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Rectory: 440-934-4212 • Fax: 440-934-0507 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stmaryavon.org School: 440-934-6246 • Convent: 440-934-5173 FR. C. THOMAS CLEATO", PASTOR Rev. Arthur B. Egan, Pastor Emeritus MASSES COFESSIOS Saturday Evening: ...... 4:00 pm Saturday: ...... 2:30–3:30 pm Sunday:8:00, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Monday: ...... 7:00–7:25 pm Monday & Thursday: ...... 7:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: . 8:30 MIRACULOUS MEDAL am OVEA Saturday Morning: ...... 8:30 am Monday: ...... 7:30 pm Holy Days: ... Vigil 7:30 pm; 8:30 am, 7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO Holidays: ...... 9:00 am Thursday: ...... 1:00–7:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 TWETY–FOURTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

This will be a weekend of memorials. Wreaths will be laid; there will be moments of silence. The names of the dead will be proclaimed and stories of their lives will be told. Commentators will voice their opinions and newscasts will replay the sound and video from that awful Tuesday morning ten years ago when four planes crashed out of a bright, sunny sky. Two of the planes hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in ; one struck the Pentagon in Washington, DC; and the last came down in a field as passengers rushed the hijackers who wanted to turn that plane into a bomb as well. Ten years ago, on the Sunday after the attack, we heard the story of the prodigal son. This year, the cycle of Lectionary readings brings us the parable from Matthew of the unforgiving servant. As we hear this parable we feel a certain sense of justice as the servant, a despicable character without compassion, is thrown into jail by the master who had once forgiven his huge debt. While we might momentarily rejoice in the just outcome of this parable, we are immediately skewered by the words of Jesus, who says to us, "So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart." We hadn't bargained on this outcome to the parable. We are caught in the same trap as the ungrateful servant. And where does that leave us on a day such as this, when we remember those whose lives have been lost and believe the perpetrators to be as despicable as the servant in the Gospel? Jesus does not make life easy for us. As our Savior, he redeems us not only from the sin we inflict on others, but also from the sin we inflict on ourselves. Learning to forgive even the greatest sinners is the call of every Christian.

ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH AVON, OH

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Patricia Carnac, John PSR: Classes begin on Monday, September 12 Matthew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Ber- for Grades 5-8 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm and on thold, Kristy O’Brien, Debra Deremiak, Gwendolyn Gurney, Joan Tuesday, September 13 for Grades 1-4, at 6:30 Votes, Elizabeth Conners, Chuck Docs, Anita Grant, Jim Hricovec, J. Koerner, Matthew Noar, Owen Winters, Genevieve Smith, Robert pm - 7:45 pm. All classes are held in St. Mary Gates, Sump, Thomas Ackerman, June Naelitz, Kate Liauw, School Building. If you need to register your Arthur Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy child, please contact Sister Thomas at 440-934- Hallier, Carol Gates, Robert Werner, Sr., Bob DeChant, John Khoma, 5173 as soon as possible to get your child on a Vicky Motes, Kathleen Mahoney, Jeffrey Hostottle, George Gates, class list. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE Brenda Hazelwood, Bill Grabert, Alexa Jennings, Barbara Miilota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, Jennie Simon, Urban Klingshirn, Benita TAKEN ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. We Tabler, Alice DeChant, Gayle Zadorozny, Jim Rider, George Drda, are in need of teacher for Grade 7. If you can be Edward Noar, Annette Vance, Stanley Perusek, Gloria Simon, of assistance, please call Sister Thomas. Thank Kerry Coleman, Josephine Jankowski, Dan Kelovsky, Kath- you in advance for your consideration of this very leen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, Alice important ministry for God’s children! DeChant, Joan Simkovich., William Skall. If anyone needs communion to be administered to a HOME BOUD individ- YOUTH MASS: All are invited to attend the 2nd ual, please contact the Rectory to make the appointment. annual Together Growing in Faith FIRE UP THE SPIRIT BONFIRE Sunday, September 18th from

***Meetings/Events*** 6-8:30pm. The event will be held at the St. Leo-

nard Youth Retreat Center on Case Road and will

include Youth Mass at 6pm with Father Lawrence - and a chili potluck dinner after mass. The evening September 17 &18, will conclude with a bonfire and smores. Please Outside Collection, bring a crockpot of chili and sides to share. Hot RCIA Class-Monday, dogs, beverages and smores will be pro- September 19, vided. Requested donation is $5/family and can Rectory,8:15 pm be sent into the school office attention: Lisa Mar- First Reconciliation Meeting Thurs- shall. Please RSVP - [email protected] day, September 22,

\ FIRST RECONCILIATION a PARENT MEET- ING: This is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011, 8:00 pm at St. Mary School Hall. If you LAST WEEK’S OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Week desire your child to participate in our program, $7941.44. This year's budget is based on a weekly offer- you are expected to attend this meeting. ing of $10,200.00. Our current weekly average is $9,011.00.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Please support our spon- sor, Jeanine Surace, Private tutor, Reading Secialist.

CPO GIFT CARDS: Are available for purchase. Please call the Convent at 440-934-5173. . ROSARY: We need more people to come and say the Rosary on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.

THANK YOU: A big thank you to Tommy Holowecky! As a project for an Eagle Scout award, Tommy designed, obtained materials, and with the help of a top notch crew transformed the area be- tween the rectory and church into a beautiful shrine to Mary and a nice place to gather after Mass.’

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 TWETY-FOURTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12: Monday, 7:30 pm Jackie Ziegman, Sara Hricovec Tuesday, 8:30 am Emma Abfall, Brendan Simpson Wednesday, 8:30 am Cameron Carandang, Jack McNally Thursday, 7:30 pm Amy Vorisek, Sarah Perusek Friday, 8:30 am Nolan Meehan, Filip Niebrzydowski Saturday, 8:30 am Cameron Carandang, Cara Provenzale 4:00 pm Paul Demer, Jack & Kelsie McNally Sunday, 8:00 am Julie Randolph, Morgan Thomas 10:00 am Becky Horvath, Madeline Cagnina, Emily Marshall 12:00 pm Meghan Yonkof, Amy Vorisek, Sarah Guggenbiller

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17/18: Avon Oaks: ((Wed.) Dan Briehl and Tom Czarney (Thur.) Veronica Kowalski and Mary Kissel (Fri.) Lisa Marshall and Marie Meckes Saturday, 4:00 pm Andy Monda, Julie Novasel, Frank Szendrey, Lori Yeager, Mary Kissel Sunday, 8:00 am Theresa Szippl 10:00 am Sean & Michelle O’Hara, Deb Peregord, Maurine Mescan, Michael Ruelback 12:00 pm Kathy Petersen

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17/18: Saturday, 4:00 pm Jenna Gallipolli Sunday, 8:00 am Tess Wearsch 10:00 am Bill Mazzolini 12:00 pm Colin McCauley

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12:

Monday, September 12, Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 pm Robert Urig (Stephen Cahill) Tuesday, September 13, St. John Chrysostom 8:30 am Samuel Falkenstein (Jeanne Klesch) Wednesday, September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 am Teresa Forster (Beatrice Giel) Thursday, September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows 7:30 pm Marcella Szlzodrowski (Vincent & Nette Poblete) Friday, September 16, St. Cornelius 8:30 am Donald & Gayle Zadorozny (Vincent & Nette Poblete) Saturday, September 17, Weekday 8:30 am Dominic DiLuciano (Pauline Burke) 4:00 pm Betty Vielhaber (Evelyn) Sunday, September 18, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am George & Elieen Vasu 10:00 am People of the Parish 12:00 pm David Sciulli (Family)

DAY SCHOOL: At St. Mary School we are Grow- RCIA Classes: (THE RITE OF CHRISTIA II- ing Minds..Growing Faith. Please visit TIATIO OF ADULTS). For people who are interested www.stmarysavon.com to view our day school in becoming Catholic, classes start Monday, September curriculum and activities for grades K-8. You 19, at 8:15 pm in the Rectory. Please call the Rectory may also contact the School Office at 440-934- with any questions and to register 934-4212. 6246 to schedule a personal tour. EWTN SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: The Sisters of Notre Dame: Invite you to view Live Events: the Traveling Exhibit: Sisters Serving Northeast Ohio Papal visit to Ancana - September 11. Progress & Promise, (the local Northeast Ohio portion of New Programming: “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America”) which Path to Holiness - Monday - Friday/Starting will be on display at the Notre Dame Education Center, September 7. 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH through August and Let Us Love - Starting September 12. Three September. Learn about a small group of dedicated, part series explores the works of the Mission - courageous and innovative women of faith who helped aries of Charity. shape the nation’s social and cultural landscape. The Mysteries of Faith: public viewing is 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm weekdays only and The Mystery of the Holy House of Loreta - on the last two Sundays in September from Noon to September 16. 5:00 pm. For further information, contact Sr. Joseph- Founders of Church Orders - Monday - Friday/ marie Bunosky at 440-279-1178. Starting September 12. Saints and Blesseds: The Sisters of Notre Dame: Invite you to attend Maria Goretti - September 14 the 49th Annual Barbecue & Boutique to be held on St. Padre Pio - September 20 Sunday, September 18 and Sunday September 25 Please check your local listings for these programs from Noon to 5:00 pm. Enjoy barbecued chicken and much, much more Catholic viewing on EWTN. or ribs, apple pie, coleslaw or applesauce and bev- REGISTRATION FOR PRESCHOOL SUNDAY erages. Select Sisters’ handmade items in the SCHOOL: Will be on September 4 and 11. After Boutique. Tickets available at the door: $10/ 10:00 am Mass in the School Hall. Children who are chicken, $13/ribs. Held at Notre Dame Education 4 and 5 years old are welcome. Classes will be held Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH, south in the school building during the 10:00 am Mass. Fee of Mayfield Rd (Rt. 322). Rain or shine. Handi- is $25 per child. Classes will begin on September 25. capped accessible. Take out dinners also avail- We are looking for teachers and High School age able. helpers. For more information please call Loretta

Rouse at 934-0666. Eucharistic Devotions: Will begin with Mass at 8:30 am on Friday, September 30 and conclude with Rosary Collection: There is a basket in the Mass at noon on Sunday October 2. Church will be back of the church for new or gently used rosa- open from 8:00 am till 9:00 pm daily for adoration. A ries (homemade or plastic rosaries wel- sign up sheet will be in the back of the church. comed!). These rosaries will be donated to the Please join us in prayer during this weekend devo- residents of Avon Oaks Nursing Home. tion. The Catholic Employment Network of Lorain County will meet on Tuesday, Sep- In Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Mary's tember 13 at 7:00 pm in the Family Center. Our Church will have a pet blessing on topics for the upcoming meetings will be Saturday October 1 at 11:00 am. All September 13 Job Hunting 101 dogs must be leashed and all other October 11 Resume Writing 101 animals in a cage or carrier. November 8 Using LinkedIn to aid your Job Search Job Hunting 101 is for those who are newly un- St. Mary Leads The Rosary Every Tuesday: employed or wanting to make a job change and (Except the second Tuesday of the month) at Avon will provide a framework to use as you prepare Oaks Nursing Home at 10:00 am. All parishioners to seek new employment. Please join us to are welcome to join us in prayer at Avon Oaks. Please contact Nancy Danese 440-934-4277 for learn what has changed in looking for a job in more information, today’s tough market!

DONATE YOUR EXTRA GAR- Crafters Wanted:Crafters are wanted for DEN PRODUCE: Do you have any Elyria Catholic’s Holiday Craft Show and extra garden produce that my go to Bazaar which will be held Saturday, Novem- waste? Avon Garden Club is spon- soring a product collection program ber 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our crafters that will take local produce to the are treated right with students to help load Community Resource Center in Avon and unload your car, and free coffee and pas- for distribution to needy families in the area. Garden fruit / vegetable donations can be dropped off any- try. Tables are $35, or $40 with electric, if time on Mondays behind the Avon Senior Center on your registration is post marked by Septem- Rd. (next to the old police station/city hall). ber 30, 2011. After September 30, 2011 ta- A basket for the food is located near the back en- bles will be $40, or $45 with electric. For ad- trance to the Senior Center. On Tuesday morning the food will be delivered to CRC in Avon Lake to ditional information or a packet with an ap- benefit documented needy families in the Sheffield, plication, please call –Kathy Boone at 440- Sheffield Lake, Avon and Avon Lake area. 258-3420 or Barb Dillon at 440-365-7814 or email [email protected]. Thank you. THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ALHAM-

BRA: The International Order of Alhambra is a 100 year old fraternal organization of Catholic men dedi- St. Rita Parish will be holding a Pre-Cana cated to assisting mentally challenged children. Day on Saturday, October 8, 2011. This is Within the Cleveland Diocese we provide support a one day marriage preparation program. At- and financial resources to enhance the quality of life for children through programs and activities. We tendance at this program satisfies Diocesan offer scholarships for students in their third (3) year requirements. Prior registration is required; college who are taking courses that are relative to Cost is $65.00 per couple. For information teaching the mentally challenged Al Jana Caravan and registration, please telephone Michelle #159, Order of Alhambra, organized in the year 1965 in the Parma area. Each Spring and Summer, and Bennet Williams at 330-405-0819, or at various Parishes, we have a canister drive to email the [email protected]. raise monies for these children. All monies collected Call early to guarantee a place. are given to organizations within the area to further aid and educate these children September 17 and 18. Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field sponsored by the Cleveland Indians and the HOLY TRINITY/ST. MARY CUB SCOUT PACK 462 FEST on Sept. 25th. It’s sure to be a great day would like to invite first through fourth grade boys of faith and fun at the ballpark! If you would and their parents to come learn more about the Cub Scout program. Recruitment Night will be held at please be able to run this in your parish’s bul- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011in the Holy letin during the weekends of Sept. 4, 11, & 18 Trinity modular classroom located next to the parish as space allows; we would appreciate it office. Enrollment is open to all St. Mary parishion- ers, dayschool children, or PSR children. It is pre- greatly. You will also find a graphic enclosed ferred that registration and payment be made at Re- in the document to go along with the article as cruitment Night. The cost to register your scout for space permits. Also attached is the order form one year is $45.00. Checks should be made pay- itself for use in the parish. Feel free to print able to "Pack 462". For questions or more informa- tion, please contact Cynthia Nugent at (440)670- and post/make them available where appropri- 0950 or [email protected]. ate. Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Thanks so much for your help and support in spreading the word within our faith

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