FEBRUARY 3, 2013 .

FOURTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

People who play the lottery are always hoping for that big chance to
win a super jackpot. Against all odds (literally!) they imagine winning mil-
lions. After all, someone has to win. It might as well be me. It's almost con-
tradictory that lotteries have become part of state budgeting, when many
Americans believe in the values of hard work and earning a living as op-
posed to the gratuitous windfall that a lottery would give someone. State
income from lotteries exceeds that of tobacco excise taxes, but is less than
the license fees states collect on motor vehicles. Everybody who wants
something for nothing is involved. For the outlay of a miniscule amount of
cash, a player dreams of an immense return. And the state gets a bonus to
its income without having to tax its citizens more.
In today's Gospel, the people of Nazareth are acting a bit like lottery
hopefuls, with high expectations for a significant payout with the investment
of very little. They've heard about all the great things that Jesus did in
Capernaum, and now they are expecting to cash in on the local boy made
good. Surely he has got to work some astounding miracles here.
But Jesus is not a lottery ticket. And faith in him is not a something for nothing proposition in which all
the benefits are reaped with very little investment. As we will learn as we read from Luke's Gospel in the
weeks and months ahead, Jesus is headed on a journey to Jerusalem. His destiny lies in that city where he
will suffer and die, and finally, through his resurrection, he will usher in the era of the Spirit that is poured out
on the church. For us, following Jesus is a lifelong journey to our own Jerusalem in which we empty our-
selves in the service of others. It is no lottery that we hope to win, but a share in Christ's journey through
death to resurrection

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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 Saturday2:30-3:30 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 Berthold,
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, George
Drda, Stanley Perusek, Gloria Simon, Kerry Coleman, Josephine
Jankowski, Dan Kelovsky, Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary
Wysocki, Marie Mayton, Henry McCowan, Kennedy Noar, Betty Drda,
Laura Reinders, Urban Klingshirn, Joe Zivosecz, Phyllis Reber, Patrick
Fahey, Gloria Simon, Frank Arnold, Bill Jacoby, Jack Street, Sophie
Manoloff, James Dacek., James Woods, Donna Grisa, Helen
Poelking. If anyone needs communion to be administered to a
HOME BOUD individual, please contact the Rectory to make
the appointment.

Sponsor of the Week: Please support our Sponsors,
Albert P. Zakel, DDS.

Offertory Collections: Last weeks offerings were
$9,276. This years budget is based on a weekly offering
of $10,200.00 There will be a second collection for Latin
America next week.

For the Deceased: Christine Nestor (Sister of Bob &
Tim Vielhaber) may she rest in eternal peace.











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

CPO Gift Certificates St. Mary School Fund-
raiser:
Please do your best to help support St. Marys School by pur-
chasing CPO Gift Certificates, the proceeds will go directly back
to the school! We all need to purchase food for groceries;
weekly -monthly, so why not help out our school at the same time
by purchasing Giant Eagle or Heinens gift cards first! You may
place your order by calling the convent at 934-5173 or you many
find CPO order forms at the back of the church, please complete
and return it to the school office, convent or rectory along with
your check made out to St. Mary CPO by Tuesdays and on Fri-
day your order will be ready to pick-up at the school office or
convent. In addition, after purchasing $2,000 worth of CPO
cards per family, the family will qualify for a $40 discount off their
St. Mary School tuition. On Behalf of St. Mary School we appre-
ciate your support.
Celebration of First Reconciliation: For St. Mary
School Second Graders is scheduled for Tuesday, Febru-
ary 5 at 7:00 pm in St. Mary Church.


***Meetings/Events***
Mass for the Living &
Deceased Members of
the Altar & Rosary So-
ciety - Monday, February
4, 7:30 pm.
First Reconciliation -
Tuesday, February 5, St. Mary, Grade 2

SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4:

Monday
7:30 pm Emily & Ryan Marshall, Colin Garrity
Tuesday,
8:30 am Jack McNally, Jacob Vovak, Katelyn Vovak
Wednesday
8:30 am Cameron Carandang, Kaitlyn Porter
Thursday,
7:30 pm Sara & Taylor Hricovec, Max Niebrzydowski
Friday,
8:30 am Nicolle Lewis, Cara Provenzale
Saturday,
8:30 am Griffin Davies, Sal Ference, Emmett Moher
4:00 pm Jack & Kelsie McNally, Brendan Simpson
Sunday,
8:00 am Jacob & Katelyn Vovak, Andrew Vamospercsi
10:00 am Emma & Abbey Abfall, Caroline Waters
12:00 pm Carly Holowecky, Kaitlyn Porter, Allison Bayer

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 9/10:
Avon Oaks: (Tues. 2/5 Rosary) Nancy Danese, Linda Havlik
(Wed.2/6 Communion) Robert Ryant, Marie Snavely
(Fri. 2/8 Communion) Annie Gomos, Grace Hyla
Saturday,
4:00 pm Toni Burch, Sheila Rice-Dane, Julie Novasel, Bob & Joyce Vielhaber
Sunday,
8:00 am Theresa Szippl
10:00 am Nell Buckley, Charles Pitts, Dorrie Bommer Veronica Kowalski, David Sandy
12:00 pm Lisa Marshall, Kathy Petersen, Dan Briehl

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 9/10:
Saturday,
4:00 pm Ed Fleming
Sunday,
8:00 am Tess Wearsch
10:00 am Meghan Hricovec
12:00 pm Pat McGreal

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4:

Monday, February 4, Weekday
7:30 pm Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar & Rosary Society
Tuesday, February 5, St. Agatha virgin, martyr
8:30 am Terry Willis (Clarke)
Wednesday, February 6, St. Paul Mike and companions, martyrs
8:30 am Mona Vesely (Family)
Thursday, February 7, Weekday
7:30 pm Charles Cleaton
Friday, February 8, Weekday
8:30 am Thomas Slezak (Family)
Saturday, February 9, Weekday
8:30 am Richard Sullivan (Friends)
4:00 pm Donald Casper (Family)
Sunday, February 10, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the HNS - meeting following
10:00 am Brian Caco
12:00 pm People of the Parish


Eucharistic Ministers needed! Please call ancy Danese 934-4277 or the rectory to volunteer. Thank you!




FEBRUARY 3, 2013 FOURTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME
The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Vincent de
Paul Church sends Boxes From Home to sol-
diers in Afghanistan. Do you have a loved one or friend
you would like to send a box to? Please call Dorothy at
984-2192 with the soldiers Name, Rank, Branch of Ser-
vice and the overseas mailing address. Thank you and I
will be waiting for your call.
St. Mary Alumni battled it out at the Wildcat
Alumni Basketball Game, Jan. 27th. Over 40 gradu-
ates from 1967-2012 showed up to Jam the Gym
where the Odd Years faced off against the Even
Years. Both teams gave it their all in a fast-paced
game of showmanship and true athletic spirit, but the
final score 45-41 gave the victory to the ODD
Years! It'll be redemption time for the Even Years
next year. A big thanks to all those who showed
their support and cheered on our teams, especially
coach Provenzale and Meehan, referee Marty Conroy
and MC Mark Lundy.
Share the Love at our next TGIF Youth Mass, Feb.
17
th
, 6:00pm. We will be collecting food items for
the Love Center Food Cupboard.
Day School Registration: At St. Mary School we are
Growing MindsGrowing Faith. Please visit
www.stmaryavon.org to view our day school curriculum
and activities for grades K - 8 or contact the School Office
at 440-934-6246.

School News:
January Star Students
School News:
Catholic Schools Week
St. Mary celebrated Catholic schools week with daily ac-
tivities: Student Council food drive for the week an all
school field trip to the Science Center on Thursday, and a
Magic show on Friday.
Father/Daughter Dance
Thank you to all who attended! Wonderful memories were
cherished between fathers and daughters. Thank you
Sharon Provenzale and her committee for making this a
huge success.
New Tradition
We are starting a new tradition to help us grow in our
faith. Each grade level has received a statue of the
Blessed Mother, Mary. The intention of the statue is to
remind us of the power of our faith and the importance of
praying as a family. Each week a different student will
take the statue home to share with their families in
prayer.
Thank you Father Tom and PTU
Thank you Father Tom and PTU for providing each
school family with a copy of Rediscover Catholicism by
Matthew Kelly. The book offers ways to engage and es-
tablish vibrant Catholic communities in the 21st Century.
Enjoy.
Congratulations
Our Academic Challenge team beat Holy Trinity's Red
team on Wednesday. We are so proud of our students!
Way to go Wildcats

Elyria Catholic High School Students will per-
form The Living Stations of the Cross: Dont miss
this powerful performance for the entire family here at St.
Mary on February 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm. While praying the
stations, you will witness each one come to life in dra-
matic fashion and feel like you are there, as we explore
the thoughts of those who walked with Christ.
.






Pilgrimage To Lourdes and Fatima:
Fr. Dan Schlegel, pastor of Holy Angels Church in Bainbridge
Township, will be leading a trip to Fatima, Spain and Lourdes
from April 1 through April 11th. In this Year of Faith, we will visit
two of the most important Marian sites as well as Madrid,
Toledo, Avila and Loyola. Mass will be celebrated daily and the
trip includes round trip airfare from Cleveland, accommodations,
breakfast and dinner daily, tour guide, luggage transfers and
Mass each day. For more information contact Fr. Dan Schlegel
at 440-708-0000 or father@holyangelschurch.com or Magi
Travel at 952-949-0065.

The Benedictine Monks of St. Andrew Abbey in Cleveland
Ohio: Invite single men between the ages of 18-45 who are
interested in experiencing monastic life to join them for a Living
with Benedict vacation discernment weekend. There is no cost,
Contact Fr. Finbar at 216-721-5300 x273 or at fin-
bar@cbhs.net.



Polka With Us! Sunday, February 10, St. Colmanss is
celebrating a Polka Mass @ 1 pm and Dinner/Dance @ 2
pm. Tickets are $20 adult/$10 children and includes
Chicken Paprikash, Kielbasa, Pierogi, Beer, Wine and
Soft Drinks. Reservations required! Checks and credit/
debit cards accepted by contacting the Parish Office @
216-651-0550. St. Colmans, 2027 W. 65 St., Cleveland.
Thank you very much and we hope to see you dancing on
February 10!


Natural Family Planning: Learn a method of family
planning that is marriage building. The next series of
NFP Classes will begin Monday, February 18 at Univer-
sity Hospitals Westlake Medical Building. Register online
at www.ccli.org.
Forty Days for Life: From February 13 through
March 24, youre invited to join other Christians for 40
Days for Life 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end
to abortion. Youre also invited to stand and peacefully
pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way out-
side Preterm at 12000 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland,
44120 or Surgi Center at 4269 Pearl Road, Cleveland,
44109 or Family Planning at 54 South State Street,
Painesville, 44077. Please help spread the word about
this important community outreach. If youd like more
information and especially if youd like to volunteer to
help, please contact: John Noall @ 216-245-9744 or
email at clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com .
WEBSITE: www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland
The Knights of Columbus Father Ragan Coun-
cil, Avon: will sponsor a wine tasting party from 6-10
pm, February 9, 2013 at the Avon Knights of Columbus
Hall, 1783 Moore Rd, North of Colorado Ave., east of
St. Augustine Health Ministries Benefit ight St.
Augustine Health Ministries will hold its annual Top O The Tow-
ers Benefit on Friday March 1 from 5:30p.m 9p.m at LaCentre in
Westlake. Enjoy an evening of great music by The ew Barley-
corn; delicious hors doeuvres, beer/wine, and a fabulous silent and
live auction and raffle. Bid on a variety of vacations including Ha-
waii, Bangkok Thailand & Florida; an Indians loge, autographed
memorabilia, Notre Dame and Ohio State Tickets, custom made
jewelry, and much much more. Tickets are $50 per person. Pro-
ceeds will be used to create a Hospice wing on the Health Campus
~ an extension of Holy Family Home. Contact 216-634-7402 or
register on-line at www.StAugMinistries.org.
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