BABYSITTING FOR THE 9:30AM MASS,

SUNDAY, May 31

Adult Volunteers: Susanne Hornsby, Lenora Wright

Students: Molly H., Ally R., Kate G.

    Fr. Mark Burger told me that he tells his parish at least twice a year that he is happy being a priest and so am I! Yesterday, May 23, saw David Endres ordained to the Priesthood! It is my sincere hope that sometime in your life you will witness this Sacrament which Christ has given to His Church in order to care for her until He returns in glory. This past year we also witnessed the sixtieth anniversary of Fr. Mick's faithful service to the Church as the Lord's priest. To honor that, we established a burse in order to fund the education of seminarians (to which one may still contribute!). This coming year we will have a seminarian intern living with us, Matt Robben. On June 19, of this year our Holy Father will inaugurate the Year of the Priest. Therefore, we have indeed much to be thankful for as Fr. Endres celebrates his Mass of Thanksgiving here next Sunday, May 31, at 11:30 am; a reception follows in the undercroft.

-- Rev. Christopher R. Armstrong

TRAVELING CHALICE

Sign up to borrow the Traveling Chalice and help pray for our needed vocations. Please call 451-7435 to request the chalice for a week.

Pilgrimage to Ireland: Although many have expressed interest in the pilgrimage to Ireland, so far only four people have signed up. I was informed by Best Catholic that the cut-off date is JUNE 13, after that the airline seats are released. We need at least 20 people to sign up. If you wish to go, please sign up before JUNE 13. Thanks. CRA

CALLING ALL CONVERTS: 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!

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

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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

HOME CONSTRUCTION ON FYFFE AVE.

8:00am to 3:00pm or any hours you can help.

(Fyffe Ave. turns off of McHenry and crosses Westwood-Northern in Westwood)

On the third Saturday of the month, beginning on June 20, 2009, we will be working on these dates with Sr. Nancy Howe and Seton High School.

Thereafter, the dates are; July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, (more dates possible after this)

If you would like to help, call Deacon Bob Schroeder at 922-4759 or send e-mail to: w8cro@arrl.net

ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

June 2nd, “Cincinnati City Tour” hosted by Bob Doolan. Trip is sold out. Bus will leave from the parking area by the priests’ garage at 9:30AM. The tour will last about 3 to 4 hours.

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

June 8th, Communion Service at 12:30PM followed by Lunch and Bingo. Cost is $9 per person. Get your reservation in by June 3rd.

Dear Parishioners,

     This week St. Antoninus School would like to send our congratulations to Fr. David Endres ordained on Saturday. We were extremely blessed to have had him as an intern and we will continue to pray for his success as a priest. During his time here, he was a great role model, not just as an intern studying for the priesthood, but as a person.

We wish Fr. Endres the best as he continues his work at Bishop Fenwick High School. We know the students and faculty will certainly be blessed by his efforts there.

     This weekend I begin my ministry as a priest. I am excited to be able to celebrate Mass for the first time. Next weekend on Pentecost Sunday, I will celebrate Mass for the first time at St. Antoninus at 11:30 AM. All are welcome to join me in prayer and praise of God.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

The 5th Sunday envelopes have been placed in the pews. Please return with your contribution in the Mass collection next weekend or take it to the rectory office. Your contribution will enable our Conference to meet the challenge of providing adequate assistance to the worthy needy.

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

ST. ANTONINUS CUB SCOUTS is hosting their Fourth Annual Car Show, Saturday, May 30, (rain date 6/6), from 9:00 - 3:00. Free to the public, come view the cars, raffles, food and music/DJ. If interested in entering a car, contact Frank Ellert at 922-8227.

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.

Seton High School Soccer Mattress Sale

Seton's soccer team is holding its 2nd Annual Mattress Sale. Name Brand mattresses at 30-60% off retail prices. All proceeds benefit the Girls Soccer Program. June 6th from 10am-5pm at Seton High School.

2009 St. A Summer Festival June 12-14, 2009. This year's event has all your favorite attractions plus 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 call Brian Bohan (922-4313) or Mike Rolfes (451-6704).

Elder Tennis Camp at the new PAC Facility on June 9, for students in grades 3 thru 8. Register by calling Sr. Nancy Kinross at 921-3744 x 3636 before June 1st.