November 6, 2016

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Mission We are a Eucharistic community committed to living the teachings of Jesus. Founded in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, we share the responsibility to build the Reign of God. Core Values: Worship — Justice — Vision — Dignity

Christmas Giving Tree Project Our parish Giving Tree project begins this weekend, November 5 and 6. Share in the spirit of giving to others this Christmas season by choosing a tag with a gift request of someone in need. The gifts will be distributed to our own parish community, the Thea Bowman Center, St. Aloysius, the Homeless Stand Down, the Community of Little Brothers and Sisters and St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima parish. For those of you who would like to buy for an entire family, that opportunity is available once again. You will find requests packaged by family on the Giving Tree table in the Gathering Area. Each family bag will contain the requests of each family member in addition to that of the customary gift cards for Giant Eagle and gasoline. Also, if you want to share in this project but find it difficult to get out to shop,

Giving Tree happily accepts your monetary donation. Make the check out to “Church of the Resurrection” and in the memo section, write “Giving Tree.” Put the check in an envelope addressed to “Giving Tree” and place the envelope in the “Turn in Tags” basket on the Giving Tree table. This project has been very successful over the years and that is all due to you! Our sincere “thank you!” for all you do in the whole process.

A PRESENTATION BY CHARLES W. SIDOTI, BCC

“BE MERCIFUL AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS MERCIFUL!” Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Pope Francis announced an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy which began December 8, 2015 and ends November 20, 2016. The Jubilee Year has at its center the mercy of God our Father. In this presentation Charles Sidoti shares insights to help you grow in the awareness of God's merciful love in your own life and to extend that same love to others. Charles Sidoti is a clinically trained, board-certified Catholic Chaplain and Coordinator of Spiritual Care at South Pointe Hospital a Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He is the author of two books: “Living at God’s Speed, Healing in God’s Time,” and “Simple Contemplative Spirituality.” Free and open to all. RSVP jketring@churchofresurrection.org or 440-248-0980 x 21.

Church of the Resurrection

32001 Cannon Road, Solon

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

6 PM Simple Supper 7 PM Presentation

Rev. Thomas M. Dragga x 22 TDragga@churchofresurrection.org Pastor Lisa Frey x 24 EBFrey@churchofresurrection.org Pastoral Associate Terry Battaglia x 26 TBattaglia@churchofresurrection.org Pastoral Associate and DRE Julie Parrotta x 25 JParrotta@churchofresurrection.org Director of Music Ministry

Diane Lionti x 23 DLionti@churchofresurrection.org Parish Business and Grounds Mgr.

Sandy Goglin x 29 SGoglin@churchofresurrection.org Religious Education Assistant

Jackie Ketring x 21 JKetring@churchofresurrection.org Parish Receptionist Chris Donatelli x 38 Maintenance

32001 Cannon Road Solon, OH 44139

440-248-0980 Fax 440-248-0992

www.churchofresurrection.org

Celebration of the Eucharist

Weekend Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM

Weekdays: 8:30AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Friday

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30 PM or by appointment

Dear Parishioners,

I want to bring to your attention 4 events that are happening during the month of November. The first is, this Wednesday, November 9th, Chuck Sidoti, chaplain at South Point Hospital will be leading an Evening of Reflection on the Year of Mercy. We will be closing out the year of mercy on the Feast of Christ the King. This evening of reflection is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to reflect on how we might keep the power and significance of mercy alive beyond this year long celebration.

Second, I would like to gather with all of our parish Eucharistic Ministers for a brief time of reflections well as an opportunity to review once again the ritual action that is part of serving in this important ministry. There are 3 possible times, (Monday, November 7 at either 1pm or 7pm; or Saturday morning at 10am). Providing 3 different opportunities for this one hour meeting should ensure that every Eucharistic Minister will be able to make at least one of the time slots.

Third, on Sunday, November 20th at 7pm, Resurrection Parish will join with the other churches in Solon for an Interfaith Prayer Service. The evening prayer will take place at Advent Lutheran (corner of Harper and Cannon Rd). It is important for us to gather with our brothers and sisters of various faith traditions in order that we might focus on what it is that we share in common. I do hope you will be able to join us for this evening prayer and time to socialize.

Finally, I want to remind our young people in grades 1st -6th grade about the Christmas Card competition. Entries of drawings, paints or photography depicting the Angel heralding the Birth of Savior are due by Sunday, November 20th. The parish Christmas Card with the winning entry will be mailed out to all parishioners in the middle of December.

Have a great week everyone. Fr. Tom Dragga

____________________________________________________________ SAVE THE DATE Apollo’s Fire will be performing 90 minutes of Handel’s Messiah holiday concert in our Worship Space, December 14, 2016 at 7 PM. Invite your friends and family for this wonderful evening of Christmas Music. If you haven’t already become a Patron there is still time to contribute to Music In A Sacred Space. Please contact Julie Parrotta, Director of Music Ministry, or fill out and return a sponsor card found on our website or in a basket in the Gathering Area before January 1st. Thank you for your generous support. We look forward to seeing many of you at our concerts.

This Week’s Events

• Food Addicts in Recovery group meets in the Upper Room Friday at 9:30 AM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. • RTC is Sunday at 6:30 PM. • Eucharistic Minister meeting is Monday in the Worship Space at 1 PM and 7 PM. • Children’s Choir Rehearsal is in the Worship Space Tuesday at 5:30 PM. • Adult Choir Rehearses in the Worship Space Tuesday at 7 PM. • “Be Merciful” presentation and dinner with Chuck Sidoti is in Trivison

Hall Wednesday at 6 PM. • YogaKids is in the Upper Room Wednesday at 6 PM. • Yoga is in Trivison Hall Thursday at 9 AM and 5:45 PM. • Men’s Renewal Meeting is in Galilee Thursday at 7 PM. • Yarn Works Prayer Shawl Ministry is in Galilee Friday at 9:30 AM. • PSR is next Saturday. • Eucharistic Minister meeting is next Saturday in the Worship Space at 10AM. • Be-Attitudes Fall Festival is next Sunday at 1 PM. • No RTC next Sunday.

(3) Celebrating the Eucharist is central to our community, with full and active participation on the part of each member. We cherish our sacramental life as well as a variety of prayer forms.

Readings: November 13, 2016 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Malachi 4:1-2

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Gospel: Luke 21:5-19

This Weeks Mass Intentions Sunday November 6 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Resurrection Parishioners 11:00 AM Marie Marton & Michael LaForest— (Barb Krivanka) Monday November 7 8:30 AM Mark LaCasse—(Pastoral Staff) Tuesday November 8—(Pastoral Staff) 8:30 AM Irene Cordek Wednesday November 9 The Dedication Lateran Basilica 8:30 A M Albina Talik—(Marlene Sotera and Joe Talik) Thursday November 10 St. Leo the Great No Morning Mass 5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal Friday November 11 St. Martin of Tours 8:30 AM Elizabeth Warren—(Pastoral Staff) 4:00 PM Marriage of Elizabeth E. Dzurilla and Andrew R. Gaebelein Saturday November 12 St. Josaphat Celebrant Rev. Donald Cozzens 5:30 PM Resurrection Parishioners Sunday November 13 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant Rev. William Padavick 9:00 AM Resurrection Parishioners 11:00 AM Jean Moore—(Patricia & Patrick Neville) Baptism - Dahlia Louise Sabetta

Death in the Parish The parish mourns the death of Jean Hannes, 91, mother of Anita Kranz, whose funeral was celebrated on Monday, October 31 at 10:30 AM. We pray with the church that having served our God faithfully here on earth, she may now rejoice in the joys of heaven.

Mass for National Adoption Month November is National Adoption Month. To celebrate, Mary Queen of Peace invites all to our Seventh Annual Mass for National Adoption Month on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 2 PM. Birth parents, adoptive parents and adopted children will be recognized during Mass. Guest homilist will be Deacon Jim Armstrong, Executive Communications Director for the Diocese of Cleveland and Deacon at St. Bridget of Kildare in Parma. Mary Queen of Peace is located at 4423 Pearl Road in Cleveland. Please contact Mary Queen of Peace at 216-749-2323 or info@maryqop.org for more information.

Visit us on the web: www.stritaschool.com

New Families-OPEN HOUSE

Preschool-8th grade — November 8th, 9 am

Call or e-mail today to RSVP or schedule a tour! fkirtley@stritaschool.com

440-248-1350, ext. 256

Confirmation News A Confirmation meeting for all candidates and their parents will be on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 PM in the Worship Space.

(4) We commit ourselves to serve others and reach out to the poor in response to their needs. Our work for justice extends to advocating with integrity for positive change in society and the Church.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets Church of the Resurrection continues its long-standing project of feeding those in need at the holidays with Thanksgiving food baskets on Monday November 21. Last year we provided generous quantities of non-perishable food, paper and hygiene items, turkeys and Giant Eagle gift cards to about 150 households. There are several ways you can be a part of the project this year. We’re accepting

donations of non-perishable food every weekend in the Food Offering baskets. Cash donations to the Charity and Justice fund help purchase gift cards, diapers and other needed items for the baskets. Frozen turkeys of all sizes will be accepted beginning the weekend prior to basket distribution. Opportunities to volunteer are available as well, on Sunday November 20 and Monday November 21. For your convenience you can pick up a grocery bag in the Gathering Area. It is appreciated.

(5) Rooted in our faith traditions, we strive to be innovative, prophetic, and courageous in leadership and service. In our commitment to the spiritual formation of each member, we are open to explore new ways to meet the needs among us in response to the signs of our times.

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Mission 2017

GUESS HOW MUCH MONEY IS IN THE JAR Thank you to the 20 people who participated in guessing the amount in the jar. A Big Thank You to Gene Jogan for counting all of the change and dollars in the jar totaling $886.35. It is appreciated. The money collected from the closest guess contest was $100.00. The winner of our contest is Carol Trapp who guessed $904.00 Carol has generously donated her winnings of $50 back to the Youth Mission, thank you Carol. Thank you all for your generosity and continuing to help us work toward our mission trip to Honduras in 2017.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Youth Mission Yankee Candle sale in October. It is appreciated. If anyone would like to order and support our effort we will get credit for the merchandise. Please use our group number #990097744. Your order will be shipped to your house. Next weeks bulletin will have the total amount to date raised from the candle sale. Thank you.

Thea Bowman Center Thea Bowman Center in partnership with Nathan Hale School located on Martin Luther King Blvd is in desperate need of help for children 5 to 14 years old. The goal is to help children with reading and math skills. The program will be at Nathan Hale from 2:30 to 4 PM. Parents are supporting this project and the Thea Bowman Center is helping project by trying to recruit tutors. Tutors can give whatever hours/week that they can do: 1 day or 2 days and we ask people to be as consistent as possible because you will be assigned to up to 5 students depending on how much time you can give. Your help would be a major BOOST to the children in this school and to the Mt Pleasant Community. The school has identified about 80 children for the tutoring program. The children will receive a free meal through the food bank. This will be a work in progress but I feel confident that we can help the children/school if we can get the tutor support needed. Please contact Ella Thomas, Executive Director of the Thea Bowman Center, 11901 Oakfield Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44105. 216-491-0699 or ella.thomas@theabowmancenter.org.

Sunday, November 20th at 7PM all of the Churches in the Solon area are invited to gather at Advent Lutheran Church (Corner of Harper and Cannon Rd) for a Thanksgiving Holiday Interfaith Prayer Service. As we come together to give thanks to God for the many blessings we have received, it will also be an opportunity for us to pray for blessing upon the newly elected president of our nation, an end to the war and violence in Iraq and Syria as well as the conflicts that plague our own cities and streets and to be conscious of those who go without food, shelter or clothing. We invite everyone who participates to bring a non-perishable food item.

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(6) We reverence and welcome each person as a child of God. Embracing and celebrating the diversity of gifts among us, we call everyone to contribute and be served.

Pilgrimage To The HOLY LAND Join the Church of the Resurrection on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on January 15-24, 2018. The Spiritual Director: Rev. Thomas M. Dragga and Group Coordinator Ken Badalamenti will be leading you on the pilgrimage. Please pick up a brochure in the Gathering Area or contact Ken Badalamenti at kennyb7@gmail.com or 216-570-7111 for more information.

You can also visit www.pilgrimages.com/badalamenti to see additional photographs and the itinerary.

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Stewardship For the weekend of October 30, 2016

150 Weekly Offering Envelopes 39 ACH Giving $10,820.50 8 Capital Improvement Envelopes 28 ACH Giving $1,766.50 6 Charity and Justice Envelopes 16 ACH Giving $517.00 Thank you for your continued generosity to your parish.

CALLING ALL LITTLE YOGIS!!! Join us at Church of the Resurrection for YOGAKIDS

This program is for preschool children ages 3 to 5 and their parents. Admission is a non-perishable item for our church food pantry.

Bring a yoga mat or bath towel. Hope to see you at 6 PM on the following Wednesdays: 11/9, 11/16, 11/30

Barb Paulett-Long, Yogrammy, is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and a Certified YogaKids Teacher who has been practicing yoga with kids of all ages and abilities for 10 years.

Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Road, Solon, Ohio www.churchofresurrection.org

2017 Youth Mission to Honduras. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 12:00 Midnight to 11:59 PM the our community be be asked to participate in #weGiveCatholic, the first-ever online day of Catholic Giving in Northeast Ohio. Please support us with your donation on Giving Tuesday. Your donation will go a long way in helping us raise money for the trip in June to Honduras. More information will be added in the next few weeks to the bulletin, the website and our push notifications. As always thank you to everyone who continually donates to help our Youth Mission.

Support Groups The Body of Christ in the Diocese of Cleveland is called to reverence each person as a unique reflection of God's presence in our midst. We commit ourselves to become a community of care, support, formation, reconciliation and witness to justice with and among gay and lesbian persons, their parents, family members, and all who minister in and with this community. http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/gayandlesbianfamilyministry/about.htm

St. Mary Church, 340 North Main St., Hudson 44236 hosts a Family Support group which meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7PM in room 106. The goal of this ministry is not to attempt to alter any person’s sexual orientation; rather, it is our goal to support all persons in their quest for wholeness and holiness. Any questions, contact Lori Joseph at ljoseph@stmaryhudson.cc or 330.653.8118 ext 233.

Ministry of Presence Do you have an interest in visiting a parish member who can’t get to mass on the weekend? Or residents in a nursing facility or patients in a hospital? All of these people are eager for the Body of Christ – in communion and in the community. The number of nursing facilities within our parish boundaries continues to grow, and so we need more Eucharistic ministers to visit the sick and homebound. Training will be provided. Please contact Lisa at ext 24 or ebfrey@churchofresurrection.org.