St. Anthony of Padua Parish

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1 Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Deacon: DRE/Pastoral Minister: Pastoral Minister: Principal: Parish Secretary: Music Minister: Pastoral Staff St. Anthony of Padua Parish Fr. Dale W. Staysniak Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Rev. Mr. Gerard Blanda Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz Mrs. Joyce Fanous Mrs. Nancy Tabar Parish Directory Parish Address: 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio Parish Office: (440) Religious Education: (440) Parish Office Hours: Mon /Wed/Thurs 9:00am - 7:00pm Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org School Directory School Office: (440) School Website: stanthonyofpaduaschool.org Saturday Vigil: Sunday: Monday-Friday: Holy Days: Saturday: Mass Schedule 4:30pm, 6:00pm 8:00am,10:00am, 12:00pm 7:00am, 8:00am Vigil - 5:30pm 7:00am, 9:00am 5:30pm, 7:00pm Confession Schedule 3:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment Stay Connected Parmastanthony

2 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH Baptized on Sunday, December 2, 2018 Luka Ludovic Mezosi Rylee Elizabeth Wilt MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:00AM Special Intention Collin Nemet 8:00AM Irene Reinhardt TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 7:00AM Mary Fanous 8:00AM Joseph Heim WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe. 7:00AM Blanche Prussica 8:00AM Tabor Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr. 7:00AM Joanne Yakubik 8:00AM Ray Prock FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church. 7:00AM William Laskey 8:00AM Ann Kysilka SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 4:30PM Dorothy Rutkowski 6:00PM Isidoro LaRosa Mary B. Kasberg Pauline Lenczewski Raymond Manning Clara Tarescavage Joseph Urgo Contributions for December 1/2, 2018: Total Offering: 16, Sunday Collection: $13, Faith Direct: $3, Poor Box: $ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, Third Sunday of Advent. 8:00AM Harry Thom 10:00AM Elaine Hammond 12:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) Please Pray For: Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, Irene Bednar, Bob Boger, Roseanne Buzinski, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia Demko, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra & Logan Friedl, Frances Funtek, Sam Gappa, Josephine Gaul, Robert Gielski, John Gladden, Frank Gumina, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron Hicks, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Millie Jasany, Janet Johnson, Pat Jones, Bill Kaine, Lou Ann Keith, Betty Kilbane, Donald Kotarsky, Anthony William Kronholz, Cynthia Kufleitner, Andrea Lagzdins, Dorothy Laquatra, April & John J. Lieske, Corinne Lipinski, John Mackin, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward & Josephine Maskulka, Lenore Masterson, Claudia Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, John Metzger, Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary Niec, Ann Marie Niziolek, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Agnes Padar, Gabe Papke, Marla Perko, Timothy Petro, Carrie Piechowski, Nicholas J. Precario, Mary Jane, Nick, & John Precario, Brian Puhaulik, Jan Ravas, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Kendall Rossi, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Sue Seda, Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Helen Smith, Joan Smyke, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Diane Straub, Richard Tabar, Alice Tucker, Richard Turocy, Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran, Beverly Von Alt, Margaret and Mary Williamson, Cathy Yappel, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Zmecek. SUNDAY THOUGHT Luke 3:1-6 Advent s invitation is to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus Christ. How best can we respond to this invitation? One possible way would be to do a little house cleaning. We won t be able to welcome Jesus if our hearts are filled with thoughts of anger and resentment. If it seems that you are carrying around thoughts like these and it seems impossible to be rid of them, remember Advent is a time of hope. This is a good time to ask Jesus to help us put aside any obstacles in our lives that prevent us from being fully open to Him. We all need hope and Jesus wants to give us a sharing in His own heart to hope in. 1

3 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 9, 2018 CELEBRATING THE SAINT Saint George, Martyr (+4th century) Confession Schedule 2018 The martyr George has been revered since ancient times in Lydia (present day Lod, in Israel). Already in the 5th century, there was a chapel in Rome in George s honor. Yet, beyond the ancient cult and George s undoubted popularity as a patron, little is known for certain of his life. A famous quote attributed to Pope Gelasius lists George among those saints whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose actions are known only to God. In the Middle Ages, George became immensely popular due in part to a miraculous vision. The chronicler William of Malmesbury reported that Saints George and Demetrius, the martyr knights, appeared to the Frankish Crusaders in 1098 during the successful siege of Antioch, which was at the that time held by the Seljuq Turks. In the 12th century, English King Richard I placed his army under George s patronage. At that same time, the legend of Saint George s destruction of the dragon terrorizing the countryside began to capture the imagination of the common folk. In the Church s art, Saint George displays the raw heroism of the martyr. He is usually depicted lancing a dragon or leading crusaders into battle. His tokens are a sword, a standard, and a muscular steed. Equestrians find in him a robust patron. Saint George s feast is celebrated on April 23rd. Communal Penance Service Sunday 16 December :00 p.m. Individual Confession Times: Saturday 15 December :00 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 19 December :00 6:00 p.m. Saturday 22 December 2018 Saturday 29 December :00 4:00 p.m. ************************************* ************************************* Christmas/New Year 2018/2019 Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve, 24 December :00 p.m. Children s Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE Next Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. is our annual Advent Communal Penance Service. The parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Parish have been invited to join us to prepare our hearts for Christmas through the reception of the Sacrament of Penance. Several priests will be available to hear your individual confession after a time of song and reflection. Don t wait to receive this most important sacrament before Christmas. Christmas Day 25 December :00 a.m. Midnight Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon New Year s Masses 2018/2019 New Year s Eve, 31 December :30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Holy Hour: 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. New Year s Day, 1 January :00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon BEST ADVENT EVER BestAdventEver.com. Sign up today. 2

4 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH GIFT SALE THIS WEEKEND The Women s Faith Ministry s Christmas gift sale, is in the hospitality room after all Masses this weekend. Items for sale include jewelry, gift mugs, bath and body products, children s items, figurines, ornaments, gift bows and bags and so much more! Many ideas for stocking stuffers, hostess and office gifts, priced to fit anyone s budget. All sales benefit the programs and service projects offered through the Women s Faith Ministry of St. Anthony of Padua. LADIES GUILD NEWS The Ladies Guild Christmas Party is Tuesday, December 11th. Mass at 6:00pm, will be followed by Dinner and Entertainment. If you will be participating in the white elephant game, please make sure your gift is wrapped. Any questions please text or call Lori Price at BLOOD DRIVE The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a blood drive on December 16 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. The Vitalant bloodmobile will be in front of the school for the event. Lifeshare recently changed their name to Vitalant, but they still have the same qualified staff. K of C members will be in the lobby after all masses on December 8 and December 9 to register donors. Please give the gift of life during this holiday season. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Please check out the new selections on our display. The selection of CDs will help prepare you for Advent and Christmas. Listening to the CDs are a great way develop and grow your spiritual life. PRE-BAPTISM CLASS The next Pre-Baptism Class for parents celebrating the baptism of their first child will be held this coming Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room. Come to the Rectory Office to gain entrance to the session. PARMA, OHIO CHRISTMAS MASS CARDS Christmas Mass Cards will be sold after most Masses this weekend, December 8/9 and the following weekend of December 15/16. Cards for the living are $2.00 and prayer cards for our deceased love ones are $1.00. Cards may also be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours through Thursday, December 20. Your loved ones will be remembered in the celebration of the Mass on Christmas Day. CHRISTMAS WAFERS Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) are now available after masses and will remain on sale while supplies last. They also may be purchased at the rectory office during regular business hours. The cost remains $3.00 for a package of four (4) wafers. Oplatki, pronounced oh-pwaht-kee, are thin wafers, similar to Communion hosts. They are made of two ingredients: wheat flour and water. These wafers have beautiful Christmas images stamped into them. You do not have to be Polish to enjoy this beautiful tradition with your family. Since the wafers come in an envelope with the Oplatki tradition and history printed on the back, you can share this explanation with your loved ones. Use it at your Christmas meal. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 6:30PM PSR - School 7:00PM RCIA - Rectory TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:00PM Ladies Guild Christmas Party - CH/HR 7:00PM The Way - CM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 6:30PM School Winter Concert - G 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Rosary Service - CH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 5:00PM Children s Christmas Choir - CH 6:30PM Baptism Class for Parents - Rectory 6:45PM Secular Franciscan Mtg. - HR 6:45PM Bingo - H 7:00PM Mixed Choir SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 9:00AM K of C Sponsored Blood Drive - Front of School 3:00PM Bambellini Blessing - CH 4:00PM Communal Penance Service 3

5 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 9, 2018 PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN The Diocese of Cleveland s Protecting God s Children program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service Office at or at response_services@dioceseofcleveland.org. You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior. SEMINARIANS OF THE WEEK This week, we pray for Joseph Robinson, Luke Rose, John Rovnak, Timothy Rubeling. WEEKLY MASS REMINDER The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is a most ancient and venerable hymn by which the Church, gathered in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. The text of this hymn may not be replaced by any other. It is intoned by the Priest or, if appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir; but it is sung either by everyone together, or by the people alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by everybody together or by two choirs responding one to the other. It is sung or said on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, and also on Solemnities and Feasts, and at particular celebrations of a more solemn character. from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 53. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER God is constantly revealing himself to us. He whispers to us, he doesn't shout Advent invites us to listen and discover His grace and mercy. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York CATHOLIC GLOSSARY Eschatology: Eschatology is a branch of theology that deals with the doctrines of the last things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell. The first part of Advent is eschatological. PRAYERS FOR LIFE St. Anthony's Knights of Columbus are having an Advent Prayers for Life service on Wednesday December 12, 2018 in church. The program will be at 7:00pm with the Holy Rosary and continue with a Prayer service at 7:30pm. The program should end no later than 8:00pm. Please consider joining the Knights for an evening in Prayer this Advent season. FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY The Knights of Columbus have made it a goal to pray the rosary prior to the 10am mass that happens to fall on the Fifth Sunday of the month. December 30th is our next Fifth Sunday rosary at 9:15am just prior to the 10am mass. This is open to the entire parish and we encourage you to participate with us. We will be meeting on the side of the church near the Blessed Mother s statue. Please come and pray with us. PLEASE DONATE The Knights of Columbus are conducting a peanut butter drive to help support a local food pantry initiative that is being coordinated with Parma City Council President Sean Brennan and All Faiths Pantry. Please place your donated peanut butter jars in the box in the back of church in the gathering room. We will be collecting peanut butter from now until December 21 st. Thank you for your support and for helping those in our community. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from the anxieties of daily life. (Lk 21:34) Advent is a time of watchful expectation. What anxieties make you drowsy? Talk about them with your spouse, and pray for peace. Daily Marriage Tip for December 2, 2018 from SAVE THE DATE The St. Anthony of Padua Athletic Association will once again be holding a Night At The Races fundraiser on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in our school gym. Make plans now to join the fun! Watch future bulletins for additional details. 4

6 BAMBELLINI BLESSING Prepare for Christmas by bringing the Baby Jesus from your nativity scene to the church on Sunday, December 16 at 3:00pm for the Bambellini Blessing. This tradition started in Rome and is becoming more popular. May the Christ Child always bring joy to our hearts. Blessing of the Week - Blessing of a Manger or Nativity Scene (with no priest or deacon) Once gathered, all stand and sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross, while the minister says: Minister: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Minister: Praised be Jesus Christ, who dwells among us, now and for ever. All: Amen. Minister: As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we pause to bless this Christmas manger scene. The practice of erecting such mangers was begun by St. Francis of Assisi as a means to set forth the message of Christmas. When we look upon these figures, the Christmas gospel comes alive and we are moved to rejoice in the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God. All sit. Reader: Brothers and sisters, listen to the words of the holy gospel according to Luke: In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over the flock. All stand. Minister: Let us ask for God s blessing on this Christmas manger and upon ourselves, that we who reflect on the birth of Jesus may share in the salvation he accomplished. Reader: For the Church of God, as we recall the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ, that we may always proclaim his gift of new life for all people, we pray to the Lord. Reader: For the world in which we live, that it may come to recognize Christ who was greeted by the angels and shepherds, we pray to the Lord. Reader: For our families and our homes, that Christ who was laid in the manger may dwell with us always, we pray to the Lord. Reader: For parents, that their love for their children may be modeled on that of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, we pray to the Lord. Minister: Let us pray as our Lord Jesus Christ taught us: All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bead, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. With hands joined, the minister says: Minister: God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have made manifest your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy, and love. Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise up our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. All: Amen The lay minister concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: Minister: May Christ our God enlighten our hearts and minds, now and for ever. All: Amen. A suitable song may be sung to end the celebration. adapted from the Book of Blessings 5

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