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Sacred Heart of Jesus
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH IN MCCARTYVILLE
9377 State Route 119 W
Anna, Ohio 45302
DECEMBER 15, 2013 • 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Reflection for the Week
"The poor have the good news proclaimed to
them." Jesus caps his catalogue of miracles with
this unexpected statement. In the same sentence
where he reminds his listeners that he has cured
the blind, the lame, the deaf, the sick, and even
raised the dead, Jesus concludes by mentioning
preaching the good news to the poor. How did
that make the list of supernatural cures? What's
so miraculous about good news?
Well, in this case, the news is that the
Messiah has finally come, in the most miraculous
of ways, as the incarnate Son of God conceived in
the womb of a virgin. This is a message of
spiritual healing: he comes to "save his people
from their sins" (Mt 1:21).
The poor are not just those in physical
poverty, but those whose sins have impoverished
their souls. This of course applies to us. The
poverty of our own sinfulness-of the alienation
we create between ourselves and God-can be
overcome by the forgiveness offered to us in
Christ. Because of this, we have cause to rejoice!
On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete
Sunday, we are encouraged to rejoice. We pause
in this season of anticipation to remember that,
in truth, our hopes have already been fulfilled.
God has "visited and brought redemption to his
people" (Lk 1:68). He is among us, saving us even
now! We need not look to the past to witness
Christ's astonishing acts. His work in our souls,
right here and now, is miracle enough.
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Readings for the Week
Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17
Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25
Friday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24

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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
DIRECTORY
Phones: 937-394-3823 / 419-628-2502
Email: office@sacredheartohio.org
Website: www.sacredheartohio.org
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. John W. Tonkin, ext. 101
Deacon
Paul L. Luthman
Parish Secretary
Corrine Prenger, ext. 100
Director of Religious Education
Megan Fusco, ext. 102
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Jodie Blindauer, ext. 104
Bookkeeper
Kelly Schmitmeyer, ext. 103
Maintenance/Groundskeeper/
Cemetery Custodian
Clarence ‘Bud’ Watercutter
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Twitter: @HeartHabits
FACILITIES RESERVATIONS
Call the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Please register as soon as possible.
Families/Individual parishioners
leaving the parish are also asked
to notify the office.
ELECTRONIC SPIRITUAL
ENRICHMENT
Radio Rosary
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
on WMVR: 105.5 FM
Radio Maria
Daily, 24 hours
on WHJM: 88.7 FM
www.radiomaria.us
If you did not receive your 2014 Tithing Envelopes
in the mail last month, please pick up your family’s
box from the desk in the Gathering Area.
The parish was charged approximately $60.00 by the U.S. Postal Service
for envelopes that were returned with incorrect addresses. Please be sure
to notify the Parish Office of any address, phone number or email
changes as they occur so that records may be kept up-to-date.
Thank you for your help!
Due to the upcoming holidays and early bulletin
submission deadlines, bulletin announcement requests
must be received two weeks prior to the weekend
requested in order to ensure publication.
Special Note to All Committees Regarding Bulletin Submissions:
The Parish Office is happy to publicize your events!
It is critical that your committee/group/organization supply the office with
complete information on upcoming events well in advance in order to
allow time for bulletin entry, etc. In order to avoid printing incorrect
information, assumptions will not be made regarding any activity.
We realize that details, contacts, etc. change from year to year.
Please help us help you and our fellow parishioners to stay accurately
informed of parish and area activities.
Also, please contact the Parish Office with your committee’s schedule of
planned meetings for the year so that they may be added to the parish’s
master schedule in order to avoid possible scheduling conflicts.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
You told me to drink from this fountain, inviting me, that is,
to draw the waters of my salvation from your wellsprings, my Savior.
I was most eager that streams of faith, hope, and love should
flow into me from that source.
~St. Peter Canisius, (1521-1597), Doctor of the Church,
Feast Day December 21
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
IN PREPARATION OF CHRISTMAS
DURING ONE OF THE REMAINING
AREA COMMUNAL ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES
DATE CHURCH CITY TIME
Monday, December 16 Holy Angels Sidney 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Troy 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Minster 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17 Transfiguration West Milton 7:00 p.m.
Holy Redeemer New Bremen 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18 Sts. Peter & Paul Newport 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 19 St. Michael Ft. Loramie 7:30 p.m.

3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2013
Offertory for December 7/8 ........................................... $5867.00
187 Envelopes ............................................................ $4970.00
Loose ........................................................................... $897.00
December Electronic Funds Transfer (61) ....................... $6416.67
Parish Activity Center (in Memory of Richard Schulze) . $1651.00
Parish Activity Center (in Memory of Leo Buehler) ........ $2005.00
Retirement Fund for Religious (95 Envelopes) ................ $3016.00
Debt Reduction (6 Envelopes) ............................................ $380.00
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND PRAYERS ARE APPRECIATED
Religious give thanks.
“Thank you for accompanying us as we care for our elder
sisters,” writes a religious superior. Your gift to last week’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps support
nearly 34,000 sisters, brothers, and religious order
priests past age 70. May God bless you abundantly for your goodness.
We have received official approval from the Archdiocese
of Cincinnati to move forward with the construction of
the Parish Activity Center (PAC) and may therefore begin collecting pledges at
this time. Pledges may be sent at any time and are due to be paid by April 1,
2014. If you would like the donation to apply to your 2013 taxes, please
submit by year’s end. Thank you for your support!
Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us!
If you are not feeling well and healthy, or if you are concerned with
the health and wellness of your fellow parishioners:
Should you not wish to shake hands at the Sign of Peace during this time,
a suitable gesture such as a nod of the head or a verbal gesture of peace
would be gracious and fitting. As for reception of Holy Communion
from the cup, common sense should reign. Communicants should be
thoughtful of others during this cold and flu season.
If you are sick, please refrain from receiving from the cup.
WINTER WEATHER / CANCELLATIONS
If Anna Schools are closed for the day, this does not
necessarily mean that CCD will also
be cancelled, so please be aware that
if CCD classes are cancelled, you will be able
to find this information in the following ways:
Television: WHIO-TV
Radio: K99.1 FM, 95.7 FM, AM 1290
Online: whio.com, k99online.com,
953theeagle.com
The CCD program will be specified as
“Sacred Heart of Jesus Church”
Ministry
sign up sheets
for the upcoming
holiday Masses are
available near the
Offertory Table.
Please take the
time to volunteer
early for the
Mass(es) and
ministries of your
preference.
Thank you for all
you do!
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, December 17
8:00 a.m. Lawrence Baumer
Wednesday, December 18
8:00 a.m. Patricia Germond
Thursday, December 19
8:00 a.m. Paul Richard
Friday, December 20
8:00 a.m. Betty Heitman
Saturday, December 21
5:00 p.m. Rita Albers Hilgefort
Sunday, December 22
4th Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Celebrant’s Intention
10:00 a.m. Mass for the People
WEEKDAY MASS SERVER
John Heitbrink
Please use your best judgment in inclement
weather. We would much rather visit you
next week than visit the hospital this week.
PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, December 16
12:30 p.m. MOMS Club
4:30 p.m. RCIA
7:00 p.m. Contemporary
Ensemble Practice
Tuesday, December 17
12:30-6:30 p.m. KofC Blood Draw
7:30 p.m. Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. KofC Meeting
Wednesday, December 18
6:30 p.m. Christmas Play
6:30-7:30 p.m. CCD, Grades 1-6
8:00-9:00 p.m. CCD, Grades 7-12
7:40-9:00 p.m. Youth Choir Practice
Thursday, December 19
Friday, December 20
Saturday, December 21
Church Basement Rental
Sunday, December 22
10:00 a.m. NO Preschool
11:00 a.m. Baptism (x2)
Church Basement Rental

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SUNDAY MASS
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
For the Weekend of
December 21st & 22nd
SERVERS
5:00 p.m.
Colin & Devan Wuebker,
Caleb Kauffman
8:00 a.m.
Ashley, Elizabeth, & Courtney Landis
10:00 a.m.
Isaac & Erik Bensman, Austin Hanes
Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 17th from
12:30-6:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, basement
Appointments are encouraged. Make them at
www. Donortime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE(4483)
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
6th grade CCD class
is putting on a Christmas play!
LECTORS
5:00 p.m.
Pat Freisthler, Mary Billing
8:00 a.m.
Cathy Varno, Aaron Heilers
10:00 a.m.
John Holtzapple, Melissa Winner
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
5:00 p.m.
Jon & Sue Hulsmeyer, Jill Schulze,
Mary Jane Watercutter, Michael Homan,
Carol Berning, Volunteer
8:00 a.m.
Marcia Etzler, John & Nancy Tuente,
Tom & Laura Behr, Barb Gaier,
Volunteer
10:00 a.m.
Eric Klein, Mike Homan, Jason Howell,
Alan Luthman, Ashley Holthaus,
Mary Sayre, Volunteer
GREETERS
5:00 p.m. Chris Homan
8:00 a.m. Louis Nolte
10:00 a.m. Ron Steinbrunner
*Ministers are responsible to find a
substitute if they are unable to serve
in their capacity.
Radio Alert!! 10:00 a.m. Mass from Sacred Heart of
Jesus is being broadcast LIVE TODAY! Sunday, December 15th
on Radio Maria 88.7 FM WHJM (Anna/West Central Ohio), our
local Catholic radio station. Ask about ARMS21 at
419-628-8770 or 1-888-408-0201
or see radiomaria.us to listen live or donate.
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to
Mr. & Mrs. Zachary & Katie (Gehret) Wildermuth
who celebrated the
Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, December 7th, 2013.
K of C Skating Party
Monday, December 30th
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Skate Rental: FREE
FREE slice of pizza and soft drink
AT: Rolling Hills
(formerly Sam’s Skate Club)
105 East Russell Road
Sidney, Ohio 45365
937-492-7587
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3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2013
Thank you to all who attended and helped with the NET Ministries retreat!
We had 21 High School Students attend and it was a great success.
Here are a couple quotes of many that I received from parents of students
that attended the NET retreat on Sunday November 24 th :
“I’m in tears, I’ll pay to have Net ministries once a month for my kids”
“My child is doing all kinds of things around the house without being told and
he’s leading us in prayer before they leave for school.
He said “It is the right thing to do, Mom””
“My child had an awesome time and wants to try to do NET when she
graduates form high school”
“My child wished he could have been there when it started at 4 instead of
arriving an hour late. He had a great time!”
Thank you for the feedback and I’m so glad that the 21 students who attended
had an amazing time and life changing experience. Blessings!
~Jodie Blilndauer, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
MARRIAGE
MOMENT
Couples sometimes relate by making
little jokes with a tiny barb in them-
”Oh, never marry a youngest child” and
the retaliation, “Never marry a Jones.”
Humor is great but beware of the temptation
to be funny at the expense of
your beloved. It can slowly erode your
affection for each other. Talk about
how you kid each other. Make sure
your “jokes” don’t have barbs in them.
High School Youth Group
TODAY! Sunday, December 15 th
Christmas Caroling at Dorothy Love Nursing Home
Leave church at 6:30 p.m. and return at 8:30 p.m.
Wear your Christmas attire and bring your voices!!!
Junior High AND High School Youth Group
Thursday, January 2, 2014
DAY OF SERVICE at Elizabeth’s New Life Center
Leave church at 9:30 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. Please let your CCD teacher know if you plan
to attend. This will help us plan for drivers.
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High School Youth: Who wants to go on the mission trip this summer?
When: June 28-July 4 th , 2014
Who: Students must be at least 15 years of age
Where: Glenmary Farm, Lewis County, Kentucky
Who are the Glenmary Home Missioners?
Glenmary is a Catholic Society of priests and brothers, who along with lay coworkers,
establish the Catholic Church in counties in Appalachia, the South
and Southwest where the Catholic Faith has never been present before.
Please contact Jodie at jblindauer@sacredheartohio.org if you are
interested in more information. We will have an informational meeting
in the near future for all interested.
Check out this link to learn more: http://www.glenmary.org/farm/
PARENTING
POINTERS
December 21st is the longest night of
the year. Advent is about waiting in
the uncertainty of darkness. Ponder
the times you have waited in the
dark with a family member. Perhaps
it was illness, a child afraid of the
dark, or another fear, that kept you
in vigil together. Why not take your
child outside on Saturday and marvel
at the stars together. Be not afraid.
SCHEDULES
PARKING LOT MONITORS
for Wednesday, December 18
6:10-7:45 p.m.
Hillenbrand, Holtzapple, Howell,
Hoying, Klein, Landis
7:40-9:15 p.m.
Barhorst, Bruggeman,
Brian Elliott
10:00 a.m. CHILD CARE
for Sunday, December 22nd
Jodie & Joel Seger, Tim & Beth Gehret,
Zach Heitkamp, Samuel Watercutter,
Isaac Bensman, Evan Bruggeman, Jake
Berning, Owen Michael
TRAVELING STATUES
for week of December 15-21
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Bill & Joyce Christman
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mike & Tammy Gross
for week of December 22-28
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Tony & Mary Luthman
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Duane & Melody Goettemoeller
CYO BASKETBALL
December 15
Sacred Heart C 12:00 p.m.
@Coldwater “The Pit”
Sacred Heart Girls 12:30 p.m.
@ Anna Elementary
Sacred Heart B Green 1:45 p.m.
@ Anna Elementary
Sacred Heart B White 3:00 p.m.
@ Anna Elementary
December 22
Sacred Heart B White
OFF
Sacred Heart B Green OFF
Sacred Heart C 12:30 p.m.
@ Anna Elementary
Sacred Heart Girls 1:45 p.m.
@ Anna Elementary

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MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
Weekdays
8:00 a.m. Tuesday−Friday
Subject to change due
to Funeral Masses.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays from 4:00–4:30 p.m.
before the vigil Mass.
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25
12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass
9:00 a.m.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Tuesday, December 31
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1
9:00 a.m.
If you need to inform the parish of an
emergency situation outside of Parish
Office hours, please call 937-394-3823 or
419-628-2502, listen for the prompt to
press 1, and leave a message including a
contact number. The line is constantly
monitored. Fr. John will be contacted
and you will receive a return call
as quickly as possible.
PRAYER LINE
Patricia Prenger: 419-628-2101
Jeanette Nolte: 937-693-3178
Please visit with Our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament in our
ADORATION CHAPEL.
, a weekly support group for people grieving
the loss of a close personal relationship, will be offered
at the St. Michael’s Parish Office Center
33 Elm St., Fort Loramie from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
beginning Thursday, January 2nd for 12 weeks.
It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you
feel & can offer encouragement. Through the sessions you will learn
valuable information that will help you through this difficult
time. The cost of the series is $25.00. If you are interested,
please call Rose Meyer @ 937-295-2891.
The St. Augustine Music Ministry presents its
Annual Christmas Concert
Today, Sunday, December 15th, at 7:00 pm
at St. Augustine Parish in Minster, Ohio.
Refreshments will be served in the rectory basement immediately following the concert.
Please plan on attending this beautiful celebration of the birth of our Savior …Jesus Christ.
Natural Family Planning
Learning Opportunities
2014 Winter Courses
Fridays:
January 3rd & 17th, February 21st
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Yorkshire, Ohio
Saturdays:
January 11th & 25th, February 22nd
9:30 a.m.-noon
Russia, Ohio
Contact Eric & Nicole Voisard
at 937-526-3305 with questions
or to register for classes.
“The benefits of Natural Family Planning
– self-knowledge, marital satisfaction,
spiritual growth for both husband and
wife – these make NFP unique.” (Lee Ann
Doerflinger, “Natural Family Planning: An Unexpected
Grace,” Respect Life Program, USCCB, 2002.)
Third Sunday of Advent: Actions Worthy of Praise
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