St. Monica Church The Twenty eighth Sunday in Ordinary...

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The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 11, 2020

13623 Rockside Road Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

Parish Office: (216) 662-8685

fax: (216) 662-1245 website: saintmonicachurch.net

St. Benedict: (216) 662-9380 Early Learning Center

(216) 475-3633

OCFCU (216) 663-6800

MASSES: 7 days a week Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

and 10:45 a.m. Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office is open 8:00am—4:00 pm. Mon.,

Tues. & Thurs & 8:00 am— Noon on Wed. & Fri. We

request anyone who comes to the parish office to please

wear a mask. Thank you.

PARISH CLERGY

Rev. Thomas A. Haren, Pastor Rev. Theodore Marszal,

Senior Parochial Vicar Rev. Jerome Lukachinsky, Retired, in Residence

Rev. Thomas G. Montavon, Retired, in Residence

Stan Drozell, Deacon

PASTORAL STAFF

Sister Helene Skrzyniarz SSJ-TOSF,

Parish Catechetical Leader [email protected]

Bob Soeder, Director of Liturgy and Music

Stan Jakosh, Business Mgr

Susan Shepka, Office Mgr

Kathy Piggford, Pastoral Council Chairman

Kathy Wendling, Finance Council Chairman

BAPTISM: Please make arrangements in advance. Baptisms are performed on Sundays, immediately following the 10:45 a.m. Mass. Pre-Baptismal instruction is required for parents. Please call the Parish Office for time of next scheduled class.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Adults and school-age children seeking full membership in the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist can make an appt. to continue their conversion process by calling the Parish Office.

RECONCILIATION: Opportunities to celebrate God’s forgiveness in one’s life are available on Saturday afternoons from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Individual appointments with a Priest can be arranged.

MATRIMONY: The Diocese of Cleveland requires a 6-month preparation period for marriage. Call the Parish Office to set your wedding date and plan your celebration.

CONFIRMATION: Any adult or high school student needing Confirmation, please call the Parish Office to schedule preparation.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated upon request. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements with one of our Priests.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please call the Parish Office to register.

ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Provides Catholic education for students K-8. School hrs.: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Before & After Care available. Mrs. Lisa Oriti, School Principal

EUCHARIST FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Parish Team and Staff Members visit the homebound on a monthly basis. If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive communion, call the Parish Office.

Bulletin Announcements due to [email protected] by

NOON on Monday

St. Monica Church

Catholic Church

St. Monica St. Monica October 11, 2020

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LITURGY SCHEDULE

Monday –Friday 8:00 a.m.

Please keep in your prayers the following members of our Parish Community: Baby Harrison Justin, Jim Davis, Dominic Genchi, Dolores Elias, Michael Uyek, Gerald DeLooze, Bill Paluscsak, Joe Leone, Veronica Reil, Joanne

Reddinger, Thom and Chris Machar. The names will remain in the bulletin for two weeks. Please call the parish office if your name or a loved one’s name needs to be added to the list. If you have a special intention you would like remembered in prayer, please call Lillian Neptune (216) 662-5464.

Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extended to the family and friends of those who were recently buried: JoAnn Murowsky. May she and all our faithful

departed, rest in peace.

Pastoral Scene

Sunday, October 11 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 People of the Parish 10:45 Living & deceased members of the Ladies Guild

Monday, October 12 Weekend 8:00 Emily Stromsky Tuesday, October 13 Weekday 8:00 George & Margaret Basha

Wednesday, October 14 Weekday 8:00 Connie Nadolski

Thursday, October 15 Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 Carol Ann Marrone

Friday, October 16 Weekday 9 8:00 Vera Schaefer

Saturday, October 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr 3:15 Confessions 4:00 Marge Konkowski

Sunday, October 18 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 People of the Parish 10:45 Margaret Handschuh 11:30 Baptism

The Dash

A number of years ago, a priest friend (while

giving a homily at a funeral) talked about

the birth date and death date that was

engraved on a headstone. In short, he said

that those dates were not nearly as im-

portant as the dash that appears between

them. The dash represents all of the accom-

plishments, trials, victories and events that

occurred, as well as all of the people that

were impacted by this person during the

course of his or her life.

I’m not a big fan of obituaries or eulogies.

More times than not, it’s been my experi-

ence that the author or eulogist makes their

remarks more about themselves than about

the deceased person to whom they’re refer-

ring. In other words, it’s about their experi-

ence of (or with) the person rather than

about the decedent. While such can be sort

of charming or touching, it almost trivializes

them or presents them in only a fraction of

the reality.

The simple “dash” between the dates is

actually a multifaceted gem. Each surface

is its own individual part of the story. It’s not

until all of the facets are examined that the

true value of the gem can be discerned.

We all have multifaceted lives. There may

be some things about our lives of which

many people are aware or are impacted.

Conversely, there may be some things

about our lives that few if anyone know or

even care. A worthwhile (rhetorical) ques-

tion might be: What facets make you, as a

gem, most valuable?

Bob Soeder

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Religion Question of the Week

Who was a disciple of John the Baptist, and also a brother of St. Peter, who became an Apostle? (Answer on page 6) Did You Know? Did you know that “Zelie’s Home (formerly Maggie’s Place) began its third year of operation at St. Monica’s Convent this past May? One Liner “Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don’t need it, and hell where they already have it ”. (Ronald Reagan)

Nine Months with Christ in the Womb Nine Months with Christ in the Womb Reflections for Month 5 Week 17: Jesus first heard the sound of His mother’s heartbeat today. Its steady drumming is a comfort to Him. He also saw His first flickers of brightness when His mother stood in the sunshine. The Light of the world has seen His first rays of sunlight. Week 18: Jesus is beginning to develop thick brown fat cells this week. They will prove pretty important on a cool December night in Bethlehem in the near future. Week 19: Jesus is already halfway done His time in His first home on earth. He weighs 11 ounces and is just over 6 inches long. Week 20: This week, bone marrow inside Jesus has begun to develop his precious blood, which will one day be shed as wine for all of us.

Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Dear Jesus of the Womb, Most fragile child of Mary’s protection, we look to You as the youngest image of perfect innocence. We lift up our prayers to You who will save each of our souls. Just as You entered humanity through the most gentle and helpless state, now help us to find Your presence in the faces of all the gentle and helpless per-sons of the earth. Bless us with eyes that see You and ears that hear You: in the presence of the poor and the outcast, the hungry and the homeless, the condemned and the war-torn, the elderly and the unborn. May we discover You every day as at Christmas and offer You our gifts every day as at Epiphany. This we ask of You and the Father, with your Holy Spir-it, and in union with Mary your tender home. Amen. 9 Months with Christ in the Womb Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Join us every Thurs-day at 6:00 pm in

CHURCH as we come together to pray the Rosary. All are invit-

ed. Please note place and time change.

Guild Nut Sale Our annual Nut Sale, featuring Peter-son’s Nuts, is now underway! Due to the Pandemic, this will be our only fundraiser this year. We are hoping for the support of our parishioners as all proceeds do go to our Par-ish. These make great holiday gifts as well as a great treat for the family. There is something for every-one’s taste, at a price that cannot be beat. Completed orders, along with payment, must

be turned in to the Parish Office by Wednesday, October 28. These can be mailed in, dropped off, or put in Sun-day’s collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Nut Sale”. Delivery will be in November, in time for Thanks-

giving. Checks are payable to St. Monica Guild. Any seller who turns in a order totaling over $100.00 will be eligible for a drawing total-ing $50.00 in Giant Eagle Gift Cards. If you have any questions, contact Sue Shepka at 216-965-5315. Thank you for your support.

Sandwich Saturday Shout Out! Thank you to all those who continue to support this ministry through your time, talents and treasures! Thank you to the few who are coming during this pandemic (even Fr. Haren!) to make the sandwiches. Your help is greatly appreciated. Without this collec-tive effort from all, this would not be possible.

Blanket Sunday “Covers” Many Needs:

This weekend is Blanket Sunday, spon-sored by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. When you come to Mass, simply make a cash donation. Your money will go further through bulk purchases of blankets and other items for families, children, the elderly, homeless and other needy individuals in our metropolitan area. Bas-kets will be available for your donations.

MASS COUNT Our yearly Mass Count, required by the Diocese will be held once again this weekend. Counts will be taken of all those present in Church and all those watching the live streaming of our Masses.

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PARISH ACTIVITIES

Stewardship Offertory Collections

Regular Offertory……………………...….$ 6,195.00 St. Monica Fund…………………………$ 769.00 Misc. Special Env....………… ………...$ 292.00 Bishop’s Disaster Relief…………………$ 102.00 September We Share Sunday………………………………………$5,903.50 St. Monica Fund…………………………$ 741.00

Please continue to mail in your donations, Donate online or drop off at the office . Thank you for your continued support.

World Mission Sunday

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sun day. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to sup port mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Is lands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, Where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope ‘s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

MONDAY, October 12 5:00 p.m. Confirmation (J) 5:00 p.m. Walk in the Park (Hike & Bike Trail)

TUESDAY, October 13 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) 7:00 p.m. Confirmation (J)

WEDNESDAY, October 14 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) 5:00 p.m. G.A. (p) 5:00 p.m. Walk in the Park (Hike & Bike Trail)

THURSDAY, October 15 3:00 p.,m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) 6:00 p.m. Rosary (+) FRIDAY, October 16 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2)

SATURDAY, October 17 2:00 p.m. Baptist Bible Study (p) 4:00 p.m. Mass (+)

SUNDAY, October 18 9:00 a.m. Mass (+) 10:45 a.m. Mass (+)

October 4, 2020

“What is Truth”

When Jesus was being questioned by Pontius Pilate on Good Friday, He told this Roman Procurator that He had come to bring the truth. Pilate responded with the question: “What is truth”. This is a very important question.

We live in an age that has this very same question, and there are few places where we can find the answer. Many times, politicians when asked for the truth, just tell us what we want to hear. The media often relates half-truths, not giving all of the information, or even direct lies. Many of our so-called experts often relate their opinions as absolute truths. The entertainment industry revels in false truths. Even our most trusted institutions, like the Supreme Court, doesn’t tell the truth. Examples of this are: it is okay to kill a child in the mother’s womb, or marriage does not have to be en-tered into between a man and a woman. So where can we go to find the truth?

One of the reasons that Jesus founded the Catholic Church is for people to have a place where they could find the truth. The ultimate truths are: God does exist; God loves every person that He created, and that He wants each one of us to be with Him in heaven; God sent His Son into the world to teach us how to live, so that we might be there when we leave this life; and it must be remembered that Jesus was willing to die for this truth.

The Catholic Church has been entrusted by Jesus to be a source of His truth. He promised to be with the Church until the end of time. The next time you are looking for real truth, why not look to our Church’s magisterium. I am sure you will find it there. Fr. Thomas Haren

Join us this Sunday

Oct 11, at 2:30 for a spe-cial hour of adoration and

thanksgiving to the Divine Mercy of Jesus! We will

pray for our families and our country.

Please wear a mask/face covering. All are

welcome!

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Homemade Cloth Masks for Sale

A new supply (and designs!) of Homemade, washable, reusable, cloth face masks (by Sr. Helene) are for sale in the Parish Of-fice . All proceeds are donated to the Parish. Cost is $5.00 per mask. These masks, as well as all previ-ous made masks, comply with current face covering Mandates and are not a medical device.

Mass Coordinators,

Lectors and

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

If you have returned to Church and

would like to begin to minister, please call

the Parish Office so we can schedule you.

Thank you for your help with this.

Bishop Malesic to Celebrate Opening Mass for the Live Streamed Cleveland Catholic Women's Conference Join radio personality, Brooke Taylor, Debbie Geor-gianni of EWTN Radio’s “Take 2,” Mother Gabriella of Christ the Bridegroom Mon-

astery and singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi for this year’s Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM to 3 PM. The live streamed conference will begin with Mass cele-brated by the 12th Bishop of Cleveland, the Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic and include time for prayer and Adoration. Inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux, the theme is “Simply Holy: Living God’s Will in All Things.” Gather in small groups or on your own as you pray, learn, and grow in your faith. Busy on Oc-tober 17th? The event will be recorded and made available to all registered participants.

Register at www.clecatholicwomen.org

Answer to This Week’s Religion Question Who was a disciple of John the Baptist and also the brother of St. Peter who became an Apostle? Answer: Saint Andrew

The Letter

This letter is the true story of a Marine wounded in Korea in 1950 about a fascinating encounter he experienced in the war. Father Walter Muldy, a U.S. Navy chaplain who spoke to the young Ma-rine, his mother as well as to the outfit commander, always af-firmed the veracity of this narrative.

Dear Mom, I am writing to you from a hospital bed. I was wounded, but the doctor says that I will be up in no time. But that’s not what I have to tell you, Mom. Something happened to me that I don’t dare tell anyone else for fear of their disbelief. But I have to tell you, the one person I can confide in, though even you may find it hard to believe.

You remember the prayer to Saint Michael that you taught me to pray when I was little: “Michael, Michael of the morning”? Before I left home for Korea, you urged me to remember this prayer but you really didn’t have to remind me, Mom. I have always prayed it, and when I got to Korea, I sometimes said it a couple of times a day while marching or resting.

Well, one day, we were told to move forward to scout for Commies. It was a really cold day. As I was walking along, I perceived another fellow walking beside me, and I looked to see who it was. He was a big fellow, a Marine about 6’4”, but I didn’t know him. “I thought I knew everyone in my outfit,” I said, “ but I have never seen you before.” “No,” he agreed, “I have just joined. The name is Michael.” “Really?! That’s mine, too”. ” “I know,” the Marine said, “Michael, Michael of the morning.” We both laughed!

”Then, out of the blue, Michael said, “There’s going to be trou-ble ahead.” I wondered how he could know that. It started to snow heavily, and soon it was so dense I could no longer hear or see the rest of my outfit. I got a little scared and yelled, “Michael!” Then I felt his strong hand on my shoulder and heard his voice in my ear, “It’s going to clear up soon.” And then, just a short distance ahead of us I saw seven Commies -- their guns were steady and pointed straight in our direction.

“Down, Michael!!” I yelled as I dove for cover. Even as I was hitting the ground, I looked up and saw Michael still standing, as if paralyzed by fear, or so I thought at the time. Bullets were spurting all over the place, and I jumped up to pull him down, but then I was hit. The pain was like a hot fire in my chest, and I remember thinking, “I must be dying…” Someone was laying me down, strong arms were holding me and laying me gently on the snow. As I slipped into unconsciousness, Michael was standing still, and he seemed to glow, like the sun, the splendor increasing intensely around him like the wings of an angel. Then all went dark.

When I awoke to the voice of my sergeant, he said gravely, “Now tell me, son, how did you do it? How did you kill those seven Commies? There wasn’t a single bullet fired from your rifle. They were strewn all around you on the ground, each one killed by a swordstroke.”

And that, Mom, is the end of my story. It may have been the pain, or the blazing sun, or the chilling cold. I don’t know, Mom, but there is one thing I am sure about. It happened!

Love, your son, Michael

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All Saints Federal Credit Union is running a Balance

Transfer Promotion! Trans-fer any credit card debt that you have onto an All Saints

FCU Visa Credit Card at 0.00% for 6 months; this rate also applies to retail purchases for 6 months. This promotion runs from October 1, 2020

through November 30, 2020. Visit or call any of our three branch locations; for hours, addresses, phone numbers, and additional information, please

visit our website at www.allsaintsfcu.com.

Catholic High School Information:

Trinity High School invites families to its featured Open House on October 25, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to tour the school and learn more about the Trinity family! More information is available at www.ths.org/admissions/OH.

St. Edward High School, a Catholic school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope for the transformation of the world. Pre-registration is required at sehs.net/openhouse:

Monday, October 12 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm Monday, October 19 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 am—1:00 pm Monday, November 2 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm

St. Ignatius Grade School Latin and French Programs: Registration for both programs is online at 222.ignatius.edu/grade_school. Appropriate COVID guidelines, which include wearing a mask and social distancing will be in place to en-sure a safe learning environment. Both programs are avail-able to young men in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and both courses are FREE!!! The Grade School Latin Program is a brief introduction to the Latin language and Roman culture. The course is held on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. The next session begins on Saturday, October 17 and ends on Saturday, No-vember 7th. If any questions, please call Mr. Joseph Zebrak at 651-0222, ext. 253 or email [email protected] The Grade School French Program is a brief introduction to the French language and Francophone culture. The course is held on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The next session begins on October 17 and ends on Saturday, Novem-ber 7th. If any questions, please call Ms. Christine Piatak at 651-0222, ext. 253 or email [email protected]

PRIVATE, DIRECTED RETREAT

Women suffering after abortion are invited to begin their healing jour-

ney by scheduling an individual retreat at Bethesda House of Mercy during the months of October and No-vember. Confession will be available. Social distanc-ing and other guidelines due to Covid-19 will be fol-lowed. For more information, contact The Communi-ty of Jesus, the Living Mercy at 1-800-482-4100 or

email [email protected]

Garfield Heights Knights of Columbus ALL DINNERS REQUIRE RESERVATIONS - Adults $10 ... Children Under 12 - $8 October 28 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner -Reservations by Monday October 26 NOON

Prepared by Maple Heights Catering Dinner consists of Roasted Turkey w/gravy, Tradi-tional Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Po-tatoes, Corn, Roll & Butter - EVERYTHING IS

PACKAGED. PRE-ORDER ONLY - TAKEOUT - Curbside Pickup TAKE-OUT ONLY. NO BAK-ERY. SERVING TIME 4 - 6 PM TO PLACE RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 216-662-2277 Option #2

Please leave your complete name, phone number and number of dinners you will be picking up. Please no changes day of. Thank you for your continued patronage. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED

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CLAMBAKE October 25 TO GO Clambake -

Reservations by Thursday October 22 8pm

Prepared by Maple Heights Catering 12 Middleneck Clams, Chicken Leg Quarter, Sweet Potato, Corn Niblet, Cole Slaw, Cup of Manhattan Clam Chowder $25

EXTRA DOZEN CLAMS $9 EVERYTHING IS PACK-AGED. PRE-ORDER ONLY - TAKEOUT – Curbside Pickup TAKE-OUT ONLY. NO BAK-ERY. SERVING TIME 1 - 2 PM TO PLACE RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 216-662-2277 Option #3

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mailto:[email protected]

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Fall Rummage Sale

St Martin of Tours will be having an out-

door, socially distant rummage. sale. Friday October 16,2020 noon to 5PM, Saturday October 17 9AM to 6PM, and Sunday Octo-

ber 18, 10AM to 12:30PM. We will be set up under a tent in case of inclement weather. The address 14600 Turney RD Maple

Heights. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, October 24

National Vocation Awareness Week—November 1—7

XLT—an evening of prayer, adoration, worship and fellowship for youth and young

adults. October 22 7:00 pm St Francis of Assisi Parish in Gates Mills

DUC IN ALTUM—a come and see weekend at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries

where men can experience life at the seminary. Call 440-943-7631 or visit us at

CLEpriesthood.org to register.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT GROUPS

Groups for young men and women respec-

tively that build community among discern-ers and gives them the opportunity to learn more about prayer, identity, and discern-

ment. To join a discernment group, call: 440-943-7631 or visit us at

CLEpriesthood.org

COMING SOON! This Fall the vocation office will be releasing the CREATED & CALLED podcast. This podcast seeks to encour-age a culture of vocations through the sharing of stories. Learn more about

the joys and struggles of the journey to marriage, priesthood, and religious life from those who have lived it. The Created & Called podcast will be availa-

ble through the CLEpriesthood.org website and spotify. Keep up to date on

all vocation office events at our newly redesigned website:

CLEPRIESTHOOD.ORG

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