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 Mercy Franciscan at West Park for advertising in our bulletin.

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

CONFESSIONS

Thursday, May 7, 7:30PM – Fr. Mick

Saturday, May 9, 3:00PM – Fr. Armstrong

BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS,

SUNDAY, May 10

Adult Volunteers: Tina Hawk, Susan Fluegemann

Students: Laura N., Carly N., David N., Alyse P.

FOUND Keys on a long ribbon.

Call the rectory office at 922-5400.

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.

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.

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

FROM OUR PASTOR

     The following is an expression of gratitude for the entire wonderful thing that has occurred in parish over the past few weeks.  I am grateful to the Worship Commission for organizing the Communal Anointing of the Sick. That also gives me the occasion to remind you to ask for the Sacrament of the Sick when you need it.  Fr. Mick and I are happy to confer it and many people have found it convenient to schedule it before or after one of the week-day or Sunday Masses.  I am grateful to the Building and Grounds Committee for their hard work in spreading the mulch around the parish grounds in preparation for First Communion.  Another committee organized the May Crowning for our parish school.  This week we said good-by to Peggy James and hello to our new business manager, Chuck Merk.  I am grateful to Peggy for all the hard work she did in organizing the parish business office and I look forward to working with Chuck in the future.  Both the Parish and Finance Council meet this week. I am always grateful for their wise counsel.  My gratitude list could go on.  But all of the above is a reminder that St. Antoninus is a great place to grow in the Lord!
 
CALLING ALL CONVERTS:  During the Easter season, we have highlighted some aspects of the paschal mystery as a parish.  For instance, we prayed Easter Vespers in various homes throughout the parish.  We had witness talks on the Ascension.  We made a solemn novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost.  This year I want to invite all converts and their families to Mass on Pentecost eve, Saturday May 30, at the 4:30 Mass.  It is a reminder to all of us to spread the Gospel which Christ entrusted to his Church.  Please Come!

-- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong

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.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

     Thank you!  Because of your generosity, The Catholic Relief Services Collection will be able to support disaster and emergency relief, refugee settlement, advocacy, development, and legal services for people in need all around the world.  Together, we will restore hope to Jesus in disguise, who reminds us that Christ is present in those who suffer – and in those who respond compassionately to their needs.

PARISH DIRECTORY SIGN-UPS are still going on. Call Julie Scott at 922-3015 to set up a date and time.  Or go to www.saintantoninus.org and click the link to sign up on line.

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.

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

May 11^th, Communion Service in the chapel at 12:30PM followed by Lunch and a “Hummel Figurines” presentation given by Fred Kellerman. Bring your own Hummels so they can be enjoyed by all.  At $9 per person, get your reservations in by Wednesday, May 6^th.  

June 2^nd, “Cincinnati City Tour” hosted by Bob Doolan.  Cost is $10.00 per person.

June 5^th, Steering Committee Meeting in the Holy Family Room, at 1PM.

June 8^th, Lunch and Bingo

In Process – December 2-3, trip to “Our Lady of the Snows Shrine” to see the Christmas displays. Cost tentatively at $100 per person.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

   Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work - far greater than you think. The coins placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes bring Christ's love and compassion to the poor.     

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.

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. JACK COREY

Dear Parishioners,

      I wonder how many of us have caught ourselves sounding exactly like our own parents.  Even if, as teenagers, we promised we would never become just like our parents, somehow when we talk to our children, we hear our own parents’ voices.  “Repetition is the mother of all learning,” as the saying goes.  As we grow up, we see our parents’ mannerisms and hear their anecdotes over and over again.  It is natural for us to pick them up.

     This holds true for our faith.  If our children see us going to Mass every Sunday, going to regular confession, and properly receiving Holy Eucharist, then chances are greater that when they become parents, they will do the same.  For those parents lucky enough to have had their children go through our second grade, they know the tremendous preparation our students are given for receiving the Eucharist.  But if we as parents do not model our faith, eventually our children will be more inclined to copy our actions than follow their second grade instruction.

     Today we celebrate our second graders receiving Holy Eucharist for the first time.  May all of us set great examples while we form the children of our parish.

     A big thank-you goes to our second grade teachers, Miss Vallejos, Mrs. Snyder, and Mrs. C. Johnson.  They do a tremendous job.  Additional thanks to all the volunteers throughout the year who have helped make sacramental prep meaningful for our students.

FROM DEACON DAVID ENDRES

Did you know that a plenary indulgence is being offered to Catholics during the Year of St. Paul?  A plenary indulgence is a special gift offered by God through the Church to help us attain purity of heart and holiness of life.  According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, an indulgence is “the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sin whose guilt has already been forgiven.”  In honor of the Year of St. Paul, the Holy Father has offered a plenary indulgence to those who fulfill the following: 1) Make a visit (pilgrimage) to one of the parish churches established by Archbishop Pilarczyk as a pilgrimage site. St. Teresa of Avila (Price Hill) is the closest.  2) Sacramental Confession (within a week of the pilgrimage) 3) Reception of the Eucharist 4) Offer prayers for the Holy Father.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

   Learn how to be a prayer warrior in the army of Christ!  Looking around at our nation and the needs of so many hurting people we can see the necessity for prayer.  The Lord has given us a great resource in our battle against evil, the gift of intercession.  “Prayer and fasting are the first and most effective weapons against the forces of evil” (John Paul II).  Diane Autenrieb will speak about this remarkable gift on Tuesday evening -- a gift that unleashes the power of the Holy Spirit in our prayer life.  In Chapel, Tuesday at 7:30PM

ST. ANTONINUS GOLF OUTING is open to all male and female golfers.  1:00PM Shotgun Start on Friday May 15^th, at 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.  Go to www.saintantoninus.org for registration forms or call JD Bender at 922-3573 or jbender@cinci.rr.com.  Sponsorship opportunities are available

ST. ANTONINUS ATHLETIC CLUB BID-N-BUY COMMITTEE FOR THE FESTIVAL is accepting donations of 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.

2009 St. A Summer Festival.  Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 12-14, 2009.  This year's event has all your favorite attractions: Rides (including Sunday ride special), Musical Entertainment, Games, Bid-n-Buy, Air-conditioned Casino and, of course, great Food!  New this year - Flower Booth and The Big Bash Booth (junk car meets sledgehammer!), as well as Ribs and $1 Kid's Meal Special on Sunday. Don't forget the Major Award drawing for $10,000 (only 250 tickets sold).  If interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Brian Bohan (922-4313) or Mike Rolfes (451-6704).

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.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING three-session course will be offered at St. Lawrence Church on Wednesday, May 13, at 7PM.  The cost is $70 and includes course materials, instruction and follow-up.  RSVP to John and Sheila Kippley at 661-7396.