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.

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

CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 22, 7:30PM – Fr. Armstrong

Saturday, October 24, 3:00PM – Fr. Armstrong

BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS,

SUNDAY, October 25

Adult Volunteers:  Julie Ashe, Joan Friedman

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

ADULT BIBLE STUDY every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00PM in the Holy Family Room of the undercroft. If you have questions please call Mary Lynne Rapien at 922-0902.

RCIA on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Room of the undercroft. Questions call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759.

CHOIR PRACTICE Regular scheduled rehearsals will be on the 2^nd and 3^rd Wednesday evenings of each month from 7-8:30PM in the school music room.      Please call Peg Delaney at 922-5400 for information and to set up an audition time.

LITURGY OF THE WORD for children in grades 1 and 2 (until they have received their First Holy Communion), at the 9:30 Mass every Sunday.

PREP classes for Catholic students in public schools are on Sundays. To register please call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759.

ST. ANTONINUS SUNDAY SCHOOL for 4 and 5 year-olds will be held in the school cafeteria during the 9:30 Mass on Sundays starting October 4th. Students registered for the 4 year-old group must be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2010. Call Deacon Bob at 922-4759.

COFFEE & DONUTS will be on November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9.

Remember St. Antoninus in your will. 

FROM OUR PASTOR

     My commentary on the second part of the Vision Statement continues.  "I see a day when every member of St. Antoninus engages in Faith Formation:...when every member is living his or her strengths."   As to living one’s strengths, “Discovering one’s God-given talents” and “Inspiring the community” are themes you will be hearing about in the coming months. In his forward, Fr. Bill Hanson writes: "Dr. Donald O. Clifton of The Gallup Organization began this work more than 40 years ago.  He recognized that there were patterns of talents God gave people from birth. He believed that he was called by God to use his talents to help others find theirs.  To accomplish this task, he researched the natural patterns of thought, feeling, and action of two million people in more than 25 countries.  The result is the Clifton StrengthsFinder, an online tool that reveals one’s top five themes of talent - called Signature Themes."  Father Bill continued: "Our parishioners have three reactions when they take the Clifton StrengthsFinder: amazement at its accuracy, genuine surprise, and gratitude."

Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong

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Good stewards must not argue about who is the most important. Today’s Gospel says clearly that those who aspire to greatness must humbly serve the needs of all. Even Jesus came not to be served, but to serve.

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Biggs, Kroger, Price Hill Chili, The Holy Grail  and Ron’s Roost Gift Cards are available during rectory office hours of Monday-Friday 8AM to 3PM and after all weekend Masses

Entertainment 2010 books and Zone coupon books with the other gift cards are now on sale daily at the rectory and after all weekend Masses. Still only $20! Call Larry Hurley at 608-7604 for FREE express delivery to your home or office. All proceeds benefit St. Antoninus Church and School. Thank you for your support!

Volunteers are needed to sell Gift Cards in the back of church, 10 minutes before Mass, 10 minutes after Mass, for one Mass time per month. Mass times available are 8:00AM and 11:30AM. If you could donate your time, please contact Fran Feldman at 451-3428 or vffeld@aol.com Thanks!

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

The seminar will be held the on Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings in October and will end with a session on Sunday evening November 1st. Saturday morning sessions are from 9-12 with Mass at 8:00 and a light breakfast prior to the seminar. Sunday evening sessions begin with dinner @ 5:30. The Seminar begins at 6:30 until 9:00 pm. The sessions will be held between both St. Antoninus and St. Max in West Chester. To register or for info call Susan at 227-0844. Is child care an issue? Please indicate this when calling.

THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD! (Psalm 19:1) Everyone is invited to our next night-sky observing session at Schott Field on Friday evening, October 30, 2009 at 7:40pm. We will be looking at Jupiter, the moon and the Ring Nebula. Cloud cover cancels this event, which will not be rescheduled (the next evening is Halloween).

Pilgrimage to Oberammergau: An information meeting will be held on Sunday, November 8, after the 11:30 am Mass in the undercroft. See the brochures in the greeting room for information.

COFFEE & DONUTS will be Sunday, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Additional volunteers are needed to make nursing/retirement home visits. For more information and to volunteer call Marilyn Wempe at 922-3570.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

HOME CONSTRUCTION ON FYFFE AVE.

     From 8:00am to 3:00pm or any hours you can help, on November 21. Call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759 or send e-mail to: w8cro@arrl.net. 

MARRIED COUPLES:  Wow!      Check this one out.  A Marriage Encounter “Weekend of Romance and Renewal”, Nov. 21 & 22 at St. Antoninus Church in Western Hills.  Spend a wonderful weekend of private discussions with your spouse.  Enjoy an intimate dinner for two, all for only $59. Come away with a marriage that sparkles and feels more like your courting days.  Questions/reservations/www.marriageweekend.org, or call Gene/Mary Kay at 681-2794 or Don/Kathy at 574-1717.

Mass of Christian Burial has been offered for Dr. George Tenoever, John Elias and Henry Sunderman. Please keep them and their families in your prayers

MOM’S ROSARY CIRCLE GROUP is every Friday from 10AM to 11:30AM at Mary Ann Baverman’s home, 5327 Quailwood off Sylved Ln. All Moms and all kids are welcome. Rosary instruction is available. Call before you come the first time 922-3461.

ORIENTATION MEETING ON CHILD PROTECTION DECREE will be in the Holy Family Room of the undercroft at 7:30pm, November 19. For further info about these meetings and the background checks, please call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL – JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners: Last week there was a bulletin insert inviting all parishioners to submit a favorite school memory. We are hoping to receive these back for Tuesday, October 20, the National Day of Writing sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. Not only will our students write that day, they will listen and read different examples of writing. We will include your narratives for our students to read or for students to listen as they are read. After Tuesday, we would like to take these fond school memories and compile them in time for Catholic Schools Week. If you misplaced the goldenrod form, or you did not receive a bulletin last week, feel free to share your story on regular paper, or submit your story via e-mail. You may send it to me at corey@saintantoninus.org. Please type “School Memory” in the subject line of your e-mail. Thank you for your sharing your stories.

The annual 5th grade food drive / service project to benefit Mercy Franciscan at St. John in Over-The-Rhine will be on Sunday October 18th, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Mercy truck will be parked on the lower parking lot. Volunteers will be there to assist in accepting food donations. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.

ELDER HIGH SCHOOL BAND SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER at Elder’s cafeteria on this Sunday, October 18, at 4 to 7PM. $7 for adults and children 3 years old and older. Tickets on sale at the door

Halloween Happenings: Thursday, October 29th, from 6pm - 8pm in the Undercroft. Games, prizes and a snack are included in the advance registration of $3 or $5 at the door. Scout troops are welcome and adult supervision is required. Recommended for ages 3-9. Please send registration form along with payment to the school office in an envelope marked “Halloween Happenings" by October 26th. Make checks payable to Troop 47948. Call Jenee Ferguson 451-3650 with any questions. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their own goody bag to collect their treats.

Cub Scout Candy Bar Sale - The Cub Scouts are currently selling candy bars (Reese's, M&M's, Hershey bars, Carmellos, Skittles, Snickers & more!) for $1.00 each. If you do not have a Cub Scout in your neighborhood and would like to support our fundraiser, please call Lisa Wagner (922-7634) or Kathy Hurley (922-7642) for express delivery! Thank you!

FROM OUR SEMINARIAN INTERN, MATTHEW J. ROBBEN

      One of the popular misconceptions that I held when I entered the seminary was that I would study and pray all day, every day! While study and prayer does consume a good portion of the day, there is still time (albeit on a much more limited basis) to participate in the things that I enjoy like watching movies, golf, bowling, disc golf, tennis, and basketball. In fact, I never thought I would play college basketball in the seminary. The two basketball tournaments we play each year against other seminaries are extremely intense and competitive. I never expected this from future priests. The idealized portrait of priests and seminarians that I held when I entered the seminary is commonplace among both children and adults today.

      There is a popular misconception that we (seminarians) are somehow “different” than they are and it is this perceived “difference” that hinders the ability to answer God’s call. The reality is that we are normal men who like to do normal things. In fact, I think it’s time to watch some football now! God bless you on your journey through the week!

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

November 6- Steering Committee meeting at 1PM in the Holy Family Room. All members are invited. November 9 – Communion Service at 12:30PM followed by the Thanksgiving Luncheon in the undercroft. Topic will be on woodcarving and carved examples. Cost is $9 per person. Make your reservation before November 4th.

December- We will have our usual Christmas $5 gift exchange at the lunch. December 1-3 – Trip to “Our Lady of the Snows Shrine”. Leave Tues, Dec. 1st, at 8:30AM and return Thur. Dec. 3rd. Cost $175 per person, Full amount is due before November 1st. Some spaces still left. Future trip- an overnight in Amish country.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

Have you considered what gives you joyful hope in the future? Psalm 71:5 tells us, “For you are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth.” Our joy is not to be found in what the world offers but only in the surety of what Jesus Christ offers us. Governments change, fads change, goals change while only one thing is certain, our salvation, certain when we trust in the Lord. On Tuesday, Diane Autenrieb’s talk on “Living in Hope until our Last Breath” reaffirms the reality of this promise. We may be happy in our circumstances from time to time, but true joy comes only when we seek Jesus Christ and live according to His promises. Come and be encouraged, 7:30 PM in Chapel.

SALT AND LIGHT- A JOURNEY INTO CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING is a five-session course on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30pm at. St. Martin of Tours red school building. Sessions are on October 27, November 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required. Call Marti Barnes at 661-2000.

LOST AND FOUND camera call for info 922-5400.

Emmett Bold Benefit on Friday, November 13, from 7PM until midnight in the St. Teresa of Avila undercroft. Cost is $15 per person and $25 per couple. Bid-n-buy, basket raffle and split the pot will be available. Call Jennifer (Metz) Rodenberg at 289-8550 for more details.

GALLUP’S ME 25 SURVEY

Dear Parishioners,

How can we best accomplish what God has in mind for us? How can we best use the gifts and talents of the people who are part of this parish? These are important questions, and we’ve been wrestling with them for quite some time at St. Antoninus Church.

To this end, we want to hear from each of you. In the coming weeks, we will conduct Gallup’s ME²⁵ survey, a census of all adult members of our parish that will give you the opportunity to share your opinions about some of the key aspects of our parish life.

“Gallup’s ME25 Survey” means a survey of 25 questions which “measure engagement.  We will do the paper survey in church the week-end of October 24/25.  That same survey will be available on line from October 24 to November 6.

The survey will be administered by Gallup, an independent research company known for its understanding of people and their opinions. Although most of us know Gallup for its polling work, the organization has been listening to people’s opinions and studying successful organizations for more than 40 years. With this experience, Gallup brings a seasoned ability to help us gather and understand all of the opinions throughout our parish.

Your opinions will be completely confidential; Gallup will not reveal any individual responses to anyone. After we've received the results back from Gallup, we will use them to start a dialogue about our parish and how we can more effectively accomplish our mission. We all have a stake in the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

The success of this effort hinges on the completion of the survey by each one of us who is at least 18 years of age. We all share equally in our responsibility to reach the goal of 100% participation by our parish. Your opinions need to be heard.

This is an exciting time for our parish. We are taking important steps toward fulfilling God’s purpose for us both now and in the years to come. The process and subsequent dialogue will help us all in that effort.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong

Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong

Pastor, St. Antoninus Church