August 24, 2014 - St. Stanislaus

24.VIII.14
The Shrine
Church of
Saint Stanislaus
Bishop & Martyr
Sanktuarium
św. Stanisława,
Biskupa i Męczennika
3649 East 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
The historic church in the heart of Slavic Village
founded in 1873
Rectory and Parish Office
216-341-9091
Parish Fax
341-2688
Saint Stanislaus Elementary School 883-3307
Central Catholic High School
441-4700
Parish Website
www.ststanislaus.org
E-Mail
[email protected]
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Photo Album
SHRINE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday English Masses 8:30am, 11:30am
Niedziela po polsku 10:00am
Daily Mass: 7:00am (except Saturday) & 8:30am
Icon of Saint Stanislaus and Saint John Paul II
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND OHIO
Most. Rev. Richard G. Lennon, Bishop
Rev. Fr. Eric S. Orzech, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Józef Bożek , Parochial Vicar
Rev. Fr. Paschal Petcavage, OSB, Weekend Assistant
Mr. Dan Kane, Jr., Parish Business Manager
Mr. David Krakowski, Director of Liturgy and Music
Mr. Fred Mendat, Maintenance and Social Center Manager
Ms. Patricia Otloski, Mrs. Jane Bielawski,
Parish Receptionists
Mrs. Deborah Martin, Elementary School Principal
Principal Deb Martin gently welcomes a new
student on the first day of school...do you
remember your first day of school ????
Mrs. Denise O’Reilly, Elementary School Secretary
Mrs. Aries Jones-Irizarry, Elementary School Receptionist
ORGANIZATIONS
Mr. Ron Zeszut, Pastoral Council Chairperson
Ms. Elizabeth Dąbrowski, Finance Council Chairperson
Mrs. Sophie Wasielewski, Golden Agers President
Mr. Frank Krajewski, Dads’ Club President
Mr. Matt Zielenski, St. Vincent DePaul Society
Ms. Jane Bobula, Good Shepherd Catechesis
Mr. Rob Jagelewski, Parish History
Mr. Frank Greczanik, Gift Card Coordinator
Mr. Bob Sledź, Alumni and Development
Mrs. Denise Siemborski, Fr. William Scholarship
Parish Office et alia, Polish Festival
Mrs. Sharon Kozak, Four Eagle Banquet
Mr. Frank Scalish, Building and Grounds
Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF, Stewardship
Mrs. Alice Klafczyński, Hospitality
Mr. Bob Molinski, Garden Club
T.J. Dillon, Lil Bros President
Mrs. Debbie Grale, Web Site Editor
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat
Sun
Mon
Aug 25
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Weekday
+ Anthony & Rose Zielinski
+ Jan Malysa
Tue
Aug 26
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Weekday
+ John & Sally Kowalski
+ Janina Plutecka
Wed
Aug 27
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
St. Monica
+ Vera Longa
+ Bernice Jankowski
Thu
Aug 28
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
St. Augustine
+ Victoria Marzec
Sp. Int. Marie Bobowski
Fri
Aug 29
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Passion of St. John the Baptist
+ Jean Dardzinski
Sp. Int. Parishioners
To contact Organizations: Send an e-mail to the parish, with
the person you wish to contact named in the subject line.
REGULAR SCHEDULE
DEVOTIONS
Saint Anthony Novena Tuesdays after 8:30 AM Mass
OFFICE HOURS
The parish office is open from Monday through Friday,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Ordinarily on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Alternate times must
be arranged with a parish priest. Pre-Baptism instructions
are necessary in advance.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
All arrangements must be made with one of the priests of
the parish six months in advance.
CHURCH HOURS
Church is open daily 30 minutes before and after all
Masses. For tours or private prayer call the rectory.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 31 SIERPNIA 2014
SAT 5:00 PM Lector—Tom Krol
Ems— Rick Krakowski
SCHEDULE FOR MINISTERS
Andy & Marge Flock
Sun 8:30 AM Lector— Ron Zeszut
Ems— Paul Walasek
Felicia Greczanik & Ron Grams
10:00 AM Lector —Agnieszka Burzawa
Ems- Marcelina Sladewska
Teresa Cyranek & Witold Sztalkoper
11:30 AM Lector —Mike Leahy
Ems—Frank Greczanik
Marie Ostrowski & Stan Koch
Collection Team: Hugh, Stan, MaryAnn, Bob, Jared
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 24 lipca 2014
5:00 PM + Ted Bartczak
8:30 AM + Stephanie Zuchowski
10:00 AM + Louis & Helen Nemec
11:30 AM + Albin Bielawski
Sat
Aug 30
Weekday
8:30 AM + Joe Matty
12 Noon Baptism of Aleksandra Zalewska
2 PM Marriage of David Polak & Stephanie Phillips
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 31 lipca 2014
Sat
5:00 PM + Stanley & Monica Krakowski
Sun
8:30 AM + Richard Stybel
10:00 AM + Jan, Aleksandra & Miroslaw
Zembrzuski
11:30 AM + Loretta Ann Kaczmarek
2 PM Baptism of Silvia J. Oryl
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Mon
Wed
Festival Committee Mtg. @ 7PM in
Rectory
AA Mtg. @ 7 PM
AUGUST 24 SIERPNIA 2014
SHRINE CHURCH OF ST. STANISLAUS
Bread and Wine Offering for August:
“In Loving Memory of
Stanley Wasielewski”
Lord, your love is eternal….
PARISH SUPPORT LAST WEEKEND
5:00 PM (39)……………………..…….. $ 646.00
8:30 AM (64)…………………………...… 1,320.00
10:00 AM (71)…………………………... 1,041.00
11:30 AM (46)…………………………….. 890.66
Mailed in (23)……………………………. 1,209.00
Total………………………………………….. 5,106.66
Assumption………………………………… 1,177.15
Readings for the Week of August 24, 2014
Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20
Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mk 6:17-29
Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30
Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27
FAITH IN THEWORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Well the media is abuzz again with the sensational story of the impending death
and/or retirement of Pope Francis within a few years. A new distraction, but for us
Catholics, one which would be no surprise or tragedy. Why not? Because our faith
leads us to believe in the working of the Holy Spirit. If a conclave were held tomorrow,
the Holy Spirit would guide the electors to choose another good pope! If, a month
later, we needed to choose another pope to replace him, no big thing. It wouldn’t be
the first time! Over the centuries we have believed the Holy Spirit has guided the cardinals in conclave to choose a worthy candidate for the position. Or do we?
When listening to many Catholics, priests included, one would wonder if this is
true. So many ‘Catholics’ have an outright dislike or outright disrespect for the current pontiff, it is simply amazing. He
rubs them the wrong way. He is going overboard with this ‘poverty’ thing. He ignores liturgical rules. He doesn’t wear
Roman chasubles. He is not tough enough on certain issues while others seem to be his only concern. Loyalty? Belief
that the Holy Spirit is at work? Or do you believe the Holy Spirit was really not a part of his election? Of course, this
all makes the rest of us wonder whether those who fall into the ranks of the chronic complainers are not really sincere
in their faith or simply enjoy the spotlight or ‘matka bolesna’ or ‘Debbie downer’ state of mind.
Of course the same sad state existed when we had a Polish born pope. Some ‘Catholics’ simply would not accept
his message. Others only listened (sort of) because he WAS Polish. His numerous writings were never digested by the
Church let alone appreciated. The same held true for the ‘German’ born pope. Now we have an Argentinian! So
what??? As if the Holy Spirit works within boundaries!!!???
You, no doubt, heard the recent revelations regarding Pope Francis’ health issues. At that point in time, did you
pray for the continued health of Christ’s Vicar on earth or did you find yourself wishing he would drop dead soon so he
could be replaced with someone more in line with your vision of the Church. Well??? Quite honestly, to hear many
people talk, priests as well as laity, this is not a foreign notion.
The powers of good and those of evil are in constant battle. Just look no further than the mirror let alone the TV
screen or newspaper. Every moment we are bombarded with choices between the two. Here, at St. Stanislaus, we
regularly experience grumblings, envy, jealousy, indifference. It so often seems that we are throwing in the towel to
allow evil the gold medal. Rather than trying to maintain a degree of humility and holiness we often succumb to the
obvious hatred and sin which works so very hard to destroy our faith. The crosses we have been given are there to
strengthen, not diminish our faith. Yet, how easily we give in. Don’t like the sermons? Well, then pray for the priest! H
Don’t like someone’s lack of attention? Well, try to fill that void with kindness to those who feel neglected. Feel like
you have been ignored and abandoned? I think Jesus felt the same thing in the Garden of Gethsemene. DO NOT GIVE
UP! That is precisely what Satan would love you to do!! Don’t feel discouraged! Believe in the power of prayer—that
it really, truly CAN change things! Remember, everyone has bad days and no one person can always be ‘up’.
Pray for Pope Francis! Pray for our priests AND pray for vocations to the priesthood! Pray for our parish and all the
parishioners! But do not give up! Do not decide you have to move to seemingly greener pastures! That is so lame!
You either believe in the power of the Holy Spirit or you don’t. You either believe in the power of prayer or you don’t!
Think positive! Take up the cross and use it as a compass, not as a rope around your neck. See the beauty in that challenge and know that God has not abandoned you. I can hear it now: “that’s easy for you to say, you work in the
church!” Well, news flash...it’s even harder. Please pray for me and everyone who works here at St. Stanislaus Church
and School. We are regularly prime targets of the Prince of Darkness.
David Krakowski
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!
Well, after what seems like a century of dedication, hard work and invisible appreciation, we must bid adieu to our
parish webmaster, Debbie Grale. Debbie has been an active participant in the life of our parish for some time now.
Many of you will remember how she stepped up to the plate and helped the parish office immediately following the
untimely death of Fr. Gulas. She also worked tirelessly with us to create the ’Four Eagle’ event! Once the rectory was
completed Debbie was blessed to have found the love of her life, Denis Yeso. The two were married and moved to Chicago. A few years later Denis was diagnosed with cancer. He died this past May 30th. Now Debbie has a lot on her
plate and is no longer free to perform the work of webmaster for the parish site. For years she has requested we find a
replacement...now it is final. Such dedication is admirable. Through the grace of God and prayers of friends she managed to negotiate a very heavy cross. Now we extend our deepest thanks for her many years of service. She has been
a friend, a confidante and a star servant of God and this parish. May God keep her in His heart as her journey through
life continues.
WEDDING BANNS
INFANTS / TODDLERS OF SLAVIC VILLAGE
Zachary Trzebuckowski & Beata Cyranek III
Ben Scaglione & Christine Osborne III
Will Toth & Cristin Brown II
Mike Robinson & Erika Kopnisky II
Brian Trafis & Brittany Beam I
School has begun ...
even more reason to keep
the hungry children in
mind ... A peanut butter
and jelly sandwich makes a
great lunch item! Oatmeal
or a bowl of Cheerios is a
good way to start a day!
After school a can of Ravioli
or Mac 'n cheese will ease
hunger pangs while doing
some homework reading 'til
supper is on the table! Please keep the children in
mind and donate needed items to the Infants and
Toddlers of Slavic Village. August 31 you may win
some local wines...just donate and enter the drawing!
Marie Busch
PEACE GARDEN MEMORIAL BRICKS
We are accepting donations for the
Autumn installation of additional Memorial
bricks in our Peace Garden. If you would like
to include the names of your family or friends
in this project please contact the rectory. Cost
of each memorial brick is $100. Proceeds
from these sales support the work of the
Garden Club in keeping our parish complex
beautiful, colorful, and “green!”
CLEVELAND INDIANS
Baseball fan??? Join the Cleveland Indians for Mass and a Ball Game for Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field on
September 28th, 2014. Pre-Game Mass at 10:15 in the ballpark. Tickets starting at $14. You may purchase these
online at HTTP://TINYURL.COM/KMTYG8Z and enter the special offer code “baseball” or visit your parish office for
order forms. Any additional questions please call 216-420-4162 or email [email protected]
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Our Festival 2014 meeting is THIS MONDAY, August
25 @ 7 PM in the rectory. If you have a major area of
responsibility during the festival, please plan to attend.
We’ve tried to implement some suggestions from the
past and hope to continue moving ahead in a grand way
once again. Thanks to all the people behind the scenes
who have been preparing things for the past few
months, including the team who mailed out the raffle
tickets over the past two weeks. Please do your best to
sell your tickets as they provide a huge part of the income from this event. Plus...you could be a big winner
yourself!!! Nothing ventured—nothing gained! Thanks
to everyone who already sent in their winning stubs!
...more happy faces on the first day of school!
FESTIVAL BASKETS AND PRIZES
It’s getting closer!!! The Parish Polish Festival is a little
over a month away! Have you had a chance to put together a basket (or even gather things to put into a basket...and let our team of professional basket stuffers do
their thing)?????? Every little bit helps. Please try to contribute to this aspect of our festival as it is a true attraction to all our guests...and a good money maker for the
parish! Baskets or materials for baskets are requested to
be delivered to the church by mid September (to allow
time for everything to be assembled properly). So, if you
can, please bring your donations to Mass over the weekend and help the cause.
Extra baskets are in the church vestibule for those of
you who do not have any extras around the house.
SPONSOR DEADLINE HAS BEEN
MOVED TO AUGUST 31st...
MORE TIME TO GATHER SPONSORS!!!! HELP US OUT!!!!!!!
Hymn na wejscie
24. VIII. 2104
Jest zakatek na tej ziemi, gdzie powracac kazdy chce,
Gdzie kroluje Jej oblicze, na nim ciete rysy dwie.
Wzrok ma smutny, zatroskany, jakby chciala prosic cie,
Bys w matczyna Jej opieke oddal sie!
Madonno, Czarna Madonno, jak dobrze Twym dzieckiem byc!
O, pozwol, Czarna Madonno, w ramiona Twoje sie skryc!
W Jej ramionach znajdziesz spokoj i uchronisz sie od zla,
Bo dla wszystkich swoich dzieci Ona serce czule ma.
I opieka cie otoczy, gdy Jej serce oddasz swe,
Gdy powtorzysz Jej z radoscia slowa te: Madonno….
Na Ofiarowanie: (refren) Dobra Matko
Jestes tuz obok mnie, jestes ze mna,
W rannej mgle, w sloncu dnia i w noc ciemna,
Wspierasz mnie, chronisz mnie, w swych ramionach,
Jestes tuz obok mnie w kazdy dzien!
Hymn na komunie: (refren)
Dzieki Ci, Panie, za Cialo Twe i Krew,
Za dary nieskonczone wielbimy Cie!
Na Zakonczenie:
Maryjo, Krolowo Polski, Maryjo, Krolowo Polski
Jestem przy Tobie, pamietam. Jestem przy tobie, pamietam, czuwam! (3X)
Wspanialej Niedzieli! i radosnego tygodnia!!!!!!