St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 7, 2020 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. — John 3:16a

Saturday, June 6 St. Norbert, Bishop 4:30 p.m. Gerald & Joanne Marchant (50th Anniversary) Sunday, June 7 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 8:30 a.m. +Clara Schilens & grandson +Adam by Bill DeChant Established 1845 ST. TERESA OF AVILA CHURCH is handicap 11:00 a.m. living/deceased of St. Mary class of 1954 Monday, June 8 accessible. NO MASS STAFF Tuesday, June 9 St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor Reverend Edward J. Smith, Pastor NO MASS Office Hours: Wed & Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 Fr. Thomas Sanders, OSB, 8:30 a.m. +Rhoda Preen by Ed & Jo Niemiec Weekend Associate Thursday, June 11 St. Barnabas, Apostle Debbie Wehler, Sue DiVaccaro, NO MASS Secretaries Friday, June 12 Lou Varos, Finance Council Chairperson 8:30 a.m. living/deceased of St. Anthony and St. Teresa Parishes Saturday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua ANOINTING OF THE SICK 4:30 p.m. +Jean Ackerman by John & Sheila Strauser For those advanced in age, sick, or Sunday, June 14 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST undergoing surgery. Administered upon 8:30 a.m. living/deceased of the Altar & Rosary Society request. Contact the Rectory. 11:00 a.m. +Martin & Dorothy Yonkof by family

PARISH INFORMATION

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated after Weekly Goal $4,000.00 the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. In Next Week Arrangements should be made shortly before or after the birth of the child.

COMMUNION CALLS: Please call the Please keep St. Teresa Parish in mind when making out your will.

Rectory to schedule. MASSES, CONFESSION, AND MATRIMONY: At least one member must be EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON a parishioner and be active for at least six NORMAL SCHEDULE months prior to calling. Couples need to make arrangements at least six months Eucharistic Adoration prior to the wedding date. No date may be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. reserved until discussed with the priest of the parish. Masses Sunday Vigil - .Saturday 4:30 PM NEW PARISHIONERS: Call the Rectory to Sunday -.8:30 AM and 11:00 AM register. Wed & Fri - 8:30 AM; Holy Day Vigil, Holy Day and Civic Holidays - Watch Bulletin RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Confessions Church? Call the Rectory for more Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 PM or by appointment. information.

CONTACT US Rectory Office...... (440) 934-4227 Office Hours...... Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fax...... (440) 934-4500 E-mails .....……[email protected] and [email protected] Website...... www.stteresaparish.com

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR

A teacher was testing the children in her Sunday school class to see if they understood the

concept of getting to heaven. PARISHIONERS:

She asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my Luz Villanueva, Eleanor Rieth Loretta Forthofer, Dorothy Tomshe money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?" "NO!" the children answered. Eva-Maria Peters, Marianne Rieth

"If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would Amy White, Jarmila Kos Kathleen Brezinski, Anna Joseph that get me into Heaven?" Again, the answer was, "NO!" Patricia Welsh, Maebelle Fill Now she was smiling. Hey, they're getting it, she thought! Marty Lima, Elvira Quester

"Well, then, if I was kind to animals and gave candy to all the children, and loved my husband, would that get me into Heaven?" she asked. Again, they all answered, "NO!"

She was just bursting with pride for them.

"Well," she continued, "then how can I get into Heaven?" A five-year-old boy shouted out,

"YOU GOTTA BE DEAD!" FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERVING OUR COUNTRY: My brothers and sisters, this funny story illustrates that good works aren’t enough to “earn” a Charles Godles, Christopher place with the Blessed Trinity in Heaven. There is nothing we can “do” to get there. A place Barnhart, Jason Bender, Thomas in Heaven is a gratuitous gift of God, which he bestows through grace. If we are to Daley, Capt. Richard Robinson, accomplish good works, that should be done as a sign of our loving relationship with God. As Tom Fisher, Anthony Burns, Michael we grow closer to Christ, and thus act more like Him, we pray that in His infinite mercy, we Naughton, Allen Fish, 2nd Lt. Louis may be given a place with Him in His kingdom. Rios, Justin Callison, Quinn Rambo Capt. Shelby Stratton, Grant Rev. Edward J. Smith, Pastor Bartlett, Sgt. Tyler Corwin, John McGlynn, Cpl. Andrew Edwards, Justin Brown, Michael Garba SSgt. Leo Ostrolencki, Ken D.

Dustin Moorman, Cpt. Matt Terrigno To add names call 934-4227.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK HOSPITAL CALLS Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 Please request the services of Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 the Catholic Chaplain at the hospital for a patient. Notify the Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 parish office so that the sick will

Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; be remembered in our prayers Mt 5:20-26 and Masses.

Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14;

Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

ST. TERESA OF AVILA PRAY FOR US! UPCOMING EVENTS “Let the soul always heed the

Confession Sat, June 6 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Church warning not to be

Mass Sat, June 6 4:30 p.m. Church conquered…Be determined to Mass Sun, June 7 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Church fight with all the devils and Mass Wed, June 10 8:30 a.m. Church realize that there are no better Eucharistic Adoration Wed, June 10 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Church weapons than those of the Mass Fri, June 12 8:30 a.m. Church cross.” St. Teresa of Avila

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CATHOLIC PROGRAMMING

EWTN LIVE Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Fr. Mitch Pacwa interviews various guests seeking to teach and prepare us for evangelism. Learn more about your faith and reawaken your desire to bring others to the church.

PRO-LIFE MEDITATIONS OF THE ROSARY The Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation The Child is presented in the Temple because the Child belongs to God. Children are not the property of their parents, or of the “These times of union are a taste of government. They – and we – belong to God Himself. Eternity...” St. Faustina For pro-life novenas visit Priests for Life at PrayerCampaign.org Adoration takes place on

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE! Keep up to date with current happenings in your parish! Visit www.stteresaparish.com. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage for current events and other information.

Please Continue To Support The Church With Your Donations. Mail donations to the office: 1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, OH 44054 Thank You!!

CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOUR LOVED ONE IS SICK Call the church office if a family member is sick or hospitalized. Their name can be put in the bulletin for prayers. Englert Leaf Guard Not all hospitals in the area notify churches Guaranteed never to clog or we’ll clean if for FREE that a parishioner has been admitted. Call Now! 216-367-5748 PARISH CLUSTER INFO St. Thomas the Apostle POPE FRANCIS' PRAYER INTENTION - JUNE www.saintthomaschurch.net For Evangelization – The Way of the Heart St. Anthony “We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be www.stanthonylorain.org/our- touched by the Heart of Jesus.” parish/

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Parish News Please continue to read the bulletin on our website at www.stteresaparish.com and read “Announcements” at the top of

the home page for updates on parish news.

Our next Altar & Rosary Society Meeting will be Monday, April 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. “Get on the Bus!” –PARISH Sponsored OFFICE by the HOURS Altar & Rosary Society: This meeting will include the election of officers. “Get on the Bus!” to Rivers Casino,Monday Pittsburgh, – Friday PA .,9 Wednesday,a.m. – 3 p.m. June 3, 2020 for this one day trip. All Ladies are welcome toCost eventsThe is $35 &office meetinper willpersongs! remain Youand includescloseddo not to have$25 the Free topublic. be Play! a member. While on the bus enjoy morning & Ifafternoon you have snacks, any church a 50-50 business, Raffle call(6 tickets us at 440-934-4227.for $5), and we will raffle off a basket of Scratch Off LotteryMany Ticketsquestions Plus can $10 be (6 answered tickets for by $5). For more THE information ALTAR or tovisiting reserve & ROSARY our your website seat call SOCIETY atthe www.stteresaparish.com office at 440-934-4227 NEWS or Nancy. at 440-934-7228. Click on “Announcements” at the top of the page for the most current information and scroll to the bottom of the page for all church events.

Find this on our website: Fr. Smith’s Teachings on the Mass Visit our website at www.stteresaparish.com. On the scroll bar at the top of the Homepage go to “Announcements” and click on “From our Pastor, Fr. Edward Smith – Weekly Teachings”.

Find our Bible Study at: Dr.Phil/giftofgrace (podbean audio)

PRAYER SHAWLS! Sponsored by…. The Altar & Rosary Society and Social Concerns Committee If you have completed shawls, please Helping Hands for Parishioners keep them at home for now. When we For those parishioners who may need monetary help are up and running again they can be during this difficult time, the Social Concerns Committee delivered to the church office. Call with “Helping Hands Fund” questions to 440-934-4227. may be able to provide assistance for groceries, Thank you to everyone who has been medicine, and utility bills.

making these! Please contact the parish office at 934-4227 Tuesday through Friday between 9a.m. – 1p.m. All information is kept confidential.

Sponsored by the Social Concerns and Altar & Rosary Society Spiritual Adoption of the Unborn SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE NEWS

If you would like to sign up to pray, send an email to [email protected] “Helping Hands” – Aid to Parishioners in Need “AnyJesus, parishioner Mary or familyand registeredJoseph, at I St. love Teresa you of Avilavery Church much. who Iis begin need you of help to withspare groceries, the life utilities, of babythe unbornneeds or other essentials is invited to call the church office for assistance from the Social Concerns Committee. All requests are confidential. baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” Donations for Mother Cabrini Food PantryPrayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Our next collection will be the weekend of March 7 & 8, 2020. Leave donations of non-perishableVenerable food Archbishop in the tub in Fultonthe vestibule Sheen of thepromoted church. the idea of “Spiritual Adoption of the Unborn” Malley’s– when Candy an individual Bars –prays Proceeds a short goprayer to every day for nine months to Mother Cabrinipreserve Food the Pantry life of an unborn child. Prayer everyday from March 25 thru Christmas, 2020 $1.00 each in the rear of the church and in the church office.

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MassPray for thoseon TVfrom St.and Teresa Online Parish who were Confirmed this spring: Diocese of ClevelandJoshua Stitchick TV Mass and Joshua Bauhof 4 Mayp.m. you Saturday call on and the 10:30Holy Spirit a.m. Sundayof God your entire lives! God bless you.

www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/communications/tv-mass

http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass OR https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Guidelines for Attending Public Mass 1. Until further notice, all Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. The restart of public Masses means you have the option to attend Mass, but it is not a requirement.

2. Before coming to Mass please take your temperature. If your temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher please stay home. If you feel sick, please stay home.

3. All parishioners are encouraged to wear a mask or other face covering when attending Mass.

4. All parishioners should be mindful of social distancing when sitting in pews and in the communion line. Families may sit together, but must maintain social distancing between their family and others throughout the celebration of Mass.

5. The precious blood cannot be offered to the faithful until directed by the Diocese.

6. There will be no offertory procession. Please drop your offertory envelopes in the baskets placed by the doors of the Church.

7. There will be no handshake of peace until further notice.

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GOD IS MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS At moments in our lives we may wonder how we know who God is or what God is like. Today’s readings help us to feel secure in placing our faith in God and being assured of God’s unfailing love. When Moses went up the mountain as the Lord had commanded him, God powerfully described himself, “The Lord, the Lord, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.” Jesus shows us the depths of this life of God. He came not to condemn

the world but to save it. As people in relationship with God, we often fail. We walk away from God’s ways, fall into . sinfulness, and then, with the Lord’s grace, come to our senses and return. God’s words to Moses and the very life of Jesus show us that when we do so, we can still rely on God’s mercy and kindness, because love is God’s very nature.

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Around the Town Liturgical Ministers Schedule A Perfect Act of Contrition – “GIFT BOXESTwo FROM Things HOME” a Catholic Must Do Eucharistic Ministers St. Vincent de Paul’sPray Altar an & ActRosary of ContritionSociety is looking for military personnel to send these gift boxes to. Please call Diane at 440- Sat, June 6 Sun, June 7 Sun, June 7 365-3788; leave your name & ph # and she will call you back. 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Being sorry out of love for God has often been described Debbie Korce Christi Smail Trish MacDonald AARPas having TAX-AIDE a desire – HAS to be BEEN reunited SUSPENDED to God because of who Taxhe aideis-- becauseservices haveof God's been perfect suspended love until for furtherus, and notice. because Call with questions to 1-888-227-7669. Sat, June 13 Sun, June 14 Sun, June 14 of sorrow for having offended God by sin. It means 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EASTERwanting NUTto live AND in unityPOPPYSEED with God, ROLLS and to put aside the sins Ruth Bistak Sue DiVaccaro Susan Novak Allthat orders stand have in thebeen way. cancelled . If you have questions call 440- 277-6203 / 440-324-2775. Lectors There is no set formula for making an act of contrition, but 8th ANNUAL NORTHEAST OHIO CHRISTIAN WRITERS a common one reads as follows: “My God, I am sorry for Sat, June 6 Sun, June 7 Sun, June 7 CONFERENCE – has been cancelled! 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Ifmy you sins have withquestions all my visit hear www.internationalwritt. In choosingersassociation.com to do wrong . Phil Gigliotti Gene Welsh Fred Courtright and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I shouldTHESE loveEVENTS above MAY all things.BE CANCELLED. I firmly intend, Sat, June 13 Sun, June 14 Sun, June 14 withCONTACT Your help, THESE to do FOLKS penance, BEFORE to sin MAKINGno more, PLANS. and to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. DR.avoid SCOTT whatever HAHN leadsPRESENTS: me to sin.” Andrew Augustine Bruce DiVaccaro Fred Courtright “Marriage as Friendship, as Covenant, and as Sacrament.” Come for theA Catholicpresentation must on Saturday,make a firm April commitment 25, 2020 at St. to Sebastian go to Parish in confessionAkron. Registration when begins that becomes at 8:00 a.m. possible. More information can be found at https://stpaulcenter.com/akron/ . We hope you will

Catholic Cemeteries Association Monthly Sunday Grief Support - June 28th Please join us as we make a gradual return to our in-office Sunday Grief Support Group on June 28th with limited seating for appropriate social distancing. The June topic is “Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled”. We will meet 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 SAINT BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS p.m. at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Avon (NEW office). Meeting (1844-1879) sites will be sanitized and seating will be arranged so April 16 everyone is at a safe distance. Participants are requested to With Immaculate Mary’s “Ave Maria” for its refrain, Andy RSVP so we can plan appropriate social distancing at each Williams’ “Village of Saint Bernadette” peaked at #7 on location. We recommend that participants wear protective Billboard’s Top 40 at Christmas 1959, airing on radio stations masks. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Rhonda at all over America. Imagine! April 16 marks the feast of [email protected] or at 216-930-4866. To view our most Bernardette Soubirous, the teenager who, combing a refuse updated calendar of events, please visit clecem.org. heap for firewood, saw a “beautiful lady” who identified herself in words Bernadette faithfully reported to the bishop, though she did not understand their meaning: “I am the Immaculate PRO-LIFE DOCTORS LIST A list of local Pro-life doctors, who do not practice abortion nor support its Conception.” Relentlessly interrogated, she never wavered in use, is available. Call 440-322-0076 or visit www.loraincountyrighttolife.org her story or sweetness. Chronically ill all her life and dead at under Resources and Issues tab. thirty-five, Bernadette left behind the shrine at Lourdes where Homeless & pregnant? Call Good Counsel Homes – 800-723-8331, healing waters still flow from the spring that her “beautiful lady” or visit www.goodcounselhomes.org. pointed out to her. Hurting from an abortion? Visit www.AbortionForgiveness.com. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.