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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Parish Office: 1730 Mt. Carmel Drive, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm; Sat. 9am-1pm 440-585-0700
Parish Office Fax #: 440-585-0870 Parish Website:
www.olmcwickliffe.org [email protected]
December 4, 2016 Fr. Thomas J. Behrend……..…………….. Pastor Fr. David McCafferty…..………..Pastor Emeritus Fr. John J. Sullivan…….....Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph P. O’Donnell…...….…Parochial Vicar Fr. David G. Baugh………….…..….in Residence Fr. Edward Schwet…….……............in Residence Rev. Mr. John Strmac….….....Permanent Deacon Teresa Szary……….……...…..Pastoral Associate Tim Sheridan………….…..………….....Sacristan Vincent M. Taraska…... CPA, Business Manager Bob Crosby……………..….….Maintenance Dept. Lynne Hoopingarner………...…..Music Ministry Sharon Taraska………….....Office Administrator Mary Keiper…….Bulletin Editor/Parish Secretary Barbara Barsic………....…..…………...Secretary Charlotte Gulden…...…….....Religious Education
PSR: 440-585-0800 x206; 29840 Euclid Ave.
MATER DEI ACADEMY
Loretta Pilla.…………………………....Principal School: 29840 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Phone# 440-585-0800 School Fax: 440-585-9391
MASS SCHEDULE Monday: 7:00 a.m. (Chapel) 7:00 pm (Church) Tuesday: 7:00 & 8:30 am (Chapel) Wednesday: 7:00 am, 7:00 pm (Chapel) Thursday: 7:00 & 8:30 am (Chapel) Friday: 7:00 & 8:30 am (Church) (when school is not in session the 8:30am is in Chapel) First Friday of each month: 7:45 pm (Chapel) Saturday: 8:30 a.m., 4:00 & 6:00 pm (Church) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 7:00pm 7pm Mass only during the school year Holy Days: See bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m. - 5-5:45 p.m. (Church)
First Fridays 3-4:00 & 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Chapel)
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
Located in the Rectory, open 24/7.
PARISH REGISTRATION Singles, families, newlyweds or single young adults, please register under your own name
even if you were previously registered under your parents’ name. Call the Parish Office to make
an appointment with Teresa Szary.
MARRIAGES Couples intending to marry are required to call the
rectory at least six (6) months prior to marriage.
BAPTISMS Baptisms are the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the
month after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Arrangements for a baptism date must be made at least one week in
advance. The next Pre-Baptism Class is January 11, 2017. Call Parish Office to register.
FUNERALS: Arrangements are made with a Funeral Director and approved by the Rectory.
FACILITIES RENTAL or RESERVATIONS Contact Sharon Taraska at 585-0700x301
PARISH GROUPS: If interested in joining a Parish group call the Parish Office for contact info.
NEED A RIDE TO MASS? Call 440-944-3073.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD BANK 440-585-8611
Waiting in Joyful Hope for the Coming of Our Savior
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ~1~
What are the basic requirements of being a practicing Catholic? The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives five precepts (CCC 2041-2043) thay do not exhaust the Christian life but they are “meant to guarantee to the faithful the very necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor.” 1) “You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor.” This “requires the faithful to sanctify the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord as well as the principal liturgical feasts honoring the mysteries of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and
the saints; in the first place, by participating in the Eucharistic celebration, in which the Christian community is gathered, and by resting from those works and activities which could impede such a sanctification of these days.” (CCC 2042)
Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation are not suggestions or optional. Unless you have a real-
ly good reason, all Catholics need to be there. Also notice the “rest from servile labor” – they are supposed to be days of rest. 2) “You shall confess your sins at least once a year.”
This “ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of Penance, which contin-ues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.” (CCC 2042)
Catholics are not supposed to receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin, and the Sacrament of Pen-ance is the means by which a person can be cleansed of mortal sin. Since all are required to receive the
Eucharist at least once a year (see precept 3), and since the Church is realistic about human sin, Confession is required at least once a year. But that’s just the bare minimum. So that you can receive the Eucharist more often than once a year,
and for the salvation of your soul, most Catholics probably need to be going to Confession with some sort of regularity throughout the year.
During Advent, to help meet this precept, Confessions are being offered in the Church on Monday nights from 6:00 to 6:45. Additionally we have the communal Penance celebration on Sunday, December 11 at 2pm at Immaculate Conception. 3) “You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.”
This “guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Pas-chal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.” (CCC 2042)
The Eucharist is one of the main ways God has given to us to apply the grace of the Gospel to our lives. As with Confession, receiving the Eucharist once a year is a bare minimum. A normal practicing Catholic should be receiving the Eucharist far more than that. 4) “You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.”
This “ensures the times of ascesis (abstinence) and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.” (CCC 2043)
Fasting is a normal part of the Christian life because it helps us to grow in virtue. The Church has pre-scribed minimal fasting during certain parts of the liturgical year. None of it is very difficult, but that’s because it’s a bare minimum requirement. All Christians can and should voluntarily do more difficult and more frequent fasts. 5) “You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.”
This “means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.” (CCC 2043)
Because of our human weakness, the Church made providing financial support an obligation of Church
law. Note that the Church doesn’t prescribe a certain amount or percentage, but only says that people give “each according to his own ability.” Each Catholic should prayerfully consider what they can do to support the Church. But they should know that not helping in any way (when one has the ability to do so) isn’t an option.
Advent blessings and be encouraged, we are all journeying with you. I pray our Lord richly blesses you. Always remember that I love you, there is no way I will ever love you less, and I will continue to pray for you every day. ~ Fr. Behrend
Greetings to the family of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Together in this time and place, we give glory to God. ~2~
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Saturday, December 10 4:00pm- Angelica Ban, Anthony Ban Jr., Joe Ivancic 6:00pm- Sam Sendek, Christina Tran, Joseph Schimizzi
Sunday, December 11 7:30am - Nathan Greger 9:30am - Sarah Patton, Caitlyn Patton, Megan Latkovich, Ryan Latkovich 11:30am – Claire Theilman, Katelyn Nemeth, Emily Krizner, Michael Sedlak
Thank you for your time and service! PC-Pete Christopher CC-Community Ctr. CH-Chapel Hall C-Church MA-Mini-Aud. FL-Faculty Lournge. AC-After Care MR-Music Rm. R#1 or R#2-Rectory
Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:4-9)
MONDAY, December 5 Hot Meal 5:30-6:00pm - CH Legion of Mary 5:30pm - MA Miraculous Medal Novena (after 7pm Mass) CYO Practice 4-9:00pm - CC CONFESSIONS 6-6:45pm in Church K of C Advent Service 7:30pm - PC TUESDAY, December 6 PSR Classes 6:30-8:00pm MDA Christmas Concert 7pm - CC Choir practice 7-9:00pm - C WEDNESDAY, December 7 CYO Practice 4-9:00pm - CC St. Vincent de Paul 7:00pm - PC MDA PTU Meeting 6:30-9:00pm - CH Choir practice 7:30-9:15pm - C 7:00PM Vigil Mass in Church THURSDAY, December 8 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 7:00am, 8:30am, Noon,& 7:00pm CYO Practice 4-9:00pm - CC HS CYO practice 9-10:00pm - CC R.C.I.A. 6:30pm - Rec#2 FRIDAY, December 9 8:30am Mass in Church Curia Meeting 7:00pm - PC CYO Practice 4-9:00pm - CC SATURDAY, December 10 Men’s Prayer Group 7-8:30pm - PC Choir Candy Sale after all Masses SUNDAY, December 11 Sunday School/Children’s Liturgy 9:30am Choir Candy Sale after all Masses MDA PTU Breakfast w/ Santa 11am-4pm –CH CYO Basketball 1-4:00pm - CC 7:00pm Mass - C
November 27 $ 9,695.20 November 20 $ 8,660.05
Campaign for Human Development $ 879
Thank you for your generosity!
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NS FIRST SATURDAY, December 3
8:30 am-C Rosanna Stanovcak Stanovcak Family 4:00 pm-C Anthony Valentino Wife 6:00 pm-C Marie Palermo Family
SUNDAY, December 4 7:30 am-C D.M. of Finotti Family Mr. & Mrs. Joe Zadell 9:30 am-C Willy & Idy Wickli William & Bernadette Kelly 11:30am-C Joseph Kadlub W ife & Family 7:00pm - C Jeanette A. Butler Keiper Family
MONDAY, December 5 7:00 am-R Larry Meyers Richard Saller 7:00 pm-C Steve Yurick Mary Y urick
TUESDAY, December 6 7:00 am-R Roberta DeMell Rene Iacubucci 8:30 am-R Joyce Chicone Rick, Debbie, Kylie Burns WEDNESDAY, December 7 7:00 am-R Dominic Olivo Tony & Sandra Fatica 7:00 pm-C Roberta DeMell Eileen Bachnicki THURSDAY, December 8-Immaculate Conception 7:00 am-C Brone Baltrunas Barbara Taraska 8:30 am-C Sophie Vinkler John Vinkler Noon-C Martina & Antonio Scipioni & Anne Duff Daughter, Dora 7:00pm-C Richard W. Caton Sr. Veronica Hanyo FRIDAY, December 9 7:00 am-R For Parishioners 8:30 am-R Militza Isabel Schwelgien Irene Clement
SATURDAY, December 10 8:30 am-C Angela Siko Pat & Mary Jo McGraw 4:00 pm-C Emil Palsa, Wilbert & Anna Sunderman & Steve & Susan Palsa Evelyn Palsa 6:00 pm-C Edward J. Nobbe Betty Lou Nobbe
SUNDAY, December 11 7:30 am-C D.M. Bernot Family Millie Bernot 9:30 am-C Bob Garris Family 11:30am-C D.M. Strmac Family Deacon John & Ann Strmac 7:00pm - C Special Intention for Amy Eyerman
To take the gifts up at Mass, see an Usher.
This week: Altar & Rosary Next wk: PTU & Boosters
SECOND COLLECTION: St. Vincent de Paul
Next wk: Religious Retirement
THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS The Retirement Fund for Religious, which begun in 1988, by the National Catholic Conference of United States Bishops, is an effort to assist religious communities to meet the needs of their elderly members. This year’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be next weekend on December 10-11, 2016. Please be generous.
As we light our advent candle Light of the world shine on us. As we prepare for Christmas time Light of the world shine on us.
During the Advent Season, students at Mater Dei will start each school week with a mini-prayer service and will reflect on the meaning of each week’s can-
dle. They will then write a response to a question about that week’s candle. Responses will be posted on the large bulletin board in PC Hallway. Additionally, all homerooms have an advent calendar with daily reflections and activities and students in grades 3-8 are participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Thank you for your continued generosity and most especially for your donations during the We Give Catholic campaign.
STEM Designation from the State of Ohio Mater Dei Academy is proud to announce that we are pursuing STEM designation from the State of Ohio.
STEM schools place an emphasis on critical thinking, cooperation, collaboration, creativity and adding opportunities for students to solve authentic problems. Problem solving and design challenges are a great way to engage students and use skills across disciplines to create solutions to real world problems.
In essence, STEM is just good teaching; providing our students the opportunities to grow in an environment that will promote ownership of learning and risk-taking. Our students will also simultaneously grow in our core moral values as we explore our place as citizens of a global community. In our school, STEM would become STREAM as we would naturally integrate Art and Religion into our daily lessons.
On December 6th we invite you to share in the joy of Christmas at our Christmas per-formance featuring our 4th and 5th graders as well as the MDA band. The performance is at 7pm.
May peace, joy, hope, and love fill your home and heart, Loretta Pilla, Principal
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
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MATER DEI ACADEMY
MDA PTU NEWS
The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us....the MDA SANTA SHOP! It is a fun time for the children as they love to buy gifts for their fami-lies. If you would like to donate a homemade craft, we would genuinely appreciate it! We ask that you please make at least 12 and bring them to the school office marked “Santa Shop” by Monday, December 5th. Thank you for your support! Contact Dawn with any questions. 216-570-9637
Please remember to clip your unexpired Box Tops and put them in the collec-tion bin located at the southwest en-trance under the bulletin board. Box Tops are worth 10¢ each and add up quickly. The Mater Dei Academy PTU uses the funds earned from these col-lections to help with the purchase of pencil pouches, field trips, library books, field day treats and much more! Remember to like our MDA PTU page on Facebook and come to our next meeting Wed. December 7 at 6:30pm in the MDA mini-auditorium.
The Our Lady of Fatima Statue visit has been extended through December 16th at our parish. She will be in the Adoration Chapel weekdays and in the Church on the weekend.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception Thursday,
December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass schedule: Vigil 7pm, Day of—7:00am, 8:30am,
Noon, and 7:00pm.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS Confessions for Advent are sched-uled as follows:
OLMC –Monday, Dec. 5, 12 & 19 from 6:00-6:45 pm. We also, have regular Saturday Con-fessions Dec. 10 & December 17 from 3-3:45pm and 5-5:45pm in OLMC Church.
Communal Penance - December 11– 2:00pm at Immaculate Conception Parish in Willoughby.
Please consider taking an orna-ment off the Giving Tree with suggested gift card donation.
Gift cards will be given to needy families in our Community for
Christmas. Please drop cards by December 6th. Thank you!
Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12)
SVdP GIVING TREE
The OLMC Music Ministry will have a Confectionery Sale after all
Masses next weekend December 10 & 11 in the Mini-Auditorium and the Community
Center Lobby. Come shop for candy, cookies and candy wreaths for gifts or holiday parties while supporting the Music Ministry. All proceeds help to defray the cost of music and orchestration for the Music Ministry 30th Annual Christ-mas Concert. (see below) The OLMC Music Ministry 30th Annual Christmas Concert for the St. Vincent de Paul Society is Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 7:00pm in Church. Please consider a donation of cash or non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Donations collected at close of concert. The SVdP helps needy parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Wickliffe Community.
OLMC MUSIC MINISTRY
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There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28)
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Weekend Schedule for Ministers - December 10 & 11 4:00pm– Marge Brandt, Rita Farley, Dan Grubiss, Lorene Sakowicz, Shirley Tarasco Lector: ? 6:00pm– John Hayes, Bonnie Schindly, Glen Schindly Lector: David Krych 7:30am - Fred Heyer, Barb Taraska, Barb Winter Lector: Lisa Greger 9:30am– Kitty Shriver, Barb Oesterle, Mark Oesterle Lector: Dorothy Jakowski 11:30am– Doris Maslanka, Jeanne Milicic, Bill Smith Lector: Marty Tabone If you cannot make your time. Please find a substitute or call 585-0800 x 201. The Sacristy ext. is 208.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Wickliffe Knights of Columbus Council 5405 will be hosting a "Pancake Breakfast with Santa" on Sunday, December 18th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's
Community Center. We are inviting all parishioners and their families to join us for a hearty breakfast of pan-cakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage with coffee and orange juice as we celebrate the season. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive at 10:30 am to meet with the children of the parish and dis-cuss what they would like for Christ-mas. For the adults there will be a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Breakfast will cost $15 per family or $6.00 per individual. Children are welcome to visit with Santa without purchasing breakfast. If you have any questions please contact PGK Fred Tough 440-479-0270.
ALTAR & ROSARY SALE
Justice shall flourish in his in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72)
RETREAT OPPORTUNITY If you are interested in taking some spiritual retreat time for yourself without having to drop every-thing or leave town, here is your chance.
Praying with St. Ignatius is a parish retreat based on the Spir-itual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It is oriented toward de-veloping a heartfelt knowledge of Jesus Christ. During this re-treat, you will be taught different methods of prayer, guided in a daily Scripture-based prayer practice, and participate in small faith sharing groups during eight weekly sessions at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish.
The first meeting will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 9:30-11:30 am in the Mini Audi-torium. The cost of this retreat is $25.00. For questions/registration, please contact Charlotte Gulden (440.585.0900). Registration deadline is January 14, 2017.
Our annual Christmas cookie, oplatki and raffle ticket sale is this Sunday, December 4. Raffle tickets and oplatki will be sold after all Masses on Sunday and on Saturday, December 3.
RETREAT OPPORTUNITY
“Perpetual Adoration, Eucharis-tic Adoration offers to our people the opportunity to join those in religious life to pray for the salvation of the world, souls everywhere and peace on earth. We cannot underestimate the power of prayer and the differ-ence it will make in our world.” — Mother Teresa
Our Adoration Chapel is open 24/7 days a week. Please consider committing to a regular devotion hour in Perpetual Adoration with Jesus weekly. To schedule an hour please call Anne Rossman at 944-0593, or Grace McCullough at 944-5028 or Marion Smith at 944-1431.
O Sacrament Most Holy! O Sacrament Divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, Every moment thine.
Our Theme for Advent is: “Waiting in Joyful Hope for the
Coming of Our Savior”
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
must be in writing in the Parish Office or emailed no later than
Noon on Friday, one week before publication. Thank you.
ADORATION CHAPEL
Parents must be like John the Baptist
“a voice crying in the wilderness” of our consumer society.
While society pressures us to shop until we drop the weeks until
Christmas, you have the opportunity to “prepare the way of the Lord”
in the lives of your children.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Please submit your written Mass intention requests with a $10 stipend for each Mass to the Parish Office or collec-tion basket. Envelopes are at the Church entrances and
Parish Office.
2017 MASS INTENTIONS
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PREPARE THE WAY Saint John the Baptist ap-pears on the scene today as Advent enters its second week. The mysterious consumer of locusts and wild honey, John echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah as he calls for repentance in the face of the nearness of the kingdom of heaven. The rhythms of the Christian life are often confounding. Each year we meet the Baptist and hear his calls for repentance. Each year we see him pointing to the one who is coming after him, the Lord Jesus. Yet each year the words and actions of John the Baptist echo anew in our hearts, because we have fallen into old sinful traps again and again. Advent gives us the opportunity once again to turn away from our sinful ways and embrace the gospel way of life. John the Baptist invites us to prepare the way for the Lord, in whom we place our hope. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11
WEEKLY READINGS
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD, as water covers the sea. —Isaiah 11:9
Lake Life Teen Week of December 4th
Weekly Prayer Intention
This week we pray: for the Church, for its leaders and all its people, for those who seek wisdom, understanding, counsel, and strength. For those who live in places of discord and oppression, for those who are heavily burdened and persecuted for their faith. For bold prophets and humble
listeners, for those whose lives witness the Gospel of Jesus. For young people and for children, for caring adults in whose faces they can see the face of
God. And for our community, centered in one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and for those who live humbly and await the Lord’s coming.
Scripture Reflection Hope is demanding. Hope demands action. Hope is not wishing for a fantasy
to come true hope is something more powerful, more profound than any wish could ever be. Hope calls for an adjustment of our lives so we can do
something about the future. St. John the Baptist came to a people who merely wished that the Messiah might come someday to make everything
perfect, but weren’t doing anything about it. He taught them to change their lives and their perspectives. He told them to repent and reform. He told them that they could not be satisfied with doing nothing, just resting on
their heritage. He told them to transform their lives, and prepare the world for the Messiah. In doing this, he transformed their wishing into hoping. Advent is much more than making believe that Jesus us going to be born again in Bethlehem. Advent is the season of taking action so that we can
attain our hope. Our hope is not just that we all have a pleasant or even a spiritual Christmas. Our hope is far deeper than that. Our hope is that we will join Jesus Christ in the transformation of the world when He comes at
the end of time. To attain this hope, we have to prepare for Christ’s presence right now. Hope demands that kind of action.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 4: 7:00 pm Mass @ OLMC Sunday, December 11: 7:00 pm Mass @ OLMC Wednesday, December 14: Matt Fradd @ OLMC 6:30 – 8:30 pm This evening is open to the entire parish as well as surrounding communities. Matt is a nationally known speaker and will be focusing on “The Love That Satisfies.” Following his talk to the larger group, he will meet specifi cally with parents to talk about “Parenting the Internet Generation.” This event is free, and we encourage you and your family to join us for this important and engaging evening! Thursday, December 15: XLT @ Borromeo Seminary 6:30 – 9:00 pm All are welcome to come to the seminary for our monthly celebration of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This month, Matt Fradd will be presenting “God, the Universe, and Everything” as part of the evening. Dinner will be provided at the end of the event, and confessions will be available throughout the evening. Sunday, December 18: 7:00 pm Mass @ OLMC
Our deepest Sympathy to the family of the deceased:
Carole D’Angelo, Anthony Fatica,
Thomas Tirabasso and Emil Benegalia
Please keep them in your prayers.
Please note: Volunteers are needed for the Christ-mas Church Decorating on Friday, December 23rd at
2:00pm. Please meet in the church.
This is a great opportunity for service hours. If you have any questions call
Amy Bopp at 440-944-3506.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Remember goodsearch.com (a yahoo search engine) and support Mater Dei Academy
Amid the busy-ness of these days, do something special for your self and join MATT MAHER and Band for an Advent Night of Worship at St. Am-brose Parish 929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212. December 11th doors open at 6:30pm. Concert at 7:00pm. Purchase tickets at door or www.theFEST.us/mattmaher
Family Support Ministry: LEAF Ministry Listening, Encouraging, and Assisting Families (See: www.leafministry.org for additional information on this ministry) Is there families in our parish, who, because of the incarceration of a loved one, experience isolation, shame, guilt, and an overwhelming sense of being alone? The LEAF Ministry has been formed to be of support to these families. Groups meet monthly offering an opportunity to those who come to listen and share community, network and learn from others who understand their situation, challenges, fears and emotions. All are welcome to participate irrespective of faith affiliation. For more information and to verify the schedules, please call the following parish and visit the web-site: www.leafministry.org No pre-registration is necessary. It is our intention to continue to form addi-tional groups in the various areas of the diocese.
If you want more information, call Sister Rita Mary, SND at 800- 869- 6525 or 216-696-6525 x2200. Next meeting is at: St. Noel Parish 35200 Chardon Road Willoughby, Ohio 44094 440-946-0887 Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month.
ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN The Gay and Lesbian Family Ministry of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese “The Body of Christ in the Diocese of Cleveland is called to reverence each person as a unique reflection of God’s presence in our midst.” This parents support group welcomes you to join us at our next meeting, Sun-day, December 11, from 2-3:30pm in the SJV Philomena Center of St. John Vianney Parish on Bellflower Rd in Mentor, Ohio. (440) 943-3445 MASS for life, Sunday, January 22, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Join Bishop Richard Lennon to observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Chil-dren, remembering the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court deci-sion. #Mass4LifeCLE on facebook, twitter, and instagram! Visit https://mass4lifecle2017.event brite.com or call 216.334.2965 for more information and to register your group.
HOLIDAY HELPS for the Divorced and Separated, on Tuesdays, De-cember 6, 13, and January 3, 10, 2017, 7-9:00pm. 4 week mini-Group at St. Noel Parish, 35200 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills. Registration and further information can be obtained through Catholic Char-ities, Lake County: 440-352-6191. CHRISTMAS WITH THE DAUGH-TERS OF ST. PAUL on Fr iday, De-cember 9th at 7:00pm at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 1007 Supe-rior Ave., Cleveland. Known for their fresh arrangements of time-honored classics. Concert Free and parking free in Cathedral garage on Rockwell Ave. @ E. 9th. BREAKFAST with SANTA Dec. 18 from 9am-1pm in Willowick communi-ty Center, 321 E. 314 St., Willowick. $6 per person, $5 age 4-10, Free under 3. Pictures with Santa! 440-226-4405
