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HE IS RISEN!

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CINCINNATI, OHIO Easter Sunday April 5, 2015

all those who have died and those who are ill or have asked

for our prayers: Donald Blom, Uldean

Cieri, Mary Rettig, Lois Ritter, Rita Iding, Lou Polk, Harry Schoettelkotte,

Gertrude Murphy, Gayle Robison, Mary Lou Vogelgesang, Mary Breving, Andrew Fricke, Carol

Cook, Matt McGonegle, Annete Gunasekera, Chris Scanlon, Frank Brunet, Kenneth Siler, Mary Baugh, Rose

Brumfield, Hedwig Lambert, Kim Fisher, Gabriel Miller, Nancy Belyea, Nicole Bussard, Joe Riley, Nicole Rades, Rob Pairan, Brian Jeffries, Jack Bishop, Ray Conway,

Larry Farwick, Lori Spiva, Sharon Fry, Dan Henning, Paul Stubbs, Ricky Shaffer, Gary Kelley, Peggy Otto, Sandra

Haitz, Margie Perry, Haley & Rachel Caruso, Gary Marasco, Loretha Barnett, Pauline Young, Tony Rahe,

Chrissy Ford, Irene Gerth, Derek Archer, Steve Schmidt, David Feng, Jonathan Shaver, Tom Candelaresi,

Johannes Schade, Mary King, Roberta Dimling, Gloria Vaske, Penny and Jim Swift.

Names of those requesting prayers will be published in the bulletin for three months and then removed. If prayers are required longer than three months, you will need to call the parish office (753-2550) to request them for another three months. Thank you.

PARISH STAFF Fr. William C. Wagner, V.F., Pastor 753-2553 Fr. David Endres, Weekend Associate Deacon Michael Thomas 753-2549 Deacon Fred Haas 753-2569 DRE, Becky Ready 753-2548 Business Manager, Dick Berish 753-2543 Bookkeeper: Lisa Martin 753-2568 Secretaries: Donna Buchheit 753-2541 Kate Roelker 753-2550 Gym/Multi-Purpose Building 753-2555 Maintenance: John Osterling 753-2544 Dave McCarthy 752-2080 Ext. 134 Rick Kellerman Music Director, Sean Connolly 753-2546 Parish Hall/Kitchen, Vickie Ditchen 753-2558 Prayer Requests 752-2080 Ext. 133 Sacristy 753-2556 St. Vincent de Paul 753-2561 Youth Ministry: Jamie Melish 753-2551

PARISH OFFICE FAX 753-2542 FINANCE OFFICE FAX 753-2552

SCHOOL OFFICE 753-2540 SCHOOL OFFICE FAX 753-2554

Principal, Candace Hurley 753-2540 Administrative Assistant, Marsha Barnes 753-2540 School Office, Dee Archer 753-2540

PSR (PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION) Religious education classes for public school students are held on Sundays ~ Pre-School 10:00 - 11:00 am; Grades 1

thru 8, 8:30 - 9:45 am. Please call 753-2550 for more information on how to register for PSR. Youth Ministry

questions or for more information email [email protected].

Interested in becoming Catholic? Call Becky Ready, DRE (Director of Religious Education) at 753-2548 to find

out about our RCIA/RCIY (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Youth) Programs.

SACRAMENTS Baptism ~ To schedule a baptism please call 753-2550.

Requirements for Baptism can be found on the parish website listed under Sacraments.

Marriage ~ Please call the Parish Office at 753-2541, six months prior to the wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick ~ Please call 753-2553

Communion to the Sick ~ Please call 753-2549

For a sacramental emergency requiring a priest, please call 752-2080 Ext. 116. Please leave your name,

telephone number and a brief description of the emergency.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday by Noon (9 days prior) Submit to Kate Roelker at [email protected] or call

753-2550 for more information.

Mass Schedule

SUNDAY LITURGY

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon

WEEKDAY LITURGY

Monday 8:30 am Communion Service

Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am Mass

HOLY DAYS

8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 7:30 pm

(except Christmas & New Year)

RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00-3:40 pm and by appointment

Office Information

Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holy Days

Parish Office 752-2080

800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 513-752-2080 e-mail: [email protected]

Parish website: www.sttm.org

School Web Page: www.sttmschool.org

and all those from our parish who

are currently serving in the Armed Forces:

Michael Hucker Jr., Corey Campbell, Michael Nazarovech, Randy Damron,

Keith Deardorff, Ryan Robinson, Paul Bellonby ll, Andrew Schloemer, Andrew Grachek, “Fritz” Schoolfield,

Kimberley Brinson, Joshua A. Rettig, Beau Bockenstette, Patrick Bouley, Travis Gallivan, Tim Czubek, Neil

Lizakowski, Bill Harris, Rachel Piening, Brian Faw, Jim Lindsey, Taylor Cunningham, Tom Piening, Connor

Nelson and Matthew Quitter.

Please remember our service men and women who will not be with their

families during the Easter Season, due to their service to our country. Please keep

them and their families in your prayers.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!


Church Directory Update

Our scheduling process has begun. We will have volunteers eager to help you before

and after all Masses, starting April 11/12, April 18/19 and April 25/26. Please do your part and schedule an appointment soon. Our committee is working hard on this project and we want a directory we can be proud

of. You will have the opportunity to look at sample directories at the appointment table on the weekends listed above. We would like to get 100% participation!

Clermont County Children's Services

(Clermont for Kids)

Today, there is an urgent need for Foster Care providers throughout

Southwestern Ohio. Many children are in need of Foster Care and unfortunately, due to a shortage of Foster

Care providers in Southwestern Ohio these children are being sent hundreds of miles away. If you have ever

considered opening your home to a child in need please consider becoming a Foster Parent. For more

information call 513-732-7765.

VOCATION VIEWS CYCLE B ~ EASTER SUNDAY

The stone is rolled back, the tomb is empty! We are to go and tell the Good News. Rejoice in the power of the resurrection! Alleluia! (Mark 16:1-8)

TT HEHE WW EEKEEK AA HEADHEAD

Monday, April 6 NO COMMUNION SERVICE 7:00 pm SVDP - STM House 7:00 pm Boosters- Parish Dining Hall PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, April 7 4:00 pm Food for the Homeless - Church Parking Lot

Wednesday, April 8 9:30 am Bible Study - Conference Room C

Thursday, April 9 6:30 pm Choir 7:30 pm Dad’s Group - More Martyr Hall

Friday, April 10 10:00 am Adoration

Saturday, April 11 9:00 am Clean Church 3:00 pm Confession

Sunday, April 12 8:30 am PSR Grades 1-8 8:30 am Coffee House Chat - Fr. Wack Library 9:45 am RCIA - Conference Room C 10:00 am PSR Preschool 10:00 am Children’s Liturgy - Library 11:00 am Baptismal Prep Class - Library 11:15 am Easter Egg Hunt - Picnic Shelter 1:00 pm Divine Mercy Brunch - Parish Dining Hall 2:00 pm Divine Mercy - Church

Baptismal Prep Class

If you are anticipating having your child initiated into our Catholic community through the

Sacrament of Baptism, you will need to have participated in a Baptismal Preparation Program. Our next scheduled Baptismal Preparation Class will be held on Sunday, April 12, at 11:00 am in the Library.

Please call the parish office to register ~ 753-2550.

THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION

On the first Tuesday of every month the Social Action Commission cooks hot meals for the

Clermont County Homeless Shelter. They are asking for help with meat and vegetable dishes, casseroles,

salads, drinks and desserts to serve 6-8 people. There are approximately 40 people sheltered in the Clermont County Homeless Shelter and any meal donations are greatly appreciated. The next meal will be on Tuesday, April 7. All donations are to be dropped off by 4:00 pm

at St. Thomas More west side parking lot. If you can help, please contact Charlene Kiefer at 752-0134.

Readings for April 12 – 2nd Sunday of Easter

First Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

Gospel: John 20:19-31

Holy Trinity Parish in West Union is seeking a part-time parish secretary. Please forward your resume to Fr. Jason E. Bedel, Pastor, 612 E. Mulberry St. West Union, OH 45693. Email: [email protected] or call with any questions 937-544-2757.

LL ITURGICALITURGICAL MMINISTERSINISTERS

Saturday, April 11 4:00 pm

Lectors ~ Janelle Jessie, Janet Tate Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Charles Rottinghaus, Ginny Rottinghaus, Barbara Regan, Donald Weber, Dennis Lahey, Patricia Rieck, Gerry Roerty Servers ~ Marisa Maggard, Callie Johnson, Alexander Deimling, George Steinmetz, Jordan Buelterman Greeters ~ Gail Convery, Jerry Edwards, Char Schworer Ushers ~ Gene Johnson, Jerry Edwards

Sunday, April 12 8:00 am

Lectors ~ Charles Randolph, Jerry Philpot Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Patricia Tussey, Charlotte Molitor, Vickie Ditchen, Tony Ramundo, Pat Ramundo, Gregory Senior, Kathy Senior Servers ~ Madisen Imbus, Shea Dugan, Erin Dugan, Caleb Tenkman, Nate Tenkman Greeters ~ Helen Fehn, Nancy Guertin Ushers ~ Joe Guertin, George Hofmann, Bill Imbus, Kevin Bauman

Sunday, April 12 10:00 am

Lectors ~ Kyle Schulte, Stephanie King Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Kelly Koch, Ray Neltner, Karen Klysz, Penny Barton, Charlene Kiefer, Tom Kiefer, Tony Schulte Servers ~ Adam Evans, Alex Evans, Samuel Bader, Abigail Witter, Sam Witter Greeters ~ Charlene Kiefer, Ray Neltner, Sandra Bishop Ushers ~ Lee Knause, Jordyn McPhillips, Patrick McPhillips, Bob Schaefer

Sunday, April 12 12:00 pm

Lectors ~ Tricia Braun, Barbara Hammond Eucharistic Ministers ~ Deacon, Megan Desrosiers, Carol Woerner, Jacqueline Moore, Terrill Denton, Chris Braun, Bill Crawford, Susan Crawford Servers ~ Abby Bishop, Nick Mann, Garrett Barnes, Katie Braun, Nolan Braun Greeters ~ Bill Weimer, Rosemary Weimer, Dee Archer Ushers ~ Tom Finn, Bill Luehrmann, Charlie Tekulve, Ed Lenahan

DIVINE MERCY EVENT

Join us Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12th, for food, fellowship and faith, praying the Divine Mercy chaplet as a community on this specially designated day. We'll meet in the Parish Dining Hall after the noon Mass with a potluck lunch. Please bring your favorite dish to share with others. After fellowship, we'll return to Church to pray the Chaplet together. May God look upon us all with His infinite mercy!


Our Parish Online Registration Form is not working properly and we are in the process of installing a new form on the parish website. If you registered online to

join the parish after 2/1/15, your information was not submitted to us. Please call the parish office at 753-2541 to complete your registration. Registration forms can also be found in the church vestibule or at the parish office. We apologize for any inconvenience.

UPCOMING VIRTUS CLASS ~ to register for our next VIRTUS child

protection class, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 6:30 pm @ St. Thomas

More in the Parish Dining Hall, go to VIRTUSOnline. Detailed instructions on how to register can be found on

our website at www.sttm.org under the link Child Protection-VIRTUS.

Keep in mind neither parish will more than likely not offer a class over the summer months. (class

cancelation if insufficient registrations).

LOVE TO PLAY BINGO? If so, St. Clement Parish/School invites you to attend their next Super Bingo scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. There will be $6,000 in total bingo pay-out along with thousands more

given away in instants, split-the-pot, raffles, and door prizes. Cafeteria doors open at 10:00 am and games begin at 1:00 pm. Location: 4534 Vine Street, St. Bernard. All profits to benefit the students. See you there!

Caregivers Assistance Network

For those of you caring for an aging parent or spouse, there is support out there for you. The Caregivers Assistance Network run by

Catholic Charities has a monthly support Group. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Bernadette Church in the Parish

Center. Next meeting is April 14. Call before you come if this is your first time attending. (513) 869-4483. Do it for

yourself and do it for your loved one.

Caring for the Gift of Ourselves A Women’s Retreat to Nurture

Body, Mind and Spirit April 17 - 18, 2015

Come for a weekend of peace, contentment and renewal at the Jesuit . Here you will find a place where you can

enjoy time alone and an opportunity to engage in a variety of holistic activities that will nurture your spirit and

refresh your being. While here enjoy time walking the beautiful labyrinth and exploring these sacred grounds. The weekend is yours to open your heart and recharge the fire within your soul. The fee for the retreat is $125.

For more information call (513) 248-3500, ext. 10.


Did you know you can access the bulletin and many other items of interest by

logging on to www.sttm.org? It’s easy to stay in touch with what is going on at

St. Thomas More!

Making summer plans? Don’t forget to include a McNicholas Summer Camp! Future Rockets entering Grades 1-9 are

invited to discover new talents and interests and to hang out with friends!

Check out the online catalog and register today. www.mcnhs.org/

admissions/camps.html.

LAFFALOT SUMMER CAMP IS BACK IN 2015

Laffalot is back again this summer to give your child the best summer ever by keeping them happy and active with games like dodgeball, pillow polo, hockey, and much, much more! If you are between the ages of 6-12, come join us at St. Thomas More the week of June 29 - July 3 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Online registration is available at www.laffalotcamps.com. Call Pat at (513) 313-2076 with questions.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VACATION BIBLE CAMP

(VBC) RETURNS AUGUST 3RD – 7TH!

This year we’re Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power with Mt. Everest in sight. Are you willing and able to share your talents for our children in planning, preparing for, or helping during the Camp? Contact Linda Bader at [email protected] if you can help or lead in the following areas:

Before Camp: Registration for Camp – Track incoming registration of adults, youth volunteers, and campers (adult). Crew Builder – Divide registered campers and volunteers into their crews and stations (adult). Setting the Scene Planner - Plan and acquire decorations (adults) Setting the Scene Executor – Decorate the night before camp starts (adults) Campsite Gear - Plan and acquire supplies for VBC week (adults) Donations Coordinator – Seek donations of needed items (adult) Preschool Coordinator – Coordinate the preschool camp program Theme Gear – Acquire or create the themed items recommended by the VBC program (adult) Leader Binders Builder – Make copies for and assemble the binders for the camp and station leaders T-Shirt Coordinator - Identify supplier and order T-shirts (adult) T-Shirt Distributor – Sort and distribute T-shirts (adult)

During Camp: First Day Registration – Help campers and volunteers to their camps and stations (1-2 adults). Daily Assignments – Each day ensure all volunteers have a station and all stations have volunteers (1 adult).

Mountain Top Treats - Guide youth volunteers in preparing the provided recipe's daily snack (2 adults). Camera Crew - Capture the adventure in photos and film to post the last day and on-line (youth or adult). Base Camp Sing & Play - Energize campers to join the music videos (high school youth or older). Kid Vid Cinema – Connect the video child witness to the day’s message (high school youth or older). Glacier Games - Lead campers to Christ through outdoor fun through games (high school youth or older). Imagination Station - Connect cool science gizmos with the Truths of our faith (1-2 Youth or Adults) Opening and Closing Skit Actors – Be 1 of 2 people in a humorous skit that brings home God's daily words Adult Volunteers – VBC needs adult presence to run: We need 2 adults in each area, so our size is limited by the number of adult volunteers. Our youth are willing to lead if you’d prefer to just hang out and watch the fun. Camp Leaders - Lead campers through mountaintop stations while the leaders present the station activity (2 high school youth or older leaders per camp). Mission Outreach Leader - Plan and run the mission outreach portion of our camp. (e.g., collections for clean water, St. Vincent de Paul)

Watch for our registration form when we’ll be accepting youth volunteers and camper registrations.

We are currently accepting donations of the following that can be labeled “VBC” then left with the school or parish office or near the food collection bins.

Decorations, including: Snow, winter, snowy mountain, and winter lodge decorations, including camp and mountain climbing gear. Balloons, especially white and various blues. Disposable: small drinking cups, clear cups, spoons, knives, plates, and napkins. Wet Wipes, Camper bags, last day gifts for camper bags (e.g., small faith or VBC themed items)

Come join the fun and lead our little ones closer to Jesus who will help them their whole life long!

CATHOLIC SINGLES SPRING DANCE

featuring "The Whammies" April 11, 7:30 to Midnight - $15

For more information call 513-388-4466 or log on to [email protected]

Confirmation Prep Session for 7th Graders

On Thursday, April 16th, at 6:30 pm in the Parish Dining Hall we will gather for another Chosen preparation

session with candidates, available sponsors and our parent facilitators. Remember to bring your Chosen

Workbook and Red Folder with spirals.

MASS INTENTIONS MON 4/6 8:30 am TUES 4/7 8:30 am WED 4/8 8:30 am THURS 4/9 8:30 am FRI 4/10 8:30 am SAT 4/11 4:00 pm SUN 4/12

8:00 am

10:00 am

12:00 pm

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Monthly Food Collection

The April food collection will be donated to SVPD


NO COMMUNION SERVICE � Purgatorial Society � Bob Williams/Deborah Dickason � Elizabeth Tribble/Matt Kipling & Family � Charles Kyle/Butch & Jean Needles � Violet Fernando/Sharmanthie Fernando

People of the Parish

� Cheryl Rowland/Julie & Jim Smith

� Dorothy Schultz/Bill & Susan Crawford

LET’S PAY DOWN THE DEBT!

In order to encourage maximum participation in using the debt envelopes, we have begun a

type of drawing using the returned debt envelopes. On the 3rd Friday of each month, we will

draw one lucky envelope from those submitted since the prior drawing. The lucky envelope contributor will

receive 10 times the contribution they put in the debt envelope for the month, up to a maximum of $500.

People who give electronically or by credit card will also have an envelope entered in the drawing. Please give

generously to our debt reduction program.

AGAIN, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

Thank you for your continuing support!

2015 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will be the principal celebrant at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral for those parishes located in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown and Adams counties.

Couples celebrating their Golden Anniversary during 2015 will receive an invitation from the Archdiocese to attend this Mass. If you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary in the year 2015 and have not received an invitation, please contact Kate in the Parish Office at 753-2550.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Join us on Sunday, April 12th (rain or shine) at 11:15 am at the Picnic Shelter for our ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. All families with children in 3rd grade and younger are invited to participate in this traditional event. Donations of prizes, Easter baskets & individually wrapped candy are greatly appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off in the bin in the Church vestibule by April 5th. Thank you!

Desperately needed items listed below:

Canned Vegetables Peanut Butter & Jelly Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Chicken & Tuna Helper Boxed Mashed Potatoes Hamburger Helper Macaroni & Cheese Boxed Dinners & Pasta Pancake Mix & Syrup Hot & Cold Cereal Canned Pork & Beans Canned Tuna & Chicken Canned Fruit Canned Potatoes SpaghettiOs & Ravioli Packaged Soups & Gravies Boxed Rice & Sides

We appreciate all donations of non-perishable food. Please place donations throughout the month of April in the tubs marked “Feed the Poor”

located at all the church entrances.

COMBONI MISSIONARIES AUXILIARY

Will hold its bi-monthly Rummage Sale on Friday, April 10th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Comboni Mission Center, 1318 Nagel Rd. (behind the Post Office). $6.00 bag sale - large selection of furniture, clothing, and housewares.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

Are you searching for something more? Do you want to deepen your prayer life

and relationship with Jesus? Do you want to experience more of God's love and power in your life? St. Raphael Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to join

them for a LIFE in the SPIRIT SEMINAR on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm beginning April 7, 2015

through May 19, 2015. All sessions held at OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CENTER, room 116, 5440

Moeller Avenue, Norwood. For questions, or to register please e-mail [email protected], or

call Dave Noe at 513-315-0174 or Brad Shoemaker 513-518-6472. God is waiting for each one of us!!

Due to the early bulletin deadline set by Diocesan Publications because of the Easter holiday, the

March 29th stewardship totals will not be available until next week’s bulletin

(4/12/15). We apologize for any inconvenience.

PLEASE REMEMBER ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH IN YOUR WILL!

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BANNS ll: Gregory Casavant and Lisa Martin April 18, 2015 at St. Thomas More


“IN LOVING MEMORY” for the back of the bulletin (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Loved One’s Name:

______________________________________________________________ Your Name:

______________________________________________________________ Billing Address:

______________________________________________________________ (or enclose check payable to Diocesan Publications)

Phone Number:

______________________________________________________

“IN LOVING MEMORY”

A section on the back of the bulletin is available to list a deceased loved one’s name. The cost is $52.00 per name and their name will remain in

the bulletin for a year (April thru March). This will help defray the cost of printing our bulletin for the entire year. If interested, please cut and fill

out the slip and put it in the collection basket OR mail it to the office: St. Thomas More, 800 Ohio

Pike, Cincinnati OH 45245.

(You will be billed by Diocesan Publications.)

Come and SeeCome and SeeCome and SeeCome and See RetreatRetreatRetreatRetreat

With the Sisters of Mercy

Saturday, April 11, 2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

2319 Grandview Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206 Single, Catholic women aged 18-45 who are

interested in religious life are invited. To register, contact Sister Sue

[email protected] / 513-221-3495

Friday, April 17, 2015 7:30 pm

Called "the world’s reigning male chorus" by The New

Yorker magazine, and named Ensemble of the

Year by Musical America in 2008, the GRAMMY® award winning ensemble

CHANTICLEER embarks upon its 37th season in 2014-15, performing in 25 of the United States . . . Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for their "tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity," Chanticleer - based in San

Francisco - is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male

voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to

jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Don’t miss their all new Cincinnati performance!

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Adult Tickets: $38 At the Door: $40

Student Tickets: $15 Doors for this concert open at 7:00 pm

Order by Telephone (513) 421-2222

THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOU! This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear

completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize

these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity.

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