THE PARISH OF ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE July 25, 2021 9114 LAKE SHORE BLVD. Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MENTOR, OH 44060 Recorded Sunday Mass: Website and Facebook Parish Office: 440-257-5544 Rosary one half hour before Vigil and Sunday Masses Fax: 440-257-2318 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM (First Fridays 7:00 PM) PSR Office: 440-257-6988 E-mail: [email protected] Holy Day: Refer to Bulletin Website: stbedementor.org Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 - 4:00 PM or by appointment. Facebook: fb.me/StBedeMentor.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome all new parishioners to make an appointment to register at the Parish Office and share your gifts within our community. PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Brylinski Pastor Rev. Timothy J. Plavac This weekend, our parish welcomes GLENMARY HOME Deacon MISSIONERS. At all Masses, Fr. Bruce Brylinski will share Rev. Mr. John Burke, Jr. Glenmary’s efforts to provide access to the sacraments, faith Deacon & Liturgy formation, and outreach to the poor in Appalachia and the rural Rev. Mr. Kenneth Knight South of the United States. Pastoral Associate Mrs. Karen J. Roman Literature on Glenmary is available in the Gathering Space and a link can be found on the parish website under Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Laura A. Ruque “Events” to view Glenmary’s video appeal. Pastoral Care Nurses Donations for this mission appeal will continue to be Mrs. Diana Harvey accepted through August 15th. Thank you for your generosity. Mrs. Stacy Rus (Note: Please issue checks to St. Bede the Venerable Parish not the Music Director visiting missionary priest.) Miss Marjorie G. Zager PAGE TWO ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE JULY 25, 2021 Dear Parishioner: As the organist, I am privileged to be able to partici- pate in almost all of the Funeral Masses that are …FULL…CONSCIOUS…ACTIVE…participation of the celebrated here at St. Bede. While I do not participate in assembly. meeting with the families of the deceased, I provide the In Fr. Tim’s column of June 13, he commented on music for the liturgies with instrumental accompani- how loud the Our Father was at one of the Masses. ment, and I work with a dedicated group of parishioners who form our Funeral Choir. It had been the first weekend back without masks. It wasn’t just the prayers, it was also the singing. WOW! I would like to extend my thanks to all of those who I can’t believe how loud people have been singing! participate in any of the ministries associated with the There have been times when I sit there playing the piano Funeral Liturgy, especially the members of the Funeral or organ and smiling because I can’t do anything else. Choir. I would also encourage anyone who is able to I certainly don’t need to help with the singing. participate at funerals as part of the choir to please It’s amazing! consider becoming a part of this method of support for I don’t know if it’s a reaction to being able to sing the families of the deceased. Most Funeral Liturgies are again without masks; or as one person suggested, that weekday and Saturday mornings with a half hour everyone was so used to singing and speaking louder warmup/rehearsal beforehand. It isn’t necessary to be with their masks on that they haven’t figured out how to available at every funeral, just attend when you are available. dial back the volume; or (my personal favorite), people are taking side-bets as to which Mass can sing the In September, we will be starting up choir rehearsals loudest. Whatever the reason, THANK YOU! for the Contemporary and Traditional Choirs. Except for But even before the masks came off, there was a a couple of occasions, we have not sung together since difference, especially at the Mass of the Bishop’s March 2020. If you have ever thought of singing with “surprise” visit. Since it was Lent, we were singing the the choir, this would be a great time to join. While it Sanctus and Agnus Dei. When the assembly started isn’t like a completely new start-up, with the break we had, there will probably be a bit of a “new” feel. singing the Sanctus, the volume increase was noticeable. I just smiled, because I knew you all were just showing Thank you also to all the members of the Music off for the Bishop. And I was ok with that. Ministry who have participated in the past, and I hope to It’s a pleasure to be the music director of a parish see you this fall. Thank you, also, for your patience whose assembly’s idea of singing isn’t confined to during this past year. I know it has been frustrating and ….there’s lots of words that could be inserted here. mumbling the words with their heads buried in the hymnal because they’re afraid someone will hear them. And last, but certainly NOT least, even though I’ve “Make a joyful noise to the Lord!” It doesn’t say already thanked you, thank you again to all of you in the beautiful or tuneful, it says JOYFUL. assembly who join together fully, consciously and Unfortunately, not all music is joyful, nor is it meant actively participating in the Liturgies here at St. Bede and to be. Depending upon the music that has been chosen wherever else you celebrate the Liturgy when on vacation. for a funeral, it can offer comfort, healing, hope, faith, praise or thanksgiving - just to name a few emotions Yours in Christ, expressed. Music can evoke strong feelings in family and friends, and well-chosen music can help in opening up Marjorie G. Zager “wounds” and providing a means of allowing each person to express his or her feelings. Just as music provides a variety of expressions in its text or melody, responses of the mourners at this time are even more varied. Their reactions are as individual and varied as the people expressing them. (continued next column) SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MENTOR, OHIO PAGE THREE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and FORMATION This is the time of the year when we begin to PSR Registration: Registration for the 2021-22 PSR prepare for another year in RCIA. We begin by year continues throughout the summer. Families praying that those who are being called by Jesus to who attended PSR last year may call the Parish come into a deeper Office and register over the phone. For those who relationship with him did not, registration forms may be downloaded from will be open to join our the St. Bede website or picked up on the kiosk in the group of Inquirers. We Gathering Space of the Church or at the Parish realize this first step is Office. a big step for so many people especially with Catechists Needed: PSR teachers are needed for all the emotions we have dealt with in the past the Elementary PSR Program. These classes take year. But our RCIA Team promises to make it as place on Tuesdays beginning in September. If you easy as we can. We will walk with you. We will would like to grow in your own faith while bringing guide you as you learn about the Catholic the children to Jesus, this is a wonderful Faith. We will help you interpret the Bible and opportunity. Training and fellowship are provided. explain the Mass. We will pray together and share Please call Laura Ruque at the Parish Office for our stories of faith. Our Inquiry classes will begin information. in early September on Wednesday, September 15 at 7 PM in the Library of the Church. Each year we ask our RCIA participants to share their thoughts about the program and how Society of St. Monica Meets This Wednesday: it has impacted their lives. Here is an example: Join us July 28th at 7:00 PM in the what has been your experience of our RCIA chapel as we pray for the return of sessions? family members and other Catholics in our area to the practice of their faith, as The environment is relaxed. It’s good to be part well as those who are searching for of a group. Christ in the Catholic faith. I love the discussions, and I feel comfortable in the group. Learning about the structures and meanings of Catholic Faith has been a way to understand. ATTENTION: Ministry Leaders It has been very good for me to listen to the Scriptures read aloud. Much easier to Reminder Ministry Calendar comprehend. Paperwork is due by the End of July. Take the First Step… Call the Parish Office at 440-257-5544 or email Are You Looking for New [email protected]. Members for the Ministry You Lead? Email the copy you wish to have included in an upcoming bulletin to [email protected] or drop off at the parish office. Thank you. PAGE FOUR ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE JULY 25, 2021 BOOK OF INTENTIONS: You will find our Book of Intentions on a special table in the Gathering Space, in which you are encouraged to write in prayer intentions yourself. If you St. Bede Outdoor are unable to write a name in yourself, please call the 4:30 PM Mass Parish Office at 440-257-5544. August 14th and Sept. 4th Please pray for these members of our parish family: Mother of Mary Ann Barberio, granddaughter of Buddie Garlisi, brother of Frank Bordelon, sister of Marian Faraldo, Walter Kozlosky, Lana Shumney, and nephew of Sharon Cassidy.