Eucharistic Adoration

On Fridays 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.

CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. – Fr. Armstrong

Saturday, May 15, 3:00 p.m. – Fr. Mick

BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS,

SUNDAY, MAY 16

Adult : Joan Gay Leslie Keller   

Students:  Suzanne S., Maria V., Abby W.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about your Catholic Faith! Read The Catholic Telegraph.  Call 421-3131 ext. 496 to order your copy today.

Were you married outside the Church?   You can have your civil marriage celebrated (convalidated) in the Catholic Church. Call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759 to set up a confidential appointment.

Remember St. Antoninus in your will. 

FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners, 

     First, I want to wish all of our Mothers a happy Mother's Day.  It seems ever truer that "the hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world."   Only in heaven will mothers know the true “affect” and effect they have had in their children lives.  I remember at the funeral of one of our Eucharistic Ministers, a mother of a large family who died as the result of injuries sustained in a car crash, the preacher recalled a previous conversation with her: "My job is to see to it that my children get to heaven."  Mothers do have that tremendous task but they are also given all the corresponding graces for their lofty vocation.  I also want to acknowledge all those who may have had a maternal role in our lives like adopting mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, teachers, coaches and scout leaders.  My prayers are also with those who have no mother this year to whom they could wish a Happy Mother's Day.  Finally, we rejoice that all of us have the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, to be our mother as well, whose job it is to see to that we all get to heaven!

-- Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong

THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY: See the Pentecost Tours brochures in the greeting room.  Should you call Pentecost Tours at (800)713-9800, please mention Fr. Armstrong's name.

Please pray for Joan Bolger and her family.

MEASURING ENGAGEMENT 25: ME17: “As a member of my parish, my opinions seem to count."  Of the 533/625 parish respondents, 13% strongly agreed, 25% agreed, 35% neither agreed nor disagreed, 18% disagreed and 9% strongly disagreed.  The parish's mean average was 3.14/5; among all Catholics, it was 3.27/5; among all denominations, it was 3.38/5.  According to Growing An Engaged Church, just about half the respondents strongly agree with the ME 17 statement.  The author analyzed the data and made three observations: 1) Memebers' opinions are not being recognized by the right person; 2) members think the leadership has already made the decision; 3) there is a history of shutting members out.  Accordingly, the author recommends: "Healthy performance on ME 17 boils down to communication, which is vital to any organization; and the larger the congregation is, the more effort it takes to maintain clear lines of communication within it.  Finding out what members think - even if there be no agreement with their opinions or they not be acted upon -is critical for the parish's effectiveness. 

TRY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) through your bank. You can set up specific dates and withdrawal amounts.  Simply call Steffany Reid, the Business Manager, at 922-5400, and she can help you get set up.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECYCLE PAPER donations for the month of April.  We had collected 4.15 tons.

ST. ANTONINUS PRO-LIFE PRO-FAMILY COMMISSIONS will be commemorating Mothers’ Day by giving a plant to each woman after Mass in the greeting room.  After Mass all expectant mothers are invited to the chapel for a special blessing.

ROSARY RALLY will be on Sunday, May 16^th, at 2PM at the Elder High School Football Stadium.  Rosary and Benediction will be celebrated by Fr. Christopher R. Armstrong.  Free parking and handicapped access is available.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL –    JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners,

     Below is an excerpt of an email sent to Miss Tenoever after our fourth graders returned from a recent field trip.

We enjoyed having your kids, too.  The educators mentioned how impressed they were that compared to some of the older groups we have, these 4th graders knew more and were very engaged and attentive throughout the trip!

  This email reflects the many comments I receive when our students go on field trips.  We know our students have high expectations placed on them by our families, our teachers and our parish community.  It is always nice to hear how our students rise to meet and exceed our expectations.  This past week I had two non-parishioners email me about how well our students perform and how well-behaved they are.

     My deepest thanks to parishioners for providing for our school, parents for entrusting us with your children, and to the faculty and staff for all they do educating our children and forming them in the faith.

FROM OUR SEMINARIAN

MATTHEW ROBBEN

Mother’s Day isn’t just a day to show mom how much we love her (which for me usually starts with a flowering hanging basket and card) but a day to celebrate what she gave to us, life and family. Flowers bring life to the yard and cards line the door, but it is sitting around the table eating mom’s amazing BBQ and playing Pinochle that brings mom (and me) the most joy. It is so like my mother to take so much joy in the ordinary things in life. Then again, that is why we have Mother’s Day! It is our chance to reward her, say thanks, and show how much we care. God bless all our mothers! Happy Mother’s Day!

ATTENTION VETERANS:

  You are invited to the Annual Dater High School Memorial Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 19.  The ceremony begins at 8:30AM with coffee and donuts and ends with a picnic lunch.  Dater High School is located on the campus of Western Hills High School.  RSVP with Don Dapper at 363-7270.

FEAST FOR THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS

St. Antoninus Parish is showing its appreciation for our priests, Fr. Armstrong and Fr. Mick, by celebrating the Year for Priests with a feast on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 4PM in the undercroft. Family Names beginning with letters A thru G are asked to bring desserts; H thru Q, bring salads and side dishes and R thru Z are asked to bring main dishes. Soft drinks and coffee will be provided but you may bring your own wine, beer, and other libations! RSVP your name and number of persons before May 17, by e-mail at saintantoninus@fuse.net ; by phone to Debbie Rolfes at 922-2414 or Donna Vitt at 922-0833.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES for Confirmation Candidates, Jr. High and High School Students, College Students and others interested in community service. Please note the following upcoming opportunities for sharing our faith through good works: 1. Saturday, May 15, – prepare, deliver and serve lunch for Habitat for Humanity construction volunteers. Meet at the undercroft at 11:00am. 2. Sunday, May 23, – Potluck Dinner in honor of Fr. Armstrong and Fr. Mick – for the Year for Priests -- set-up, serving and clean-up. Please call Julie Heil at 922-3848 no later than the Thursday before the event.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

Perhaps you have heard that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels. What does that term mean? What are the similarities and the differences between these three gospels? Mary Handermann will give some of the background of the authors and the books in order to help us understand the author’s intent in the writing of these great books of Scripture. The “good news” proclaimed by these evangelists is a unique type of writing and each author brought his own experiences and purposes to the table which was then used by the Holy Spirit in a powerful way. Come and join us. Tuesday evening, 7:30 PM in Chapel.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

On this Mothers' Day, some mothers are single parents having difficulties in providing for their children. Your contribution placed in one of the six poor boxes will help us help them.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

May 10^th: 12:30PM Communion Service then lunch in the undercroft. Dr. Odell Owens, Coroner of Hamilton County will give a presentation.

June: Communion Service and Lunch.  Hi Ho Silver! All you ever wanted to know about the Lone Ranger.

Future Activities: The Dunham Choraleers; an overnight trip to “A Dickens Christmas” in Cambridge, OH; and a Riverboat Cruise.

St. Antoninus Golf Outing is on Friday, May 14^th, at Hidden Valley Golf Course with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.  Cost is $110.00 per golfer which includes lunch and dinner/drinks after the outing.  To sign up or to be a sponsor, please call Alex Hawk @ 348-5347.

St, Antoninus Cub Scout Pack 614's 5th Annual Car Show, Saturday, May 22, 9:00-3:00, lower lot of St. A school.   FREE to the public.  Go to saintantoninus.org for more details.

St. Antoninus Summer Festival - June 11, 12 and 13^th:  If you would be willing to coordinate a booth or work during the festival, please call  Judy Olding @ 922-1820 to sign up. New this year a chicken dinner from THE FARM on Sunday between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  

    The Catholic Ministries Appeal is an annual effort by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to spread the Gospel through informing and engaging the faithful with important regional ministries that benefit thousands of people throughout nineteen counties in western and southwestern Ohio. We invite you to share your gifts of time, talent, and treasure to participate in the life of our local church through these ministries.

Please take the Traveling Chalice into your home for one week as a reminder to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Call Debbie at 922-2414.

       Thank you to Joe and Carol Jacob Family who took the Traveling Chalice into their home for one week.

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

    Parenthood.  Each May and June, Americans pay special tribute to our beloved mothers and our loving fathers.  We honor our parents, our gift of family.  The blessing of our faith reminds us that God created us in His image and likeness…precious in His sight from our conception to our natural death.  We prayerfully thank Him for our gift of LIFE through our parents both birth and also for some,  the special gift through adoption. We also pray for parents who have suffered the heart breaking loss of their child through miscarriage, still birth, illness or injury.  

   A largely silent group is also in need of prayer and care…those fathers and mothers whose child died in abortion.  Hidden wounds. (see pro life at  SaintAntoninus.org).  The entire extended family is touched and suffers from abortion.  Remorse and repentance give way to hope and healing with the grace of the sacraments and help through the Church . (see PriestsforLife.org;  your pastor; your local pro life pregnancy center).     

    All of this brings us to current times in our nation.  The flagrant, bold efforts to institutionalize the culture of death in America, tearing at this very vital fabric of our families , will have stunning consequences.  Ohio’s treacherous “Prevention First Act” (HB293 and SB 176) has been reintroduced by two Democrats (in keeping with the Democratic platform). Also, tragically, the federal “Health” Care Law (Senate Bill H.R. 3590) provides direct funding for abortions at Community Health Centers (H.R. 3590, Sect. 10503, p. 2355).  This new law uses federal funds to subsidize abortions in insurance plans by providing subsidies to pay premiums for insurance plans that cover abortion. (H.R. 3590, Sect. 1303, p. 2069).  It doesn’t protect our health care workers who refuse to participate in abortion (H.R. 3590, p 2076)!

    Largely unnoticed, the coverage of euthanasia/assisted suicide has not been explicitly prohibited in this law. Currently legal in two states, these evils had two of its authors who wrote sections of the House Bill (FRC.com). Just like abortion was ‘regulated in’ to federal law, these evils may loom even larger than all the abortion deaths.    .

    The ploy of an executive order to prohibit abortion changes nothing: no president can amend a law by executive order.  Shame on our President and the Congressmen who voted for this bill (locally Cong. Steve Driehaus)…who are trying to hoodwink American voters!  Pray.  Get even more active! God is good! 

         Jane Hoffman

         St. Antoninus Pro-Life Pro-Family Committee

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