Thirty third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 Entrance #37 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Psalm 98 The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. Preparation of Gifts #691 Be Still, My Soul Holy Mass of St. Frances Cabrini...K. Keil We proclaim Your Death Mass of St. Frances Cabrini...K. Keil Amen Mass of St. Frances Cabrini...K. Keil Mass of St. Frances Cabrini Text and Music 2007, 2010, Kevin Keil (ASCAP). Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Reprinted under LicenSingOnline #602033. Communion #427 Be Not Afraid Merici Chapel November the month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. They cannot pray for themselves. They are waiting for us to pray for them; to help them get to Heaven. Try and get to the chapel and pray for the Souls in Purgatory. They will pray for you if you ask. This Week s Liturgy SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Malachi 3:19-20; II Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 10:30 AM Mother's & Father's Confraternity Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43 7:00 AM Mary & George Keller 8:30 AM Watral & Kniola Families 7:00 PM Harry Azzano TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; Luke 19:1-10 7:00 AM Ed Walick 8:30 AM Jennie & John Wiencek 7:00 PM John T. Mihalek WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:11-28 7:00 AM Dr. Halim & Nora Zarzour 8:30 AM Anthony Calio 7:00 PM Paul Kornokovich THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Revelation 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44 7:00 AM Dec'd of Bondra Family 8:30 AM Dec'd of Minch Family 7:00 PM George Stanton FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Revelation 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48 7:00 AM William Carr 8:30 AM George J. Soos 7:00 PM Robert & Ruth Canda SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40 8:00 AM Our Lady's Intentions VIGIL MASSES: 4:00 & 6:00 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe II Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm MONTH OF NOVEMBER Book of the Dead As has become our tradition at St. Charles, we will be displaying the Book of the Dead in the area of the Holy Family Shrine of church during the month of November. You are invited to inscribe in the book, names of any and all deceased loved ones you wish others to remember in prayer.
St. Charles Borromeo Church November 13, 2016 Congratulations and God s blessings to Ashley & Ryan McCullough on the Baptism of their daughter, Brooklyn Rae; to Jennifer & Ryan Zimmerman on the Baptism of their daughter, Harper Lynn. LIFE IS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Pauline Lubey Frank M. Cooper Mary Dvorak Madeline Giaco Rosemary Simiele Robert G. Babjak SUNDAY COLLECTION November 6, 2016 Offertory Collection $28,845.42 ACH / Online / Credit Card 8,898.00 Total $37,743.42 Thank you! St. Charles Borromeo Parish MY FAIR SHARE 2017 Please go to our website: stcharlesonline.org for the convenience of filling out your family s 2017 My Fair Share form. Your completed form will be securely sent directly to our Parish Business Office. As an alternative, the form can also be picked up in the Parish Office, completed and returned. Thank you! ATTENTION LECTORS...You are asked to stop at the Parish Office and pick up your 2017 liturgical year lector workbook. St Charles Thanksgiving Day Mass is a fortyyear parish tradition. Our word Eucharist is the Greek word for thanksgiving. What could be more fitting than to begin our national holiday of giving thanks than to attend Holy Mass the greatest prayer of thanksgiving? In the early years of the Church, gifts of clothing, food, and money were brought forward, along with the gifts of bread and wine. That demonstrated the close connection that must exist between our worship and our service to others. That s also where the practice of the priest washing his hands at Mass began; his hands were soiled after accepting those many gifts. At our Thanksgiving Day Mass, we follow the ancient practice and ask the congregation to bring forward canned goods. That also concludes our November Canned Food Drive. (Please check the Canned Food Drive article in this bulletin for most-needed items.) Plan now to attend St Charles Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, November 24, at 9:30am. The Catholic Parishes of Parma and Parma Heights will sponsor their Second Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 24, at St John Bosco Bell Tower Hall. This meal is for those who would otherwise be alone or those who are in need. We offer two seatings: 12Noon or 1:00pm. Check the article in this bulletin for details and share this information with those who might benefit. Please call our Parish Office (440-884-3030) with the number attending by this Monday, November 14. This year Advent is as long as it possibly can be: a full four weeks. There have been Christmas items in some stores since late August and Christmas commercials are popping up on television. As you plan your shopping, please remember to use St Charles Gift Certificates. We carry dozens of gift cards for retail, discount, groceries, restaurants, fast foods, entertainment, and services. Just stop by the Parish Office. We make a few cents on the dollar, but that quickly adds up if everyone helps out. Do your shopping with our gift certificates and give them as gifts. All proceeds benefit the children of St Charles Parish. A few weeks back, I mentioned planting several trees along Wilber Avenue including the area around our new Mercy Shrine. After consultation with landscapers, we selected twenty trees: Ivory Silk Lilacs and single stem columnar Serviceberries. Those trees were planted last week. The cost per tree was $375. Each tree is six to seven feet tall. All I ve heard are compliments and just wait till spring 2017! We still have a few trees not spoken for. If you would like to donate a tree in memory of a loved one or in a living person s name -- please call the Parish Office this week at 440-884-3030. We would like to have all the details tidied up by the end of the month. The Mercy Shrine Dedication is scheduled for dedication next Sunday, November 20. Looking for a special gift? Check the article in this bulletin about St Charles Spiritwear: jackets, polos, rugby, blankets, bags, etc. are all available. Yep, even in my sizes! Thank you to those who were so generous last month in donating greeting cards to our new Dismas Ministry. Thousands of cards were received. Those in jail and in prison were grateful for the kind words. When you care for the confined, you care for me, says the Lord.
Thirty third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MINISTRY (Grades 9-12) Youth Focused & Youth Led Mass New Days & Times for Events Twice a Month Events for 9 th 12 th Graders Thursday, November 17 Borromeo Seminary 6:00pm meet at St. Charles Saturday, December 3 Tuesday, December 6 8:00-9:30pm Return to parking lot by 10:15pm. Open to all high school students! XLT Praise & worship at Borromeo Seminary with teens from across the diocese; small social following. Permission forms in Parish Office CCYC (Diocesan All Day Youth Retreat) Guys Night with Open Gym Any questions, contact: Sr. Denise (440)884-3030 / sdmosu1@aol.com Fr. Ryan (440)884-3030 / frryanmann@gmail.com November Canned Food Drive Here s what we need the most: Canned dinners, canned meats, corn, green beans, canned fruits, baked beans, soups, peanut butter/jellies, rice, spaghetti sauce, pasta, macaroni/cheese, gravy, ketchup, sugar, cake mixes, frosting, cereals, pancake mix/syrup. Also needed: toothpaste, shampoo, bar soaps, Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent. Please check expiration dates and leave items in church lobbies anytime. ST. CHARLES LADIES GUILD LOTTERY Lottery tickets for February 2017 are available in the Parish Office for $5.00 each. The winning 3 digit numbers come in from the 7:30pm drawing on Channel 5 and must be straight. If your ticket is a winner, you will get a check for $100. This is one of our big fund raisers so please help us out. Any questions, please call Jacki (440)884-3030. Thank you! PRIDE IN SAINT CHARLES! Did you go to school at Saint Charles? Did your kids attend or are they still students at this awesome school that honors the past and embraces the future? Or, do you support the ministry that is our school? Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School is having a spiritwear sale and would love the support of all of the parish. Show your pride in our Catholic school by purchasing sweatshirts, jackets, polos, rugby, fleece, blankets, bags, and more. The sale is online at the following link: https://stcharlesspiritwear.itemorder.com/ If you do not have internet access, but would like to order, stop by the school or parish office for a paper form. Most items available in black or royal blue. Checks made payable to Saint Charles School.
St. Charles Borromeo Church November 13, 2016 Featuring Friar Alessandro Brustenghi, OFM, from Assisi, Italy CELEBRATE THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR OF MERCY It could be a life changing experience. The Cleveland Divine Mercy Conference will celebrate the close of the Year of Mercy on Saturday, November 19 th at St. Basil Church in Brecksville. The celebration begins with Aux. Bishop (Retired) Roger Gries celebrating 7:30 a.m. Mass and closes with the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Hear from inspiring speakers on healing and mercy. Admission is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for $12.00. Please register by calling 1-800-462-7426 or online at: TheDivine- Mercy.org/Cleveland. STAY CONNECTED... WEEKLY DIOCESAN E MAIL NEWS Stay informed with the latest Catholic news from the Diocese of Cleveland. Subscribe to the Northeast Ohio Catholic e-newsletter, the free, weekly, electronic newsletter of the Diocese of Cleveland. It is delivered to your email inbox every Thursday, sharing timely news about the faith, important local events, articles from Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine and much more. Visit www.dioceseofcleveland.org and click the e-newsletter icon to sign up today! JUST FRIENDS Our next meeting is Friday, November 18 th at 1:30pm in Lower Parish Hall. I know you will enjoy our speaker this afternoon. Check your newsletter or call Elsie (216)447-1481 for more information. SAVE ACME STORE RECEIPTS St. Charles School will, once again, be participating in the Acme Community Cash Back Program from August through January 2017. This is an easy way for our school to earn cash back. Please tell your family and friends to save Acme receipts and drop them off at the Parish Office or School Office. Thank you for your continued support! Next meeting ~ Wednesday morning, November 16 th, 9:00-11:15am in the Parish Activity Center. Any questions, call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030.
Thirty third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 SENIORS CITIZENS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 th in the Lower Parish Hall. Doors open at 9:00am. A terrific and delicious hot lunch will be served at 11:00am. You might like to become a member of our St. Charles Senior Citizens Club. Think about it and pray about it! New members are welcome. Dues are $5.00 per year. Call Shirley Potoczak (440)281-2586. Thank you! AVILA HOLY HOUR The Avilas will meet in prayer on Thursday, November 17 th at 8:00am in the church chapel. Let us continue to pray for an increase in religious vocations and for those men and women living in the vowed and ordained way of life. For more information, call Marilyn (440)886-1788. NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 8:00am 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am 6:00pm PARMA/PARMA HEIGHTS CATHOLIC CHURCHES 2 ND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER The Parma/Parma Heights Catholic Churches will be offering a Thanksgiving dinner! Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 th, 2016 Two Seatings: 12Noon or 1:00pm Place: St. John Bosco Church Bell Tower 6480 Pearl Road in Parma Heights (fully accessible/one floor, no steps) Dinner for those alone or in need. Call the St. Charles Parish Office (440)84 3030 by Monday, November 14 th and specify number attending. (Please share this invitation with those who might need it.)
St. Charles Borromeo Church November 13, 2016 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Brother Knights, please remember that there is a Business meeting on Monday, November 14 th. Rosary at 7:15pm, followed by the Business Meeting at 7:30pm in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activity Center. Children of the Parish, be on the look out for the 2nd Annual Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Coloring Contest. Details will be provided in the following weeks. Are you looking to keep Christ in Christmas? The Knights are selling beautiful nativity scenes, and they can be viewed at: https://www.nativitytree.com/kofc-16137-stcharles-borromeo/. Proceeds from the sales of the nativity scenes help support activities of the Knight of Columbus and the Pro-Life Ministries at Saint Charles. If you are a male, eighteen years of age or older, and a practicing Catholic, please contact Father Janoch (440) 884-3030 ejanoch@stcharlesonline.org or Tom Armstrong (405) 651-6655 thomasralpharmstrong@hotmail.com for more information on joining the Knights of Columbus Council at St. Charles. SPORTS RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, November 19 9:00am 12:pm Corrigan Gym Lobby Soccer balls, basketballs, t-shirts, gym shorts, etc some new, some gently used all with plenty of life left. ALL ITEMS $1.00 No limit on items purchased. No returns. One day only! Basista Furniture 5295 State Rd, Parma 216 398 5900 Stop in the Parish Office for a Discount/ Donation Voucher! Need new furniture or accessories for your home? Stop in Basista Furniture on State Rd in Parma and present a special Parish Discount/Donation Voucher upon entering the store. St. Charles parishioners will receive an additional discount from sale prices. Also, a donation will be made to St. Charles Borromeo Parish upon delivery of your order!! ST CHARLES LADIES GUILD CHRISTMAS PARTY The Ladies Guild of St. Charles is inviting you to its Christmas party! They are having their Christmas party, Sunday, December 4 th. It will be held in the Parish Hall, lower level from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. The catering will be done by Catering Experience and they will be serving Breaded Pork Chops, Applesauce, Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Lemon Braised Chicken, Buttered Corn, Salad, Rolls & Butter, Beverages and Cheesecake Slices with different toppings for dessert. The price of a ticket is $17.00 per person. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket needs to call Felicia Cammarata (440) 888-3488 or Toni Brachna (216) 661-3457. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Monday, November 28 th, Come join us in some Christmas songs, Laughter and Holiday Cheers. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION St. Charles School participates in the Box Tops for Education fundraising program. Box Tops can be found on items like Progresso soup, Cheerios and Kleenex. We would appreciate it if you would save them for the school. Box Tops can be dropped off at the parish or school office. Any questions, call Debbie at the school office (440)886-5546. Thank you for your support! PTU ADULT CRAFT NIGHT All Parishioners and your guests are invited to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving by creating a festive fresh flower centerpiece under the instruction of Novak's Flowers on Thursday, November 17th, at 7:00pm in Lower Parish Hall. Cost is $20 per person. Information sheets are available in the Parish Office or you may call Michele Shrefler at 216.379.6902. INTO THE BREACH We continue the INTO THE BREACH presentation for Catholic men on Tuesday, November 15 th at 7:30pm in the Pope John XXIII Room in the Parish Activity Center.
Thirty third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT I, Brian Bowne, am an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 221 currently working on my Eagle Scout project. The project is the Polish Village Pocket Park, which will be located just down the street on Ridge Road. The finished park will include flagpoles, two garden areas, and a brick walkway. To accomplish this, I am looking for donations. By donating, you can get an engraved brick in the brick walkway, similar to the St. Joseph's shrine here at St. Charles. If interested, please call 440-888-7560 or email b.bowne@yahoo.com. The deadline to place an order is December 1 st. Thank you all for your support. JENNINGS CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS CRAFTS N THINGS The Holy Spirit Guild will sponsor a Crafts 'n' Things event to Benefit the Sisters of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, November 20 th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Jennings Center for Older Adults Auditorium, 10204 Granger Road, Garfield Heights. For more information, call (216) 441-3587. Crafts - Bakery Sale - Raffles - Free Admission! MARY QUEEN OF PEACE (216 749 2323) 2 nd Concert in our Great Music in a Great Space concert series Eastman Chorale from the University of Rochester and the Oberlin College Choir. Friday, November 18 th,, 7:00pm in the church. This is a FREE concert a freewill offering will be taken. ST. LEO THE GREAT (216 661 1006) The Great Room in the Parish Community Center is available to rent for special events, parties, meetings, funeral luncheons, etc. For information or to book, please contact Mina Rolando at 216-544-0190 or visit our website at leothegreat.org for more information, prices and forms. ST. THOMAS MORE (216 749 0414) Corks and Kegs, Saturday, November 19 th, 7:00-10:00pm in the STM Gymnasium. $25 tickets available at the Rectory (216)749-0414. Includes spirit samples and hot appetizers. Age 21 and over. BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM Sunday, December 4 2:00pm St. Bridget Church 5620 Hauserman Rd, Parma 440.884.5035 This very special program is designed to assist you with your grief during the holiday season. Whether this is your 1st or 10th Christmas without your loved ones, facing the holidays can be difficult, emotional and lonely. Come and attend this special afternoon of support, prayer, hope and healing. Support presentation by Cassandra Zabor on Handling the Holidays in the Midst of Grief and Loss and a prayer service with a special time for remembrance and candle lighting, followed by a light social. Cost is free. All are welcome. You do not need to grieve alone. RETROUVAILLE Retrouvaille is a three-month program to help couples struggling in their marriages. It has three phases, starting with a weekend experience in which couples learn to re-establish communication and to gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. Post sessions are held over a period of 12 weeks to further develop and enhance the techniques learned on the weekend. A support group is available offering interaction with other couples who are striving to improve their relationship. The 2017 weekends are scheduled for January 20-22, April 21-23 and September 8-10, 2017 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Beachwood.. For more information go to their website www.helpourmarriage.com or contact Marce & Liz Gliha at 3031@retrouvaille.org CERTIFICATE PROGRAM $100 WINNER John Zaccardelli 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 7PM 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. November 16 Rev. Barry Gearing Pastor of St. Adalbert Parish, Berea I m Too Busy! Reclaiming the Virtue of Leisure. 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 (440333.2133 frtim@samparish.org).
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 The Mercy Shrine Article 2 of 2 In the bulletin last week there was an article on the historical roots of the Cross that will adorn the new shrine, as well as some of the factors that led to a St. Charles Mercy Shrine. In this article I hope to provide two very short meditations on the central piece of art: The Unity Cross of Jesus and Mary. 1) One of the many titles for Mary is, Model of the Church. This means that each member of the Church should imitate Mary s way of relating to God. So how did Mary relate to God? The Unity Cross depicts this beautifully. Mary doesn't attempt to earn God s love through hard work or hiding her needs. Mary also does not grasp at His love and grace as if she could get it if she just tried harder. Instead, Mary, our model, puts herself in a position of trustfilled receptivity to the love and grace of God poured out at the Cross of Jesus. In a culture that more and more defines the human person based upon productivity or ability, Mary stubbornly reveals that man s greatest ability is to receive the gift of God, to allow that gift of divine life to grow in us, and then to give that gift generously to the world. May Mary s witness at the foot of the Cross, the place of God s love poured out, remind us that we must be receptive to God, if we are to bear great fruit (Jn 15). 2) The location of this Shrine is very intentional. While things like personal prayer and devotion to the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy are necessary for growth in the Christian life, these private devotions are meant to draw us to Jesus in the sacraments. The sacraments are the heart of the Church. The sacraments are where Jesus, in 2016, is alive and active.
St. Charles Borromeo Church November 13, 2016 The greatest of the sacraments is the Eucharist, which we celebrate and receive every Sunday. Through the sacraments the life and love that is in Jesus enters into our life. Therefore, this shrine is meant to remind you that in the Church building you are about to enter, God is alive and active, in the sacraments. Then, as you leave the Church and face the world, the shrine is meant to remind you of Jesus attitude towards the world, an attitude of merciful love. I hope these brief reflections fill you with gratitude for this Year of Mercy, and above all help you receive God s mercy for you. One brief reminder about the dedication of the shrine - on Sunday, November 20 th at the 12:00 pm Mass, the shrine will be blessed. That Sunday is the celebration of Christ the King, and the closing of the Year of Mercy. We hope to see you and your families at the shrine to celebrate with us. May the Lord s mercy set you free. The FEST is partnering with Alpha in a Catholic Contest to provide this great Advent Night of worship and reflection for our region! Purchase your tickets before November 17 th to get the early bird price! Tickets can be purchased in person at St. Ambrose during parish office hours or online at www.alphausa.org/mahertickets. All proceeds benefit Alpha in a Catholic Context. $15.00 Early bird tickets until November 17 th $20.00 tickets after November 17 th $25.00 tickets at the door