Saint Michael Catholic Church 6912 Chestnut Rd. Independence, OH 44131

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8:00am,

10:00am, 12:00pm Monday thru Thursdays 8:30am

Holy Days 8:30am, 12:05pm, 7:00pm Confessions: Saturday at 3:30 and by appointment

Anointing of the Sick by Appointment

Rectory Hours Monday thru Thursday 9am-8pm

Friday 9am-5pm

Pastoral Staff Fr. Pete Colletti. D. Min

Pastor Fr. John Vrana

Retired—In Residence Sr. Betty Gulick

Minister to the Sick and Homebound

Deacon Jim Vincent Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Jan Wisnieski Pastoral Associate & Director of

Religious Education Mr. Todd Dockrill

Director of Music & Technology Dr. Darlene Khoury

Youth and Family Minister Mrs. Margaret Campisi

Principal Sue Synek

Ministries Schedule Coordinator syneks22@gmail.com

Office Staff: Patricia Higgins Allie Cowgill

Dana Harshbarger Bookkeeper: Allison Castle

Maintenance Team: Edward Riegelmayer—School

Bob Jagielo John Noga

Devin Doran—Church & Grounds Lori Morales

As a parish, we are meeting Christ through prayer and being Christ for the World

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Rectory 216-524-1394 216-524-1395 Rectory Fax 216-328-8537 Pastoral Associate/Religious Ed. 216-524-4212 Music Ministry Office 216-524-2425 School 216-524-6405 School Fax 216-524-7538

School Website: www.stmichaelschoolinfo.com Church Website: www.stmichaelchurchindependence.org

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Amen. “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” (or another form of the greeting may be used) And with your Spirit.

“Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.”

Penitential Act

(One of the following forms of the penitential act is used:)

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (striking breast) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. “May God have mercy on us, for-give us our sins and bring us to ev-erlasting life.” Amen.

“Have mercy on us, O Lord.” For we have sinned against you. Show us, O Lord, your mercy.” And grant us your salvation. “May God have mercy on us, for-give us our sins and bring us to ev-erlasting life.” Amen. “Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy. “Christ, have mercy,” Christ, have mercy. “Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.

“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy. “Christ, have mercy,” Christ, have mercy. “Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy. “May God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.” Amen.

Or:

Or:

Greeting

Collect

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, Amen.

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace to people of goodwill.

Gloria The Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial - Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19

1st Reading - 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a

A Reading from the second Book of Kings

One day Elisha came to Shunem, where there was a woman of influence, who urged him to dine with her. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he used to stop there to dine. So she said to her husband, "I know that Elisha is a holy man of God. Since he visits us often, let us arrange a little room on the roof and furnish it for him with a bed, table, chair, and lamp, so that when he comes to us he can stay there." Sometime later Elisha arrived and stayed in the room overnight. Later Elisha asked, "Can something be done for her?" His servant Gehazi answered, "Yes! She has no son, and her husband is getting on in years." Elisha said, "Call her." When the woman had been called and stood at the door, Elisha promised, "This time next year you will be fondling a baby son."

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

“Let us pray.”

“O God, who through the grace of adoption chose us to be children of

light, grant, we pray, that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error but always be seen to stand in the bright

light of truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.”

Amen.

The promises of the LORD I will sing forever, through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. For you have said, "My kindness is established forever;" in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness. Blessed the people who know the joyful shout; in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk. At your name they rejoice all the day, and through your justice they are exalted. You are the splendor of their strength, and by your favor our horn is exalted. For to the LORD belongs our shield, and the Holy One of Israel, our king.

Music: Owen Alstott © 1977, 1990 OCP.

Gospel - Matthew 10:37-42

The Lord be with you. And with your Spirit.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord.

2nd Reading - Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

Brothers and sisters: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Jesus said to his apostles: "Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. "Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward. And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple— amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation; announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his

wonderful light.

Prayer over the Offerings “O God, who graciously accomplish the effects of your mysteries, grant, we pray, that the deeds by which we serve you may be worthy of these sacred gifts. Through Christ our Lord.” Amen.

Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven (bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Preface Dialogue “The Lord be with you.” And with your Spirit. “Lift up your hearts.” We lift them up to the Lord. “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.” It is right and just.

“Pray brothers and sisters (brethren), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, (bow) who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. “Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant us peace in our days, that by the help of your mercy we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress as we wait upon the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. “Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever.” Amen. “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” And with your Spirit. “Let us offer each other the sign of peace.”

The Lord’s Prayer

AMEN

SANCTUS

THE MYSTERY OF FAITH

“Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.” Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

LAMB OF GOD

Concluding Rites

“The Lord be with you.” And with your spirit.

“May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit”

Amen.

After everyone has received communion and after the

Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Tabernacle, you may be seated or kneel for a time of quiet prayer.

Communion Hymn

Prayer After Communion

“May this divine sacrifice we have offered and

received fill us with life, O Lord, we pray, so that, bound to you in lasting

charity, we may bear fruit that last for ever. Through

Christ our Lord.” Amen.

Blest Are They

Recessional

St. Michael Parish Prayer The Prayer of St. Francis

before the Cross at San Damiano

MOST HIGH glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect char-

ity, insight, and wisdom, so that I can always observe

Thy holy and true command.

Amen.

Summer Raffle Winner June 25, 2017—Mr and Mrs Alex Holoka III.

Congratulations!!

All bulletin announcements are due the Monday before the weekend you would like it in. Please get them to Allie by noon. They can be sent to

stmbulletin@gmail.com. Unfortunately, if they are received after that time we cannot guarantee that the announcement will make it into the bulletin.

Thank you!!

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Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 1 4:30 + Nicholas & Jennie Fill (Family) Sunday. July 2 8:00 + Special Intention (Tom & Sylvia Priebe) 10:00 + Alexander Olivera (Dad & Mom) 12:00 + Parishioners Monday, July 3 8:30 + SVDP Tuesday, July 4 8:30 Health, happiness and success of Peter Oliver (Mom & Dad) Wednesday, July 5 8:30 + Robert Grane (Zimmerman Family) Thursday, July 6 8:30 + Stella Harabin (Husband & Family) Saturday, July 8 4:30 + Johanna Niemiec (Siry Family) Sunday. July 9 8:00 + Holy Name & Altar Rosary 10:00 + Deceased members of the Andreano & DiFranco & Frate Families (Tom & Phyllis Grande) 12:00 + Parishioners

Parish Schedule Sunday, July 2 Youth Group ® 5pm Monday, July 3 Rectory Closed No Activities Tuesday, July 4—Happy 4th of July Rectory Closed Wednesday, July 5 No Activities Thursday, July 6 HNAR ® 6:30pm K of C (SFC) 7:30pm Friday, July 7 No Activities Saturday, July 8 No Activities Sunday, July 9 Tech Meeting (SFC) 1pm Youth Group (YM) 5pm C– Church

S– School G– Gym

Café-Cafeteria SFC– St. Francis Center R—Rectory Mtg Room

YM– Youth Group Room

Dan Zofcin Judy Fiore Mark L.

Jen LeBlanc Cecilia M. Joe Denk

Sgt. Adam Podway Barbara P.

Ashley Skuhrovec Pat Niemira

Sylvia Priebe Rita Matthis

Maryann Cohara Michelle Kiefer Lily Von Glahn Michelle Murach

David Pichert Sal Loparo

Charlenea Fabrizo John Patrick Gallagher

Roger Zalewski Diane Bernaciak

Don Baran RaeAnn DiBaggio

Mel Gollon

Sophie Walkuski Frieda Kunevicius

Lauren Mauser Joyce R.

Michael Herasimuk Tom Matia

Elaine Kukral Helen Young Betty Schwab

Laura and Rick Schreiber Bob Owczarzak John Liszeski Helene Shane Laura Kelley Christopher

Mary Stanley Gina Childress Gayle Telford Phyllis Owsiak Jim Kolousek Paul Matejka Joyce Nesky

Ken Gaetano Rini Gayle Rini

Please Remember in Your Prayers Our Sick Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need.

All Our Beloved Deceased and Those

in our Perpetual Memorial Fund

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls all of the faithful departed Through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen

Rosary for Life Meets every 1st Tuesday of the month

(except July 4th!) in the Church at 6:30pm. All are welcome to join!

Knights of Columbus Lafayette Council 3970

Meetings every first and third

Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Spiritual Center

New Members welcome!

Call S.K. Matt Mayher, GK with any questions 216-469-4319

Www.kofc3970.org

Brothers in Christ The Brothers in Christ Catholic Men’s Fellowship

meets from 7:00pm-9:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month. Optional rosary is said

from 6:30-7:00pm. We are located at the St. Fran-cis Spiritual Center (old K of C hall) on the corner

of Sunset Ave. and 2nd Ave. in Independence. Parking is available in the St. Michael Church

parking lot which can be accessed form 2nd Ave. Additionally, you are invited to check out their

blog at http://brothersinchristcmf.org/blog/ Each Friday one of the “Brothers,” Tom Andel,

shares his insights on the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday Liturgy. It is definitely worth the

read.

REGISTER NOW!

Before you get busy with summer fun!

Register now for the fall session of our Sunday

School Program. Class is held during the 10 o’clock mass on Sun-day mornings in the St. Francis Spiritual Center. The program is open to all children ages 3, 4, 5,

& kindergarteners.

The session will begin on Sunday September 10, 2017, and end Sunday May 20, 2018.

You will find registration forms by each entrance

to the church. You can return them at the rectory or email me

the information. Email: czygmont@msn.com

Registration is open all year so if you have a

child turning 3 after classes begin you can sign them up when they are ready.

If you have any questions please feel free to con-

tact me at either: Home: 216-524-7454 or Cell: 216-215-0228

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Christine Zygmont

St. Michael School Hiring!

St. Michael School is looking for lunch/recess monitors at the main campus. If you are interested, please call 216-524-6405. Hours are 11:00-1:00 p.m. M-F.

Thank you

We Need Your Help!

Buy Homeday tickets from the Holy Name and Al-tar Rosary Society prior to Homedays, August 4th and 5th. Tickets brought early give 50% of sales to the society. Call Toni Muntean at 216-524-2040 or

John Wessel at 216-524-8359 for tickets.

Thank You!

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH FAMILY YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION FORM

Days of Summer Activities GRADES 5-12 Summer Fun Handbell Ringing

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Mother’s Cell: ____________________ Father’s Cell: _____________________ Student’s Email Address: ____________________________________________ 1. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE MEDICAL FORM THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE 2. Please be sure to purchase cotton gloves for this Fun Handbell Ringing 3. The event will be held in the Lower Rectory Room and the Youth Ministry Room…

6912 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131 4. Do you read music? _____ YES _____ NO

St. Michael’s Youth Ministry Days of Summer for Grades 5-12 Summer vacation is almost here! This is what is happening with Youth Ministry during June and July! Register Early! Saturday, July 8: Retreat Day at Camp Y-Noah. Camp Y-Noah is located at 815 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Clinton, OH 44216. While we reflect on our relationship with Jesus, we will have the op-portunity to enjoy the amenities of the camp… horseback riding, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, nature hikes, sports activities, campfires and more! (open to the first 25 registrants) Every M, T, W, TH; from July 10-July20 from 10:00am-12:00pm: Summer Handbell Sym-posium. You will need a pair of white cotton gloves. We will meet in the Rectory Meeting Room. Saturday, July 15: A day at Fun N Stuff at 661 Highland Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056 Saturday, July 22: Pizza Bake-Off! Mass and a Movie! Right here on St. Michael’s Campus! Saturday, July 29: Service Day at the Akron/Canton Food Bank (open to the first 15 regis-trants) More information to follow For more information, permission/medical and registration forms, please either pick them up from the Rectory, or download them from our parish website. Contact Dr. Dar at 216-524-1394.

Reminder Please feel free to refill the Holy Water bottles that you received in the Baptismal Fountain or

the Holy Water font by the Sacristy door!

Mass Intentions We have begun taking Mass In-tentions for the 2018 year. You may stop in or call to schedule these. The stipend is $10 per Mass. Due to the demand, we

ask that everyone only reserves 3 Masses per year, only one or two of those being a weekend Mass. Please consider our Memorial Fund as a great alternative to

masses. Envelopes are located at the entrances of the Church as well as in the rectory and the

amount donated is completely up to you. Those funds are used to make improvements to our par-ish, such as our beautiful new Tabernacle. The names in our Memorial Fund are prayed for daily and listed in our bulletin

every 3 months or so.

TWEETS FROM THE POPE

THE Reason to Celebrate As we celebrate our country this Independence Day, remember that we have another reason to celebrate: A Full Life that

God promises us. A beautiful summer’s day, delicious hotdogs, memories with family and friends, incredible fire-works…these aren’t just for the 4th of July — they will be at The FEST on August 6, too! Come hear for King & Coun-

try, Crowder, Matt Maher and Laura Story and experience A Full Life as we celebrate Mass outdoors. For more information, including how YOU can make a difference

in as little as two hours, visit www.TheFEST.us.

Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners!

Lea Colagiovanni Peter Honsberger

Michael and Maryann Bando

Monday 7/3

Tuesday 7/4

SCRIPTURE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

Mass Propers for the Week

Wednesday 7/5

Friday, 7/7 - Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Matthew 9:9-13 Saturday, 7/8 - Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 Matthew 9:14-17 Sunday, 7/9 - Zechariah 9:9-10 Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

Thursday 7/6

ENTRANCE Psalm 47:2 All peoples, clap your hands. Cry out to God with shouts of joy! READING: Amos 7:10-17 RESP. Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 The judgments of the Lord are true and all of them just. GOSPEL: Matthew 9:1-8 COMMUNION cf. Psalm 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.

ENTRANCE Psalm 47:2 All peoples, clap your hands. Cry out to God with shouts of joy! READING: Genesis 19:15-29 RESP. Psalm 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12 O Lord, your mercy is before my eyes. GOSPEL: Matthew 8:23-27 COMMUNION cf. Psalm 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.

Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 132:9 Your priests, O Lord, shall be clothed with justice; your holy ones shall ring out their joy. READING: 2 Timothy 1:13-14; 2:1-3 RESP. Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. or Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord. or The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord. GOSPEL: Mark 10:13-16 COMMUNION cf. Matthew 24:46-47 Blessed is the servant whom the Lord finds watch-ing when he comes. Amen, I say to you: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.

Saint Thomas, Apostle ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 118:28, 21 You are my God, and I confess you; you are my God, and I exalt you; I will thank you, for you became my savior. READING: Ephesians 2:19-22 RESP. Psalm 117:1bc, 2 Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. GOSPEL: John 20:24-29 COMMUNION cf. John 20:27 Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, and do not be unbelieving but believing.

Independence Day Please join us for the 8:30am Mass

Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr ENTRANCE Behold, now she follows the Lamb who was crucified for us, powerful in virginity, modesty her offering, a sacrifice on the altar of chastity. READING: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 RESP. Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 & 8ab, 16bc & 17 Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. GOSPEL: John 12:24-26 COMMUNION Revelation 7:17 The Lamb who is at the center of the throne will lead them to the springs of the waters of life.

Saint Elizabeth of Portugal ENTRANCE Come, you blessed of my Father, says the Lord: I was sick, and you visited me. Amen, I say to you: Whatever you did for one of the least of my brethren you did it for me.

READING: 1 John 3:14-18 RESP. Psalm 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9 Blessed the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia. GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 or 31-40 COMMUNION cf. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than to lay down his life for his friends.

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH FAMILY YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION FORM

Days of Summer Activities GRADES 5-12 Saturday, July 8: Retreat Day at Camp Y-Noah

Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Mother’s Cell: ____________________ Father’s Cell: _____________________ Student’s Email Address: ____________________________________________

1. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE MEDICAL FORM. DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE WEBSITE.

2. The Registration Fee for this Event is: $ 50.00 3. Are your parents available to drive? _______ YES _______ NO 4. Are your parents able to help chaperone? _____ YES _____ NO 5. This Event is open to the first 25 Registrants.