St. Thomas More Church Brooklyn, OH 44144
Tuesday, June 5th SATURDAY, JUNE 2 – VIGIL 7:00 PM Rosary for World Peace - +*4:30PM - Donald LaPorta Chapel SUNDAY, JUNE 3 – THE MOST HOLY BODY & Wednesday, June 6th - BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) 5:00 PM Bingo Gym & Utopia Hall
+9:00AM - People of the Parish Thursday, June 7th - 7:00 PM Cub Scouts - Utopia Hall *11:00AM Agnes Kaptein - – 7:00 PM Lectio Divina Rectory MONDAY, JUNE 4 WEEKDAY - Sunday, June 10th 7:00AM Joseph & Grace Stofka 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Men’s Basketball - Gym TUESDAY, JUNE 5 – ST. BONIFACE 7:00AM - In Thanksgiving WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 – ST. NORBERT TRAVELING MADONNA 7:00AM - Mark & Irene Downes This week the statue is at the home of Robert THURSDAY, JUNE 7 – WEEKDAY Kristof. Please call the rectory to host the Traveling 7:00AM - James Banasik Madonna in 2018. There are still a few weeks left in FRIDAY, JUNE 8 – THE MOST SACRED November and December. Please continue to pray for HEART OF JESUS our host families as they share their home with our 7:00AM - Cecelia Inman Traveling Madonna. Remember to send in any pic- SATURDAY, JUNE 9 – THE IMMACULATE tures that you take of the Madonna when she is at HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY your home. 8:15AM - Eugene Duke 4:30PM - People of the Parish SUNDAY, JUNE 10 – TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME *9:00AM - Alina Eberhardt +11:00AM - Women’s Guild +Cup Mass *Mass of Remembrance PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO FRIDAY REGISTRATION MORNING 8:15AM MASSES DURING THE SUMMER. Persons who live within parish boundaries should be properly registered. This includes all students in high school and college. Register with the priest af- ter Mass. If you move out of the parish, please noti- fy the rectory.
Collection for May 27th…...………………$7,108.25
Maintenance ………………………………$1,698.00 BAPTISMS Votives……………………………………….$113.00 Sunday: 12:30 PM or during any weekend liturgy. Prior to baptism of their first child, parents are re- Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. quired to attend a Pre-Baptism class. Please call the rectory at 216-749-0414 to schedule an interview.
MARRIAGES Should be arranged with a priest by calling the rec- tory 6 months prior to the wedding date. Individual Congratulations and welcome Lisa Eve Wiencek who conferences, plus attendance at a pre-marriage pro- was baptized last weekend at St. Thomas More. God gram, are required for proper preparation. bless you! The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 3, 2018
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR The St. Thomas More Festival is quickly ap- SAINT OF THE WEEK proaching. There is still a lot of work to be done and Blessed Angeline of Marsciano founded the that is not to say all the work that needs to be done first community of Franciscan women other that day. This weekend and next, we will be in the than Poor Clares to receive papal approval. church vestibule taking names of anyone who is in- Angeline was born to the Duke of Marsciano terested in helping with preparing and executing the near Orvieto. She was twelve when her mother day. All the different organizations will be staffing died. Three years later, the young woman made the different booths, but I am sure that they can use a vow of perpetual chastity. That same year, your help. There are cabbage and noodles to be however, she yielded to her father’s decision made, cakes to bake and so much more that needs to that she marry the Duke of Civitella. Her hus- be done. Please consider helping us to make our Fes- band agreed to respect her previous vow. tival a day to remember. Thank you in advance for When he died two years later, Angeline your support and help. joined the Secular Franciscans and with several On Memorial Day, some of the people of our city other women dedicated herself to caring for the as well as people from our own parish, joined togeth- sick, the poor, widows and orphans. When er to honor the fallen men and women who gave their many other young women were attracted to lives for our Country and for our Freedom. On the Angeline’s community, some people accused annual City of Brooklyn Memorial Day parade, to- her of condemning the married vocation. Leg- gether we showed our gratitude to those who gave end has it that when she came before the King their life for our freedom. If we can gather together to walk for these brave men and women should we of Naples to answer these charges, she had not do the same for our God? I would like to person- burning coals hidden in the folds of her cloak. ally invite all of you to join me on this feast day of When she proclaimed her innocence and showed the king that these coals had not Corpus Christ (the Body of Christ) to process around the block to show our love for the Eucharist, the harmed her, he dropped the case. Church and most importantly our love for Jesus Angeline and her companions later went to Christ. It was unbelievable the number of parishion- Foligno, where her community of Third Order ers who showed to walk in support of our Lord the sisters received papal approval in 1397. She first year we processed. I had reached Memphis and soon established fifteen similar communities of
the last person was just leaving the parking lot. Last women in other Italian cities. year, we did not have the crowd we had the year be- Angeline died on July 14, 1435, and was be- fore, but we did have a nice gathering. I would hope atified in 1825. Her Liturgical Feast Day is July and pray that this year we could really have a great 13th. (Franciscan Media) showing. The weather is supposed to be a bit cooler, so would you please consider walking with the Lord in the Eucharist. The walk is not long. It is down Brookway to Memphis, from Memphis to North Amber and back to the church. We will start right after the 11am Mass. This is a beautiful way to express our love of the Church and the faith we hold in the power of the Eucharist. What a statement we make when we as a Church gather together and walk the streets of this city proud of who we are as disciples of Jesus Christ. On June 24th, the parish will have a celebration of our Again, I invite and strongly encourage the people patron saint, St. Thomas More. The day will be filled of St. Thomas More to unite and proudly show our with food, entertainment and family activities. Tickets love for God and His Church by walking this short, for our $10,000 raffle are $5.00 each. Returns can be but profound procession. dropped off in the collection basket or at the rectory Peace and Goodness, where additional tickets are available. Congratulations Fr. Bill to Vernon Recker, Janet Sekerak, Paula Ritter and Kristine Pecek who won the early bird drawings!
St. Thomas More Church Brooklyn, OH 44144
Join us at St. Thomas More - - MARY QUEEN OF PEACE: 216 749 2323 to celebrate the feast of - “Bones & Blues” Join us on June 16th at 7pm for ribs, pork shoulder, wings, classic picnic sides, vege- CORPUS CHRISTI tarian meal options, bourbon bar & tasting, compli- mentary Sangria, beer, wine pull, raffle, auction, clas- sic Rock & Blues, Jam with DJ Josh, all this and much more! Tickets $20/advance $25/at the door. Tickets may be purchased after Masses or at the par- ish office. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO: 440-884-3030 Salad Luncheon - Join the St. Charles Ladies Guild SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 for their 20th annual Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, August 8th from 11:30am until 2:30pm in Corrigan IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE Gym. Entertainment by the world-famous “Singing 11:00 AM Mass Angels” Tickets are $18 and only available by calling - - Toni Brachna at 216 661 3457. Deadline to purchase
join us for a short luncheon tickets is August 7th. - - Eucharisc procession ST. LEO THE GREAT: 216 661 1006 Great Sweepstakes - Please sign up for our Great through the neighborhood Sweepstakes weekly drawing. The sign up forms are available at the information desk in the vestibule of the church or the rectory office. MUSIC MINISTRY In the arms of Your Mercy we find rest. Please join us on Thursday, June 14th at 7pm for our next Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Please remember Betty Carney in your prayers. God grant her eternal rest.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! We recently registered the following at St. Thomas Bob & Carol Loy, Vinny Mercurio, George & – Martha Kysil, Nickola Badza, Barb Siegel, More during the month of May Teresa, Santino, Tyleena & Jazlene Capeles ◊ Nicole Carson ◊ Joyce Julianna Turner, Meg Zalar, Stephanie Ziolkowski, Jean Palumbo, Marlene Sutowski, McCain ◊ Anthony Ghann and Erica Bernard. Welcome to you! Ida Jean Hopkins, Joy Turner, Jeremy Cheetham, Mary Ryba, Greg Jakupcik, Rev.
James Vesely, Raymond Kuhar, Jessica Kuhar, PARISH PRAYER Stephen Kuhar III, Alexis Simecek, Gregory O God, the Creator and giver of all things, bless this Simecek, Haley Simecek, Heather Hudak, parish. Strengthen our faith; grant us the spirit of sacri- Mary Misch, John Misch, James Malames, fice and service so that, with Your grace, we may pro- vide for the needs of our members, glorify You and Grayson Wilmot, John Szill, Melissa Korhely, Joel Gorski, Robert Wykoff, Nolan Wilmot sanctify ourselves. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
and Roseann Kastak. Please call the rectory by - noon on Monday to add a name to the list. PRAYER OF THE MONTH JUNE Names will remain on the list for the month. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 3, 2018
FAITH FORMATION FATHER SOLANUS CASEY CENTER RCIA - Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do The Spiritual Life Commission invites men and you know anyone interested in becoming Catholic? If so, women to pilgrimage to St. Bonaventure Monas- please contact the rectory at 216-749-0414. tery in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, June 28th. The cost is $45/person and includes lunch, a spir- PSR itual talk, a tour of St. Bonaventure ending with Information regarding registration for the 2018-2019 Mass celebrated by Rev. William G. Bouhall, and schoolyear is available at the rectory. Classes will be the opportunity for reconciliation and shopping at held on Monday evenings from 6:45-8pm and will begin the gift shop. Reservation forms are available at on September 10th. For any families with students in the rectory and are due by Monday, June 11th. grades 1-8 that will be new to the program next year, Seating is limited. please contact Colleen DeVenney at [email protected]. PRE-PLAN FUNERAL INFORMATION If you are interested in planning your own funeral YOUTH MINISTRY Mass, please contact the rectory. One of the mem- Congratulations to the St. Thomas More Class of 2018 bers of the Ministry of Consolation will contact who graduated this past week. Welcome to our High you and set up a meeting. Pre-Planning has many School Youth Ministry! This past Friday was also the advantages. You are able to select your favorite last JHYG dance of the academic year. Thank you to all readings and songs for your Mass. It also takes a of the parents who served as chaperones during the year. lot of stress away from your loved ones. Enjoy your summer! FATHER’S DAY CARDS The annual High School Youth Ministry trip to Cedar The Women’s Guild will be selling Father’s Day Point is on Tuesday, June 19th from 8:30am until cards before and after all Masses on June 3rd & 4th 10:30pm. The cost of the trip is $50 which includes tick- and June 10th & 11th. They will also be available et and bus transportation. Those with a season pass pay in the rectory. The price of the cards are $2 for liv- just $10 for the bus. An all-day drink band is available ing fathers and $1 for deceased fathers. All fathers for $9. For more information and to sign-up go to registered will be remembered at five Masses www.stmparish.net/cedarpoint2018. This trip is open to throughout the year, with the first one being on Fa- any high school student (incoming freshman through ther’s Day. graduating senior). Please contact Jeff Stutzman at [email protected] with any questions. Readings for the Week of June 3, 2018: Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17 - - - ATHLETICS 18 [13]/Heb 9:11 15/Mk 14:12 - Sign-ups are available for our fall sports (volleyball and 16, 22 26 - - - - football). More information and the online registration Monday: 2 Pt 1:2 7/Ps 91:1 2, 14 15b, 15c - form can be found on our web site at 16 [cf. 2b]/Mk 12:1 12 www.stmparish.net. Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/Mk 12:13-17 CONFIRMATION 2019 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3. 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, If you will be in the 8th Grade for the 2018/2019 school 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18-27 year and are NOT in PSR or the Day School, please con- Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 tact the parish or email [email protected] to get and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28-34 information on summer service. Summer service hours Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5- start in early June. You can also call the rectory and we 6 [3]/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37 will get you the service information. Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16- 17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/Lk 2:41-51 THANK YOU! Next Sunday: Gn 3:9-15/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 A big thank you to Bill Cummings, the manager at the [7bc]/2 Cor 4:13--5:1/Mk 3:20-35 Brooklyn Lowe’s for the generous donation to our par- © Liturgical Publications Inc. ish. St. Thomas More Church Brooklyn, OH 44144 BINGO HELP NEEDED We are looking for people to help with bingo on Congratulations to the Wednesday evenings. Even a one week a month com- St. Thomas More Class of 2018. mitment would be a huge help. Right now our biggest concern is kitchen help. Help is needed from 5pm to Ramon Agustin – St. Ignatius High School approximately 8:30pm. We could use help in other po- Makayla Arnett – Padua Franciscan High sitions, but the kitchen is very short-handed. Please join in the fun and make a difference. Call Terri Cottos School at 216-406-5810 or Peggy Spring at 440-387-1938. Mark Burns - St. Ignatius High School
Emanuel Casiano – Holy Name High School HOLY NAME SOCIETY St. Thomas More Holy Name Society hosted the Giana Cimbalos - Parma Community High Southwest Deanery Holy Name Awards dinner on School Sunday, April 22nd. We had over 160 Holy Name members and guests. Our person of the year was Jim Emily Emerson - Holy Name High School Higgins. God bless you Jim! Benjamin Emery - St. Ignatius High School Haley Erny - Padua Franciscan High School AM 1260 THE ROCK Tune into AM 1260 The Rock on June 14th at 5pm to Nathan Fallon – Holy Name High School hear the second episode of “Table Talk” with Bishop Christopher Forster – Holy Name High School Nelson Perez. Join host Dick Russ for our second one- Owen Ha - St. Ignatius High School hour conversation with Bishop Perez including ques- tions submitted by you. Re-broadcast on Saturday, Timothy Hartman – St. Edward High School June 16th at noon and Sunday, June 17th at 1pm. For Dontez Howard Jr – St. Edward High School more information call 216-227-1260 or visit am1260therock.com. Samantha Jenkins – Holy Name High School Gabrielle Lehman – Magnifcat High School Jack Moran - Padua Franciscan High School
Jessica Nary – Holy Name High School Mark your summer calendar for Sunday, August 5th Evalise Rosa - Holy Name High School for a day of faith, family and fun (all for FREE) at The
Matthew Rygiel - St. Ignatius High School FEST! More details can be found at www.theFEST.us.
Michael Sebek – St. Edward High School Edward Smith – St. Ignatius High School
Jenna Stutzman – St. Joseph Academy Penelope Tsambounieris – Holy Name High CHICO’S BUS TRIP School Join us on Wednesday, July 11th for a trip to the Meadows Casino. Cost is $32/person. Casino Bonus: Hayden Workman – Holy Name High School $25 free play. Call Chico at 216-551-7561 or Betty Konopka at 216-459-1434 to book your trip.
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ST. LEO’S SENIORS BUS TRIP Join the Diocese for Mass on Sunday, July 29th at Our July trip: Historic , International and Ethnic Tour 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Part II is scheduled for Monday, July 2nd. We will those couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary pick up where Part I left off, as we travel back in time in 2018. If you are interested in attending, please call to see places of historic value. Cost is $75/person. the rectory so that we can register you before Monday, Contact Joanne Todd at 440-526-3505 for more details June 25th. Forms are available at the rectory. or to book your reservation.