ST. RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH April 22, 2018

From the desk of

ANN GEISE

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

An Angel’s prayer of Fatima (in this 100th Anniversary Year of our Lady’s Apparitions) “My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee! I pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust, and do not love Thee.”

Dianne Pinkelman 826-0428 Bea Kovac 340-0987 Ann Hallett 826-7147 Barbara Smith 825-1507 Charlene Karamol 825-1696

ST. RICHARD PRAY FOR US

Holy Influencers . . .

The Easter season is in full swing and we continue to celebrate with children who are receiving sacraments for the

first time. It’s certainly a very busy time of year, but it is also one of the most rewarding times of the year. What a joy,

privilege and absolute honor it is to accompany children and their families on these momentous faith journeys! To see

a beaming smile on a child’s face after they have just received Holy Communion for the first time, to have an 8th

grader tell you the best part of the retreat was celebrating Reconciliation, and to go from “I’m only here because my

parents are making me” to “I want to learn more about my faith and be closer to God” – these are just a few examples

of many edifying moments.

As a child I had a lot of “holy influencers” in my life: my wonderful parents and two sets of grandparents who

witnessed to generous Catholic stewardship in the way they cared for each other and others in need, older siblings,

my friends’ parents, teachers . . . Attending Mass as a child, I would look to these adults, watching and learning from

them, wanting to imitate their holiness. I am now finding that many of the holy influencers in my life as an adult are

children!

Who are the holy influencers in your life? Oh, that we may all have childlike faith!

Blessings to you,

Ann Geise, Coordinator of Faith Formation

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the

kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the

kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives

me.” Matt18:3-5

E-MAIL SCAM

Please be aware that several of our parish locations have

received an email indicating that they are a recipient of a

bequest from the estate of “Eng. Javier de la Rosa.”

This email is a scam and you are strongly advised not to

correspond with the sender.

If you have already begun correspondence with the

sender, please contact my office.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Monte Hoyles

TELLERS

April 23: Dorothy Natter, Bea Kovacs, Debbie Weagley,

Betty Lambert

April 30: Rosalie Snyder, Cathy Ray, Renee Scofield

“I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they will heed my

voice.” – JOHN 10:14-16

When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever

ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually,

the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively

listen for His response.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE : April 28/29, 2018

April 28, 5:00 p.m. April 29, 8:00 a.m. April 29,10:30 a.m. LECTORS Deanna McComish Dianne Pinkelman David Nieberding Jean Frohriep Laurie Buckenmeyer Gennie Gongwer ALTAR SERVERS Liz Holtz Nicholas Heban Ben Carr Dolores Lewis Max Urban Isabella Hutchinson Ashley Keaton Hunter Urban Victor Swain Robert Long Acolyte GREETERS Mike Flynn Larry Benton Tracey Moore Bill Mack Dennis Heban Denise Swain OPEN Kathleen Krupitzer Kim Torok OPEN Steven Geise OPEN MINISTERS OF HOLY Robert Long Richard Pinkelman Anna Snyder COMMUNION Sr. Celine Bundschuh Andy Keil Colleen Carr Ann Hallett Ed Hamlet Ross Carr Walter Hallett Dianne Bryan T. J. Haselman Joan Hallett Frank Patek Pamela Cronberger Rita Hall Adam Niese Anita Turner OPEN OPEN Jacqueline Moore POWER POINT Natalie Borell Michael Wiederman Amy Miller MASS COORDINATOR Claudia Sturm Pat Worline Sr. Lucille Kime HOMEBOUND RT.#1 Katy Borell Rt. # 2 Paula Ellinger Rt. # 3 Pam McMillin

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

We would like to thank all of our Parishioners who joined together in pledging their gift to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not made your commitment, today would be a convenient opportunity to do so. Pledge envelopes and pencils are available in pews. Once completed, kindly place your pledge card in the offertory. Every gift is very important.

Thank you for your generosity. For more information on the impact of your support for the appeal, visit Toledodiocese.org/ACA. Our parish has currently

pledged total $19,424 toward our goal of

$26,000..

CALLAGHAN PATRICK KENNEDY

Son of

Patrick & Shannon

PALMER JEAN KENNEDY

Daughter of

Timothy & Taylor

APRIL 14, 2018

ST. RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH

BROTHERS KEEPERS COLLECTION April 21/22

Mass Intentions this Week SATURDAY, April 21 4:15 p.m. Confessions (RR) 5:00 p.m. Mass– Ruck & Wesley families Living & Deceased (SRC) SUNDAY, APRIL 22, FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY ` TIME 8:00 a.m. Mass—Robert & Barbara Saxer, Earl Gearig (SRC) 10:30 a.m. Mass–People of St. Richard Parish (SRC) MONDAY, April 23 TUESDAY, April 24 WEDNESDAY, April 25 8:30 a.m. Mass (SRC) THURSDAY, April 26 8:30 a.m. Mass—(SRC) FRIDAY, April 27 8:30 a.m. Mass - (SRC) SATURDAY, April 28 4:15 p.m. Confessions (RR) 5:00 p.m. Mass–People of St. Richard Parish (SRC) SUNDAY, APRIL 29, FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. Mass— People of St. Richard Parish (SRC) 10:30 a.m. Mass– People of St. Richard Parish (SRC)

JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Jesus tells us that he is the shepherd who cares for his sheep. He knows our health problems, our hurt feelings, our painful memories, our worries. He not only knows all that, but he also promises to guide us through it. Jesus empowers us to continue what he began in this world. The apostles who ran away in fear during Jesus’ passion are now speaking boldly about him and healing in his name. We probably cannot work great healings, but we can listen to others with the heart of Christ and we can speak words of encouragement in his name.

GRADE 2 PICNIC

Mrs. Cook’s Grade 2 students earned a picnic outside for their efforts at “Being a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud.” The great weather helped them to enjoy it even more.

Have a great week from all of us at St. Richard Catholic School!

SISTER JEAN WALCZAK,SND. PRINCIPAL

Be a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud

CRUSADERS CORNER

CLASSIC BOOK CLUB NEWS

This year we were again blessed with the author

Claudia Whatsitt visiting our discussion of her

next book, BROKEN LINES. We thank her and Pam

Hopkins who has brought Claudia to our group. It is

interesting having an author present at our book

discussions.

Our April book, our 4th of the year, is titled LILAC

GIRLS, by Martha Kelly. This book is about 3

different ladies and the affect World War 11 had on

their lives and their families which was not always

pleasant or easy. A good read. We will meet in

Guadalupe Tuesday, April 24, at 6:00 PM to discuss

this book. Any question contact Dianne at 826-0428.

Would you consider becoming a

Vincentian?

The St. Richard Conference of the St.

Vincent de Paul Society can use and would welcome

you as a member. For information, call Mary

Brodbeck at 419-826-0611.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

Rita Bayer, Ron Berkebile, Larry Burditt, Ann Czajka, Susan

Dittes, Josie Duran, Sue Dzyak, Bea Guthrie, Ann Hallett,

Velma Hallett, Albert Halsey, Char Haskins, Bill Hopkins,

Tonya Hoyt, Roxanne Incorvaia, Brice Johnson, Charlene

Karamol, Tom Krupitzer, Margaret Lulfs, Dennis McCartney,

Bea Meyers, Edward & Antionette Misko, Lois Myers, Marvin

Rashley, Dorothy Natter, Barbara Rahe, Ruth Roth, Norma

Slawinski, Rosemary Smith, Jean Szabo, George Torda,

Robert & Sharon Urbanski, Richard Ueberroth, Pat Van Order

We have a wonderful group of 20 students from St. Richard and St. Joan of Arc, and 6 chaperones who along with Fr. Adam will be travelling to Appalachia in June for

a mission trip.

Students will be at the doors this weekend and next collecting pledges to help cover

the cost of the trip.

We thank you in advance for your generosity to all who will be contributing financially and especially to everyone who

will be keeping our pilgrims in prayer!

“Standing on the Rock of Faith: Living the

Message of Easter and Pentecost”

You are invited to join the Parish Mission at

St. Joan of Arc Church on April 23-25 at 7:00.

Richard Lane is a Catholic lay evangelist and EWTN

personality. All are welcome every night.

Wednesday’s topic will be somewhat directed toward

youth and their parents.

Eleven students from St. Richard Parish were confirmed by Bishop Thomas at the Cathedral on April 14.

Pictured with Bishop Thomas and Frs. Manoj and Francis (from L. to R.) Thomas Cromly, Natalie Borell, Kylie Hanneman, September Bradford, Carolina Vargas, Aaron Thomas, Bryce Reeves, Wesley Young, Isabella Hutchinson, Aden Dzierzawski, and Ashley Keaton.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Mon. April 23 7:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer (GHE)

7:00 p.m. CADA Mtg. (CH)

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (SFH)

8:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Committee Mtg.

(SFH)

Tues. April 24 9:00 a.m. Rosary Prayer Group (GH)

6:00 p.m. School Endowment Mtg.(PLC)

6:00 p.m. Classic Book Club (GH)

Wed. April 25 11:30 a.m. Seven Sorrows of Mary

Rosary (GH)

12:00 p.m. Senior Gathering (GH)

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Core Team

(PLC)

Thurs. April 26 9:30 a.m. Rosary (GH)

10:30 a.m. Spring Faith Sharing (GH)

7:30 p.m. AA Mtg. (SFH)

Fri. April 27

Sat. April 28

Sun. April 29 9:10 a.m. PSR (SRS)

FRIENDS & RELATIVES 0F PARISHIONERS:

Arleta Biana, Pat Bechtel, Bill & Dianne Belinger, Lynn Brickman, Rob Brooks, Chris Davis, Jim Dickman, Anita

Douglas, Janet Fackleman, Fred Fether, Deb Floyd, Dianne Gorsha, Mitchell Gorsha, Gregory Iott, Sr. Eve Marie

Korzym, Sally Lippold, Terry Lynos, Doris Marckel, Lucy McGreedy, Jim Mills, Denver Mossing, Chris Muller, Ceil

Nartker, Charlie Payne, David Rahm, Bob Salsa, Amy Saunders, Kay Sevenich, Linda Shoup, Eileen Simon, Jean Simon, Donna Steward, Danny Strezynski, Gary Taptich, Jennifer Taptich, Gary Urbanski, Justin & Daniel Walsh,

Robert Walters, Michael Warner

STEPHEN MINISTRY

“PLEASE KEEP THIS CONFIDENTIAL…”

When we say these words to your Stephen Minister, you can be assured your Stephen Minister will

keep quiet about what you share. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers don’t reveal anything their care receiver says- and don’t even tell anyone who their care receiver is. If you are experiencing difficulties in your life and need someone who can listen a Stephen Minister could help. Ann Geise, Joan Hallett, Cathy Dancer can be contacted for more information.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

4/29: Scott Timpe, Cole Kovacs, Cheryl Rice;

Randy & Anne Bores, Michael & Mary Gardner

4/30: Tom Krupitzer, David McAllister, Gigi Gibbons,

Mason Rashley; Ronald & Debra Kempf

5/01: Courtney Kennedy, Remy Strayer, Nova Haas,

Lawrence Wesolowski, Katherine Keil,

Terrance Bergfeld, Tony Stuart, Amanda Sherry

5/02: Linda Miller, Chris Foley, Vicente Lennex,

Joel Lewallen

5/03: William Torok, Lisa Remaklus, Kathryn Brown,

Kate Truckor

5/04: Charles Erdman, Cheryl Ray, Denise Weinstein,

Stephen Hurst, James Baker, Jodi Rabquer,

Kendra Watts, Christine Smallman

5/05: Glenna Mekus, Mary Lou Kline, Noah Etter,

Kelli Smigelski, Emily Callicotte, Kayla Mekus,

Dominic Hummel, Mary Lilly;

Juan & Tara Reyes, III , Douglas & Cindy Kovacs

Pastor Keith Simpson Speaking on the

Need for Foster Parents

The opioid epidemic is creating an urgent

need for more foster parents. Lucas County

Children’s Services reports 50 new cases every

month. Pastor Keith Simpson (Holland Free

Methodist Church) will give a presentation at St.

Joan of Arc Church on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00.

He will speak of his involvement in this crisis by

bringing many children into their home, even

adopting two. All are welcome.

Meeting Location Key:

CH= Clancy Hall PLC=Parish Life Center SFH=St. Francis Hall REC= Rectory GH=Guadalupe Hall SRC= St. Richard Church PLF=Parking Lot Front SRS= St. Richard School FL=Faculty Lounge