If you seek me you will find me, says the Lord, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Holy Martyrs Church 3100 Old Weymouth Rd Medina OH 44256
Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 9, 2017 Mass Schedule & Intentions this Week This week at Holy Martyrs Sat 5:30 pm Parishioners Sun 7:30 am Christine Twardzik (Twardzik Family) 9:30 am Enrico Scaparotti (Marina Marquez & Family) 11:30 am Mary Courtright (Kathy McKinley) Mon 8:00 am All those in the Military Tues 6:30 pm Rosary for Peace 7:00 pm Mary Lou Warren (Julie Warren) Wed 8:00 am All those in Nursing Facilities TRIDUUM Thurs 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Eucharistic Adoration following Mass until midnight Fri 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgical Service with Veneration of the Cross Sat 2:00 pm Blessing of food 9:00 pm Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 am Parishioners 9:30 am Mary Palya (Ron Palya & Family) 11:30 am Dick Gaeckle (Jim, Mary Gaeckle & Family) Sun 4/09 Palm Sunday Time Travelers 9:00 AM Room 203 Mon 4/10 RS Small Group 6:00 PM Lounge Just For Lent Small Grp. 6:30 PM Clarke Room Children s RCIA 6:30 PM Ford Room Tue 4/11 Glory Bees: 9:00 AM Mary Lou Melchior, Maryann Porinchok, JoAnn Sabol Little Rock Bible Study 1:00 PM Room 103 Wed 4/12 Intercessory Prayer Group 5:30 PM Chapel Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Worship Space Holy Thursday Jesus of Nazareth cordially invites you to a banquet being given in His honor > Mass of the Lord s Supper at 7:30pm > Then join Our Lord in the garden (Gathering Area) for Adoration following Mass until midnight. Good Friday 3:00 pm, Solemn Liturgical Service with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence Holy Saturday 2:00 pm, Solemn blessing of food 9:00 pm, Easter Vigil Mass No 5:30 pm Mass on Holy Saturday Church Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 330-722-6633 Easter Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am Parish Staff Father Stephen Dohner Pastor Father Robert F. Pfeiffer Pastor Emeritus Janet Payton Pastoral Associate Dorothy Thomas Coordinator of Pastoral Care Father Mark Ott Weekend Associate Diane Bruce Director of Faith Formation Nancy Fiamingo Pastoral Associate Adam Nestor Youth Minister Dino Paoletta Deacon Jason Falkofsky Director of Music Libbie Radecky Office Assistant Paula Phillips Bookkeeper
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Parish News STATIONS OF THE CROSS UPDATE Recently we were in contact with the artists in Italy who are carving the new Stations of the Cross for Holy Martyrs. It is an involved process. Each station is carved by hand. Each one is an original work of art and there are fourteen of them! The task of the artist is to use materials (in our case, wood) that fit harmoniously with the style of the church and the other artwork especially our beautiful large carved crucifix. They also need to make sure each station fits harmoniously with the other 13 stations to form a visually pleasing whole an artistic unity. The end result should inspire and enhance our prayers. Early in the process, we shared with the artists photos of our church and the comments of parishioners who shared their insights into how they pray, their image of Jesus, and their sense of church and faith. We also looked at Stations of the Cross in churches around our diocese. They represented a wide variety of styles and materials, from beautiful ornate stations more than a hundred years old to contemporary forms using modern materials. Some were created (like ours) by artists with great skill. Some others were massproduced or cheaply made, some just purchased out of catalogs of church supply companies. We found that only true original artists works stood out; they alone had the ability to inspire. These Stations will be the most extensive installation of art ever done in Holy Martyrs Church. Why commission original Stations of the Cross? The Church documents on worship and design encourage parishes to support real artists and craftsmen to use their artistic gifts to embody the message of faith, calling religious artwork that is worthy and beautiful, forms of worship that inspire and reflect the prayer of the community and the inner life of grace. They discourage the use of religious artifacts that are trivial, contrived, or mass-produced, that detract from the community s prayer. Instead, they call for churches to be dignified with noble beauty and intrinsically excellent art. This is the goal in commissioning our Stations. We are grateful to all those who have made a financial gift to support our new Stations of the Cross. There is still a need for additional gifts. Those who would like to contribute to this project or to sponsor an individual Station are encouraged to talk to a member of our pastoral staff or call Holy Martyrs Church Office. Pray for those who have died in Christ: Betty Eberling, Mother of Deborah Kazmierczak Daily scripture readings for the week of April 9, 2017 can be obtained on the USCCB website or you can download one of the following Apps on your phone: Laudate or The New Missal
Holy Martyrs Church April 9, 2017 Medina, Ohio Parish News JUST FOR LENT SMALL GROUPS Session 5, the last part of our Eucharist series by Bishop Robert Barron, continues to highlight the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Some of the main points are: The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. As we participate in Eucharist, we participate in Christ s sacrifice, and are in communion with Christ. The body and blood, soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained in the sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist. This Real Presence is visible to us through the eyes of faith. The priest acting in the Person of Christ and speaking Christ s words at the consecration, acts to make Christ s presence real in the Eucharist. Jesus, as part of the Triune God, has the power to create and to transform reality at its deepest level simply by speaking. Transubstantiation does not change the appearances of the bread and the wine, but on the deepest level of their reality, they have been changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Please pray for our Holy Martyrs Small Groups Ministry. HAVE YOU BEEN HEARING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS? We welcome you to join a Small Group for our 4-Week Spring Series: When God Doesn t Make Sense Groups will meet the weeks of April 23, 30, May 7, and 14 If you will be new to Small Groups Ministry, please complete a Registration Form found in the Gathering Area or on holymartyrs.net. Please return completed form to Parish Office or to NFiamingo@holymartyrs.net by Easter Sunday, April 16. LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS Contact Joe Toth at joemedic12@zoominternet.net
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Grateful Giving Holy Martyrs Parish Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love. St. Teresa of Calcutta Grateful Giving March 25 & 26 Weekly Offering $9,907.06 Number of Envelopes 300 Electronic Donations $2,320.00 Number of Envelopes 28 Weekly Total $12,227.06 Central & Eastern Europe $1,514.00 Monthly ACH for March (104) $11,412.00 Thank you! GET HELP NOW If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or know someone who is, call the BATTERED WOMEN S SHELTER of Summit & Medina Counties confidential hotline for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Caring staff and trained volunteers who understand domestic violence can answer questions, and provide information, emergency shelter, referrals, and support. Medina County Hotline 330-723-3900 Toll Free 877-414-1344 Our Lenten Bake Sale was a huge success. Grateful appreciation is extended to all parishioners who helped with making baked goods, setting-up and selling items for the sale. Once again there were many varieties of goods and the attractive packaging/labeling of items was very creative. Because of your "sweet enthusiasm" Holy Martyrs raised $1,206.00. Your generosity will continue to support Holy Martyrs youth ministries. PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. PLEASE BE GENEROUS! For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/ good-friday. Archbishop Hoban High School Third Quarter Honor Roll Georgia Nagucki Seniors Corner Inviting all Seniors to mark your calendars and join us for the upcoming events: Monday, 4/24-1:00 pm Historical, humorous and highly entertaining Guest Speaker! Enjoy a fun afternoon complete with desserts and beverages! Monday, 5/15-12:00 pm Team Ipavec will serve up their famous Spaghetti Lunch a tour of Italy not to be missed! For more information please refer to the Reservation Form. Contact Joanne Metzger at jame222@zoominternet.net or Phone: 330.723.3487. Tuesday, 6/20-8:00 am - 5:00 pm All-Inclusive Tour Package including a visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 2-hour buffet luncheon cruise aboard the Goodtime III with more surprise stops, including Sweetie Candy Company! Please reference Reservation Form for details. Contact Jerry Emmert at jerry_e14@yahoo.com or Phone: 330.952.1664.
Holy Martyrs Church April 9, 2017 Medina, Ohio Parish School of Religion - 330-952-1466 Helping the Less Fortunate at Easter Thanks to all who contributed the many baskets, grass, candy, activities, containers etc. for the children and families of battered women in the Cleveland and Medina area. Thank you too, to all those who were on hand this past Thursday evening to put together the baskets for these families and their children. We have so much to be grateful for, but in particular we are blessed to have so many people with good and caring hearts who are willing to reach out and help those who have less. May our risen Lord give you all you need and may he guide you to be the ever present light of Christ to all you meet. CONFIRMATION - Session 6 Candidate and Parents Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 25 Place: Martyrs Hall Our topic for discussion will be Here I am, Lord! Parishioners are asked to keep our Candidates in their prayers as they continue their journey toward full initiation into the Church. Imagine the most fantastic and outlandish TRUE story that you have ever heard. Why did you believe it? When I am told true stories that are hard to believe, I accept their truth because I trust and know the storyteller. For nearly 2,000 years believers, through the Church, have been telling a whopper of a true story. Jesus Christ is risen! Christ s resurrection changes all of human history the power of death is at an end and we can live in hope. During the 50 days of Easter (until Pentecost), we journey with the first Christians as they come to terms with this fantastic account of Christ s coming back from the dead. Easter invites us to celebrate, connect our story of faith to that of the church, and to pass that on to others. Praying is not just words. Easter calls us to take our prayer to the next level. Challenge: Read the Acts of the Apostles during the Easter season. How did the apostles take their Jesus experience to the next level? MINISTERS SCHEDULE - April 15 & 16 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS USHERS VIDEO MASSES Bread Cup B1 Sally Marco C1 Alicia Hathcock Janet Payton Alex Ambro Jeffrey Hood Saturday, Easter Vigil 9:00 PM B2 Corey Koewler B3 Michelle Koewler C2 Not Filled C3 Not Filled C4 Arlene Jimenez (pyx) Angelo Jimenez Emily Hathcock Audrey McGraw Chris Sollenberger Anthony Spinhirn Usher (not filled) Sunday 7:30 AM B1 Judith Emmert B2 Gerald Emmert C1 Debbie Kells C2 Sandra Twardzik (pyx) Jeff Twardzik Jim Friedl Joseph Cash (sub req.) Jonathan Friedl Steven Cika Pete Rojas Jake Severyn Sean Dolan Jeanette Cottrell Sunday 9:30 AM Dylan Gorczyca Usher (not filled) Shawn Leyden Sunday 11:30 AM B1 Michael Terrell B2 Debbie Terrell B3 Shelley Conry C1 Eileen Trabert C2 Gary Link C3 John Holland Christine Withrow Sam Arnold Brooke Blomquist Richard Madansky Thomas Malinak David Stankiewicz (sub C4 Becky Johnston (pyx) Bart Conry req.)
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Holy Martyrs Ministry of Assistance will not be in the Gathering Area next weekend after Masses to accept your financial donations due to the holy day. They have rescheduled for the weekend of April 22/23. Food and financial donations may be dropped off at the church office during the week. Thank you for helping those in need. SAVE THE DATE!! Do you enjoy... If you are creative and would like to use your gifts to help our Communications Committee share the great things that Holy Martyrs is doing, we encourage you to join us. Writing? Photography? Graphic Design? American Red Cross Blood Drive Martyrs Hall Friday, April 21, 2017 Please contact Janet Payton at jpayton@holymartyrs.net for more information. Throughout the Diocese The FEST 2017 Mark your summer calendar and plan to join us on Sunday, August 6, 2017 for The FEST our 17th Annual Catholic Family FESTival held on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. The FEST is the perfect family day. It includes great Christian artists: Laura Story, Matt Maher, Crowder, and for King & Country. The FEST also has great activities and displays for the entire family. The FEST is FREE and open to all, and concludes with an inspiring outdoor Mass. It s the highlight of summer for thousands from across our region. Join us! For more information, go online to: www.thefest.us. The Board of Directors of Community Pregnancy Center is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Executive Director. This Servant-leader believes in and adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church and possesses both proven managerial experience and a ministerial heart. Organizational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with strength in public speaking, oral and written interpersonal communications, and computer proficiency. Interested applicants my email their letter of application, resume and contact information for 3 references to info@communitypregnancycenter.org. St. Francis Xavier Little Sailors Preschool Openings: We currently have openings available in our Preschool 3 s, 4 s and Young 5 s Pre-Kindergarten classes for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information, or to see our preschool, please contact Mrs. Monica Gorman at 330-725-3345 (x. 8920) or mgorman@sfxmedina.org.