K OF C COUNCIL #16561 3RD ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT: The Knights of Columbus is hosting the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 27th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the parking lot and Social Hall of St. John XXIII. Trunk-or-Treat is an opportunity to provide a safe “trick-ortreat” experience to our parish’s youth while providing fellowship within our parish community. This experience will begin at 4:30 p.m. on October 27th and we invite our youth from 4 different age groups (3 and under, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12) to walk through the parking lot trunk-or-treating from vehicle to vehicle. Cars will be parked wi...

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEN’S FAITH STUDY GROUP: The Knights of Columbus is still conducting a men’s faith study group that is open to ALL men in the community. It is a combination of fellowship and a discussion of topics affecting daily Christian life. Contact Mike Redmon at 419-306-6192 with any questions and to get on the email list. 

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CORE TEAM MEMBERS STILL NEEDED FOR YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: Are you interested in helping with Youth Ministry, but missed our informational meeting last month? No worries, we can always use your help. We are still looking for Core Team members for both the MS and HS program, and have various opportunities available. Even if you only have a few minutes a week to spare, we could still use your help. Some areas needing assistance include faith sharing group leaders, group activities coordinator, kitchen/cleanup helpers and marketing/communication assistance – which includes sending group messages/emails to the youth/familie...

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October 6 HS Youth will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. October 13 MS and Youth will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will be hosting a Glow Stick Rosary outside around 7:15 p.m., behind the church toward the shelter house. This is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, so what better way to honor her than by praying the Rosary, led by our young people? All in the parish are welcome to attend. October 20 HS Youth will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will be finishing preparations for assisting with Truck-orTreat, which is on Sunday, October 27th. October 27 TIME CHANGE!! 3:00-6:00 p.m., HS and MS Youth will be assisting with provid...

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R.C.I.A. INQUIRY BEGINS: Interested in the Catholic Faith? Do you know someone who may be interested? Come learn more and share your questions at the Inquiry Sessions each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Room E in the lower level of the church. Please call Midge Pry with any questions or for more information at 614-833-1817. 

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WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR: We have a Holy Hour with Confessions at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Fr. O’Connor and sometimes a visiting priest will be available for Confession during the hour. Please know that you can come for all or a short period of time to pray before the Eucharist.  

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP: A majority of substance-free adolescents credit their parents for the decision not to use illegal substances. Keep family members informed about the dangers of substance abuse, as well as the opportunities for help. Visit www.starttalking.ohio.gov for tips on how to start the conversation. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller 

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NURSERY AVAILABILITY DURING SUNDAY MASSES – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Without more help, we will not be able to have the Nursery open EVERY Sunday. We need one or two hours of your time each month. Parents, grandparents, single adults college and high school students are welcome. This is a perfect chance for High School students who may need service hours to help our parish family, as well. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Paula Maier by email (ithirstforu@gmail.com) or at 614-8620340, or Regina in the Parish Office at 614-920-1563.

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Please do not park on the grass. We have additional parking at TriCounty Medical Center. Thank you!

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NURSERY SERVICE DURING SUNDAY MASSES – SEARCHING FOR A REWARDING MINISTRY? Volunteers are always welcome! Parents, grandparents, single adults and high school students can always help. High School Students who may need service hours, this is a perfect change to get them and help your parish family as well. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Paula Maier at ithirstforu@gmail.com or 614-862-0340 or Regina in the Parish Office at 614-920-1563.

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BAKING EVENT - THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: We will be taking groups of youth and families, if desired, down to the Ronald McDonald House to bake for the residents. This has been a quarterly ongoing service project since March, and the events have been such a success that our youth have asked if this could be placed as an ongoing service project. The youth of St. John XXIII will be volunteering two times every quarter. This gives many the opportunity to volunteer. It is a great way to earn some service hours for Confirmation, NHS or other organizations. We are limiting the groups to 8-10, so sign up early if interes...

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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for adults and youth, 6th grade or older. The commitment is only one hour each month, during the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Masses. This is a very rewarding ministry, you get to play with the children and give their parents the opportunity to attend Mass. Adults will need to complete Protecting God’s Children, which is held at our parish. If you have an interest or want more details, please contact Paula Maier at ithirstforu@gmail.com or 614-862-0340. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

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WALKING WITH PURPOSE “OPENING YOUR HEART” SCRIPTURE STUDY – ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH WOMEN OF CATHOLIC FAITH: Our new Scripture Study begins this Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the church. We are excited to begin our new journey of faith and fellowship! Please bring your Bible to the meeting and we will be distributing the books at this meeting. While our initial book order has been placed, all ladies of the parish are welcome to join at any time. If you choose to join the study, please order your book/study guide from wwpstore.com and please let us know if you will b...

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FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY: Please join fellow members of the parish in praying the Rosary on the first Saturday of the each month. The Rosary will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the church. Everyone is welcome to join in this beautiful prayer for the intercession of our Blessed Mother.

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PRAYER LINE PETITIONS: If you have a prayer request or would like to join the Prayer Line, please contact Anne Brunney at 614-837-3445. Please include in your daily prayers all those on our Prayer Line and those in most need of prayer in our parish and throughout the world  

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The first Friday of each month, we have Eucharistic Adoration after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and concluding at 5:00 p.m. with Evening Prayer and Benediction. There is a sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space with 1-hour times. Please come when you can and leave when you have to. Fr. Denis will be available for Confession during this time.

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  When traveling this spring and summer, please remember that our Sunday obligation does not stop when we are on vacation. For a list of churches and Mass times in the area you will be traveling to, call 1-410-676-6000 or check out their web site at www.masstimes.org.

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  WANT TO SING OR PLAY IN ANY OF OUR MUSIC MINISTRIES? If you are currently in or would like to join the Adult Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, Funeral Choir, Cantor for Saturday night Mass, Cantor for Weddings, Funerals, or have interest in playing an instrument, or being a substitute pianist or organist, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! You don’t have to be a trained musician to join, we will train you! A worship and music-making event for ALL music ministers who have interest in leading music for weekly Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and special events. The purpose of this program of song, prayer, and reflection is to set ...

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  Each year, beginning in May, in order to continue to participate in the fund raising for churches and schools, Kroger Corp. requires that you reregister your Shopper’s Card online. Our five-digit code number for Kroger Community Rewards Program is 81017. Please take a few minutes to register. There is information on the table in the Gathering Space explaining the programs at Kroger, Meijer and Gordon Food Service.

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  The Diocese of Columbus has received many inquiries from people interested in attending events associated with the visit of Pope Francis to the United States in September. The Diocese has limited information thus far about attendance at these events. As further information becomes available, it will be passed along to clergy and published in the Catholic Times.

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  Spiritual Adoption is praying for an unborn baby every day for nine months. Archbishop Fulton Sheen suggested we pray this prayer; “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” There are Holy Family prayer cards and models of a 12-week-old baby that you may take from the table in the Gathering Space as a reminder of your commitment. Literature and bumper magnets supporting life are also available on the table.

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  PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – If you did not receive a free Directory for having your photo taken for the Parish Pictorial Directory, we have made arrangements to sell the directories for $5.00 each (on the honor system). If you would like to purchase one, please see the display on the table in the Gathering Space.

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The weekend of October 13 and 14 the parish celebrated not only our patron Blessed Pope John XXIII’s feast day but also the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. Our Masses had special readings and our Worship and Gathering Spaces were decorated with a Papal theme remembering Pope John XXIII. The yellow and white bunting at the church entrance signaled to all this is an important celebration. We furthered our understanding of the impact our patron had on our practice of the Faith with a participatory panel discussion focusing on the Second Vatican Council which began October 11, 1962. O...

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Don't forget to shop with the businesses in our Parish Pages Business Directory who support the Parish.   Their sponsorship pays for our web services for the church and school. Thank you sponsors! View the Business Directory Here 

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We have a lot of exciting things to share, so please browse through the many pages of our new website. Some points of interest for first time users are as follows: Parish Ministries and Organizations. A listing of all Ministries and Organizations with their current contact information. Current Events. You will now be able to view the Parish Calendar and retrieve helpful information so you never miss another Parish event! Current Parish Bulletin. The Parish Bulletins are readily available for viewing via the Parish Links of the site. Church Images. A collection of pictures, recent events and other wonderf...

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