St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH 44256, 330-725-4968
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday, December 7—Hospitality Sunday
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
RCIA (RH)
PSR Preschool (XR/SCH)
Baptism Class (XR)
Cub Scouts—Troop 3506 (RH)
Bingo (CB)
LifeTeen Life Night (XR)
MCRHP (RH)
Monday, December 8
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Santa Shop Setup (XR)
Schola Rehearsal (CH)
Boy Scouts—Troop 506 (XR)
Cantor Rehearsal (CH)
Pastoral Council (XR)
Tuesday, December 9
9:00 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Santa Shop (XR)
Youth Choir (CH)
Bingo (CB)
Cantor/Guitar Rehearsal (CH)
Marriage Ministry (125)
Stitching Stewards (TL)
Stewardship Committee (RLR)
RCIA (RH)
Young Adult Bible Study (RH)
Wednesday, December 10
9:00 am
6:45 pm
Santa Shop (XR)
The Edge (XR/School)
Thursday, December 11
9:15 am
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm
Moms and Tots (CB)
Chess Club (XR)
Instrument Rehearsal (CH)
Elementary PSR (XR/SCH)
Adult Choir (CH)
Friday, December 12
9:15 am
2:30 pm
Incredible Years Workshop (LR)
Daisies—Troop 914 (RH)
Saturday, December 13
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
Cleaning Angels (CH)
Building and Grounds (RH)
PSR Elementary (XR/SCH)
Cookie Walk (XR)
Sunday, December 14
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
K of C Pancakes with Santa (after 8am and 10am mass)
RCIA (RH)
PSR Preschool (XR/SCH)
Bingo (CB)
LifeTeen Life Night (XR)
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
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LITURGY SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 7
Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 am
Connie Liechty (TK)
10:00 am
Barb Dull (CC)
12:00 pm
Linda Janson (TK)
5:30 pm
The People of St. Francis Xavier (CC)
Monday, December 8—The Immaculate Conception of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 am
Mary DeLuca (TK)
9:15 am
School Mass (TK)
12:00 pm
Paul Humphreys (CC)
7:00 pm
George Cerio (TS)
Tuesday, December 9
7:30 am
Connie Leichty (TS)
Wednesday, December 10
7:30 am
Ethel Wancata (TK)
Thursday, December 11
7:30 am
Poor Souls in Purgatory (CC)
8:00 am
Avilas (TK)
6:30 pm
PSR Reconciliation Grades 3 and 4 (SCH)
7:00 pm
William Hohman (TK)
Friday, December 12
7:30 am
John Stager (TK)
1:00 pm
8th Grade Reconciliation
Saturday, December 13
7:30 am
Ed and Libby Bush (TS)
3:30 pm
Reconciliation
5:00 pm
Robert Ireton (CC)
Sunday, December 14
Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 am
Mildred Benner (TK)
10:00 am
Joan Tuchek (TS)
12:00 pm
George Matsko, Sr. (TK)
1:30 pm
Baptisms (CC)
5:30 pm
The People of St. Francis Xavier (CC)
(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 29-30, 2014
Sunday Oﬀertory: $16,251.00
Envelopes: 402
Thank you for your
generosity! Mass attendance,
November 29-30, 2014
5:00 pm 458
8:00 am 271
10:00 am 556
12:00 pm 367
5:30 pm 252
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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
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.
Tuesdays: Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; games start at 6:30 p.m.
Readings for the Week
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4;
Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13;
Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10;
December 7, 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
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.
Support religious communi es. “Your generous contribuon helps us to care for our re red sisters and enables our
younger sisters to con nue in ac ve ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gi to today’s collec on for the Re rement Fund for the Religious provides vital support for the
re rement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious
order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members
can con nue the good works of their elders.
Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab;
Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19;
Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-18, 49-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24;
Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Parish Treasury Update:
November 22-23, 2014
Sunday Oﬀertory: $15,679.00
Envelopes: 389
Campaign for
Human Development: $1,260.00
Thank you for
your generosity!
Mass attendance,
November 22-23, 2014
5:00 pm 307
8:00 am 284
10:00 am 596
12:00 pm 360
5:30 pm 231
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Update
St. Francis Xavier School Lights up the Town!
Our school community celebrated the
upcoming holiday season along with the city
of Medina by taking part in the Holiday Lights
Parade on
November 22nd. St. Francis
Xavier School had an outstanding turnout of teachers,
staﬀ, students, parents and
family members to walk in
the parade on that rather
mild November evening. Fr.
Tony even donned his black
hat and walked along with his
umbrella, which I am certain
helped to keep the rain
away! There are so many
people to thank for all of the hard work that was put into making our St. Francis Xavier display so successful. I have included
This Week at a Glance:
Date
Monday,
December 8
Event
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9:15 a.m. in the
Church
All School Liturgy
Tuesday and
Wednesday,
December 9 and 10
Friday,
December 12
Saturday,
December 13
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School Spirit Dress Day
8th Grade Reconcilia on 1:00 p.m. in the Church
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the
Xavier Room
PTC Cookie Walk
Looking Ahead:
Date
Monday,
December 15
Tuesday,
December 16
Thursday,
December 18
Event
Time
Band Concert
7:00 p.m. in the
Gymnasium
Monday, January 5
cards and
bracelets
Teachers, Staﬀ
and Club Moderators
Students and
Families that
joined in the
parade fun
Once again,
thank you to
everyone that helped St. Francis Xavier shine brightly in the
community!
Please join us if your schedule permits at our All-School
Liturgy in celebra on of the feast of the Immaculate Concep on
on Monday. The PTC Santa Shop is opened for business this
week and the Cookie Walk is on Saturday.
We all appreciate your love, prayers and support as we
con nue to learn to respect God, others and ourselves during
this holy season.
In Christ,
Teacher Tuesday
Preschool Christmas
7:00 p.m. in the
Program
Gymnasium
3:00 p.m. in the Church
Market Day
Basement
Marco’s Pizza Night
All School Advent Prayer 9:15 a.m. in the
Service
Church
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School Resumes
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Mrs. Seislove
We educate for excellence and together we
learn to become Disciples of Christ
Buy your gift cards!
Regular A ernoon Release Time
December 20January 4
Fr. Tony Sejba, Fr. Thom Kowatch and Fr. Chris Cox
The SAC (School Advisory Commi ee), especially Mr.
Chris Walker for his leadership
The PTC (Parent-Teacher Commi ee), especially Mrs.
Scheiman for her support
Mr. & Mrs. Fyda and sons John Paul and Brendan for
dona ng their truck and their me
Dr. & Dr. Prusinski for their dona on of the bracelets
that we distributed
Mr. Richardson for his dona on of the generator
Mr. & Mrs. Novicky for their P.R./Marke ng talents in
crea ng the postcards we distributed
The 5th graders for their me in assembling the post-
Have a Blessed Week.
Early Release at 2:15
Friday,
December 19
here a list of the many people that helped to make the Holiday
Parade of Lights such a success.
!
Gift Cards support St. Francis Xavier Church and School!
REMINDER: The Gift Card box is not in the rectory oﬃce
on Mondays. Thank you.
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PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
330-722-7700, ext. 8961
[email protected]
PARENTS, please note:
New Parent Updates for January and February will be on the Parish website beginning Friday, December 19th.
2014-2015 Reconciliation Students
Students are reminded to return their completed
Sacrament study book to their teacher/catechist the
week of December 14th.
The Edge (Grades 6,7,8) Wednesday evenings from 6:45
-8:15 p.m.
Classes are in session this coming Wednesday, December 10th,
with an Issue Night with a question and answer theme. The last
class of Semester 1 will be on Wednesday, December 17th and the
theme will be on Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Edge Service Project: This Tuesday, December 9, students
will be traveling to Emeritus on High Point Drive to give service.
We will meet at 5:45 p.m. in the school and will return at 7:15 p.m.
Permission forms are available on the parish website. Please call
the PSR oﬃce and let us know if your student will be attending so
we can plan for drivers.
December 7, 2014
Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Thursday evenings
from 6:15-7:45 p.m.
Classes are in session this Thursday, December 11th, with
Grades 3 and 4 celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On
December 18, our last class for Semester 1, students will have a
special presentation on the Nativity in the Xavier Room. No classes on December 25 and January 1.
Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Saturday mornings
from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Remaining classes in December will be this Saturday, December 13th, and the 20th. On Saturday, December 20th, students will participate in a special prayer service in the Xavier
Room. Our semester ends with this class.
Preschool Classes (Ages 3, 4, and 5 years old; Sundays during 10:00 a.m. Mass):
This Sunday, December 7th, our preschoolers will enjoy a visit
from St. Nicholas (Fr. Thom) who will stop by the Xavier Room
with a story and will leave a special gift by their shoe print. Our
last class for 2014 will be on Sunday, December 14th. The students will be told a special nativity story, and enjoy music for
the season. No classes on December 21st, 28th, and January
4th due to Christmas break.
Save the Dates!
Reach Christmas Party - Leaving St. Francis at 4:20 p.m. and returning at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16—We need 10 volunteers to host a Christmas party at the Westside
Catholic Center. We'll have games for the children, serve food to the homeless and
more. If you'd like to help spread Christmas cheer, please contact us at (330) 7254968
LifeTeen Movie Night — Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
All parish teens are invited to join us in the Xavier Room for a night of entertainment, popcorn & snacks.
Pro-Life March — Jan. 21-22, 2015
The cost is $100 dollars, includes bus, hotel and food. We depart from St. Mary's in
Hudson at 4 p.m. on the 21st.
Spring Retreat—March 6-8, 2015
LifeTeen Lock-in—May 1-2, 2015
Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference—June 12-14, 2015
Catholic Heart Workcamp—July 12-18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA
Be part of mission that can transform you and the lives of others. The "Steel City" is in great need of helping
hands and loving hearts. The cost is $295; the form and $100 deposit are due Jan. 25, 2015. Don't miss out on
this opportunity to share the love of Christ with those in need. The sign-up form is available on
xavierlifeteen.com under the DOCS tab.
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Our “Giving Tree” in the Sanctuary is turning white
with tags, as you show your love and support this
Christmas season. There are
still a number of tags available and there is time to
brighten someone’s Christmas season. Due to delivery
constraints, gifts must be returned to St. Francis Xavier
no later than December
14th. Thank you for your
continued generosity during
this Christmas season.
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.
We need your Help! If you have any of the Christ
Renews His Parish books at home, please return
them to the rectory oﬃce. Thank you!
SFX A
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Saturday December 13, 2014
In the Xavier Room from 1-3 pm
Come to the SFX PTC annual Cookie Walk and
purchase some delicious and fes ve Christmas Cookies made
by our very talented parishioners and day school parents!
Cookies will be sold by the pound at $7/lb. Profits from this fundraiser benefit the day school and the day school children.
Come early! Cookies will go fast!
If you are interested in baking for the Cookie
Walk, please call Tammy Felber at 330-4610850. What a great and easy way to use Your
Time and Talent in making this so successful.
The Knights of Columbus, Medina Council
#4168, will be sponsoring the annual "Pancake
Breakfast with Santa" on Dec 14th after the 8
and 10 O'clock Masses. The Pancake Breakfast
will be held in the St. Francis Xavier Church
basement hall.
Santa invites all 'KIDS' to come and enjoy the pancake
breakfast, join in on the various crafts that will be available
with help from the 8th Graders and best of all, the Kids ( young
and old ) will get a chance to have their picture taken with Santa. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, eggs, syrup, coffee, milk, fruit drink and cocoa.
Adults - $6.00
Ages 6-11: $4.00
Children under 6 - FREE
The benefactor for the "Pancake
Breakfast with Santa" will be
The Tony Imburgia Scholarship
Fund.
Come One and ALL!!
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 — Last Session!
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
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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
Wyatt Fields
Nicholas Glenbocki
Dan Haggerty
Brandon Hamilton
Alex Hicar
Kayla Lane
Taylor Lane
Reinhard Nann
Jonathan Podrasky
Jared Ross
Erica Sachleben
Taylor Salmons
December 7, 2014
Jeﬀrey Simko
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
Elizabeth Diamond
Evan Dolinar
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
Rachael Mion
Mike Mitchell
Marcy Nero
John Neuwar
Mary Neuwar
Lisa Owen
Nathaniel Plasco
Richard Pryatel
Bill Ripple
Rea Ripple
Mark Rudolph
Mimi Russ
Richard Russ
Ed Scherer
Beth Sielski
Jean Smith
Marie Starck
Richard Stiver
Janet Taranto
Amy Taylor
Pat Taylor
Carolyn Vasko
Lacey Vickers
Celene Wallen
Helen Yakubik
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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December 7, 2014
Pastor’s Page
This past week, on Wednesday, the seniors club held their
annual Christmas Party at Weymouth Country Club. They had
asked me to do a little presentation on The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem from my pilgrimage to the Holy Land during the
sabbatical program. I went back through pictures on the ipad
and my camera to show the group. While some were ok, I ended up searching for pictures with google images to get the
cleanest and clearest shots. We were there during the window
and roof restoration project, so there was scaﬀolding all over
the place and there was not much light. Most of the pictures I
took of the basilica and grotto were dark and hard to see. I also
remembered that I took very few because it was so very congested and loud and people filed through the grotto while we
said mass oﬀ to the right at a side altar. It was good to do to
bring back memories.
Much more fond are the memories of our visit to shepherds field, a shrine built in the locale outside Bethlehem, where
sheep are still tended to the present day. It was quiet first thing
in the morning. The sun was still rising and casting beautiful
shadows across the white limestone and the caves beneath the
fields. We visited the Chapel there and walked the fields and
stooped into the caves and could almost imagine the dark night
being illuminated by bright angels announcing to those keeping
watch over their flocks good news of great joy of the birth of the
Messiah. It was a prayerful and Holy place in sharp contrast to
the noisy and chaotic place where we had Mass.
During the business of preparation for Christmas, I pray
that you are able to find some quiet place to pray, settle yourself
and prepare your hear to receive Christ with great welcome!
Have a great week.
Fr. Tony
Solemnity of the Immaculate Concep on Of Mary
On Monday, December 8, we celebrate that the
Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instance of her concep on,
by a singular privilege and grace granted by God, in view of
the merits of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the human race,
was preserved exempt from all stain of original sin.
Masses on this Holy Day of Obliga on will be:
7:30 AM
9:15 AM
12 Noon
7 PM
SAVE the DATE!
St. Francis Xavier Marriage Ministry
Come celebrate your vocation of marriage and
renew your vows at the winter Anniversary Mass
and dessert reception on Monday, December
15th at 7:00 p.m. All married couples, young
and old, and your families are invited! Bring
your wedding photos to share.
For more information, please call
Dino and Gabby Paoletta at 216-407-1893
or
Pete and Mary K. Rakytiak at 216-346-0415.