Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD

Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." - Mt 1:20-21 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD

PAGE 2 READINGS FOR THE WEEK... Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a and 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Mt 2:13-18 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Liturgical Publications Inc MASSES FOR CHRISTMAS: Vigil: 4 p.m. 10 p.m. preceded at 9:45 by a mini-concert of Christmas music. Christmas Day: 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. No 5 p.m. Mass on Christmas. The next Mass celebrated in the extraordinary form will be at 5 o clock on Sunday, December 29. Let us pray for the repose of the souls of Joseph E. Loya, father of Deacon Gregory Loya Carlos Mullins, father of Scott & father-in-law of Angela Mullins, Judy Massara, Donald F. Carey and Carol Brown mother of Cal & mother-in-law of Kate Brown. May God grant them His everlasting peace. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR S HOURS REMEMBER: The Parish Office will be closed from noon tomorrow until 9 a.m. Saturday, December 28. There will be regular business hours on Saturday and Sunday ~ each day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For New Year s, the Office will close at noon on Tuesday, December 31, and reopen Thursday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m. We Wish You All a Blessed Christmas And a Healthy and Joy-filled New Year. OPLATKI ~ CHRISTMAS WAFERS There is still some Oplatki available at the Parish Office for a donation of $3/package of four (4) wafers. You can come in to purchase some during office hours, which this week will be only tomorrow, December 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. The centuries-old custom of breaking and sharing this Christmas Bread serves as a reminder that Christ is the Unseen Guest in our homes. If this is not your family s tradition, why not think about beginning a new tradition. Each wafer is imprinted with the story of Oplatki and the ritual associated with the custom of breaking and sharing this Christmas Bread. CHRISTMAS MUSIC MINI CONCERT Our Music Director, Mr. Tom Adamowicz, extends an invitation to you to come to the midnight Mass early ~ 9:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve ~ to listen to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Melody Choir present a mini concert of Christmas music. Again this year, midnight Mass is at 10 p.m. 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: Friday, 5:00 p.m. 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2013 PAGE 3 Parents and children gather at the appointed time. The Father, as head of the family, will light the Christmas tree and the candles at the Crib. Then all sing the following two verses of the hymn Silent Night. All stand. S ILENT NIGHT! Holy Night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin undefiled, In whose arms the Holy Child Slumbers in heavenly peace, Slumbers in heavenly peace. Silent Night! Holy Night! Shepherds first see the sight, Hear the plains and valleys ring With the song that angels sing: Jesus, the Savior is born! FROM THE PASTOR S DESK I pray that you have a most Blessed Christmas. Please enjoy the following Christmas Eve program to be used in the home. As you know, Blessed John Paul called the family the Domestic Church. Fr. Winkel, Deacon Chordas, the parish staff and I assure you of our prayers and best wishes. Father Ireland A From the Gospel of Luke ND it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds were saying to one another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste, and they found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger. And when they had seen, they understood what had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard marveled at the things told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept in mind all these words, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken to them. After the Gospel all recite slowly and with reverence to the Apostles Creed; I believe in God the Father Almighty. All sit while the Mother, or one of the children, read the following. From the Roman Martyrology N the forty-second year of the Empire of Octavius I Augustus, whilst all the earth was at peace; in the Six Age of the world JESUS CHRIST Eternal God, and Son of the Eternal Father, willing to consecrate the world by His Gracious Advent, being conceived by the Holy Ghost, and the nine months of His conception being now accomplished, in Bethlehem of Juda, is born of the Virgin Mary, made man. THE BIRTHDAY, ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Now sing the third verse of Silent Night ILENT NIGHT! S Holy Night! Son of God, Light of Light. Streams of gladness flood the earth. From Thy cradle at Thy birth. Jesus, Thou Light of the world! Jesus, Thou Light of the world! The Father reads the beautiful portion from the Holy Gospel. All rise. Prayer from the Missal O GOD, who does gladden us with the yearly expectation of our redemption, grant that we, who now joyfully receive Thine only-begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also, without fear, behold Him coming as our judge, our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son: Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. All answer AMEN In conclusion the family sings O Adeste Fideles COME all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant, To Jesus, to Jesus in Bethlehem: Come and behold Him. Born the King of Angels, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, At the end of this hymn let the children wish their parents a Blessed Christmas with the assurance that, in the triple Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, they will thank God for all the gifts and love which they received from their parents. Then let all spend some time together in the simplicity and joy of their hearts.

PAGE 4 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Abbé Matthew Weaver writes... Dear Faithful of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, A most blessed and merry Christmas to you all from Gricigliano, Italy! Along with my wholehearted holiday greetings to you and your families, please allow me to offer to you, on this most joyful day of Christmas, a short reflection nourished by the great Wisdom of the Church on the sacred impact of what it is that we are celebrating: the birth of Jesus Christ, the mystery of the Incarnation. On this day, the Word, begotten from all eternity by the Father, was brought forth from the virginal womb of Mary; this means that the human and divine natures are joined in our Lord in the unity of a single Person the Second Person of the blessed Trinity. Further, since when we speak of a son we mean a person, Jesus must be called the Son of God, because as the Son of God He is a divine Person. From this it follows that our Lady is called the Mother of God; not that she has begotten the Word but because from her is derived the humanity that the Word has united to Himself in the mystery of the Incarnation. The first manifestation to the world of this mystery was the birth of our Lord at Bethlehem. We now see the reason why every year at Christmas the Church says Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given. It is the Son of God, God begotten of the Father from all of eternity who is now brought forth from the Virgin Mary as the Son of Man in the day of the Incarnation. With great devotion, says Pope Saint Leo the Great has the incarnate Word given Himself to win for us the fight against Satan, for not in His divine Majesty but in the weakness of our flesh He waged war against the cruel enemy. The victory which He has gained, in spite of His weakness, shows Him to be God. It is God from God, Light from Light who disperses the darkness of sin. Christ is the true Light who comes to enlighten the world, plunged in darkness. By the mystery of the Word made Flesh, the light of God s glory has shined anew upon the eyes of our souls: so that while we acknowledge Him as God seen by men, we may be drawn by Him to love of the things unseen. On this day, the grace of God our Savior has appeared to all men, instructing us all to deny ungodliness and worldly desires that He might redeem us from all iniquity and might cleanse to Himself a people acceptable to His Father and zealous in good works. He is made like unto us that we may become like unto Him, and by His example we may be enabled to live a holy life. Thus we shall live justly, faithfully and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of our God and Savior Jesus Christ at the dawn of the world to come. Wishing you all again the innumerable graces of a most blessed Christmas, while assuring each of you of my continued prayers in this new year in the reign of our Lord, 2014, I remain, Yours devotedly in the Sacred Infant Heart of Jesus, Abbé Matthew Weaver Brother Daniel Bowen writes My dearly beloved friends in Christ, The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept His offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. This quote, from the first line of the recently released Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis entitled Evangelii Gaudium or The Joy of the Gospel, expresses perfectly what we believe as we call to mind what this most joyous season of the Nativity of our Lord is all about. Our Lord comes to us, we open our hearts to Him, and our life is transformed forever. It is this encounter that renews and keeps our aim true as we aim towards heaven, while we journey here with all our brothers and sisters on earth. Our Holy Father beautifully reminds us in word and in example that this joy of God s love is meant not just for us, but must be shared with others ~ shared particularly with those among our friends and family who may have stopped the active practice of their faith, as well as those who do not know Jesus Christ or who have always rejected him (EG 15). To put it simply: we must not keep our joy-filled faith to ourselves, but rather bring Jesus to everyone we meet. It is our Lord working His law of love through our open and generous hearts and hands that brings good will and peace on earth. We are Team Jesus let s not let Him, nor our world, down! Speaking of the world, as you read this I am presently in Rome, Italy! I am here with other friars from my Mercedarian religious family for about a month sharing in prayer, fellowship, study (and sightseeing) in preparation for our receiving our Solemn perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and redemption. No date has yet been set for my taking these vows, but when it is made known I will send you an update and an invitation. It will most likely be held at the parish that I am presently assigned to in the town of Le Roy, NY. I thank you for all your continual prayers and support, this season, as well as all these past years. On behalf of my religious family and myself, be assured of our kindest affection and prayers for you and all your loved ones. Please know that I will be holding every one of you, my beloved Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish family, in prayer in a very special way as I attend the Vigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord at Saint Peter s Basilica (This is certainly one of the best Christmas gifts that I have ever received!). I thank God and I wish each and every one a most blessed and joyous Christmas season and happiest of New Years. God love and God bless one and all. To Jesus, through Our Lady of Mercy, Brother Daniel Bowen, O. de M.

DECEMBER 22, 2013 PAGE 5 Monday, December 23 Late Advent Weekday Optional: St. John of Kanty, priest (Novena to the Infant Jesus) 6:45 a.m. Carolyn Clark (Anniversary) 12:10 p.m. Florence Wank Tuesday, December 24 Late Advent Weekday (Novena to the Infant Jesus) Christmas Vigil Masses: 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Novena to the Infant Jesus) Masses are at 8:00, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. ONLY There will be no 5 p.m. Mass today. Thursday, December 26 6:45 a.m. Donna Covey 12:10 p.m. Amelia Prcela Friday, December 27 St. Stephen, the First Martyr St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 6:45 a.m. John & Philomena Nero (Anniversary) 12:10 p.m. Settimia Rendina (Anniversary) Saturday, December 28 The Holy Innocents, martyrs 6:45 a.m. Sr. Mary Josefa, SND (Anniversary) 4:00 p.m. Kennedy Elizabeth Novak Sunday, December 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00 a.m. Katherine Doherty (L) 10:00 a.m. Gerard Cronin 11:30 a.m. William A. Molnar (Anniversary) 5:00 p.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Celebrated in Extraordinary Form) ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON, D.C.~ JANUARY 22, 2014 The Sacred Heart of Jesus Respect Life Committee is sponsoring a bus to take interested adults and students to Washington, D.C. so that they may participate in the 41st Annual March for Life. The bus will leave the parking lot of the Parish, 1545 South Green Rd, South Euclid, at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Travelers will stay overnight in a hotel in Washington, D.C. that night and then participate in the March for Life on Wednesday, the 22nd, returning late that evening. Please make your reservations early so you don't get left out. For more details, please contact Barbara Latini at 216.382.1910. Re-Discovering What We Catholics Believe! Reaffirming the Faith... The Series, Reaffirming the Faith, will be on hiatus over the Christmas season. Please watch this spot in the bulletin for details about when we will resume and what our topic will be. We hope that you will be as anxious to pick up where we left off as we will be to meet with you. If you have any questions, Tom Kelly will be happy to talk with you. Call him at 216.382.3614. MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY... MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The last Bible Study Session of 2013 will be at 10 o clock tomorrow morning in Mary s Room. We will examine the Lectionary readings for Christmas. Please join us this week and bring a friend or family member, Catholic or Non-Catholic, for an enjoyable and inspiring morning! For more information, call Tom Kelly at 216.382.3614. ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART... If your family would like to have an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus enthroned in your home, please call Father Ireland at the Parish Office (216.382.7601) to arrange for him to come and lead this beautiful devotion. Let us place ourselves under the watchful eye of Our Blessed Mother Mary, who will teach us to SPRINGTIME, Love with 2014, the Heart ON THE of Jesus. CONTINENT... SPRINGTIME, 2014, ON THE CONTINENT... The tour will take you to Paris Lourdes Lisieux Fatima Shrine of Montserrat Barcelona. Cost is $4,499/person for air and land costs combined. Our Blessed Mother has appeared and miracles have happened. In Paris, see the beautiful sites of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. Brochures are available in the Parish Office; or for more information, contact Anthony@Proximotravel.com. Proximo Travel 857 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 440.457.7033

PAGE 6 1545 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121 Phone: 216.382.7601 Fax: 216.382.4992 e-mail: office@sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: www.sacredheartofjesusparish.org Father Dave R. Ireland, S.T.D. Pastor Father Thomas J. Winkel, M. Div Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. CONFESSIONS Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month 8 a.m. in the Extraordinary Form Sunday 8:00 10:00 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish continues to assist local individuals and families within our parish boundaries who are in need thanks to your generous contributions. Please continue to support the SVDP Society by using the special envelope for the Fifth Sunday of the month dated December 29th. All contributions are used toward assisting those in need and continuing God s mission. If you are in need or know of someone in our parish who is in need, please call the Parish Office and a member of the SVDP Society will contact you. If you are interested in learning more about this apostolate, please join us at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. We gather in the St. Gregory the Great meeting room of the rectory. Thank you also for your continued prayers. Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do. And I do it with my heart. - Pope Francis REFLECTION: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT In his own words Pope Francis Faith is no refuge for the fainthearted, but something which enhances our lives. It makes us aware of a magnificent calling, the vocation of love. It assures us that this love is trustworthy and worth embracing, for it is based on God s faithfulness which is stronger than our every weakness ~ Lumen Fidei, 53 Advent Prayer God of Wisdom, Bless us with Mary s yes as we welcome Emmanuel into our hearts and homes. Bulletin Deadline~5 p.m. Friday CHRISTMAS CONFESSION SCHEDULE There are just two more opportunities for confession before Christmas: Monday afternoon 3 to 4, Monday evening 7 to 8. If you find that you were not able to receive the Sacrament during the scheduled times, you may call the Parish Office to arrange for an appointment with one of the priests. Watch Special Christmas Programming on EWTN! Join EWTN Global Catholic Television Network in celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. EWTN is proud to bring you LIVE Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Watch EWTN on Time Warner Cable channel #18, DISH Network channel #261 or DIRECTV channel #370. Program Schedules are available in the back of the Church. For more information, go to www.ewtn.com. SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE WITH POPE FRANCIS FROM ST. PETER S BASILICA IN ROME LIVE December 24, 4:30 p.m.; ENCORE on December 25, 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE FROM THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, WASHINGTON, D.C. LIVE December 24, 10:30 p.m. URBI ETORBI FROM ST. PETER S SQUARE: THE POPE S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE & BLESSING TO THE WORLD LIVE December 25, 6 a.m; ENCORE 10 p.m.; December 27, 2 p.m. SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS DAY FROM THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, WASHINGTON, D.C. LIVE December 25, 12 Noon

DECEMBER 22, 2013 PAGE 7 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection 12/15/2013: $ 9,622.78 12-wk avg.: $10,565.00 Collection 12/16/2012: $11,248.30 12-wk avg.: $11,387.00 Did you know that each month we spend $4,657 for property and casualty insurance? We need your generous support in order to continue our mission of Christ. Would you please consider a special year-end gift to the parish? What a wonderful way to share the Gift of Christmas! Thank you so very much. Father Ireland...from the voices of the children...... submitted by children who used their offering envelopes this week. (Reproduced as the children wrote them.) Trying harder to be kind to my sister. Held the door for an older person. Gave Oliver my Clarice doll. Watched my little sister and her friend while my parents were away. Thank you, children. Father Ireland Now might be a great time to consider setting up an on-line payment account with your bank to ensure that the parish regularly receives the benefit of your generosity. It s as easy as setting up a credit card payment, utility payment, etc. You might even want to set up a recurring payment Need help? Call Eileen. (216.382.7601). MESSAGE FROM BISHOP LENNON... The Solemnity of St. John the Evangelist is celebrated on Friday, 27 December, 2013. You are invited to honor St. John as the Patron Saint of our Diocese, our Cathedral Parish, and the Cathedral Church itself. Bishop Lennon will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass with the addition of special music. At 7 p.m., Bishop Lennon will preside at Solemn Sung Vespers. All are welcome, especially the young and those preparing for initiation. Free secure parking is available. Come and celebrate this Feast of our Patron Saint in the beauty of the Christmas Season at St. John Cathedral. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES... Without the angel s intervention, a confused and hurt Joseph was planning to quietly divorce Mary. Those people who come into our lives at times of confusion and help us find our way are truly angels to us, like Joseph, We need to listen to them. Frequently those angels are in our own homes. PRE-BAPTISM CLASS... If you are expecting the birth of your first child, or if you have already welcomed a first child into your family, we invite you to attend our next Pre-Baptism Class to be held Sunday, January 26, 2014, at 1 p.m. in Mary s Room. Please call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) to pre-register no later than Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Thank you. LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD AND CHRISTMAS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVERS Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Academy K. Berlin M. Razayeski S. Orteca D. Casa G. Majikas 10:00 p.m. M. Douglas D. Douglas V. Ausperk S. Wolf Fr. Ireland to Assign 8:00 a.m. T. Bell M. Weldon L. Krajnak J. Forniti J. Kohl 10:00 a.m. B. Mapel J. Verni P. Urbon S. Gatchel ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. D. Miklic B. Worsdall B. Pugel J. Horton L.& T. Rochester K. Cappotto LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 28 & 29, 2013 Sanctuary Group #3 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Maria Gibson LECTORS OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVERS VIGIL at 4 p.m. M. Guzan B. Pugel M. & J. Romeo J. & N. Berlin 8:00 a.m. T. Bell P. O Neill K. Winters M. Weldon J. & S. Matz 10:00 a.m. M. Douglas B. Mapel P. DeVito D. Miklic ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. L. Poelking B. Poelking D. & C. Schuele K. & M. Shaughnessy 5:00 p.m. B. J. Kennedy A. Mullins T. Miller R. Martin M. Shwy

PAGE 8 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PSR NEWS FR. THE DEACON S DESK... The PSR staff wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our staff and students have been very busy this first semester. Our second graders are preparing for their First Penance and First Holy Communion. The fourth graders made beautiful Christmas cards that were sent to the parishioners who are not able to get to Church.. The seventh grade participated in the Right to Life Essay contest, and three were honored with awards. Michael Zemanek won First Place with his beautiful poem. As part of his winnings, Michael and one of his parents will be able to attend the Right to Life March in January in Washington, D.C., at a reduced rate. This is through the generosity of our parish Respect Life Committee. Emily Brenner s paper received a Second Place award, while an Honorable Mention was given to Nina Zlataric. Congratulations to all those who submitted essays. You are all winners!!! All classes participate in stuffing stockings for our soldiers who are serving our country. Playing cards, candies, socks, deodorant, letters, etc. were placed in Christmas Stockings furnished by the DeJohn Funeral Homes (who also paid the shipping costs.) Thank you to the DeJohn family for partnering with out students on this project. God Bless our staff volunteers for their many hours and dedication to our PSR children. They are: Rose Marie Brignel, Tom Kelly, Angela Mullins, Dennis Razayeski, Ray Pittock, Janet Kroboth, Marianne Relic, Peggy Clawson, Jean Siebert, Karen Durham, Jennifer Yowler and Sammy Rummell. We are on vacation now see you in 2014!! RESPECT LIFE ESSAY CONTEST Congratulations to the winners of the Respect Life Essay Contest for students in 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Grades. The title this year was For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works Ephesians 2:10 The judges chose 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place winners and honorable mention winners in each grade. The four first place winners (3 from the Academy and one from PSR) had their names engraved on the plaque that is displayed on the wall near the school office. The 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place winners received cash awards and the honorable mention winners received distinguished achievement certificates. The Respect Life Committee is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life and will offer the trip to the first place winners. They are: 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade First Thomas Rojas Luke DiNovo Kate Shaughnessy Second Alexandra Fleming Grace Bujoll Allison Hallai Third Sam Casa Joe Catena Katie Sewell Honorable Julia Lease Peter Eyerman Ashley McCartney Mention Diego Bremer Kaitlin Ribinskas Clare Karboski Katie Mullins Amber Malatesta Matt DiNovo Catherine Buhrow Sabrina Bauman PSR Winners: First Place: Michael Zemanek Second Place: Emily Brenner Honorable Mention: Nina Zlataric The students essays will be entered into the LifeWorks Ohio contest too, so there may be winners in that contest also from Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy. Winners will be announced in February or March. Congratulations to all our Winners!! Thank you to all who entered an essay. JUNIOR HIGH COUGAR FOOTBALL... Tomorrow, Monday, December 23, the City of South Euclid will honor student athletes in the area CYO football programs who finished their seasons at the top of the scoreboard. A Proclamation recognizing their accomplishments will be presented to each team by Mayor Welo and City Council members to each CYO team in the Greater Cleveland who successfully achieved the top position in their division. The presentations will be made tomorrow evening at City Hall, second Floor. You are welcome to come and add your good wishes to those of Father Ireland, the coaching staff and parents of our 7th and 8th grade football players. We are so very proud of these fine young men, and we wish them continued success should they decide to continue their athletic endeavors in high school. RECYCLE PAPER & CARDBOARD NEW YEAR S BONUS WEEK COMING UP River Valley Paper Company will provide us an extra $5/ton of paper collected during the week of January 6 to 10, 2014. Please save all of your gift wrap, Christmas cards and gift boxes to bring to our bins located near the Credit Union. Remember, if you have cardboard shipping boxes, they must be flattened before placing them in the bins. Please make sure all your donated paper makes it inside the bins. Do not set it on the ground and then drive away. If you have any questions, please contact the River Valley Paper Company at 330.535.1001.