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2 PAGE 2 FROM THE PASTOR ASTOR S DESK My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As you know, our parish is celebrating our 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions this weekend. I hope that you have had or will take the opportunity to make a Holy Hour during this time. I also hope that this time will be a blessing for you, your families and for our parish. Please remember the Solemn Closing at 5:45 Sunday Evening. It is also a good time to remember that our Parish has Eucharistic Adoration 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. To sign up for an hour or for more information please call Kay Sutula ( ). I hope that many of you had the opportunity of joining us for our Pot Luck Dinner in celebration of St. Margaret Mary. My thanks to Gail Shirley and for everyone who worked on the event. Please remember that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered at all of the Masses next weekend. Anyone who is seriously ill or elderly may receive the Sacrament. We would ask that you consider bringing a loved one or neighbor who might ordinarily not able to come to church to Mass with you next weekend. When arriving for the anointing visit the sign up area in the vestibule of the Church where you will be given a holy card and brought to an area of special seating in the front of the Church. The Sacrament will be administered during the Mass and Holy Communion will be brought to you. May God s blessings be yours this week. Father Ireland Bulletin Deadline: Sunday, 2:00 p.m., for publishing the following Sunday. New Parishioners Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.. Pre-registration required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary s Room. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to the homebound weekly or monthly. Music Director: Mrs. Gail Shirley or FAMILY PERSPECTIVES PRE RE-BAPTISM CLASS Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH , FAX office@sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Website: sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco The widow in today s gospel was successful because she was persistent. Children tend to be naturally persistent; they will repeat the same request over and over until an exhausted parent gives in, and then later will feel guilty for not being stronger. The gospel encourages us not to lose heart. Our challenge is to be a GOOD ~ not perfect ~ PARENT If you are expecting the birth of your first child, or have already welcomed a first child into your family, we invite you to attend our next Pre-Baptism Class Sunday, October 24, at 1 p.m. in Mary s Room. This class is required by the Diocese of Cleveland of all parents who are requesting baptism of a first child or of those parents who did not attend a class before a previous child s baptism. Please pre-register by calling the Parish Office ( ) no later than October 21. Thank you. PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Principal: Mr. Thomas Kelly, S.F.O Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH , FAX Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3 OCTOBER 17, 2010 PAGE 3 REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES CRIPTURES Twenty-ninth ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time In his later life my father was a great pray-er. Though his eyesight was poor from macular degeneration he used a variety of prayer cards and little prayer booklets on a regular basis. He found comfort in those simple expressions of faith, and he didn't hesitate to tell people he was praying for this or that or for them. Most of dad's prayers were for health or for the well-being of family members. And while he didn't pray unceasingly, he did pray often. The Gospel talks about praying always "without becoming weary." Jesus goes on to use the example of a woman who is seeking justice from a judge who "neither feared God nor respected any human being." This dishonest judge gives in because of the woman's persistence. (I always thought it was a bit odd in a parable about prayer to place God in the position of a dishonest judge, but that's the story Jesus told!) In our age, we like quick fulfillment. Credit helps us buy things right away. Overnight shipping ensures we get it the next day. Instant messaging keeps us in touch at the moment. And Twitter lets us know what's happening even on the go. All of this spontaneity can spill over into our spiritual lives, where we suddenly expect an instantaneous answer to our prayers. It is as though if the prayer isn't answered tomorrow, then there is no use in bothering with it. Relationships don't really work that way. Since prayer is more about our relationship with God than about ordering from some heavenly Amazon.com, our prayer will need time to mature and grow. We keep praying without becoming weary to deepen our union with God Liturgical Publications Inc EEK READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/2 Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Monday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/2Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14 Liturgical Publications Inc Collection for October 10, 2010: $10, Collection for October 11, 2009: $12, Direct Deposit for the month of September: $1, There are so many wonderful things happening at our parish. Won t you do what you can to help in our mission? Your generosity is sincerely appreciated. Father Ireland from the voices of the children The children have shared these Good Deeds for God, and they are exactly as the children presented them. Regrettably, space does not permit us to share all of the deeds submitted. Did not embarrass brother in front of new girlfriend. I played with someone even though I didn t want to. I was a good sport at soccer. I helped my mom feel a little better by giving her a hug. We extend a warm welcome to these newly registered parishioners: Karl & Shannon Faulhaber and their son, Devon Thank you, children, for sharing these. Father Ireland Gregory & Jennifer Stefano and their son, Maxwell Please remember in your prayers Dorothy Ida Pendleton who died and was buried from our Church this week. May God Grant His Peace To her Family South Green Road South Euclid, OH Phone: Fax: sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: Fr. Dave R. Ireland, S.T.L. Pastor Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div. Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Holy Days ~ Consult Parish Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment New to the Area? Moving? Recently Married? Changed Address Or Phone Number? PLEASE notify the Parish Office ( ) of any changes

4 PAGE 4 MASS INTENTIONS NTENTIONS Monday, October 18, 2010 St. Luke, evangelist 6:45 a.m. Albert Eppich 12:10 p.m. Branimira Berlec Tuesday, October 19, 2010 St. John debrebeuf and St. Isacc Jogues, priests/martyrs and their companions, martyrs 6:45 a.m. Nicholas Calzone 12:10 p.m. Jacqueline Maiher Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Weekday Optional: St. Paul of the Cross, priest 6:45 a.m. No Mass ~ Communion Service 12:10 p.m. No Mass ~ Communion Service Thursday, October 21, 2010 Weekday 6:45 a.m. No Mass ~ Communion Service 12:10 p.m. No Mass ~ Communion Service Friday, October 22, 2010 Weekday 6:45 a.m. Walter & Irene Laughren 8:45 a.m. In Honor of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 12:10 p.m. Mary Laida & Darla Jean Montanari Saturday, October 23, 2010 Weekday Optional: St. John of Capistrano, priest 6:45 a.m. Elenor & William Molnar 4:00 p.m. Allan Casanova Sunday, October 24, 2010 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Edward & Magdalene Szeman 10:00 a.m. Marion & Adeline Ferritto 11:30 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 p.m. George & Rose Melega ANNUAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK Next Saturday and Sunday,, October 23 and 24, our parish will celebrate the Annual Anointing of the Sick during each of the Masses. This sacrament is provided to those who are seriously or terminally ill or who are advanced in age. The sacrament may be received more than one time, whenever a person s health changes, thus it is no longer referred to as last rites. Members of the Spiritual Life Commission will be on hand to greet those to be anointed and show them to the seats that will be reserved for them in the front of the Church. ANNUAL ALL SOULS OULS MEMORIALM MASS M On Sunday, October 31, there will be a special Mass at 3 p.m. to remember all those who died and were buried from St. Gregory the Great or St. Margaret Mary churches in the past year. Families of the deceased and any parishioners who would like to support those families in prayer during their time of grief are invited to attend. THIS MASS WILL FULFILL THE SUNDAY OBLIGATION. A reception hosted by the Holy Name Society will follow the Mass in Mary s Room. LITURGICAL ROLES FOR FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23 AND 23 AND 24, 2010 MASS TIMES EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS A LTAR SERVERS Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. S. Orteca M. & J. Romeo S. Albro W. Gielink E. Gielink J. Rochester M. Wenzel Sunday 8 a.m. J. Clifford K. Sutula L. Krajnak M. Quandt A. DiPaolo J. Ambrose 10 a.m. J. Verni M. Palladino M. Neumann B. Mapel ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. A. Gilliam B. & A. Worsdall D. Brunton M. Rahill N. Vavro C. Ewing T. Vavro 5 p.m. C. Cullen A. Mullins C. Welsh D. Razayeski Maggie King P. Clementi S ANCTUARY GROUP #1~ AIDA KINCZEL ROUP #1~ A

5 OCTOBER 17, 2010 PAGE 5 SCHOOL NEWS PRINCIPAL RINCIPAL S CORNER ORNER An Evening in Venice will be held on Saturday, November 6th. Parish Family Center (PFC) 6:00PM 12 midnight Silent Auction-Live Auction- Chinese Raffle-Raffles-Live Music Please join us for an evening of entertainment. We will have great music, great food and drink, and a fun way to celebrate. Included in the price of the ticket are: food stations, beer and wine, dessert, coffee, and one number on the main board for the Reverse Raffle (while space is available**) $50 per person (one number on the Main Board) $85 per couple (one number on the Main Board) **Only 200 spaces are available on the Main Board for a chance to win $2,000!! Tickets for Sideboards for lesser cash prizes, Door Prizes, Cart of Cheer raffle, Tuition Raffle, and Chinese Raffle Basket will be sold as well. There will be a Live Auction for the handmade art pieces from our school children and for a few Parish Traditional Items like Name the Lane! We have ten Chinese Raffle Baskets donated by families from each grade level. Each basket is worth a minimum of $300! Raffle tickets can be purchased through the children and on the night of the event (1 for $5 or 3 for $12). Tickets for An Evening in Venice may be purchased by mail (4478 Rushton Rd., S. Euclid, 44121) or through the school office. Please make checks payable to Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy. Any questions??? Please contact Laura Gambrell at If Italian cookies are your specialty We Want You! Biscotti, Pizzelles, Cannolis, Oh My! Please get in touch if you d like to lend your talents to the Reverse Raffle Fundraiser. Please Call Jeannie Sfiligoj for details (216) As we continue our Respect Life theme this month, I would like to share with you the message we are teaching in our school. Our students are learning to show respect for other people by accepting their differences, treating them with kindness and courtesy, and remembering their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (combining religion and government). They know that harassing and teasing both are inappropriate behaviors. They are also learning that other people s ideas, feelings and thoughts are important. They know that respecting others begins by respecting themselves first. Love one another, Respect one another have always gone hand in hand here at Sacred Heart of Jesus. So I end with this quote from the gospel of St. John Chapter13, verses 4-35: I give you a new commandment: Love one another This is how all will know you for my disciples: your love for one another. School dates of note Sunday, October 17 Gr. 2 Enrollment at 11:30 Mass Adoration ends with 6 p.m. procession Tuesday through Thursday, October Gr. 8 Washington DC Trip Friday, October 22 NO PRESCHOOL With God s Blessings, William DiBacco, Principal KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Next regular meeting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Council of the Knights of Columbus will be this coming Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall. Please plan to attend. If you would like more information about the Knights of Columbus organization, you may contact Steve Kandrach at

6 PAGE 6 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES NEWS Attention Lectors, Ushers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion On Wednesday, November 3, there will be a gathering of those men and women of the parish who are involved in ministries which serve the Liturgy: Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Usher. The gathering will take place in the Church at 7 p.m. A L Please notify Father Ireland ( ) if you will NOT be able to attend. A LIFE OF DIGNITY Gesu Parish s Respect Life Committee will host a special program focusing on disabilities on Tuesday, October 19, from 7 to 8 p.m., in the church s Marian Chapel. Mr. Jim Skerl, a Theology teacher from St. Ignatius High School, will speak on, A Life of Dignity: Our Brethern with Developmental Disabilities. This program is for parents, families and friends who are impacted by the challenges of disabled persons, as well as those working in the field of special education. For additional information, please contact Debbie Bruening by phone ( ) or online at debbruening@live.com. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Open House: Entrance Exam St. Edward Sunday 10/17 Saturday 10/30 2 to 2:30 p.m. 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday 10/31 Tuesday 11/2 12 to 2:30 p.m. 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday 11/6 9-11:30 a.m. St. Peter Chanel Wednesday 10/27 Saturdays 10/23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 11/20, 12/11, and 1/8/2011 all at 9 a.m. - Noon Sunday 11/14 Wednesday 11/ p.m. 6-9 p.m. Trinity Sunday 10/31 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beaumont Wednesday 11/10 Saturday, 11/20 5:30-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. NDCL Sunday 10/31 Saturdays 1/6, 11/13 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8: 30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Benedictine Sunday 10/31 Saturdays 11/6, 12/4 Noon to 2 p.m. and 1/8/2011 all at 9 a.m. - Noon Wednesday 11/10 Wednesday 11/17 6-7:30 p.m. 6-9 p.m. Thursday 5/5/2011 SACRED HEART OF JESUS YOUTH address ~ youthministry@sacredheartofjesusparish.org Teens Mark your calendars on Sunday afternoon, November 7, the Youth Group will be out in the neighborhood from 12:45 to 4, Raking leaves for our senior neighbors. This will be our first service activity of the new year. Please won t you come and bring a rake and, more importantly, one or more of your friends. Prior to that event, the Youth Group will meet on Sunday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John Paul II Youth Center for a time of teaching and reflection on the topic: Created in God s Image ~ Redeemed in Christ. We will also have time for food, fun and an exchange of ideas about coming activities. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!??? Please call Deb or Christ Agosti at ST.. GREGORY G THE GREAT CHURCH SITE OF A CONCERT C OF 16TH CENTURY SACRED POLYPHONY The Mignarda lute song duo, Donna Stewart & Ron Andrico, will present a concert of 16th-century sacred polyphony arranged for solo voice and lute at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 29, in the Church of St. Gregory the Great. Co-sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and the Lyceum School, this concert marks the official Cleveland release of their CD, Harmonia Caelestis, and is an opportunity to hear a live performance of this very special music. Donna and Ron, long-time friends of the Lyceum School, are based in the Finger Lakes area of New York but have strong Cleveland connections, having met singing the Tridentine Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Virtually every surviving source of lute music from the 16th century contains arrangements of sacred polyphony scattered among the dances and fantasias; and it was common practice to use the lute, with its delicate sound and portable size, in private daily devotional music. Even Palestrina was known to have worked out his masses and other compositions with lute in hand, reflecting the typical use of what has, in these times, become quite rare. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of marvelous music for those who enjoy classical music. Please come and bring your families and friends. If you have any questions or require any further information, please call the Headmaster of the Lyceum, Mr. Luke Macik, at