St. Anthony of Padua 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134 Schedule of Liturgies Saturday Evening: 4:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Sundays: 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. and 12 Noon Monday through Friday: 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. Holy Days : Vigil Mass: 5:30 P.M. 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 5:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Parish Directory Pastoral Staff Parish Office : (440) 842-2666 Pastor Fr. Dale W. Staysniak Parish Website: www.stanthonypaduaparma.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Religious Education Office: (440) 845-4470 DRE/Pastoral Minister Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E. Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00am-7:00pm Pastoral Minister Sr. Roberta Goebel, O.S.U. Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Principal..Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz School Office: (440) 845-3444 Parish Secretary...Mrs. Joyce Fanous www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.org Music Minister.Mrs. Nancy Tabar
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH BANNS III Wedding Banns Ashley Ganley & Christopher Dylong MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00AM Andrea Kolo 8:00AM Helen Winn TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00AM Helen Worrell 8:00AM Lijana Family WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. 7:00AM Jack Terbrack, Jr. 8:00AM Rosetta Harris 7:00PM Confirmation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church. 7:00AM Carol Pearce 8:00AM Clayton Zak FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, St. Martin of Tours, Bishop. 7:00AM Special Intention - in Thanksgiving 8:00AM Martin & Laverne Reis SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, St. Josaphat, Bishop. 1:00PM Ganley / Dylong Wedding 4:30PM Lawrence Kroll & Jean Kroll-Oberly 6:00PM Stella Gurecki SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 8:00AM Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kolodgy 10:00AM Edmund Rakoczy 12:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia Demko, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra Friedl, Frances Funtek, Sam Gappa, Robert Gielski, John Gladden, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron Hicks, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Janet Johnson, Pat Jones, Ted Kaliszewski, Michael Kaliszewski, Betty Kilbane, Robert Klimo, Donald Kotarsky, Cynthia Kufleitner, Karen Kulju, Andrea Lagzdins, Robert Laheta, Dorothy Laquatra, Isidoro LaRosa, Bernice Laskan, John Lieske, Michael Lieske, Corinne Lipinski, Helene Lucey, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, John Martin, Edward & Josephine Maskulka, Emmett & Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, Helen Marie Mendyka, John Metzger, Theodore & Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Agnes Padar, Janice Petruska, Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, John Precario, Mary Jane Precario, Christopher Reeves, Ed & Leigh- Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Helen Smith, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Phyllis Tomaselli, Shirley Trausch, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Frank Viccarone, Annie Vorndran, Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Hope Zmecek. 1 SUNDAY THOUGHT Luke 20:27-38 Martha Kamber Ruth Polaski Dennis Polaski Dakota Thomas Contributions for October 29/30 2016: Total Offering: $12,848.80 Sunday Collection: $10,014.00 Faith Direct Offering: 2,834.80 Poor Box: $49.95 In our Gospel today Jesus teaches us about the most fundamental doctrine of our Faith, the resurrection of the dead. As it was in Jesus day, so too in our own day, people still sneer at the possibility of so wonderful a mystery as rising from the dead. For men and women like that, their world is too small to allow such a thing. In their pride they have settled for eternal darkness rather than walking into the light of eternal day. For them to do so they would have to place God and not themselves at the center of life. As followers of Jesus Christ, we need to constantly proclaim this incomprehensible reality to waiting hearts. We become witnesses to the resurrection when we do not despair in the face of hardship and suffering. As believers we feel the physical and emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, but we believe deep in our hearts that God brings them to the fullness of life after death. Life s injustices and pain will be swallowed up not in the grave, but in the everlasting embrace of the Father who loves us beyond our imagining. Let us proclaim this wonderful mystery with our lives.
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 6, 2016 CELEBRATING THE SAINTS Saint Theophane Venard, Martyr (1829-1861) Theophane was nine years old when he learned of the sacrifice of the martyred priest John Charles Cornay in far-off Tonkin, the country of Vietnam today. Determined to follow the missionary path himself, he attacked his studies with renewed ardor. He conquered his bouts of anger as he told his sister by the recitation of the rosary. Eventually, Theophane was ordained for the missions. In 1852, he left his native France for the East, and, with evident joy, began his mission among the Vietnamese. At the time, it was illegal to proselytize in Vietnam. Shortly after Father Venard s arrival a new royal edict was issued against Christians. Despite suffering repeated illness he continued his work commending all his suffering to the Blessed Virgin to win souls. For a few months Venard hid in a hole from the authorities, all the while translating the New Testament into Vietnamese. With great fervor, he offered himself as a victim for the fledgling Church. In November 1860, amid renewed persecutions, Theophane was arrested and told to trample on the cross. When he refused, he was tried and imprisoned in a cage. On February 2, 1861, he was beheaded. Saint Theophane Venard s feast day is November 24 th. Over thirty years later, Therese Martin, the future Little Flower, read Theophane s prison letters at her Carmel in Lisieux. She was drawn to Theophane s simplicity, his buoyant gladness, and his bold offer of himself. My soul is like his, she said. He is the one who has best lived my way of spiritual childhood. In her final illness, Therese clung to a prayer card of the then Venerable Theophane Venard. Religious Order of the Week Order: Salesians of Don Bosco Founder: St. John Bosco. Mission: To evangelize and educate young people, especially those who are poor and at risk, in the style of St. John Bosco. Website: http://www.salesians.org SECOND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER The Parma/Parma Heights Catholic Churches will once again be offering a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 24, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at St. John Bosco Church Bell Tower 6480 Pearl Road in Parma Heights (fully accessible / one floor, no steps). This free, traditional Thanksgiving dinner is offered to those in our parish community who might be alone or in need. We will offer two seatings: at 12:00 noon and again at 1:00 pm. If you would like to attend, please call the parish office at (440) 842-2666 to make your reservation. Please specify which seating time you would prefer and the number attending. We regret that this year we cannot provide any carry out dinners or transportation to the meal. Call early to reserve your place! Reservation deadline is November 14, 2016. SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION The St. Anthony Social Concerns volunteers will be serving lunch at the West Side Catholic Center on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Your homemade desserts are truly appreciated by the people who eat at the center. Your bakery donations can be dropped off at the rectory on Monday, November 14, 2016. So if you are baking for the holiday, please consider adding some extra love and donate a batch of cookies, brownies, or any other finger pastry preferably without frosting. The people that we serve truly love the homemade bakery, and without you their meal would not be complete. If you do not like to bake but would still like to help, monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you. The St. Anthony's Giving Tree is a parish program which provides Christmas gifts to families who are experiencing financial difficulties. If you, or a parish family that you know of are in need of assistance this year, please contact Joyce at the parish rectory (440) 842-2666 by this Friday, November 11th. All information is kept strictly confidential. 2
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a blood drive next Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The LifeShare blood mobile will be parked in front of the school during the event. Knights of Columbus members will be in the church lobby to register donors after all masses this weekend, November 5-6. During the past year we earned $2000 that was used for the PSR program. With your help we can make this another successful drive. Remember, it s about life! WAGS 4 WARRIORS The Social Concerns Committee in observance of Veteran s Day is collecting donations for Wags 4 Warriors this weekend, November 5/6 and next weekend November 12/13, 2016. Members of committee will be in the gathering area of the church to accept your monetary donation, no matter how big or how small and to answer any questions you may have. Wags 4 Warriors was started to help service men and women that have been affected by their combat experience and their mission is to unite veterans, whom upon returning home from war suffer from PTSD or TBI with an appropriate dog, and to provide ALL of the training, equipment and support for the dog to become the veteran's service dog at NO COST to the veteran. The ultimate goal is for the service dog to take away the struggle the veterans face in their everyday life. Please be generous. If writing a check, please make it payable to Wags 4 Warriors. Thank you. MEN S DAY OF RECOLLECTION The men of St. Anthony of Padua Parish have been invited to attend the Men s Day of Recollection being held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at St. Columbkille Parish. The topic of the day will be Reflections on God s Will. Father Christopher Weber, Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille will be the presenter. Brochures with further information can be found on the parish bookrack or by calling Fr. Weber at (216) 524-1987, ext. 20. PARMA, OHIO 50+ SOCIAL GROUP Please join us on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 for our 50+ Social Club meeting and program. We will begin as always at 12:00 p.m. (noon) with rosary, then we enjoy a light snack and some fellowship. Our program will be presented by Noelle Akin from the Petitte Garden Center and the subject will be Easy Houseplant Care. Mark your calendar and plan on joining us. We would love to see you there! Weekly Work of Mercy Take time to stop and visit with an elderly neighbor. PSR CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER November 7 PSR November 14 PSR Thanksgiving grocery collection November 20 First Reconciliation 3:00 p.m. in the Church November 21 PSR - Thanksgiving grocery collection November 28 - PSR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 6:30PM PSR - School 7:00PM RCIA - Rectory TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00PM Ladies Guild General Meeting - HR 7:00PM The Way - CM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 2:00PM Social Concerns Group - HR 7:00PM Confirmation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5:00PM Children s Christmas Choir Practice - CH 6:45PM Secular Franciscan Meeting - ch/hr 6:45PM Bingo - H 7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9:00AM K of C Blood Drive 4:00PM Holy Family Home Memorial Service - CH/ HR 3
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH SPECIAL COLLECTION TO AID VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MATTHEW The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and dioceses across the country have been asked by the leadership of the United States Conference of Bishops to hold an emergency second collection for the people and Church impacted by Hurricane Matthew which devastated significant part of the Southeast cast of the United States and some countries in the Caribbean, especially Haiti. In support of this major relief effort, St. Anthony of Padua Parish will take up this second collection the weekend of November 12-13, 2016. All checks from parishioners should be made payable to St. Anthony of Padua Parish with the check memo marked 2016 Hurricane Matthew Relief Collection. NORTHEAST OHIO CATHOLIC MAGAZINE The November/December issue of Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine will begin arriving in homes on Nov. 9. This issue features an article on Sister Corita and Father Joe, who lead a ministry of mercy and love, feeding thousands of hungry people every year. You ll also read about the singing nuns, the Daughters of St. Paul, who will perform a free concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Also, try a wonderful meatloaf recipe and access a listing of Catholic events throughout the diocese. All this and more will be in your free issue of Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine, coming to your home soon, compliments of your parish and the Diocese of Cleveland. PARMA, OHIO GET READY...GET SET...GO! Please join us at our fun filled game night meeting on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 P.M. in the Hospitality Room. Test your skills and enjoy some fellowship with our ladies. COMING SOON Our sweet little bake shop will be open once again on the weekend of November 19th and 20th, 2016. Mark your calendar and plan to pick up a delicious to go treat baked by our talented guild members. CHRISTMAS PARTY We will all be humming beloved Christmas Carols before long, so plan on reserving a spot at our lovely Christmas party being held this year on December 13, 2016. Watch the bulletin for more information on this long standing tradition. LADIES GUILD FUND RAISER The Ladies Guild will be offering the 2017 Our Town and All Around coupon books again in November, 2016. We will be selling these books on November 5th, and the weekend of November 12/13 and the cost remains $28.00 each. The ladies will be available before and after most masses to answer any questions you may have. Look for us at the table in the gathering area of the church as we look forward to meeting you, assisting you with the purchase of your new coupon book AND helping you get a head start on your Christmas shopping! In addition, the books will be available at the rectory office during regular business hours until November 30, 2016. Christian Spirituality Corner Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who do not know him. What a great grace it is to know God! St. Josephine Bakhita EDWARDIAN PLAYERS The Edwardian Players are presenting A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at St. Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 17, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 pm. For more information please call (216) 221-0793, extension 201.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH, PARMA, OHIO NOVEMBER 6, 2016 FOOD PANTRY Every month, we provide groceries to 17 families in our parish. This much needed help is very much appreciated by these families. The following non-perishable food items are most needed on an ongoing basis: Canned vegetables and fruit, rice, noodles, stuffing mix, boxed potatoes, soup, cereal, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli and SpaghettiOs. Household items are also needed: paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, bar soap or anti-bacterial soap and laundry detergent. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please place the money in an envelope marked Food Pantry and drop it in the collection basket or drop off at the Rectory. Thank you for remembering those in our parish who are in need. ***************************** SEMINARIAN OF THE WEEK Every week, our parish will promote vocations by encouraging the community to pray for our diocesan seminarians. Please pray for newly ordained Deacon Peter Morris. ***************************** LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Finding time to grow our spiritual life can be difficult, but is necessary if we are to grow deeper in our faith. Lighthouse CDs offer many great talks about our Catholic faith. Please check out our feature CD for October, The Face of God. St. Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel. In the first presentation, she explains the infinite value of God s gift of life; in the second presentation, she emphasizes the Eucharist and our call to imitate Christ by loving each other unconditionally. A bonus segment is provided by Dr. Scott Hahn on Understanding the Eucharist. EVANGELIZATION TIP When someone gives you praise, give God the glory. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 our parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please pray for our Confirmation candidates that they will always remember God s love for them, how the Holy Spirit is active in their lives and continue to be a witness to their faith in the world. Megan Albert Christopher Bell Gianna Bordonaro Daniel Borkowski Jillian Bosela Allyson Chiara Lucas Czerny Madelyn Filippi Richard Forgach, II Evan Frank Dominik Frantisak Peter Heinzerling John Hren Brooke Jacobs Caitlin John Sara Jung Taylor Kalish Emily Kanzig Brandon Kedziora Jacob Kollar Brian Kovacs Kaitlyn Krayzel Daniel Luszczynski David Martin III Manus McCaffery Samantha Milano Taylor Miller Adam Modic Nickolas Prusovic Tyler Rabatin Zuri Sady Jared Sanderell Mikayla Sestokas Olivia Stanowicki Jordan Stefanko Avery Strychasz Jack Sullin Joseph Tulak Morgan Vales Mark Wardell Callie Wells Matthew Wolf Luke Wondolowski Cathryn Yonek Noah Young Christopher Zimerla HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW Did you know that there are seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord. These gifts are given at Baptism and strengthened in the Sacrament of Confirmation.