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. Johanna Garr, 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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 What if is how Deacon Tom ended his homily last weekend, What if and he then he offered us a few intense questions to answer, What if we FORGIVE like the Father forgives; What if we LOVE in the same self-sacrificing way Jesus loves; What if we bring the JOY and HOPE of the Holy Spirit to all those around us? What if? We are always a hopeful people and the Gospel of Mark is very intense in demanding that the followers of Jesus ANSWER him in ways that are both compelling and revealing that we are taking him seriously and we are taking up his way. And today s Gospel is no exception: if there is SOMETHING that s getting in the way of your following me cut it off! [my paraphrase] For to live in Christ is not an option for you and I, because we have been baptized into the life, death and resurrection of Christ and EVERYTHING we are and do comes from God above. There is no way anyone of us can sidestep ourselves away from Christ. The disciples were a bit misguided in who the Christ is. Now, as we continue to walk towards Jerusalem with the Lord, who he is and how we are live will be revealed. Stay the course! The Wild Goose Series took off this past Wednesday and so many eager hearts and minds were present to begin this new Adult Faith Formation Series. We will be presenting 6 of the Series segments in large groups setting over the next several months. The wonderful website THE MINISTRY OF THE WILD GOOSE has all the resources, information and segments available for viewing. It s a powerfully uplifting series so join the parish in the series AND follow-up with the website for a more in-depth growth experience. And the TAILGATE PARTY is SUNDAY, September 30 in the Parish Parking Lot. JOIN US any time after 3 for what we hope to be WIN #2! Food and prizes, the BIG SCREEN and great weather! What s a better way to spend the day? 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 30 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm Regina Ziegler Dennis & Sandi Ziegler 7:30 am Nancy & Bob Grau (Living) The Leonard Family 9:30 am John C. Schweda Wife 11:30 pm John Anthony Kleem Dale & Cheryl Lange Monday October 1 Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Jb 1:6-22 / Lk 9:46-50 (455) 9:00 am Isabel Malloy Group Tuesday October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels Jo 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 (456) / Mt 18:1-5, 10 (650) 9:00 am Betty Webb Koster Family Wednesday October 3 Weekday Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 / Lk 9:57-62 (457) 9:00 am Robert Madden Jr. Susan Madden Thursday October 4 Saint Francis of Assisi Jb 19:21-27 / Lk 10:1-12 (458) 9:00 am Yolanda Koster Koster Family Friday October 5 Weekday Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5 / Lk 10:13-16 (459) 9:00 am Joe & Jean Hatala Pat & Donna Hickey Saturday October 6 Weekday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 / Lk 10:17-24 (460) 4:00 pm Wayne Goforth Sharon - Wife Sunday October 7 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 2:18-24 / Heb 2:9-11 / Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 (140) 7:30 am George & Eileen Gulak 9:30 am Judy Williams 11:30 pm Rick Paulson 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 Betty Glynn Geraldine Grant Howard Gross Katie Halley Bulletin Prayer List Betty Hardman Hanna Kessler Karen Kljun Louise Knapik Kathleen Kolach Colleen Kubek 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 Ingrid Zaharewicz 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 all the Parishioners of St. Mary Church, Living & Deceased. Mother Teresa Look Straight into our Families Maybe our children, our husband, our wife are not hungry, are not naked, are not homeless. But are you sure there is no one there who feels unwanted, unloved? Let us look straight into our own families. For love begins at home. Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987) 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 9/23/18: $9,802.50 Thank You for your generous Contributions.
Weekend of September 30th Saturday - 3:00pm - Church Confessions Sunday - 3:00pm - Church Parking Lot Brown s Tailgating Party Monday, October 1st 7:00pm - Chapel 7:15pm - Chapel Tuesday, October 2nd 11:00am - Chapel 12:30pm - Chapel 5:30pm - Church 7:30pm - Church Wednesday, October 3rd 3:30pm - Church 7:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Thursday, October 4th 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm 7:00pm - Chapel 7:30pm - FJG Mtg Rm Friday, October 5th Parish Events Baptism Class Bible Study Quiet Prayer Youth Choir Traditional Choir New Server Training Citizenship Seminar Pinochle Club Women s Spirituality Book Discussion Series TMIY - That Man Is You Saturday, October 6th - Cub Scout Popcorn Sale 3:00pm - Church Confessions Sunday, October 7th - Cub Scout Popcorn Sale 10:30am - FJG Mtg Rm Coffee, Tea & Thee 6:00pm - Rectory Office Confirmation Interviews 2nd Collection - This Weekend We will have a second Collection this weekend for the 2018 Catholic Communications Campaign. The Catholic Communications Campaign provides grants to Catholic organizations that share our experience of faith, worship, and witness through social media sites, podcasts, television, radio and print media. Your generosity is a direct act of witness in itself, as you facilitate the communication of the gospel message. Blanket Sunday Coming Soon The weekend of October 13-14 marks the 32nd Annual Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy. This collection is sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. Due to lack of storage space, we will greatly accept you donation and do the shopping for you, making your money go even further. Envelopes for Blanket Sunday are located in the basket in the Mother Teresa Vestibule. You may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org Bible Study, Faith Sharing Bible study will meet in the chapel from 11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday. Our journey through Jeremiah continues as God s chosen people struggle to remain faithful but the world overtakes them. Much like today s world. Everyone is welcome no matter how limited your knowledge of scripture might be. Bring your Bible and an open heart. Quiet Prayer This week s session will consist entirely of Quiet Prayer. As we enter into a contemplative mode, we find ourselves drawn ever more deeply into relationship with Christ. Come and spend a few quiet moments with the lord and listen as He speaks to your heart. We meet on Tuesdays from 12:30pm - 1:00pm in the chapel. Jesus invites you - Come and see. 12 Step Spirituality 12 Step Spirituality will meet in the chapel on Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4:00pm. We continue our reflection on the principles of the program with assistance from The Gospels and the Twelve Steps. All 12 steppers are welcome, regardless of the program you are in. Rally You are cordially invited to join us at the: 2018 America Needs Fatima Rally Saturday, October 13, 2018 11:00am St. Anthony of Padua Lawn 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134 We will pray for Peace simultaneously with Catholics at over 10,000 locations in the United States on this Anniversary of Our Lady s Apparition at Fatima, Portugal) (Bring a chair if you want to sit and an umbrella if it looks like rain)
Ministry Schedules Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of October 7th Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm C Garr M Columbro (H) L Durica, S Butcher, G Butcher E Garr (C) A Beatty, D Beatty, C Beatty D Sawyer, M E Nichols 7:30am D Lipfird (H) J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea, F Sliwa M Smith (C) B Draves, R Straub, K Zanotti M Dole, B Cashman 9:30am E Jansen S Scanlon (H) R Koehl, M McGinty, Deacon Tom A Jones (C) R Laneve, K Laneve, T Duldner G Grant, C DiSanto 11:30am P Hardman K Zanotti (H) D Bajc, J Bajc, B Cully B Satow (C) T Morgan, M B Morgan, I Crespo Deacon Tom, R Davenport Music Ministry & Liturgy Notes By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy MUSIC MINISTRY IN CLEVELAND Part of the fun of being a music director in the Cleveland Diocese is that we have our own little group of the National Pastoral Musicians Association, or NPM, all to ourselves! The Cleveland chapter has been much more active in the past two years, and is extremely helpful to keeping open communication between all of the directors! We have continued education programs, casual lunch dates, and other events together so that everyone is involved as a group to grow in faith and musicianship. Just last Monday, we had a get together about body mapping, which is the idea of having an adequately accurate idea of how your body moves and balances so that singing can sing more efficiently! It s always a good time to learn something new! 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. Family Perspective Today Jesus tells us whoever gives a cup of water will be rewarded. Parents praise God each time they bring a glass of water to a child at night, or pour out Kool Aid to parched sweaty five-year olds. These simple daily acts of parents are sacred actions. 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 Mike & Karen Cannon September 2nd - 51 years 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 Eneo & Rita Cifani September 9th - 68 years Steve & Rose Hierro September 9th - 57 years Joe & Chris Hofmann September 7th - 50 years Paul & Angela Stibich September 15th - 46 years Johnny & Deb Fuehrer September 19th - 20 years Deacon Tom & Barb Cully September 21st - 33 years Bud & Alice Kljun September 22nd - 39 years Marty & Michele McGinty September 24th - 35 years Donald & Theresa Powers September 24th - 35 years Paul & Joanne Ponstingle September 29th - 46 years
Religious Education News 2018-2019 Late PSR Registration Open Access forms on the Parish Website Email questions: St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew J. Carner, Principal reoinformation@stmaryberea.org Mrs. Johanna Garr Parish Catechetical Administrator SMS PTO is busy preparing for their Annual Hayride on Friday, October 5 th. Ticket forms have been sent home in your weekly Family e-mails. We hope to see you there!! Attention St. Mary Students & PSR Students Winter Sports Registration is Open Registration is open for the 2018/2019 Season of Basketball and Cheer. Information regarding Athletics and how to register can be found on the St. Mary Church Website: www.stmaryberea.org Under Participating / Parish Athletics (CYO) Below is a listing of area Catholic High School Open Houses - thinking of continuing you re Catholic Education or starting one? Consider attending one of these Open Houses: St. Edward High School Sunday, October 14, 2018-11:00am-1:30pm Sunday, November 4, 2018-11:00am-1:30pm Padua Franciscan High School Sunday, October 28, 2018-1:00pm-4:00pm Thursday, November 1, 2018-6:00pm-8:00pm Holy Name High School Sunday, October 7, 2018-12:00pm-3:00pm St. Joseph Academy Sunday, October 21, 2018-1:00-4:00pm Magnificat High School Sunday, October 7, 2018-11:00am-1:30pm Believe it or not, just a little over 3 months until Christmas; you know what that means our Annual Yankee Candle Sale has begun. Catalogs and order forms went home with all students last week. If you don t have a child or grandchild in the school and would still like to participate in this sale, catalogs are in the rectory office or you may purchase online. Visit www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter Group Number 990001283 in the Start Shopping box. Then shop for catalog items and online exclusives to help us reach our goal. The top 3 individual sellers will receive a special prize. Remember, Yankee Candle items make wonderful gifts for the Christmas holiday or even great hostess gifts for Thanksgiving. We appreciate everyone s support. St. Mary Parish Altar Server permission slips recently went home in your weekly Family email. If your child is in 5 th through 8 th grade why not ask them to consider this opportunity. St. Mary Parish is always in need of servers to help and assist Fathers and the Deacon to make sure everything is in place and goes smoothly! Important Dates to Remember: 10/01/18: DIBELS testing 10/03/18: Band practice / 3:30p.m. Fr. Mike: New Altar Server Training 3:30p.m. @ SMC 10/04/18: Fr. John: SMS families Pet Blessing/2:00p @ SMS 10/05/18 - SMS PTO Hayride /6:30p.m. Metroparks 10/08/18 - All School Mass / 10:00a.m. - SMC Benedictine High School Wednesday, October 10, 2018-5:00pm-7:30pm
THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS WEST - Monday 10/8/18 Theology on the Rocks West is a monthly discussion series designed to bring together adults, over the age of 40, in a casual atmosphere to explore their faith. The topic this month is the Knot of Forgiveness: How can we forgive hurt, betrayal, or injustice. Innocence, one man s journey from Death Row to Exoneration and finding the path to the Lord s peace. Presented by Fr. Neil Kookoothe and Joe D Ambrosio. Join us for Theology on the Rocks West at the Copper Cup at the Ironwood Café, 680 Dover Center Road, Westlake. Space is limited! Cost is $10.00 cash at the door - includes appetizers. Cash Bar. Pre-registration is encouraged: https://theologyontherocks.wixsite.com/west Questions? Email: theologyontherockswest@gmail.com It s not too late to join the conversation. Drop in, listen and share every Thursday evening. WOMEN S SPIRITUALITY The Women s group meets in the chapel starting at 7:00pm. The Friendship Project is the book topic. THAT MAN IS YOU! The Men s Group meets in the Garrity Center at 7:30pm. The That Man Is You program on family is the presentation topic. Enjoy the fellowship and make new friends. The highlight of each program session is the group discussion. Come be a part of that - You just might deepen your faith - Or help others deepen theirs. No need to preregister. Knights of Columbus Men of the parish join us for a Steak Fry on Friday evening at 9:00pm - October 12th in the Community Room at St. Mary of the Falls as we celebrate Columbus Day. This will be a great opportunity for you to find out what the Knights of Columbus are all about while enjoying some great Catholic fellowship. RSVP by contacting Steve Hupp at (440) 239-0057 or by email: stevenmhupp@hotmail.com We look forward to having YOU join us. St. Mary boys and girls, ages 9 through 14 are invited to participate in the Soccer Challenge at St. Bernadette s this Sunday, September 30th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Each participant will be allowed 15 penalty kick shots at the goal twelve yards from the goal. Best performers will advance to the Diocesan round of competition. No Pre-registration necessary, simply register when you arrive at the soccer field. St. Mary Cub Scouts will be selling Popcorn before and after all Masses NEXT WEEKEND: October 6th & 7th Be an informed Catholic! With all that is happening in our church and in our world, AM 1260 The Rock will help you stay on top of the latest developments. Get the news you need from trusted voices like Teresa Tomeo, Al Kresta, EWTN News Nightly and Raymond Arroyo. Listen via www.am1260therock.com, download our mobile app, or keep your radio set to AM 1260 The Rock, WCCR Cleveland, where you hear rock solid truth!