St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

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1 St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio January 14, 2018 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH INFORMATION BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated after the Noon mass on Sundays. A pre-baptism class is required for the first child. For class information call the rectory. Arrangements should be made shortly before or after the birth of the child. COMMUNION CALLS: are made on Sundays by Eucharistic PARISH INFORMATION Ministers to the homebound. Please call the Rectory to Baptisms are celebrated after the Noon mass on Sundays. A pre-baptism class is schedule. required for the first child. For class information call the rectory. Arrangements should be made MATRIMONY: Couples need to make arrangements at least six shortly before or after the birth of the child. months prior to the wedding date. No date may be reserved COMMUNION CALLS: are made on Sundays by discussed Eucharistic Ministers Please call until with a priest to ofthe the homebound. parish. the Rectory to schedule. NEW PARISHIONERS: Call the Rectory to register. MATRIMONY: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Interested in becoming a No date may be reserved until discussed RITE with aof priest of the parish. member of the Catholic Church? Call the Rectory for more Established :1845 NEW PARISHIONERS Call the Rectory toinformation. register. BAPTISMS: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Call the Rectory for more information. CONFESSIONS Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:00 PM or by CONFESSIONS appointment. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:00 PM or by appointment. CONTACT US CONTACT US Rectory Office...(440) Rectory Office...(440) Office Hours...Monday Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Office Hours...Monday Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fax...(440) Fax...(440) st.teresa.church@neohio.twcbc.com ... st.teresa.church@neohio.twcbc.com Website... Website... MASSES MASSES Sunday Vigil...Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday Vigil...Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday:...8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday:...8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Holy Day Vigil:...Watch Bulletin Holy Day Vigil:...Watch Bulletin Holy Day:...Watch Bulletin Holy Day:...Watch Bulletin Civic Holidays:...Watch Bulletin Civic Holidays:...Watch Bulletin Wednesday & Friday:...8:30 AM Wednesday & Friday:...8:30 AM STAFF STAFF Reverend Edward J. Smith, Pastor Reverend Edward J. Smith, Pastor Fr. Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate Fr. Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate Debbie Wehler, Sue DiVaccaro, Secretaries Debbie Wehler, Sue DiVaccaro, Secretaries Michael Joris, Parish Council Chairperson Michael Joris, Parish Council Chairperson Lou Varos, Finance Council Chairperson Lou Varos, Finance Council Chairperson ST. TERESA OF AVILA CHURCH is handicap accessible. ST. TERESA OF AVILA CHURCH is handicap accessible.

2 St. Teresa of Avila Parish Page 2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 [The LORD] tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. Psalm 147:4 OFFERTORY COLLECTION Weekly Goal $4, January 28 $3, Latin America $ Children's $2.00 Please keep St. Teresa Parish in mind when making out your will. KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS Luz Villanueva, Eleanor Rieth Pat Chozinski, Marty Lima, Peg King Gladys Mackert, Maebelle Fill Gladys Wisnieski, Kathleen Brezinski Donna Satorius, Patricia Welsh Greg Brezinski, Shirley Karasevic Shirley Schloss, William Friskey MONTHLY SPIRITUAL MAXIM God has given me great courage; and the greater these trials were the greater was the courage. St. Teresa of Avila ANOINTING OF THE SICK For those advanced in age, sick, or undergoing surgery. Administered upon request. Contact the Rectory. PSR (Parish School of Religion) Classes take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. for grades 1-8. Call with questions to If the Shef./Shef. Lake schools are closed due to bad weather on a Tuesday, PSR will be cancelled. CONFIRMATION CLASSES Classes take place on Sundays. Begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa Parish with class following in the Parish Life Center. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Available upon request only. Call or . We can your statement! [ ] [st.teresa.office@neohio.twcbc.com] MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2018 There are many Masses for 2018 that are still open for your intentions. Contact the church office at with your request. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, February 3 St. Blaise 4:30 p.m. +Ruth Wagner by family Sunday, February 4 8:30 a.m. +Stan Pliszka by Pat Fenik & family 11:00 a.m. +Joan Schwind by Jim & Debbie Brady Monday, February 5 St. Agatha Tuesday, February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions Wednesday, February 7 8:30 a.m. All Souls Thursday, February 8 St. Jerome Emiliani Friday, February 9 8:30 a.m. living/deceased of St. Teresa & St. Anthony Parishes Saturday, February 10 St. Scholastica 4:30 p.m. +Violet Trudnowski by Elia Riegel Sunday, February 11 8:30 a.m. living/deceased of the Altar & Rosary Society 11:00 a.m. +Samuel & Doris Denton by Dan & Theresa ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS Our next Altar & Rosary Society Mass will be Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. The Rosary will be said at 8:00 a.m. prior to Mass. Our next Meeting will be Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. John Room of the PLC. All women of the parish are invited! THE SHROUD OF TURIN PRESENTATION - "A FACE TO FACE ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS?" Join us in St. Teresa's Parish Life Center, 1878 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village, on Sunday, February 18, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. Expert lecturer on the Shroud of Turin, Mr. David M. Onysko, will present current evidence through means of pictures, music and scripture. The presentation seeks to offer various perspectives for this ancient linen burial garment. "Was the man in the shroud Christ, "the anointed one?" These questions and others present a forum for discussion. Reservations a must by calling by February 14, No charge for this event. Free Will Offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served. VALENTINE'S DAY WINE TASTING DINNER - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Celebrate an early Valentine's Day with imported wine, gourmet Italian food & dessert! Join us in St. Teresa of Avila's Parish Life Center on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 6:30-9 p.m. Presale tickets are $35/person; $65/couple; and $180/table of 6. Make your reservation to by Wednesday, February 7. Food catered by Bruno's Italian Restaurant and wine provided by Ferrando A Foli Corp. Bottles of imported wine will be available for purchase at the event. Enjoy good food, wine, friends, and raffles. FISH FRY VOLUNTEER MEETING All Volunteers are asked to attend a Fish Fry organizational meeting on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 7 p.m. As in the past, many volunteers are needed to make this a success. Hope to see you all there. WORLD DAY FOR CONSECREATED LIFE This Sunday, we celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. We recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The consecrated life is one way that women and men live out their baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day, especially for Fr. Smith, Fr. Becherer and Fr. Sanders. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10: :1; Mk 1:40-45

3 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 February 4, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR The Christian nations of Europe brought many good things to the world. They also brought many bad things. One of them was black slavery. In some respects, slavery and the African slave trade were less brutal in Latin America than in Anglo-Saxon America. But the story was basically the same. Cartagena, in the present Republic of Colombia, was one of the most notorious of the South American slavetrade ports. As many as 10,000 slaves from Africa reached there each year. Hundreds of others died on route. Those who arrived were usually frightened, sick, dying. Spanish slave dealers were willing to let them be baptized, but they would permit little more. Spanish missionaries protested this mistreatment, but their complaints were ignored. Something had to be done for these poor people to show that God loved them. One Spanish Jesuit, St. Peter Claver, devoted himself to them for years. He met them in their crowded corrals, repulsive though they were in their sickness and neglect, and brought them medicines and food and little gifts. He rounded up the blacks to interpret his instructions on God and his love, and thus he was eventually able to catechize and baptize over 300,000 slaves. He warned them against exploitation and the occasions of sin that they would encounter. He sought constantly to remind them of their own human dignity, despite their social degradation. This was his principal missionary work for thirty-five years. Then in 1650 he was stricken with a terminal illness that incapacitated him for four years. Peter bore his trials with great patience. Only in his last hours when they learned he was dying, did the people of Cartagena recall what Father Claver had done among them! He had fulfilled his vow to be the slave of the Negroes forever. I made myself the slave of all, so as to win over as many as possible. (I Corinthians 9:19) The Reverend Edward J. Smith CATHOLIC PROGRAMMING 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! RESPECT LIFE All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. Pope Francis LENTEN SOUP SUPPER - ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA St. Anthony's Marian Guild invites all parishioners to a "Soup Supper" on March 19, 2018 at 6 p.m. The evening will begin with a Prayer Service in the church lead by Deacon Paul Heiser, followed by the Soup Supper in the social hall. Deacon Paul will deliver a message after dinner. Please RSVP to Denise at DONATIONS FOR THE FISH FRY As in the past, we count on the generosity of St. Teresa's Parishioners for donations of pop (Pepsi or Coke and Sprite or 7-Up, regular and diet) and baked goods for our Fish Fry. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Life Center on Thursdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. beginning February 15 & 16. LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD OUR GOD FOR THOSE AMONG US: Thank You to the Altar & Rosary Society for hosting two events in February, Painting with Friends and the Women's Retreat Day. Both events were very successful and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Thank you Ladies! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERVING OUR COUNTRY Charles Godles, Christopher Barnhart, Jason Bender, Thomas Daley Capt. Richard Robinson, Tom Fisher, Anthony Burns, Michael Naughton, Allen Fish, 2nd Lt. Louis Rios, Justin Callison, Quinn Rambo Capt. Shelby Stratton, Grant Bartlett, Sgt. Tyler Corwin, John McGlynn, Cpl. Andrew Edwards 1st Sgt. Derek Lisowski To add names call PARISH CLUSTER CORNER St. Thomas the Apostle St. Anthony HOSPITAL CALLS Every hospital has an appointed Catholic Chaplain. Please request his services for a patient. Notify the parish office so that the sick will be remembered in our prayers and Masses. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE From February 14 March 25, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime between 7 am to 7 pm during the 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm Shaker Blvd, Cleveland. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. Contact John Noall at clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com or for more information. Visit: UPCOMING EVENTS Confirmation Class Sun, Feb 4 8:30 a.m. Church/PLC Fish Fry Volunteer Mtg Mon, Feb 5 7:00 p.m. Avila Hall PSR Tues, Feb 6 6:00 p.m. PLC Classrooms Eucharistic Adoration Wed, Feb 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church Wine Tasting Dinner Sat, Feb 10 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Avila Hall TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS Sunday Mass is aired on Channel 8 on Sundays at 6:00 a.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Teresa's: Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Anthony's perpetual Adoration Chapel is behind the church. HOLY SPIRIT, BRING TO US A DESIRE FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "A Holy Hour of adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament opens up the floodgates of God s merciful Love upon the world." St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

4 Around the Town SOLACE OF LORAIN COUNTY - ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES COPING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE The next meeting will be February 8, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at LCCC - CARE Center, BU 113D, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria. For information call Kathy at Visit: HELP US PROTECT LIFE BY VOLUNTEERING Cleveland Right to Life needs volunteers. Our volunteers will tell you that their gift of time and talents are repaid ten-fold in the joy they get from assisting the families and clients who visit us. Call ENGAGED ENCOUNTER Catholic Engaged Encounter is a comprehensive weekend of marriage preparation held three times a year at the St. Leonard Retreat Center, 4076 Case Rd., Avon. For questions call Alex and Lily Fuentes at The dates for 2018 are February 9-11, April and September Visit their website at for more information and to register. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Come, receive God s mercy cf. Psalm 116:5. A one-day Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is the Saturday just before Lent begins. The Prayer Group invites you to prepare for Lent and to grow closer to our Lord. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided; there is no cost for this seminar. Join us in the Primary Building (behind Linus Hall). For questions or to register, please phone Verna at or Therese at WESTSHORE SEPARATED, DIVORCED & WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP Next meeting will be February 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Brendan's Kenny Center at 4242 Brendan Ln., N. Olmsted. Call Jane at "EXALT" AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH Will be held Friday, February 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the church. This is a night v of Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament including uplifting praise and worship music, a teaching, and profound silence. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT This is held on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Next meeting will be Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Avon. Call with questions to Rhonda Jonathan Rudy, LENTEN LUCHEON - SEEING WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART Monday, February 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd., Parma. Presented by John Scarano using scripture, story, and reflections on 35 years of ministry, we will take a fresh look at the way our faith informs the way we see this world and our place in it. Cost $30. To register contact DAVID THE KING - CALLED TO KINGSHIP A very Rev. Robert Barron Video Presentation, at St. Mary of the Falls, Bagley Rd., Olmsted Falls, 44138, in the Community Room from 12-1 p.m. on the Wednesdays of Lent, February 21 - March 28. This is a "Brown Bag" lunch - bring your own lunch, and beverages will be provided. Bishop Barron's."David the King explores the paradigmatic king of the Old Testament and how he points to the King par excellence, Jesus Christ". For questions call Fr. Ryan Cubera PRO-LIFE DOCTORS LIST A list of local Pro-life doctors, who do not practice abortion nor support its use, is available. Call or visit under Resources and Issues tab. Pregnant and in need? Help is available at OptionLine.org or call HELP. Homeless and pregnant? Call Good Counsel Homes, or visit

5 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Eucharistic Ministers Debbie Korce Marty Yonkof Carol Kirchner John Katricak Carol Yonkof Don Kirchner Frances Geiger Greg Smail Norman Novak Mike Palmer Sue DiVaccaro ** Debbie Brady Tom Pienoski ** Barb Eifel ** Theresa Gillotti Joan Gigliotti Kathy Cunningham Dan Gillotti Ann Glime Christi Smail Marci Matsamas EM Needed Rick Basista Trish MacDonald Carol Kirchner Lectors Andy Augustine Greg Petro Dan Gillotti Phil Gigliotti Larry Durica Tom Parkey Altar Servers Bill Brock ** Mike Griffith Victoria Korce Dave Griffith Ray Fitzwater Adam Smail Beth Parkey