THE CHURCH OF ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE

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1 THE CHURCH OF ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE 9114 LAKE SHORE BLVD. MENTOR, OH Parish Office: Fax: PSR Office: Website: Facebook: fb.me/stbedementor.org PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Rev. Timothy J. Plavac Deacon Rev. Mr. John Burke, Jr. Deacon & Liturgy Rev. Mr. Kenneth Knight Youth Minister Ms. Sarah Liptak Pastoral Associate Mrs. Karen J. Roman Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Laura A. Ruque Business Manager Mr. Vincent Taraska, CPA Pastoral Care Nurses Mrs. Diana Harvey Mrs. Daneen Warsinskey Music Director Miss Marjorie G. Zager WHAT S INSIDE. Religious Education & Formation... Page 2 My Faith Story... Page 3 Area Activities... Page 4 Mass Schedule... Page 5 January 28, 2018 EUCHARIST (MASS) SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Rosary one half hour before Vigil and Sunday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 AM (First Fridays 7:00 PM) Holy Day: Refer to Bulletin SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30 until 4:00 PM or by appointment PARISH OFFICE HOURS Office open Monday 8:30 AM 8:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM. NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome all new parishioners to make an appointment to register at the Parish Office and share their gifts within the community. Dear Parishioner: A few parishioners asked if I could publish the words for the song I wrote and presented at last weekend s Masses. Here they are, and I hope you find them helpful both spiritually and emotionally. Fr. Tim COMIN WITHIN SIGHT OF THE LORD (CHOICES) I SIGNED MY LIFE AWAY ONCE OR TWICE MAKIN VOWS AND THEN PAYING THE PRICE THERE S NOTHING BETTER THAN WORKIN AT LOVE IT S THE BEST THING ON EARTH BELOW TO TAKE US TO THE REALMS OF ABOVE. YOU GOT YOUR TAKERS AND YOUR GIVERS TOO ALL LOOKIN FOR LIFE IN WHAT THEY DO continued on page 2

2 PAGE TWO ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE January 28, 2018 continued from page 1 I M TELLIN YOU IT S THE GIVERS WHO WILL RECEIVE AND THE TAKERS, THOSE LAST TO SHARE WILL ALL LOSE THE LOVE THEY NEVER GAVE. WASTED TIME, WASTED LIFE NOT LIVIN FOR LOVE BUT LOVIN STRIFE THE ENEMY S THERE HE S INSIDE YOUR WIRE IF YOU LET HIM HE LL LEAVE NOTHING LEFT OF YOU AND NOTHING LEFT OF LOVE S PURE DESIRE. NOW TELL ME DO YOU REALIZE THE SCORE JUST WHAT S THE SHAPE AND SIZE AND WHAT S MORE THAT SLOWLY OR SOONER THAN YOU THINK WE LL ALL BE STANDIN THERE BEFORE THE LORD. I THINK ABOUT HIM ALMOST DAY AND NIGHT I THINK ABOUT HIM AND I KNOW IT S RIGHT AS I WATCH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOCKIN ON HEAVEN S DOOR; THE LINES GETTING LONGER AND LONGER AND WE RE COMIN WITHIN SIGHT OF THE LORD. REV. TIM PLAVAC Looking Toward Lent: Once again this year we invite parishioners to bring in their old palms to be used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday, February 14th. Please place them in the basket in the Gathering Space. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and FORMATION Report Cards: Report cards and second semester schedules are being distributed to elementary students this week. Please take time to go over your child s report card and spend some time over the coming months helping them to learn the required prayers and practices. Please be sure to read the letter about the Called to Protect TM Program being taught to all elementary classes. Thank you. Middle School/Senior High PSR Mailing: Attendance reports, 2nd semester schedules and letters will be mailed out this week. Information for the Called Protect TM Program for families of 7th graders will also be included in this mailing. Confirmation Session: Confirmation candidates usually meet the first Sunday of the month. However, since next Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday, we will instead meet on February 11th. Join one of St. Bede s small faith-sharing groups! Today s Disciples Faith Sharing Groups are gathering for reflection and discussion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Sunday Gospels. Below is a list of dates/times/ locations of the meetings. If you are interested in joining, please contact Cindy Cole at or her at: cynthiaamc@aol.com. Facilitator Ed Liggett 2nd Monday of every month 7:00 PM at the parish Facilitator Cindy Cole 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 7:00 PM at her home Facilitator Debby Krankowski 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month 7:00 PM at her home Facilitators John Misch and Ken Polak 2nd and 4th Friday of every month 9:45 AM at the parish Facilitator Lisa Durst 2nd Saturday of every month 10:30 AM at the parish

3 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MENTOR, OHIO PAGE THREE Just a Friendly Reminder! Please return your completed My Faith Story handouts that were given to you at Christmas. You can do this by either placing them in the collection baskets during Mass or the designated gold box located on a table in the Gathering Space. If you were not in town during Christmas or have lost your handouts, more can be found on the table next to the gold box. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! YMM St. Bede s Youth Group Pre-Baptism Class: If you are expecting or have recently welcomed your first child into your family, a Pre-Baptism class is required before the baptism of your child. Class will be offered as needed. Please call the Parish Office at to register. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday at 12:00 Noon, and should be scheduled at least one month in advance. New parents are required to attend a prebaptism class which is offered every other month. Please call the Parish Office to register. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Pre-School: Sunday during 11:00 AM Mass Grades 1-5: Tuesday 4:15 PM Grades 1-6: Tuesday 6:00 PM Grades 6-12: Tuesday 7:45 PM RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: A process of inquiry and introduction of Gospel values and an opportunity for the nurturing of faith for adults and children. Entry to the program is ongoing. Call the Parish Office for more information. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Marriage preparation must begin at least six months prior to wedding, although a one-year preparation time is preferable. FUNERAL PLANNING: Funeral Liturgies can be pre-planned. Contact Fr. Tim to select readings and music. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Parish Pastoral Council meets on the First Wednesday of oddnumbered months at 7:00 PM in the Library.

4 PAGE FOUR ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE January 28, 2018 BOOK OF INTENTIONS: You will find our Book of Intentions on a special table in the Gathering Space, in which you are encouraged to write in prayer intentions yourself. If you are unable to write a name in yourself, please call the Parish Office at Please pray for the repose of the souls of Shawn White; the Brother of Jean Grabowski; and the Cousin of Joan Faudree. Save the Date: St. Mary of the Assumption School Open House is Sunday, February 4th following the 10:00 AM Mass until 1:00 PM. Come see what makes this school a family! Breadth of Life Luncheon: Pray, Hope and Don t Worry will be Cindy Russo s topic at the February 14th Breadth of Life luncheon. Cindy is the U.S. Representative for the Disciples of Padre Pio in Rome, Italy. A three-year-old relative with terminal cancer was cured when Padre Pio answered a prayer request to intercede for the child s healing. Cindy, who owns a chalice used by Padre Pio in the 1960s, will share the chalice and her amazing story of faith around the world. The luncheon will be held at St. Noel s Parish Hall in Willoughby Hills from Noon to 2:00 PM. Cost is $18 per person, which includes tossed salad, lemon pepper cod, parsley redskin potatoes, vegetables and dessert. All are welcome. Call Chris Plavcan at for reservations by February 9th. AM 1260 The Rock: During this year s Lenten season, tune into AM 1260 The Rock! Cleveland s Catholic radio station offers a variety of reflections and catechesis to draw your household closer to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus during this time of His sorrowful passion. Visit to listen live or tune in at AM 1260 The Rock on your car radio during your daily commute! Mardi Gras Fundraiser: To support the human formation of the seminarians at Saint Mary Seminary, the Student Activities Staff and the seminarians are hosting a Mardi Gras fundraiser in order to have monetary resources to use for various formational community activities throughout the year. The Mardi Gras fundraiser is held on the campus of the Center for Pastoral Leadership and features great food in New Orleans style, raffle opportunities, and an overall good time. This year, the seminarians Mardi Gras fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Questions? Call Celtic Ball: St. John Vianney Parish presents their 15th annual Celtic Ball on Saturday, March 3rd at LaMalfa. The event will feature music by the band Chance and The Kilroy s Band as well as Irish dancing and music, great food, open bar, prizes, an Irish raffle, silent auction and much more! Tickets are $85 per person. For more information or for tickets, call Sheila Randel at or s51randel@gmail.com. The 2018 Celtic Ball Honorees are Eileen and John Bowers, Kathy and Tom McCoy, and Lea and Mark Crowley. The recipients of the Fr. Robert Kline Do-the-Right- Thing Award are Bruce and Debbie Jasrosz. Stewardship of Treasure January 21, 2018 Adult Envelopes (305 envelopes)... $8,419 Automated Giving & Online (23 participants)... $2,336 Children s Envelopes (1 envelope)... $ 1 HVAC (3 envelopes)... $ 46 Helping Hands... $ 131 Gift Card Profits... $ 86 Current Year to Date Actual Break-Even Actual Budgeted $10,756 $10,960 $340,305 $328,800

5 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MENTOR, OH PAGE FIVE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, January 27, :30 PM Fannie Simcich by Tom & Phyllis Simcich (TP) Sunday, January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Bobbie Benkowski by Richard Radovanic (TP) (TC) 11:00 AM William Kern by Rod & Lisa Laird (TP) (CC) Monday, January 29, :00 AM Tom & Roberta Berry 54th Anniversary by Tom & Roberta Berry Tuesday, January 30, :00 AM The Parishioners of St. Bede the Venerable Wednesday, January 31, 2018 St. John Bosco, priest 9:00 AM Rosemary Lennon by Chuck & Karen Roman Thursday, February 1, :00 AM Mass at St. Anthony of Padua 12:15 PM Mass at St. Mary, Painesville 7:00 PM Mass at St. John Vianney and St. Gabriel Friday, February 2, 2018 The Presentation of the Lord 9:00 AM Joseph & Helen Litz by Litz Family 7:00 PM Carolyn Sajovic by LeQuyea Family Saturday, February 3, 2018 St. Blaise, bishop 4:30 PM Ruth Hassing by Trish & Ed Gordon (GS) Sunday, February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Toni Bellante by Bellante Family (GS) (TC) 11:00 AM Thomas Robinson by Family (GS) (CC) TP=Fr. Plavac TC-Traditional Choir GS=Fr. Schaut CC-Contemporary Choir Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/ Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/ Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, :3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/ Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/ Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/ Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/ 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Liturgical Publications Inc THIS WEEK AT ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE Sunday, January 28, :00 AM Preschool PSR (FTC) 11:00 AM Nursery (ER) 5:00 PM YMM (YM) 6:30 PM High School YMM (YM) 7:30 PM FLOCK (Library) 8:00 PM Mentor Sunday AA (FTC) Monday, January 29, :30-7:30 PM Food Pantry Open 6:00-8:00 PM Gift Card Sales (AC) 6:00 PM RCIC (Library) 6:30 PM Star PSR (FTC) Tuesday, January 30, :00 PM Scripture Sisters (Library) 4:15-9:00 PM PSR (FTC) 7:00 PM Men s Retreat Meeting (YM) 7:30 PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday, January 31, :30 AM DoughRaiser$ (FTC-K) 9:30 AM Women s Bible Study (Library) 6:30 PM Cubs Meeting (FTC) 6:30 PM Pantry Meeting (Library) 7:00 PM RCIA (YM) Thursday, February 1, :30 PM DoughRaiser$ (FTC-K) 7:00 PM Raffle Meeting (AC) 7:15 PM Handmaids of Mary (YM) 7:30 PM Boy Scouts (FTC) 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus Officers (YM) 7:30 PM Traditional Choir Rehearsal (CR) Friday, February 2, :30 AM-6:45 PM Eucharistic Exposition (Chapel) 1:00-3:00 PM Gift Card Sales (AC) Saturday, February 3, :30 AM Men s Bible Study (Library) 9:00 AM-Noon Food Pantry Open 3:00 PM Blue and Gold (FTC) 3:45-4:15 PM Blood Pressure Checks (Library) 3:30-4:00 PM Confessions Sunday, February 4, :45-10:45 AM Blood Pressure Checks (Library) 11:00 AM Preschool PSR (FTC) 11:00 AM Nursery (ER) 8:00 PM Mentor Sunday AA (FTC)