Saint Mary Parish

250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499

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

Parish Pastoral Staff

Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor

Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Tom Cully, Pastoral Associate

Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director

Parish Support Staff

Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries

Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator

Mr. John Mastandrea, Adult Faith and Education Coordinator

Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator

Mr. Bob Sferra, Sacramental Catechetical Leader

Parish Office Staff

Mrs. Janel Abraham

Mrs. Lorri Masie

School Administrative Staff

Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator

Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development

School Office Staff

Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy

Mrs. Rhonda Johnson

Parish 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 165 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea

Mission Statement

St. Mary 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.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2017

The series of controversies between Jesus and the religious leaders comes to a

head in today’s Gospel. “When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the

Sadducees, they gathered together.” The disparate groups against Jesus have

now joined forces.

Way back in chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus offered a new interpreta-

tion of the Law and told his followers that their righteousness should exceed

that of the scribes and Pharisees. Now, his opponents question him about the

Law. As Jesus answered the scholar of the Law, he likewise answers the leader-

ship. LOVE God. LOVE your neighbor!

Reflecting on the Gospel from Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families, “There are no laws, rules, tal-

ents and merits that can surpass love. Love for God, others, and self should

be all-consuming. It should pervade our hearts, minds and spirits so much so

that there is no space for anything else. The way Jesus spoke of the com-

mandments gives us a clue as to how to live them. Instead of giving a list of

what not to do, he tells us to focus on what and who we should be. When

this becomes our focus, there is no room for anything else.”

Today is about understanding that God has loved us first and we

must return that love in kind again and again. We can’t demand it, obligate it, restrict it or oblige it. It must

come from within.

That’s the lesson Jesus teaches. Look within, be attentive to what God has given and respond to that

with one another.

My personal THANKS to all of YOU for taking the time to respond prayerfully and enthusiastically to

the Grateful Giving Program commitment with your Intention Card. I know these kinds of requests are both

difficult to ask as well as difficult to receive, but I THANK YOU for your

prayerful response in HOW to financially support and sustain our parish

mission. 165 years and counting!

As I said last week our discipleship is what is important in our lives

and our decision to follow Christ and live our lives accordingly is the great-

est decision we can make as His disciples!

If you have NOT YET turned in your Intention Card, they are in

every pew and you can take the time to prayerfully fill in the Card and

drop it in the collection basket. Remember, IF you are interested in Elec-

tronic Giving, check that box on the card and we will keep you informed of

our next steps. Again, THANK YOU to all who have generously responded with their Intention Card and may I

ask that you please continue to pray for the widest possible participation in our Grateful Giving.

Please join in giving to the Lord a portion of all that we have received. May God bless you and stir up

in all of us the gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Baptism and sealed in Confirmation.

Many THANKS for your financial commitment to the Parish this past weekend. Blessings and peace to

all.

Fr. John

Remember Daylight Savings

next weekend:

November 5th

Monday October 30 Weekday Rom 8:12-17 / Lk 13:10-17 (479) 9:00 am David Boll Boll Family Tuesday October 31 Weekday Rom 8:18-25 / Lk 13:18-21 (480) 9:00 am Lucy Pallifrone Tom & Paulette Flandera Wednesday November 1 All Saints Rv 7:2-4,9-14 / 1 Jn 3:1-3 / Mt 5:1-12a (667) 9:00 am Christine Werts Sister 10:30 am School Mass 7:00 pm For All Parishioners Living and Deceased Thursday November 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed ( All Souls’ Day) Wis 3:1-9 / Rom 5:5-11 / Jn 6:37-40 (668) 9:00 am Deceased Members of O’Sullivan Family Family 7:00 pm Memorial Mass Friday November 3 Weekday Rom 9:1-5 / Lk 14:1-6 (483) 9:00 am Andrew Cieker Family

Saturday November 4 Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop Rom11:1-2a,11-12,25-29 / Lk 14:1,7-11(484) 4:00 pm Dolores Bartlett Family Sunday November 5 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b—2:2b,8-10/ 1 Thes 2:7b-9,13/ Mt 23:1-12 (151) 7:30 am Dawn Fuller Mary Brennan 9:30 am Joyce Kraft Family 11:30 am Timothy Marono Daughter

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 Ex-traordinary 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.

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

Maggie Armstrong Donna Baker Mary Anne Bialosky William Conroy Chris Copenhaver Art Davenport Owen Dumm Chuck Duncan Jim Duncan Michael Figlar Brian Follen Joan Foust Betty Glynn Gerry Grant

Wayne Goforth Katie Halley Mark Hill Dennis Jamiot Louise Knapik Jim Knapik Les Lindenmeier Rob Lucas Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Shem Miller Leo Oblak Alice Olszewski Mary Elizabeth Ryba John Serrao Daniel Snyder Jeanine Surma Chester Talarczyk

Bulletin Prayer List

Family Perspective

Today Jesus tells us love of God and neighbor are two parts

of the greatest commandment. Loving families do both.

They express their love of God as a family knowing this will

help them love each other. What energizes their love? Lov-

ing God through loving people.

Welcome this weekend the newly baptized -

Braden Michael Johnson

Colin Schutrum Long

Welcome - Newly Baptized

In Your Charity

In your charity, please remember the

repose of the soul of Isabel Malloy.

May she rest in eternal peace.

From September 27th to November 5th, you’re invited to join

other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and

fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and

peacefully pray anytime between 7am to 7pm during the 40-

day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm - 12000

Shaker Blvd, Cleveland 44120 or Planned Parenthood—

25350 Rockside Road, Bedford 44146 or Family Planning - 54

South State St., Painesville 44077. Please help spread the word

about this important community outreach. Contact John Noall

at clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com or (216) 245-9744 for

more information.

Websites:

www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland

www.40daysforlife.com/painesville

www.40daysforlife.com/bedfordheights

Sunday, October 29 1:30pm - FJG Trick or Treat Monday, October 30 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:15pm - Church Rosary Tuesday, October 31 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, November 1 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 10:30am - Church School Mass 7:00pm - Chapel Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, November 2 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 12:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 7:00pm - Church All Soul’s Day Memorial Mass 7:15pm - FJG Mtg Rm TMIY (That Man is You) Friday, November 3 Saturday, November 4 3:00pm - Church Confessions

Parish Events

“Love as normal as living and breathing”

“Love one another, even as I have loved

you.” These words should be not only a

light to us, but also a flame consuming the

selfishness which prevents the growth of

holiness. Jesus loved us to the end, to the very limit of love,

the Cross. Love must come from within—from our union

with Christ—an outpouring of our love for God. Loving

should be as normal to us as living and breathing, day after

day until our death.

Excerpted from: Love: A Fruit Always in Season Daily Meditations by Mother

Teresa (Ignatius Press 1987)

Mother Teresa

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 jabraham1@stmaryberea.org

Robert & Jeanne McLaughlin

October 7th - 50 years Pat & Carol Benson

October 14th - 45 years Carl & Chris Rose

October 15th - 34 years Jim & Tracey Wesolek October 15th - 1 year Rudy & Carol Najda

October 16th - 52 years Dale & Cheryl Lange

October 19th - 54 years Ron & Janet Glozer

October 22nd - 62 years Bob & Aggie Cogan

October 25th - 61 years Jay & Gerry Irvin

October 26th - 26 years John & Rosie Wesolek October 29th - 57 years

Catholics across the country will be celebrating Priesthood

Sunday on October 29, 2017. It is a day set aside to celebrate

the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the

Church. It is a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our

priests share with us when we gather at the Table of the Lord -

when we call in our times of need. Consider sharing a per-

sonal note or card of thanks to Fr. John and Fr. Max.

Together we pray that many of our young people will be in-

spired by the ministry and witness of our priests. May their

hearts be open to hearing and responding to God’s call in their

lives.

Bible Study & Faith Sharing

With the death of Solomon the kingdom begins to fall

apart. The people begin to stray from God’s rule. We

will meet Tuesday from 11:00am—12:00noon in the

chapel. Even those who have intimate relationships with

God can be tempted to serious sin. Come and see if your

story can connect to the scriptures. Bring your Bible and

join us to see if the Lord might have a message for you.

Quiet Prayer

Quiet prayer will meet on Tuesday at 12:30pm in the

chapel. Quiet prayer will be followed by the second half

of the Keating CD “Contemplation as Method.” We will

close about 1:15 pm. As we move into the autumn season

and before the rush of the holidays, why not give yourself

the opportunity to try this method of prayer.

12 Step Spirituality

12 step will meet Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm -

4:00 pm as we continue our reflection on the principles of

the program. Come and join us and share your experi-

ence, strength and hope of living a 12 step based life.

Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes

By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

This week is chock full of happy days in which we can celebrate the fall season. Of course, the children will be enjoying Halloween on Tuesday

(or on Sunday, if you are participating in the Church’s indoor event at the Father Garrity Center!) On the more liturgical side, Wednesday is All

Souls Day, the time in which we take special reflection of all of those faithful men and women of whom the Catholic Church has confirmed to

have found their way into the kingdom of heaven. This solemn feast is one of six holy days of obligation observed in our church, not including

every Sunday!

On Thursday, we celebrate All Souls Day, which gives reflection to our loved ones who have passed from this earth. Unlike All Saints Day, All

Souls Day is not a holy day of obligation. However, every year, St. Mary’s church holds a special Memorial Mass to celebrate the lives of all

those that we have buried from the church in the past year. There will be a candle set out for each of our beloved friends and family who have

passed, and relatives of those are welcome to take the candle at the end of the Mass. Even though these people may not be here on earth, their

spirit still live on in our hearts. May they rest in peace in eternal paradise with our Lord in heaven.

Choir Rehearsal Schedules: Traditional Choir meets to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Youth Choir also rehearses on Tuesdays at

5.30pm. If you are interested in participating in any of these choirs, cantoring, or playing an instrument during mass, please call or see Ms. Angela

Kovacs after mass up in the loft. The Music Ministry office number is 440.243.3877 ext 27.

Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm D Pusti P Ponstingle (H) D Beatty, A Beatty, M Feigi C Beatty (C) G Butcher, S Butcher, Z Hritz Deacon Tom, B Cully L Hritz 7:30am D Lipfird - (H) V Dober, M Dober, P Flandera, J Dober (C) F Sliwa, A Carner, M Dober J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea J Dober 9:30am J Pae S Ward (H) R Straub, R Latanich, L Latanich, A Jones (C) R Heitz, M A Deimling, A Kulwicki L Richter, C DiSanto O Petitt 11:30am M Carroll S Hritz (H) Deacon Tom, C Garr, P Harris A Satow (C) D Bajc, J Bajc, B Satow P Hickey, D Hickey L Alton

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of November 5th

Ministry Schedules All Saints Day - November 1st

Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 9:00am P Hardman (H) D Hickey J Golier (C) A Laubert, D Sawyer 7:00pm C Rose S Ward (H) Deacon Tom, B Cully, L Durica E Davenport (C) L Richter, G Grant, G Abraham T Morgan, L Sullivan J Abraham

All Souls Day - November 2nd

Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 7:00pm K Zanotti S Scanlon (H) V Follen, M Dole, N Picard J Waters (C) L Madzy, R Wesolek, M Waters M E Nichols, M McGinty M Laneve

Religious Education News

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

PSR

Calendar of Events 10/29/2017 - 1:30pm – St. Mary Church Grounds – “Discipleship” Event (Trunk or Treat) 10/30/2017 – NO PSR this Monday 11/06/2017 - 6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 11/13/2017 - 6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 11/19/2017 – 10:30am – Fr. Garrity Center – First Sacraments Session #2 - 6:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #2 11/20/2017 – NO PSR this Monday 11/25/2017 – 7:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – “Discipleship” Event (Appreciation Dinner) 11/27/2017 – 6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 12/04/2017 – 6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 12/11/2017 – 6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 12/17/2017 – 10:30am – Fr. Garrity Center – First Sacraments Session #3 - 6:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #3 12/18/2017 – 6:45pm – St. Mary School - PSR in Session 1st Semester is complete

Sacramental Preparation Please remember to turn in any missing documentation (Baptism Re-cord, Discipleship Sheet, Sacramental fees) as soon as possible. Without this documentation you will not be allowed to receive the Sac-rament.

Calendar of Events October 29, 2017 - 1:30pm – “Social” Discipleship Event November 19, 2017 - 9:30am – Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 2 - 6:00pm - Confirmation Session 2 December 17, 2017 - 9:30am – Sacramental Sunday Mass - 10:30am - First Sacraments Session 3 - 6:00pm - Confirmation Session 3 January 13, 2018 - 9:00am First Reconciliation (A-K) January 20, 2018 - 9:00am First Reconciliation (L-Z) May 6, 2018 - 11:30am First Holy Communion May 12, 2018 - 4:00pm Confirmation

“Sacramental Sunday” Our next Sacramental Sunday will be November 19th at the 9:30am Mass. Greeters should meet in the Resurrection Chapel at 8:45am for your door assignment.

We need volunteers, both Confirmation & First Sacraments Candi-dates, to be “Greeters” for all our Sacramental Sunday Masses. Con-tact your Teacher or the REO if you want to help. Discipleship Events October 29th – Trunk or Treat - “SOCIAL” event; 1:30pm; Candidates will coordinate with Fr. Max to organize activities for those attending this event; the event will last until 4:00pm; requires meeting to discuss plan.

November 19th – First Sacraments Reconciliation Session #2 – “SPIRITUAL” event; Candidates will be able to support this session by helping in either training session and/or setup and cleanup of the re-freshment. The session will end at 12:00pm.

November 25th - “Grateful Giving” Appreciation Dinner; 6:30pm; Candidates will be expected to help setup, guide, control and cleanup area; expected to end by 9:00pm.

For the complete schedule of events and activities for Confirmation a/or First Sacraments go to …

http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep

and then select the appropriate sacrament (right of page).

St. Mary Catholic School News Corner

Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

We would like to thank everyone that supported our re-

cent Yankee Candle sale through online ordering or your

catalog order. Though the catalog paper deadline was earlier

this week to insure delivery for Thanksgiving, online sales

remain open through January 10th and the online orders ship

in 3-10 days anywhere in the continental U.S. which means

you place your order and receive it in time for Christmas.

Go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com The St. Mary

group number when placing an order online is 990001283.

Again, thank you for your continued support!

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! What a beau-

tiful Fall day our Pre4 & PreK classes had for their field trip

to Red Wagon Farm. Everyone got to enjoy a wagon ride,

corn maze, and of course, pick a pumpkin! What a fun way

to get in the Fall spirit!

Attention Veterans of St. Mary

School and Parish: You are invited to

our Veteran Flag Raising Ceremony be-

ing held on Friday, November 10th at the

school. Veterans should plan to arrive at 9:10-9:15a.m. At

9:20a.m. the students will conduct the raising of the flag fol-

lowed by coffee and pastries in the school gym. The event

will conclude at 9:50a.m. Please RSVP, by November 6th, to

the school secretary @ 440-243-4555 ext. 10, so that we can

adequately plan.

Important Dates to Remember:

10/31/17 - Halloween Trick or Treat Street & Costume

Parade (grades K-5 wear costumes/grades 6-8 bring

candy to pass out)

11/01/17 - All School Mass / 10:30a.m.

11/02/17 - KidzArt / 3:30p.m.

11/03/17 - First Friday Adoration

“ “ “ - Power of the Pen/ 3:30p.m.

“ “ “ - Classroom of Champions / 3:30p.m.

11/05/17 - Daylight Savings Time/Turn clocks back 1 hour

Trick or Treat

When: October 29, 2017

Time: 1:30p-4:00p

Where: Fr. John Garrity Center

Who: Parishioners, Parents, Grandparents, Family &

Friends of ALL ages are invited to this event

Questions call St. Mary Rectory Office (440) 243-3877

Put on your favorite costume & join us for an afternoon of Hallow-

een Fun - GAMES, MUSIC, TREATS, CANDY, with SO MUCH FUN

IN STORE.

Please bring Halloween Treats to share with our Children.

NOTE: If you would like to donate a bag of candy - Drop off at the Rectory

Office or bring with you on 10/29/17

St. Mary Catholic School Presents:

5th Annual Fundraiser

Saturday, November 18, 2017

6pm-11pm

The West Side Irish-American Club

8559 Jennings Rd,

Olmsted Township, OH 44138

$45 per person

(Adults only)

Ticket Price Includes:

Dinner/Beer/Wine/Well Drinks

Dance the night away with the band:

"“Old Skool"

Silent Auction and AMAZING Gift Baskets

For Tickets and Information please contact:

PTO@smsberea.org or school office: 440-243-4555

Proceeds Benefit St. Mary Catholic School

Experience the scenic beauty and challenging adventure of Parish-

ioner Bob “Buckeye Flash” Grau, author of Five Million Steps on

a Journey of Hope: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hear his

unique and inspiring story and see photos of his 2,181 mile Hike of

the Appalachian Trail. His trek from Georgia to Maine was com-

pleted in 170 days. Be ready to hike the trail vicariously as your

relive his life-changing journey through 14 states. All are welcome:

Sunday - November 5th

2:00pm - Fr. John Garrity Center

Five Million Steps - On a Journey of Hope

Knights of Columbus News

Breakfast for Vocations

Catholic Vocations Information Fair

&

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

Sunday - November 12, 2017

8:30am - 1:00pm (After Each Mass)

Father John Garrity Center

Breakfast Tickets: $5.00 per person (5yrs & older)

$20.00 families with 3+ Children

Purchase tickets at the Rectory Office or at the Door

Join us after each Mass on Sunday, November 12th to enjoy

a delicious breakfast and learn about the process Catholic

men and women follow when they discern religious and lay

vocations. Did you know there are seven (yes, seven!) semi-

narians currently studying for the priesthood from our two

parishes of St. Mary in Berea and at St. Mary of the Falls?

The Knights of Columbus joyously provides tuition support

to those seminarians and the funds we raise help make that

happen.

The Vocations Information Fair will take place right along-

side our Pancake Breakfast. It will feature representatives

who will share insights on how to make sense of the various

calls we all receive as Catholics — not just to ordinations

and religious life, but also to family formation and the fully

engaged laity. God’s plan is a good plan — each of us has a

role.

Please participate in the prayer Novena that starts Satur-

day, November 4; this Novena will be offered for the suc-

cess of this event and for the formation of vocations

throughout our community.

Time is running out to register for the “One

Day Autumn Trip to St. Anthony’s Chapel” located on Troy Hill

in Pittsburgh on Saturday November 4th. The Baron Bus will

depart from St. Mary of the Falls parking lot at 9:00am and return

by 7:00pm. The cost of the trip is only $40. All Confirmation

Candidates participating in this trip will receive a special rate of

$30. Contact Steve Hupp today for more information or to make

your reservation to attend at stevenmhupp@hotmail.com or at

(440) 239-0057.

Military Veterans of the Parish, join us for a Free Breakfast in

honor of your service on Saturday November 11th, at Canary’s

Restaurant located at 27350 Lorain Road in North Olmsted at

9:00am. Your special lady is welcome to attend at their own cost.

Don’t forget to bring some pictures of yourself in your military

attire while you were serving our great country! RSVP with Steve

Hupp at (440) 239-0057

We continue to ask for your aluminum cans. Please drop them off

into the cart located inside the wooden fence located between the

Church vestibule and the school at St. Mary of the Falls parish.

All of the proceeds go towards the support of our charitable pro-

gram to support Catholic education and the seminarians from our

cluster parishes.

Fair Trade Shopping Boutique

Saturday, November 4th - 3:00p-6:00p

Sunday, November 5th - 8:00a-2:00p

Shop Locally - Help Globally - Come and shop for beautiful

handicrafts, clothing, drinks and chocolate from around the

world. On Sunday there will also be quilting materials.

Start your Christmas shopping with “gifts that make the world

a better place”.

St. Joseph Church

Holy Family Center

12700 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH