St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church,
606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH 44256
330-725-4968 sfxmedina.com
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
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.
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)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday, January 18
9:00 am LifeShare Blood Mobile (CR/Parking Lot)
10:00 am PSR Preschool (XR/SCH)
10:00 am RCIA (RH)
1:30 pm New Parishioner Welcome
5:00 pm Bingo (CB)
6:30 pm LifeTeen Life Night (XR)
7:00 pm MCRHP (RH)
Monday, January 19
3:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Staﬀ Meeting (RLR)
Schola Rehearsal (CH)
Boy Scouts—Troop 506 (CB)
WCRHP (RH)
Cantor Rehearsal (CH)
Rediscover Catholicism Workshop (XR)
Troop 506 Scout Parents (LR)
Tuesday, January 20
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Girl Scout Troop 469 (RH)
Youth Choir (CH)
Bingo (CB)
School Advisory Meeting (125)
First Eucharist Meeting (CH)
Cantor/Guitar Rehearsal (Music Oﬃce)
Employment Network (K of C)
RCIA (RH)
Young Adult Bible Study (RH)
Wednesday, January 21
6:45 pm Edge (XR)
7:00 pm Webelos—Troop 3506 (LR)
Thursday, January 22
9:15 am Moms and Tots (CB)
2:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop 457 (RH)
6:15 pm PSR Elementary School (XR/SCH)
7:00 pm Marriage Enrichment (RH)
7:30 pm Adult Choir (CH)
Friday, January 23
3:00 pm SFX School Art Show Setup (GYM)
6:00 pm Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Setup (CB)
6:45 pm First Eucharist Meeting (CH)
Saturday, January 24
8:30 am Cleaning Angels (CH)
9:00 am Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (CB)
9:00 am SFX School Art Show Setup (GYM)
9:00 am PSR Elementary School (XR/SCH)
Sunday, January 25
9:00 am K of C Pancake Breakfast (after 8am and 10am mass)
10:00 am PSR Preschool (XR/SCH)
10:00 am RCIA (RH)
1:00 pm Catholic Schools Week Open House (SCH/GYM)
5:00 pm Bingo (CB)
6:30 pm LifeTeen Life Night (XR)
7:00 pm MCRHP (RH)
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, January 18
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am
Bill Kennedy (CC)
10:00 am
Carolyn S. Zadrozny (TK)
12:00 pm
Ken Konesny (TK)
1:30 pm
Baptisms
5:30 pm
The People of St. Francis Xavier (TS)
Monday, January 19
7:30 am
Maria Bedocs (CC)
2:00 pm
Elmcroft (TS)
7:00 pm
Wilson Pompili (TK)
Tuesday, January 20
7:30 am
Lyn Paladino (TK)
9:15 am
School Liturgy (TS)
Wednesday, January 21
7:30 am
Joan Burkhardt (TK)
Thursday, January 22
7:30 am
Paul Humphrey (CC)
7:00 pm
Larry Benninger (TK)
Friday, January 23
7:30 am
Marjorie Hoﬀman (CC)
Saturday, January 24
7:30 am
Kristen Holderead (TS)
3:30 pm
Reconciliation
5:00 pm
Irene Groetz (TK)
Sunday, January 25
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am
Maria Bedocs (TK)
10:00 am
Larry Benninger (CC)
12:00 pm
Madeline and Angelo Battaglia (TS)
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
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.
Parish Treasury Update:
January 10-11, 2015
Sunday Oﬀertory: $13,246.12
Envelopes: 389
Catholic University: $652.00
Thank you for your
generosity! Mass attendance,
January 10-11, 2015
5:00 pm 456
8:00 am 250
10:00 am 550
12:00 pm 392
5:30 pm 262
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Welcome to all visitors!
We extend a warm welcome to everyone visiting
St. Francis Xavier today!
If you attend St. Francis Xavier on a regular basis
and consider this your parish home, please register and become
an active member. For more information, please call our oﬃce:
(330)725-4968.
A Stewardship Moment
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Chris an stewardship begins with the call to discipleship and
today’s readings oﬀer three stories about discipleship. In the
Gospel, John the Bap st points to Jesus and two of his followers immediately walk a er Jesus. Jesus asks them: “What are
you looking for?” It is a very good ques on to ask of ourselves.
What is it that we are looking for in Christ Jesus? What is it that
we want by following Him? Is it that we desire most urgently to
be servants, stewards, of the Lord? Or do we want something
else?
Feasts of Judaism
This Lent spend some time learning about the feasts of
Judaism using a threshold bible study by Stephen Binz. Join a
Lent faith sharing group to discuss how these feasts influenced our Catholic faith. Lent begins February 18. Groups
meet once a week for about 2 hours. If you are already in a
group, please contact your facilitator to let them know you
want to continue in the group. If you are new or want to
change groups please contact me.
You can email at [email protected] , or call or
text me, Chelly Bergman, at 330-461-0365
Respect Life Mee ng
The Respect Life Ministry will hold their monthly meeting
Tuesday evening at 7pm on Jan. 27th in the Rectory.
We will review upcoming respect life events and Steve Hamilton will be speak about the DC Bus trip. Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions please contact Renea LaGuardia
at 330-242-5645..
Readings for the Week
Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111: 1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c;
Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:25-8:6; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: Heb 7:7-14; Ps 10:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17; Mk 3:7-12
Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14;
Mk 3:13-192:1-12
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 17:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31;
Mk 1:14-20
January 18, 2015
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.
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.
ENGAGED?
WEDDING CEREMONY TO BE CELEBRATED IN 2015? As
part of your preparation to be married in the Catholic Church,
programs designed to help couples to live marriage for a lifetime are oﬀered. Participation in a program is required of
engaged couples. St. Francis Xavier will host a Pre-Cana Day
on March 21, 2015, facilitated by married couples in the parish. This program is open to all engaged couples. Reserve
your spot by calling Dan and Patty Cathcart at 330-722-6715.
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St. Francis Xavier will host a blood mobile
drive on TODAY, January 18 from 9AM - 1
PM. LifeShare Community Blood Services
will be outside the rectory garages for a
blood collec on that will benefit people in our Medina Community. At the same me, all dona ons will also benefit our parish
school as for every 25 donors, grant monies will be available to
help with the replacing and upgrading of Informa on Technology
equipment. Individuals can donate every 56 days.
Employment Network
For general information about our group, call Jim Mayiras at
330-721-9796.
Do you know of someone who needs help or direction in their
job search? Call Joe Gainard at 330-725-8690.
If your company needs talent and has a position available to
post with our group, email the information to Dan Cathcart at
[email protected].
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Update
Another Busy Week!
This week, St. Francis Xavier School is
busy preparing for Catholic Schools Week,
our annual celebration when we share with
our school and parish communities and beyond what makes our school such a special place!
Please keep an eye open for communications about all
of the amazing things that we have planned for Catholic
Schools Week. We encourage you to check our school website, where we will have everything posted. You can also
find all of the information for registration on our school
website as well. Thank you for your continued support of
St. Francis Xavier School.
This Week at a Glance
Date
Event
Sunday,
January 18
Monday,
January 19
Tuesday,
January 20
Time
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
outside the Church
Blood Mobile
No School—Dr. Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day
School Liturgy (Grades 5-8) 9:15 am in the Church
2015 C
Looking Ahead:
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Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service
Date
Sunday,
January 25
Event
Time
C
S
W
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Have a blessed week.
In Christ,
Mrs. Seislove
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Tuesday,
January 27
Thursday,
January 29
School Open House
School Liturgy
(Grades 5-8)
Market Day Pickup
12:00 noon in the
Church
1:00—2:30 pm in the
School
9:15 am in the Church
A er school in the
Church Basement
Save the Date!
Please come and visit St. Francis Xavier
School during our Catholic Schools Week
Open House on January 25, 2015. The weeklong Catholic Schools Week celebra on will
begin at the 12 noon liturgy with our students
par cipa ng in the diﬀerent ministries. We
then invite you to come over to the school
and see what makes St. Francis Xavier School
so special. Open House will be held immediately following mass from 1:00 un l 2:30 p.m.
Members of our student body, our School
Advisory Commi ee (SAC) and Parent-Teacher
Commi ee (PTC) will be providing tours for
any new guests to St. Francis Xavier School.
More informa on will follow about the upcoming events of Catholic Schools Week, but
we wanted you to plan on a ending Open
House on Sunday January 25, 2015 from 1:002:30p.m.
We educate for excellence and together we learn to become Disciples of Christ
CYO VOLLEYBALL
Registration is now open for the St. Francis Xavier CYO
volleyball program. Teams are forming for boys and girls in
grades 3-8, with co-ed teams for high school. The season begins the week of March 2nd and ends mid-May. Forms are
available online at the St Francis CYO website :
www.stfrancisxavierathletics.com. Registration ends February 20. Please email Kim Tuchek at [email protected]
for more information.
On your mark, get set to register for CYO TRACK
AND FIELD! This program is open to boys and girls in
grades 3-8. Meets last around four hours, and are held
weekly on Sundays in April and May. Practices are held 2-3
times weekly, beginning in March. Registration deadline is
February 20.
Contact Kim Tuchek at [email protected] for questions or information. Forms are available online at
www.stfrancisxavierathletics.com.
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PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
330-722-7700, ext. 8961
[email protected]
PARENTS,
Our January-February updated letters are on
the St. Francis Xavier website
www.sfxmedina.com on the Parish side under
About-Parish School of Religion and then
Program.
2014-2015 Sacrament Students
Parent and Student First Eucharist Meeting
Parents and students are to attend any one of the meeting
dates listed below. Please e-mail your choice to
[email protected] so we can be ready with important supplies. Our January 20th meeting is full, so please
choose from one of the remaining dates below:
 Friday, January 23 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the Church
 Tuesday, January 27 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the Church
 Friday, January 30 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the Church
Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Saturday mornings
from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
January 18, 2015
Preschool Classes (Ages 3, 4, and 5 years old; Sundays during 10:00 a.m. Mass):
Children will attend classes this coming Sunday, January
18th and 25th during the 10 a.m. liturgy.
Elementary Classes (Grades 1-5) - Thursday evenings
from 6:15-7:45 p.m.
Students received their first semester evaluation cards this
Thursday, January 15 or January 22 (due to weather). Parents,
please sign the cards and return them to the classroom catechists.
Classes are in session this Thursday, January 22nd, and 29th.
Important Weather Reminder: If St. Francis Xavier is closed on
Thursday, so are our Thursday evening PSR classes. Check I-Alert/
Closings on www.wkyc.com. This is faster than waiting for it on
Channel 3.
The Edge (Grades 6,7,8) Wednesday evenings from 6:45
-8:15 p.m.
Our second semester began this past Wednesday evening. Our
theme “Prayer” will be filled with a deeper understanding on how
to pray, when, and the many ways there are to pray. We will also
feature Issue nights and Socials in the weeks ahead. Remaining
classes in January are the 21st and 28th.
Weather Information: A reminder that if St. Francis Xavier school
is closed during the day on Wednesday, we are closed in the evening for Edge classes. If inclement weather develops during the
school day and we need to cancel, please check www.wkyc.com
under I-Alert/Closings.
Edge Service/Stewardship: Students will be able to give service
to the residents at Emeritus (on Highpoint Dr.) on Tuesday evening, February 2nd. We meet at St. Francis Xavier at 5:45 p.m. and
return by 7:15 p.m. Permission forms are available on the parish
website. If you have any questions, please call the PSR Oﬃce.
Our first semester concluded in December. The students will
receive their evaluation cards this Saturday, January 17th.
They should be signed by the parents and returned by the catechist on Saturday, January 24th.
Our remaining classes in January are the 24th and 31st.
Weather Alert: Check www.wkyc.com under I-Alerts/
Closings. It’s hard to depend on the number of times Channel
3 puts closings on the tv.
We're oﬀ to a great start in 2015!
Xavier Life Teen March for Life is January 21st and 22nd. Take advantage of this opportunity! We will be traveling with St. Mary's Life Teen in Hudson and with St. Basil the Great Life Teen as well. Cost is $100 - that includes
bus, food and hotel. Father Tony will be coming with us as well!
Connect Coﬀee Shop
Jan. 25, 2015, following the LifeTeen Mass
If you haven't taken advantage of one of our Connect nights,
you won't want to miss this one. Our guest will be Jim Hogan.
Join us for tobogganing on the January 31st in Strongsville at the Metroparks Chalet. 6pm to 8pm
Praise Spring Retreat — March 6-8, 2015; Camp Cheerful in Strongsville
Come join us for a weekend where you can strengthen your faith, forge
new friendships and discover what God wants from you. The cost is $60.
ATTENTION PARISH TEENS: If you've never been to one of our Inspire, Connect
or Exalt Nights, we'd love to see you. If you're a newcomer or if you regularly participate in our LifeTeen ministries and bring a new teen, we'll enter you into a
Fr. Tony and our teens with our music ministry in adoration.
drawing for a gift card.
Catholic Heart Workcamp in need of volunteers from our parish —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.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
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Join us Mondays through February 16 after
mass in the Xavier Room for discussion.
Save The Date!
Knights of Columbus - Pancake Breakfast
The Last Pancake Breakfast of the season will be held after
the 8 & 10 O’ Clock Masses, Jan 25th, in the St. Francis Xavier
Church basement.
Adults - $6.00,
Ages 6-11 - $4.00 and
Children under 6 – FREE.
The benefactor for
this Pancake Breakfast
well be the Dental Coalition of Medina.
Come One; Come ALL!!
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
(877-525-2427).
For ques ons, but NOT reserva ons,
call Germaine Wilson
at 330-241-1328.
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.
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January 18, 2015
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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
Wyatt Fields
Nicholas Glenbocki
Dan Haggerty
Brandon Hamilton
Alex Hicar
Kayla Lane
Taylor Lane
Reinhard Nann
Jonathan Podrasky
Jared Ross
Erica Sachleben
Taylor Salmons
Jeﬀrey Simko
January 18, 2015
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
[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
Robert Forgan
Bobby Fusco
Rhettec Galaska
Roz Ganzer
Jacob Gaume
Judy Glose
Kerry Grimm
Del Guerra
Mike Harris
Vivian Heim
Camden Heil
Charlotte Heil
Savannah Heil
Anthony Hosick
Mark Jablonowski
Marvin Johnson
Charline Karsnak
Mary Keith
Mary Kneale
Karl Kopczynski
Andrew Korduba
Brenda Kutcher
Ruth Lancki
Phyllis Lapeus
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
Melissa Sickle
Beth Sielski
Jean Smith
Marie Starck
Richard Stiver
Faith Szczipinski
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 [email protected].
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Open for On-Site Catering All Winter
Smoked Prime Rib
Smoked Turkey & Ham
Pulled Pork
Baby Back Ribs
AERATOR REPAIR
HOME SEPTIC INSPECTIONS
Mike Sweet 330-725-0209 or 225-1200
• Fertilization
• Weed Control
• Aeration
• Horticultural Services
*Many Side Dishes Are Available
Jim Tuffy, Parishioner
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January 18, 2015
Pastor’s Page
As we settle back into Ordinary Time after this Christmas
Season, I do want to thank again all those who helped us to mobilize for the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity. Members of the
Knights of Columbus assembled and took down the outdoor
Christmas Creche in front of the church. Members of the Art
and environment Committee are responsible for the not only
setting up the beautiful greens and poinsettias, Christmas trees
and crèche inside but also cleaning it all up and putting it back in
storage. I am sure that many of you appreciate their hard work.
There is always an excitement and anticipation getting it set up,
but much less so putting it all away. I am interested to see how
long it takes for the tree in the Rectory living room to disappear.
For those who are less motivated to clean it all up, or for the
old timers, you may be consoled that the Vatican maintains a
Pre-vatican II tradition of leaving the Christmas Creche up until
the 2nd of February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
At the Second Vatican Council, the Christmas Season was shortened by ending it with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
TRIP ITINERARY
9:00 PM Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 2015, to
1:00 AM Friday, Jan. 23rd, 2015
1/21/15 - 9:00 PM - Bus Arrives St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1/21/15 - 9:30 PM - Departs for Washington D.C.
Please keep in your prayers all of our parishioners, old, young
and in between traveling this week to DC for the March for Life.
I will be traveling with our high school teens and there is still
plenty of room on the bus which leaves from here Wednesday
evening. To sign up or for more information please call Stephen
Hamilton at 330-703-6583 or [email protected].
Also consider marking you calendar for some social events
and retreat opportunities: The Wine Tasting takes place at Rustic Hills on January 30th. The School Auction takes place Saturday, February 21st at Weymouth. And finally, both the Spring
LifeTeen Retreat ad the Parish Men’s Renewal weekend happen
the weekend of March 7th and 8th. Please prayerfully consider
these opportunities to meet other member of the parish and
school community and ways to improve your relationship with
the Lord.
Have a very Blessed week!
Father Tony
Cost: Per passenger is $65.00.
Please make check to SFX Respect Life Committee. Write “March
for Life” on the memo line. Please leave for Stephen Hamilton at
the Rectory Oﬃces. Once check is received a seat will be held and
Stephen will follow up with a confirmation to bus passenger.
1/22/15 - 6:00 AM - Arrives Basilica of The Immaculate Conception
1/22/15 - 9:15 AM - Pick up at the Basilica (Drop oﬀ at the Old Post
Oﬃce Pavilion)
For questions please contact - Stephen Hamilton at 330-703-6583
or [email protected]
1/22/15 - 9:45 AM - 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. (March Begins)
1/22/15 - 4:30 PM - Pick up at St. Peter’s Church 2nd St. & C St. NE
1/23/15 - 1:00 AM - Arrive St. Francis Church Medina, OH.
For minors traveling, please contact Stephen Hamilton for St.
Francis Xavier-Permission Form.
SFX “Wines of the World” Annual Wine Tasting
Leisurely taste over 60 wines from around the
world complemented by cheese, crackers and
light appetizers.
Also enjoy select beers from Lager Heads
Brewing Company.
Date: Friday, January 30, 2015
Time: 7:00—10:00 p.m.
Location: Rustic Hills Country Club
5399 River Styx Road
Cost:
$40 per person ($45 at the Door)
* Reserve Tables of 10 will be sold for $375 in one
transaction only at the SFX Rectory Oﬃce or via
the form included.
Purchase tickets at the rectory office (checks only), both
Medina Buehler’s locations, US Mail, or SFX school
mail c/o Paul Budi, Room #208.
Pre-sold tickets available until Tuesday, January 27, 2015