ST MARGARET MARY CHURCH1830 W. Galbraith RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45239

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PAIDCincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 5859 May–Jun–Jul

2019

Parish Calendar

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MAY

First Communion Sat., May 4, 4:30 PM Mass

OLG Spring MusicalAnnie Jr.Fri-Sat May 10-11 7:30 PM at Little Flower

Mother’s DaySun., May 12Our parish youth will honor all mothers on this day.

Celebration of GraduatesSun., May 19 with Reception after 10:30 AM Mass

OLG GraduationWeds., May 29, 7:00 PMat Assumption

The Ascension of the Lord Thu. May 30 Observed on Sun., June 2

OLG Last Day of SchoolThu., May 30

JUNE

SVDP Bundle Sunday Sat. June 1 Noon–4 PM Sun. June 2 8 AM–Noon

Assumption Parish FestivalFri., June 7–Sun., June 9

Pentecost Sunday Sun., June 9

Father’s DaySun., June 16Our parish youth will honor all fathers on this day.

Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi Sun., June 23

5th Saturday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed SacramentSat., June 29, following 8:30 AM Mass; 10:00 AM Benediction

JULY

Fourth of July Mass Thu., July 4 9:00 AM at St.MM

St. Paul Community Dinner – a St. MM Volunteer Opportunity Tues., July 30 at St. Paul Church. Dinner prep begins at 4:30 PM; Dinner served 5:30-6:30 PM; Clean-up done by 7:30 PM

Some dates and times are tentative at time of printing. Always check the bulletin or our parish website for final dates/times.

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.John 11:25

100th Anniversary1920-2020

Did you know...

...a total of eight homes were purchased over the years, serving the parish in several capacities until being moved or demolished in the mid and late 1950s?

There were two house on Galbraith Rd. at the corner of La Boiteaux; three houses on La Boiteaux where the convent sits now; and three houses on Grace Ave. where the new wing of the school sits. The buildings were eventually moved or torn down to make room for the final addition to the School, the new Convent, and the current Church and Rectory.

Over the years these buildings were used as the original Church and then the Rectory, homes for

c. 1923 The first house purchased as a residence for the Sisters of the Precious Blood who came to teach in 1923. It sat on the NE corner of Galbraith Rd. and La Boiteaux Ave.

the Sisters, a home for a custodian, and as extra classrooms.

Do you have photos? We are looking for photos that would show any of these houses, even if in the background, as they stood around the property or while they were being demolished or moved. If you have photos of this or any other parish related subject matter that you would like to share, please let us know by contacting the Parish Office, 521-7387.

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Congratulations to our newly Comfirmed who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on March 13 at Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral, and were presented to the parish and honored with a reception after the 10:30 Mass on March 17.

Samantha H., Genevieve P., Andrew D.

Please keep Emma Z. in your prayers as she prepares for her First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 4th at the 4:30 p.m. Mass!

In preparation for her upcoming First Communion Emma and her mother Crystina recently took part in the Jesus Day Retreat.

The morning was spent painting a blessing cup, making bread, deciding on the banner for the celebration, touring the church, watching a video and talking about this very special day.

Come Pray the RosaryFirst Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m., in Church

All are welcome! Next dates: May 3 - June 7 - July 5

If you have questions please call Linda Lech, 729-5420 or Evelyn Bardua, 521-8155.

Queen of the MayTraditionally May is the month when

we show special honor to our Blessed Mother Mary. Consider praying the

rosary daily during the month of May or planting a Mary garden.

2018 Assumption Parish FestivalJune 7, 8, 9

Chicken Dinner and other GREAT foods. Lots of games and prizes and Basket Raffle. For more information,

visit www.assumptionmthealthy.org

Bingo needs you!Please consider vounteering a few hours at St. Margaret Mary’s Friday Night Bingo. Bingo is our largest parish fundraiser and currently supported by a small group of regular volunteers. Your help is very much needed and appreciated.

Contact Debbie Klein at 513-403-1527 for information about the many ways you can help.

Is reading a good book your favorite summer get-away? St. MM’s Dynamic Catholic Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation Office located in the PAC. All are welcome to join or read along! Contact Wilma McGlasson at 729-0222 for more information or to find out what book they will be reading next.

Have a safe and blessed Summer!

Be sure to check for local Catholic Mass times when traveling this summer. Visit www.masstimes.org for worship times, church locations, contact information, website links and maps.

Take Your St. MM Newsletter

on Vacation!Send us your photo holding the St. MM

newsletter as you vacation and we may publish it in

the next newsletter.

L-R: Fr. Jerry Gardner, Samantha H., Genevieve P., and Andrew Dietrich.

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2019 Casino Night Sponsors:

NCH Chiropractic Eagle & Zureick Masons

NetVantage Vince’s Other Place

Hodapp Sons Funeral Home Lakeridge Acres

Citizen’s Protective Service Neidhard-Young Funeral Home Fifth Third Bank – NCH Branch

Frickers NCH NCH Subway

Cincinnati Federal Buffalo Wings & Rings Finneytown

Play It Again Sports – TriCounty Krimmer’s Italianette NCH Tom Johansing, RE/MAX

Preferred Group

2019

St. MM’s Parish Labor Day Weekend Festival Discontinued

For those who may not be aware, the parish’s annual Labor Day Weekend Festival

has been discontinued.

Due to the annual struggles against Mother Nature and the fact that the current battalion

of volunteers who show up to plan it, set it up and tear it down each year cannot physically do it anymore, it was decided that other possible

fundraisers be considered.

Parish Council is currently accepting ideas for a new fundraising event to replace the revenue of

the Festival. Contact any member of Council or the Parish Office if you have an idea.

SPEND QUIET TIME WITH OUR LORD

NEXT EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: SAT., JUNE 29

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 8:30 AM MASS WITH BENEDICTION AT 10 AM

Time to clean out the closetsfor BUNDLE SUNDAY!

The St. Vincent De Paul truck will be in the church parking lot the weekend of June 1/2

SVDP volunteers will be accepting donations of furniture, clothing and household items.

Hours of operation will be Sat., June 1 from Noon–4 p.m. Sun., June 2 from 8 a.m.–Noon

YTD total: $7,653.00 Total received to-date from the Archdiocese One Faith, One Hope, One Love Campaign:

$34,216.57Money received is used for improve-ments to the parish buildings and grounds. Thank you for your continuing support!!

Ash Wednesday was made special for the residents of Clovernook Health Center when Bill Keuper and Wilma McGlasson of St. MM

Faith Formation Team visited to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with Communion and distribution of ashes to the residents.

The residents and staff were very appreciative of this service.

Souper Bowl Sunday 2019

Thanks to all who contributed to the special Souper Bowl Sunday collection taken on Feb. 2/3 for Tender Mercies ministries. They have expressed their thanks for our donation in a recent letter to the parish. A total of $672.14 was collected.

Julia M. helped with the Souper Bowl Sunday collection for Tender Mercies.

Easter Dinner Food Drive Thanks to everyone who participated in the Easter Dinner food drive by filling a grocery bag with

suggested food items. As always the response was wonderful and 36 bags of food were donated to Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing in Lockland to be distributed to the needy familes they serve.

Thank you!!Thank you!!Thank you!!Thank you!!

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OLG SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY - JUN - JUL 2019

• Spring Musical: Fri., May 10 & Sat., May 11, 7:30 PM at Little Flower

• Memorial Day NO SCHOOL: Mon., May 27

• 8th Grade Graduation: Wed., May 29, 7:00 PM at Assumption

• Last Day of School: Thu., May 30

Enjoy the Summer!

News from the Eagles Nest...

The OLG Drama Club will present Annie Jr. on Fri., May 10 & Sat., May 11. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Flower Parish Center. The OLG Drama Club is comprised of students in gr. 5-8. Admission paid at the door.

Congratulations to all of our Graduates!

Good Job!!!

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