Pastoral Staff Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Deacon: Rev. Mr. Gerard Blanda DRE/Pastoral Minister: Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E Pastoral Minister: Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU Principal: Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz Parish Secretary: Mrs. Joyce Fanous Music Minister: Mrs. Nancy Tabar Parish Directory Parish Address: 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134 Parish Office: (440) 842-2666 Religious Education: (440) 845-4470 Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org School Directory School Office: (440) 845-3444 School Website: stanthonyofpaduaschool.org St. Anthony of Padua Parish 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 @parmastanthony Parmastanthony
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH Baptized on Sunday, September 17, 2017: Elise Maryanna Ritondaro MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:00AM Marian Kalata 8:00AM Shirley Trausch TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00AM Dale Woloszynek 8:00AM Inez Kneblewicz BANNS III BANNS II BANNS II BANNS I Wedding Banns Sara Rocchiccioli & Zack Harris Julie Dejelo & John Seoung Rachel Stephen & Nickolas Angiocchi Stephen Siemen & Lindsey Sieniawski WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, St. Vincent DePaul. 7:00AM Philip Ruppert 8:00AM Special Intention - Tony & Eleanor Szpak THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00AM Dorothy Miller 8:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels. 7:00AM Henry Kohout 8:00AM Marie Acanfora SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church. 1:00PM Rocchiccioli / Harris Wedding 4:30PM Ulaszewski Family 6:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 8:00AM Leonard Wojcik 10:00AM Armagno Family 12:00PM August Poliafico Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, John Baraona, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Raymond Chmielecki, Joe & Marcia Demko, Gary DiRosa, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra 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, Betty Kilbane, Donald Kotarsky, Cynthia Kufleitner, Karen Kulju, Andrea Lagzdins, Dorothy Laquatra, Margaret Lewandowski, Michael Lieske, Corinne Lipinski, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward & Josephine Maskulka, Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, John Metzger, Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Agnes Padar, Ed Perko, Timothy Petro, Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, Nicholas J. Precario, Mary Jane & Nick Precario, Jan Ravas, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Joe Skerl, Helen Smith, Joan Smyke, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Diane Straub, Phyllis Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran, Beverly Von Alt, Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Zmecek. SUNDAY THOUGHT Matthew 20:1-16 Susan Fadenholz Frances Garlisi Howard Snyder Diane Ujhazy Contribution for Weekend Sept.16/17 2017: Total Offering : $12,622.45 Sunday Collection: $8,969.45 Faith Direct: $3,653.00 Poor Box: $87.00 Most of us find ourselves easily in today s parable. Doesn t it seem that we are always the ones who work the hardest and sacrifice the most, while others who have done so much less than us get all the breaks? No matter how short the line is, we re always at the end of it. Only God knows why He gives certain people all the breaks while we seem to receive none of them. But should this really be a cause for our distress? We do not know what effect certain gifts have on certain people. One person may find the gift of intelligence a burden because it enables that person to see more deeply into life and life s problems. They then will have to struggle with the obligations imposed upon them to make their little corner of the world better because of what they know. Another person with the gift of outward beauty may struggle with establishing authentic relationships with others since other people only see their surface beauty and pay no attention to their true inner beauty. It seems that every gift has its obligation and burden, and we should be very slow to wish such gifts upon ourselves. Envy is not the proper response to God s generosity. Gratitude is. Perhaps God gives gifts to others because they need them and because God hopes that they will use them in the service of others. Perhaps what we see as defects are actually gifts. Our gratefulness to God for all good gifts is our expression of faith in a God who is allknowing and all-wise. 1
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 CELEBRATING THE SAINTS Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (+604) Saint Bede tells how a young Saint Gregory the Great was walking through the Roman marketplace when he saw three slaves with fair faces and long blond hair. They are called Angels, someone told him. That is appropriate, Gregory said, for they have angelic faces, and it is right that they should become fellow heirs with the angels in heaven. Determined to help bring this about, Gregory begged permission from Pope Pelagius to preach the Gospel to the Angels, but the citizens of Rome, deeply attached to the learned monk, made him turn back from his desire to become a missionary. Years later, Gregory became pope himself and revisited his plan to evangelize England. Augustine, Gregory s successor as Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Andrew, was one of thirty missionaries that Gregory chose for the trip. The group set out through France, but they soon lost heart. In a letter, Gregory promoted Augustine to leader of the group, and the mission continued. When they reached Kent, Augustine set about growing the fledgling Church in the manner recommended by Gregory. He befriended King Ethelbert, founded the Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul, built churches dedicated to the Roman martyrs and welcomed Frankish priest to guide them. He died ten years later, the Faith beginning to take hold among the people of Kent. Saint Augustine of Canterbury s feast is celebrated on May 27 th. SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION A sincere THANK YOU to all those who baked for the West Side Catholic Center luncheon on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The 159 hot lunches that we served consisted of taco soup, corn chips, salad, rolls & butter and also included a generous portion of your fresh baked pastries. All were most appreciative. Remember to mark your calendar for our next serving date, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Thank you again for your continued support and generosity to the West Side Catholic Center. EMERGENCY COLLECTION FOR HURRICANE IRMA The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and diocese across the country have been asked by the leadership of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to have an emergency collection to assist the victims of Hurricane Irma. While it is unfortunate that this comes on the heels of the emergency collection for Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma has been equally as devastating to our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean, especially the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and the southern US needs our help. These funds will be used in the affected areas to support humanitarian aid, assistance with long-term efforts to restore communities after widespread destruction and for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church in the US and the Caribbean. The church is a channel for grace and solidarity in the wake of natural disasters as it offers solace and support in the aftermath. The Church itself in these regions is now in need of tremendous assistance itself. Many of the Church s structures have been damaged and their resources depleted which makes it challenging to provide assistance and pastoral outreach to those in need. In support of this major relief effort, St. Anthony will have a special second collection which will take place next weekend, September 30 October 1, 2017. All checks should be made payable to St. Anthony of Padua with the memo line marked Emergency Collection for Hurricane Irma. Thank you THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated after the homily of the Mass at all the Masses the weekend of October 7 & 8, 2017. The sacrament should be received by those experiencing serious and lifethreating illnesses, major surgery, and the debilitating effectives of the aging process. Consider bring a relative or neighbor to Mass that weekend to receive the sacrament. 2
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH POTLUCK AND A MOVIE All women are invited to join the Women s Faith Ministry on Sunday, October 1 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room at St. Anthony for a potluck dinner followed by the movie War Room. The movie focuses on a family who seemingly have it all. But as they go through tough times, a new friend helps them find happiness through prayer as they develop their own War Room where prayer and discernment lead to resolution. If you can, please bring something of your choice for the potluck dinner. Beverages, popcorn and paper products will be provided by WFM. Seating is limited so please RSVP by September 25 and leave your name, phone number and email address (if you have one) with the parish office at (440) 842-2666 or by sending it in an email to wfmstanthony@gmail.com. Seminarian of the Week Let s promote vocations by praying for our diocesan seminarians. PARMA, OHIO SAD NEWS We were informed this week that the mother of former Parochial Vicar, Fr. Rod Kreidler, Mrs. Anna Kreidler has died. Mrs. Kreilder s funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, September 23, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Sandusky, Ohio by her son. If you wish to express your sympathy to Fr. Rod his address is below. Please keep Mrs. Kreidler and her family in your prayers. Fr. Rodney A. Kreidler St. Edward Parish 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 BECOMING CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION Our next inquiry session about becoming Catholic is on Thursday, September 28 2017 at 7:00pm in the Hospitality Room. All those interested, or possibly interested, are welcome. Please pray for Robert Popik. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (ADULTS) The Sacrament of Confirmation helps us to live the Christian life through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. If you are an adult and have never received this Sacrament, contact Fr. Peter at the rectory or by email frpeter@stanthonypaduaparma.org. God has more sacramental grace to give. AVILA DAY OF PRAYER Reservations are now being accepted for Avilia Day of Prayer at the Center for the Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio on October 11, 2017 from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. The speaker will be Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S. on the topic Praying for Priests and Families Urgency, Promises, Vision. A fee of $25.00 which includes lunch, must be prepaid before October 2, 2017. Please call (440) 943-7600 for further information on how to register. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 6:30PM PSR - School 7:00PM RCIA - LR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00PM The Way - CM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg. - SA 7:00PM Parish Council Mtg. - LR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 6:45PM Bingo - H 7:00PM Precatechumen (RCIA) Mtg. - HR 7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:45AM Confirmation Prep CH/School 4:00PM Women s Faith Ministry Movie - HR 3
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 RELIGIOUS ORDER OF THE WEEK Order: Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland (OSU) Founder: Saint Angela Merici Origin: When St. Angela was 20-yearsold, she was saddened by how many young women had little to no education. She invited many young women to her home where she began to teach them herself, especially the Catholic faith. The young women learned how to pray and participate in the sacramental life of the Church. Eventually, she formed the community of the Ursulines in 1535. Interesting Fact #1: The Ursulines were the first group of women religious to work outside of the cloister. BLANKET SUNDAY COMING SOON The weekend of October 7-8th marks the 31st Annual Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy. This collection is sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. Due to lack of storage space, we will gratefully accept your cash donation and do the shopping for you, making your money go even further with bulk purchases of blankets and other items needed by the homeless and disadvantaged. So blanket someone for the winter and give yourself a warm feeling! You may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org. PARISH GROUP OF THE WEEK The Ushers are a group of men and women who serve as greeters at Mass. They open the door for parishioners, help those in need of assistance, aid in the collection of the weekly offering, and pass out bulletins at the end of Mass. To join, please call the rectory for the name and number of the person to contact. Interesting Fact #2: The Ursulines became the first teaching order of women in the Catholic Church. Interesting Fact #3: The Ursulines came to the Diocese of Cleveland in 1850. (3 years after the creation of the diocese) Website: http://www.ursulinesisters.org HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW Did you know that the month of September is typically dedicated to the Seven Sorrow of Mary? They are: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the child Jesus in the temple, the meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross, the burial of Jesus. Consider praying this devotion or at the least, reflecting on one of the events. WALL OF HONOR Many parishioners and their family members are serving in the United States Military. Please pray for their safety, along with the safety of our Parma Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMTs. MYSTAGOGICAL MOMENTS Mystagogy (mist-a-go-gee) is prayerful reflection on the presence of God in the midst of events. This section will offer a question to begin your conversation with God. Question: What part of the homily touched your heart today? How does life need to change for Jesus? CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. St. Gregory the Great 4
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO SUNDAY PRESCHOOL Parents of 3, 4, and 5 year olds, we are now taking registrations for our Sunday preschool program. Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the school. Classes begin October 8, 2017. Registration forms are available at the rectory, on the bookshelf in the gathering area in church and online at www.stanthonypaduaparma.org. NEED HELP We are in need of Classroom aides to help with the preschool program. This is a perfect opportunity for High School students that need service hours. If interested in helping with this ministry, please call Randy Harris at 440-842-2666. CATECHIST AND AIDES NEEDED FOR 2017-2018 PSR We are in need of classroom aides for grades 3, 4, 6, 8. We have an urgent need of a Catechist for our 4 th grade class. Let the Children Come to Me. (Matthew 19:14). It is a wonderful blessing to be part of a child s faith formation and in doing so, we are fulfilling our baptismal call to spread the Good News of Jesus. Please prayerfully consider volunteering some of your time to be part of the PSR program. If interested, please call Randy Harris at (440) 842-2666. EVANGELIZATION TIP Get a picture of Bishop Perez for your home. It will encourage your love for our bishop while also letting others know that the Bishop of Cleveland is a special person in your life. WEEKLY MASS REMINDER As we continue to learn the new Mass setting Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, assist your familiarity of the responses by using the hymnal. The setting is on page 902 of the Today s Missal: Music Issue 2017. CATHOLIC GLOSSARY Viaticum: Viaticum is Holy Communion given to the dying. As a person walks the final part of their earthly journey, it is Jesus who strengthens them to the end and gives them hope of eternal life. WEEKLY WORK OF MERCY For those who knit, crochet, or sew, share your gift by making scarves, hats, and gloves for the poor. Winter is coming CONFIRMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS Today and for the next six weeks, 43 of our young people will come together at the 10:00 a.m. Mass and then go to the school for class sessions in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation that will be held on November 8 th, 2017. This is a joyous time for our parish community. Please pray the Holy Spirit will continue to strengthen their faith and love for our Lord Jesus. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Halloween is soon approaching. Encourage the children to learn about a saint and dress like that saint for Halloween. Maybe it will inspire to live for Jesus like the saints. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Are you always telling yourself that you need to spend more time developing your spiritual life, but cannot seem to find time to do so? If so, then please check out our selection of CDs on the Lighthouse Media display. These CDs are great to listen to while driving in your car. 5