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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 2 Fr. Dave R. Ireland, S.T.D. Pastor Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div. Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. Saturday: MASS SCHEDULE 6:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. (ONLY on the First Saturday of the month. Mass is celebrated in the Extraordinary Form. Devotions will follow the Mass) 4:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday: 6:45 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. (8:45 a.m. Fridays during school year) Holy Days: Consult the bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment New to the Area? Moving? Recently Married? Changed Address or Phone Number? PLEASE notify the Parish Office (216.382.7601) Please continue to pray for all the deceased members of your families and your parish during this month of All Saints and All Souls. May God grant them all eternal rest. HELPING HANDS FOR HAITI... HELPING HANDS FOR HAITI... Four weeks ago we had a very successful Cut-a-thon for our diaper project for the babies in Haiti. We did cut out over 100 diapers, and now we need help with the sewing. We divided the cut out diapers into packages of 10 and placed them in plastic bags with pre-cut Velcro. If you can sew a straight line and have a little time, we need your help. Please stop in Mary s Room and take a bag of 10, grab the simple sewing instructions, and take them home to complete. We have already made 350 diapers, but there is always a need for more. As long as we have helpers, we would like to continue this outreach program in our parish. If you have any questions, please call Jane Jagels-Romeo at 216.291.0519. Thanks in advance for your help! WOMEN S GUILD... Back by popular demand the Women s Guild will offer Pumpkin Bread for sale after all the weekend Masses on November 17-18. We are in need of members to help bake, package and sell the loaves of pumpkin bread that we will be baking as a group in the cafeteria on Saturday, November 17 th. If you can volunteer for any of these activities, please call Bea Krajnak (216-382-6728). We appreciate any amount of time you can offer ~ many hands will make the job easy. The Guild s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, November 13 at 7p.m. in the St. Gregory the Great Meeting Room in the rectory. All women of the parish are welcome to join us as we make plans for the Pumpkin Bread Sale and Giving Tree projects. RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE The Respect Life Committee thanks all those who purchased donuts, gave donations and/or helped in any way at our two Krispy Kreme Donut fundraisers and the Clambake. The funds will go towards the "Choose Life Program", the Respect Life Essay Contest and the Washington, D.C. trip to the March for Life. Thank you - we appreciate your support and generosity so much. Parish Office Hours Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Sunday, 1:00 p.m., for publishing the following Sunday. New Parishioners Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.. Pre-registration required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary s Room. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to the homebound weekly or monthly. Music Director: Mr. Thomas Adamowicz 216.262.3133 Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH 44121 216.381.0363, FAX 216.381.7561 E-mail: office@sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Website: sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For Information about the program call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH 44121 216.691.0242, FAX 216.691.0435 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 11, 2012 P AGE 3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK... My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I thought it appropriate to share this prayer for government written by Archbishop John Carroll. He was the cousin of Charles Carroll, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In 1789, Pope Pius VI named him the first bishop of the United States. (He would later become the first archbishop when the Diocese of Baltimore, Maryland, the mother diocese of the United States, was elevated to the status of archdiocese.) Archbishop Carroll wrote this prayer November 10, 1791, to be recited in parishes throughout his diocese: We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name. We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope Benedict XVI, the Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, Richard, all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation. We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty. We pray for his Excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives, and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. Kindly remember that we are still working hard to meet our goal for the Rooted in Faith-Forward in Hope campaign of the Diocese. I am asking each family to prayerfully consider a generous response to the appeal. Your generosity and love of our parish and the Academy was clearly evident last Saturday evening at the Night at the Races fundraiser. I would like to especially thank Erica DiNovo, Karen Sewell, Molly Rochester and Mary Casa for all of their hard work before and during the event, as well as the sponsors and all of you who attended and helped to make this such a wonderful evening. God s Blessings be Yours This Week. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Father Ireland The dates are April 1 to 14, 2013 Cost is $4,699 per person for air and land costs combined. The tour will take you to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Capernaum, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Assisi, and Venice. You can view the entire trip and itinerary at www.proximotravel.com. In the menu on the home page select Trips with our Priest,, then simply enter Father Ireland s name in the search field in the upper right hand corner. For more information, contact Proximo Travel 857 West Boylston St. toll free: 1.855.842.8001 e-mail: Athony@Proximotravel.com Worcester, MA 01606
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 LITURGICAL MINISTERS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-18, 2012 Sanctuary Group #1 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Aida Kinczel LECTORS OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVERS SATURDAY 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY L. Hart M. Guzan K. Berlin A. Onutz J. & N. Berlin 8:00 a.m. T. Bell K. Casella J. & M. Trausch J. Forniti M. Shwy 10:00 a.m. D. Miklic P. DeVito M. Chordas J. Verni ~Adult ~Adult Servers~ 11:30 a.m. B. Poelking L. Poelking P. Urbon J. Horton C. & P. Hurley 5:00 p.m. B.J. Kennedy R. Martin V. Ausperk A. Mullins D. Casa J. Catena November 4, 2012: $13,286.61 12 wk. Avg. $11,231.00 November 6, 2011: $13,937.61 12 wk. Avg. $11,600.00 Direct Deposit for October: $1,620.00 World Mission Sunday Collection $ 847.00 All Saints Day $2,489.90 All Souls Day $ 887.00 Stewardship, then, is all-encompassing. It provides a place for the simplest individual gesture of kindness as well as stewardship communities working for systemic justice and peace. Stewardship flowing from a personal and communal relationship to Christ holds a particular attraction to people. It is, ultimately, the pull and the power of the Gospel come alive in our times and circumstances. From the Bishops Pastoral Please be good stewards and generous contributors to the work of Christ in His Church Thank you! Father Ireland...from the voices of the children... These good deeds for God were among those written by the children who used their offering envelopes this week. I have been offering to do things around the house. Being kind and not making fun of people. Donated books to the school. I didn t complain (much) when I missed my TV program. Thank you, children, for sharing these. Father Ireland This coming Thursday, November 15, we continue the showing of our video series entitled, Catholicism, in Mary s Room at 10 a.m. and in the PFC (Parish Family Center) at 7 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 St. Josaphat, Bishop/martyr 6:45 a.m. Charles Arth 12:10 p.m. Angela Roberts Tuesday, November 13, 2012 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 6:45 a.m. Jerri Garard 12:10 p.m. Deceased Members of the Patkose Family Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:45 a.m. Helen Bacha 12:10 p.m Brock Brzygot Weekday Thursday, November 15, 2012 Weekday Optional: St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 6:45 a.m. Eugenia Tanski 12:10 p.m. Deceased Members of the DePalma Family Friday, November 16, 2012 Weekday Optional: St. Margaret of Scotland & St. Gertrude, Virgin 6:45 a.m. The Thomas Family 8:45 a.m. Celebrant s Intention 12:10 p.m Margaret Adams Saturday, November 17, 2012 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 6:45 a.m. August & Mary Cole 1:00 p.m. Wedding: Philip Taraska & Rebecca Spanke 4:00 p.m. John DeMichele (Anniversary) Sunday, November 18, 2012 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Anna & Pasquale Buccilli 10:00 a.m Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 11:30 a.m. Buccille & Stanziano Families 5:00 p.m. Vincenta Cirino (Anniversary) Haven t seen the first videos?? no problem. Come to any of the sessions, enjoy Fr. Barron s presentation, and participate in the lively table talk that follows.
NOVEMBER 11, 2012 P AGE 5 PORTA FIDEI ~ APOSTOLIC LETTER OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF, BENEDICT XVI...continued 10.(continued from last week) III. Philip Taraska and Rebecca Spanke Confessing with the lips indicates in turn that faith implies public testimony and commitment A Christian may never think of belief as a private act. Faith is choosing to stand with the Lord so as to live with Him. This standing with Him points towards an understanding of the reasons for believing. Faith precisely because it is a free act, also demands social responsibility for what one believes. The Church on the day of Pentecost demonstrates with utter clarity this public dimension of believing and proclaiming one s Faith fearlessly to every person. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that makes us fit for mission and strengthens our witness, making it frank and courageous. Profession of faith is an act both personal and communitarian. It is the Church that is the primary subject of faith. In the faith of the Christian community, each individual receives baptism, an effective sign of entry into the people of believers in order to obtain salvation. As we read in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: `I believe is the faith of the Church professed personally by each believer, principally during baptism. `We believe is the faith of the Church confessed by the bishops assembled in council or more generally by the liturgical assembly of believers. `I believe is also the Church, our Mother, responding to God by faith as She teaches us to say both `I believe and `we believe. Evidently, knowledge of the content of faith is essential for giving one s own assent, that is to say for adhering fully with intellect and will to what the Church proposes. Knowledge of faith opens a door into the fullness of the saving mystery revealed by God. The giving of assent implies that, when we believe, we freely accept the whole mystery of faith, because the guarantor of its truth is God who reveals Himself and allows us to know His mystery of love. On the other hand, we must not forget that in our cultural context, very many people, while not claiming to have the gift of faith are nevertheless sincerely searching for the ultimate meaning and definitive truth of their lives and of the world. This search is an authentic preamble to the faith, because it guides people onto the path that leads to the mystery of God. Human reason, in fact, bears within itself a demand for what is perennially valid and lasting. This demand constitutes a permanent summons, indelibly written into the human heart, to set out to find the One whom we would not be seeking had He not already set out to meet us. To this encounter, faith invites us and it opens us in fullness. 11. In order to arrive at a systematic knowledge of the content of the faith, all can find in the Catechism of the Catholic Church a precious and indispensable tool. It is one of the most important fruits of the Second Vatican Council. (Paragraph 11 to be continued next week.) ACADEMY NEWS MR. WILLIAM DIBACCO November -- Works of Charity Month We have 3 charitable events in this month, 2 of which are allschool service projects. The Annual Food Drive for the Poor was this past week. We collected more than 20 boxes of food which Student Council members and moderators will deliver to the Bishop Cosgrove Center next Thursday, November 15. It was wonderful to watch the process of collecting, packing and delivering the food. The generous response by the Academy community and the hard work of the students was very rewarding to experience. Students will have a $1 dress down-day on Tuesday, the 20 th. The money will be sent to the Red Cross to be added to the relief fund for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The next service project will be in association with the parish Giving Tree Project. Details will be mentioned in an upcoming bulletin. How blessed are we that our students (and parents) always find the time and heart to help those in need. Academy parents please note: The next PTC meeting is this Monday, the 12 th, at 7 p. m. in the PFC building. Come share your thoughts and companionship with other Academy parents. Grade 8 parents are to attend the Confirmation meeting on Wednesday, the 14 th, at 7 p. m. in the Church Hall. Every day may not be good, but there s something good in every day. God Bless You, William DiBacco, Principal THIS WEEK S READINGS... Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 Liturgical Publications Inc
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 6 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Commitment Weekend This weekend marks the conclusion of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish s participation in the diocesan wide effort, Rooted in Faith Forward in Hope. This initiative provides an opportunity for all of us to work together in support of Catholic Education, Clergy Formation and Retirement, Faith Formation throughout the diocese, Catholic Charities and our own parish. Rooted in Faith-Forward in Hope is an effort that will help secure the future of the Church for many generations. We are not alone in this worthy cause. All 174 parishes are working in unison to reach a goal of $125 million, to be completed through five year commitments. The effort throughout the diocese has been very successful with over 35,000 families supporting the initiative. Over the past several months, Sacred Heart of Jesus has raised over $526,000 from just 109 families! This success is with the participation of just 11% of our parish community! Thank you to every family that has already participated! If every parish family can consider an equal sacrifice, according to their own situation, Sacred Heart of Jesus has the opportunity to reach our parish goal and invest in the future of our local church, as well as the Church of Northeast Ohio. We hope to use the monies returned to Sacred Heart of Jesus to provide a conveyance that would make the parish hall and, potentially, the choir loft accessible for any parishioners with physical limitations. Also, we intend to provide for the children of our parish, both current and future, by starting an education endowment fund. Our present success is a wonderful accomplishment that would not have been possible without the generosity of our parishioners and the hard work of our volunteers. This success is a reminder that we are blessed with a strong church community we can all be proud of. It is our hope that every parishioner will be able to make a decision today to support this effort which will have a profound impact on the Church for years to come. Next weekend we will provide another opportunity to participate for those parishioners who still need more time to make their decision. To learn more about this important historic campaign please visit: www.catholiccommunity.org Participation Leads to Abundance There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many? Jesus said, Have the people recline. (John 6:9-10a) Sometimes it feels like there will never be enough, but Jesus teaches us that with faith in God there is abundance. Instead of panic, Jesus has the people recline. Isn t that interesting? Rather than fear and pessimism, Jesus inspires peace and participation. We ve already begun to see this in the work of the Campaign. Despite concerns about a challenging economy, the faithful throughout the Diocese have come forward in a participatory way, sharing their resources and loving their Church. May God bless our community of believers for following Jesus mission to spread the Gospel message in Northeast Ohio.