why are you troubled? - stjohntippcity.org
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Why are you troubled? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. ~ Luke 24:38-39
www.shutterstock.com/R Sedmakova | Christ between the Apostles by Sebastiano Santi (1828)
Third Sunday of Easter • April 18, 2021
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 753 SOUTH HYATT STREET TIPP CITY, OHIO 45371 TELEPHONE: 667-3419
ECP: 667-2629 WEBSITE: WWW.STJOHNTIPPCITY.ORG
ST. JOHN CHURCH TIPP CITY, OHIO
Monday, 19 No Mass or Communion ServiceTuesday, 20 8:30 a.m. Robert & Barbara Loitsch Fr. John Michael & Laurin Sinney Wednesday, 21 7:00 p.m. Jim Haley Fr. JohnThursday, 22 8:30 a.m. James Walendzak Fr. JohnFriday, 23 8:30 a.m. No Mass or Communion ServiceSaturday, 24 5:00 p.m. Robert Berning Fr. WallerSunday, 25 8:00 a.m. Helen Stevenson Fr. Frank 10:30 a.m. For the Parish Fr. Ken
MASS INTENTIONS & PRESIDER: APRIL 19-25, 2021
LECTORSSATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Ed CubickSUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Bruce Batty 10:30 a.m. Jenny Swigart, Phil Cox
MINISTRY SCHEDULE: APRIL 24-25, 2021
Rev. John W. Tonkin Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Andrew J. Smith Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon Charles Wright Evangelization & Catechesis Director [email protected]
Teri M. Iverson Youth Ministry Director [email protected]
Susan E. Sexton Early Childhood Program Director [email protected]
Madeline Schwab Music Ministry Director [email protected]
Norman C. Shearer Business Manager [email protected]
Victoria M. Hammermeister Parish Secretary [email protected]
Michael L. Droesch Maintenance Supervisor [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Sunday Masses: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Misa en Español: El Primer Sabado de cada mes a las 7:00 p.m.Daily Masses: Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m., Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.Reconciliation: (Confession) Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 p.m., Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m., Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. or by appointment
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONSCURRENT FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020-JUNE 30, 2021SUNDAY'S DATE ACTUAL Yearly Goal/Week
April 11, 2021 $9,670.00 $7,796.19
ACTUAL Fiscal Year to Date $315,557.58
GOAL Fiscal Year to Date $319,643.79
First Reading: Acts 4:8-12Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
Gospel: John 10:11-18
READINGS FOR APRIL 24-25, 2021
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 18, 2021
Parish Pastoral Council Judy Kleman Lesher(847) 302-9962
Parish Finance Council
Evangelization & Catechesis Commission Lois Cox
Worship Commission Rosemary Leingang (937) 620-5715
Building & Maintenance Committee (937) 667-3419
Parish Cemetery Dale Voisard (937) 339-3941
Prayer Circle Lois Cox [email protected]
RCIA Deacon Charles O. Wright (937) 667-3419, ext. 203
Stephen Ministry Atha Toon (937) 667-3851
Knights of Columbus Joseph Kolakowski (937) 667-4751
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CONTACTSANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSt. John has been blessed to have new members register to be a part of Our Parish. Please take a moment to welcome our new members into St. John’s Family.
Matthew Verhoff and DaughterMike and Traci Hamm
St. John Council 5129 Knights of Columbus is again sponsoring the Trace Moore-Walt Reinhard Memorial Scholarship to
individuals, teen or adult, intending to participate in a post-high school education program. Applications are to be emailed directly to Greg Bruening, council scholarship chairman, at [email protected]. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 21st.
This week we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to help Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support for struggling communities and to work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here
and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
NEW CDs AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY!! PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARD AND RETURN IN 2 WEEKSThe Triumph of the Resurrection by Bishop Robert J. Barron
1. The Impossibly Good News of Easter Sunday2. Life in the Church3. The Road to Emmaus4. Seated at the right hand of the Father5. Pentecost Sunday
AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY!! CD 15
Congratulations to our First Communicants: The following young people from our parish will receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time this weekend. Please continue to keep them and their families in your prayers.
Lillian Anderson, Matthew Benge, Emma Brumbaugh, Caroline Doviak, Owen Eales, Alyvia Firks, Caitlyn Grosek, Finlee Heeley, Claire Heitkamp, Taylor Hemmelgarn, Nathan Hickerson, Zachary Hickerson, Emilia Hunt, Noah Knapke, Maximilian Lesher, Jolene
Luersman, Rowan Morris, Abigail Quintero, Lucas Seibert, Josephine Sommer, Zane Stortenbecker, Evelyn Swigart, Lily Van Oss.
We are aware that many of you are receiving text messages and emails pretending to be Father John requesting for iTunes and gift cards. Please do not respond to these messages or fall for them; they are
scams. Neither Father John nor Father Smith would ever ask you to purchase them gift cards. Thank you.
Rice Bowls are due. Please don’t forget to turn yours in. They can be dropped off to the office or placed in the basket in church. We appreciate all those who gave! Your donations help provide life-saving
support to more than 159 million people in more than 100 countries. We have the power to make the world a better place for all. Thank you.
ST. JOHN CHURCH TIPP CITY, OHIO
435 E. National Road, Vandalia, OH 45377
Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
(Collection envelopes will be forwarded to the proper Parish.)
BAPTISMS: 12:00 noon the 2nd Sunday of the month and the 3rd Sunday of the month during the three weekend Masses when available, except during Lent. Baptism Prep Program is required for first time 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, phone number, or if you are moving from the parish.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: 12:00 noon on Thursday for the following week.
INFORMATION DESK
ST. CHRISTOPHERNEW MEMBERS FOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, EVANGELIZATION/CATECHESIS COMMISSION ANDWORSHIP COMMISSIONOn March 18, we selected new members to serve on Pastoral Council, Evangelization/Catechesis Commission and Worship Commission. Parishioners submitted nominations for 84 different candidates, with some individuals nominated for more than one position.
For PPC alone, we had 52 people nominated, with 20 of those agreeing to serve if called upon to do so. We are truly blessed with so many parishioners who were willing to serve St. John the Baptist. These candidates had their names placed in a hat, and a random drawing was conducted to select new members.
For Parish Pastoral Council, Josh Doseck and Randy Hoyng will be coming on board with the April meeting, and will serve through the May meeting in 2023. Jim Van Oss is the alternate. Phil Borger and Craig Pleiman will be joining PPC with the September meeting, and will serve a three-year term, ending with the May 2024 meeting. The alternate is Sam Robinson.
For ECC, the new members are Sally Beam and Alyssa Morris, who will start with the April meeting and serve through the April meeting in 2023. Joy Doviak is the alternate.
New members for the Worship Commission are Teresa Haller & Carmella Lammers, who will start three-year terms this September, culminating with the May 2024 meeting. Donna Hoyng is the alternate.
On behalf of the entire parish, we would like to thank those who submitted nominations and especially thank those who were willing to serve our parish. God bless all of you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holy Hour is the second Monday of the month on the following date: May 10th. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at the Altar from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Come for the whole hour or for any part of the hour.
Tired of seeing the same four walls for the past year?Get those golf clubs out and share some fellowship outdoors! Join our Friday night mixed golf league (2-person scramble). Where: Homestead Golf Course in Tipp City.When: Friday evenings, with tee times ranging from 4:45-5:45 p.m.Who: Couples are welcome, but if you’re a single, we would try
to pair you up – or you can sub, as we need subs regularly. Currently, we have a mix of St. Christopher and St. John golfers. Food and fellowship are shared after golf weekly, with regards to social distancing. Unique method of scoring. All level of golfers, including beginners, are welcome; you just have to want to play. Golf begins May 7th. Contact: Dave Koch at 937-216-4021 or [email protected].
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 18, 2021
GOD MOMENTS
SCRIPTURE IS LIKEThere have been other “God Moments” around Ascension Press’ Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Today as I was listening, God gave me a real “Ah-ha” moment that I
wanted to share. It was that Scripture is like a flashlight, a mirror and sandpaper. It is like a flashlight as it shines the light of truth into the dark recesses and helps me to see God’s action in our world today, and to see those things that I would otherwise miss. It is like a mirror as it reflects my life back to me, both the good and the bad, so that I am better able to live a wholesome life as God intends. It is like sandpaper as it smooths the rough edges off, both of me and of my experiences. It was also noted that a healthy Christian Community embodies the same qualities by being the Light, the Mirror and Sandpaper. Thank you for being my Community and walking this journey of faith with me!
I believe almost any moment can be a God moment. For me, it includes two things, ATTENTION and INTENTION. Regardless of whether I am baking a cake, cutting the grass, doing my job,
playing with children, whatever. What is my intention; is it to become closer to God and do God's will? Do I pay attention to what God is saying to me in the moment? What are your God moments? I believe I can find them all day, every day, if I am open to finding God and doing God's will in the ordinary events of my everyday life.
CATHOLIC UPDATE for April features; LEARNING TO SEE through the EYES OF MERCY by Bernie Ronan, Ph.D. “The
day Jesus of Nazareth walked into the tax collector’s den and called Matthew was a compelling moment.” “Jesus saw the tax collector in a way that expressed both mercy and selection and said to him, ‘Follow me.’” There is a lot in this month’s update that speaks to our current life situation – viewing the world with Mercy and being an agent of Mercy is needed now more than ever! Grab a copy of this month’s Update for more information. If you would like copies of past Catholic Update, please contact Deacon Chuck Wright at the Parish Office.
SPIRITUAL
If I could speak the truthI have not written all of my feelings in words but mostly in the flesh of my actionsYou can read the recesses of my heart by the reflections of how I have livedWhat would my heart say if my God were to unlock the sentinels of my tongueWould I profess my feelings and be animated, as if a court jester
Or would I have a steady stream of nonsense, sounding like the cadence of an auctioneerWould my mind twist the feelings into words, reshaping their meanings to fit the times Or would they be witness to what I truly believe deep inside my very bonesWould these words be fanned by a tempting flame to win my inmost desiresOr would these words be the signature of my soul and a reflection of its final homeHelp me, Lord, to understand how I should live my life by guarding my unspoken thoughtsAs You are revealed to me each day, as I feel my emotions are forever lost
HELP CENTER
ST. VINCENT HOTEL: Parishioners are reminded that 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 April 25th. Please meet in the North parking lot of the Church for a 5:00 p.m. departure if you would like to volunteer.
Did You Know? That the blue Pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention efforts. It represents the innocence, joy and fun which should be the experience of all children. As a community of faith, it is important for us to do our part to assure that children, and all vulnerable members of society,
are protected and can enjoy the dignity of life they are due. Consider making a blue pinwheel to display in your home and make a commitment today to protect our children from harm!
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