496 East Washington Street Chagrin Falls, Ohio Visit our Website OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

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1 496 East Washington Street Chagrin Falls, Ohio Visit our Website OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Joan of Arc Parish is a growing community of Roman Catholic Christians in the Chagrin Falls area. We are a diverse, gifted and joyful people who share a common belief in the Word of Jesus Christ. Our Mission, like that of Jesus Christ and His apostles, is to proclaim the Kingdom of God through living the gospel and to grow in faith, holiness and service. WE GATHER AS A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY TO: CELEBRATE our faith and the presence of God in the Eucharist and in one another. IMITATE our Savior in His service to others. TEACH our beliefs at all levels. WELCOME the participation of all in our Christian fellowship. Parish Office... (440) Convent... (440) Music Ministry Office... (440) Rel. Education Office/Sr. Judy Bucco... (440) Sr. Ann Marie Kanusek, SND... (440) School... (440) Youth Ministry Office... (440) sja_youthministry@sbcglobal.net Parish ... stjoanofarc_cf@sbcglobal.net Parish Website... stjoanofarc.org Baptism: At most weekend Masses or on most Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Contact Parish Office. Rev. Gary J. Malin, Pastor Sr. Judith Bucco, SND, Dir ector of Religious Education Mrs. Shelley DiBacco, Pr incipal Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Dunlop, Per manent Deacon Rev. Mr. Dennis Guritza, Per manent Deacon Sr. Ann Marie Kanusek, SND, Pastor al Associate Miss Melissa Olenik, Coor dinator of Youth Ministr y Mr. Patrick Wickliffe, Dir ector of Music Rev. Damian J. Ference, Weekend Celebrant Rev. John R. Olsavsky, Former Pastor, Retired New Parishioners: Welcome! Call the Parish Office to register. Weekend Mass: Saturday Vigil - 4:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon Weekday Mass: Monday, Thursday & Friday - 8:00 a.m. Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. (during the school year)/8:00 a.m. Summer Legal Holidays - 9:00 a.m. Funerals: Please contact the r ector y befor e scheduling or publishing (generally through a funeral director). Bereavement committee available for hospitality. Reconciliation: (Confession) Saturdays 3:30 p.m. until all are heard. (Advent and Lent: 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.) Sponsor Certificates: Cer tificates may be obtained by registered, practicing members of our parish who have received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist (and married in the church, if married). Please contact the Parish office. Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact a pr iest or deacon at least one year before the anticipated date. Sessions in the Catholic Faith (RCIA): Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., (September thru May). Care of the Sick and Elderly: Please inform us of persons sick or aged who are unable to come to church or who are hospitalized.

2 DATE & SUBJECT August 21, 2016 The Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Try to come in through the narrow door. (Luke 13:22-30) Recently I saw a painting called, The Narrow Gate to Heaven and the wide Gate to Hell. The narrow gate had only two people attempting entrance. They each had an open prayer book and seemed to be praying their way through. Near this entrance was a man peddling crosses with a name printed clearly on each. Pick up your cross was never simpler than this. Meanwhile a crowd milled around the other gate. Men on horses and leaping dogs added to the liveliness of the scene. It was clearly a more attractive entrance, if you could overlook the skeletons that were dancing among them. Looking at a painting like this, I am always impatient to find a third gate somewhere. No, I do not want to dance with skeletons, but I also do not want to imitate the dour piety of portrait saints. I think it is possible to dance with the saints, dance with your cross, dance through the narrow gate all the way to the reign of God. Why should the devil have all the fun? If religious folk looked livelier, perhaps more people would try the narrow door. Application: Create a kindly discipline in your life. Plan to take better care of your body: quit smoking, eat healthy meals, drink less, sleep more. Take unnecessary walks. Waste less time worrying. Spend more time in silence. Love more. Refrain from bitterness. (Reprinted with permission for God s Word Is Alive 23rd Publication 1998) WELCOME TO ST. JOAN S We worship in the name of God, the Maker of heaven and earth; Jesus, the Messiah who teaches us how to serve others; and the Holy Spirit, counselor, comforter, cultivator of faith. Amen. MASS INTENTIONS & SCHEDULE Sunday, August 21st - 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased of SJA 10:00 a.m. Stu & Alberta Armstrong (Family) 12:00 noon Cecilia Eget (Daughter) Monday, August 22nd - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Skip Kelley (Wife) Tuesday, August 23rd Weekday 8:00 a.m. Patricia Kane (Fay) Wednesday, August 24th - St. Bartholomew, Apostle 8:00 a.m. NO MORNING MASS Thursday, August 25th - Weekday 8:00 a.m. James Murdock (Gleason) Friday, August 26th - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Albert Schettl (Seif) Saturday, August 28th - Vigil Mass WEDDING: 2:00 p.m. Clare Zilly & Anton Heim Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Wallace Young (O Hearn) Sunday, August 29th - 8:00 a.m. Ray T. Zamiska (Family) 10:00 a.m. Living & Deceased of SJA 12:00 noon Cecille & John Eget (Daughter) ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers for Deceased and Ill Members of Our Parish. In your charity please pray for all the deceased of the Parish. Remember Sara J. Williams (mother of Bob & Kathryn Williams) and John Harcharufka, both recently passed away. Please pray for our parish sick. Especially Amy Covarrubias (daughter-in-law of Agnes & Fred), Dr. Patrick O Hara (husband of Judy), and Jim Mackey (husband of Laura). May God s healing love strengthen them. Collection for Sunday August 14, Envelopes Used $ 9,775 Cash 881 ACH 2,534 Total $13,190 Thank you for your support! This Week s Readings Sunday: Is 66:18-21/Ps 117:1-2/ Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30 Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Ps 96:1-5/ Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10-13/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Jn 1:45-51 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-7/ Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 33:12-13, 18-21/Mt 25:14-30 Next Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/ Ps 68:4-7, 10-11/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/ Lk 14:1, 7-14 WEDDING BANNS: III - Clare Zilly & Anton Heim PARISH DIRECTORY Plans are underway to publish a new parish directory. Please take this opportunity to update your information used in the last directory. Note: If you no longer have a landline and use a cell number for contact or do not want to be listed in the directory, please call the parish office ( ) or stjoanofarc_cf@sbcglobal.net with updates or corrections. Thank you CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL We received a letter congratulating the parishioners of St. Joan of Arc for reaching the 2016 Catholic Charities WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANT 8/27 & 8/28 4:30 p.m. Fr. Gary 8:00 a.m. Fr. Gary 10:00 a.m. Fr. Gary 12:00 noon Fr. Caddy (subject to change)

3 Greetings of Peace. Pastor s Column Summer seems to draw to a close in mid-august as we prepare for another school year (even though summer does not officially end until September 21!). Let s pray for the staff, students, and families of our Day School here at St. Joan of Arc. If you see Ms. Shelley DiBacco, our Day School Principal, or any of our teachers and school support personnel making their way back to get ready for another school year, let them know how grateful we are for their good work. I will assure our school staff of our support and our prayers. We are also preparing for those who participate our Parish School of Religion. Sr. Judy and the Office of Faith Formation (with Sr. Theresa) are hard at work and doing an excellent job! We also pray for all those beginning a new school year, for those going away to school or college, and for those who are beginning a new career or new stage in life. The entire Ministerial Staff of St. Joan of Arc is preparing for another year of activities, meetings, and such alike. However, please continue to take time for rest, relaxation, prayer, and re-creation. These virtues help us become better people. Speaking of virtues, might I mention two virtues in particular? Namely Courtesy and Safety! Might we all be attentive to a few things in our parking lot? Please be courteous and park in the lined parking places at St. Joan of Arc and avoid making our own parking places. We also ask that the designated areas for handicapped parking be respected. Not only is all of this courteous, but parking is necessary in the event emergency vehicles need to come to St. Joan of Arc during masses (or anytime the parking lot is being used). Thank you for your cooperation. Also in our parking lot, please be attentive to drive slowly through the parish lot. This is the virtue of Safety. ALL of us can be attentive to this parishioners, students, staff, faculty, visitors, and everyone! Yes, Safety and Courtesy are virtues as much as Faith, Hope, and Love! We are in the midst of our main parish fundraiser our annual Parish Raffle. Thank you to those who have already purchased tickets and to those who are our active sellers and promoters of this endeavor. We are very grateful! The grand prize is $25,000. Proceeds will go to our parish Organ Fund. Thank you for your support! Be blessed, and Peace. Fr. Gary Annual Appeal goal. Thank you for your generous donations and helping us reach our goal. SPECIAL EVENTS FAITH AND VALUES APPEAL A parish collection for the Faith and Values Appeal for Education will be held this weekend. This appeal helps to provide tuition support for needy students and their families in the Cleveland Diocese. Please support these students. ST. PAT S HUNGER CENTER St. Joan s will be serving dinner on Tuesday, August 23rd at St. Pat s Hunger Center. We are in need of cookies to serve. You can drop your cookies off in the PARISH HALL on Monday, Aug. 22nd (8:30-4:30)

4 and Tuesday, Aug. 23rd (8:30-12 noon). If you have questions, please contact Jane Zilly at ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE We will be selling tickets this weekend. You can purchase your ticket either through the parish office during the week, the mail or after weekend mass in the Gathering Area. If you have any questions, please contact Karen in the parish office at PARISH NEWS 6TH ANNUAL CLAMBAKE We are in need of any donations for our Chinese/Silent auction. Special thanks to past parishioner and Ministries who have donated in the past. We are looking to make this our biggest year and raise the most money for a great cause. Please call Helena Svoboda ( or helenasvoboda@gmail.com) or Karen ( or stjoanofarc_cf@sbcglobal.net) if you would like to make a donation, volunteer that evening or help solicit for the Chinese/Silent auction. RCIA HOLY SPIRIT CALLING Is the Holy Spirit calling you to find out about the Catholic Faith? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Faith? Are you a Catholic who would like to know just what is the RCIA? Well, come and join us Wednesday evenings beginning September 7th at 7:00 P.M. in the Rectory Meeting Room. If your curiosity is tickled, call Sr. Ann Marie at OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION PSR REGISTRATION Registration Packets for the PSR school year were sent home. Registration Packets are available in the Office of Faith Formation and on our SJA Parish Website: A $10.00 late fee will be charged for each child after June 30, SPECIAL NOTE Two years of sacramental preparation is required. If your child is entering 1 st or 7 th grade and desire to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist and Confirmation the following year, please be sure they TO DATE: ONLY 219 TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER ADULT FAITH FORMATION TWO BIBLE STUDIES Sessions Beginning: Thursday, September 8, 2016 Thursday morning: 8:30-10:00 a.m. Acts of the Apostles: The Spread of the Kingdom (20 weeks) Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom (24 weeks) Including: Bible reading, Small group discussion and a DVD lecture by Jeff Cavins (exciting Catholic Scripture scholar and former host of EWTN s Life on the Rock) Materials Fee: $20 To register, please contact: Patti Valencic are registered in PSR for the school year. PSR OFFICE VOLUNTEER NEEDED We also need a volunteer on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am-12 noon to answer phones and open doors. If 2 volunteer, the time would be: 9:30-10:45 and 10:45-12 noon. To volunteer, please contact Sr. Judy at or officeoffaithformation@stjoanofac.o rg. THANK YOU PSR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please consider being a Catechist in one of these grades for the school year: Monday afternoon: 4:30-5:45 pm: Grades 3, 4, 6. We are also need of a Please consider being a Catechist Aid in Grade 2. I am so appreciative of the service and commitment of our women and men who witness to Christ and our Catholic faith as Catechists. To volunteer, call Sr. Judy at (440) or the Office of Faith Formation at: officeoffaithformation@stjoanofarc. org.

5 SAVE THE DATE! FALL IS FAST APPROACHING! CELEBRATE OUR 6TH ANNUAL ST. JOAN OF ARC CLAMBAKE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, :30-8:30PM OLSAVSKY CENTER All proceeds benefit the New Organ Fund Note: We are in need of a coordinator and volunteers to help with this year and future years. Please call Karen in the parish office at Thank you. CATECHIST IN-SERVICE Our SJA Catechists will attend an in-service on Sunday, August 28, from 11:00am-2:30pm in the Parish Hall. The morning session includes a presentation: Cultivating God s Mercy through Catechesis given by author, religious educator and national/international presenter, Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND. The afternoon session will include ways to: develop good teaching techniques, incorporate scripture within their weekly lessons, and resources that will enhance their teaching. Our men and women Catechists are such a witness to and love for their Catholic faith. We are blessed to have them in our Parish School of Religion Program. YOUTH MINISTRY READY FOR COLLEGE? Whether you are entering your first year of college or grad school, making time to grow in your Catholic faith is an important part of being a successful student and young adult. If you are attending a Catholic college, be sure to check out their campus ministry! Most non-catholic schools have a Newman Campus Ministry offering mass, faith groups, social events and more! To get connected go to newmanconnection.com and enter your info. A campus minister will follow up to invite you to their events, it s that easy! WELLNESS MINISTRY SHAWL MINISTRY The Shawl Ministry will begin their 12th year and the first meeting of the season on Tuesday, September 13th at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, sewing on medals and praying for those in need of healing and comfort. Our yarns are generously and graciously supplied by the Women's Guild of the church. Please contact Rebecca Rybak, chairman, for any further information. If you know of someone needing a shawl, please call either Myra Janda at or Karen Zamiska in the parish office at WOMENS GUILD FIRST MEETING OF THE FALL The St. Joan of Arc Women s Guild invites all ladies who are members of our Parish to come to a Guild Planning Meeting for our activities. We will meet at the Parish Hall on Thursday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. If you wish bring a salad to share and stay for lunch. Place settings and beverage will be provided. We are always looking for new ideas for activities and projects. Plans for the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Lunch, Halloween Lunch, Christmas Tea, Used Books & Jewelry Sale, and the Spring Luncheon will be discussed. Please try and join us. For information, please call Sally or Ingrid Hope to see you! ELIZABETH MINISTRY MOMS POPS & TOTS Moms, Pops & Tots first play group for this year will be on Monday, September 12th at 9:15 in the Olsavsky Center. If you are interested in the Moms, Pops & Tots play group, please contact Debbie Fitzmaurice at or Caroline Currier at

6 AREA NEWS HOLY ANGELS Bible Studies offered at Holy Angels this year. The Bible Studies include: The Bible Timeline ($25 fee); Matthew: The King & His Kingdom ($25 fee); Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom Prophets ($25 fee) and Prophets: Messengers of Mercy ($15 fee). You can choose between Mondays (9:30-11 am) beginning Sept. 12 in the Library, or Tuesdays (6:30-8 pm), beginning Sept. 13 in the St. Michael Room. If you have any questions or wish to register, contact Sr. Susan at or Registration is requested by 9/1. EXPERIENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Through the Ignatian Volunteer Corps hundreds of retirees are choosing to put their leadership experience, skill and wisdom into service for others. Learn how IVC will enhance your retirement! Join us at our IVC information session on Friday, Sept. 9th, 1-2:30 p.m. at St. Hilary Church, 2750 West Market St, Fairlawn (in the Spiritual Center). RSVP is appreciated at cduer@ivcusa.org CAREGIVERS NEEDED Hanson Services Inc. is now hiring compassionate caregivers to assist their clients. Hanson has specialized in providing non-medical care & services to holder adults in their own homes. If you are interested, please contact them at or Reception@hansonservices.com. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES The gospel today is clear: entering the Kingdom of God requires us to make it a priority and to expend effort. Just going through the ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE This year s prizes include: 1 st Prize: $25,000 CASH 2 nd Prize: $3,000 Cash 3 rd Prize: $1,000 Cash 4 th Prize: $1,000 Cash Winner responsible for payment of taxes when prize is awarded. Tickets may be purchased either with cash, check or credit card. The drawing will be held at the Annual Clambake on September 24th. For more information, please contact Karen ( ) in the parish office. All proceeds benefit the New Organ Fund The Giving Pantry The Following Items Are Needed Every Week: Canned Beef, Pork, Spam, Salmon, Tuna, Chicken, Stew, Rice, Noodles, Pasta, Spaghetti Sauce with Meat, Dry Soup Mixes, Cereal, Dried Fruit, Raisins, Peanuts, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Coffee, Tea, Crackers and Cookies The Following Items Are Needed Monthly: Bath items, hand soaps, toothpaste & toothbrushes, shampoo/conditioner, Depends, feminine products, toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap. Donations can also be made to our Helping Hands Fund Donation for the USO: Individual Size: peanut butter, drink mix, hot cereal, wipes and shaving cream. Also: beef jerky, lip balm, raman noodles, all sizes Ziploc bags, toiletries and hard candy Please put items by the flag in the Gathering Area Manufacturer Coupons Please continue to drop off store coupons found in the local newspapers, magazines or online. Place them in a bag or envelope and put them in the food pantry collection baskets in the Gathering Area after Mass. Thank you motions or expecting God s favor is not enough. It is not enough that we know God rather God must recognize us as His followers; recognize us by how we live the Gospel, What priority and effort are you giving the Gospel in your Christian family? CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, August 21st Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon 3:00 pm Rosary Cenacle (Chapel) Monday, August 22nd 9:00 am School Orientation (School) Wednesday, August 24th 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Hall) Friday, August 26th 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal (Church) Saturday, August 27th Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm 2:00 pm Wedding (Church) 3:30 pm Confessions (Church) Sunday, August 28th Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon 10:30 am Catechist In-Service (Hall) 3:00 pm Rosary Cenacle (Chapel)