ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Deacon’s Bench –
Dear Parishioners,
If you missed it last Sunday, in the back of
the church you will find additional copies of the flier about the
season of Lent. As we recall the Passion, Death and Resurrection
of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I invite you to prepare for this holy
time of the year by participating in the celebration of the Holy
Eucharist every Sunday, in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in
the Holy Week Services, in the weekly Stations of the Cross
and the Lenten Soup Suppers. Please keep this schedule in a
convenient location for easy and quick reference.
Since the printing of the flyer of Lent, we have a change. On
Wednesdays of Lent, we will have Mass on the following
dates: February 25, March 18 and 25; whereas, on March 4
and 11, we will have a Communion Service instead of Mass.
Please be aware of those changes.
I am happy to announce that we now do have a Liturgy
Committee, and the following are the members: Gina Bishop,
chairperson; Blaise Marcucci; Ed Pagnanelli; Toby Dereck;
Garry Paglione and Garry Bosco.
Next, I would like to establish two other committees: the
Evangelization/Catechesis/Spiritual Formation Committee and
the Social Outreach/St. Vincent De Paul, Missionary Awareness
Committee. If anyone would like to volunteer for either committee,
please let me know by e-mailing me at [email protected].
As you have noticed, we now have new marble pedestals
holding the statues of San Francesco and Sant’ Antonio in
front of the Sanctuary; also, the two credence tables on the
Altar have marble tabletops. All these pieces of marble match
the marble of the Main Altar. All were donated by the Solazzo
Family, to whom we are very grateful for their generosity toward
embellishing our beautiful church. May God bless them.
Dio vi benedica abbondantemente,
il vostro
Diacono Felice
614 294-5319, ext. #8, [email protected]
MASSES AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Sun., 2/22
9:30 a.m.
Mon., 2/23
Tues., 2/24
6:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Wed., 2/25
Thurs., 2/26
Fri., 2/27
Sat., 2/28
Sun., 3/1
6:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Carlo & Monica Ventresca
by Carol Ventresca
At SH
P-Pio Lucy Petrella Nance
by Freda Nance-Smith
and Pat Brown
At SH
Capt. David Spellacy
by Mary, Mike, Matt &
Amy Spellacy
At SH
At SH
At SH
Joseph Colak
by Sos & LeeAnn Codispoti
Requiescat in pace! In the charity of your prayers, please
remember the family of Frances Catherine Codispoti,
sister of Sos Codispoti, who died and was buried this past
week.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Blessed Sacrament and Marian Lights Intentions:
Marian: David Spellacy, USMC by Mary Spellacy & Family
Blessed Sacrament: Carlo & Monica Ventresca
by Carol Ventresca
We are in need of Blessed Sacrament and Marian Light Offerings.
Offering is $10.00/candle. Envelopes are located on the left side of
the vestibule door as you leave the church.
Please Remember in your prayers those who are sick or
suffering, especially those who are in Hospitals, Nursing Facilities
or are Homebound.
First Community Village – Health Care Center: Clara Zari
The Barrington of Carmel – Carmel, Indiana: Yola Rossi
Mother Angeline McCrory: Marie Tarantelli
Rainbow Hospital: Maggie Gastaldo
Recovering at Home: Joe Pishitelli
Wexner Hertiage Village – Eddie Francis
Sun.,
2/22
Mon.,
2/23
Tues.,
2/24
Wed.,
2/25
EVENTS THIS WEEK
LaDonne Meeting
after Mass (Marrapese Hall)
San Glovanni Dance Group
4:30 p.m. (Marrapese Hall)
Italian Village Men’s Faith Sharing Group
6:00 p.m. (Marrapese Hall)
SJB Women’s Faith Group
6:00 p.m. (Classroom)
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Mass at 1:00 p.m.
Mass, 6:00 p.m.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Lectors
March 1st Antonio D’Alberto,
9:30 a.m. Toby Derrick
Eucharistic Ministers
LeeAnn Codispoti, Leslie Pasian,
Sharon D’Alberto,
Charlie Agriesti
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP AT ST. JOHN
February 15, 2015
Number of Envelopes Used – 37
In Envelopes: $1,483.00
Loose Money: $173.00
Regular Collection:
$1,656.00
Less Diocesan 6% Assessment
($ 99.36)
$1,556.64
Votive Lights
$ 22.00
Catholic Times
$ 17.00
Black & Indian Missions
$ 152.00
Join (Ash Wednesday)
$ 20.00
Capital Improvements
$
2.00
50/50 Drawing
$ 20.00
$ 233.00
? $ ? $ ? HOW IS ST. JOHN’S DOING? $ ? $ ?
Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/14-6/30/15)
Budgeted
Actual
Difference ($)
(%)
This Week: $ 2,885.00 $ 1,656.00
(-$1,229.00) (-43%)
FYTD:
$97,077.30 $87,009.29 (-$10,068.01) (-10%)
SJB Collection Counters for Monday, February 23, 2015
Mary Spellacy, Genevive Knouff, Paul Cosentino
Magnificat Order: To those of you who subscribed to the bulk order,
please send a check in the amount of $30.00 made out to St. John.
Please make sure you mark that the check is for the Magnificat.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
The Rosary before Mass on Sunday: Currently, we have Rosary
leaders scheduled through March. We begin the Rosary around
9:00-9:05 a.m., and it takes about 15-20 minutes to pray the Rosary.
If you would like information on how to lead the Rosary, please
contact the Men’s Faith Sharing Group.
The Leaders for March are: • March 1 - Toby Derrick
• March 8 – Robert Contino
• March 15 – Marge Contino
• March 22 – Claudio Pasian
• March 29 – Leslie Pasian
St. Joseph’s Table: This Traditional Feast, including St. Joseph’s
fabulous dessert table, will take place Saturday, March 14, at
LaScala Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per person.
Entertainment will be supplied by Donna Mogaver; plus a number
of prizes will be available, including an OSU framed National
Championship print and a case of Italian red wine. Tickets will
be available every Sunday after Mass. See Gary Bosco and Gene
Tambellini to buy your tickets.
Father Casto Marrapese Scholarship applications are now
available. High School seniors of Italian descent have until 4:00
p.m., Wednesday, April 1st, to apply. Applications are available
through area high school guidance counselors, from the Parish Office
during normal business hours, or by visiting www.sjbitaliana.com,
look under “About” then “Events” (click on the link to download the
application).
A Trip to Sugar Creek, Ohio: There is a one-day trip scheduled by
Amici D’oro on April 14th to Amish Country for a day of shopping
and an “Amish Wedding Feast” for lunch. For reservations, call
Tony Frissora at 846-4808.
ANDIAMO ITALIA! Let’s go to Italy, September 14-28 – Rome,
Capri, Assisi, Abruzzo (including Introdacqua), Tuscany,
Florence, Bologna and Venice. Contact: Pat Rossetti (882-3900
or [email protected]).
To date, we have received: 140 Pledges
$558,531.25 Pledged
$497,357.25 Paid
SACRED HEART
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP AT SACRED HEART
February 15, 2015
Number of Envelopes Used - 18
In Envelopes: $1,067.00
Loose Money: $69.00
Regular Collection:
$1,136.00
Less Diocesan 6% Assessment
($ 68.16)
$1,067.84
Votive Lights
$ 62.25
Catholic Times
$ 17.00
$ 79.25
? $ ? $ ? HOW IS SACRED HEART DOING? $ ? $ ?
Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/14-6/30/15)
Budgeted
Actual Difference ($) (%)
This Week: $ 1,330.00 $ 1,136.00 (-$ 194.00) (-15%)
FYTD:
$44,360.00 $ 45,440.00 $1,080.00
2%
SH Collection Counters for Monday, February 23, 2015
Denny & Sally Randall, Trish Wessels
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Sun., 2/22
MASSES AT SACRED HEART
11:00 a.m.
Mon., 2/23
Tues., 2/24
Wed., 2/25
Thurs., 2/26
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m.
Fri., 2/27
Sat., 2/28
6:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Sun., 3/1
11:00 a.m.
John Dell Italia
by Donato & Miryam Altieri
Anthony & Neil Brigel by Estate
Catherine Brigel by Estate
At SJB
Leopold & Johanna Brigel
by Estate
Anthony & Neil Brigel by Estate
Dino Macherino
by Egeo & Florence Frissora
Richard Ricketts
by Clara Ricketts
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Lector:
Saturday, February 28th • 4:00 p.m.
Carolyn Thomas
Eucharistic Ministers:
Paul Clutter, Barbara Corley
Servers:
Gabriel & Lucy Bishop
Usher/Greeter:
Barbara Corley
Sunday, March 1st • 11:00 a.m.
Lector:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Server:
Usher/Greeters:
Susan Rorris
Jim Merckling, John Tier, Sonny Tier
Bob Lorain
Dennis Jacob*, Curt Smith,
Scott Fulks, Bob Longstreth
*indicates Head Usher
Mark Your Calendars for March 28, when St. Joseph Montessori
School holds its “Spring Gala” at the Miranova. This is the biggest
annual fund-raising event for SJMS, with proceeds going directly to
support the exceptional Montessori education provided there. Visit
www.gala4sjms.wordpress.com for details.
Giant Eagle Gift Cards still on sale in Ryan Hall.
MASS INTENTIONS – One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray
for the living and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer
we have is the Mass, since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits
of Jesus’ redemption. Mass stipends (offerings) are $10.00 each and
there may be only one offering per Mass. All Mass intentions will be
listed in the bulletin. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule
a Mass intention or place the request in a plain envelope with the
name of the person for whom the Mass will be offered, the name
of the requestor, and the requested date and stipend. Last-minute
requests are difficult to complete.
Pilgrimage of the Holy Land – Retrace the footsteps of Our Lord
Jesus, with a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Fr. Joseph Klee, in
residence at Sacred Heart Church (Columbus), will be the chaplain
on this journey, which will include visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem,
Nazareth, Galilee, the Via Crucis, the location of the Last Supper,
Gethsemane, the place of the Dormition, Nativity Church, and
Capernaum. Dates are August 26-September 5, 2015, and the
cost is $3,999.00 per pilgrim (Airfare and ALL-included). To
register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. One can
also register online at www.proximotravel.com.
Face Forward $500.00 Service Awards: The Office of Vocations
for the Columbus Diocese is presenting the third annual Service
Awards. Two $500.00 awards are available to all students, grades
eight through twelve, living in the Diocese of Columbus, including
those attending public, private, and Catholic schools, as well as
home-schooled students. The criteria for award eligibility includes
parish involvement, service, and a short 300-word essay on the
importance of service and giving back to the community. The
deadline for applications is April 30, 2015. For more information and
to enter, visit www.faceforwardcolumbusblog.com/service-awards.