October 04, 2020

The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020

October 4, 2020 St. Monica Church St. MonicaCatholic Church St. Monica

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

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.

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. Bulletin Announcements due to [email protected] by NOON on Monday 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. PARISH CLERGY Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Adults and school-age children seeking Rev. Thomas A. Haren, Pastor full membership in the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Rev. Theodore Marszal, and Eucharist can make an appt. to continue their conversion process by calling the Parish Senior Parochial Vicar Office. Rev. Jerome Lukachinsky, RECONCILIATION: Opportunities to celebrate God’s forgiveness in one’s life are Retired, in Residence available on Saturday afternoons from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Individual appointments with a Priest Rev. Thomas G. Montavon, can be arranged. Retired, in Residence Stan Drozell, Deacon 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.

PASTORAL STAFF CONFIRMATION: Any adult or high school student needing Confirmation, please call the Sister Helene Skrzyniarz Parish Office to schedule preparation. SSJ-TOSF, Parish Catechetical Leader ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated upon request. Call the Parish Office to make [email protected] arrangements with one of our Priests.

Bob Soeder, Director of NEW PARISHIONERS: Please call the Parish Office to register.

Liturgy and Music ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Provides Catholic education for students K-8. Stan Jakosh, Business Mgr School hrs.: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Before & After Care available. Mrs. Lisa Oriti, School Susan Shepka, Office Mgr Principal

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

The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020 LITURGY SCHEDULE Pastoral Scene Monday –Friday 8:00 a.m. Socialism in America – Good or Bad?

One of the roles of government is to Sunday, October 4 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time protect the “rights of the individual” while 9:00 Walter and Ann Stepanik balancing these rights with the “common good” 10:45 People of the Parish of all it’s citizens. Examples of this in America are

Monday, October 5 the Bill of Rights in the Constitution which Weekday protects individual rights; and programs like 8:00 Emily Stromsky Social Security and Medicare, which promotes Tuesday, October 6 Weekday the common good of all our citizens. 8:00 Agnes Stropkay Socialism is a philosophy which seemingly promotes the common good of all its adherents, Wednesday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary but in reality it destroys the individual rights of 8:00 Living & deceased members of Marge all its adherents. In a socialist country “all rights” Burrows Family are controlled by the government. In a socialist

Thursday, October 8 country the government provides food, clothing, Weekday shelter, education, medical care, and other neces- 8:00 Rich & Mim Rosberil sities to its citizens. But at the same time it con- Friday, October 9 trols how much food, clothing, shelter, education, Weekday medical care and other necessities the citizens are 8:00 Sister Claire permitted to receive. In extreme socialism the Saturday, October 10 government even controls the religious formation Weekday of its citizens, and tells them what they can 3:15 Confessions 4:00 Florence & Lawrence Eppele (7oth Anniversary) believe and not believe. Usually in socialist coun- tries an “elite group” of citizens takes control and Sunday, October 11 dictates what rights its citizens may enjoy. They Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 People of the Parish also seize control of most businesses, and then 10:45 Living & deceased members of the Ladies Guild control how much money the citizens may earn. They also dictate the high taxes citizens must pay to enjoy the “privileges” that this elite group is willing to distribute to the masses. A good Please keep in your prayers the following example of a present day socialist country is members of our Parish Community: Venezuela. Baby Harrison Justin, Jim Davis, Dominic Genchi, Please be careful of people who promote Dolores Elias, Michael Uyek, Gerald DeLooze, Bill socialism as a way of government. What you will Paluscsak, Joe Leone, Veronica Reil, Joanne receive from them might look good at the outset, Reddinger, Thom and Chris Machar. The names will remain in but there is a price to pay. 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, Fr. Thomas Haren please call Lillian Neptune (216) 662-5464. Welcome Bishop Edward C.

Malesic, J.C.L. Installed on September Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extended to the family and friends of those who were recently buried: 14th as the 12th Mary Ann Fetchik and Rev. John A. Valley. May they Bishop of the Catholic and all our faithful departed, rest in peace. Diocese of Cleveland.

The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020 Join us every Thurs- day at 6:00 pm in

CHURCH as we come together to pray the Rosary. All are invited. Please note place and time change.

Nine Months with Christ in the Womb Guild Nut Sale Nine Months with Christ in the Womb Reflections Our annual Nut Sale, featuring Peter- for Month 4 son’s Nuts, is now underway! Due to the Pandemic, this will be our only Week 13: Jesus is now over 3.5 inches long and weighs fundraiser this year. We are hoping for the support more than 1.5 ounces. of our parishioners as all proceeds do go to our Par- Week 14: Due to Mary’s delicate little teenage frame, it ish. These make great holiday gifts as well as a great has become very evident to her that she is pregnant. In- treat for the family. There is something for every- side, Jesus is developing muscles and beginning to flex His one’s taste, at a price that cannot be beat. hands, legs, and wrists a lot. Completed orders, along with payment, must Week 15: Jesus squinted His face up for the first time yes- be turned in to the Parish Office by Wednesday, October 28. These can terday. He can also move His head a little from side to side be mailed in, dropped off, or put in Sun- in that highly buoyant amniotic sac we call His home. day’s collection basket in an envelope Week 16: Jesus is growing fast now! He is 5 inches long clearly marked “Nut Sale”. Delivery will and weighs 5 ounces. The cord connecting Him to Mary is be in November, in time for also getting bigger to better support the healthy growing Thanksgiving. Checks are payable to St. Monica boy. Guild. Any seller who turns in a order total- Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers! ing over $100.00 will be eligible for a draw- ing totaling $50.00 in Giant Eagle Gift Cards. If you have any questions, contact Sue Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers! Shepka at 216-965-5315. Thank you for your

Dear Jesus of the Womb, support. Most fragile child of Mary’s protection, we look to You as the youngest image of perfect innocence. Blanket Sunday “Covers” Many Needs:

We lift up our prayers to You who will save each of our Next weekend is Blanket Sunday, spon- souls. Just as You entered humanity through the most sored by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. gentle and helpless state, now help us to find Your When you come to Mass, simply make a presence in the faces of all the gentle and helpless per- cash donation. Your money will go further sons of the earth. Bless us with eyes that see You and through bulk purchases of blankets and ears that hear You: in the presence of the poor and the other items for families, children, the elderly, homeless outcast, the hungry and the homeless, the condemned and other needy individuals in our metropolitan area. Bas- and the war-torn, the elderly and the unborn. May we kets will be available for your donations. 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- There will be a Divine Mercy Holy it, and in union with Mary your tender home. Amen. Hour on Sunday, October 11th at 9 Months with Christ in the Womb Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2:30PM in Saint Monica Church. Please wear a mask. All are

welcome to join us! Religion Question of the Week What famous city is located on the spot where Abraham was to sacrifice his son Isaac? (Answer on page 4) Holy Name Meeting Did You Know? Did you know that the statues of St. Therese of the Child The first Holy Name meeting since the Jesus and St. Anthony of Padua were originally in St. Mon- pandemic began will be held on Monday, ica Church when it was located in the present School October 5th at 8:00 pm in East Nave of Gymnasium? the Church. All are invited. Social distanc-

One Liner ing will be followed and we ask everyone to “What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabu- wear a mask. lary? A thesaurus”.

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PARISH ACTIVITIES Stewardship Offertory Collections MONDAY, October 5 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) September 27, 2020 5:00 p.m. Confirmation (J) 5:00 p.m. Walk in the Park (Hike & Bike Trail) Regular Offertory……………………...….$ 6,599.00 8:00 p.m. Holy Name Mtg. (+) St. Monica Fund…………………………$ 360.00 Catholic Communication Campaign..$ 275.00 TUESDAY, October 6 Bishop’s Disaster Relief Fund…………$ 432.00 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) Misc. Special Env....………… ………...$ 95.00 7:00 p.m. Confirmation (J) Please continue to mail in your donations, WEDNESDAY, October 7 Donate online or drop off at the office . 3:00 p.m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) Thank you for your continued generosity.

5:00 p.m. G.A. (p) Thank you for your generosity toward last week’s collection 5:00 p.m. Walk in the Park (Hike & Bike Trail) for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your THURSDAY, October 8 support helps spread the Gospel message and connect mil 3:00 p.,m. School After Care (sc 1 & 2) lions of people with Christ here in the United States. 6:00 p.m. Rosary (+)

Answer to This Week’s Religion Question FRIDAY, October 9 What famous city is located on the spot where Abraham

SATURDAY, October 10 was to sacrifice his son, Isaac? 2:00 p.m. Baptist Bible Study (p) Answer: 4:00 p.m. Mass (+) Jerusalem

SUNDAY, October 11 9:00 a.m. Mass (+) MASS COUNT 10:45 a.m. Mass (+) Our yearly Mass Count, required by the Diocese will be held this weekend and October 10 & 11. Counts will be taken of all those present in Church and all those watching the Bishop Malesic to live streaming of our Masses. Celebrate Opening Mass for the Live $1,000 Holy Name Monthly Raffle Winners Streamed Cleveland $500.00 Mike Nenadovich #694 Catholic Women's Con- Seller: Mike Nenadovich ference Captain: Bob Rafal Join radio personality, $500.00 Joyce Mileti #2279 Brooke Taylor, Debbie Seller: George Medvetz Georgianni of EWTN Ra- Captain: Bill Skladany dio’s “Take 2,” Mother Gabriella of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery and singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi for this year’s Cleveland Catholic MISSION SUNDAY Next weekend, October 10-11th, our Women’s Conference on Saturday, October th parish will host a speaker for the Alliance for 17 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The live streamed International Monasticism (AIM USA). conference will begin with Mass celebrated by Once a year, as part of the Mission- the 12th Bishop of Cleveland, the Most Rev. Ed- ary Cooperative Plan throughout the United States, each ward C. Malesic and include time for prayer and parish in the diocese welcomes a member or an associate of a religious community involved in missionary work. Adoration. Inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux, Brother Peter Ancell, OSB from St. Andrew Ab- the theme is “Simply Holy: Living God’s Will in bey, Cleveland, Ohio is this year’s representative who will All Things.” Gather in small groups or on your share with you some of the work of AIM USA. AIM USA own as you pray, learn, and grow in your faith. has formed an alliance between 100 US and Canadian Busy on October 17th? The event will be record- monasteries with over 400 Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin ed and made available to all registered partici- America. These Benedictine and Cistercian women and pants. men form centers of prayer, education, health and agricul- Register at www.clecatholicwomen.org ture in some of the poorest regions of the world. Please respond to this appeal with openness and generosity.

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When Life Closes a Door, God Opens a Window Catholic High School Information: Trinity High School invites families to its featured Open House Do you feel that life is standing still in this pan- on October 25, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a great demic? Does it seem that day after day nothing changes and that God isn’t listening and has for- opportunity to tour the school and learn more about the Trinity gotten you even though you pray ? Are the con- family! More information is available at www.ths.org/ cepts of masking and physical distancing also admissions/OH. occurring between God and us? Well, if you have entertained even one of those thoughts, then you St. Edward High School, a Catholic school in the Holy Cross are no different than most of us, and very much like me! tradition, educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to I truly want to believe that God is preparing all of act as men of hope for the transformation of the world. Pre- us for something better, but while God prepares us, it seems that time stands still. I have com- registration is required at sehs.net/openhouse: plained Monday, October 12 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm repeatedly to God that this situation has been go- Monday, October 19 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm ing on way too long. “I could have tolerated a few Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 am—1:00 pm months, God, but we have missed almost three Monday, November 2 from 5:30 pm—7:30 pm liturgical seasons. “ Please don’t ask us to lose the beauty of Advent hymns and the joy of Christ-

mas! St. Ignatius Grade School Latin and French Programs: Registration for both programs is online at 222.ignatius.edu/ Tired of my complaining, God sent me an answer to my petulance through a poem composed by an grade_school. Appropriate COVID guidelines, which include anonymous author. It was a definite wakeup call! wearing a mask and social distancing will be in place to ensure "I asked for strength that I might achieve; a safe learning environment. Both programs are available to I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to young men in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and both courses are obey. FREE!!! I asked for health, that I might do greater things; The Grade School Latin Program is a brief introduction to the I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. Latin language and Roman culture. The course is held on Satur- I asked for riches, that I might be happy; days from 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. The next session begins on I was given poverty, that I might be free… I asked for power, that I might have praise from Saturday, October 17 and ends on Saturday, November 7th. If men; any questions, please call Mr. Joseph Zebrak at 651-0222, ext. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need 253 or email [email protected] for God. The Grade School French Program is a brief introduction to the I asked for all things that I might enjoy life; French language and Francophone culture. The course is held on I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The next session be- I got nothing I asked for, but everything that I had hoped for. gins on October 17 and ends on Saturday, November 7th. If any Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers questions, please call Ms. Christine Piatak at 651-0222, ext. 253 were answered. or email [email protected] I am among all men (and women) the most richly blessed.”

God has a unique design for each of our lives. Rosary Rally And because He is a God of variety, our time of preparation and our season of growth will be un- like that of anyone else even as we endure the America Needs Fatima: time of this pandemic together. The Ss. Peter and Paul Al- tar and Rosary Sodality is Know I am keeping all of you in my prayers for health, safety, and a short duration until I see your hosting a Rosary Rally at smiling faces, not just your eyes! As an oldie but the Outdoor Fatima goodie song reminds me “you are beautiful in my Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul Church on Satur- eyes” and definitely in God’s! day, October 10th, at 12:00 noon. All are wel- May God always provide the window that will come to come and participate. Please wear a circumvent the closed door! mask. Sr. Helene

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The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020 Catholic Cemeteries Association Monthly Sunday Grief Support October 18th: Please join us as we continue our “in-office” Sunday Grief Support Group on October 18th with limited seating for appropriate social distancing. The October topics are “Childhood Grief/Family Dynamics in Grief”. We will meet 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following locations: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Avon (NEW office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office); Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office); All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office). Meeting sites are sanitized and seating is arranged so everyone is at a safe distance. Participants are re- quested to RSVP so we can plan appropriate social distancing at each location. We require all in attendance to wear protective face coverings. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Rhonda at [email protected] or at 216-930-4866. To view our most updated calendar of events, please visit www.clecem.org.

October: Month of the Most Holy Rosary - Prayer Guide and In Remembrance Tribute: Catholic Cemeteries Association’s annual Walk-to-Remember event (walking memorial Rosary) has been substituted with a self-guided Rosary and a memorial tribute. A prayer kit is available during the month of October (includes a Rosary prayer guide and a candle/one per household) at all of our cemetery offices. The Rosary prayer guide is also available to download at www.clecem.org (under Events\Walk to Remember). Families were given the opportunity in September to submit the name of their loved one to be featured “In Remembrance” on the CCA website and Facebook page during the month of October.

RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT PRIVATE, DIRECTED RETREAT Women suf- fering after abortion are invited to begin their healing journey by scheduling an individual retreat at Bethesda House of Mercy during the months of October and Novem- ber. Confession will be available. Social distancing and other guidelines due to Covid-19 will be followed. For more information, contact The Communi- ty of Jesus, the Living Mercy at 1-800-482-4100 or email [email protected] All Saints Federal Credit Union is running a Balance Transfer Promotion! Transfer 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 addi- tional information, please visit our website at www.allsaintsfcu.com.

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“The pandemic has highlighted how vulnerable and interconnected everyone is. If we do not take care of one another, starting with the least, with those who are most impacted, including creation, we cannot heal the world. Commendable is the effort of so many people who have been offering evidence of human and Christian love for neighbour, dedicating themselves to the sick even at the risk of their own health. They are heroes!”

Pope Francis