February 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Our Church at Prayer
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Sunday Mass
Saturday: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (en Español) and 6 p.m.
(Child care available for age 1 and walking to age 3 during 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses)
Weekday Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Holy Day of Obligation Mass: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12 noon and 7 p.m.
Civil Holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and
Thanksgiving Day Mass: 9 a.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle:
Sunday: 8 p.m.–Saturday: 12 p.m. (excluding regularly scheduled Mass times)
7770 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Parish Office Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Phone: 513-388-4466 (IHOM)
FAX: 513-388-4097
School: 513-388-4086
Formation: 513-388-4093
Prayer Line: 513-388-5683 (LOVE)
Events/Cancellations: 513-388-4080
Emergency: 513-505-1442 or 513-410-2067
Volunteer: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ihom.org
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance:
Thursday: 9 a.m.–Friday: 5 a.m.
Friday: 1–6 p.m. (On First Fridays, Exposition continues until 10 p.m., excluding Mass time.)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Individual (Saturday): 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Recitation of The Rosary:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: in Church, following the 12 p.m. Mass.
Saturday: 7:45 a.m. in Church.
Sunday: 8:50 a.m. in Church.
Every 3rd Thursday (en Español): 9 a.m. in Lourdes.
Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome This Week
Immaculate Heart of Mary
extends a warm welcome to
our new parishioners. We hope that
they will come to find peace and
joy as they become active members of
our worship community.
Matthew & Ruth Bonyak
Bradley & Maria Seitz and
Sophia, Anna & Gabriella
Elizabeth Shepard and Laila,
Brooke & Daisy
Parish Membership
We joyfully welcome new members of our
parish community. Please register in the
Parish Office or after each weekend Mass in
the Lourdes Room. Please also let us know
if you plan to move from the parish.
Prayers are requested for the
repose of the souls of
Fr. Bill Thomas
Edgar Willig, grandfather of
Jacob Willig
David Wolfangel, grandson of
Dan & Ruth Wolfangel
MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS
Sunday, February 26
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 49:14–15/1 Cor 4:1–5/Mt 6:24–34
Monday, February 27
Weekday
Sir 17:20–24/Mk 10:17–27
12 p.m. †Gordy Massa, req. by Marge Herbort
†Mary Kay Budar, req. by Al & Maureen Dufour
†Gert Schweikert, req. by Nick & Sharon Moore & Family
†George Harvilla, req. by Ed & Mary Lou Skelly
†Patsy Dawe, req. by Jim & Joan Montgomery
Tuesday, February 28
Weekday
Sir 35:1–12/Mk 10:28–31
8:15 a.m. †Jim Klump, req. by Jane Elfers
Wednesday, March 1
Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12–18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1–6, 16–18
12 p.m. †Walter Schott, req. by Ralph & Barbara Gruppo
†For the Deceased Poor, req. by IHM StVdP Society
†John Doerflein, req. by Harry & Pat Manton
Mission Youth Volunteers, req. by Maria Gaviria
Thursday, March 2
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Dt 30:15–20/Lk 9:22–25
8:15 a.m. †Priscilla Angelo, req. by Michael & Lominda Desmier
Friday, March 3
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:1–9a/Mt 9:14–15
12 p.m. †Harry Black, req. by the Family
Saturday, March 4
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:9b–14/Lk 5:27–32
8:15 a.m. Intentions of Carl Quinn, req. by Pat Riehle
Sacrament of the Sick
Contact Marisue Naber in the
Parish Office at 388-4184. Parishioners
scheduled for surgery are encouraged to
celebrate this sacrament at a weekday
liturgy before they go to the hospital.
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Sunday, March 5
First Sunday of Lent
Gn 2:7–9; 3:1–7/Rom 5:12–19 or 5:12, 17–19/Mt 4:1–11
5 p.m. (Sat.) †Helen Zeek
7:30 a.m. Intentions of Dave Gregory, req. by RCIA Team Members
9:30 a.m. †Connie Moorman, req. by Tom & Marge Gutekunst
11:30 a.m. †Mike Driggers, req. by Jack & Dee Gauche
1:30 p.m. For the Parish
6 p.m. †Larry Bair, req. by Mark & Sharon Johnson
At all Masses, please pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and diaconate.
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends,
This weekend we are pleased to welcome the Little Sisters of the Poor. They
were founded by St. Jeanne Jugan, an 18th century French nun. She heard the
call to serve the poorest of the poor. In 1839 at the age of 47, she first brought
home a blind and destitute woman and began to care for her. Then she took
in more abandoned poor, some near death. A couple of giving women joined
her and were drawn to minister to those poor, helping Jeanne to bathe,
comfort and feed more and more residents.
Jeanne and her followers became a new religious community. A spiritual
director was appointed and Jeanne elected as superior. They funded their
ministry through door to door asks—for food, money, clothing, household
items—sometimes they were successful, other times not. Then there was a
complication.
Jeanne was elected superior again, but the spiritual director nullified that
and sent her into early retirement. There is much that could be written, more
than could fit here about the injustice that was done. She did not protest,
but accepted with humility and charity. Eventually, after her death, the
truth came out about the injustice and the spiritual director was sent to a
monastery to do penance and prayer for the rest of his life.
She was not only a person of obvious humility, but also one of wisdom
and strength in the face of adversity. She did not want to jeopardize the
community’s future, so she focused on her tasks and powerful prayer to help
joyfully support the Sister’s mission from behind the scenes. At the time of
her death there were 2500 sisters in 5 countries. Now their great works are
world-wide. They have been a fixture here in Cincinnati for years, doing
tremendous work.
The Sisters are here this weekend (2/25–26) to collect for their ministry at
our Masses. I know you will be as generous as you can to help support their
great works of mercy. When we support them, we too are helping to feed the
hungry, clothe the naked and visit and tend to the sick and dying. Please keep
their ministry in your prayers, as well.
God Bless you all,
Fr. Tom
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
February 26, 2017
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Thomas Kreidler
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Ron Williams
[email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Mike Cassani
500-4800 ([email protected])
Deacon Russ Feldkamp
646-5309 ([email protected])
Deacon Mark Johnson
509-4556 ([email protected])
Deacon Bill Mullaney
753-7756 ([email protected])
Deacon Dave Shaffer
265-4456 ([email protected])
Deacon Dave Shea
310-6616 ([email protected])
Finance and Stewardship
Joan Cardone
388-4084 ([email protected])
Evangelization & Catechesis
Debbie Birck
388-4189 ([email protected])
Health Ministry
Marisue Naber
388-4184 ([email protected])
Liturgy and Sacred Music
Dave Auxier
388-4090 ([email protected])
Principal
Krista Devine
([email protected])
Director of Communications
Michelle Peters
388-4182 ([email protected])
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Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
STEWARDSHIP ALIVE
Worship & Serve: [email protected]
Glad you could celebrate with us today!
Ministerio Hispano
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The Crosses are Coming!
The 4,000 crosses are coming! Saturday, March 11. We ask
ALL people of IHM to come help put in the Cemetery of
the Innocents crosses at 10:30 a.m. We are always done by
12 noon, and, with a good showing, by 11:30 a.m. But we
need many hands on deck! Refreshments are served in the
portico. The Cemetery represents the number of babies
lost to abortion every day in our country. The display needs
to be removed Friday, March 24, and we welcome adult
help for Brother Ed’s students, who take the crosses down
after noon Mass. Thanks to all who have helped with this
in the past and please come back this year!
Quienes formamos parte de la comunidad hispana
sabemos que puede ser difícil vivir en un país distinto
al país de origen, tratando de mantener nuestra propia
cultura y costumbres. IHM nos ha dado un espacio para
juntarnos y ayudarnos mutuamente. La comunidad
hispana en IHM sigue creciendo, con nuevas familias
y miembros que se unen cada semana para participar
en misa y en otras actividades. Si usted o su familia
son de habla hispana y se han mudado recientemente a
Anderson Township, Mt. Washington, Amelia, u otras
comunidades vecinas, le invitamos a formar parte de
IHM. No se pierda esta maravillosa oportunidad de
compartir con otros que comparten su misma fé.
The sign-up for helping with the crosses will be on the
table in the vestibule of church from the end of February
until March 10th. Anyone can come on March 11, even if
they have not signed up.
Adoration and Exposition
PEA MOST URGENT needs are
on Friday at 3 a.m. & 1 p.m. To
volunteer or add your name to the
sub list, contact Claire Richard at
[email protected].
Support
Weekly Offertory
February 12
Actual
February 12
Budget
Please remember our church in your will.
Fiscal Year to Date
Actual through
33 weeks
Budget through
33 weeks
% Increase or
(Decrease)
Due to President’s Day, we do not have offertory results for February 19, 2017,
at bulletin publication time.
$34,844
$35,000
$1,688,097
$1,703,887
-0.9%
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Are you interested in investing in the future of
our parish? A bequest in your will for IHM could
provide for enhanced and expanded ministries
for God’s people. Please call 388-4084 if you
would like more information on how to donate.
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 26, 2017
Register Now for Summer PRP!
Summer PRP 2017 (Parish Religion Program for grades 1–8)
Summer PRP I: June 5–16 (Monday–Friday) 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Summer PRP II: June 5–16 (Monday–Friday) 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Living a Faith That Does Justice Award
The Social Action Coordinating Commission is pleased
to announce this year’s “Living a Faith that Does Justice”
award winner, Robert Hilmer.
Bob and his wife, Sandy are long time IHM Parishoners and
two of our most active volunteers.
While Bob’s list of volunteer activities is extensive and
varied, an important theme is his commitment to feeding
the hungry and reaching out to the lonely and isolated.
He is an active and proud member of the Knights of
Columbus and serves as the coordinator of the parish
monthly breakfast. He also coordinates the IHM/K of C
Christmas Dinner, providing a holiday for anyone who
wants to share a holiday meal. In addition to the meal
at the parish, volunteers provide meals to shut-ins and
deliver meals to police and fire fighters who are working
on Christmas. It is our way of expressing our appreciation
and gratitude for their service. Our volunteer food related
activities include then SEM food pantry and the Race
Track Ministry. In addition to meeting the physical needs
of the hungry, Bob’s outreach includes an understanding
a commitment to responding to those who are lonely and
isolated. His friendly and caring approach to all he meets is
an inspiration.
Summer PRP III: July 24–August 4 (Monday–Friday)
9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for another summer of faith filled learning and
fun. The registration packets are available online, in the
formation office, and in the back of church.
Need more information? Contact Tina Ramundo:
[email protected]
ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR HIGH AND
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Are you looking for a fun way to spend part of your
summer? Do you need a way to earn service hours while on
Summer Break?
Join us as a student aide during our IHM Summer PRP
sessions! You are guaranteed to have a great time while
earning plenty of service hours. Contact Tina Ramundo:
[email protected] to reserve your volunteer
placement as space is limited to the first sixteen volunteers
who register for each session. We’d love to share the
summer with you!
The Living a Faith that Does Justice award will be
presented at the Social Action Coordinating Commission
Dinner Meeting on Monday, March. 6.
Congratulations, Bob, for this well-deserved honor and
recognition of your commitment of service.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 7–9 p.m.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
Camp Bosco Registration is open!!
2017 Spring CRHP
Women, looking for a real opportunity to bloom in your
faith? Take some time for yourself to be with the Lord.
Consider signing up for an upcoming Christ Renews His
Parish Renewal (CRHP) weekend on March 25–26, 2017.
CRHP is a transformative 30-hour retreat open to adults of
our parish who have not experienced a CRHP retreat in the
past 10 years. Please email [email protected] or call Joy
Copfer 513-310-6776 or Karla Cruz 513-206-5159 for more
information. We are so looking forward to meeting you.
The next Men’s Weekend is April 29–30. Contact Bill Rehl
for more information, at [email protected] or 513-319-9290.
Tip of the Week
What’s Happening in March?
Purchase the Gift Cards You Need for:
Special Occasions – Purchase the gift cards you need for:
March birthdays or anniversaries gift giving, Lenten Meals,
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Spring Break Getaways,
baby or bridal showers, March Madness basketball game
watching or Planning Ahead for Easter.
Everyday Needs – Purchase gift cards for: groceries, clothes,
home improvement projects, gas, prescriptions, dining out,
fast food, coffee, donuts and much more.
Mike’s Car Wash, $9.00 gift certificates for a basic wash are
back in stock. Purchase them in the Fatima room after any
weekend Mass.
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IHM is proud to announce its fourth annual Camp Bosco,
this summer from June 26–30! Come and explore our
awesome Catholic Faith through games, talks, community,
adventures (including a trip to Coney Island!), and the
Sacraments. This year’s theme is all about Mary, the Mother
of God—Our Mother too. If you want to have fun and make
some awesome memories while growing in your faith, Camp
Bosco is for you!
Open to all incoming 6–8 grade students (as of 2017–18
school year). Visit ihom.org to learn more and register!!
Attention all Eucharistic Ministers, Mass
Coordinators, Ushers and Greeters!
We will be offering a brief educational session on the use
of the AED’s and Emergency CPR 20 minutes BEFORE all
Masses the weekend of March 4/5 in the Guadalupe Room.
40 Days for Life
There will be a signup easel set out from the end of February
and all during Lent, in the Gathering Space. Please volunteer
an hour of prayer at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
on Auburn Avenue for either of our parish’s two days—
March 15 and April 1. Also, kindly ask someone to take
your place if you cannot be there. We depend on people to
keep this vigil hour so that there is constantly someone at
Planned Parenthood every hour all 40 days. The clinic hates
40 days because clients frequently change their minds and
cancel their appointments when someone is out there on
the sidewalk, praying for their baby. And Pregnancy Center
East, one of our IHM-supported crisis pregnancy centers,
reports they are always inundated with women DURING
THE 40 DAYS who come to them for counseling, decide to
keep their babies, and receive generous support.”
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 26, 2017
Parish Coffee
Join us Sunday, March 5, after the
9:30 a.m. Mass in Heritage Hall for our
Parish Coffee. All parishioners are welcome!
Do you relate to God from
a distance or do you have a
living relationship with God?
Come to our Fathers Team
meeting on Friday, 3/3/17, at
6:03 a.m. in the St. Matthew
Room of the IHM Welcome Center to find out the different
ways that we can relate to God.
A living relationship with God implies that we
communicate with God everyday and try to do His will
everyday. If we want to make this the best Lent so far in
our lives, we can do so by connecting and deepening our
relationship with our Creator through his son Jesus and
their life-giving Holy Spirit.
COMING SOON!
The IHM Rummage Sale
Mark Your Calendar for May 6th, 2017!
Winter & Spring Cleaning? Start saving your gently
loved, used & unused “treasures” for the parish Rummage
Sale benefitting IHM’s Twinning Communities, Cultural
Center of Batahola Norte & Our Lady of the Mountains in
Appalachia.
Donation Drop Off weekends: April 8th & 9th and April
28th & 29th
Large pick up item will be available upon request. Please
watch future bulletins for more information and volunteer
sign up.
Please join us for the IHM Boosters
Fish Fry Every Friday* in Lent!
Communal Anointing & Sacrament of the Sick
Healing Mass
Saturday, March 11, 3 p.m.
All who are experiencing any health situation impacting
mind, body, or spirit are invited to attend this Mass. This
special Sacrament and the graces which flow from it will
give you strength to face your health situation with dignity
and peace. If needed, assistance with parking and walking
into church will be available that day from our Knights of
Columbus. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation.
4:30–7 p.m. (*Except Good Friday), In the Cafeteria
NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS! The menu
includes baked and fried fish, fish tacos, shrimp Caesar
salad, fries, hush puppies, pizza, macaroni & cheese,
side salads, cole slaw, applesauce and delicious desserts.
Starting on March 3, running through April 7
Adult. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00
Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
Shrimp Caesar Salad. . . . . . . . $9.00
Fish Tacos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
CARRYOUT ORDERS: 388-0031
If you need a ride to church
please call the parish office at 388-4466
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Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, February 27
1:15 PM
School Christ Communities
3 PM
After Care 4:30 PM
Boosters 6 PM
CS Tiger Den
7 PM Education Comm 7 PM
Small Faith Group 7 PM
Boy Scouts 7:30 PM
Salve Regina Cenacle 7:30 PM
St. Vincent de Paul 9:30 PM Men’s Basketball 8
Tuesday, February 28
Church
8:15 AM School Mass Practice Gymnasium/Cafeteria
9:30 AM
Pastoral Staff Meeting Gymnasium
9:30 AM
West Heritage
Wednesday, March 1
Ash Wednesday
Church
Bernardin
6:30 AM
Mass
Church
WOW Bible Study St Matthew
8:15 AM
Mass with School Children Church
1:30 PM
Divine Will Group Fatima
9 AM
Shop$mart Fatima
Bernardin
3 PM
After Care 12 PM
Mass
Parish Library
4 PM
Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool
3 PM
After Care Cafeteria
4:30 PM
Boosters 4:30 PM
Boosters Lourdes
5:30 PM
Marriage Prep Guadalupe
7 PM
Bible Study Blessed Mother
6:30 PM Fernside Cafeteria
7 PM CRHP Women #67
Gymnasium
6:30 PM
Reconciliation Lourdes
7 PM
Mass
West Heritage
7:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal East Heritage
7:45 PM
Divine Will Cenacle Gymnasium/Cafeteria
6:30 PM Lamb’s Supper BC 6:30 PM
CS Lion Den
7 PM
Justfaith: Justmatters Gymnasium
Church
Gymnasium/Cafeteria
Gymnasium
St Matthew East
Guadalupe
Church
Church/St. Cecilia
Fatima
St Matthew
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 26, 2017
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, March 2
Friday, March 3
9:30 AM
Bible Study Blessed Mother
10 AM Moms Bible Study 1:30 PM
School Conferences 3 PM
After Care 3 PM
School Musical Practice 4 PM Stretching & Fitness Class Preschool
4:30 PM
Boosters 6 PM Caregiver Support Group Guadalupe
6 PM
American Heritage Girls 7 PM
Spanish Charismatic Blessed Mother
Prayer Group
6:03 AM Fathers Team 8 AM
Shop$mart Heritage
9 AM
RCIA Dismissal 9:15 AM
PRP Classes Fatima
8 AM
6th Gr Seder Meal Heritage
3 PM After Care 4:30 PM
Boosters 4:30 PM
Fish Fry 6:25 PM
Rosary Church
12:30 PM RCIA Luncheon 7 PM
Stations of the Cross Church
2:30 PM
Conviviencia 7:30 PM Speaker Series Church
6 PM
Shop$mart 7 PM Boosters Gymnasium
Youth Room
Gymnasium/Cafeteria
Heritage
Gymnasium
Cafeteria
Gymnasium/Cafeteria
Gymnasium
Heritage/Cafeteria
Saturday, March 4
7 PM
CRHP Men #68 Parish Library
7:30 PM
Booster Meeting East Heritage
5 PM
Shop$mart 7:30 PM RCIA Legion of Mary/
St Francis of Assisi/St Matthew
6 PM
Boosters 6 PM
K of C Ladies Dinner Men’s Basketball St Matthew
St Matthew
8 AM
9:30 PM
Sunday, March 5
Boosters Guadalupe
Cafeteria/Heritage
10:30 AM Parish Coffee 12:30 PM Boosters 7 PM
HS Youth Ministry Gymnasium
7:15 PM
Confirmation Meeting Fatima
7:30 PM
AA Meeting
East Heritage
Gymnasium
East Heritage
Heritage
Fatima
Heritage
St Matthew
Gymnasium
Heritage
Gymnasium
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
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Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
E6 Catholic Men’s Conference
The tri-state’s only Catholic Men’s Conference of 2017 is
coming soon, featuring Patrick Madrid, Dr. Ray Guarendi
and Anthony Munoz! Please join us for the E6 Catholic
Men’s Conference, which will be taking place on Saturday,
March 4th 2017, at the East Central High School Performing
Arts Center in St. Leon, IN (only 30 minutes northwest
of Cincinnati). We cordially invite every man to attend
this 2nd annual event. Tickets are on sale now at www.
e6catholicmensconference.com.
A Healing Service with Mass
Will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:30 pm, in St.
Ignatius Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati at I-74.
Healing includes the physical, spiritual, emotional,
psychological and relational aspects of our lives; it is
not limited to a physical cure. You can receive prayer for
yourself or any of your loved ones.
Come and experience Jesus’ healing power! Sponsored by
Lighthouse Renewal Center.
For more info call 513-471-LITE (5483) or Visit our web site
at www.LRC1.org
Book Collection
If you are looking to clean out your collection of old books,
please consider donating to Under the Stars Shoppe, 97
E. Main Street, Batavia. 20% of all used book sales will be
going to The House of Peace which is a YWCA domestic
violence center for abused women and children in Clermont
County. Any kind: fiction or non, new or gently used, soft or
hard cover, children, teens, or adults. Books maybe dropped
off at IHM’s Welcome Center. For questions contact
John Hunt, 513-943-4247 or Under The Stars owner Vicki
Watkins 513-238-7913. Thank You.
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Save the Date and Register!!
Announcing the 3rd Annual Greater Cincinnati Catholic
Women’s Conference.
The first Saturday of Lent this year is March 4 and what
better way to start lent than a spiritual day of prayer, great
talks, and spiritual renewal? This year the theme is: “Lord,
Teach Us to Pray”. Registration is now available on line at:
www.catholicwomenofcincinnati.com
Last year the event was sold out so register early and
bring a friend!
Pathways to Prayer
PATHWAYS TO PRAYER is offered by the Sisters of
Charity Spirituality Center on the first Saturday of each
month from 10AM-2:30PM. There are many ways of
praying we have learned over the years, different ways of
communicating with our God. It is something we desire
and something we need in our world today. We invite you
to come and share with us the “Pathways to Prayer,” which
will involve sharing a variety of ways people pray today.
On March 4 the theme will be PRAYING ALL WAYS. The
program will be held at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse,
5900 Delhi Road. Fee is $25 (lunch provided). Please
contact the Spirituality Center 513-347-5459 or spirituality.
[email protected] to register or for additional
information.
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd Annual Rock N’ Revival For A Cure
Come support our Forsthoefel family, March 4, 5 p.m.
During September 2015, the Forsthoefel brothers in
The Grove were shaken by the news that their beloved
father, John, was diagnosed with a brain cancer called
Glioblastoma. The Grove has put together their second
annual ‘Rock N’ Revival for a Cure’ event at The Southgate
House Revival with the help of some of Cincinnati’s finest
local bands, The SGHR Staff, and all of the supporting
friends along the way. All proceeds benefit the UC Brain
Tumor Center and their research for finding a cure.
February 26, 2017
Healing the Divorced Heart &
Finding Lasting Love
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Separated & divorced
Catholics-if it is recent or has been years-we invite you to
discover healing through the genius of Catholicism.
WHEN: Friday, March 3, 2017, 6 PM
WHERE: Ruah Woods, 6675 Wesselman Rd., Cincinnati,
OH 45248
COST: $10. Includes talk, handouts, light refreshments
ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.ruahwoods.org/resources
Space is limited to 70 participants
End-of-winter Needs at ACP:
• Boys’ Winter Clothing, 6-9 months
• Girls’ and Boys’ Winter Clothing, 18 months to 2T
• Girls’ and Boys’ Clothing, any season, 3T-5T
• Diapers, Sizes 5 and 6
Thank you for sincerely considering the needs of our
young families.
March 8–14:
National Catholic Sisters Week
Throughout these seven days we celebrate the great gift
of Catholic religious sisters in our Church throughout the
history of the United States. Please take the time to say a
prayer of thanksgiving for all that these women have done
for those in need both in and outside of the Church and to
thank a religious sister who is currently generously living
out her consecrated vocation. For more information visit
www.nationalcatholicsistersweek.org.
CONTACT: Laura Strietmann, Curriculum Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 513-407-8672
CISE Party in OTR and Raffle
Saturday, March 11, 2017 You’re Invited to join us for the
7th Annual CISE Party in OTR and Best of OTR Cuisine
Raffle on March 11 to benefit Catholic Inner-city Schools
Education Fund (CISE).
Party Details: Tickets are $75 per person reserved, $85 at
the door. Admission includes Mazunte Taco Bar, Holtman’s
Donuts, Open Bar, Silent Auction, fun, friends and dancing
with live music by the Chuck Taylors! The Party will
be held at the Woodward Theater at 1404 Main Street,
Cincinnati 45202 from 7-11PM. Valet parking is provided.
Best of OTR Cuisine Raffle Details: Tickets are $5 each or
6 for $25. Winner will receive $100 gift cards to EACH of
12 different restaurants in or near OTR. ($1,200 value) You
need not be present to win.
You can purchase Raffle or Admission tickets online at
www.cisefund.org<http://www.cisefund.org> or all 513-4213131 ext. 2751.
Sponsor of the Week
Kellerman Heating & Cooling Co.
Sales | Service | Installation
513-797-6600
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
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Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
From the Mountains to the Sea
Showcase Luncheon
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Heritage Hall
Friday, April 28, or Saturday, April 29, 2017
12:00 Noon
Come Join Us in Celebrating the Cultures of Our Twinning Communities!
Experience the cuisine, music, artisan crafts and meet the people from the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte and
Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. Enjoy with us a meal, fellowship, and an opportunity to show your support for
our twinning communities.
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Raffle will be held for a chance for a one week stay at an Italian villa ($100 a ticket, please see reverse side for
Villa description & details)
Entertainment: Friday - Bluegrass music; Saturday - Asi Es Colombia Dance Ensemble
Babysitting will be available on Friday - contact Michelle Dietz at [email protected]
Questions, please contact Maggie Rosch at 513-232-4051 or [email protected]
The price of $20/person includes an international buffet. Donations can also be made in addition to the luncheon
or if you can’t attend but want to support our cause.
All profits directly benefit IHM’s two twinning communities, Our Lady of the Mountains (OLM), Stanton, KY and
Cultural Center of Batahola Norte, Managua, Nicaragua. The IHM Social Action
Commission sponsors this event.
To register for the luncheon via credit card, visit https://ihom.weshareonline.org/
FromtheMountainstotheSeaLuncheon. Raffle tickets are not tax deductible. You
can also drop off the completed form below at the IHM Welcome Center.
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Luncheon Tickets
Raffle Tickets
$20 per person x _______ = $___________________
$100 per ticket x _______ = $___________________
Friday or Saturday Luncheon (circle one)
Name & Address: _______________________________________________
Guests’ Names: _________________________________________________
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Please make checks payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary, Earmark
FTMTTS. Please mail or drop off at the IHM Parish Office.
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*I am unable to attend. Please accept my donation of $___________
Ticket will be mailed to address one week prior to the luncheon
if not attending the luncheon.
Reservations: Maggie Rosch, 513-232-4051 or [email protected]
Raffle Ticket Information: Sue Keefe, [email protected]
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community
Through the Eyes of Mary
March 3rd The Annunciation
With Mary Catherine Levri, Director of Music at the Athenaeum
March 10th The Visitation
With John Leyendecker, Director of School of Faith and Former IHM Youth Minister
March 17th The Crucifixion
With Anne Collins, Popular Teacher of True Devotion to Mary
March 24th The Resurrection and Ascension
With Fr. Ethan Moore, Founder of the Catholic Motorcycle Gang
March 31st The Assumption
With Jacob Popcak, Artist, psychologist, and SonRise Morning Show Co-Host
Join us during Lent in 2017
Fish Fry from 4:30–7 p.m. in Cafeteria | Rosary at 6:25 p.m. in Church
Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. in the Church | Lenten Speaker at 7:30 p.m. in the Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchCincinnati, OH
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE MARCH 4 & 5
Presider
Deacons
Coordinators
Lectors
Servers
5 p.m. (Sat.)
Fr. Williams
Dcn. Johnson
Carol Braun
Steve Green
Cheri Klink
Greg Luke
Tom Armstrong (C)
Delilah Folk*
Cassidy Folk
Harlie Galloway
Megan Mencsik
Jacquelyn Ramsey
7:30 a.m.
Fr. Williams
Dcn. Shea
Mary Anne Stockmeier
Ren Beltramo
Joe Keeler
Sally Schroder (C)
Daniel Reuss
Jacob Reuss*
William Reuss
9:30 a.m.
Fr. Kreidler
Dcn. Shea
Frank & Jayne Simms
Kelly Kocher
Michael Miller
Kip Backscheider (C)
Ericka Carlson*
Jack Goshorn
Will Goshorn
Noah Kocher
11:30 a.m.
Fr. Kreidler
Dcn. Cassani
Rick Bowdren
Gloria Ann Castleman
Ken Mai
Tim Tucker
Caroline Welsh (C)
Natalie Armbruster
Sam Fortin
Ethan Koran
Monica Navey*
1:30 p.m.
Comboni Priest
Gloria Milord
Alirio Bocanegra
Pilar Hermandez
Maritza Mojica
Gloria Ramirez
Nataly Morales
Vanessa Morales
Mark Overley
Andrew Walton*
Margaret Stigler
Giovanna Olivieri-Lewi (C) Katherine Walton
6 p.m.
Fr. Williams
Dcn. Cassani
Mary Walton
Sarah Walton
(C) Commentator
Reconciliation: Fr. Williams
* Server Captain
PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS Consult Parish Directory for Phone Numbers
Adoration Claire Richards
Admin. & Fin. Comm. Tom Armstrong
Altar Servers Deacon Dave Shaffer
Alzheimer’s Family Support Marisue Naber
American Heritage Girls
Elizabeth Ryan
Art & Environment Dave Auxier
Boosters Brian Young
Dave Caldwell
Boy Scouts Thomas Vaughan
Bread Ministry Tracy Boone
Bulletin Michelle Peters
Cancer Support Group Sharon Sanker
Catholic Divorce Survival
Carol Higgins
Caregiver Careline 513-929-4483
Charismatic Prayer Group Betsy Ross
Child Care Michelle Dietz
Communications/Print/Electronic Michelle Peters
Communion/Anderson JoAnn Best
Communion/Asbury Woods
Vivian Willging
Communion/Homebound Marge Gutekunst
Communion/NEC Carol Stretch
Communion/SEM Manor Joe Keeler
Core Nurses Group Marisue Naber
CRHP Continuation Chair Gloria Ann Castleman
Cub Scouts Kevin Novotny
Education Commission Lea Beck
Elizabeth Ministry Marisue Naber
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Jill Coffey
Sally Schroder
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Evangelization/Catechesis Comm. John Fahrmeier
Extraordinary Ministers of
Rusty McHugh
Holy Communion
FATHERS Team
Rick Kasper
Rudy Noble
Festival Dale White, Jr.
Craig Connolly
Festival Volunteers Scott Ackerman
Food from the Heart Sherrie Heyse
Girl Scouts Becky Leibreich
Grief Support Group Judy Sherlock
Health Ministry Comm. Pat Armstrong
HeartBeat Michelle Peters
Hispanic Ministry Gloria Milord
Hispanic Ministry Choir Don Harrison
Hope Group Jan Bolubasz
Kristy Click
Hospitality Tim Arnold
Knights of Columbus Mike Merz
Lectors
Michael Miller
MAGIC Roxanne Your
Marriage Prep Linda Reekers
Men’s Fellowship League John Hunt
Music Ministry David Auxier
New Parishioner Registration
Jill Ambrose
NFP (Natural Family Planning) Missy Feldkamp
PTO Carie Masoner
Parish Coffee
Pam/Dan Payne
Pastoral Council Walt Moll
Planned Giving Committee
Dick Schimpf
Prayer Circle JoAnn Best
Carol Stretch
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Terry Alvarez
Prison Ministry Charlie Pfizenmayer
PRP Pete Taylor
Tina Ramundo
RCIA
Jay Mather
Respect Life Jane Elfers
Retrouvaille Dick & Mary McConn
SEM Manor Cathy Beumer
St. Vincent de Paul 388-4191
Scheduling Rooms Linda Reekers
SHOP$MART Marge English
Small Faith Groups Debbie Birck
Social Action Coordinating Comm. Mike Suter
Sherrie Heyse
Stewardship Comm. Beth Stewart
Theology of The Body
Deacon Russ Feldkamp
Missy Feldkamp
Twinning CCBN
Sue Keefe
Twinning OLM
Judy O’Brien
Welcoming Committee Gloria Ann Castleman
Winter Gala
Nickie White
Lisa Riccardi
Worship Commission Bob Andrews
Joanne Curoe
Youth Michael Haley
A Stewardship Parish, celebrating 72 years as a faith community