St. Thomas More Church
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8-VIGIL
4:30PM - Priest’s Intention
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9-THE DEDICATION
OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
+8:00AM - People of the Parish
10:00AM - Renee Ondrejech (30 Day)
12:00PM - Edward Kriausky (30 Day)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10-ST. LEO THE
GREAT
7:00AM - Elizabeth & Edward Grombol
8:15AM - John Yambor, Jr.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11-ST. MARTIN OF
TOURS
7:00AM - Frank P. Konopinski
8:15AM - Richard Regotti
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12-ST. JOSAPHAT
7:00AM - Edward & Gertrude Davison
8:15AM - Ethel Lapka
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13-ST. FRANCES
XAVIER CABRINI
7:00AM - John Violini
8:15AM - John David Sidley
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14-WEEKDAY
7:00AM - Robert Campbell
8:15AM - Lamont Higgins - Student Liturgy
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15-ST. ALBERT THE
GREAT
8:15AM - Loretta Grombol
4:30PM - People of the Parish
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16-THIRTY-THIRD
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00AM - Father’s Day Enrollment
+10:00AM - Rich Augustine (30 Day)
12:00PM - All Souls’ Day Intentions
+Cup Mass
FINANCIAL
Collection for November 2nd.…….....…..$10,262.25
Maintenance Collection………………….$1,689.00
Votive Candles…………………………...$154.00
Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
SEMINARIAN OF THE MONTH
Our seminarian of the month is Brian Petro. Please
keep him and all seminarians in your prayers as we
continue to pray for vocations. To let him know that
he is in your thoughts and prayers, send a card to him
at 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, OH 44092.
BINGO AT STM ON WEDNESDAYS IN GYM
Doors open at 5pm and Early Birds begin at 6:30pm.
Brooklyn, OH 44144
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
CHAIRPERSON: Robert Cepek
SECRETARY: Mindy Molzan
PPC meets on the second Monday of each month.
Suggested agenda items must be in writing to the rectory by
the 4th Monday of the previous month. All parishioners are
most welcome to attend the council meetings as observers.
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DEVOTIONS:
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena- Tuesdays
following the 8:15 AM Mass
• Rosary - Preceding 8:15 AM daily Mass
BAPTISMS: Sunday: 1:30 PM or during any weekend
liturgy. Prior to baptism of their first child, parents are required
to attend a Pre-Baptism class. Please call the rectory at 216749-0414 to schedule an interview.
MARRIAGES: Should be arranged with a priest by calling
the rectory 6 months prior to the wedding date. Individual
conferences, plus attendance at a pre-marriage program, are
required for proper preparation.
FUNERALS: Arrangements must be made at the rectory
before any publication in the newspaper.
REGISTRATION: Persons who live within parish boundaries
should be properly registered. This includes all students in
high school and college. Register with the priest after Mass. If
you move out of the parish, please notify the rectory office.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA): Offered for
those interested in the Catholic faith. These sessions begin in
September and continue through May. For specific
information, please contact the rectory office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
PSR CLASSES: Grades 1–8: Tuesdays: 6:45-8:00 PM
Email: [email protected]
Youth Ministry (Grades 9–12): See bulletin for activities.
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION CALLS: If anyone in your
family is sick or homebound, please contact the rectory at 216749-0414 to arrange a visit. The Eucharist is brought to them on
Sunday and/or First Friday.
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RECTORY HOURS
Sunday 9am-11:30am
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-1:00pm
BULLETIN DEADLINE: MONDAY AT 12:00 PM
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2014͗
Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 1617/Jn 2:13-22
Monday:
Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday:
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday:
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:16/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR
Now that it is November, there are a few special events
coming up that I would like everyone to think about and
may even want to attend. On November 16, 2014 at
2:00pm in Utopia Hall, Cassandra Zabor will once again
be joining the Bereavement Team in sponsoring an afternoon on how to deal with the holidays after losing someone special. The holidays can be one of the roughest
times to try and just get through, let alone put on a happy
face when you are missing that someone special. I would
like to invite anyone who lost someone this past year or
someone who lost a loved one ten years ago and is finding it getting harder and harder each year. This is not just
for St. Thomas More parishioners. We like to open it up
to anyone you know who is struggling. Cassandra Zabor
helps us give ourselves permission to change things up a
bit or even turn it down a notch or two. If you know of
anyone, Catholic or not, that could benefit from this presentation, I strongly encourage you to come. I promise,
you will not be sorry.
On Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 7:00 until
10:00pm in the gym, we will be having our annual Corks
and Kegs evening. This is an opportunity to have a taste
of different types of wine, beer and vodka. As the holidays are approaching, you may want to try and figure out
something special and different to serve with your holiday meal. The Corks and Kegs event is just the place to
find that special wine or beer. There are wonderful appetizers to munch on as you sample all the different wines,
beers and vodkas. You can pick up a ticket after the
masses in the vestibule or in the rectory or school office.
On Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 2:00pm in the
church, we will have our annual Anointing Mass. It is at
this mass we invite all those who are suffering from
chronic pain, terminal illnesses or any other physical or
mental illnesses to feel the Lord’s saving power through
the sacrament of anointing. Please remember this anointing is not for anyone suffering from a cold or flu. The
sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is truly for those
who are suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses.
Please know that a person cannot receive the sacrament
in place of or for another person. The sick person must be
present to receive the Sacrament. The Mass of Anointing
will count for your Sunday obligation and we make the
Church and the Liturgy user-friendly. In other words, we
will come to you in your pew for both the anointing and
Communion.
If you have any questions about any of these events,
please feel free to call the rectory and we will be happy to
answer any of your questions.
November 9, 2014
SAINT OF THE WEEK
St. Godfrey was born at Soissons in France.
From the age of five, he was raised in the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Quentin where his godfather, Godefroid was the abbot. At the Abbey, Godfrey was immediately given a Benedictine habit and
lived as a monk. The monks there educated him.
When Godfrey became of age, he became a
monk and then a priest. He was chosen to be abbot
of the monastery in Champagne, France. The monastery was run-down and weeds had taken over.
Only six monks and two children remained.
The monks liked Godfrey. They realized he was a
holy man and admitted that he could help them find
the joy of a self-sacrificing life. Soon, the eager
community attracted new candidates who joined
them. The Abbey of Champagne became a center of
prayer and spiritual joy.
Then, Godfrey was made an archbishop. He was
given the well-known diocese of Rheims, in France.
He did not want to leave the small monastery, but
knew, that the Lord wanted him to reach out to the
people of Rheims as well.
He still lived like a simple monk. His house was
poor, but clean and his food was plain. Once in a
while, his cook prepared food that seemed too fancy
and rich. Godfrey would wait until the cook went
out on errands and then he would call in the poor
people who lived nearby and gave them the food to
take home to their families.
Archbishop Godfrey suffered because he was
very strict and would not tolerate drunkenness or
other wrongdoing by his parishioners. When Godfrey tried to correct these people, some of them began to hate him. One person even tried to kill him.
It was then that Godfrey wondered if he was doing more harm than good. But people with goodwill appreciated and loved him. Godfrey longed to
resign as a bishop and retire as a monk so he could
live alone with God. But before he could resign, he
died at the age of fifty. St. Godfrey’s feast day is
November 8th.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Alysha Selesky and David Kupiec who
were married at STM on November 1st. May God bless
you both!
Peace and Goodness,
Fr. Bill
Congratulations and welcome Molly Ann Jicha who was
baptized last weekend at STM. God bless you!
St. Thomas More Church
DO YOU REMEMBER? FROM SISTER “ET”
A few weeks ago we wrote about a plenary indulgence.
This week, we will write about conditions for a partial
indulgence.
A partial indulgence removes part of the temporal punishment due for sins already forgiven. Several partial indulgences may be obtained each day under the following
conditions:
A. One must be baptized and in the state of
grace.
B. One must be inwardly contrite.
C. One must have a general intention to gain an
indulgence.
D. One must fulfill the action prescribed in one
of the following three general grants of
indulgences:
• Raise one’s mind in humble prayer to God
while fulfilling one’s responsibilities and
enduring the trials of life;
• Or give oneself or one’s goods as a
charitable act to assist people who are in need
of spiritual comfort or instruction or those
who are in need of material assistance
(donation of time and resources to the
church are, therefore, indulgenced);
• Or voluntarily deprive oneself of what is
lawful and pleasing, such as fasting or
giving up dessert or a favorite TV program,
while maintaining a positive attitude.
PARISH PRAYER FOR PEACE
All are welcome to gather in the Marian Chapel to pray
the rosary for peace on Tuesdays at 7pm.
STM PRAYER GROUP
Our meetings are held every Tuesday, except the first
Tuesday of the month, at 6:30pm in the church library.
Please enter using the handicap entrance.
PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Please remember Jim Skerl, Rudolph Flis, James Banasik
and Helen Jean Demski in your prayers. God grant them
eternal rest.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
On Sunday, November 30th at 2pm, we will have our
Mass of the Anointing of the Sick. If you or someone you
know would like to be anointed, please plan on joining us.
This Mass will fulfill your Sunday obligation.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
The November 23rd bulletin deadline is Friday, November
14th and the deadline for the November 30th bulletin is
Thursday, November 20th at noon due to Thanksgiving.
Thanks for your understanding.
Brooklyn, OH 44144
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE: 216-749-2323
Saturday Night Concert-Join us on Saturday, November
15th after the 4:30pm Mass. The Franciscan University
Choir will sing at the Mass and then inspire us with their
beautiful voices after the Mass for a concert.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO: 440-884-3030
Holy Name Society-Please join the St. Charles Holy Name
Society as we welcome Deacon Daniel Galla, a Theology
teacher at St. Ignatius High School, on Thursday, November 20th at 8:05pm in the Parish Activity Center as he presents, “The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic.” Doors
open at 7:45 and the event is free & open to the public with
complimentary beverages, chips, pretzels and pastry. For
questions, please call Fred Hollman at 440-884-6179.
ST. LEO THE GREAT: 216-661-1006
Bus Trip-Join us on Sunday, December 7th as we travel to
Mentor to the Performing Arts Theater to see The Lawrence Welk “Christmas Show.” We will also view the
lights in Public Square and end the day with dinner at Antonio’s in Parma. Cost is $94 per person. Please call Joanne
at 440-526-3505 for reservations.
BIBLE STUDY- FAITH SHARING
If you would like to join us, we meet in the rectory at 7pm
on Mondays. We do not meet on the third Monday of the
month.
WOMEN’S GUILD
The Women’s Guild will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11th at 1pm in Utopia Hall. Our guest
speaker is Sister Marie Manning, SND. She is the director
of the Global Mission Office in India. Refreshments will be
served. Please join us!
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Our regular meeting will be on Tuesday, November 11th at
7pm in Utopia Hall. Refreshments will be served after the
meeting. All Holy Name members are welcome.
PARISH PRAYER
O God, the Creator and giver of all things, bless this parish.
Strengthen our faith; grant us the spirit of sacrifice and service so that, with Your grace, we may provide for the needs
of our members, glorify You and sanctify ourselves.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
PRAYER OF THE MONTH-NOVEMBER
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You,
and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend
you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my
love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your Grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
We recently registered the following people at STM during the month of October–Daniel, Michelle & Molly
Jicha ◊ Christine Mullin ◊ Brittany Jicha ◊ Juan Crespo ◊
George, Christina, Domonic, Giana, Giovanni & Rocco
Cimbalos ◊ Ricardo, Shannon, Mia & Ricky Almodovar
◊ Dan, Alyssa & Gracie Hatfield ◊ Joseph, Missy &
Amari Santiago ◊ Joshua, Kelley & Isaac Brown ◊ Jillian
Dworznik ◊ Eric Drellishak ◊ Fernando, Jenny, Jeffer &
Jaaziel Torres ◊ Kenny, Janice, Shakyra, Paola, Christian
& Cameron Cotto ◊ Sharinna Ortiz and Estelle Abel.
Welcome to all of you!
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The St. Thomas More Ministry of Consolation will once
again offer a program to help all those who are hurting
through the loss of a loved one, especially during the
holiday season. Cassandra Zabor, of Zabor Funeral
Home, will be our guest speaker on Sunday, November
16th at 2pm in Utopia Hall. This is open to ALL who are
dealing with death and grieving no matter how long it
has been. If you have any questions, please call Peggy at
216-402-2773.
CORKS AND KEGS
Join us for our 3rd annual beer, wine and vodka “tasting”
on Saturday, November 22nd from 7-10pm. Tickets are
$25 and will be available in the rectory and school office. There will be appetizers, music, raffles and side
boards.
THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION
Food will be collected for the City of Brooklyn Food
Collection the weekend of November 15th-16th. This
will serve the needy in our area. Please bring ONLY
items that would be used for a Thanksgiving dinner, such
as sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, potatoes, vegetables,
desserts, etc. Donations can be dropped off in the church
library. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
THANKSGIVING MEAL PROGRAM
The City of Brooklyn in conjunction with St. Thomas
More is sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving meal program. If your family could use assistance this Thanksgiving, please contact the rectory at 216-749-0414.
NOVEMBER MEMORIAL CANDLES
In the month of November, we remember our beloved
dead. This year, why not honor them with a Memorial
Candle? This Memorial Candle will have their name inscribed on it and will be lit for the whole month of November. The cost for a Memorial Candle is $20. Forms
are available at the rectory.
November 9, 2014
TRAVELING MADONNA
The statue is at the home of Peggy Palumbo this week.
Please call the rectory to sign-up to host the Traveling
Madonna in 2015. Please continue to pray for our host
families as they share their home with our Traveling
Madonna.
ST. THOMAS MORE SENIOR ACTIVITIES
For those 55 and over, come join us on the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays of every month from 11am-3pm in Utopia
Hall (which is handicap accessible). There is a $2 fee for
coffee and donuts. You do not just have to belong to St.
Thomas More. Everybody is welcome. The yearly membership dues are $5. Occasionally, a lunch will be
served. Twelve stamps will earn a free Christmas dinner
at Holy Spirit on Snow Road in Parma. Please call May
Hulvalchick at 440-845-4294 for more information.
PRE-PLAN FUNERAL INFORMATION
If you are interested in planning your own funeral Mass,
please contact the rectory. Lisa will contact one of the
members of the Ministry of Consolation and they will
contact you to set up a convenient time for you. PrePlanning has many advantages. You are able to select
your favorite readings and songs for your Mass. It also
takes a lot of stress away from your loved ones. Please
consider this option and call 216-749-0414.
ADVENT GIVING TREE
We are preparing once again to organize our Advent
Giving Tree program. If you or someone you know who
lives within the parish area is in need of assistance,
please contact the rectory. The deadline to register is November 13th. Due to the overwhelming interest in this
program, we will only be taking information for people
in the parish area. The Giving Tree will be in the church
library beginning on November 22nd.
SOCIAL JUSTICE BY LILLIAN KASTELIC
We have been helping African farmers by buying their
crops, coffee and chocolate through Equal Exchange. It
is both powerful and interesting to trace the help American workers received from the Catholic Church when the
Agrarian period ended and the Industrial period began in
the 1870’s. Pope Leo XIII responded in part to the workers’ problems when inspired by Cardinal Manning of
England and Archbishop Gibbons of Baltimore, Maryland in 1891. The encyclical was Rerum Novarum in
which Pope Leo called attention to the rights and duties
of capital and labor, particularly stressing “a small number of very rich men have been able to lay upon the
teeming masses of the laboring poor a yoke little better
than that of slavery itself.” To be continued...