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Bethlehem Beacon
June 2016
I am writing this newsletter article just after returning
from a week of vacation spent in Austin Texas with
my oldest daughter, Tanya. Sometimes vacations can
seem too short and time flies by, but this wasn’t the
case for me. The time seemed adequate and I feel r
efreshed and rejuvenated. All of this got me thinking
about vacations in general.
As we begin to enter into the summer months,
many of us will be taking some time off for vacations
even if we don’t go anywhere. I’m not sure what your
individual patterns for vacation and times of rest look
like, but vacations for me over the years have taken on
different characteristics. Some of them have been well
planned out with activities every day and others have
simply been times to chill out with no real plans to do
anything specific. The latter are the most relaxing and
enjoyable for me.
Furthermore, this all got me thinking about, not
only vacation time, but the cycle of rest that we need
for daily function. In our daily lives, we can get con-
sumed by all the things that we believe either have to
get done or that we want to accomplish. Have you
ever said or felt like there simply are not enough hours
in the day? These are all signs of the busy-ness we
encounter week in and week out. Health experts say
that we all need a good 7-8 hours of sleep each eve-
ning. We all need times, like a vacation, to simply take
a breather from the hustle and bustle.
Sometimes our time off is still stressful. In some
cases, we might have planned too many activities and
not enough down time. In addition, we may have had
to work extra hours prior to vacation to “get ahead.”
And we may not be fully able to relax on our time off
thinking about what work might have piled up while
we were away and is awaiting our return.
As we begin to enter the summer season and start
any vacations you may have planned, my prayer is
that you too are able to find rest and return refreshed.
All of these thoughts also led me to
think about the 7 day account of
creation and how God rested on the
7th day which then leads me to think
about what it means to observe the
Sabbath.
Sabbath in Hebrew means rest.
Webster defines Sabbath as a : the
seventh day of the week observed from Friday
evening to Saturday evening as a day of rest and
worship by Jews and some Christians and b : Sunday
observed among Christians as a day of rest and
worship. Sabbath or Sunday in our case has been a
time when we rest from our daily labors and set aside
a time to worship God and in essence refresh and pre-
pare for the next week’s activities.
In Luther’s Small Catechism in the ELW, the
explanation of the third commandment, “Remember
the Sabbath day and keep it holy” doesn’t mention
anything about rest. Luther says, “We are to fear and
love God so that we do not despise preaching or God’s
word, but instead keep that word holy and gladly hear
and learn it.” (p.1160)
The encouragement here is to always remember to
set aside time to be at worship each and every week,
even if you are on vacation. As the body of Christ, we
need to gather together and to be with one another to
receive the encouragement and accountability that
comes along with being sisters and brothers in Christ.
Together we hear the word of God in our liturgy,
our readings, and in the preaching. We come into the
presence of Jesus and we receive forgiveness and the
promise of eternal life as we share in Christ’s body
and blood in the Meal. In all of this, we are renewed,
refreshed, and revitalized. We then are sent out once
again to witness to God’s redeeming power and share
the Good News of God’s love with all those with
whom we come in contact in our daily lives.
Pastor’s Ponderings
Continued on page 2
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BETHLEHEM CONTACTS FOR MINISTRY AND SERVICE
If interested in: KIDZ CLUB
Jeri Bostelman 419-758-3554 [email protected]
JR. LUTHERANS For Ages 4-5 through 5th grade
Dani Spring 419-966-1033 [email protected]
JR. HIGH LUTHER LEAGUE For 6th, 7th & 8th grade
Betty Meyer through the church office
HIGH SCHOOL LUTHER LEAGUE for 9th through 12th grade
Kristy Helberg [email protected]
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School Catechism
Summer School Vacation Bible School
Kristy Helberg [email protected]
PROJECT NOEL Carolyn Schlade / Barb Wiechers 614-406-9107 [email protected]
Contact the Church Office for 419-758-3321 [email protected]
Lydia Circle Worship Assistants
*Readers *Sound Technician
*Projection Technician *Greeters
*Worship Folder Assembly
Shut-in Ministry Betty Marihugh
Library Millie Meyer through the church office
Altar Care Church Office
Cemetery Information Loren Plassman—Chairman
419-497-3811
June Council Meeting is scheduled for the
2nd Monday of June,
June 13th.
Not the normal third Monday.
Pastor’s ponderings continued from page 1
One of the opportunities we offer here at Bethle-
hem is a midweek service on Wednesday evenings at
7:00 for anyone who might be unable to attend on
Sunday. These services are available from Memorial
Day to Labor Day, even during the August Mission
Festival weeks. This reminds me, I have to say that I
was disappointed in our attendance at the Mission
Festival services at our partner congregations this
past year. If we desire to continue this joint worship
services, we need to support them with our atten-
dance.
Please remember that you are welcome and en-
couraged to attend the Wednesday evening services
if you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday
during the summer. This includes vacation time as
well as other Sundays that you are unable to be at
worship. I look forward to seeing you in worship!
Blessings to you all!
Pastor Terry
2016
Church Council
President Kenneth Wiechers
Pres. Elect Steve Drewes
Secretary Deb Peter
Treasurer Sue Garmyn
Deacons Dylan Tietje Ethan Wiechers Dan Wachtman Alex Behrman
Elders Dawn Gerken Dean Helberg Ron Meyer Dan Helberg
Trustees Matt Fronk Tom Behnfeldt Cody Tietje Scott Kruse
Youth Director Kristy Helberg
Pastor Rev. Terry Courter
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The May 2016 Church Council meeting was called to
order by President Ken Wiechers. Pastor Terry led the
devotions and concluded with a prayer.
The roll call was taken with 13 members present.
A motion was made by Ron Meyer and seconded by
Tom Behnfeldt to accept the April 2016 minutes as
printed in the Beacon. The motion passed.
Sue Garmyn gave the treasurer’s report and ex-
plained the various fund balances. A motion to ap-
prove the treasurer’s report as presented was made by
Dan Helberg and seconded by Dean Helberg. The
motion passed.
Pastor Terry began his report stating he felt rejuve-
nated after a week’s vacation with Ann to visit their
daughter in Austin Texas. He also expressed concern
with our August worship pattern as a congregation.
Our participation at other churches is minimal. He is
open to to your thoughts on this. “Breakfast with Bi-
bles on May 7 went well and he is hoping to start this
back up in the fall. Summer school will be June 6-24
and we have invited St. Mark’s and Bethlehem on the
ridge to join us. We are hoping to get a number of
how many will be attending.
Kristy Helberg began the Youth Director’s report
with a thank you to all who attended the Pentecost
luncheon and a thank you to all the parents who
helped with the meal. New Bibles will be presented to
the in-coming third grade students on Sunday June 5
and our high school graduates will also be recognized
on that day. The Sunday School planted two trees out
in the grove with Todd Behnfeldt’s assistance. May
22, will be the last Sunday for Sunday School till fall.
The deacons reported, they have been making and
re-stocking the pews with mission and ministry cards.
In the trustee’s report they will be patching and re-
pairing the driveway and parking lot as needed.
In the elder’s report, Dawn Gerken presented
“Guidelines for Greeters” which will be included in
the three month mailing.
Under old business, the new Church Directory was
handed out during the Pentecost luncheon on May
15th. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped on
this project. A special thanks to Jane Helberg, Mi-
chelle Helberg, Kristy Helberg, Dana Hahn and Pastor
Terry for all of your time and hard work. You did a
great job!
Also under old business, there was a discussion of
our Mission Festival speaker coming in from Colo-
rado. We are checking into providing him with lodg-
ing for two nights and a rental car.
A motion was made by Dan Helberg and seconded
by Dawn Gerken to compensate Kristy Helberg $100
for leading worship on Sunday May 15. The motion
passed.
Under new business, Dana’s vacation will be July
18-22. Pastor Terry will look into seeing if anyone is
interested in covering the office that week. Bethany
(Behnfeldt) Lerch requested a transfer to Resurrection
Lutheran Church in Spring Texas. Dean Helberg
made a motion to accept this request. Matt Fronk sec-
onded it and the motion passed.
Dan Watchman made a motion to accept Lori
Neff’s request to use the church basement July 17,
2016 for Relay for Life with a Silent Auction. Ron
Meyer seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Allison Helmke will help with Summer School and
will be paid $750. Sue Garmyn made a motion to ap-
prove this and Dylan Tieije seconded it. The motion
passed.
There was also discussion about removing the first
pew on each side of the church. This will be a three
month trial period. This is done with the intent of im-
proving the flow for Communion, more space for the
praise team and other programs.
The next church council meeting will be held Mon-
day June 13, 2016 with the executive committee set
for 6:30 pm, followed by full church council at 7:30
pm. The communion helper for Sunday June 5 will be
Alex Behrman.
The motion to adjourn was made by Dylan Tietje
and seconded by Matt Fronk. The meeting concluded
with the collective prayers for our congregational
members, followed by the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deb Peter, Secretary
Council Minutes
May 16, 2016
Minutes are as recorded but not yet approved by the council
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The church pictorial directories arrived mid-May
2016, and many of these directories were distributed
at the Pentecost luncheon. If you were photographed
by the directory company or submitted a picture for
the publication, then you are entitled to receive a
free copy of the church directory. Please contact
Jane Helberg at 419-599-4810 or the church office at
419-758-3321 to pick up your copy. Additionally,
updated address books are also available for any
church members not pictured in the directory. Again,
please contact Jane Helberg or the church office for
your copy.
It would be very helpful, going forward, if all
congregational members would notify the church
office of any address or phone number changes in
order to have current and up-to-date information.
Thank you in advance for your diligence in this
matter.
Finally, much appreciation is extended to anyone
and everyone who helped in this church directory
project. From the beginnings of this process, we en-
joyed the time our hosts were able to supply during
the photo sessions last fall. Especially, we would
like to express our gratitude to Kristy Helberg, Mi-
chelle Helberg, Dana Hahn, and Pastor Terry
Courter for all of their help in the completion of this
church directory and address book project. Thank
you all!
Treasurer’s Report April 30, 2016
4-Lutheran Agencies of NW OHIO
20th Annual
GOLF OUTING
Friday, June 24th
9:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start
Stone Ridge Golf Course
Bowling Green Ohio
$85.00 per golfer
Deadline to Register June 17th
4-member teams
Let’s Put together a Bethlehem Team!
See Pastor Terry if interested
SUMMER WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
Mid-Week Worship
Wednesday evenings 7 PM
beginning June 1st
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10 AM BEGINNING JUNE 5TH
*No Sunday School*
General Fund $ 7,456.72
Building Fund 9.85
Permanent Improvement Fund 13,859.94
Memorial Fund 9,038.49
Scholarship Fund 2,971.07
Christmas Fund 526.81
Outreach Fund 1,145.11
Library Fund 219.50
Office Machines Fund 5,146.79
Youth Ministry Leadership Fund 1,741.41
Parking Lot Fund 7,451.77
Parsonage Fund (19,223.16) Project Noel Fund 8,751.76
Roof Fund 3,935.16
Hymnal Fund 72.76
Total $ 43,103.98
THANK YOU - a sincere THANK YOU to
everyone who attended the RED-LETTER meal on
May 15th. Your continued support is such a
blessing to us. Thanks again, from the High School
Luther League.
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Nathan Michael Drewes Tinora High School
Parents: Greg & Kara Drewes
Activities Football, Basketball & Baseball
Awards First Team All Ohio—Football
Future Plans
Attend BGSU
Undecided Major
Allison Ann Helmke Tinora High School
Parents: Randy & Sheri Helmke
Activities Cross Country, Track, FFA, Rambunctious
Radicals, National Honor Society
Awards 4 Year Regional qualifier in cross country
State FFA Degree
Dekalb Award
Presidential Academic Fitness Award
Wilmington College Achievement Award
Future Plans Attend Wilmington College
majoring in Ag Business
with a minor in Accounting
Allison will also run cross country and indoor &
outdoor track
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Derek Clay Gerken Napoleon High School
Parents: Alan & Diane Gerken
Activities Football, Basketball, Baseball—4 years
Napoleon American Legion River Bandits—2 years
Academic Awards Multiple Academic awards as underclassman
Senior Year Academic awards
in Football, Basketball & Baseball
Northern Lakes League Senior All Academic Team
NHS Senior Athlete Award
Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Scholarship
Society Gold Certificate
Athletic Awards Northwest Ohio District 7 Coaches Assoc. All Star
Team Honorable Mention as a Jr. & Sr.
NHS Wildcat Most Improved player—Basketball;
best 2 point percentage—Jr.
Most blocked shots — Sr.
Future Plans
Attend the University of Toledo
majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Erin Nicole Lange Liberty Center High School &
Four County Career Center
Parents: Scott & Dawn Lange
Activities National Honor Society & National Technical
Honor Society
FFA, Volleyball, Bowling & Track
Awards Scholar Athlete
1st Team NWOAL, High average and Most
valuable bowler
All-Ohio Honorable Mention –15th place State
Bowling Tournament
Girls Senior Scholarship Tournament
Girls District Champ—Pepsi Youth Bowling
Tournament
Future Plans Attend The Ohio State University majoring in
Animal Science with intentions of becoming a
Veterinarian
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WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU
The Congregational Council prays
monthly for a rotating list of names of
our church families and send out post-
cards to let those families know that
you have been on our minds and hearts and in our
prayers. We prayed for the following families at
the council meeting.
If you would like to join us in praying for those
families, monthly, listed below are the families
that we lifted up in prayer this past Council
meeting.
Hildegarde Meyer Ryan, Brittany, Rosie & Brant Helberg Adam & Lindsay Baker Scott, Amy, Alexis, Sierra & Kenli Kruse Kristy Helberg Brock, Brittani, Kameron, Kendall, Kaelynn & Kylee Lime Vernon & Lillian Meyer Florence Behnfeldt Tena Behnfeldt Virgil Meyer Bill & Bert Bremer Crystal Benecke David Gerken Mike, Jennifer, Ashley, Cody & Dan Gerken John & Joyce Rosebrock
Charles Nagel
Brett Behnfeldt
Review of the great tips given this past month
REDUCE—RECYCLE—REUSE
What to do with plastic grocery bags-take them back to the store-reuse or
recycle. Use for trashcan liners- better yet ask for paper bags or use reusable cloth
shopping bags
While on vacation— save your hotel shampoo, soap, lotion, etc. samples. “Together We Can Make a Difference”
collects them to make health kits
Motor Oil never wears out, it just gets dirty. It can be recycled, re-fined and
used again.
Do not use Styrofoam—it can not be recycled
MILKSHAKE STAND at the
HENRY COUNTY FAIR
DATES:
*WEDNESDAY August 10th
6 PM to 10 PM
SATURDAY August 13th
10 AM. to 5 PM.
*Note the new day — Wednesday
as the fair begins one day earlier*
Please remember to check out the
books in the library! With school
concluding for the summer, what
a great time to sit under the tree and enjoy
reading time with your children and yourself. There
are books for children, teens, and adults, something
for everyone! There are DVDs, videos and books on
CD. Check out our great selections. And remember,
the library has moved to the wing.
Our Christian sympathy to the
Family of Mildred Flory
who passed away on April 27th.
Mildred’s funeral was here at
Bethlehem on April 30th
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LEGO VBS 2016…
building our FAITH
brick by brick!
June 20-23 from 6-7:30 pm
Vacation Bible School is where kids get to learn and
know Christ and explore the Bible through
story, song, craft, games and more!
VBS is open to all children age 3 to those going in the 2nd
grade for the 2016 school year. This is open to all at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the area churches and community. So please invite others to share the experience! VBS will be held in the North Wing. And the children will be a part of the 10 am worship service at Bethle-hem on June 26
th.
To register, to volunteer, or for any questions,
contact Kristy at
419-438-3818 or [email protected]
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT VBS!!
An offering will be accepted and money will go towards PROJECT NOEL to buy Legos and
other toys for families in the area.
June 6th through 24th from
8:30am until 2pm each day.
It is for students entering
3rd grade through 8th grade.
We will focus on:
* New Testament *Lord’s Prayer *Sacraments.
Friends are welcome!
We are looking forward to this exciting ministry.
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All members of Bethlehem are invited!
“Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good!”
…and thank you for supporting the work of Christ’s
church! As part of the Northwestern Ohio Synod’s 4G stewardship emphasis (Grace + Growth + Grati-
tude + Generosity), we want to say thank you for your support of the work of Christ’s church through
the Synod. Therefore, we invite you to the:
4G Thank You Dinner for the Maumee Valley Conference
Sunday, June 12, 5-7PM
In Defiance, at Veterans’ Memorial Park (Lattys Grove) Pavilion #3
Located at the corner of Williams and Wayne Streets in Defiance
Cost to you – IT’S FREE, LIKE GOD’S GRACE!
Who’s invited: YOU ARE!
5:00 Gathering, fellowship, snacking, music
5:30 Welcome and introductions
Greetings from Bishop Marcus Lohrmann
Stories of God’s good work done among and through us
6:15 Meal, more music, more fellowship
7:00 On our way in the joy of Christ
If you are able to join us, please RSVP to Pastor Paul Reichert at
[email protected] or 419.445.4656 by June 3.
Come celebrate our work together and enjoy this fellowship
as the body of Christ!
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JUNE WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Greeters Acolytes
Sound Reader Projection Worship Folders
June 5 Lori Bevelhymer Deb Peter
Micah Spring Layne Neff
Randy Hesterman
Daryl Neff Ann Courter Carolyn Schlade Pam Lymanstall
June 12 Gary & Dawn Gerken Sydney Gerken
Kylee Drewes
Alan Behrman
Carrie Radzik Daryl Neff Ken & Arlene Freytag
June 19 Betty Marihugh
Payton Wilkerson
Jack Boyd Lori Neff Sheryl Boyd Ken & Kae Gerken
June 26 Ott & Helene Meyer Levi Trausch
Tom Behnfeldt
Summer School Students
Springs Ann Courter Jennifer Gerken
Wednesday Mid-Week Service — 7:00 p.m.: June 1; June 8; June 15; June 22; June 29 Offering for Mid-Week will be the following Sunday’s offering designation.
Altar Care for June: Sue Garmyn, Pam Lymanstall, Julie Schudel
Communion Assistant—June — Alex Behrman
The Henry County Relay for Life will be held June 17 & 18 at the
Henry County Fairgrounds.
Attending the Relay for Life event provides opportunity for offering support of
those affected by cancer both today & in the future, as well as fun times seeing
other people you know!
Here at Bethlehem we will have a
SILENT AUCTION & TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP Prior to worship on
Sunday, July 17
9:00-9:30
Monies raised from this event will go to the American Cancer Society,
through the Relay for Life of Henry County
Donations of homemade, gently used, or new items are welcome for the auction
Please mark your calendar & plan to attend!
Any questions, please see Lori Neff.
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In Our Prayers
Marlene Bockelman Lorna Behrens Wilfred Cordes
Hildegarde Meyer Dave Meyer
Bill & Bert Bremer Leona Hogrefe
Florence Behnfeldt Delbert Prigge Elaine Meyer Emilie Gerken
Otto Meyer Kara Helberg-Herr
Vernon Meyer
Military Ryan Helberg Joe Behnfeldt
June 1 Steve & Amber Trausch — 14th
June 2 Bob & Pam Brown — 43rd
John & Karen Helmke — 38th
June 5th Pastor Terry & Ann Courter — 34th
June 12th Jeff & Betty Marihugh — 40th
June 16th
Ryan & Brittany Helberg — 9th
Greg & Lori Bostelman — 4th
June 18th
William & Julie Schudel — 33rd
June 19th Dennis & Lynette Gerken — 29th
Bruce & Deb Bostelman — 23rd
June 22nd Eric & Nikki Wiemken — 14th
June 24 Jeff & Jamie Boff — 16th
June 27th Ken & Ann Norden — 29th
Matthew & Sarah Sehlmeyer — 1st
Joshua Villanueva 06/01
Lindsay Baker 06/01
Gabriel Fronk 06/01
D. Kay Helberg 06/03
Tricia Gerken 06/03
Kim Dunbar 06/04
Parker Schlade 06/04
Theresa Leupp 06/06
Kristy Helberg 06/06
Bruce Bostelman 06/07
Amber Helmke 06/07
Sarah Durham 06/08
Michelle Helberg 06/09
Trey Meyer 06/09
Robin Fronk 06/10
Bryce Vandenberghe 06/10
Allison Helmke 06/12
Scott Kruse 06/13
Ryan Helberg 06/13
Jerico Castillo 06/14
Sierra Kruse 06/14
Valerie Beard 06/15
Carter Radzik 06/15
Jeremy Villanueva 06/16
Mark Wachtman 06/16
Nathan Drewes 06/16
Bryce Meyer 06/16
Kenli Kruse 06/16
Lillian Meyer 06/18
Jeffrey Helberg 06/20
Makayla Meller 06/20
Brett Behnfeldt 06/21
Donna Dunbar 06/22
Liam Behnfeldt 06/23
Graham Hammon 06/24
Carter Lieb 06/24
Landin Helberg 06/24
Alex Behrman 06/25
Brian Bostelman 06/25
Benjamin Gerken 06/26
John Rosebrock 06/29
Julie Meyer 06/29
Jeremy Behnfeldt 06/29
Cody Gerken 06/29
Eric Hershberger 06/29
Ashley Gerken 06/30
06/02 Alan Gerken
06/03 Betty Meyer
06/05 Jack Boyd
06/08 Lois Lange
06/08 Tamara Behnfeldt
06/09 Ashley Beiswenger
06/10 Leona Hogrefe
06/10 Raymond Schroeder
06/10 Kelly Cocke
06/10 Shawn Hammon
06/11 Kenneth Behrens
06/11 Doris Wiemken
06/12 Riley Dunbar
06/13 Shawn Bremer
06/13 Emily Fronk
06/13 Robin Fronk
06/18 Janice Helmke
06/18 Cori Hendrix
06/20 Avery Smith
06/21 Landon Drewes
06/21 Karlee Dunbar
06/24 Bryce Vandenberghe
06/25 Kelly Fugate
06/25 Derek Drewes
06/26 Bruce Bostelman
06/26 Jamie Boff
06/26 Joshua Villanueva
06/26 Kellen Hurst
06/27 Krista Lange
06/27 Rylee Wiemken
06/28 Cole Helberg
06/29 Valerie Beard
06/29 Travis Beiswenger
06/29 Brayden Bostelman
06/29 Will Bostelman
06/30 Jeremy Schudel
06/30 Nicolle Helberg
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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 30997 Gerken Road
Defiance, Ohio 43512 www,bethlehemokolona.org
Church Office: 419-758-3321 email: [email protected] Rev. Terry Courter Kristy Helberg, Youth 419-438-3818
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June 2016 — In this Issue
Pastor Terry’s Ponderings 1-2
Council meeting date; Bethlehem
Ministry & Service contacts; church council members
2
April Council Minutes 3
Summer schedule; Thank you; Golf outing; Final directory update; Treasurer’s report
4
Our Seniors 5-6
Milkshake stand; Sympathy; Lifted up in prayer; Save our Planet; Library
7
Summer School; Lego VBS 8
Invitation to MVC 4-G Thank you Supper 9
June Worship Assistants; Relay for Life 10
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Baptismal
birthdays; Prayers
11
June Calendar 12
Kidz Page 13
Honoring our
Graduates