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The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ June 2, 2013

April 24, 2011 , 2010
Saturday, June 1st 5:00 PM Joe Pollick+ Sunday, June 2nd 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:15am David and Sandra Green 50th Anniversary Monday, June 3rd 8:30 AM Bill Fulmer+ Tuesday, June 4th 8:30 AM Sr. Clare Ellen Wittman Wednesday, June 5th 7:00 PM Marion Hykes+ Thursday, June 6th 8:30 AM Frank & Nancy Catalano First Friday, June 7th 8:30 AM Anne Spinelli+ Saturday, June 8th 5:00 PM Ed Kiczek+ Sunday, June 9th 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:15 AM For the Confirmation Class of 2013 Liturgical Minister Schedule Saturday, June 8, 2013, 5:00pm Lector: Mia Preston Servers: M. Levanoff / C. Walker E.M.s: A. & M. Lincoln Sunday, June 9, 2013, 9:00am Lector: Carole Cooke Servers: J. Alberts / S. Schonfeld E.M.s: A. Froelich, J. Jack, W. Mole, B. Hennessey Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11:15am Lector: Carole Zumack Servers: T. Kusa / M. Boyle E.M.s: G. Mason / M. Piazza

We extend our sympathies to Freda Brazis whose sister Debi Liggins died last week. Please say a prayer for her & for all those who are grieving her loss. I know this reminder is really unnecessary as our young adults never forget a confirmation assignment or scheduled meeting (I just felt like being sarcastic today), but all confirmation candidates and their sponsors will meet in the church this Sunday, June 2nd, at 6pm for our rehearsal for Confirmation. We should be done by 6:30 but Ill say 6:45 at the latest just to be sure we have enough time. If we still have not received your baptismal certificate (unless you were baptized at St. Stephen), please be sure to bring that with you to the rehearsal. The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) has been planning social events for almost every month during this year. In this month of June we will have a Fathers Day Breakfast sponsored by the Ladies Guild and next month we will have a Chicken BBQ. But we are looking for someone who may be interested in coordinating a simple Parish Picnic during the month of August. If youre interested, please let me know! This Sunday, June 2nd, we are blessed to celebrate the th 50 (Golden) Wedding Anniversary of parishioners Dave & Sandy Green. There were married on June 1 , 1953 at St. Roccos Church in Cleveland. They have invited family & friends to join them for the celebration during the 11:15 Mass this Sunday, where I will offer them a marriage blessing. At the end of next month, they will also be attending a Mass at St. John Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Lennon for those celebrating 50 years of marriage in the Diocese of Cleveland. Congratulations to you both and know of our prayers for you this weekend! Next Saturday, June 8th, Katie Reith (St. Stephen) & Nevin Morgan will be married in our church. On Sunday, June 9th, Bishop Quinn will confirm our young people & some adults during the 11:15am Mass. Please keep all these people in your prayers.

Readings for the Week of June 2, 2013

Sunday

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 Monday St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8; Ps 112; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday Saint Norbert, Bishop Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a; Ps 128; Mk 12:28-34 Friday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17

Sunday, 6:00pm Monday, 7:00pm 7:00pm Tuesday, 7:00pm Wednesday 7:30 am 5:30pm Thursday, 7:00pm Friday, 6:00pm Saturday, 8:00pm

June 2nd Offertory Counter Team 4 Practice for Confirmation (Church) June 3rd Finance Council Mtg. (Church Meeting Room) Boy Scouts/Webelos (Hall) June 4th Choir Practice (Church) June 5th Eucharistic Adoration Meals & More (Hall) June 6th Choir Practice (Church) June 7th Youth Group Volleyball & Campfire (Hall) June 8th AA Meeting (Hall)

Last weeks collections: 5/26/13 Offertory - $3293.94, Ladies Guild, - $533.00, SVDP $293.06. God bless you! Please remember the sick in your prayers: Ron Guidetti, Eleanor Roe, Donette del Guidice, Margie Keep, Pauline Sheridan, Tony Vallo, Juanita Hines; Juliete Turi, Freda Brazis; Pat Siddall, Louise Bauer, Natalie Zemla, Judy Wozencraft, Jessica Johnson, Tracy Lenhoff, Joann Foreman, Mary Cooke, Dorothy Starcher, Deacon Joe Johnson, Brenda Martin, Alene & Raymond Smith, Kris Kandola, Laurel King, Cy Williams, Greg Evans, Bob Coon, Jim McWeeny, Ann Gebura, Glen Cullin, Michael Haburay, Scott DeRodes, Mary Mathews, Sr. Clare Ellen Wittman, and all those on our prayer board. DEACON'S CORNER: Patricia and I have been thinking that we brought the cool damp weather back from Oregon with us. We hope that it has improved by the time you read this. We are having a special collection this weekend for all of the people affected by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. We have a local connection with this disaster. Alise, the daughter of Frank and Lois Yehlik, had her family's home destroyed by the tornado. Their home was located less than a block from the elementary school that was destroyed. By the grace of God, Alise and her family members are all uninjured. I can hardly imagine living through such a terrible disaster cause by the power of nature. I hope you will be able to dig deep and be as generous as possible to this collection. If you are not prepared to donate this week, please put your donation in an envelope marked Oklahoma Relief and put in the collection next week. Please make all checks out to St. Stephen Church with Oklahoma Relief on the memo line. A Gathering for Prayer and Healing June 2nd in Lodi Join Our Lady Help of Christians for an evening of reflection and prayer as we are called to receive and give healing. We will focus on the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to facilitate healing on all three simultaneously. Please come in FAITH to heal with Gods help as we gather for this purposeful evening. Time: 6:30pm. Vacation Bible School Dont forget to mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School July 14 18 at the WS United Methodist Church. We are still in need of volunteers. The planning process is coming right along, but we need YOU! Any questions and to volunteer contact S. Gebura 419-606-9700. Thank you! Wedding Banns III. Nevan Morgan & Katie Reith (St. Stephen). I. Blake Middleton & Katlin Stupi (St. Stephen) I. Shane Walter & Heidi Tegtmeier (St. Stephen) Calling All Men Young and Old On Saturday June 8th there will be a retreat for all men (junior high and older) at St. Mary on masculinity and the spiritual life led by Fr. Damien Ference. This retreat begins in the sanctuary at 8:30am and ends at noon in the parish hall. The event includes Mass, inspirational talks, breakfast and basketball in the gym. The retreat is the kick-off event for the young mens prayer group, the Knights of Saint Michael that is starting at St. Mary. The prayer group is for young men junior high through college. With any questions or for more information, contact Fred del Guidice Jr. at 330-567-3238 or email at thouartworthy@gmail.com. See you there!

Attention ACCESS Volunteers! Mark your calendars as our next rotation is coming up the week of June 16th! Please help us coordinate the different areas of ministry such as drivers, spending time with our guests, providing food, by calling Ray Hirsch at 419-945-7017 to get your favorite pick of the time slots. This is a great opportunity for those who have been thinking about volunteering to sign up and try it out. It is very satisfying. Thanks so much for helping with this much needed ministry! Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ How often we have heard these words of St. Jerome! Now we have a way to join in with the daily Mass attendees and with the Church around the world by picking up a copy of The Word Among Us and getting into the habit of reading the daily scripture verses and accompanying meditation. With very little effort you will learn more about your faith which will bring you closer to God! To encourage you to start this journey, we are now offering your first copy for $1thats one dollar! Pick one up in the Gathering Room and start spending more time with the Word! Marriage---It is a Sacrament The sacrament of Matrimony comes about through a promise made by a man and a woman before God and the Church, which is accepted and confirmed by God and consummated by the bodily union of the couple. Because God himself forms the bond of sacramental Marriage, it is binding until death of one of the partners. God disposed man and woman for each other so that they might be no longer two, but one. What threatens marriage is sin, what renews it is forgiveness, what makes it strong is prayer, and trust in Gods presence. (From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) (Youcat #261) Faith & Sharing Retreat June 27-30, 2013 We Believe We Believe is a fitting theme in this Year of Faith. Faith and Sharing is a transforming retreat experience, an opportunity to encounter the Body of Christ among a rainbow of heavenly gifts. Participants come from all walks of life with many stories to tell. At Faith and Sharing you will be immersed into a community of support as you strive to hear and live the Gospel. Daily Conferences Daily Mass Small group faith sharing Eucharistic adoration Sacrament of Reconciliation Silence, reflection and prayer This years retreat will be held on the beautiful campus of Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH 44124. Registration begins at 3:30pm on Thursday, June 27 in Smith Hall. Dinner follows at 6pm. The retreat closes after 10:15 Mass on Sunday, June 30. Cost: $160 for adults and $125 for children which includes all meals, snacks, supplies and lodging. Commuters are welcome at a reduced rate of $100. Scholarships are available for those who cannot manage the fee. Please check the box on the registration application if you need help. If you are able to offer more than the fee, the surplus will be added to the scholarship fund. Contact the Parish Office to get a registration form which needs to be filled out and mailed in by June 19 th. This venue will provide our retreatants with a peaceful setting and warm hospitality. All facilities are wheelchair accessible.