St. Teresa of Avila Parish

St. Teresa of Avila Parish

1878 Abbe Road Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

May 8, 2016 The Ascension of the Lord

Established 1845 PARISH INFORMATION

CONFESSIONS BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated after the Noon mass on
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 PM or by Sundays. A pre-baptism class is required for the first child.
appointment. For class information call the rectory. Arrangements should
be made shortly before or after the birth of the child.
CONTACT US
COMMUNION CALLS: are made on Sundays by Eucharistic
Rectory Office....................................(440) 934-4227 Ministers to the homebound. Please call the Rectory to
Office Hours...............Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. schedule.
Fax......................................................(440) 934-4500
E-mail …..........……[email protected] MATRIMONY: Couples need to make arrangements at least six
Website.................................. www.stteresaparish.com months prior to the wedding date. No date may be reserved
until discussed with a priest of the parish.
MASSES
NEW PARISHIONERS: Call the Rectory to register.
Sunday Vigil........................................Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday:.......................................8:00 AM and 12:00 PM RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Interested in becoming a
Holy Day Vigil:.........................................Watch Bulletin member of the Catholic Church? Call the Rectory for more
Holy Day:...................................................Watch Bulletin information.
Civic Holidays:.........................................Watch Bulletin
Wednesday & Friday:.......................................8:30 AM

STAFF
Reverend Edward J. Smith, Pastor
Debbie Wehler, Sue DiVaccaro, Secretaries
Michael Joris, Parish Council Chairperson
Dean Robinson, Youth Minister
Lou Varos, Finance Council Chairperson
Susan Pritchard, Director of Religious Education

ST. TERESA OF AVILA CHURCH is handicap accessible.

St. Teresa of Avila Parish Page 2 www.stteresaparish.com

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
MAY 8, 2016
Saturday, May 7
God mounts his throne amid shouts of
joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. 4:30 p.m. for the living/deceased Mother's of St. Teresa Parish

— Psalm 47:6 Sunday, May 8 Ascension of the Lord

8:00 a.m. People of St. Teresa Parish

MAY 1ST COLLECTION 12:00 p.m. +Josephine Niziolek by Jerry

$3,652.00 Kids': $4.00 Monday, May 9

Please keep St. Teresa Parish in mind NO MASS
when making out your will.
Tuesday, May 10 St. Damien de Veuster

NO MASS

OFFICE OF CATECHETICAL Wednesday, May 11

SERVICES COLLECTION 8:30 a.m. All Souls
(NEWMAN CAMPUS)
Thursday, May 12 Sts. Nereus & Achilleus
This collection will take place the
weekend of May 7 & 8, 2016. Please NO MASS
be generous.
Friday, May 13 Our Lady of Fatima

8:30 a.m. Magdalena Ragnoni

Saturday, May 14 St. Matthias

4:30 p.m. +William Brock by Bill & Nancey

Sunday, May 15 PENTECOST SUNDAY

8:00 a.m. +Tom King, Jr. by Mom & Dad

12:00 p.m. People of St. Teresa Parish

KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS SHOWER FOR MARY - APRIL 30 THRU MAY 29
IN YOUR PRAYERS
From April 30th thru May 29, St Teresa of Avila will be honoring Mary with a Shower of Gifts. There will be a
Joan Hensley, Luz Villanueva cradle at the front of the church for maternity items, baby items and the baby bottles filled with change. All proceeds
Pat Chozinski, Marty Lima, will go to Birthright of Lorain. We will NOT have the carnation sale this year on Mother’s Day weekend. The Social
Anna Josef, Richard Forthofer Concerns Committee is always humbled by your great generosity. Let's make this a bountiful “Shower for Mary”
this year.
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL MAXIM
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS
Those souls that are good and
humble will praise Him much more. >Mother - Daughter Luncheon - Sponsored By The Altar & Rosary Society
The Altar and Rosary Society would like to treat you and that special someone in your life to a lunch on Sunday,
St. Teresa of Avila May 15, 2016 from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Mother, daughter, grandmother, daughter in law, step
daughter etc. All are welcome. Join us for a wonderful lunch and a fun afternoon learning to line dance. Call the
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Church Office (934-4227) by May 9, 2016 to let us know how many in your party.

For those advanced in age, sick, or >Our next meeting: Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. John Room. New members always welcome!
undergoing surgery. Administered
upon request. Contact the Rectory. >Outdoor Flea Market - Enjoy food, shopping and fresh air on June 11, 2016 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in St. Teresa's
parking lot (rain date is June 25). Vendors are needed! $20 per space. Call Jean at 440-949-7839 by June 4, 2016.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Drop off those gently used household items (NO furniture, clothing, appliances, exercise equipment or electronic
devices) on Mon, Wed and Fri between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the detached garage. Bake sale items are needed as
The final PSR class will be Tuesday, well. Thank you and we hope everyone joins us!
May 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Have a
blessed and safe summer! CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND - APRIL 2016
Building Fund Donations for April $ 2,065.00
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION AT THE Building Fund Monthly Payment $ 3,272.20
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN
Balance owed on Parish Life Center $406,513.34
All couples who will celebrate their
50th Wedding Anniversary this year PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
are invited to attend the Mass at the
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in For Eleanor Pavlish, long time parishioner and sister of Donald Kriebel, who died last week. May she know God's
Cleveland on Sunday, July 31, 2016 eternal Glory.
at 2:30 p.m. To register, contact the
church office by June 20, 2016. READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
MOTHER CABRINI FOOD
PANTRY - VOLUNTEERS Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a
WELCOME
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19
Adults and teens interested in helping
can meet at St. Frances Cabrini Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26
Church, Lorain in the brick building at
the rear of the parking lot. The food Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
pantry is open the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Saturdays of each month from 9 Saturday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-2

or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

The Ascension of the Lord Page 3 May 8, 2016

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD OUR GOD FOR THOSE
This Sunday marks our national celebration of Mother’s Day. In the United States, it was Julia Ward Howe, the AMONG US:
author of the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, who came up with the idea of an International Mother's
Day in 1872. What is interesting to note is that her original objective behind this was not exactly to honor Thank You to all our altar servers
mothers, but rather to celebrate national peace. Likewise another woman, Ann Jarvis, held an annual "Mother's for doing such a good job each
Friendship Day" gathering, with the objective to heal the pain of the victims and those affected by the Civil War. week.
Sadly, however, she was unable to see Mother's Day become a national holiday before her death. The banner
for a national Mother's Day celebration was then taken up by her daughter, Anna Marie Jarvis, after the death of PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
her mother in 1905. Anna did this in order to commemorate and pay tribute to her mother. Therefore, it could be FAMILY AND FRIENDS
said that Anna Jarvis devoted her entire life to seeing Mother's Day declared as a national holiday. Finally, in SERVING OUR COUNTRY
1914, her dream was realized as President Woodrow Wilson declared that Mother's Day should be celebrated as
a national holiday on the second Sunday in May. Dennis Padgett – Charles Godles
Anthony F. Fox - Jason Bender
On this Mother’s Day 2016, we give thanks to God for the gift of our mothers. We are grateful for their love, care Capt. Richard Robinson
and dedication to us throughout our lives. Just as Christ gave thanks to His Heavenly Father for the gift of Mary, Anthony Burns – Thomas Daley
His human mother, so we also pray that God will continue to shower our mothers with His blessings. Whether Christopher Barnhart, Tom Fisher
our mothers are still with us on earth, or with God in His heavenly kingdom, we should never forget the sacrifices Capt. Sarabeth Moore
they made for us in our lives. May we always honor them with a spirit of love and profound respect. Michael Krivas - Justin Callison
Capt. Shelby Stratton
The Reverend Edward J. Smith Sgt. Tyler Corwin - John McGlynn
Cpl. Andrew Edwards
SPRING 2016 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION FORMATION SESSIONS To add names call 934-4227.

Tuesday 24 May 2016, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (check-in at 6:30) at Holy Family Parish, 7367 York Rd Parma, PARISH CLUSTER CORNER
OH 44130. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister please call the church office by May 16, so
we can register you for this session. There is NO CHARGE to you. St. Thomas the Apostle

“THE EDGE” YOUTH MINISTRY www.saintthomaschurch.net

- will be meeting Sunday evening, May 15, in the Holy Spirit “Youth Room” at 7:00 p.m. Any Jr. High and St. Anthony
High School aged students are welcome to join us, as we explore our Catholic Faith in a unique way, often with
a fun or crazy activity. “Youth Nights” are a great way to draw closer to God, in a relaxed environment, while www.stanthonylorain.parishesonline.com
meeting other youth. Hope to see you there!
COMMUNION TO THE
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION FOR THE BULLETIN --------- HOMEBOUND AND THE ILL

The bulletin for Sunday, June 5 will be published early. If you have information to be put in this bulletin, please If a parishioner is homebound, ill, or
send it to the church office by Monday, May 23. recovering from surgery and would
like to have The Holy Eucharist
PREPARE FOR PENTECOST WITH A NOVENA brought to them, please call the
church office.
Come Holy Spirit! Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Visit the websites below for suggested Novenas.
http://spiritans.org/prayer http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/PentNovena.asp HOSPITAL CALLS
http://www.nsc-chariscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HS-Novena-SLCCRO.pdf
https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/pentecost/seven.htm Every hospital has an appointed
https://wwccr.org/pentecost/burning-bush-novena Catholic Chaplain. Please request
his services for a patient. Notify the
PRO-LIFE parish office so that the sick will be
"...at the origin of every human being there is not something haphazard or chance, but a loving plan of God." remembered in our prayers and
Masses.
Pope Benedict XVI Visit www.clevelandrighttolife.org
REGISTER AT ST. TERESA
DONATIONS FOR ST. FRANCES CABRINI FOOD PANTRY CHURCH

Please bring your donations this weekend, May 7 & 8, 2016. All nonperishable food items can be placed in the Pick up a registration form from the
tub in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for your continued support. card table in the rear of the church
or from the church office. Completed
PLEASE CONTACT AN USHER PRIOR TO MASS IF YOU NEED COMMUNION BROUGHT TO forms can be dropped in the
YOUR PEW. collection basket or to the office.

UPCOMING EVENTS Tues, May 10 6:00 p.m. PLC Classrooms TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS
Wed, May 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church
Final PSR Fri, May 13 10:00 a.m. McDonald's - Avon Sunday Mass is aired on Channel 8
Eucharistic Adoration Sun, May 15 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Avila Hall on Sundays at 6:00 a.m.
Homebound Ministry Meeting Sun, May 15 7:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Church
Mother/Daughter Lunch Mon, May 16 6:30 p.m. St. John Room SERVER, EUCHARISTIC
The Edge Youth Ministry MINISTER & LECTOR
Altar & Rosary Meeting SCHEDULES FOR THE
SUMMER

Please contact the church office with
the dates you will be unavailable
during the summer. We appreciate
the prior notice. Thank You!

Around the Town

CATHOLIC RADIO STATIONS IN OUR AREA - BETTER LISTENING FOR
OUR LIVES
1220 AM -WHKW Radio The Word Listen on the radio or online at
www.whkwradio.com.
AM 1260 The Rock Tune into AM 1260 The Rock today.
AM1060 - the Living Bread Radio Network Akron, Canton and Cleveland.

ST. ANTHONY - PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
The chapel is located behind the Parish Office and overlooks Lake Erie. It is

available for adoration 24/7. If the door is locked go to the Parish Office.

WESTSHORE SEPARATED-DIVORCED-WIDOWED SOCIAL/SUPPORT
GROUP
Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at St. Brendan's Kenny
Center at 4242 Brendan Ln., N. Olmsted. Call Jane at 216-509-4570.

HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE - WALK TO REMEMBER 2016
Join us at the Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo on Sunday, June 12 from 8:45 a.m. -
Noon - rain or shine! To register go to http://give.hospicewr.org. Call with
questions to Bridgette at 216-383-3715. Registration gives you all day access to
the Zoo and the Rainforest.

BLOOD DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED AT THE OLD FIREHOUSE
COMMUNITY CENTER, AVON LAKE
LifeShare Community Blood Services takes blood donations every Saturday
from 8:30 a.m. - - 1:00 p.m. The center is located at 100 Avon Belden Road.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

Hosted by St. Peter Parish, N. Ridgeville, 35777 Center Ridge Rd, on Friday,

May 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The

Seminar sessions will include praise and worship, teachings, discussion and

vSfeullnodwasyh,ipM.aWye15wiflol rjopinraoyuerr diocesan Charismatic community on Pentecost
for the baptism in the Holy Spirit at the Pentecost

Mass celebration. For more information or to register contact Fr. Bob Franco at

440-327-2201.

PENTECOST MASS CELEBRATION - CATHOLIC RENEWAL MINISTRIES

JbJoeoignninaustshafaotnr2thpRi.smucd.ewylei,tbhrpartiaoinseaat nSdt. Peter Church, North Ridgeville. The celebration
worship and a time of prayer for a new

outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Mass begins at 3 p.m. There will be individual

healing prayer and fellowship time after Mass in the parish gym. For information

contact Fr. Bob Franco at 440-327-2201 or CRM at 440-944-9445.

TRAVELING CHARISMATIC MASS - FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
Join us at Sacred Heart Parish in Oberlin, 410 W. Lorain St., at 7 p.m. for praise
and worship with Mass at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Bob Franco will celebrate.

NATIVITY B.V.M. CHOIR CELEBRATES "MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER"
On Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m. the Nativity B.V.M. choir will present a hymn
festival in celebration of the Year of Mercy. Free. Please bring non-perishable
food item.

.CLOTHING DRIVE - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH, ELYRIA

Please bring your gently used, clean clothing for men, women & children to the
church (elevator entrance, ground floor) on Saturday, May 21 from 3 - 6 p.m.
and Sunday, May 22 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church is located
at 41295 N. Ridge Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035. Also accepting bedding items and
toys.

CHICKS AGAINST HUNGER AND SMITTYS PLACE ELYRIA -
Invites you to Lorain County's Premier Red Carpet/Food Drive Event! On

Tuesday, May 24 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Smittys in Elyria - admission is a non-
perishable food donation - also fresh fruits & vegetables. Appetizers by Smittys;
cash bar. Food goes to First Congregational United Church of Christ Food

Pantry.

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Sat, May 7 Eucharistic Ministers Sun, May 8
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Joan Gigliotti Sun, May 8 Theresa Gillotti
Bob Schloss 8:00 a.m. Dan Gillotti
Jean Ackerman Barb Eifel ** Elmer Klingshirn
Ann Glime Arlene Flynn Trish MacDonald
Jacqueline Summers
Sat, May 14 Felicia Manubay Sun, May 15
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
John Katricak ** Sun, May 15 Debbie Brady
Adriane Jungbluth 8:00 a.m. Marci Matsamas
Bob Schloss Don Kirchner
Frances Geiger Rick Basista Carol Kirchner
Barb Eifel
Christi Smail
Bill Bistak **

Sat, May 7 Lectors Sun, May 8
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Andrew Augustine Sun, May 8 Mary Kay Buckley
8:00 a.m.
Sat, May 14 Larry Durica Sun, May 15
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Jim Schilens Sun, May 15 Tom Parkey
8:00 a.m.
Karen Davis

Sat, May 7 Altar Servers Sun, May 8
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Dan Huczko Sun, May 8 Victoria Korce
8:00 a.m.
Sat, May 14 Joseph Smail Sun, May 15
4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Ray Fitzwater Sun, May 15 Beth Parkey
8:00 a.m.
Cara Smail
Adam Smail