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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013

April 24, 2011 , 2010
Saturday, October 19th 5:00 PM Robert Young+ Sunday, October 20th 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:15AM Betty Walker & All Departed Souls+ Monday, October 21st 8:30 AM Lynne Jernigan+ Tuesday, October 22nd 8:30 AM Intention Available Wednesday, October 23rd 7:00 PM Intention Available Thursday, October 24th 8:30 AM Intention Available Friday, October 25th 8:30 AM Intention Available Saturday, October 26th 5:00 PM Intention Available Sunday, October 27th 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:15 AM Betty Walker & All Departed Souls+ Liturgical Minister Schedule Saturday, October 26, 2013, 5:00pm Lector: Betty Ross Servers: M. Levanoff / C. Walker E.M.s: A. & M. Lincoln Sunday, October 27, 2013, 9:00am Lector: Damon Linder Servers: J. & J. Alberts E.M.s: R. Cooke./ P. Guidetti / T. DeRodes / W. Mole Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:15am Lector: Mary Mennell Servers: C. & M. Boyle E.M.s: G. Mason / J. DuRell

This past weekend, I realized that when I thanked Anne Rogers for all the years she worked with Meals & More, I failed to also acknowledge her daughter Terri who has been there at her side from the beginning. And there are others too, too many to mention here, who have also been founding members of that ministry or who have given many years of service to it. So again to all of them, we give thanks & recognize the good you have done. This Stephens Meals & More Ministry has continued to run smoothly under the direction of Deacon Pete and the faithful volunteers who keep showing up week after week. If you would like to lend a hand, even if only on occasion, to this generous group of people, please let Deacon Pete know. Im sure hell always be on the watch for people who can cook or help in other ways too, like baking desserts. This Wednesday the priests of the Diocese will be gathering for a Presbyteral Convocation or coming together for prayer & discussion. The topic of the guest speaker will be Intercultural Competence for Todays Priest is Way Beyond Being Multicultural. Ya, I dont know what means either, but I hope Ill find out! Please pray for us. Each time a member of the clergy is brought into the spotlight as was the case last week, the whole fraternity of priests suffers. We too are faced with questions, doubts, confusion, frustration and the sad reality of sin which discriminates against no one. So our first duty under such circumstances is to pray, first for ourselves & then for all Gods people. We pray for understanding, endurance, forgiveness, resolve, and an even greater commitment to the way of Christ and service to his Church. Please pray with us and for us that God may dispel the darkness and bring us into the light. I am enjoying the beautiful weather weve been having this month. But we all know that it wont last, so savor it while you can.

Sunday, 10:00am 10:00am Monday, 9:00am 7:00pm 7:00pm Tuesday, 7:00pm Wednesday 7:30 am 11:30am 5:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8:45am 8:00pm

Readings for the Week of October 20, 2013 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121; 2 Tm 3:144:2; Lk 18:1-8 Monday Rom 4:20-25; Ps 1; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday Saint John of Capistrano, Priest Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1; Lk 12:49-53 Friday Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday

October 20th Offertory Counter Team 4 PSR (Hall) Adult Ed. (Church Meeting Room) October 21st Liturgical Life Committee (Church Mtg. Rm.) Guitar Group Practice (Church) Boy Scouts/Webelos (Hall) October 22nd Choir Practice (Church) October 23rd Eucharistic Adoration 50+ Club (Hall) Meals & More (Hall) October 24th No Events Scheduled October 25th No Events Scheduled October 26th Mens Prayer Group (Church) AA Meeting (Hall)

Last weeks collections: 10/13/13 Offertory - $3079.00, SVDP - $244.59 Thank you! Please remember the sick in your prayers: Ron Guidetti, Eleanor Roe, Margie Keep, Freda Brazis; Pat Siddall, Louise Bauer, Tracy Lenhoff, Mary Cooke, Alene & Raymond Smith, Bob Coon, Jim McWeeny, Sr. Clare Ellen Wittman, Ray Hirsch, Marilyn Reith, Lilly Gawlinski, Jared Johnson, Deacon Joe Johnson, Barb Ciuca, Dan Klamert, Nancy Catalano, Jessica Johnson, Lois Yehlik, June Kost, and all those on our prayer board. DEACON'S CORNER: Men of the parish did you know that we have Men's Prayer Group that meets on the last Saturday of each month at 8:45 AM in the church. This is a great way some together as Christian men who are called by God to be the spiritual leaders in our homes. We use the A.C.T.S. method of prayer, A=Adoration C=Contrition T=Thanksgiving and S=Supplication. You can come to just try it out and you don't even have to pray vocally. That's right, you can just sit there in silence and add your prayers to those who do feel called to speak or to sing. It is wonderful. Please join us. St. Stephen Youth Grades 7th-12th You're invited to our 5th annual Building a Culture of Life Youth Retreat & Dinner! All surrounding area youth groups have been invited. Free event will include: Spaghetti Dinner & Ice Cream Bar, Eucharistic Adoration, Speakers/Prizes Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 6pm-9pm. (church hall) Please register by Oct. 27th with Mr. or Mrs. McKee 330-262-1096 or wtm@embarqmail.com Bring your friends! America Needs YOU(TH) to take a stand for LIFE! Kids Fall Fun Fest: We have been invited to join a group of area churches in providing a Fall Fun Fest for the children of the area. This event will take place on Sunday Oct. 27, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the community school house campus. There will games, food and a hay ride weather permitting. This is being offered as an alternative to Halloween. Please contact Dcn. Pete at 440-328-6579, if you are interested in helping with this event. Priesthood Sunday Catholics across the country will be celebrating Priesthood Sunday on October 27, 2013. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the Church. It is a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our priests share with us when we gather at the Table of the Lord when we call in our times of need. Consider sharing a personal note or card of thanks. Together we pray that many of our young people will be inspired by the ministry and witness of our priests. May their hearts be open to hearing and responding to Gods call in their lives. More information on priesthood can be found at clevelandcatholicpriesthood.com. Red Cross Blood Drive: On Monday Nov.11, we will be hosting another blood drive in Hackman Hall from 1:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful way to thank God for your good health, by passing on this much needed gift to others.

World Mission Sunday Today is World Mission Sunday! We are called to this Eucharistic Celebration and invited to do good on earth, to be missionary by putting our faith into action in support of the work of missionaries like Sister Clara who rescues girls from human trafficking in India, giving them a loving home. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday support the tireless work of so many priests, religious and lay leaders around the world as they offer practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For more information visit: www.IAmAMissionary.org. Stephens Meals & More Volunteers this week: Diane Walko & Jane Cullin ACCESS is Coming on November 3rd Summer went all to quickly and its our turn to host ACCESS the week of November 3rd through 10th. Thanks to all you wonderful volunteers who keep this program for the homeless going. For all you regulars, give Ray Hirsch a call at 419 945 7017 to sign up for your favorite time slots. If you havent volunteered before and are curious about the various ministries involved, give Ray a call and he can fill you in on the details.

A Chance for Spiritual Reflection 25 & 26 October, 2013. Ignatian Currents: Embracing God's Love in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This program is comprised of two retreats, the first retreat will be held on Friday October 25 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic to be discussed will be Freedom to Love and Be Loved. The cost for Fridays Program is $25. The second retreat will be held on Saturday October 26 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The topic to be discussed will be Embracing God's Transforming Love. The cost for Saturdays Program is $50. Although these programs can be taken separately it is encouraged that you participate in both to receive the full benefit of the experience . Cost for both the Friday and Saturday Programs is $65. In addition you can register for both programs and overnight accommodations on Friday night including breakfast and lunch for $98. The facilitator for both programs is Janice Bachman, O.P. To register contact the Jesuit Retreat House at 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrhcleveland.org Mass For National Adoption Month November is National Adoption Month. To celebrate, Mary Queen of Peace invites all to celebrate National Adoption Month on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00pm at our 4th annual Mass. Mary Queen of Peace is located at 4423 Pearl Rd. in Cleveland. Please contact Mary Queen of Peace at 216-749-2323 for more information. Why is the Church not a democratic organization? Democracy operates on the principle that all power comes from the people. In the Church, however, all power comes from Christ. Christ himself is the one who acts in the Church when ordained ministers, by Gods grace, do or give something that they could not do or give by themselves such as administering the sacraments. Christ entrusted the entire faith to a group of twelve apostles, who successors govern the Church with the Pope presiding as the successor to St. Peter.