The Catholic Community of:

St. Anthony of Padua

6750 State Road

Parma, Ohio 44134

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Schedule of Liturgies

Saturday Evening: 4:30 and 6:00 P.M.

Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 and 12 Noon

Monday through Friday: 7:00 & 8:00 A.M.

Holy Days : Vigil Mass: 5:30 P.M.

7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 5:30 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturdays 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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Pastoral Staff

Pastor……………….Fr. Dale W. Staysniak

Parochial Vicar…….Fr. Peter T. Kovacina

DRE/Pastoral Associate..Mr. Randy Harris, M.R.E.

Principal …………..Sr. Roberta Goebel, O.S.U.

Parish Secretary…...Mrs. Joyce Fanous

Music Minister……..Mrs. Nancy Tabar

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Parish Directory

Parish Office : (440) 842-2666

Parish Website: www.stanthonypaduaparma.org

Religious Education Office: (440) 845-4470

Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am-7:00pm

School Office: (440) 845-3444

www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.org

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

7:00AM George & Alice Holtman

8:00AM Ralph & Maureen King

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest &

Companions, Martyrs.

7:00AM Joseph Ziemak

8:00AM August Poliafico

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

7:00AM Hank Dickey

8:00AM Agnes Medrick

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, Thanksgiving Day.

9:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

7:00AM Fr. Paul F. Smith

8:00AM John Jancik

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

4:30PM Ralph Yappel

6:00PM Tipi Philipps

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, First Sunday of Advent.

8:00AM For People of the Parish (living & deceased)

10:00AM Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Matteo

12:00PM Mary Hanna

Please Pray For: Martha Ashton, Ed & Helen

Bartkiewicz, Irene Bednar, Dylan Bocian, Lynn & Russ

Bouchez, Maxine Cerny, Joe & Marsha Demko, Sybil

Dougherty, Lucille Edwartowski, Jim Eiben, Norbert Erker,

Rita Fecek, Greg Findura, Beth Foster, Anne Kilbane-Friedl,

Sandra Friedl, Sam Gappa, John Gladden, Betty Grossi,

Rose Marie Hewitt, Celeste Hurley, Marian Jarabek, Colleen

Jarvis, Pat Jones, Ted Kaliszewski, Michael Kaliszewski,

Betty Kilbane, Catherine Kluk, Andrea Kolo, Douglas Kren,

Cynthia Kufleitner, Andrea Lagzdins, Robert Laheta,

Dorothy Laquatra, Isidoro LaRosa, Bernice Laskan, John

Lieske, Michael Lieske, Corinne Lipinski, Elizabeth Madar,

Thomas Madej, John Martin, Edward & Josephine

Maskulka, Emmett Masterson, Russell Mazanec, Peyton

McCarthy, Helen Marie Mendyka, John Metzger, Jane

Najlepszy, Mary Niec, Rose Nosse, Glen Ozmun, Agnes

Padar, Richard Petrusky, Mary Phillips, Carrie Piechowski,

John Precario, Mary Jane Precario, Marlene Ranallo,

Christopher Reeves, Ed & Leigh-Ann Revay, Vinny Ruvo,

Frances Rymut, Mary Sabo, Tammi Safranek, Theresa

Sanfilippo, Lorraine Schmidt, Joseph Schmitt, Robert &

Teresa Setele, Carl Shaheen, Margaret Sheridan, Helen

Smith, Phyllis Tomaselli, Alice Tucker, Mark Turner, Frank

Viccarone, Annie Vorndran, Helen Westerh, Jean Winters,

Cathy Yappel, Andrew Yaronczyk.

Baptized on Sunday, November 15. 2015:

Logan Anthony Russo

Jayden Jacob Schade

Wedding Banns

BANNS III Kristi Sturges & Michael Geraci

(at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist)

Clare Ungericht

SUNDAY THOUGHT

John 18:33-37

We celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on the last

Sunday of our Church Year. Throughout His ministry,

Jesus avoided the title of King. He commanded the

demons to hold their tongue about His true identity

and He told His disciples to keep their growing

awareness of His real identity secret. Only at the very

end of this life when there could be no misconception

as to the true nature of His kingship does He let His

true identity known. Jesus fits none of our common

notions of kingship. Throughout the ages, monarchs

have come and gone, yet no king has ever captured

hearts like Jesus captured the hearts of men and

women. Never was there another ruler who humbled

himself unto death to save even His disloyal subjects,

let alone those who proved themselves loyal. Just as

Jesus’ love is absolute, so too, is His claim on us. He

is our King, but we must decide whether He will reign

supreme in our lives or not.

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Contributions for November 14/15,2015:

Sunday Collection : $8,299.00

Poor Box : $145.00

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 22, 2015

CELEBRATING THE SAINTS

Saint Rosa Kim, Laywoman and Martyr (+1839)

The Catholic Church began in Korea in 1784 when a

scholar who had encountered the Catholic Faith through

Chinese texts traveled to China for baptism and then

returned to his homeland to share the Gospel with

others. Almost from the first, Christians were seen as

challengers to the social order. Four distinct waves of

persecution rocked the Korean church; around 10,000

men, women and children died professing their

adherence to the Church.

A native of Hanyang, Rosa Kim first learned of the

Church after she had become separated from her

husband and had moved in with Catholic relatives.

After entering the Church herself, Rosa brought other

family members to Christ. She pursued a life of service

and intense prayer. On January 16, 1838, she was

arrested by the authorities. Witnesses saw her being led

from her home and heard her calling Jesus and Mary for

their help.

At Rosa’ trial, the judge brought forward implements of

torture in order to intimidate her. She professed: “I

cannot give up my God. He is the Creator and Father of

all of us. He loves virtue and punishes sin, so how could

I abandon Him? … A long time ago I decided to shed

my blood for these truths. Do as you please.” Her bold

answer earned her torture and the crown of martyrdom,

on July 20, 1839. She was fifty-six years old. Rosa Kim

was canonized with other Korean martyrs in 1984 by

Saint John Paul II. Her feast day is September 20

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RITE OF ACCEPTANCE AND WELCOMING

Last week at the 10:00 a.m. Mass we celebrated the Rite

of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens, for

Veronica Rains and Joe Manning who will be fully

initiated into the Catholic Faith by receiving the

Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at

the 2016 Easter Vigil. We also celebrated the Rite of

Welcoming for Zachary Bryant who, while baptized,

will complete his initiation into the Catholic Church by

receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist

at the same Easter Vigil. We thank God for the gift they

are to our community. Please pray for them as they

continue their journey of Faith.

FOOD PANTRY

Thank you for your continued, generous donations to

this important parish ministry. The requested items this

week are tuna, Tuna Helper and macaroni & cheese.

The families that we serve appreciate your kindness.

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION

A sincere THANK YOU to all those who baked for the

West Side Catholic Center luncheon on Tuesday,

November 17, 2015. The 151 hot lunches that we

served consisted of penne pasta with meatballs, salad,

rolls with butter and also included a generous portion

of your fresh baked pastries. All were most

appreciative. Remember to mark your calendar for our

next serving date, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Thank

you again for your continued support and generosity to

the West Side Catholic Center.

LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA

Please check out the CDs on the Lighthouse media

display in the gathering area. There are many great

topics that will enlighten you and help you to grow in

your love for the Catholic Faith. Our featured selection

this week is: Jesus the Bridegroom: the Greatest Love

Story Ever Told. Dr. Brant Pitre is an enthusiastic and

engaging speaker who regularly lectures throughout the

country. In this stunning talk, Dr. Pitre applies his

knowledge of Jewish roots of Christianity to the very

heart of the Gospel: the love of Christ. You will learn

what it really means to have a “personal relationship”

with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Bridegroom.

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DEATH OF FR. MICHAEL

EWERT, OFM

Sadly we were recently informed that

former Pastor, Fr. Michael Ewert, OFM died in

Illinois on November 12, 2015. Fr. Ewert was an

associate pastor here in the 1960’s and returned as

pastor from 1989-1991. Please keep Franciscan Fr.

Ewert in your prayers for the repose of his soul along

with all the living and deceased friars who faithful

served at the parish.

This Thursday, November 26,

2015, is Thanksgiving. Begin

the day by joining in the

celebration of the Eucharist at

9:00 a.m. There can be no

better way to say thank you for

God’s bountiful blessings than by participating in

the Sacrifice of the Mass.

The rectory office will be closed on

Thanksgiving. Regular business hours will

resume on Monday, November 30, 2015.

CHRISTMAS MASS CARDS

Christmas Mass cards will be sold after most Masses

beginning the weekend of December 5/6 and the

following weekends of December 12/13 and 19/20.

Cards for the living are $2.00 and prayer cards for our

deceased loved ones are $1.00. Cards may also be

purchased at the rectory during regular business hours.

CHRISTMAS WAFERS

Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) will be available after

masses next weekend, November 28/29 as well as

following weekends, while supplies last. They also

may be purchased at the rectory office during regular

business. The cost remains $3.00 for a package of

four (4) wafers.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

4:15 PM & 6:30 PM PSR - School

7:00PM Athletic Association Board Mtg. - H

7:00 PM RCIA - Rectory/CH

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

7:30PM Mixed Choir - CH

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg. - SA

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH PARMA, OH

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FIRST RECONCILIATION

This afternoon 57 of our second grade students will

celebrate their First Reconciliation. Please pray for our

students as they experience God’s love, forgiveness and

mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

PSR CATECHIST OPPORTUNITIES

We are in need of a 5

th

grade catechist for the 4:15

PSR session. Please consider being part of this

important ministry of passing on the Catholic faith to

our young people. If you are interested in learning more

about this opportunity please call Randy Harris at 440-

842-2666.

PRESCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our preschool program for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, meets

Sunday morning during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. We are in

need of some classroom aides to help our preschool

catechist. This is a perfect opportunity for High School

students that need service hours. If you are interested in

helping with this ministry, please call Randy Harris at

440-842-2666.

LADIES GUILD CHRISTMAS PARTY

Tenderly decorated tables, treasured old Christmas carols

and a tasty holiday dinner await those paid members who

secure a spot at our annual festive Christmas party on

December 15, 2015. A fee of $15.00 for this popular event

may be placed in an envelope in the collection basket at

church by December 6, 2015 (kindly mark your envelope

“Ladies Guild Christmas Party”). Don’t miss the chance to

“make merry” with us at this lovely holiday tradition.

50+ SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY

There is still time to make reservations for our annual

Christmas Party being held in the Hospitality Room on

Thursday, December 3, 2015. Come and join us for a

delicious meal of oven baked chicken, breaded pork

chop, potatoes, pasta, vegetables, salad, rolls and

dessert. Entertainment will be provided by the “Raising

Canes” from the Parma Senior Center. Please call Dan

at (440) 888-7587 by November 28, 2015 to reserve

your spot. The more the merrier! Hope to see you there.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Padua Music Association is holding their annual

Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from

10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Padua High School. Over

100 vendor tables, food, raffles and more. For more

information call (440) 845-2444 or email

musicassociation@paduafranciscan.com.

GIVING TREE

The giving tree is in the Gathering area

of the church this weekend. If you are

able, please take a coded ornament

from the tree, purchase the requested

item and return the wrapped item with

the coded ornament gently attached to it

to the church the weekends of

November 28/29 and December 5/6,

2015. The items collected are for

families from our parish and families

from our surrounding areas. Cash

donations are also welcomed. Thank

you for your continued generosity

towards the giving tree.

Washington DC National Right to Life Bus Trip

January 21 – January 22, 2016

Organized by St. Anthony Knights of Columbus

♦ Bus will leave St. Anthony’s parking lot Thursday, January 21 at approximately 9pm

♦ Arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to celebrate the Right to Life

Mass at 7:30am

♦ After Mass, time will be provided to visit the Shrine, take pictures, and visit the gift shop

♦ Leave the Shrine at an arranged time and travel to the National Mall by Metro

♦ Upon arrive at the National Mall, time will be provided for lunch break.

♦ At 12 o’clock, keynote speakers will deliver their messages in support of the right to life cause. The

speeches will be delivered, outdoors on the Mall.

♦ At 1pm, we will begin the walk to the Supreme Court Building to hear more messages.

♦ At approximately 5pm, we will board the bus to begin our trip home. The driver will determine the meet-

ing place.

Additional Information

♦ All youth of the parish are encouraged to attend, but must a parent must accompany those under 18 years

of age.

♦ The average temperature in Washington DC in January is 40 degrees.

♦ Ticket cost is $60.00 and only covers the bus trip. All other expenses, food, drink and transportation via

local Metro train are out of pocket expenses.

♦ Tickets will only be available November 28/29 after masses. Make checks payable to K of C 15614.

Knights will be in the gathering area to accept reservations.

♦ No refunds will be made because of commitment to the bus company.

♦ The walk from the National Mall to the Supreme Court Building is about 1.5 miles.

♦ You are encouraged to bring water, fruit, energy bars or any snack that you wish.

♦ The driver will make rest stops on the trip to and from Washington. There is a restroom on board the

coach.

For more information call :

Rich Turocy 440-237-0004 or Jim Gresko 440-724-9024.

GIVING BACK AUTO LOAN

Apply for an auto loan at Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union and tell them

you are from St. Anthony of Padua Parish and School and they will donate

$50.00 to the parish!