OVEMBER 17, 2013 .

THIRTY THIRD SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME

We are nearing the end of the Atlantic hurricane season. There
are many people in this country who pay little heed to this designation,
which typically runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. On the other
hand, there are large segments of the populace for whom hurricane sea-
son is a time to follow the weather broadcasts more closely. For those
who live in the affected areas of the country, being prepared for a hurri-
cane's arrival is part of life. Long-range preparation includes things like
having an evacuation plan, knowing where important documents are, and
having some emergency cash. When a storm is close at hand, vigilance
heightens as people board up windows, stockpile supplies, and stay tuned
to weather forecasts. Local and state governments execute their disaster
preparedness plans to ensure the safety of citizens,
In the Gospel this weekend, Jesus encounters some people who
were enamored of all the beauty of the Temple. For them, this was a sign
of a certain permanence and blessing rendered by God. In Luke's Gospel,
written after the Jerusalem Temple had been destroyed, the Gospel writer
has Jesus describing the city's doom and the Temple's destruction. Just
like the citizens of hurricane areas who pay close attention to weather reports when there is an approaching
storm, the people in the Gospel ask Jesus for the sign that what he describes will happen.
Like folks who live in a hurricane zone, we need to be prepared. Our long-range preparation includes
having an evacuation plan. The evacuation plan isn't about gathering up belongings and pulling out before
the storm hits. The evacuation plan for a Christian is being prepared to leave this life when the time comes.
That means that during our life on earth we have stayed close to God by being faithful to him and trying to
live the kind of life Christ has taught us by loving our neighbor. Are you ready to go?

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 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 Mat-
thew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Berthold, Kristy
OBrien, 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 Li-
auw, Arthur Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy
Hallier, Carol Gates, 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, Kerry Coleman, Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rose-
mary Wysocki, Marie Mayton, Henry McCowan, Kennedy Noar, Betty
Drda, Joe Zivosecz, Patrick Fahey, Gloria Simon, Urban Klingshirn, Gene
Coghlan, William Mayton, Kelly Hunt, Greg Poyle, Carol Ledo, Roman
Wearsch, Raymond Hatch, Alice Conrad, May Ella Lester, Deborah
Deremiah, ,Joan Simkovich, Dorrie Bommer. If anyone needs com-
munion to be administered to a HOME BOUD individual, please
contact the Rectory to make the appointment.
Sponsor of the Week: Please support our Sponsors,
Stack Heating & Cooling.
Offertory Collections: Last weeks collection was
$12,028.22 . This year's budget is based on a weekly offering
of $10,200.00.
Rosary: We need more people to come and say the Rosary
on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.
Celebration of First Reconciliation: For St. Mary PSR
2nd Graders is scheduled for November 19 at 6:30 pm, in St.
Mary Church. Please support them with your prayers.

Divine Mercy Service: Please come and join us for Divine
Mercy Services on Thursdays at 3:00 pm to pray for world
peace. Any questions call Jan Spisak 934-4403.

CPO Gift Certificates St. Mary School Fundraiser:
Please do your best to help support St. Mary School by pur-
chasing CPO Gift Certificates, the proceeds will go directly
back to the school! We all need to purchase food for grocer-
ies; 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 may 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 Friday 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.



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Holy Name Fruit Sale: Fruit
ordered may be picked up Saturday Dec 14
th
8-
4pm in the school cafeteria. If there is left over
fruit to sell we will be at the hall Sunday from 9-
11am . Help is needed Friday night at 6pm for
unloading and sorting the fruit. We also need
drivers to deliver Saturday morning. Thanks to all of you who
ordered from us this year! This is a very important fund raiser
for us. Questions call Mike Rumancik 440-463-0027. No
phone orders please.

Holy ame Society Turkey Raffle
People have asked us how many Turkey Raffles we
have had at St. Marys. All we know was this was
started after World War ll and the turkeys were live
and in a sack! To continue our annual tradition our Turkey
Raffle will be in the Parish Center on Sunday Nov 24
th
with
doors opening at 6:30pm. The raffle begins at 7:15. Turkeys,
Hams and Door Prizes will be raffled off in 180 rounds and if
last year was any indication it will be a blast! Refreshments
and food will be available for purchase. Usher in the Holiday
Season with us and help raise funds for the Church and
School. We hope to see you there!

Please join us for St. Mary's Youth Mass Today, o-
vember 17th at 6pm. After mass we will gather in the
school hall to assemble shoebox gifts for Operation
Christmas Child. Last year our parish sent out 20 shoe-
boxes to children in need throughout the world. Please
bring small items to donate and we will provide the
shoeboxes. For suggested items please check
www.samaritanspurse.org. If you are unable to attend
the mass please place your donation in the box by the
altar. Thank you for your generosity!!
Gift Suggestions
Toys: Include items that children will immediately
embrace such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, ka-
zoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that
light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners,
crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing
pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture
books, etc.
Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a
plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Accessories: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sun-
glasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with
extra batteries).
Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-
related items such as toy guns, knives or military
figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liq-
uids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable
items such as snow globes or glass containers;
aerosol cans.
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First Reconciliation - Tuesday, No-
vember 19, First Reconciliation, PSR
Grade 2, 6:30 pm, Church.
Pre-Baptism Class - Tuesday, No-
vember 19, St. Joseph Parish, 7:30
pm.

SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18:
Monday,
7:30 pm Emily, Ryan & Joe Marshall
Tuesday
8:30 am Nina Kurtzweil, Paige Kay, Taylor Stockard
Wednesday,
8:30 am Alex Mrosko, Allison & Nathan Bayer
Thursday,
7:30 pm Sarah, Nicholas & Michael Perusek
Friday,
8:30 am Emma & Abbey Abfall
Saturday,
8:30 am Lucy, Greg & Mary Greaney
4:00 pm Sarah & Nicholas Perusek
Sunday,
8:00 am Max Niebrzdowski, Megan & Pieter Wise
10:00 am Brendan Simpson, Jimmy Roach
12:00 pm Carly Holowecky, Mallory Hricovec, Emily Brassell

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 23/24:
Avon Oaks: (Tues..11/19 Rosary) Nancy Danese, Linda Havlik, Marge Jones, Maurine Jacoby
(Wed..11/20 Communion) Ken Ganobsik, Maurine Mescan
(Fri. 11/22 Communion) Mario & Carol Romano
Saturday
4:00 pm Julie Novasel, Tom & Mary Ann Czarney, Bob & Joyce Vielhaber
Sunday,
8:00 am Judy Neal
10:00 am Sherry Rouse, Terese Olsavsky, Annie Gomos, Jan Spisak, Mary Ann Littell
12:00 pm Lillian Martini, Dan Briehl, Lori Yeager

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 23/24:
Saturday,
4:00 pm Greg Szabo
Sunday,
8:00 am Lee Verlei
10:00 am Megan Hricovec
12:00 pm Paul Yeager

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18:

Monday, November 18, Weekday
7:30 pm Pat Lescher (Lescher Family)
Tuesday, November 19, Weekday
8:30 am Ginny Schneider (Evelyn)
Wednesday, November 20, Weekday
8:30 am Dominic DiLuciano (Sally & Dick Mason)
Thursday, November 21, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 pm Fr. Gaetano (Friend)
Friday, November 22, St. Cecilia, virgin, martyr
8:30 am Theresa Hubbard (The Pullen Family)
Saturday, November 23, Weekday
8:30 am Yanikov Family (Family)
4:00 pm James Leonard (Pat Perusek)
Sunday, November 24, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
8:00 am Tracy Smith (Friend)
10:00 am Ron Lewis (Marge DiFrancesco)
12:00 pm People of the Parish






OVEMBER 17, 2013 THIRTY THIRD SUDAY I ORDIARY TIME
AVON-OPOLY: The board games are almost here! We
are expecting them in November in time for Christmas gift
giving. This 1-time St. Mary fundraiser will commemorate
Avon's Bicentennial (2014) and will highlight many great
businesses and organizations around Avon. The photos
on the box and the game itself were organized by St.
Mary parishioners. We now have a Facebook page -
www.facebook.com/avonopoly and games can be pur-
chased online for $25 at www.stmaryavon.org/
avonopoly For questions or to reserve a copy, please
call Christine at 440-773-0848. Reserve your copy NOW!

St. Mary Liturgical Commission: Is seeking volun-
teers for Lectors (reading at mass) and for Eucharistic
Ministry (helping with Holy Communion). We especially
need new Eucharistic Ministers. Volunteers would help
out for mass for two weeks in a rowonly every 6-8
weeks. You would be assigned the same mass time and
receive a schedule always in advance. There are open-
ings at all masses: Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 8
am, 10 am and Noon. We are also in need of a substitute
Eucharistic Minister to help with Holy Communion and a
substitute Lector to recite the Rosary on Tuesdays from
9:45 to 10:45 am at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. Individual
training for fall session are now being offered. Please
call the rectory at 934-4212 or Nancy Danese at 934-
4277 for details.


St. Joseph Academy production of Thoroughly
Modern Millie, on November 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm
2:00 pm. Cost is $12 for reserved seats. $10 general
admission $5 student and seniors. The evening prom-
ises to be full of wonderful entertainment!

St. Mary & Holy Trinity Ladies Guild Annual
Christmas Party: All ladies of the parish are invited to
attend the Christmas Party at the Knights of Co-
lumbus Hall, 1783 Moore Rd., Avon on Monday,
December 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Please bring an
appetizer or dessert, $5 charge, reservations to
Marian at 934-6639. Beverages are provided.
Come join the ladies from Holy Trinity to begin
the Christmas season of friendship, sharing and fun.


.
Childrens Christmas Choir
2013: All St. Mary Parish, School
and PSR children in Grades 1-8 are
invited to sing in the Childrens Christ-
mas Choir for the 4:00 pm Mass on
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013.
All pertinent details can be found at
the Main Entrance of the Church. The
DEADLINE to register is SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2013.
Hope you can join us this year!

CHRISTMAS MUSIC and MORE!!
ALL are invited to participate in the St. Mary Mu-
sic Ministries as we prepare special music
to celebrate Christ the King, Advent, and Christ-
mas! Contact Deb (258-1362) for details/to vol-
unteer OR just come for weekly Wednesday
rehearsals starting THIS WEEK, 11/20, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Parish Life Center...hope to see you there!










St. Teresa of Avila Parish: Will again have Nut Rolls
and Poppy Seed Rolls available for the Holidays. They
will be baked on November 20 & 21, 2013. You may order
these rolls by calling: Carol at 934-6815, Jean at 934-
4794 or Ginny at 934-1927 between October 19 and No-
vember 18, 2013. When ordering make sure you order
enough for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. The rolls
you order MUST be picked up on Saturday, November 23
between 10 am and 1 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm, and on Sun-
day, November 24 between 10 am and 1 pm in the Parish
Life Center. St. Teresa Parish is located at Abbe Road
and Colorado Avenue (Rt. 611). The price for these ex-
cellent rolls is $11 each.

The Isabella Guild: Is selling coupon books. The en-
tertainment Book is $25 and the Our Town and All Around
Book is $28. Books are available until December 8. Con-
tact any member or Betty 934-0346, Jan 933-8550 or
Margaret 934-5766.
Attention...Engaged Couples: Holy Spirit Parish in
Avon Lake is pleased to announce that our Couples Min-
istry will hold a PRE-CANA DAY for couples preparing for
marriage. Couples from neighboring parishes are wel-
come and invited to attend. Attendance is limited to 25
couples and has been sold out every year so please re-
serve your space early. Our PRE-CANA Day will be held
on Saturday. March 29, 2014 in the Holy Spirit Family Life
Center from 8:20 am to 6:00 pm (including Mass). Cost
for the day is $60 per couple and includes breakfast and
lunch. Attendance is by reservation only. Reservations
may be made by calling Christine or David Sinclair at 440-
899-1069 or by sending an e-mail to 20144pre-
cana@gmail.com.
Christmas Cheer to Inmates on Death Row!
Join the Catholic Action Commission of Lorain County in
preparing Christmas cards for the 139 people on death
row in Ohio.
When: December 12, 7-8pm Where: St. Marys, Weigand
Room, 320 Middle Ave. Elyria. Please Bring: Donations
of religious Christmas cards Rachel Schmidt, CACLC
Program Administra-
tor,rschmidt@clevelandcatholiccharities.org, 440 366
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