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 Mike Feldtz, Parochial Vicar Reverend Robert J. Cole, Retired, In Residence Deacon Tom Cully, Pastoral Associate Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director 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 Parish Mass Schedule Weekday: 9:00am Monday through Friday Weekend: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil 7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am Holy Day Consult Bulletin 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 Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy Mrs. Diana Zjaba Celebrating 166 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s Gospel of Mark, Jesus scolds the Pharisees, who were more concerned with interpreting the Law than living its purpose: to take on the mind and heart of God. The Pharisees gave God lip service, but not lived service. Evil comes from within and so does good. If the mind and heart of God are within a person, others will see the person s faith and God s ways. Living the substance of the Law and not interpreting it to suit one s needs leads to justice, that is, right relationship with God and all creation. John s Gospel message from the Bread of Life discourse is made real in Mark s Gospel today, God takes who we are and uses it wisely and wonderfully for others. So, take in the Law and live it well! Happy Labor Day! Monday, September 3 rd is a Holiday and as usual, the parish business office (rectory) and the parish Day School will be closed for business. Kind of the last hurrah of the summer! Be mindful, thoughtful and prayerful for the work of our creation, especially the Creator and celebrate the blessings received at Mass on Monday morning at 9am! The Parish Finance Council has done its due diligence these past few months and with the expertise of our Parish Business Manager, the Annual Report has been submitted to the Diocesan Finance Office and it has been received and accepted! I am putting the Report into a readable Document and it will be printed and added to the Parish Bulletin next weekend. As always, I am edified by the continued generosity of our Parish Family in, not only YOUR financial generosity, but in our year of Grateful Living, by YOUR stewardship of time and talent! Indeed we are Living Gratefully! And if you have any questions about the Annual Report, please get in touch with me and/or one of the Finance Council Members! Thanks! KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP: The CAPITAL ROOF PROJECT continues. I am HAPPY to announce that the School Roof that is all the flat roofs of the Day School have been replaced and all the soffits have been covered and sealed and all is COMPLETE! $235k dollars later and not a leak ANYWHERE! THANK YOU for your generosity. And now we are on to replace the Fr. Garrity Center Roof at a cost of $135k. Like the School roof, West Side Roofing will remove all the stones (which have been a cause to the leaking issues), remove all the old roofing material, build up the sides to aid in proper drainage and replace the entire roof with the TPO product that is guaranteed for 20 years. I have to ask you to EXTEND our Capital Envelope of $25 a month for 3 years, to cover the cost of the Fr. Garrity Center roof. Costs have risen in the project time-line. And once the Fr. Garrity Center roof is complete, West Side Roofing will move on to repair and replace the Church roof (hopefully sometime NEXT YEAR)! There s a LOT of roof over our heads and I pray you will continue to financially support the project! THANKS in advance for ALL YOU DO for St. Mary! I give thanks for your generosity and faithfulness to the financial stability of the Parish! Live well! Father John
Mass Schedule and Intentions Weekend of September 2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm Special Intention Deb Barnosky 7:30 am G.P. Schneider Kathleen Dorsey 9:30 am Arlene Smith Family 11:30 pm Al Kljun Wife Monday September 3 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 2:1-5 / Lk 4:16-30 (431) 9:00 am Kathleen Barendt Family Tuesday September 4 Weekday 1 Cor 2:10b-16 / Lk 4:31-37 (432) 9:00 am Vincent Stefanek Wife & Daughter Wednesday September 5 Weekday 1 Cor 3:1-9 / Lk 4:38-44 (433) 9:00 am Sally Karam Mary Ferrante Thursday September 6 Weekday 1 Cor 3:18-23 / Lk 5:1-11 (434) 9:00 am Tom Maley Joan Sylvester Friday September 7 Weekday 1 Cor 4:1-5 / Lk 5:33-39 (435) 9:00 am Joseph Hatala Louise Knapik Saturday September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30 / Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 (636) 4:00 pm Mary Voigt Husband Sunday September 9 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a / Jas 2:1-5 / Mk 7:31-37 (128) 7:30 am Skip Peris Family 9:30 am Joe & Christine Hofmann - Living 50th Wedding Anniversary 11:30 pm Victor Bajc Dave & Jacqueline Bajc 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 Melanie Kuper Owen Dumm Jim Duncan Chuck Duncan Bruce Ferraro Sharon Fisher Brian Follen Joan Foust Marie Gallagher Betty Glynn Howard Gross Katie Halley Bulletin Prayer List Betty Hardman Hanna Kessler Karen Kljun Louise Knapik Kathleen Kolach Rob Lucas Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Shem Miller Leo Oblak Ed Paschke James Rollin Mary Elizabeth Ryba John Serrao Jim Sperk Guy Sperk Peyton Sullivan Chet Talarczyk Chet Yanke 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 Larry & Roberta Latanich September 3rd - 41 years Jim & Arlene Sperk September 5th - 54 years John & Barbara Terwoord September 7th - 40 years Tom & Mary Beth Morgan September 8th - 28 years Paul & Angela Stibich September 15th - 46 years Deacon Tom & Barb Cully September 21st - 33 years Bud & Alice Kljun September 22nd - 39 years Mass Intentions for 2019 The Mass Intention Book for 2019 is open for your Intentions. Please Note at this time Masses will be limited to 2 per family. 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. Weekend Collection Collection for 8/26/18: $9,552.50 Thank You for your generous Contributions.
Weekend of September 2nd Saturday - 3:00pm - Church Confessions Monday, September 3rd - Labor Day 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:15pm - Chapel Rosary Tuesday, September 4th 9:30am - Chapel 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 5:30pm - Church 7:30pm - Church Rosary Bible Study Quiet Prayer Youth Choir Traditional Choir Wednesday, September 5th 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Young Couples / Families Ministry Thursday, September 6th 9:30am - Chapel 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 7:30pm - FJG Mtg Rm Friday, September 7th Saturday, September 8th 3:00pm - Church Parish Events Rosary Pinochle Club TMIY - That Man Is You Confessions Sunday, September 9th 7:00pm - Church No Soul Left Behind - Prayer Service Bible Study, Faith Sharing Bible study will meet in the chapel from 11:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday. Our story of the kings has finally brought us to one who tries to heed the call of the prophet. Perhaps a good reminder for us to look for the prophets in our own lives. Come join us to meet God as a God of second chances, a message we need today. No experience necessary. Bring your Bible and an open heart. Quiet Prayer This Tuesday Quiet Prayer will begin at 12:30pm. In the quiet of our hearts we will prepare ourselves to be all that God calls us to be. Come and meet with us and explore a type of prayer that allows us to listen to what God may be asking of each of us. 12 Step Spirituality 12 Step Spirituality will meet in the chapel on Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4:00pm to continue our reflection on the principles of the program. The richer our spiritual lives, the stronger our recovery. Come and see if this type of meeting strengthens your program. NO SOUL LEFT BEHIND - 2018 Mother Teresa Prayer gives a clean heart Prayer will give you a clean heart, and a clean heart will be able to see God. And if you see God in each other, you will love one another. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987) Family Perspective Today Jesus teaches us what really matters are the intentions of our hearts. Bad intentions lead to angry outbursts with name calling and put downs. These are violent acts that defile our relationships. No one wins; everyone loses. Examine your heart and open it to God s love and grace. Earlier this summer, all were invited to write the first names of those who they would like to take the next step in their walk with Jesus whether by meeting Christ for the first time, returning to active participation in the Faith, or deepening their growth to holiness. The cards were distributed to Parishioners who have been praying for these individuals until Labor Day. WOW! Next Sunday, September 9 th at 7:00 pm. in the church, as a parish, we will celebrate a Community Prayer Service. Please bring the NO SOUL LEFT BEHIND cards to this prayer service. If you are unable to attend the service, please return the cards next weekend (September 8 th - 9 th ) to the basket on the stand in the sanctuary in front of the statue of Mary. THANK YOU to all who participated in this prayer experience.
Ministry Schedules Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of September 9th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm D Canepari M Columbro (H) R Sillasen, M Feigi, D Sawyer Z Hritz (C) M Olsen, M J LaLonde, L Hritz C Causey, D Vlk 7:30am M Dole (H) A Carner, Deacon Tom, V Follen J Mastandrea (C) D Grospitch, D Lipfird, J Mastandrea L Madzy, K Zanotti 9:30am C DiSanto J Schwarz (H) J Laubert, A Laubert, C Rose M Laubert (C) K Laubert, K Laubert, M Laubert Deacon Tom, J Hass M Laubert 11:30am D Pusti M Reid (H) D Hickey, P Hickey, J Savinsky D Rodriguez (C) D Bajc, J Bajc, S Clemons M McGinty, P Hultquist Music Ministry & Liturgy Notes HAPPY BEGINNINGS By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy The Choir Picnic was amazing! I was only there for half of it, unfortunately, because I was returning a favorfoster cat to its owner! What I did experience while I was there, still, was a beautiful get together with all of my choir family. The food was delicious! If you were not able to come, don t think that it s too late to join! Rehearsals start this Tuesday. Let me know if your interested! We are on the second and final teaching weekend of our mass setting for after Labor Day. Even the longest of songs can be easily learned when they are broken up into small pieces, and you are all doing wonderfully! We will be going over the middle, B section, which will complete the song! Don t worry, you ll have time next week before mass to practice singing the entire Gloria from beginning to end. We start singing it in mass next week so be ready! Traditional Choir, Youth Choir, and School Mass Choir rehearsals start this week!. All choirs rehearse weekly on Tuesdays. School Mass Choir meets at recess time in the school music room for 3rd through 5th graders. Youth Choir meets up in the choir loft from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Traditional choir is also up in the loft, and goes from 7.30pm to 9.pm. 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. Please contact the music ministry office for more information: 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 SPC Carl Heitz, Army Reserves, Kuwait 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. Call today Interested In becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process will begin with an Inquiry Session on WEDNESDAY, September 12, 2018 at 7:00pm Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room. Call TODAY and GET on the List!
Religious Education News Welcome Back PSR Families and Students! Important Dates and Reminders PSR Opening Mass: Sunday - September 9th at 11:30am. Refreshments, Registration and Meet the Catechists after mass at the Fr. John Garrity Center. 1st PSR Class: Monday September 10th from 6:45pm - 8:00pm at St. Mary School Registration is accepted on time thru September 10th - a late fee of $40.00 is assessed thereafter. The PSR Program is need of a 3rd Grade Catechist - Contact Johanna Garr at: reoinformation@stmaryberea.org St. Mary Cub Scout Pack 228 Invitation from St. Mary Cub Scout Pack 228 Is your family looking for adventure? Soon, Pack 228 will be starting our 2018/2019 scout program. Boys and girls who will be in Kindergarten thru 4th grade are invited to join. Some events include: Pinewood Derby Car Race Rain Gutter Regatta Boat Race Rocket Blastoff Hiking and Fishing Participating in community service projects Other outdoor activities Want to join in the FUN!! Join us at a Recruitment / Informational Meeting on Wednesday September 5th from 6:00pm 7:00pm in the Father John Garrity Center. Questions - email: Rich Noga at: rnoga@stmaryberea.org Mr. Andrew J. Carner, Principal Dear St. Mary Families, I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. As we close out August and enter the month of September we welcome you and your children back to St. Mary Catholic School for an outstanding 2018-2019 school year. The administrative, custodial, and office staff has been working throughout the summer months preparing the building for another amazing school year. St. Mary has undergone some noteworthy changes and building upgrades, some of which include: Starting in Kindergarten all students will use the envision Math series Painted Discovery Hall & hallway beams School roof project completed Classroom reorganization to create specific grade level wings St. Mary School truly looks better than ever! I encourage all of you to attend Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 12 th, 2018 for our Mandatory Parent Meeting. This meeting is designed to provide our parents with a State of the School update from Fr. John and myself as well as hearing from the teachers firsthand concerning classroom expectations. We take great pride at St. Mary in creating an educational atmosphere where students can learn in a caring and creative environment. Together our staff encourages students to engage in a lifelong love of learning. As we focus on student achievement we will provide a variety of academic and educational experiences that promote student growth and learning throughout the year. In our newly developed team environment teachers will regularly collaborate, analyze data, plan instruction, and develop common assessments to ensure student achievement is attained throughout each grade level. During the upcoming school year I encourage you to take an active role in your child s learning. Parent involvement plays a critical role in our school s success. Ways to support and increase your child s academic success include: St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Make attendance a PRIORITY including limiting tardiness and absences Check Parent Portal regularly to stay informed of student progress Communicate often with your child s homeroom teacher Read with your child at least 20 minutes a day Limit television and social media, encourage outside play Review the school day with your child The staff and I are looking forward to an educationally rewarding school year with you and your children.
Parish Ministry Spotlight The St. Mary's Publicity Ministry is looking for individuals who enjoy snapping photos, savvy with social media, creative with flyer making, and have the charismatic ability to share the good news of what is happening in our beloved Parish. This is a grassroots ministry where we will work together in building a stronger sense of community within our parish by advertising! Our 1st order of Business will be working on & updating the Bulletin Boards in the Church. If you have ideas and would like to be involved with a group which updates the Boards on a regular basis, join us for a planning meeting on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00pm in the Father John Garrity Center. Contact the Rectory office with any questions (440) 243-3877. ST. MARYS WOMEN S GROUP FALL BOOK STUDY In The Friendship Project, Faehnle and Jaminet explore the cardinal and theological virtues with an eye toward friendship. Focusing on faith, hope, love, prudence, gratitude, loyalty, generosity, and prayerfulness, they help us answer questions such as, What does it mean to be women of hope, and how does that change our lives and make us more compassionate friends during difficult times? and How does prayerfulness teach us how to listen to and talk with both God and our friends, which helps us reach out to those we love? SEPTEMBER 13, 2018, 7:00PM St. Mary Church, Resurrection Chapel The Group will meet every Thursday for 8 weeks, beginning on September 13 th. A group order for the book is being placed and the cost is $9.50. The deadline to order at the group price is August 31, 2018. Questions, Please contact Alane Mastandrea at amastandrea@stmaryberea.org or contact the Rectory Office 440.243.3877. Books may be picked up at St. Mary Rectory during normal business hours starting Sept.7. Bring payment to first meeting. Books also available through Amazon and Ave Maria Press. Fall 2018 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 2018 formation sessions. We could use new members to this ministry, so if interested please contact Janel Abraham at the Rectory Office (440) 243-3877 for upcoming session dates and times. 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. Catholic Connection: Award winning journalist and author Teresa Tomeo keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the church and the world. Listen to Catholic Connection aired Monday-Friday 9:00am on AM 1260 The Rock. Teresa tackles some of the toughest issues with experts from a r o u n d t h e w o r l d. V i s i t www.am1260therock.com for more information.