THIS WEEK AT PASCHAL BAYLON AND MEETING SCHEDULE

Monday, December 1, 2014, Advent Weekday Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 9:00 a.m. MASS: Abigail Barquero 11:30 a.m. MASS: Barbara Stevens (St. Ann Shrine) 12:15 p.m. MASS: Margaret Greene 7:00 p.m. Holy Name Society, Eymard Room 6:45 p.m. PSR, Classrooms 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council, Billiart Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA, Donovan Room 7:30 p.m. Welcoming Comm. Parlor

Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Advent Weekday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:7-8,12-13,17; Lk 10:21-24 6:30 a.m. MASS: Special Intention of Judy Arcoria Deleonibus 9:00 a.m. MASS: Alison Brown 11:30 a.m. MASS: (St. Ann Shrine) 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, Donovan & Kazel Rooms

Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Saint , Is 25:6-10; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 9:00 a.m. MASS: Raymond Hrvatin 11:30 a.m. MASS: Janeth Larson (St. Ann Shrine) 12:15 p.m. MASS: Arthur Chokenea 12:30 p.m. Rosary Guild, Arkins CR 5:00 p.m. Market Day pick-up, Eymard Room 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts, Donovan & Billiart Rooms 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Kazel Room

Thursday, December 4, 2014, Advent Weekday Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27; Mt 7:21,24-27 9:00 a.m. MASS: Immaculata Conception 11:30 a.m. MASS: (St. Ann Shrine) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, OBH, Billiart & Kazel Rooms 7:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out, Eymard Room

Friday, December 5, 2014, Advent Weekday Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Mt 9:27-31 9:00 a.m. MASS: Anna Rose Fanelli 11:30 a.m. MASS: , Mathilda & Bob Horn (St. Ann Shrine)

Saturday, December 6, 2014, Advent Weekday Is 30:19-21,23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35-10:1,5-8 9:00 a.m. MASS: Jean Semega 4:30 p.m. MASS: Josephine Carlo

Sunday, December 7, 2014, SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is 40:1-5,9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 8:00 a.m. MASS: Dr. Edward P. Cummins 10:00 a.m. MASS: Mary Jane Walters 12:00 p.m. MASS: Gerard Van Lier 12:00 p.m. Ursuline College Alumnae, Eymard Room 7:00 p.m. MASS: Abigail Barquero

REMINDERS AND SAVE THE DATES !

• ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE: Monday, December 1, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. for our school students and anyone else able to join. Also, December 15 at Saint Paschal Baylon Church at 7:00 p.m.

• HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Monday, December 1, 7 p.m. in the St. Peter Julian Eymard Room.

• PASTORAL COUNCIL: Monday, December 1, 7 p.m. Saint Julie Billiart Room

• TRAINING ON OUR CAMPUS: December 1, 2, and 3, the Highland Heights Police Department will be using Fr. Jette Gym for a training session for area departments. Please do not be alarmed by the number of police and emergency vehicles in our parking lot during these days. We are honored that they chose our facilities.

• URSULINE COLLEGE SPECIAL MASS: Sunday, December 7, Noon. Due to the tornado and continued repairs and rebuilding at Ursuline College last year and this, we are opening our doors to welcome the college to have a special Mass for Saint Nicholas Day and reception in the Eymard Room. The children of the alumnae will be bringing gifts for our Helping Hands Ministry.

• DAY: Monday, December 8 (see notice in next column with special Masses all day long)

• SAINT PASCHAL TRAVELERS: Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 – 6:15 p.m. at the Botanical Gardens and Tower City (for shopping, movies and casino)

• ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS CELEBRATION OF PEACE : Sunday, December 21, 3 p.m. (in church) with a reception hosted by our Welcoming Committee afterward. Join our music ministry team in celebrating this special time of prayer for peace!

• AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, January 4 th , 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, in the Eymard Room.

• CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK ANNUAL EVENTS: 1. Athletic Association Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, January 25 2. Day School Special Mass – 10 a.m. Sunday, January 25 3. Taste of the Town: Saturday, January 31 4. PSR Special Mass & Pizza Party – Noon, Sunday, February 1

• SPRING FASHION SHOW: Attention Ladies! SAVE THE DATE! Join the PTO for the 2015 Spring Fashion Show on March 19, 2015! You won't want to miss this sell-out event full of fashion, friends and amazing donations!

PENANCE SERVICES AND HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mary Sunday, December 7 : 7 p.m. Mass Monday, December 8 : Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Nativity of our Lord and Savior (Christmas) Wednesday, December 24 : 4, 7 or 10 p.m. (music begins 30 minutes before each Mass with Christmas Carols) Thursday, December 25 : 9 or 11 a.m. (Children’s choir and family pictures at the 11 a.m.)

Penance Services (Rite 2 – Service of the Word with individual confessions): Monday, December 1: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. (here at SPB with our school) Monday, December 15: 7 p.m. (at Saint Paschal Baylon) Thursday, December 18: 7 p.m. (at Church of Saint Clare)

HOLIDAY BUS TRIP Join us on Wednesday, December 10 th as we visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. The Gardens will be in full swing with their special holiday display “Glow”. This visit includes indoor and outdoor decorations. Your admission also allows you to explore all the other exhibits in the Gardens. Our next stop is Tower City. While there, you can shop, dine, see a movie and look at the former Higbee’s windows for holiday displays. Or you may stop in the Horseshoe Casino for a bit of gaming excitement. At the casino you will receive a perk of $15 for use in the casino.

The bus will leave Saint Paschal parking lot promptly at 9:30 a.m. We will return to SPB at approximately 6:15 p.m. The cost of this trip is $35 which includes the bus ride, Garden admission and driver’s tip. Register and pay in person at the parish office. Come join the fun!

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday there was an early printer deadline. The tithing from November 22/23 will be in the December 7th bulletin.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Come, Lord Jesus! Come and visit your people. We await your coming. Come, O Lord.

Happy Advent! We are not having a youth group meeting this weekend. We will kick off the Advent season on Wednesday, December 3rd. Everyone in the parish is welcomed to attend a Festival of Praise (FOP) at 7:00 in the church. A FOP is a special hour of Eucharistic Adoration, hosted by North Coast Spirit TEC. There will be music, prayer, and is the perfect way to kick off this Advent season!

Then December 7th, all those in grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for an all day Advent Retreat: Keep Calm and Be Holy, starting at 11 a.m. right here at SPB. We will conclude with our Teen Mass at 7. Please RSVP to Mrs. Mickol, [email protected] , if you are planning on attending so we can have an accurate count for food and supplies! Have a blessed First Week of Advent!

For more information about Youth Group: • Youth Group board in the Narthex and at each exit of the church • Website: http://emickol.wix.com/spbyouthgroup • Facebook: Saint Paschal Baylon Youth Ministry

SOULCORE PROJECT Please join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. in the Jette Gym - free will offering which is then shared with the parish. Just bring an exercise mat and water bottle. Come and meditate on the Rosary while strengthening your core too. Go to www.SoulCoreProject.com for a full schedule and more information.

TASTE OF THE TOWN Saturday, January 31

Celebrate the blessings of food, beverage and community at this year’s Taste of the Town, January 31, 2015 from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Featuring a few new twists like a wine pull, interaction with wine experts, a coffee bar and a coupon book to use after the event. Tantalize your tastebuds with tempting treats from Claddagh, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Grovewood Tavern, Heavenly Bites Cupcakes, Hunan, La Fiesta, Michaelangelo’s, Olive Scene, Peet’s Coffee, Pick My Pie, Private Reserve Wines, Taza, Trattoria Roman Gardens, Wood Fire…and more!. Each guest will also receive three tickets for beer/wine. Additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase. Don’t forget the captivating creations, magnificent memorabilia and masterpieces, and fun favorites at our silent auction! See flyer for more information. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Tickets: $45 per person. On sale December 1.

FROM THE PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

HAPPY ADVENT: Welcome to a new Liturgical Year! We begin again in the circle of reflection, this year with the Gospel of Mark for most of the year. Advent Time reminds us of our constant life of waiting, patience, faith, joy, hope and bringing ’s justice and peace to life while we wait for Christ to return. It’s my favorite liturgical season, in a challenging time of holiday frenzy. I hope and pray that the urgency that our scriptures and society press upon you will relax a bit as we take time to pray and experience the joy of the peace of Christ found in this liturgical season of preparation for Christ’s coming.

BELATED HAPPY THANKSGIVING: This weekend is ending the Thanksgiving season. We are grateful to all of you for your commitment and care to our parish. Thank you for participating in the Grateful Giving Offertory Enhancement Program and increasing your weekly donation to the parish to grow our parish’s ministries. Thank you for your gift of stewardship, sharing your time, talent and treasure. Thank you for sharing your “gift of self” (as Julian Eymard) by regularly participating in Sunday (or weekday) and devoting your time to being in our Community at Prayer, whether your designated sign up hour here at church or praying in your home or office. Your commitment to worship, prayer and service demonstrates your gratitude to God for the many blessings God has shared with you. Our country gives us one holiday to remember; our church gives us every day to acknowledge God’s giving to us through the celebration of Eucharist. Furthermore, we are grateful to the visitors you bring and the others you invite to join in our parish family. The sharing of our faith and the welcoming spirit that helps us grow as the Body of Christ enhances our community.

TALENTS SHARED: We have begun a new liturgical year and new liturgical music to accompany it for the Order of Mass. We are grateful to our very own Matthew Parrotta, chief accompanist for these past 22 years, for another contribution to our parish family, dedicating a Mass setting to us! Don’t hesitate to come up to the piano to say “thanks,” or drop him a note at the front office.

WELCOME NEW CATHOLICS : I had the honor of receiving two of our students preparing for First Communion into the Roman last Sunday (from the Lutheran Church): Caitlyn Christine Morton and her Bryan Robert. We pray for all of our young people preparing for First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation. We are proud of their faith development!

Let us share our faith with someone this week --- Let us continue to pray for each other and a spirit-filled Advent Time!

In Christ our Eucharist,

Reverend John Thomas Lane, SSS Twitter: @jtlanesss

EDUCATION

PSR NEWS

HELPING HANDS GIVING PROGRAM We are going to continue the Helping Hands Giving Program through PSR. We are asking that each PSR student raise and donate $10 (amount flexible according to your ability) to create over 250 bags filled with all the necessary items to the homeless here in Cleveland for our brutal winter season. Make checks payable to Saint Paschal Baylon with “Giving Program” in the memo.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PSR MASS Join us for Mass on Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the church to celebrate the Immaculate Conception. Parents, if you cannot join us, please remember that pick-up will be in the church after mass is over.

SAINT PASCHAL BAYLON SCHOOL NEWS The first Sunday of Advent is a time of new beginnings. It is the official start of the Church’s calendar. We think of Advent as a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again at the end of time. The faculty, staff, and students of Saint Paschal Baylon School will be busy making ourselves ready for the celebration of Christ’s birth by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, supporting the Helping Hands Ministry, working together with buddies to send cheer to others in need, and preparing joyful music through our choirs and bands.

Here are some great things happening this week: • Penance Service for Grades 3-8 is Monday, December 1. • Our Box Tops Dress Down days are Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2. Thanks for your support! • Student Council will meet on Tuesday, December 2 at 2:35. • The famous Jingle Bell Shop is open on December 1,2,3. • Our Wednesday Liturgy is being prepared by Grade 4. They invite you all to join us at 9:00 a.m. • Those taking part in the Geography Bee will practice on Thursday, December 4 at 2:35.

God bless, Carol L. Jansky, Principal

INFANT BAPTISM CLASSES OFFERED If you are interested in getting your child who is under the age of 7 baptized, please contact George and Anna Peko at (440) 442-3410 ext. 107 to sign up for a course on baptism. The next class is Sunday, January 11 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

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8th GRADE CONFIRMATION Our next Confirmation session is Sunday, January 11 starting with the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Candidates should be contemplating their Confirmation name as well as whom their Sponsor will be. Please contact George and Anna Peko at [email protected] with questions.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA !

The holiday season is finally here. Join us for some Christmas cheer! Donuts, bagels, and treats galore, Accompany Santa and his elves for crafts, games, and more!

The Office of Youth Ministry cordially invites you to Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 20th, from 9-11 a.m. in the Eymard Room. Tickets are a free will offering. Please send in all ticket orders and donations by December 17th. All proceeds will go towards the Youth Group's trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis next November. For more information and ticket inquiries, please contact Head Elf, Mrs. Mickol, at [email protected] .

HELPING HANDS GIVING TREE There will be a ‘Giving Tree’ set up in the Narthex during Advent. The items listed on the paper ornaments are items that Helping Hands Ministry will deliver as gifts to the needy of Cleveland during the Christmas season. Some of the items needed are sweatshirts, socks, hats, gloves and boots. If you would like to help, please take a paper ornament, purchase the item, and bring it to the Narthex or Rectory, unwrapped with the ornament attached by December 21st . As always, your contributions are appreciated and will help support those in need. God bless you!

LADIES GUILD Grab your girlfriends for a night out with no expense! Or come alone and get to know other great women! Please join us for our 3 rd annual Ladies Night Out on December 4 th 7-9:00 p.m.! Enjoy appetizers and drinks along with shopping, pampering, and door prizes. A great way to start off the holiday season! Many of our vendors are from our very own SPB community. Please RSVP by November 27 th to Tania Jarc at [email protected] if you are able to attend.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, January 4, 2015 We now have dates for Saint Paschal’s next three blood drives in 2015. Please mark your calendars and plan to donate on the following Sundays: January 4th, March 8th, and June 28th. All blood drives will be held in the Family Life Center between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Unless you donate elsewhere in the next eight weeks (also encouraged), please resolve to do so here on January 4 th .

If you wish to sign up for the Automatic Donation Program please complete and return the following form to the Parish Office

GIVE IN PROPORTION TO HOW YOU ARE BLESSED

Electronic Offering

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE will be hosting a Men’s Advent Retreat. Advent is a time to get ready and to build up the hope within our hearts for the promised coming of Jesus Christ! The retreat will be December 5-7. Directed by Abbot Clement Zeleznik, OSB. Arrival: Friday with registration at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Departure: Sunday after brunch. $155 per person ($50 due with registration). Registration Form and more information at: loyolaretreathouse.com or call 330-896-2315.

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Road in Euclid. Join us for Food, Fun and Fellowship on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 8:45 -11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5.00. Breakfast includes French Toast, Bacon or Sausage, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Call 216-481-8232 for more information.

VOLUNTEER AT WOMANKIND, the Maternal and Prenatal Care Center at 5400 Transportation Blvd in Garfield Heights. Womankind is currently in need of volunteer lab techs, nurses, or medical assistants to draw blood, from our prenatal clients during our Monday evening clinic from approximately 4-7:30 p.m. Previous experience drawing blood required: no OB experience required. If interested, please contact Dianna, Eileen or Paula at 216-662-5700, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Review Board of the Diocese of Cleveland needs two members: an individual with experience in investigations and a survivor of child sexual abuse who has completed a course of treatment. The Review board advises the bishop of Cleveland on keeping children safe from sexual abuse and examines allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clerics. Consider applying for the review board if you have an abiding interest in young people, and are an independent thinker, self-motivated, and able to make a significant time commitment.

Members are from varied life experiences who are in full communion with the Catholic Church. A term is five years. The application can be downloaded from http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/wpfb-file/review_ board_application_guidance_revsept2014-pdf/. The Diocese’s Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse; Revised; 2007 is available at http://bit.ly/JlyGTh . The deadline for applying is December 1, 2014. Selected candidates will be notified for interviews. Call the board chair Patricia Ritzert (330) 472-2158 with your questions.

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DO YOU LOVE BABIES?! Maggie's Place needs volunteers. Provide needed house coverage, babysitting (infants) and engage directly in educational lessons with young moms. Background check required; training provided; volunteers are asked to help for 4 hours on a regular weekly schedule. Call Jessica at 440-886-2620 or [email protected]

PASTORAL STAFF: (440) 442-3410

PASTOR: Rev. John Thomas Lane, SSS, ext. 111 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. John Christman, SSS, ext. 110 [email protected] PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Deacon Joseph Bourgeois, SSS, ext. 108 [email protected] PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Deacon Robert Bowers, ext. 100 DEVELOPMENT: Kathy Pohlhammer &Teri Drda, ext. 109 [email protected] MAINTENANCE: Roger Fisher, ext. 100 [email protected] PRINCIPAL: Carol Jansky, Principal (440) 442-6766 [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Patty Knezevic, ext. 101 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTER: Evamarie Mickol, ext. 102 [email protected] MUSIC & LITURGY: Julie Parrotta, ext. 113 [email protected] CATECHETICAL LEADERS: M/M Anna & George Peko, ext. 107 [email protected] RECEPTIONIST: Stefi Somrack, ext. 0 [email protected]

BLESSED SACRAMENT COMMUNITY (SSS): • Fr. Paul Bernier, SSS, (Sabbatical in Chicago) • Br. Allen Boeckman, SSS • Fr. Roger Bourgeois, SSS, extension 105, Local Superior • Fr. Lito Hitosis, SSS, Clinical Pastoral Education at Hillcrest Hospital • Br. Gary LaVerdiere, SSS

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (SND) Saint Paschal Baylon : • Sr. Mary Catherine, Caine, SND: Professional Clinical Counselor, Cleveland Clinic • Sr. Regina Davala, SND: Director of SND Associates • Sr. Carol Dikovitsky, SND: Provincial Leadership Team, Sisters of Notre Dame • Sr. Pat Griesmar, SND: Administrative Assistant, Villa Montessori Center • Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND: President, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School • Sr. Mary Lizette Hoevel, SND: Pastoral Leader/Assistant, L’Arche • Sr. Donna Paluf, SND: Associate Director, SND National Education Office • Sr. Angela Marie Salazar, SND: Activities Assistant Coordinator at Kindred LakeMed

Saint Paschal Baylon Presents Taste of the Town Celebrating the Blessings of Food, Beverage and Community

Join us in celebrating our area's best chefs! 3rd SPB Taste of the Town Saturday, January 31, 2015 Sample creations from: Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School O'Brien Claddagh Congregation of the Blessed Hall Sacrament 5360 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights Grovewood Tavern Heavenly Bites Cupcakes 6:30pm to 10:00pm $45 per person Hunan Featuring more than a dozen local Cleveland chefs La Fiesta Michaelangelo’s Saint Paschal Baylon’s third Taste of the Town will feature an evening Olive Scene of food, fine beverages and a few new surprises! Interact with wine Pick My Pie and coffee experts. Tantalize your tastebuds with tempting treats Taza from more than 12 area restaurants. The area restaurants are Trattoria Roman Gardens donating their time, talent, and food to make the evening an exciting Wood Fire culinary experience. Each guest will also receive three tickets for …and more! beer/wine. Additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase. Plus, enjoy a refreshing Don’t forget the captivating creations, magnificent memorabilia and beverage… masterpieces, and fun favorites at our silent auction. Wines from Private Reserve Craft beers

Stay up-to-date on exciting event announcements by liking our page Peet’s Coffee at: www.facebook.com/SpbTasteOfTheTown For more details or to volunteer, please contact:

Teri Drda or Kathy Pohlhammer [email protected]

TO ORDER TICKETS, COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS BOTTOM PORTION WITH PAYMENT TO THE SAINT PASCHAL SCHOOL OFFICE or PARISH RECTORY c/o TASTE OF THE TOWN. Make checks payable to Saint Paschal Baylon School.

Would love to attend! Please reserve ______tickets x $45 per person = $ ______I/we would like to sponsor a religious. Please reserve ______tickets x $45 per person = $ ______Name______Email______Phone______Please note: You will receive an email confirming your order/payment was received; check-in with your name as listed above at the registration table on the night of event. No paper tickets will be generated for this event.