Dear Parishioners, This weekend, our parish is celebrating the Patronal Feast Day of SS. Cosmas and Damian. The parish was named after the twin Saints and martyrs from Syria in the second century. The territory of Twinsburg was originally part of the St. Barnabas Parish. In 1963, our parish was officially established by Bishop Hoban with Fr. Koehl as the first pastor. Fr. Koehl was replaced by Fr. Wagner. Under Fr. Wagner, the parish had its first Parochial Vicar, Fr. Burkley. Fr. Hyclack was ordained in 1969, the first son of our parish to become a priest. Fr. Burkely was replaced by Fr. Severt, who became the administrator of the parish for a brief time after Fr. Wagner retired. Fr. Friedel became the third pastor, and longest named pastor of the parish, having served for nearly 24 years before his retirement. Under Fr. Friedel, three priests served as Parochial Vicar, Fr. Chlebo, Fr. Trask, and Fr. Beatty. Deacon Belsito was ordained in 1979 as the first son of the parish to become a deacon. The parish school was opened for twelve years, beginning in 1993. Construction on the new church was initiated in 2001 and completed in 2002. In 2002, Fr. John Singler was named pastor of SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish. Deacon Ed Chernick was ordained in 2005 as the most recent son of the parish to become a deacon. Fr. John Pfeifer was ordained in 2007, the most recent son of the parish to become a priest. In 2012, Fr. Foster became the pastor of our parish. In 2015, Fr. Padavick served as the Parish Administrator until July 1st when I, Fr. Stalla, the current pastor of the parish, began to serve as the fifth pastor of SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish. May God continue to bless our parish as we carry the banner of Truth and Love into the future. God bless you all for being part of such a great history!

Ss. Cosmas and Damian Church Twinsburg, Ohio September 26, 2021

Scripture Readings September 27—October 3

Monday Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 & 22-23, R. v.17; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Saint Wenceslaus, martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and companions, martyrs Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7, R. Zec 8:23; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels Dan 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5, R. v.1; Jn 1:47-51 Thursday Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11, R. v.9ab; Lk 10:1-12 Friday Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9, R. v.9; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels Ex 23:20-23; Ps 91:1-2, 3-4ab, 4c-6, 10-11, R. v.11; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Sunday Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Gen 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6, R. v.5; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16

In Christ,

Father Michael J. Stalla

Mass Schedule & Intentions For The Week All Masses will be livestreamed on the

parish’s Facebook page.

Monday, September 27—Weekday Mass 8:30am Marilyn Rider Tuesday, September 28—Weekday Mass 8:30am Philip Anthony Oliva Wednesday, September 29—Weekday Mass 8:30am Souls of all Parishioners Thursday, September 30—Weekday Mass 8:30am Bill Rosel Friday, October 1—Weekday Mass 8:30am Marling Rider Sr.

Saturday, October 2—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) 4:00pm Maxine Barr Sunday, October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am Machi Family 11:00am Jeff Sippy

On behalf of the Pfeifer family, I would like to thank the parish for your love and support for John during his two year battle. Whatever you might have done for both of us: A phone call, a prayer, a card, dinner or a brief visit. Even just coming up to him letting him know you were there for him. It all meant so

much to John and to me. You are all in my prayers and I am sure John is smiling down and praying for

the church that meant so much to him. -Diane Pfeifer

This Week in the Parish

Sunday, September 26: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am—Mass 9:30am—Faith Formation 11:00am—Mass 7:00pm—Charismatic Prayer Group in Church

Monday, September 27: 8:30am—Morning Mass 10:00am—Prayer Shawl Ministry in 114 6:30pm—First Communion Rehearsal in Church Tuesday, September 28: 8:30am—Morning Mass 5:30pm—Prayer Shawl in 114 Wednesday, September 29: 8:30am—Morning Mass 9:00am—Pro-Life Rosary in Church 7:00pm—Alpha in 114 Thursday, September 30: 8:30am—Morning Mass 9:30am—Book Club 6:30pm—Catechist Meeting in MPR Friday, October 1: 8:30am—Morning Mass Saturday, October 2: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (vigil) 8:30am—Hearing God’s Voice Retreat in Twinhaven 3:00pm—Confession 4:00pm—Mass Sunday, October 3: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am—Mass 11:00am—Mass 6:00pm—Pet Blessing Twinhaven Patio 7:00pm—Charismatic Group in Church

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Caron Soltis Linda Braun Leo Roble Jonathan Sedor Lisa Weiler Ralph Sickle Laura Ercolino Mark Magda Deacon Ed Chernick Rita Mills Chuck Piazza Ruth Unger George Malaczewski Ralph Perline Karen Winar

Sandra Tomasek Jim Tausch Edward Samletzka Barbara Brough Astrid Schitter Kenn Sikora Clair Dunegan Louise Prijatel George Tuma Jr. Anne Herr Dan Perko Richard Kurowski Malaya Coble Donna Czyzynski

We Pray to the Lord...

Offertory (includes EFT): September 18 & 19 $ 11,291.00

Capital Campaign: Capital Campaign Pledges: $ 1,502,310.00 Capital Campaign Money Received: $ 1,271,886.00

Capital Projects: Mortgage Balance $ 417,425.00

Candlelight Prayer Service The prayer service this year will be held on Tuesday, October 12th from 7pm to 8pm. Our speaker will be Christie Ballor from the Silent No More Awareness Campaign. These are women who have had abortions and now want to share their stories of healing. Please

join us as we light our candles in prayer and song as we ask for an end

to abortion in our world.

Women of the Bible Join us for TEA & Bible Study

Join us as we discover and re-discover women of the Bible.

What can we learn from these women of struggle and of faith? Come and be enriched as we meet in Twinhaven beginning on Monday, October 4th at 9:15 – 10:45 am, right after the morning Mass!

We’ll take another look at Eve our first mother, and at Mary, our Blessed Mother. We’ll walk with Ruth

and Naomi, and meet Shiphrah and Puah, and Queen Esther. We’ll share the struggles of Hannah, Sarah, Hagar, and Elizabeth and we’ll see how God heard and answered each of their prayers. Mary and

Martha, and Mary Magdalene will join us, and others! Come and share in the sisterhood of women

who love God and are faithful servants of God! Please bring a Catholic Bible with you, or we can loan you one if you need it. A notebook and pen

might be handy as well. Questions? Contact Joni Smith X 110.

Funeral Planning Workshop

We invite you to attend a Funeral Planning Workshop on Monday, October 4, 2021 at

Church of the Resurrection (32001 Cannon Road, Solon). Lunch at 12:30pm, program begins

at 1pm. Learn more about the Christian Burial Rite, your Catholic burial options, and options for

cremated remains. RSVP to Jackie Ketring by email at jketring@churchofresurrection.org or call

440-248-0980. This event is co-sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries Association,

Church of the Resurrection, St. Rita Church, and Ss. Cosmas and Damian Church

Annual St. Francis Day Pet Blessing!

On Sunday October, 3rd at 6pm we will be having our annual pet

blessing. We will gather outside on the Twinhaven patio. All pets are welcome!

Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this fun & prayerful event!

Ss. Cosmas and Damian Church Twinsburg, Ohio September 26, 2021

Our Parish Family Welcomes: Jordan James Fritz Baptized on September 25!

Jonathan Harlen Sheppard Baptized on September 26!

ADORATION OPENINGS We are in need of a few more people to fill Adoration hours. Can you make the sacrifice and sign up for one of these hours

weekly or twice a month?

No long-term commitment is necessary. Sign up to try an hour for just 30 days!

Mondays 3am Fridays 2am, 3am, 11am Saturdays 8pm Sundays 1am, 3pm, 5pm

Please contact Carol Twigger at 330-425-7688

Help Needed to put up the White Crosses This year the Cemetery for the Innocents will be

put up on Thursday, Sept. 30th. We will gather in front of the Parish Center Building at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. We are looking for help in putting up

the crosses. If you would like to be apart of this important project, please join us. Remember to bring a hammer with you. We usually have a couple extras

if you do not have one. If you have any questions, you can call Joe or Pam Pollack at (330)425-4081

or the church office

The GOOD News from Thea Bowman Center, a virtual benefit Oct 7, 8, and 9 This past year, assistance from SS Cosmas and Damian Church has allowed Thea Bowman Center to

celebrate light in a world filled with darkness. The pandemic, a perfect storm of grief, loneliness, fear and hunger, hit Mt Pleasant residents hard. Thanks to our many “candles” of support, we continued to light the

way and even strengthened our connections with the southeast Cleveland community we have been privileged to serve for so many years. Please help us to keep it going by adding your candle to our light

with a donation to our benefit. Oct 7, 8, and 9, you can hear what’s been happening from program participants, appreciate the broad impact of our services, and learn what is in store moving forward.

(These are short videos) Hear the videos each day at theabowmancenter.org/ or on our parish website

Register your email address at theabowmancenter.org/register to receive each day’s message A second collection will be taken at all Masses on October 9th and Oct 10th in support of the Thea

Bowman benefit. The parish will match the funds collected up to a limit of $5000. The funds matched from the parish will come from a fund donated by Fr. Friedel.

October is the Month of the Rosary Our Lady of Fatima said to the children: “Pray the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war”. Mary’s role is to bring us to Jesus—what a better way to Honor Him, than through

his Mother, who asks us to say the Rosary for the problems of our world and our own intentions! In honor of Mary we have set a goal of 1000 Rosaries to be said during the month of October! We will be keeping track of the number of times the rosary is prayed during October. Keep track of the number of times you

pray the Rosary. There will be three ways you can report your number. You can report as

often as you’d like. • There will be a log in the church by Mary’s statue • Call or text message for Carol at 216.269.7665 or Pam at 330.840.8467 • If you do Adoration use the log in the chapel.

There will be free Rosary CDs in the gathering area. Pray the rosary while you drive.

Help us to reach our goal of 1000 Rosaries in the Month of October.

SAVE THE DATE for the 14th annual Rosary Rally on Twinsburg Square at noon October 16th.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Liturgical Minsters—October 2 & 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectors E.M.H.C. Altar Servers

Saturday Oct. 2nd, 4:00pm

Joe Grisola Lisa May, Grant May, Judy Brown, Carol Behm

Gwyneth Friess, Volunteer Needed

Sunday Oct. 3rd, 9:00am

Bonnie Withers John Bartolovich, Donna Bartolovich, Kenneth Mullins, Nancy Belsito

Sean Mack, Ryan Mack

Sunday Oct. 2nd, 11:00am

Linda Kratky Kelly Chickos, Frank Chickos, Joni Smith, Colleen Tomasek

Devan Perera, James D’Isidoro

Registration will be available after all weekend Masses throughout September.

Cub Scouts Annual Popcorn Sale

We have Caramel Corn, Butter Microwave, White Cheddar, Kettle Corn +

Meat sticks. 40% of the sale goes to Ss Cosmas & Dami-

an Cub Scout Pack 677. We will be selling after all Masses Sept. 25 & 26.

Mark your calendars for our Casablanca night! On Saturday

October, 30th join us for an evening at Rick’s Café with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as we all get into the

spirit of Casablanca! More information will be coming out

soon! We look forward to seeing you there!

Ss. Cosmas & Damian—26th Sunday in Ordinary Time; September 26, 2021

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Gospel Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 At that time, John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw some-one driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus re-plied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled than with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna, where ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’” The Gospel of the Lord—Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

The 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, (At the words that follow, up to and including, ‘and became man’, all 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 the 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

First Reading Numbers 11:25-29 The Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Tak-ing some of the spirit that was on Moses, the Lord bestowed it on the seventy elders; and as the spirit came to rest on them, they prophesied. Now two men, one named Eldad and the other Medad, were not in the gathering but had been left in the camp. They too had been on the list, but had not gone out to the tent; yet the spirit came to rest on them also, and they prophesied in the camp. So, when a young man quickly told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp,” Joshua, son of Nun, who from his youth had been Moses’ aide, said, “Moses, my lord, stop them.” But Moses answered him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!”

The Word of the Lord—All Reply: Thanks be to God

Altar Flowers Altar Flowers for this

weekend were donated by

Michelle Minarik In Memory of

Stephen & Anna Minarik To find out more about and get your request on

the schedule, please call Elizabeth Innocenzi at 216-533-0515

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of

good will. 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.

Responsorial Psalm The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The law of the Lord is perfect refreshing the soul: the decree of the Lord is trustworthy,

giving wisdom to the simple.—Refrain

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true,

all of them just.—Refrain

Though your servant is careful of them, very diligent in keeping them, yet who can detect failings?

Cleanse me from my unknown faults! - Refrain

From wanton sin especially, restrain your servant; let it not rule over me.

Then shall I be blameless and innocent of serious sin.—Refrain

Second Reading James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. You have stored up treasure for the last days. Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter. You have condemned; you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no re-sistance.

The Word of the Lord—All Reply: Thanks be to God

Music for 11am Mass on September 26th; 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Opening: Everlasting God Verse Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord

Pre-Chorus Our God You reign forever Our Hope our strong Deliv'rer

Chorus You are the everlasting God The everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles CCLI Song # 4556538 Brenton Brown | Ken Riley © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

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Offertory: Sacred Silence Chorus Sacred silence holy ocean Gentle water washing over me Help me listen Holy Spirit Come and speak to me

Verse 1 God my Father Christ my brother Holy Spirit sanctifying me Lord I'm sorry please forgive me Come and set me free

Verse 2 Holy Mary gentle mother God's pure vessel praying for me Saints and angels all in heaven Come and be with me

Ending Come and be with me Come and speak to me CCLI Song # 4511542 Anthony Kuner | Jenny Pixler | Tom Booth © 2003 spiritandsong.com For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com

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Reflection: Lord I Need You Verse 1 Lord I come I confess Bowing here I find my rest And without You I fall apart You're the one that guides my heart

Chorus 1 Lord I need You oh I need You Ev'ry hour I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You

Verse 2 Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are Lord I am free Holiness is Christ in me Where You are Lord I am free Holiness is Christ in me

Closing: Your Grace Is Enough Verse 1 Great is Your faithfulness O God You wrestle with the sinner's restless heart You lead us by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart

Pre-Chorus (So) remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise O God

Chorus 1 Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me

Bridge So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You Jesus You're my hope and stay And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You Jesus You're my hope and stay

Chorus 2 Lord I need You oh I need You Ev'ry hour I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You CCLI Song # 5925687 Christy Nockels | Daniel Carson | Jesse Reeves | Kristian Stanfill | Matt Maher © 2011 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Sweater Weather Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Valley Of Songs Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use.

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Communion: From The Inside Out Verse 1 A thousand times I've failed Still Your mercy remains And should I stumble again Still I'm caught in Your grace Everlasting Your light will shine when all else fades Never-ending Your glory goes beyond all fame

Verse 2 Your will above all else My purpose remains The art of losing myself In bringing You praise Everlasting Your light will shine when all else fades Never-ending Your glory goes beyond all fame

Chorus 1 In my heart in my soul Lord I give You control Consume me from the inside out Lord Let justice and praise Become my embrace To love You from the inside out

Chorus 2 Everlasting Your light will shine when all else fades Never-ending Your glory goes beyond all fame And the cry of my heart Is to bring You praise From the inside out Lord my soul cries out (Lord) CCLI Song # 4705176 Joel Houston © 2005 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 11340970

Verse 2 Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob You use the weak to lead the strong You lead us in the song of Your salvation And all Your people sing along

Chorus 2 Yeah Your grace is enough Heaven reaches out to us Your grace is enough for me God I sing Your grace is enough I'm covered in Your love Your grace is enough for me for me CCLI Song # 4477026 Matt Maher © 2003 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) spiritandsong.com For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 11340970