Sunday, January 14, 2018 Page 2 Chapel Liturgy Schedule Monday, January 15 8:00am - David Rankin - James & Wendy Ohliger Tuesday, January 16 8:00am - Donald E. Seabold - Joyce Van Amburgh Thursday, January 18 8:00am - Henry & Catherine Kantosky - Bill & Dorothy Kantosky Friday, January 19 8:00am - Timothy Smith - Brother & Sisters Church Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, January 20 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Angelo Perry Sunday, January 21 8:30am - Ron Van Amburgh - Clay & Elaine Cook 11:00am - Gazella Quinn - Family Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Dave Kleinhenz, Jerry Severns, Carol Cordy, Nancy Johnson, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Pondy, George Banjoff, Bille Updegrove, Debbie Hutnyak, Robert Falatic, Asher Reynolds, Ronald Seufer, Cheryl Frabotta, Mary Gross, Grace Smith, Aaron Hokes and Stan & Angie Debro. Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364 to have a name of a friend of relative included in this list. READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: February 3 - Spaghetti Dinner February 14 - Ash Wednesday February 28 - Diocesan Wide Sacrament of Reconciliation March 3-6 - Parish Mission March 25 - Palm Sunday April 1 - Easter August 2-4 - Parish Festival TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Ordinary Time began for us this week. On the old calendar, the feast of the Presentation, still more than two weeks away, was the last day of the Christmas season. Sadly, Bethlehem is hardly a place of peace on earth these days. The ancient Christian community has been largely uprooted by political strife. The Church of the Nativity stands (barely) in remarkable disrepair and disorder in Manger Square. The roof is crumbling, the major doorways are blocked, the wiring is faulty, and the worship life is disrupted by quarrels among Eastern Christians. The church was founded by the Emperor Constantine in 325, destroyed in a Samaritan revolt in 539, and rebuilt by the Emperor Justinian. When the area came under Muslim control in 638, the holiness of the church was respected, and in return Christians allowed Muslims to pray in the south aisle, a right still upheld. Earlier in that century, invading Persians were ordered to destroy all churches, but when they saw the magi carved over the doorway of the Church of the Nativity, they spared it out of respect for their ancestors who bore gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the same city. The Crusaders restored and redecorated the church by the twelfth century, and it is their plan that survives. Down a few stone steps is a stone grotto with a silver star marking the place of Christ s birth: when the star was stolen in 1847 it triggered an international crisis that exploded into the Crimean War. Since 1852, the church has been shared by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian Churches. The Greeks are in charge of the grotto, but don t enjoy the best of friendships with the Armenians. Catholics have the care of the Chapel of the Manger, and avoid the squabbles by a separate entrance to the Franciscan monastery church of St. Catherine. Pray for peace in Bethlehem! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor s Corner: This Thursday, (Jan. 18 th at 7:00pm) there will be the first of three sessions for those adults who have never been confirmed. The Sacrament of Confirmation completes ones Baptism. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The gift of the Holy Spirit is the strength from above in which this individual puts the grace of his Baptism into practice through his life and acts as a witness for Christ. (CC1302-1305,1317). Who does not need strength from above? To be a witness of Christ, living life as his follower, takes a lot of strength. For those of you who have never been confirmed I invite you to take advantage of this great sacrament. Bishop Perez will be here April 23 rd to confirm our youth in the Confirmation program as well as any adults who participate in these 3 adult sessions beginning Thursday. There is a commercial running these days with a man playing the song Don t you, forget about me while meals are being served to a large group in a community hall. The commercial then pans to a day after the holidays where there are only a few people helping those in need. What a powerful truth that is being conveyed. Around the holidays there are so many people wanting to help and donate food and money. Then the rest of the year it is only a few who continue to contribute. Don t you forget about me! Around the holidays the nursing homes and senior residences are filled with carolers and others to visit and assure the residents that they are not alone. Then the rest of the year there are only a few who visit the homebound, nursing homes or other senior residential homes. Don t you forget about me! Who are the family members and friends that are out of sight due to health or age? Who are the people, the least of our brothers and sisters, who will only experience God s mercy through us, his witnesses? In this new year, let s strive as a community to make sure that no one feels forgotten. Fr John CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY: The Catholic University of America is the national University of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every year. Next weekend, we will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. We appreciate your generosity. BAPTISM CLASS: Our next class is Sunday, January 21 st. If you are planning a baptism in the next 3 months and have not attended a class within the past 5 years or have never attended a class, please contact the Parish Office to sign up and received additional information. LATIN AMERICAN: The Latin American Collection will take place on 27-28 January 2018. This is the only appeal made by the Diocesan Mission Office for the Cleveland Latin American Mission in El Salvador. It is the main support for two diocesan priests who work in the two parishes served by our Mission Office. This appeal also makes a contribution to the Collection for the Church in Latin America that is managed by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and benefits projects and the formation of seminarians, religious and lay leaders in 23 countries across Latin America. Please be generous. ADULT CONFIRMATION: For those adults who have never been confirmed there will be a preparation program beginning Thursday, January 18 th at 7:00pm in the parish hall and we will meet the third Thursday of February and March (3 sessions). Confirmation will be Monday, April 23 rd at 7:00pm. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285 we read: For by the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. It is as if something is missing. The Sacrament of Confirmation completes one s baptism. If you would like more information please contact Fr. John. Also if you would like to help with the preparation program please contact Fr. John. MICHELANGELO The Artist: Experience the beauty of art created by Michelangelo in a video program by Bishop Robert Barron this Saturday, January 20 th at 10:00am in the parish hall. The Church professes that beauty is a route of access to God, and through humanity s creative artistry we glimpse the power and glory of the Lord. In addition to giving us the background of Michelangelo, Bishop Barron also looks at some of his masterpieces and explains them in a way that leads to awe and praise of God. Come explore the beauty of the Pieta, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David. The reflection on David will be a great introduction to the Lenten video program David the King.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Page 4 Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries. Actual Goal Difference Sunday, Jan 7:* $ 18,064.66 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,064.66 Sunday Y-T-D: $276,875.75 $252,000.00 $24,875.75 December Mort Reduction: $ 1,960.00 $ 2,750.00 ($ 790.00) * - includes misc. Sunday posted during the week. YEAR END STATEMENTS: Please contact the parish office to request your 2017 contribution statement. RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND January 19-21, 2018 - A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring your relationship cold, distant thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery), which is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but open to couples of all faiths, consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440.357.6580 or 1.800.470.2230, or go online to: www.helpourmarriage.org. SPOT LIGHT: Our spotlight ministry this weekend will be The Holy Name Society (moved from last weekend). They will be in the Gathering Area discussing this ministry and giving more information. Stop by if you are interested in becoming a member of the Holy Name. FAMILY PROMISE: Our next hosting week will be starting February 18 th. We will have signup sheets available in the gathering area on 1/20-1/21 and 2/10-2/11. If you ever thought about volunteering, come talk with us during this time or call Linda 216-701-3954, Christine 440-315-7689, Judy 440-320-8057. Our guests need our support. FIRST FRIDAY FORUM: Join us on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Spitzer Conference Center as the Most Reverend Nelson Perez, Bishop of Cleveland will be our guest speaker. Nelson J. Perez was born in Miami, Florida, on June 16, 1961 to David and Emma Perez and is the brother of the late Dr. David Perez and Louis Martin Perez. He was raised in West New York, NJ. He taught at Colegio la Piedad, a Catholic elementary school in Puerto Rico, prior to entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he earned Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology degrees in 1988 and 1989, respectively. Bishop Perez s first assignment after ordination to the priesthood was as parochial vicar of Saint Ambrose Parish, Philadelphia (1989-1993). He also served as assistant director of the Office for Hispanic Catholics (1990-1993), founding director of the Catholic Institute for Evangelization (1993-2002), Pastor of Saint William Parish, Philadelphia (2002-2009), and Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, PA (2009-2012). Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Monsignor Nelson J. Perez Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York and was ordained a bishop on July 25, 2012. As Auxiliary Bishop, he served as Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Vicariate, representing the Diocesan Ordinary and overseeing sixty-six parishes. Bishop Perez served as the Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, overseeing fifty-four parishes with pastoral ministry to Hispanics; Formation Programs, and Ecclesial Movements. A kind, joyous, and hard-working person, Bishop Perez enriches those ministries and people entrusted to his care. Luncheon buffet starts at 11:30am follow by Bishop Perez at noon. Cost for the program including lunch is $18. Reservations must be received by Monday, January 29. Please call the reservation line at 440-244-0643 or e-mail : ffflorain@gmail.com. PARISH FESTIVAL: The kick-off meeting for the 2018 Parish Festival will be held on January 25 th at 7:00pm in Room 1 of the Parish Hall. Anyone who wishes to be on the planning committee for the festival is invited to attend. This year s festival is August 2, 3 and 4.
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Sunday, January 14, 2018 Page 6 This Week in the Parish: Monday, January 15 8:00am - Parish Office closed 7:00pm - Lady s Guild Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Tuesday, January 16 6:30pm - Pack 152 Committee Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Wednesday, January 17 7:00pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Thursday, January 18 5:30pm - Community Meal (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Adult Confirmation (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Friday, January 19 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe 5:30pm - Parish Singles Dinner (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Saturday, January 20 10:00am - Michelangelo Video - (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 2:00pm - Jr. Choir Practice (Church) Sunday, January 21 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) 12:30pm - Baptism Class (TBD) PARISH SINGLES: Will have a potluck dinner in the hall at 6:00pm on Friday, January 19 th. Please call 440-371-8356 by the 14 th to let us know you plan to come and what you'd like to bring. Setting up (5:30) and cleaning up will be a group effort. ALL parish singles are welcome. Hope you can make it! THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Our Next meeting will be on Monday, January 22 nd at 7:00pm. If you or someone you know has experienced child loss this group is a supportive safe place for you and your grief to be surrounded by people who know and care. For more information contact Terri Zunis at 216-469-5311. OUR LADY S GUILD: Our first meeting of the New Year will be Monday, January 15 th, 2018 at 7:00pm. We will be organizing and planning the Spaghetti dinner. Hope to see you there! CHAINS OF GRACE The chains of grace are so powerful, and yet so sweet, that though they attract our heart, they do not shackle our freedoms. St. Francis de Sales PARISH INFORMATION Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parishioners in the hospital. New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becoming Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA. DVAC (Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy) : Ann King from Grace Community Church down the road is working with Grafton Reintegration Center to gather hygiene products to be given to DVAC (Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy) in Cleveland. The presentation of the products will be in February 2018. Domestic Violence is real in our society. Children are the victims of what adults do. Women and children that have to leave without their things and go to a safe place have no soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. These items are so needed for this program. If you wish to donate items from the list below, please contact Ann at 440-458-6067 or email her at: annmking@windstream.net. The deadline for gathering the items will be the end of January 2018. Items needed (but not limited to): Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Kids shampoo (non tear) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Soap, Women personal Products. BAPTISM REUNION: All those who have had a child baptized in the past year as well as any adults baptized in the past year are invited to the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, January 28 th. Raising children as Catholic Christians and living out ones baptismal vows is a daily commitment. We need all the support and help we can get which is why we are having a reunion mass. We are baptized into a community because we need the support and prayers of one another. As a community we will gather with our newly baptized to celebrate their growth and development in the Lord.