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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, January 7 8:00am - Chester Rozga - Family Tuesday, January 8 8:00am - Mae Bolte - Daughters Thursday, January 10 8:00am - All Souls Friday, January 11 8:00am - Irene Mole

Church Saturday, January 12 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Gene Wukie - Family Sunday, January 13 – The Baptism of the Lord 8:30am - Living & Deceased Members of the Holy

Name Society 11:00am - Dick Stillwell - Koleszar Family

Pray for the Sick: Dana Boesch, Nathan Galant, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Holzhauer, Mary Ellen Carmel, Betty Kirsch, Sandy Vasbinder, LaRue Harris, Mona Pleban, Lynda Kestner, Mary Luf, Ken Yacobozzi, Wayne Weimer, John O’Connor, Phil & Mary Kobb, Dorothy Holloway, Michael Farrar, Matthew Seufer, Wilma Updegrove, Ron Roberts, Jose` Magiste, Shari Caffo, Traci Jacobs Rick Dojack, Mike Samek, Frank Buck Sr., Bruce Ashforth, John Savage, Julie Thompson Kathy Keyse and Shari Sanow. Please call the Parish Office 440 926-2364 to have a name of a friend or relative included in this list.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12- 16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

YEAR OF FAITH: The diocesan monthly Year of Faith theme for January is “Baptism.” The reference numbers in the Catechism of the Catholic Church are CCC: 976-980, 1212-1284, 820-822. In #1213 we read: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Year of Faith go to www.dioceseofcleveland.org/yearoffaith.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: January 19 – Reverse Raffle

February 9 – Spaghetti Dinner February 13 – Ash Wednesday

February 17 - Burnt Toast Breakfast February 24, 25, 26 – Parish Mission

March 24 – Palm Sunday March 31 – Easter Sunday

THANK YOU to all who worked to plan our Christmas liturgies as well as those who decorated. To all the liturgical ministers (greeters, ushers, musicians, choir and cantors, lectors, extraordinary ministers of holy communion, mass coordinators and servers) thank you for sharing the gift of your ministry with the community. It took time and preparation on the part of all who planned and ministered at these liturgies and that is a sacrifice that was made so that we could worship our God at Christmas. And thank you to all who participated in these liturgies: your participation aided in our prayer and thanksgiving to God. ROOTEDNESS The flower does not bear the root. The root bears the flower. The rose is merely evidence of the vitality of the root. —Woodrow Wilson

THE WAY TO HEAVEN Love of heaven is the only way to heaven. —John Henry Newman

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Pastor’s Corner: Although my 25th anniversary of priesthood is not until May, this week marks the anniversary 25 years ago when I was ordained a deacon. Prior to priesthood ordination I was ordained as a ‘transitional deacon’ as a step to the priesthood. I think I was more nervous at this ordination than I was when I was ordained a priest. It was at this time that I made the commitment to celibacy, obedience to the bishop, and praying for the People of God, the Church. As a deacon I could proclaim the Gospel

at Mass and preach, as well as baptize and officiate at weddings. I spent those 5 transitional months of ordination at St. Clarence Church in North Olmsted. These 25 years have flown by and it is amazing how much I have grown and experienced over these years. And each year keeps getting better! That is not to say that I do not have my challenges and struggles. However, responding to God’s call to the priesthood has brought meaning, purpose and fulfillment to my life. It has been your support and prayers that inspire me to continue to seek ways of serving God as an ordained minister. Thank you! Next weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, and our baptism, where we were each called by God to serve. It is also National Vocation Awareness week. May we each seek to continue to be faithful to our vocation and in doing so experience meaning, purpose and fulfillment. Pray for those who are struggling to respond or are uncertain of God’s call in their lives. And especially pray for an increase in response to the call to the vocation of the priesthood and religious life.

Fr. John

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EPHIPHANY: Heaven and earth bow down to the newborn Jesus. A star leaves its celestial course to shine above the birthplace of the Lord, foreign sages come to do him homage with rare and expensive gifts, and even King Herod senses that Christ’s true power outshines the importance of his royal throne. One of the first mysteries of our faith is that all this glory and power manifests itself in the simplicity of a stable, in a helpless infant born to two people without rank, traveling on their way to a national census. The glory of the Savior is found in the most common of places, in the most basic surroundings, among the simplest of people. This is Good News, revealing the radical pervasiveness of God’s grace, present to us in the most ordinary and everyday circumstances of our lives. No part of the human experience is too mundane for the presence of God.

(Sourcebook p. 52. Liturgy Training Publications) WELCOME! If you are interested in joining the parish there are registration forms by the bulletin board in the Gathering Area, or you can download a form from the parish web site (www.olqpgrafton.org) or call the parish office. There will also be a Welcome Weekend on January 26/27 which will have information about the parish. HOUSE BLESSING: There is a tradition on Epiphany and the beginning of a new year to bless your house. Next weekend at Mass there will be a packet available which you can use to bless your home. The blessing is associated with the magi whose names, according to tradition, are Caspar, Melchoir, and Balthazar. The numbers of the new year as well as the initials of the magi are written in chalk above the

door. (20 + C + M + B + 13). The letters also form an acronym: Christus mansionem benedicat (May God bless this house).

LITURGY/ART & ENVIRONMENT MEETING: The next meeting of the Liturgy Committee will be Monday, January 7th at 7:00pm in the parish hall. We will be evaluating the Advent and Christmas season and making plans for Lent which begins February 13th. The Art & Environment Committee will meet the same day at 8:00pm.

EVANGELIZATION MINISTRY MEETING: The newly organized Evangelization Ministry will meet in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00pm to discuss new business during this monthly meeting. The ministry is looking for individuals to do various tasks to help promote and awaken our faith in the church and surrounding community. Many opportunities are available. For more information, please email Tami Mullins @ tammaletta@gmail.com or call 440-865-9086.

PARISH MISSION: Plans are well under way for the Parish Mission which will be February 24th, 25th and 26th. The theme of this 3 night mission is “Sacred Silence.” Mark your new 2013 calendar to attend one or all three nights!

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Sister Kathleen’s Corner:

PARISH FAITH FORMATION: Uniting all persons into one human family seems to be a goal set before us almost from the beginning of time. The magi or kings link us people of power bending to serve Jesus. Until the end times, perhaps there will always be tension between the idea of power and of unity. Unity among the marginalized can use power to create justice. Many of us proclaim the belief that all should be treated without regard to race, creed, ethnic traditions, gender and so on. Is it harder for us to share our goods or our power?

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: Have you spent time looking at a star lately? What does a star mean to you? The Three Kings of the Orient believed that the star would lead them to Jesus. They believed that to be with Jesus would make all the difference. Who are the stars in your life that leadyoutoseeJesus?Writethemonthestars.

FAMILY PROMISE NEWS:

We will once again be hosting families the week of January 20th , 2013. Sign up boards will be in the gathering area on the weekends of 1/6 and 1/13 . If you have any questions regarding hosting week or volunteering, please call Christine at 440-926-3055 or Linda at 216-701-3954.

Family promise is looking for a table & chairs for a family that has moved into their own place. If you have one to donate please call Linda at 216-701-3954 or Christine at 926-3055. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA: is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every year. Next week is the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every donated dollar directly supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including ours. FIRST STEP PROGRAM: This program is offered as a way to reach out to those whose marriage, for whatever reasons or circumstances, is not valid in the Church, and find a way to re-establish full communion in the sacramental life of the Church. The First Step Programs are scheduled around the Diocese, open to anyone, with no pre-registration. For more information call 216-696-6525, ext. 4000, or visit www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal.

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries. Due to publishing deadlines, the financials for December 23rd, Christmas, December 30th, The Solemnity of Mary, and January 6th, 2013 will be in the January 13th bulletin.

SCRIP PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Members of the Finance Council will be selling Scrip the weekend of January 12th & 13th.

“SACRED SILENCE” We long for a break in our day, a moment of peace. Even deeper is a longing for silence, a sacred, silent with God. The theme for this year’s parish mission is “Sacred Silence.” The three presenters and dates are: Sr. Rita Mary Harwood (Secretary for Parish Life and Development – Diocese of Cleveland)speaking on “Listening To God.” Sunday, February 24th at 7pm. Fr. John Mullee (Parochial Vicar – Our Lady Help of Christian Parish, Litchfield) speaking on “Finding Peace in Our Lives.” Monday, February 25th at 7pm. Mr. Greg Wasinski (Catholic Christian Speaker from Chagrin Falls) speaking on “Finding Jesus in the Eucharist.” Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm. PARISH FESTIVAL: Planning is already underway for our 3rd annual Parish Festival which will take place August 1, 2 and 3. The committee is working very hard to make these three days even more exciting and fun than last year. We are in dire need of a publicity committee. If you or a group would like to step forward and handle all of the publicity for the festival please contact the parish office. Watch for future updates, and for ways to become involved in the bulletin or on the parish web site. OPEN HOUSE: St. Jude School & Preschool in Elyria invites everyone to attend their annual Open House on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. For more information, contact the school office at (440) 366-1681 or visit us online at www.stjudejaguars.org.

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This Week in the Parish: Monday, January 7 6:30pm - Family Promise Mtg. (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Liturgy Mtg. (Parish Hall) 8:00pm - Art & Environment Mtg. (Parish Hall) Tuesday, January 8 5:00pm - Girl Scout Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 2 & 3) 6:30pm - Cub Scout Den Mtg. (Parish Hall) Wednesday, January 9 7:00pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Thursday, January 10 11:30am - Senior Luncheon (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Scripture Study (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Friday, January 11 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Nursing Home Visitation 6:00pm - Pinewood Derby Setup (Parish Hall) Saturday, January 12 8:00am - Pinewood Derby (Parish Hall) 9:00am - Church Cleaning Sunday, January 13 8:30am - Holy Name Mass & Social

(Church/Gathering Area) 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) 9:30am - High School FF (Parish Hall)

YOUTH GROUP EVENTS

• FUTURE EVENT: National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) November 21-23, 2013 Registration Due by March 17th , 2013

PRE-CANA TEAM: The Pre-Cana team is looking for additional couples to help with the Pre-Cana day which is March 3rd. The next meeting is Saturday, January 19th at 2:30pm. All that is required is married couples who are interested in sharing their experience with engaged couples and at the same time strengthen their marriage through the support of the team.

The Pre-Cana Team will have an informational display in the Gathering Area the weekend January 12th & 13th.

Stop by and see what this Ministry has to offer and see if you would be interested in joining this fun Ministry.

Saturday, January 19, 2013 “Mardi Gras”

Single ticket price $40.00

Grand Prize $1,200.00 Includes: Dinner, Main Board Number &

Refreshments. Tickets are available at the Parish Office

and after all the masses this weekend. Parishioners, as well as Parish Organizations, may

wish to put together a specialty basket for the raffle. If you or the company you work for are interested in

being a sponsor please contact the Parish Office 440 926-2364.

LOOKING TO BE INVOLVED? There are many opportunities in the parish to live out your call from God to serve. From liturgical ministers to outreach ministers and everything in between there is something for everyone. And if you have a particular interest or gift that you wish to share but do not see a way of using it in the parish please let us know. We are constantly seeking to expand the services offered to meet the needs of the community. For instance there are three new activities and ministries we are looking to start: Valet Service: We are looking to provide a way for the elderly and handicap to still maintain their independence and at the same time to not have to struggle to walk across the parking lot to enter the church. In pulling up in front of the church they could leave their car and there would be a person who would park their car for them and bring it back to them after Mass. Parish Newsletter: A quarterly parish news letter is being looked into as a way to provide communication in addition to the weekly bulletin. This would be available both in print and electronic form. We are in need of editors as well as proof readers and assistance in mailing. Parish Directory: We are looking to make a parish pictorial directory and need assistance in all stages of organizing and putting this directory together. Scrip Team: We are looking to form a team of parishioners who would be available on a rotating schedule to sell SCRIP cards after Mass. This would be a once a month commitment and if we have enough volunteers every other month.

These three activities have been brought forward by the Parish Council. If you are interested in helping or learning more about any of the above, please call the parish office.

PARISH INFORMATION † Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. † Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. † Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parish-ioners in the hospital. † New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. † Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becom-ing Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.