Parish StaffRev. R. Marc Sherlock Pastor rmsherlock@woh.rr.com

Deacon Charles O. Wright Evangelization & Catechesis Director charleswright@woh.rr.com

Teri. M. Iverson Youth Ministry Director teriiverson@woh.rr.com

Sally L. Minnich Early Childhood Program Director stjohnecp@woh.rr.com

Kathy L. Herzog Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant kathyherzog@woh.rr.com

Victoria M. Hammermeister Parish Secretary SJBsecretary@woh.rr.com

R. James Wolf Music Director Jwolf8909@woh.rr.com

Michael L. Droesch Maintenance Supervisor mikedroesch@juno.com

ContactsParish Pastoral Council Matt Sinning (937) 510-1976

Parish Finance Council Treva Monnier (937) 698-3460

Evangelization & Catechesis Commission Beth Linsenmeyer (937) 216-3179

Worship Commission Kim Yoder (937) 667-1141

Building & Maintenance Committee (937)667-3419

Parish Cemetery Mike Donauer (937) 667-1454

Prayer Circle Lois Cox (937) 901-9134 LMC92UD@gmail.com

RCIA Deacon Charles O. Wright (937) 667-3419, ext. 203

Stephen Ministry Atha Toon (937) 667-3851

Knights of Columbus Greg Bruening (937) 339-5546

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Your Local Chapter of the Body of Christ since 1858!A Pastoral Region in the Dayton Deanery

with St. Christopher, Vandalia753 South Hyatt Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371

Telephone: 667-3419 Fax: 667-9267Website: www.stjohntippcity.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-3:30 p.m.

• • •St. Christopher

435 E. National Road, Vandalia, OH 45377Mass Schedule:

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Holy Day vigil: 7:00 p.m.

Holy Day: 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.(Collection envelopes will be forwarded

to the proper Parish)

• • •

• • •Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: Eve: 7:00 p.m. Day: 8:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)

Misa en Español el primer sábado de diciembre y de febrero a las 7:00 p.m.

Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.Communion Service: Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation: (Confession) Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. or by appointment

• • •

SJB

ST. JOHN CHURCH TIPP CITY, OHIO

MASS INTENTIONS

SJB Weekly Offertory CollectionsOur Year-to-Date Balances reflect our

2015-2016 Fiscal Year which began 7/1/2015.

September 20, 2015 Weekly Year to DateRegular Collection $ 15,872.75 $ 91,837.25Parish St. Vincent Help Fund $ 180.00 $ 12,195.34Parish St. Vincent Casserole Ministry $ 317.00 $ 512.45

Major Repair Fund Weekly Donations $ 313.00 $ 4,394.00Major Repair Fund Savings $ $ 64,565.19Major Repair Totals $ $ 68,959.19

September 28-October 4MONDAY, 28 8:30 a.m, Norma Ambuske (Joe and Barbara Kolalowski)TUESDAY, 29 8:30 a.m. Jim Haley (Mr. and Mrs. Pete Appel)WEDNESDAY, 30 7:00 p.m. Nancy Drewry (Jane Drake)THURSDAY, 1 8:30 a.m. Special IntentionFRIDAY, 2 8:30 a.m. Communion Service SATURDAY, 3 5:00 p.m. Don Watercutter (Jim Watercutter)SUNDAY, 4 8:00 a.m. For the Parish 10:30 a.m. Norma Ambuske (Joe and Barbara Kolakowski)Just a note to let you know when you request a Mass Intention, the schedule may change according to Father’s commitments.

USHERSSATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Gregory Kiener, Betty Gross, Gerry Wyen, Vivian WyenSUNDAY 8:00 a.m. John Heitkamp, Terry McCormick, Dave Koch, Alan Leingang 10:30 a.m. Jeff Beam, Sally Beam, Jerry Eberly, Valerie Eberly

SERVERSSATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Eric Seeman, Austin and Jackson SublerSUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Austin and Connor Post 10:30 a.m. Allison and Ben Brunswick, Ryan Hartke

LECTORSSATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Philip Ratermann, Irene CrawfordSUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Tim Riley 10:30 a.m. Cindy Griffin, Scott Lawson

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSSATURDAY 5:00 p.m. 7 volunteers neededSUNDAY 8:00 a.m. 7 volunteers needed 10:30 a.m. 7 volunteers needed

NEXT WEEK’S READINGSFirst Reading ......................................... Genesis 2:18-24 Second Reading ......................................Hebrews 2:9-11Gospel .................................... Mark 10:2-16 or 10: 2-12

Information DeskBAPTISMS: Except during Lent, 12:00 noon the 2nd Sunday of the month and during the three weekend Masses the 3rd Sunday of the month when available. Baptism Prep Program is required for parents. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For parishioners suffering from a serious illness, preparing for serious surgery or suffering from age. Please call the Pastor.MARRIAGES: Preparation must begin at least six months before the wedding. Please call the Pastor. NEW PARISHIONERS: We extend you a hearty welcome! Please call the Parish Office to register at 937-667-3419!CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please notify the Parish Office if you have a change of address or phone number or if you are moving from the parish. BULLETIN DEADLINE: 12:00 noon on Friday.

AnnouncementsFROM THE DESK OF FR. MARC SHERLOCKFather Frank Massarella remembered the parish in his Will. Recently, we received a check from his estate in the amount of $113,007.69. After consulting our Parish Finance Council on September 3 and our Parish Pastoral Council on September 10 and receiving positive recommendations from both groups, I decided to do the following: build a Patio with gas grill, pergola and glass doors off our Banquet Hall for an estimated cost of $59,140.00; remove 35 infected ash trees and replace them with at least 2 different kinds of trees for an estimated cost of $15,575.00; repair asphalt on our parking lots where needed and seal and stripe all 3 of our lots for an estimated cost of $20,500.00. We also received our first installment from the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign in the amount of $28,410.47.

Special Mission Appeal: On September 5th and 6th, St. John welcomed Father Domingo Avellaneda Cabanillas from Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Pumpenai, Lithuania. Father Domingo spoke on behalf of the Institute of the Incarnate Word during our Special Mission Appeal Weekend Masses. Many thanks to those of you who generously donated $2,772.80. Funds collected during the weekend Masses will be sent to the central offices of the Institute of the Incarnate Word for distribution to their mission locations most in need. In addition, donations can be made directly (electronic only) to Father Domingo’s Mission in Lithuania. The banking information necessary to donate electronically is as follows: Bank Account LT54 7300 0100 9385 7351 “Swedbank,” AB, Konstitucijos pr. 20A, LT-03502 Vilnius, Lithuania; Bank Code: 73000, SWIFT code: HABALT22. Father Domingo’s email address is domingoavellaneda@ive02.org, should you wish to contact him.

Grateful Thanks to the members of the “Friday Night Duffer’s Golf League” for their $217.00, end-of-the-year donation to the St. Vincent Casserole Ministry! This donation is sincerely appreciated! It will help defray the

cost of the casserole ingredients used to prepare casseroles that are delivered monthly to the St. Vincent Shelters in Dayton. These casseroles help feed the homeless and hungry who are able to come to the shelters for a meal. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, here at St. John, please give Kathy McGrath a call at 667-4932 for information on how you can become involved. Donations to this ministry should be marked “St. Vincent Casseroles” and can be mailed to the Parish Office at 753 S. Hyatt Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371-1255, dropped off to the Parish office or placed in the Sunday collection basket.

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Upcoming EventsDayton Catholic Women’s Club invites women and men of all ages to this year’s “Day of Recollection” at Church of the Ascension at 2025 Woodman Drive in Kettering. The day will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by morning refreshments. Jeanne Hunt will talk on “Understanding and Celebrating Catholic Traditions in the Family.” Lunch will be served. Registration is required by Monday, September 28th. The cost is $15.00 for DCWC members and $20.00 for non-members. Please send your names and your check to Mary Rogers, 1112 Grove Hill Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45434. If you have questions, please call her at 429-9538 or Rose Martin your parish liaison at 667-3577. Hope to see you there.

Marian Council K of C 3754 Friday Night Dinner of Fellowship: Friday, October 2, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Rosary beginning at 5:00 p.m. Our menu will be: Meat Loaf (Wheat free – Gluten Free!) with mashed potatoes, fried fish and french fries, along with sides including salad, cole slaw and applesauce. Cost is $7.00/adult, $4.00/12 & Under, & $20.00/family. Desserts are 50¢ while they last. Address is 6050 Dog Leg Road, Dayton, OH. Receive a free 50/50 ticket when you donate 2 or more canned goods. All are welcome. Your support and attendance is greatly appreciated!

Live the Faith Ladies Luncheon: You’re invited to feed your soul at the “Live the Faith” Ladies Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Moraine Country Club. Be uplifted in your Catholic faith and learn more about the educational opportunities and resources available to you through the premiere Catholic center of formation in the archdiocese, the Athenaeum of Ohio. Hear an inspired talk by popular speaker, Father Anthony Brausch, Vice Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Cost is $30.00 per person. All are welcome. For more information, contact Tracy Wolcott at 513-233-6113. Join us! Live the Faith!

The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program: The LPMP is sponsored by the Archdiocese and prepares lay men and women to serve families and communities more effectively as everyday evangelists, staff members and volunteers. Classes in Scripture, Doctrine, Social Media, Church History and Theology along with spiritual and ministerial formation feed your mind and spirit while preparing you for the challenges of contemporary discipleship. Classes fulfill requirements for application to the Permanent Diaconate and count toward catechist certification. Dayton area classes meet at the Pilarczyk Center on Saturday morning and afternoon. We are currently interviewing for Spring Semester, which begins in early January. Call Deacon Hal Belcher at 419-305-5486 for information or to schedule a personal interview.

SpiritualOur thoughts and prayers remain with those serving our country at this time; Travis Meeks (Air Force), Nathan McKitrick (Marines), Tabitha McKitrick (Navy), David Nartker (Navy),

Bryan Bernhold (Air Force) and Brad Staddon (Army) and with their loved ones at home. We pray for a safe homecoming and that the world may one day be at peace. Please let the office (937-667-3419) know if you would like your loved one(s) listed by name here. We would be happy to pray for them by name.

“It pleased God to make it easy for us to be saved. God didn’t attach salvation to knowledge or intelligence or wealth, nor to long experience or rare gifts that are not given to all. God attached it to something within the reach of everyone. Jesus attaches salvation to humility to the act of making yourself little. That is all it takes to win heaven.” – Blessed Charles de Foucauld There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us?” (Mark 9:39-40) We have a natural tendency to think in terms of us and them. We’re right, of course, and they – well, they’re wrong, at least to one degree or another. We’re better than they are. But in the Gospel passage, Jesus isn’t thinking in terms of us and them. As long as they are not overtly and obviously against Him, as far as Jesus was concerned, they were with Him. Notice, however, that Jesus uses the first person plural: us. Jesus talks about Himself here in terms of His relationship with His disciples. For Jesus there was no me and them. He talks about Himself in the context of His community. We might well do the same. To coin a phrase: we’re all in this together. Lord Jesus, help me to think of myself more as a member of your body, the Church. (Excerpts from “Living With Christ,” September 2015)

Help CenterST. VINCENT HOTEL: Parishioners are reminded the hotel is in constant need of casseroles to serve the homeless guests. Completed casseroles can be placed in the Parish freezer and will be periodically delivered to the hotel by Parish volunteers. For further information, contact Mike Begley at 667-2882 or the Parish Office at 667-3419. The next opportunity to serve the evening meal to the guests at St. Vincent Hotel will be Sunday, September 27th. Please meet in the north parking lot of the church for at 5:00 p.m. departure if you would like to volunteer.

BAKERS NEEDED: We are looking forward to another year of Coffee with Christ. The first session will be on September 27th and will be on the Catholic View on Environmental Stewardship with Sr. Leanne Jablonski. To continue to make these programs a success, we need people who

are willing to provide baked goods for these sessions. Items such as a coffee cake, muffins, a banana bread, cookies, brownies, or any other yummy items that you are willing to make and share. Plan to make enough to share with a couple dozen people. If you can help with this, please contact Chuck Wright at 667-3419, ext. 203 or charleswright@woh.rr.com to sign up for a session. THANK YOU!

Needy Basket is looking for a new Volunteer Treasurer. This position allows you to work from home and would consist of 6-10 hours a week, with 1 meeting a month. Also, with three months of training. You would need to be experience in Bookkeeping or accounting and able to start at the end of this year. If you are interested, please contact Needy Basket at 667-1977 or Jim Sommer at 667-1731.

The University of Dayton is hiring full-time and part-time employees. There are food service and catering job opportunities. Flexible schedules available for some of these 9 month a year positions. To Apply, please go to our website (http:/jobs.udayton.edu) to view full position descriptions and apply online. Click on “Search Jobs” in the top left toolbar.

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