HOLY MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3100 Old Weymouth Rd Medina OH 44256 330.722.6633 330.273.1188 www.holymartyrs.net churchoffice@holymartyrs.net SACRAMENTAL LIFE Please visit our parish website (www.holymartyrs.net) for a full listing of our sacrament information and all spiritual and parish programs. BAPTISM Please contact the parish office before the birth of your child to prepare for this sacrament. Pre-Baptism Session: July 14, 2016, 7:30 pm RCIA The process for becoming a Roman Catholic for adults and older children who have not been baptized or have been baptized but not raised in the Christian faith. MARRIAGE Couples should meet with the priest at least six months before the proposed wedding date. RECONCILIATION Celebrated individually every Saturday from 4:00-5:00 pm in the chapel. Communal celebrations of the sacrament in Advent and Lent. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebrated any time prior to entering the hospital or during illness or convalescence. All who are ill are encouraged to receive this sacrament as soon as possible. Communal celebrations of the Sacrament take place in Fall and Spring. VISITING THE SICK We are eager to visit our parishioners who are sick at home, in nursing homes or in the hospital. Please call the church office as soon as possible in the event of serious illness. June 12, 2016 WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to our visitors. All Catholics who regularly attend here are invited to become part of our parish community. If you attend here, you should register. The staff is available in the Gathering Space of our church before and after Mass to personally welcome you to our parish family. Welcome! PASTORAL STAFF 330.722.6633 Fr. Steve Dohner Janet Payton Diane Bruce Dorothy Thomas Dino Paoletta Nancy Fiamingo Pastor Director of Religious Education Coordinator of Pastoral Care Deacon CHURCH OFFICE 330.722.6633 churchoffice@holymartyrs.net PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION 330.952.1466 psr@holymartyrs.net SPIRIT PROGRAM 330.722.6633 spirit@holymartyrs.net LIFE TEEN 330.722.6633 lifeteen@holymartyrs.net THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil Weekdays Fr. Mark Ott Weekend Associate Jason Falkofsky Director of Music 5:30 pm Mass 7:30 am Mass 9:30 am Mass 11:30 am Mass 8:00 am Mass, Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00 pm Mass, Tues, Thurs
Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Eleventh in Ordinary Time - June 12, 2016 Mass Schedule & Intentions this Week Saturday: 5:30 pm Pauline Adams (Joe & Karen Anelli) : 7:30 am Jeanne Weber (Paul & Noreen Wendt) 9:30 am Parishioners 11:30 am Dick & Joan Gaeckle (Jim & Mary Gaeckle & Family) Monday: 8:00 am Christine M. Kasayka (Mike & Kathy Kopach) Tuesday: 6:30 pm Rosary for Peace Wednesday: 8:00 am 7:00 pm Danette Thompson (Jim & Mary McClelland) Parishioners Thursday: 7:00 pm Don Vance (Rich & Barb Lorius) Friday: 8:00 am Fr. James Patton (Bernie & Lois Dick) Saturday: 5:30 pm Pauline Adams (Paul & Carol Firetto) John & Linda Svec (50th Wedding Anniversary) : 7:30 am Anthony Belletti (Eller Family) Church Office hours: 9:30 am Michael Prendergast (Ellen Becks) 11:30 am Parishioners Monday - Friday: 9:00 am -12:15 pm, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Pray for those who have died in Christ: Mark Opalka, father of Tina, grandfather of Katelynn and brother of Maryann Porinchik Josephine Briseno, grandmother of Cheryl McDonald : Monday: Tuesday: This week at Holy Martyrs El Salvador Teen Immersion Trip Life Teen Core Meeting: 6:00 pm, Room 102 RCIA Team Meeting: 7:00 pm, Lounge Glory Bees: Mary Long, Kathleen Cooley, Mary Lou Melchior Confirmation Interviews: 11:00 am, Pfeiffer Hall A Rib Fest Planning Meeting: 6:15 pm, Room 102 Wednesday: Intercessory Prayer: 5:30 pm, Chapel Women s Spirituality: 7:00 pm, Room 102 Precatechumenate: 7:00 pm, Lounge Thursday: Parish Council: 7:30 pm, Room 102 La Sagrada Familia Needs Our Help! Holy Martyrs and La Sagrada Familia have had a long and deep relationship since the two parishes became connected through the diocesan Church in the City initiative many years ago. The hope of that initiative was that suburban and poor urban parishes could partner in ways that would help each community grow and thrive. The parishioners at La Sagrada Familia come from some of the poorest neighborhoods in the diocese and Holy Martyrs has historically responded at times when that parish has struggled to serve its people. One of the ways La Sagrada Familia has tried to help its parishioners is by providing van transportation to ensure that those who do not have a vehicle or are unable to drive will be able to attend Mass and other parish functions. The old van became unusable more than a year ago and La Sagrada Familia has been working since then to replace it so it can continue to care for that special segment of the community. The people of that parish have stepped up to contribute toward the purchase of a van but the funds raised have fallen short of what is needed. The people of Holy Martyrs have always shown themselves responsive to people in need. This is an opportunity to help our sister parish, respond to the poor in a practical way, and make a difference that will last for years. Parish Staff Father Stephen Dohner Pastor Father Robert F. Pfeiffer Pastor Emeritus Janet Payton Dorothy Thomas Coordinator of Pastoral Care Father Mark Ott Weekend Associate Diane Bruce Director of Religious Education Nancy Fiamingo Dino Paoletta Deacon Jason Falkofsky Director of Music Libbie Radecky Office Assistant Paula Phillips Bookkeeper
Eleventh in Ordinary Time Parish News Seeking Baptism or Think You May Want to Become Catholic? If you ve been thinking about becoming Catholic, we invite you to look more deeply into what makes Catholics tick by participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at Holy Martyrs. RCIA is a process that facilitates and deepens adult conversion to Jesus Christ by providing a way for people to come together to learn more about God in their lives and about the Catholic Church. RCIA is for those who are unbaptized, or those who have been baptized but were not formed in the Christian faith Our process provides a pressure-free, non-judgmental environment to explore what it means to live a spiritual life and to catch a glimpse of what that spiritual life looks like within the Catholic Church. Sessions are initially held on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. and individuals are welcome to start attending at any time during the year. After a period of time, those sessions will move to mornings. Some of the sessions even entail going to other sites throughout the Greater Cleveland area to explore the richness of our religious heritage. For more information and/or to register, please contact Janet at 330-722-6633 or jpayton@holymartyrs.net. We Welcome the Following New Families: Christopher & Brittany Bissonnette Cory DiBello Kenneth & Judy Dyer Mark & Stacy Gongol Enrque Joziuk & Sabrina Selinka Kazimier & Magdalena Joziuk Kevin & Katie Zeise Steven & Shannon Zeltner SAVE THE DATE! Holy Martyrs Annual Rib Fest, June 26th 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is the cost of your favorite side dish! WHY COME? Enjoy music and games throughout the afternoon! Make new friends! Catch up with old friends!...more details to come you really don t want to miss it! Seniors Corner Inviting all Seniors to join us for our upcoming events: SMALL GROUPS is where our large church becomes smaller and more personal. It is where our longing for belonging is satisfied. It is a place of authentic caring and sharing, and it is where spiritual growth takes place. Holy Martyrs Small Group Core Team has begun meeting to prepare for a fall launch of small faith sharing groups. If you are interested in helping to build the foundation for this ministry, please contact Nancy Fiamingo, at 330-722-6633 or nfiamingo@holymartyrs.net. June 17, We invite all parishioners of Holy Martyrs to join us for the Tour of The Living Word in Cambridge, OH. Bus trip with time in Cambridge, dinner at Theo s Restaurant, Back-Stage tour of the theatre; Live production of the Passion of Jesus Christ at 7:30 pm; $48.00. Contact Jerry Emmert for more Information: 330-952-1664 or jerry_el4@yahoo.com. July 18 - Annual Pot Luck Picnic August 12 - Take the Fan Bus to the Rock n Blast Indians Game! All-inclusive Package! August 21-11:30 Mass for the Senior Group followed by a Dutch Treat luncheon SAVE THE DATE: September 19th-21st for our threeday tour package including Frankenmuth, Mackinaw Island, Charlevoix (home of Castle Farms) and The Cross in the Woods! Contact Joni Dyer for more information at wcdyer@zoominternet.net; Phone:330-722-7994.
Holy Martyrs Church June 12, 2016 Medina, Ohio OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Grateful Giving Holy Martyrs Parish Prayer ought to carry over into our words, our thoughts, and our actions. We must strive to reflect on what we ask or promise. We do not do this if we do not pay attention to our prayers. ~ St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Grateful Giving May 28 & 29 Weekly Offering $11,250.10 Number of Envelopes 300 Electronic Donatio $3,275.00 Number of Envelopes 47 Weekly Total $14,525.10 April Monthly ACH (97) $10,142.00 Thank You! Throughout the Diocese LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE 27 TH ANNUAL FAITH AND LIGHT RETREAT Witness for Christ June 24-26, 2016 A retreat for developmentally disabled individuals, their families, friends and caregivers $100 per person, $300 per family up to four ($50 deposit due with registration) 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, OH (330-896-2315) Registration Form at www.loyolaretreathouse.com All are invited to attend Catholic Renewal Ministries' 34th Annual Conference to be held on July 15th and 16th, 2016 at Magnificat High School in Rocky River. Guest speakers will be Jim Murphy, Paco Gavrilides, Nellie Cruz Krawczynski, Fr. Damian Ference, Fr. Bob Franco, Bishop Richard G. Lennon, and Roberto Santiago Jr. This year's theme is "Proclaim God's Mercy". The conference opens on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Shirley or Tom Fumich at 440-327-1226 for registration information or visit www.crmweb.org. Advance registration through July 6th is $30, and at the door $35. Come experience the healing power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Readings for the Week of June 12, 2016 Eleventh in Ordinary Time 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 8:3 or 7:36-50 Monday Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church; 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11, and 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34; Mt 6:24-34 Twelfth in Ordinary Time Zec 12:10-11, 13:1; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24 The PRAYER SHAWL GROUP of Holy Martyrs has beautiful prayer shawls available for anyone who might derive comfort from a shawl. These have been made with prayers for their comfort and healing and blessed by Fr. Steve. We want to reach out to those people in their time of need (loss of family member, going through cancer treatment, divorce, extended illness, etc.). If you know of such a person, male or female, please contact Nancy Mayes, 330-764-3161 to obtain one of the shawls. Join us for our next trip to El Salvador January 22 - January 29, 2017! Let the Holy Spirit open your mind and hearts to the people of El Salvador. Your life will be enriched and your faith deepened! Contact Janet Payton or Shelley Conry (330-687-6927) for more information.
Eleventh in Ordinary Time Parish School of Religion Parish School of Religion For families who will have a child preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in 2016/17; the preparation time for these sacraments begins in the first grade. We would like to be able to provide an opportunity for all our children to have a spot held for them. Parents are asked to contact the office of Faith Formation to register if you haven't received our online registration email. CONFIRMATION OCTOBER 2016 Confirmation Interviews continue. Candidates are requested to bring their journal and bible. Holy Martyrs will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation on, October 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Practice for Confirmation will be on, October 2, 2016 at 12:45 p.m. Candidates and sponsors meet in Martyrs Hall for both events. Online registration for next year s PSR classes has begun. If you did not receive an email about this and would like to register your child, please contact the PSR office. We would need your child s name and parents current email address. Tend and Befriend Young children delight in helping and they love doing for others. We have learned about fight or flight in Psychology 101, but tend and befriend is a new concept recently discovered in the scientific world. Our children are mixed bags. One minute our children are squabbling over whose turn it is and the next minute they are sharing their favorite toy. It is important to recognize that they have both sides, and if we build upon our positive traits, we have a far enhanced inner landscape through which to relate and thrive in our world. Children return the same kindness that we give to them. And, what is more, they pass it along! They create right action. The Buddhists call this samyak, the Jews call it tikkun olam, and Christians call it mercy and charity. We must acknowledge and nurture our children s natural, generous spirit, and compliment them on their generosity. The list is endless. They are all simple acts of kindness. But they are the building blocks of spiritual growth. ~Miller, Lisa, Ph D. The Spiritual Child. New York: St. Martin s Press, 2015. MASSES Bread Cup MINISTERS SCHEDULE - June 18 & June 19 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS USHERS VIDEO B1 Len Timpone C1 Noreen Wendt Judith Linton Christian Durny Jean Peterson Saturday 5:30 PM B2 Shelley Conry B3 Bart Conry C2 Steve Brownfield C3 Ed Kirk C4 Mary Lawrence-Kirk (pyx) Mary Schwarz Anna Sikorenko (sub req) Bobbie Santiago 7:30 AM B1 Barb DeMichael B2 Carol Kisilewicz C1 Paul Steinle C2 Donna Horton (pyx) Jerry Emmert Erin Rankin Vincent Pfahl Kaden Gordon Steve Cika Toni Ipavec Pete Rojas Tim Boyle Alex Kormanec Karen Bartkowiak 9:30 AM Amanda Lutz Jeanette Cottrell Christopher Lutz 11:30 AM B1 Debbie Terrell B2 Becky Johnston B3 Cindy Sauthoff C1 Eileen Trabert C2 Jack Holland C3 Dorothy Barry Jim Friedl Jonathan Friedl Richard Moore Dave Busta John Coppolino C4 Gary Link (pyx) Mike Terrell
Holy Martyrs Church June 12, 2016 Medina, Ohio Upcoming Events LIFE TEEN SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES July 22-24: Steubenville Youth Conference Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, Ohio Cost: $195 Open to: Incoming Freshmen-Seniors Stay tuned for more activities planned for the summer! lifeteen@holymartyrs.net spirit@holymartyrs.net LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS Contact Joe Toth at joemedic12@zoominternet.net Mark Your Calendar for the FEST 2016! As we begin the summer season mark your calendar for the highlight of the summer season The FEST. Join us as we bring together thousands from across our diocese on, August 7, 2016 from 12 noon until 10 pm for a day of faith family - and fun all for FREE. The 16 th Annual Catholic Family FESTival will be held on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. The FEST includes great Christian artists: Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, and Lauren Daigle. The FEST also has engaging activities and displays for the entire family. The FEST is FREE and open to all. The day concludes with an inspiring outdoor Mass at 8 pm. It s the highlight of summer - EVERYTHING that your family needs for a great family day!!! For more information, go online to: www.thefest.us. Slow-pitch family style Softball on s at Blakeslee Park in Medina Township this summer (Fenn & Rt.3). We have room for a few more players for the team. Co-ed though no minimum requirements for fun and bragging rights only! If interested, call Tom at 330-725- 0680. All are invited to La Sagrada Familia s 2016 Latin-American Cultural Festival on July 22-24 at 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44109. Come and enjoy inflatables, raffles, vendors, live bands, DJ s and ethnic foods from Peru, El Salvador, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Eleventh in Ordinary Time On Saturday, July 9, there will be a Benefit for Anna McCurdy Sanders (daughter of parishioners, Bob & Karen McCurdy) Join us for a Spaghetti dinner at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall, 1088 Ridge Rd., Hinckley from 4:00-8:00 pm. There will be Basket Raffles and 50/50 Raffles. Anna, (who grew up at Holy Martyrs) & her husband, Sherrod were expecting their first child. In early April, Anna was diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder. As a result, their little baby girl, Brynn Leigh, was stillborn at 26 weeks of pregnancy. How suddenly life can change. A few weeks after their devastating loss, Anna suffered a moderate stroke and was hospitalized for 14 days. She has some vision, speech and cognitive delays that will need therapy. Anna has been unable to work. The proceeds from this dinner will help with medical bills. For tickets please contact by calling or texting Erin Cavey (330-242-3957), Lisa McCurdy (216-403-3894) or Karen McCurdy (330-591-7995). Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 & under. Tickets will be delivered, mailed or held at the door for you. Thank you for your generous support. On, July 10th, the Jakob F. Von Der Vellen Memorial Foundation will be holding its Annual Chinese Raffle fundraiser. The Fundraiser will be held at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd., Medina from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. There are a number of exciting prizes to be raffled off and there is no cost to attend. Proceeds will help fund scholarships established in Jake s name at Medina High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. For more information or to make a donation, contact us at JFVFoundation@yahoo.com or call 330-421- 0863.