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Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

We send our heartfelt condolences to the Poland, Studt and Marckesano Families on the sudden passing of Nicholas Poland on July 20, 2020 at the age of 42 years.  He was the son of  Debbie (Studt) Poland and Tom Flick and Richard and Sandra Poland and best friend and much loved brother to his sister Suzanne and older brother Jason.  Nicholas will  be greatly missed by his last surviving Grandparent Bob Studt and  his Aunt Marge Maupin.  He also leaves nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends that will mourn their loss.  His final Blessing took place on  Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Dalbert, Woodruff and Isenogle Funeral Home.

In the history of our church, during the first week of August in 1922, the residents of Little Italy were anxiously waiting  their 1^st mass in their new church located at 1946 Queen City Avenue.  This building was purchased  as a house of worship for  the Italian population  with a donation of $3,400.00 and they  chose Saint Anthony of Padua as their patron saint for what would be the 1^st San Antonio Church.  Over 200 hundred attended that Mass  on the 6^th of August in 1922 celebrated by the Assistant Pastor of Sacred Heart Italian Church, Rev. Antonio Bainotti.  With the help from Sr. Blandina Segale, and the added support from Sacred Heart Church, they turned the space into a Chapel.  Many  prayers of thanks  were said on  that day in 1922 as they made plans for the future. 

After their first Mass, they knew hard work would be needed to make the space more suitable.  They made plans to purchase chairs, statues, paint the interior, and install much needed carpeting.  The women sewed curtains and the men came every evening after their long days at work to build a playground for the children.  It was then decided that a formal dedication and a grand reopening would be held a few months away on  October 8^th in 1922.  This first church gave them the foresight to look forward to the future and someday build a new church which they did in 1940.  As we remember their hard work and sacrifices, we now proudly look forward to our future and the 100^th Anniversary of San Antonio Church  in 2022!

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Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

On this Sunday, we welcome members and longtime friends of the Cranley Family for a Mass in honor of their Matriarch Jane (O’Toole) Cranley who passed away on May 3, 2020.  Due to our being away from church and Mass since March, San Antonio Church  parishioners will be able to extend their  condolences to  all the  members of Jane’s Family.  Ed and Jane spent many years attending and supporting San Antonio Church and we were always grateful for their friendship.  As we say good bye to Jane, we remember that St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of a happy, holy death.  At our 9:00 AM Mass on this Sunday we now ask St. Joseph  for  his intercession with the passing of Jane and  that he  may shower her with God’s grace and Mercy as she makes her passage into the new life of eternal glory.

While we were away, many events were cancelled such as the Mussie Fest held on the last Friday in in April and the Fern Fest for the ladies of San Antonio held every July.  We are now hoping to have our annual picnic for Sunday,  August 16^th.   It will be held at Veteran’s Park on Harrison Avenue in Green Township as Kuliga Park is closed for repairs.  Sign-up sheets will be in the Hall if you are interested and for more info, Dave Sabatelli can answer any questions you may have.  San Antonio will provide peppers and onions and  enough fried chicken for all to enjoy.  Everyone is asked to bring their favorite picnic side dishes and drinks for your family groups to enjoy as in years past too many casseroles were brought in.  

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Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

           We have been looking to the future and a more normal schedule so we may plan many of the events  missed during  our months away.   Our Masses and scheduled receptions have been an important part of our history and we are thankful to meet again for our 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.  We have missed seeing many of our elderly  church goers as many  trace their beginnings to their grandparents nearby homesteads; having fond memories of Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals taking place in the past and present buildings of San Antonio.  We remember all those special dates from  family births to those loved ones  we lost over the last 98 years and of the lives of those lost during  this time away.  We were never able to give a proper goodbye to Don Moore (March 18, 2020 )and Marlene Steers (May 14, 2020).  They spent many years of their lives at San Antonio were truly loved and dedicated to our church.  Hopefully; when we are permitted we can plan dates for a memorial service for them with their family members in attendance.  They were longtime parishioners whose lives centered around the success of the church and the annual  events that were planned to promote San Antonio. 

We also missed hosting the La Societa Fuscaldese Femminille and their families to honor their patron saint, San Francesco di Paola on his feast day with their yearly Mass and Breakfast.  Every year in July, their group attends San Antonio to honor the saint with a “ pilgrimage “ as they did in their close knit Italian towns around Paola where the Saint originated.  We have tentatively hoped to plan an event in September for their group to celebrate his feast.   

The Rosary and Communion Service have also been put on hold for the time being as many have opted to wait until things change.  During this time, many will listen to Sacred Heart Radio to keep up with Catholic news.  There is also the Family Rosary Across America daily at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM our time).  It is the only live and interactive worldwide family rosary on the air.  You can listen and watch at relevantradio.com and on the free mobile app. They also have a daily Mass at 12:00 CT (1:00 PM our time).  With God and prayers, all things are possible!

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Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

On Sunday, June 14^th we celebrated the feast on St. Anthony on Corpus Christi Sunday.  As a  yearly tradition, we offered St. Anthony Bread  on our patron saint’s feast day  as a way to collect alms toward the many good the works of the Franciscan Order.  This year we were able to present $120.00 from the St. Anthony Bread to Fr. Frank Jasper  of the Franciscan Order on Sunday, July 5^th.   The Franciscans  came to our church in the very early years  right after the establishment of San Antonio Italian Church in 1922.  The first member of the order to faithfully serve San Antonio  in 1928 was Fr. Claude Mindorff  (1889-1936)  who went on to serve parishes in Southfield, Michigan until his passing at age 47.  By October of that year, Archbishop John T. McNicholas officially placed San Antonio Church under the care of the Franciscan Order.  From that time, our church prospered and grew under the direction of  the many good Franciscan Fathers who came to us.  Our Italian American Families were administered to by over 16 Franciscans from 1928 until the time we became part of St. Leo Parish and then Holy Family Parish. 

Some of those dedicated men of the Franciscan Order who are part of the history of San Antonio and we will be indebted to them always were:   Rev. Dennis Engelhard, Rev. Joseph Klein, Rev. Edwin Auweiler, Rev. Bernard Frank “Fr. Mathias” Heile (1896-1960), Rev.  Fr.  Ferdinand Nirmaier (1901-1963),  Rev. Caesar Kron (1884-1957)  Rev. Edward Leary, Rev. Aurelain Munch, Rev. David Hiller, Rev. Carol Meyer, Rev. Emmet Rothan, Rev. Jordan Tellies, Fr. Victorian Ostmeyer, and Rev. Bennet Rothan until the 1970’s.  They were attached to the  St. John the Baptist Friary.  In their memory, we donate the funds from the St. Anthony Bread to the new group of Franciscans who say Mass for us when their schedule allows.  We appreciate Fr. Frank Jasper and Fr. Bill Ferris and the roster of priests  who celebrate Mass with us on Sundays. 

We would like to thank everyone who has continued to contribute to the ongoing expenses of San Antonio Church by mailing in their weekly envelopes or by contributing electronically utilizing WeShare . The buttons below allow you to make an online donation directly to the listed account for San Antonio Church.

Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

Our San Antonio Church Community sadly announces the passing 2 months ago (May 3^rd) of Jane (O’ Toole) Cranley at the age of 92.  Jane and her late husband, Edward who passed away on October 19, 2010 were longtime supporters and benefactors for many years in the history of our church.  They were both born in Medford, Massachusetts where Paul Revere rode to  on his midnight ride, where the inspiration from a sleigh ride “Jingle Bells” was penned, and the poem that later became the song “Over the River and through the Woods” was composed.  The town of Medford on the Mystic River, 7 miles from Boston became home to many Irish Americans such as the O’Toole’s and Cranley’s.  Ed and Jane were married during the time he  proudly served our country as a Naval Aviator in World War II and Korea and were together  for 60 years.  They located to Cincinnati when Ed’s father, John J. Cranley  acquired Willis Music Company in 1955.  Ed joined his father in  the company that soon  became the leading publisher for teaching methods and solo pieces.  In 1965, Ed  became President of the company that was established in 1899 and continued for the next 59 years with Jane’s support to see the Willis Music Company prosper.  The team of Ed and Jane were dedicated to their family of 5, their Catholic Faith, and their community.  They were very excited to be a part of their children’s and grandchildren’s lives and experience the growth of their family owned company when their son, Kevin Cranley  succeeded  his father as President in 1990.       

We send our thoughts and prayers to the Cranley and O’Toole Family Members and to their children, Son, Kevin and wife Debbie, Daughters:  Kathleen and  husband John Rudnick, Nancy Cranley, Lynne and husband Gary Hood, Terry and  husband Peter Flottman.  Jane also leaves 14 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grand Children, and their good friends Joe and Mary Ann Cupito.  Preceding  Jane besides her beloved husband Edward  were older brothers Richard and Francis O’Toole.     Jane will be missed  and mourned by her many friends and golfing buddies around the Crestview Hills area of Kentucky  and all her friends from San Antonio Church who will always be indebted to Ed And Jane Cranley for their  support. 

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Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

On this last weekend in June we  look forward to the 244^th Independence Day of the United States of America on Saturday, July 4^th, 2020.  Independence Day is the National Day of the United States that commemorates the formal  Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776.  Before the signing, our Congress declared that the 13 American Colonies were no longer ruled by Britain or its Monarch, King George III.  On July 2^nd, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence and they  were now united, free and independent states, becoming a formal declaration on July 4^th, the actual date shown on the Declaration of Independence.  The resolution was proposed by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia to declare the United States independent from Great Britain’s  as there were conflicts with the British Government over taxes and rights.  The 13 Colonies (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia)  had a high degree of self- governing with active local elections that made them resist London’s demands for more control. 

Within the years from 1625-1775, the colonial population grew from 2,000 to 2.4 million.  The British found themselves with large debts and decided to increase the tax base with the Sugar and Currency Acts of 1764, the Stamp Act of 1765, and the Townshend Act of 1767.  There soon was much discontentment concerning British Rule and in 1774, colonists elected delegates to the First Continental Congress  in Philadelphia in  September.  At the convention,  delegates penned a draft to explain this proposal and the decision, while a Committee of Five prepared a statement with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. 

One of the signers, John Adams wrote to his wife Abagail: “The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America, I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.  It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.  It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more”.

Two signers of the Declaration of Independence , Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both served as Presidents of the United States and died on the same day on July 4, 1826 which  was also the 50^th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.  James Monroe, although not a signer, but a Founding  Father  of our great country who became President also died on the 4^th of July in 1831.  Our 30^th President, Calvin Coolidge was actually born on July 4, 1872. 

Many will celebrate this 244^th July 4^th with family  picnics and parades all while proudly flying the American Flag as we remember those 13 original colonies and the sacrifices those colonists endured to make our country the greatest place on earth to live!  Happy 4^th of July weekend!

It appears that the very first possible day that we may resume the Celebration of Mass at San Antonio Church will be May 31st. The State of Ohio advised that there should be no gatherings in churches up until May 29th. and the Catholic Bishops of Ohio agreed We are not sure if we will actually start that day . Please check back on the website for updates.

We would like to thank everyone who has continued to contribute to the ongoing expenses of San Antonio Church by mailing in their weekly envelopes or by contributing electronically utilizing WeShare . The buttons below allow you to make an online donation directly to the listed account for San Antonio Church.

Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

On this Father’s Day weekend we wish all the  Dads and Fathers of our Church many prayers of gratitude for the many gifts you have bestowed on all of us.  We also honor all our “Spiritual Fathers” the priests who have served us at San Antonio Church over the years.  This Sunday we honor all the influences of Fathers  who taught us the meaning of strong family ties and the foundation for us to celebrate our Catholic Faith.  It is now celebrated in over 111 countries as a way to honor fathers and  the role they play in parenting and fatherhood.   Since 1910, Father’s day has been celebrated in the United States on the 3^rd Sunday in June.  By 1924, President Calvin Coolidge worked to make it an official holiday  but was defeated by Congress. The proposal was taken up again in 1957 by Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith; but the discussions went on until 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation to honor fathers.  In 1972, then President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent national holiday when he signed it into law.  In the Roman Catholic tradition and in Italy; Father’s Day is celebrated on St. Joseph’s’ Day (Festa Di San Guiseppe) on March 19^th , which was considered a public holiday.  

In many countries,  Saint Joseph is referred to as the Fatherly Nutritor Domini (Nourisher of the Lord) and the putative father of Jesus.  It is thought that Joseph, the foster father of Jesus was assumed to be the natural father of Jesus  therefore; St. Joseph is the Putative Father of Our Lord.  The celebration to honor fathers  on St. Joseph’s Day was originally a Southern European tradition brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese.  Around the 15^th Century, the Catholic Church supported the custom of a celebration of Father’s Day on St. Joseph’s  Day with  the support of the Franciscan Order.  As in many countries we always reserve the 3^rd Sunday in the month of June to honor all the men from our parish.   

All of  our  San Antonio Church families will always remember  those men who are no longer with us and the many sacrifices the past generations of our fathers and grandfathers endured to give us a better life in this wonderful country of the United States of America.   Please keep them in your thoughts on this day and say a special prayer in their memory.  The Reverend Billy Graham said it best :  “A good Father is one of the most  unsung, unpraised and unnoticed and yet is one of the most valuable assets in our society.”  Happy Father’s Day!

We would like to thank everyone who has continued to contribute to the ongoing expenses of San Antonio Church by mailing in their weekly envelopes or by contributing electronically utilizing WeShare . The buttons below allow you to make an online donation directly to the listed account for San Antonio Church.

Weekly Bulletin

by Terrie Evans

This Sunday we honor the Feast of Corpus Christi  also known as the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi to celebrate the elements of the Eucharist.  St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church proposed the feast to Pope Urban IV in 1264.  St. Thomas created the feast to focus on the joy of the Eucharist being the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ which was soon extended to the whole Roman Catholic Church.  Traditionally there are processions held  of the Blessed sacrament displayed in a Monstrance followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  Every year in Rome, the Pope presides over the Eucharistic Procession that begins at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran and then proceeds to Saint Mary Major where it concludes with the Benediction.

On this weekend we also celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13^th) with the tradition of blessing of St. Anthony Bread.  Known as St. Anthony the Wonder Worker, many turn to him for their prayer requests as he is known as the Patron Saint of lost items.  He was known as a great Franciscan preacher, instructor and Doctor of the Church.  He became well known throughout Italy and France as the Hammer of Heretics  for his sermons defending the Catholic Church and helping to strengthen people in their faith.  He was canonized a year after his death by Pope Gregory IX in 1232.  St. Anthony reminds all of us that we should never lose our faith and to forget the  saving power  of God’s love and grace especially in these difficult times.  All proceeds from the bread and ribbon will be given to the good works of the Franciscan  Order. 

June 14^th is also Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the Flag of the United States by the resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 which is also the 245^th  birthday of the United States Army (June 14, 1775).  The week of June 14-June 20, 2020, is designated as “National Flag Week”, President Trump will issue a proclamation to observe the day as the anniversary of the adoption by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the Unites States of America.  Many towns will hold parades and events in celebration of all that Americas national flag represents.  Our flag will be displayed in all government buildings with the National Flag Day Foundation holding a special program with a ceremonial flag raising, reciting the Pledge of Alliance and singing of the National Anthem.