Saint Mary Parish 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499 Rectory: 440-243-3877 FAX: 440-891-9417 Website: www.stmaryberea.org Mission Statement St. Mary 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. Parish Pastoral Staff Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar Deacon Tom Cully, Pastoral Associate Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director Parish Mass Schedule Weekday: 9:00am Monday through Friday Weekend: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil 7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am Holy Day Consult Bulletin Parish Support Staff Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator Mr. John Mastandrea, Adult Faith and Education Coordinator Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator Mr. Bob Sferra, Sacramental Catechetical Leader Parish Office Staff Mrs. Janel Abraham Mrs. Lorri Masie School Administrative Staff Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development School Office Staff Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy Mrs. Rhonda Johnson 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 165 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea
Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 15, 2017 So, right before we move into the Fifth Discourse or the Sermon on the End Times of Matthew s Gospel in chapter 23, we hear this parable of welcome and maybe, not so welcome for some. The final words of today s Gospel, Many are invited, but few are chosen gives us some insight into Matthew s community as his unique parables have done. Another wake-up call for the followers of Christ! We have come to know about the divisions within Matthew s community and the disagreements among the have and have nots; the who is and who isn t; and the like. Matthew is doing his best to get the divisions to some accord or consensus. In today s parable, the king is regarded as generous as he sends out his servants to invite any and all to the wedding banquet after others rejected his invitation. And once in the feast, someone is cast out for not wearing a wedding garment. What s that lesson? We need to dress for the banquet, or, we need to approach the Lord, the Master, the generous King in the garments of humility, generosity, justice and remember last week s morale to the story; and not with entitlement or claim. We need to dress for the banquet clothed in gratitude and mercy. It s the same message from Paul s Letter to the Philippians today I know how to live in humble circumstances, I know also how to live with abundance. May we be grateful for what we have in abundance or want and give God glory and thanks at all times. (See, the lessons ALL come together as we get to the final discourse)! Parents and Families have been INVITED by our Adult Faith and Education Coordinator to share faith on Monday nights, during PSR. Have you stopped in and had a question or two answered? Been inspired? Have you used the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families with your family? You all got the tools! How about Women of Grace? Been there? Shared with the others your faith journey? Stop in on Tuesdays at 7pm. OR How about That Man is You? Been there? Shared with others your faith journey? Stop in on Thursdays at 7:15pm. Many THANKS for your financial commitment to the Parish this past weekend. Blessings and peace to all. Fr. John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday October 16 Weekday Rom 1:1-7 / Lk 11:29-32 (467) 9:00 am William Dear Greg & Linda Durica Tuesday October 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Rom 1:16-25 / Lk 11:37-41 (468) 9:00 am Angelina Bianchi Mary Ferrante 2:00 pm Nursing Home Mass Aristocrat Berea 7:00 pm Convalidation: Dale & Kelsey Haynes Wednesday October 18 St. Luke, Evangelist 2 Tim 4:10-17b / Lk 10:1-9 (661) 9:00 am Lucy Pallifrone AM Rosary Group Thursday October 19 Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests Rom 3:21-30 / Lk 11:47-54 (470) 9:00 am Todd Grubb Mr. & Mrs. Frank Grubb 1:30 pm Nursing Home Mass Northwestern Friday October 20 Weekday Rom 4:1-8 / Lk 12:1-7 (471) 9:00 am Zenkewicz Family Dick & Arlene Vlk Saturday October 21 Weekday Rom 4:13, 16-18 / Lk 12:8-12 (472) 4:00 pm Pat Anderson Family Sunday October 22 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 45:1, 4-6 / 1 Thes 1:1-5b / Mt 22:15-21 (145) 7:30 am Jim Hajduk Mother 9:30 am Daniel McCarthy Parents 11:30 am Fr. Ken Styles, SJ (Living) The Leonard & McCarthy Families In Your Charity In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of Virginia Krialy and Mildred Robertson. May they rest in eternal peace. Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized - Declan Keipert Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Bulletin Prayer List Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Art Davenport Owen Dumm Michael Figlar Brian Follen Joan Foust Betty Glynn Gerry Grant Wayne Goforth Homebound Ministry Katie Halley Dennis Jamiot Louise Knapik Jim Knapik Les Lindenmeier Rob Lucas Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Shem Miller Leo Oblak Alice Olszewski Mary Elizabeth Ryba John Serrao Daniel Snyder Jeanine Surma Chester Talarczyk 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. Theology on Tap / West Food, Fellowship, and Faith for Young Adults in their 20 s and 30 s October 18th - Fr. Ryan Mann Parochial Vicar at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Parma I Want You to Want Me: Desire, Experience, and Jesus November 15th - Mr. Tom Kurtz Owner of Jurtz Bros. Landscaping Living Your Faith in the Workplace December 20th - Fr. Kevin Klonowski Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish, Stowe What is Truth? Confronting Relativism 7:00pm Door Open $5.00 Admission includes complimentary appetizers Beachcliff Tavern 19245 Detroit Ave. Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Parish Events Sunday, October 15 10:30am - FJG First Sacrament Prep Session 6:00pm - FJG Confirmation Prep Session Monday, October 16 7:15pm - Church Rosary Tuesday, October 17 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 2:00pm - Aristocrat Berea Mass 5:30pm - Church Youth Choir 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Women of Grace 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, October 18 7:00pm - Chapel Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, October 19 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 7:15pm - FJG Mtg Rm TMIY (That Man is You) Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of October and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham1@stmaryberea.org Robert & Jeanne McLaughlin October 7th - 50 years Pat & Carol Benson October 14th - 45 years Carl & Chris Rose October 15th - 34 years Jim & Tracey Wesolek October 15th - 1 year Rudy & Carol Najda October 16th - 52 years Dale & Cheryl Lange October 19th - 54 years Ron & Janet Glozer October 22nd - 62 years Jay & Gerry Irvin October 26th - 26 years John & Rosie Wesolek October 29th - 57 years Friday, October 20 Saturday, October 21 3:00pm - Church 5:00pm - FJG Confessions Movie Night Weekend Collection s Collection for 10/8/17: $9,624.00 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. Catholics across the country will be celebrating Priesthood Sunday on October 29, 2017. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the Church. It is a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our priests share with us when we gather at the Table of the Lord - when we call in our times of need. Consider sharing a personal note or card of thanks to Fr. John and Fr. Max. Together we pray that many of our young people will be inspired by the ministry and witness of our priests. May their hearts be open to hearing and responding to God s call in their lives. God loves me Mother Teresa Some months back a man had been picked up from the streets of Melbourne, an alcoholic, who had been for years in that state; and the Sisters took him to their Home of Compassion. The way they touched him, the way they took care of him suddenly, to him it was clear: God loves me. He left home, never touched alcohol again, went back to his family, to his children, to his job. And after, when he got his first salary, he came to the Sisters and gave the money and said: I want you to do for them, to be the love of God to them as you have been to me. That simple work. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987)
Ministry Schedules Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of October 22nd Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm D Pusti M Columbro (H) S Butcher, G Butcher, M Feigi A Soltis (C) M E Nichols, B Hunter, C Jamison C Scanlon, S Scanlon D Rodriguez 7:30am M Dole - (H) B Cashman, D Lipfird, L Sullivan M Dober (C) V Dober, M Dober, J Dober K Dorsey, J Haas J Dober 9:30am J Irvin M Reid (H) A Laubert, J Laubert, K Laubert D Goss (C) K Laubert, M Patena M Urbancic Deacon Tom, S Lewis L Patena 11:30am T Morgan S Scanlon (H) Deacon Tom, R Davenport, P Harris G Abraham (C) J Abraham, J Abraham J Abraham D Bajc, J Bajc E Davenport Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy MANY ARE INVITED, FEW ARE CHOSEN For some reason I feel very connected with this weekend s gospel reading from Matthew. We hear of the parable of the wedding for the king s son. The king invites many people, but those of higher esteem either ignore the invitation or torture the messenger. Rather, random people off of the street are the ones who end up attending, and one of those people didn t put effort into his outfit and was kicked out! This is clearly a sort of metaphor for those who are invited to the kingdom of heaven. And I think that most important of all, it is your effort, not your upbringing, that decides whether you can stay. God does not pick and choose who he wants to join him in heaven. His invite list is quite clear: All. However, with the invitation comes the expectation of being the best you can be, and working to always improve your quality of life and that of those around you. All are definitely welcome, but you have to want to be there! No matter what chapter of life you may be in, as long as you are always honestly pushing yourself to live a Christ-like life, then you are on the right path. Take time today to reflect if you are trying to make this easy, and yet very responsibly charged task that God has given us! Choir Rehearsal Schedules: Traditional Choir meets to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Youth Choir also rehearses on Tuesdays at 5.30pm. If you are interested in participating in any of these choirs, cantoring, or playing an instrument during mass, please call or see Ms. Angela Kovacs after mass up in the loft. The Music Ministry office number is 440.243.3877 ext 27. Bible Study/Faith Sharing, Quiet Prayer & Prayer Shawl Bible Study / Faith Sharing / Quiet Prayer / Prayer Shawl will meet at the following days & times this week in the Chapel: Prayer Shawl: Sunday 10/15/17 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Bible Study: Tuesday 10/17/17 from 11:00am - 12:00pm Quiet Prayer: Tuesday 10/17/17 from 12:20pm - 1:00pm Family Perspective The king in today s gospel sent wedding invitations to all his close friends... people like himself. But the party wasn t successful until he opened the doors to everyone... to people not like himself. The Christian family opens its heart and doors to everyone because we know that joy happens through sharing with others beyond our own family. Charity begins and extends beyond home. Next week, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Each year, the entire Church is invited to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited to Chat With The Pope to learn more about his missions. Scan this year s World Mission Sunday poster using Facebook Messenger from your mobile device, or learn more at ChatWithThePope.org
Religious Education News To find all the upcoming activities for both PSR and Sacramental Preparation join us at our parish website (www.stmaryberea.org). Select Teaching from the top category bar, then select Religious Education Office. Make us a favorite! Calendar of Events PSR 10/15/2017 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center First Sacraments Session #1-6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation Session #1 10/23/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 10/29/2017-1:30pm St. Mary Church Grounds Discipleship Event (Trunk or Treat) 10/30/2017 NO PSR this Monday 11/06/2017-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 11/13/2017-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 11/19/2017 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center First Sacraments Session #2-6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation Session #2 11/20/2017 NO PSR this Monday 11/25/2017 7:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Discipleship Event (Appreciation Dinner) 11/27/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 12/04/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 12/11/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session Sacramental Preparation Please remember to turn in your Discipleship Sheet as soon as possible. Once recorded, you will be notified by email & text message (if requested) of your assignment. Calendar of Events October 15, 2017-9:30am Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 1-6:00pm - Confirmation Session 1 October 29, 2017-1:30pm Social Discipleship Event November 19, 2017-9:30am Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 2-6:00pm - Confirmation Session 2 January 13, 2018-9:00am First Reconciliation May 6, 2018-11:30am First Holy Communion May 12, 2018-4:00pm Confirmation Sacramental Sunday Our next Sacramental Sunday will be October 15 th at the 9:30am Mass. Greeters should meet in the Resurrection Chapel at 8:45am for your door assignment. We need volunteers, both Confirmation & First Sacraments Candidates, to be Greeters for all our Sacramental Sunday Masses. Contact your Teacher or the REO if you want to help. Discipleship Events October 15 th First Sacraments Reconciliation Session #1 SPIRITUAL event; Candidates will be able to support this session by helping in either training session and/or setup and cleanup of the refreshment. The session will end at 12:00pm. October 29 th Trunk or Treat - SOCIAL event; 1:30pm; Candidates will coordinate with Fr. Max to organize activities for those attending this event; the event will last until 4:00pm; requires meeting to discuss plan. For the complete schedule of events and activities for Confirmation a/ or First Sacraments go to http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep and then select the appropriate sacrament (right of page). St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal Recently the Eighth grade students had the opportunity to attend High School Night hosted by the Academy of St. Adalbert. Many local Catholic high schools were present to share information and answer questions. The Eighth grade students have also begun to shadow at the local Catholic high schools they are interested in. Parents and students, please remember, only two shadow days per student are permitted. In last weeks School News Corner we listed the 2017-2018 Student Council representatives. In this listing we inadvertently omitted the Secretary, Maddie Justice. We apologize for the oversight. There is a new addition to our school gym. Visitors and students all get to enjoy a beautiful hand-made quilt Mrs. Gail Wetzel spent countless hours on over this past summer. The quilt depicts the St. Mary colors and our Alma Mater. Thank you Mrs. Wetzel for this beautiful work of art. It is truly a gift for all! Don t forget the deadline for the Yankee Candle is quickly approaching. The deadline is Tuesday, October 24 th for all catalog orders to be received in the school office. If you don t have a child or grandchild in the school and would still like to participate in this sale, catalogs are in the rectory office or you may purchase online. Visit www.yankeecandlefundraising,com and enter Group Number 990001283 in the Start Shopping box. Then shop for catalog items and online exclusives. Remember, the top 3 individual sellers will receive a special prize. Because of their wonderful reputation, Yankee Candle items make wonderful gifts for the Christmas holiday or even great hostess gifts for Thanksgiving. We appreciate everyone s support. Important Dates to Remember: 10/16/17 - Kindergarten receives visit from Berea Fireman Server Training with Fr. Max @ 3:30p.m. 10/17/17 - Student Council Mtg. / 8:00a.m. Sewing Club / 3:30p.m. 10/18/17 - Classroom of Champions / 11:50a.m. 10/19/17 - Open SMS PTO Mtg. School Gym/7:00p.m. 10/20/17 - NO SCHOOL / Ext. Care Open Pre4 & PreK Classes/fieldtrip 9:45a.m. 10/21/17 - SMS PTO Father/Son Laser Tag Event / 9:00a.m.
St. Mary Catholic School Presents: 5 th Annual Fundraiser SATURDAY NIGHT CINEMA at ST. MARY THE CASE for CHRIST Saturday, November 18, 2017 6pm-11pm The West Side Irish-American Club 8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Township, OH 44138 $40 per person w/2 Free TV Raffle Tickets when purchased by 10/6/17 $45 per person when purchased after 10/6/17 (Adults only) Ticket Price Includes: Dinner/Beer/Wine/Well Drinks Dance the night away with the band: " Old Skool" Silent Auction and AMAZING Gift Baskets For Tickets and Information please contact: PTO@smsberea.org or school office: 440-243-4555 Proceeds Benefit St. Mary Catholic School Five Million Steps - On a Journey of Hope Experience the scenic beauty and challenging adventure of Parishioner Bob Buckeye Flash Grau, author of Five Million Steps on a Journey of Hope: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hear his unique and inspiring story and see photos of his 2,181 mile Hike of the Appalachian Trail. His trek from Georgia to Maine was completed in 170 days. Be ready to hike the trail vicariously as your relive his life-changing journey through 14 states. All are welcome: Sunday - November 5th 2:00pm - Fr. John Garrity Center The Case for Christ is based upon journalist Lee Strobel s best-selling autobiography. When Strobel s wife returns to the faith, Strobel uses his training as an investigative reporter to attempt to debunk Christianity. Will his interviews with scientists and classicists confirm his skepticism? Or will he find reason to believe? DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2017 TIME: 6:30pm PLACE: Father Garrity Center Meeting Room WHAT: Movie, Refreshments, Brief Discussion Knights of Columbus News Time is running out to register for the One Day Autumn Trip to St. Anthony s Chapel located on Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in commemoration of All Saints and All Souls Day during the first week in November where there are over 5,000 relics of Saints on Saturday November 4th. The Baron Bus will depart from St. Mary of the Falls parking lot at 9:00am and return by 7:00pm. The cost of the trip is only $40. All Confirmation Candidates participating in this trip will receive a special rate of $30. Contact Steve Hupp today for more information or to make your reservation to attend at stevenmhupp@hotmail.com or at (440) 239-0057. Military Veterans of the Parish, please mark your calendars to join us for a Free Breakfast in honor of your service on Saturday November 11th. We will meet at Canary s Restaurant located at 27350 Lorain Road in North Olmsted at 9:00am. Your special lady is welcome to attend at their own cost. Don t forget to bring some pictures of yourself in your military attire while you were serving our great country! RSVP with Steve Hupp at (440) 239-0057 We continue to ask for your aluminum cans. Please drop them off into the cart located inside the wooden fence located between the Church vestibule and the school at St. Mary of the Falls parish. All of the proceeds go towards the support of our charitable program to support Catholic education and the seminarians from our cluster parishes.