PARISH UPDATE | MAY 8, 2021 |
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LIVE THE LITURGY
INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
God is love. These three simple words deserve a great deal of attention. They have the power to transform our relationship with God from something that is static and distant to one that is personal and real. We all know the power of love and how important it is to completing all of the human and divine circuits of our lives. But we do not often consider the awesome fact that it is given to us as a gift and is not simply part and parcel of the human package. God is the author of love and love itself. When we truly love another human being, it is really God being God in and through us. The love to which we are called and the love of which the Gospel speaks is a selfless love that seeks the wellbeing of not only our significant others but of all of our brothers and sisters. This love, which is of God, is a love that will endure all things and bring immeasurable joy when experienced. It is the most sincere form of friendship.
©LPi
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Behold Your Mother
- Spring Gala
- KOC Italian Dinner
- Catch the Building Spirit
- Pilgrimage with Fr. John
- St. Christopher Respect Life
- Donations Needed
- KOC Join the Knights
- KOC Super Cash Bonanza
- St. John's Evening of Renewal
ARCHDIOCESE
- Bicentennial Marian Pilgrimage
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This weekend we are introducing a parish-wide initiative to create a Marian Grotto and prayer garden between the church and the parish office. This setting will offer a prominent, visible inspiration for our community, serving as a call to prayer and an encouragement to explore the wisdom and grace emanating from our Blessed Mother. The total cost of this endeavor is estimated at $20,000. Please join our effort to spread our prayer life outdoors!
Donations may be made towards the “Behold Your Mother” group via the OSV ONLINE GIVING portal or by placing your donation in the provided BLUE envelopes in the Gathering Space. |
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AUCTION CLOSES AT 11PM TONIGHT
The Spring Gala is the single largest fund raising event for the children of our Parish. The programs benefitting from this event include St. Christopher School and the Center for Children. This year due to COVID we will only be hosting an online auction. There is something for everyone and for every budget. Be sure to browse and bid before 11pm tonight!
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Don’t see something you have to have in the auction? You can still support the Gala by sponsoring an 8th grader to go on a retreat in 2021-2022!!! This will be something new starting next school year!! Our goal is to have all 8th graders sponsored!!! |
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KOC DRIVE-THRU ITALIAN DINNER |
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The KOC Drive-Thru Italian Dinner is finally here! 😋 *** TODAY ONLY *** $12 per dinner. Pick-up orders between 4-7PM
Please enter via the main church entrance and follow the signs around to their pick-up location.
DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE DRAWING at 8PM via Knights of Columbus Fr. Aufderheide Council #12912 Facebook LIVE.
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CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT |
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DID YOU KNOW... It takes about 4000 hours to build a Habitat for Humanity home and $100,000 worth of materials and services. During this time of pandemic, we need your help spiritually, financially and for volunteer hours.
Since Pope Francis has declared this to be the year of St. Joseph, the father of Jesus and a carpenter, it is appropriate to support the build of this house.
We will be starting on Memorial Day weekend and plan to complete the home in September. We start with a 7 day “Blitz Week” where we attempt to get the house weather tight. We then work Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:30 till 3:30. We also work Thursday evening from 4:30 till dark.
Parish Representatives will be in the Gathering Space
THIS WEEKEND (May 8/9)
to answer questions and provide donation envelopes
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PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. JOHN IN 2022 |
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Join Father John as he travels throughout the Holy Land (Jan. 2022) and to Eastern Europe (July 2022) to include the once-in-a-decade Passion Play in Oberammergau.
More details, brochures, and reservation forms can be found via the link below or by visiting the magazine rack in the Gathering Space for a print out of the brochure and form.
RESERVATIONS ARE FILLING UP FAST!
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNTY.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
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Raising children is a difficult vocation. In today's secular world, choosing to have children, for some, can be a difficult or unpopular decision. But the Catholic Church will ever work to build a culture of life and love! The St. Christopher Respect Life Committee would like to say thank you to all parents who have bravely decided to embrace their vocation of life!
If you are a parent of small children, or a pregnant mother, and find yourself needing some words of encouragement or support, please reach out to us! Send an email to stchrisforlife@outlook.com and one of the committee members will respond to support you. |
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Disciples to Destiny is an applied for non-profit ministry (EIN #85-4402772). The IRS allows us to collect support until we receive Covid slowed approval. We care for teens emancipated from foster care without support. We show our care by providing housing, life mentoring, job/career coaching, social service referrals and hygiene. We are collecting for our yard sales.
DESIRED ITEMS TO COLLECT FOR YARD SALES: Furniture, bicycles, appliances, etc. (no clothing)
If you have items to donate or are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Dale Nieberding at 937-475-9685 or Missy Logan at 937-238-8511. Thank you!
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ST. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12912
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WHY I JOINED THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
"I joined the Knights of Columbus because I have been so blessed that I just wanted a way to do good things and give back to God. It was also nice to find out that the amount of time I needed to give was totally up to me. Plus, I was told I wouldn’t be forced into holding an office position. Lastly, once I was in, it didn’t take long to realize that I had just gained a whole bunch of really great new friends."
Bill Hagerty, Knight since 2013
Council #12912, St. Christopher Parish
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SUPPORT MANY PARISH GROUPS & CHARITIES - PURCHASE NOW THROUGH MAY 17
The St. Christopher Knights of Columbus are now selling tickets for the Super Cash Bonanza to support and give back to our parish groups and local charities such as the school and parish youth, Right to Life, food pantry, veterans, and other various church needs.
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Over $108,000.00 in CASH PRIZES
- Each ticket donation of $5.00
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Deadline to buy/turn in tickets is: May 17, 2021
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DRAWING DATE: May 22, 2021
- Donor need not be present to win
NEED TICKETS?
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ST. JOHN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION |
MAY 19, 2021 | 7:30 PM IN THE CHURCH
Indulgences: The Life Giving Font of Mercy from Mother Church
Presenter: Fr. Andrew Smith
“Indulgences. The very word stirs up more misconceptions than perhaps any other teaching in Catholic theology. Those who attack the Church for its use of indulgences rely upon—and take advantage of—the ignorance of both Catholics and non-Catholics.” Come be part of this evening so that we can go forth and share the Truth that is Christ Jesus and know the truth about the practice of our Catholic Faith! Live stream available via St. John YouTube channel.
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Good stewardship calls us to return our first fruits in gratitude for God’s many gifts to us.
Please consider online or scheduled automatic contributions to St. Christopher Parish as part of your household budget. Our future growth and ability to fulfill our mission is in your hands. Please be as generous as you are able.
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Live Stream Mass
Unable to attend Mass? Join us for Mass at St. Christopher via live-stream on our parish website, Facebook LIVE, and on our channel via your Roku/Amazon Fire streaming device ( search St. Christopher in the streaming app store).
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READ EVEN MORE VIA OUR PARISH BULLETIN |
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WALK WITH MARY | Join the longest Marian pilgrimage in the US!
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STATUE GUARDIANS STILL NEEDED TO CARRY A PORTION OF THE PILGRIMAGE:
We are in need of more Statue Guardian Pilgrims who will commit to being part of a core team that will carry the Mary statue, walking at least three full days of the pilgrimage route. Statue Guardians will have the opportunity to challenge themselves both spiritually and physically, as they will walk at least 40 miles per leg and be expected to help carry (in a team of 4) a 50-pound Mary statue on a platform for 6-15 miles per day, rotating out during the day. Please consider signing up for this important role in the pilgrimage! Please go to the "Join In" page on Mary2021.org for more details.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION THROUGH THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS!
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OPENING MASS & PILGRIMAGE KICK OFF EVENT [SUN] MAY 16 @ 1:30 PM Fatima Shrine, Russells Point, OH
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MASS & SARA KROGER CONCERT [FRI] MAY 21 @ 6:00 PM Maria Stein Shrine, Maria Stein, OH
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CONCERT & MASS AT CHAMINADE JUILENNE [SAT] MAY 29 @ 3:00 PM CJ Roger Glass Stadium, Dayton, OH
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FINAL CONSECRATION AND FOUNTAIN SQUARE CONCERT [SAT] JUNE 19 @ 12:00 PM Fountain Square & St. Peter in Chains, Cincinnati, OH
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