Saint Mary s Catholic Church 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499 Rectory: 440-243-3877 FAX: 440-891-9417 Website: www.stmaryberea.org Parish Mission Statement St. Mary's 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. St. Mary s Parish Staff Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries St. Mary s Mass Schedule Weekday: 9:00am Monday through Friday Weekend: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil 7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am Holy Day Consult Bulletin Parish Office Staff Mrs. Janel Abraham Mrs. Lorri Masie St. Mary s School Staff Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator School Office Staff Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy Mrs. Rhonda Johnson St. Mary s Religious Education Staff Mr. Larry Roetzer, Coordinator 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 164 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016 Dear Friends, This weekend we celebrate and pray the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. These last few weeks of the Liturgical Cycle C, Jesus in Luke s Gospel offers some very practical advice to those who follow him. Last week we heard about thankfulness and gratitude. These are the attitude of the follower of Christ and today, he speaks about persistence in prayer. Keep asking and God who hears will answer. Yes, keep asking, but along with our asking, comes the task of listening. When we ask, we must be willing to wait as we listen for God s response. Persistence in prayer is often matched with patience in our prayers. God will always answer our prayers, and though it may not be with what we want, it is always with what we need! So keep on asking and keep on listening! God comes! CONGRATULATIONS, Peter Bang! Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacon! On Saturday, October 22, 2016, Peter and his 7 classmates, Jacob Bearer, James Cosgrove, Eric Garris, Matthew Jordan, Robert McWilliams, Peter Morris and Anthony Simone will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon by The Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 10:00am! The celebration is open to the public! Please be seated by 9:30am as the Procession begins at 9:45am. Peter served us well here at St. Mary s in his first year of Theology and made a good impression on the students of the Day School and Faith Formation. He was present at many liturgies, and perhaps you remember his writing a hymn and singing it in his native tongue at the Mass of the Last Supper, Holy Thursday. Peter has continued his education and pastoral ministry and is ready and willing to be ordained for service to the Archdiocese of Daegu, South Korea! CONGRATULATIONS, Peter and your classmates! May you be truly and richly blessed in your lives of Service to Church! Our prayers and wishes go out to you! And of course, THANK YOU for your ever faithful Sunday offering! Peace! Father John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday October 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21 (473) 9:00 am Earl Malloy AM Rosary Group Tuesday October 18 Saint Luke, Evangelist 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 (661) 9:00 am Earl Malloy Friday Coffee Group 2:00 pm Nursing Home Mass Aristocrat Berea Wednesday October 19 Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 (475) 9:00 am Todd Grubbs Parents Thursday October 20 Weekday Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 (476) 9:00 am Anthony Cifani Family 1:30 pm Nursing Home Mass Northwestern Friday October 21 Weekday Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 (477) 9:00 am Tom Lynch Friday Coffee Group 7:00 pm Pro-Life Mass Saturday October 22 Weekday Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9 (478) 8:00 am Benediction 4:00 pm Daniel McCarthy Family Sunday October 23 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 35:12-14,16-18/2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18/Lk 18:9-14 (150) 7:30 am Jim Marquard Bernice McKenzie 9:30 am Mass of Thanksgiving Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cogan 11:30 am William Bailey Rose Bailey Created to be holy Mother Teresa Where God is, there is love. And where there is love, there is always service. Because we, as Christians, have been created for greater things: we have been created to be holy because we have been created in the image of God. Excerpted from: My Life for the Poor, 73. (1985) Wedding Banns James Wesolek & Tracey Cada October 15, 2016 Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Maggie Armstrong Mary Anne Bialosky Larry Buchwalter Owen Dumm Brian Follen Timothy Glynn Bulletin Prayer List 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 October and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham@stmaryberea.com. Joseph & Jean Hatala October 6th - 60 years Aaron & Carolina Schwass October 10th - 19 years Patrick & Carol Benson October 14th - 44 years Ted & Jean Kurela October 15th - 56 years Les & Jan Lindenmeier October 15th - 50 years Rudy & Carol Najda October 16th - 51 years Dale & Cheryl Lange October 19th - 53 years David & Ann Beatty October 22nd - 22 years John & Judy Huber October 24th - 46 years Bob & Aggie Cogan October 25th - 60 years Jay & Gerri Irvin October 26th - 25 years John & Rosie Wesolek October 29th - 56 years Gerry Grant John Kern Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Kathy Staub Jeanine Surma Joan Vasek
Parish Events In Your Charity Sunday, October 16 Monday, October 17 9:30am - Chapel 7:15pm - Church Rosary Rosary In your charity, please remember the repose of the soul of Ida Onderak, Mary Tvorik and Dee Hall. May they rest in eternal peace. Tuesday, October 18 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 2:00pm - Aristocrat Berea Mass 6:00pm - Church Youth Choir 7:00pm - Chapel Bible Study 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, October 19 7:00pm - Church Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, October 20 1:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 1:30pm - Northwestern Mass 7:30pm - Church Contemporary Ensemble Friday, October 21 7:00pm - Church Pro-Life Mass 8:00p - Church Adoration Saturday, October 22 8:00am - Church Benediction Service 3:00pm - Church Confessions Bible Study The story of Samuel is the story of the beginning of the Kingdom of Israel. In so many cases we us terms of kings and royalty when speaking of God. Come and see what those terms meant to God s Chosen People. It gives us a better understanding of some of the parables. No prior knowledge of scripture is needed as we open these stories together. Just bring your Bible and a listening heart. Quiet Prayer Quiet prayer will meet in the chapel on Tuesday at12:30 and will be followed by a discussion of Richard Rohr s Everything Belongs. Why not come and spend a little time with the Lord before the rush of the holiday season envelops us. All are welcome to join us. Come and see if this type of prayer might benefit you on your spiritual journey? 12 Step Spirituality 12 Step will meet in the chapel on Thursday, Oct 20, to discuss the relationship between Steps Six, Seven, and Eleven. Thomas Keating s book, Divine Therapy helps give us a fuller understanding of why and how the 12 Steps actually work, We meet from 2:30-4 pm. All 12 steppers are welcome. Ministry Schedules Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of October 23rd Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm J Pae M Juba (H) M E Nichols, L Durica, D Vlk H Sisley (C) B Sillasen, R Sillasen, D Rodriguez S Lewis, R Heitz D Goss 7:30am D Canepari - (H) J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea, F Sliwa J P Mastandrea (C) R Davenport, D Sawyer J Mastandrea B Cashman, D M Reeves T Duldner 9:30am J Haas M Reid (H) G Irivn, J Irvin, K Walcutt C Beatty (C) R Laneve, K Laneve, M Laneve C Scanlon, L Richter C Zielinski 11:30am D Lipfird K Zanotti (H) M McGinty, B Simpson, S Gunvalsen S Clemons (C) D Bajc, J Bajc, A McGinty R Koehl, C Rose E Davenport
Family Perspectives The widow in today s gospel was successful because she was persistent. Children tend to be naturally persistent; they will repeat the same request over and over until an exhausted parent gives in, and then later will feel guilty for not being stronger. The gospel encourages us not to lose heart. Our challenge is to be a GOOD - not perfect - PARENT. World Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday (October 22-23) - Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,111 dioceses through Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. The World Mission Sunday celebration highlights the outreach of local churches through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away. Lifechanging help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe. Contribution envelopes are included in your monthly offering envelopes. Weekend Collection Collection for the Weekend of 10/9/16: $11,157.00 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. When: Where: What: Welcome - Newly Baptized Welcome this weekend the newly baptized - Noah Matthew Haas Brady Patrick Pavella Loose Change for Life Loose Change for Life is underway. Baby Bottles will be available in the Mother Teresa Vestibule for you to TAKE and FILL with your donations! The campaign continues throughout the month of October. Please join us in supporting the Cleveland Pregnancy Center through this Life Saving Campaign. The Cleveland Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit, life-affirming, faith-based organization offering pregnancy resources and limited, obstetrical services to women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Winter Clothing Collection Now through October 22nd Drop off at 264 Oakdale Rd. (off W. Bridge) New and/or gently used clothing Need more Info: Call (440) 243-7173 DO NOT Bring Clothes to Church Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes FRESHEN UP YOUR FAITH By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy Jesus tells us in our Gospel reading to pray always without becoming weary. One of the ways to not become tired of prayer is to pray differently every once in a while! Instead of your Hail Marys and Our Fathers, you can find religious poetry to meditate on. You could read or sing some of your favorite hymns! Or you could go on a religious retreat for a weekend to renew your faith. I went to a day retreat at a convent when I was in college that was both relaxing and invigorating for spiritual direction. There are so many opportunities that you can find in the Cleveland area to keep you motivated with your faith! Choir Rehearsal Schedules: Traditional Choir meets to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Youth Choir also rehearses on Tuesdays at 6.pm. Contemporary Choir meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. If you are interested in participating in any of these choirs, cantoring, or playing an instrument during mass, please call or see me after mass up in the loft. Call the music ministry office for more information: 440.243.3877 ext 27.
Religious Education News To find all the upcoming activities for both PSR and Sacramental Preparation join us at our new 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 10/16/2016-9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room LITTLES in 10/17/2016-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in 10/23/2016-9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room LITTLES in -6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation #3 10/24/2016-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in 10/30/2016-9:30am NO LITTLES 10/31/2016-6:45pm NO PSR 11/06/2016-9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room LITTLES in -9:30am St. Mary Church Candidates Mass -10:30am Fr. Garrity Center First Sacraments #2 11/07/2016-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in session 11/13/2016-9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room LITTLES in -6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Confirmation #4 11/14/2016-6:45pm St. Mary School PSR in Service Project This year our PSR program has taken on a very special challenge! Fr. Marty Solma, S.M. Administrator at Society of Mary (Marianists) and missionary in Kenya, has asked us to help with the newly opened special needs unit at Our Lady of Nazareth School in Kenya. They have enrolled about 25 physically and mentally challenged students and are looking to provide a strong learning environment for them. We have decided to try a parish bake sale. We re thinking the weekend of December 10-11 after all the Masses. All the baking, packaging and selling will be provided by our PSR families. Stay tuned for more information! Sacramental Preparation For the most current information about the Parish Sacramental Preparation Program, including schedules, please visit our Parish website at http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep Confirmation Candidates 10/21/2016 Friday 7:00pm Confirmation Spiritual Event (St. Mary Church) The annual Right to Life Vigil weekend is one of the "spiritual" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to support. This is an all night event with prayer, meditation and reflection throughout the evening. 10/23/2016 Sunday 6:00pm Preparation 3 (Fr. Garrity Center) All candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend. The session is intended for Candidates, Parents AND Sponsors. The session will last until about 7:30pm. 10/30/2016 Sunday 2:00pm Confirmation Service Social Event (St. Mary Church Grounds). The annual "Trunk or Treat" is one of the "social" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to support. For this event Candidates will coordinate with Fr. Max to organize activities for the youngsters attending this Halloween event 11/06/2016 Sunday 9:30am Mass Sacraments Candidates Mass (St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacraments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass. Religious Education News - Cont 11/06/2016 Sunday-10:30am Confirmation Spiritual Event (Fr. Garrity Center) After Mass all First Sacraments Candidates and their Parents will be attending a session to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confirmation Candidates will be available to help with the Catechist lesson. First Sacraments Candidates 11/06/2016 Sunday 9:30am Mass Sacraments Candidate Mass (St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacraments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass. 11/06/2016 Sunday 10:30am Reconciliation #2 (Fr. Garrity Center) Candidates and Parents will meet separately with their Teacher/ Leader. This session is expected to end around 12:00pm. St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal As Interims went home last Friday, we would like to take this time to remind parents that you can check your child s grades on a regular basis on Progress Book. You can also use your personal log-on and find our monthly newsletter along with the latest happenings at St. Mary s. Any questions concerning Progress Book may be addressed to Mrs. Debbie Barendt via email, dbarendt@smsberea.org Last week the Pre4 & PreK students took advantage of the beautiful weather to walk to the Berea Fire Station. Our little fire fighters enjoyed a tour of the Berea facility, the fire engines, and the ambulance. The students were excited to be able to sit in the emergency vehicles and do a see & touch on some of the equipment while the firemen told them all about them. SMS Pre4 Class The PreK students were unable to have their picture taken at the station; however, they were able to see the firemen receive an emergency call and head out to help someone in need. PTO is hosting their Annual Gala Denim & Diamonds this weekend at Baldwin Wallace University s Strosacker Hall. Attendees will be enjoying a fun-filled evening with friends and food while being entertained by The Breakfast Club. Festivities begin at 6:00p.m. If you have not purchased your ticket yet, it s not to late. Tickets are available at the door. A special thank you goes out to everyone who donated items for the raffle or silent auction as well as those that generously provided monetary donations toward the evening. Don t forget the deadline for the Yankee Candle sale is quickly approaching. The deadline is 10/25/16 to insure delivery for Thanksgiving. Online sales are open through January 10 th and the online orders will ship in 3-10 days to anywhere in the continental U.S. You can go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. St. Mary s group number when placing an order online is 990001283. Yankee Candle products are perfect for any occasion including holidays, anniversaries, hostess gifts, birthdays and housewarming gifts. Don t forget our top 3 sellers (based on the 10/25 deadline) will receive a special prize. Thank you for your support! Important Dates to Remember: 10/18/16-8:00a.m. Student Council Meeting 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Chess Club 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Beginners Sewing Club 10/19/16 - Band Rehearsal 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. 10/20/16 - Pre4 & PreK Fieldtrip / Red Wagon Farm 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. KidzArt 10/21/16 - NO SCHOOL
Annual Memorial Mass Police - Fire - E.M.S. Annual Memorial Mass Tuesday, October 25, 2016 * 7:00pm Our Lady of Angels Church 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio (Reception immediately after Mass - Linus Hall) Bus Trip In conjunction with St. Mary of the Falls, there is a group day bus trip with only twenty seats remaining for a one day autumn trip to St. Anthony s Chapel located on Troy Hill in Pittsburg, PA on Saturday November 12th. This spiritual journey is filling up fast so this may be your last chance to get tickets. Please see Fr. Max or come to the Rectory Office (at St. Mary s/berea) for Tickets. The cost is $35 for adults and $30 for children. Holiday Craft & Bake Sale St. Adalbert s Sanctuary Guild 19th Annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale Saturday October 22nd / 9:00am - 3:00pm FREE Admission Many craft and handmade items for Fall, Christmas & home. Vendors to include: Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Pink Zebra When: Sunday, October 30, 2016 2:00-4:00 p.m. Where: St. Mary s Church Parking Lot 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio Who: Parishioners, Parents, Grandparents, Family and Friends of ALL ages are invited to this event. What: Bring Halloween Treats to share with our children who will be dressed in their Halloween costumes from the trunks of your cars Questions: Call St. Mary s Rectory Office (440) 243-3877 Bring your children and grandchildren ready to Trunk or Treat ALL ARE WELCOME! Note: If you do not have children, we still need you to bring your treats and the trunk of your car Fair Trade Shopping Boutique Beautiful Handcrafts from around the world Saturday Oct. 22nd: Sunday Oct. 23rd: St. Joseph Church 12700 Pearl Road 3:00pm-6:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm Fashion Show & Luncheon Middleburg Heights Women s Club Pearls & Lace /Fashion Show & Luncheon Saturday November 5th 11:30am - 3:00pm Middleburg Heights Community Center 1600 Bagley Road Vintage Fashions presented by Viva Community Fashions including the Victorian Era, 1920 s, 1940 s and 1960 s. Gift basket raffle, bake sale, cash raffle and MORE. Proceeds benefit our Scholarship and Philanthropic Programs Tickets: $30.00 Seating is limited, no tickets sold at door For information and tickets call (440) 628-8014