Holy Martyrs Catholic Church

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1 Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Fourth of Easter - May 11, 2014 Mass Schedule & Intentions this Week This Week at Holy Martyrs Saturday 5:30 pm Josephine Jirka (John & Andrea Jirka) 7:30 am Parishioners 9:30 am Marion Biranowski (Holy Martyrs Choir) 11:30 am Antonio & Antoinette Romanelli (Parente Family) Monday 8:00 am Mildred Chudik (Terry & Louise Adams) Tuesday 6:30 pm Rosary for Peace 7:00 pm Doris Mion (Brad & Dorothy Thomas) Wednesday 8:00 am For Peace Thursday 7:00 pm Joseph Riegelmayer (Gerry & Martin Mutz) Friday 8:00 am All souls Saturday 5:30 pm Grace J. fink (Mike & Kathy Kopach) 7:30 am Alice Weber (Fout Family) 9:30 am Parishioners 11:30 am Dick Gaeckle (Beth Browning & Jeff Spall) Church Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am -12:15 pm, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm : Monday: Tuesday: Blessings to all Mothers Appreciation Mass: 6:30 pm Glory Bees: Mary Long, Kathleen Cooley, Mary Lou Melchior Little Rock Bible Study afternoon session: 1:00 pm, Room 103 PSR Coordinator s meeting: 6:00 pm, Room 103 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30 pm, Lounge RCIA Mystagogy: 7:30 pm, Martyrs Hall Wednesday: Appreciation Mass: 6:30 pm Thursday: RCIA for Children: 6:00 pm, Room 201 Parish Council: 7:30 pm, Room 102 JustFaith: 7:30 pm, Lounge Friday: VBS Meeting: 10:30 am, Room 103 Saturday: : Fore the Kids Golf Outing at Rustic Hills Men s Group: 9:00 am, Room 103 Donut RCIA Catechumenate: 10:30 am, Lounge ASP Tool Time at the Schwarz s: 11:00 am Ministry of Assistance Food & Donation weekend: after all Masses BAPTISM Isabella Rose Lamphear, daughter of Kory & Elizabeth Lamphear Mother s Day & Priestly Vocations Pope Pius X ( ) was a very humble man and had a saintly mother, Margarita Sanson. Because they were so poor, she worked as a washer woman and a school janitor to earn enough money so that he could go to the seminary. (In those days, the family had to pay for the seminarian s education.) When he was installed as Pope, his mother was present, and as was the custom, she kissed his large papal ring. She then presented her tiny hand with her wedding ring and said, Now you kiss my ring - for without it, you never would have received yours! Monday Readings for the Week of May 11, 2014 Fourth of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113; Jn 15:9-17 Thursday Saint Isidore Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89; Jn 13:16-20 Friday Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98; Jn 14:7-14 Fifth of Easter Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

2 Fourth of Easter Parish News Save the Date!!! Fr. John Loya 40 th Anniversary Mass and Reception 5:30 Mass Saturday, June 7, 2014 All are invited to come share in joyful celebration as we praise and thank God for Fr. John s 40 years of service as a priest (18 years with Holy Martyrs!) on Saturday, June 7 th at the 5:30 Mass with a reception to follow. Interested in helping? Have a photo or story or memory to share? Please contact Robin or robinhawk3@gmail.com Pastor s Notes The life of every Christian and every parish is meant to reflect the core of the Easter message of the first Christian community, We have seen the Lord. Being a Christian, being a parish, starts with the personal experience of the Risen Christ in our community and in our hearts. Being a disciple, following Christ, is about our personal response. It isn t enough to know that others have seen the Lord. Discipleship begins when we experience it ourselves. Over the past few years, we have been hard at work recreating and reinventing many of the ministries at Holy Martyrs. Our PSR has been expanded and its content greatly improved. We have introduced the new Spirit program for our Middle school students that is vibrant and engaging. Our Life Teen program continues to grow and is making a real difference in the lives of our teens. World Day of Prayer for Vocations In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, protects us as his flock and promises us the gift of eternal life. As followers of Jesus we are called to remain faithful to the grace of God. As we celebrate this feast we pray for fidelity to our vocation. The Church invites us to honor the vocation of all Christians given at Baptism. May we who have dedicated our lives to God through the vocation of marriage, priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life, and the single life remain faithful to our commitments. May those who are discerning their life vocation listen to the grace of God to guide them. Prayer for Vocations God, Our Father, Thank you for your son, Jesus, our Good Shepherd, who leads us to fullness of life. By our Baptism, we are called by name to continue the mission of Jesus. Give us the grace to listen with an open heart to the voice of Jesus and to respond generously with a joyful spirit. Strengthen the men and women you called to serve through marriage, the single life, the diaconate, priesthood, and consecrated life. Guide all who are discerning their Christian vocation. In gratitude we offer this prayer through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, united with you forever. Amen. At the same time, we have seen the ongoing development of our RCIA, of Women s spirituality, of prayer forms both traditional such as the May Crowning and those that are new like Taizé prayer. The Just Faith program is helping parishioners grow in their commitment to social justice, while our Seniors Group is providing activities, friendships and spiritual opportunities to our more seasoned members. Following the lead of Pope Francis, our outreach to the poor has expanded with our co-sponsoring Friendship Meals with our sister parish in Cleveland, La Sagrada Familia, and in our growing relationship with our diocesan mission in El Salvador. Couples faith sharing groups are helping married couples deepen their relationships and faith. None of these existed a few years ago. All are a sign of the growth and renewal of Holy Martyrs parish. None of these would be possible without the generous sharing of time and talent and the financial support of our parishioners. To sustain the good things we are doing and to ensure our future, our parish has begun taking part in a diocesan program called Grateful Giving, to help us consider the spiritual foundation of giving that makes all that we do possible. Many of our members have already received a mailing about this program and why it matters so much. I encourage every member and every household to prayerfully consider its message. It is not simply about giving. It is about helping us See the Lord in our own lives, growing as a parish, and becoming the people God meant us to be. Easter Blessings! Father Steve

3 Holy Martyrs Church May 11, 2014 Medina, Ohio OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Collections April 26 & 27 $10, Number of Envelopes 355 Electronic Donations $2, Number of Envelopes 24 Catholic Home Missions $1, Thank You! Each year in the Diocese of Cleveland a special collection is taken up in all parishes to support the Catechetical Ministries of the Office of Catechetical Formation & Education. Funding from this collection supports Newman Campus Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, Media Literacy, Parish Catechetical leadership training and Catechist Certification. The collection will be held this weekend, May A contribution to the Catechetical ministries is an investment in the faith formation and religious education of every person of every age in the Diocese. Please consider giving a gift to this very special collection. First Annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing Saturday, May 17 Rustic Hills Country Club The First Annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing on Saturday, May 17 is now full. However, sponsorships and raffle gifts are needed. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or would like to donate a raffle gift, p l e a s e c o n t a c t P a t t y O s t r a n d e r (postrand1@aol.com) or ) for details. Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sister of mine, you did for me. SENIOR CORNER - upcoming events Please note that the Moses Trip, Nautica Queen Cruise, and the Baseball Game have been sold out! July Meeting will be at Wolf Creek Environmental Center - more information to follow! Throughout the Diocese 2014 First Step Programs: Continuing education regarding marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church Attempting to pick up the pieces of one s life after the tragedy of divorce is complex and demanding. One of the significant issues that a person faces is their place in the Church. Does the Church still care about me even though I am divorced? Am I allowed to go to Mass? Can I receive communion? How can the Church help me heal? If I decide to marry again, what do I have to do? The Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland is continuing to offer its very successful First Step Program in order to help individuals deal with these questions. The Church s teachings on marriage, divorce, and remarriage are often misunderstood. This program is offered to help everyone, especially those who have experienced divorce, learn more about Catholic teaching in these areas. Representatives from the Ministry to the Divorced Office of the Department for Marriage and Family Ministry will also be present to explain their ministry to those who are divorced. Everyone is welcome to: Deepen their knowledge of the Church s teaching on marriage Learn about the Church s ministry to the divorced/ separated in the Diocese Hear the true facts about the annulment process and how to submit a case Discover a path to healing after divorce. In any endeavor, taking the first step is always the most difficult. The First Step Program helps individuals to navigate the path of healing and closure, of which the annulment process is an important aspect. Please refer to the Tribunal website ( for testimonials about the program from past participants. The schedule for the general meetings in 2014 is: Thursday, 15 May 2014, at St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, at 7:00 pm Tuesday, 23 September 2014, at St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick, at 7:00 pm Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Cuyahoga Falls, at 7:00 pm We encourage everyone to. Come to heal Come to learn Come open to the spirit For more information check our website: Or call the Tribunal: / , ext

4 Fourth of Easter Parish School of Religion MAY CROWNING AND ROSARY The PSR children did an outstanding presentation of praying the Rosary as the Mary Choir sang beautifully for this annual May event. Thank you to our families who encouraged and took the time to continue this wonderful tradition in honor of our Blessed Mother. SPIRIT CONFIRMATION interviews will be taking place in May, June, July and August. Please call the Religious Education Office if you do not yet have a day and time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS registrations are now coming in. NOW we need the parents of the campers to join us in ministry for that week. Please sign-up for the area of your choice as we will not be able to go forward with VBS unless we have enough adult participation. Currently, we are in need of two adults per age group, as well as adults in crafts, snacks, and registration. We will consider creative ways of scheduling adults to make this a fun, engaging experience for busy parents. Please contact the PSR office to let them know that you can help. ASP Appalachia Service Project group will meet on, May 18th, at 10:30 at the Schwarz home for Tool Time SPIRIT AND PSR Registration materials have been mailed this past week. Please check your mail for early savings and desired day and time. Registration forms can be found on our website. MASSES Bread Cup MINISTERS SCHEDULE - May 17 & May 18 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS USHERS VIDEO B1 Rosemary LeVoyer C1 Steve Brownfield Judith Linton Sean Alexander Jeff Hood Saturday 5:30 PM B2 Ken Kuruc B3 Karen Munko C2 Bob Hausler C3 John Hogan C4 Judy Placko (pyx) Terry Adams Matthew Conder Bobbie Santiago 7:30 AM B1 Angelo Jimenez B2 Arlene Jimenez C1 Bob Yanks C2 Mary Buehrle (pyx) Donna Horton Bob Kronander Nicholas Senger Michael Weber Bruce Francis B1 P. Terrell C1 L. Kalish C5 T. Korte Guy Connors Nicholas Davis Tony Giovinazzo Rod Dulaney 9:30 AM B2 R. Mitchell C2 D. Abdo C6 B. Steinmetz B3 G. Link C3 S. Mueller C7 K. Bartkowiak B4 J. Acks C4 W. Mueller (pyx) L. Ruh Justin Rak Dick Gresock Pat George Shawn Leyden B1 Dick Zalack C1 Dorothy Barry Rich Madansky Erik Ehrenfeld Jim Gaeckle Linda Kenski 11:30 AM B2 G. Mogyorossy B3 Mike Terrell C2 Barb Timko C3 Ellen Becks C4 Deb Terrell Kathy Madansky Maggie Selva Mike Szabo (pyx) Tamika Patilla

5 Holy Martyrs Church May 11, 2014 Medina, Ohio Research and/or Technology Skills? We have concluded a really successful second year of Life Teen and look forward to an incredible third year beginning in the fall. This summer some of our teens will be living the Gospel as they reach out to the poor in Appalachia and El Salvador. We will also be coming together once a month during the summer at a scheduled Mass to stay connected. Our gathering in May will be at the 5:30 pm Mass on May 31st. For more information, please contact Janet Payton Pastoral Associate Use Your Gifts for our College Students Beginning in the fall of 2014, we will be introducing a new program, College Life, that will help our college students stay connected with their faith and Holy Martyrs. Needed: 2 or 3 people who like to do basic research and/or have keen technology skills. Interested? Contact Janet at lifeteen@holymartyrs.net Questions? Send us an at lifeteen@holymartyrs.net Teens: Follow us on Learn to Play Drums Contact Joe Toth at joemedic12@zoominternet.net Mark your calendar...and plan to join us:, August 3, 2014 for The FEST our 14th Annual Catholic Family FESTival held on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. The FEST includes great Christian artists: Third Day, Colton Dixon, Mandisa, and For King & Country. The FEST also has great activities and displays for the entire family. The FEST is free and open to all, and concludes with an inspiring outdoor Mass. It s the highlight of summer for thousands from across our region. We hope you will join us and be one of them! From more information, go online to: Are You Creative? Use that creativity to support our teens! We are looking for several creative and resourceful parishioners who can serve on our Life Teen environment teams next year. You will make props, create plans that highlight a theme, and set it all up having fun every step of the way. Contact: Janet Payton at lifeteen@holymartyrs.net Time Commitment: Once every 4 to 6 weeks

6 Fourth of Easter Congratulations to our First Communicants! May 3, 2014 Logan James Acks Amy Rose Beaudoin Ella Lynn Ross Joshua William Beers Isabella Marie Scally Olivia Marie Begovich Mya Grace Scally Brooke Katherine Blomquist Matthew James Sebring Olivia Suzanne Bonitz Sydney Alexis Shearer Clara Emma Bush Lydia Grace Calderone Kylie Rachel Clark Ashley Marie Close Kelley Marie Crew Jenna Marie Curtis Maxwell Forsythe Daw Sean Padraig Dolan Paige Nicole Easterly Sullivan Michael Elbert Gavin James Fabish Brendan Richard Federinko Caroline Rae Gambaccini Isabella Sophia Goyette Evan John Hathcock Emma Diane Haught-Sharp Connor Kennedy Horrigan Hailey Elizabeth Johnson Megan Ann Kelps Gage Emmet Kole Ashley Adrien Kollar Joseph Michael Kozlowski Ryan Joseph Krajewski Brandon Michael Kucinski Cassandra Marie Kupec Holly Rose Latham Mollie Reese Lawrence Carter Michael Madden Nicholas Luke Malbin Isabella Rose Mancuso Michael Anthony Mancuso, Jr. Alexa Grace Matyac Anthony John McFadden Audrey Lynne McGraw Collin Robert McNeal Anthony Ottavio Melillo Samuel Logan Miller Chad Michael Novicky Kylie Kay O'Cull Kyler Patrick O'Reilly Cameron Michael Paladenic Ryan James Paladenic Zachary John Paladenic Andrew Patrick Radigan Noah Joseph Radigan Allyson Lynn Ringgenberg Jeffrey Mark Robinson Kolton Daniel Rogers Connor James Smith Hunter Brandon Smith Jack David Stobbs Kathryn Jane Sturgill Michael Donald Swanson Jenna Breann Swantek John George Toth IV Timothy Robert Wallace Lauren Patricia Wetzel Leah Kathryn Wilmer John Thomas Wojciak Marissa June Yurtz Paul Richard Zeiger Conner James Zufra