Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass:

4:00 p.m.Sunday Masses:

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses:See inside Bulletin for Mass Schedule.

St. Jude Novena:Following Wednesday Morning Mass

SaintsSimon & Jude

Catholic Church

Parish Office, 879-8562 Fax, 879-7373Fr. William A. Metzger .......................Pastor E-mail ...............................................frmetzger@stsimonjude.orgDeacon Joe Knapke .............................Deacon E-mail ...............................................jknapke1@columbus.rr.comMary Burns .........................................Admin. Assistant E-mail ...............................................mburns@stsimonjude.orgDr. Teena Gallagher ............................Pastoral Associate E-mail ...............................................daremickey@aol.comAdele Rapelye .....................................Music Director E-mail ...............................................thefarmerandadele@gmail.comYouth Ministry & Parish School of Religion, 879-8579Katie Jones E-mail ...............................................kjones@stsimonjude.orgRosary Makers, 879-6267Kathy Kaiser .......................................CoordinatorWomen’s Guild, 879-7196Marilyn Eberhart ................................PresidentLaura Sanders ......................................Vice PresidentRita Fitch .............................................TreasurerAngela Penquite ..................................SecretaryFr. Sheldon Kelly CouncilKnights of Columbus, 519-6198Skeeter Nelson ....................................Grand KnightParish School of Religion

Classes are on Sunday. Kindergarten through 4th grade classes are from 9:45-10:45 a.m. and 5th through 8th grades from 12:10-1:10 p.m. Please contact Katie Jones to register.

Parish MembershipRegistration: New parishioners can register at the Parish Office or after Sunday Masses. Please notify the Parish Office if moving or changing address.

Participation: Members of the church are committed to participate in the life of the parish by weekly worship and support of God’s work here in this place through the sharing of time, talent and regular financial contributions to express thanksgiving for His many blessings.

Infant BaptismTo arrange for instructions for the Sacrament, please call the Parish Office. Baptisms are celebrated during weekend Masses.

Anointing of the SickIn case of serious illness or before surgery, please call Fr. Metzger.

MarriageCouples intending to marry must meet with Fr. Metzger at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.

Communion CallsHomebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should notify the Parish Office so that Holy Communion may be brought to their homes. Please notify the Parish Office when someone is in the hospital.

Sacrament of PenanceSaturday, 3:30 p.m.Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. or by appointment

Bulletin DeadlinePlease have bulletin announcements at the Parish Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

Mass ScheduleSaturday Vigil Mass:

4:00 p.m.Sunday Masses:

8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses:See inside Bulletin for

Mass Schedule

St. Jude Novena:Every Wednesday

Morning Mass, 8:00 a.m.

9350 High Free Pike West Jefferson, Ohio 43162-9704

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9350 High Free Pike, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162-9704

www.stsimonjude.org

Parish Membership consists of two parts:

Registration: Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic Community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. We are often asked to provide affidavits for parishioners’ standings. We can only do this is if a person is a registered, active and contributing member in our parish. You can register by either meeting with the Pastor after Mass or by appointment.

Participation: As a member of the Parish, you are accepting the responsibility of weekly worship as well as supporting God’s work here through giving of yourself, your time and talents, and a worthy Sunday offering to show your love for God and your gratitude for His many favors and blessings.

Rosary Makers: 614-878-2578Karen Buzenski ................................................Coordinator

Women’s Guild: 614-879-7196Marilyn Eberhart ............................................PresidentJanet Dunham ..................................................Vice PresidentRita Fitch ..........................................................TreasurerAngela Penquite ...............................................Secretary

Knight of Columbus Fr. Sheldon Kelly Council:Michael Korson ................................................Grand Knight E-mail: michael.a.korson@gmail.com 260-797-6663

Bulletin Deadline: Please have bulletin announcements at the Parish Office by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Parish Office: 614-879-8562 Fax: 614-879-7373Fr. William A. Metzger ...................................Pastor E-mail: frmetzger@stsimonjude.org Deacon Joe Knapke..........................................Deacon E-mail: jknapke1@columbus.rr.com Dr. Teena Gallagher, OFS ...............................Pastoral Associate E-mail: daremickey@aol.com Janet Dunham ..................................................Administrative Assistant E-mail: jdunham@stsimonjude.org Jan Weeks .........................................................Administrative Assistant E-mail: jweeks@stsimonjude.org Steve Gruzs .......................................................Financial Assistant E-mail: sgruzs@stsimonjude.org Chuck Yannerella .............................................Principal Organist E-mail: chuckgpo@gmail.comParish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Parish School of Religion and Youth Ministry: 614-879-8562 Katie Jones ........................................................Director E-mail: kjones@stsimonjude.org

Classes for Grades 1-3 are on Sundays, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Classes for Grades 4-7 are on Wednesdays, from 6:45-8:00 p.m., Confirmation Class for Grade 8 is on Sundays, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Children’s Liturgy of the WordDuring the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass, children ages 4-6 are invited to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Infant BaptismTo arrange for instructions for the Sacrament, please call the Parish Office. Baptisms are typically celebrated during weekend Masses.

Anointing of the SickIn case of serious illness or before surgery, please call Fr. Metzger, at the Parish Office at 614-879-8562.

MarriageCouples intending to marry must meet with Fr. Metzger at least six months (preferably earlier) prior to the desired wedding date.

Communion Calls Homebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should notify the

Parish Office so that Holy Communion may be brought to their homes. Please notify the Parish Office when someone is in the hospital.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or by appointment

STS. SIMON & JUDE WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO

HAPPY BIRTHDAYthis week to the following parishioners:

Simon Fenik Heidi Lewis Marcus ThorpeSara Hofinger Tucker Phipps Noah BuschurSara Harden Michael Mandel Sara HardenMichael Mandel Marianito Montero Meghan ShayDavid Beattie Victor Fenik Michael HeizerBrian Miller John Cinadr Alison KnapkeBryson Ackerman Dan Bosch Emma BrooksYvonne Daulton Rebecca Gill Alexandra HirschNathan Dennis

MASSES FOR THE WEEKSaturday, August 26 4:00 p.m. Mary W. Young 6:00 p.m. Parish Family (to be said at prison)Sunday, August 27 8:00 a.m. Amanda Chivington & Bob Kohnen by Mary Kohnen 10:30 a.m. Donnie Brake by Matt & Val Huffman Tuesday, August 29 6:00 p.m. Bruno Masdea by Louise Masdea Wednesday, August 30 8:00 a.m. Kenneth Pickard by Helen KuhlweinThursday, August 31 8:00 a.m. Thomas Vacheresse, Sr. by Kathleen VacheresseFriday, September 1 8:00 a.m. Minette McGuire by Helen KuhlweinSaturday, September 2 4:00 p.m. Bernadine Conrady 6:00 p.m. Parish Family (to be said at prison)Sunday, September 3 8:00 a.m. Joan Frericks by Doug & Chris Eakins 10:30 a.m. John Mader by Phyllis Mader & Family

= Deceased In the Diocese of Columbus the minimum donation stipend for a Mass is $10.00.

2017 LITURGICAL CALENDARAND MASS READINGS

Sunday, August 27 *Fr. John A. Turel, Dec. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIs 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20Monday, August 28 *Fr. John Matthew Vadakkettom, CFICSaint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday, August 29 *Fr. Adam StreitenbergerThe Passion of Saint John the Baptist1 Thes 2:1-8; Mk 6:17-29Wednesday, August 30 *Fr. Stanley BeneckiWeekday1 Thes 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32Thursday, August 31 *Fr. Peter Gideon Weekday1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51Friday, September 1 *Fr. Edward DohertyWeekday1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13Saturday, September 2 *Fr. Mark Summers WeekdayBVM1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30

*Pray for our Priests and Seminarians.

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSeptember 3 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.EMOHC* B. Heiman L. Collins B. Creeger S. Rice C. Barr C. Glick S. Walls L. O’ReillyLectors K. Maggied E. Pfau V. Huffman A. Headington E. Pfau V. HuffmanServers J. Dunham D. Collins G. Monnin C. Saul M. Casey T. Gallagher T. Gallagher J. Figueroa VOLUNTEERUshers B. Schneider S. Garner M. Huffman M. Phipps C. Fischer S. Hofinger R. Dean J. Fischer H. Hofinger M. Dean R. Patton VOLUNTEER*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIPAugust 20, 2017

Regular CollectionIn Envelopes: $ 3,894Electronic Funds Transfer $ 2,965Loose Money: $ 282Total: $ 7,141Less Diocesan 6% Assessment: $ 428Net Parish Collection: $ 6,713

Contributions can be made online at stsimonjude.org.The Assumption $ 757Mission Sunday $ 4,166

$ ? HOW IS STS. SIMON & JUDE DOING ? $Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/17-6/30/18)

Budgeted Actual Surplus(Deficit) %This Week: $ 6,835 $ 7,141 $ 306 4.5%FYTD: $ 355,420 $ 53,394 ($ 302,026) (85.0%)

RECAP OF FISCAL YEAR (7/1/16-6/30/17) $ 351,780 $ 350,055 ($ 1,725) (0.5%)

ATTENDANCE 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. TOTAL August 20 115 87 192 394

(Church Seating Capacity: 541)

“Living The Gospel”IN FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY

The 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal has ended. We received our refund check of $27,495.94. The 2017 Bishop’s Appeal has begun. Our Goal is $37,578.57. Gifts given to the 2017 BAA through our collection basket/parish office are:

(As of August 20, 2017)Number of Pledges Pledge Amount % of Goal80 households of 388 $28,758.72 76%

(21 % Participation)Thank you for your cooperation!

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 27 Trinity Dome Collection,Parish Picnic following 10:30 a.m. Mass

Wednesday, August 306:30 p.m. Catechists Meeting with Dinner Social HallChoir, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 1 Parish Office Closed

Monday, September 4 Labor Day, No Mass Parish Office Closed

Tuesday, September 5“Come and See!” at 6:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Parish *See column 3 for details

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TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last weekend, along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fathers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic

populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their website at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY:• Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish family is asked to donate one item for the month.

• The pantry would like to “Thank everyone” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contribution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthlyAugust mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space.

THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited!

SAVE THE DATES:• A program for all – “Catholic and non-Catholic”

– for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

• Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered becoming Catholic but just don’t know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evenings, beginning September 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office at 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER(Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places

where faith is communicated and charity is seen.

TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new season! Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instrument, please, consider joining us. Our

choir sings at alternating Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandatory for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellowship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley at 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella at 614-404-5121.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sunday, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to volunteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION:• PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for grades 1-3 from

9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registration and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

• Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

• Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share.

• Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or email kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effectively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an outstanding 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Saturday, September 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie at 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins at 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fund raiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting.” Retreat Director, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreat league.org.

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders – police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first responders in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for God’s blessings upon them, keep them safe, and to guide them in their duties.

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TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

IN OUR PARISH PLEASE INSERT ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Martin J. Mitchell, CPCU, ChFC FREE SUBSCRIPTION FORMED.org: Go to Formed.org. Enter our parish code NZ2PDB on the home page. Create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

TO SPIRITANS HOLY SPIRIT ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT: Father Lazarus Langbiir, CCSp, gave an exceptional homily last week-end along with his beautiful singing voice. The Spiritans came to this country in the 1870s, known then as the “Holy Ghost Fa-

thers.” They ministered to immigrant and ethnic populations. To learn more about the Spiritans, please visit their web-site at http://spiritans.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD PANTRY: Collection item for September is jars of spaghetti sauce and dried pasta of any kind, also needed is cans of tuna. We collect these items as a sign of our support for needy families in our area. Each parish fami-ly is asked to donate one item for the month. The pantry would like to “Thank every-

one” for their donation and Sts. Simon & Jude contri-bution was quite generous. It will be put to good use as the numbers continue to grow.

THE TRINITY DOME: This week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basili-ca of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org. There is an envelope in your monthly August mailing and extra envelopes are available in the Gathering Space. THE WOMEN’S GROUP will meet next Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. All women of the Parish are invited! SAVE THE DATES: A program for all -“Catholic and

non-Catholic”—for those seeking direction /purpose in life as well as for those seeking a deeper life, in other words, ALL of us! Join with fellow parishioners as we partner with St. Cecilia parish for an “Alpha-Come and See” event Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., complete with a complimentary dinner at St. Cecilia.

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic faith? Or, perhaps you have considered be-coming Catholic but just don't know how. In any case, we invite you to enrich yourself and learn more about the Catholic faith. The Rite of Christian Initia-tion of Adults, RCIA, is for people who want either to learn about the Catholic faith or to become Catholic. We invite you to explore this opportunity by coming to our RCIA sessions on Thursday evening begin-ning September 7, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Parish . If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at the parish office 614-879-8562 or talk to Deacon Joe or Father Metzger.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER (Entrusted to The Apostleship of Prayer)

Evangelization: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated

and charity is seen.

“O Come Let Us Sing”: Welcome to the new sea-son!Sts. Simon and Jude Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. We are trying to build our choir membership. We encourage high school and college students to become involved. Community Service hours may be negotiable. If you enjoy music and singing or play an instru-

ment, please, consider joining us. Our choir sings at alternat-ing Masses throughout each month. Attendance is not mandato-ry for every rehearsal or service. Come see what joy and fellow-ship we have to offer as we “sing to the Lord a new song!” For information or questions, please contact Stephanie Brinsley 614-851-8267 or Chuck Yannerella 614-404-5121 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sun-day, September 10, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. This is for children ages 4-6. If you would like more information or to vol-unteer, contact Katie Jones at kjones@stsimonjude.org. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: PSR will begin Sunday, September 10, for

grades 1-3 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednes-day, September 13, for grades 4-7 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stay for the first class time and we will meet in the church. Registra-tion and additional information available on our website. Registrations also available at Parish Picnic, August 27.

Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents and 8th graders are asked to stay. We will meet in the Social Hall.

Youth Group kickoff cookout will be Sunday Septem-ber 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or des-sert to share.

Need for Volunteers, in all children’s and youth activities. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please see Katie Jones or -mail kjones@stsimonjude.org to discuss where your gifts and energies can be most effec-tively shared with our young people!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD FALL MUM SALE: will be taking prepaid orders for beautiful hardy mums grown by Crown Market of Springfield, (source of the mums that we have used in church in recent years), on the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17. Available in 3 sizes in 4 different color families, these pots will be a wonderful addition to your fall decorating plans. Prices will range from $8.00 for an 8” pot, $20.00 for a 12” terra cotta-like patio pot, and $30.00 for an out-standing 14” decorator patio pot of rainbow mums in all 4 colors (5 plants total). Cash or checks made out to the Women’s Guild will be accepted. Orders can be picked up here on Satur-day, Sept. 30. Look for more information in the Gathering Space or call Kay Beattie 614-851-8208 or Linda Collins 614-879-9186. Proceeds from this new fundraiser will refurbish the Fatima statues in the Mary Garden.

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sep-tember 12, 2017 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The Need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment, go to http://

www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie at 614-619-2108.

AROUND US

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: September 8-10, 2017 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, OH. This year’s theme, “To Have a Relationship with the Holy Spirit, His Mercy is Everlasting”. Retreat Direc-tor, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Sponsored by the Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League http://www.retreatleague.org

THE BLUE MASS: St. Timothy Parish and St. Timothy Knights of Columbus will be hosts, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Blue Mass is an opportunity to honor and pray for all active, retired and deceased first responders—police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Celebrant and homilist will be Reverend Frederick F. Camp-bell, Bishop of Columbus. All active and retired first respond-ers in the greater Columbus area and their families are invited to attend; let us all join together to honor their service, ask for

SAVE THE DATE: The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please give the gift of life! The need is great! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments are taken first. To schedule an appointment go to http://www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: StSimon or contact Kay Beattie 614-619-2108.

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