SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Sun.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
9:30am
Kindergarten RE/Cl
12:30pm Baptism Class/Cl-8
4:30pm
SPY Band/Ch
7:00pm
Rosary/EC
NO SPY CLASSES
Mon.
02/03
5:00pm
Religious Education/Cl
*1st Communion Parents Meeting/HH
6:30pm
Rosary for the Military/EC
6:30pm
Handbell Choir/Ch
6:45pm
Religious Education/Cl
*1st Communion Parents Meeting/HH
Tues. 02/04
10:00am MOM’s Group/PAC
6:00pm
Religious Education/Cl
*1st Communion Parents Meeting/HH
Wed.
02/05
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
10:00am Scripture Study/Cl-A
6:30pm
Adult Choir/Ch
6:30pm
Bereavement Committee/Cl-A
7:30pm
Liturgy Commission/Loft
Thurs. 02/06
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
6:30pm
Respect Life/Cl-B
7:00pm
RCIA/Cl-7&9
Fri.
02/07
9:30am
Seton Parish PreSchool
Sun.
02/09
K OF C PANCAKE BREAKFAST/HH
9:30am
Kindergarten RE/Cl
1:00pm
Baptisms
4:30pm
SPY Band/Ch
5:45pm
SPY/Cl
7:00pm
Rosary/EC
7:30pm
SPY/Cl
7:00pm
Rosary/EC
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 3
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, Saint Ansgar, Bishop
(2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mark 5:1-20)
8:30 A.M.
Ora Miller
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4
(2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 – 19:3/Mark 5:21-43)
8:30 A.M...
Adam Reiss
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5
Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
(2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17/Mark 6:1-6)
8:30 A.M. Paul Stein
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6
Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
(1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12/Mark 6:7-13)
8:30 A.M. Mary Jo McCann
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 7
(Sirach 47:2-11/Mark 6:14-29)
8:30 A.M. John Dominik
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8
5:00 P.M.
Carole Seeber
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 9
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 A.M. Margaret A. Frederich
9:30 A.M. For the People
11:15 A.M. Jeffrey Blum
02/02
FINANCE INFORMATION
OFFERTORY INFORMATION
January 26
Year to date
ACTUAL
$14,323.00
$683,042.00
BUDGET
$20,124.00
$727,49800
Last Year to Date
$20,124.00
$749,167.00
(To date) Christmas: $47,476.00
86 Weekly Simplicity Giving Families (EFT) …$2,767.00
200 Monthly Simplicity Giving Families …$22,014.00
2 Quarterly Simplicity Giving Families….$1,200.00
Call the Parish Office at 833-0482 to sign-up for EFT.
Children’s Weekly Offertory
$1.00 (1 envelope)
TO PREPARE FOR SUNDAY LITURGY
FEBRUARY 9, 2014
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FIRST READING:
ISAIAH 58:7-10
SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 5:13-16
2013 Tax Letters are in your church mailbox.
Please call the Parish Office if you have questions.
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
On this day, the 40th day of Christmastide, we recall
the sacrifice given by Mary and Joseph in the Temple of
Jerusalem for the first-born male in their family, Jesus. He is
recognized by the elders, Simeon and Anna, who give thanks
for seeing Jesus themselves before they die. Simeon tells
Mary that Jesus is destined to be a sign so that the secret
thoughts of many may be laid bare. After this they went
home to Nazareth. Jesus grew up and God’s favor was with
him. What are your secret thoughts and thanks?
CATHOLIC CD’s and Books
Learn more about your Catholic faith. Various Catholic CD’s
are now available the Welcome Center. They are provided for
an affordable, suggested donation. Spanish titles are available.
CATHOLIC TIMES
The yearly parish subscription rate is $17.00. If you do not have
envelopes…please stop by the Welcome Center and pick one up,
or put your donation in envelope marked Catholic Times and
place in the collection basket.
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001 OCP. All rights reserved.
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PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Pastor’s Reflection
I am happy to announce that I have appointed Jim McQuaide as our
new Director of Music here for Seton Parish. Jim is not a stranger
to us as he has filled in on an interim basis on numerous occasions
both as a musician and choir director for the past three years. For
more than ten years Jim has served in sixteen Catholic parishes in
Cleveland, Warren and Columbus on a part-time basis serving as a
parish musician and choir director. When Jim was in college at
Otterbein University, he coordinated and provided the music for the
weekly Catholic liturgies there as well. It has been Jim’s dream for
many years to serve as a full time music director and he has proven
in his service here that he is ready for this position. We welcome
Jim and look forward to the many ways that he will enhance our
worship at our parish in the years to come. The liturgy is the heart
and soul of our life together. I am confident that our liturgical life in
the parish will grow and deepen under the leadership of Jim, and I
encourage you to add your voice and talent to the music of the
liturgies of parish under Jim’s direction.
Joshua Abbarno
Mary Amrine Erin Barlay Jacob Brewer
Stacey Carmen Barbara Cartee Stacy Cesarz Richard Colombini
Dorothy Connor Vincent Colombini Debra Cunningham
Barbara Devine
Jorge Dias
Tom Dohar
Colin Donohue
Tim Downey Millie Egan
Jan Eichner
Vincent Fox
Rita Gallagher
John Gentile
James Glaze Gerardo Gonzalez
Barbara Grothjan
Phyllis Hackett
Mackenzie Hedges
Maria Hernandez
Charlie Higdon, Jr. Ashley Hohman
Brian Holland Barbara Hufford Bill Hughes
Bud Joos
Lynn Kartavich
Nancy Kinker
Paul Kinker Pete Knoll
Justin Lane Sister Mary Louis, O.P.
Kathy Marofsky
Sally McAllister Barb Metz Maria Miller
Mary Mitchell
Scott Mucha Laurie Mullins
Daniel M. Murphy Helen Myers
Norma Nolen
Patrick O’Neill Al Olson
Sara Stiles Owen
Mary Piek
Bridget Reitano
Jennifer Rice Natalie Ritchey
Ed Ruef James Saling
Jeff Samborsky
Rodolfo Santzo
Catherina Schiano
Luciano Serraglio
Robert Seymour
Donna Spiers Matt Steele Jerry Stiles
Anna Waddell
Butch Walker Geri Waterman
Mary White
JoMarie Williams
Laura Williams
Donna Wood
Rachel Yarbough Dottie Zahner
Pope Francis has eloquently stated that we Christians are “to hear
the cy of the poor.” In the past few weeks we have all endured
subzero temperatures. Each year in our community there is a
growth in our community to serve more and more who are homeless
at this time of the year. Last year, the Community Shelter Board
served 16% more adults and 27% more children than the prior year.
To learn more about the working of the Community Shelter Board, I
invite you visit their website, www.daytoendhomelessness.org.
Bishop Campbell has suggested that we take up a second collection
to assist in this most vital need in our community at this time. Next
Sunday, we will have this second collection at all of our Masses.
Thank you for giving this your attention and charity.
Allen Yarbrough
Father of Samantha Ritchie
ATTENTION WIDOWED WOMEN
Are you interested in getting together with other widowed
women for support and company? A Gals and Pals Club may be
what you need! If you are interested, please call Donna
Patterson at 740-862-4217.
RENOVATION NEWS
Recently, members of our parish, parish councils, and committees
have expressed their concern for repairing and renovating parts of
the current church building, in an effort to better serve the parish
community. On the list of projects for our plan, repairing and
renovating the pews, roof, and floors, are listed along with a few
other necessary projects. A Case Statement outlining the complete
projects for the plan will be mailed shortly to each household.
J.O.I.N.
JOIN can use the bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and
mouthwash. Hotel-sized items are perfect for handing out to
clients. There is also a great need for cleaning items. Please
drop off items in the designated container in Herrmann Hall.
Thank You!
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SPIRIT!
We are always in need of good used clothing and household
items, which you can place in the boxes under the mailboxes in
Herrmann Hall. For large appliances and furniture donations
and pickup contact Joseph’s Coat a t614-863-1371.
Over the next few weeks there will be two opportunities for
parishioners to provide their thoughts, suggestions and feedback.
Whether it is by accepting and invitation to be interviewed or by
participating in a mail survey, I hope that each of you will take
advantage of the opportunity to share your input. Random interviews of
Seton parishioners will be conducted over a two week period by the
Diocesan Office of Development and Planning. Interviews are strictly
confidential. If you should receive a phone call asking you to
participate in a 30-minute personal interview, I would encourage you to
participate. Every registered household of our parish not participating
in a personal interview will receive a mail survey. Please take a
moment to fill out the questionnaire and return it by the date listed on
the questionnaire. All interviews and mailed surveys with remain
confidential.
FEBRUARY CAN OF THE MONTH –Pick-up complete
pancake mixes (add water only) and /or pancake syrup (plastic
bottles) for our February collection.
A Note From Perpetual Adoration:
Please call Paul and Shirley Thoburn at 833-1288 to see what
hours need filled. Please know that you are welcome anytime in
the Chapel.
AVISO IMPORTANTE AL PUBLICO
Quiere usted ser ciudadano Americano? Necesita ayuda para
aprobar el examen? Necesita ayuda para leer y escribir en
ingles? Yo te enseno gratuitamente! Tel: Bernardo A- 740862-8262.
Your participation in this feasibility study is greatly appreciated and
is a sure sign of your commitment to the future of our community. I
look for the full support of every person who is part of our
community. If you do not receive a mailed introductory letter
and case statement, please contact the parish office.
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SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
MARK THE DATE
LIVING CHRIST RETREAT
Experience a relaxed, prayerful and supportive environment in
which to begin, renew, or deepen your relationship with God –
and find the support needed to live a Christian life right here at
Seton! Sign-up weekend is February 8th and 9th. The retreat can
hold 40 participants. Do you know we have already had 170
people attend this retreat from the parish? Sign-up and see what
you have missed.
Retreat Format – Held at Seton
Friday, March 14th – 5:45-10:00pm (dinner included)
Saturday, March 15th – 8am-5pm (breakfast and lunch)
Donation for the retreat is $25.00 per person.
DRE: MJ Sobczyk833-0485, ext. 225 or
mjsobczyk@setonparish.com.
Call the Religious Education offices at 833-0485 if you have any
questions or concerns.
TEACHER APPRECIATION DINNER
For all your re-gifting needs, you can count on us! Got some
presents for Christmas that you just don’t know what to do with?
Let us help! We will gratefully accept your gifts for our
upcoming Teachers Appreciation Dinner. Please drop off any
gift items to the Religious Education Office. Thank you!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR GRADES 4-12
Calling all children and grandchildren of K of C Council 11187
members who are attending a Catholic School (grades 4-12).
Apply for the 2013 K of C Council 11187 Scholarship. The
application forms and information required are available on the
K of C Council website: www.kofc11187.org/Scholarship. The
due date for submission of the information and applications is
April 1, 2014.
NEW MEMBER WELCOME BASKETS
Our parish provides welcome baskets to new parishioners. Thanks to
Maureen Marchioli, the parish has distributed over 100 baskets in the
last year. Maureen will be moving on and we are looking for a new
Welcome Basket coordinator. If you are interested in making up
baskets for new parishioners, please contact the parish office and we
can get you started.
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
We are here to welcome you and help you on your faith journey. Call
us and we will meet with you in an absolutely non-judgmental setting.
We are here to help you to understand the changes. Please encourage
your friend, family member, or others you may know to consider
joining us. Please call the office at 833-0482.
Seton Parish Youth, it’s more than a class it’s about a relationship
with Christ. SPY offers activities and opportunities for all students
in grades 7-12 year round!
ONLINE: www.setonparishyouth.org
SETON SCOUT SUNDAY
Seton Scout Sunday will be Sunday, February 9 at the 9:30am Mass.
Please contact Brian Thompson at 614-751-9547 or briant402@me.com
to be included in the ceremony. All scouts and leaders should wear
their uniform to the Mass for special recognition.
Barbara Serrano, Youth Minister
(614)833-0485, ext. #228 bserrano@setonparish.com
SPY THOUGHT: Thank you for praying and financially
supporting our largest group of participants to attend the
March For Life trip to date! Your generosity is appreciated.
DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY – March 8&9 at St. Paul Parish
in Westerville! Cost is $65 for both days and includes lunches,
dinner Saturday and a t-shirt.
SPY FRIDAY MORNING ADORATION: EVERY Friday
morning we meet for adoration 5:00am – 6:00 am and then head
to Tim Horton’s for a Friday morning social.
SPY Band: SPY Band practices on Sunday evenings from
4:30-5:30pm in church.. If you are interested in joining SPY
Band or would like more information, please contact Sean
O’Connor at oconnor129@gmail.com or Barbara Serrano at
(614) 833-0485, ext. 228.
PICKERINGTON…You are not alone:
If you have family or friends caught in the web of addiction and you
need support please join us at Seton Parish on Saturday mornings at
11am in classroom 7. For questions or information, please contact the
parish office.
MOM’S GROUP
Join us on Tuesday, February 4 in the PAC at 10am. Bring a snack and
your driveway toys! Please call or email Megan Osterman at 614-4647500 or meg_osterman@hotmail.com.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PIUS SCHOOL
Tues. Feb. 4…Students attend 8:30am Mass
Thurs. Feb. 6…100th Day of School
Fri. Feb. 7…Jr. High attends Hartley’s “Spamalot”
SLEEPING BAG MINISTRY
We welcome anyone who likes to sew and anyone who can tie
knots! We meet on Wednesdays at 10am in the PAC. Seton
Homeless Comfort Crew Elaine Fairchild 614-864-2637
setonhomelesscomfortcrew@gmail.com
100th Day of School! This milestone day is celebrated with the
younger students taking part in special math activities.
Registration is now open for Kindergarten through 8th grade! Call the
school office at 866-6050, ext. 223 for more information on the school,
to schedule a tour, or to begin the registration process!
SAGES
The Seton Sages is for any senior citizen who would like to join
us once a month with planned activities. There are no activities
planned for the winter months of January and February. We will
resume March 3rd with a board meeting at 1pm in the library.
All are Welcome! On March 6th we will meet at Max & Erma’s
restaurant at 11:30pm. We look forward to seeing everyone.
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PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING 101
If you are interested in becoming a hospice volunteer whether at
the bedside or behind the scenes, join us for a special panel
discussion. Please join us on February 11 from 1-2pm or on
February 18 from 6-7pm at Mount Carmel Hospice and
Palliative Care Center. Register by calling 614-234LIFE(5433). Volunteers are needed!
SETON PARISH PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015
Believe it or not, it’s time to think about registering your child for
preschool in the fall!
Following are the dates and times to register:
FAMILIES OF CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS:
Feb. 5th-14th. Families can turn in forms when they bring their
children to school.
Ministry Schedule February 8/9
5:00pm: Mass Coordinator: Michael Barnett
Servers: Madison Groene, Adam Groene, Pailyn Groene, Audrey
White
Lector: Brandt Groene, Tammy White
EMHC: Linda Barnett, David Drees, Carolyn Koblinski, Colleen
Lumannick, Dave McAllister, Barb McAllister, Peg McVicker, Jean
Monnin, Mike Monnin, Sandra Stewart
Greeters: Roselyn Abbim-Jackson, Tony Pahls, Bill and Geralyn
Yantko
Welcome Center: Barbara Kochick
8:00am: Mass Coordinator: William Richards
Servers: Emily Lucas, Matthew Wilson, Anna Woods, Cece
Woods
Lectors: David Justus, Kevin McDaniel
EMHC: Barb Besancon, Debbie Clegg, Mary Lou Downey,
Bernardine Kenny, Susan Kolb, Rick Kuhn, Mary Monk, Carol
Smith, Makayla Tatarko, Mark Wilson
Greeters: Patti Golladay, MaryJane Himes, Donna Patterson,
Carol Yurt
Welcome Center: Cora Snider
9:30am: Mass Coordinator: Len Fatica, Geri Kingera, Jim
Thesing
Servers: Shannon Beard, James Farrell, Maggie Farrell, Sean
Peterson
Lectors: Joseph Clark, Melissa Krile
EMHC: Judith Barber, Melody Johnson, Charles Johnson, Rosa
Krummen, Dave Lauzau, Kim Lauzau, Richard Petersen, Terrence
Reine, Lorraine Rossi-Sharon, Bill Sharon
Greeters: Sonya Jerrome, Scott Jerrome, Matthew Jerrome, Daria
Jerrome
Welcome Center: Terry Black
Nursery: Beth Grilli and Melissa Vanmeter
CLOW: PreK-1: Becky Brockwell, Shawna King
Grades 2-4: Chris Saksa, Kelli Saksa
11:15am: Mass Coordinator: Wayne Patterson, Michael Sillings
Servers: Isabella Adkins, Savannah Audia, Emma Sillings, Cesar
Tobon
Lectors: Chris Chenault, John Kmiec
EMHC: Tina Bowie, Tim Bowie, David Hopkins, Kelly Koesters,
Juan Carlos Morales, Gloria Morales, Michael Sillings, Danielle
Sillings, Linda Strait
Greeters: Grace Masters, Anne Masters, Lisa Planck, Marisa
Planck
Nursery: CLOSED
PreK-1: Kim Kerschner, Jon Kerschner
Grades 2-4: Ann dePaauw, Barbara Hacht
Welcome Center: VOLUNTEER NOW!
FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM
IN THE PAST:
Tuesday Feb.18th from 8:30am -1:00pm in the Preschool Office.
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME TO THE PRESCHOOL
OFFICE TO SEE IF THERE ARE OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR
YOUR CHILD.
PARISHIONERS NEW TO THE PROGRAM:
The first opportunity to register will be Tuesday, Feb. 18th from 7:008:00 pm at the Welcome Center. You should contact the preschool
office between 8:30 and 1:00 on the 18th to determine whether there
are openings for your child’s age group before arriving that
evening. If there is not an opening for your child, we will place
your child on a waiting list.
We will continue to accept parishioner registrations Tuesdays-Fridays
through Feb. 28th or until classes are full.
NON-PARISHIONERS:
Families should call on Friday, February 28th before 3:00 to see if there
are openings. If there are openings, we will begin registering Tuesday,
March 4th, at 8:30am in the Preschool Office. If classes are full, we will
start our waiting list for non-parishioners on Tuesday, March 4th.
PLEASE NOTE: Because there are limited spaces, registrations must
be made in person (no phone registrations can be accepted). It does not
have to be a parent who registers the child, but the registration fee must
be paid at the time of registration. There is no fee for being placed on a
waiting list.
Seton Parish Preschool is a licensed program for children 2 to 5 years of
age. We are in operation mid-September through mid-May, on
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We have separate classes for each age group. There are one-day, twoday and three-day programs, depending on the age of your child. See
our page on Seton’s website (setonparish.com) Click on “Religious
Education”, then “Seton Parish Preschool”.
Have additional questions? Call Karen Pitt or Donna Swartz on
Tuesdays from 8:30-1:00 and Wednesday through Friday, from 8:003:00 at 833-0482, ext. 229. Or email us at sppteam@sbcglobal.net.
7th ANNUAL COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMEN’S
CONFERENCE
The conference will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the
Ohio Expo Center Voinovich Building from 8am-4pm. For
tickets visit www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. For more
information, or to speak with a representative from Seton, please
call Colleen at 614-746-8487 or email:
colleenscupboard@aol.com.
Collection Counters: Team #2: Charles and Brenda Carter,
Clarence Smithberger, Celeste Hicks, Charlotte and Jim Comer,
Sally McCafferty
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SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Pray for a Priest Calendar for
February to be scanned on this
page
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