St. Anthony of Padua Parish Pastoral Staff Mass Schedule Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:00pm Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Sunday: 8:00am,10:00am, DRE/Pastoral Minister: Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E 12:00pm Pastoral Minister: Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU Principal: Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz Parish Secretary: Mrs. Joyce Fanous Monday-Friday: 7:00am, 8:00am Music Minister: Mrs. Nancy Tabar Holy Days: Vigil - 5:30pm 7:00am, 9:00am Parish Directory 5:30pm, 7:00pm Parish Address: 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134 Confession Schedule Parish Office: (440) 842-2666 Religious Education: (440) 845-4470 Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm or by appointment Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org Stay Connected

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Wedding Banns BANNS II Lauren Georgeson & Joseph Falsone BANNS I Kristin Spilker & Brett Novak

MONDAY, APRIL 24 7:00AM Philip Ruppert 8:00AM Carla Chmielecki

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, St. Mark, Evangelist. 7:00AM Bernie Poyma 8:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Bernard Coulture 7:00AM Richard Peterlin J. Emmett Masterson 8:00AM Anthony Miller, Jr. Charles Passe

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 7:00AM Raymond Rolinc 8:00AM Thomas E. English

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Contribution for Weekend April 15/16, 2017 7:00AM Joyce Macko 8:00AM Inez Kneblewicz Sunday Collection: $6,927.00 Faith Direct: $3,608.00 SATURDAY, APRIL 29, St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church. Easter Contributions: $34,130.00 11:00AM First Communion (includes Faith Direct) 4:30PM Geraldine Archacki 6:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, Third Sunday of Easter. 8:00AM Thom-Russo Family 10:00AM Clayton Zak 12:00PM Andrea Kolo SUNDAY THOUGHT

John 20:19-31 Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia Demko, Gary DiRosa, Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Jesus’ appearance today to the Apostles through locked Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Anne Kilbane- doors is not some magic trick on His part, but a Friedl, Sandra Friedl, Frances Funtek, Sam Gappa, Josephine Gaul, Robert Gielski, John Gladden, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron reminder that wherever we are, Jesus is also present. Hicks, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Millie This along with His greeting of “peace” should give us Jasany, Janet Johnson, Pat Jones, Michael Kaliszewski, Betty a deep sense of assurance. The offering of peace was Kilbane, Donald Kotarsky, Cynthia Kufleitner, Karen Kulju, Andrea Lagzdins, Robert Laheta, Dorothy Laquatra, Isidoro not Jesus’ way of saying “hello’, but a blessing LaRosa, William Laskey, Joe Leuser, Michael Lieske, Corinne connected with a promise He has made to each of us. Lipinski, Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward & Jesus is master of the universe and He will give us all Josephine Maskulka, Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell we need, both in this life, and more importantly, in the Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy, Rosemarie Medvin, John Metzger, Theodore & Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy, Mary life to come. There are many things that can get to us if Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Agnes Padar, Timothy Petro, we allow them too. Personal and work problems seem Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, John Precario, Mary Jane to abound. We need the assurance form the one who Precario, Christopher Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo, Frances Rymut, John & Mary Sabo, Lorraine Schmidt, has overcome all that life could throw at Him. Jesus Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Joe Skerl, Helen even overcame death! Trust Him and everything will be Smith, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Jack Taylor, Phyllis fine. Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Annie Vorndran, Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Hope Zmecek.

1 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 23, 2017

CELEBRATING THE SAINTS MERCY SUNDAY Saint Vincent Strambi, (1745-1824) This weekend is Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy Devotions will be held Sunday afternoon from 2:30 Vincent was born on January 1, 1745, the p.m. until 3:30 p.m. beginning with the rosary before youngest of four children to Giuseppe and Eleanora the Blessed Sacrament. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will Strambi. His father was a pharmacist known for his be recited at 3:00 p.m. Come and join us to give praise charitable works and his mother was noted for her and thanks for Jesus’ Divine Mercy. sanctity. Vincent was a troublesome child who excelled in athletics and who, in his teenage years, become more devote. Educated by the Friars Minor he EVANGELIZATION TIP taught his fellow students the catechism. Despite Come to the Divine Mercy Holy Hour at initial resistance from his parents, Vincent entered the 2:30pm. Come and receive mercy, then go out diocesan seminary in 1762. Before his ordination to and show mercy. the priesthood Vincent made a retreat at the monastery of . The monastery belonged to the Passionist congregation and it was here that Vincent met the Congregation’s founder Saint . DISPOSAL OF OLD PALMS Impressed by the devotion of the he asked When an article has been blessed by the Church, it Paul to be admitted to the Order. Feeling that Vincent means that it is set aside to be used to draw hearts and did not have the stamina for Passionist life, Paul minds to a deeper love and awareness of . Once a initially refused. Finally after many trips back to the blessed article can no longer be recognized for that monastery, Paul of the Cross relented and admitted purpose, whether through prolonged use or because it him to the congregation. has been deliberately rendered so, the Church As a young priest, Vincent attended the considers that article as no longer blessed. This deathbed of Saint Paul of the Cross and penned a principle applies to statues, rosaries, religious pictures, definitive biography of the founder. He preached religious books, palms, or any article that has been missions with intense passion. In 1800, Vincent was blessed and was used for devotion. made bishop of Macerata, where he instituted a Therefore a suggested way to dispose of last year’s program of reform. He lived simply, lavished care on palms would simply be to crumble them up and use the poor, and rose each night at midnight to pray. In them, for example, as mulch in your flowerbeds or 1808, Vincent was exiled by Napoleonic troops and around your bushes. The deliberate breaking up of forced to go to . There, many young priests religious articles or rendering them unrecognizable for sought him out for direction. devotion in some fashion before deposing of them is In 1823, the new-elderly Vincent was done so that others cannot use the discarded objects in permitted to resign his see; Pope Leo XII brought him an irreverent manner. Religious articles can be buried, to as an advisor. Only three months into his burned, or disposed of in any manner that would pontificate, Leo become gravely ill. Called to prevent them from being misused use by others. administer the last rites, Vincent reassured him, “Holy Father, someone is going to offer his life for you, and I shall go now and say Mass for your recovery.” The 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY next day, Leo found new strength. Two days after that, CELEBRATION Saint Vincent suffered a stroke. He died on January 1, Reservations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1824. It is believed that he had offered his own life for 1967) to come and celebrate at The the pope’s. Saint Vincent Strambi’s feast is September Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, on Sunday, July 30, th 24 . 2017, at 2:30 p.m. Couples who are celebrating other significant years, 55 or over, or those who missed WEEKLY WORK OF previous celebrations are also welcome to attend.

MERCY Registration forms are available at the Rectory office.

Pray for someone who has Deadline for reservations is Monday, June 12, 2017 but annoyed or angered you recently. please get your reservations in early as seating is limited at the Cathedral. Thank you. 2 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OHIO

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT One of the most difficult struggles for those who have family members using and/or addicted to drugs, especially heroin, is silence. They often have no one to talk to about their pain and the heavy burden on CATECHISTS, AIDES AND VOLUNTEERS their hearts. We can change that together. There’s a crisis raging in our state. The heroin epidemic is NEEDED FOR 2017-2018 PSR wreaking havoc on hundreds and thousands of Please prayerfully consider being a part of the important individuals and families across our region. Learn more ministry of passing on the Catholic Faith to our young people. We are in need of catechists, aides and other so that you can be that person others can turn to in their volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are time of need. Go to: www.GreaterthanHeroin.com. interested in learning more about the opportunities available Understanding is greater than this crisis. TOGETHER at our Parish School of Religion, please call Randy Harris at we are GREATER than heroin. Each of us can be a 440-842-2666. source of hope, help and healing to someone in need. PSR RE-REGISTRATION 2017-2018 PSR registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now TRINITY DOME underway. Re-registration forms have been mailed to your Next weekend, April 29/30, 2017, in response to the homes. We are asking that these forms be filled out and of the United States request, a special returned as soon as possible. This well aide us in planning collection will be taken up for the completion of the class size and ordering books. For new students, Trinity Dome in the Basilica of the National Shrine of registration forms can be picked up at the Religious the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. If you Education Office in the school or by downloading the form wish contribute to this special project, make your check from our web-site www.stanthonypaduaparma.org. If you payable to St. Anthony of Padua Parish with “for the have any other questions regarding registration please call Dome” on the memo line and place it in a separate Randy Harris at 440-842-2666. envelope marked for the Shrine. COFFEE AND DONUT MINISTRY  Sunday, April 23, 2017 will be our last Coffee & HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW… Donut service for this year. Thank you for your Did you know that the Second Sunday of Easter is participation. See you in the Fall! called the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Jesus asked St. Faustina to promote his mercy on this day, and St. John

Paul II instituted this feast for the Universal Church on April 30, 2000. MONDAY, APRIL 24 You are invited come to our Divine 6:30PM PSR Mercy Holy Hour at 2:30pm and to 6:30PM PSR First Communion Practice - CH pray for God’s mercy for our world. 7:00PM RCIA - LR For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, have mercy TUESDAY, APRIL 25 on us and on the whole world. 7:00PM Ladies Guild Board Meeting - HR 7:00PM Carnival Captains Meeting - LR 7:00PM The Way - CM SEE WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR THE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 POOR! 6:30PM Parent Meeting for Confirmation - CH/HR 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting - SA St. Anthony’s faith community, sacrificed and 7:00PM Finance Committee Meeting - LR contributed money to the poor in Operation Rice Bowl THURSDAY, APRIL 27 throughout Lent. It has been such an inspiring witness 6:15PM First Communion Practice/Scapular Ceremony—CH that we take part in God’s special love for the poor. The 6:45PM Bingo - H grand total raised was $4,393.49. Special thanks to the 7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH Social Concerns Committee for organizing this SATURDAY, APRIL 29 worthwhile fundraiser. We truly appreciate all your 9:00AM First Communion Photographer Use - G sincere sharing and sacrifice. 11:00AM First Communion - CH

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CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE Registration forms are available in the Gathering Area of the Church this weekend for our Co-Ed (age 18 and over) Softball League. It provides an opportunity for our parish community to come together for friendly, competitive softball games on Sunday afternoons this summer at State Road Park. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rookie, we hope to see you there! Pick up a registration form after mass, and return to the rectory office by May 01, 2017.

RCIA CORNER Kayla Bidwell received Baptism, Confirmation, and her First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. She is now called a neophyte, meaning a newly initiated Christian in the Church. She has also entered into the fourth stage of this process: Mystagogy. In mystagogy, we reflect on how God communicated his love to Kayla and to the Church throughout this time.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY “Adoption is a very generous way to become parents. RELIGIOUS ORDER OF THE WEEK I encourage those who cannot have children to expand their marital love to embrace those who lack a proper Order: Society of Mary (SM) family situation. They will never regret having been aka The Marists generous. Adopting a child is an act of love, offering the gift of a family to someone who has none.” — History: The Marist Fathers and Brothers Pope Francis, The Joy of Love, 179. came to the United States in 1863 to serve the needs of the French speaking peoples in Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER California. “O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Charism: A vocation to the Society of Mary Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is is a holy call, simply to bear Christ to the risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life world as Mary the other of God did. reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is Website: http://www.societyofmaryusa.org become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages.” — St. John Chrysostom, from an Easter homily.

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RAFFLE TICKETS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 2017 St. Anthony Carnival will Our annual parish carnival is be here soon and we are once again scheduled this year for Wednesday, asking for your help. Please stop by June 7th through Sunday June 11th. the table in the gathering area before or after all St. Anthony’s has always been blessed Masses on April 29/30 or May 6/7 and pick up an with parishioners working one or several shifts during envelope of raffle tickets. It will only take a few the carnival. Preparations for this year’s carnival are minutes as there are NO NAMES listed on the already underway. Please consider volunteering your envelopes. Simply pick up an envelope for yourself time as a booth captain or taking a shift for one or two to buy or sell and if you have a family member, days during the carnival. If you enjoy playing Black Jack, Let it Ride and Texas Hold’em, we are always neighbor or friend who is unable to pick up their in need of casino dealers. This is a great opportunity tickets, please consider picking up an envelope for to become involved with the parish, meet new friends them as well. Due to postal regulations, the raffle and visit old friends. Thank you for tickets WILL NOT BE MAILED. We will be your continued support of our relying on your help to get the tickets into as many carnival and parish. Please contact hands as possible to make our raffle profitable. Randy Harris at the rectory, 440- Thank you in advance for helping us 842-2666 for more information or to get this year’s Carnival off to a to sign up! Booth Captains, please successful start. mark your calendar for the captain’s meeting on April 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory basement.

VOLUNTEER WEEKEND THANK YOU CARNIVAL SPONSORS Following all Masses on Saturday April 29 and Each week will be listing all businesses and Sunday April 30, carnival committee members and individuals for their sponsorship of the carnival. booth captains will be in the Hospitality Room to sign A big Thank you to: up volunteers for shifts during our annual carnival. C & S Plumbing, Heating & Sewers Advance ride tickets will be available at this time. Al’s Auto Service . Please stop by to say hello and volunteer your time for ’s Pizza one or more shifts. The Piggly Wiggly game will be Treasurer, Tom Mastroianni set up along with a wheel for a chance to win a prize. Lancaster Bingo Co. Antonios Pizza Auditor, Brian Day WALL OF HONOR Law Director, Tim Dobeck Many parishioners and their family members are serving in the United States Military. Please pray for their SEMINARIAN OF THE WEEK safety, along with the safety of our Every week, our parish will promote vocaons by Parma Police Officers, Firefighters, encouraging the community to pray for our diocesan and EMTs. seminarians.  Please pray for Maxwell Giorgi. WEEKLY MASS REMINDER When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we assume the Orans posture, CARDS MOTHER’S DAY MASS where we raise our hands in Mother’s Day Mass Cards will be sold after most prayerful surrender to the Father. Masses this weekend of April 22/23; and the At the end of the prayer when we say, “…but deliver following weekends April 29/30 and May 6/7. This is us from evil,” we put our hands down. Only the priest a great way to honor your Mom, living or deceased, should keep this posture during the Embolism. by remembering her with a special Mass. Cards may also be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours. 5