Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Deacon: Rev. Mr. Gerard Blanda 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, OCTOBER 23
7:00AM John & Mary Sabo - Special Intention
8:00AM Livia Bruno
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
7:00AM Tom Bohrer
8:00AM Katherine Prystasz
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
7:00AM Angelo Cipollone 8:00AM Leonard Wojcik
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
7:00AM Sr. Mary Bryan, CSA
8:00AM Ed Pozna
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
7:00AM Stephen DiBiase
8:00AM Betty Cehlar
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, Sts. Simon & Jude, Apostles.
4:30PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)
6:00PM Deceased of the Past Year
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary
Time.
8:00AM Edward & Agnes Medrick
10:00AM Judy Mladsi
12:00PM Lucy Migliore
Please Pray For: Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, John Baraona,
Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Raymond Chmielecki, Joe & Marcia
Demko, Gary DiRosa, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert
Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra &
Logan Friedl, Frances Funtek, Sam Gappa, Josephine Gaul, Robert
Gielski, John Gladden, Frank Gumina, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron
Hicks, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Millie Jasany,
Janet Johnson, Pat Jones, Lou Ann Keith, Betty Kilbane, Donald
Kotarsky, Cynthia Kufleitner, Karen Kulju, Andrea Lagzdins,
Dorothy Laquatra, Margaret Lewandowski, Michael Lieske,
Corinne Lipinski, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward &
Josephine Maskulka, Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell
Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, John Metzger,
Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora
Oney, Agnes Padar, Ed Perko, Timothy Petro, Carrie Piechowski,
Deanna Pisano, Nicholas J. Precario, Mary Jane, Nick, & John
Precario, Jan Ravas, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Vinny
Ruvo, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Robert &
Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Helen Smith, Joan Smyke, Doug
Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Diane Straub, Phyllis Tomaselli, Alice Tucker,
Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran, Beverly Von Alt, Cathy Yappel,
Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Zmecek.
Baptized on Sunday, October 15, 2017: Robert Matthew Goeckner Harvey Aloysius Goeckner Romie George Graham
Gabriel Rassie Stortzum Abigail Mae Wolfe
Wedding Banns BANNS I Sara Bukszar & Ray Linville
Mary Geraci Severino Romanin
SUNDAY THOUGHT Matthew 22:15-21
In our Gospel passage today Jesus tells us to render to
Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the
things of God’s. Without taking a political position,
Jesus reminds us that legitimate authority does have
some control over our lives. In doing so He
simultaneously asserts God’s ultimate authority over us.
God is the God of the whole of creation. Everything
and everyone is subject to Him and therefore has
extreme value to Him. Sadly at times we forget how
valuable we and others are to God. The fast pace of our
materialistic society can make us forget not only who
we are, but more importantly “whose” we are. When
Jesus tells us, “to give to God that which is God’s,” He
reminds us that ultimately our true value comes only
from God. We don’t really own anything we have, even
our own lives. We are the sacred place in which God
chooses to come to live in a deep and mysterious way.
His indwelling makes us a sanctuary from which He
also wishes to reach out and touch our weary world to
bring it healing and love.
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Contributions for Weekend October 14/15, 2017:
Total Offering : $13,959.78
Sunday Collection: $10,472.28
Faith Direct: $3,487.50
Poor Box: $155.00
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
CELEBRATING THE SAINTS Saint Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zavala, Foundress (1878-
1963)
Saint Maria Gaudalupe Garcia Zavala was born in 1878
in Zapopan, Mexico. Her father, a religious store
merchant, had his shop across the street from the Basilica
of Our Lady of Zapopan. Maria frequented the basilica
often growing up. Planning to marry in 1901, Maria
suddenly broke off her engagement because she felt a
strong calling to religious life to which she was unable to
resist. Maria described her call to the religious life as a
“sudden change of heart” that she knew she had to
follow. Believing that she was called to give assistance
to the poor and sick, Maria and her spiritual director the
future Blessed, Cipriano Inguez Martin del Campo, both
co-founded a new religious order called the Handmaids
of Saint Margaret Mary of the Poor. Maria worked as a
nurse and regardless of the poorness and the lack of
material goods of the patients she was compassionate
and caring towards the needs of the ill. She was named
the Superior General of the new order in 1906.
In times of dire need she asked her spiritual
director for permission to go begging in the streets in
order to collect funds needed for the hospital. Maria did
this with her fellow religious and she would seek
offerings until the needs of the hospital and patients were
met and would ask for no more than was needed. The
Mexican Revolution started in 1911 and its effects lasted
up until 1936 during which the political-religious
situation in Mexico became tense and in which the faith
underwent severe persecution. Maria put her own life at
risk and hid the priests and the Archbishop of
Guadalajara in her hospital. She showed compassion to
her “enemies” as well, offering care to the soldiers who
lived in the neighborhood of the hospital. In time, they
came to trust and respect her known by them as “Mother
Lupita.”
Saint Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zavala began to
suffer from a severe illness in 1961 and she died from
this illness on 24 June 1963 at the age of 85 in
Guadalajara. To today her Handmaids staff hospitals in
Mexico, Peru, Italy, Iceland, and Greece, attentive to
Maria’s words: “Be poor with the poor.” Her feast day is
June 24th.
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ALL SOULS DAY
REMEMBRANCE BOOK Let us join together as a parish and remember those family members and friends who have touched our lives deeply and have now gone home to
God by signing their names in our parish’s Book of Life. The book is found in the lobby of the Church. These names and all the Faithful Departed will be remembered in a special way during the coming month of November. All Souls Day Remembrance envelopes are in your envelope packets for your use to remember your deceased family and friends. Additional envelopes for those who contribute on line are available on the parish bookrack. Six additional Masses are scheduled during the year where they will be remembered. Charity obligates us to pray for the souls of the faithful departed just as we would wish to be prayed for. It is still a Catholic practice to have Masses said during the year for those who have died.
BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, October 29 from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The LifeShare blood mobile will be parked in front of the school during the event. Knights of Columbus members will be in the church lobby to register donors after all masses this weekend. During the past year we earned $1000 that was used for the PSR program. With your help we can make this another successful drive. Remember, it’s about life!
CAN WE HELP? The St. Anthony's Giving Tree is a parish program which provides Christmas gifts to families who are experiencing financial difficulties. If you, or a parish family that you know of are in need of assistance this year, please contact Joyce at the par ish rectory (440) 842-2666 by November 2, 2017. All information is kept strictly confidential.
WEEKLY WORK OF MERCY
For All Souls Day, visit the graves of your loved ones at the cemetery.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO
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HOLY WOUNDS
CHAPLET In 1866, Sister Mary Martha Chambon of the Monastery of the Visitation of Chambery began reporting that Jesus asked her to unite her sufferings with His in the Rosary of the Holy Wounds as an act of reparation for the sins of the world. Jesus said, “When you offer My Holy Wounds for sinners, you must not forget to do so for the souls in purgatory….”ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH ARE INVITED to join the Women’s Faith Ministry at a special evening devotion of the Holy Wounds Chaplet for those who have suffered during recent tragedies and disasters around the world and for the souls in Purgatory. The devotion will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Please meet in the Hospitality Room. No RSVP is required. Please bring a rosary (some will be available).
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
CORNER “Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.” - St. Anthony of Padua
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 6:30PM PSR - School 7:00PM RCIA - LR
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00PM Ladies Guild Board Meeting - HR
7:00PM The Way - CM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg. - SA
7:00PM Parish Council - LR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 6:30PM K of C District Meeting - HR
6:45PM Bingo - H
7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:00AM Blood Drive - Front of School/School
CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION CYO Basketball is open to boys and girls grade 3-8 for St. Anthony school and PSR students. Please visit www.stanthonyathletics.com to register by October 28, 2017.
EVANGELIZATION TIP It is important to pray for the dead. Invite family and friends to go to Mass on All Souls Day (November 2). At this Mass in particular, we pray for all the souls in Purgatory, which could include our past relatives and friends.
MYSTAGOGICAL MOMENTS
Mystagogy (mist-a-go-gee) is prayerful reflection on the presence of God in the midst of events. This section will offer a question to begin your conversation with God. Question: In the Gospel, St. Paul said, “For our
gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in
power and in the Holy Spirit and with much
conviction.” St. Paul firmly believes his message. Do
I believe? What part of my life needs stronger faith?
The 2nd Annual Cougar Pride 5K Run/1 Mile Walk has been officially scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018. At this time, we have opened our 2018 Cougar Pride 5K Sponsor Drive! If your
family or company is interested in becoming a Race Sponsor, please go to the St. Anthony of Padua School website: www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.org/2018-
sponsorship-information or contact us at [email protected]. More race information will be announced as it becomes available.
SEMINARIAN OF THE WEEK
Let’s promote vocations by praying for our diocesan seminarians.
Please pray for Daniel Samide.
LADIES GUILD FUND RAISER The Ladies Guild will be offering the 2018 “Our Town and All Around” dining directories through the weekend of Nov. 11/12 with the cost remaining $28.00 per book. The ladies will be available before and after most masses for you to purchase these coupon books and to answer any questions you may have.
Thanksgiving is still a way off. While we reflect on God’s blessings at Thanksgiving, we need to remember daily those who are less fortunate. The Food
Ministry invites you to participate on an ongoing basis in our attempt to feed those who are in need of assistance. Our most urgent need at this time is for: applesauce, canned fruit and tuna. Thank you for remembering those we serve.
CONFIRMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS Today our young people who are preparing for Confirmation will be reflecting on “The Eucharist.” Jesus attracted many followers during His life on earth. People crowded around Him when He was walking through the streets. During mealtime, they crowded around him. Twice in His life, His followers fled from him. His followers fled when Jesus spoke to the people about the Eucharist. Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life…..Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. “ (John 6:48, 53) We read further in the Gospel: “When many of his disciples heard this, they said, “This is a difficult teaching; who can accept it? After this, many of His disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” (John 6:66) The question we need to ask ourselves is will we flee from Jesus or remain by his side? The Eucharist is the core of our faith. Please pray for our Confirmation students, that they discover God’s transforming power when we partake in the Body and Blood of Jesus.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Be mindful of what the children are watching (whether on television or on the internet). It may send the wrong message about family, marriage, life, and God.
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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
CATHOLIC GLOSSARY Clergy: Clergy is the name given to all ordained deacons, priests, and bishops in the Roman Catholic Church. A member of the clergy is called a cleric. At St. Anthony of Padua, Fr. Dale, Fr. Peter, and Deacon Jerry are all members of the clergy.
HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW…
Did you know that the weekday readings are divided into two cycles? The cycles are 1 and 2. We are presently reading the readings from Cycle 1. Starting with Advent, we begin Cycle 2.
WEEKLY MASS REMINDER
The Mystery of Faith that we profess is the saving action of Jesus - his Suffering, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension into Heaven. During the Eucharistic Prayer and the priest says The Mystery of Faith, profess this saving event with gratitude and awe.
NEED HELP
We are in need of Classroom aides to help with the
preschool program. This is a perfect opportunity
for High School students that need service hours. If interested in helping with this ministry, please call Randy Harris at 440-842-2666 or email at [email protected].
HOW IS CHRIST PRESENT IN
THE EUCHARIST? Jesus Christ is present in the Eucharist in a unique and incomparable way. He is present in a true, real and substantial way, with His Body and His Blood, with His Soul and His Divinity. In the Eucharist, therefore, there is present in a sacramental way, that is, under the Eucharistic species of bread and wine, Christ whole and entire, God and Man. (Compendium, Catechism of the
Catholic Church, 282)
Research shows that Catholics who believe that
Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist do not leave
the Catholic Church to join other churches
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Are you always telling yourself that you need to spend
more time developing your spiritual life, but cannot
seem to find time to do so? If so, then please check out
our selection of CDs on the Lighthouse Media display.
These CDs are great to listen to while driving in your
car.
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