2640 STONEY RIDGE ROAD AVON, OHIO 44011

2640 STONEY RIDGE ROAD AVON, OHIO 44011
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
Sunday...8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 oon
Monday & Thursday…………...7:30 pm
Tues., Wed, Fri………………….8:30 am
Saturday Morning …………….. 8:30 am
Holy Days: Vigil………………...7:30 pm
Holy Days……………..8:30 am, 7:30 pm
Holidays...……………………….9:00 am
Saturday………………2:30-3:30 pm
Monday………………..7:00-7:25 pm
MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVEA:
Monday……………………...7:30 pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO:
Thursday……………....1:00-7:00 pm
DECEMBER 14, 2014 . THIRD SU3DAY OF ADVE3T
Coming home can be a bittersweet experience. For many, there is the joy of seeing
family and friends, the comfort of familiar foods, and a return to places that hold treasured memories. For some, a return home increases anxiety and brings about conflict.
During the holiday season we often hear stories about how families cope with coming
together for celebrations. Family conflict during the holidays has been an endless
source of material for films. Movies such as All I Want for Christmas, Four Christmases, and A Christmas Tale all play off of the theme of family gatherings and coming
home.
Today's selection from the prophet Isaiah was written at the time when the inhabitants
of Jerusalem were returning home from the fifty-year Exile in Babylon. Their city was
in ruins, their vineyards and fields desolate, their Temple destroyed. Having endured
the ravages of war, the people are now free to rebuild their lives. It is in this context of
desolation that Isaiah proclaims words of hope.
Throughout the years there have been many stories in the news about the trauma that soldiers experience as they come back
from active duty. Some find the lower-keyed life away from the war zone difficult to cope with. Stateside life cannot compare to the adrenaline-pumped experience of combat. And some try to assuage their anxiety with high risk behavior in an
attempt to once again feel the high. For these men and women coming home is difficult.
Isaiah's prophecy is more than fanciful words uttered ages ago. It is the promise of the Savior's work among us, and a challenge to those of us who believe in Christ and strive to continue to do his work. Healing the brokenhearted is one of the
tasks for those who have been gifted by the Holy Spirit. Our works of charity in this holiday season extend beyond food
and gifts for the needy. It is also bringing light to those in darkness.
.
Please Pray For the Sick: Patricia Carnac, John Matthew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Berthold, Kristy
O’Brien, Gwendolyn Gurney, Joan Votes, Elizabeth Conners, Chuck Docs,
Anita Grant, J. Koerner, Owen Winters, Genevieve Smith, Robert Gates,
Virginia Sump, Thomas Ackerman, June Naelitz, Kate Liauw, Arthur
Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy Hallier, Carol
Gates, Bob DeChant, John Khoma, Vicky Motes, Kathleen Mahoney,
Jeffrey Hostottle, Brenda Hazelwood, Bill Grabert, Alexa Jennings, Barbara Milota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, George Drda, Stanley Perusek,
Kerry Coleman, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, Marie Mayton, Henry
McCowan, Kennedy Noar, Betty Drda, Joe Zivosecz, Patrick Fahey, Gene
Coghlan, William Mayton, Kelly Hunt, Evelyn Schneider. Judy Richardson, Alice Conrad, May Ella Lester, Deborah Deremiah, Lou Trotta.,
Mildred Ondrus, Toni Burch, Gerda Vabthoor, Anita Stockard, Gloria
Simon, Pat Beckman, Louis Holley, Pauline Wysocki, George Drda,
Barbara Riegelsberger, Ruth Drda , &ancy Danese. If anyone needs
communion to be administered to a HOME BOUD individual,
please contact the Rectory to make the appointment.
20l4 Christmas/ew Year/Mass
and Confession Schedule
Christmas Confessions
Saturday, December 20
Monday, December 24
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
11:00 am-12:00 pm
ew Years Confessions:
Saturday, December 27
Monday, December 29
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
7:00 pm-7:25 pm
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve-Children’s Liturgy
4 :00 pm
Midnight Mass
12:00 am
Choir begins singing at
11:15 pm
Christmas Day
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
ew Years Masses
New Years Eve Vigil
New Year’s Day
4:00 pm
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Weekly Offering
$
565,000
Total Offertory Budget (July 2014 - June 2015)
$ (11,384) Last Weeks Offering
$
356,779
36.9%
How can your family Make A Difference? Circle the
Remaining Goal
Percent (%) of Goal Achieved
Achieved
Goal
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$565,000
$200,000
$100,000
$208,221
$-
36.9%
NOTE: Offertory goal does NOT cover all expenses.
Your continued support of fundraisers is greatly appreciated.
Second Collection: Today for Retirement Fund for Religious.
Sponsor of the Week: Cobos Insurance Center
Rosary: We need more people to come and say the Rosary
on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.
Divine Mercy Service: Please come and join us for Divine
Mercy Services on Thursdays at 3:00 pm to pray for world
peace. Any questions call Jan Spisak 934-4403.
CPO Gift Certificates – St. Mary School Fundraiser:
Please do your best to help support St. Mary School by purchasing CPO Gift Certificates, the proceeds will go directly
back to the school! We all need to purchase food for groceries; weekly-monthly, so why not help out our school at the
same time by purchasing Giant Eagle or Heinens gift cards
first! You may place your order by calling the convent at 9345173 or you may find CPO order forms at the back of the
church, please complete and return it to the school office,
convent or rectory along with your check made out to St.
Mary CPO by Tuesdays and on Friday your order will be
ready to pick-up at the school office or convent. In addition,
after purchasing $2,000 worth of CPO cards per family, the
family will qualify for a $40 discount off.
Date and Join us at Youth Mass on Dec. 14th at 6:00pm.
Following mass we will be gathering in the school hall to
make Christmas cards and decorations for the residents of
Avon Oaks. For many residents this will be their biggest gift
of the season. Please bring any stickers, foamies or card
making items to share. Many thanks to the families that
helped us fill and pack 30 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas
Child. These will be distributed to kids around the world. We
will keep you posted on where ours get opened.
March for Life bus trip to Washington D.C. sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Father Ragan Council 3269,
Avon. The bus leaves the K of C Hall, 1783 Moore Rd.,
Avon at 8 PM, Wednesday, January 21, and returns to
the Hall on Thursday, 11 PM, January 22. Cost is $65
for adults, $25.00 for HS students and $45 for College
students. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. Reservations requested with half payment down
by December 21 and balance due on January 21. Checks
should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus
Council 3269. Take a stand for life with the Knights of
Columbus! Contact Bob (330) 225-7155 or John (440)
725-7369 for tickets or more information.
Help eeded -- Church Decorating for Christmas – Sunday, December 21st at 1:30 P.M.
We need your help decorating the Church
for Christmas on Sunday, December 23rd at
1:30 p.m. We will be setting up the Christmas trees, the Manger, hanging garland and
bows. This is a great way to get your service hours for Confirmation. It normally
takes between 1 – 1 ½ hours, the help of
many hands, makes for light work. If you have any questions, please call 934-5933.
DECEMBER 14, 2014
THIRD SU"DAY OF ADVE"T
SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 15:
Monday,
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
8:30 am
Wednesday,
8:30 am
Thursday,
7:30 pm
Friday,
8:30 am
Saturday,
8:30 am
4:00 pm
Sunday,
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Lucy. Mary & Greg Greaney
Hayden Slone, Jacob Walther, Jack Budinger
Lauren & Rachel Staunton, Kennedy Noar
Mandy Haas, Emma O’Boyle, Paige Kay
Ryan Marshall, Zach Maxey, Alex Mrosko
Sophia & Alex Mrosko, Jack Budinger
Cameron & Alex Carandang. Colin Garrity
Kaitlyn Porter, Paige Kay, Kennedy Noar
Sarah, Nicholas & Michael Perusek
Lauren & Meadow Smith, Taylor Stockard
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 20/21:
Avon Oaks: (Tue 12/16 Rosary) Maureen Jacoby, Linda Havlik
(Wed 12/17 Communion) Sharon Provenzale, Maurine Mescan
(Fri 12/12 Communion) Kathy Freeh, Maureen Jacoby
Saturday,
4:00 pm
Sunday,
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Julie Novasel, Tom & Mary Czarney, Bob & Joyce Vielhaber
Judy Neal
Sherry Rouse, Terese Olsavsky, Annie Gomos, Dorrie Bommer, Need Sub
Kathy Petersen, Carol & Mario Romano
LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 20/21:
Saturday
4:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Gregg Szabo
Tess Wearsch
Nolan Meehan
Pat McGreal
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 15:
Monday,
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
8:30 am
Wednesday,
8:30 am
Thursday,
7:30 pm
Friday,
8:30 am
Saturday,
8:30 am
4:00 pm
Sunday,
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
December 15, Advent Weekday
Olga Wanchick (Connie Hricovec)
December 16, Advent Weekday
Bonnie Mayton Horvath (Robert Mayton & Family()
December 17 Late Advent Weekday
Linda Chal (Robert)
December 18, Late Advent Weekday
Evelyn DiLuciano (DiLuciano Family)
December 19, Late Advent Weekday
Thomas Ketchesin, Sr. (Family)
December 20, Late Advent Weekday
Dominic DiLuciano (Family)
Helen, John & Donald (Murawski Family
December 21, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Tim (Mom & Dad)
Laura Wojciecowski (Ronald & Arlene Paull)
People of the Parish
Parish Council: Is looking for new members starting in
It's not too late to participate in the St. Mary's Music
Ministries as we prepare for Christmas celebrations! For more
2015.
details, pick up a flyer at the main Church entrance, contact Deb
(440-258-1362), or just come join us for Wednesday evening rehearsals (7:30 p.m.) on December 10th in Church and December .ůǇƌŝĂĂƚŚŽůŝĐ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůtĞůĐŽŵĞƐ&ƌĞƐŚͲ
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the Choir Loft...hope to see you there!
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS with MUSIC!!!
There's still time to join St. Mary's Music Ministries and participate in the Christmas Choirs & Ensembles! Final two
rehearsals are WEDNESDAY Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m.
and SATURDAY Dec. 20th at 12:30 p.m., both rehearsals IN THE CHURCH CHOIR LOFT. For more
details, pick up a flyer at the main Church entrance,
contact Deb (440-258-1362), or just come for rehearsals!
A SPECIAL IVITATIO for FAMILIES...
If you traditionally attend the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass as a
family, and have family members who enjoy
singing, consider participating in the PRELUDE CHOIR this year! Music begins at
11:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and following
the Prelude program, choir singers may either
continue singing with the choir in the Loft, or
rejoin their families in the main Church for the celebration of
Mass at Midnight. Contact Deb (440 258 1362) for details, or
just come for the last two rehearsals (in the Church choir loft)
this WEDNESDAY Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m. and SATURDAY
Dec. 20th at 12:30 p.m.!
Congratulations to the Browns Squares Winners:
Week 14 (12/07/14):
1st Qtr ($50) - Sister Mary Ann Snyder
2nd Qtr $50) - Tom & Melanie Hricovec
3rd Qtr ($50) - The Samsons
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Please gather your EW & GETLY WOR (clean and in
good repair) HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, SOCKS,
SWEATERS, for distribution throughout Lorain County to
Catholic Charities, St. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter, Blessing
House, and the Haven Center. Items are to be placed in the
“Basket of Blessings” at the altar along with non-perishable food
items. Thank you for your continued generosity. Matt & Jackie
Ziegman
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December 17—Before he was Pope—The interview:
EWTN Interview with (then) Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of
Buenos Aires. 6:30 pm.
December 18—For children—My Catholic family: Children
learn about St. Joseph’s faith and obedience to God and
heavenly protection of the family. 4:00 pm.
December 21—The Promise: Dramatization of the Annunciation and the Nativity. 5:30 pm
December 24—Live Solemn Mass of Christmas Eve in
Rome. 3:30 pm
December 25—Live Solemn Mass of Christmas Day from
the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington, D.C. 12:00 pm
This is just a sample of what EWTN has to offer this December. Check your local tv/cable listings for a complete
list of all the programs
Final ($(100) - DeBolt
Welcome Back to St. Mary Alumni .Wildcat Alumni
Thank you for supporting St. Mary TEC!
Past and Present will join forces for the 2015 Alumni CoEd Basketball Game on Sunday, January 25 at 1:00
pm. The Even Years will battle the Odd Years in another
epic return of proud St. Mary Players. Please contact
Melanie Hricovec, [email protected], to
confirm your spot on the team, T-shirts will be provided by
St. Mary Booster Club. Don’t miss what is fast becoming
the Greatest Game of the Year!. Have a blessed Advent.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Congratulations to the following December Star Students of
the month:
Kdg: Lauren-Ashley Jones, icholas Papesch
1st grade: Gino Packard, Bethany Sherwood
2nd grade: Elizabeth Samson, Jeremiah Walther
3rd grade: Conlan Texter, Lily Thompson,
4th grade: Sara Iacano, Ty Wiggenhorn.
5th grade: Jack Budinger, Taylor Stockard
6th grade: Katie Vovak, Jacob Walther
7th grade: Ian Smith, Carter Strnad
8th grade: Cameron Carandang, Mikey Gallipoli
Our annual Christmas Concert is Wednesday, December
17th at 6:30 pm in our school gymnasium. Students should
arrive by 6:10 pm and meet in their classrooms, except Kindergarten & 1st grade students, please report to the meeting
room. Students are to dress up in Christmas colors (red,
green or gold), no jeans or tennis shoes.
Last Call for Avonopoly!
Have you been putting off grabbing a copy of Avonopoly;
Bicentennial Edition for yourself or a gift? Order today to
pick up in time for Christmas! This game, made completely by St. Mary parishioners, is similar to the “other”
opoly, but features familiar and favorite places and organizations specific to Avon even better 100% of all proceeds
go to St. Mary Church and School! To get your copy
while they are still available, order online using credit card
through stmaravon.com, or call Erich to arrange pick-up
at 440-371-8532 today. Thank you so much and have a
wonderful Christmas season!
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