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 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Jeremiah laments in today s First Reading about the costs of prophecy, You duped me O Lord, and I let myself be duped, while Paul s Letter to the Romans today is about guidance in ethical considerations, I urge you, brothers and sisters to offer yourselves to God and in the Gospel today we hear the first prediction of Jesus passion, all of which lead us to LEARN to conduct ourselves in light of eternity by being transformed and deepening our relationship with God. We ARE to conform ourselves to God s ways and THEN we will know the will of God! Again, the Word offers us simple words which are NOT that easy to follow. However, Do good this week! The Diocese of Cleveland WELCOMES the Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez as the 11 th Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland on Tuesday, September 5 th at the 2:00pm Mass of Installation at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The live stream of the Installation Mass will begin at 1:30pm on a special website, bishopperezinstallation.org. Live television coverage will be offered on EWTN nationwide cable television network; Spectrum Cable on Channel 1314; CatholicTV cable network and radio stations WCCR AM 1269, The Rock; and WILB 1060 Living Bread Radio will broadcast the Installation Mass. Also, Cleveland.com and Ohio.com are expected to stream the installation Mass. The bishopperezinstallation.org website will offer the latest details relating to the Installation. The Church celebrates the Anniversary of death of St. Teresa of Calcutta, on Tuesday, September 5 th. Mother Teresa worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor. Her love knew no bounds, nor did her energy, as she crisscrossed the globe pleading for support and inviting others to see the face of Jesus in the poorest of the poor. In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, died on September 5, 1997 and was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa s beatification, just over six years after her death, was part of an expedited process put into effect by Pope John Paul II. Like so many others around the world, he found her love for the Eucharist, for prayer, and for the poor a model for all to emulate. We remember and celebrate her life and love this week! Many THANKS for your financial commitment to the Parish this past weekend. Blessings and peace to all. Fr. John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday September 4 Weekday 1 Thes 4:13-18 / Lk 4:16-30 (431) 9:00 am Vincent Stefanek Wife & Daughter Tuesday September 5 Weekday 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 / Lk 4:31-37 (432) 9:00 am Genevieve Gansey Special Intention 6:00 pm Marilyn Hejra Willams - Memorial Service 2:00pm + Bishop Perez Installation at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Wednesday September 6 Weekday Col 1:1-8 / Lk 4:38-44 (433) 9:00 am William Dear Greg & Linda Durica Thursday September 7 Weekday Col 1:9-14 / Lk 5:1-11 (434) 9:00 am Linda Fitzgerald Friends Friday September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30 / Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 (636) 9:00 am Michael Maneceso Dr. Diego Fiorentino Saturday September 9 Saint Peter Claver, Priest Col 1:21-23 / Lk 6:1-5 (436) 1:00 pm Linda Fitzgerald - Memorial Service 4:00 pm Florence Gorski Son & Daughter-in-Law Sunday September 10 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7-9 / Rom 13:8-10 / Mt 18:15-20 (127) 7:30 am For All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:30 am Thomas Pae Jim & Jan Pae 11:30 am Lou & Marie LaGuardia & Marie Lubrano Family In Your Charity May they rest in eternal peace. In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of Pamela Ann Mazzarella and Marilyn Hejra Williams. Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Bulletin Prayer List Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky Rita Bohrer Larry Buchwalter William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Art Davenport Owen Dumm Michael Figlar Brian Follen Joan Foust Betty Glynn Homebound Ministry Gerry Grant Wayne Goforth Katie Halley Dennis Jamiot Jim Knapik Les Lindenmeier Rob Lucas Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Shem Miller Diane Miller Leo Oblak Alice Olszewski Mary Elizabeth Ryba 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. Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of September and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham1@stmaryberea.org Jim & Linda Richter September 5th - 36 years John & Barb Terwoord September 7th - 39 years Eneo & Rita Cifani September 9th - 67 years Paul & Angela Stibich September 15th - 45 years 2nd Collection - Next Weekend An Emergency Second Collection for Hurricane Harvey will take place next weekend September 9th & 10th. This emergency collection will be used both to support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses through the USCCB. Wedding Banns John Kuznik & Holly Anderson September 16, 2017
Sunday, September 3 Parish Events Monday, September 4 - Labor Day 7:15pm - Church Rosary Tuesday, September 5 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 5:30pm - Church Youth Choir 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, September 6 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm RCIA Inquiry Session 7:00pm - Chapel Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, September 7 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm TMIY (That Man is You) Friday, September 8 Please Remember Our Military In Prayer & With Gratitude SSgt. Jeffrey R. Anzalone USAF, Hurlburt Field, FL Private 1st Class Nicholas Cozzarin US Army, Ft. Hood, TX ; Iraq Chief Warrant Officer Scott Dean Afghanistan Spec. Hanna M. Geiger, US Army Sgt. Justin P. Gertsma USMC, Afghanistan Major Theresa M. (Ponstingle) Livingston Dobbins Air Force Base Major Leonard J. Livingston, Dobbins Air Force Base Captain Frank P. Mercurio, Jr. Ellsworth AFB, SD Staff Sgt. Stefen Neuwar Ft. Belvoir, VA Sr. Airman Anthony J. Phillipp USAF, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ MA2 Gary L. Stephen US Navy LCDR Thomas A. Stephen US Navy Sgt. Sean M. Walters US Army Green Berets * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cpl. Brad D. Squires KIA in Iraq, June 9, 2005 May God bless and keep these brave men and women safely in His care! Saturday, September 9 3:00pm - Church Confessions Note: please keep the office informed of changes to this list, or if you have a picture for the board in the Mother Teresa Vestibule. Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized - Blake Ruth Drapcho Andrew Albertini Family Perspective Today s gospel challenges families: are we living by God s standards or by human ones? Families today are assailed by a consumer culture that tells us we are what we own. To us Jesus responds: What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Think long term and sacrifice for that which is eternal. Don t shortcut effort or short sell time with our family. Weekend Collection s Collection for 8/27/17: $10,447.00 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. Fall 2017 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Formation Sessions Here s an Invitation to those interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The Office for Worship is accepting nominations for the Fall 2017 formation sessions. We could use new members to this ministry, so if interested please contact Janel Abraham at the Rectory Office (440) 243-3877. Various dates, times and locations for sessions start October 1st. Other areas of Ministry needed are Adult Funeral Servers, Nursing Home Communion (weekday & weekend) and Weekend Mass Servers. Please contact the Rectory Office if you are interested. Home to the homeless Christ Mother Teresa To offer a home to the homeless Christ start by making your own homes places where peace, happiness and love abound, through your love for each member of your family and for your neighbors. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987)
Ministry Schedules Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of September 10th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm D Canepari M Juba (H) M E Nichols, P Pacer, B Cully A Soltis (C) M McGinty, R Heitz, Z Hritz Deacon Tom, M Olsen L Hritz 7:30am K Dorsey - (H) F Sliwa, V Follen, Deacon Tom T Duldner (C) B Cashman, J Haas, J Waters J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea M Waters 9:30am C Rose S Ward (H) A Laubert, J Laubert, K Laubert M Laubert (C) K Laubert, C DiSanto, M Laubert Deacon Tom, M Dole M Laubert 11:30am P Hardman P Hickey (H) J Savinsky, D Hickey, K Kljun I Crespo (C) L Durica, P Hickey, L Alton Deacon Tom, C Garr J McArdle Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy LAST CHANCE FOR CHOIR! Just kidding, it s not your last chance for choir. (Unless I just reminded you of something you needed to do, then there you go!) It is, however, the last weekend without our beloved choirs singing in an organized fashion up in the loft! I can t say that I have missed anyone, because everyone still came up to either sing or say hello! Rehearsals begin this Tuesday, the 5th! 5.30pm for the kids and 7.30pm for the adults. And here we are again right at the cusp of Labor Day, when the seasons begin to change and schedules are more complicated. I can t wait! Next week, we will be singing a different mass settings for all of our Ordinaries of the Mass. Be ready! It s an exciting time as we move into autumn. As I have said countless times, our music ministry is a great way to get involved in the faith and your church! If you have even an inkling of I might want to join I suggest you come to our first rehearsal! Everyone is so welcoming and as we work hard we also have lots of fun! I hope to see some new faces on Tuesday.! Traditional Choir, Contemporary Choir, and Youth Choir are off for the summer, but choir season is about to begin! As always, everyone is still welcome to sing up in the choir loft with me during the weekend masses! Youth Choir (soon to be renamed) will be rehearsing on Tuesdays at 5.30pm. Traditional choir will be rehearsing on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. 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. Bible Study & Faith Sharing This week we will focus on Jesus final days. It is a story we are very familiar with but can always find new meanings in. Join us in the chapel on Tuesday morning from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Our goal is to make the gospel come to life within our lives. Just bring your Bible and an open heart. Evening Bible Study is taking some time off and will not meet again until September. Watch the bulletin for the date of the first session. Quiet Prayer Quiet prayer will meet on Tuesday from 12:30pm - 1:00pm in the chapel to do simple quiet prayer. As we move into the autumn season why not give yourself the opportunity this method of prayer gives us to more easily hear the voice of God in our hearts. 12 Step Spirituality 12 Step Spirituality will meet this Thursday in the chapel from 2:30pm 4:00pm. Our focus will be on step 12 and the writings of Sr. Molly, herself a recovering alcoholic. Join us for discussions that help us connect our program to a deeper relationship with God. Memorial Mass In Memory of Linda Fitzgerald Saturday - September 9, 2017 1:00pm St. Mary Church Luncheon immediately following at Fr. John Garrity Center
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! PSR There will be NO PSR this Monday, September 4 th. Classes will resume Monday, September 11 th at 6:45pm in the St. Mary School. Calendar of Events Registration Forms can be downloaded from the parish website at... http://www.stmaryberea.org/contacts-forms Once completed, these forms can be returned, with this year s fee, to the REO. PSR Class setup! Because of the lack of both student enrollment and Catechist volunteers we are forced to make two (2) changes to our classroom organization There will be NO Littles class on Sunday mornings and Our fourth (4 th ) and fifth (5 th ) grade classes will be combined for the next school year. Thank you for your support and cooperation in these decisions. Sacramental Preparation If you a/or your child desires to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist or the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2017-18 school year, mark your calendars with the following dates September 17, 2017 January 13, 2018 May 6, 2018 May 12, 2018-10:30am First Sacraments Orientation Meeting - 6:00pm Confirmation Orientation Meeting - 9:00am First Reconciliation - 11:30am First Holy Communion - 4:00pm Confirmation St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal Thank you to all the parents that took time out of their schedules this past Wednesday to attend the Parent Night meeting. Fr. John and I were very happy to meet and many of you and have the opportunity to talk with so many parents. We hope you are as excited about the opening of our 21 st century Discovery Hall as the students and faculty is. Parents, as a reminder, if your have any questions concerning accessing your child s Progress Book account, you may contact Mrs. Debbie Barendt at dbarendt@smsberea.org St. Mary s students have begun taking orders for the SMS PTO Magazine Fundraiser. The sales takes place from Aug. 29 Sept. 12, 2017. You will find many exceptional offers on magazines such as 2 years of Parents (24 issues) for $15; Time (52 issues) for $29; Money (24 issues/2 years) for $15; Sports Illustrated (50 issues/1 year) for $25. These are just a few examples of the savings available to you. If you are interested but do not have a student at St. Mary School, you may stop at the parish rectory or school office to pick up a catalog. Thank you for your support. SMS PTO is hosting their annual Hayride on Friday, September 22 nd from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. at the Strongsville Metroparks Chalet. Order forms were sent home this past Friday in your family email. Important Dates to Remember: 09/04/17 - Labor Day / No School 09/05/17-1 st day for Preschool (follow phase-in schedule) 09/11/17 - All School Mass 10:00a.m. (SMC) 09/12/17 - Magazine Drive ends 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). Sacramental Sunday On the Third Sunday of every month candidates preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation Confirmation and First Eucharist AND their families are expected to celebrate Mass with the Parish. Reserved seating will be provided. Confirmation Candidates will be more actively involved as Servers and Readers. Our First Eucharist Candidates will be involved in the presentation of the Gifts. All Candidates will act as Greeters at our entrance doors. Our first Sacramental Sunday will be September 17 th at the 9:30am Mass. We are looking for Greeters to welcome their fellow parishioners at all the entrance doors. If you are interested in Greeting at this Mass, please contact Mrs. Patena or Mr. Malloy. Opportunities to volunteer at other monthly Masses will be discussed at the Orientation Meetings. Sunday 9/24/17 Berea Midpark High School 165 E. Bagley Road $20 to Run / $15 to Walk Dogs are FREE Race Day Registration: 8:00am / Race will begin at 9:00am Tech Shirt * Refreshments * Race Day Raffles Proceeds pay the participation fee for students in the Berea City School District, Lou Groza Football and Berea Baseball Association who cannot otherwise afford to pay such a fee.
STUDY SERIES Tuesday Evenings at 7:00pm The Program is a Book Review and discussion group focused on a Catholic study book titled, Full of Grace Women and the Abundant Life by Johnnette Benkovic (EWTN). In her book, Johnnette explains that by looking to the Virgin Mary for guidance, women can find a spiritual path that leads to both the heart of the Father and the abundant life of Jesus Christ. You will be nurtured and fed spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. The First Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room A. For more information or questions call: Roseanne Cookson at 440-572-2222 or Janel Abraham, Rectory Office at 440-243-3877 You can order the Book & Workbook by: Phone: 800-558-5452 Website: www.womenofgrace.com That Man Is You! is about a personal encounter with Jesus Christ so that Jesus Christ can transform your life. Understanding the Three Roles of Men Man in his relationship to God And becoming a man after God s own heart. Man in his role as husband And becoming the hidden face of Christ for his spouse. Man in his role as father And the Holy Family as a model. Study Series on Thursday Evenings at 7:30pm: Doors OPEN at 7:15pm The First Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14th at 7:30pm Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room A. For more information contact John Mastandrea at (440) 625-0359.