Entries for August 2016

 This year as a part of mission support, the Diocese of Columbus has given an opportunity to the Society of Heralds of Good News St. John Paul II Province to make an appeal at the Catholic Church of St. John XXIII. Rev. Charles Gorantla, the Provincial Superior of the society of Heralds of God News St. John Paul II Province will speak at all the Masses on 27 and 28 of August 2016 on behalf of the Mission work of his fellow Priests, brothers, (Seminarians) and co-workers. The Special collection is our opportunity to support evangelization in the poor villages and towns of Andhra Pradesh, India. Our contributions will h...

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  PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION VOLUNTEER STAFF NEEDED: If you are interested in being a part of the PSR Staff in the fall, please let us know. The areas include: Teaching, Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teaching, and Parking Safety Staff. A sign-up sheet is located in the Gathering Space or if you have questions, please contact Regina in the parish office (614-920-1563), Mary Francis (614-837-0601), or Ann Neu (614-829-0299).

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  On August 31, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., we will have an evening of reflection and education, prayer, music and fellowship. If you are currently involved or have an interest in joining the Choir, Instrumental Ensembles, Funeral Choir, Cantoring at Mass, or Cantoring for Weddings/Funerals, 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! The purpose of this program of song, prayer, and reflection is to set the tone for our liturgical year and all of the celebrations in which we collectively participate. Father...

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CONFIRMATION 2017: There is still time for our Confirmation students to make their appointment with Fr. Denis or Deacon Roger. All interviews will need to be completed by the September 20, 2016 meeting at 7:00 p.m.

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  On September 7, 2016, we will have an evening of reflection and renewal of all ministries here at St. John XXIII. All Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeter/Usher, Sacristans and Choir members are asked to please attend. Please join Fr. Denis and our deacons for an evening of praying and reflection on our ministries – how each minister is a vital part of our celebration of Mass.

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  PARISH PICNIC 2016: Mark your calendars! This year’s parish picnic is set for August 28, from 2:00-4:30 p.m.!! Please plan to join us for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship! There will be a face painter and games for kids to enjoy. Also corn hole! We will provide fried chicken, hot dogs, Mac n cheese, baked beans and chips. We ask each family to provide a side dish or dessert and a 2 liter bottle of pop. We will have some extra chairs but you may want to bring your own. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space, if you’d like to volunteer to help out with any games, etc. We are also lo...

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