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DIRECTORY
Parish Office ...................................... 440-933-3152
Parish Office Fax ............................... 440-933-8919
Parish Website .............. www.stjosephavonlake.org
St. Joseph School Office .................... 440-933-6233
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday ........................... 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
SUNDAY, THE LORD'S DAY
Saturday Vigil Mass ....................................4:30 PM
Sunday ...................... 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass Broadcast daily on AL Community
Time Warner Cable 97 and WOW Cable 22 at 9:00
AM, 5:00 PM and 1:00 AM
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday .......................................................6:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ...............7:30 AM
Friday ........................................................8:30 AM
MAY 18, 2014
FIFTH SUNDAY OF
EASTER
CONFESSION
SCHEDULE
Saturday .............................................. 3:15-4:00PM
Monday Evening ................................. 5:30-6:15 PM
BAPTISMS
A Pre-Baptismal Class is required.
Please contact the Parish Office.
WEDDINGS
Arrangements should begin
at least six months in advance.
COMMUNION TO THE HOUSEBOUND
Those confined to their homes due to chronic
illness or disability may receive the Eucharist
at home. Please call the Parish Office.
NEW PARISHIONERS
To register, visit or call the
Parish Office during weekday hours.
St. Joseph Parish
32929 Lake Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Rev. Ronald J. Wearsch
Pastor
Mrs. Patricia Vaccaro
Principal
Ms. Lorene Coughlin
Director of Music & Liturgy
Mrs. Rozann Swanson
Director of Religious Ed.
Mrs. Robin Kane
Director of Stewardship
Mrs. Peggy Murphy
Parish Secretary/Receptionist
Mrs. Mary Ellen Ewers-Pena
Director of Pastoral Ministry
Mr. David Aslaksen
Director of Maintenance
One
Family
In
Christ
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Mass Intentions for Week of May 17, 2014
Saturday Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter
4:30 Ann Marie Bechard by Donald Bechard and Family
Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:30 Baby Collins by Mike & Patricia Sweeney
11:00 Lorraine Jankowski by Brian & Jenny Walsh
2:30* Father Scott Goodfellow’s Mass of Thanksgiving For
Our Parish
*NO 5:00 Mass today
Monday Easter Weekday
6:30 Kay O’Donnell by Helen Rupert
Tuesday Easter Weekday
7:30 Ray Novotny by Pat & Family
Wednesday Easter Weekday
7:30 Anniversary Linda Weber by Connie
Thursday Easter Weekday
7:30 Anna Komar by Grace Gamellia
Friday Easter Weekday
8:30 Grace Smith by Bob & Nancy Sandfry
Saturday Vigil: Sixth Sunday of Easter
4:30 Leo Kaliszewski by The Tencza Family
Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:30 Bernie Bycynski by Joe & Marilyn Misencik
11:00 Ray & Cathie Stanziano by Steve & Cathy Krajny
5:00 For Our Parish
Wedding Banns:
I Cristina Gonzalez, St. Joseph & James Ondrey, St. John
Bosco, Parma
Eucharistic Adoration will begin immediately following
7:30am Mass on Tuesday in our church. Closing Prayers
begin at 7:30pm. All are welcome to participate at any time
throughout the day!
Adorers are Needed for the Following Times: Tuesday:
11am-noon, 3-4pm (2 needed) First Friday: 6-7pm, 2-3 am
and 5-6am. If you would like to become an adorer, please
call Barb or Chuck Yedlick: 933-8983. Thank You!
St. Joseph CYO is Sponsoring a CYO Sports Physical
Night on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00pm in St. Joseph Hall
and school using MobilMedical. The cost is $20/physical. All
students athletes must have a physical to be eligible to play
CYO sports. If performed on May 21, eligible students are
covered for CYO sports until June, 2015. (covers all sports—
fall 2014-through spring 2015) Students from second to
seventh grade considering playing any CYO sport next year
should strongly consider getting the physical now to avoid
paperwork delays later!
Attention All Members of St. Joseph’s Garden Club…
It’s that time again! The Garden Club meets on Wednesdays
at 6:30pm from spring through fall. For those who cannot
garden on Wednesdays, assignments to an area can be made
and maintained at one’s convenience. Contact: Dominic
Bullotta: 440-653-5169 or Larry Hujarski: 440-933-2277
Due to Fr. Scott Goodfellow’s First Mass here today, our
Hospitality session has been cancelled so we can get set up
for Fr. Scott’s Reception. Our Donuts & Juice/Coffee will
resume on September 7.
Are You Celebrating Your 50th (+) Anniversary?
The Department of Marriage & Family Ministry, the Office
for Worship, and the Cathedral of St. John are pleased to
announce the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on
Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Cathedral with the Most Rev.
Richard G. Lennon as the celebrant. Mass time is 2:30pm. If
you are celebrating 50 years or more this year you are invited
to register by calling Peggy Murphy: 933-3152 or 653-5611.
Deadline to register is Monday, June 23. A confirmation
letter will be sent in early July to those who register, along
with instructions, map and driving/parking directions.
Pre-Baptismal Class Schedule
Sunday, May 18, 12:30pm—St. Thomas 949-7744
Tuesday, June 17, 7:30pm—St. Mary 934-4212
Thursday, July 17, 7:30pm—Holy Spirit 933-3777
Tuesday, August 19, 7:30pm—St. Joseph 933-3152
Please call the church whose class you wish to attend to
register. This class is required prior to the baptism of your
first child. Only one parent is required to attend. Godparents
are welcome, but not required to attend. Once you have
attended this class, it is not necessary to attend for further
children. You may schedule your child’s baptism by calling
the parish office.
Baptisms: Eamon Robert Marron, son of Robert T. and
Kimberly (Beckley) Marron
St. Joseph Parish School News…
May 20—5th Annual Walk-A-Thon Dress down—athletic
shoes are required!
Dean’s Greenhouse Plant Sale delivery in the northeast
parking lot (front yard of church)
May 22—Final PTO Meeting of the year at Parker’s Tavern,
6:30pm
May 23—last hot lunch
School Mass at 8:30; Altar Servers prepare. Join us!
Market Day paper orders due to school today
May 24— Market Day online orders due by 11:00pm
May 26—Memorial Day—No School
Our Warmest Congratulations to Father Scott
Goodfellow on his Ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday,
May 17. We are proud of you, Father Scott, and we love you!
May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand!
Congratulations also to Father Scott’s family: parents Geoff
and Debbie Goodfellow, sister Lizzy Goodfellow, and
grandfather Robert Grathwol. We share in your happiness!!!
“I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one
comes to the Father, except through me.”
~John 14:6
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Please Remember in Your Prayers: Ruth Lioi, Dawn
Keyser, Henry McCowan, Barry Dore, Bill Mudrak, Denise
Tondo, Ryan Heller, Bill Sulak, Jill Smith, Bill DiCapua,
Mary Landmark, Dorothy Belgrave, Bob McClear, Phyllis
Hirleman, Tony Batkiewicz, Dan Krause, Nick Sisto,
Carmen Gonzalez, Diane Moore, Kaitlyn (Kilmartin)
Bouffanie, Kelly Kinney, Paul Kepic, Bernadette King,
Grace Vinesky, Wendy Fox, Linda Lotko, Patricia Schreiner-
Kerner, Mr & Mrs. Jacob Smith, Megan Smith, Tom
Diffenbaugh, Brandon Baeslack, Ann Marie Molnar, Greg
Poyle, Father Connie Murray, Christian Connors, Nancy
Middlecamp, Manula Rosario, Louis Pena, Leo Boncha,
LaVern Patton, Dan Sullivan, Jeanette Walker, Baby
Autumn, Joe Dorko, Bob & Mary Jean Garrett, Karen Hoose,
Garry Edgington, Betty Gates, Don Rakar, Haley Dunn, Lee
Anderson, Carl Lowe, Marian Kral, Dale Keller, Mary
McCaffery, Mike Flash, Robert Oswald, Linda Cobbs, Pam
Todd, Petra, Jane Riggs, Anna Milam, Ethan Bradley, Agnes
Lucien, Olga Riggs, Cynthia Butler-Carson, Milada Smith,
Rae Kohut, Richard Oechsle, Peg Schmidt, Carole Curran,
Audrey Meister, Greg Akins, John Maimone, Marianne
Provenza, Mary Ellen Ewers-Pena, Sheryl Haskins, Mary
Seitz, Ruth Powell, David Chisholm, Marianne Andrews,
and all the ill of the parish...those with addictions...those
deceased...those in need...those who are lonely...those who
are homeless...those in the military...those unemployed.
Thank You.
We Remember Those Who Have Died...Patricia Hughes,
parishioner; Norman Alten, brother of Mary Vorisek. May
they rest in peace.
Looking for PSR Catechists & Aides for the 2014-15 Year
Would you enjoy sharing your faith with the children of our
parish? Our parish PSR program needs classroom catechists
for Preschool and Kindergarten and aides for grades 2, 4, 6, 7
& 8. We are also in need of morning and evening volunteers
who will help with a weekly craft station. Preschool–grade 5
classes meet every Sunday from 9:30-10:45am and Grades 6-
8 meet every other Sunday from 6-8:00pm. Make a
difference...come join our team and be a part of this
important ministry at St. Joseph. If you are interested, call
Rozann Swanson in the parish office: 933-3152, or e-mail
[email protected] .
Race for Grace! Mr. Steve Stahl, St. Joseph School PE
teacher, will run a 50K race in celebration of his 50th
birthday on June 7. This is beyond a marathon - over 31
miles! He is fundraising for the race on behalf of Grace
Vinesky, SJS graduate and Magnificat HS senior. Grace was
diagnosed with Stage 2A Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in
November, and has undergone chemotherapy since then.
Grace and her family are parishioners. She has been an
inspiration to all, and has handled this situation with Grace!!!
Please support Mr. Stahl in his “Race for Grace” this
summer. Visit www.crowdrise.com/runforgrace/fundraiser/
stevestahl. All money raised will be given directly to the
Vinesky family. Thank you for your support!
Father Ron’s Corner…
Congratulations to Reverend Father Scott Goodfellow, MA,
MDiv, who is now Presbyter of the Diocese of
Cleveland. We congratulate him, our parish, the diocese and
the entire church for we will all be blessed by his priestly
ministry. I know Scott and his family Geoff, Deb and Lizzy
very much appreciate all your love and support along the
way!
I am so grateful to have been a part of Scott’s final year of
preparation for ministry.
I will resume my “corner” of the bulletin next weekend.
May God Bless us all!
Peace, Fr. Ron
Attention Business Owners, Professionals and Self-
Employed: Liturgical Publications, Inc (LPi), our bulletin
publisher, will have Vic Preisel (our bulletin representative)
visiting our church this week to service our bulletin. We
would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their
ads and thereby continuing their support of our church. For
those interested in placing a new ad, this is your
opportunity. To obtain information about advertising for
the new publication year, please contact the church office or
call Vic Preisel directly at 216-325-6825 ext. 6317. Keep in
mind—our advertising sponsors make the bulletin possible.
Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in the 2014
spring campaign of 40 Days for Life. God has abundantly
blessed the 40 Days for Life mission and 728 babies, mothers
and families were spared from abortion where 40 Days for
Life campaigns were conducted this spring, including 7 in
Cleveland/Painesville. We look forward to praying with
you in the 2014 fall campaign, September 24 through
November2. God bless you and thank you.
Congratulations to St. Joseph School Students Ryan
Whitford, Grace Zaubi, and Olivia Modarelli, winners in
LIFEWORKS OHIO 2014 Respect Life Art, Essay and
Poetry Contest. Ryan Whitford and Grace Zaubi both
received Honorable Mention in the 8th Grade Essay contest,
and Olivia Modarelli won First Place in the 7th grade Poetry
category. This contest allows students in grades 4-12 express
their commitment to life through art, essay, and poetry. There
were over 2,500 entries from 48 schools and churches.
Al Jana Caravan # 159, Order of Alhambra will have
their Canister Drive here this weekend after all Masses. The
money raised goes to assisting mentally challenged children.
They provide support and financial resources to enhance the
quality of life for these children. Thank you so much for your
generosity!
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Never Alone, our Bereavement Support Group will meet
on June 1 at 1:00pm in St. Joseph Hall. We normally meet on
the first Sunday of every month, but have decided to have no
meeting in July due to the 4th of July Holiday. We will
decide at our June 1 meeting whether or not we will also take
the month of August off. Watch the bulletin for further
details. ALL are invited to join us if you are grieving in any
way, whether the grief is fresh or old. You don’t have to
grieve alone. Come Heal With Us. Please call Peggy Murphy
with any questions: 933-3152 or 653-5611.
Hospice of the Western Reserve Walk to Remember
will be held on Sunday, June 8, 8am-12:00 noon. Over 2,000
participants are expected to enjoy a leisurely walk through
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrating the memory of their
loved ones. The event benefits patients and families cared for
by Hospice of the Western Reserve. Registration is $20 for
an individual and $60 for a family. Children’s admission is
$10. Registration includes all-day admission to the Zoo and
Rainforest, T-shirts, snacks and live musical entertainment.
To register, visit www.hospicewre.org/walk. For more
information or assistance with registration, e-mail Bridget
Murphy: [email protected] , or call 216-383-3715.
14th Annual Race for the Place, to celebrate National
Cancer Survivor’s Day will be held on Sunday, June 1 at
Beachwood Place. This will benefit The Gathering Place, a
Caring Community for those touched by cancer. Registration
begins at 7:30am followed by a Cancer Survivor’s Ceremony
at 8:45am. 5K/1mile race begins at 9am. Honorary Cancer
Survivor Chairperson, Jim Donovan, News Co-Anchor and
Sports Anchor for WKYC, Channel 3 will be present. Get
your teams together for this race—Captains of 25 or more,
and individuals raising $500 or more will be entered into a
drawing to win a $1,000 gift card courtesy of Beachwood
Place. Visit www.racefortheplace.com to register.
Are You Working Towards an Annulment? The process
of being granted an annulment of your marriage is long and
confusing. One of our parishioners, Pat Daw, went through
the process herself, and is also retired from the Tribunal
Office after 10 years there. Pat has volunteered to talk with
people about this process, or act as a procurator/advocate.
She can be reached by calling the parish office @ 933-3152,
or on her cell: 216-338-5260.
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club will hold its Memorial
Day Plant Sale on Monday, May 26 at 8am at United Church
of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd. Selling hundreds of very
reasonably priced perennials, houseplants, herbs and other
plants gently dug from the club gardens and potted for your
gardens. Come and shop, then stay for the Memorial Day
parade. For information call 934-1939.
Pro-Life Ministry Has Changed Our Meeting Date to the
third Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. We are looking to
add new members to our group, so hopefully this will be a
convenient time for you to join us! Our next meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 7:00pm in St. Joseph
Hall. Hope to see you there!
Did You Know that our Diocese Offers summer programs
for children and adults with disabilities? There are many
options! The summer programs offer respite and provide life-
enhancing activities for children and adults in a Catholic
setting. They are a great way to meet new friends, learn new
things, and just have fun! If you or someone you know would
be interested in this, call Dennis McNulty @ 216-334-2962
or [email protected] .
15th Annual Blue Streaks Through River 5K/1Mile Fun
Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, May 25 to raise money
for Magnificat families who need help with school-related
expenses, such as lunches and retreat fees. 5K starts at
8:15am, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:45. New
this year: face painting for the little ones. Register at
www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/magnificat.asp
or contact Maggie Lamb, Director of Alumnae Relations at
440-331-1572. ext. 268 for more information.
The 32nd Cleveland Charismatic Conference sponsored
by Catholic Renewal Ministries will be held on July 18 & 19
at Magnificat High School in Rocky River. Guest Speakers
will be Patti Mansfield and Deacon Ralph Poyo and local
speaker Michele TePas Harrison. The theme is Gifted to
Serve. The conference opens on Friday at 7:00pm. Contact
Sue or Joe Pamlieri at 440-774-1191 for registration
information, or visit www.crmweb.org. Advance registration
through July 9 is $30, and at the door $35.
Engaged Encounter is a comprehensive weekend of
marriage preparation held 3 times a year at the St. Leonard
Retreat Center, 4076 Case Road, Avon. For questions call
Rita & Denny: 440-572-8954. Cost is $185 per couple.
Remaining 2014 weekend dates are August 1-3 and
December 5-7. Visit their website for information or to
register: www.clevelandencounter.com. Note: this program
is an alternative to the parish Pre-Cana retreat day.
If You Know of Anyone Who Would Benefit from free and
confidential help in healing from an abortion, please call
Bethesda House of Mercy: 800-482-4100.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord;
“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you a hope and a future.”
~Jeremiah 29:11
