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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 17, 2017 So we are in the Fourth Discourse of Matthew s Gospel, the Discourse on the Church, or as some commentators refer to it as the Sermon on Community order and discipline. You know, throughout Matthew s Gospel Jesus has presented a new interpretation of the Law, I have come, not to abolish the law but to fulfill them. (c 5:17) and Peter s question about limited forgiveness in the Gospel today goes against everything Jesus has been teaching them (and us) so far. Forgiveness can t be limited to a number. It is to be unbounded, as the parable reveals in the Gospel today. The families of each of our Day School and Parish School of Religion received a small book this year, titles, Celebrating Sundays of Catholic Families 2017-2018, published by Liturgy Training Publications (LTP). The short reflection in that Book for today s Gospel reads: Forgiveness can be hard, whether we are giving it or receiving it. We do not like to feel that we have done something wrong, but all of us sometimes need forgiveness. It can help to remember our failings when others are unkind. In these times, we need to rely on the deepest parts of our hearts that are connected to God. In that place we will always be able to find the strength and patience to forgive, even if it is seventy-seven times. So, is there someone you need to forgive or someone who s waiting for you to accept their forgiveness? MAKE IT HAPPEN! The Ohio Catholic Credit Union made a $5,000 Award to St. Mary School for the Discovery Hall! Last May St. Mary School applied for a Grant from the Ohio Catholic Credit Union for the redesign and implementation of our Discovery Hall and we received the scholarship this past month! Yeah US! It will be used wisely and well for the continued support of our Discovery Hall. If you haven t taken the time to SEE the new space, PLEASE, make an effort to come and see. We are full STEAM ahead in our Discovery Hall discovering new ways of learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM)! Did you make it to Women of Grace this past Tuesday or That Man is You this past Thursday? BOTH spirituality Programs are FOR YOU. Everyone is ALWAYS invited to come and see! Join us for these wonderful spiritual opportunities! Have you heard about Discovering Christ? This 7 week Series is being held at Mary Queen of the Apostles this fall, beginning October 3rd. This is a wonderful way to find Christ in our everyday lives and to live Him daily. Check out the Mary Queen of the Apostles website for more information. Many THANKS for your financial commitment to the Parish this past weekend. Blessings and peace to all. Fr. John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday Tuesday 2:00 pm Wednesday September 18 1 Tm 2:1-8 / Lk 7:1-10 (443) Charles Bisesi September 21 Saturday 4:00 pm Weekday Harris Family September 20 Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gǒn, Priest and Paul Chǒng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs 1 Tm 3:14-16 / Lk 7:31-35 (445) Thursday Friday Mike & Mary Ann Nichols Kevin McCarthy Nursing Home Mass Aristocrat Pritivo Sambre 1:30 pm Weekday September 19 1 Tm 3:1-13 / Lk 7:11-17 (444) Rose Noga Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Eph 4:1-7,11-13 / Mt 9:9-13 (643) Lucy Pallifrone 9 am Group Nursing Home Mass Northwestern September 22 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 6:2c-12 / Lk 8:1-3 (447) Elizabeth Ann Singler Fr. John September 23 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 1 Tm 6:13-16 / Lk 8:4-15 (448) Stanley Surma Mike & Cindy Surma Sunday September 24 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7-9 / Rom 13:8-10 / Mt 18:15-20 (127) 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am For All Parishioners Living and Deceased Frances Templeman Kirk Woelfle Carmel Cooper Linda Lukens In Your Charity In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of Rita Jane Bohrer, Lucille Pallifrone and Pamela Mazzarella May they rest in eternal peace. Weekend Collection Collection for 9/10/17: Bulletin Prayer List $10,757.00 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky Larry Buchwalter William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Art Davenport Owen Dumm Michael Figlar Brian Follen Joan Foust Betty Glynn 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 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. 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 Michael & Karen Cannon September 2nd - 50 years Jim & Linda Richter September 5th - 36 years John & Barb Terwoord September 7th - 39 years Eneo & Rita Cifani September 9th - 67 years Steve & Rose Hierro September 9th - 56 years Paul & Angela Stibich September 15th - 45 years Deacon Tom & Barb Cully September 21st - 32 years Marty & Michele McGinty September 24th - 34 years Donald & Theresa Powers September 24th - 34 years Paul & Joanne Ponstingle September 29th - 45 years
Parish Events Sunday, September 17 10:30am - FJG 6:00pm - FJG Monday, September 18 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 7:15pm - Church Tuesday, September 19 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 2:00pm - 5:30pm - Church 7:00pm - FJG 7:30pm - Church Wednesday, September 20 7:00pm - Chapel Thursday, September 21 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 1:30pm - 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Friday, September 22 Saturday, September 23 3:00pm - Church First Sacrament Prep Session Confirmation Orientation Meeting RCIA Bible Study Quiet Prayer Aristocrat Berea Mass Youth Choir Women of Grace Traditional Choir Liturgy of the Hours Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club Northwestern Mass TMIY (That Man is You) Confessions Family Perspective When we forgive someone, we unilaterally choose not to hold a grudge against him or her. When we reconcile, we move to a new plateau in our relationship where the needs of all parties are heard and respected. In families we can sometimes forgive someone without even speaking. Reconciling is more difficult, for we must involve the one who has hurt us and rebuild trust. It is not always safe or possible to reconcile, but forgiveness is an essential ingredient of the Kingdom of Heaven. From September 27th to November 5th, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime between 7am to 7pm during the 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm - 12000 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland 44120 or Planned Parenthood 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford 44146 or Family Planning - 54 South State St., Painesville 44077. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. Contact John Noall at clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com or (216) 245-9744 for more information. Websites: www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland www.40daysforlife.com/painesville www.40daysforlife.com/bedfordheights 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. Mother Teresa How can a merciful God allow such suffering? Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized - Natalie, Madelyn, & Joseph Jr. Wallace ( How can a merciful God, asked a newspaperman, Allow such suffering, children dying of hunger, people killed in earthquakes... What can you say to that? )...All that suffering where would the world be without it? It is innocent suffering, and that is the same as the suffering of Jesus. He suffered for us and all the innocent suffering is joined to His in the Redemption. It is co-redemption. That is helping to save the world from worse things. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987)
Ministry Schedules Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of September 24th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm J Guerrieri M Columbro (H) S Butcher, G Butcher, M Olsen, A Soltis (C) K Dorsey, M E Nichols, C Beatty R Sillasen, B Sillasen D Rodriguez 7:30am K Zanotti - (H) J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea, M Dole J P Mastandrea (C) L Sullivan, D Sawyer, J Mastandrea F Sliwa, V Follen A Helmer 9:30am K Kljun D Kollar (H) K Laubert, L Richter, J Abraham M Laubert (C) J Abraham, K Laubert, M Laubert A Laubert, J Laubert M Laubert 11:30am T Morgan M Reid (H) P Harris, R Koehl, R Davenport I Crespo (C) P Hickey, D Hickey, J McArdle L Durica, B Hunter A Smith Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy GO YE THEREFORE AND TEACH ALL NATIONS As you will hear in today s announcements, this weekend we are celebrating Catechetical Sunday. Not only is it a very difficult word to pronounce on sight, but it is so important to our church as a ministry of evangelization! Anyone who is in a position where they can teach the traditions and faith of the Catholic Church is a catechist. This includes those that we expect, such as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters of the church, but it also includes those we may not think about, such as religion teachers at a Catholic school or Sunday School. Don t forget about the biggest group of catechists: parents! That s right, as you teach the faith to your children from a young age, you are evangelizing to your little one so that they can come to understand the faith through experience. The word catechetical comes from the Greek root word of catechesis which means to echo, or resound. When you teach in the name of God and the name of the Church, then you are fulfilling the call to evangelize! A friendly reminder for all of those in our Youth Choir: I want to see all of your beautiful faces every week! If you aren t able to come to a rehearsal, that doesn t mean that you shouldn t still come to 11.30pm mass on Sunday! Please come up so that we can raise our voices and celebrate the mass together! 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. Call the music ministry office for more information: 440.243.3877 ext 27. Bible Study & Faith Sharing Bible Study meets in the chapel each Tuesday from 11:00am - Noon. Come and explore the stories of the Old Testament to see what they might tell us about living a faith-filled life in a troubled world. This week we will continue to explore the stories of Saul and David. Bring your Bible and join us. 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 meets in the chapel each Tuesday at 12:30pm. This week our prayer time will be followed by a brief study of the book Everything Belongs. Come and join as we seek a way to listen to the voice of God as He may be speaking to us. We will finish up close to 1:15pm. 12 Step Spirituality 12 step spirituality will meet this Thursday in the chapel from 2:30p - 4:00p. Our focus will return to step 1 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. Just another way to live Step 11. Prayer Shawl Prayer shawl will meet this Sunday in the chapel from 3:00p - 4:00p. It s a good time of year to start some yarn projects. Why not join us to see if prayer shawl could be one.
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 9/17/2017 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center- First Sacraments Parent Orientation - 6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation Parent Orientation 9/18/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School - PSR in Session 9/25/2017-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 10/02/2017-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 10/09/2017-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 10/15/2017 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center First Sacraments Session #1-6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation Parent Orientation 10/23/2017 6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Session 10/30/2017 NO PSR this Monday 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 201718 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 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. St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal On Friday, Sept. 8th, the students and faculty of SMS held a special Dress Down Day to help the recent victims of hurricane Harvey in Texas. With your generosity, we were able to raise $700.00 to be sent along with the parishes & Cleveland Diocese collection to those victims. Thank you very much for your generosity. Just prior to the end of last school year, Mrs. Jennifer Petz worked on a grant application from the Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union. We are very excited to report that because of Mrs. Petz s efforts, SMS was able to receive a grant from the Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union in the amount of $5,000.00. These funds will be used in the Discovery Hall to replenish supplies as needed. We are very grateful to Mrs. Petz for all of her efforts and the Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union for making this all possible. Mark your calendars SMS PTO is hosting their annual Hayride on Friday, September 22nd from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. at the Strongsville Metroparks Chalet. Order forms were sent home Friday in your family email. Important Dates to Remember: 09/18/17 - Student Council Campaigning Map Testing continues 09/20/17 - Yankee Candle Sale begins 09/22/17 - Fr. Marty Dress $1 Down Day/ Stewardship Day - Power of the Pen / 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. - SMS PTO Hayride/Cleveland Metropark Chalet 6:30p.m. 9:00p.m. 09/23/17 - SMS Cub Scouts Popcorn sale after all Masses Our first Sacramental Sunday will be September 17th 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.
2nd Collection Catholic Communications The weekend of September 23rd & 24th, our parish will take up the collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection. Coffee, Tea & Thee The Next Coffee, Tea & Thee will be on: Sunday - September 24th - 12:30pm Fr. John Garrity Center (Meeting Room) Come to share a delicious pastry, coffee, tea, and a warm conversation with us. All are Welcomed. We meet in the Father Garrity center (meeting room) at 12:30pm. Please contact Amanda Mazi for any questions at (216) 727-6779 or a.mazi0319@gmail.com Calling all Future Cub Scouts St. Mary Pack 228 Cub Scouts ** Next Weekend ** Racing Boats or Pinewood Derby Cars that YOU make; hiking in the woods and learning about animals, plants and trees; roasting marshmallows around a campfire - HAVING FUN!! All you have to do is join our Cub Scout Pack. Boys in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade who are looking for an adventure should e-mail Cubmaster Rich Noga at nogari@msn.com for more information. St. Mary Pack 228 Cub Scouts will be selling Trails End Popcorn before and after all Masses on the weekend of September 23rd & 24th. To simplify things the Boy Scout Council has us offering 3 immediate ways to help fund our Pack 1) Six Pack of Unbelievable Butter Popcorn - $10.00 2) Bag of Carmel Corn - $10.00 3) A donation to the Cleveland Food Bank Our scouts will receive 50% for all that they sell. You can also order other products on line and one of our scouts can receive credit. Contact one of our scouts for more information or Rich Noga @ nogarj@msn.com St. Mary of the Falls St. Mary of the Falls Annual Spaghetti Dinner Sunday - October 15th 1:00p - 4:00p Tickets: Adults $8.00 / Seniors (60+) $5.00 Child (5-12) $4.00 / Children under 5 FREE Dinner includes: Spaghetti, Fr. Wally s Homemade Sauce, St. Mary s Chefs Homemade Meatballs, Salad, Roll & Butter, Dessert & Beverage. Tickets can be purchased at St. Mary of the Falls Parish Office: 25615 Bagley Road - Olmsted Falls, OH St. Adalbert - 5k Run / 1 Mile Walk 2nd Annual - St. Adalbert Church & School Super Hero 5k Run / 1 Mile Walk $25.00 / 5k Run ($30.00 day of) $15.00 / 1 Mile Walk ($20.00 day of) $100 Family Sponsorship: Includes 4 registrations & name on the Race Shirt Prizes for Best Dressed Adult & Child - After party with food, local craft beer and fun for the family. For more info: saintadalbertparish.org/5krun or email at: 5k@saintadalbertparish.org