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May is traditionally
devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
Catholics often have a May altar at home, with statue
and flowers. Daily prayers might include: Hail Mary,
Memorare, Regina Caeli, Litany of the Blessed Virgin,
the Angelus, or prayer in one’s own words. Do something
to honor the Mother of God.
The crowning of the statue
of the Blessed Virgin Mary will occur at the outdoor
shrine Sunday, May 4 after the 10am Mass.
St. James Council, Knights of Columbus #2299 is
conducting its annual state-wide campaign, the Super
Cash Bonanza. The charity effort benefits the
organization’s local charitable causes, which support
youth, community and church programs. Council members
will sell tickets through late May. Tickets, sold for $5
each, are available from any K of C member or by
contacting the council’s ticket chairman, Ron Klausing
385-8429. Winners will be announced at the
organization’s state convention, May 23. K of C
measure-Up campaign is May 2 and 3 at WalMart and
Kroger. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts.
Sign-Up sheet in back of church. Call Ron Klausing at
385-8429.
For a St. John School
Alumni Association, we are searching for current
names and addresses of those who attended, even for a
year or two. Please give the information to the School
Office or to Amy Taulbee.
St. John School Alumni and
Supporters show your school pride! Order one of our New
St. John School t-shirts (S-XL for $8, 2X for $9, 3X for
$10, 4X for $11). Car window stickers that read “Proud
St. John School Family,” “Proud St. John School
Supporter,” or “Proud St. John School Alumni” also
available for $3. Call the school office 385-2767 to
place orders.
Support Our Troops-St.
John School Armed Forces Project: Our school will be
accepting donations for care packages to be sent to B
Company, 96th Air Support Battalion stationed in Bagram,
Afghanistan. This is the unit of Cpt. Joseph Mendel,
father of students Britney (1st grade) and Kirsten
(pre-K). Donations will be accepted until Friday, May 9.
The students will work together to package and mail the
donations in honor of Armed Forces Day on May 17th.
Items can be dropped off at the school office or
vestibule of church. A list of items needed is on
display in the vestibule. Thank you for showing your
gratitude and support for our troops.
Living the Gospel from
Maintenance to Mission promoted by Bishop Campbell
include:
1) to
foster the personal and communal holiness of Catholics
and support them to deepen their commitment in living
out the mission of the church
2) to enhance quality parish life throughout the Diocese
of Columbus
3) to strengthen the presence and ministry of the Church
in the urban, suburban and rural areas of the fifteen
deaneries and twenty-three counties
4) to increase collaboration between and among leaders,
parishes and the whole Diocese of Columbus
5) to act as good stewards of all human, financial and
facility resources
6) to support increased understanding of and action for
the assumptions and criteria related to vibrant parish
life
7) to build a greater sense of unity within the rich
ethnic, cultural and generational diversity present
within the local Church. The planning process is
intended to help parishes evaluate their current
ministries, plan for ways to enhance them, and
collaborate in order both to share and conserve
resources so that ministries can be more fruitful. As
each parish begins to assemble a leadership team and
organize themselves, it will be keeping these goals in
mind and alerting you to how well we are doing in
meeting the goals.
St. John Summer Camp:
New this year! Morning camp (8am-12pm) or all day camp
(beginning at 8am, available till 5pm). All day campers
will bring sack lunches. Camp will run from June 9-July
18 (no camp July 4). Camp leaders are St. John School
teacher Mandy LaTorre and St. John parent and
parishioner Stephanie Mansfield. Camp leaders have CPR
and first aid training, background checks, and
Protection God’s Children certification. Affordable
rates, structured environment, snacks provided, walking
field trips, arts and crafts, outdoor games and
activities, and much more! Open to children ages 4-12.
Space is limited so call 385-2767 today to sign up!
Daily Offering
intentions for May – General: culture that defends
and promotes the values of the human person; Mission:
that Mary may guide missionaries. |
