FEBRUARY 10, 2013 .

FIFTH SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

We're just a few days from the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday is
this week, and with it we will enter into forty days of prayer, fasting, and alms-
giving. Catholic parishes do all sorts of things to make Lent a special time.
There's Bible study, days of reflection, and retreats. There are faith-sharing
groups and Stations of the Cross, extra times for prayer and the celebration of
the sacrament of penance. During Lent we try to empty ourselves of sin and evil
and make room in our hearts so that we can be filled with the love of God and
our neighbor.
This Sunday's Gospel is a perfect pre-Lenten text. After all, how many
parishes host fish fries or meatless dinners on the Fridays of Lent? All those
fish have to come from somewhere! Of course, the great catch of fish in the
Gospel is not about our Lenten fasting and abstaining from meat on Friday.
Simon and James and John had no idea that there would ever be a season
called Lent. They were fishermen going about their daily tasks. As Jesus makes
clear, the miracle of the great number of fish is a metaphor about the growth of
the community of believers.
That is what Lent is all about too. During Lent we pray strenuously for
those who will plunge into the waters of baptism at the Easter Vigil. These men
and women are the concrete signs of the growth of our community. But our
penitential disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are not for ourselves alone. Through our actions others should
be able to see how much we love God and love our neighbor. In that way, what we do during Lent acts as the net that
we cast out into the sea of the world, bringing others closer to Christ because they are caught up in God's love by the
example we share. Lent is a time to cast out into the deep.


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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 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, Joe Zivosecz, Phyllis Reber, Patrick Fahey, Gloria
Simon, Frank Arnold, Bill Jacoby, Sophie Manoloff, James Dacek.,
James Woods, Donna Grisa, Helen Poelking, Urban Klingshirn.. If
anyone needs communion to be administered to a HOME
BOUD individual, please contact the Rectory to make the ap-
pointment.

Sponsor of the Week: Please support our Sponsors,
Hard Working Ukrainian Women.

Offertory Collections: Last weeks offerings were
$8,303.48. This years budget is based on a weekly offer-
ing of $10,200.00 There will be a second collection today
for Latin America.















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.
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 13. 8:30 am
(Mass & ashes), 12:00 pm (ashes only), 7:30 pm (Mass &
ashes). Day of Fast and Abstinence.

Rules of Fast and Abstinence: For Lent: Ash
Wednesday, February 13, is a day of abstinence from
meat and also a day of fast. That is limited to a single full
meal. The law of abstinence from meat binds all Catholics
14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics
from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday. The other
Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from
meat. Fasting is on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
***Meetings/Events***
Mass for the Living & De-
ceased Members of the
Holy Name Society - To-
day, February 10, 8:00 am Mass, meeting follow-
ing.
Finance Meeting - Tuesday, February 13, 7:30
pm, Parish Life Center.
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 13.
Day of fast and abstinence.
Parish Council - Thursday, February 14, 8:00
pm, Parish Life Center.
Stations of the Cross - Friday, February 15, 7:00
pm. St. Mary Church.
SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11:
Monday
7:30 pm Sarah Guggenbiller, Jackie Ziegman
Tuesday,
8:30 am Andrew Vamospercsi, Emmet Moher
Ash Wednesday
8:30 am Mikey Gallipoli, Alex Mrosko, Colin Garrity
12:00 pm (Ashes Only)
7:30 pm Colin & Noah Mangan, James McKenna
Thursday,
7:30 pm Lucy, Greg & Mary Greaney
Friday,
8:30 am Christopher Costin, Killian Meehan
7:00 pm Morgan Thomas, Paige Kay, Kennedy Noar (Stations of the Cross)
Saturday,
8:30 am Emily Brassell, Pieter & Meghan Wise
4:00 pm Nicolle Lesiw, Lauren & Meadow Smith
Sunday,
8:00 am Cameron Carandang, Jacob Walther, Alex Mrosko
10:00 am Madeline & Nick DiFilippo
12:00 pm Sarah & Nicholas Perusek, Jimmy Roach
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 16/17:
Avon Oaks: (Wed. 2/13 Communion/Ashes) Dan Briehl, Tom Czarney
(Thur 2/14 Communion) Veronica Kowalski. Mary Kissel
(Fri. 2/15 Communion) Lisa Marshall, Marie Meckes
Ash Wednesday
8:30 am St. Mary School
12:00 pm (Ashes Only) Fr. Tom
7:30 pm Toni Burch
Saturday,
4:00 pm Evelyn Schneider, Tom & Mary Ann Czarney, Bob & Joyce Vielhaber
Sunday,
8:00 am Judy Neal
10:00 am Sherry Rouse, Therese Olsavsky, Annie Gomos, David Sandy, Mary Brownfield
12:00 pm Lori Yeager, Lillian Martini, Dan Briehl
LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 16/17:
Ash Wednesday
8:30 am St. Mary School
12:00 pm (Ashes Only)
7:30 pm Pat McGreal
Saturday,
4:00 pm Angela Capretto
Sunday,
8:00 am Matt Carandang
10:00 am Mario Danese
12:00 pm Kathy Petersen
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11:
Monday, February 11, Weekday
7:30 pm Marge Reavis (Family)
Tuesday, February 12, Weekday
8:30 am Pat Lescher (Jr. & Rose Wearsch)
Wednesday, February 13, Ash Wednesday
8:30 am Rebecca Hartong (Family)
7:30 pm Annette Vance (Family)
Thursday, February 14, Thursday after Ash Wednesday
7:30 pm Tim Bruder (Family)
Friday, February 15, Friday after Ash Wednesday
8:30 am Thomas Ketchesin, Sr. (Family)
Saturday, February 16, Saturday after Ash Wednesday
8:30 am Anzelma Novak (St. Mary Altar & Rosary Society)
4:00 pm David Popa (Family)
Sunday, February 17, First Sunday of Lent
8:00 am Tom & Bill Hricovec (Friend)
10:00 am Special Intentions for Joseph Merk
12:00 pm People of the Parish



FEBRUARY 10, 2013 FIFTH 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.
Save the Date - February 22: For
the St. Mary Fish Fry 4:00-7:30 pm.
More information to follow.
St. Mary School Registration for 2013-2014
We are currently accepting applications for grades K
8 for the 2013-2014 school year. Please visit our
website at www.stmaryavon.org or stop in our
school office during regular school hours (7:30 A.M.
3:30 P.M.) to retrieve an application. For individual
tours and information, contact the principal at (440)
934-6246.

School News:
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Thank you Mrs. Kurtzweil and her committee for
planning and organizing our Catholic Schools Week
of events. Some of the activities included: open
house, alumni basketball game, food drive, thank
you tree, spiritual bouquet for Father Tom, visit from
Mayor Smith, all school photo, "spirit wear" day,
crazy hat day and magic show. Thank you PTU for
funding the all school field trip and magic show the
children enjoyed all the activities this past week, es-
pecially their field trip to the Science Center and the
entertaining Magic Show!
MARDI GRAS
Wow! We had a sold out crowd for our Mardi Gras
fundraiserThank you for your wonderful support,
we are truly blessed! The event was a huge success
and a lot of fun!

Thank you Holy Name Society for cooking a deli-
cious breakfast for our Open House families, the
food was great and the camaraderie was even bet-
ter.



Pilgrimage To Lourdes and Fatima:
Fr. Dan Schlegel, pastor of Holy Angels Church in Bain-
bridge 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 discern-
ment weekend. There is no cost, Contact Fr. Finbar at
216-721-5300 x273 or at finbar@cbhs.net.



Polka With Us! Today, 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-
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
22-24 February, 2013 Lenten Womens Retreat:
Faith and the Samaritan Woman What is the
Lords Plan for Me? This weekend retreat is facilitated
by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery. Silent prayer is built into this
reflective discernment on faith and womanhood with
presentations on the Samaritan Woman and other
women of the Christian Scriptures. Appropriate sacred
art and music applied. The weekend begins Friday at
6:00 p.m., and ends Sunday by 11:00 a.m. Cost is
$150. The weekend includes presentations, group re-
flection, quiet prayer on ones own, meals, Mass and
confessions. Cost: To register contact Jesuit Retreat
House 440-884-9300 or www.jrh-cleveland.org
A retreat for young adults in their twenties and
thirties: Are you experiencing a lot of change
in your life? Perhaps this retreat can help you in that
journey by offering an opportunity to meet other young
adults and reflect on your transitions as they connect
with Jesus journey to resurrection. The What Next
retreat will be held at Bethany Retreat Center in Char-
don, OH. It starts on Saturday, March 23
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at 9:00 a.m.
and concludes on Palm Sunday, March 24th at noon.
Mass is included in the retreat. The cost is $30 and in-
cludes meals and supplies. Scholarships are available.
For more information or to register, visit
www.CharisMinistries.org or contact Sr. Kate Hine, SND
at sndcuvilly@ndec.org or call 216-486-5555.

Magnificat 2013 Endowment Gala:. On March 9,
2013, Magnificat will host its twenty-fourth annual En-
dowment Gala. As part of the evening, Magnificat will
honor Mr. John Reali with the Magnificat Award and
Mrs. Mary Anne Bishop Gauntner 64 with the Alumnae
Award of Excellence. For questions regarding tickets or
how you can congratulate John and Mary Anne, please
contact Mrs. Traci Zahn at tzahn@magnificaths.org or
440.331.1572 ext. 260.
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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