OFFERTORY - May 13 & 14 4:30 PM Jim & Brenda Burgei Family 8:00 AM Mike & Norma Unverferth Family 11:00 AM Barry & Beth von der Embse Family

USHERS – May 13 & 14 4:30 PM Team 4 8:00 AM Team 5 11:00 AM Team 6

LECTORS - May 13 & 14 4:30 PM Alexis Meyer, Brayden Recker 8:00 AM Joyce Schnipke, Donna Schnipke 11:00 AM Stacy Knueve, Ed Schroeder

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - May 13 & 14 4:30: Sarah Klausing, Halie Kaufman, Abby Langhals, Taylor Lucke, Maclerin Morrissey, Tori Niese, Glen & An-nette Schroeder, Karen Schroeder, Marilyn Becker

8:00: Amy Brinkman, Rose Recker, Karen Sarka, Donna Schnipke, Mary Siefker, Duane & Barb Steffan, Norma Un-verferth, Tony & Sandy Vorst Ministers to Homebound: Amy Brinkman, Herm & Rita Borgelt 11:00: Ed Schroeder, Kara Siefker, Kay Unverferth, Lisa Unverferth, Norma Vorst, Diane Vorst, Don Wehri, Sandy Westrick, Alice Adams, Stacy Knueve

SERVERS Mon, 5/8 8:00 AM Marcus Cox Blake Eickholt Tues, 5/9 8:00 AM Kenzie Fortman Alysen Hoyt Wed, 5/10 8:00 AM Ryan Klausing Grant Knapke Thurs, 5/11 7:30 PM Grace Niemeyer Cole Nienberg Fri, 5/12 8:00 AM Gabe Roof Nathan Schroeder Sat, 5/13 4:30 PM Tara Gerding Kevin Hamburg Noah Hermiller Sun, 5/14 8:00 AM Kelsi Hipsher Gabe Hovest Makenna Hoyt 11:00 AM Hannah Kahle Jacob Kahle, Rachel Kahle

Senior Citizens’ Day Celebration

Tuesday, May 16, at the Kalida K of C Hall, from Noon - 2:00 p.m. There will be a sit-down lunch, followed by a perform-ance from the OG Show Choir. Cost is $5. Tickets may be reserved by calling 419-523-4121 or by visiting the Council on Aging Office (1425 E. Fourth St., Ottawa).

Lunch in The Park

May 18, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Ot-tawa Senior Citizens Association, Inc. (1035 East Third Street, Ottawa, Ohio 45875). Lunch Choices: Taco Salad, Egg Salad Platter, Brats Platter, Hot Dog Platter, Pie, Desserts and Drink. Eat in, Dine in the Park or carry out. Carryout available by call-ing 419-523-5593.

MONDAY, MAY 8 ROSARY FOR PEACE: 1:30 p.m., in church MAY CROWNING: 6:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BANQUET: after May Crowning CLC MEETING: after May Crowning (with Banquet)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 YAHS CHOIR PRACTICE: 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 6TH GRADE SERVERS’ TRAINING: after school ROSARY FOR OUR COUNTRY: 7:00 p.m. in church

FRIDAY, MAY 12 CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY: 3:00 p.m. in church

Upcoming Wedding

Kaolin Williams & Jeremy Schumaker

will be married Saturday, May 13, 2017. Please include them in your prayers.

Pastor: Fr. Mark Hoying, C.PP.S. In Residence: Fr. Elmer Wurth, M.M. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S.

Deacon: Bob Klausing DRE: Connie Cleemput Youth Minister: Jill Zeller Maintenance: Kevin Fischer

Address: 312 N. Broad St.; PO Box 387, Kalida, OH 45853 Phone: 419-532-3474 Website: stmichaelskalida.org

Y.E.S. – Youth Elect Service – June 8-10

The 2017 Y.E.S. project will be held at Ottawa Elementary School, beginning Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. Current 8th grade students through graduating seniors are encouraged to join us for this weekend service retreat. Be ready to meet teens from the St. George Deanery, have some fun, grow in faith and be the hands and feet of Christ in your community. Something new this year will include the availability of the YMCA and entertainment on Friday! This three day retreat experience will close with 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 10, at Ottawa Sts. Peter & Paul Parish. Registration forms are available from Jill Zeller, and are due by May 26! So, bring your friends and help us meet our goal and be part of the fun!

Y.E.S. Work Sites Needed for June 9-10

The teens & adults from the St. George Deanery are volun-teering to help people throughout Putnam County with vari-ous jobs around their homes, as they participate in the annual Youth Elect Service weekend retreat. If you would like a team of youth and adults to help with jobs around your home, please contact Jill Zeller (532-3494, ext. 103, or 567-376-9115). This includes anything from mulching, to washing your car, or just some spring cleaning in the house or yard!

Y.E.S. Crew Leaders Needed

Do you like to spend time helping those in need? We’d love for you to join our adult crew leaders for the Y.E.S. weekend (June 8-10) at Ottawa Elementary School. Adult crew lead-ers and assistant crew leaders need to be current college freshman, up to retires! Nothing is more rewarding then shar-ing your time and faith with the young members of the Church of today! To sign up as a crew leader, please contact Jill Zeller (419-532-3494, ext. 103, or 567-376-9115).

Senior Citizens Meal from Kalida Lions

The Kalida Lions Club extends an invitation to all Senior Citizens (aged 65 and over on or before June 1, 2017) for a free meal in honor of Senior Citizens Month on Monday, May 15, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Dick’s Steak House. The meal will be your choice of chicken or roast beef, with all the trimmings. This dinner is open to the general public at a cost of $7. If you are not able to dine in, please contact Bruskotter Financial Services’ office (419-532-2099) to arrange for your dinner to be delivered. Carryout dinners are also available. The Kalida Lions again wish to thank all of our Senior Citi-zens for your generous support over the years.

Kalida Band 4 Miler—Saturday, May 13

runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cloverdale/KalidaBand4Miler Contact Diane Vorst (532-2678) or Renee Kerner (532-2636)

From the Desk of Fr. Mark

Hi, everyone. It's been an exciting week with the news that I get to remain here at St. Michael's and St. John's. Our Precious Blood gathering in Maria Stein this past week had more questions than answers when it came to staffing our assignments, but there was an excellent spirit of trust in the Lord. There is nothing like a gathering of faith-filled people to give hope and joy. I thought a lot of the apostles in the upper room when we met. The world looks so big to spread the Word of the Lord, but given a Holy Spirit, the message went out to the whole world. It is good to be around people of faith. I am looking forward to First Communion in Kalida this weekend. I love to watch children, parents and the whole parish. Much like Continental a couple of weeks ago, the children are on fire with anticipation of receiving the Lord. After the Church celebration, there will be some children who cannot wait to get into play clothes, while others relish in the feel of newness and specialness and want to keep their white dress on all day. Again, I thought of the apostles in the upper room when Jesus appeared. I'm sure there were those who wanted to spread the news that Jesus had risen, while others just wanted to savor the moment. If we could only take that spirit with us when we receive the Lord. Or maybe we can. I enjoy watching the parents. I am blessed in that I get to be up close and personal when families "Take and Eat, Take and Drink." Parents have a look of pride in that their child is saying "Amen" to the Lord and to faith. There is a look of wonder in how much their child has grown and is growing in the Lord. There is a look of disbelief in thinking how this child is growing and maturing into the Body of Christ when yesterday they were brought to the Baptismal font. There are so many Godly moments to capture when a family says "Yes" to the Body and Blood of Christ. I love to watch a church full of people. And this year there will be people watching on television. I was at the Meadows yesterday and many said they couldn't wait to see the First Communion celebration. I see people remem-bering their own First Communion. I see people smiling in the realization of the strangers being included into the family of Church. I see hope in faces in knowing that the presence of God is in this place. I love to see Church alive. Congratulations to our children, our parents and our community for saying "Yes" to the living presence of the Lord. Have a blessed day. Fr. Mark

FIRST COMMUNION SUNDAY

A day like no other!

� �� �� � �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� � �� � � are Judy Birkemeier's 5B class on Wednesday, May 10, and Jill Zeller's 7B class on Friday, May 12.

Our All School Mass…

will be Friday, May 19. We will celebrate the end of our CCD year and our students in grade 8 who will be graduat-ing. Our last day for CCD classes will be Monday, May 22.

Baccalaureate Mass - Sunday, May 21... at 11:00 a.m. Seniors are to meet in the church basement at 10:35 a.m. The Senior Luncheon will be served in the church basement immediately following the Mass.

Help Needed Spreading Mulch Around Church

This Tuesday, May 9. See Kevin for details. Thanks.

Attention Kentucky Mission Trip Attendees

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the park. If it’s raining, the meeting will be moved to Fr. Mark’s house. Questions? Contact Jackie Schroeder (419-236-0083).

Please Turn In Holy Name Tickets... (both sold & unsold) to Nick Schulte or Mike Schimmoeller.

Youth Safety Awareness Sunday, May 21, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., at the Kalida Fire Station, for ages 12 & up. Learn Basic CPR, First Aid and more! Sponsored by Kalida EMS.

Mass to Mark the 100th Anniversary of

First Apparition of Mary at Fatima Saturday, May 13, at 8:00 a.m., at St. Anthony’s, Grove.

Last Week’s Collection: $ 8,091.00

Choir Assignments - May 13 & 14

4:30: PW 8:00: HN 11:00: YAHS

Rosary Altar & Youth Choirs... are invited to sing for the 6:00 p.m. May Crowning on Mon-day, May 8, at 6:00 p.m.

Sixth Grade Mass Server Training

A second and final training session will be held in church on Thursday, May 11, following school until 4:30 p.m.

Current 8th –12th Grade Students…

are invited to celebrate the Ancient Mexican feast of Doce de

Mayo, on Friday, May 12, at the Parish Center, from

6:00-9:00 p.m. Come enjoy Mexican Food and play some fun games with your amigos!

Recent Baptisms CONNOR JOSEPH EHRNSBERGER

Son of Chad & Courtney (Kimmel) Ehrnsberger MARIE JANE HERMILLER

Daughter of Jeffrey & Jacqueline (Schroeder) Hermiller

PARKER JAMES RICKER Son of Paul & Jill (Wagner) Ricker

Putnam Co. Hospice Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to offer companionship to patients, respite to the caregivers, assistance with administrative tasks, as well as assistance with special events and fundraising pro-jects. Following training and orientation, volunteers can choose their area of involvement. For more info., contact Kathy Rellinger (419-523-4449 or krellinger@pchh.net).

May Crowning

On Monday, May 8, at 6:00 p.m., all are invited to the May Crowning celebration, as the second and eighth grade pay tribute to Mary, as the Mother of Jesus. All second and eighth graders are asked to be in the church basement by 5:45 p.m.

Women of All Ages Banquet

This Monday, May 8 Following our May Crowning, the celebration continues for "Women of All Ages," with a meal and presentation of mis-sion work in Haiti. We will hear of care for the pre and new-born in Haiti. Amy Heitmeyer will share her nursing experi-ences and mission work, in which she recently partici-pated. This presentation is for "Women of all Ages." Even the second graders will enjoy this presentation. Bring a side dish and enjoy a night of peace and joy. The presentation on Haiti mission begins at 6:30 p.m., in the church base-ment. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. Join us for both May Crowning and the “Women of All Ages” celebra-tions. No sign-up required. Just bring yourself, a friend, a side dish and be ready to enjoy.

CLC Meeting

Monday, May 8, following the May Crowning. We will be celebrating the special birthdays and anniversaries, along with the gathering of "Women of All Ages."

Parish Council Elections

The following will be on the ballot for the Parish Council election, which will be held May 13 & 14:

Matt Bockrath, Ron Erhart, Karen Fortman,

Annette Gerding, Mary Gerding,

Millie McElwain & Barry Schroeder

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, MAY 8 8:00 AM L/D CLC 6:00 PM May Crowning TUESDAY, MAY 9 8:00 AM Tom, Rose & Kim Erhart WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8:00 AM Mildred Buss, Ray & Louella Maenle Janet Maenle, Mark Maenle THURSDAY, MAY 11 7:30 PM L/D Alphonse & Frances Schulte Family Gordon Verhoff, Jos & Cecilia Schroeder Leo & Irene Schnipke, Connie Miller FRIDAY, MAY 12 8:00 AM Harold Altenburger SATURDAY, MAY 13 NM Williams & Schumaker 4:30 PM John Phillips, Gilbert & Jean Smith Jiggs & Helen Unverferth, Helen Korte L/D Korte & Brickner Families Cy, Cecelia & Nick Vorst, Andy Merschman Urban & Rosemary Schroeder Joseph & Marjorie Verhoff Don & Carol Goodman SUNDAY, MAY 14 8:00 AM Jim Hamilton, Betty Sendelbach 11:00 AM Lori Von Lehmden, Neil Warnecke Doris Deters, Carl Webken (A) Tony, Marie & Mike Langhals Bill & Alice Kahle, Wilma Miller Viola Wank, Connie Miller, Carol Zeller Florence Zeller, Ina Kleman

2017 First Communicants Fourth Row: Max Langhals, Josh Schulte, Bryant Blue, Blake Remlinger & Bryce Remlinger

Third Row: Maya Wehri, Oliver Kahle, Ethan Ridinger, Grant Siefer, Nathan Wannemacher, Carson Buss, Issabella McKee, Gemmah Knott, Cody Recker, Adam Bockrath, Zachary Unverferth, Cody Decker & Riley Horstman Second Row: Cooper Horstman, Kyla Ellerbrock, Amber Moore, Zoe Pothast, Kenadi Bockrath, Kennedy Simon, Henry Maag, Evan Langhals, Addison Elliott, Enna Meyers, Shelby Jerwers, Nataly Calvelage, Jorja Howell & Jax Horstman

First Row: Sophie Vorst, Isabelle Swyers, Anna Schumacher, Nicole Siebeneck, Kylie Peck, Carlie Siefker, Carson Price, Mallory Kerner, Hannah Bendele, Jagger Miller, Macy Unverferth, Morgan Bockrath, Emily Burgei, Jenna Hanneman, Lexie Brinkman & Sophia Meyer