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Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extended Hours for Pick-up or Drop-off Only: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Masses: Saturday Vigil, 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m., Monday - Saturday, 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00-3:30 p.m., after 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, the Thursday before the First Friday of each month 7:00-8:00 p.m. and by appointment; please call the parish office or speak to a priest. Baptism: Celebrated on most Sundays after the 12:00 p.m. Mass. Preparation is required for parents before their first child s Baptism. Please call the Parish Office to register. Marriage: In keeping with Diocesan regulations, arrangements must first be made with a priest at least six months before the date selected to allow for required preparations Mr. Paul C. Kutolowski Deacon Mrs. Shari Chmura Director of Faith Formation Rev. James F. Mazanec Senior Parochial Vicar Dominic Florio, Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is available upon request by speaking with one of the priests. #86392-JD-10/17/17 N/N BM DEAF Vestments A VOICE CRIES OUT: IN THE DESERT PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD. MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE WASTELAND A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD! mab0440/123rf Stock Photo Isaiah 40:3

2 Second Sunday of Advent Second Sunday of Advent Monday, December 11 Advent Weekday Is 35:1-10/Lk 5: :00 a.m. Ronald J. Coreno 8:15 a.m. People of Saint Columbkille Parish Tuesday, December 12 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Rev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1: :00 a.m. Joseph Butas 8:15 a.m. Robert R. Dzurilla Wednesday, December 13 Saint Lucy Is 40:25-31/Mt 11: :00 a.m. Joseph Kulig 8:15 a.m. Frank, Anna, & Ronald Kollar and the Deceased Members of the Hudock Family Thursday, December 14 Saint John of the Cross Is 41:13-20/Mt 11: :00 a.m. Theodore A. Bytsura 8:15 a.m. Martin Drlik Friday, December 15 Advent Weekday Is 48:17-19/Mt 11: :00 a.m. Paul Maruna 8:15 a.m. Gary Topolski Saturday, December 16 Advent Weekday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, :15 a.m. Barbara Baczewski 4:00 p.m. Alex and Betty Vasco 5:30 p.m. Julia & John Kolesar Sunday December 17 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 16:6-8, :30 a.m. John Sanuk 9:00 a.m. August & Margaret Schwamel and Judy Hudak 10:30 a.m. Joseph Braskie and Bruno & Joanna Kowalewski 12:00 p.m. William & Patricia Reppa 65th Wedding Amnniversary PARISH VISION AND MISSION OUR WEEKLY MISSION Advent hope is in our midst. God is doing something extraordinarily new in our life at Saint Columbkille Parish. Are you awake and alert? Do you see it? Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; He will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. I am happy to announce that Bishop Nelson has officially appointed me as your pastor! As your new pastor, I am filled with hope for our future together and look forward to growing as missionary disciples of Jesus for many years to come. My mission, like that of Saint John the Baptist, is to point the way to Jesus! I must decrease and Christ must increase. God is doing great things among us! We have a messenger in our midst this weekend. Father John Singler, pastor of Saint Mary Parish in Berea is preaching at all our Masses to get us ready for an awesome two night mission on the ritual of Holy Communion. Father Singler is helping us to prepare the way of receiving the Lord in a more reverent and joyful manner by teaching us the meaning behind our actions during Communion. All are welcome and encouraged to attend but I especially would like our liturgical ministers to be present: communion ministers, readers, ushers, altar servers, and choir members. Your presence and input will assist us in making our celebration of Mass the very best it can be. Here is one teaching to help get us ready for the mission: Did you know that the purpose of the tabernacle in church is to reserve the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration and to take Communion to the sick members of our parish community? The tabernacle is not meant to be a divine refrigerator where an overabundance of Jesus is kept and brought out at every Mass to distribute to the people in the pews. At each Mass we are instructed by the Church to consecrate only enough hosts for the gathered assembly. The spiritual reason behind this is to unify us as the Body of Christ so that everyone present is receiving Jesus who has been consecrated at the Mass in which they are present and actively praying! Never forget the Lord is with you always! PARISH VISION STATEMENT As the Parish of Saint Columbkille, we strive to be a welcoming, caring, Catholic family that transforms lives, proclaiming the Kingdom of God. (Vision is about who we want to be in the future ) PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As missionary disciples of Jesus, being formed as a community through Scripture and Sacraments, we are sent into the world to joyfully proclaim the Gospel with our lives. (Mission is about what we do now ) 2.

3 ADVENT PARISH MISSION United In The Lord s Mission PARISH MISSION DECEMBER 10th and 11th COMMUNION RITE presented by Reverend John P. Singler Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Berea Sunday, December 10th, 7:00 p.m. (Part I) Monday, December 11th, 7:00 p.m. (Part II) Did you know that the Sacred Liturgy is not run by the presiding priest but rather is the work of the people, by the people and for the people? All are welcome and encouraged to come to our Advent Parish Mission presented by Father John Singler, Pastor of Saint Mary s Parish in Berea, who will present to us a two night mission on receiving the Holy Eucharist and the Church s teaching on the Communion Rite during Mass. Father Anthony extends a special invitation to our Extraordinary Minister s of Holy Communion, choir members, altar servers, ushers and readers to be present. The outcome of this mission will be a more reverent and Spirit filled reception of Holy Communion so ultimately we become living and visible extensions of Jesus Christ in our world! 3

4 FAITH FORMATION AND PRAYER FATHER JAMIE S HEALING HUMOR There are three periods in a person s life: 1. When you believe in Santa Claus 2. When you don t believe in Santa Claus 3. When you are Santa Claus (from Holy Humor, edited by Cal and Rose Samra, 1996) As Santa Claus heralds the coming of Christmas and Christmas presents, so John the Baptist heralded the coming of the Messiah, Jesus the Lord. Jesus is God s greatest present to us. His presence on earth as a human being signals the end of the reign of darkness, sin and death to humankind. Jesus ushers in the kingdom of love, light and hope. May the light of Christ glow brightly within us that our joy may herald the coming year. RECENT BAPTISMS Thaddeus Ansel Templeton PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Please keep in your prayers Virginia Zenkert and all the members of our parish who are ill. May the healing hands of Jesus Christ be upon them! Please call the rectory office at (216) , if a family member s or friend s name needs to be added to the list. FATHER CHRIS SPIRITUAL PROGRESS RATHER THAN SPIRITUAL PERFECTION Saint Thomas Aquinas is considered one of the greatest theologians to ever live. In his simplicity and clear thought, he has shared many principles for a holy life. One of these principles is: Do good and avoid evil. This sounds simple and rather obvious, but how can this be achieved? Well, by doing simple things such as: avoiding pride, selfishness, greed and dishonesty while looking to be humble, unselfish, honest and pure. Avoiding what is wrong and doing what is right. Simple things that lead to holy lives. ADVENT INVITATION TO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION As we enter the Season of Advent, we would like to offer an Advent Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration. This invitation is open to individuals who are not currently adorers who would like to find time during Advent to deepen their relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. If you cannot commit weekly, then other options are available, such as bi-weekly, monthly or even as a substitute. The Adoration team will work with you to find an hour that best fits your schedule! Please contact Scott and Mandy Effertz at (216) , or via at sajjeff@aol.com for more information. OPLATKY (CHRISTMAS WAFERS) Oplatky will be for sale in the church vestibule after the Vigil and Sunday Masses, December 9th and 10th and December 16th and 17th. Beginning Monday, December 18th, it will then be sold in the parish office. IN MEMORIAM Please remember in prayer Viola Dobosz, John S. Lupica, Connie, Kollar, Louise Barth, Robert V. Miller, Angela Vargo, Genevieve Gall, Christopher Hall and all who have gone before us. May God bring us comfort in our grief and bring our loved ones to eternal rest. PLANNING TO MARRY IN 2018? MARRIAGE PREPARATION PRE-CANA DAY, SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 Couples planning to be married must attend Pre-Cana preparation. Saint Columbkille couples will present a Pre-Cana Day, on Sunday, March 11th, in the school gym. This is the only class held at Saint Columbkille. Please call the rectory office to request an application. BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Are you planning to have a child baptized in the next few months? Have you attended a Baptism Preparation class? Baptismal Preparation is required for parents before their first child s Baptism. The next Baptism class will be held in the Parish Center at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17th. Call the rectory office at (216) to register. (NOTE: The next class will be held in April.) 2018 CALENDARS ARE AVAILABE AT THE MAIN (BACK) CHURCH ENTRANCE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (1 per family please) 4

5 THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, December 10 Deadline to Return Giving Tree Gifts (church) Oplatky sales after Masses (church vestibule) 9:00 a.m. Holy Name Mass (church) Coffee and donuts immediately following (church basement) 7:00 p.m. PARISH ADVENT MISSION Communion Rite, Part I (church) see p. 3 Monday, December 11 11:00 a.m. Parma Care Mass 4:00 p.m. Chime Choir (church) 7:00 p.m. PARISH ADVENT MISSION Communion Rite, Part II (church) see p. 3 Handbell Choir (church) immediately following Mission) Tuesday, December 12 4:00 p.m. Children s Choir (church) 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Choir (church) Wednesday, December 13 7:00 p.m. RCIA (rectory basement) 7:00 p.m. Chorale (church) 8:00 p.m. Boosters Meeting (church basement) 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (Parish Center basement) Thursday, December 14 6:30 p.m. Combined Rehearsal (church) 7:00 p.m. Holy Name Christmas Party (gym) 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon Beginners (Parish Center basement) 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting (see above) Friday, December 15 8:15 a.m. School Mass (church) 2:00 p.m. Patriotic Rosary (church) Saturday, December 16 Youth Group Baby-Sitting (gym) see p. 7 8:30 a.m. Giving Tree Team (Parish Center) Oplatky sales after Vigil Masses (church vestibule) Sunday, December 17 Oplatky sales after Masses (church vestibule) 4:00 p.m. Christmas Concert (church) see p. 6 PARISH FINANCIAL NOTES The offertory collection for the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd was $17, God bless each of you for your continued support and generosity to our parish. WEEKEND SERVERS SCHEDULE December 16 4:00 p.m. M., K., P./D. Gale 5:30 p.m. E. Robinson, S. Smith December 17 7:30 a.m. J. Bacha, C. Mahon, Z. Zgrabik 9:00 a.m. D. & N. Gerda, C. Tichy 10:30 a.m. K. Leneghan, A. & E. Shuman 12:00 p.m. J., J. & M. Valenti SERVERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO SERVE THEIR SCHEDULED MASS ARE KINDLY ASKED TO FIND A SUBSTITUTE. JOIN OTHERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR egiving WITH FAITH DIRECT Faith Direct enables parishioners to make their Parish contributions electronically through either debit from their checking/savings account or through their credit/ debit card. Visit to enroll securely online. Our parish code is OH668. This program is optional. If you do not wish to participate, you will continue to receive your contribution envelopes as you are accustomed. PARISH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Congratulations to Stuart Davis, winner of the October (green ticket) (and September red ticket) drawing. The winner of the November drawing (orange ticket) hold ticket number If you have this ticket, bring it to the Parish Office during normal business hours to claim your prize. The profits for the weeks ending November 26th $ December 3rd $ Where can I purchase certificates? Rectory office Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. After the weekend Masses in the church vestibule. Credit Union Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Need a large amount of certificates for a major purchase? $ and $ certificates are available for some stores and can be ordered on a prepaid basis. Orders must be placed by 10:00 a.m. Friday, and will be available for pick-up the following Tuesday afternoon. See page 10 for a complete list of available certificates. 5

6 PARISH MINISTRIES ADVENT RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Advent Communal Penance Service Saturday, December 16th 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. and after the 4:00 p.m. Mass Wednesday, December 20th 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21st 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 until 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT Sunday, December 17th, at 4:00 p.m. in the church (Alternate Snow Date Sunday, January 7th at 4:00 p.m. in the church) CHRISTMAS VIGIL AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th 4:00 p.m (Cantors, Piano, Organ, & String Quartet) 6:00 p.m. (Cantors, Piano, and Organ) 10:00 p.m. (Combined Adult and Handbell Choirs with Piano, Organ and String Quartet) Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th 7:30 a.m. (Cantor, Piano, and Organ) 9:00 a.m. (Cantor, Piano, and Organ) 10:30 a.m. (Choirs, Handbells, Chimes, Organ, Piano, String Quartet, Percussion, and Guitars) 12:00 p.m. (Choirs, Organ, Piano, String Quartet, Percussion and Guitars) PLEASE BE AWARE THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS AND THE CHRISTMAS MASS ARE DIFFERENT LITURGIES 4th Sunday of Advent: Vigil Masses on Saturday, December 23rd 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Counts for 4th Sunday of Advent. Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve Vigil Masses on Sunday, December 24th 4:00, 6:00 or 10:00 p.m. Christmas Day Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Counts for Christmas. SAINT COLUMBKILLE MUSIC MINISTRY S CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 17th, 4:00 p.m. Our Music Ministry will present a Christmas concert, Noel, Jesus is Born!, on Sunday, December 17th, in the church. The concert will feature Christmas favorites, carols, and some new arrangements sung and performed by the eight choirs of our Parish, along with a string quartet. A freewill offering will be accepted to continue the ministry of our musicians. Refreshments will be served following the concert. More information may be obtained by calling the Music Director, Jon Thibo, at the Parish Office. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS This weekend, we will be collecting for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Please give to those who have given for a lifetime. Your gift helps provide nursing care, medications and other necessities for senior Catholic Sisters, Brothers and religious order priests. Roughly 94% of donations aid senior religious. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church and the envelopes may be dropped into the regular collection basket. Please be generous. ADVENT GIVING TREE Bring the wrapped gifts back to church no later than Sunday, December 10th. Sorry, we cannot accept gifts after this date. Please do not give already worn or used items. Cash donations are also accepted. Simply place your donation in an envelope marked Giving Tree and drop it into the collection basket when you attend Mass VOLUNTEERS: We will meet next Saturday, December 16th at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. HOLY NAME SOCIETY Members are invited to attend our Christmas Celebration in the school gym on Thursday, December 14th, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a friend who may be interested in our ministry and share good food, drink and friendship. All who want to enrich their lives through prayer and serving Christ are welcome. Kindly R.S.V.P. to Tony Martinka at (440) by December 11th. 6

7 SCHOOL EVENTS SCHOOL NEWS ANNUAL SHOE DONATION DRIVE Our Annual Shoe Donation Drive begins December 11th and through December 21st. Collection bins are located in the Saint Columbkille School entrance. Shoes will be benefitting Easter Seals Disability Service. All shoes (old and new) are appreciated. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Think about sending your child to Saint Columbkille School. We offer a Pre-Kindergarten program, in addition to grades Kindergarten through Grade 8. (Students entering Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old and Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by August 1, 2018.) We also offer Before and After School Programs, as well as many extracurricular programs. Open registration for the school year begins January 8, Items needed for registration include: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Immunization Record*, Registration, Technology and Supply fees must be paid in full. *Upon acceptance, all new students are required to have a complete physical. PRAY AND PLAY (A Program for Childen Ages 4 and Under) Be our guest. Share an hour of playtime in a loving, faithbased environment. The hour will include stories, singing, crafts, free play and a snack. Take advantage of getting to meet other parents and children to start building those lifelong friendships. It is also a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the Saint Columbkille School Community up close. Mark your calendars. The next Pray and Play of the school year will be held on Monday, December 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program is generally held the second Monday of each month, but there are some exceptions. SAVE THE DATES: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 4th 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. TOUR Tuesday, February 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (evening) JON PETERSON SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP Saint Columbkille is an approved provider for the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program by the Ohio Department of Education. This scholarship enables parents of children with special needs to apply for enrollment in our school, and receive tuition and additional needed services at no cost. Children must have an IEP from their public school district. For more information, visit the ODE website at education. ohio.gov/topics/other-resources/scholarships, or visit the school website at academics for additional guidance. Visit our website: Come see the difference Spirit, Scholarship, and Service can make. FREE BABY-SITTING The Saint Columbkille Youth Group will be offering free baby-sitting service, on Saturday, December 16th, from 12:00-3:30 p.m. Drop off your children for a few hours and get some Christmas shopping or other chores done. Bring your children (ages 2 years and up) to the Saint Columbkille gym, along with any item with which they might want to play, including games, cards, toys and videos. We will have some games on hand and other toys that your children may play with as well. Teen volunteers will spend time playing games and reading. A snack (cheese pizza) will be provided. Bulletin Date PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR HOLIDAY BULLETIN ARTICLES EARLY Deadline, 10:00 a.m. December 24 December 13 December 31 December 20 January 7 December 27 7

8 SCHOOL EVENTS HOLIDAY CORPORATE GIFTS Now is the time to suggest to your company that restaurant, food/grocery, and gasoline gift cards make excellent holiday gifts for employees and customers. As a convenience for your company, you may place the orders by calling the rectory* at (216) , where they can be picked up. This benefits your company and your parish. For a complete list of gift cards available, please see page 10. *Please Note: Large quantities must be ordered in advance and prepaid. Orders placed by 10:00 a.m. Friday should be received in our office by the following Tuesday afternoon. You will be notified by telephone when the order is ready to be picked up. PATRIOTIC ROSARY Join us in the Cry Room of the church to pray the Patriotic Rosary, every Friday, at 2:00 p.m. The five decades will be offered for the President, the Supreme Court, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the State Governors, and all County and Municipal Offices. Each of the 50 states will be prayed for on the decades of Hail Mary s. Each decade will end with a prayer for the conversion of our country. It is our hope that through these special intercessions, God will bless us with strong, moral leadership, to guide our country and to reclaim her Constitutional principles. We hope these prayers will bring an end to terrorism, together with a strong economic recovery. OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND DINING BOOK 2018 Important Dates Adult Confirmation Preparation Sundays, February 18, 25, March 4, & 11 Men s Renewal Saturday, January 20 Catholic Schools Week January 28 School Open House Sunday, February 4 Ash Wednesday February 14 Baptism Class* Saturday, February 17 (also offered April 21 and September TBA) Diocesan Wide Evening of Reconciliation Wednesday, February 28 Youth Group Renewal March 2-4 Ladies Guild Day of Recollection Saturday, March 10 Pre-Cana Day* Sunday, March 11 Holy Week Palm Sunday, March 25 Tenebrae, March 28 Holy Thursday, March 29 Good Friday, March 30 Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1 Women s Renewal Saturday, April 7 Confirmation Practice Saturday, April 14 Parish Lenten Mission Communion Rite Part II Confirmation Wednesday, April 18 Baptism Class* Saturday, April 21 (also offered September TBA) First Communion Practice Saturday, April 28 First Holy Communion Saturday, May 5 PSR Closing Mass Monday, May 7 Eucharistic Devotions Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 Eighth Grade Graduation Tuesday, May 29 Closing School Mass Thursday, May 31 Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, June Youth Group Night With Jesus Wednesday, July 18 Baptism Class* TBA Anointing Mass Sunday, October 21 *Pre-registration is required. Call the rectory office at (216) to register. Watch the weekly bulletin for additional information about these and other parish events as they are scheduled. Once again our 50+ Club has a great gift idea for birthdays and holidays, a gift that keeps giving all year long. The Our Town and All Around Dining Book has hundreds of money saving coupons for fine and casual dining, fast food, pizza, West Side Market, golf, leisure activities and more. A great value for $28.00 for dining alone or with someone. Call Joe Olsavsky (440) or Lillian Jirousek at (216) to order one. PRAYER REQUEST LINES Carmelite Sisters (Cleveland Heights) (216) Poor Clare Nuns (Euclid Avenue) (216) Sisters of Saint Joseph (216) Sisters of Notre Dame (Chardon) (440)

9 PARISH EVENTS GIANT EAGLE AND HEINEN S SHOPPERS By registering your shoppers card you can earn points that we can use to purchase materials for Saint Columbkille School. GIANT EAGLE: Register your card at Schools/Apples-for-the-Students/. Look for the link near the bottom of the page and follow instructions to enroll or call (800) Our school code is HEINEN S: Go to Look for the link to the Teaming Up for Education Program (under Tasteful Rewards near the bottom of the screen). Follow the instructions to register your card. You may also register by visiting the Customer Service desk at the store. NOTE: Heinen s requires participants to re-enroll each school year. WARM-UP AMERICA Thank you! Thank you! We are so grateful for all your support. Your donations of yarn are so much appreciated. With this yarn, we donated 1,446 hats, scarves, mittens, baby items and afghans to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others has been a blessed year for all of us. Thank you from all our members for your continued support. Our next meeting will be January 15, A Blessed Christmas Season and a Happy New Year to all. If you have any questions about our group, please call (216) THEOLOGY ON TAP Wednesday, December 20th Beachcliff Tavern, Detroit Avenue, Rocky River What is Truth? Confronting Relativism Presented by Father Kevin Klonowski, Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Parish, Stowe Doors open 7:00 p.m. Admission $5 MEN OF MERCY Did you know that there is a men s group in our parish who feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless, buries the dead and other Corporal Works of Mercy? The Men of Mercy, formed in late 2016, has donated thousands of dollars to needy families and individuals in our area. Here are just a few of the causes that we have supported thus far: Provided financial support to a Broadview Heights family who lost their home and all of their possessions in a fire. Assisted with the medical expenses of a Parma resident who is currently living on an artificial heart machine, awaiting a transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. Donated bus passes to a local organization that temporarily houses recently released prisoners, allowing them to attend medical appointments and job interviews as they acclimate back into society. (Prior to this, they shared one bicycle!) Comprised of over 40 local area men, we meet right here at Saint Columbkille. If you are looking for a Ministry that is making a real difference and doesn t require a huge time commitment (we meet only 4 times a year!) please consider joining our ranks. For more information, please contact Gary Minjock at (216) MARCH FOR LIFE January 18th & 19th WASHINGTON, D.C. Make this the year you commit two days to take the message of life to our Nation s capital, that we are a country full of people who support the life of even our most vulnerable citizens. A bus will leave Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1545 South Green Road, South Euclid at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, January 18th. We hope to have time for some sightseeing in the late afternoon. We will spend the night in the Cambria Hotel and Suites Rockville (Maryland), ride the Metro to the Youth Rally and Mass at Capitol One Arena in the morning, have lunch and walk to the Rally before the March for Life (begins at 1:00 p.m). The bus will pick us up at 4:00 p.m. for our ride back home. The bus fare is $ The rate per room is $ Rooms sleep up to six people. Deadline for reservations is December 15th. For more information, call (216) or heightsarea4life@ gmail.com. 9

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To place an ad, call Clergy Vestments in Honor of relative or priest friends. Ordination and Religious Ceremonies WOOD Rev. Neil D. O Connor Pastor Emeritus Family Owned & Operated Pre-need and Irrevocable Trusts Complete Funeral Service Facility HANDYMAN No Job too small! Ralph Ventura Painting Drywall Plumbing Electrical (440) A. RIPEPI & SONS Funeral Homes, Inc Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts. (440) Fulton Rd., Cleveland (216) Mrs. Renee Cerny School Principal Rev. Edwin M. Leonard Parochial Vicar Mr. Jon Thibo Director of Music Rev. Christopher H. Weber Parochial Vicar Mr. Christopher Zgrabik Director of Youth Ministry School: or Parish Registration: Please register at the parish office during our business hours. Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extended Hours for Pick-up or Drop-off Only: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Masses: Saturday Vigil, 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m., Monday - Saturday, 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00-3:30 p.m., after 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, the Thursday before the First Friday of each month 7:00-8:00 p.m. and by appointment; please call the parish office or speak to a priest. Baptism: Celebrated on most Sundays after the 12:00 p.m. Mass. Preparation is required for parents before their first child s Baptism. Please call the Parish Office to register. Marriage: In keeping with Diocesan regulations, arrangements must first be made with a priest at least six months before the date selected to allow for required preparations Mr. Paul C. Kutolowski Deacon Mrs. Shari Chmura Director of Faith Formation Rev. James F. Mazanec Senior Parochial Vicar Dominic Florio, Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is available upon request by speaking with one of the priests. #86392-JD-10/17/17 N/N BM DEAF Vestments A VOICE CRIES OUT: IN THE DESERT PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD. MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE WASTELAND A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD! mab0440/123rf Stock Photo Isaiah 40:3