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Posted on November 25, 2020

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As we approach the end of this Liturgical Year, we look to the next year, which begins on November 29, 2020. We will be moving into Year B; we will live with the Word of God from the Gospel of Mark. 
 
Hymnals might not be in the pews but you can find the Sunday worship aid in the weekly bulletin and take a look at these fabulous worship and prayer publications below…
 

 The Word Among Us

Available in print and digital editions.
 “I take it everywhere I go!” -T. Knappenberger
 
 

 Magnificat 

Magnificat is a spiritual guide to help you develop your prayer life, grow in your spiritual life, find a way to a more profound love for Christ, and participate in the holy Mass with greater fervor. 
“ It guides me in prayer throughout the day starting with morning prayer. It includes the readings for daily Mass. It has a wealth of Catholic history and thought, current and historic authors, theologians, popes and art history. And it ends the day with evening prayer. It’s like a little Catholic encyclopedia.”  T. Lieser
 

 St. Joseph Sunday Missal

2021 Sunday Missal includes the complete Masses for all Sundays and Holy Days, along with the Easter Triduum. 
“I love bringing the Missal to Sunday Mass. I read the readings prior to Mass and then follow along again during the Mass. I can also reflect on the readings several time throughout my week. “ J. Brown

A sweet story, A Handshake From Heaven, read by our DRE, Michele Carle-Bosch!

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RADIATE CHRIST! – Next summer we will celebrate the two centuries of faith since our archdiocese was established on June 19, 1821. In anticipation of the bicentennial, Archbishop Schnurr has written a pastoral letter, entitled “Radiate Christ,” encouraging each of us to discipleship and to “rediscover the joy of knowing Christ deeply and following Him, thereby becoming a witness to the world.” I urge all of us to prayerfully read this letter and engage with its contents, reflecting upon our relationship with the Lord and considering how we can individually and collectively Radiate Christ to all whom we encounter. “Radiate Christ” can be found at https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/radiate-christ. It is also in the June edition of The Catholic Telegraph magazine, of which it is the middle eight pages.

INSPIRING PRODUCTS FROM THE CATHOLIC TELEGRAPH – Subscribe to The Daily Divina, a beautiful way to start each day focused on praying with God’s word, and The Ember, a weekly email with relevant, local, and inspiring content that will keep you up to date on news that matters and help you connect your faith to daily life. Both are free and sent to your email inbox. Sign up at https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/digital-subscriptions.

ARCHDIOCESEN PRISON MINISTRY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS – See a life healed, be transformed yourself. Join the Archdiocese Prison Ministry in launching Bridges To Life, a faith-based restorative justice course, at two of our state prisons! Contact Marty Arlinghaus, Director of Prison Ministry, for more details and an application at Marlinghaus@catholiccincinnati.org.

PRAYING IN SOLIDARITY – Join Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Monday mornings at 11:00 AM for their Praying in Solidarity weekly prayer on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesSWOhio. Their goal is to cover the Southwestern Ohio region in prayer. If you have a prayer intention for yourself or someone you know, please submit it to our online form: https://ccswoh.org/prayers.

FOOD FOR ALL – Hunger exists in our communities. Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio travels to where hunger is located to serve local families. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their pantries are changing to drive-thru pantries. They could use your help! Interested in serving, please email ahoak@ccswoh.org or call April Hoak, Food for All coordinator, at 513.672.3720.

FOOD FOR ALL – Have you had a chance to spring clean during quarantine? Catholic Charities Food For All program is looking for t-shirts to use to make re-usable tote bags. If you would like to donate your old t-shirts, please email or call the Food For All coordinator, April Hoak, at ahoak@ccswoh.org or 513.672.3720. CAREGIVER NEWS – Various

Caregiver Assistance Network support group locations (with Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio) are attempting outdoor sessions in June by RSVP only. They are still hosting virtual support group meetings for caregivers. Caregiver support is more critical than ever. We all need help reducing isolation, managing emotions and dealing with loss. If you know of a caregiver who needs encouragement and support, please tell them about Caregiver Assistance Network and have them call Angie Homoelle at 513.672.3834 or visit their website at https://ccswoh.org/programs/caregiver-assistance-network/ for their calendar of events.

MINISTRY TO SURVIVORS OF ABUSE (REPORTING) – The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as gravely sinful and criminal. Anyone who knows of or suspects child abuse by a legitimate member of the clergy or hierarchy, employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese should first report the abuse to the appropriate secular legal authority and then to Ms. Teresa Maley, Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse of the Archdiocese, at 513.263.6623 or 1.800.686.2724 ext. 6623.