4940 Broadview Road

Father James P. Schmitz Pastor

Father James J. Vesely In Residence

May 1, 2016 Cleveland, Ohio 44109

info@leothegreat.org

Monday through Friday ~ 9:00AM—7:00PM Saturday ~ 9:00AM—5:30PM

NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!

Rectory office. or changing address are asked to contact the New parishioners and those moving from the parish

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Individual confessions are heard on Saturday, from 2:45PM—3:30PM or anytime by appointment.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil ~ 4:00PM

WEEKDAYS

Friday ~ 8:30AM

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 7:00AM, 8:30AM (SCHOOL YEAR ONLY) and 7:00PM

Monday through Thursday ~ 7:30AM

Sundays ~ 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12NOON

WEEKENDS

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BAPTISMS

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.

wedding date be confirmed. 6 months in advance with a priest. Only then can a

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?

Father James Schmitz, Pastor jschmitz@leothegreat.org

Mary Lou Hauck, Office Manager mlhauck@leothegreat.org

Brenda Basalla, Business Manager bbasalla@leothegreat.org

Ryan Drop, Property Manager rdrop@leothegreat.org

Traci Rath-Detwiler, Marketing Director trathdetwiler@leothegreat.org

Mickey Stitt, Music Director mstitt@leothegreat.org

Macrina Dodson, Pastoral Minister mdodson@leothegreat.org

Nancy Zola, Parish Coordinator nzola@leothegreat.org

RECTORY/OFFICE HOURS:

Sister Erin Zubal, OSU, Principal ezubal@leothegreat.org

Macrina Dodson, Assistant to the Principal mdodson@leothegreat.org

Eileen Breitmyer, School Secretary ebreitmyer@leothegreat.org

Susan Poultney, Preschool Director spoultney@leothegreat.org

Mary Perry, Director of Religious Education (DRE) mtonti@leothegreat.org

Cindy Funari, Tuition Administrator cfunari@leothegreat.org

SCHOOL HOURS: Monday through Friday/School Day ~ 8:00AM—2:45PM

about the Catholic Faith, please call the Rectory Office.

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Instagram @leothegreatorg

Main Office ~ 7:30AM—3:30PM

216.661.1006 PARISH STAFF:

SCHOOL STAFF: 216.661.2120

Sunday ~ 9:00AM—1:30PM Parents desiring Baptism for their children are asked

Preparations and arrangements must be made at least

If you are curious about becoming Catholic or have questions

Twitter @leothegreatorg

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PLEASE REMEMBER...Margaret Zisk,

Sarah Grier, Edward P. Gorczyca, Carol

Sladewski, Rich Bunosky, Betty Jayne

Glover, James Minch, Jr. Bob McLaughlin,

Janet Meadows, Stella Sugalski, Coletta Pacholik,

Robert Holshue, Donna Mlady, Donald Root, Walt

Schoolcraft, Margaret Balazs, Debbie Bunosky, Mike

Manzo, David Day, Sr., Ashley Doyle, Cheri Minch,

Theresa Pauloski, Annamae Sironen, Carol Frisco,

William Rebello, Michael Graham, Jeanette Klaehn,

Dorothy Forister, Ann Sazpansky, Larry Kuznik, Diane

Soler, Rosemarie Hamski, Jo Hoffman, Helen Greene,

Bruce, Theresa & Jude Stanton, Jean Colwill, Stephen

Nagy, Marie Masters, Alivia Kobal, Theresa Truxall,

Stephen Nagy, Wesley Holland, Anna Maria

McDonald, Anna Mendoza, Michael Vetrick, John

Risko, Donald & Dorothy Friedl, Joseph Gruszczynski,

Joseph Skulina, Lisa Marie Rivera, Kimberly Krilosky,

& Bill Hinton

PARISH SUPPORT Sunday April 24th

Sunday Collection…..……….……….………$7,361.07

Assessments………...………………………….$150.00

Home Missions…………………………………$332.00

SVDP for the Month of April…………………..$135.00

Number of envelopes used………………………….380

Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.

Every week we pray for those discerning

a vocation in religious life.

This week we pray for:

Br. Louis Carey, OSB

St. Andrew Abbey

Seminarian 3rd Year

Pray that he may continue to persevere

and that others may respond to God’s call.

MAY 1, 2016—SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

GREAT SWEEPSTAKES

CONGRATULATIONS TO Tricia Vance

$100.00 April 25th Winner

Don’t forget to sign up for our Great Sweepstakes

weekly drawing in the Rectory Office.

May 2nd to May 8th

Monday, May 2nd: St. Athanasius

7:30 a.m. +George Kusnerik (Family)

Tuesday, May 3rd: SS Phillip & James

7:30 a.m. +Pelley Family (Rose Pelley)

Wednesday, May 4th: Easter Weekday 7:30 a.m. +Vaughn & Sonny Konefal (Lorraine Konefal)

Thursday, Mary 5th: Easter Weekday

7:30 a.m. +George Santana (Family)

Friday, May 6th: Easter Weekday

8:30 a.m. Canonization of Bl. Miriam (Ken Keipert)

Saturday, May 7th: Easter Weekday

12:00 p.m. WEDDING: James Lahiff & Amanda Meyer

4:00 p.m. First Communion Mass

Sunday, May 8th: Ascension of the Lord

Mother’s Day

8:00 a.m. Mothers of the Parish

10:00 a.m. Mothers of the Parish

12:00 p.m. Mothers of the Parish

First Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

It is about 20 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

The church is already experiencing questions about its

doctrine and practices. In today’s reading, the church is

dealing with the major problem of whether to impose

circumcision and observance of the Jewish law on its

Gentile converts.

Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23

Revelation is an Easter book because it focuses on the

Risen Jesus and our final victory over sin and death. In this

passage, the author uses such phrases as “heavenly

Jerusalem” or “new Jerusalem” to describe the church in its

glory at the end of time.

Readings for the Week of May 1, 2016

Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14,

22-23/Jn 14:23-29

Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a

Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn

16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20

Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23

Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28

Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb

9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53

Congratulations to:

Danika Rose Kaluznik

as she is baptized this weekend.

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

Dear Parishioners,

Sister Erin gave us an update last weekend on the

state of the parish school. It is very good news to hear

that our projected enrollment for the 2016-17 school year

is 230 students, up substantially from the 202 students we

have presently. As Sister said, we have worked hard to

make wise investments in the school, to have the best

possible faculty and staff, and to provide an atmosphere

of faith which will (and has) encouraged parents to seek

out our Catholic faith for themselves and for their

children. Our school dynamic has changed over the years

along with the make-up of the parish itself, and so

roughly half of our students are not of the Catholic faith.

But this provides a wonderful opportunity for us to invite

others to embrace our faith. We heard last week in the

Scriptures that it was God's plan that the Church "open

the doors of faith to the Gentiles" when it had previously

been the exclusive possession of the Jewish people alone.

May God's plan for us be brought to fulfillment by our

continued work and through your gracious support.

On Tuesday we celebrated the Mass of Christian

Burial for a centenarian, Lottie Zale, a parishioner who

died at 100 years old. Lottie was a member of St. Leo's

Seniors but has been living in Florida for the last few

years. She was born on July 4, 1915, which means that

they had fireworks on the day she was born & then every

year on her birthday! I don't know anyone else who

shares a birthday with our country but what a day to be

born. Please keep Lottie and her family in your prayers as

she now begins her life in heaven which cannot be

counted in years.

Michaela has been looking a bit plump lately so I put

her on the scale & saw that she is now over 18 pounds!

She's looking more like a sheep than a dog. I know that

my weight seems to be growing at a rate similar to hers

so it looks like we found a parish that takes care of us too

well. So I'll ask that you leave the distribution of treats

for her up to me as she knows how to play the game

when she runs begging from one person to the next, with

that look that says, "I'm being starved." I still need a plan

for myself but it wouldn't be pleasant to have both of us

on a diet at the same time so I'll make the sacrifice & let

her go on one first. What I don't do for my pets.

THIS WEEK AT ST. LEO’S

May 2nd to May 8th

Monday, May 2nd 5:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girls Volleyball Lux

6:45 p.m. PSR Classes School

7:00 p.m. 2nd Gr. PSR Reconciliation Church

7:30 p.m. 2nd Gr. First Communion Practice Church

Tuesday, May 3rd 9:30 a.m. Catechetical Leaders Course #5 Great

6:30 p.m. SVDP Francis

Wednesday, May 4th 5:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girls Volleyball Lux

7:00 p.m. 8th Gr. Girls Volleyball Lux

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Church

Thursday, May 5th 1:00 p.m. Women’s Knitting Group Francis

5:00 p.m. CYO Volleyball Site Center Lux

Friday, May 6th

9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Church

6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts #70220 Eylar

7:30 p.m. Recovery International Francis

Saturday, May 7th 11:00 a.m. Spring Volleyball Site Center Lux

2:45 p.m. Confessions Church

3:00 p.m. Grapevine Great

5:00 p.m. First Communion Reception Lux

5:00 p.m. First Communion Pictures Cafeteria

Sunday, May 8th—MOTHER’S DAY

2:00 p.m. Couples for Christ Great

7:00 p.m. Coach Robinson Open Gym Lux

WEDDING BANNS

Jillian Bode & Branden Kupchella

James Lahiff & Amanda Meyer

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - MAY 7th

Thirty-One boys and girls have been

learning about the Sacraments of Rec-

onciliation and Holy Eucharist and will

be celebrating their First Holy Com-

munion this Saturday, May 7th, at

the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Please keep these

boys and girls in your prayers as they take this step

along their journey in faith.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, May 6th

Eucharistic Adoration begins after the

8:30 a.m. Mass and ends at 5:00 p.m. You

are invited to spend some time with the

Lord in a quiet, prayerful atmosphere. It

will bring you peace.

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

WHO ARE WE?

A spotlight the people that make St. Leo the Great Parish School (Pre through K)

the greatest school in our area! Our Faculty and Staff are qualified, skilled pro-

fessionals who are undeniably dedicated. We are growing and expanding our

enrollment thanks to outstanding leadership and these faithful individuals.

This is Ms. Kathy Kowal.

Miss Kathy, as our students refer to her, is our Lunch Room Director as

well as our After Care Supervisor.

This is Kathy’s second career. Previously, she worked for 37 years at

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Ms. Kathy Kowal

Kathy is a graduate of Hiram College and holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management and Marketing.

According to Kathy, the best thing about being at St. Leo is “just being home!” She was part of the first graduat-

ing class from St. Leo and she enjoys watching and being a part of the “next generation.” We are lucky to have

her!

Say hello to Jennifer Robinson!

Miss Jennifer is our Preschool Assistant as well as “Mom” to two

boys in our day school and a daughter finishing up in our Preschool.

Jennifer holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education

Pre-K through 3rd Grade from Cleveland State University.

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Mrs. Jennifer Robinson

WONDERING WHAT WE DO AT PRESCHOOL? Please check out our photo gallery on our website at: leothegreat.org/Preschool.

According to Jennifer, the best thing about working at St. Leo is working with the children and getting to know the

families.

LAST PHOTO SITTINGS* FOR OUR 2016 PARISH DIRECTORY! May 24, 2016

Do you have a First Communicant this year? Do you have a family photo you have always wanted to have taken but

just never had the way to do it? Now is your chance! We are offering a FREE family photo and complimentary

Directory to you and your family! You are under no obligation to buy!

Please sign up on-line at leothegreat.org or after all Masses next weekend!

We need YOU to make this a success!

* Photo’s are taken in our Parish Community Center.

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

2016 MASS INTENTION BOOK

The 2016 Mass Intention Book for the

second half of the year is open.

Reminder: Each household may have a

total of 5 Mass Intentions (1 weekend and 4 weekdays)

for the whole year. The Mass stipend is $10.00.

BUS TRIPS

Tuesday, May 10th: Mansfield, Ohio - $66.00/pp

7:30a.m.-Report 8:00a.m.-Depart

8:15p.m.-Approx. return

Stops: Mansfield Memorial Museum, Richland

Carrousel Park, Der Dutchman Restaurant, Possum Run

Greenhouse, Wayne’s Country Market, Eatmor Bundt

Company & Olivesbury General Store

Wed., June 1st: Scioto Downs, Columbus - $30/pp

8:30a.m.-Report 9:00 a.m.-Depart

7:00 p.m.-Approx. Return

Casino bonus: $20 free slot play & 1/2 off the buffet

Must have driver’s license or state ID with them.

Contact Joanne Todd at 440-526-3505

For more information or to book your trip.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The Lord calls each of us to share our Faith by commit-

ting ourselves to life and becoming involved in the

lives of our brothers and sisters. One small way to find

involvement is to help the St. Vincent de Paul Outreach

volunteers by donating money in the Poor Boxes. With

out YOU, the St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Organiza-

tion could not exist here at St. Leo’s. We THANK

YOU for answering the call.

50TH WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The annual 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration that will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Bishop Richard Lennon will be the principal celebrant.

Reservations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1966). Couples who

are celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 or over) or have missed previous celebrations are

welcome to register and attend. Seating is limited in the Cathedral. The number of guests will be

determined by the seating capacity and total number registered.

Date & Time: Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Mass

Place: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

All registrations should be handled through parish secretaries.

Please call Mary Lou at 216-661-1006 or email her at mlhauck@leothegreat.org

A RETREAT FOR

WOMEN WOUNDED

BY ABORTION

"Are you a woman struggling with memories of a past

abortion? Do you long to be free of these memories but

don't know where to begin? Join Dr. Debbie Dacone and

Fr. Matt Roche SJ for Woman, You Are Set Free: A Re-

treat for Post-Abortive Women. This weekend retreat is

offered at two locations this summer. Contact individual

retreat houses to register.

Loyola Retreat House Friday July 15 - Sunday July 17

loyolaretreat@aol.com (330-896-2315)

Jesuit Retreat House Friday August 12 - Sunday August

14 jrhcleve@att.net (440-884-9300)

Have questions or concerns about the weekend? Contact

Debbie at preachinghealingwords@gmail.com for a con-

fidential conversation.

PRAYER SERVICE FOR

THOSE AFFECTED BY

CANCER

If you know someone who has cancer, if you are a

cancer survivor, if your presently have cancer or if you

have lost someone to cancer, you are invited to attend a

“Prayer Service for Those Affected by Cancer” on

Saturday, May 7th at 7:00pm. Prayers to St. Peregrine

and the Anointing of the Sick will be offered. The Prayer

Service will be at Mary Queen of Peace. A reception

will follow. Call 216-749-2323 for more information.

REGISTER WITH US

Have you moved into the area recently? Or have you

been joining us for Mass? We would love to have you

as a registered member of our parish. It will take just a

couple minutes of your time.

Stop in or call the rectory office at 216-661-1006.

GIFT CARD CERTIFICATES

The Gift Card Program is an excellent,

easy and convenient way to help

support your Parish so we encourage

everyone to participate. There is great

potential in this program. Purchase cards for all of

your needs; everyday purchases, travel, and gift

giving. A complete list of the gift cards is available in

the Rectory Office and can be purchased at the

rectory or online at our website www.leothegreat.org.

KEEP UP TO DATE AND VISIT US AT WWW.LEOTHEGREAT.ORG

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

4TH ANNUAL OLD BOOKLYN

CRIME WATCH FUNDRAISER will be held this

Tuesday, May 3rd at Mary

Queen of Peace Community

Center , 4423 Pearl Road

from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. There will be Door

Prizes, 50/50 Raffles, Side Boards, Nite at the Races,

& Basket Raffles. Tickets are $15 which includes

Dinner. Contact Barb Spaan at 216-459-1000. All

proceeds to benefit the old Brooklyn Crime Watch

Program.

PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER The Great Room in our Parish

Community Center is available to

rent for special events, parties,

meetings, funeral luncheons, etc.

For information or to book please contact Mina

Rolando at 216-544-0190 or visit our website at

leothegreat.org for information, prices and forms.

GREAT ROOM

FOR RENT

CLUSTER CORNER

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE-A Free Movie will be screened...on Sunday, May 1st in the Parish Center Upper

Hall. Come see “Bill W.: A Documentary About the Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous,” a man who has been

described as a reluctant hero who lived a life of sacrifice and service and left a legacy that continues every day all

around the world.” This is a free movie.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO-Hi-Tea Luncheon...presented by the St. Charles Ladies Guild on Saturday, May

21st from noon until 2:30pm in the Lower Parish Hall. A lite luncheon with all the tea & coffee you can drink will be

provided (bring your own cup & saucer). Our speaker will be Deborah Lime and we will have door prizes & raffle

prizes. Tickets are $5 for ages 10-16 and all others are $7 (no children under the age of 10 please). Tickets may be

purchased in the Parish Office. Please call Pat Lawler at 440-843-9186 for more information.

ST. THOMAS MORE-Parish Prayer for Peace...All are welcome to gather in the Marian Chapel to

pray the rosary for peace on Tuesdays at 7pm

JOIN AN UNPRECEDENTED 11-DAY

HOLY LAND TOUR!

Fr. Steve Brunovsky and Randy

Malick of St. Hilary will be leading a

one-of-a-kind tour to Israel on Feb 15

-25, 2017, to follow Jesus’ life from Infancy to his As-

cension as told in the Gospel of Luke. Total cost is

$3500/person if paid by check and is all-inclusive with

the exceptions of lunches and tips. The deposit of $500

is due ASAP made out to “Incredible Journeys LLC”

and sent to R. Malick, St. Hilary, 2750 W Market St,

Fairlawn, OH 44333. Please register soon. For more

information go to www.incrediblejourneytours.com or

contact Randy at 330.867.1055 #209.

MAY 1, 2016—SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER