Entries for April 2013

  It is now almost time to contact our parishioners who have children in Catholic School regarding the parish subsidy concerning your tuition for next year. We are waiting for the tuition rates for the coming year for the Catholic Elementary Schools in our area to be set, so we may move forward. If your child was in Catholic School last year, Monsignor will send you a letter describing the suggested rates for next year. If you have special circumstances that you wish to discuss with Monsignor, please feel free to contact him about the rates. Also, if you have children who will be going into Catholic School for the f...

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  POPE JOHN XXIII SPRING BENEFIT AUCTION – On Friday, May 24, 2013, Pope John XXIII Parish will have a Spring Benefit Auction to raise money for site improvements. Tickets for this event will be on sale after all Masses this weekend. The ticket includes an opportunity to bid on all items, as well as enjoy fancy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert. The Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the Live Auction begins at 8:00 p.m.

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  The Christian Service and Social Concerns Commission is once again taking on a Habitat for Humanity home construction project. The organization has identified The King Family as the recipients for this year’s project. If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter or general laborer, we need you! Please watch future bulletins for notices for work dates. See the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space. We also appreciate any volunteers to provide a lunch for the workers. More information will follow. For additional information, contact Michael Ehler at 614-829- 2002 or mikeehler@yahoo.com. Please print an...

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  PLEDGE SUNDAY – Pledge Sunday will again take place this spring, in conjunction with the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, the weekend of May 4/5. We are asking our parishioners to exercise proper stewardship by making a pledge to Parish Offertory, Parish Debt Reduction (Building Fund) and the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Maintaining a proper share of our income for Church support is an important way of keeping our priorities in order and placing our trust in God. We recommend dividing your 10% tithe as follows: 1% for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, 4% for Parish Offertory, 2% for the Building Fund, and 3% f...

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Solemn Evening Prayer (Vespers) will be celebrated from Sunday, May 12 through Friday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. to pray for the out pouring of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit upon His Church. Please plan to join us.

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If you are able to donate an item for the Spring Fundraising Auction.  You can open and print the blank donation form here.  Please fill out the form and return it to the Parish Office.  Thank you!

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  Mother Nature seems to be confused lately, with the weather changing from Winter to Spring on a weekly basis. One thing that seems to never change is the fact that there are many people who are in need. Well, next weekend, April 13 and 14, will be your opportunity to help make that change! The big yellow St. Vincent De Paul truck will be visiting our Parish that weekend and will be available for drop-offs after each Mass. Any clothing, non-consumable household goods, small appliances, etc. that you no longer need are needed by others! All items must be clean, undamaged, and in working condition (the Society doesn&...

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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 re-register your Shopper’s Card online. Our 5 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 & Gordon Food Service.

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  Can you bake a pie, draft a will, sew a quilt, host a meal, mow a lawn, plant some flowers, baby-sit, give eldercare, give music or golf lessons; do you have theater tickets, homegrown goodies, a boat, a condo or timeshare….THEN THIS AUCTION IS FOR YOU! On Friday May 24, 2013, Pope John XXIII Parish will have a Spring Benefit Auction to raise money for site improvements.  Please check the table in the Gathering Space for Donation Forms for the Auction of Homemade Goods and Services. Tickets for this event will go on sale April 20/21, 2013.The ticket includes an opportunity to bid on all items as well a...

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