Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio 44017-1499

Rectory: 440-243-3877 • FAX: 440-891-9417 • Website: www.stmaryberea.org

Parish Mission Statement St. Mary's is a faith community which worships together, follows the teachings of Jesus Christ in our everyday lives, evangelizes others by our

lives and actions, gives generously of our time and resources in service to others, shows compassion and love towards one another, provides

religious education and works for social justice for all.

St. Mary’s Parish Staff

Reverend John P. Singler, Pastor

Reverend Max Cole, Parochial Vicar

Ms. Angela Kovacs, Music Director

Mr. Larry Roetzer, Religious Education Coordinator

Mrs. Diana Lipfird, Homebound Coordinator

Mrs. Barbara Goebl, Spiritual Ministries

Parish Office Staff Mrs. Janel Abraham

Mrs. Lorri Masie

St. Mary’s School Staff Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

Mrs. Nancy Kaesgen, Director of Development

Mrs. Sandi Ziegler, Program Coordinator

School Office Staff Mrs. Mary Beth Hennessy

Mrs. Rhonda Johnson

St. Mary’s Religious Education Staff Mr. Larry Roetzer, Coordinator

St. Mary’s Mass Schedule Weekday: 9:00am Monday through Friday

Weekend: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil

7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am

Holy Day Consult Bulletin

Sacramental Ministries

Baptisms: On Sundays After 11:30am Mass

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3-3:30pm

Seasonal Celebrations

Marriage: Contact Parish Office

Anointing of the Sick: Contact Parish Office

Seasonal Celebration

Communion Calls: Contact Parish Office

Celebrating 164 years of Pastoral Service to the Catholic Community of Berea

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 16, 2016

Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate and pray the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. These last few weeks

of the Liturgical Cycle C, Jesus in Luke’s Gospel offers some very practical advice

to those who follow him. Last week we heard about thankfulness and gratitude.

These are the attitude of the follower of Christ and today, he speaks about persis-

tence in prayer. Keep asking and God who hears will answer. Yes, keep asking,

but along with our asking, comes the task of listening. When we ask, we must be

willing to wait as we listen for God’s response. Persistence in prayer is often

matched with patience in our prayers. God will always answer our prayers, and

though it may not be with what we want, it is always with what we need! So

keep on asking and keep on listening! God comes!

CONGRATULATIONS, Peter Bang!

Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacon!

On Saturday, October 22, 2016, Peter and his 7 classmates, Jacob Bearer,

James Cosgrove, Eric Garris, Matthew Jordan, Robert McWilliams, Peter

Morris and Anthony Simone will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Dea-

con by The Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland at the

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 10:00am!

The celebration is open to the public! Please be seated by 9:30am

as the Procession begins at 9:45am.

Peter served us well here at St. Mary’s in his first year of Theology and made a good impression on the

students of the Day School and Faith Formation. He was present at many liturgies, and perhaps you remember

his writing a hymn and singing it in his native tongue at the Mass of the Last Supper, Holy Thursday.

Peter has continued his education and pastoral ministry and is ready and willing to be ordained for ser-

vice to the Archdiocese of Daegu, South Korea!

CONGRATULATIONS, Peter and your classmates!

May you be truly and richly blessed in your lives of Service to Church!

Our prayers and wishes go out to you!

And of course, THANK YOU for your ever faithful Sunday offering! Peace!

Father John

Monday October 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21 (473) 9:00 am Earl Malloy AM Rosary Group

Tuesday October 18 Saint Luke, Evangelist 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 (661) 9:00 am Earl Malloy Friday Coffee Group 2:00 pm Nursing Home Mass—Aristocrat Berea Wednesday October 19 Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 (475) 9:00 am Todd Grubbs Parents

Thursday October 20 Weekday Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 (476) 9:00 am Anthony Cifani Family 1:30 pm Nursing Home Mass—Northwestern

Friday October 21 Weekday Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 (477) 9:00 am Tom Lynch Friday Coffee Group 7:00 pm Pro-Life Mass

Saturday October 22 Weekday Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9 (478) 8:00 am Benediction 4:00 pm Daniel McCarthy Family Sunday October 23 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 35:12-14,16-18/2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18/Lk 18:9-14 (150)

7:30 am Jim Marquard Bernice McKenzie 9:30 am Mass of Thanksgiving Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cogan 11:30 am William Bailey Rose Bailey

Mass Schedule and Intentions

Homebound Ministry Our Homebound Parishioners are very important to us and we want to make sure their spiritual needs are being met. If you or a friend or family member are homebound and unable to attend Mass, we would like to bring the Eucharist to you in your home. Please call Diana Lipfird, the Home-bound Parishioner Coordinator, at 532-9491 or e-mail her at dlipfird@gmail.com. We will set up a time and day for the Extraordinary Minister to visit that best fits your schedule. If you are an Extraordinary Minister and would like to be part of our team of taking Communion to the homebound, please call Diana at 440-532-9491.

Anniversary Wishes

If you will be having a wedding anniversary in the month of October and would like your names listed in the bulletin, please call the parish office (440) 243-3877 or email jabraham@stmaryberea.com.

Joseph & Jean Hatala October 6th - 60 years

Aaron & Carolina Schwass October 10th - 19 years

Patrick & Carol Benson October 14th - 44 years

Ted & Jean Kurela October 15th - 56 years Les & Jan Lindenmeier October 15th - 50 years

Rudy & Carol Najda October 16th - 51 years Dale & Cheryl Lange

October 19th - 53 years

David & Ann Beatty October 22nd - 22 years

John & Judy Huber October 24th - 46 years

Bob & Aggie Cogan October 25th - 60 years

Jay & Gerri Irvin October 26th - 25 years John & Rosie Wesolek

October 29th - 56 years

Please remember in prayer all who are ill or homebound, especially the following:

Maggie Armstrong Mary Anne Bialosky Larry Buchwalter Owen Dumm Brian Follen Timothy Glynn

Gerry Grant John Kern Karen M. Joseph McLaughlin Kathy Staub Jeanine Surma Joan Vasek

Bulletin Prayer List

Wedding Banns

James Wesolek & Tracey Cada

October 15, 2016

Created to be holy

Where God is, there is love. And where

there is love, there is always service. Be-

cause we, as Christians, have been created

for greater things: we have been created to

be holy because we have been created in

the image of God.

Excerpted from: My Life for the Poor, 73. (1985)

Mother Teresa

Sunday, October 16 Monday, October 17 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:15pm - Church Rosary Tuesday, October 18 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 11:00am - Chapel Bible Study 12:30pm - Chapel Quiet Prayer 2:00pm - Aristocrat Berea Mass 6:00pm - Church Youth Choir 7:00pm - Chapel Bible Study 7:30pm - Church Traditional Choir Wednesday, October 19 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:00pm - Church Liturgy of the Hours Thursday, October 20 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 1:00pm - FJG Mtg Rm Tri-City Seniors Pinochle Club 1:30pm - Northwestern Mass 7:30pm - Church Contemporary Ensemble Friday, October 21 9:30am - Chapel Rosary 7:00pm - Church Pro-Life Mass 8:00p - Church Adoration Saturday, October 22 8:00am - Church Benediction Service 3:00pm - Church Confessions

Parish Events In Your Charity

In your charity, please remember the repose of the soul of Ida Onderak, Mary Tvorik and Dee Hall. May they rest in eternal peace.

Ministry Schedules

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Weekend of October 23rd

Mass Lector Cantor Extraordinary Ministers Servers 4pm J Pae M Juba (H) M E Nichols, L Durica, D Vlk H Sisley (C) B Sillasen, R Sillasen, D Rodriguez S Lewis, R Heitz D Goss 7:30am D Canepari - (H) J Mastandrea, A Mastandrea, F Sliwa J P Mastandrea (C) R Davenport, D Sawyer J Mastandrea B Cashman, D M Reeves T Duldner 9:30am J Haas M Reid (H) G Irivn, J Irvin, K Walcutt C Beatty (C) R Laneve, K Laneve, M Laneve C Scanlon, L Richter C Zielinski 11:30am D Lipfird K Zanotti (H) M McGinty, B Simpson, S Gunvalsen S Clemons (C) D Bajc, J Bajc, A McGinty R Koehl, C Rose E Davenport

The story of Samuel is the story of the beginning of the

Kingdom of Israel. In so many cases we us terms of kings

and royalty when speaking of God. Come and see what

those terms meant to God’s Chosen People. It gives us a

better understanding of some of the parables. No prior

knowledge of scripture is needed as we open these stories

together. Just bring your Bible and a listening heart.

Bible Study

Quiet prayer will meet in the chapel on Tuesday at12:30 and

will be followed by a discussion of Richard Rohr’s Every-

thing Belongs. Why not come and spend a little time with

the Lord before the rush of the holiday season envelops us.

All are welcome to join us. Come and see if this type of

prayer might benefit you on your spiritual journey?

Quiet Prayer

12 Step will meet in the chapel on Thursday, Oct 20, to dis-

cuss the relationship between Steps Six, Seven, and Eleven.

Thomas Keating’s book, Divine Therapy helps give us a

fuller understanding of why and how the 12 Steps actually

work, We meet from 2:30 - 4 pm. All 12 steppers are wel-

come.

12 Step Spirituality

Music Ministry and Liturgy Notes

By Angela Kovacs Director of Music and Liturgy

FRESHEN UP YOUR FAITH

Jesus tells us in our Gospel reading “to pray always without becoming weary.” One of the ways to not become tired of

prayer is to pray differently every once in a while! Instead of your Hail Marys and Our Fathers, you can find religious

poetry to meditate on. You could read or sing some of your favorite hymns! Or you could go on a religious retreat for

a weekend to renew your faith. I went to a day retreat at a convent when I was in college that was both relaxing and

invigorating for spiritual direction. There are so many opportunities that you can find in the Cleveland area to keep

you motivated with your faith!

Choir Rehearsal Schedules: Traditional Choir meets to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Youth Choir also

rehearses on Tuesdays at 6.pm. Contemporary Choir meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm.

If you are interested in participating in any of these choirs, cantoring, or playing an instrument during mass, please

call or see me after mass up in the loft. Call the music ministry office for more information: 440.243.3877 ext 27.

Collection for the Weekend of 10/9/16: $11,157.00

Thank you for your generosity to the Parish.

Weekend Collection

Family Perspectives

The widow in today’s gospel was successful be-cause she was persistent. Children tend to be natu-rally persistent; they will repeat the same request over and over until an exhausted parent gives in, and then later will feel guilty for not being stronger. The gospel encourages us “not to lose heart.” Our challenge is to be a GOOD - not perfect - PARENT.

When: Now through October 22nd Where: Drop off at 264 Oakdale Rd. (off W. Bridge) What: New and/or gently used clothing

Need more Info: Call (440) 243-7173 DO NOT Bring Clothes to Church

Winter Clothing Collection

Welcome this weekend the newly baptized -

Noah Matthew Haas

Brady Patrick Pavella

Welcome - Newly Baptized

Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday (October 22-23) - Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,111 dioceses through Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. The World Mission Sunday celebration highlights the out-reach of local churches through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away. Life-changing help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe. Contribution envelopes are included in your monthly offering envelopes.

World Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith

Loose Change for Life is underway. Baby Bottles will

be available in the Mother Teresa Vestibule for you to

TAKE and FILL with your donations! The campaign

continues throughout the month of October.

Please join us in supporting the Cleveland Pregnancy

Center through this Life Saving Campaign. The Cleve-

land Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit, life-affirming,

faith-based organization offering pregnancy resources

and limited, obstetrical services to women facing an

unplanned pregnancy.

Loose Change for Life

Religious Education News

To find all the upcoming activities for both PSR and Sacramental Preparation join us at our new parish website (www.stmaryberea.org). Select “Teaching” from the top category bar, then select “Religious Education Office”. Make us a favorite!

PSR Calendar of Events 10/16/2016 -9:30am – Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session 10/17/2016 -6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/23/2016 -9:30am – Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session -6:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #3 10/24/2016 -6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session 10/30/2016 -9:30am – NO LITTLES 10/31/2016 -6:45pm – NO PSR 11/06/2016 -9:30am – Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session -9:30am – St. Mary Church – Candidates’ Mass -10:30am –Fr. Garrity Center–First Sacraments Session #2 11/07/2016 -6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in session 11/13/2016 -9:30am – Fr. Garrity Center Meeting Room – LITTLES in Session -6:00pm – Fr. Garrity Center – Confirmation Session #4 11/14/2016 -6:45pm – St. Mary School – PSR in Session Service Project This year our PSR program has taken on a very “special” challenge! Fr. Marty Solma, S.M. Administrator at Society of Mary (Marianists) and missionary in Kenya, has asked us to help with the newly opened “special needs” unit at Our Lady of Nazareth School in Kenya. They have enrolled about 25 physically and mentally challenged students and are looking to provide a strong learning environment for them. We have decided to try a parish bake sale. We’re thinking the weekend of December 10-11 after all the Masses. All the baking, packaging and selling will be provided by our PSR families. Stay tuned for more infor-mation!

Sacramental Preparation

For the most current information about the Parish Sacramental Prepa-ration Program, including schedules, please visit our Parish website at

http://www.stmaryberea.org/sacramental-prep

Confirmation Candidates … 10/21/2016 –Friday–7:00pm– Confirmation “Spiritual” Event (St. Mary Church) The annual Right to Life Vigil weekend is one of the "spiritual" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to support. This is an all night event with prayer, meditation and reflection throughout the evening.

10/23/2016 – Sunday – 6:00pm – Preparation Session 3 (Fr. Garrity Center) All candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend. The session is intended for Candidates, Par-ents AND Sponsors. The session will last until about 7:30pm.

10/30/2016 – Sunday – 2:00pm – Confirmation Service “Social” Event (St. Mary Church Grounds). The annual "Trunk or Treat" is one of the "social" events that our Confirmation Candidates can volunteer to sup-port. For this event Candidates will coordinate with Fr. Max to organ-ize activities for the youngsters attending this Halloween event 11/06/2016 – Sunday – 9:30am Mass – Sacraments Candidates Mass

(St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacra-ments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass.

As Interims went home last Friday, we would like to take this time to re-mind parents that you can check your child’s grades on a regular basis on

Progress Book. You can also use your personal log-on and find our monthly

newsletter along with the latest happenings at St. Mary’s. Any questions concerning Progress Book may be addressed to Mrs. Debbie Barendt via

email, dbarendt@smsberea.org

Last week the Pre4 & PreK students took advantage of the beautiful weather to walk to the Berea Fire Station. Our “little fire fighters” enjoyed a tour of

the Berea facility, the fire engines, and the ambulance. The students were

excited to be able to sit in the emergency vehicles and do a “see & touch” on

some of the equipment while the firemen told them all about them.

SMS Pre4 Class The PreK students were unable to have

their picture taken at the station; how-

ever, they were able to see the firemen receive an emergency call and head out

to help someone in need.

PTO is hosting their Annual Gala

“Denim & Diamonds” this weekend at Baldwin Wallace University’s

Strosacker Hall. Attendees will be enjoying a fun-filled evening with friends

and food while being entertained by The Breakfast Club. Festivities begin at 6:00p.m. If you have not purchased your ticket yet, it’s not to late. Tickets are

available at the door. A special “thank you” goes out to everyone who do-

nated items for the raffle or silent auction as well as those that generously provided monetary donations toward the evening.

Don’t forget the deadline for the Yankee Candle sale is quickly approach-

ing. The deadline is 10/25/16 to insure delivery for Thanksgiving. Online sales are open through January 10th and the online orders will ship in 3-10

days to anywhere in the continental U.S. You can go to

www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. St. Mary’s group number when placing an order online is 990001283. Yankee Candle products are perfect for any

occasion including holidays, anniversaries, hostess gifts, birthdays and house-

warming gifts. Don’t forget our top 3 sellers (based on the 10/25 deadline) will receive a special prize. Thank you for your support!

Important Dates to Remember: 10/18/16 - 8:00a.m. Student Council Meeting

“ “ “ 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. – Chess Club

“ “ “ 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.–Beginners Sewing Club 10/19/16 - Band Rehearsal 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.

10/20/16 - Pre4 & PreK Fieldtrip / Red Wagon Farm

“ “ “ 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. – KidzArt 10/21/16 - NO SCHOOL

St. Mary Catholic School News Corner

Educating the Mind, Nurturing the Soul Mr. Andrew Carner, Principal

Religious Education News - Cont…

11/06/2016 –Sunday-10:30am– Confirmation “Spiritual” Event (Fr. Garrity Center) After Mass all First Sacraments Candidates and their Parents will be attending a session to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confirmation Candidates will be available to help with the Catechist lesson.

First Sacraments Candidates

11/06/2016 –Sunday– 9:30am Mass – Sacraments Candidate Mass (St. Mary Church) Once a month, those candidates preparing to receive the holy sacra-ments for the first time, and their families, are expected to attend this Mass.

11/06/2016 – Sunday – 10:30am Reconciliation Session #2 (Fr. Garrity Center) Candidates and Parents will meet separately with their Teacher/Leader. This session is expected to end around 12:00pm.

Police - Fire - E.M.S.

Annual Memorial Mass

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 * 7:00pm

Our Lady of Angels Church

3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio

(Reception immediately after Mass - Linus Hall)

Annual Memorial Mass

Middleburg Heights Women’s Club

Pearls & Lace /Fashion Show & Luncheon

Saturday November 5th

11:30am - 3:00pm

Middleburg Heights Community Center

1600 Bagley Road

Vintage Fashions presented by Viva Community

Fashions including the Victorian Era, 1920’s, 1940’s

and 1960’s. Gift basket raffle, bake sale, cash raffle

and MORE. Proceeds benefit our Scholarship and

Philanthropic Programs

Tickets: $30.00

Seating is limited, no tickets sold at door

For information and tickets call (440) 628-8014

Fashion Show & Luncheon

St. Adalbert’s Sanctuary Guild

19th Annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale

Saturday October 22nd / 9:00am - 3:00pm

FREE Admission

Many craft and handmade items for Fall, Christmas &

home. Vendors to include: Pampered Chef, Tastefully Sim-

ple, Avon, Pink Zebra

Holiday Craft & Bake Sale

In conjunction with St. Mary of the Falls, there is a group

day bus trip with only twenty seats remaining for a one day

autumn trip to St. Anthony’s Chapel located on Troy Hill in

Pittsburg, PA on Saturday November 12th. This spiritual

journey is filling up fast so this may be your last chance to

get tickets. Please see Fr. Max or come to the Rectory Of-

fice (at St. Mary’s/Berea) for Tickets. The cost is $35 for

adults and $30 for children.

Bus Trip

Fair Trade Shopping Boutique

Beautiful Handcrafts from around the world

Saturday Oct. 22nd: 3:00pm-6:00pm Sunday Oct. 23rd: 8:00am-2:00pm

St. Joseph Church 12700 Pearl Road

When: Sunday, October 30, 2016

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot

250 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio

Who: Parishioners, Parents, Grandparents,

Family and Friends of ALL ages are

invited to this event.

What: Bring Halloween Treats to share with

our children who will be dressed in

their Halloween costumes from the

trunks of your cars

Questions: Call St. Mary’s Rectory Office

(440) 243-3877

Bring your children and grandchildren

ready to “Trunk or Treat”

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Note: If you do not have children, we still

need you to bring your treats and the trunk of

your car