €1. Round trip air quote of $725, does not include air tax and is subject to change until confirmed and ticketed. I prefer single room accommodations for an additional cost: $570.

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