Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2014 Non - PDF document

A Member of the Marianist Family Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2014 Non Territorial Parish 4400 Shakertown Road Dayton, OH 45430-105 7 Phone: (937) 429-0510 Web site: www.qac-ohio.org Pastor: Rev. Tom Schroer, S.M. Pastoral Associate: Deacon Greg Cecere Liturgies are Interpreted for our hearing impaired community members NOTE: Nursery Service available on request with advanced notice! Contact Maggie Atkinson at maggie@planetatkinson.com We share this bread and cup.... ....and we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love, and to be the holy people God calls us to be. ( QAC Vision Statement) 1

QUEEN OF APOSTLES COMMUNITY (QAC) From a Marianist Community of student brothers open to visitors for Sunday Eucharist, Queen of Apostles Community emerged as a non-territorial parish on August 28, 1973. Continuing in the tradition of the Marianist Charism, we come together each week as a family of Catholic, Christian believers, to worship our God in the Eucharist with song & praise and to share in the breaking of the Bread. In so doing, we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love and to be the holy people God calls us to be. If you are visiting and worshipping with us for the first time, we extend to you our warmest welcome. Our prayer is that your worship experience will be uplifting and Spirit filled. We hope you will visit us often and worship with us! (If you‟d like more information about us or would like to join our Community, please fill out the form on the back cover and drop it in the collection basket!) NOTE: If the form on the back is missing, email qacohio@sbcglobal.net with your name, phone number, address and we‟ll contact you about joining us. Marianist Doxology May the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary. “THE SPIRIT” & SUNDA Y HOMILIES ON LINE: Visit our QAC website at qac-ohio.org. On the main page, go to Our Community . There, you‘ll find Homilies or The Spirit of QAC... just click on the item of interest. STEWARDSHIP & GIVING The Presentation of the Lord: ―…they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.‖ (Luke 2:22). Do we give the Lord the first fruits of our time every week by attending Mass? Do we set an example for our children and grandchildren by attending Mass and joyously participating in the celebration of Mass each week? How do we know what God wants us to do unless we communicate with Him? QAC Operating Income Report Note: Operating Income includes regular collection, rental, and interest income. This is our total monthly budget status for August & FY 2014 to date. Actual Budget Difference January 2014 $ 10,627 $ 17,883 $ ( 7,256) Year to Date $110,386 $125,128 $ (14,792) Our fiscal year is July 1st to June 30th. Thank you for your generosity! Sunday Attendance (January 26th): 120 2

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Presider.............................Fr. Callistus Jeje, S.M. Assisting............................Deacon Greg Cecere Liturgy Planners ………….. Jeanne Holcomb Music Director…………….Teesie Chandler ....... Interpreter for the Deaf......Brenda Brunette Malachi 3:1-4: The Epiphany marked Jesus‘ manifestation to the Gentile nations, but on this day Jesus is manifest among his own people as the fulfillment of their messianic hopes. So, in effect, today is another sort of Epiphany. Hebrews 2:14-18: In coming to faith, one may encounter many stumbling blocks. One of the largest of those obstacles can be the humanity of Jesus, and especially the suffering he endures. Early converts had to struggle with the notion that Jesus was human like us, a mortal subject to the unavoidable suffering and death of earthly life. As always, the ways of God are not our ways and the Lord chose the very path tat human sense would banish. Luke 2:22-40: Jesus is presented in the Temple where a sprit-filled man recognizes him as the fulfillment of Malachi‘s prophecy. Simeon alludes to Isaiah‘s second song of the Suffering Servant when he speaks of Jesus as a ―light for...the Gentiles.‖ Given his own prophecy that he will soon share, the Servant allusion is very apt and begins the process of turning our focus from the manager to ward the hill of Calvary. Music: Gathering ......................................... I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ............................... Gather 507 Penitential Rite: ................................ SPOKEN Gloria ............................................... SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 215 Responsorial .................................... We Long to See Your Face (Psalm 24) ........................................... Gather 34 Gospel Acclamation ......................... SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 216 Creed ............................................... SUNG (Booth) Intercessions ................................... Response: “Lord, Hear Our Prayer.” Sign of Peace .................................. SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) Preparation of the Table .................. We Have Been Told ...................................................................... Gather 699 Holy, Holy ........................................ SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 219 Memorial Acclamation ..................... SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 222 Doxology/AMEN .............................. SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 224 Lord’s Prayer .................................... SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) Lamb of God .................................... SUNG (Mass for the Life of the World) .......................................... Gather 225 Communion ..................................... Let Us Be Bread ............................................................................ Gather 816 Meditation ........................................ NONE Sending Forth .................................. Bring Forth the Kingdom ............................................................... Gather 658 Blessing of Throats Eucharistic Minister Team #1 Ministers Taking Eucharist to Those Not With Us Presider: Let us send these ministers to those who could not be with us. Response: Receive the Body of Christ for the nourishment of those who are not here with us. Assure our friends of our prayers and blessings throughout the week. 3

* * QAC COMMUNITY INFORMATION * * Birthdays (Feb 2nd-9th) Anniversaries February February 2nd - Bob Volk 12th - Katherine & Paul Cooper 15th - Katie & AJ Metzmaier 3rd - NONE LISTED 4th - Suzanne Berridge, Rey Carranza, 22nd - Marian & Bill Gale Daisy & Martin Stieger Amie Herbert 5th - NONE LISTED 6th - Owen Blodgett, Eric Pitt 7th - Justin Rose 8th - Jeff Mee 9th - Ellyn Miller CELL PHONES: Out of respect for the liturgy, please turn off all cell phones . Many thanks!! OUR PRESIDER: Fr. Callistus Jeje is presiding this morning while Fr. Tom is in Columbus with his family celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of his sister and brother-in law, Phyllis & Bob Ryan. Please remember them in your prayers. Fr. Jeje is from Kenya and has been with us before. Please give him a warm QAC welcome! EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TEAM #1: Sharon Herbert (Captain), Donald Drake, Jill Drake, Steve Guilfoos, Amie Herbert, Mike Herbert (nursery/Si Lounge) Margie Hudnell, Mollee McCourt, Sharie McKenny, Marti Quakenbush, Tom Quakenbush, Shirley Richardson-McCourt, Faith Takacs. BLESSING OF THROATS: The Feast of St Blasé, patron saint of throat ailments, is Feb 3rd. We will have the ‗Blessing of Throats‘ following Mass today. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED: Our Eucharistic Minister teams are in need of additional members. Team members volunteer one Sunday per month and also offer their time as needed. If you‘d consider becoming part of this ministry, your effort will be very much appreciated! Please contact Darlene Stout, 426-9524, darsam65@gmail.com or Amie Herbert, amherbert@sbcglobal.net . EUCHARISTIC BREAD BAKERS: John/Pat Weissgarber (Feb 2nd), Marie Ballard (Feb 9th), Marianne Bachman (Feb 16th), Marian/Miguel Diaz (Feb 23rd). If you'd like to make the Eucharistic Bread or for info, call Ruby Bauer, 426-7260. Recipes furnished. ST. BLASE AND THE BLESSING OF THROATS: The blessing of St. Blase, also known as the blessing of throats, is a special blessing in which the faithful invoke the saint‘s intercession, asking him to protect them from ailments of the throat and every other illness. Priests, deacons, and even lay ministers provide the blessing of throats on this feast. Saint Blase was known for his ability to heal both people and animals. Tradition says that a mother brought her son, who was choking to death on a fishbone, to the bishop. The blessing of throats is related to the saint‘s healing of the boy who was choking. ANNUAL QAC SPAGHETTI DINNER „SILENT AUCTION‟: Only One Month Left!! That's right. You only have one month left to get the donations to Katie Metzmaier for the Silent Auction. You donations are needed by Mar 1st in order to get ready for the preview after Mass on March 8th. You won't believe what has been donated this week...a basket with yarn, 4