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From the Desk of Fr. Randy: Today as a Church we celebrate the Solemnity of “The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.” We celebrate the promise that every time we receive the Eucharist we come face to face with Jesus. Or in other words, we encounter Jesus. And not only that, we encounter the full pres-ence of Jesus – body, blood, soul and divinity. And there is no place else that we can en-counter Jesus in this way than at Mass. And this encounter of the full presence of Jesus (body, blood, soul and divinity) changes us in far-reaching ways. Just like the leper, the paralytic, the blind beggar, the Samaritan woman at the well, the tax collector Zacchaeus, the woman with a hemorrhage for 12 years, the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (and so many more) were transformed by their encounter with Jesus, we, too, are transformed every time we encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. Every time we receive Jesus in this sacrament we become more like Him and are challenged to continue to become more like Him. If you read any of Pope Francis’ writings or homilies you will discover that one of his favorite words is “encounter.” For Pope Francis this means coming out of ourselves and going out into the world so that we can encounter others. And more specifically, it means encountering those who are living on the fringes: those who are hurting, those who were hungry, and all those who are in need. Because by doing this, those we minister to will encounter Jesus in us. But even more surprisingly, we will encounter Jesus in them. And both of us will be changed by these encounters. This weekend, as we encounter the full pres-ence of Jesus in the Eucharist, let’s make a commitment to then go out in the world and en-counter all those in need of Jesus. Let’s become Jesus for a world that is hurting. Let the transformation begin!

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MISSION STATEMENT We are members of the Body of Christ who strive to Know, Love

and Serve God and Our Neighbors.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM For the required interview, call Deacon George Newton

(782-2776). Instructions are the 1st Sunday and Baptisms the 3rd Sunday at 1:00 pm in Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct and Dec.

Baptisms may take place during a Sunday Liturgy the other months by arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Please call the Parish Office

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please arrange with the parish at least 6 months in advance.

FOOD PANTRY: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30-4:30 pm

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF

715 Jefferson Ave, 419-782-2776

Rev. Randy Giesige…………………………………………………Pastor Deacon George Newton……………….……….Pastoral Associate Mrs. Valerie Fogle…………………………..…….Business Manager Ms. Veronica Champa………………..Dir. of Music and Worship Deacon Jeff Mayer……………………….…………… ..Pastoral Care Deacon John Weber…………………..Social Justice & Outreach Mrs. Nancy Yambor…………………………………………… Secretary Mr. Mike McFarland…… Part-time Maintenance/Custodian SECOND HOUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Mrs. Jessica West………………………………………. .Coordinator & High School Youth Minister Ms. Emily Willitzer…………………..Coordinator for Nursery to Grade 4, 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion

Ms. Allison Willitzer………………………………...……Aide HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1745 S. Clinton St, 419-784-2021, www.defianceholycross.org Rose Reinhart………………..………………...…...School Principal Mrs. Jean Carr…………………………………….….School Secretary

St. Mary Catholic Church 419�782�2776�

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018 !

Congrats To

Caiden Cramer

& Alayna Salinas

HCCS 8th gr. Class of 2018 Graduates

Best Wishes on your Bright future

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Weekend of May 27, 2018...$6,444�

Compared to May 28, 2017…$8,181�

Fiscal Year (7/1/17) to Date Sunday�

Collections and Holy Days�

$490,559.27�

Budgeted Year to �

Date Collections � � �

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In March, it was announced that due to projected low enrollment in 5th & 6th grade for 2018/19, those classes would become blended. Upon further planning, the school's administration has determined that a blended class is not in the best interest of the students. Therefore, HCCS is eliminating grade 6 and, beginning with the 2018�19 school year, Holy Cross will be a PreK� 5th grade elementary school.��

This change has caused reorganization in staffing for next year. �Following diocesan policies, interviews, and great discernment, the following staffing changes will be effective next year. Mrs. Jill Mack, current 6th grade homeroom teacher will be the school's 5th Grade homeroom teacher. Mr. Mathew Cramer, current 5th grade homeroom teacher will serve as the Technology Instructor and Physical Education Teacher. We are grateful to Mr. Michael Biro, current Technology In-structor and Physical Education Teacher for his service at HCCS this past year. We ask that you please keep him and his family in your�prayers as he discerns where his career will lead him next.��

Other changes not related to the elimination of the 6th grade class are as follows. This is the last year of our Junior High program and Mrs.�Jamie Wisda’s service. Mrs. Wisda has served as our Junior High�teacher since its inception, and we thank her for her service! Mr. Jeff Weidenhamer, Maintenance and Mr. Bill Warren, Custodian will retire this summer. Mr. Biro, Mrs. Wisda, Mr. Jeff and Mr. Bill will all be missed by the HCCS family.�

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS�

June 1�June 14��9:00 am � 1: 00 pm�

Office closed June 15� Aug 3�(Answering machine will be checked and calls returned when office is closed)�Aug. 6�17 �9:00 am � 1:00 pm�

August 9�Office Closed�Aug. 20 & 21��9:00 am � 3:00 pm�

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The 2017�18 recipient of the Silver Knight Award is Mr. Jeff �Weidenhamer. �Staff members submit yearly nominations of�

someone they feel that goes above and beyond to make HCCS a better place for all. Mr. Jeff is always willing to do whatever it takes to make HCCS a safe, comfortable, clean and FUN environment for all! �Your service to HCCS has

been a WIN�WIN!�

Congratulations Jeff, you are the best!!��

SECOND HOUR INFORMATION: �

June always feels like the official beginning of the summer. Most of the kids are finally out of school, pools are open, and the soft-ball & baseball fields are busy non�stop. June is also the month of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus’

Sacred Heart represents the divine love He shares with the Father and the Holy Spirit and the love He has for us. Remember to tell Jesus “I love you” and to share His love with your family and friends this month (and always).��

Summer Youth Group Activities��

I hope you are having a blessed summer! While I might get to see many of you for the YES Project, I’d like to have some other fun events for us to get together! �(These events are open to youth who will be in grades 9 � 12 in fall 2018 and our

youth who graduated HS in 2018)��

So keep an eye here and on the Facebook page for events��

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Thursday, June 21� MOVIE NIGHT� “The Shack”�Join us Thursday, June 21 to view the movie “The Shack” at the St John’s Youth Building at 6:30pm. The building will be open at 6pm with popcorn and drinks but feel free to bring your favorite movie snack to munch on. After the movie, we can talk about it and answer any questions you have. Contact Jessica with any questions. ��

Diocesan Youth Day at Cedar Point :�Tuesday, June 19 from 10am�10pm is Diocesan Youth Day at Cedar Point for all Middle School & High School (grades 6�12)Youth & their families. Tickets are $42 �per person and will be sold onsite at the “Catholic Youth” window of Cedar Pointe from 9am�noon. Mass will be �offered at 4pm in the Park. This event is offer for the �Dioceses of: Toledo, Cleveland, & Youngstown. �Contact Jessica West with questions or for more info. �

HCCS NEWS

SECOND HOUR 6/7 GROUP IN

ACTION!

Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary �Cathedral October 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. �

�If you are celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary in

2018 � 25, 40, 50, 60, or 60+ years � �plan to join Bishop Daniel Thomas for the Order of�

Blessing Married Couples within Holy Mass. �Registered couples receive a commemorative certificate

and are invited to a reception following Mass. �To register go to www.toledoanniversarymass.org �

or contact your parish office.��

St. Mary Catholic Church 419�782�2776�

� � �A Summer Retreat weekend for Women and Men��

will be�held July 6�8, 2018.� The theme of the retreat will be�“Mys�cism �

The Heartbeat of God.”� We all have mys�cal experiences, but we’re not

all mys�cs.� How can we learn how to live a mys�cally driven life?� We will

explore this topic, gleaning some insights from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI and

from the “mys�cal” gospel of John.���

���� The Retreat will be led by Father Marty Nassr, a senior status priest of

the Diocese.� This will be a repeat of the retreat that was given in Febru-

ary (several had requested that it be held in the summer).� The retreat

starts�early Friday�evening�July 6�and ends with a closing late morning

Mass on Sunday, July 8.� For more informa�on about this retreat please

see Our Lady of Consola�on Retreat House web site

at�www.olcshrine.com�and click on �

“July 6�8 Men’s & Women’s Retreat“ or call for a brochure.� �

The cost for the weekend will be $150.00 for overnight guests and $95.00

for commuters, which includes 4 hot meals and your program materials.���

Call Brother Randy for info at�419�396�7970��

or email at�retreats@olcshrine.com�

Summer Chomp & Romp��

This program provides FREE lunches and Camp Activities�To Children ages 1�18 (up to 21 with disability)�

JUNE 4 to AUGUST 9�Monday�Friday�Closed July 4th�

No registration, income or ID requirements��

HCCS�1745 Clinton St.�Lunch�12:15�12:45�Activities until 1:15��

Kingsbury Park�108 Auglaize St.�Lunch�12�12:30�Activities until 1:15��

Hebron Ministries�1123 Ayersville Ave.�Lunch�12�12:30�No activities�

St. Mary’s Altar & Rosary Society�Will meet on Tuesday June 12, at 5:30 pm in the Parish Ministry Center. Program for the evening is Installation of New Officers and a Pot Luck Dinner. Members are

asked to bring a dish to share. Meat, beverages and service will be provided. Committee is Judy Schultz,

Harriet Steel, Mary Stephens, and Becky Mohr.��

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL�Grab your megaphones!����

Lace up your cleats!�Tune up your instruments!�

God wants you to join His team.� Train hard, and encourage one another.�

Get in the Spirit with�“GAME ON”�

VBS!�June 25�29�

9:00 am�12:15 pm�

St. John Catholic Church�Application forms are in the Ministry Center�

Readings for the Week of June 3, 2018�Sunday: Ex 24:3�8/Ps 116:12�13, 15�16, 17�18 [13]/Heb 9:11�15/Mk 14:12�16, 22�26�Monday: 2 Pt 1:2�7/Ps 91:1�2, 14�15b, 15c�16 [cf. 2b]/Mk 12:1�12�Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12�15a, 17�18/Ps 90:2, 3�4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/Mk 12:13�17�Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1�3. 6�12/Ps 123:1b�2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18�27�Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8�15/Ps 25:4�5ab, 8�9, 10 and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28�34�Friday: Hos 11:1, 3�4, 8c�9/Is 12:2�3, 4, 5�6 [3]/Eph 3:8�12, 14�19/Jn 19:31�37�Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1�8/Ps 71:8�9, 14�15ab, 16�17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/Lk 2:41�51�Next Sunday: Gn 3:9�15/Ps 130:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 7�8 [7bc]/2 Cor 4:13��5:1/Mk 3:20�35�

Celebra�ng Seniors �will meet this��

Tuesday, June 5th.�at St. John's.�

Rosary will be at 10:40, Mass at 11:00, �

with lunch to follow.�

We will talk about the upcoming bus trip that �will take place in October.�

This month we will play Bingo and there �will be wrapped prizes.�

All who are 55 years and older are invited and are �welcome to a#end.�

Many parishioners have inquired about a CD Cisco had made. �There are a limited number of copies in the �

Ministry Center for $20. �

They are MP�3 format ONLY.�All proceeds will benefit Cisco’s family.�

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EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK��Sunday, � � �� � June 3��

Monday, � June 4�5:30 pm� � HUGGS�� � �� � � � �Tuesday, � � June 5��

Wednesday, � June 6�� � �� �

Thursday, � June 7��

Friday, June 8�10:00 am Shepherds of Christ�6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal �� �Saturday, June 9�1:30 pm Zachrich/Mack Wedding�3:30 pm Reconciliation��

Sunday,� � �� June 10��

Liturgical Roles��

June 9:� � Saturday 4:30 pm�

E. Ministers:� Glenn & Gen Kuhn, Kay Gerber, Dick �� � � Tobias, Marge Kroeger, Darryl Mathewson�Lectors: Anne Mallett, Julie Fitzenrider�Servers:� Evan Mallett, Dave Krumel, Kalic Banks�Greeters:`� Diane Mayer, 3 Volunteers��

June 10: � Sunday 8:00 am�

E. Ministers: � Barb Schlater, Mike Westrick, Deb Miller,�� � � George Newton, Joann Sorg�Lectors:� Jill Mack, Tim Houck�Servers:� Rose Pessefall, Jayden Stone, Volunteer�Greeters:� Adrianna Weaver, 3 Volunteers��

June 10: � Sunday 9:30 am�

E. Ministers:� Dale Hess, Arnold Ruhe, Ron Gustwiller,�� � � Mary Howard, Janet Liffick, Mary Ruhe,�� � � Allison Willitzer�Lectors:� Jacob & Dawn Buchholz�Servers:� Jared Buchholz, Mary & Jacob Howard�Greeters:� Don & Judy Schultz, Lettie Hale, Becky �� � � Erford��

June 10: � Sunday 11:30 am�

E. Ministers� Anne Schroeder, Juan Trejo, Marsha�� � � DeMan, Letty Jimenez, Ken Kregg,�� � � Adriana Lopez, Rosie Ortiz�Lectors:� Anne Schroeder, Jessica West�Servers:� Carter & Garrett Campbell, Ben Pry�Greeters: � Bob Armstrong, Sharon Bradford, Rhonda �� � � Leininger, Linda Miller�

YES....We need your help!�The Youth Elect Service weekend is Thursday, June 14 �

Saturday, June 16. We would like to invite you to donate

cases of water, Gatorade, and pop. We �

also�need individual bags of chips. Please place �

dona)ons in the St. John atrium or the St. Mary

office.�Cookie sign�up weekends are coming soon.�

Thank you for your�faithful support of this ministry!�

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Sunday,� � June 3�8:00 am� � � Mass�Joan & Art Clark�9:30 am� � � Mass�John Wirick�� � � Mary Kohout�� � �� Francisco Lloveras�11:30 am� � � Mass�The Iler Family� �

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Monday, � � � June 4�� � NO MASS��

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Tuesday, �� � June 5�8:00 am� � � Mass�Dean Culp Anniversary�10:00 am� � Mass�Kingsbury House��

� � �� � � � �Wednesday, June 6�8:00 am Mass�Ethan Edward Fogle� �

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Thursday, June 7�8:00 am Mass�Ken Buchholz� � �Friday, June 8�� � NO MASS��

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Saturday, � � � June 9�4:30 pm Mass�Mary & August Rozevink�� � �� Virginia Wilhelm�

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Sunday,� � June 10�8:00 am� � � Mass�John Guilford�9:30 am� � � Mass�David Mohr�� � � Julie Monnin�� � �� Ruth Fritz�11:30 am� � � Mass�Mark Bakle �� �

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PLEASE NOTE NEW DAILY MASS TIME�TUESDAY�WEDNESDAY�THURSDAY �

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Wedding Banns

Trevor Zachrich & Amber Mack June 9th, 2018