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October 1, 2017
Respect Life Sunday
1305 EAST ERIE AVENUE • LORAIN, OHIO 44052
Phone: 440-288-0106 • Fax: 440-288-0143
Website: www.stanthonylorain.org/our-parish
OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Edward J. Smith, Pastor • ext. 248
Father Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate
Deacon Paul Heise
Deacon James Stewart (retired)
Andy Andino, Music Minister
[email protected]
Eric Gilles, Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
Kim Kuhn, Parish Secretary • ext. 221
[email protected]
Diana Lesiecki, Business Manager • ext. 223
[email protected]
Kathleen Obermiller, Communications Director
[email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 pm • Sunday: 10:00 am
WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am
HOLY DAY MASSES Consult your weekly bulletin.
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 pm or by appt.
BAPTISM: Call the Parish Office to register.
Baptisms will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month
MARRIAGE: Parishioners only.
Call at least 6 months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) Grades 1−8 meet in school on Monday at 6:15 pm
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 440-288-2155 • www.stanthonylorain.com
Joseph M. Akosi, School Principal • ext 232
[email protected]
Lisa Stefan, Secretary • ext. 231
[email protected]
BULLETIN SUBMISSION Send to [email protected]
by Monday at 10 am
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH LORAIN, OH
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2017
Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt
21:28-32
Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-23, 29/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-7/Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-6/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8-11/Lk 10:1-12
Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9/Lk 10:13-16
Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-37/Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33
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PRO LIFE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Each year, the first Sunday of October is designated: "Respect
Life Sunday", when we are asked to re-commit ourselves to pro-
moting the culture of LIFE. We can definitely help change our
society to become a culture of LIFE, but we must be active, in-
formed and faithful witnesses. Are you? Re-Commit today!
ADORATION CHAPEL “Let everyone be struck with fear, the whole world tremble, and
the heaven exult when Christ, the Son of the living God, is pre-
sent on the altar in the hands of a priest. O wonderful loftiness
and stupendous dignity. O sublime humility. O humble sublimity.
The Lord of the universe, God and the Son of God, so humble
Himself that He hides Himself for our salvation under an ordinary
piece of bread. See the humility of God, brothers, and pour out
your hearts before Him. Humble yourselves that you may be ex-
alted by Him. Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves that
He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally.”
~St. Francis of Assisi
MANY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY To Dennis & Linda Kinzer, upon the death of Dennis’ mother,
Anna Kinzer, on August 14, 2017.
To Florence Veroni, upon the death of her brother,
Adrian Plante, on September 10, 2017
May Anna & Adrian’s souls and the souls of all the faithfully de-
parted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
OFFERTORY REPORT
Amount Budgeted Weekly ........................................... $4,807.69
Sunday Collection (9/17/17) ........................................ $3,174.00
7/1/17 to Date over/(under) Budget ............................ ($5,186.97)
MY GIFT TO GOD REFLECTS HIS GENEROSITY TO ME. MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday - October 1 - Respect Life Sunday 10:00 am - †Neal Jancsura
Requested by: Carol Jancsura
Monday - October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels 8:30 am - †Dominic Manacci Requested by: Joe Rizzo
Tuesday - October 3 - Weekday 8:30 am - †Jane Klingbeil Requested by: Denise & Andy Butti
Saturday - October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 4:00 pm - †Marie & Steve Nemeth
Requested by: Steve & Marilyn Nemeth
Sunday - October 8 - 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:00 am - Living & Deceased of the Parish
SERVERS FOR MASS ON OCTOBER 7TH & 8TH
Saturday, 10/7- 4 pm Evan Hricovec, Amelia Noble, Sahara Velez
Sunday, 10/8 - 10 am David Kelling, Zoe & Gianna Shildwachter
PASTOR’S COLUMN Virginia Sillman of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, fell victim to
cancer back in the 1950’s when she was twenty. She lost a baby
as a result, and suffered much pain. Five operations were per-
formed to halt the disease, but none succeeded. The only conso-
lation the young housewife had during her last year of life was the
devoted attention of Lawrence, her husband and her relatives and
friends.
Four months before she died she wrote a letter to her dear
ones which she asked to be read only after her death. A day after
the end came, Lawrence Sillman opened the envelope. Its mes-
sage was so touching that he passed it on to the local press.
During her illness, she said, she had often asked herself,
“Why was I born? For what reason did the dear Lord bless me
with life?” However mysterious God’s plan might have seemed,
she finally discerned its pattern. “I feel that this has been my task
here on earth,” she wrote to family and friends, “to bring you to
the Lord. And even though I have suffered, I have no regrets. I
would suffer again for such a cause.”
“… You say, `The Lord’s way is not fair!’ Hear now, house
of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways
unfair?” (Ezekiel 18:25 - Today’s first reading)
~Rev. Edward J Smith
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH DINNERS Next Saturday, October 7th, we will have our Monthly dinner
after the 4 pm Mass. The menu will be breaded pork chops, potato
pancakes, California medley, salad, bread & dessert with a bever-
age. The cost of each dinner will be only $10. Sign ups are avail-
able at the church doors or call the Parish Office, 440-288-0106,
to give us a count. You may pay at the door. See you there!
Please join us
Saturday, October 7th from 10:00 am-3:30 pm,
for our Marathon of Rosaries to Save the Unborn.
We will begin a rosary every half hour on the hour.
The final 3:30 pm rosary will be prayed in the church
before 4:00 pm Mass.
ALL SOUL’S DAY MEMORIAL PRAYER SERVICE
Join us on Thursday, November 2nd at 7 pm to honor all
parishioners who have died this past year. A personal
invitation will be sent to the families of those who have
died, however, all are welcome!
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Weekly Activities SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:00 am - CYO Volleyball Games (Gym)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
1:00 pm - Senior Sociables Board Meeting (Church)
2:00 pm - Pierogi Production (Social Hall)
6:15 pm - PSR (School)
7:30 pm - New Life Prayer Group (Adoration Chapel)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:00 am - Pierogi Production (Social Hall)
5:30 pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
6:30 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Society (Parish Office)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 5:30 pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 5:30 pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 3:00 pm - Divine Mercy Holy Hour (Adoration Chapel)
5:30 pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:00 am - CYO Volleyball Games (Gym)
5:00 pm - First Saturday of the Month Dinner (Social Hall)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
9:00 am - CYO Volleyball Games (Gym)
1:00 pm - St. John Vianney Fraternity Monthly Mtg. (Church)
DONATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE In memory of Ida Adams for St. Vincent de Paul Society by
Dorothy Golowenski.
In memory of Stanley Fundanish for St. Anthony Church & St.
Vincent de Paul Society by Dorothy Mashensic.
BLANKET SUNDAY “COVERS” MANY NEEDS Next weekend is Blanket Sunday, sponsored by the
Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you make
a donation, your money will go even further through
bulk purchases of blankets & other items for the
homeless & poor individuals in our own metropolitan area. You
may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org. Envelopes will be
available in pews next weekend to make a donation.
OCTOBER 1, 2017 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
PRAY FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Gilbert Amador, Leslie Marie Ballas, Loretta Bliss, Ford
Cole, Lynn Coscho, Ann Cusella, Jerry Donovan, Anna Mae
Ebinger, Bea Ellis, Judy Foltin, Bea Giacobbe, Judy
Godlewski, Fr. J.R. Hadgany, Tim Haupt, Ralph Koontz,
Nancy Kurianowicz, Ann Marshall, Betty McGinley, Ellen
Morgan, Victor Munoz, Mary Nazario, Nick Penick, Emily
Raddell, Elizabeth Savinsky, Amy Schmidt, Elmer Schneider,
George Simonovich, Celia Stanislaw, Brian Stawicki. Deacon
Jim Stewart, Rick Teaman, Stacie Velasquez, Peg Young
Call the Parish Office if you would like to add someone to this
list. Please notify us when to remove the name.
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Call the “Prayer Line” for immediate prayer requests,
Georgianna: 440-288-1644 or Dee: 440-984-3874
DEADLINE IS APPROACHING TO JOIN MARIAN GUILD! Please return the coupon above in an envelope marked,
Marian Guild by October 1st to have your name in the book.
M a r i a n G u i l d A n t i q u e R o a d s h o w Name______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
Phone ______________________________________
Item Description _____________________________
If you have not yet joined Marian Guild for 2017-
2018, please enclose $5 for our yearly dues!
$5.00 enclosed New Member
WE NEED YOU! After masses the weekend of October 14th & 15th, there will be
an opportunity for parishioners to find out more about the Liturgi-
cal Ministries here at St. Anthony’s & become involved! Join us
for refreshments while discerning your interest & availability in
one or more ministries. Current ministers are invited to sign up
for Holy Days & Holidays, change your current schedule in some
way, or just encourage others. Hope to see you there!
GET YOUR CABBAGE ROLLS ORDERED! The Saint Agnes Church Altar & Rosary Society is taking Cab-
bage Roll orders until October 9th (limited quantity will be made
so call early). Pick up is 2:00-2:30 pm on Thursday, October
19th at Saint Agnes Church Hall, 611 Lake Ave., Elyria. A dozen
uncooked cabbage rolls are $12 each. To order, call Nancy, 440-
213-5136, or Helen, 440-324-2573. Payment is due at pick up.
ST. FRANCIS CABRINI CLAM BAKE The St. Francis Cabrini Pastoral Council is having a Clam Bake
on Sunday, October 8th from 3-5 pm at 2143 Homewood Dr.,
Lorain. Clam Bake Dinner is $25 & Chicken Dinner is $15. There
will be an assortment of beverages, 50/50 raffle & Chinese raffle.
Reservations ONLY by Wednesday, October 4th. For more
info., contact Chuck, 440-282-2765, Don, 440-277-0935, or the
Rectory, 440-277-7266. Checks can be made payable to Chuck
Vidovich.
MARIAN GUILD “ANTIQUE ROADSHOW” All men & women of the parish are invited to join the
Marian Guild on Monday, October 16th, 6:30 pm in
the Social Hall for our version of "The Antique Roadshow". Our
parishioner, Mike Darby has 40 years of experience with antique
appraisals & will be giving us his estimated values of our treas-
ures. Please bring your antiques down to the Social Hall by 6:00
pm. The elevator is now working! If you don’t have an antique,
come down to view the antiques & enjoy coffee & a Sundae Bar.
Please return the coupon below in the collection basket. We're
looking forward to seeing you for a fun and educational evening!
JOIN BISHOP PEREZ IN CELEBRATING FATIMA
ANNIVERSARY MASS All of the faithful of the diocese are invited to join
Bishop Nelson J. Perez in a special Mass celebrating
the closing of the anniversary celebration of the appari-
tions for the Blessed Mother at Fatima, Portugal in
1917. The Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
October 7th, 10 am in St. John Cathedral. Please join the
bishop in this special moment honoring Our Lady. Parking is
available on the surface lot behind the Cathedral.
