Grateful Giving - Holy Martyrs Catholic Church
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Grateful Giving - Holy Martyrs Catholic Church
Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 22, 2015 Mass Schedule & Intentions this Week Saturday Sunday 5:30 pm 7:30 am Monday 9:30 am 11:30 am 8:00 am Tuesday 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00 7:00 8:00 5:30 Sunday 7:30 am am pm am pm 9:30 am 11:30 am This Week at Holy Martyrs John Volk (Vickers Family) Mary Brancheau (Vincent & Linda Delaney) Parishioners John Garry (Betty Rizzardi) Jimmy O’Brien (George & Mary Ann O’Brien) Rosary for Peace Anne Cotman (Stan & Mary Anne Mayer) Andrew Jirka (Andrea Jirka) Margery Sowa (Robert Sowa) For all those serving in the Military Thomas Richey Jr. (Thomas & Shirley Richey) Micaela Jimenez (Angelo & Arlene Jimenez) Bonnie Calvey (Couples Faith Sharing) Parishioners Sunday: Ministry of Assistance Food & Donation weekend: after all Masses Bake Sale: after all Masses Jesus Kids: during 9:30 am Mass, Pfeiffer B PSR: 10:30 am Jesus Day Retreat (2nd Grade): 10:30 am, Pfeiffer Hall B RCIA for Teens: 10:30 am, Room 100 RCIA: 10:30 am, Lounge Vacation Bible School planning meeting: 11:30 am, Room 100 Life Teen: 5:00 pm Mass followed by Life Night from 6:00-7:30 pm, GA Monday: PSR: 5:30 pm Jesus Day Retreat (2nd Grade): 5:30 pm, Pfeiffer Hall B Tuesday: Glory Bees: Maureen Macisco, Roberta Braun, Tom Yannetti Little Rock Bible Study afternoon session: 1:00 pm, Room 103 SPIRIT: 6:00 pm, Martyrs Hall Confirmation Candidate/Parent workshop: 6:00 pm, Pfeiffer Hall RCIA for Children: 6:00 pm, Room 201 RCIA Inquiry: 7:30 pm, Lounge Church Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am -12:15 pm, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm. Wednesday: Intercessory Prayer: 5:30 pm, Chapel Adult Choir: 7:15 pm, Worship Space Pray for the repose of the soul of: Paul Mihlack, husband of Dolores Lent is a special time in our liturgical year and we would like to encourage all parishioners to enter into this sacred time with a sense of prayerfulness. To keep this time as sacred, all parish committees and groups might want to consider minimizing business meetings as much as possible to keep the focus and energy on our Lenten opportunities. Thursday: Communications Committee: 7:30 pm, Room 102 Friday: Stations of the Cross: 7:00 pm, Worship Space Saturday: Men’s Group: 9:00 am, Room 103 Sunday: No Children’s Liturgy of the Word No Jesus Kids No PSR RCIA for Teens: 10:30 am, Room 100 Life Teen: 5:00 pm Mass followed by Life Night from 6:00-7:30 pm, GA Parish Staff Fr. Stephen Dohner Janet Payton Father Mark Ott Jason Falkofsky Paula Phillips Pastor Pastoral Associate Weekend Associate Director of Music Bookkeeper Father Robert F. Pfeiffer Dorothy Thomas Diane Bruce Libbie Radecky Pastor Emeritus Coordinator of Pastoral Care Office Manager Director of Religious Education Office Assistant Fifth Sunday of Lent Parish News Holy Martyrs Lenten Candy & Bake Sale will take place this weekend. Proceeds from this sale help purchase altar linens. Thank you for your generosity. Friendship Meal Ministry--Thank You!!! THIS WEEK AT HOLY MARTYRS Other Lenten Opportunities Faith CD “The Jesus Question” - sign up for one at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Area Rice Bowl: Pick one up at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Area We would like to express gratitude to all who contributed to the success of our last Friendship Meal at Sagrada Familia on March 14th. Because of the involvement of Holy Martyrs parishioners, we were able to serve a hearty meal to over 140 people. Our menu included ham, home-made macaroni and cheese, green beans, freshly made fruit salad, and fresh-baked cupcakes. We met in the kitchen at Holy Martyrs to prepare the meal with the food donated by our parish. Afterwards, a dedicated group traveled to Sagrada Familia to serve the meal and socialize with the Friendship Meal guests. We are very blessed to have enthusiastic and generous members of the parish who are willing to help with this ministry. We always receive great thanks from Sagrada Familia parish and those we serve. If you donated food in reusable dishes, please pick these up in the Holy Martyrs Gathering Area kitchen. If you would like to be updated on further Friendship Meal ministry efforts, please contact Jennifer Klettlinger ([email protected]) to be included on the email list. Save the date for our next Friendship Meal on July 11th! EMPLOYMENT NETWORK GROUP If you are an executive, professional or manager who is looking for employment opportunities, we encourage you to connect with our Employment Network Group. This parish networking group meets twice a month at the following locations: First Wednesday of each month at Holy Martyrs Church, Martyrs Hall (off the back parking lot) Third Tuesday of each month at Knights of Columbus Hall – 131 North East Street, Medina First-time attendees should plan to come to a short orientation session at 6:30 p.m. The regular group meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more information about the Employment Network Group, please contact Erin Rankin at [email protected]. Stations of the Cross: Friday, March 27 at 7:00 pm Journeying Through Lent The following are traditional Lenten disciplines: Prayer: Catholics are encouraged to pray more during Lent, especially with Scripture. Lent is also an ideal time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. Almsgiving: Moved by the sacrifice of Christ, many Christians combine almsgiving with fasting, giving to the poor the money they saved by eating, drinking, or buying less as they rely more upon God’s abundant grace. Second Annual El Salvador Golf Outing Save the date for the 2nd Annual El Salvador Golf Outing on May 16th, 2015. Proceeds will benefit selected students of El Salvador. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the event, we have many options available. The next planning meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 pm in Room 103. Please contact Brad Thomas at 330-760-5940 or Shelley Conry at 330-687-6927. Seniors Corner Inviting all Seniors to join us for our upcoming events: Monday, 4/20, 1:00 John Burke, County Treasurer, will perform his Native American History Presentation (in full Indian attire); Light Luncheon Sunday, 5/17 Car Pool to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid (Leave at 8:00 AM; Mass at 9:30 - in the Grotto, weather permitting); Breakfast option Monday, 5/18, 1:00 Speaker, Troy Haftzger, will discuss "Pain Management - How to Manage it Naturally"; Appetizers Tuesday, 6/16 Tour Bus to the Art Museum, Botanical Gardens, etc. with Dutch Treat lunch in Little Italy Holy Martyrs Church Medina, Ohio March 22, 2015 OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Grateful Giving Holy Martyrs Parish “Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.” — Unknown Called and Gifted Thanks to the many parishioners who bake, organize, price goods, and assist at our bake sales. They have always been a great success. The proceeds are used to purchase altar linens: our corporals, purificators, altar cloths and sacred vessels. These altar linens are specially cared for/laundered by our sacristans. Grateful Giving March 7 & 8 Sunday Offering Number of Envelopes $11,899.00 343 Electronic Donations Number of Envelopes $3,374.00 34 Central & Eastern Europe Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Through your generosity families will be reunited, valuable life skills will be taught to those seeking a better life, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met. Please visit www.usccb.org, (search “Catholic Relief Services Collection”) to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise. The Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland & Medina will celebrate its 28th Annual Pope St. John Paul II, Proclaimer of Justice Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, April 18th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Medina The 2015 Michael Berken Peace and Justice Award will be presented to Father Bob Wenz, retired Parochial Vicar of St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick. Also being honored with the 2015 Faithful Servant Award is Connie Ebaugh, parishioner at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. Social Hour and Silent Auction begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. For inclusion in our program booklet as a patron or ad sponsor, or to make a reservation ($30 per person), contact Joan Badami at 330-535-2787 or [email protected]. Mail checks payable to Catholic Charities Corp. and sent to: Catholic Commission c/o WAM Gala, 795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. $818.00 2014 Contribution letters have been mailed. If you have not received yours, please contact Paula Phillips at [email protected] or call the church office. Thank You to those who have made an effort to catch up on their Sunday offering envelopes. The severe weather this Winter affected Mass attendance and our collections. Our programs continue all year long and depend on your support. It makes all our ministries possible. God bless you! Added Thanks for those who support our parish through Electronic Giving. It’s easy to sign up for, secure, and supports the work of our parish regardless of the weather. Call the parish office for information. Readings for the Week of March 22, 2015 Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Monday Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Ps 23; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105; Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 Fifth Sunday of Lent Parish School of Religion First Holy Communion Portraits First Holy Communion Portrait sessions on April 11th and 18th. Please be prepared to secure your session with a $25.00 deposit which will apply to your portrait purchase. Limited sessions are also available on the day of First Communion (May 2nd). Please call Nancy for information at 330-591-0043. JESUS DAY RETREAT: For all second graders on Sunday, March 22 and Monday, March 23. Parishioners are invited to be a prayer partner for our second graders and their families. Please pick up a child's name card in the basket outside the Religious Education Office. Vacation Bible School Leadership Team Building meeting Sunday, March 22nd at 11:30 AM in the PLC, Room 200. If you would like to be a part of the team, please join us. Kris Gambacinni is the Chairperson for this event. Kris can be reached at: [email protected] RICE BOWLS (from Catholic Relief Services) We are half way through Lent. How is your Rice Bowl doing? Remember it is never too late to do something. Rice Bowls can be turned in on Palm Sunday, March 29 or Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13 in the Religious Education Office. CONFIRMATION The next Confirmation session for candidate, sponsor or parent is Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 pm. in the Parish Life Center, Pfeiffer Hall A & B. Remember to bring your Journal for full participation. MINISTERS SCHEDULE - March 28 & March 29 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MASSES Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11:30 AM Bread LECTORS SERVERS USHERS VIDEO Cup B1 Judith Linton B2 Alicia Hathcock B3 John Hogan C1 Karen Munko C2 Jan Gut C3 Paula Spolarich C4 Bob Hausler (pyx) Terry Adams TBA Branden Agnew Vincent Pfahl Larry Steinbacher Cindy Steinbacher B1 Mary Buehrle B2 Bob Yanks C1 Mary Schwarz C2 Donna Horton (pyx) Carol Kisilewicz TBA Jonathan Friedl Alexa Gatesman Bruce Francis Pete Rojas C5 T. Korte C6 L. Ruh C7 B. Steinmetz (pyx) J. Acks TBA Josh Bobey Amanda Lutz Karen Bartkowiak Jerry Bartkowiak Jeanette Cottrell Ron Kalister C1 Chris Lambert C2 Jack Holland C3 Dick Zalack C4 Jen Coppolino (pyx) Dave Stankiewicz TBA Will Hoynes Jack Hoynes Dave Busta John Coppolino Larry Vasel B1 R. Mitchell B2 T. Boyle B3 D. Boyle B4 D. Marco C1 S. Rennecker C2 L. Kalish C3 N. Klettlinger C4 S. Marco B1 Becky Johnston B2 Mary Slifka B3 Dinah Lambert Holy Martyrs Church Medina, Ohio March 22, 2015 Our Lady of the Elms is hosting 7th Grade Visitation on Here’s what’s coming up in LIFE TEEN at Holy Martyrs. We have an awesome year planned for all high school teens. Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m.-1p.m. When young women experience their peers as leaders, scholars, athletes, and artists, traditional gender boundaries disintegrate and new realities become possible. We provide a single-gender educational environment that promotes positive self-esteem. An Elms graduate is a life-long learner, a spiritual seeker, an advocate of justice, and a community leader. Come spend the day with us and learn more about all the Elms has to offer! Please visit http://www.theelms.org/7th-gradevisitation/ to register. March 22: More Than Meets the Eye March 29: Sunday Best April 5: Easter Sunday - No Life Teen April 12: Wipe Out April 19: Full-Filled The winter session of FOCUS is in progress. FOCUS is April 26: Welcoming of Rising 8th Graders our new process for adult Christians who were immersed in the faith earlier in life but are seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church now. We will have a Life Teen Mass every Sunday FOCUS is designed for adults who are strong Chris- when we gather for Life Teen. tians but have questions about the differences between what Catholics believe and what their own faith traditions taught. If you are interested in participating, we 5:00 pm sharp: Mass in the worship space 6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner & Life Night event For more information, please contact will be holding FOCUS again in the fall. If you would Janet Payton like more information, please contact Janet Payton at: [email protected] or 330.722.6633 to schedule an appointment. Pastoral Associate Questions? Send us an email at [email protected] Teens: Follow us on Twitter — @HMLifeTeen LÙÄ ãÊ P½ù DÙçÃÝ Contact Joe Toth at [email protected] Slow-pitch family style Softball on Sundays at Blakeslee Park in Medina Township this summer (Fenn & Rt.3). We have room for a few more players for the Holy Martyrs team. Church league, co-ed though no minimum requirements…for fun and bragging rights only! First game May 17. Call Tom Halama 330 725-0680 . 2015 First Step Program: Continuing education regarding marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church Do you want to: Deepen your knowledge of the Church’s teaching on marriage? Learn about ministry to the divorced/separated in the Diocese of Cleveland? Hear the true facts about the annulment process and how to submit a case? Discover a path to healing after divorce? The First Step Programs are scheduled around the Diocese, open to anyone, with no pre-registration. The next sessions are: Thursday, March 26, 2015 at St Peter Parish, Lorain at 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Gabriel Parish, Concord at 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Cuyahoga Falls at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick at 7:00 pm This program is offered as a way to reach out to those whose marriage, for whatever reasons or circumstances, is not valid in the Church, and find a way to re-establish full communion in the sacramental life of the Church. For more information call 216-696-6525, ext. 4000, or visit dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal. Fifth Sunday of Lent Triduum A Sense of the Season The word Triduum comes from the Latin and means “three days.” It is commonly pronounced “TRIH-doo-uhm” and is usually used in reference to the Easter Triduum, the three most sacred days in the church year. The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil and concludes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. Often there is confusion about how that block of time can be counted as three days. The traditional Jewish practice of counting days from sunset to sunset is used during the Triduum. Thus, Holy Thursday evening to Good Friday evening is the first day, Good Friday evening to Holy Saturday evening is the second day and Holy Saturday evening to Sunday evening is the third day. After centuries of neglect, Pope Pius XII in 1955 restored the Triduum liturgies to their rightful place as the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Although we talk of the three days, our Triduum prayer is best understood as one liturgy in three interlocking movements. The death and resurrection of the Lord cannot be separated. The meaning of these days is distorted when we imagine that the liturgy re-enacts the final events in the life of Jesus in a sort of historical review. We miss the point in that case. The mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection is a present reality; the boundaries of time, and the boundaries of death, have no power here. Our past, present and future are irrevocably marked by our own immersion into this mystery through baptism. We wash one another’s feet, reverence the cross, light fires in the night and proclaim the stories of our salvation with an awed awareness that this is what it means to be baptized. The Easter Vigil then is the premier time to welcome new members into the church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Ideally, no other parish events are scheduled on these three days; the presence, time and energy of every person in the community are needed for what we do here. Yes, this may be inconvenient, but birth and death are rarely convenient! Our forty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving lead us to the Triduum—beyond its history, into its mystery. Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-9331800. Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Rita Corbin. Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry. For more information, visit MyFranciscan.org/good-friday. The Good Friday Collection is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your abundance allows.