Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499

Rectory: 440-243-3877 • FAX: 440-891-9417 • Website: www.stmaryberea.org

Parish Mission Statement St. Mary's 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.

St. Mary’s Parish Staff

Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar

Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator

Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries

Parish Office Staff Mrs. Janel Abraham

Mrs. Lorri Masie

St. Mary’s School Staff Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator

School Office Staff Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy

Mrs. Rhonda Johnson

St. Mary’s Religious Education Staff Mr. Larry Roetzer, Coordinator

St. Mary’s 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

Celebrating 164 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate and pray the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Earlier in Luke’s Gospel Jesus outlined the demands of discipleship: one must abandon one’s previous life and family, recognize

the costs, and take up one’s cross. In today’s Gospel a couple of sayings of Jesus depict additional aspects of discipleship: increase our faith and their role as obedient servants. Jesus explains the desire for faith, as little or seed-like as it may be will the fullness of life AND he is countering the be-lief that obedient believers desire a reward. In Christ, the reward IS eternal life! This week, all the priests of the Diocese of Cleveland will be gathering at Sawmill Creek

Resort and Conference Center in Huron, Ohio on Tuesday, October 4th through Friday, October 7th for the bi-annual Presbyteral Convocation.

Here at St. Mary’s the 9:00am weekday masses have been canceled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Theme of the Presbyteral Convocation with Bishop Lennon is “RENEWING OUR PRIEST-HOOD AND EMBRACING OUR FUTURE” Please offer a prayer this week in support of our gathering to strengthen our mission as leaders and servants of the People of God!

Of course, if there is an emergency, the Parish Secretary and Staff WILL BE ABLE to be in contact with us! Peace and prayers for each one of you!

WELCOME all our CANDIDATES (students preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation,

First Communion and Confirmation) at the 9:30am Mass this weekend. These students, now called CANDIDATES will be celebrating with

us on the first Sunday of each Month and will be Greeters, Ministers of the Word and participate in the Offertory Procession. We WELCOME our Candidates (their pictures are on the wall of the Mother Teresa vesti-bule) and ask that you pray for EACH of our Candidates as they enter into this sacramental journey this year!

THANKS for your ever faithful Sunday offering!

Peace!

Father John

Monday October 3 Weekday Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 (461) 9:00 am Marge Swislocki Iris Schanz

Tuesday October 4 Saint Francis of Assisi Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 (462) 9:00 am Nancy Gold Rosary Makers Wednesday October 5 Weekday Gal 2:1-2,7-14/Lk 11:1-4 (463)

Priest Convocation - Mass Cancelled Thursday October 6 Weekday Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 (464)

Priest Convocation - Mass Cancelled Friday October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 (465)

Priest Convocation - Mass Cancelled Saturday October 8 Weekday Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 (466) 1:00 pm Wedding: Jason Ramsey & Ashley Martin 4:00 pm Mike & Gloria Feigi - 60th Wedding Anniv. Family Sunday October 9 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 (144) 7:30 am Christina Cole Fr. Greg Olszewski & Alice Jane Olszewski 9:30 am Tom White Family 11:30 am Greg Fisher Family

Mass Schedule and Intentions

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 Home-bound 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.

Collection for the Weekend of 9/25/16: $8,747.50 Thank you for your generosity to the Parish.

Weekend Collection

Anniversary Wishes If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of October and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham@stmaryberea.com.

John & Judy Huber October 24th - 46 years John & Rosie Wesolek October 29th - 56 years

Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following:

Maggie Armstrong Mary Anne Bialosky Larry Buchwalter Owen Dumm Brian Follen Timothy Glynn

Gerry Grant Katelyn Hampu John Kern Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Kathy Staub Jeanine Surma Joan Vasek

Bulletin Prayer List

Wedding Banns

Jason Ramsey & Ashley Martin

October 8, 2016

Welcome this weekend the newly baptized -

Macklin James Miller

Reese Oravets

Welcome - Newly Baptized

How did the Father love us?

. . . Jesus has asked us to love one anoth-er again and again, as the Father has loved Him. And how did the Father love Him? By asking Him to sacrifice Himself through giving Him to die for us.

Excerpted from: Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Biography, 179. (1983)

Mother Teresa

Sunday, October 2 - 9:30am - Church Candidate Mass 10:30am - FJG First Sacrament Session 1 6:00pm - FJG Confirmation Session 2 Monday, October 3 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:15pm - Church Rosary Tuesday, October 4 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 6:00pm - Church Youth Choir 7:00pm - Chapel Bible Study 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, October 5 - Priest Convocation - NO Mass 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:00pm - Church Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, October 6- Priest Convocation - NO Mass 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 1:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 7:30pm - Church Contemporary Ensemble Friday, October 7- Priest Convocation - NO Mass 9:30am - Chapel Rosary Saturday, October 8 - Blanket Sunday Weekend 3:00pm - Church Confessions

Parish Events In Your Charity

In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of Thomas Pae, Christina Caputo and Donna Von-Duhn.

May they rest in eternal peace.

Ministry Schedules

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of October 9th

Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm J Guerrieri K Zanotti (H) M J LaLonde, K Miller, C Scanlon G Tinter (C) R Wesolek, M McGinty J Tinter P Pacer, S Scanlon M Schwass 7:30am K Dorsey - (H) M Dober, V Dober, R Davenport J Dober (C) F Sliwa, V Follen M Dober J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea J Dober 9:30am G Irvin S Scanlon (H) J Irvin, L Richter, S Lewis C Snyder (C) R Straub, M A Deimling L Alton R Laneve, K Laneve O Ivrin 11:30am T Morgan S Hritz (H) B Simpson, D Bajc, J Bajc Z Hritz (C) R Koehl, M Carroll, M Bachie N Picard, K Walcutt J McArdle

Bible Study As we finish our study of the Pastoral Epistles, we continue to focus on the need to have good leaders and to follow ap-propriate leadership. Come and see how you can relate these epistles to life in today’s world. No prior knowledge of scripture is needed as we open these stories together. Just bring your Bible and a listening heart.

Quiet Prayer Quiet prayer will meet in the chapel on Tuesday at12:30 with 20 minutes of quiet prayer and will be followed by a continuation of last week’s CD by Thomas Keating. Thom-as Keating is one of the foremost people in the country on Contemplative Prayer. All are welcome to join us. Come and see if this type of prayer might benefit you on your spir-itual journey?

12 Step Spirituality 12 Step Spirituality will meet this Thursday from 2:30p to 4:00pm in the chapel. We continue our study of the steps through the eyes of an AA personality and the focus of Thomas Keating. If your program could use a spiritual boost, join us for prayer and discussion.

Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes

By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS If I were to give this week’s readings, antiphons, and songs a theme, it would have to be of faith! Habakkuk sees de-struction and pain all around him, and yet he does not hear an answer from the Lord. St. Paul tells us to be faithful to Jesus Christ in our evangelizing. The Gospel is about being able to do the most incredible, impossible things with faith the size of a mustard seed. We are in the here and now; we cannot physically touch Jesus, we cannot yet recline with the saints and angels in heaven. We must have faith and believe in our Lord, and know that he is our rock. We need to stare right into our troubles, and still find it in us to sing for God! God will help us through the hard times; God will lead us home when our days are up. It is our obligation to live a life that reflects our devotion to our Lord. Choir Rehearsal Schedules: Traditional Choir meets to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Youth Choir also rehearses on Tuesdays at 6.pm. Contemporary Choir meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. 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. Call 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 MMC Jonathan E. Knoll—United States Navy - USS George H.W. Bush

Major Theresa M. (Ponstingle) Livingston—USAF, Pope AFB, NC Capt. Leonard J. Livingston, USAF, Pope AFB, NC

Captain Frank P. Mercurio, Jr.—Ellsworth AFB, SD Staff Sgt. Stefen Neuwar—Ft. Bragg, NC

Sr. Airman Anthony J. Phillipp—USAF, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Lt. James T. Prosek—New London Submarine Base in CT

MA2 Gary L. Stephen—US Navy LCDR Thomas A. Stephen—US Navy

Sgt. Sean M. Walters—US Army Green Berets Sgt. Louis M. Woyton—US Army 411 MP CO, Iraq

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

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 Vesti-bule.

Next Weekend is Blanket Sunday, sponsored by the Di-ocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you make a donation, your money will go even further through bulk purchases of blankets and other items for the homeless and poor individuals in our own metropolitan area. You may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org. Donations envelopes are attached to this weekends bul-letin, you can place your tax deductible donation into the collection basket or mail to the address on the out-side donation envelope. If you choose to purchase blan-kets, bins will also be placed in the Mother Teresa Vesti-bule.

Blanket Sunday

Loose Change for Life - 10/8 & 10/9

Please join us in supporting the Cleveland Pregnancy Center through the “Loose Change for Life Campaign”. Please take a baby bottle or envelope and fill it with coins, bills or a check to assist this life-saving ministry. Return your support by 11/6/16 The Cleveland Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit, life-affirming, faith-based organization offering pregnancy resources, and limited, obstetrical services to women facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Family Perspectives

Christian families are willing to help others. The gospel today tells us not to gloat or feel pride in this. Rather, “we have done what we ought to have done.” The blessings we enjoy are meant to be shared with others. Be a blessing to others.

Religious Education News To find all the upcoming activities for both PSR and Sacramen-tal Preparation join us at our new parish website (www.stmaryberea.org). Select “Teaching” from the top cate-gory bar, then select “Religious Education Office”. Make us a favorite!

PSR Calendar of Events 10/2/2016: 9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session 9:30am St. Mary Church – Candidates’ Mass (2nd & 8th graders) 10:30am Fr. Garrity Center – 1st Sacraments Session #1 6:00pm Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #2 10/3/2016: 6:45pm St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/9/2016: 9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session 10/10/2016: 6:45pm St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/16/2016: 9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session 10/17/2016: 6:45pm St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/23/2016: 9:30am Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session 6:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #3 10/24/2016: 6:45pm St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/30/2016: 9:30am NO LITTLES 10/31/2016: 6:45pm NO PSR

Sacramental Preparation

For the most current information about the Parish Sacramental Preparation Program, including schedules, please visit our Parish website at …

http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep Confirmation Candidates … 10/02/2016 – Sunday – 9:30am Mass – Sacraments Candi-dates Mass (St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacraments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass. 10/02/2016 –Sunday-10:30am– Confirmation “Spiritual” Event (Fr. Garrity Center) After Mass all First Sacraments Candidates and their Parents will be attending a session to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confirmation Candidates will be available to help with the Catechist lesson. 10/02/2016 – Sunday - 6:00pm – Preparation Session 2 (Fr. Garrity Center) The theme of this session will be the Role of Parents & Spon-sors in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates, Parents AND Sponsors are expected to attend this session. Drinks and light snacks will be available. The session will last until about 7:30pm.

Religious Education News - Cont… 10/21/2016 –Friday–7:00pm– Confirmation “Spiritual” Event (St. Mary Church) The annual Right to Life Vigil weekend is one of the "spiritual" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to support. This is an all night event with prayer, meditation and reflection throughout the evening.

10/23/2016 – Sunday – 6:00pm – Preparation Session 3 (Fr. Garrity Center) All candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend. The session is intended for Candidates, Parents AND Spon-sors. Drinks and light snacks will be available. The session will last until about 7:30pm. 10/30/2016 – Sunday – 2:00pm – Confirmation Service “Social” Event (St. Mary Church Grounds). The annual "Trunk or Treat" is one of the "social" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to support. For this event Candi-dates will coordinate with Fr. Max to organize activities for the youngsters attending this Halloween event. The event will also require at least one planning meeting to be scheduled. First Sacraments 10/02/2016 –Sunday– 9:30am Mass – Sacraments Candidate Mass (St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacraments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass. 10/02/2016 – Sunday – 10:30am Reconciliation Session #1 – Fr. Garrity Center Candidates and Parents will share a light refreshment. Can-didates and Parents will meet separately with their Teacher/Leader

We are pleased to inform you that Sarah Rapacz; a 2013 graduate of St. Mary’s School has been recognized at Padua Franciscan High School as a National Merit Commended Student. About 34,000 Commended students throughout the nation have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Congratulations to Sarah; we are very proud of you! Under the direction of Mrs. Mary Draves the St. Mary’s Earth Keepers Club has begun. This club meets after school on 9/12, 10/3, 11/7, 4/3 & 5/8. Earth Keepers provides stu-dents in grades Kdg.– 2 an understanding and connection with our natural world. We are grateful to Mrs. Draves for bringing this club to our younger students. SMS PTO hosted their Annual Hayride this past weekend. Everyone that attended was blessed with a beautiful after-noon and evening. The kids loved the hayride and being with their friends. Don’t forget our Yankee Candle sale is currently under way. Catalogs and order forms went home with all students this week. Please note, St. Mary’s is not charged tax on any or-der. 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 # 990001283 in the “start shopping” box. Then shop for cata-log items and online exclusives to help us reach our goal. The top 3 individual sellers will receive a special prize. Re-member, Yankee Candle items make wonderful gifts for the Christmas holiday or even a great hostess gift for Thanksgiv-ing! We appreciate everyone’s support! Important Dates to Remember: 10/03/16 – Earth Keepers Meeting @ 3:30p.m. “ “ “ - Chess Club Meeting @ 3:30p.m. 10/04/16 – 8:00a.m. – Student Council Meeting 10/05/16 – First Reconciliation Mtg. @ 6:30p.m. / School Gym 10/06/16 - KidzArt 3:30p.m. 10/07/16 - First Friday Adoration

Attention St. Mary’s Students & PSR Students Winter Sports Registration is Open

Registration is open for the 2016/2017 Season of Basketball and Cheer. Information regarding Athletics and how to register can be found in our New Website: www.stmaryberea.org

St. Mary Catholic School News Corner Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

Mark your calendar’s for upcoming Flu Shots pro-vided by Walgreen’s:

Sunday - October 9, 2016

9:00am—1:00pm Fr. John Garrity Center

Cost: $23.99 - Check or

Exact Dollar Amount Insurance/Medicare is accepted - please bring your insurance cards with you. Available to those 14 & Older

Flu Shots