Weekly Bulletin February 5, 2012
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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@delphosstjohns.org

Our Mission:  As the St. John the Evangelist Parish Family, we are to be Christ’s hand that invites and welcomes all who are looking for the caring and spiritual fulfillment present in the Eucharist and sacraments. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will become active disciples in God’s work through prayer, faith formation and our service to one another within the parish and the greater community.

February 5, 2012

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .

…THE SICK IN THE PARISH… Belina Bricker, Helen Holdgreve, Braden Knebel, Linda Miller, Sharon Hines, Bernadette Hasenkamp, Teresa Metzger, Don Wannemacher, Betty Fuerst, Ryan Karhoff, Fred Ruen, Dave Gonyea, Donna Schmelzer, Bill Rekart, Bert Sanders, Mary Hempfling, Betty Rose, Monica German, Carl German, Helen Clark, Kenneth Schnipke, Charles Markward, Gordon Fullerton, Patricia Lindeman, Jeri Grubenhoff, John Walter, Carol Kunz, Jeanie Ulrich, William Vasquez, Kevin McGue, Mel Gable, Patty Bridges, Helen Pothast, Jay Ulm, Judy Evans, Bill Schimmoeller, Irma Hilvers, Gage Goecke and Sue Kunz.

…THE RECENTLY DECEASED…  Betty Lauer and Clara Carder.

…THOSE IN THE PERSIAN GULF… Eric Joseph, Dan Ricker Jeremy Kline, Christa Kline and Jim Gordon.

Pray-ers Needed

If you are looking for a church ministry you may want to consider joining those who lead the rosary 1/2 hour before each funeral.  The rosary is prayed before every funeral here at St. John's.  We are always in need of more pray-ers.

Chief's Receipts

Once again, Chief’s Supermarkets will give St. John’s money for each store receipt returned with the words "Community Cash" at the top.  Beginning September 1 through May, we will receive ½ percent of the total amount on the receipt.  Receipts can be turned in at all three schools, at the Ministry Center and in the Sunday collection.  Please help us make the best out of this generous offer by a local business.

DSJ Annual Alumni Appeal is in Progress

The third Annual Alumni Appeal is in full swing.  Your generous donations may be designated between three areas of specific need: technology resources, student tuition assistance and the Teachers’ Endowment.  In addition, we have all been challenged by a generous Blue Jay.  We have set a goal of $50,000 for this campaign.  Any funds which we raise above that number will be matched by this donor.  Be sure to prayerfully consider what you can do to support the future of Delphos St. John’s School.  If you did not receive a letter and wish to participate in this campaign, please contact the Ministry Center at (419) 695-4050.

Divorced and Separated Retreat

A Divorced & Separated Retreat, "Becoming a Beloved Daughter or Son," will be held February 10-12, 2012, at Our Lady of Consolation Retreat House, 321 Clay St., Carey, Ohio.  Come and join retreat directors Joanne Cavedine, Karon Kujawa and Fr. Marty Nassr as we look into some of the untapped treasures of our Catholic Faith and rich spiritual heritage.  For information contact Monica Martinez at the Toledo Diocese Marriage and Family Life Office, 419-244-6711, Ext. 505 (or for outside Toledo but within Ohio, 1-800-926-8277, Ext. 505), or contact Brother Randy at Our Lady of Consolation Retreat House, 419-396-7970.

TEC Retreats

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three day retreat experience (Saturday-Monday) for juniors, seniors, and those who have graduated high school in the last year.  It's about faith, having fun, and meeting other youth and adults from throughout the Toledo Diocese!  There is still time to sign up for a weekend!

#393    Girls    February 18-20, 2012

#394    Guys    February 25-27, 2012

#395    Girls    March 3-5, 2012

#396    Guys    March 17-19, 2012

#397    Girls    April 14-16, 2012

For more information and applications, contact Bridget Bockey (bridgetbockey@gmail.com or (419) 233-1600) or Holly Mehling (hmehling@toledodiocese.org or (419) 244-6711 ext. 333).

K of C Patriotism Essay Contest

The 4th Degree K of C is accepting patriotism essays from High School Seniors.  Applications are available from the high school guidance counselor or from the Ministry Center. Essay deadline is February 20, 2012.

Visitation Sunday Volunteers

We are in need of volunteers to help out with Visitation Sunday, which is February 26, 2012 between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.  If you were a neighborhood volunteer last year and are willing to help out again this year, please call Ann at the Ministry Center at 419-695-4050.  We have many neighborhoods that we need help with.  If you would like to help out by donating your time, please give Ann a call.  Your time would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Squires Food Collection THIS weekend

The Columbian Squires will be accepting donations after all Masses this week end in conjunction with "SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY".  This is a state-wide event to raise funds for food pantries.  Funds collected will be split with Delphos St. Vincent de Paul and the Delphos Thrift Shop Food Pantry.  Assistance can be sent to "Columbian Squires", 24963 Paula Ln, Delphos, OH 45833.

Men’s Conference Opportunity

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship group from our Parish is planning to attend the Rekindle the Fire - "A Call To Lead" men's conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 25th. The program starts at 9 AM and concludes with Mass with Bishop Rhoades at 4:00 PM.  There are many great speakers lined up for this event, including Tim Staples, the Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers (www.Catholic.com); Fr. David Mary Engo, FFM, Superior of the Franciscan Brothers Minor in Fort Wayne; and Robert Rogers, author of "Into the Deep: one man’s story of how tragedy took his family but could not take his faith" and he uses his story to teach us to "Live a Life of No Regrets."  Confessions will be heard throughout the day.  The format is 10 men to a table with one of them being a facilitator from the Fort Wayne Diocese.  Cost is $35.00 per person and includes lunch and a $4.00 parking charge per vehicle.  Contact Gene Honigford at 419-203-5853 with any further questions.

Opportunity for Exploring Vocations

There are two upcoming opportunities that might be of interest to young men in our parish.  They are both opportunities to visit a seminary and see what life is like there.  On March 9-10, 2012 Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Cincinnati is hosting a "Welcome Weekend".  This overnight gathering will include prayer, a tour of the seminary, meals, information about the formation program, and a chance to see what life is like in the seminary.  April 26-28, 2012, The Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus is hosting their "Come and See Live-In".  It begins at 4:00 Thursday and ends with lunch on Saturday.  This event includes a tour of the buildings and grounds, presentations about discernment and seminary life, meals, recreation time, prayer, and an opportunity to experience what daily seminarian life is like.  For more information about either of these opportunities, please contact Yvonne Dubielak, Associate Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo at 419-244-6711, ext. 323 or ydubielak@toledodiocese.org.

Blood Drive at DSJ

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at St. John’s High School, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Walk ins are welcomed and appreciated.  For more information, or to make an appointment, call the high school office at (419) 692-5371.

Adult Cantors Needed.

If you can sing and have been told by numerous people sitting around you that you have a good voice, PLEASE consider becoming a cantor.  Lynn will take any amount of time to train you.  Please give this ministry serious prayer and thought.  Then call Lynn at 419-235-1083.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading two Catholic Pilgrimages to the Holy Land:  April 23-May 8 (roundtrip from Detroit), and June 11-25 (roundtrip from Cleveland).  This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and  meeting local Christians.  Cost is $3,899 (all expenses included, 3 daily meals, all tips, taxes, and  more).  $500 deposit due at registration.  Visit our website www.TerraSanctaPilgrimages.org.  Call 248-423-3600 or email mrspattig@yahoo.com.

Betty Klaus — $100

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