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
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 The Book of Wisdom, written in the mid-first century BCE, attempts to answer the perennial question, why do the wicked prosper while the good suffer? The answer to which is difficult to ascertain, however, reflection on human experience leads to the underlying order of life. The primary concern of the Thessalonians and the reason for seeking out Paul s advice may have been the deaths of believers in the community. They too want to know. Paul s answer assures them that those who have fallen asleep will be the first to be raised when the Lord returns. And Jesus in Matthew s Gospel emphasizes the importance of being ready and being ready means personal preparation and personal responsibility. Stewardship of time is one of the three interlinked dimensions of our call to stewardship, which are time, talents and treasure. Just as with our financial resources, we talk about spending time, saving time, and wasting time. But how well do we steward our time, or use it in a way that reflects our gratitude to God for every hour of every day? According to the latest government survey, ( Bureau of Labor Statistics), the average American spends about 5 hours of spare time each day in these activities: 2.8 hours watching TV 38 minutes socializing and communicating 20 minutes reading 20 minutes using the computer for fun 16 minutes relaxing and thinking 17 minutes participating in sports, exercise, active recreation 20 minutes on other activities How do you use your leisure time? Where do your priorities lie? How much time do you give back to God in prayer, study, volunteering in the parish? Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. (Psalm 90:12) KEEP COLLECTING Non-Perishable Food Items to FILL THE BASKETS on Thanksgiving Day! Bring all your items with you to Mass at 9:30am! Baskets will be IN THE SANCTUARY for you to FILL before Mass! Join the faith family of St. Mary on Thanksgiving Morning at 9:30am and give thanks for all the blessings of life and love! THANK YOU for your NEW INTENTION to INCREASE your financial commitment to the Parish this past weekend. The results are in and are evident in the Sunday Collection! Wow! We are indeed blessed because of your sacrifice, prayer and commitment. THANK YOU and many blessings! Fr. John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Bulletin Prayer List Monday November 13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Wis 1:1-7 / Lk 12:1-6 (491) 9:00 am John Murphy Mom & Dad Tuesday November 14 Weekday Wis 2:23 3:9 / Lk 17:7-10 (492) 9:00 am Noreen, Ann & George Misencik Debbie Blunschi 2:00 pm Nursing Home Mass Aristocrat Wednesday November 15 Weekday Wis 6:1-11 / Lk 17:11-19 (493) 9:00 am Richard Woelfle Natalie Woelfle Thursday November 16 Weekday Wis 7:22b 8:1 / Lk 17:20-25 (494) 9:00 am David Pitts Pitts/Antczak 1:30 pm Nursing Home Mass Northwestern Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Owen Dumm Michael Figlar Brian Follen Joan Foust Betty Glynn Gerry Grant Wayne Goforth 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 Friday November 17 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Wis 13:1-9 / Lk 17:26-37 (495) 9:00 am Rita Bohrer Natalie Woelfle Saturday November 18 Weekday Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9 / Lk 18:1-8 (496) 4:00 pm Mike & Mary Ellen Nichols Living 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday November 19 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 / 1 Thes 5:1-6 / Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 (157) 7:30 am Patty Dwyer Natalie Woelfle 9:30 am Edward & Richard Leopold Family 11:30 am Marge Kehl Family Homebound Ministry 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. In Your Charity In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of Geraldine Grey and Ed Peters. May they rest in eternal peace. Family Perspective Today Jesus tells us to Stay awake for you know neither the day nor the hour. Family crises are just like this. They can t be put on our calendar like an appointment they just happen. We must be ready and responsive to family members in need. By responding promptly with faith and hope. God will provide wisdom and strength. Grateful Giving Update Our Grateful Giving Program continues to be well received by the people of St. Mary Parish. We thank those who have already responded! We recognize that all we possess comes from God. We are God s stewards. As good stewards, it is our responsibility to give back a portion of the time, talent and treasure we receive from our generous and loving God. When we make stewardship of time and talent part of our lifestyle and stewardship of treasure part of our budget, we move closer to GRATEFUL Living. If you have not already done so, please use the special Grateful Giving envelope to indicate your new level of giving and return to your regular envelope packet for succeeding weeks.
Sunday, November 12 8:00am - 2:00pm - FJG Monday, November 13 2:00pm - 7:00pm - FJG 7:15pm - Church Tuesday, November 14 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 5:30pm - Church 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 7:30pm - Church Wednesday, November 15 7:00pm - Chapel Thursday, November 16 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 1:30pm - 7:15pm - FJG Mtg Rm Friday, November 17 Saturday, November 18 3:00pm - Church Parish Events Vocations Pancake Breakfast After All Masses Aristocrat Berea Mass Women of Grace Bible Study Quiet Prayer Youth Choir Women of Grace Traditional Choir Liturgy of the Hours Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club Northwestern Mass That Man Is You (TMIY) Confessions Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized - Garrett Michael Ciparis Mother Teresa Pruning the Branch to Bring More Fruit The Father, the gardener, prunes the branch to bring more fruit and the branch silently, lovingly, unconditionally, lets itself be pruned. We know what the pruning is, for in all our lives there must be the cross and the closer we are to Him the greater is the touch of the cross, and the pruning is much more intimate and delicate. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987) Theology on Tap / West Food, Fellowship, and Faith for Young Adults in their 20 s and 30 s 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 Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of November and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham1@stmaryberea.org Michael & Keri Lubrano November 1st - 12 years Alex & Lily Fuentes November 5th - 12 years Ken & Cheryl Banaszak November 14th - 25 years Rick & Eileen Gorski November 18th - 29 years Michael & Mary Ellen Nicholas November 18th - 50 years Weekend Collection s Collection for 11/05/17: $18,455.00 Lectors Needed Here s an Invitation to those interested in becoming a Lector at Weekend Masses. We could use new members to this ministry, so if interested please contact Janel Abraham at the Rectory Office (440) 243-3877. Other areas of Ministry needed are Adult Funeral Servers, Nursing Home Communion (weekday & weekend) Please contact the Rectory Office if you are interested. Thank you for your generosity to the Parish.
Ministry Schedules Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of November 19th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm D Canepari M Columbro (H) D Sawyer, G Butcher, S Butcher C Beatty (C) B Sillasen, R Sillasen, Z Hritz M Feigi, Deacon Tom L Hritz 7:30am J Haas - (H) B Cashman, K Dorsey, A Carner J Dober (C) D Beatty, A Beatty, M Dober Deacon Tom, P Flandera J Dober 9:30am J Irvin S Scanlon (H) M Patena, D Vlk, Deacon Tom L Patena (C) C DiSanto, C Garr, O Irvin R Laneve, K Laneve E Garr 11:30am T Morgan S Hritz (H) P Hickey, R Davenport, R Koehl S Clemons (C) J Abraham, J Abraham, J McArdle D Hickey, Deacon Tom A Smith Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy LIVES OF PRIVILEGE, LIVES OF PATRONAGE Part of being a faithful child of God is being charitable when you have the means. Here are three saints who used their worldly gifts to better the lives of those without. On Monday, we celebrate St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, for whom our current Mass setting is named after! St. Frances was dedicated to the religious life and taught at a girls orphanage and school, drawing a community of those living a faithful life. After becoming Mother Cabrini, she founded several orphanages, schools, and hospitals in Italy and New York. She lived the remainder of her life dedicated to supporting others. On Thursday, St. Margaret of Scotland has her feast day. This English princess married King Malcolm of Scotland and used her influence to help correct religious abuse in all levels of faith. She promoted arts and education throughout the land, and was constantly working to help the poor. She lived a humble life of prayer and piety, and helped build the Abbey of Dunfermline, which holds a relic of the True Cross. Friday is the feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, who was also a royal who dedicated her life to service to the poor, and used her position as Queen of Thuringia to advance her mission of charity. After her husband s death, she committed herself to her charitable work, which she did until her passing. 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 Join us for Bible Study Tuesday at 11:00am in the Chapel. Come and see if your story can connect to the scriptures. Bring your Bible and join us to see if the Lord might have a message for you. Quiet prayer will meet on Tuesday at 12:30pm in the Chapel. Why not give yourself the opportunity to try this method of prayer. Coffee, Tea & Thee Coffee, Tea, and Thee Will Not be meeting on Sunday 11/5/17 - We will resume again Sunday 11/19/17 after the 11:30am Mass in the Father John Garrity Center. All are invited to participate in discussion and enjoy coffee, tea and some delicious treats. Please contact Amanda Mazi for further information at 216-727-6779 or email a.mazi0319@gmail.com. First Honors: Grace Abraham Will Ehrbar Chloe Geither Evan Graham Academic Achievements Second Honors: McKayla Chapman Taylor Mountcastle Holy Name High School Kaylie Johnson Victoria Krock Olivia Petitt Meaghan Vrabel Greagory Hustak Nicholas Traczyk As we receive additional achievement notifications, we will publish them in a future bulletin.
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 Calendar of Events 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 12/17/2017 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center First Sacraments Session #3 (Breakfast with the Bishop) - 6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation Session #3 12/18/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School - PSR in Session 1 st Semester is complete Sacramental Preparation Please remember to turn in any missing documentation (Baptism Record, Discipleship Sheet, Sacramental fees) as soon as possible. Without this documentation you will not be allowed to receive the Sacrament. Calendar of Events November 19, 2017 December 17, 2017 January 13, 2018 January 20, 2018 May 6, 2018 May 12, 2018-9:30am Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 2-6:00pm - Confirmation Session 2-9:30am Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 3 (Parish breakfast with Bishop Perez) - 6:00pm - Confirmation Session 3-9:00am First Reconciliation (PSR) - 9:00am First Reconciliation (SMS) - 11:30am First Holy Communion - 4:00pm Confirmation Sacramental Sunday Our next Sacramental Sunday will be November 19 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. First Reconciliation Schedule Change January 13, 2018 First Reconciliation (ALL PSR students) January 20, 2018 First Reconciliation (ALL SMS students) Both services will begin at 9:00am in the Church. Discipleship Events November 19 th First Sacraments Reconciliation Session #2 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. November 25 th - Grateful Giving Appreciation Dinner; 6:30pm; Candidates will be expected to help setup, guide, control and cleanup area; expected to end by 9:00pm. December 17 th First Sacraments Reconciliation Session #3 SPIRITUAL event; Candidates will be able to support this session by helping setup and cleanup of the Parish breakfast with the Bishop. The session will end at 12:30pm. For the complete schedule of events and activities for Confirmation a/ or First Sacraments go to http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal On Friday, November 10 th, many Veterans attended a flag raising ceremony with the students of St. Mary School. The Veterans then had the opportunity to enjoy some light beverages and pastries with their grandchildren, as well as our eighth grade students. Also in honor of Veterans Day, our third grade students were visited by Mr. Jim Winner, St. Mary School s favorite custodian, who is a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Winner shared some of his fascinating stories with the students and then allowed them to sample an MRE (Meals Ready to Eat). The students appreciated Mr. Winner taking time out of his day to share his experiences with them. To all of our Veterans, thank you for your sacrifices! Our Kindergarten classes recently attended a fieldtrip to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Students were able to visit The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs exhibit. They learned how dinosaurs existed, how to tell the difference between dinosaurs and other reptiles along with some of the special needs these creatures had. The St. Mary Guardian Angels Prayer Group continues to meet on a monthly basis in the school chapel. This group consists of moms, grand-moms, step-moms, and mom figures in a child s life. This group of moms helps put the power of prayer to work for our children and their prayer requests. Thank you to all who volunteer to be part of this spiritual group. Catholic Schools Learn.Serve.Lead.Succeed - - It s not too early to mark your calendars for the St. Mary Annual Open House scheduled for Sunday, January 28 th. Plan to come see our 21 st century Discovery Hall and Collaboration Hall for students Kindergarten through grade 8. Watch the bulletin for further details. We are currently hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through Monday, November 20 th. This is a perfect time for parents and grandparents to come in and browse through the huge selection and find the perfect book for your little reader just in time for Christmas! Important Dates to Remember: 11/13/17 - Scholastic Book Fair begins 11/14/17-8:00a.m. / Student Council mtg. 3:30p.m. / Sewing Club 11/15/17-3:30p.m. / Band Practice 11/16/17-3:30p.m./KidzArt 11/17/17-2:30p.m./All school Thanksgiving Prayer Service SMC - 3:30p.m./Classroom of Champ. & Power of the Pen 11/18/17 - SMS PTO 5 th Annual Fundraiser / 6:30p.m.
Knights of Columbus News Breakfast for Vocations Catholic Vocations Information Fair & Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday - November 12, 2017 8:30am - 1:00pm (After Each Mass) Father John Garrity Center Breakfast Tickets: $5.00 per person (5yrs & older) $20.00 families with 3+ Children Purchase tickets at the Rectory Office or at the Door Join us after each Mass on Sunday, November 12th to enjoy a delicious breakfast and learn about the process Catholic men and women follow when they discern religious and lay vocations. Did you know there are seven (yes, seven!) seminarians currently studying for the priesthood from our two parishes of St. Mary in Berea and at St. Mary of the Falls? The Knights of Columbus joyously provides tuition support to those seminarians and the funds we raise help make that happen. The Vocations Information Fair will take place right alongside our Pancake Breakfast. It will feature representatives who will share insights on how to make sense of the various calls we all receive as Catholics not just to ordinations and religious life, but also to family formation and the fully engaged laity. God s plan is a good plan each of us has a role. St. Mary Parish - Day of Service: Senior Leaf Raking Day Saturday - November 18th The Edwardian Players are presenting Working A Musical November 16th, 17th & 18th at 7:30pm November 19th at 3:00pm St. Edward High School 13500 Detroit Avenue - Lakewood, Ohio Working is a musical conceived and written by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and Nina Faso. Based on a book by Studs Terkel, additional music is composed by James Taylor and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton). Cast members play multiple characters, each telling or singing about their jobs, hopes, wishes and dreams. For more information, Please call (216) 221-0793, extension 201 Meet at St. Mary (Fr. John Garrity Center) 8:30am for Donuts, Coffee & Cider Join Deacon Tom that day and as a Parish Community let s serve our neighbors Together Register before November 11th Get a Free T-Shirt http://www.stmaryberea.org/participation-forms