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Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am,10:00am,�

12:00pm

Monday-Friday: 7:00am, 8:00am

Holy Days: Vigil - 5:30pm�

7:00am, 9:00am�

5:30pm, 7:00pm

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina

DRE/Pastoral Minister: Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E

Pastoral Minister: Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU

Principal: Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz

Parish Secretary: Mrs. Joyce Fanous

Music Minister: Mrs. Nancy Tabar

Parish Directory

Parish Address: 6750 State Road�

Parma, Ohio 44134

Parish Office: (440) 842-2666

Religious Education: (440) 845-4470

Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm

Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org

School Directory

School Office: (440) 845-3444

School Website: stanthonyofpaduaschool.org

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH

MONDAY, APRIL 24

7:00AM Philip Ruppert

8:00AM Carla Chmielecki

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, St. Mark, Evangelist.

7:00AM Bernie Poyma

8:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

7:00AM Richard Peterlin

8:00AM Anthony Miller, Jr.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

7:00AM Raymond Rolinc

8:00AM Thomas E. English

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

7:00AM Joyce Macko

8:00AM Inez Kneblewicz

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin &

Doctor of the Church.

11:00AM First Communion

4:30PM Geraldine Archacki

6:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, Third Sunday of Easter.

8:00AM Thom-Russo Family

10:00AM Clayton Zak

12:00PM Andrea Kolo

Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, Ed & Helen

Bartkiewicz, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia

Demko, Gary DiRosa, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double,

Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-

Friedl, Sandra Friedl, Frances Funtek, Sam Gappa, Josephine

Gaul, Robert Gielski, John Gladden, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron

Hicks, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Millie

Jasany, Janet Johnson, Pat Jones, Michael Kaliszewski, Betty

Kilbane, Donald Kotarsky, Cynthia Kufleitner, Karen Kulju,

Andrea Lagzdins, Robert Laheta, Dorothy Laquatra, Isidoro

LaRosa, William Laskey, Joe Leuser, Michael Lieske, Corinne

Lipinski, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward &

Josephine Maskulka, Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell

Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, John

Metzger, Theodore & Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary

Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Agnes Padar, Timothy Petro,

Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, John Precario, Mary Jane

Precario, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo,

Frances Rymut, John & Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt,

Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Joe Skerl, Helen

Smith, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Jack Taylor, Phyllis

Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran,

Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko,

Amanda Hope Zmecek.

Wedding Banns

BANNS II Lauren Georgeson & Joseph Falsone

BANNS I Kristin Spilker & Brett Novak

Bernard Coulture

J. Emmett Masterson

Charles Passe

SUNDAY THOUGHT

John 20:19-31

Jesus’ appearance today to the Apostles through locked

doors is not some magic trick on His part, but a

reminder that wherever we are, Jesus is also present.

This along with His greeting of “peace” should give us

a deep sense of assurance. The offering of peace was

not Jesus’ way of saying “hello’, but a blessing

connected with a promise He has made to each of us.

Jesus is master of the universe and He will give us all

we need, both in this life, and more importantly, in the

life to come. There are many things that can get to us if

we allow them too. Personal and work problems seem

to abound. We need the assurance form the one who

has overcome all that life could throw at Him. Jesus

even overcame death! Trust Him and everything will be

fine.

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Contribution for Weekend April 15/16, 2017

Sunday Collection: $6,927.00

Faith Direct: $3,608.00

Easter Contributions: $34,130.00

(includes Faith Direct)

SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 23, 2017

CELEBRATING THE SAINTS

Saint Vincent Strambi, Bishop (1745-1824)

Vincent was born on January 1, 1745, the

youngest of four children to Giuseppe and Eleanora

Strambi. His father was a pharmacist known for his

charitable works and his mother was noted for her

sanctity. Vincent was a troublesome child who

excelled in athletics and who, in his teenage years,

become more devote. Educated by the Friars Minor he

taught his fellow students the catechism. Despite

initial resistance from his parents, Vincent entered the

diocesan seminary in 1762. Before his ordination to

the priesthood Vincent made a retreat at the monastery

of Vetralla. The monastery belonged to the Passionist

congregation and it was here that Vincent met the

Congregation’s founder Saint Paul of the Cross.

Impressed by the devotion of the Passionists he asked

Paul to be admitted to the Order. Feeling that Vincent

did not have the stamina for Passionist life, Paul

initially refused. Finally after many trips back to the

monastery, Paul of the Cross relented and admitted

him to the congregation.

As a young priest, Vincent attended the

deathbed of Saint Paul of the Cross and penned a

definitive biography of the founder. He preached

missions with intense passion. In 1800, Vincent was

made bishop of Macerata, where he instituted a

program of reform. He lived simply, lavished care on

the poor, and rose each night at midnight to pray. In

1808, Vincent was exiled by Napoleonic troops and

forced to go to Milan. There, many young priests

sought him out for direction.

In 1823, the new-elderly Vincent was

permitted to resign his see; Pope Leo XII brought him

to Rome as an advisor. Only three months into his

pontificate, Leo become gravely ill. Called to

administer the last rites, Vincent reassured him, “Holy

Father, someone is going to offer his life for you, and I

shall go now and say Mass for your recovery.” The

next day, Leo found new strength. Two days after that,

Saint Vincent suffered a stroke. He died on January 1,

1824. It is believed that he had offered his own life for

the pope’s. Saint Vincent Strambi’s feast is September

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MERCY SUNDAY

This weekend is Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy

Devotions will be held Sunday afternoon from 2:30

p.m. until 3:30 p.m. beginning with the rosary before

the Blessed Sacrament. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will

be recited at 3:00 p.m. Come and join us to give praise

and thanks for Jesus’ Divine Mercy.

DISPOSAL OF OLD PALMS

When an article has been blessed by the Church, it

means that it is set aside to be used to draw hearts and

minds to a deeper love and awareness of God. Once a

blessed article can no longer be recognized for that

purpose, whether through prolonged use or because it

has been deliberately rendered so, the Church

considers that article as no longer blessed. This

principle applies to statues, rosaries, religious pictures,

religious books, palms, or any article that has been

blessed and was used for devotion.

Therefore a suggested way to dispose of last year’s

palms would simply be to crumble them up and use

them, for example, as mulch in your flowerbeds or

around your bushes. The deliberate breaking up of

religious articles or rendering them unrecognizable for

devotion in some fashion before deposing of them is

done so that others cannot use the discarded objects in

an irreverent manner. Religious articles can be buried,

burned, or disposed of in any manner that would

prevent them from being misused use by others.

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION

Reservations are now being accepted for

couples married 50 years (married in

1967) to come and celebrate at The

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, on Sunday, July 30,

2017, at 2:30 p.m. Couples who are celebrating other

significant years, 55 or over, or those who missed

previous celebrations are also welcome to attend.

Registration forms are available at the Rectory office.

Deadline for reservations is Monday, June 12, 2017 but

please get your reservations in early as seating is limited

at the Cathedral. Thank you.

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WEEKLY WORK OF

MERCY

Pray for someone who has

annoyed or angered you recently.

EVANGELIZATION TIP

Come to the Divine Mercy Holy Hour at

2:30pm. Come and receive mercy, then go out

and show mercy.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO

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CATECHISTS, AIDES AND VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED FOR 2017-2018 PSR

Please prayerfully consider being a part of the important

ministry of passing on the Catholic Faith to our young

people. We are in need of catechists, aides and other

volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are

interested in learning more about the opportunities available

at our Parish School of Religion, please call Randy Harris at

440-842-2666.

PSR RE-REGISTRATION 2017-2018

PSR registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now

underway. Re-registration forms have been mailed to your

homes. We are asking that these forms be filled out and

returned as soon as possible. This well aide us in planning

class size and ordering books. For new students,

registration forms can be picked up at the Religious

Education Office in the school or by downloading the form

from our web-site www.stanthonypaduaparma.org. If you

have any other questions regarding registration please call

Randy Harris at 440-842-2666.

COFFEE AND DONUT MINISTRY

Sunday, April 23, 2017 will be our last Coffee &

Donut service for this year. Thank you for your

participation. See you in the Fall!

MONDAY, APRIL 24

6:30PM PSR

6:30PM PSR First Communion Practice - CH

7:00PM RCIA - LR

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

7:00PM Ladies Guild Board Meeting - HR

7:00PM Carnival Captains Meeting - LR

7:00PM The Way - CM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

6:30PM Parent Meeting for Confirmation - CH/HR

7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting - SA

7:00PM Finance Committee Meeting - LR

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6:15PM First Communion Practice/Scapular Ceremony—CH

6:45PM Bingo - H

7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

9:00AM First Communion Photographer Use - G

11:00AM First Communion - CH

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT

One of the most difficult struggles for those who have

family members using and/or addicted to drugs,

especially heroin, is silence. They often have no one to

talk to about their pain and the heavy burden on

their hearts. We can change that together. There’s a

crisis raging in our state. The heroin epidemic is

wreaking havoc on hundreds and thousands of

individuals and families across our region. Learn more

so that you can be that person others can turn to in their

time of need. Go to: www.GreaterthanHeroin.com.

Understanding is greater than this crisis. TOGETHER

we are GREATER than heroin. Each of us can be a

source of hope, help and healing to someone in need.

TRINITY DOME

Next weekend, April 29/30, 2017, in response to the

Bishops of the United States request, a special

collection will be taken up for the completion of the

Trinity Dome in the Basilica of the National Shrine of

the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. If you

wish contribute to this special project, make your check

payable to St. Anthony of Padua Parish with “for the

Dome” on the memo line and place it in a separate

envelope marked for the Shrine.

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HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW…�

Did you know that the Second Sunday of Easter is

called the Sunday of Divine Mercy.

Jesus asked St. Faustina to promote

his mercy on this day, and St. John

Paul II instituted this feast for the

Universal Church on April 30, 2000.

You are invited come to our Divine

Mercy Holy Hour at 2:30pm and to

pray for God’s mercy for our world.

For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, have mercy

on us and on the whole world.

SEE WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR THE

POOR!

St. Anthony’s faith community, sacrificed and

contributed money to the poor in Operation Rice Bowl

throughout Lent. It has been such an inspiring witness

that we take part in God’s special love for the poor. The

grand total raised was $4,393.49. Special thanks to the

Social Concerns Committee for organizing this

worthwhile fundraiser. We truly appreciate all your

sincere sharing and sacrifice.

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CO-ED SOFTBALL

LEAGUE

Registration forms are

available in the Gathering Area

of the Church this weekend for

our Co-Ed (age 18 and over)

Softball League. It provides an opportunity for our

parish community to come together for friendly,

competitive softball games on Sunday afternoons this

summer at State Road Park. Whether you are a

seasoned veteran or a rookie, we hope to see you

there! Pick up a registration form after mass, and

return to the rectory office by May 01, 2017.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

“Adoption is a very generous way to become parents.

I encourage those who cannot have children to expand

their marital love to embrace those who lack a proper

family situation. They will never regret having been

generous. Adopting a child is an act of love, offering

the gift of a family to someone who has none.” —

Pope Francis, The Joy of Love, 179.

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER

“O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your

victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown.

Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is

risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life

reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the

grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is

become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages.” —

St. John Chrysostom, from an Easter homily.

RELIGIOUS ORDER OF THE WEEK

Order: Society of Mary (SM)

aka The Marists

History: The Marist Fathers and Brothers

came to the United States in 1863 to

serve the needs of the French speaking

peoples in Louisiana, Maine,

Massachusetts, Minnesota, and

California.

Charism: A vocation to the Society of Mary

is a holy call, simply to bear Christ to the

world as Mary the other of God did.

Website: http://www.societyofmaryusa.org

RCIA CORNER�

Kayla Bidwell received Baptism,

Confirmation, and her First Holy

Communion at the Easter Vigil.

She is now called a neophyte,

meaning a newly initiated Christian in the Church.

She has also entered into the fourth stage of this

process: Mystagogy. In mystagogy, we reflect on

how God communicated his love to Kayla and to the

Church throughout this time.

CARDS MOTHER’S DAY MASS

Mother’s Day Mass Cards will be sold after most

Masses this weekend of April 22/23; and the

following weekends April 29/30 and May 6/7. This is

a great way to honor your Mom, living or deceased,

by remembering her with a special Mass. Cards may

also be purchased at the rectory during regular

business hours.

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WALL OF HONOR

Many parishioners and their family

members are serving in the United

States Military. Please pray for their

safety, along with the safety of our

Parma Police Officers, Firefighters,

and EMTs.

WEEKLY MASS REMINDER

When we pray the Lord’s Prayer,

we assume the Orans posture,

where we raise our hands in

prayerful surrender to the Father.

At the end of the prayer when we say, “…but deliver

us from evil,” we put our hands down. Only the priest

should keep this posture during the Embolism.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our annual parish carnival is

scheduled this year for Wednesday,

June 7

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through Sunday June 11

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St. Anthony’s has always been blessed

with parishioners working one or several shifts during

the carnival. Preparations for this year’s carnival are

already underway. Please consider volunteering your

time as a booth captain or taking a shift for one or two

days during the carnival. If you enjoy playing Black

Jack, Let it Ride and Texas Hold’em, we are always

in need of casino dealers. This is a great oppor tunity

to become involved with the parish, meet new friends

and visit old friends. Thank you for

your continued support of our

carnival and parish. Please contact

Randy Harris at the rectory, 440-

842-2666 for more information or

to sign up! Booth Captains, please

mark your calendar for the

captain’s meeting on April 25,

2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory basement.

RAFFLE TICKETS

The 2017 St. Anthony Carnival will

be here soon and we are once again

asking for your help. Please stop by

the table in the gathering area before or after all

Masses on April 29/30 or May 6/7 and pick up an

envelope of raffle tickets. It will only take a few

minutes as there are NO NAMES listed on the

envelopes. Simply pick up an envelope for yourself

to buy or sell and if you have a family member,

neighbor or friend who is unable to pick up their

tickets, please consider picking up an envelope for

them as well. Due to postal regulations, the raffle

tickets WILL NOT BE MAILED. We will be

relying on your help to get the tickets into as many

hands as possible to make our raffle profitable.

Thank you in advance for helping us

to get this year’s Carnival off to a

successful start.

VOLUNTEER WEEKEND

Following all Masses on Saturday April 29 and

Sunday April 30, carnival committee members and

booth captains will be in the Hospitality Room to sign

up volunteers for shifts during our annual carnival.

Advance ride tickets will be available at this time.

Please stop by to say hello and volunteer your time for

one or more shifts. The Piggly Wiggly game will be

set up along with a wheel for a chance to win a prize.

THANK YOU CARNIVAL SPONSORS

Each week will be listing all businesses and

individuals for their sponsorship of the carnival.

A big Thank you to:

C & S Plumbing, Heating & Sewers

Al’s Auto Service .

Napoleon’s Pizza

Treasurer, Tom Mastroianni

Lancaster Bingo Co.

Antonios Pizza

Auditor, Brian Day

Law Director, Tim Dobeck

SEMINARIAN OF THE WEEK�

Every week, our parish will promote voca�ons by

encouraging the community to pray for our diocesan

seminarians.�

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Please pray for Maxwell Giorgi.�