fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 12, 2021 St. Monica

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 12, 2021

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.

PARISH CLERGY

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

Senior Parochial Vicar 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

Joseph Ungarsky Pastoral Council Chairman

Bill Simon Finance Council Chairman

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We, the parish of St. Monica, work to create a Christlike family, welcoming all people where one encounters a loving God, by serving the spiritual, educational and social needs of the community. 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 Friday

Catholic Church

St. Monica St. Monica 13623 Rockside Road

Garfield Heights, Ohio

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

September 12, 2021

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Please keep in your prayers the following members of our Parish Community:

Vivian Budd, Larry Piechowiak, Toni Oden, Ste-ve Carlson, Joseph & Veronica Mayak, Randy Peck, Robyn Buckley, Anthony Lupica, Marge Netzband, John Spadaro, Lisa and Gaylene Bielawski, Joanne Reddinger, Joan Kaczmar-czyk, Algaheim Babies, Carol & Gerald DeLooze, Harrison Justin Shepherd. 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 all who have lost family and friends throughout this pandemic. May they all rest in peace.

Pastoral Scene LITURGY SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.

Wise Men See God in the Simple Things:

If you’re on social media, you have probably seen a meme going around that features this quote: “God has a plan for your life. The enemy has a plan for your life, be ready for both. Just be wise enough to know which one to battle and which one to embrace.” There were cer-tainly two competing plans for the Magi: God’s and Herod’s. And, wise as they supposedly were, it wasn’t entirely easy for the Magi to dis-cern which was which.

After all, Herod posed as a friend. He offered the Magi hospitality and kindness. He probably flattered them and appealed to every moral weakness he could observe in them. In his pal-ace, they must have felt great physical comfort – rest and tables of plenty on what was an oth-erwise long and treacherous journey.

But if the Magi were honest with themselves, I’ll bet they would have admitted that, regardless of Herod’s charm, they felt a gnawing sense of doubt while in his presence. When they looked upon the Christ Child, born in a stable without any of the comforts of the world or protections of wealth, they probably felt the opposite. They probably felt safe.

The Magi were lucky enough to have the right

plan spelled out for them in a dream, but for

the rest of us, it’s enough to remember this:

God’s plan is often the one that leads us to plac-

es of great simplicity, great humility and great

love. Let’s have the wisdom to view power with

suspicion, and innocence with admiration.

Deacon Stan

Sunday, September 12 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 Living & deceased members of the Robert Foster Family 10:45 People of the Parish

Monday, September 13 Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of Church 8:00 Bob & Carol Chamberlin

Tuesday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Cross 8:00 All Souls

Wednesday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00 Myles Timothy Feeney

Thursday, September 16 Saint Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 8:00 Mary Ann Price

Friday, September 17 Weekday 8:00 Joseph Deliberato

Saturday, September 18 Weekday 3:15 Confessions 4:00 Lawrence Eppele

Sunday, September 19 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 People of the Parish 10:45 Joseph & Margaret Dubas

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Religion Question of the Week

What is the Sacristy in a Church building? (Answer on page 4) Did You Know?

Did you know that at the time St. Monica Church began, the Most Reverend Edward F. Hoban was the Archbishop – Bishop of the Cleveland Diocese? One Liner

“Be prepared and be honest”. (John Wooden – Basketball Coach at UCLA)

Talents and Gifts For many of us, the words ‘gift’ and ‘talent’ are inter-changeable. To our ears the sentences: ‘That kid is a gifted basketball player!’ or ‘That girl is a truly talented singer’ sound the same. However, at the root of their meaning, they are not the same at all. Talents are inher-ited but gifts are received. As human beings we inherit our talents, or more truthful-ly, the potential for our talents, from our mothers and fa-thers. Talents have a genetic component in the same way as eye-color, body shape and potential height do. Natural talents are just that: “natural”! They can be at-tributed to the natural genetic material existing within all of us, that is passed down from generation to generation. Very often the talent a father has in sports or academics can be seen in the following generation or the singing or artistic skills a mother has that form the foundation for one of her children. Have you ever been told that you have a skill or talent that is just like one of those your par-ents have? Talents also depend upon nurture. Although you may have a natural talent as a baseball player, unless a coach or parent teaches you how to throw a ball, how to stand properly, and how to swing the bat so you can hit the ball, you will never be proficient. AND, if like me, your genetic material carries minimal to zero athletic potential, no amount of coaching will make you proficient. As I once told a class of eighth graders that I took skating in winter, and who teased me unmercifully because I could barely stand on my skates while they whirled around me with exquisite skill: “Okay, you can skate and I can’t, but I can solve quadratic equations in my mind, and you can’t.” We all have our areas of strength. St. Paul tells us we have different gifts that come from the graces given to each one of us. These God-given gifts become “charged with grace” when God “breathes” the soul at our conception. Gifts are the innate characteris-tics of our personality that can be seen early in our lives. They are an essential part of who we are: friendship, kindness, patience, joy, peace, forgiveness, gentleness, love, hope, trust, and many others are the true gifts we have to offer to each other. Each of these gifts has enor-mous healing power in the lives with whom we deal. I have often heard people claim that hey have few talents to boast of and worry they don’t have much to offer to society. Yet, as I see them deal with others, their God-given gifts make them stars! They are peacemakers, the up-lifting healers, the ones you can depend upon to help without being asked, and those whose gentle words and welcoming smiles make them irreplaceable.

Very often our talents wane as we get older, but our God-given gifts (if we have used them well) mature ‘like fine wine’. Others may mention your talents, but what people really remember, and value are the blessings your gifts brought to their lives.

The next Baptism class will be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 in the Parish Office. If you would like to have your child Baptized, please call the Parish Office to register: 216-662-8685.

Dear Parishioners, It is with great pleasure that I would like to inform you that I have ac-cepted the position of Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Monica Church beginning January 1. This position is the fulfillment of my dream in Liturgical Theology at John Carroll University. I have been serving as a musician at some of the St. Monica Sunday Liturgies where I have felt wel-comed and supported. Playing during the Sunday Masses has been a great blessing and joy for me. I am looking forward to being

able to celebrate, worship, and meet you. May God bless you. Molly Ann Grunau

Our New Liturgy and Music Director Starting January 1, 2022

We are happy to announce that Molly Grunau will be taking over as Director of Liturgy and Music beginning January 1, 2022. Until then, she will continue to assist with music at some of our weekend Masses. Be sure to give hear a warm welcome the next time you see her!

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Due to the early bulletin deadline for the Labor Day holiday, these figures will be

reported at a later date.

Please continue to mail in your donations, donate online or drop off at the office. You can also

drop your donation in the baskets in church. Thank you for your continued support.

MONDAY, September 13 2:00 p.m. After School Care © 4:00 p.m. Athletic Practice (g) 4:15 p.m. Walking Group (J) 5:00 p.m. Confirmation (F) 6:30 p.m. CWV Mtg © 7:00 p.m. Finance Council Mtg (F)

TUESDAY, September 14 2:00 p.m. After School Care © 4:00 p.m. Athletic Practice (g) 6:30 p.m. Baptism Class (F) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Session (c)

WEDNESDAY, September 15 2:30 p.m. After School Care ©y 3:00 p.m. Christmas Play Practice (g) 4:00 p.m. Athletic Practice (g) 4:00 p.m. RCIA (J) 7:00 p.m. G.A. (p)

THURSDAY, September 16 2:30 p.m. After School Care (c) 2:30 p.m. Confirmation Sessions (F) 3:00 p.m. Christmas Play Practice (g) 4:00 p.m. Athletic Practice (g) 4:15 p.m. Walking Group (J) 6:00 p.m. Rosary (+) 6:30 p.m. Guild (c)

FRIDAY, September 17 2:30 p.m. After School Care (c) 4:00 p.m. Athletic Practice (g)

SATURDAY, September 18 11:00 a.m. RCIA (F) 2:00 p.m. Baptist Bible Study (p)

SUNDAY, September 19 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts (c) 7:00 p.m. A.A. (sc1&2)

There will be a Divine Mercy Holy Hour this Sun-day, September 12 at 2:30 pm in Saint Monica Church.

All are welcome!

Answer to This Week’s Religion Question

What is the Sacristy in a Church building?

Answer:

The Sacristy is the room in the Church where most of the religious objects needed for the Mass and the Sacraments are stored.

September 5, 2021

COFFEE & DONUT SOCIAL The next Coffee and Donut Social is next Sunday, September 19 after the 9:00 am Mass only. Hosting will be members from Pastoral Council.

Join us every

Thursday at 6:00

pm in Church as

we pray the Rosary. All are invited.

From September 22 – October 31, you are invited to join with other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray an-ytime between 7 am to 7 pm during the 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm - 12000 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland, 44120 or Planned Parenthood - 25350 Rockside Rd, Bedford Hts, 44146, or Family Planning – 462 Chardon St, Paines-ville, 44077. Join us at the Kickoff Rally at St. John Vianney on Monday, September 20 at 7pm. For more information contact John Noall at [email protected] or 216-245-9744.

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St. Benedict Daycare is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds! The daycare is hiring part time assistants, 20-25 hours per week to assist with in-fants, toddlers, and preschoolers. St. Benedict Daycare is open year round Monday through Fri-day. Flexible hours are available. Childcare expe-rience preferred. Candidates will need to be Vir-tus trained and have an FBI/BCI background check completed. Interested candidates please submit a cover letter, resume, and three refer-ences to St. Benedict school principal, Mrs. Lisa Oriti at [email protected].

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Strudel Sale this weekend! Buy your strudel today to support the

Auxiliary! We support the Veterans, Fisher House home for veteran families to stay when

a veteran is undergoing surgery or illness, St. Vincent DePaul, St. Jude Research Hospital

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St. Monica Homecoming Picnic & Raffle

Congratulations to our 10 Winners from the Main Raffle Winners. They each received $100.00 Visa Gift Card, $100.00 Giant Eagle Gift Card, $10.00 in instant lottery tickets, Malley’s Can-dy Bars, Peterson Nut Mix, and a bottle of wine: Robert & Jean Nealon, Nancy Fitch, Sally Klosowski, Karen Geraci, Mar-lene Remesch, Bob Holub, Michael Hanzlick, Jerry Grzybowski, Ernie Wargo, & Mary Lou Kieta.

Other winners from the day’s event are: Guessing Game: Sue Urasek, Spirit Basket: Peter Chengelis and the 50/50 Raffle: Diane Hojnowski!

Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed the day. It truly was refresh-ing to see all of you once again at our Feast Day celebration!

Due to an early bulletin deadline for the submission of this bulletin, the fig-ures will be printed in the September 19th bulletin.

COMING SOON!

Mark your calendars:

October 16-Rummage sale!

All proceeds benefit our

Parish!

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