Join Us Today For Sunday Funday Bowling @ Madison Bowl! Everyone is invited to Sunday Funday Bowling today, we’d love for you to be a part of it. This event is for everyone, from age 1-100, at St. Anthony and St. Margaret-St. John to participate in. It starts on 4/12, at 1:30PM at Madison Bowl, 4761 Madison Rd. You can bowl ($6/each) for a couple of games on a mixed team with people of all ages; get to know others’ by sharing and listening to their unique stories. There’ll also be other things to do for those who do not bowl like Bingo and playing card games. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing or meeting you there. There is also a diner there, but that food will be for purchase only.
REASON #3- THERE'LL BE FREE FOOD
REASON #2- THERE'LL BE NEW PEOPLE TO MEET AND GET TO KNOW
REASON #1- TO BOWL WITH SOMEONE YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE IMAGINED BOWLING WITH!
Prayers for Confirmation Candidates and Families: The candidates and their families eagerly anticipate the April 29th Confirmation Liturgy at St. Cecilia’s. Keep these youth and their families in your daily prayers as they seek to be sealed with the Holy Spirit. Belle Keegan, George Burquest, Mollie McGuire, Jack Flanagan, Andrew Pruitt, Lanna DeBow, Sam Thornton, Lexie Wood, and Zoriah Connolly.
Keep Calm and Sing Alleluia: Our EDGE session this week focuses on doubt as a part of our human experience. We are all Thomas’ at certain points in time. Christ wants to take our doubt and turn it into trust. Next week, we’ll take a walk on the Road to Emmaus, share a meal, and reflect on times when we’ve been surprised. We hope to see you at our last few sessions!
Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!: Our EPIC session this week focuses on Easter / The Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus appeared to many people after he rose from the dead comfort them and to bring them peace. We will celebrate Easter and share the stories of the people who Jesus appeared to.
Confirmation Rehearsal: All candidates, their sponsors, and anyone who is serving in a liturgical role (i.e. servers, Eucharistic Ministers, readers) are expected to participate in the rehearsal on Monday, April 27th, at St. Cecilia’s and are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes early before the 7:00PM start time.
Confirmation Liturgy: The Confirmation Liturgy is on Wednesday, April 29th, at St. Cecilia’s in Oakley. The Liturgy will start at 7:00PM. Confirmation families, please arrive early according to the time that’s communicated to you. If any members of the parish would like to come to support the candidates, they are welcomed to do so.
Decision Point Confirmation: What did we experience at Confirmation? Is holiness possible for me? The last session of our Confirmation series will take place on Wednesday, May 6th, starting at 7:00PM inside St. Margaret-St. John Cafeteria. Get there early for a drink and snack. This is for the newly confirmed, parents, and sponsors to participate in.
Youth/Families Invited To Outdoor Adventure: Saturday, May 9th, meeting at 9:00AM. Youth in middle school and high school, along with their parent(s) are invited to go on a short day canoeing adventure on the Little Miami River. We’ll have lunch on the river and show off our paddling skills on the river. Life is an adventure! Now taking early bird sign-ups! Cost estimated at $15 per person, scholarships available if this is a factor. This is a great way for the newly initiated and confirmed to celebrate their invigorated faith and take the next step in their adventure. Contact Nathan Eten by April 19th for planning purposes.
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