St. Thomas the Apostle
715 Harris Road * Sheffield Lake * Ohio * 44054-1409
June 14, 2015
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH INFORMATION
MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 AM
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM
CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45 PM
or by appointment.
BAPTISM: Sundays: 12:30 PM
Parent Pre-Baptismal Class Required.
MARRIAGE: Contact the Office at least six months
before the tentative date is set.
HOME COMMUNION: Anyone desiring Communion at
home should notify the Parish Office.
PARISH STAFF
Father Stephen L. Shields……………….……… Pastor
Mrs. Heather Centifanti………………..Office Manager
Mr. Michael Chutes………………………….Custodian
COMMUNICATIONS
Parish Office…………………………… 440-949-7744
Office Fax……………………………… 440-949-8611
Office Address……....521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake
Email ……………………[email protected]
Parish Website:………………...saintthomaschurch.net
PSR/Kim & David Gray………………..440-714-4007
CYO/Jim O’Connor…………………….440-949-2631
Grismer Hall/Gym……………………...440-949-8491
PARISH CLUSTER CONTACTS
St. Anthony…www.stanthonylorain.parishesonline.com
1305 East Erie Ave. Lorain 44052
(440) 288-0106
St. Teresa……http://www.sttereasparish.com
1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village 44054
(440) 934-4227
OUR HONORED FORMER PASTORS
+Fr. Raymond J. Grismer
1960-1962
+Fr. Urban A. Reichlin
1962-1968
+Fr. Claude J. Gaebelein
1968-1981
+Fr. John J. McCaffrey
1981-1998
St. Thomas the Apostle Church is handicap accessible
FUNERALS: Arrangements with the Parish Office must be
made before publication.
MEMBERSHIP: New members are welcome. Call the Office
when you arrive. If you are moving, or turn 18 years of age
contact us to keep files updated.
SICK CALLS: Communion for shut-ins and hospital visitation
notify the Parish Office
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday-9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Any information/insert included in the bulletin must be in the
Parish Office by Wednesday at 4:00 PM
ST. THOMAS MISSION STATEMENT: We are a Catholic
Community guided by the Holy Spirit. Inspired by our liturgy
and communal prayer, we reflect Jesus as servants, teachers
and leaders building the kingdom of God.
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Mary, Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2016
Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2016
Christmas
December 25, 2016
DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
Website:………………………..www.dioceseofcleveland.org
Phone…………………………..800-869-6525
Address……………..1404 E. 9th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44114
St. Thomas the Apostle
June 7, 2015
Weekly Intention: The Holy Father
Sunday
June 14, 2015
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Flag Day
9:00 AM
Holy Name
11:00 AM Angel & Angie Maldonado
Second Collection: Loose Change
Monday
June 15, 2015
9:00 AM
Jim & Leslie Cheney
Tuesday
June 16, 2015
9:00 AM All Souls
Wednesday June 17, 2015
Ramadan
9:00 AM
James Gaal
Thursday June 18, 2015
9:00 AM
Mike Kuzlik
Friday
June 19, 2015
St. Romuald
9:00 AM All Souls
Saturday June 20, 2015
9:00 AM Dave Cupar & Family
4:00 PM
Viola Petcavage
Sunday
June 21, 2015
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father’s Day
Summer Begins
9:00 AM
Ladies Guild
11:00 AM St. Thomas Parishioners
Second Collection: Loose Change
Lectionary Year: “B”
Pre-Baptismal Classes-2015
June 21
St. Thomas-12:30 PM
949-7744
July 21
St. Mary-7:30 PM
934-4212
August 20
Holy Spirit-7:30 PM
933-3777
All new and expecting parents are required to attend class
before scheduling a baptism at their church of Worship.
St. Thomas Prayer Network is waiting to pray for you.
Call Deb (440)-865-9387 or Penny (440)-949-7548 and
our prayer group will storm heaven.
Life has changed, not ended, for William
Wtulich Sr. Pray for the consolation of his
friends and family. Rest in Peace and may
perpetual light shine upon you, Amen.
Readings for the Week:
Monday
Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday Mt 6:7-15
Friday Mt 6:19-23
Saturday Mt 6:24-34
Sunday Mk 4:35-41
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Weekly Collections
Offertory
$4,141.00
Weekly Goal
$5,000.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support.
Remember St. Thomas Church in your Will
St. Thomas News
Free Health Screening held at Grismer Hall on Sunday,
July 19th from 9:30-12:30 PM. Free Screening includes
CMP, Lipids, HgA1c, TSH, PSA (Men 40 & Over),
Blood Pressure. Fasting encouraged. Take AM meds with
water if possible. This is made possible through Mercy
Health Care, Nord Family Foundation.
St. Thomas Bible Study starts June 25th and anyone
interested can sign up in church and if they have any
questions to call Penny at 949-7548.
St. Thomas Golf Outing is booked for Sunday, August
9th at Bob-O-Links in Avon. $75 per golfer, includes
prizes, food, draft beer, pop/water, etc. Tee time 9 or 10
AM most likely. Watch for updates.
The Homeless Shelter is open 3 days a week for showers
and to wash clothes. We will be collecting coffee, sugar &
creamer, snacks, toilet paper and laundry detergent.
Ladies Guild Rummage Sale has been scheduled for
September 18th & 19th. More information on drop off
dates will be provided as the date draws near.
Collection for The Holy Father is June 27th & 28th.
The proceeds from this collection fund emergencyrelief assistance to those throughout the world who
suffer serious issues impacted by war, oppression, and
natural disasters around the globe.
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, June 20-4:00 PM
C-J Mack L-J Rozmarynowycz
EM-M Rozmarynowycz, L & G Zalek
C– R O’Connor, S Lynch
S-J Diemer, H Hendrix
Sunday, June 21-9:00 AM
C-R Kirsch L-E Bayus
EM-D Arena, K Janosik K Yatson
C-H Centifanti, E Torosik
SSunday, June 21-11:00 AM
C– J Houlihan L-M Fairweather
EM-AM Woltman, D Munro, M Fairweather
C-J Houlihan, K DuRell
S-M DuRell, T Weppler
Looking for new Servers, Lectors, Commentators or Eucharist Ministers, call the Parish Office at 949-7744.
June 14, 2015
Thank you…
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….to the generous donor who bought us 10 yards of
our famous red mulch.
…to the Garden Angels who are spreading around
much mulch.
...GOD’S WORD TODAY: In today’s Gospel, Jesus is presented to us as the master storyteller. He loved to use parables as a tool for comparing one thing to something else.
In most of his parables, Jesus revealed who God is by
comparing God’s essence or actions with something familiar to his listeners. In the parable of the mustard seed,
Jesus proclaims a marvelous and irrefutable truth. His
small band of disciples, as insignificant as they may have
felt, would one day produce a mighty kingdom whose
growth was initiated by God. The seeds of this kingdom
were planted by God and it is God who will harvest the
fruit brought forth from those seeds. The extent of the
growth of God’s kingdom cannot be predicted. We must
trust the work of the Master’s hand as we, the mustard
plant, grow and grow.
Scheduled Parish Events
Sunday, June 14
Monday, June 15
Tuesday, June 16
Music Club
Wednesday, June 17
Teen Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, June 18
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20
Music Lessons
Sunday, June 21
Baptism Class
BP/Sugar Screening
Church
7-8:30 PM
Room #1
7-8:30 PM
3rd Gr. Rm.
9AM-12:00 PM
Church
12:30-1:30 PM
Church Library 9:30-1:00 PM
NOTICE– Only scheduled events have legal use of these
facilities. To schedule an event call the Parish Office (440)
949-7744. No parish property is to leave the premises. This
includes the school kitchen. We do not give permission or
the opportunity to borrow or lend property. St. Thomas
Grismer Gym & Kitchen is available for rent. Call for any
questions, information/ price list. Hall rental includes the
kitchen. No gambling except for a parish event. Hired security if alcohol is served. Requirements of the state of Ohio
and/or the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
Family Perspectives
The gospel speaks of “the smallest of all seeds which
grows and becomes the greatest of shrubs.” The seemingly
insignificant acts of parents can have a tremendous effect
upon their children. The smallest act of love, attention and
approval, or the moments of time spent together, acts of
faith and hope. Faith, because we show our belief and confidence in our children; hope, because we will not see the
results of our parenting for many years.
Events Around Town
Mark your Calendar - The FEST! Join us on Sunday,
August 9, 2015 from Noon - 10 PM on the grounds of the
Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. The day is
FREE and includes food, kids' and adults' activities, popular Christian music artists, Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. The day concludes with Mass at 8 PM followed by fireworks. www.theFEST.us.
33rd Annual Catholic Renewal Ministry will be held at
Magnificat High School Friday, July 17th-Saturday, July
18th. Join us for Praise & Worship, Contemporary Christian Music. Teaching and Reconciliation & Mass. Call
440-327-1226 for information & registration.
Saturday in the Park June 20th from 1-6 PM at Guenther Park. It’s time to play outside. Enjoy a community
day in the park with games and activities. Bring your
blankets and picnic baskets. Call Lisa Prokay 440-9497379. for more information.
St. Anthony Mass times will be changing, Sunday Mass
time, beginning June 7th, will be at 10 am. Saturday vigil
will remain the same, 4 pm. A priest will be assigned soon
Save the Date Friday, August 28th-Sunday, August 30th
for St. Anthony School 90th Anniversary & Reunion. Information to follow on this event.
Vacation Bible School is at St. Anthony 9-Noon, from
July 27th-31st for pre-school-5th grade. This is Free. For
information contact Susan 440-288-0106. Play clothes and
tennis shoes required for games & outdoor play.
3 Parish Cluster Events
St. Thomas: Music Club invites all singers and musicians
to join us on Tuesdays, for practice, from 7-8:30 PM in the
Church. For information contact Roger (440)346-3022.
St. Teresa: Eucharistic Adoration is held on Wednesdays.
Adoration is from 8:30AM– 1:00 PM.
St. Anthony: Fr. Richard is feeling better and getting
stronger and his spirits are good, the extended rehab has warranted his resignation, which Bishop Lennon has accepted.
Thank you for your blessings and prayers during this time.