FEBRUARY 5, 2012 .

FIFTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

It was a year ago that I was in the hospital for the first time
in my life. The minor surgery meant that I had to stay overnight.
When it came time for the dressing change the next day, I thought
that I was going to die from the intense pain. Of course my brief
experience of pain was nothing compared to the chronic conditions
or acute illnesses that so many people suffer each and every day.
When you think of all the people in hospitals or nursing homes, and
the countless others around the world who endure without any
medical care, the enormity of suffering seems overwhelming.
It is no wonder then that in Jesus' time once the crowds had
heard that he cured Simon's mother-in-law, they raced to bring to
him all who were ill or possessed by demons. If someone could al-
leviate the pain, cure the sick, and cast out demons this was defi-
nitely an opportunity of which to take advantage.
While modern medicine may help us with our physical ill-
ness and psychological pain, there is still a spiritual dimension to
sickness that we should not ignore. Sickness separates us. It makes
us question our faith. Illness strikes at our heart as well as our body.
That is why the church offers the sacrament of the anointing of the
sick for any who are ill. When we are sick, we are also alone. We
need the support of the community of faith. And we need their prayers.
2640 STONEY RIDGE ROAD AVON, OHIO 44011

Rectory: 440-934-4212 Fax: 440-934-0507
E-mail: stmaryavon@centurytel.net Website: www.stmaryavon.org
School: 440-934-6246 Convent: 440-934-5173
FR. C. THOMAS CLEATO, PASTOR
Rev. Arthur B. Egan, Pastor Emeritus


MASSES: COFESSIOS:
Saturday Evening4:00 pm Saturday.2:30-3:30 pm
Sunday....8:00 am,10:00 am, 12:00 oon Monday..7:00-7:25 pm
Monday & Thursday...7:30 pm
Tues., Wed, Fri.8:30 am MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVEA
Saturday Morning .. 8:30 am Monday...7:30 pm
Holy Days: Vigil...7:30 pm
Holy Days..8:30 am, 7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO
Holidays.9:00 am Thursday.1:00-7:00 pm

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Patricia Carnac, John
Matthew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Ber-
thold, Kristy OBrien, Debra Deremiak, Gwendolyn Gurney, Joan
Votes, Elizabeth Conners, Chuck Docs, Anita Grant, Jim Hricovec,
J. Koerner, Owen Winters, Genevieve Smith, Robert Gates, Virginia
Sump, Thomas Ackerman, June Naelitz, Kate Liauw, Arthur Rossi,
Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy Hallier, Carol
Gates, Robert Werner, Sr., Bob DeChant, John Khoma, Vicky Motes,
Kathleen Mahoney, Jeffrey Hostottle, Brenda Hazelwood, Bill
Grabert, Alexa Jennings, Barbara Milota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, ,
Benita Tabler, George Drda, Annette Vance, Stanley Perusek, Gloria
Simon, Kerry Coleman, Josephine Jankowski, Dan Kelovsky,
Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, William
Skall, Rose Abfall. Marie Mayton, Patricia Kiskin, Henry
McCowan, Kennedy oar. Betty Drda, Evelyn DeChant. Dar-
lene Julius, Jan Spisak. Laura Reinders. Urban Klingshirn.
If anyone needs communion to be administered to a HOME
BOUD individual, please contact the Rectory to make
the appointment.

LAST WEEKS OFFERTORY COLLECTION:
Last weeks collection was $7,918.50.This year's budget is
based on a weekly offering of $10,200.00.
There will be a second collection today for Latin
America.


SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Please support our
sponsor, Ohio Single Catholics.

CPO GIFT CARDS: Are available for purchase. Please
call the Convent at 440-934-5173.

ROSARY: We need more people to come and say the
Rosary on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come
and join us.

ROSARIES: Anyone interested in making Rosaries
for the troops contact Tony Fantozzi 934-4386








THE LIVING STATIONS OF
THE CROSS: On Friday, March
23, 2012 at 7:00 pm, St. Mary
will host a special presentation.
While praying the stations, you
will witness each one come to life
in dramatic fashion acted out by
Elyria Catholic High School students. This is a
powerful performance for the entire family that you
wont want to miss.

2012 Catholic Charities Annual Ap-
peal: Many of our parishioners will receive a
mailing from Bishop Lennon regarding the 2012
Catholic Charities Annual Appeal This years
theme is I am Catholic, which calls to mind all the
unit, strength and good we can accomplish to-
gether in faith. The impact of Catholic Charities in
our neighborhoods and cities cannot be under-
stated. Please read the letter carefully, prayerfully
consider and increase in your amount and mail
your pledge today to this very important appeal.
To view stories of inspiration go to
www.catholiccomunity.org/2012 Appeal.
Prayers of the Faithful:
That as Catholics, we will make a decision to
care for the elderly and infirmed, those who are
hungry and homeless, disabled children and
adults and families in crisis by making a gener-
ous pledge to the Catholic Charities Annual Ap-
peal. We pray to the Lord
In thanksgiving for Catholic Charities 100 years
of helping our friends and neighbors in
need...We pray to the Lord.

St. Mary's Lenten Fish Fries

are coming! The dates are 2/24,
3/9, and 3/23. Hours will be from
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm. If there are any
parishioners who would like to do-
nate Lake Erie Perch to be used at
the fish fries, please contact Tom
Hricovec at 934-1586 or Herman
Wearsch at 937-5159.

***Meetings/Events***
Mass for the Altar Ro-
sary Society - Monday,
February 6, 7:30 pm.
Finance Meeting - Tues-
day, February 7, 7:30 pm,
Parish Life Ctr.
Parish Council Meeting -
Thursday, February 9, 8:00 pm, Parish Life Ctr.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6:
Monday,
7:30 pm Jackie Ziegman, Sara Hricovec, Mya Haliburton
Tuesday,
8:30 am Christopher Costin, Killian Meehan, Emmet Moher
Wednesday,
8:30 am Madeline Cagnina, Lucy Greaney
Thursday,
7:30 pm Emma & Abbey Abfall
Friday,
8:30 am Nolan Meehan, Filip Niebrzydowski
Saturday,
8:30 am Lucy Greaney, Morgan Thomas, Kaitlyn Porter
4:00 pm Carlee Clements, Lauren Smith, Lauren Van Niel
Sunday,
8:00 am Sam & Cara Provenzale
10:00 am Emily Brassell, Emma Abfall, Abbey Abfall
12:00 pm Nicolle Lesiw, Sara Hricovec, Sarah Perusek

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 11/12:
Avon Oaks: (Tues. 2/7Rosary) Nancy Danese, Linda Havlik
(Wed.2/8 Communion) Dan Briehl, Tom Czarney
(Fri.2/10 Mass) Annie Gomos, Grace Hyla
Saturday,
4:00 pm Andy Monda, Julie Novasel, Frank Szendrey, Sean & Michelle OHara
Sunday,
8:00 am Ingrid Cooper
10:00 am Ken Ganobsik, Nell Buckley, Charlie Pitts, Dorrie Bommer, Veronica Kowalski
12:00 pm Mary Ann Littell

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 11/12:
Saturday,
4:00 pm Richard Osborne
Sunday,
8:00 am Tess Wearsch
10:00 am Mario or Marissa Danese
12:00 pm Colin McCauley

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6:

Monday, February 6, St. Paul Miki and companions, martyrs
7:30 pm Living & Deceased Members of the St. Mary Altar & Rosary Society
Tuesday, February 7, Weekday
8:30 am Richard Sullivan (Mark & Mary Lou Demaline)
Wednesday, February 8, Weekday
8:30 am Jennie Simon (St. Mary Altar & Rosary Society)
Thursday, February 9, Weekday
7:30 pm Tim Bruder (Family)
Friday, February 10, St. Scholastica, virgin
8:30 am Pat Sweeney (Co-Workers)
Saturday, February 11, Weekday, Our Lady of Lourdes
8:30 am Reynaldo Segovia (Bill Bommer Family)
4:00 pm Don Casper (Family)
Sunday, February 12, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass for the Living and Deceased Members of the HNSmeeting following
10:00 am Jerry Bayer (Jeff & Sue Bayer)
12:00 pm People of the Parish





FEBRUARY 5, 2012 FIFTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME
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A 24 hour retreat experience for Adults in
their 20s and 30s:
Are you in your twenties or thirties? Looking to
deepen your faith & create lasting connections? Join us
for a Charis Seekers Retreat from Friday, February 17
at 7 P.M. thru Saturday, February 18 at 7 P.M. Bethany
Retreat House in Chardon, OH. Listen to young adults
from the Suburban Southeast parishes of our diocese
share how they find God in their lives. Enjoy conversa-
tions in small groups and take some quiet time to pray and
reflect. The cost of the retreat is $25 and includes meals
and supplies. Scholarships are available. For more infor-
mation or to register, visit www.CharisMinistries.org or
contact Sr. Kate Hine, SND at sndcuvilly@ndec.org or Sr.
Susan Javorek, SND at susan@holyangelschurch.com.
LADIES LETE RETREATMARTHAS
DAY OUT: Following are the details of the retreat:
St. Adalbert Church, 66 Adalbert St., Berea, OH.
44017. Monday, March 26, 2012, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Check-in begins at 8:00 am and includes continental
breakfast. Catered luncheon will be served. Program
includes presentation by keynote speaker, the Sta-
tions of the Cross, Reconciliation, the Rosary and
concludes with celebration of the Mass and Eucha-
rist. Speakers are: Sr. Mary Rose and Sr. Kathe-
rine, T.O.R. Topics will be praying with Mary and
Advancing in Age and Advancing in Grace.. The
cost is $20. Please make check payable to St. Adal-
bert Church. Mail registration to St. Adalbert
Church, 66 Adalbert St., Berea, Oh 44017. Please
include your name, phone umber, address and
name of your Parish. Please note on the outside
of the envelope MARTHAS DAY OUT. To regis-
ter by Phone: call Jan Zarn 440-238-7652 or St.
Adalbert Office - 440-236-6830.


DAY SCHOOL: At St. Mary School we are
Growing Minds..Growing Faith. Please visit
www.stmaryavon.org to view our day school
curriculum and activities for grades K-8. You
may also contact the School Office at 440-934-
6246 to schedule a personal tour.


St. Mary School Registration for 2012-2013
ew family applications for the 2012-2013 school
year will be available through February 6, 2012.
Please visit our website at www.stmaryavon.org or
stop in our school office during regular school hours
(7:30 am - 3:30 pm) to retrieve an application. For
individual tour and information, contact the princi-
pal at (440) 934-6246.


Join us for LASER TAG this years MOTHER/SON
EVENT on Sunday March 11 from 12:00-2:00 pm at
Laser X Treme in Middleburg Heights. The cost is
$12.99 per person which includes one game, pizza and
drinks, Please make checks out to St. Mary PTU, At-
tention, Monica Ference and send in to the school by
Friday, March 2. Please contact Kelly Budinger at
(440) 934-8876 or kabudinger76@yahoo.com with any
questions









St. Rita Parish will be holding a Pre-
Cana Day on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
This is a one day marriage preparation pro-
gram. Attendance at this program satisfies
Diocesan requirements. Prior registration is
required; Cost is $65.00 per couple. For in-
formation and registration, please telephone
Michelle or Bennet Williams at 330-405-
0819, or email them mi-
chelle@bennetwilliams.com. Call early to
guarantee a place.

Attn Soccer Players Magnificat
Bolds Larly Spring Soccer Skills
and Drills Session for Crade
Cirls Sundays March and
April Location Magnifi
cat Bigh School Billiard 8lvd
Rocky River 1imes Crade Ses
sion from pm Crade Ses
sion from pm Cost for
sessions whch ncludes o tshrt
Registration Deadline Monday
March Call
for more information Coaches
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Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Discernment Series for Young Adults
Conversion of Heart: a
Lenten Retreat
February 24-25, 2012
Friday 6:00pm Saturday 4:00pm
sDW
The Lenten season invites us to recalculate
and redirect our journey of discipleship, so
that our steps more closely follow Jesus.
Cost: $50.00
(Scholarships available)
FOR MORE IFORMATIO:
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440-356-6130
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ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY: Will be host-
ing a prayer service entitled New Begin-
nings, presented by Deacon Tony De-
Gracia of Catholic Cemeteries Associa-
tion on Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30
am in the St. Joseph Mausoleum.
Though we cannot imagine it at first. Life
does go on after a loss. Deacon Tony
will discuss what we can do to help our-
selves move from the intense, debilitating
pain or our loss and challenge us to look
to our future with hope. If you are suffer-
ing from the loss of a loved one, or know
someone who is, we encourage attend-
ing this powerful presentation. For more
information please call the cemetery of-
fice at 216-937-5061.




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