MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am Second Sundays: Youth Mass, 6pm Monday - Thursday: 8:15am Tuesday: 7:00am First Fridays: 8:15am

RECONCILIATION 30 minutes prior to every Mass (in the Hospitality Room) BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated the third Sunday of each month. Please contact the Parish Center.

MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Center at least six months prior to your wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you or a loved one are seriously ill or facing surgery, please contact the Parish Center. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Fridays 8:45a - 8:00p

5522 Dorr Street Toledo, Ohio 43615 419-537-6655 Fax 419-537-1469 www.littleflowertoledo.org parishcenter@littleflowertoledo.org

Welcome to Mass!

Page 2 Little Flower Catholic Community

SATURDAY, MAY 4 6:30p Appetizers & Refreshments, Narthex Entrance

7:00p CATHOLICISM, 8:00p Q&A

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD AND DEEP

INTO OUR FAITH THROUGH THE EPIC SERIES

CATHOLICISM Hosted by Fr. Dave

Reflecting on the Word from this past Sunday which was Good Shepherd Sunday, in the Gospel according to John we heard Jesus say “My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (Earlier in the passage Jesus declares he is the Good Shepherd and that he lays down his life for the sheep.) Our work with the children in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd brings to life these passages. There are at least six presentations for ages three to seven years old on the Good Shepherd. The children are remarkably drawn to these passages even as early as three years old, and they indicate this to us over and over again. They do so because it captures for them - not merely what it means to

be protected, (which is a passive relationship) - but what it means to be in covenant (an active relationship in which they are partners, Cavaletti). The Good Shepherd initiates the relationship by “calling them.” They hear “his voice” and follow.

Our work here at Little Flower has seen much growth over the years; as of this month, we have three new catechists who have been certified in Level I of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; they are Emily Kotora , (2

nd Grade teacher at St. Benedict); Kristen Honisko, (1

st

Grade teacher at St. Benedict) and Mary Jo DeRaedt, who has also answered to the call of the Good Shepherd. We are looking forward to the new life each of these catechists will bring to the youth of our parish.

As we journey further into Spring, we see new life all around us. The daffodils, crocuses, and other signs of new life have already established their presence in our yards and neighborhoods. We have experienced and celebrated joyful new life in our parish as well. Those who have been preparing for the Easter Sacraments have shared their journey of faith with us and celebrated their new life with us. With the RCIA we have welcomed new life through the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The newly welcomed are now called “neophytes,” the new bud or new life in the Body of Christ.

What other signs of new life might there be in our faith community? Look around and you will see. With the School of Religion our efforts have extended to Haiti and our sister parish, St. Joseph in Pestel. During Lent, our young people collected change in our Change for Haiti effort ($457!). Thank you School of Religion families for helping make a difference, a difference that we pray brings hope and new life to the children and their families in Haiti.

This has most certainly been a year of change and transition, for parish, staff/leadership, for volunteers and ministries, and for every person who is part of our family of faith. Yet, the very essence of “new life” requires change and transition. We pray for our minds, our hearts and our wills to be open to what is true, beautiful and good - in the love and guidance of the Good Shepherd.

In Christ, Sue Van Hersett

GREAT NEWS!!! OUR STAINED GLASS WIN-DOWS WILL BE IN-STALLED FRI/SAT, MAY 3/4. THIS MEANS THE TOWER EN-TRANCE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THESE DAYS. (PLEASE USE THE NARTHEX EN-TRANCE FOR CA-THOLICISM.) ALL OTHER ENTRANCES WILL BE AVAILABLE. ALL ENTRANCES WILL BE OPEN FOR SUN-DAY MASSES.

Page 3 Little Flower Catholic Community

Saturday, April 27 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study (PH) 9:00a-2:00p First Communion Retreat 3:45 pm Rosary 4:30 pm Mass - Patricia Duenas, Lori Mager Sunday, April 28 8:30 am Mass - Jesusa Virginia Castillo 9:30 am School of Religion 11:00 am Mass - Families of Virginia Mielczarek & Lilliana Bocian Children’s Liturgy Monday, April 29 8:15 am Mass - Mary Lou Yeager 8:45 am Shepherds of Christ Tuesday, April 30 7:00 am Mass 8:15 am Mass (school) - Gerald Cedoz, Gene-O Christen 9:00 am Women’s Bible Study (HR) 6:30 pm Bingo (OCC) 6:30 pm First Communion Rerhearsal (CH) 7:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (PHLR) Wednesday, May 1 8:15 am Mass - Jackie Madrzykowski 7:00 pm RCIA Potluck (PH) Thursday, May 2 8:15 am Mass 6:00 pm Altar & Rosary Board (HR) 7:00 pm Choir Friday, May 3 - First Friday 8:15 am Mass - Virginia Hock 9:00 am Adoration 7:45 pm Benediction Saturday, May 4 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study (PH) 3:45 pm Rosary 4:30 pm Mass - George Pollauf 7:00 pm Catholicism (CH) (appetizers at 6:30) Sunday, May 5 8:30 am Mass - Anna Cantrell 11:00 am Mass - Matthew Kruse 1:00 pm First Communion Mass

Remember in Prayer: Alfred Couturier, Bob Gardner, Dorothy Rowland, Deacon Scott Carroll, Thomas Swartz, James Koralewski, Betty Mangas, Claire Campbell, Mike Bercher, Edna Madalinski, Jean Okoroski & Family, Charles Kessinger, Laurie Snider, Damien Morales, Eldon Kimmet, Dave Donovan, Tom Kress, Alice Resnick, Laverne Nuding, Joanne Coykendal, Aaron Rihacek, Dave Kruse, Richard Snyder, Theresa Mitchell, Elizabeth Przybylski, Rosemary McCann, Rob Wooten, Eveline Baumgartner, Irene Sobota, Rose Koralewski, Bonnie Cole, Mary Jane Werner, Joshua Dorsey, Lisa Quinez Military: All our troops, especially: Collin Alexander, Ciara (Gentle) Stevenson, Sam Thornton, Corey Browne, Kevin W. Smith, David M. Lambert, David W. Lambert, Steve Barchick, John Marciniak, Chelsea Holmes, James Jagodzinski, Dominique & Nate Davis, Jer-emy Kerchevall, Ryan Rhodes, James Waddington, John DeRaedt, Patrick Langenderfer

Weekly ScheduleWeekly Schedule

Recently Deceased Please remember in your prayers

Ginny Cedoz

AR - Art Room ATR - Atrium CH - Church EDC - Ext. Day Care Room GS - Gathering Space HR - Hospitality Room LCR - Large Conference Room

MR - Meeting Room NMR - Narthex Meeting Room OCC - O’Grady Comm. Center OCR - O’Grady Comm. Room PHBR - Parish House Board Rm PHLR - Parish House Living Rm SMR - Small Meeting Room

Reconciliation 30 minutes prior to every Mass in the Hospitality Room

Sunday Offering Offertory……………………………..……….…..……$8,183 No. of Envelopes…………………………………....….…225

Readings for the Week of April 28, 2013 Sunday:Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Monday:Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday:Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 or Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58 Thursday:Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday:1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 Saturday:Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday:Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn

Stewardship Spotlight In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples, and us, a new commandment: Love one another. Good stewards who spend their time and talents in service to others are well on their way to fulfilling this com-mandment.

Thank you to all who stopped by to learn more about our twinning relationship with St. Joseph Church and School in Pestel, Haiti, and the sewing project sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis. Your prayers and support are appreciated! The Little Flower Haiti Committee

Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.

~ St. Therese of Lisieux

From our Liturgist ...

Needed!!! Adult servers and sacristans for daily Mass! Please contact me if you can help out.

Tom Williams, 419.537.6655 twilliams@littleflowertoledo.org

Page 4 Little Flower Catholic Community

Sunday Offering numbers not available at time of bulletin submission.

From our High Schools … ~ Central Catholic presents Anything Goes at the Valentine Theatre, Friday, May 3, 8p; Saturday, May 4, 3p and 8p and Sunday, May 5, 3p. Tickets, $10-$14, call 419.255.2280, x1137 or visit www.centralcatholic.org.

Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, May 17, O’Grady Center. Sponsored by the Little Flower Men’s Club. Registration starts at 6p, play begins at 7p. Initial buy-in is $25 for $1500 in chips. Rebuys are $15 for $1000 in chips. Blinds start at $25 and $50, and increase every half hour. Free food and beverages. Must be over 18. Prize money based on number of participants. Call Dick Gasiorowski (LF Men’s Club), 419.536.5612 for details.

A Spiritual Day of Renewal at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey will be Wednesday, May 15, 8:30am (registration) to 3:00pm. Cost is $15, and includes morning refreshments and lunch. Registration and fee is due by May 8. Forms available in the kiosk.

***************************************** Little Flower Altar & Rosary Rummage Sale will be June 13, 14 & 15! Parishioners who are handicapped or elderly and have something for our rummage sale, please call Vi, 419.866.1638, and arrangements will be made to pick your items up. Large appliances and heavy-duty gym equipment are not accepted.

2013 POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE

Plant Sale Pre-Sold Voucher Fundraiser

(whole flats, mixed flats, 12” white hanging baskets, and 4 ½” pots) Your Voucher Slip Redemption Week is May 13 – May 22 at:

Strain & Sons and Daughter Too 5105 Hill Avenue

Open Daily Monday – Saturday 9am – 7pm, Sunday 10 am – 1pm

(All numbers must be written in word form: one, two, three ….)

____ Annual Flats $14.00@ (excludes: seed Geraniums, Wave Petunias & Divine Impatiens) ____ 4 ½” Potted Plants $4.00@ to include Geraniums, New Guinea, Impatiens, Double Impatiens, Gerbera Daisy, Dahlia, vines, Petunias, Coleus, Sweet Potato vines, Proven Winner Annuals, and many more ____ 12” Traditional Hanging Baskets $18.00@ (white pots only) to include Petunias, Geraniums, Scaveola,

Yubi, Verbena, combination hanging baskets, Million Bells Ivy Geraniums, Impatiens, plus many more

St. Benedict Catholic School is currently enrolling students in

grades pre-8. Contact Mrs. Huss, 419.536.1194 or

chuss@stbenedicttoledo.com.

St. Benedict Catholic School is very proud to be announcing an ALL DAY PRESCHOOL beginning the 2013-2014 school year. We are currently taking

registrations. Contact Mrs. Huss, 419.536.1194, or chuss@stbenedicttoledo.com, for additional information or a personal school tour.

$50,000

Church Redesign Update

$300,000

Given

As of 4/14

Page 5 Little Flower Catholic Community

Young men in junior high and high school next year are invited to attend a sum-mer retreat sponsored by the Office of Vocations. For details, contact Msgr Charles Singler, Director of Vocations, 419.244.6711 or csingler@toledodiocese.org. Central City Ministry of Toledo presents its 22nd Annual urban All-American Celebration Monday, May 6 at the Pinnacle in Maumee, with keynote speaker Tri-cia Cullop, head coach for the Toledo Lady Rockets Basketball team. Info 419.244.6711,x155, dmarinelli@toledodiocese.org. Helping Hands of St. Louis Outreach Center in East Toledo is in need of a do-nated van. Please call director Paul Cook, 419.691.0613, x2. Looking for a way to give back? Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to assist at the main office. Call Michelle, 419.244.6711, x214. Are you hurting after an abortion? There is hope and healing. For local confiden-tial help, please contact the Project Rachel Helpline, 1-888-456-HOPE or projectra-chel@toledodiocese.org. The Employment Ministry of Blessed John XXIII Parish is planning a half day session for job seekers, Saturday, May 4, 8a-11a at Master Chemical Corporation. Pre-registration necessary. Contact Joe Catalano, jmcatalano@roadrunner.com.

From the Diocese ... Mercy Minutes - Above all things, I trust in you, Jesus, for you are unchangeable. My moods change, but you are always the same, full of mercy. ~ St. Faustina Diary

Coach Pitch Baseball! Grades K-2, girls/boys. See the kiosk for registrations or call Kelly Hamill, 419.327.0297.

Grounds Dirt … For anyone interested in helping to mulch and plant our grounds, the date is May 18. Details later.

Congratulations to the following parishioners who recently made these honor rolls: St. Francis: Samuel Corbin, Jesse Filiere, Michael Flesh, James Ireland, Blake Jones, Nicholas Kelsey, Evan Pawlaczyk, Ethon Pawlaczyk, and Noah Pawlaczyk; Notre Dame: Catherine Kime, Sarah Knepp, Hannah Remington, Ryann Laky, Rachel Thieman, Mary Bishop, Cassidy Hamill, Julia Kocevar, and Gina Diehl.

Little Flowers Catholic Girls Club Open House Wednesday, May 1, 6:30pm, O’Grady Room

Over the past 8 months, 35 girls have been participating in Little Flowers Catholic Girls Club meetings. Each month, participants have been learning about a virtue, and various saints who embody these virtues, making personal prayer-books and earning badges towards completion of a wreath. Because of the wonderful fruits emerging from this program, our hope is expand Little Flowers Girls Club and invite others, even from neighboring parishes to join us. We invite you to come and observe this program in action to see what you think.

Invitations have been sent for a SENIOR GRADUATION MASS Sunday, May 19, 11am. We apologize if you have not received your invitation, please call the Parish Center to reserve your spot!

Graduating High School Seniors!