SEPTEMBER 4, 2016—23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

An Open Invitation to Talk about What It Means to Be Catholic

Let's talk! Every Sunday at 9am (beginning next Sunday, September 11th), we will walk with you

on a journey of faith and answer any questions you may have about Catholicism like....

What is faith and how do you get more of it?

What do Catholics believe and how is it different from Christians of other Traditions?

What's going on at Mass?

Why is the Bible so confusing? How can I understand it?

Do Catholics worship Mary and the Saints?

What's what in the church building (we'll talk about the altar, the pulpit, the tabernacle, etc.)

Who's who in the Church (from the people to the Pope)

Why do Catholics...? (fill in the blank with your own question!)

We will meet every Sunday (unless otherwise noted in the bulletin) at 9am in the Parish Communi-

ty Center (the building between the school & the church). You can come to each session or only

the ones you want to. We'll begin with a brief presentation on some topic concerning faith and an-

swer whatever questions you may bring. It's informal and relaxed.

Who's it for? Anyone! If you're thinking about becoming Catholic (through

the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or "RCIA"), it's for you. If you're

already baptized Catholic or in another denomination, it's for you. If you're

just curious, it's for you. We will work with you on an individual basis to see

what your needs and wishes are.

No need to sign up, just show up. Come to all or to just some of the sessions. We will publish the

topics each week in the bulletin & on our website (leothegreat.org). Free coffee and donuts will be

available. Still have questions? Call us at 216-661-1006 or email Father at

jschmitz@leothegreat.org. Let's talk...heart to heart.

PARISH SUPPORT

Sunday, August 28th

Sunday Collection……………..…………..…$7,055.50

Assessments………...……………………….…$175.00

Capital Improvement…………………………..$120.00

Envelopes used……………………………………..363

Thank you for your continued support.

Every week we pray for those discerning

a vocation in religious life.

This week we pray for:

Andrew Hoover

Our Lady Help of Christians,

Litchfield

IV Theology, St. Mary

Pray that he may continue to persevere

and that others may respond to God’s call.

September 5th to September 11th

Monday, September 5th: St. Teresa of Calcutta

LABOR DAY

9:00 a.m. +For the People of the Parish

Tuesday, September 6th: Weekday

7:30 a.m. +Mary Ciereszewski (Daughter & Family)

Wednesday, September 7th: Weekday 7:30 a.m. +Charles & Loretta Choromanski (Daughter)

Thursday, September 8th: The Nativity of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

7:30 a.m. +James J. Vesely (Fr. James Vesely)

Friday, September 9th: St. Peter Claver

8:30 a.m. Andy & Pat Chopka

(60th Wedding Anniversary)

Saturday, September 10th: Weekday 4:00 p.m. +Thomas J. Fleming (Elizabeth Fleming)

Sunday, September 11th: 24thSunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. People of the Parish

10:00 a.m. +Richard Bunosky (Rose Pelley)

12:00 p.m. +Thomas Kinder (Jim & Gerry Tisch)

Congratulations to Andy & Pat Chopka

as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary

this Friday, September 9th.

First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b

The book of Wisdom was written by a teacher who

lived in Alexandria, Egypt, a center for Greek philosophy

in the ancient world. Fearful that the Jewish people might

be captivated by this secular wisdom, the author contrasts it

with the rich spiritual wisdom found in Jewish religious

traditions. The ninth chapter presents a prayer of Solomon

for wisdom, and today’s reading is an excerpt from this

prayer.

Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17

Philemon was a rich man with many slaves, one of

whom — Onesimus—escaped. Onesimus reached Paul in

prison and converted to Christianity. In sending Onesimus

back to Philemon, Paul gave him a letter to take with him, a

portion of which we hear today.

Readings for the Week of September 4th

Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/

Lk 14:25-33

Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19

Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26

Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a /Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23

Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42

Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/Lk 6:43-49

Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17,

19/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32

PLEASE REMEMBER...Margaret

Zisk, Sarah Grier, Edward P.

Gorczyca, Carol Sladewski, Betty

Jayne Glover, Bob McLaughlin,

Stella Sugalski, Robert Holshue,

Donna Mlady, Mike Manzo, Cheri

Minch, Theresa Pauloski, Annamae Sironen, Carol

Frisco, Dorothy Forister, Ann Sazpansky, Larry

Kuznik, Rosemarie Hamski, Jo Hoffman, Wesley

Holland, Anna Mendoza, John Risko, Connor Mlady,

Trudy Miller, Glenn “Joe” Hess, Dianne Soler,

Muffie Bone, Theresa Truxall, Gary LaBuda, Mary

Ras, Dave, Janene Catanese, Denise Rooks Bernice

Kilcoyne & Jeanette Klaehn

GREAT SWEEPSTAKES

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Ralph & Chris Rath

$100.00 August 29th Winner

Don’t forget to sign up for our Great Sweepstakes

weekly drawing in the Rectory Office.

Congratulations to:

SEAN ALEXANDER BURLEY

CARTER JAMES HEGARTY

as they are baptized this weekend.

May the blessings you received from God

guide you throughout your life!

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

Dear Parishioners,

Just before I left for Rome, two parishioners died whom

I had visited & prayed with when they were ill. I was

saddened by their deaths and by the inability to celebrate

their funeral Masses though I am grateful to Fr. Vesely for

presiding at the funeral for Carol Glinka and to Fr. Weist for

celebrating the funeral Mass of Loretta Weber. I had spent

some time with Loretta at her apartment and at Holy Family

Hospice. She had worked and then volunteered in our school

for many years. She had a dry sense of humor that would

always make me smile. Carol Glinka would be at the 4pm

Mass on Saturdays and she was always kind and thoughtful

toward me & toward Michaela to whom she loved to give

treats & toys. Carol moved quickly from Fairview Hospital

to Marymount Hospital, and then finally home where she

was under the care of Hospice for a few days. As with

Loretta, I anointed her and knew that she and Loretta were

accepting of their circumstances and approached death with

faith in the resurrection. Both of them will be missed and we

commend them and all the faithful departed to the mercy of

God.

God's Mercy is something I thought about frequently

during my two-week stay in Rome and of course Pope

Francis has asked us to celebrate this great Jubilee Year of

Mercy. I celebrated Mass near the altar of St. Leo the Great

where he is buried inside St. Peter Basilica and I celebrated

Mass at the tomb of St. Peter below the basilica. At these

places and at many of the holy sites I visited, I prayed for

you all and asked God's blessing on our parish and school.

On our last day in Rome, we stood in St. Peter's Square as

Pope Francis gave us his blessing as he always does at Noon

on Sundays before telling us all to have a good lunch! And

good lunches I had...and dinners...and snacks in between.

You can't get a good taste of Rome unless you get a good

taste of Roman meals! While it's always great to get away,

it's also great to come back home. So from Rome to home I

am blessed and hope to share some of Rome's treasures of

faith with you in the coming months.

This Sunday Pope Francis is celebrating the

Canonization Mass for Mother Teresa. St. Teresa of Calcutta

is known the world round for the way she showed mercy to

the poorest of the poor. We are blessed to have heard and

seen such holy men & women live lives of faith and love

during our own lifetime. May we follow their example &

share in their glory.

THIS WEEK AT ST. LEO’S

Sept. 5th to September 11th

Monday, September 5th—LABOR DAY

Tuesday, September 6th 5:30 p.m. 6th gr. girls volleyball practice Lux

6:30 p.m. SVDP Francis

Wednesday, September 7th 5:00 p.m. 4th gr. girls volleyball practice Lux

5:00 p.m. Winter Sports Sign-up Lux

6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts #71720 Francis

7:00 p.m. 8th gr. girls volleyball practice Lux

Thursday, September 8th 1:00 p.m. Women’s Knitting Group Francis

5:30 p.m. 6th gr. girls volleyball practice Lux

Friday, September 9th 7:30 p.m. Recovery International Francis

Saturday, September 10th 7:30 a.m. CYO Volleyball Site Lux

2:45 p.m. Confessions Church

3:00 p.m. Grapevine Great

Sunday, September 11th

11:30 a.m. CYO Volleyball Site Lux

2017 MASS INTENTION BOOK

The 2017 Mass Intention Book

will be open NEXT Monday, Sep-

tember 12th at 9:00 a.m. at the

Rectory Office. Each parishioner

household may have 4 Mass Intentions (one weekend

and three weekdays). The Mass stipend is $10.00.

Monday, September 5th is LABOR DAY. God has

given us many gifts and talents, and we reap the

benefits of our labors. We will give thanks for these at

the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Labor Day.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Please note that the Parish Office

will be closed tomorrow, Monday,

September 5th, in observance of

Labor Day.

We will return to our normal weekday hours on

Tuesday, September 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday.

WEDDING BANNS

II Valerie Cortez (SLG)

& Matthew Burkett

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

Hello Saint Leo the Great Community,

The 2016-2017 School Year is off to a great start. Our students are getting to know the daily routines and expecta-

tions and are already working hard on classwork and homework. Our six new teachers are also transitioning well to

the St. Leo Community. You will meet them in the next couple of weeks, here in this space.

Check this space each week as we will be giving updates of Preschool and School happenings as we make our

way through the School Year.

Our 8th Graders are ready to be wonderful school leaders as they embark on their last year of Elementary School

and prepare for High School. You can check out their picture below.

Also, thank you to the wonderful St. Vincent DePaul Society for providing school supplies for all of our K-2

students!

Peace,

Sister Erin

DID YOU GRADUATE FROM ST. LEO GRADE SCHOOL?

ARE YOU THE PARENT OF A ST. LEO GRADUATE?

Are you a former student from St. Leo the Great parish school? Do you have a family member who is a former stu-

dent? Do you know any former students? The St. Leo the Great Alumni Association is looking for former students to

share memories and current pursuits. If you are a former student, or know of one, please complete the information

below and return it to the rectory. If you want more information, please provide your name and phone number and

check the space for more information, and you will be contacted. We hope to reach as many former students as pos-

sible. Please help us in our search and tell other former students who may no longer be parishioners. Personal infor-

mation will not be distributed. Thank you! Name:_______________________________________________________ . Maiden Name (if applicable):_____________________________________ St. Leo Graduating Class:_______________________________________ Current address:_______________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________

_____ I'd like more information

about St. Leo the Great Alumni

Association

ST. LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL NEWSST. LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL NEWS

KEEP UP TO DATE AND VISIT US AT WWW.LEOTHEGREAT.ORG

ST. LEO THE GREAT—CLEVELAND, OHIO

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Over the years, the St.

Vincent de Paul Outreach

Organization has given

assistance to people on a

temporary basis as emer-

gencies occur. At times,

people find themselves

unable to keep up with

day to day expenses. We

assist in keeping food on

the table and often help

with other expenses. When you pass by the Poor Box-

es, help members reach out and help a needy family

with your donations. Thank you very much!

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Walk with St. Vincent DePaul Society to

Help Neighbors in Need, Saturday, Sep-

tember 24 by participating in their 5th

Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon with FREE

registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at the

following locations: Concord Woods Park in Concord

Township, Jefferson Park (register @ St. Vincent de

Paul Church) 13400 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland and

Richfield Woods Park, 4100 Broadview Rd in Rich-

field. We need your support to make the event a suc-

cess. Donate or register online: www.fopwalk.org. For

more information call 216.696.6525 ext. 3150.

PSR CLASSES FOR 2016

PSR classes for 2016 will begin on

Monday, September 19th

from 6:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in

the school.

Registration forms are available in the Rectory

Office and on our website Fees: $40 for one child; $70

for two; $90 for three and up. Please pay by check made

out to St. Leo the Great. Fees are due at the time of reg-

istration.

Volunteers Needed: We are always looking for

faithful volunteers. If you feel called to assist, please

contact Mary Tonti-Perry at 216 661-1006 or email her

at mtonti@leothegreat.com.

ST. LEO THE GREAT PARISH FESTIVAL NEWS

Friday, October 14th Saturday, October 15th (6:00 to 11:00 pm.) (5:00 to 11:00 p.m.)

Sponsorships!

Do you own a business? Would your company like to be a sponsor for the Festival? Sponsors

help defray the cost of the Festival. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please call Nancy at

216-749-1472.

And More!

Need some incentive to exercise? We are in need of people willing to deliver raffle tickets.

Delivering the tickets saves the parish hundred of dollars in postage. If you are interested, please

call Nancy at 216-749-1472.

Lawn Signs!

Have you seen the lawn signs popping up all over the neighborhood? If you would like a sign for your lawn, there are

still some remaining at the Rectory Office.

Raffle Tickets!

Each parish family is asked to participate in the Festival Raffle. The Festival raffle tickets are in the main

vestibule of the church. Please pick up your packet of tickets before or after Mass.

If you turn your sold tickets in by Next Sunday, September 11th your will be eligible for the seller

$100 drawing. (All ticket stubs will be entered in the main drawing on October 15th.) Get your ticket

stubs in and don’t miss out on the next Early Bird Drawing.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016—23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CLUSTER CORNER

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE —Classic Car Show…

Join us for an enjoyable afternoon...of music, food and

of course – classic cars! on Saturday, September 17th

beginning at 11:30 am.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO—Mass & Holy Hour,

Wed. Sept. 14th (Feast of the Victory of the Cross,

and eve of Mary Mother of Sorrows at 7:00 p.m.

will be celebrated for all who have lost a child

~miscarriage, accident, substance abuse, suicide, abor-

tion, illness.

ST. THOMAS MORE—Prayer for Peace...All are

welcome to gather in the Marian Chapel to pray the

rosary for peace on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER The Great Room in our Parish

Community Center is available to

rent for special events, parties,

meetings, funeral luncheons, etc. For information or

to book, please contact Mina Rolando at 216-544-0190

or visit our website at leothegreat.org. There you will

find information, prices and forms.

GREAT ROOM

FOR RENT

INFORMATION DESK

For the convenience of our parishioners,

we are bringing the rectory office to you

after the weekend Masses. The information

desk is located in the vestibule.

Listed below are some of the things that will be

available:

sponsor certificate pickup

popular gift cards

new parishioner registration forms

Mass intentions

Parish Community Center rental forms

alumni association forms

great sweepstakes tickets

help with our website & mobile app

choir and handbell choir sign-ups

general information

Please feel free to stop by after Mass.

BUS TRIPS Thursday, September 22nd: Amish Trip - $58.00

Depart: 7:30 a.m.

Arrive Amish 9:00 a.m.

Depart Amish 5:00 p.m. Approx. Return 6:30 p.m.

Shearer’s Chips, Ashery Country Store, Hillcrest

Orchards, Lunch-Chalet in the Valley, Guggisberg

Cheese, Hershberger’s Bakery and Farmers Market

and Swiss Heritage Winery

Contact Joanne Todd at 440-526-3505

for more information or to book your trip.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

NEW PARISIONERS Our Parish Family would like to extend

a warm welcome to our new parishion-

ers who have joined us recently.

Shelley Aigner

Carol L. Aquilino

Scott & Paula Cerny

Art & Meg Ellinger

Kristina Inzana

James Keller

Andrew & Ann Savol

Tom Scheiman

Laurie Staab

Ray & Pat Staab

Karl Weitzman

Janelle Woodards/Drew Miller

GRIEF AND HEALING Holy Family Hospice invites you to an 8-week program

on Grief & Healing. Two times available:

Tuesdays, September 13-November 1

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, September 15-November 3

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Both sessions will be held at Holy Family Home in

Parma. Registration is required by September 8. Call

Erin at 440.545.7032, ehout@holyfamilyhome.com

This group is open to the community and is free of

charge.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - ROSARY

Friday, September 9th, has been designated by the U.S.

Conference of Catholic Bishops as a Day of Prayer for

Peace. The Blessed Virgin Mary has asked that we say

the rosary to bring peace to our world. Please join us in

honoring Mary's request with the recitation of the rosary

in the Marian shrine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September

9th. Please bring a lawn chair as limited seating is

available. In the event of inclement weather, the rosary

will be said in church.