Weekend of August 21, 2022

21st Sunday in OT

FUNFEST WEEKEND

Please join us!

First Day of School

The new school semester starts this month. One of the things that I value most about the schools in our family is that our students get a Catholic education. Their education here gives them the fullness of the faith and teaches them to witness and evangelize our beliefs as Catholics. Our schools pursue excellence in academic and spiritual growth. Although we have high academic expectations, what we really want to see flourish in our students is their ability to make a difference by bringing the word of God out into the world. We want them to be able to live and grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Let us all resolve to renew these gifts and be an example to our children.

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to Catholic Tradition, are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of God. The standard interpretation has been the one that St. Thomas Aquinas worked out in the thirteenth century in his Summa Theologiae:

https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit

• Wisdom is both the knowledge of and judgment about “divine things” and the ability to judge and direct human affairs according to divine truth (I/I.1.6; I/II.69.3; II/II.8.6; II/II.45.1–5).
• Understanding is penetrating insight into the very heart of things, especially those higher truths that are necessary for our eternal salvation—in effect, the ability to “see” God (I/I.12.5; I/II.69.2; II/II.8.1–3).
• Counsel allows a man to be directed by God in matters necessary for his salvation (II/II.52.1).
• Fortitude denotes a firmness of mind in doing good and in avoiding evil, particularly when it is difficult or dangerous to do so, and the confidence to overcome all obstacles, even deadly ones, by virtue of the assurance of everlasting life (I/II.61.3; II/II.123.2; II/II.139.1).
• Knowledge is the ability to judge correctly about matters of faith and right action, so as to never wander from the straight path of justice (II/II.9.3).
• Piety is, principally, revering God with filial affection, paying worship and duty to God, paying due duty to all men on account of their relationship to God, and honoring the saints and not contradicting Scripture. The Latin word pietas denotes the reverence that we give to our father and to our country; since God is the Father of all, the worship of God is also called piety (I/II.68.4; II/II.121.1).
• Fear of God is, in this context, “filial” or chaste fear whereby we revere God and avoid separating ourselves from him—as opposed to “servile” fear, whereby we fear punishment (I/II.67.4; II/II.19.9).  

Fr. Jamie

Enter through the narrow gate, Jesus exhorts us to do. He said the number would be few. The number is few because too many people carry the excess weight of sin and have not availed themselves of asking for forgiveness. Ask yourself the following question could you go through the narrow gate?

 Fr. Ken

Eternal Father, we continue to lift up families in our community who are suffering. We thank you for Your people who minister to these families in their need, so they see the love of Christ in action. We pray they feel Your comfort and peace. Amen.

Mass Intention Offerings

If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member or friend, or a deceased loved one, please contact the church office at 513-321-1207 ext. 8100 or cbrigger@smshp.com. We will send a personalized Mass card. We kindly ask for a $5 offering.

Extraordinary Ministers

of Holy Communion

(EHMC) Training

With the return of the Precious Blood at Mass, we are very much in need of additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Perhaps you think, “Somebody will volunteer for this ministry.” Everyone in the church is somebody… and so are YOU! We ask that you prayerfully consider this important ministry.

Deacon John Schuler and Pam Chiappone will conduct EHMC formation and training sessions on:

† NEXT THURSDAY, August 25

† 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the St. Mary sanctuary

† Please get in touch with Pam at 513-374-1063 or pamchiappone@gmail.com to let us know you’ll attend

† Please join these faith-filled ministers pictured below who participated in a training session earlier this month!

Fourth Sunday Fellowship

August 28

after 10:30 am Mass

Come to Robisch Hall for coffee and donuts!

 Welcome back to school and a

post celebration of our FunFest weekend!

Dinner for Father Ken

Give us this day our daily bread

 St. Mary Meal Ministry provides Father Ken with a healthy dinner on two weekday evenings each week. Sign- up for a meal HERE.  You can drop off dinners (or gift cards) at the Rectory before 4:00 pm. 

St. Vincent De Paul Food Collection

August 28 & 29

Postponed one week this

month because of FunFest

Please bring any non-perishable or baby items to the back of the church.  The SVDP Food Collection serves:

† Mercy Neighborhood Ministries &

† Mother of Christ Church            

Monetary contributions to support all the good work of SVDP can be made at: smchp.weshareonline.org.     

Thank you! 

FALL BIBLE STUDY

What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith

 What: A 10-Week Study and digital pilgrimage to Rome feat. Andrew & Sarah Swafford

When/Where  2 sections available:

• Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm starting Sept. 12 in Robisch Hall
• Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 am starting Sept. 13 in Seton Center

Cost: The material cost is $20 per person. If a couple shares a workbook, only pay a single $20.

Details and Register HERE.

For more information, you may contact our DRE, Cody Egner, at cegner@eastsideregion.org 

REGISTER FOR

FAMILY OF FAITH

The family is the first place that the Gospel is shared and lived. You, as parents, have the unique privilege and honor of being your child's primary catechist. To assist our parents in this divine responsibility, our parish will be offering the 3rd year of the Family of Faith program starting this fall.

Family of Faith is designed for ALL Catholic families with children up to the 8th grade. It is not limited to only those families who are seeking sacramental preparation or for families who attend public school. All families, including those who send to Catholic Grade School, are encouraged to participate in this family-based faith formation. The goal is to equip the parents to succeed in their roles as primary catechists of their children.

To learn more about Family of Faith and to register, please visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary

Direct any questions to our DRE, Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org.

FAMILY OF FAITH

CATECHISTS NEEDED

Our Family of Faith program is searching for faithful parishioners who want to explore leading and teaching parish children during a monthly session this year focusing on the Beatitudes. We are searching for two childcare volunteers, two preschool catechists, and 1 K-1st grade catechist. These volunteer positions commit to teaching one monthly session from September-May. All material/texts are provided.

Visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary for more detailed information on the program. Please contact our DRE, Cody Egner, if interested: cegner@eastsideregion.org.

 Preschool Catechist

Opportunity

Do you like working with young children? Do you love sharing your faith? Consider becoming one of our new Preschool Catechists for our Family of Faith program. These volunteer positions also commit to teaching one monthly session from September-May. All material/texts are provided.

Visit www.eastsidefaith.org/fof-mary for more detailed information on the program. Please contact our DRE, Cody Egner, if interested: cegner@eastsideregion.org. 

The Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd

Registration Open    

St. Mary offers The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) for 4-6-year-old children for our Family of Parishes. In the Atrium (sacred classroom), the children will work, pray, sing, and contemplate the Mystery of God by introducing Scripture and Liturgy with age-appropriate, specially designed materials.

Classes will be held on Sundays from 10:15-11:30 am, starting on September 25, 2022.

† Classes are located in the Atrium in Seton Center

† CGS Tuition $90 per child

† There are only five spaces still available for the 2022-2023 school year, so please register asap.

† For more information and to register, visit https://smchp.com / Front Page News or Search: Catechesis of the Good Sheperd or go to eastsidefaith.org/cgs 

St. Mary Hyde Park

Annual Golf Outing

September 20, 2022

California Golf Course

11:00 am - Registration

11:30-12:15 - Lunch

12:45 pm - Scramble Shotgun Starts

Eli's BBQ Dinner and Awards after Golf

Details and Registration HERE

*Proceeds benefit the most pressing needs of St. Mary Hyde Park

ST. MARY FUNFEST

STARTS TONIGHT!!

THANK YOU to our

FunFest Sponsors!

Chances are HIGH to win at Ducky Downs!

Click below to sponsor your Duck TODAY!

Get your chance to sponsor your very own duck at Ducky Downs. Win $500! Choose your number from 1 to 40 for the Sunday, August 21st race time of 7:00 pm.

Bids n Baskets

Here is a list of the intangible items you will be able to bid on!

St. Mary School

Cougar Sports

Little Cougars

Fall Soccer 

Little Cougars Soccer is an excellent way for you and your child to stay active, become involved in the St. Mary community, and make new friends! 30-minutes of practice and a 30-minute game will occur at each session. Little Cougars is entirely volunteer-based, so please consider helping out and coaching. No previous experience is needed, and coaching resources will be provided. 

When: Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26) *Note there is no Little Cougars on October 12th for SMS Fall Break. 

Where: Otto Armleder Park

Who: All St. Mary Parishioners in/or entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022 and 2023

We hope to get enough Little Cougars signed up this Fall to create separate Kindergarten and Pre- Kindergarten teams!

Questions: Please contact Shaun Keegan  - at keeganshaun@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE:  

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/332406

July 2022 Financials