SEPTEMBER 20, 2020TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WE WARMLY WELCOME OUR NEW BISHOP

THE MOST REVEREND EDWARD C. MALESIC, J.C.L.

12TH BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF CLEVELANDINSTALLED 14 SEPTEMBER 2020

Photo of Bishop Malesic © Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Used with Permission

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 20, 2020

PARISH SUPPORTSunday, September 6 Collection: $15,211.00

Thank you for your generosity!Three ways to give: Mail-in/drop envelopes in baskets in the Gathering Space, set up ACH auto withdrawal, or secure online giving on our website at www.queenofheavenparish.org/give.

MASS INTENTIONSSaturday, September 19th,Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr; BVM1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 8:30 a.m. +Denise Shaut (Daphne & Ray Stewart)The Vigil of the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. +Raymond & Mildred Tittle (Family)Sunday, September 20th,Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a 8:15 a.m. +Marie & Fred Abraham (Peggy Klinger) Parish Family 11:00 a.m. +Marlene Frisone (Family) +Ned Anders (Terry & Sue Smith)

Monday, September 21st, Saint Matthew,Apostle and EvangelistEph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 8:30 a.m. +Ann Kacsanek (Donna Timonere)Tuesday, September 22ndPrv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 8:30 a.m. +Robert Lombardi (Family)Wednesday, September 23rd, Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, PriestPrv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 8:30 a.m. +Bob Zeis (Karen Grable)Thursday, September 24thEccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 8:30 a.m. +Susan McCallin (The Mitchell Famiy)Friday, September 25thEccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 8:30 a.m. +Ralph Speck (Debbie Speck)Saturday, September 26th, Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs; BVMEccl 11:9–12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 8:30 a.m. +Kris Wagner (Women of Purpose Ministry)The Vigil of the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. +Matthew Sabatina (Marie & Bob Varrecchia)Sunday, September 27th, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeEz 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5; Mt 21:28-32 8:15 a.m. +Larry Haymaker (Family & Friends) Parish Family 11:00 a.m. +Gene Penix (Mary Penix) +David Maron (Maxine & Don Brant)

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AND HOLY HOUROn Friday, October 2, 2020, 7:30-8:30 p.m., our parish will host an evening of Eucharistic Adoration Hour for all families of our parish. We will start with a Eucharistic procession from the church to The City of Green Veterans Memorial

park (behind the PLC) where we will pray the Rosary for our all our First Responders (Police, Fireman, EMTs, Paramedics, Military), for all those affected by COVID, peace in our nation, and for all our parish families. Our music ministry will lift us up with Eucharistic songs of praise during the procession and the hour of adoration. Set your lawn chairs out on the lawn in front of the Eternal Flame at the park at 7:15 p.m. (where there will be an altar set up for adoration) and then walk to the church to begin the Eucharistic procession.

ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH?Have you been attending Mass but have not registered yet? Please take the time to speak to one of the priests after Mass; we would like to meet you, register you, and welcome you to Queen of Heaven! In a hurry? Go to our website to register at https://queenofheavenparish.org/join-our-parish.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE CHANGEThe weekend Mass Schedule will revert to our regularly scheduled times for the school year starting September 19 and 20 as follows:

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (in the church)Sunday, 8:15 a.m. (in the church, live-streamed)

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.(outdoors, as long as the weather permits)

NEW PARISHIONERS!Donna Dougherty

Paul and Rachel Ciocca & FamilyWe are so happy you have joined our parish!

THE GOOD NEWSOPTIMISM AND THE PARISH PRIEST – REFLECTION BY FATHER DAVE

Dear Friends,Fr. Don Oleksiak recently sent all the priests a reflection on discouragement. I found it most inspiring. I thought you might like to have an opportunity to reflect on it as well. Though it primarily is intended for priest and deacons, I think it is most appropriate for all of us especially at this unprecedented time. It is titled “Optimism and the Parish Priest” published in 1949. The article reflected on the life of a priest who built his philosophy of living upon what he called the Three Great Refusals: Refuse to be disappointed, refuse to be discouraged, refuse to be offended. The article used a story about the devil’s workshop, which, illustrates the point in question.

Once upon a time, the devil decided to go out of business. He offered his tools for sale, arranged them attractively, and marked each with its price. They were a bad-looking lot: Malice, Hatred, Envy, Jealousy, Sensuality, Deceit, and all the other implements of evil. Set apart from the rest lay a harmless looking, wedge-shaped tool, much worn, yet priced higher than any of the others. Someone asked the devil what it was. “That’s discouragement, and it is priced so high because it is more useful to me than any of the others. I can pry open and get inside a person’s conscience with that when I could not get near him with any of the others, and when once inside, I can use them in whatever way suits me best. It is so worn because I use it with nearly everybody, since few people know that it belongs to me.”

Discouragement is believed to be the most frequent mischief and sin among the clergy and among religious. It is dangerous as the devil is dangerous and it is so easy to slip into it unaware. Therefore, it is essential at the outset, even before temptation comes, to take a definite stand against it by assuming an attitude so positive that the two will be mutually exclusive. It is well to begin by refraining from wasting vital forces by worrying over things that have gone amiss. Nothing is to be gained thereby. If things do not come your way today, make them do so tomorrow. They will, if you set about it in the right way; for a refusal to look upon the dark side of events frequently accomplishes much. “I cannot” is a powerful enemy. Adhere to “I will”. You may have in your hand the very key that will open the door; but it may be the last key on the key ring.

A doctor knows well how discouragement will hamper the cure of a patient, how it breaks the spirit, and that a broken spirit quickly surrenders to defeat. Discouragement blots out everything that is helpful or friendly to us; it paralyzes ability and self-confidence, destroys efficiency, and curtails effectiveness of every faculty. It hides God’s means and methods; it hides God himself. (Le Seminaire, 1949)

As we continue living with all the stress of the pandemic, political rhetoric and upcoming election concerns, racial tension and a society that moves further and further away from the promotion of the common good, it is easy to slip into discouragement. Once we start down the slippery road, the devil takes hold and leads us down the road to ruin. To combat this dangerous path, I would encourage you to continue to nurture your spiritual life. Foster fraternity by reaching out to a classmate or clergy friend to simply say hello or check up on their wellbeing. Continue or begin spiritual direction, make a good retreat, and work to be the best priest or deacon you possibly can be making the world and Church a better place for others. Please know that you remain in my daily prayers. I remain grateful for the gift and blessing of being in this wonderful diocese and part of the Church doing so much to bring about the kingdom of God. Most of that good work happens right where you are! Pray too for our new bishop that he might receive the grace he needs to transition well and begin his new ministry as our shepherd and spiritual father. God bless all of you and stay healthy!Sincerely,Father Dave

AVILA HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONSFriday, October 2, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Please join our parish community for Avila Holy Hour for Vocations with Benediction on the First Friday of every month in the church. Our next Avila Holy Hour will be on Friday, October 2, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (9:00-10:00 a.m.). All are encouraged to come pray for vocations. For more information go to https://queenofheavenparish.org/adoration.

OZANAM CENTER IN AKRONHELP NEEDED: The Ozanam Center needs some help serving our clients. We are social distancing, giving out gloves to clients and they all wear masks so it’s about as safe as can be. If you prefer not dealing with clients right now we need lots of help in the basement sorting and bringing up clothing, especially since we will be switching to winter clothing soon. If you are available and willing to do some work on a Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., please call Cathie or Jim at 330-467-5762 for more information or to sign up. Thanks in advance.COATS FOR THE OZANAM CENTER: The Ozanam Center in Akron gives out around 800 coats every year. This year due to the pandemic we are not getting the donations we usually get so we are asking for your help. If you could bring in a winter coat to your church office and they can call us for pick up or someone could deliver them we would be very grateful. The Ozanam Center is a special work of St. Vincent DePaul so all donations are tax deductible. Thanks in advance.

We welcome the following child into Christ’s family through the gift of Baptism:

George Reece CiancioMay God bless him and surround him with His love.

Discover more about Catholic Prayers, Devotions, and Novenas at https://queenofheavenparish.org/prayer-devotions.

CATECHETICAL SUNDAYThis year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 20, 2020. The 2020 theme is I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you. Those who the Community has designated to

serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry during all Masses that weekend. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. We want to thank all those who serve as catechists at Queen of Heaven. Please continue to pray for them throughout the year.

PRAYER FOR CATECHISTSO God our Heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of

these catechists to beheralds of the Gospel to our parish family.

We lift them up to you in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs.

May we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up and affirms, calls forth and challenges,

is compassionate and consoles.We pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ’s

prophetic mission as catechists.May we too be open to the universal call to service

that Christ addresses to all of his disciples,contributing our gifts to the communion of faith,

the Church.We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Amen.

CONFIRMATION 2020Bishop Roger Gries will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at Queen of Heaven on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (This replaces the original date of May 17, 2020 that was cancelled).ATTENTION ALL CONFIRMANDI AND THEIR SPONSORS: There will be Confirmation practice on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the church.

TOGETHER CHALK DAY: HOPE IN THE

CROSS! EVENTAll parish families are invited to chalk their message of HOPE IN THE CROSS! Saturday, September 19, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the church parking lot. Every family will be assigned every other parking space to chalk their message. We will offer donuts and bottled water. Masks are suggested but not required among family members who are chalking together.

PSR AND UPPER ROOM NEWSPSR will begin this Sunday, September 20, 2020, either virtually or at the church starting at 9:30 a.m. and Upper Room will start at 12:00 p.m. (after the 11:00 a.m. Mass) on the parish grounds and Chosen will be virtual. Please go to the PSR (Pre-K through 8th Grade) webpage at https://queenofheavenparish.org/psr

or the Upper Room (9th through 12th Grade) and Chosen (9th Grade) webpage at https://queenofheavenparish.org/upper-room for more information and to register. There are forms that you can download and fill out and then either print them and mail/bring it into the parish office or email the filled-out form to psr@qofh.church (for PSR) or steved@qofh.church (for Upper Room and Confirmation).

PSR TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!There are openings for PSR teachers for the 2019-2020 school year which will begin on September 20 at 9:30 a.m. Please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts as a teacher of our youth. Also, we need volunteers to help clean, supervise the children with social distancing practices, take temperatures, etc. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Donna White at psr@qofh.church or by calling the church office at 330-896-2345.

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELANDThe coronavirus pandemic, as with all other diocesan events, has greatly disrupted our plans. At this time, bringing together couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary is not possible. However, we do not want the year to pass by without marking this very special occasion. To honor all couples married in 1970, we would like to send a diocesan certificate as a keepsake. We ask all jubilarians to complete the form on our website (https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/marriage-and-family-ministry/marriage/50th-wedding-anniversary-celebration). Catholic couples celebrating a significant anniversary, or those close to them, may also wish to consider ordering a parchment marking a Papal Blessing, via the website of the Office of Papal Charities (https://www.elemosineria.va/papal-blessing-parchments). If circumstances change and make it possible for us to safely gather for a Mass to celebrate the 50th anniversary of couples married in 1970, we will then notify all those who completed the diocesan form. Visit our website or contact the Marriage & Family Ministry office for more information at 216-696-6525.

Part I of II: Our Call as Catholic CitizensThis brief document is Part I of a summary of the US bishops’ reflection, Forming Consciences for

Faithful Citizenship, which complements the teaching of bishops in dioceses and states.

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is the teaching document of the Catholic Bishops of the United States on the political respon-sibility of Catholics. It provides guidance for all who seek to exercise their rights and duties as citizens. As Catholics, we bring the richness of our faith to the public square. We draw from both faith and reason as we seek to affirm the dignity of the human person and the common good of all.

Everyone living in this country is called to participate in public life and contribute to the common good.1 In Rejoice and Be Glad [Gaudete et exsultate], Pope Francis writes:

Your identification with Christ and his will involves a com-mitment to build with him that kingdom of love, justice and universal peace. . . . You cannot grow in holiness without committing yourself, body and soul, to giving your best to this endeavor.2

As Catholics, we are part of a community with profound teachings that help us consider challenges in public life, contribute to greater justice and peace for all people, and evaluate policy positions, party platforms, and candidates’ promises and actions in light of the Gospel in order to help build a better world.

Why Does the Church Teach About Issues Affecting Public Policy?The Church’s obligation to participate in shaping the moral character of society is a requirement of our faith, a part of the mission given to us by Jesus Christ. As people of both faith and reason, Catholics are called to bring truth to political life and to practice Christ’s com-mandment to “love one another” (Jn 13:34).

The US Constitution protects the right of individual believers and religious bodies to proclaim and live out their faith without gov-ernment interference, favoritism, or discrimination. Civil law should recognize and protect the Church’s right and responsibility to partici-pate in society without abandoning its moral convictions. Our nation’s tradition of pluralism is enhanced, not threatened, when religious groups and people of faith bring their convictions into public life. The Catholic community brings to political dialogue a consistent moral framework and broad experience serving those in need.

Who in the Church Should Participate in Political Life?In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attach-ment to any political party or interest group. In today’s environment, Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and few candidates fully share our comprehensive commitment to human life and dignity. This should not discourage us. On the con-trary, it makes our obligation to act all the more urgent. Catholic lay women and men need to act on the Church’s moral principles and

become more involved: running for office, working within political parties, and communicating concerns to elected officials. Even those who cannot vote should raise their voices on matters that affect their lives and the common good. Faithful citizenship is an ongoing respon-sibility, not just an election year duty.

How Can Catholic Social Teaching Help Guide Our Participation?In the words of Pope Francis, “progress in building a people in peace, justice and fraternity depends on four principles related to constant tensions present in every social reality. These derive from the pillars of the Church’s social doctrine, which serve as ‘primary and funda-mental parameters of reference for interpreting and evaluating social phenomena.’”3 The four principles include the dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Taken together, these principles provide a moral framework for Catholic engagement in advancing what we have called a “consistent ethic of life” (Living the Gospel of Life, no. 22).

Rightly understood, this ethic does not treat all issues as morally equivalent; nor does it reduce Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life and other human rights, from conception until natural death, in the fundamen-tal obligation to respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God.

Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candi-dates’ positions on issues and should consider candidates’ integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens “to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affil-iation or mere self-interest” (USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). The following summary of the four principles highlights several themes of Catholic social teaching for special consideration: these include human rights and responsibilities, respect for work and the rights of workers, care for God’s creation, and the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable.4

The Dignity of the Human PersonHuman life is sacred because every person is created in the image and likeness of God. There is a rich and multifaceted Catholic teaching on human dignity summarized in the Compendium of the Social Doc-trine of the Church. Every human being “must always be understood in his unrepeatable and inviolable uniqueness . . . This entails above all the requirement not only of simple respect on the part of others, espe-cially political and social institutions and their leaders with regard to every man and woman on the earth, but even more, this means that the primary commitment of each person towards others, and particularly of these same institutions, must be for the promotion and integral development of the person” (no. 131). The Compendium continues, “It is necessary to ‘consider every neighbor without excep-tion as another self, taking into account first of all his life and the means necessary for living it with dignity’ (Gaudium et Spes, no. 27).

The Challenge of Forming Consciencesfor Faithful Citizenship

Every political, economic, social, scientific and cultural program must be inspired by the awareness of the primacy of each human being over society.”5

SubsidiarityIt is impossible to promote the dignity of the person without showing concern for the family, groups, associations, and local realities—in short, for those economic, social, cultural, recreational, professional, and political communities to which people spontaneously give life and which make it possible for them to achieve effective social growth.6 The family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, is the fundamental unit of society. This sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children must not be redefined, undermined, or neglected. Supporting families should be a priority for economic and social policies. How our society is organized—in economics and pol-itics, in law and public policy—affects the well-being of individuals and of society. Every person and association has a right and a duty to participate in shaping society to promote the well-being of individuals and the common good.

The principle of subsidiarity reminds us that larger institutions in society should not overwhelm or interfere with smaller or local institutions; yet larger institutions have essential responsibilities when the more local institutions cannot adequately protect human dignity, meet human needs, and advance the common good.7

The Common GoodThe common good is comprised of “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfilment more fully and more easily.”8

Human dignity is respected and the common good is fostered only if human rights are protected and basic responsibilities are met. Every human being has a right to life, a right to religious freedom, and a right to have access to those things required for human decency—food and shelter, education and employment, health care and hous-ing. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities—to ourselves, to our families, and to the larger society.

The economy must serve people, not the other way around. An economic system must serve the dignity of the human person and the common good by respecting the dignity of work and protecting the rights of workers. Economic justice calls for decent work at fair, living wages, a broad and fair legalization program with a path to cit-izenship for immigrant workers, and the opportunity for all people to work together for the common good through their work, ownership, enterprise, investment, participation in unions, and other forms of economic activity. Workers also have responsibilities—to provide a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay, to treat employers and coworkers with respect, and to carry out their work in ways that contribute to the common good. Workers, employers, and unions should not only advance their own interests but also work together to advance eco-nomic justice and the well-being of all.

We have a duty to care for God’s creation, which Pope Francis refers to in Laudato Si’ as “our common home.”9 We all are called to be careful stewards of God’s creation and to ensure a safe and hospitable environment for vulnerable human beings now and in the future. Pope Francis, consistent with St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI (World Day of Peace Message, 1990 and 2010), has lifted up pollution, climate change, lack of access to clean water, and the loss of biodiversity as particular challenges. Pope Francis speaks of an “ecological debt” (no. 51) owed by wealthier nations to devel-oping nations. And he calls all of us to an “ecological conversion” (no. 219), by which “the effects of [our] encounter with Jesus Christ become evident in [our] relationship with the world around [us]”.10 Indeed, this concern with “natural ecology” is an indispensable part of the broader “human ecology,” which encompasses not only material but moral and social dimensions as well.

Solidarity Solidarity is “a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to . . . the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” It is found in “a commitment to the good of one’s neighbor with the readiness, in the Gospel sense, to ‘lose oneself’ for the sake of the other instead of exploiting him, and to ‘serve him’ instead of oppressing him for one’s own advantage.”11

We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Our Catholic commitment to solidarity requires that we pursue justice, eliminate racism, end human trafficking, protect human rights, seek peace, and avoid the use of force except as a necessary last resort.

In a special way, our solidarity must find expression in the prefer-ential option for the poor and vulnerable. A moral test for society is how we treat the weakest among us—the unborn, those dealing with disabilities or terminal illness, the poor, and the marginalized.

Conclusion In light of Catholic teaching, the bishops vigorously repeat their call for a renewed politics that focuses on moral principles, the promotion of human life and dignity, and the pursuit of the common good. Polit-ical participation in this spirit reflects not only the social teaching of our Church but the best traditions of our nation.

Notes1 Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 1913-15.2 Gaudete et Exsultate, no. 25.3 Evangelii Gaudium, no. 2214 These principles are drawn from a rich tradition more fully described in the

Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Cath-olic Bishops, 2005), no. 160. For more information on these principles, see Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 2016, nos. 40ff.

5 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 132. This summary represents only a few highlights from the fuller treatment of the human person in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. For the fuller treatment, see especially nos. 124-159 where many other important aspects of human dignity are treated.

6 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 185.7 Centesimus Annus, no. 48; Dignitatis Humanae, nos. 4-6.8 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 1649 Laudato Si’, no. 77.10 Laudato Si’, no. 217.11 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 193. (See Mt 10:40-42,

20:25; Mk 10:42-45; Lk 22:25-27)

Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.

Quotes from the Compendium on the Social Doctrine of the Church, copyright © 2004, Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV), Vatican City State. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Quotes from Evangelii Gaudium, Laudato Si’, and Gaudete et Exsultate copyright © 2013, 2015, 2018, Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV), Vatican City State. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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BAPTISMBaptisms are celebrated following the 11:00 AM Mass or as scheduled. Parents having their first child are required to attend a Baptismal Class prior to Baptism. Classes are held quarterly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM starting in February (announced in the bulletin) or by special arrangement. Please call the office to register; registration is required.

MARRIAGEIn keeping with Diocesan requirements, arrangements must be made with a Priest or Deacon at least six months before the date selected for the necessary preparation.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICKPlease notify the office if a family member or parishioner is hospitalized, recovering at home, or in a Nursing Home. Visitation, Communion, and/or Anointing of the Sick can be made available to them.

FUNERALSPlease notify the parish office as soon as possible regarding arrangements.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMParish School of Religion (PSR), Preschool-Grade 8 Sunday 9:30-10:40 AMHigh School Youth Ministry/Upper Room, Grades 9-12 Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)For anyone interested in information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please call the office.

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

PASTORAL STAFFReverend David R. Durkee ............................................................................ PastorReverend Robert E. Pahler .............................................................Pastor EmeritusReverend James R. Semonin ..................................................Retired in Residence Reverend Paschal L. Petcavage, OSB ......................................Weekend AssociateDeacon Stephen Makara ..............................................................Pastoral Minister

PARISH STAFFSarah Weber/Carina Klockner/Nancy Gehm ....................Office AdministratorsSteve Dyer ......................................................Catechetical Leader/Youth MinisterDonna White ........................................Coordinator of PSR, Preschool-8th GradeSusan Mattingly ................... Assistant Coordinator of PSR, Preschool-8th GradeA.J. and Mary Hoy ...............................................................Co-Directors of MusicPatricia Newman ..................................................................Pastoral Care MinisterAndy Lawton .....................................................................CYO Pastoral DesigneeSylvia Zamperin .....................................................................................BookkeeperDaphne Stewart .................................................Bulletin Editor, Website Manager

LITURGIESSaturday Vigil 4:30 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AMMonday-Saturday Mornings 8:30 AMHoly Days & Holidays Times to be announced

DEVOTIONSFormal Exposition of the Blessed SacramentEucharistic Adoration Chapel, open 24/7 for prayerRosary Recited Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM

RECONCILIATIONFriday 9:00-10:00 AM, Saturday 3:15-4:15 PM, or by appointment

330-896-2345 • office@qofh.church • www.queenofheavenparish.org

Queen of Heaven ParisH1800 Steese Road • Uniontown, Ohio 44685

September 6, 2020

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR MISSION

“Queen of Heaven Parish strives to be a prayerful, vibrant, and proactive

community sharing Christ’s love through numerous ministries. We are dedicated to building up the Body of Christ through the sacraments, the scriptures, and the

intercession of Mary.”

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

With delight I rejoice in the Lord.IS 61:10

Detail from Birth of the Virgin, Murillo (1660)