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Sixth Sunday Of Easter
Liturgy Schedule
8:30
Morning Prayer, Rosary, Monday through Friday
Monday, May 11 Easter Weekday
8:00
Bishop Pevec
Tuesday, May 12 Easter Weekday
8:00
Mary Kovac
9:00
School Mass
6:30
Confirmation Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 13 Easter Weekday
8:00
Frank & Helen Pelletiere
Thursday, May 14 The Ascension of the Lord
8:00
James Hannibal
Friday, May 15 Easter Weekday
8:00
Veronica Chervenak
Saturday, May 16 Easter Weekday
3:15
Confessions
4:00
People of the Parish / Confirmation Mass
Sunday, May 17 Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:00
Paula Kovach
10:00
People of the Parish
12:00
Sophie & John Zandarski
2:30
Divine Mercy
May 10, 2015
Religion Question of the Week
What is the name of the Holy Oil used in the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Answer To Last Week’s Question
What is the first Holy Oil that can be received by a person who is going
to be Baptized in the Catholic Church? Answer: Oil of Catechumens.
Did You Know?
Did you know that the entire length of the Church from the entrance of
the Church through the Shrine area is 200 feet?
One Liner
Bishop Gries’s favorite quote: “God is good, all the time”.
Friendly People Needed
We are looking for parishioners who would like
to stand at the doors of the Church and greet
people as they enter. This is a very important
Ministry in which you will be helping people feel
welcomed into our Church Community. If you
are interested in this Ministry please contact Deacon Stan
@ 216.662.8685.
Guild Carnation Sale
the following members of our Parish community: Rita Fedor, Alfred
Schwet, Shirley Amato, John Halasz, Robyn Buckley, Eileen
O’Brien, Stephen Rapsik, Diana Stronge, Maureen Soeder, Joan
Kaczmarczyk, Nancy Bialkowski, Larry Pentek, Sarah Burket and
Mark Pennington, The names will remain in the bulletin for two weeks.
Please call the Parish office for more information. If you have a special
intention you would like remembered in prayer, please call Helen Lucas at (216) 662-7993.
In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, the
Guild is selling Carnations before and after all
Masses. The cost is $1.00 per flower.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Divine Mercy Sunday
Please join us for a special hour of adoration and
thanksgiving to the Divine Mercy of Jesus next Sunday,
May 17th, at 2:30 in St. Monica Church. There will be
exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and prayers for families, our
youth, and our country. All are welcome to join us.
Retired Spiritual Opportunity
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extended to the family and
friends of Lillian Mosinski, Stanley Josefovic and Genevieve
Josefovic who were buried this past week. May they and all our
dearly departed, rest in peace.
Are you retired and looking for a new opportunity for your spiritual
life? Did you ever consider attending Mass on a weekday at St.
Monica’s? These Masses are celebrated Monday through Friday
at 8:00 am. The experience is different from the Sunday Mass.
You might find that this spiritual habit could help you find a new
relationship with Jesus in your life – even one day a week could do
this. Please consider making this Retired Spiritual Opportunity a
part of your weekdays.
Fr. Haren and Fr. Marszal
Wedding Banns
II
Richard Johnson & Kelly Schroeder
Congratulations to our newly baptized catholic:
Lincoln Tyler Tomko and his parents.
Liturgical Ministers:
All special requests for the
July, August, September schedules
need to be turned in to the Parish Office by Monday, June 1st.
Sixth Sunday Of Easter
May 10, 2015
The Power of the Word
Countdown to
Words play a very significant role in the Liturgy. Words limit
and define situations, such as a written law: “Thou shalt not
steal.” Words tell stories and relate events as in the readings
from Scripture. One can say that words can be actions - when
God speaks, things happen. “Then God said, ‘Let there be
light’; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3) Words can be a living
being: The Word of God is Jesus Christ (“In the beginning was
the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
And the Word became flesh and dwelled among us.” (John 1:12, 14a)
The Liturgy of the Word is the structure we use to capture
the richness of the story of salvation and discover what God
is trying to tell us. The imposition of hands along with the
words, “Receive the Holy Spirit,” confirms our commitment to
live a Catholic Christian life. And by saying “Amen” to “the
Body of Christ,” we affirm who we are and whose we are.
Words can build and words can destroy. In our day-to-day
lives, how do we choose to use our words? Just sayin’!
Bob Soeder
Gift Certificate Sales
Our next monthly sale of Gift Cards
in Church will be held on, June 6th &
7th after all the Masses in the
Altar Server’s Sacristy. Thank you
for your support.
Legacy Planned Giving Program
Give the gift of joy this Easter season. Please consider a gift to the
Church through your estate plans to provide lasting support for
God’s work through St. Monica Church. To discuss how to make a
gift in your legacy or estate plans, please contact Bob Soeder at
216-662-8685 for a confidential conversation.
St. Monica’s Ladies Guild is sponsoring a Day of
Reflection entitled Mary, the Mother of Jesus on
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Marymount Convent,
12215 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts. OH. The program
will be presented by Sister Felicia Mann, SSJTOSF. Reflection Day will begin at 8:30 am. and
end at 3:00 pm. Prayer and reflection will be held throughout the
day plus a warm lunch will be served as well as a Mass celebrated
by Rev. Ted Marszal will end the days activities. Cost for the day
will be $25 per person. If you are interested please call Sister
Felicia Mann at 216-570-4826 for additional information or to
sign up.
St. Monica Seniors
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at
2:00pm in the St. Augustine room. We will have our business
meeting first followed by some of our talented students from
St. Benedict School will sing for us. Refreshments will be
served. All are welcome.
10 weeks!!!
CAREGIVER PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Come take care of YOU … as we welcome SPRING!
Caring for a loved one is often a ‘balancing act’ that can be a
bit overwhelming for the caregiver … often caring for a family
member plus an aging parent. This peer support CAREGIVER group will meet THIS month on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday: May 13th and 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm in
the St. Francis Room in the lower level of St. Monica Parish
Office. Come join us for some very special activities! We will meet
again in the Fall … so have a peace-filled summerJ
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY: St. Michael - Independence is
hosting a guest speaker for ‘caregivers’ on May 13th from 78:15pm in the Francis Center [2nd & Sunset]. The topic for the
evening is ‘Compassion Fatigue.’ Come + Relax + Share in a
‘Blessing of Hands’
ACEPresents:
The M a n y Faces o f Mary
When: Tue. May 19, 7pm
Where: St. Michael Church
6540 Brecksville Road, Independence
With: George Matejka, Ph.D.
Throughout the history of both the Eastern and Western branches of C hristianity, artists have had a s trong interest in portraying Mary, the Mother of
Jesus. Both the Eastern tradition of icons and the Western tradition of
p a i n t i n g M ary w ill b e explored. Our focus here will be to examine how art can be an effective tool for communicating lessons from the
Bible as well as Church teachings about Mary.
It is with great pride that I present the 2015 First Communicants
James Daniel Bergholz
Brandon Tyler Calo
Gabriella Marie Castillo
Ava Gabrielle Dark
Salvatore Louis Grissman
Alexander John Kral
Edward John Michalski III
Michael Thomas Murray
Jack Philip Newrones
Catherine Elizabeth O’Connor
Nicholas James Papesh
Richard Glen Piros
Marisa Ann Rocha
Jackson Richard Stoltz
Savannah Marie Teter
Javier Antonio Umanzor
Madison Marie Wintrich
Ava Marie Young
Brayden John Zimmer
Please keep them in your prayers !
Sixth Sunday Of Easter
May 10, 2015
Parish Activities
OFFERTORY COLLECTION May 2 / May 3
Regular Sunday Envelopes
St. Monica Fund
Kids Envelopes
$ 9,600.00
$ 1,389.00
$
24.25
Nepal Relief
$1,555.00
To help build an endowment fund, please consider remembering
St. Monica Church in your Will.
PRE-K MONICA KID’S
Final Gathering this School Year!
Join us on MAY18TH [AM: 11-NOON] OR [PM: 6-7PM] in the St.
Joseph Room, lower level of the Parish Office for our MAY Parent
-Child Pre-K Monica Kid’s. We always have a Prayer + a Song +
a Story + a Craft + and FUN! [Pre-Registration is required] at
216.662.8685 ext. 119.
Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten Screening will take place May 12 and May 19, 2015. Students must turn five years old by September 30, 2015 and be registered at St. Benedict Catholic School to schedule a screening time.
St. Benedict Night at the Lake County Captains Game
Come and enjoy the game on Friday, May
29th. Game time is 6:30pm. Tickets are
$10. Stick around after the game for
post-game fireworks extravaganza. Tickets can be purchased by contacting
Scott Gongos by Friday, May 22nd at
216.475.3633 or [email protected].
School Spirit Tastes Great!
Make dinner a selfless Act by
joining us for a fundraiser to
support St. Benedict Catholic School. Come into the
Vista Way Chipotle on Monday, May 18th from 4:00pm to
8:00pm. Flyers are available at the Parish Office or just tell
them you are supporting St. Benedict School and they will
donate 50% of the proceeds to our school. Thank you for your
support.
MONDAY, May 11
4:00
Athletic Practice (g)
7:00
Wedding Planning (+)
7:00
Finance Council Mtg (F)
7:30
CWV Mtg (c)
TUESDAY, May 12
2:00
Senior Mtg (AR)
4:00
Athletic Practice (g)
6:30
Confirmation Rehearsal (+)
6:45
Boy Scouts (AR)
7:00
Athletic Mtg (AR)
7:00
Baptism Class (J)
8:00
MH K of C (M)
WEDNESDAY, May 13
11:30
Alzheimer’s Support Group (F)
4:00
Athletic Practice (g)
6:30
Growing our Faith (SLL)
THURSDAY, May 14
4:00
Athletic Practice (g)
FRIDAY, May 15
3:00
Dinner Prep (c)
5:00
Market Day Pick Up
SATURDAY, May 16
9:00
Dioc. HN (F)
9:30
Athletic Practice (g)
10:00
Syriac Orthodox (J)
4:00
Private Party (P)
5:00
Bishop Dinner (c)
SUNDAY, May 17
11:00
Boy Scouts (c)
2:30
Divine Mercy (+)
4:00
Youth Group (p)
St. Benedict Catholic School will be hosting
Open Houses for our Preschool friends who
will be 4 and 5 years old beginning in September
of 2015. The Preschool will be full-day at the St.
Benedict Early Learning Center (14600 Turney
Road). Open Houses are from 12:00-2:00pm and will take
place on Sunday, May 17th :
Hope to see you there!
YOUTH MINISTRY
A very "kind" evening is planned for 7-12
grade teens on Sunday May 17, 6-8pm,
at the St Monica Pavilion. This is our last
official meeting for the school year. We
will have national
speaker
Bob
Votruba,
his
dog
Bogart and the One
Million Acts of Kindness bus plus food,
games and prizes!
Don't miss it!
Sixth Sunday Of Easter
Readings for the week of May 10, 2015
Sunday
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98;
1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17
Monday
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149; Jn 15:26—16:4a
Tuesday
Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs;
Saint Pancras, Martyr
Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday Our Lady of Fatima
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday
The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23 or
Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20
Friday
Saint Isidore
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday
Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47; Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103;
1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19
Knights of Columbus Dinner
DATE:
Wednesday May 27, 2015
TIME: 4 - 7 PM
Location:
CLUB 4130 10806 Granger Road, Garfield Heights,
BREADED PORK CHOPS : Dinner consists of: 2 BREADED
PORK CHOPS, SCALLOPED POTATOES, VEGETABLE,
SALAD, ROLLS & BUTTER . Cost: Adults - $9 ..... Children Under
12 - $7. ALL DINNERS INCLUDE COFFEE TEA, WATER, AND
NON‐CARBONATED BEVERAGES . DINNERS BY: WAL-TAM
Catering. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
216-662-2277 mailbox
#2 , DUE BY SUNDAY MAY 24 - 8PM
May 10, 2015
Saint Basil Adult Singles Spring Dance
All singles are invited to join us at our Spring Dance on Sat,
May 16 from 7:30 - 11:30 pm at the Parish Hall on 8700
Brecksville Rd. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for
non-members which includes DJ, Pizza, Munchies, Pop, and
Dessert. Call Carol at 216-513-6107 for further info.
Attention Garfield Heights H.S. Class of 1973!
We are celebrating our 60th Birthday on Saturday, August 1, 2015 with a casual gathering
at Scoreboards Sports Grill in Northfield.
Reservations are $20.00 before July 10th,
late reservations $26. For details, please
contact Karen Jonke Pelley at [email protected] or
440.888.8402, or Kathy Hernandez Ruta at 216.375.6398,
or join us on Facebook at GHHS-Class of 1973.
Maple HTS Catholic Club is sponsoring a Wing Night at Parma
Tavern on Saturday, June 6th from 6-8pm. Tickets $25all you can eat wings pasta Pizza, all you can drink beer
wine soda. Chinese raffle sideboards and cash prizes. for
tickets call Jeff at 216 409 1683.