MARY THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 2017 From the …

1 MARY, THE holy MOTHER OF GOD 2017 Sunday, January 1 Mary, the holy MOTHER of God 8:30 RL The Special Intentions of the Parishioners and Friends of St. Rose 10:30 BW Shirley Rudolph from the Rudolph and Galbraith Families 12:00 BW Timothy A. Walters from the Powers Family Monday, January 2 Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 12:10 Francis Weiss from Carol and Bob Sheil Tuesday, January 3 The Most holy Name of Jesus 12:10 Mary Trienen from Carol Wessel Wednesday, January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 12:10 Purgatorial Society Thursday, January 5 St. John Neumann, Bishop 12:10 Jimmy Gangloff from Chuck and Liz Ward Friday, January 6 St. Andre Bessette, Religious 12:10 The Special Intention of Diane Teepen from Bill Rowe Saturday, January 7 St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 12:10 Michael Rohs from the Juengling Family 7:00 BW The Special Intention of Michael Luehrmann from George and Patti Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 RL The Special Intentions of the Parishioners and Friends of St.

2 Rose 10:30 BW Jimmy Gangloff from Chuck and Liz Ward 12:00 BW Richard Field from Brian and Rose Ann Wirth Lectors and Lay Distributors for January 7 and 8 7:00 Joseph Christmann, Michael Luehrmann, William Russ, Lou Solimine 8:30 Steve Culbertson, Jon Hemmer, Michael Trotta 10:30 Rich Creighton, Bob Sheil, Joe Sonnefeld 12:00 Pat Burke, John Flick, Patrick Homan, Barry Savage From the Pastor s Desk "Augustine drew out the meaning of the manger using an idea that at first seems almost shocking, but on closer examination contains a profound truth. The manger is the place where animals find their food. But now, lying in the manger, is he who called himself the true bread come down from heaven, the true nour-ishment that we need in order to be fully ourselves. This is the food that gives us true life, eternal life. Thus the manger becomes a reference to the table of God, to which we are invited so as to receive the bread of God.

3 From the poverty of Jesus birth emerges the miracle in which man s redemption is mysteriously ac-complished." Pope Benedict XVI Refrigerator magnets outlining the parish s 150 year celebrations can be found on the tables in the back of church. Please take one. If you have not already picked up your offertory envelopes and Christmas gift from St. Rose, please do so; they can be found in the back of church. Please also help yourself to the 2017 calendars. To be fully initiated and part of the Catholic Church, a person should receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. I know there are some adults who missed out on their Confirmation. I invite anyone who has not been confirmed to join us on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2:00 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and receive the sacrament. For more information, please call Fr. Barry at 513-421-5354. The Athenaeum, the Archdiocesan seminary and school of theology, announces a 50% lay tuition reduction as part of our One Faith, One Hope Capital Cam-paign commitment.

4 We offer daytime, evening and Saturday classes, graduate and non-degree options and a supportive environment with campuses in Mt. Washington and Montfort Heights. Earn a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology or Biblical Studies or a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry and learn about your faith in a dynamic and enriching environment. Call 513-231-1200 for more information. On February 10-12, 2017 , Our Lady of The holy Spirit Center in Norwood will present the MAN UP! Lenten Retreat, sponsored by the Knights of Colum-bus. Fr. Tony Stephens of the Fathers of Mercy challenges men to grow in holi-ness and be true men of God. Retreat conferences include: The Martyrdom of the Daily Grind; Boys to Men; We're Not Made of Wood; Courageous Hope, and the witness of Fr. Emil Kapaun, army captain. Registration and $155 payment deadline is Tuesday, February 7. Call Larry Tracy 513-321-4879 or reg-ister online at The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

5 When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shep-herds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. Luke 2:16-20 Next Sunday s Readings Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Barry Windholtz Pastor St. Rose Church 2501 Riverside Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 871-1162 The St. Rose 150 Year Anniversary Cookbook is now available for pur-chase. The cookbooks are $15 each and feature over 300 favorite recipes of many parishioners and friends of St. Rose. If you would like to pur-chase cookbooks, please call the parish office at 513-871-1162.