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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH 44256, 330-725-4968 sfxmedina.com St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Sunday, November 16 10:00 am 10:00 am 1:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm RCIA (RH) PSR Preschool (XR/SCH) New Parishioner Welcome (107) Cub Scouts (RH) Bingo (CB) LifeTeen Life Night (XR) MCRHP (RH) Monday, November 17 9:15 am 3:15 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm School Music Practice (CH) Girl Scouts—Troop 126 (RH) Staff Meeting (RLR) Schola Rehearsal (CH) Boy Scouts—Troop 506 (CB) Boy Scout Troop 506 Parent Committee (LR) WCRHP (RH) Cantor Rehearsal Pastoral Council (XR) SVDP Meeting (109) Tuesday, November 18 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Girl Scouts—Troop 469 (RH) SFX Faculty Meeting (XR) Youth Choir (CH) Bingo (CB) Employment Network (K or C) Cantor/Guitar Rehearsal (CH) Marriage Ministry (125) Young Adult Bible Study (RH) RCIA (RH) Wednesday, November 19 6:45 pm The Edge (XR/School) Thursday, November 20 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:30 pm Market Day (CB) Chess Club (XR) Elementary PSR (XR/SCH) Adult Choir (CH) Friday, November 21 9:15 am Moms and Tots (CB) Saturday, November 22 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am SVDP Basket pick up and delivery (RH) Cleaning Angels (CH) PSR Elementary (XR/SCH) Sunday, November 23 9:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (CB) PSR Preschool (XR/SCH) Bingo (CB) LifeTeen Life Night (XR) MCRHP (RH) 2 LITURGY SCHEDULE Sunday, November 16 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Gayle Kasper (CC) 10:00 am Beverly McArdle (CC) 12:00 pm Joseph Tamulewicz (TS) 1:30 pm Baptisms (CC) 5:30 pm The People of St. Francis Xavier (TS) Monday, November 17 7:30 am Mary DeLuca (CC) 2:00 pm Medina Meadows (TS) 7:00 pm Benefactors of St. Vincent DePaul (CC) Tuesday, November 18 7:30 am Poor Souls in Purgatory (TS) 9:15 am School Liturgy (JM) Wednesday, November 19 7:30 am Poor Souls in Purgatory (TK) 7:00 pm Edge Reconciliation Thursday, November 20 7:30 am George Cerio (TK) 7::00 pm Wilson Pompili (CC) Friday, November 21 7:30 am Edward Frankowski (CC) 1:00 pm School Reconciliation—Grade 6 (TS) 7:00 pm First Reconciliation (CC) Saturday, November 22 7:30 am Mike and Helen Toth (TK) 11:00 am First Reconciliation (TK) 3:30 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Meribeth Edgely (CC) Sunday, November 23 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 am Mary DeLuca (TS) 10:00 am David Danszczak (CC) 12:00 pm Edward Mokrzycki (TK) 5:30 pm The People of St. Francis Xavier (TK) (TS) Fr. Tony Sejba; (TK) Fr. Thomas Kowatch; (CC) Fr. Chris Cox; (EL) Fr. Ed Lajack; (JM) Fr. John Mullee (PK) Deacon Paul Kipfstuhl; (JL) Deacon Joe Loutzenhiser; (DN) Deacon Dan Norris Parish Treasury Update: November 8-9, 2014 Location key: (CH) Church (CB) Church Basement (LR) Loyola Room (CR) Rectory Conference Room (XR) Xavier Room (SCH) School (TL) Teachers’ Lounge (LIB) School Library (RH) Randel House (RHLT) RH Life Teen (RLR) Rectory Living Room (HM) Holy Martyrs Church (K of C) Knights of Columbus Hall Sunday Offertory: $14,981.24 Envelopes: 402 Thank you for your generosity! Mass attendance, November 8-9, 2014 5:00 pm 365 8:00 am 249 10:00 am 669 12:00 pm 391 5:30 pm 202 3 St. Francis Xavier Church Staff Pastor Rev. Anthony Sejba (ext. 8956) Parochial Vicars Rev. Thomas Kowatch (ext. 8955) Rev. Chris Cox (ext. 8957) Deacons Deacon Paul Kipfstuhl Deacon Joseph Loutzenhiser Deacon Daniel Norris Director of Adult Initiation Jenny Bonarrigo Director of Music Mary Gabriel (ext. 8960) Director of Religious Education Susan Rohe-Brooks (ext. 8961) Youth Minister Paul Koopman (ext. 8958) Director of Ministry and Communication Jennifer Webb (ext. 8946) School Principal Bibiana Seislove (ext. 8903) Director of “Little Sailors” Pre-School Monica Gorman (ext. 8920) Business Manager Ray Scherry (ext. 8954) Contact us Rectory Offices: 330-725-4968 Parish School of Religion: 330-722-7700 St. Francis Xavier School: 330-725-3345 School Fax: 330-721-8626 Church Basement: 330-764-8912 Latchkey: 330-725-6203 Cemetery (Dave Thomas): 330-722-4477 Sunday Masses 5 p.m., Saturday Vigil; 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. Weekday Masses 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. November 16, 2014 Worship and Sacraments at St. Francis Xavier Baptisms: Two Sundays each month at 1:30 p.m.; baptism classes every other month. Call the rectory for dates. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Anointing of the Sick: Prompt attention at any time, day or night! Please call the rectory to arrange for this sacrament: 330725-4968. Marriage: Please call as soon as possible! Preparation requires a minimum of sixth months. Marriage guidelines are available on request. Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Adoration for Life: Third Saturday of the month following 7:30 a.m. Mass, 8-8:30 a.m. Parish Pastoral Council Damian Ludwiczak (chair): 330-725-6567 Jenn Stanziano (vice chair): (330)416-7207 Anthony Kovalik (secretary):(330)723-6315 Mike Baumgartner: (330)725-4445 Jo Ann Cook: (330)725-6240 Kathy Gaughan: (330)722-8848 Tuesday Hamilton: (330)591-0580 Charise Kasper: (330)721-6510 Rachelle Skupski: (330)721-1785 Vince Tricomi: (330)603-7327 Rectory office hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo Sundays: Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; games start at 5:00 p.m. Music Ministry Notes: An Invitation is Extended to Men of the Parish... A Men's Choir has ministered the past 2 years at 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass and has received positive feedback, so, by request....it's being organized again for a 3rd year! The men of the traditional choir again invite any man in the parish, 18 years old and older, with a pleasant singing voice (reading music is not necessary) to join them ministering at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Thanksgiving Day. There are NO auditions and NO additional evening rehearsals required. Just show up in the loft no later than 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day morning for a quick review of the music and you too, can help lead the singing in the Men's Choir on Thanksgiving Day morning!!! Hope to see some more new faces in the loft T-day morning! If you have any questions, please come up to the loft after any weekend mass or call Mrs. Mary Gabriel at (330)636-1739. No excuses this year...you have 11 more days to clear your schedule for T-day morning! Tuesdays: Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; games start at 6:30 p.m. Readings for the Week Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 1:1-11; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a, and 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 4 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Update St. Francis Xavier Celebrates Our Veterans! Our school honored our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11th in an outstanding manner. We began the day with a beautiful liturgy with Fr. John Mullee from Our Lady Help of Christians presiding. Many Veterans joined us later in the day for a special presentation and reception. Thank you to all who were involved in making this celebration such a beautiful event for our Veterans and their families. I would also like to thank our parents that attended the PTO General Meeting and those who have committed to making our presence known in the Medina Holiday of Lights Parade on Saturday, November 22nd. It is not too late to join in the parade excitement. Please contact Mrs. Herman for more information. As our school continues its commitment to service, the Student Council is sponsoring the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Collection this week that will benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Students in Grades K-4 will be celebrating liturgy on Tuesday. Please plan on attending if your schedule permits. Kindly keep our second graders in your prayers this week, as they will be making their first Reconciliation either Friday evening or Saturday morning. Finally, this is a reminder that you may purchase St. Francis Xavier School Spiritwear all year long. Use this link to order Spiritwear for the holidays http://sfxmedina.clvhosting.com/. Orders placed by November 26 will be delivered to the school by December 15. If you want it to be a Christmas surprise for your little Navigator, you can pick your items up at the store. Remember, a portion of the proceeds go directly back to the school! Thank you for your continued support of St. Francis Xavier School. Haveablessedweek. InChrist, Mrs. Seislove This Week at a Glance: Date Event Time Grade 1 Cogni ve Ability Tes ng All Week Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsored by St. Francis Xavier Student Council School Liturgy Grades 1-4 Tuesday, November 18 9:15 a.m. in the Church Teacher Tuesday 3:00 p.m. in the Church Market Day Pickup Basement Marco’s Pizza Night Thursday, November 20 Friday, November 21 6th Grade Reconcilia on 1:00 p.m. in the Church 3rd Magazine Turn-in Day Dress Down (with pass) 1st Reconcilia on 7:00 p.m. in the Church 11:00 a.m. in the 1st Reconcilia on Church 2014 Holiday Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m. (Meet at Medina High School at 4:30 p.m.) Saturday, November 22 Looking Ahead: Date Event Time Tuesday, November 25 School Liturgy (Grades 1-4) and Blessing of the Rosaries 9:15 a.m. in the Church Early Release Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 NO SCHOOL—THANKSGIVING BREAK Buy your gift cards! Gift Cards support St. Francis Xavier Church and School! REMINDER: The Gift Card box is not in the rectory office on Mondays. Thank you. We educate for excellence and together we learn to become Disciples of Christ 5 PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION 330-722-7700, ext. 8961 [email protected] PARENTS, please note: Our information for November-December will be updated on the parish website (website www.sfxmedina.com under Parish—About—Parish School of Religion then the program area). Sacrament Program Our Reconciliation students will be celebrating First Reconciliation this coming weekend. First Reconciliation Celebrations will be on Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. for last names A-L and on Saturday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m. for last names M-Z. Please pray for these students. PSR students who attend on Saturday morning do attend PSR classes that day. Preschool Classes (Ages 3 by September 1, 4, 5; Sundays during 10:00 a.m. Mass): This Sunday, November 16th, our preschool students are in session. On November 23rd, the students will have a short prayer service in the Xavier Room during class. If any preschooler would like to bring in a canned good for our service, it will benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society. No classes on Saturday, November 30 (Thanksgiving weekend). November 16, 2014 The Edge (Grades 6,7,8) Wednesday evenings from 6:45 -8:15 p.m. Classes are in session this Wednesday evening, November 19th and students will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students will be having a discussion on Stewardship and will be bringing home a paper to fill out and return. No classes on November 26th due to Thanksgiving break. Classes resume on Wednesday, December 3rd, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier for a special evening discovering his life. Our next service night is November 18th from 6:45-8:15 p.m. to Medina Village Retirement on Springbrook Drive. On December 9th, students will be traveling to Emeritus on High Point Drive to give service from 5:45-7:15 p.m. Permission forms are to be turned in the week before so we can plan for drivers. Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:45 p.m. We are very thankful for the students’ generous donations of canned goods and paper products to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Classes are in session on November 20th. No classes on Thursday, November 27th. A very happy Thanksgiving to all our families. Students are filling out Stewardship papers and returning them to their catechist after hearing discussions in their classes. Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Thank you to our students for their donations to St. Vincent DePaul. Students will be hearing about their call to Stewardship and will be bringing home a paper to be filled out and returned to their catechist. Classes are in session November 22nd. No classes on November 29th due to Thanksgiving. PSR elementary students celebrate All Saints Day on November 1st! PARENTING SUPPORT Sessions Added! NO COST CHILDCARE PROVIDED BOOK PROVIDED The Incredible Years Parenting Program is proven to be effective for parents and families of young children. The program includes such topics as play, using effective praise and rewards, limit setting that works, handling misbehavior and problem solving. Catholic Charities will be hosting an Incredible Years group at St. Francis Xavier in Medina (612 E Washington St) this fall — Sessions Added! December 5th 9:15 am-10-:45 am December 12th 9:15 am-10-:45 am Parents will meet in Loyola Room. Childcare will be provided nearby in the church basement. A snack will be provided (for parents and children!). Join us for helpful parenting information, sharing and fun! For more information call Michelle Kipfstuhl, LSW at Catholic Charities Services, 330 723-9615 ext. 20 Funding for this Incredible Years Parenting Group has been provided by the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 6 ST. FRANCIS FAMILY NIGHT & FUNDRAISER AT KALAHARI Begins a er school Thursday, February 12, 2015 - Friday, February 13, 2015 for ONLY $119!! Mark your calendar - school's out Friday the 13th! Plan to be part of the tradi on and getaway to America's LARGEST indoor waterpark without going too far from home! Take advantage of special Winter rates for all St. Francis families, staff, and friends. Rooms are only $119 and feature 2 Queen beds and INCLUDE waterpark passes! A por on from EACH room booked will benefit the 8th grade DC trip. Book early to avoid being shut out, it fills up every year! FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 877-KALAHARI (525-2427). For ques ons, but NOT reserva ons, call Germaine Wilson at 330-241-1328. Senior News The SFX Senior Club will be having their annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 3rd, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Weymouth Country Club. In addition to a very scrumptious lunch, there will be some special entertainment on the agenda. Cost is $25.00 per person. Senior Club members wishing to make a reservation should call Pete Danszczak at 330-725-7283. The club will also be traveling by bus to Lakewood’s Beck Theatre on Friday, December 12th to see the musical “Mary Poppins”. The bus leaves at 4:00 p.m., stopping for dinner, then viewing the downtown Christmas lights and the Playhouse Square Chandelier. We then proceed to the Beck Theater for the show. All are welcome including children/ grandchildren. Cost for the show and transportation is $45.00 for adults, $38.00 for children/ students. Please call Pete Danszczak (330 -725-7283) for information. SAVE the DATE! Please save the date of Friday, January 30, 2015, for the Annual St. Francis Xavier “Wines of the World” Wine Tasting! Tickets will be on sale starting December. 7 Inspire Night—November 16 Through our LifeTeen Ministry, you can forge a stronger bond with God, our community and other parish teens. We invite you to sit with us during the LifeTeen service, then join us for our Inspire Night following Mass from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The next Connect Café (Issue Night): November 23 — Hope to see you there! November 16, 2014 LifeTeen UP Book Club: Strengthen your faith through the power of words Sign up for our four-week book series star ng November 20. We will be reading Win It All by Jus n Fa ca! Fa ca is one of the founders of the Hard as Nails ministry, a dynamic speaker and author of several books about faith for young people. Come and be with your friends, grow in your faith and invest in yourself. The sign up form is available on xavierlifeteen.com under the DOCS tab. Teens par cipate in prayer and fellowship in the LifeTeen Fall “Let’s Do Something” Retreat. SAVE the DATE! The Knights of Columbus will be hos ng a pancake breakfast at St. Francis Xavier on November 23rd a er the 8 and 10 a.m. masses in the church basement. Proceeds will benefit Cups/Café in Medina. Please come and enjoy! Using the medium of radio (and some internet), Living Bread Radio faithfully broadcasts the message of Jesus Christ, enlightening listeners to the depth and richness of the Catholic Faith. Their programming includes reflec ons on the Mass Scripture readings. This week’s reflec ons are being offered by Fr. Thom. 8 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church May God heal our sick and suffering Pray for all military David M. Campbell Ryan P. Cox Cody M. Feron Nicholas Glenbocki Dan Haggerty Brandon Hamilton Alex Hicar Kayla Lane Taylor Lane Reinhard Nann Jonathan Podrasky Jared Ross Erica Sachleben Taylor Salmons Jeffrey Simko November 16, 2014 Daniel Smith Jeff Stein Kevin Stein David Tagliaferro Maritza Tagliaferro David Vanik Aaron Virkler Robert Weiler J. Matthew Zweifel Joseph Zweifel If you would like to add a name to the list of active-duty military, e-mail sfxparishoffi[email protected] or call the rectory office. Francie Anderson Rita Andrich Jude Ballinger Becky Barker John Benson Maxine Bergdorf Claire Bevec Flo Boehme Sue Boyne Sioux Campbell Danny Colonna Kathleen Cunningham Marianne Curry Elizabeth Diamond Evan Dolinar Myrna Dooley Billie Duta Lynda Erickson Brendan Federinko Ed Fraley John Francisco Roger Friedrich Bobby Fusco Rhettec Galaska Roz Ganzer Ashley Garnes Jacob Gaume Judy Glose Kerry Grimm Del Guerra Mike Harris Vivian Heim Camden Heil Charlotte Heil Savannah Heil Anthony Hosick Mark Jablonowski Charline Karsnak Mary Keith Mary Kneale Andrew Korduba Brenda Kutcher Ruth Lancki Phyllis Lapeus Patricia LaRose Steven Lastuka Dave Leidecker Jerry Liechty Mary Ann Makowski Aaron Markiewicz James M. McDonald Lou McDonald Lois McFadden Alexa Meyers Nathan Mion If you would like to place a name on the list of those in need of prayer, please contact the rectory office, or e-mail sfxparishoffi[email protected]. 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