Saint Mary s Catholic Church 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499 Rectory: 440-243-3877 FAX: 440-891-9417 Website: www.stmaryberea.org Parish Mission Statement St. Mary's is a faith community which worships together, follows the teachings of Jesus Christ in our everyday lives, evangelizes others by our lives and actions, gives generously of our time and resources in service to others, shows compassion and love towards one another, provides religious education and works for social justice for all. St. Mary s Parish Staff Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries St. Mary s Mass Schedule Weekday: 9:00am Monday through Friday Weekend: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil 7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am Holy Day Consult Bulletin Parish Office Staff Mrs. Janel Abraham Mrs. Lorri Masie St. Mary s School Staff Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator School Office Staff Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy Mrs. Rhonda Johnson St. Mary s Religious Education Staff Mr. Larry Roetzer, Coordinator Sacramental Ministries Baptisms: On Sundays After 11:30am Mass Reconciliation: Saturdays 3-3:30pm Seasonal Celebrations Marriage: Contact Parish Office Anointing of the Sick: Contact Parish Office Seasonal Celebration Communion Calls: Contact Parish Office Celebrating 163 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2016 Dear Friends, We celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel story is about apparent greed, or maybe just plain selfishness. It s a double-whammy parable about stewardship and a rightful understanding of possessions. The first part of the parable tells us that a young man approaches the Lord and asks him to arbitrate for him about his inheritance. The Mosaic Law stated that the firstborn son was to receive twice as much as any other heir (Deuteronomy 21:17). So, it would seem that the younger wanted more of his inheritance, plus, inheritance practices in the first century Israel tell that if one asked for his inheritance, basically he wished his father were dead! So, a rather challenging and difficult response was needed from Jesus. And Jesus response is the second part of the Gospel about the rich man who built larger barns to hold his stuff so that he could rest, eat, drink, be merry for many years. Treasure, Jesus says, is not about the stuff we accumulate, or the stuff we rely on for our comfort, but rather, a true placement of all that we have in God. Stewardship and the treasure we have are not ours, but God s blessing to us, on us, and for us to return in blessing for others. What we have graciously received we must generously return. I know that s a difficult lesson given the state of our world and economy and the needs we have and want, but in Christ and in Christ Jesus alone are we to place ALL OUR NEEDS AND WANTS. THANK YOU for your attention in the ask, seek and knock request last weekend for our Capital Roof Project. A copy of my request is in the Bulletin this weekend and a letter with an envelope will be received by all our registered households this week to BEGIN the $25 a month for 36 months request from all our registered parishioners, faith families and households. There are many faith families who are currently NOT registered, so to you I graciously invite you to please support the Capital Roof Project with your generosity. And to all our VISI- TORS to St. Mary s we graciously WELCOME you as one with us and ASK you to pray for our efforts and IF you are so apt, to help with our Capital Roof Project. Envelopes are in the pews for your donation. So many thanks for your generosity in the Sunday collection! Blessings on ALL, as we move forward with our Capital Roof Project. Father John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday August 1 Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21 (407) 9:00 am Margaret Schuur Charles & Rose Doss Tuesday August 2 Weekday Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22/Mt 14:22-36 (408) 9:00 am Julia & Sal Costanzo Benson Family Wednesday August 3 Weekday Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 (409) 9:00 am Shirley Novak Martha Sasana Thursday August 4 Saint John Vianney, Priest Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 (410) 9:00 am J. Michael Hofer Wife Friday August 5 Weekday Na 2:1,3; 3:1-3,6-7/Mt 16:24-28 (411) 9:00 am John DiVincenzo Wife, Beverly Saturday August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10,13-14/2Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36 (614) 1:00 pm Wedding Corey Barnes & Holly Schultz 4:00 pm The deceased members of the Maul & Barrett Families Mary Grace Maul Sunday August 7 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2,8-19/Lk 12:32-48 (117) 7:30 am Emma Maichryc Vicky Follen 9:30 am Maria Zema Lorenzo Templemann Family 11:30 am Alan & Mary Paulson Daughter Smile at one another Mother Teresa Smile at one another. It is not always easy. Sometimes I find it hard to smile at my Sisters, but then we must pray. Prayer begins at home and a family that prays together, stays together. We must give Jesus a home in our homes for only then can we give Him to others. Excerpted from: Life in the Spirit, 73. (1983) Bulletin Prayer List Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Larry Buchwalter Christina Caputo Brian Follen Bob Freedman Timothy Glynn Gerry Grant John Kern Homebound Ministry Our Homebound Parishioners are very important to us and we want to make sure their spiritual needs are being met. If you or a friend or family member are homebound and unable to attend Mass, we would like to bring the Eucharist to you in your home. Please call Diana Lipfird, the Homebound Parishioner Coordinator, at 532-9491 or e-mail her at dlipfird@gmail.com. We will set up a time and day for the Extraordinary Minister to visit that best fits your schedule. If you are an Extraordinary Minister and would like to be part of our team of taking Communion to the homebound, please call Diana at 440-532-9491. Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of August and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham@stmaryberea.com. Mark & Virginia Dober July 7th - 32 years Jim & Janet Ryan July 7th - 37 years George & Susan Palisin July 13th - 48 years Brad & Christine Morsch July 18th - 30 years Joe & Dorothy Smorowski July 19th - 64 years Rich & Midge Kovacs July 20th - 42 years Tom & Joyce Kurilec July 29th - 41 years Bill & Jeanne Pujolas July 29th - 55 years Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Michelle Molnar Betty Shupek Kathy Staub Joan Vasek Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized member of our Parish - Alexander Joseph Jernejcic
Sunday, July 31 Monday, August 1 Tuesday, August 2 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 7:00pm - Chapel Wednesday, August 3 7:00pm - Church Thursday, August 4 1:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Friday, August 5 Saturday, August 6 3:00pm - Church Parish Events Bible Study Quiet Prayer Bible Study Liturgy of the Hours Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club Confessions Weekend Collection Collection for the Weekend of 7/24/16: $10,401.00 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. In Your Charity In your charity, please remember the repose of the soul of Fr. Ed Lajack. May he rest in eternal peace. Bible Study Bible Study meets in the chapel on each Tuesday at 11:00am and again at 7:00pm. This week the Book of Judges continues to reveal the story of God s loving care for those who are faithful to Him. No prior knowledge of scripture is needed as we open these stories together. Just bring your Bible and a listening heart to see if God does not have something to say to you. Quiet Prayer Quiet prayer will meet in the chapel on Tuesday at 12:30pm. This week our quiet prayer will be followed by a CD from Fr. Thomas Keating. Why not make use of this opportunity to experience contemplative prayer in a group setting? All are welcome to join us. Come and see if this type of prayer might benefit you on your spiritual journey? 12 Step Spirituality On Thursday of this week 12 Step Spirituality will finish their discussion of Step Four and move into Step Five. Join us in the chapel from 2:30pm until 4:00pm to see how the use of scripture can enrich your practice of Steps Three and Eleven. Ministry Schedules Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of August 7th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm J Guerrieri M Columbro (H) M Feigi, S Lewis, M E Nichols J Waters (C) S Butcher, G Butcher, M Waters R Wesolek, M McGinty P Waters 7:30am K Dorsey - (H) V Dober, M Dober, R Davenport J Dober (C) P Flandera, D Sawyer, J Dober B Cashman, F Sliwa M Dober 9:30am C Rose M Reid (H) M E Deimling, G Grant, L Richter A Satow (C) V Follen, J Haas, B Satow C Scanlon, S Scanlon J McArdle 11:30am M Dole P Ponstingle (H) J Abraham, J Abraham, P Harris S Clemons (C) P Hickey, D Hickey, J Abraham R Koehl, D Vlk G Abraham
Family Perspectives In today s gospel Jesus tells us: One s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. When we spend too much time working to obtain more stuff we don t have time for the people in our lives. What is enough? Are the words of Jesus, You fool, meant for us? Pope Francis warns us to resist a throw-away culture which values things over people and relationships. Make time and space for the people you love. Wedding Banns Corey Andrew Barnes & Holly Nicole Schultz August 6, 2016 Everything! Join us next Sunday, August 7, 2016 for The FEST - our 16th Annual Catholic family FESTival from 12 noon until 10:00pm on the seminary campus (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe). Join with thousands from across our region, for a day of faith, family, and great Fun! It s all FREE. Listen to the inspiring music of Newsboys, Michael WQ. Smith, Matthew West, and Lauren Daigle. Visit activities for your kids, displays to help you strengthen your family life and so much more. There s plenty of FREE close parking. There s great family affordable food...thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc s. There s something for everyone at the FEST. The day concludes with a beautiful outdoor Mass at 8:00pm followed by an incredible American Fireworks display. We have everything you need for the perfect family day - thanks especially to Marc s, PNC, Notre Dame College, Sanctuary Health Network and Sherwood Foods. Check out all the details on line at www.thefest.us Theology on Tap / West Every Second Wednesday of the month, young adults in their 20 s and 30 s are invited to gather at Beachcliff Tavern ( 19245 Detroit Ave., Rocky River) at 7:00pm to hear an engaging speaker reflect on some aspect of the faith while enjoying a pint and some tasty food! Each night kicks off with a social, which includes complementary appetizers and a cash bar, followed by a speaker. Admission is only $5.00. Our next speakers on Wednesday August 10th, will be Mark and Christi Tripodi, founders of Cornerstone of Hope, a ministry that helps people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, who will be speaking to us about the mystery of suffering and their own personal experience with loss in their talk entitled Pain to Purpose: Tragedy to Triumph. Theology on Tap is a great way for young adults to go deeper in their faith and connect with other young Catholics in the area. For more information, please contact Fr. Tim Roth (440) 333.2133 / frtim@samparish.org Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes DISCORD TO HARMONY By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy Today, you will hear the cantor sing out, Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. If you turn on the evening news, the world doesn t seem all that kindly. Wars, political scandals, mass shootings, hostage situations, the list goes on and on. With all of these terrible things that tear into our hearts, I turn to a quote from Gandhi that I use as a life mantra: Be the change that you wish to see in the world. When we look to God for guidance, for a heart that can be kind instead of cruel, we can be that tipping point that brings joy and peace into society. St. Francis of Assisi also says, Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society. Let us heal ourselves with God s gift of grace and create a joyful soul so that we can embrace a world that mirrors its maker. Traditional Choir, Contemporary Choir, and Youth Choir are off for the summer. All choir members are welcome to sing up in the loft during weekend masses. Summer is a perfect time to audition for involvement in one of our ensembles! If you are interested in participating in any of these choirs, cantoring, or playing an instrument during mass, please call or see me after mass up in the loft. Please contact the music ministry office for more information: 440.243.3877 ext 27.
Religious Education News Please take a few moments this week to visit our new Parish website (www.stmaryberea.org). Select Teaching from the top category bar, then select Religious Education Office. From there you will see our REO Calendar, upcoming events, contracts & forms, information on our PSR program, information about our special needs (GIFTSS) program and, of course, sacramental preparation information. We have a new email address for communication (reoinformation@stmaryberea.org). Please update your REO emails, bookmarks, favorites, etc. so that you have the most current ways to communicate with us! PSR Not many registrations received! Please don t wait until the last minute! All the forms are on the website for you to download, print, fill-in and return to our office. Fees are the same as last year! The PSR year begins August 28 th at 11:30am with our Opening Mass and Welcome in the Fr. Garrity Center! Classes begin Monday August 29 th at 6:45pm. Sacramental Preparation For the most current information about the Parish Sacramental Preparation Program please visit our Parish website at (www.stmaryberea.org/teaching/religiouseducation/ sacramentalprep/confirmation). Confirmation Candidates Please plan to attend our Candidate Orientation Meeting on Wednesday September 7 th at 6:30pm in the Fr. Garrity Center. All the information about the Program will be made available at that meeting. Both Candidates & Parents are expected to attend this very important meeting. First Sacraments Candidates BIG NEWS! Mrs. Sharon Tressel, our Parish Catechetical Leader or First Sacraments will not be returning this year. That means that the current plan is up in the air for now! As information become available you will be notified! Stay Tuned! Greater Cleveland Safety Forces Holy Name Society 7th Annual Golf Outing Monday August 8, 2016 Firestone Country Club 452 East Warner Road - Akron, OH (West Course) Format: 4 Man Scramble Shotgun Start at 1:30pm Cost: $135.00 per Golfer Includes: Lunch beginning at 11:45am - Unlimited use of Driving Range and Putting Green - Clubhouse Privileges (Lockers & Showers) - Photos of each Foursome - Souvenir Gift as well as Trophies for Long Drive and Pin Shots Checks should be made payable to: Safety Forces Holy Name Society 16505 Dartmouth Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44111 (Please include your 4 man roster with payment) Dress Code: Proper golf attire is a MUST for this outing. Cargo Pants and Jeans are NOT Permitted. Golf hats MUST be worn forward at all times, and may NOT be worn backwards. Shirts MUST be tucked in at all times and have a Collar. 50/50 Raffle, Putting Contest & Money Hole Cash Bar in Clubhouse after round Reservations: Contact Tim Leahy (216) 403-4934 Email: leahy9572@gmail.com All proceeds benefit: The Safety Forces Holy Name Society Scholarship Fund Last one of the Summer Season Wixy1260 Summer Concerts at the Berea Triangle Aug 5th Time for all Concerts: 7:30pm - 9:00pm NEW THIS YEAR - Band Concerts will be located at the Triangle in Downton Berea on E. Bridge Street in front of McKelvey Park. Free Admission & Parking Academic Achievements Honor Roll: Nicholas Hoessle Max Giuliano Ryan Evensen-Hein Anthony Ritson St. Edward High School Brandon Sherrard Vincenzo Fabrizi Peter Haas, Jr. Richard Straub III As we receive additional achievement notifications, we will publish them in a future bulletin. Please bring your own chair or blanket
St. Mary s Parish Anniversary Dinner Celebrating 164 years Tickets on Sale!! $15.00 Available this weekend after all Masses or at the Rectory Office Saturday August 13th Chicken & Rib Dinner 5:00 8:00pm Parish Field Grounds (Dinner Served at 5:30pm) - Adult Only Event WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! FOR PLANNING & WORKING AT BOTH EVENTS. SIGN-UP THIS WEEKEND AFTER MASS OR CALL THE RECTORY OFFICE THIS WEEK St. Mary s Best Parish Picnic & Field Day Sunday August 14th 12:30 3:00pm Parish Field Grounds Burgers, Hot Dogs, Macaroni Salad, Door Prizes, Games for Kids & MUCH MORE!!