Please join us for Coffee, Juice and Donuts in the Holy Trinity Gathering Area after the 9:00 AM Mass today.

March 18, 2018 5th Sunday of Lent

WEEKEND MASSES

ST. JOHN CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 1405 FIRST AVENUE 201 CLARK STREET SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

A Catholic faith community called to serve God and others through Eucharist, prayer, education, and daily living of the Gospel values.

PARISH OFFICE: 201 CLARK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

(513) 422-0602 www.holyfamilymiddletown.com

ADORATION HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:30 - 4:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ST. JOHN CHURCH SATURDAY 3:30 PM

COMING EVENTS

Lenten Fish Fry .………..........……….………… Fridays in Lent

Stations of the Cross ………...………..…....… Fridays in Lent

Communal Penance Service …….….…......... Thur Mar 22

Confirmation Retreat ..……...……......…....…... Sat Mar 24

Palm Sunday…….…….………..……...…….....…... Sun Mar 25

Communal Lenten Penance Services Thursday, March 22nd Holy Trinity Church

After the 12:10 PM Mass

and again at 7:00 PM

Great Family Lent Events

Why not plan to take the

family to Stations of the Cross after a Fish Fry Dinner this Friday? Do Lent with Kids!

Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7 PM Fridays in Lent Holy Trinity Church Join us this Friday night for Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Stations of the Cross in Spanish begin at 5:30 p.m.

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16 / Rom 4:13,16-18,22

Tues: Nm 21:4-9 / Jn 8:21-30

Wed: Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 / Jn 8:31-42

Thurs: Gn 17:3-9 / Jn 8:51-59

Fri: Jer 20:10-13 / Jn 10:31-42

Sat: Ez 37:21-28 / Jn 11:45-56

Sun: Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mk 14:1—15:47

Health Ministry: It's Spring! Want a Clean Home? Don't Do These Things! A clean home can be hard to achieve when you have kids, pets and a messy spouse! Small ‘don't steps’ are the answer. * Don't decorate every little nook… less dust, less clutter, less stress. * Don't save papers that aren't of value. * Don't leave things sit too long (more than a few days) before putting them away. * Don't have too many pillows. They’re great for color, but who needs all 26 on furniture to straighten or to pick up off the floor! * Don't store things on a floor. Collects more dirt, hard to clean around, and dust bunnies love it. If possible, have a place for every- thing (clothes, shoes, toys). * Don't clean all at once. Tidy up as you go from room to room and straighten up a bit before going to bed. Think about all your excess stuff when aiming for a clean home. Give that excess stuff to those in need, for someday you will leave it all behind anyway. Simplemost

Monday, March 19

12:10 PM Mass HT Larry Nichols

Tuesday, March 20

8:15 AM Mass J23 Bud Rossi

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Wednesday, March 21 12:10 PM Mass HT Deceased Members of the Beatty Family

Thursday, March 22

12:10 PM Mass HT Rita Mandzak - Anniversary Rem.

Friday, March 23

8:00 AM Mass HT Joe Lyons

12:10 PM Communion Service HT

Saturday, March 24

8:00 AM Mass HT David Fenton - Birthday Remembrance

4:30 PM Mass SJ Helen Schramm

Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday

9:00 AM Mass HT Ann Slezak - Anniversary Remembrance

10:30 AM Mass SJ Maurice DeBrosse

Saturday and Sunday - March 17 and 18 4:30 PM Mass SJ Walter & Mary Jane Diver 9:00 AM Mass HT Rita Gough - Birthday Remembrance 10:30 AM Mass SJ Oscar & Betty Koeppel - Wed Anniv Rem

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE

Our Prayers and Sympathy are Extended to the family and friends of Larry Nichols, who died March 9th and Martha Ifcic who died March 13th and to Marty Rose in the death of her husband, Ronnie, who died March 14th.

Weekly Collections Stewardship

Sunday, March 11th $17,861

Thank you for your generous stewardship!

N O T E : S P E C I A L L E N T S C H E D U L E

Going into the hospital or hospice? Homebound or know a parishioner who is? Please call us 422-0602 and let us know! We need your help in ministering to parishioners who are ill or in need!

Easter Flower Offering If you’d like to remember loved ones with an Easter flower offering, please use the special envelope in the March packet and drop it in the collection basket. The list of names will be posted in both churches for Easter. Please print names clearly and make your donation by next Sunday, March 25th.

RCIA Rite of Scrutinies use Cycle A Readings while we are currently in Cycle B; therefore the readings for 10:30 AM Mass are different.

Introductions to Readings by Bishop Ken Untener, in collaboration with Catherine Haven and Fr. Bill Taylor 4:30 PM and 9:00 AM Masses First Reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34 The prophet Jeremiah ministered at a difficult time in Jewish history. Jerusalem, their beloved capital, had been destroyed and most of the people taken captive to far-off Babylon. In this gloomy setting, Jeremiah expresses the conviction that the Lord will raise up a new leader from the line of David to restore and rebuild their homeland.

Second Reading - Hebrews 5:7-9 The Letter to the Hebrews was written to a Christian community that had become dispirited and whose faith was faltering. Jesus is presented in today’s passage as a model of suffering and a source of strength in time of need. (This passage is also part of the second reading on Good Friday.)

10:30 AM Mass First Reading - Ezekiel 37:12-14 The prophet Ezekiel spoke to God’s people during their exile in Babylon, six centuries before Christ. In today’s passage, the prophet (using the image of death and resurrection) assures the people that God will one day bring them back to their homeland. Second Reading - Romans 8:8-11 Paul’s letter to the Romans is his most detailed and important theological work. Throughout the letter, he teaches that Jesus overcame sin and the effects of sin. In today’s passage, Paul stresses that through the Spirit, this saving power of Jesus is present and active in Christians of all times and places.

Confirmation Retreat Next Saturday, March 24th 9 AM - 5:15 PM Our Lady of Sorrows - Monroe All 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates should plan to attend the Confirmation Retreat at Our Lady of Sorrows on Saturday, March 24th. The Retreat concludes with Mass in the Parish Center at 4:15 p.m. Families are expected to join their 8th grader for this Mass.

Easter Home Visits Fr. Civille is making Easter visits to homebound parishioners again this year. If you or someone you know would like to be included, please call the parish office 422-0602 today!

Palm Sunday - March 25th regular Sat/Sunday Mass schedule

Holy Thursday - March 29th 6:00 PM Mass Holy Trinity Church

Good Friday - March 30th

1:30 PM & 6:00 PM Services St. John Church

Easter Vigil - Saturday, March 31st 8:30 PM Holy Trinity Church Easter Sunday - April 1st

9:00 AM St. John Church

10:30 AM St. John Church

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

March 18th & 25th

March 18th - Third Scrutiny Reflection: Raising Lazarus from the Dead

11:30 PM St. John Rectory

We Welcome Back Fr. Ray Larger Fr. Ray Larger will be the presider at our celebrations of Mass this weekend. Welcome back Fr. Ray!

Nursery Available During 10:30 AM Mass Take advantage of our Nursery, located in the St. John Center. Parish teens babysit and the kids really do have a good time!

Living Faith Meditation Booklets These popular daily prayer booklets for April, May and June are available at the doors of both churches this weekend.

SVDP Outreach Need for March

Full size sheets & mattress pads Thanks for helping us with these special requests. This month we find ourselves still in need of these full size sheets and mattress pads. These items can be either new or used and they can be left at the church office. We’ll pick them up for distribution to the needy. Thank you!

Congratulations and Welcome to these Recently Baptized Children!

You’re Invited to the

2018 HOLY FAMILY

EASTER EGG HUNT Holy Saturday, March 31st

Holy Trinity Grounds 11 AM Presented by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights Council 1610

Three Age Groups:

3 & under 4 to 7 8 to 10

Donuts and OJ plus a Family Basket Raffle! Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Friday Fish Fry or the Easter Egg Hunt.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own basket!

Bob’s Gang Is Back for Another Season!

State Route #122 Clean Up Crew Saturday, April 21st 8:30 AM Jacot Park In honor of Bob Ryan, the guy who made it fun to wake up early and pick up trash! Join the gang as we do Bob proud - picking up trash along SR #122 from I-75 to Breiel Blvd. This is the main entrance to our city and we need your help to keep it looking good! Everyone’s invited to join in the fun. We’ll meet at Jacot Park at 8:30 a.m. and should finish up by 11:00 a.m. Mark your calendar for three more Saturdays! June 16th August 25th November 3rd

Bring your kids and grandkids! This is a great chance for kids to perform - and for the important adults in their lives to model - community service!

Owen Matthew Taylor, son of Dustin Taylor and Kelley Sabo and little brother of Oliver

Calvin Isaach Schroeder, son of Michael Schroeder and Codi DeBorde Schroeder and little brother of

Colton, Claire, and Casee

New Phone Number? Dropping Your Land Line? Please give us a call at the parish office 422-0602 so we can update your information. Thank you!

by Dawn Pickerill / Principal

TRADITIONAL VALUES. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. St. John XXIII represents 150 years of Catholic Education dedicated to encouraging and developing well-rounded, self confident and compassionate children and young adults who lead successful, mindful, service-driven lives. Our school community is the foundation on which our core principles of faith and hard work bind us together as a family.

If you are interested in a Catholic education that provides a challenging, structured and thoughtful learn-ing environment led by highly qualified and experienced teachers, contact Principal Dawn Pickerill at 424-1196 for a meeting and a tour of the school.

TUESDAY MASSES A HUGE thank you to all of the parishioners that join us for our Tuesday morning masses. We truly enjoy having you celebrate with us!

We will be having our regular Tuesday morning Mass this week (March 20th) but will be gone for the following two weeks (March 27th and April 3rd). We will be on Spring Break on the 27th and will be attending the National Catholic Educators Conference on April 3rd. Our regular Tuesday Mass schedule will resume on April 10th.

TRIVIA NIGHT UPDATE Thank you to all who attended our Annual Trivia Night event last Saturday! We had our biggest crowd ever (372 guests) and made our biggest profit to date (over $16,000). I think everyone in attendance would agree that it was a wonderful and fun evening!

None of this would have been possible without Steve and Michelle West who were the chair persons for this event. They, along with Stephanie Rolph, put countless hours into planning, preparing, getting donations, setting up, etc. for this event. We are certainly blessed

that they were willing to take on this endeavor for us!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS We are not hosting a guest bartender night this month due to spring break, but will resume this event on Tuesday, April 24th.

Holy Family Athletics 2018 Fall Sports Registration Registration for all sports is done online through Blue Sombrero. You can find the registration link on the Athletics page of the St. John XXIII website, via the Holy Family Athletics link on the parish website, or here: http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/holyfamily. Find more details for Girls Cheerleading, Boys Football, Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls Fall Volleyball, and Boys & Girls Golf there. A $25 late fee will be charged for registrations received after Tuesday, May 1st. Holy Family Athletics, 201 Clark St., Middletown 45042. Contact Evan Dobrozsi athletics@sj23school.org.

Falcon’s Touchdown Club Mulch Sale! We need your Mulch Madness Orders! Please support Bishop Fenwick Football. The Mulch Sale runs March 11th ― April 13th • 2 types of bagged mulch will be offered: Ultra Scape Classic Black and Brown. Both mulches are color enhanced. • Each bag is 2cf - covers 8 sq. feet, 3 inches deep

• Cost per bag: $5.00 • Delivery Weekend is April 28th / 29th.

• Orders of 10 bags or more receive free delivery within 20 mile radius of Bishop Fenwick High School Online: http://fenwickmulch.com/home/mulch-madness-order-form/ Via Mail: Click the link at www.holyfamilymiddletowm.com and make checks payable to “Falcons Touchdown Club.” Completed paper order forms and checks should be submitted to the school main office by Friday, April 13th.

Dear Friends of SHALOM Homeless, The 16th Winter of serving the homeless

and less fortunate at SHALOM came to a

very successful completion. To Christ be all the glory.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support

and for lightening the burden of so many.

During the 105 nights of sheltering and serving the

homeless this Winter you lightened the burden of 116

different homeless individuals. Thank you for blessing

Christ, SHALOM and so many of the least of these.

We look forward to serving alongside you again next

Winter as plans are already being made to better

serve those who are led to us seeking shelter, warmth

and fellowship. Sincerely in His service,

Bill - SHALOM Homeless www.shalomhomeless.com

Cincinnati Men’s Conference Saturday, April 28th 9 AM - 4 PM Taft Theatre 2018 Theme - Be A Man! “What it means to be a True Christian Man in Today’s Society” Celebrity Keynote Speaker UFC® Heavyweight World Champ & Hall of Famer BAS RUTTEN Featured Speakers: Coach Gerry Faust (former Moeller High & Notre Dame Coach), Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. (EWTN Personality), Fr. Larry Richards (EWTN Radio Host, The Reason for Our Hope), and Archbishop Schnurr. Tickets begin at $25 + fees and include lunch. Purchase tickets @ CincinnatiMensConference.com.

American Association of University Women AAUW - 62nd Annual Used Book Sale Art Central Foundation Bldg - 4 N Main St. Donations Accepted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10 AM - 11:30 AM! Park on the street, put on your emergency flashers, and an AAUW member will come out and help unload.

This year’s AAUW Annual Used Book Sale is located at 4 North Main Street - Art Central Foundation Building. Please bring gently used books to promote literacy, recycle, and raise money for area college scholarships. The last day for book donations is Saturday, April 28th. For more information or to arrange for a book pick-up call 424-5168, 424-1120 or 424-7551. More details can be found at our website middletown-oh.aauw.net. This year’s sale will be Thursday - Sunday, May 3rd - 6th. Look for hours and special sales in upcoming bulletins!

BFHS Looking for Maintenance Director Bishop Fenwick High School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Maintenance Director to begin Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Candidates will oversee all aspects of upkeep and maintenance on a 66 acre campus, including school building and athletic facilities. Candidates will have experience in facilities maintenance with knowledge of HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and will adhere to safety and operating standards set forth by Bishop Fenwick High School and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The candi-date will supervise custodial staff and set schedules and goals for completion of projects. The individual will maintain positive relationships with vendors, inspectors and the entire Fenwick school community. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years experience or related field; HVAC and/or CFC certification. This is a full-time position, working Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Email Blane Collison, Principal, bcollison@fenwickfalcons.org. Catholic Candidate: Preferred

Healing a Heart Grief Support Groups Offered by Hospice Care of Middletown Six Week Grief Support Group for People Who Have Lost a Loved One These groups are free, open to the community and focus on peer support, grief education, and the development of coping skills. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call 424-2273.

Both groups meet at 3909 Central Avenue - the building directly behind Central Connections.

Tuesday Evening Group 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. March 20th - April 24th

Thursday Day Group 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. March 22nd - April 26th

Women Enriching Lives Presents

Let Imagination Bloom Luncheon Saturday, April 7th 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Major Events Barn 6393 Hamilton-Lebanon Road (Rt 63) Monroe $30/person Proceeds benefit the Middletown Area Chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Be a part of making a garden of books grow for children in the Edgewood, Franklin, Madison, Middletown and Monroe School Districts. We’ll have Raffle Baskets and a delicious luncheon by Two Women in a Kitchen, plus, back by popular demand, professional motivational speaker, wellness / fitness coach, and seminar / work-shop leader Cea Cohen Elliot. RSPV by Wednesday, March 28th by contacting the Middletown Community Foundation 424-7369 or MCFoundation.org. Women Enriching Lives is a women’s leadership program of the Middletown Community Foundation.