Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am,10:00am,� 12:00pm

Monday-Friday: 7:00am, 8:00am

Holy Days: Vigil - 5:30pm� 7:00am, 9:00am� 5:30pm, 7:00pm

Confession Schedule Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Pastoral Staff Pastor: Fr. Dale W. Staysniak

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter T. Kovacina Deacon: Rev. Mr. Gerard Blanda DRE/Pastoral Minister: Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E

Pastoral Minister: Sr. Roberta Goebel, OSU

Principal: Mr. Patrick Klimkewicz Parish Secretary: Mrs. Joyce Fanous Music Minister: Mrs. Nancy Tabar

Parish Directory Parish Address: 6750 State Road� Parma, Ohio 44134

Parish Office: (440) 842-2666

Religious Education: (440) 845-4470

Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm

Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Parish Website: stanthonypaduaparma.org

School Directory School Office: (440) 845-3444

School Website: stanthonyofpaduaschool.org

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MONDAY, JANUARY 22

7:00AM Joseph & Mark Oros

8:00AM Andrea Kolo

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

7:00AM Fran Dessoffy

8:00AM Christine O’Rourke

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, St. Francis de Sales, Bishop &

Doctor of the Church.

7:00AM Jennifer Petras 8:00AM Clayton Zak

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, The Conversion of St. Paul,

Apostle.

7:00AM Bernie Poyma

8:00AM Leona Grad

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, St. Timothy & St. Titus, Bishops.

7:00AM Lucille Gay

8:00AM Virginia Kohout

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

4:30PM John Kollar

6:00PM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

8:00AM David Sotak

10:00AM Edward Zanath

12:00PM Severino Romanin

Please Pray For: Ed & Helen Bartkiewicz, John Baraona, Irene Bednar, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marcia Demko, Gary DiRosa,

Ray Dmytriw, Margaret Double, Norbert Erker, Rita Fecek, Greg

Findura, Anne Kilbane-Friedl, Sandra & Logan Friedl, Frances

Funtek, Sam Gappa, Josephine Gaul, Robert Gielski, John Gladden,

Frank Gumina, Rose Marie Hewitt, Ron Hicks, Celeste Hurley,

Marian Jarabek, Colleen Jarvis, Millie Jasany, Janet Johnson, Pat

Jones, Lou Ann Keith, Betty Kilbane, Donald Kotarsky, Cynthia

Kufleitner, Karen Kulju, Andrea Lagzdins, Dorothy Laquatra,

Margaret Lewandowski, Michael Lieske, Corinne Lipinski,

Elizabeth Madar, Thomas Madej, Edward & Josephine Maskulka,

Lenore Masterson, Claudia & Russell Mazanec, Peyton McCarthy,

Rosemarie Medvin, John Metzger, Dorothy Nagy, Jane Najlepszy,

Mary Niec, Rose Nosse, Dora Oney, Joe Okleson, Agnes Padar,

Timothy Petro, Carrie Piechowski, Deanna Pisano, Nicholas J.

Precario, Mary Jane, Nick, & John Precario, Jan Ravas, Christopher

Reeves, Leigh-Ann Revay, Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Lorraine

Schmidt, Robert & Teresa Setele, Margaret Sheridan, Helen Smith,

Joan Smyke, Doug Stos, Sylvia Stibley, Diane Straub, Michael

Szpendyk, Phyllis Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Loretta Vacca, Annie

Vorndran, Beverly Von Alt, Margaret and Mary Williamson, Cathy

Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk, Christopher Yurko, Amanda Zmecek.

Lucille Gay

Helen Hoppner

SUNDAY THOUGHT

Mark 1:14-20

We find Jesus calling His first disciples in our Gospel reading this Sunday. God in His infinite creativity is still calling men and women to follow Him. He has called you and me to know Him and to serve Him in a way that is uniquely our own way of love and service. We serve Him in our strengths and we serve Him also in our many weaknesses. We should not be surprised that we are called to follow Jesus even in our weakness. God always chooses the weak and broken to confound the haughty and proud. If we simply try to be faithful to God in the little things of life, we will find that we will be gradually transformed over time. Jesus will form us into disciples capable of making a difference in the world we are a part of, just like the first group of disciples. God surrounds us with His love. He has filled us with His Holy Spirit and He has incorporated us into the one Body of His Son in the Church. Let us joyfully take up our calling to follow Him.

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Contributions for Weekend January 13/14, 2018:

Total Offering: $13,927.75 Sunday Collection: $9,635.00 Faith Direct: $4,292.75

Poor Box: $61.00

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 21, 2018

CELEBRATING THE SAINTS

Saint Clement of Ohrid, Bishop (c830-916)

Clement came from Ohrid, present day Okhrida in Macedonia, and probably met the brother-saints Cyril and Methodius, while he was a monk. Clement joined the brothers in their missions to the people of Moravia and Pannonia and helped them in their efforts to educate the Slavic peoples using the Glagolitic script Cyril had devised. Upon Methodius’ death in 885, his disciples, Clement among them, were ejected from Moravia. Some were enslaved; Clement and four others were able to go to the neighboring Bulgarian kingdom. The Bulgarian king, Boris I, in an effort to stem the influence of Byzantine culture, asked Clement to establish a school at Ohrid where he would teach the Cyrillic script. Clement and his fellow teacher, Nahum, instructed over 3,000 men, many of whom went on to become priests, deacons, and lay readers throughout the Bulgarian kingdom. The school essentially created the first Bulgarian clergy. Saint Clement was the first to write extensively in the Slavonic language, and he did it prolifically, composing some fifty books. Tradition holds that he was the first Slavonic bishop of Macedonia, with Nahum as his successor. Saint Clement is remembered as one of the Seven Apostles of Bulgaria, the patron of Macedonia, and a founding father of Slavonic education. He is venerated by both the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Church. He died on July 27, 916 at Ohrid and July 27th is celebrated as his feast day in both Churches.

Plan to attend the Mass for Life on January 22, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. This Mass is celebrated on the 45th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Many who are attending the March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 19, will have the opportunity to participate within our diocese also this year. A Rosary for Life will follow the Mass. Please contact Peggy Gerovac at 216-334-2965 or pmgerovac@ccdocle.org with any questions or concerns.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION

THANK YOU

A sincere THANK YOU to all those who baked for the West Side Catholic Center luncheon on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The 205 hot lunches that we served consisted of pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes with gravy and also included a generous portion of your fresh baked pastries. All were most appreciative. Remember to mark your calendar for our next serving date, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Thank you again for your continued support and generosity to the West Side Catholic Center.

ADULT FAITH CLASSES

“Faith is a beam radiating from the face of God.” — St. John Eudes

All classes take place in the Hospitality Room. Each class will be one hour, with no prior classes necessary.

All are welcome.

Class Title Date

Church Tour: A Walk through St. Anthony of Padua

Friday, February 2, 2018

at 1:15 PM

Friday, February 2, 2018

at 7:00 PM

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Also, parents are welcome to attend an informative Kindergarten meeting

for the 2018-19 school year. You will find this meeting to be quite beneficial. We encourage you or anyone interested in registering their child for Kindergarten to attend: Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: St. Anthony of Padua School Library

SEMINARIANS OF THE WEEK

This week, we pray for Mitchell Carson, David Chojnacki, and Alexander Clark.

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CATHOLIC GLOSSARY

Marks of the Church: The Marks of the Church are the four characteristics of the Church — One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. There is only One Church. The Church is Holy because Christ is Holy. The Church is catholic, meaning for all people. The Church is apostolic because it is rooted in the Tradition of the Apostles.

MYSTAGOGICAL MOMENTS

Mystagogy (mist-a-go-gee) is prayerful reflection on the presence of God in the midst of events. Begin your conversation with God with this question: Question: Andrew and Simon Peter left their boat and

followed Jesus? What do you need to leave behind to

follow Jesus?

EVANGELIZATION TIP

Jesus said, “Come follow me.” Say that to a friend who has been away from the Church as you come to Mass.

HELP IS NEEDED

Mount Alverna Village is in need of two Eucharistic Ministers for our 10:00 AM. Sunday Mass. If you are interested, please contact Joseph McCartney, Director of Pastoral Care at (440) 663-1119 or email him at jmccartney@franciscancommunities.org. Mount Alverna is a catholic nursing home, and part of the ministries of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. We are located at 6765 State Road, Parma, Ohio.

SOCIAL CONCERNS GROUP OF

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

The Social Concerns Committee will be collecting diapers and baby wipes for the MetroHealth’s Friends of Mothers & Infants Program which promotes the health and well being of families by providing essential items for infants & children who are clients of the MetroHealth Center for Community Health. The diapers and baby wipes will be given to families of infants struggling to have their basic needs met. We will be accepting donations of diapers (size 0-3 month, 3-6 months and 6-12 months), along with baby wipes this weekend January 20/21, 2018. Cash donations will also be accepted. Last year’s drive was such a success - let’s make this year’s donations even better for those in need. Thank you for your support.

PSR CLASSES

Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, January 22.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

6:30PM PSR - School 7:00PM RCIA - LR

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

7:00PM The Way - CM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

6:30PM Parish Council Mtg. - Rectory

7:00PM K of C Officers Mtg. - SA

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

6:45PM Bingo - H

7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH

HEY CATHOLIC! DID YOU KNOW…

Did you know that the word Alleluia means “Praise the Lord.” We use this word throughout the liturgical prayer of the Church, but especially before the Gospel. We praise God for what we are about to hear.

WEEKLY WORK OF MERCY

Pray for the end of all activity that disrespects the dignity and sanctity of human life.

PRE-CANA TEAM

Pre-Cana is a team of married couples that enjoy sharing their life experiences with each other as friends and with engaged couples intending to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. St. Anthony of Padua Parish hosts a Pre-Cana Day once a year. This year Pre-Cana Day will be held on February 25. Team members fill different roles from presenting a talk, leading a discussion and helping with logistics and setting up. Pre-Cana is one way the Church strives to help engaged couples succeed in marriage and it strengthens the married couple as well. If you are interested in being a member of the Pre-Cana team, please contact Randy Harris at 440-842-2666 or randyharris@stanthonypaduaparma.org.

VALENTINE RAFFLE

St. Anthony Ladies Guild will be selling chances on their Valentine Raffle Jan. 27 - 28, and Feb. 3 -4 in the gathering space before and

after the 4:30, 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00 Masses and before the 6:00 Mass. Chances are $1.00 each 6 for $5.00. The first prize is $150.00 your choice of gift cards sold by the PTU, second prize $75.00 your choice of gift cards sold by the PTU, and third prize a sweet and salty treat, 1 pound of Malley’s chocolates and a bag of mixed nuts and a bag of cashews from Peterson nuts. Members may return their raffle tickets to the rectory, in the collection basket or at the table where the tickets are being sold. Thank you for supporting our Ladies Guild.

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 21, 2018

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY “To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.” — St. John Paul II

WEEKLY MASS REMINDER

At Mass, the sacrifice of Calvary is made present to us. Stay focused and realize that you are experiencing something special.

PARISH GROUP OF THE WEEK

The Prayer Chain is a group of parishioners dedicated to praying for the needs of parishioners or of anyone in need of prayer. Intentions are passed through a phone chain to each member. For more information, or to join please call the rectory for the name and number of the person to contact.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA

Stop by the Lighthouse Media display in the hallway off of the Church gathering area and check out the selection of CDs. The CDs are great to listen to while driving in your car. This is a great way to grow spirituality and gain new insights into our Catholic Faith.

LATIN AMERICAN COLLECTION

The Latin American Collection will take place on 27-

28 January 2018. This is the only appeal made by the Diocesan Mission Office for the Cleveland Latin American Mission in El Salvador. It is the main support for two diocesan priests who work in the two parishes served by our Mission Office. This appeal also makes a contribution to the Collection for the Church in Latin America that is managed by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and benefits projects and the formation of seminarians, religious and lay leaders in 23 countries across Latin America. Please be generous.

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY CORNER

“The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” — Pope Emeritus Benedict XV

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

LENTEN PROGRAM

Please join Deacon Jerry Blanda during lent as he facilitates a discussion on the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings. Each week there will be a brief video by Dr. Brant Pitre, a professor at the University of Notre Dame of New Orleans Louisiana, followed by an open discussion on the readings and/or Dr. Petri's comments. Sessions should last around an hour. Set aside some time this Lent to deepen your understanding of the Church's Lenten message.

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