Parish Office: 5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 • 440-884-3030 • www.stcharlesonline.org School Office: 7107 Wilber Avenue • 440-886-5546 Convent: 6818 Charles Avenue • 440-886-0390 PCRF Office: 7107 Wilber Avenue • 440-886-5668 Credit Union: 5839 Ridge Road • 440-886-2558 • www.unitycatholiccu.org St. Charles Borromeo Baptism of Children – Baptism preparation is required for parents before the child’s Baptism. This is offered the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. This sacrament is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements. Reconciliation – Saturdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m. and 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. By appointment anytime. Matrimony – Arrangements for instruction must be made at least 6 months in advance of the intended date of marriage. Contact the parish priest of your choice. Office Hours – Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PASTOR Fr. John T. Carlin PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Terrence M. Grachanin Fr. Ryan J. Mann PASTORAL ASSOCIATES Sr. Denise Marie Vlna, O.S.U. Mr. Brian G. Pelcin WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Fr. Anselm Zupka, O.S.B. DEACONS Mr. John Talerico Mr. Daniel M. Galla DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Eileen M. Updegrove RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Mrs. Paula J. Leigh MINISTER OF MUSIC/BUSINESS MANAGER Mr. Thomas E. Holzheimer
Baptism of Children – Baptism preparation is required for parents before the child’s Baptism. This is offered the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. This sacrament is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements.Reconciliation – Saturdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m. and 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. By appointment anytime.Matrimony – Arrangements for instruction must be made at least 6 months in advance of the intended date of marriage. Contact the parish priest of your choice.Office Hours – Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
PASTOR Fr. John T. Carlin
PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Terrence M. Grachanin
Fr. Ryan J. Mann
PASTORAL ASSOCIATES Sr. Denise Marie Vlna, O.S.U. Mr. Brian G. Pelcin
WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Fr. Anselm Zupka, O.S.B.
DEACONS Mr. John Talerico Mr. Daniel M. Galla
DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Eileen M. Updegrove
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Mrs. Paula J. Leigh
MINISTER OF MUSIC/BUSINESS MANAGER Mr. Thomas E. Holzheimer
Entrance Chant #472—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts #460—Eye Has Not Seen
Psalm 119 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
This Week’s Liturgy
LIFE IS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
Ronald Bash
Martha Graff
Florence Stanek
Communion Chant #324—Gift of Finest Wheat
Merici Chapel… How many times in your life have you said, “I know I should have called” or “I was busy—I forgot, or I just don’t have the time right now—maybe later.” We could go on and on making excuses for our actions or lack thereof. What excuse will you give to Jesus when you meet Him and He asks, “Why didn’t you stop and see me? I was waiting for you in Merici Chapel, just for us to spend some time together and talk.”
Congratulations and God’s blessings to Erin & David Heston on the Baptism of their daughter, Gwendolyn Rose; to Denyse and David Sinko on the Baptism of their daughter, Patricia Ann.
Closing #391—Lead Me, Guide Me
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 15:15-20; I Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Genesis 4:1-15, 25; Mark 8:11-13 7:00 AM † Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:30 AM † Mary E. Moore 7:00 PM † Jacob Marek TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Ss. Cyril and Methodius Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mark 8:14-21 7:00 AM † Tim Galla 8:30 AM † Dorothy Shepherd 7:00 PM † Holy Souls in Purgatory WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22; Mark 8:22-26 7:00 AM † Agatha Schlundt 8:30 AM † Jeanne LiPera 7:00 PM † Dennis Wheeler THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Genesis 9:1-3; Mark 8:27-33 7:00 AM † Betty DeMarco 8:30 AM † Dick LoVano 7:00 PM † Dec'd of Hrovat & Sadar Families FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Genesis 11:1-9; Mark 8:34—9:1 7:00 AM † Gregory Michalak 8:30 AM † Norman Kaczmarek 7:00 PM † David Handlovic SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Hebrews 11:1-7; Mark 9:2-13 8:00 AM † Wayne and Rosella Andrews 4:00 PM Mother's & Father's Confraternity VIGIL MASSES: 4:00 & 6:00pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; I Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 9:00 AM 65th Wedding Anniversary- - - Richard & Eileen Blair Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm
Offertory Collection $30,419.85
ACH / Online / Credit Card 10,358.50
Total $40,778.35
Many thanks!
SUNDAY COLLECTION
February 5, 2017
Daily Evangelization
ʺBe an example as to how a
disciple of Jesus acts and speaks.ʺ
St. Charles Borromeo Church February 12, 2017
Parish Council invites all parishioners to a Donut Social this Sunday morning, February 12, following the 9:00 and 10:30am Masses. See you in the Lower Parish Hall! I continue to receive compliments about our new Mercy Shrine, dedicated last November, on the Wilber Ave side of the church. The shrine is illuminated during the evening hours and the effect is particularly powerful.
Many families and individuals made generous donations to make that Shrine a reality. Others provided the funds to plant the new trees along Wilber Avenue. Here’s a Tip of the St Charles Appreciation Hat in gratitude to all:
Anonymous Ursula Adams
Charles & Virginia Barr Thomas & Margaret Benko
Deacon Douglas Bewley; Nathaniel, Donald & Sally Bewley; Edward & Elizabeth Straus, and Edward Straus III
William & Genevieve Breznak Robert E & Mary E Brooks Henry T & Mary M Carlin
The Chabowski Family Fr James A Conry & Fr J Norman Riley
Hugh & Jeffrey Coyle Peg & Chuck Cunningham
The D’Annibale Family The Spisak & Dufek Families
Fred C Eckhardt Max & Barbara Eichman
“A Grateful St Charles Family” Jeffrey K Fitch
Craig Charles Galla Timothy James Galla The Grdosic Family
Helen Hines The R K Hocevar Family
James J Holland Donald Liptak
Annette Martin & Gene Gubeno The James McManamon Family
Eleanore B Mlynek Pat A Mlynek
Steve E Mlynek Larry & Elaine Novak Vito & Marge Pallela Dante & Betty Raffin
John & Marion Richardson Lawrence T Schindler
Professor Robert & Josephine Schindler Terry Stefanko and Joseph & Katherine Schuerger
Lisa Svarcas & Robert Lock Jack Thomas
“With Gratitude for the Ursuline Sisters, 1924-2017” The Ed & Betty Walick Family
St Charles Fish Fries will be offered on the Fridays of Lent, March 3 through April 14, served from 4:00 till 7:00pm, in the Corrigan Gym. The extensive menu features meals for both adults and children. Plan also to attend our Lenten Soup Nights, Wednesdays of Lent, March 8 to April 5, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, in the Corrigan Gym with Lenten Parish Retreat Mass to follow each evening in Church at 7:00pm.
PARISH COUNCIL DONUT SOCIAL
Sunday, February 12th
Come in from the cold this Sunday and join your fellow
parishioners for our Valentine’s Donut Social sponsored by your Parish
Council following the
9:00am & 10:30am Masses
Lower Parish Hall
The 2017 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal is underway with an in-pew commitment process taking
place this weekend. This is not a special collection; rather, the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal represents the chance for all Catholics to make a significant pledge, payable in installments, to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland in order to support its mission of a society that stands united in its support of the "least among us." Many parishioners have received a letter from Bishop Thomas requesting their support. If you have not received this letter, please respond to the in-pew commitment process today! If you have received the mailing, please respond to it. There is a box on the in-pew envelope to indicate that you have responded by mail.
You did it for Me. Your support of the 2017 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal helps us to carry out the mission that Jesus entrusted to us: I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me! Please consider a generous gift that will change the lives of the 400,000 who are served each year in Northeast Ohio. Please pray for the success of the appeal, which provides for essential programs and services in need throughout all eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland.
On behalf of the poor and needy of Northeast Ohio, thank you! We invite you to view the stories of inspiration and more infor-mation at www.catholiccommunity.org/2017Appeal.
PRE‐CANA DAY
Saturday, February 18th St. Charles Parish Activity Center
Engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage are welcome to participate. Please stop in the Parish Office and pick up a registration form.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (7th and 8th graders)
Monday, February 27… 2:45-4:00pm Junior High Youth Ministry work session in Lower Parish Hall to prepare for our Junior/Senior Mardi Gras event the next day... Tuesday, February 28… 4:00-5:30pm Junior/Senior Mardi Gras in Lower Parish Hall (come at 3:30 if you can). We need your help!!! Please bring cookies and/or pastries to the Mardi Gras on February 28th (or bring them to homeroom on February 27th or 28th or to the parish office the weekend of February 25-26). Please bring pastries on a disposable dish. All Junior High students are encouraged to invite their grandparents or other senior family members, neighbors or friends. Sunday, March 5… 9:00am-2:00pm 8th Grade Spirit Day for all our Confirmation candidates beginning with 9:00am Mass.
If you have any questions about the above activities, please contact Sr. Denise Marie at (440)884-3030 or [email protected]
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017
LADIES GUILD DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Monday, February 20th (President’s Day)
Our Day of Recollection will take place on Monday, February 20, 2017 with our speaker being, Father Doug Brown, pastor of our sister parish Mary Queen of Peace. Father's theme will be "Our Lady of Fatima" because this is the 100th Anniversary since her 1st appearance in 1917. What an awesome topic. The day will go as follows:
Lets pack the church and hall for this day. If you have ever heard Father Brown speak, you know we will all be spiritually uplifted and renewed. And the topic - what a better way to honor Our Blessed Mother than to come and listen about her Quest as Our Lady of Fatima.
Remember, this is open to all. Bring a friend, bring a relative, just bring someone. What better gift can you give someone than Our Blessed Mother. For more information call Pam Bennett 440-888-1469 or Pat Lawler 440-843-9186.
8:30 am We begin with Mass in the church.
9:00 - 10:00 am Continental Breakfast will be provided. (pastry, coffee, tea).
10:00 - 12 Noon Father Doug Brown speaks.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
Please bring a brown bag lunch or you can go somewhere as long as you are back within the hour. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.
Youth‐Focused & Youth‐Led Mass New Days & Times for Events Twice a Month Events for 9th‐12th Graders
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MINISTRY
(Grades 9-12)
Tuesday, February 14...7:30-9:00pm Girls’ Night. Meeting at the Dunkin Donuts at the corner of Ridge and Regency. Permission forms available in the Parish Office.
Thursday, February 16… 6:00pm meet at St. Charles. Return to parking lot by 10:15pm. Open to all high school students! XLT—Praise & worship at Borromeo Seminary with teens from across the diocese; small social following. Permission forms in Parish Office.
Sunday, March 5… 9:00am-2:00pm 8th Grade Spirit Day for our Confirmation candidates beginning with 9:00 Mass in Church, then continuing on in Corrigan Gym. We need your help and leadership. Please contact Sr. Denise Marie if you plan on helping — (440)884-3030/ [email protected]
Tuesday, March 7...7:30-9:00pm Guys’ Night with Open Gym.
Saturday, March 11… 8:45am-1:00pm Service Day at St. Augustine’s Hunger Center
HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL
FUNDRAISER SAVE THE DATE! Holy Name High School invites you to attend their signature event:
COCKTAILS ON THE GREEN: RISING TIDE GALA AUCTION
on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 from 6:00 to 11:00pm at Holy Name High School. You can purchase your ticket online at www.HolyNameHS.com/Auction2017. WIN A CHANCE FOR A TRIP TO EXPLORE SONOMA VALLEY OR EXPERI-ENCE A WRIGLEY FIELD ROOFTOP EXPERIENCE! Tickets are $50 and only 200 tickets will be sold. Purchase your ticket online today! For more information, call the advancement office at 440-886-0300, ext. 104. Thank you for supporting our students who rely on tuition assistance which is raised through this signature event.
Next meeting ~ Wednesday morning, February 15th, 9:00-11:15am in the Parish Activity Center. Any questions, call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030.
St. Charles Borromeo Church February 12, 2017
ST. CHARLES JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
MINISTRY INVITES OUR SENIORS!
NAME___________________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING____________________________ PHONE NUMBER _________________________________
(Just in case we need to notify you due to weather cancellation. Also, if the school is closed, the event is cancelled.)
St. Charles Juniors/Seniors Mardi Gras Extravaganza
Tuesday, February 28th 4:00-5:30pm
Lower Parish Hall
St. Charles Junior High Youth Ministry (our parish 7th and 8th graders) will be hosting a Mardi Gras Extravaganza for senior adults on:
Seniors of all ages — grandparents, relatives, neighbors & friends — are invited to come for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. There will be light refreshments, entertainment, and fun activities. This promises to be an enjoyable event. No cost is involved, but we do ask that you complete this cut-off form and return it to the Parish Office or Sr. Denise Marie by Sunday, February 26th so that we can prepare accordingly.
ATTENTION
ALL VIRTUS TRAINED VOLUNTEERS
The diocese has updated and revised some aspects
of the Virtus training to include changes in
technology over recent years. All volunteers
trained before August, 2016 must review these
changes by February 28 to keep their Virtus status
activated. You may view Father Carlin’s letter with
A couple of weeks ago, our family was rocked by the news of the unexpected passing of our son and brother, Tim. The days that followed were obviously filled with unprecedented sorrow and pain, but we also experienced love and support from this parish community that can only be described as overwhelming. Within minutes of the news, our home was filled with friends and family, and the endless stream of prayers began. Since then, we have experienced the most comforting wake, most beautiful funeral Mass, and most welcoming luncheon of our lives.
As many of you have said to us, there are no adequate words. From our perspective “Thank you” does not seem to appropri-ately express our gratitude. In the absence of a better way to say it: Thank you to those of you who put your own lives on hold to provide us with everything we needed those first few days, even when we did not know what we needed. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and generous donations. Thank you to those who anonymously baked cookies and pastry for the funeral luncheon. Thank you to those who had Masses said. Thank you for the food. Thank you for the text messages. Thank you for the somber hugs, and thank you for the comic relief. Thank you for sharing your memories of Tim with us, and thank you for your promises of future company and fellowship.
Because of the prayers and actions of this St. Charles community, the funeral services were more of a celebration of Tim’s life than a simple acknowledgement of his passing, and there is no doubt, that is the way he would have liked it.
As we have looked back on these events, the question has come up: “How could you possibly experience Tim’s wake, Tim’s funeral, Tim’s luncheon and not thank God you are Catholic?” We are so proud to be a part of this amazing community of faith, and we are forever indebted to each of you for your kindness and generosity.
With sincerity and love, Ken, Erin, and Matthew Galla
SENIORS CITIZENS Please note that the Seniors will not be meeting in January and February. The first meeting of 2017 will by Wednesday, March 1st. New members are welcome. Dues are $5.00 per year.
AVILA HOLY HOUR The Avilas will meet in prayer on Thursday, February 16th at 8:00am in the church chapel. Let us continue to pray for an increase in religious vocations and for those men and women living in the vowed and ordained way of life. For more information, call Marilyn (440)886-1788.
St. Charles Borromeo Church February 12, 2017
The Business Meeting will be on Monday, February 13th. Rosary at 7:15pm, followed by the Business Meeting at 7:30pm in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activity Center.
The St. Charles Borromeo Council of the Knights of Columbus #16137 will be hosting a blood drive as part of the LifeShare Grant Program Blood Drive on Sunday, February 19th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Lower Hall at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Helping us will be LifeShare Community Blood Services, a 68-year-old Northeast Ohio community focused charity, committed to making sure that donated blood remains in the community where it was given. LifeShare has been selected by the hospitals of Northeast Ohio as a source of blood and blood components for their patients.
To help encourage blood donations, LifeShare Community Blood Services has initiated an Elementary & Middle School Educational Grant Program. The Knights of Columbus have designated that St. Charles Borromeo to a receive $500 in educational grant funds from Lifeshare for every 25 units of blood collected. Schools that host more than one blood drive may accumulate collections from June 1 through May 31 and $500 will be awarded for each increment of 25 units collected through the school year.
To Register online: please go to: http://www.lifesharedonor.org sponsor code: stcharles
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint Charles Borromeo Fundraiser!
DURING EASTER BREAK!!!
Thursday, April 20, 2017 ~ $119.00!!! Mark your calendar to take a break!!
Support your school while having fun! Get away without going too far from home to America’s LARGEST indoor water park and enjoy a special rate for families and friends! Rooms are only $119 and feature 2
Queen beds, and include water park passes! A portion from each room booked will benefit Saint Charles Borromeo.
BOOK EARLY to avoid being shut out. For reservations call 1-877-525-2427.
Ask for the Saint Charles Borromeo Group rate. Limited number available. Standard room sleeps 4-6,
includes admission to waterpark for 4, up to 2 guests may be added for $25 each. Room rates prior to 13.75% tax.
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE (216‐749‐2323) “Great Music in a Great Space” concert series by the Western Reserve Chorale, Sunday, March 12th, at 4:00pm in the Church. Come hear over 90 volunteer voices as they sing “Requiem for the Living” and “Mass in Time of War.” This is a free concert with a free will offering.
ST. LEO THE GREAT (216‐661‐1006) The Saint Vincent de Paul Society (St. Columbkille Parish) Warmup America Group needs orlon or acrylic yarn for making afghans for the needy. If you can help, please take yarn to the St. Columbkille or St. Leo Rectory, labeled “Warmup America.” If you would like to join the group or have any questions, please call Donna (216)398-9653.
ST. THOMAS MORE (216‐749‐0414) 11th Annual Mardi Gras, Saturday, February 25th, from 5:30pm-Midnight. Tickets are $25 or discounted for a whole table. $10 tickets also available for admission after 8:00pm and DO NOT include dinner. Call the Rectory for ticket info.
From March 1 through April 9, 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 a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm - 12000 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland or Planned Parenthood - 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, or Family Planning - 54 South State Street, Painesville. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: John Noall at (216)245-9744 [email protected] WEBSITE: www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland
2016-2017 Calendar & Registration Forms
available in the Parish Office or
Church Turnstiles
Welcoming
All Women All Ages
on their
Faith Journey
Scheduled Tuesdays
7:00—8:30pm
October ‐ April
St. Charles
Borromeo Parish Parish Activity Center
5891 Ridge Rd
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