Weekly Bulletin - St. John Parish

Weekly Bulletin
March 7, 2010

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St. John the Evangelist Church
201 N. Pierce St., Delphos Phone: 419-695-4050 Fax: 419-695-4060
www.delphosstjohnparish.org email: bulletin@dsj.noacsc.org

March 7, 2010

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR...

Where do we encounter God? One of my nieces told me when she was very young that God was everywhere. Then she told me God was even in the woods but does not get poked by the branches and twigs in the woods. Sometimes kids say the things that make us really think. That is one of their great gifts to us. God is everywhere but for all of us there seems to be a place where we feel really connected with God. This could be in Church, in nature, with the family or in a quiet place. God wants us to encounter Him in our lives. This takes our effort to be aware of the Spirit of God who tugs at our lives and asks us to look deeper, to see with the eyes of faith. God calls us to engage the holy, the presence of God in all the areas of our lives. Take the time to encounter our God who loves us and wants us to be engulfed in God’s Spirit. Where do you encounter God? Take time to be there with God.

Pastor
Rev. Mel Verhoff
frmelverhoff@yahoo.com

Associate Pastor
Rev. Jacob Gordon
jacob@dsj.noacsc.org

Deacons
David Ricker and Fred Lisk

Business Manager
Ted Hanf

Liturgical Coordinator
Mary Beth Will

Pastoral Associate
Trina Schultz

Grade School Principal
Nathan Stant
419-692-8561

High School Principal
Don Huysman
419-692-5371

Parish Council President
Harry Flanagan
419-692-3706

Celebration of the Sacraments

Eucharist:
Lord’s Day Observance 4:30 pm Saturday and 7:30, 9:15 and 11:30 am Sunday

Weekday Masses: as announced

Baptism: Celebrated the first Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Please contact the rectory prior to the birth of your child to schedule pre-baptismal instructions.

Reconciliation: 7:30 - 7:50 am Tuesday and Friday; 3:30 - 4:00 pm Saturday and other times by request.

Matrimony: Arrangements must be made through the rectory at least six months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick:
Communal celebrations in May and October. Sacrament will also be administered upon request.

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .

…THE SICK IN THE PARISH… Dick Will, Myrtle Seffernick, Carol Kunz, Mary Ellen Deffenbaugh, Cheryl Bemis Story, Rufus Bonifas, Betty Fuerst, Braden Knebel, Gordon Fullerton, Carl & Loretta Hoffman, Cliff Brickner, LaDonna Schmelzer, Harold Pohlman, Robert Holdgreve, Sharon Hines, Betty Honigford.

…THE RECENTLY DECEASED… Robert J. Dancer.

…THOSE IN THE PERSIAN GULF… Nate Sinning, Travis Brown, Mike McNamee, Shaun Miller, Eric Joseph, Dan Ricker and Justin Davis.

Health Ministries - Heart Month

Colorectal cancer has long been a disease cloaked in embarrassment and misunderstandings. Some people think that colorectal cancer is not preventable, so they do not go to get screened. With recommended screening, this cancer can be prevented or detected early, when it can be more easily treated.

A Family Perspective

An important way to ensure family closeness is by creating special family traditions. While we all know people eat turkey on Thanksgiving, add something special to the day. Perhaps, set aside a day for the entire family to play games, try playing something as simple as Bingo, where everyone will get a prize. Another option would be to go out and do something new together.

Lenten Fish Dinners

The Knights of Columbus is offering delicious fish dinners each Friday during Lent. As usual, they will be providing "eat in dinners" as well as "carry outs." Dinners are served from 4:30 - 7 p.m. or until sold out.

Loving Well

Beth Moore, through her DVD's, will teach us that we need God to help us love ourselves and others, especially people that are difficult to love. This event will be April 18, 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the K of C Hall with Mass following. The day will be filled with love, humor, spirituality, music, door prizes, food, and the fellowship of people of all denominations in surrounding communities. Reservations must be in by April 14. Call 419-695-4050, ext 1117 for more information and to register.

Chimbote Collection

Donations will be accepted after all Masses this weekend for the Mission in Chimbote, Peru. Thank you and God bless you!

Visitation Sunday

Last Sunday was our annual Visitation Sunday. Thank you to all of our volunteers and those who visited their neighborhoods to make sure that we are able to meet our goal. We truly appreciate your help and support. If you still want to turn your Visitation Sunday envelope in, please bring it to the Ministry Center at your earliest convenience.

Lenten Pilgrimage

There are a few seats still available on the Lenten Bus Pilgrimage to Alabama! You will visit the Ave Maria Grotto, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Angels Monastery, and the EWTN studios to be part of the audience for the EWTN LIVE show. The Pilgrimage will leave March 21 at 2 p.m. from Kalida and return March 25 around 9 p.m. Price is $350 - $400 depending on the number of people in a room and is sponsored by the Rosary-Altar Society. Everyone is welcome! Call Rita Borgelt at 419-532-3637 for details.

Mulch Sale

The 2010 Mulch Sale is now underway. The Junior Class is selling bags of Black & Red Cypress Mulch for $4.25/bag to raise money for their Post Prom. If you are interested in purchasing mulch, please contact any Junior Class Representative or Sue Shrider at (419) 695-2007 before March 12, 2010.

Vacation Bible School

St. John’s Vacation Bible School needs your help! The Bible school dates are July 12th-15th, from 6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with teaching, crafts, games, music and snacks. If you are interested in helping out, please fill out a form, which are available at the back of church or at the Ministry Center. If you have any questions please contact Sue Hempfling at (419) 236-6429.

Economic Prayer

May we always find hope in God and take this time of economic challenge to learn to live more simply and make wise choices in spending. May we have the courage to turn away from greed and self-interest and work for the common good. May marriages and families with increased stress due to financial struggles find their strength in God and the compassionate outreach from friends and faith communities.

Theology on Tap

The Lima Theology on Tap evening will be Tuesday March 9th on “Our Lady.” Please come at 6:30 to Westgate Bowling Alley, Private room and share in an evening of food, fun, and faith. The Ottawa Theology in Tap will be meeting at the Red Pig Inn in Ottawa on Thursday, March 11th on "The History and Development of Religious Life." Registration starts at 6:00pm.

Natural Family Planning

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Van Wert will be offering a Natural Family Planning Course for married and engaged couples. There are three monthly two hour sessions beginning on March 14. Please contact Jennifer Schrader at (419) 495-2331 for more information or to register. The cost is $135 for classes and materials.

Girl Scout Sunday

Girl Scout Week runs March 7th through March 13th. Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to celebrate by demonstrating leadership and commitment. Juliett Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912,. This year we are celebrating our 98th anniversary. Girl Scouting builds girls courage, confidence, and character. We thank all the volunteers and members in our community for their time, talent, and financial support. For more information go to www.girlscouts.org.

If your contact information has changed, please notify Ann at the Parish Ministry Center at 419-695-4050 with any updates.

Athletic Boosters 300 Club

Rosie & Elmer Fortener — $100
Mr. & Mrs. John Kramer — $100

OUR GIFT TO GOD February 27 - 28
Adult Offering from 552 envelopes	$11,817.50
Anonymous	$781.00
Grade School Offering from 110 envelopes	$105.37
High School Offering from 80 envelopes	$88.41
Total	$12,792.28
Sunday Budget	$19,500.00
UNDER Sunday Budget	$6,707.72

Sunday, March 7 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
7:30 a.m. – Mass
9:15 a.m. – Mass
11:30 a.m. – Mass

Monday, March 8
6:15 a.m. - Communion Service
8:10 a.m. - Communion Service

Tuesday, March 9
7:30-7:50 a.m. - Confessions
8:10 a.m. – Mass (grades 5-8)

Wednesday, March 10
6:15 a.m. - Communion Service
8:10 a.m. - Mass (High School)
12:15 p.m. – Communion Service
7:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross

Thursday, March 11
8:10 a.m. – Mass (grades K-4)
9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
2:15 p.m. - Benediction

Friday, March 12
6:15 a.m. - Communion Service
7:30-7:50 a.m. - Confessions
8:10 a.m. - Mass

Saturday, March 13
8:10 a.m. – Communion Service
3:30-4:00 p.m. - Confessions
4:30 p.m. - Mass

Sunday, March 14 - 4th Sunday of Lent
7:30 a.m. – Mass
9:15 a.m. – Mass
11:30 a.m. – Mass
3:00 p.m. - Parish Communal Penance Service

Monday
2 Kings 5:1-15ab & Luke 4:24-30

Tuesday
Daniel 3:25, 34-43 & Matthew 18:21-35

Wednesday
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 & Matthew 5:17-19

Thursday
Jeremiah 7:23-28 & Luke 11:14-23

Friday
Hosea 14:2-10 & Mark 12:28-34

Saturday
Hosea 6:1-6 & Luke 18:9-14

Sunday
Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 & Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Saturday, March 6
7:00 p.m. - Bingo - Little Theater

Sunday, March 7
9:15 a.m. – Early Childhood and Nursery – Grade School
10:15 a.m. – RCIA - East Room
10:20 a.m. – Parish School of Religion – Grade School

Monday, March 8
8:45 a.m. - Rosary for Respect of All Life - Church
10:15 a.m. - Bible Study - Vancrest Nursing Home
11:00 a.m. - Bible Study - Vancrest Assisted Living
7:00 p.m. - Handbell Choir - Grade School Music Room
7:00 p.m. - Holy Spirit Prayer Group - Chapel

Tuesday, March 9
Noon - Discussion of Sunday Readings - Ministry Center
7:00 p.m. - CD of A Meeting - K of C Hall
7:00 p.m. - Cantors - Church
7:45 p.m. - Choir - Church

Wednesday, March 10
10:30 a.m. - Women's Group
5:00 p.m. – Shepherds of Christ Prayer Group – Chapel
6:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Hours – Chapel
6:45 p.m. – Bingo - Little Theater
7:00 p.m. - Divorce Care Support Group - Ministry Center
7:00 p.m. - School Council - Ministry Center
7:00 p.m. - Band Boosters - Band Room

Thursday, March 11
Noon - Community Lenten Service - St. Peter's Lutheran Church
1:00 p.m. – Televised Mass on Cable Channel 6

Friday, March 12
6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group - East Room
4-7 p.m. - K of C Fish Fry - K of C Hall

Saturday, March 13
9-11 a.m. - High School Recycle - Grade School lot
7:00 p.m. - Bingo - Little Theater
Team: Sandy Hellman, Linda Martin, Jim Goergens

Sunday, March 14
9:15 a.m. – Early Childhood and Nursery – Grade School
10:15 a.m. – RCIA - East Room
10:20 a.m. – Parish School of Religion – Grade School

Saturday, March 13 at 4:30 p.m.:
Jared Knebel, Seth Knebel, Allison Youngpeter, Alex Youngpeter

Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 a.m.:
Drew Neumeier, Tiffany Recker, Julia Dickman, Eric Dickman

Sunday, March 14 at 9:15 a.m.:
Samantha Miller, Jason Michel, Mallory Metcalfe, Steve Metcalfe

Sunday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m.:
Nathan Pohlman, Logan Looser, Stephanie Maas, Aaron Ledyard

Saturday, March 13 at 4:30 p.m.:
Lonnie Miller*, Nick Ardner, Sara Ardner*, Linda Bockey, Brian Buettner, Kelsey Buettner, Mark Clement, Joyce Day, Deb & Mark Fischer, Denise Gasser

Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 a.m.:
Joe Pohlman, Pat Recker*, Rick Recker, Steve Recker*, Sarah Trentman, Mary Lou Wittler, Ron Baumgarte, Jeff Bockey, Jerry Brickner, Robert Drewyore, Elaine Evans

Sunday, March 14 at 9:15 a.m.:
Doris Neumeier*, Linda Noonan*, Craig Pohlman, Dave Pohlman, Teresa Recker, Jane Reindel, Dave Roach, Laura Roach, Janet Rode, Julie Rode, Mary Lou Rode, Fred Ruen, Mike Ryba, Esther Siefker, Ron Rode (choir)

Sunday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m.:
Kailey Utrup*, Katie Wallenhorst*, Kayla Wrasman, Alicia Ankerman, Sabryna Ashby, Mary Bemis, Shonda Bensman, Alyssa Berelsman, Ty Bergfeld, Emma Boggs, Zefiryn Bryan

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

EUCHARIST: Lord’s Day Observance: Saturday: 4:30 pm; Sunday: 7:30, 9:15 & 11:30 am.
Weekdays: As announced.
BAPTISM: Celebrated first Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm.
Please call the rectory prior to the birth of your child to schedule Pre-Baptismal Instructions.
RECONCILIATION: Tuesday & Friday: 7:30 – 7:50 am; Saturday: 3:30 - 4:00 pm.
Other times by request.
MATRIMONY: Arrangements must be made through the rectory at least six months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Communal celebrations in May and October.
Will also be administered upon request.