Paschal Life Parish, School and Alumni News

Spring/Summer, 2016 Volume 6, Issue 2

SHARING OUR GIFTS 2015-2016

Dear Family & Friends:

There is never a dull time at SPB, but there are extra special event that we cherish

and enjoy each year in our parish’s life! Our 7th annual parish festival, Spring Fling

expanded to a 4-day event. More sponsors, volunteers and participants made it

quite successful: our biggest and most profitable ever, gaining $40,000 for our

operating budget. We also blessed the Bourgeois Bells and the Light of Two

Moons assisted us in the music for the outdoor Mass. What a joy to have Deacon

Joe’s family here for the special blessing. God and our patron saint, Paschal

Baylon, blessed us with incredible weather: we are so thankful!

We look forward to other wonderful events this summer, including our Saint Ann

Triduum (July 23 – 26). This annual devotion, blessing of children, anointing of

the sick and prayers with the relic of good Saint Ann strengthens us in holiness. We

will also host an international convocation (July 29 – 31) for the Year of Mercy

with the SSS and Eymardian Family. We are all invited to participate and enjoy the fruits of these amazing

speakers. (See the SSS website or SPB bulletin for the flyer and registration form or call the office to have

materials mailed to you.) We also enjoy the annual parish picnic at Highland Heights Park (Sunday, August

21 at Noon) and ice cream social (Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. in the newly remodeled Eymard Room).

In the past year and a half we have worked tirelessly on our new Pastoral Plan. I am so proud of the

parishioners who studied the parish’s life and put this strategic plan into place. In this issue of Paschal Life, we

have our first report from many parish ministries and organizations, highlighting the great work that has been

accomplished over the first year of the plan. Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and your faithful

stewardship. Your hard work has paid off – for next year, we will have our first balanced budget for both the

school and the parish. (A financial summary will be mailed to you again this fall.) We appreciate your prayers

and are grateful for your donations that support our parish’s financial life.

God doesn’t take a vacation from us, so let’s not take a vacation from worshipping God! We accomplish so

much together with the help of God! Let us continue to pray for each other and pray together. See you Sunday

at Mass and join us one day a week for a weekday Mass, Morning or Evening Prayer or prayer in the presence

of the Blessed Sacrament – a summer resolution! Your relationship with God deserves more time in prayer and

communication: it will change your life, I guarantee it!

In Christ our Eucharist,

Reverend John Thomas J. Lane, SSS, Class of 1979

8th Pastor

A WORD FROM OUR STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

Dear Saint Paschal Baylon Parish,

We are happy to share this issue of Paschal Life with you. As you know, SPB has created and adopted a

rolling 5-year Pastoral Plan. This strategic plan was created by many hard-working parishioners over the

course of a year. Much thought, creativity and care was put into deciding the different goals and action-

items for each ministry. Now, as we enter Year 2 of this Plan, we have highlighted many of the

accomplishments as given to us directly by the ministries. As we continue with the Plan into upcoming

years, we will hope you will join us in supporting the mission and goals. Our Pastoral Plan is helping to

make SPB the best parish and community it can be!

On behalf of the entire Pastoral Council, we hope you enjoy this issue!

Regards,

Kelly Ericsson Jeff Gueulette Rosalie Lewis

The Strategic Implementation Team

ADVANCEMENT NEWS

Hello! I am Barb DiTurno, the new Advancement Director. I am honored and blessed to bring my expertise

and knowledge to SPB to help with philanthropy. There are many creative and exciting ways to build a legacy

here, and I look forward to sharing ideas and options with you.

My career in advancement/development spans 30 years and has included fundraising positions with The Easter

Seal Society, Lake Catholic High School, The Cleveland Clinic and Beaumont School..

I have been busy since joining the staff in January. My goals include increasing donations and financial support;

Sharing planned giving options that can help leave a lasting legacy to SPB; supporting the capital needs through

the execution of a philanthropic giving campaign; providing online giving options; creating a comprehensive

alumni database to communicate all the great news and opportunities at SPB; increasing revenue, especially for

Taste of the Town and the Spring Fling festival; and designing and implementing a comprehensive plan to track

potential and current donors, volunteers and alumni.

Thank you for the warm welcome and I look forward to meeting many more of you. Please call me at 440-442-

3410 ext. 112, email me at advancement@saintpaschal.com or stop by my office. I look forward to every

conversation, learning what you love about SPB, a vibrant community! I am grateful to be a part of a

community that strives to enrich minds and nourish souls in so many ways.

Sincerely,

Barb DiTurno

Advancement Director

"You take nothing with you that you gained. Only what you gave away" St. Francis of Assisi

SHARING OUR GIFTS: PASTORAL PLAN UPDATE

At Leadership Day, 2013, the Pastoral Council and Pastoral

Staff mandated the creation of a 5-year Pastoral Plan and an

ad hoc committee to develop this plan. The goal of the

Pastoral Planning Committee was to create a dynamic plan

that builds upon our vibrant Saint Paschal Baylon parish

community and

continues our rich

legacy.

Since January 2014, the committee volunteered hundreds of hours.

Input was gathered from hundreds of parishioners via interviews and

surveys. Additionally, students from the Weatherhead School of

Management Case Western Reserve University provided

supplementary analysis.

The Pastoral Plan identifies priorities in the following areas:

1. Spirituality

2. School

3. Youth and Family

4. Outreach, Social Justice and Community Service

5. Stewardship

6. Community Awareness

7. Governance and Operations

For each of these areas, a strategic direction has been developed.

These goals provide a vision for the future of our parish.

Objectives and strategies for each area have been identified, along

with suggested action items and focus areas.

Our plan was implemented in January 2015. On the following

pages, you will find a summary of our progress as

we begin to achieve the vision of our Pastoral Plan.

SPIRITUALITY

The strategic focus for this area of our Pastoral Plan is to foster and deepen our spirituality through

opportunities for faith formation and inspiring liturgies.

One of our key objectives is to affirm our faith formation with

programs that guide us to a richer relationship with Christ and each

other. We have focused on these areas:

Continue an active formation program that offers an explanation and

understanding of the Mass and liturgical season.

In the Pastor’s Perspective column, Fr. Lane regularly offers

explanations of various traditions, symbols and customs so that we may

better understand their significance and deepen our relationship with

Christ and strengthen our faith.

Small Groups were formed for faith-sharing and for parishioners to get to know each other.

Christ Renews His Parish program and ARISE: Together in Christ, included a potluck dinner in November.

We also prepared Epiphany Packets which contained a blessing prayer and chalk to bless and mark the door

in your home.

Season 2 of ARISE was held this past Lent. Based on the Samaritan Woman at the Well, the groups chose to

fund water pumps for third world countries. Our closing celebration took place at the Agape Meal. The

group baked the altar breads that were used at the Holy Thursday Eucharist.

Suggested Opening/Closing Prayers are shared with all

ministries.

Homily Prep Group meets regularly.

The Eymard Spiritual group is in its second year of

offering Eymard at "Prime-Time." In June and August

we move from the usually pot luck luncheon with a

guest speaker to an evening potluck dinner also with a

speaker.

Something new has been added to our luncheon

gatherings - students of Saint Paschal Baylon School

join us for lunch and conversation. Our "Eymard buddies" have a great time with us and we certainly have

enjoyed having them with us.

The Associates of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament sponsor a monthly study program on various

topics related to Saint Peter Julian Eymard.

Another objective is to energize the congregation through meaningful and memorable liturgies and

worship, to actively challenge parishioners to participate, understand and live their faith. We have been

working on these action items:

Incorporate alternative liturgical services, for example, Taize prayer.

Invite and encourage a greater number of people to become involved in ministries that are part of the

Eucharistic celebration.

A Ministry Fair was held in January, 2016.

Developed training videos for altar servers.

Use visual arts to enhance the liturgy and the worshipping community.

SCHOOL

The faculty, staff and volunteers at Saint Paschal Baylon School continue to foster Christ-centered values

within each student, while providing a challenging curriculum in an environment of dignity and respect.

Dear Saint Paschal Baylon Parishioners,

It has been one amazing year at Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic Elementary school as we celebrate 60

years of “Educating Minds and Nourishing Souls.” Our celebrations were guided by the goals of our Parish

Strategic Plan to which the faculty and staff are committed.

We began this year reestablishing connections with old

friends, as our guests of honor, at our 60th Anniversary

opening celebration and reception on Wednesday,

September 23, 2015. Former principals, teachers, and staff

were invited back to rekindle friendships. Sister Mary

Alice Slowey revealed our new 60th Anniversary logo

during the entrance procession at Mass and Mayor Scott

Coleman proclaimed the opening of our 60th Year.

Afterwards, current and former faculty and staff gathered

together to remember things past and to admire things

present.

Saint Paschal Baylon presented the Distinguished Graduate Award to

one of our alumni. That award was presented to Tim Salcer, class of

1992, for his commitment to service, prayer, and belief. The evening

continued with a social gathering in the Eymard room and tours of the

school accompanied by an occasional opportunity to squeeze into an

old seat or open a former tiny locker. Laughter filled the Eymard room

as class after class exchanged memories of Saint Paschal Baylon. It

truly was a “Knight to Remember!”

We connected with our “Grand Pals” on May 4, 2016. Cherishing

those who mean so much to us, we invited grandparents and special

persons to celebrate our May Crowning along with our students and

especially with the second grade class who wore their First

Communion suits and dresses as they led the opening procession. Our “Grand Pals” were treated to a special

performance by Grades K - 3 following Mass. Finally, on May 27, we completed this 60th Year by celebrating

with our wonderful students on Saint Paschal Day! This special day began with Mass and continued with fun

and our buddies, as well as, a lunch and a DJ courtesy of the Athletic Association. We enjoyed a great time!

Thank you to everyone who has made and continues to make our 60th Year our best year ever!

God bless,

Carol L. Jansky, Principal

YOUTH AND FAMILY

“Have the courage to be happy.” – Pope Francis

With these words as inspiration, the goal of this section of our Pastoral Plan focuses on providing opportunities

for youth and family engagement.

One of our goals is to create stronger connections to the parish community through social and spiritual

interactions involving both youth and their families.

Our Youth Group joined in our special Triduum liturgies

and services by reenacting the Stations of the Cross this

past Good Friday.

The Youth Group participated in our recent Spring Fling

Festival by selling lemonade.

Youth Group attended The National Catholic Youth

Conference in Indianapolis and will attend the Diocese of

Cleveland Conference in November.

Youth Group plans

many events for the

parish including Soup Night, Breakfast with Santa, Trunk - or -

Treat, and Cookies with Olaf.

Youth Group participates in many fundraisers - we have raised

funds for Ronald McDonald House, Kick it For Cancer, Helping

Hands Ministry, and Manna Ministry.

Youth Group traveled to Florida and were trained as Life in the

Eucharist retreat leaders

Youth Group led a Life in the

Eucharist retreat in Houston this spring.

Member of the Youth group have attended Eymard gatherings as

“Eymard buddies”.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

continues to draw our very young

parishioners to learn more about Jesus.

Hoping to expand the Children’s

Liturgy to include the Saturday

4:30 p.m. Mass. More volunteers are

needed. Please call the parish office if you are interested.

The Children’s Choir sang at several Masses during the year.

OUTREACH, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

As a parish community, our goal is to sustain and expand our commitment to serve one another within our

parish and beyond.

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, led our Parish Lenten mission educating us on Food for the Poor and other

social justice concerns.

Our parish participated in Highland Heights Home Days and will be there again on July 23.

Our Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound continue to serve members of our parish who are unable to

worship with us.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Rosary Guild has furnished rosaries primarily to three major hospitals in the

area – the Cleveland Clinic main campus, University Hospital and Hillcrest.

Rosaries have been shared with Cleveland area homeless and nursing homes.

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry members began making pocket

prayer shawls, which are small crocheted pieces with a cross

stitched in that can be kept in a pocket or purse, or used as a

mug coaster.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry started making baby prayer

shawls for babies being christened at our parish.

The Manna Ministry continues to assist in the emergency

financial needs of parishioners due to illness, unemployment,

underemployment or other emergencies.

Our Day School and PSR students prepared Christmas gifts for the homeless that were delivered by our

Helping Hands Ministry.

The Helping Hands Ministry has expanded its

outreach to include Villa Serena.

The City of Highland Heights has generously

donated plots of land to the Helping Hands

Ministry to plant a vegetable garden to help

feed the area homeless.

The Helping Hands Ministry reports that the

need continues to grow and acknowledges

that the ministry is able to assist those in need

through the generosity of our parishioners and those in the community.

The Helping Hands Ministry helped take people off the street and helped find them jobs.

The Helping Hands Ministry has educated many on various resources and community agencies available

to offer assistance.

STEWARDSHIP

Saint Paschal Baylon parish thrives as a vital resource for the spiritual lives of our parishioners and the

communities we serve through our commitments of TIME, TALENT and TREASURE.

Ladies of the Blessed Sacrament Guild:

Ladies Guild created New Vision/Mission Statement: The Blessed Sacrament Ladies Guild: "Women

United in Faith, Fellowship and Service". The Ladies Guild is a community of women, joined spiritually,

committed to promoting the well-being of the parish and school through hospitality, charity, and service.

Updated bylaws after 25 years! Brought back some of the Guild traditions that have been lost over the years

while updating some of the bylaws to stay current and relevant.

Mom's Group officially under the Guild umbrella! Bringing fresh ideas and lots of energy to our ministry.

Promoted spirituality by hosting speaker Fr. Damian Ference in the SPB Church.

Hosted annual Spiritual Retreat Mother’s Day weekend.

Promoted fellowship among parish/school women by kicking

off the year with our first meeting with a Wine and Cheese

social in the Blessed Sacrament Garden, as well as hosted

Ladies Night Out in December with our annual charity

donation to Providence House during the Christmas Season.

PTO:

Completed a Successful Walk-a-Thon where all students, teachers and many parents participated and

supported this healthy fundraiser!

Saint Paschal School was one of ten schools in the U.S. to receive a $10,000 donation from Campbell's as

part of their Labels for Education program.

Hosted Dr. Lisa Damour to speak on "Raising Resilient Children" for all parents and friends of the school.

Sponsored Mrs. Jesse Weinberger, who worked with students in grades 4-8 to understand their exposure to

harmful situations through social media and gaming. She later spoke to a large community of parents and

friends to share these findings as well as offer ways to protect our children.

Invited teachers to participate in "Deep Dives" at monthly meetings to connect parents more with what is

happening inside the school.

Held a successful "Game Knight" filled with fun and friendship

Welcoming Committee:

Held a Bereavement dinner in May

Will hold its annual Ice Cream Social in August

Planning a Welcome Brunch for new parishioners in October

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

We strive to enhance our parish image and presence in the community through marketing, communication,

recruitment and retention.

Participated in Highland Heights Home Days and will

participate in this year’s Home Days on July 23

This past March, our second School Education Fair drew

several current school families and many interested families to

learn more about our school, curriculum and opportunities

Enjoyed our seventh annual Spring Fling Festival. (see

pages 10-11)

Over the past year, multiple articles and press releases

published by local newspapers and via social media. This

exposure heighten awareness of our parish community.

Encouraging active participation in diocesan initiatives and events through various forms of publicity

and communication.

GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS

Our objective is to operate the parish in a collaborative, efficient

and transparent manner.

Hired Advancement Director, Barb DiTurno. (see page 2)

Rolling out five-year Pastoral Plan, with implementation team in place.

Holding quarterly meetings with ministry leaders to assist with

implementing strategic initiatives and building relationships.

Continuing with quarterly meetings, bringing together representatives from

parish ministries, groups and organizations to coordinate joint and

independent programs.

Enhancing the Pastoral and Finance Councils with rotating lay

membership that fairly represents the parish.

Developed 5-year maintenance, facilities and campus plan.

Thank you to the following individuals for contributing content, photos or information: Reverend John Thomas Lane, SSS; Deacon

Joe Bourgeois, SSS; Chris Hart; Barb DiTurno; Kelly Ericsson; Jeff Gueulette; Carol Jansky; Tania Jarc; Kelly Keefe; Rosalie Lewis;

Bob Mastrangelo; Michelle Mazza; Joe McCormack; Evamarie Mickol; Diana Mitchell; Diane Raguz; and Kay Vincent.

Communications regarding this publication may be directed to the Communication Office at 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland

Heights, OH 44143 or 440.442.3410. Articles, information, photos, updates, letters to the editor and corrections are welcome. All submissions must include the sender’s name and contact information, and the editor reserves the right to edit letters. Submission

deadline for the next issue is September 1, 2016.

Parish Festival Recap

This year’s seventh annual parish festival was four days filled with faith, fellowship, food and fun! Special

thanks to the Spring Fling Committee, volunteers, sponsors and a fantastic parish community!

Our SPB school band concert on Thursday evening was top notch. It was a special treat for those who have

never had the opportunity to hear these talented musicians. And, who could resist the delicious cuisine served at

Saturday’s Pasta Dinner?

What better way to celebrate the Lord’s Day than to gather as a family of faith? Our new “Bourgeois Bells”

were formally dedicated with Deacon Joseph Bourgeois, SSS and members of his family in attendance. The

bells were a gift of the Bourgeois family, in memory of Father Louis Bourgeois. Following the blessing,

members of the parish community gathered for an outdoor Mass.

Festival foods, rides, games and entertainment rounded out the four festive days!

Congratulations to our Spring Fling Raffle winners: Grand Prize – Joe McCormack; Second Prize – Rob

Polomsky; Third Prize – Pat Briar.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors: SILVER KNIGHT SPONSORS:

LOPRESTI FUNERAL HOME AND

CREMATION CENTER KAZIMIR LANDSCAPING, INC.

NCS

DICICCO & SONS FUNERAL HOME

BRONZE KNIGHT SPONSORS: PAT GORNIK/L'ARCHE CLEVELAND

SPB HOLY NAME SOCIETY

ROBERT HORVATH

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VICCHIARELLI FUNERAL HOME

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UPCOMING SAINT PASCHAL BAYLON EVENTS

Youth Bible Camp June 27 - July 1 Saint Ann Triduum July 23-26 Year of Mercy Convocation July 29-31 Parish Picnic August 21

First Full Day of School August 24 Ice Cream Social August 28

Saint Paschal Baylon Mission Statement: Saint Paschal Baylon is a joyful, welcoming community centered

in the Eucharist. Through our prayer and liturgy, we are empowered to grow in faith, love and service.

Pastoral and School Staff Pastor: Rev. John Thomas Lane, SSS ext. 111 Parochial Vicar: Rev. John Christman, SSS, ext. 110 Pastoral Associate: Deacon Joseph Bourgeois, SSS, ext. 108

Pastoral Associate: Deacon Robert Bowers, ext. 100 Advancement: Barbara DiTurno, ext. 112 Communication: Kathy Pohlhammer, ext. 109 Catechetical Leaders: Anna & George Peko, ext. 107 Maintenance: Roger Fisher, ext. 100

Principal: Carol Jansky, 440-442-676 Business Manager: Michelle Mazza, ext. 101 Administrative Assistant: Mary Beth Hallal, ext. 103

Youth Minister: Evamarie Mickol, ext. 102 Music & Liturgy: Michelle Kitko, (interim) ext. 128 Catechetical Leaders: Anna & George Peko, ext. 107 Receptionist: Stefi Somrack, ext. 0

Our Worship Life

Weekend Mass: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m., Saturday vigil 4:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses: 6:30 a.m. (Tues. only), 9:00 a.m. (M through Sa), 12:15 p.m. (M, W only)

Rite of Penance: Any time by appointment or Saturday from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. in the church

Saint Paschal Baylon Roman Catholic Community 5384 Wilson Mills Road

Highland Heights, OH 44143

Parish Office: 440.442.3410

www.saintpaschal.com