ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am

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2 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am HOLY DAY MASSES Consult your weekly bulletin. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 pm or by appt. BAPTISM: Call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month MARRIAGE: Parishioners only. Call at least 6 months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) Grades 1 8 meet in school on Monday at 6:15 pm psr@stanthonylorain.com ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Joseph M. Akosi, School Principal ext 232 akosij@stanthonylorain.com Lisa Stefan, Secretary ext. 231 stefanl@stanthonylorain.com PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Edward J. Smith, Pastor ext. 248 Father Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate Deacon Paul Heise Deacon James Stewart (retired) Andy Andino, Music Minister andinoa@stanthonylorain.com Eric Gilles, Maintenance Supervisor gillese@stanthonylorain.com Kim Kuhn, Parish Secretary ext. 221 kuhnk@stanthonylorain.com Diana Lesiecki, Business Manager lesieckid@stanthonylorain.com Kathleen Obermiller, Communications Director obermillerk@stanthonylorain.com LORAIN, OH How mysterious are these Magi, who suddenly appear from the East to worship the Christ child and then as suddenly disappear! The title magi from the East indicates that they were members of a priestly caste from Persia (now Iran), scholars interested in astronomy not just astrology in the later sense. The star that appeared to them was, they were convinced, a sign of great importance. But it was surely not scientific curiosity alone that prompted them to undertake their long journey. As Christ sent angels to summon the shepherds, he also sent the star to invite these worthy savants to pay Him a visit. It must have taken them months to prepare for the trip, and many more to reach the Holy Land a trek of 1,000-1,500 miles. Today s gospel tells us all we really know about their arrival, their search, their discovery and worship of Jesus, and their departure by another route as advised in a dream to escape Herod. But who were they and what became of them? We call them the Wise Men or the Kings, and the number three has become traditional, though not mentioned in the Bible. Were they indeed kings? Only in the eighth century were they referred to as such. What were their names? Various names were assigned to them from the seventh century on, but eventually the three that stuck were Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Since the fifteenth century, it has been customary for artists to represent one as a black. And what happened to them when they arrived back home? Legend says that they were baptized decades later, of course by St. Thomas the Apostle; and that they worked diligently to spread faith in Christ. What were claimed to be the relics of these saintly men were brought to Constantinople in the fourth century by the Empress St. Helena. Later they were transferred to Milan, and in 1164 to Cologne, Germany. There they are still enshrined in the great Cologne cathedral. Despite the haziness of their biographies, one thing is for sure: the Magi were the first gentiles to do honor to the Messiah. In doing so, they set for us later gentile Christians an example of unselfish and wholehearted devotion to the Infant Savior. ~Rev. Edward J Smith

3 JANUARY 7, 2018 Sunday - January 7 - The Epiphany of the Lord 10:00 am - Albert & Helen Jancsura Requested by: Gary & Marcie Cooper Monday - January 8 - The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 am - Elmer E. Buckley, Jr. Requested by: Steve Kovacs Family Tuesday - January 9 - Weekday 8:30 am - Dominic Manacci Requested by: Joe Rizzo Saturday - January 13 - St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 4:00 pm - Martha O Brien Requested by: Beatrice Ellis Sunday - January 14-2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:00 am - Living & Deceased of the Parish A GENEROUS DONATION HAS BEEN MADE for the Breakwall & Social Hall by Men s Club. MASS SERVERS FOR JANUARY 13TH & 14TH Saturday, 1/13-4 pm Thomas Moore, Evan Hricovec, Kamdyn Smith Sunday, 1/14-10 am Max Fultz, Grace Obermiller, Jordan Hunt THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD SUNDAY OFFERTORY REPORT will be available in the next bulletin. MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS... Our Christmas services were very joyful and uplifting. It was wonderful to see the familiar faces, new and old. It takes many hands to get the church ready for the birth of our Lord. Thank you to everyone that contributed to these services by planning the liturgy, decorating, and preparing our beautiful music. We couldn t do it without each and every one of you. Thank you for serving the church with your many talents. A SPECIAL NOTE TO THE PARISHIONERS... This week Father Smith received a phone call from Deacon Jim Stewart. Deacon Jim wanted all his St. Anthony friends to know that he is praying for them daily, and he appreciates their continued love, support, and prayers for his health & happiness. Deacon Jim always remembers fondly, the wonderful people that make our Parish so special. Please keep Deacon Jim in your prayers, as well as all our retired Priests and Deacons that have faithfully served the Parishes of the Diocese. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2018 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7- Tuesday: 11 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42

4 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH ADORATION CHAPEL Above all, let us listen to Mary, Most Holy, in whom the mystery of the Eucharist appears more than in anyone else as a mystery of light. Gazing upon Mary, we come to know that transforming power present in the Eucharist. In her, we see the world renewed in love. ~Pope St. John Paul II John the Baptist saw Jesus and exclaimed: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. It is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit, (Jn 1:29-33) Exclaimed John the Baptist when he saw Jesus. When we go to The Lamb, Jesus is the Holy Eucharist, we ask for grace to live out our Baptismal calling as faithful children of the Father. With each Hail Mary we pray to be open to receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ~from A-13 MBS Rosary Pamphlet LORAIN, OH PRO LIFE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK All the wars ever fought, all the holocausts ever perpetrated, all the plagues that ever raged, all the bombs that ever dropped, all the famines that ever laid waste to the land, put together have not killed the number of human beings wiped out by ABOR- TION. ~Fr. Frank Pavone PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS: Gilbert Amador Lindsey Marie Ballas Loretta Bliss Gary Butchko Lynn Coscho Ann Cusella Jerry Donovan Anna Mae Ebinger Bea Ellis Judy Foltin Bea Giacobbe Fr. John Raphael Hadnagy, OFM Conv Tim Haupt Ralph Koontz Nancy Kurianowicz Ann Marshall Betty McGinley Ellen Morgan Victor Munoz Mary Nazario Nick Penick Emily Raddell Elizabeth Savinsky Amy Schmidt Elmer Schneider Marie Schweinberg George Simonovich Celia Stanislaw Brian Stawicki Deacon Jim Stewart Rick Teaman Stacie Velasquez Peg Young Call the Parish Office if you would like to add someone to this list. Please notify us when to remove the name Call the Prayer Line for immediate prayer requests, Georgianna: or Dee: E. ERIE AVENUE LORAIN, OH

5 JANUARY 7, 2018 SCHOOL CLOSINGS & THE PARISH OFFICE When Lorain City Schools closes due to weather, St. Anthony of Padua School will also close. For the safety and security of our parish staff, when the school closes, the parish office will open an hour later at than normal at 10 am. Weekly Activities SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 1:00 pm - CYO Basketball Games (Gym) MONDAY, JANUARY 8 3:00 pm - Basketball Practice (Gym) 6:15 pm - PSR (School) 7:30 pm - New Life Prayer Group (Adoration Chapel) TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 9:00 am - Pierogi Production (Social Hall) 3:00 pm - Girl Scout Meeting (Learning Center) 3:30 pm - Basketball Practice (Gym) 6:00 pm - Parish Council (Parish Office) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 3:00 pm - Basketball Practice (Gym) 7:00 pm - St. John Vianney Fraternity Formation (Church) THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 3:30 pm - Basketball Practice (Gym) FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 - NO SCHOOL! 3:00 pm - Divine Mercy Holy Hour (Adoration Chapel) 4:00 pm - Basketball Practice (Gym) SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Blood Pressure Screenings after Mass 10:00 am - CYO Basketball Games (Gym) SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Blood Pressure Screenings after Mass 12:30 pm - Chili Cook-off (Social Hall) 1:00 pm - CYO Basketball Games (Gym) THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD SUNDAY PRAYER FOR EPIPHANY Dear Jesus, though a newborn, the wise men knew your greatness. On a hint from the heavens, they traveled far from their places of comfort so that they could honor you. From their belief in your divinity, they gave amazing gifts, offerings that symbolized your life, power, and even your death. And because of a dream in the night, they altered their well-laid plans to return home in order to protect you. May we be so willing to honor, sacrifice, and obey, all for love of you, as we meditate on the meaning of this day. Amen. Next Weekend our Parish Nurses will be in the Side Day Chapel of the Church to take your Blood Pressure! RECYCLING Thank you to everyone that continues to put your paper and cardboard into out recycling bin. For our recycling from March 7th to September 25th, we received $ We appreciate your recycling! Phone:

6 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH LORAIN, OH POLKA MASS & DINNER St. Frances Cabrini Parish will host a Polka Mass & Dinner on Sunday, January 14th. Mass will be celebrated at 11 am with the dinner & Polka Party from 12-3 pm. An Adult Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner will cost $15 & a Kid s Hot Dog Dinner will cost $5 with children 3 and under free. There will be dancing, 50/50 raffle & Chinese Baskets. Live performance by the amazing Ed Klimczak. You can purchase tickets by calling Don t miss this fun event! EXODUS: CALLED TO FREEDOM BIBLE STUDY This ten-part Bible Study looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that, more than just seeking to free his people physically from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free his people from the far more dangerous grip of sin. Because of this, the Exodus story is not just Israel s story, but our story as well; it reveals to us who God is and what he calls us to be. Exodus: Called to Freedom will meet 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Elyria. Cost is $25 per person and includes workbook, materials & supplies. Deadline to register is Friday, January 12th. For more info, contact Jackie, Ext.4 or jackiesvdp@gmail.com. CHARISMATIC MASS Catholic Renewal Ministries will host a Charismatic Mass on Friday, January 19th, 7 pm, St. Peter Parish, Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Fr. Bob Franco will be the celebrant. Praise & worship will begin at 7 pm & the liturgy will start at 7:30 pm. Healing prayer teams will be available after mass for individual prayer, & there will also be a social. For more info., contact Fr. Franco, or CRM, This will be a time to truly encounter the Lord. All are invited! WOMEN S RTREAT DAY - FINDING WAYS TO SERVE GOD St. Teresa s Altar & Rosary Society invites all women to a day of learning and prayer on Saturday, January 27th, Doors open at 9:30 am for coffee and pastries. Sr. Mary Berigan, SND, from The Blessing House in Lorain, will be our speaker. Sr. Mary will share her insights regarding serving God as our lives change. Lunch will be served at Noon, followed by a prayer service. Call the church office, , to reserve your seat. Cost is $5 at the door. A Free Will offering will be taken to benefit The Blessing House. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS...are available by request only. You can call the parish office, jancsuram@stanthonylorain.com or return the coupon below. All statements will be mailed. Please make sure we have your correct address when requesting. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST NAME ADDRESS

7 JANUARY 7, 2018 SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2018 MARIAN GUILD TAILGATE PARTY This years theme is Pro-Bowl/Polynesian Mash-up Wear your favorite team jersey or your favorite Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt... or both! Good food, good beverages, good music featuring Strukely & Cole & lots of raffles! Tickets are $30 & will go on sale in January Look for more information in future bulletins! CLUSTER PARTNERS WEBSITES St. Teresa of Avila Parish stteresaparish.com St. Thomas the Apostle Church saintthomaschurch.net THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD SUNDAY Please plan on joining us for A Night in Paris Hosted by the St. Anthony School Endowment Committee Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at Chez Francois in Vermilion All monies raised will go to our St. Anthony of Padua School Endowment Fund for the purpose of operating and maintaining our school for the future. Invitation coming soon! If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming Bulletin, please send requests to obermillerk@stanthonylorain.com by Monday at 10 am. Bulletins are sent to print every Tuesday! Matthew A. Stempowski, DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 1936 Cooper Foster Park Rd. W Lorain, Ohio Phone: (440) Fax: (440) Lorain Flower Shop & Greenhouses 1105 W. 21st St Full Service Flower Shop Worldwide Delivery Dr. William M. Schwartz Family Dentistry - Ins., Visa, M.C. Accepted Eve. & Sat. Hrs. Call or Meadow Lane Ct., Suite B (North College Meadows) Parishioner DOVIN AND REBER JONES FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road Amherst, Ohio Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2150 Broadway Lorain, OH Traditional Funerals Pre-Arranged Funerals Cremation Call for a Free Consultation Vincent J. Giovannazzo American Slovak Club 2915 Broadway Hall Rental/Catering Fish Fry Bowling Meeting Rooms Proud to serve Lorain County J.B.E. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT JASON PETKOVSEK Residential Commercial LAWN MAINTENANCE LAWN (5296) jason@petkovsek.com Rosie s Family Restaurant N. Ridge Rd Jack & Rosie Rogers Owners 3-E-4-2 For ad info. call

8 $20.00 Off Repair Service Broadway, Lorain % OFF For All Parishioners Call Excavating Basement Waterproofing Plumbing Sewer Cleaning High Pressure Jetting Video Inspection SHOP FROM HOME! Personal Service from Rob Van Horn Let me bring the store to you! Vinyl Laminate Hardwood (440) Julie Musial GRI, PSA, SFR Realtor North Abbe Rd., Suite 6 Elyria, OH SMITH S CUSTOM CATERING Complete Catering Services Colorado Rd., Avon MICHAEL D. TULLY, CO., L.P.A. A T T O R N E Y A T L A W Serving the Residents of Lorain County Since 1980 PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION 6061 South Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) Since 1951 Flowers, Plants, Garden Accessories Fruit, Gourmet & Wine Baskets 2 Floors of Unique Gifts & Decor 1001 Reid Ave. (10th & Reid) (440) The Stores That Save You the Runaround 2253 Colorado Ave. Lorain, OH ROSE JACOBS REALTOR Parishioner 3644 Oberlin Ave. Lorain, OH Office Full Service Realtor RAY GIDICH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. Residential & Commercial OH LIC #16723 Muzik s Auto Care MINOR REPAIRS 704 West Erie Avenue (440) THE STUMP GUY FREE ESTIMATES TREE TRIMMING TREE REMOVAL FULLY INSURED Ask about your winter price! Colorado Ave. Lorain, OH ANY LARGE SPECIALTY PIZZA $9.99 (w/ coupon) Contact Vic Preisel to place an ad today! vpreisel@4lpi.com or (800) x6317 Find your loved ones using the CCA App! Ted s Floors E-4-2 For ad info. call