St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
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 2 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 3 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. G G B 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]. 4 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 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: S Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service Date Sunday, January 25 Event Time C S W L Have a blessed week. In Christ, Mrs. Seislove W 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. 5 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 6 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. 7 January 18, 2015 8 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]. SUPECK SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 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 Book your Holiday & Sports Parties Now! 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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
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