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 St. Anthony of Padua Parish Saturday Vigil: Sunday: Monday-Friday: Holy Days: 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 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 Saturday: Confession Schedule parmastanthony @parmastanthony Parmastanthony 3:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment Stay Connected
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH Joseph Bogdan MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, The Nativity of the Lord. 8:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 10:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 12:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, St. Stephen, The First Martyr. 7:00AM Norma Andrzejczyk 8:00AM Florence Gromek WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, St. John, Apostle & Evangelist. 7:00AM Hank Dickey 8:00AM John Jancik Contributions for Weekend December 16/17, 2017: Total Offering: $13,678.34 Sunday Collection: $10,849.14 Faith Direct: $2,829.20 Poor Box: $124.00 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs. 7:00AM Josephine Bernard 8:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 7:00AM Tom Fanous 8:00AM Raymond Rolinc SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 4:30PM Dottie Nechvatal 6:00PM Frank Kuczma SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph. 8:00AM William Laskey 10:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 12:00PM George & Joyce Macko SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 4:30PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 5:30PM Holy Hour MONDAY, JANUARY 1, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. 8:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 10:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) 12:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased) ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH Parish Address: 6750 State Road, Parma Ohio 44134 Parish Office: (440) 842-2666 Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina SUNDAY THOUGHT Luke 1:26-38 It s not usual to hear someone say that you can t trust anybody these days! Unfortunately our cynicism is all too often rewarded by the inherent weakness we find in human nature. As a result, everyone is under suspicion for their lack of credibility. Truthfully though it is utterly impossible to get through the day without the need to put our trust in someone, sometimes even with our lives. The same thing must be said of God. We trust that our lives will be worked out based upon the love God has for us and the love we have for Him. All three Sunday readings today have for their theme our trust in God. King David wishes to build God a temple, but he is told instead to sit back for the Lord will make a house. St. Paul releases us from the anxiety we may have about serving God when he tells us that God will be able to give you the strength to live according to the good news that we have been taught. Finally, in the midst of Mary s marvelous yet worrisome situation, we hear the angel assure her that, nothing is impossible with God. There are times in our lives when we are not asked to do anything for God, but rather to accept what God can do for us. God knows what is good for us and will always be there as a rock of safety. Let Mary be our model and her words our own prayer. I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me and you say. 1
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24, 2017 CELEBRATING THE SAINTS Saint Joseph Sebastian Pelczar Bishop (1842-1924) Joseph Sebastian Pelczar was born into a deeply religious Polish family in 1842. While still in grade school, he wrote in his diary, Earthly ideas are fading away. I see the ideal of life in sacrifice, and the ideal of sacrifice in the priesthood. He went to the seminary and was ordained for the Diocese of Przemysl. After working briefly in a parish, Joseph was sent to Rome where he completed doctorates in theology and canon law. His first of many books on spirituality and canon law was written while on summer vacation titled: On the Spiritual Life. After his studies and another short stay in a parish, Joseph taught at the Przemysl seminary for eight years and then at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow for twenty-two. Reading, writing, and teaching were pursued alongside myriad initiates for the poor. He gave free lectures, established hundreds of parish centered libraries and created a school for those who were servants. In 1894, Joseph founded the Congregation of the Sister Servants of the Sacred Heart to extend Christ s love to the poor and the sick. Joseph Pelczar became Bishop of Przemysl in 1900. Still he advocated for the unlettered, the hungry, the sick, and the unemployed. He wrote movingly of his deep love for the Sacred Heart, nurtured through Eucharistic prayer. Saint John Paul II summarized Joseph s life: He was zealous in all things, but in such a way that in his service Christ himself was the Master. Saint Joseph Sebastian Pelczar died at the age of 82 on March 28, 1924. His feast day is observed on January 19 th. NEW YEAR S EVE HOLY HOUR Join us to ring in the New Year with an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on New Year s Eve, December 31 st following the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Take special note that were will not be a 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass New Year s Eve. Christmas Mass Schedule - 2017 Christmas Eve, 24 December 2017 4:00 p.m. Children s Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Christmas Day 25 December 2017 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon New Year s Masses 2017/2018 New Year s Eve, 31 December 2017 4:30 p.m. Holy Hour: 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. New Year s Day, 1 January 2018 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon Please Pray For: Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, John Baraona, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia Demko, Gary DiRosa, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra & Logan 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, Lou Ann Keith, 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, Joe Okleson, Agnes Padar, Ed Perko, Timothy Petro, Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, Nicholas J. Precario, Mary Jane, Nick, & John Precario, Jan Ravas, Christopher Reeves, Leigh- Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Helen Smith, Joan Smyke, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Diane Straub, Michael Szpendyk, Phyllis Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran, Beverly Von Alt, Margaret and Mary Williamson, Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Zmecek. 2
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a blood drive on December 31 from 9:00am- 1:30pm. The LifeShare blood mobile will be parked in front of the school during the event. No pre-registration is required, Walk-In donors are accepted and encouraged. During this Christmas season your blood donation is more important than ever as supplies are low at nearby hospitals. Each donor will receive a pair of colorful socks. Remember, it s about life! MYSTAGOGICAL MOMENTS Mystagogy (mist-a-go-gee) is prayerful reflection on the presence of God in the midst of events. Begin your conversation with God with this question: Question: The Nativity scene reminds us of the holy event of Jesus birth. When you see the Baby Jesus, what do you experience? Hope? Joy? Peace? How does this experience relate to Christmas? BLESSING OF HOMES The Christmas season is a wonderful time to have your home blessed. If interested, call the rectory and leave your name, address, and phone number. A priest or deacon will contact you and schedule a time. The Christmas Season ends January 8 with the Baptism of the Lord. EVANGELIZATION TIP Since Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, wish ever one you meet a Merry Christmas SEMINARIANS OF THE WEEK Let s promote vocations by praying for our diocesan seminarians. Please pray for: Deacon Matthew Cortnik Deacon Michael Feldtz Deacon Richard Samide. PSR AND PRESCHOOL To all our PSR and Preschool families we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your generosity and support with our collection of hats, gloves and scarfs for the children of St. Malachi. As a reminder, preschool classes will resume on January 7, and PSR classes resume on January 8. May God s Peace and Love continue to bless you during this joyful season and throughout the New Year. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY The Incarnation of the Son of God opens a new beginning in the universal history of man and woman. And this new beginning happens within a family, in Nazareth. Jesus was born in a family. He could have come in a spectacular way, or as a warrior, an emperor... No, no: he is born in a family, in a family. This is important: to perceive in the nativity, this beautiful scene. from the General Audience of Pope Francis on 17 December 2014. Because of Jesus, never forget that the family life is holy. The St. Anthony of Padua Parish Office will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in observance of Christmas. In addition, our office will also be closed Monday, January 1 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Our office staff wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg. - SA 3
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24, 2017 INVITATION TO KNOW JESUS Jesus desires all people to know Him and His love. If you know someone who is seeking to know Jesus and is interested in becoming Catholic, invite them to accept the call and contact the parish. God is waiting for them to come join the family. CATHOLIC GLOSSARY Christmas: Christmas is the solemnity of Our Lord s Nativity (December 25) and the liturgical seasons that accompanies it. The season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. St. Anthony of Padua has an exciting way for you to support our parish offertory. Faith Direct enables your family to make your parish contributions through either direct debit to your checking account or through your Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover credit cards. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments. This program has already had a positive impact on our Sunday collections. With Faith Direct, St. Anthony of Padua gains predictable cash flow that helps us with planning our parish needs and programs. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket. Of course, enrollment is voluntary, however, if you find this program to be appropriate for your family, please enroll by visiting www.faithdirect.net, or call toll free 866-507 -8757. Our parish code is OH340. TRACK COORDINATOR NEEDED The St. Anthony of Padua Athletic Association has an opening for a Track Coordinator for the 2018 Track Season. Please contact Jerry Towalski at jtowalski@cox.net for additional information or to volunteer. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Please check out our new selection of CDs on the Lighthouse Media display. The Feature selection this week is, The True Meaning of Christmas. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen s books, tapes, homilies, retreats, and television series have inspired countless souls all over the world. This digitally mastered presentation combines classic recordings of his timeless reflections on the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus, mixed with Gregorian Chant and seasonal music. SAVE THE DATE The St. Anthony of Padua Athletic Association will once again be holding a Night At The Races fundraiser on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in our school gym. Make plans now to join the fun! Watch future bulletins for additional details. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER Rejoice and be glad that so great and good a Lord, on coming into the Virgin's womb, willed to appear despised, needy, and poor in this world, so that men who were in dire poverty and suffering great need of heavenly food might be made rich in him. St. Clare of Assisi 4
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