Weekly Bulletin May 11, 2008
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 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
331 E. SECOND ST., DELPHOS           PHONE: 419-695-4050          FAX: 419-695-4060
www.delphosstjohnparish.org                    email: bulletin@dsj.noacsc.org

May 11, 2008

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .

…THE SICK IN THE PARISH… Dylan Royster, Alene Grothouse, Betty Dobner, Kylla Myers, Helen Ebbeskotte, Betty Honigford, John Walter, Carl Hoffman, Loretta Hoffman, Norma Reindel, Wanda Hohlbein, Angela Kemper, Angela Kill, Bill Wieging.

…THE RECENTLY DECEASED…

…RELATIVES IN THE PERSIAN GULF… Randall Lucius, Jessica Frew, Matt Fischer, Eric Joseph, Al Wortkoetter, Chad M. Martin, Tim Youngpeter, Dan Ricker.

Spiritual Adoption Comes to an End

The High School Liturgy Team began the Spiritual Adoption Program in September.  All students in the high school have been praying a rosary for the unborn on the first Monday of month since it began.  The team offers special thanks to Sue McGue, who leads the rosary and to those parishioners who joined in.

As the program comes to an end, the Liturgy Team is collecting items that will be donated to Heartbeat of Lima.  There will be a playpen in the back of church during the weekends of May 16th and the 23rd.  Small diapers, toiletry items for a baby and the mom, formula and wipes are needed.  Monetary donations can be dropped off at the rectory.  Thank you to all of those who have participated in this special program with prayers and donations.

Interims Sent Home

Interim report cards were sent home with high school students last week.  If any parent has not received one, please contact the high school office.

Turn In Those Receipts

Do you know that your Chief Supermarket receipt can earn cash for St. John’s?  The company donates one percent of the total of all receipts back to the school.  But we don’t get the money unless receipts are turned in.  Only receipts showing the date can be accepted.  If customers want to hide credit card information that appears on the receipt please cross it out instead of cutting the receipt.  The program continues through May.

Retreat for Married Couples Cancelled

Due to low registration, the retreat for Married Couples scheduled for May 16-18 at Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, has been cancelled.

Build Your Facilitation Skill

A course teaching facilitation skill for peer support will be held Sept. 24-26 at The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg.  The course prepares persons to facilitate any type of peer support group and enhances one-on-one ministry skills.  There is a $100 early registration fee due Aug. 15, a $125 fee after Aug. 15 and $150 flat fee for individuals seeking CEUs.  Registration is limited to 20 persons.  There is a special fee for parishes sending two or more registrants.  Course topics include communication, listening skills, types of groups, role of facilitator, confidentiality, ground rules in support groups, opening and closing support groups, support/boundaries for facilitators, dealing with loss and change in our lives, handling anger and conflict situations and how to get a program started.

For information, contact Germaine Kirk at Catholic Charities, 419-244-6711 ext. 431.

Consider Lay Ministry Program

Are you being called to learn more about your faith, develop a deeper relationship with Jesus and use your gifts and talents to help further God’s mission?  If this is the case, the Lay Ministry Program will assist you in your growth toward that goal.

Applications for the eight-month diocesan weekend program that begins in September are being accepted now.  Interviews can be scheduled during May, June, July and August.

The application deadline is Aug. 1.  Visit the diocesan web site to find out more about the program: www.toledodiocese.org (click the evangelization, scroll to Lay Ministry Formation and click on the link).  The office can be contacted at 419-244-6711 or email: cmurar@toledodiocese.org.  Applications can be obtained from the web site.

Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick during the month of May will be after all Masses on the weekend of May 17-18.  The priests will be by the baptismal font and at the south transepts door.

Catholic Scout Camporee

The Toledo Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (TDCCS) is sponsoring its 7th annual Catholic Scout Camporee June 13-15 on the grounds of Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Bellevue.  The theme is, “The Quest for the Holy Grail of Catholic Scouting.”  Youth of all faiths are welcome.  Webelos can attend with a troop or visit on Saturday.  Activities include: prayer services, service project, American Heritage/Architecture Merit Badges, instruction on being a Chaplain Aide and more.  Contact Frank Butwin, TDCCS Chair, at 419-874-2721 or fb21@wcnet.org for more information.

Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Bob and Cecilia Nartker, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at the 4:30 p.m. Mass this weekend.  May God bless them as they continue to be living examples of Christian life.  Thank you for being witnesses of love to all of us.

Eucharistic Ministers training

There will be a training session for new Eucharistic Ministers at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in church.  If you feel called to this ministry, please register for this training by contacting the rectory at 419-695-4050.  Our next training will be in the fall.

Ruen to Speak at Breakfast

Our Lady of Consolation chapter of “Magnificat” in Lima, will hold its next breakfast meeting 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. May 17, at the Old Barn Out Back.  The speaker will be Annie Ruen of our parish.  Annie is a 21-year cancer survivor and is a powerful witness of God’s merciful healing.  She is an advocate of the sainthood of Mother Aloysia, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Coesfield, Germany.  Reservation deadline is May 15.  The cost is $10.  Checks can be mailed to: Judy Brennan, 5498 River Ridge St., Elida, OH 45807.

St. Rose Parish Festival

The St. Rose Parish Festival is May 17-18.  Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday with an Italian dinner 5-7 p.m. and music by Spaz and Friends 7:30-11:30 p.m.  Sunday is Family Day with music, rides and games of chance.  Chicken and Swiss steak dinners by the Old Barn Out Back will be served starting at noon.

Newman Group Ends Season with Cookout

The Newman Catholic Association at the Rhodes State/Ohio State of Lima Campus will have its final meeting of the season on Thursday, May 15.  There will be a cookout on the Campus Central Grounds and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.  All students and instructors are invited to this picnic.  The group will also be attending the Rick James Concert at Indian Lake on Sunday, May 18.  Any OSU/Rhodes student is invited to go to this event.  Contact Sandy Connell at 419-222-5521 or sconnell@wcoil.com for information.

Mother’s Day Picture Opportunity

May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Church.  May also is the month we celebrate our mothers on earth.  There will be an opportunity for mothers to get a picture taken following 11:30 Mass today.  Two 5x7 pictures can be purchased for $10.  Photographer Charlie Ashby will donate proceeds to the St. John’s faculty Relay for Life team.

BANNS OF MATRIMONY
The following couples ask for your prayerful support as they enter Matrimony:
	III	Ryan O'Daffer of Kingsley United Methodist, Van Wert and Whitney Brickner of St. John, Delphos

Athletic Boosters 300 Club Winners:

#46 — Greg and Lisa Faurot — $100

     OUR GIFT TO GOD
     May 3-4