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St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak

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, SEPTEMBER 25

7:00AM Marian Kalata

8:00AM Shirley Trausch

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

7:00AM Dale Woloszynek

8:00AM Inez Kneblewicz

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, St. Vincent DePaul.

7:00AM Philip Ruppert

8:00AM Special Intention - Tony & Eleanor Szpak

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

7:00AM Dorothy Miller

8:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael,

Archangels.

7:00AM Henry Kohout

8:00AM Marie Acanfora

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor

of the Church.

1:00PM Rocchiccioli / Harris Wedding

4:30PM Ulaszewski Family

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary

Time.

8:00AM Leonard Wojcik

10:00AM Armagno Family

12:00PM August Poliafico

Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, 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 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, 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 Precario, Jan Ravas, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay,

Vinny Ruvo, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, Robert &

Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Joe Skerl, 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, September 17, 2017:

Elise Maryanna Ritondaro

Wedding Banns

BANNS III Sara Rocchiccioli & Zack Har r is

BANNS II Julie Dejelo & John Seoung

BANNS II Rachel Stephen & Nickolas Angiocchi

BANNS I Stephen Siemen & Lindsey Sieniawski

Susan Fadenholz

Frances Garlisi

Howard Snyder

Diane Ujhazy

SUNDAY THOUGHT

Matthew 20:1-16

Most of us find ourselves easily in today’s parable. Doesn’t

it seem that we are always the ones who work the hardest

and sacrifice the most, while others who have done so much

less than us get all the breaks? No matter how short the line

is, we’re always at the end of it. Only God knows why He

gives certain people all the breaks while we seem to receive

none of them. But should this really be a cause for our

distress? We do not know what effect certain gifts have on

certain people. One person may find the gift of intelligence a

burden because it enables that person to see more deeply into

life and life’s problems. They then will have to struggle with

the obligations imposed upon them to make their little corner

of the world better because of what they know. Another

person with the gift of outward beauty may struggle with

establishing authentic relationships with others since other

people only see their surface beauty and pay no attention to

their true inner beauty. It seems that every gift has its

obligation and burden, and we should be very slow to wish

such gifts upon ourselves. Envy is not the proper response to

God’s generosity. Gratitude is. Perhaps God gives gifts to

others because they need them and because God hopes that

they will use them in the service of others. Perhaps what we

see as defects are actually gifts. Our gratefulness to God for

all good gifts is our expression of faith in a God who is all-

knowing and all-wise.

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Contribution for Weekend Sept.16/17 2017:

Total Offering : $12,622.45

Sunday Collection: $8,969.45

Faith Direct: $3,653.00

Poor Box: $87.00

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

CELEBRATING THE SAINTS

Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (+604)

Saint Bede tells how a young Saint Gregory the Great

was walking through the Roman marketplace when he

saw three slaves with fair faces and long blond hair.

“They are called Angels,” someone told him. “That is

appropriate,” Gregory said, “for they have angelic

faces, and it is right that they should become fellow

heirs with the angels in heaven.” Determined to help

bring this about, Gregory begged permission from

Pope Pelagius to preach the Gospel to the Angels, but

the citizens of Rome, deeply attached to the learned

monk, made him turn back from his desire to become

a missionary.

Years later, Gregory became pope himself and

revisited his plan to evangelize England. Augustine,

Gregory’s successor as Abbot of the Monastery of

Saint Andrew, was one of thirty missionaries that

Gregory chose for the trip. The group set out through

France, but they soon lost heart. In a letter, Gregory

promoted Augustine to leader of the group, and the

mission continued.

When they reached Kent, Augustine set about

growing the fledgling Church in the manner

recommended by Gregory. He befriended King

Ethelbert, founded the Monastery of Saints Peter and

Paul, built churches dedicated to the Roman martyrs

and welcomed Frankish priest to guide them. He died

ten years later, the Faith beginning to take hold among

the people of Kent. Saint Augustine of Canterbury’s

feast is celebrated on May 27

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SOCIAL CONCERNS

COMMISSION

A sincere THANK YOU to

all those who baked for the

West Side Catholic Center

luncheon on Tuesday,

September 19, 2017. The 159 hot lunches that we

served consisted of taco soup, corn chips, salad, rolls

& butter and also included a generous portion of your

fresh baked pastries. All were most appreciative.

Remember to mark your calendar for our next serving

date, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Thank you again

for your continued support and generosity to the West

Side Catholic Center.

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THE SACRAMENT OF THE

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Anointing

of the Sick will be celebrated

after the homily of the Mass at

all the Masses the weekend of

October 7 & 8, 2017. The sacrament should be

received by those experiencing serious and life-

threating illnesses, major surgery, and the debilitating

effectives of the aging process. Consider bring a

relative or neighbor to Mass that weekend to receive

the sacrament.

EMERGENCY COLLECTION FOR

HURRICANE IRMA

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and diocese

across the country have been asked by the leadership

of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

to have an emergency collection to assist the victims

of Hurricane Irma.

While it is unfortunate that this comes on the heels

of the emergency collection for Hurricane Harvey,

Hurricane Irma has been equally as devastating to our

brothers and sisters in the Caribbean, especially the

Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and the

southern US needs our help. These funds will be used

in the affected areas to support humanitarian aid,

assistance with long-term efforts to restore

communities after widespread destruction and for

pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church in the

US and the Caribbean.

The church is a channel for grace and solidarity in

the wake of natural disasters as it offers solace and

support in the aftermath. The Church itself in these

regions is now in need of tremendous assistance itself.

Many of the Church’s structures have been damaged

and their resources depleted which makes it

challenging to provide assistance and pastoral

outreach to those in need.

In support of this major relief effort, St. Anthony

will have a special second collection which will

take place next weekend, September 30 – October

1, 2017. All checks should be made payable to St.

Anthony of Padua with the memo line marked

Emergency Collection for Hurricane Irma. Thank

you

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

6:30PM PSR - School

7:00PM RCIA - LR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

7:00PM The Way - CM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg. - SA

7:00PM Parish Council Mtg. - LR

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

6:45PM Bingo - H

7:00PM Precatechumen (RCIA) Mtg. - HR

7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

9:45AM Confirmation Prep—CH/School

4:00PM Women’s Faith Ministry Movie - HR

POTLUCK AND A MOVIE

All women are invited to join the

Women’s Faith Ministry on

Sunday, October 1 from 4:00 to

7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality

Room at St. Anthony for a

potluck dinner followed by the

movie “War Room”. The movie focuses on a family

who seemingly have it all. But as they go through

tough times, a new friend helps them find happiness

through prayer as they develop their own “War Room”

where prayer and discernment lead to resolution.

If you can, please bring something of your choice for

the potluck dinner. Beverages, popcorn and paper

products will be provided by WFM. Seating is limited

so please RSVP by September 25 and leave your

name, phone number and email address (if you have

one) with the parish office at (440) 842-2666 or by

sending it in an email to wfmstanthony@gmail.com.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (ADULTS)

The Sacrament of Confirmation helps us to live the

Christian life through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. If

you are an adult and have never received this

Sacrament, contact Fr. Peter at the rectory or by email

frpeter@stanthonypaduaparma.org. God has more

sacramental grace to give.

AVILA DAY OF PRAYER

Reservations are now being accepted for Avilia Day of

Prayer at the Center for the Pastoral Leadership, 28700

Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio on October 11, 2017 from

8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. The speaker will be Kathleen

Beckman, L.H.S. on the topic “Praying for Priests and

Families Urgency, Promises, Vision”. A fee of $25.00

which includes lunch, must be prepaid before October

2, 2017. Please call (440) 943-7600 for further

information on how to register.

SAD NEWS

We were informed this week that the mother of

former Parochial Vicar, Fr. Rod Kreidler, Mrs.

Anna Kreidler has died. Mrs. Kreilder’s funeral

Mass was celebrated Saturday, September 23, 2017

at St. Mary Catholic Church, Sandusky, Ohio by

her son. If you wish to express your sympathy to

Fr. Rod his address is below. Please keep Mrs.

Kreidler and her family in your prayers.

Fr. Rodney A. Kreidler

St. Edward Parish

501 Cottage Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805

Seminarian of the Week

Let’s promote vocations by

praying for our diocesan

seminarians.

Please pray for Robert Popik.

BECOMING CATHOLIC INQUIRY

SESSION

Our next inquiry session about becoming

Catholic is on Thursday, September 28 2017 at

7:00pm in the Hospitality Room. All those

interested, or possibly interested, are welcome.

HEY CATHOLIC!

DID YOU KNOW…

Did you know that the

month of September is

typically dedicated to

the Seven Sorrow of

Mary? They are: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight

into Egypt, the loss of the child Jesus in the temple,

the meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the

Cross, the Crucifixion, the taking down of the Body

of Jesus from the Cross, the burial of Jesus. Consider

praying this devotion or at the least, reflecting on one

of the events.

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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

BLANKET SUNDAY COMING SOON

The weekend of October 7-8th marks the 31st Annual

Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy. This

collection is sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de

Paul Society. Due to lack of storage space, we will

gratefully accept your cash donation and do the

shopping for you, making your money go even further

with bulk purchases of blankets and other items

needed by the homeless and disadvantaged. So

“blanket” someone for the winter—and give yourself

a warm feeling! You may also donate online at

www.svdpcle.org.

PARISH GROUP OF THE WEEK

The Ushers are a group of men and women who serve

as greeters at Mass. They open the door for

parishioners, help those in need of assistance, aid in

the collection of the weekly offering, and pass out

bulletins at the end of Mass.

To join, please call the rectory for the name and

number of the person to contact.

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.

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: What part of the homily touched your heart

today? How does life need to change for Jesus?

RELIGIOUS ORDER OF THE WEEK

Order: Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

(OSU)

Founder: Saint Angela Merici

Origin: When St. Angela was 20-years-

old, she was saddened by how many

young women had little to no education.

She invited many young women to her

home where she began to teach them

herself, especially the Catholic faith.

The young women learned how to pray

and participate in the sacramental life of

the Church. Eventually, she formed the

community of the Ursulines in 1535.

Interesting Fact #1: The Ursulines were

the first group of women religious to

work outside of the cloister.

Interesting Fact #2: The Ursulines

became the first teaching order of

women in the Catholic Church.

Interesting Fact #3: The Ursulines came

to the Diocese of Cleveland in 1850. (3

years after the creation of the diocese)

Website: http://www.ursulinesisters.org

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

CORNER

“The proof of love is in the works.

Where love exists, it works great

things. But when it ceases to act, it

ceases to exist.” — St. Gregory the

Great

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EVANGELIZATION TIP

Get a picture of Bishop

Perez for your home. It

will encourage your love

for our bishop while also

letting others know that

the Bishop of Cleveland

is a special person in

your life.

WEEKLY MASS REMINDER

As we continue to learn the new Mass setting “Mass

of St. Francis Cabrini,” assist your familiarity of the

responses by using the hymnal. The setting is on

page 902 of the Today’s Missal: Music Issue 2017.

CATHOLIC GLOSSARY

Viaticum: Viaticum is Holy Communion given to the

dying. As a person walks the final part of their

earthly journey, it is Jesus who strengthens them to

the end and gives them hope of eternal life.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Halloween is soon approaching. Encourage the

children to learn about a saint and dress like that saint

for Halloween. Maybe it will inspire to live for Jesus

like the saints.

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.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL

Parents of 3, 4, and 5 year olds, we are now taking

registrations for our Sunday preschool program.

Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m.

to 11:00 a.m. in the school. Classes begin October 8,

2017. Registration forms are available at the rectory,

on the bookshelf in the gathering area in church and

online at www.stanthonypaduaparma.org.

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.

CATECHIST AND AIDES NEEDED FOR

2017-2018 PSR

We are in need of classroom aides for grades 3, 4, 6,

8. We have an urgent need of a Catechist for our

4

th

grade class. “Let the Children Come to

Me….” (Matthew 19:14). It is a wonder ful blessing

to be part of a child’s faith formation and in doing so,

we are fulfilling our baptismal call to spread the Good

News of Jesus. Please prayerfully consider

volunteering some of your time to be part of the PSR

program. If interested, please call Randy Harris at

(440) 842-2666.

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS

AND PARENTS

Today and for the next six weeks, 43 of

our young people will come together at

the 10:00 a.m. Mass and then go to the school

for class sessions in preparation for the

Sacrament of Confirmation that will be held

on November 8

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, 2017. This is a joyous time

for our parish community. Please pray the

Holy Spirit will continue to strengthen

their faith and love for our Lord Jesus.

WEEKLY WORK OF MERCY

For those who knit, crochet, or

sew, share your gift by making

scarves, hats, and gloves for the

poor. Winter is coming…