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
6th Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 -giving. Do this and you will live! Chapter 15 of John s Gospel is part of a long discourse in which Jesus, anticipating his departure (John 14:1-4), provides direction for his disciples. In today s Gospel, we hear Jesus tell his disciples to remain in his love and keep his commandments, in order to experience complete joy. The only commandment expressly stated by Jesus in the Gospel of John is that they love one another. If they do so, the disciples are no longer servants, but friends. Since God shows no partiality, this love is inclusive of all and we see that confirmed when the Holy Spirit is seen in Peter s Gentile hearers. Besides being all-inclusive, Jesus command is sacrificial. He laid down his life for his friends. So our lesson is to love unconditionally and to love all in a spirit of self CONGRATULATIONS to our First Communion Candidates TODAY! These little ones are coming to the Table of the Lord for the very first time to RECEIVE our Lord in His Body and Blood. Through the wonderful teaching and sharing of both Miss Kathy Laubert and Mrs. Kari Novak in our Sunday Sacramental Program, these candidates have learned and loved in so many new ways and are READY to receive the Lord! This is the fullness of their initiation; however Confirmation will be celebrated by them when they reach about 14 years old! Sacramental Preparation is so very important to our students and parish life. It is the center of our faith formation and THANK YOU to all, parents, teachers, catechists, Catechetical Leaders and ALL who have faithfully guided them through this process! Let us continue to pray for them as they LIVE the Gospel! I am hoping and praying that we move ahead with our Capital Roof Project this summer. The School buildings need the final flashing and soffit completed and the Church roof is leaking a bit more. So, as I say, don t look up, but look up and see the water stains above the Altar and also in the Priest s Sacristy. Lots to be done. Not to mention the Fr Garrity Center east end of the building is leaking more as well. Keeping you posted! And THANKS for all you contribute to the financial security of the Parish through your Sunday envelope and special donations! Blessings to you! Father John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Weekend of May 6 6th Sunday of Easter 4:00 pm Joseph C. Ziegler 7:30 am For All Parishioners Living & Deceased 9:30 am Charles Bisesi 11:30 pm 1st Communion Candidates Monday May 7 Easter Weekday Acts 16:11-15 / Jn 15:26 16:4a (291) 9:00 am Kathleen Rippin Special Intention 10:00 am School Mass Tuesday May 8 Easter Weekday Acts 16:22-34 / Jn 16:5-11 (292) 9:00 am John Grodek Tom & Paulette Flandera Wednesday May 9 Easter Weekday Acts 17:15, 22 18:1 / Jn 16:12-15 (293) 9:00 am John & Evangeline Basalla Family Thursday May 10 Easter Weekday Acts 18:1-8 / Jn 16:16-20 (294) 9:00 am Robert Martin Judy Martin Friday May 11 Easter Weekday Acts 18:9-18 / Jn 16:20-23 (295) 9:00 am Elizabeth Ann Singler Fr. John Saturday May 12 Easter Weekday Acts 18:23-28 / Jn 16:23b-28 (296) 4:00 pm Confirmation Candidates Sunday May 13 The Ascension of The Lord Act 1:1-11 / Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13 / Mk 16:15-20 (58) 7:30 am Nancy Gold Husband 9:30 am Mary Voigt 11:30 pm Hilda & Francis Denk (65th Annv - Living) Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following: Jackie Ayala Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky James Carney Eneo Cifani William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Melanie Kuper Owen Dumm Jim Duncan Chuck Duncan Sharon Fisher Brian Follen Marie Gallagher Betty Glynn Wayne Goforth Katie Halley Bulletin Prayer List Betty Hardman Joe & Jean Hatala Mark Hill Hanna Kessler Karen Kljun Jim & Louise Knapik Kathleen Kolach Don Kovach Rob Lucas Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Shem Miller Leo Oblak Ed Paschke James Rollin Mary Elizabeth Ryba Deanna Schweter John Serrao David Stepanek Chet 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. In Your Charity In your charity, please remember the repose of the soul of Nancy Madej. May she rest in eternal peace. Weekend Collection Collection for 4/29/18: $12,524.00 Mass Intentions for 2018 The Mass Intention Book for 2018 is open for your Intentions. Dates are available for the Month of May. Contact the Office to schedule or submit your request in writing - please include a phone number in case we need to contact you. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. Thank You for your generous Contributions.
Weekend of May 6th - 6th Sunday of Easter Saturday - 3:00pm - Church Confessions Sunday - 11:30am - Church 1st Communion Mass Sunday - 2:00pm - Chapel Coffee, Tea, & Thee Book Study Monday, May 7 7:15pm - Chapel Tuesday, May 8 - (Election Day) 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 5:30pm - Church 7:30pm - Church Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 7:00pm - Chapel Friday, May 11 Saturday, May 12 3:00pm - Church 4:00pm - Church 5:00pm - FJG Sunday, May 13 - You are a liar Parish Events Bible Study Quiet Prayer Youth Choir Traditional Choir Mother Teresa Pinochle Club Women s Group Book Study Confessions Confirmation Mass Confirmation Reception How do we love God? Where is God? We know, we believe He is everywhere. And to make it easy for us to understand this presence, to understand this love, we read again in the Scripture that Saint John says, how, how can you say that you love God whom you don t see if you don t love a neighbor whom you see? And he uses a very big word. You are a liar. It is a big word. It is one of those words that is frightening to read in the Gospel, and yet it s really true. And where does this love begin? It begins at home. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987) Bible Study, Faith Sharing Bible Study will meet on Tuesday from 11:00am - Noon in the chapel to reflect on the Gospel of Mark. As we go more deeply into the gospel we try to stay open to the lessons for the disciples as well for our world today. All that s needed is your Bible and an open heart. No prior knowledge of scripture is necessary. Quiet Prayer Quiet prayer will meet on Tuesday at 12:20pm in the chapel for Quiet Prayer. This week Quiet Prayer will begin with Lectio Divina and move into quiet prayer. We will finish at 1:00pm. 12 Step Spirituality 12 step will meet on Thursday, May 10th, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in the chapel to reflect on step two and readings from the Gospel and the Twelve Steps. Family Perspective Families who abide in love abide in God and God with them. Mothers teach Jesus commandment to love to their children by their generous love and caring discipline for them each day. Thank your mother or stepmother for the love and care she has given you to improve your character. Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of May and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham1@stmaryberea.org Francis & Hilda Denk May 2nd - 65 years Tom & Dorothy Goebel May 3rd - 71 years Donald & Lucille Goebel May 5th - 56 years Jerry & Judi Bonning May 8th - 47 years Michael & Cindy Surma May 10th - 21 years Joseph & Patricia Heinz May 13th - 57 years Dan & Debbie Malloy May 22nd - 36 years Richard & Rose Marie Boll May 24th - 49 years Joe & Janel Abraham May 29th - 25 years
Ministry Schedules 7th Sunday of Easter, The Ascension of The Lord - Weekend of May 13th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm Z Hritz P Ponstingle (H) Fr. John, Fr. Max, Deacon Tom R Hook E Losneck (C) J Irvin, G Irvin, M Urbancic L Durica, L Sullivan J Hupp C Jamison 7:30am E Jansen K Zanotti (H) J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea, P Flandera M Dole (C) V Follen, D Lipfird, J P Mastandrea F Sliwa, Deacon Tom J Mastandrea 9:30am J Henry M Reid (H) B Draves, G Grant, A Laubert J Draves J Haas (C) K Laubert, S Lewis, M Waters M A Deimling, C Pacer J Waters 11:30am P Hardman P Hickey (H) P Hickey, D Hickey, P Harris A Smith B Satow (C) T Morgan, M B Morgan, S Clemons J Savinsky, P Hultquist J McArdle Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy LET S GO DOWN TO THE RIVER First of all, I want to say congratulations to all of our First Communion Candidates on their next step into the Catholic faith! It s a big deal and I hope that you know just how proud your family and friends are of you! If you are not at the 11.30am mass, you will be (hopefully!) singing the next fresh song choice during the preparation hymn. I have chosen a song that I learned in high school, but many of you may know from the movie, Brother, Where Art Thou. Down to the River to Pray is a simple and yet expressive piece that echoes the joy and affirmation of being in a faith community. I love this song! I am also in Columbus on Saturday, so you won t see me then. As we will be singing a song of praise after communion each weekend mass, I will continue to include the lyrics so that all can join in with our hymn! We worship and adore You, Bowing down before You. Songs of praises singing, Hallelujahs ringing. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Amen. 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. Please Remember Our Military In Prayer & With Gratitude SSgt. Jeffrey R. Anzalone USAF, Hurlburt Field, FL Private 1st Class Nicholas Cozzarin US Army, Ft. Hood, TX ; Iraq Spec. Hanna M. Geiger, US Army Sgt. Justin P. Gertsma USMC, Afghanistan Major Theresa M. (Ponstingle) Livingston Dobbins Air Force Base Major Leonard J. Livingston, Dobbins Air Force Base TSGT Zachary McLeish, USAF 76 APS Youngstown Ohio Captain Frank P. Mercurio, Jr. Ellsworth AFB, SD Staff Sgt. Stefen Neuwar Ft. Belvoir, VA Sr. Airman Anthony J. Phillipp USAF, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ MA2 Gary L. Stephen US Navy LCDR Thomas A. Stephen US Navy Todd Vlk - Avionics Technician, Special Projects Patrol Squadron 2 Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Sgt. David Walsh Air Force, Abu-dhabi Sgt. Sean M. Walters US Army Green Berets * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cpl. Brad D. Squires KIA in Iraq, June 9, 2005 May God bless and keep these brave men and women safely in His care! Note: please keep the office informed of changes to this list, or if you have a picture for the board in the Mother Teresa Vestibule.
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 5/06/2018-11:30am - First Communion Mass 5/07/2018-6:45pm - PSR in Session 5/12/2018-4:00pm - Confirmation Mass - 5:00pm - Confirmation Reception 5/14/2018-6:45pm - PSR Closing Mass Our Closing Mass will be on Monday May 14, 2018 at 6:45pm in St. Mary Church. The entire family is welcome and encouraged to attend. All students should be dropped off and picked up at the church. Over the next weeks our Catechists will be preparing final Student Evaluation Reports. These reports will be emailed to our Parents during the month of June. The 2018-19 PSR Registration is now open. Registration forms were sent home with students. Open enrollment forms are available on the parish website: http://www.stmaryberea.org/contacts-forms SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Important Dates for our Sacramental Programs... 5/06/2018-9:30am - First Communion Pictures -11:30am First Communion Mass -12:45pm First Communion Group Picture 5/12/2018-4:00pm - Confirmation Ceremony - 5:00pm - Confirmation Reception For a complete schedule of events & activities for Confirmation a/or First Sacraments go to http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep and then select the appropriate sacrament (right of page) Total Catholic Vacation Bible School is Back June 11th - 15th 9:00am - Noon Ages 4yrs - entering 5th grade Are you looking for a fun way to teach your children about the Catholic faith? Look no further! St. Adalbert s VBS Program, A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer, will teach your child about the saints and how to pray in a fun way that they will remember. Music, Saint Stories, Crafts, Games and Snacks are all a part of this fun week. In addition every child will receive a Catholic Prayer Book! Registration forms available in The Rectory Office or online at: www.saintadalbertparish.org Contact Annette Klanac for more details (440) 234-6830 X247 St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew J. Carner, Principal The faculty and staff of SMS would like to thank the entire SMS PTO and everyone involved with Teacher Appreciation Week. Whether is was a few kind words you sent to all of us in a quick note, or a donation toward a staff meal; or even an entire luncheon, we cannot stress how touched and thankful we are to have been so blessed with a lovely week. We appreciate your generosity and thankfulness. We are very happy to announce that we recently received our Giant Eagle Apples for the Students check. It is because of the efforts of everyone who has taken the time to register their Giant Eagle Advantage Card with St. Mary School as the recipient of a percentage of their grocery purchases that we were able to receive a check for over $1,100.00. These funds help defray some of the various expenses incurred at the school. Again, we thank all of you! On Thursday, April 26th the fourth grade class participated in an outdoor environmental program at Coe Lake. The program was put on by high school students from Berea- Midpark. The fourth graders learned a lot about erosion and the Coe Lake ecosystem. They also helped plant a variety of plants on the banks of Coe Lake to help prevent future erosion. The fourth graders had a beautiful day and a wonderful trip! Important Dates: Mon., 5/7 - Right to Read Week Begins 10:00a.m. All School Mass Map Testing continues Tues., 5/8 - Student Council Mtg. 8:00a.m. Sewing Club 3:30p.m. Wed., 5/9 - Field trip / Gr s. K-4 Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Band Practice 3:30p.m. DRAMA Rehearsal 6:00p.m. Thurs., 5/10 - EarthKeepers 3:30p.m. Eager Artists 3:30p.m. DRAMA Rehearsal 6:00p.m. Fri., 5/11 P4 & PreK field trip Botanical Gardens Gr. 8 Field trip Maya Restaurant
Parish Ministry Highlight PANTRY PARTNERS Contact local pantries (SCAN and Berea Community Outreach) for current needs. Promote various pantry needs to the parish. Work with parish groups for special collections. Help manage the collection bins signage and location to facilitate collection of items. For the Month of May the Berea and SCAN Pantries are need of the following items: 16 oz. Jars of Peanut Butter Cans of Soup All Donations may be left in the large wooden box located in the rear side church vestibule. With Your help, we will be able to continue to feed those in our communities who depend on us to help them. For more information contact: Linda Kerekes at Lkerekes@fastenerind.com or 440-773- 3175 or Barb Cully at barbcully@gamil.com or 440-454-2554 If you would like to make a financial donation, you can send to: SCAN Hunger Pantry c/o SCAN Director 7327 Markal Drive Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130 Sunday, July 29, 2018-2:30pm Mass 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Reservations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1968). Couples celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 or over) or who have missed previous celebrations are welcome to register and attend. Seating is limited at the Cathedral. Number of guests will be determined by the seating capacity and total number registered. DEADLINE: Monday, June 25, 2018 - to include Jubilee couples names in worship aid. Firm deadline! In early or mid-july, registered couples will receive an emailed letter with instructions and driving/ parking details. If you have an questions please contact: Katie at 216-334-2978 or email klgalicic@ccdocle.org Jason at 216-334-2974 or email jrlewis@ccdocle.org Registration forms are available in your parish Rectory Office or Register on line at: www.ccdocle.org/mfm and click on Register for the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration