510127 St. Michael Church 6540 Brecksville Road Independence

510127
St. Michael Church
6540 Brecksville Road
Independence OH 44131
216-524-1394
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Saint Michael Catholic Church
6912 Chestnut Rd. Independence, OH 44131
As a parish, we are meeting Christ through prayer and being Christ for the World
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Pete Colletti. D. Min
Pastor
Fr. John Vrana
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Carl D’Agostino
Pastor Emeritus
Sr. Betty Gulick
Ministry to the Sick and
Homebound
Deacon Jim Vincent
Pastoral Minister
Mrs. Jan Wisnieski
Pastoral Associate & Director of
Religious Education
Mr. Todd Dockrill
Director of Music & Technology
Mrs. Margaret Campisi
Principal
Sue Synek
Ministries Schedule Coordinator
syneks22@gmail.com
Office Staff:
Allison Castle
Patricia Higgins
Allie McMahan
Emily Frase
Maintenance Team:
Devin Doran-Edward Riegelmayer
Bob Jagielo
John Noga
Lori Morales
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8:00am,
10:00am, 12:00pm
Monday thru Thursdays 8:30am
Holy Days 8:30am, 12:05pm, 7:00pm
Rectory Hours
Monday thru Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
216-524-1394
216-524-1395
Rectory Fax
216-328-8537
Pastoral Associate/Religious Ed. 216-524-4212
Music Ministry Office
216-524-2425
Convent
216-447-4406
School
216-524-6405
School Fax
216-524-7538
Rectory
School Website: www.stmichaelschoolinfo.org
Church Website: www.stmichaelchurchindependence.org
Penitential Act
“Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our
sins and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the
sacred mysteries.”
(One of the following forms are used:)
I confess to almighty God and to you, my
brothers and sisters, that I have greatly
sinned, in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have
failed to do, (striking breast) through my
fault, through my fault, through my most
grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed
Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and
Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
“May God have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins and bring us to everlasting life.”
Amen.
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
“Christ, have mercy,” Christ, have mercy.
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
Or:
“Have mercy on us, O Lord.”
For we have sinned against you.
Show us, O Lord, your mercy.”
And grant us your salvation.
“May God have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins and bring us to everlasting life.”
Amen.
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
“Christ, have mercy,” Christ, have mercy.
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
Greeting
“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.”
Amen.
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”
(or another form of the greeting may be used)
And with your Spirit.
Or:
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
“Christ, have mercy,” Christ, have mercy.
“Lord, have mercy,” Lord, have mercy.
“May God have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins and bring us to everlasting life.”
Amen.
Gloria
The Liturgy of the Word
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace
to people of goodwill.
1st Reading - Ezekiel 2:2-5
We praise you, we bless you, we adore
you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the
Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the
Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel
As the LORD spoke to me, the spirit entered into me
and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was
speaking say to me: Son of man, I am sending you to the
Israelites, rebels who have rebelled against me; they and
their ancestors have revolted against me to this very day.
Hard of face and obstinate of heart are they to whom I
am sending you. But you shall say to them: Thus says
the Lord GOD! And whether they heed or resist—for they
are a rebellious house—they shall know that a prophet
has been among them.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 123:1-2, 2, 3-4
Music Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP.
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To you I lift up my eyes
who are enthroned in heaven —
As the eyes of servants
are on the hands of their masters. R.
Collect
“Let us pray.”
“O God, who in the abasement of your
Son have raised up a fallen world, fill
your faithful with holy joy, for on those
you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness. Through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever.”
Amen.
As the eyes of a maid
are on the hands of her mistress,
So are our eyes on the LORD, our God,
till he have pity on us. R.
Have pity on us, O LORD, have pity on us,
for we are more than sated with contempt;
our souls are more than sated
with the mockery of the arrogant,
with the contempt of the proud. R.
Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
A reading from the second Letter of St. Paul to the
Corinthians
Brothers and sisters:
That I, Paul, might not become too elated, because of the
abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was
given to me, an angel of Satan, to beat me, to keep me
from being too elated. Three times I begged the Lord
about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My
grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in
weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with
me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults,
hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of
Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Music Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP.
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me for he sent me
to bring glad tidings to the poor. R.
Gospel - Mark 5:21-43
The Lord be with you. And with your Spirit.
The Profession of Faith
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of
heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I
believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son
of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from
God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us men and for
our salvation he came down from heaven (bow) and by the
Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became
man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the
third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He
ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of
the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the
living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I
believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and Son, who with the Father
and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken
through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and
apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection
of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
(Or the Apostle’s Creed may be used.)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Apostle’s Creed
Jesus departed from there and came to his native place,
accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came
he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who
heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this
man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given
him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! Is
he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of
James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not
his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in
his own house.” So he was not able to perform any
mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people
by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their
lack of faith.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only
Son, our Lord, (bow) who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended
into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he
ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of
God the Father almighty; from there he will come to
judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life
everlasting. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation & Preparation of the Gifts
“Pray brothers and sisters
(brethren), that my sacrifice and
yours may be acceptable to
God, the almighty Father.”
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the
praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of
all his holy Church.
Prayer over the Offerings
“May this oblation dedicated to
your name purify us, O Lord,
and day by day bring our
conduct closer to
the life of heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.”
Amen.
Preface Dialogue
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“The Lord be with you.”
And with your Spirit.
“Lift up your hearts.”
We lift them up to the Lord.
“Let us give thanks to the Lord
our God.”
It is right and just.
SANCTUS
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against
us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil.
“Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously
grant us peace in our days, that by the help of your mercy
we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress as
we wait upon the blessed hope and the coming of our
Savior, Jesus Christ.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now
and for ever.
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“Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your Apostles:
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our
sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant
her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live
and reign for ever and ever.”
Amen.
“The peace of the Lord be with you always.”
And with your Spirit.
THE MYSTERY OF FAITH
“Let us offer each other the sign of peace.”
LAMB OF GOD
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AMEN
“Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the
sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of
the Lamb.”
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my
roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
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Communion Hymn
Here I Am, Lord
Dan Schutte
After everyone has received
communion and after the
Blessed Sacrament is
reserved in the Tabernacle,
you may be seated or kneel
for a time of quiet prayer.
Prayer After Communion
“Grant, we pray, O Lord,
that, having been
replenished by such great
gifts, we may gain the prize
of salvation and never
cease to praise you.
Through Christ our Lord.”
Amen.
Concluding Rites
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“The Lord be with you.”
And with your spirit.
“May almighty God bless
you, the Father, and the
Son, and the Holy Spirit”
Amen.
Recessional
St. Michael Parish Prayer
The Prayer of St. Francis
before the Cross
at San Damiano
MOST HIGH glorious
God, bring light to the
darkness of my heart. Give
me right faith, certain hope,
and perfect charity, insight,
and wisdom, so that I can
always observe
Thy holy and true
command.
Amen.
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Friendship Sunday...
After the 8am & 10am Masses this weekend, please join us in
the Parish Hall for coffee, donuts, and great parish
fellowship. Hope to see all of you there!
Parish Offertory
TY
LY
Main $10,196.00
$13,510.00
Kids
$9.00
$11.00
Maint. $566.00
$755.00
2nd Collection for the Holy Father: $964.00
Thank You!
Summer Raffle Winner: Mrs. Milly Lusk
Congratulations!!
Rosary for Life will be prayed on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Michael
Church.
All are welcome to join in prayer to our
beloved "Mother of mercy; our life, our
sweetness and our hope..."
Mass Propers for the Week
Monday 7/6
ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 48:10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the
midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name,
reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with
saving justice.
READING I: Genesis 28:10-22a
RESP. Psalm 91:1-2, 3-4, 14-15ab
In you, my God, I place my trust.
GOSPEL: Matthew 9:18-26
COMMUNION Psalm 34:9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man
who seeks refuge in him.
Thursday 7/9
ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 48:10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the
midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name,
reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with
saving justice.
READING I: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
RESP. Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Remember the marvels the Lord has done.
GOSPEL: Matthew 10:7-15
COMMUNION Psalm 34:9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man
who seeks refuge in him.
or
or
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr
ENTRANCE
Behold, now she follows the Lamb who was crucified
for us, powerful in virginity, modesty her offering, a sacrifice
on the altar of chastity.
READING: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
RESP. Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 & 8ab, 16bc & 17
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
GOSPEL: John 12:24-26
COMMUNION Revelation 7:17
The Lamb who is at the center of the throne will lead
them to the springs of the waters of life.
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest; & Companions, Martyrs
ENTRANCE
The souls of the Saints are rejoicing in heaven, the
Saints who followed the footsteps of Christ, and since for love
of him they shed their blood, they now exult with Christ for
ever.
READING: 1 John 5:1-5
RESP. Psalm 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.
GOSPEL: John 12:24-26
COMMUNION Luke 22:28-30
It is you who have stood by me in my trials; and I
confer a kingdom on you, says the Lord, that you may eat
and drink at my table in my kingdom.
Tuesday 7/7
ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 48:10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the
midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name,
reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with
saving justice.
READING I: Genesis 32:23-33
RESP. Psalm 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b & 15
In justice, I shall behold your face, O Lord.
GOSPEL: Matthew 9:32-38
COMMUNION Psalm 34:9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man
who seeks refuge in him.
Wednesday 7/8
ENTRANCE cf. Psalm 48:10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the
midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name,
reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with
saving justice.
READING I: Genesis 41:55-57, 42:5-7a, 17-24a
RESP. Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust
in you.
GOSPEL: Matthew 10:1-7
COMMUNION Psalm 34:9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man
who seeks refuge in him.
Scripture for the rest of the week
Friday 7/10
Genesis
46:1-7, 28-30
Matthew
10:16-23
Saturday 7/11
Genesis
49:29-32;
50:15-26a
Matthew 10:24-33
Sunday 7/12
Amos 7:12-15
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:7-13
TWEETS FROM THE POPE
Mass Intentions
Parish Schedule
Sunday, July 5
Monday, July 6
SVDP Food Collection
Friendship Sunday
No Activities
Tuesday, July 7
Rosary (C)
Fire of the Spirit (SFC)
Wednesday, July 8
No Activities
Thursday, July 9
HNAR General (CF)
Friday, July 10
No Activities
Saturday, July 11
Women’s Fellowship (SFC)
Sunday, July 12
HNS Sunday
6:30pm
7:30pm
7pm
7:30am
C– Church
S– School
G– Gym
Café-Cafeteria
SFC– St. Francis Center
R1—Rectory Mtg Room 1
R2– Rectory Mtg Room 2
Please Remember in Your Prayers Our Sick
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need.
Dan Zofcin
Judy Fiore
Mark L.
Jen LeBlanc
Cecilia M.
Joe Denk
Sgt. Adam Podway
Bernice Jisa
Barbara P.
Ashley Skuhrovec
Pat Niemira
Sylvia Priebe
Rita Matthis
Baby Annabelle
Maryann Cohara
Michelle Kiefer
Attilo Vincenti
Marie Blasee
Lily Von Glahn
Michelle Murach
David Pichert
Ann Teresi
Sophie Walkuski
Frieda Kunevicius
Jean Baginski
Lauren Mauser
Joyce R.
Bill Giaimo
Michael Herasimuk
Dorothy Plute
Deacon Jim Vincent
Tom Matia
Robert Ezzo
Elaine Kukral
Helen Young
Betty Schwab
Laura and Rick Schreiber
Rita Nicastro
Bob Owczarzak
John Liszeski
Helene Shane
Irma Schab
Laura Kelley
Sunday, July 5
8:00 + Robert Grane
(Zimmerman Family)
10:00 + James McGrath
(Family)
12:00 + Deceased members of the Del
Rosa Family
(Marek Family)
Monday, July 6
8:30 + SVDP
Tuesday, July 7
8:30 + Rocco & Antonia Zullo
(Family)
Wednesday, July 8
8:30 + Edith Cameli
(Family & Friends)
Thursday, July 9
8:30
For the increase in vocations
for Priests, Sisters, Brothers,
And Deacons
(Avila’s)
Saturday, July 11
4:30
25th Wedding Anniversary of
Kenneth & Patricia Stephan
Sunday. July 12
8:00 + Ann Loya
(St. Michael HNAR)
10:00 + Patricia Budzinski
(Family)
12:00 + Dorothy Thompson
(Sister, Lorraine)
All Our
Beloved Deceased
Sandy Sender
Patty Pagosa
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen.
NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS
The Parish Website has had a change to its domain name. The
new domain is:
stmichaelchurchindependence.org
Market Day Update
Effective immediately, Market Day is closing the monthly
grocery fundraising program that we offer at St. Michael
School. We regret to inform you that there will be no more
Market Day sales at St. Michael School. We wish to thank our
many loyal customers for their years of support to this
program. Every year we were able to fund field trips from the
profits of Market Day. We have met many wonderful people
through this program and will miss seeing you all!
ST. MICHAEL CYO
Fall registration is well under way. Fall sports being offered
are: Girls Cheerleading & Volleyball; Boy’s Football. To register, go to stmichaelcyo.net and click the registration link.
There will be open gym for Volleyball on Wednesday nights
July 8th, 15th and 22nd from 5-9pm in Rappe Hall. 7th & 8th
Grade A/B volleyball evaluations will be held on Sundays August 2nd & 9th from 6-9pm in Rappe Hall. Coaches Certification sessions will be held on Saturdays August 8th & 15th in
Rappe Hall. Coaches, who need the recertification training,
please contact Gary Mann for more information. Our next
meeting is scheduled for July 15th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall
Cafeteria. You can email Gary at
kalin47@hotmail.com
Caring Committee
St. Michael Parish is forming a caring committee for those
who have lost a spouse. Our first gathering will be held at
Creekside Restaurant, located at 8803 Brecksville Rd on
Thursday, July 16th at 11:30am. If you are interested or have
questions please call Laurie Zuchowski at 216-213-5070.
St. Vincent DePaul Request
Just like Mother Hubbard’s bare cupboard,
our Food Pantry has been depleted. Therefore,
we are asking our parishioner friends to come
through for us again by bringing in all non
perishable food staples such as tuna, spaghetti
sauce/noodles, canned vegetables, macaroni & cheese mix,
pork and beans, creamy peanut butter, grape jelly, and cereal
boxes. In May, we served 23 families through our pantry. Hunger is all seasons, not just the holidays. Thank you for your
continued generosity, support, and prayers!
Job Opportunities
Lunch Monitor:
 Needed: 1 lunch monitor for the Main Campus
 Main Campus times are approximately from 10:45 a.m. –
12:40 p.m. (grades 2-8)
 Duties include monitoring indoor lunch room recess
Contact Mrs. Margaret Campisi by e-mailing smsindependence@yahoo.com or calling 216-524-6405
Cook for the St. Basil Campus:
 School Days Monday – Friday
 2 ½ hours per day (approximately 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.)
 Must have own transportation
 Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs.
 Virtus Trained
 FBI Finger Printed (Provided by the Diocese)
 Contact Terri at 216-559-2239
SUNDAY SCHOOL
REGISTRATION!
I know summer break is just beginning, but now is the time to
register your preschooler for Sunday School! Registration is
open to all children ages 3,4,and 5 years old. The program will
begin on September 13, 2015 and run through May 8, 2016. Sunday School is held during the 10:00 am Mass, and will be held in
the St. Francis Center. Registration forms are in the racks by the
church entrances. Please take one form for each child you are
registering.
Please return your completed form by August 1, 2015, so we can
be sure to have the supplies needed for each student. You may
return them via the collection basket on Sundays, or e-mail me
the information at czygmont@msn.com , you may also call me
at:
216-524-7454 .
VOLUNTEER’S STILL NEEDED!
Is the Holy Spirit calling you?
Do you want to help keep a
wonderful ministry going?
I am looking for people to help as aides this session. Won’t you
consider sharing your faith with our preschool children. Students
in grades 8 thru 12 looking for a way to earn you service hours,
this is a fun way to share your faith with the young members of
our parish family. Yes, everyone knows enough about our faith
to share with the children.
It’s a commitment that’s spiritually fulfilling. If you are hesitant
to commit for the entire 8 months, we can have a rotating schedule if enough volunteers contact me. Please feel free to contact
me with any questions you may have, I am flexible and can work
around your availability. Please e-mail or call me with your
name and phone number as soon as possible, and I will contact
you with details. I would like to have my volunteers lined up by
the end of July if possible.
Thank you and have a safe and happy summer break.
God Bless,
Christine Zygmont
Parishioners,
We continue taking requests for Mass intentions for 2016. Based
on the number of Masses available, we ask that you keep your
requests to a maximum of 3, however you are asked to consider
donating to our Memorial Fund in honor of your deceased loved
ones. We pray for them weekly at Mass. Envelopes for the Memorial Fund can be found in the Rectory as well as the entrances
to the Church.
Holy Name and Altar and Rosary
Society Announcement
Homeday tickets for the 99th Annual Independence Homedays
are being sold by our Holy Name and Altar and Rosary Society.
By buying your tickets early, 50% of the proceeds goes towards
funding their many charitable activities. To get tickets, call John
Wessel at 216-524-8359 or Toni Muntean at 216-262-0692.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Set to Host a
Variety of Summer Camp Offerings at
Camp Irish 2015
BE your Best, BE Irish this summer; spend your
summer at STVM! At Camp Irish 2015 we offer schoolage students a chance to develop through a variety of
enrichment experiences. We provide opportunities for
growth, both academically and athletically, in a safe and
exciting atmosphere.
No matter what you enjoy, STVM has an enrichment opportunity to offer you. BLAST a rocket with our
NASA affiliated Rocket Team, play and fine TUNE
your music skills with Mr. Campbell and the Fighting
Irish Marching Band, throw the perfect SPIRAL with
our 2-time Football State Champion Football Team and
Coach Boarman, go into CHARACTER
with Director Neary and the Leprechaun Theater Guild,
SHOOT and DEFEND with Coach Dru Joyce in the
LeBron James Arena. Come and join us this summer to
make new friends and learn all about what the STVM
community has to offer you.
What does Camp Irish 2015 Offer at STVM?
Art Camp, Band Camp, Drama Camp, Photography Camp, Rocketry Camp, Dance Camp, Study Skills
Camp, Baseball Camp, Football Camp, Boys Soccer
Camp, Girls Soccer Camp, Wrestling Camp, Volleyball
Camp (co-ed), Cheer Camp (co-ed), Lacrosse Camp (coed), and Boys Basketball Camp, and Girls Basketball
Camp.
*Get more information on STVM Summer Camps,
Camp Irish 2015 at www.stvm.com and click on the
Summer Camps button on our homepage.
ONLINE WITNESS AND SPIRITUAL
AFFIRMATIONS
The work of religious for over a century has made a deep
impact on the hearts and minds and faith lives of the Diocese of Cleveland.
In sharing our personal gratitude for the gift and ministry
of religious a great encouragement of this vocation as well
as the affirmation of those who have served for decades
will come about.
Please feel free to add your words or messages of thanks to
a particular religious who has transformed your life or to a
religious community who has inspired you in some way at
www.churchvocations.com/spiritualaffirmations.
Alleluia Ball
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Cleveland Convention Center
Donna and Tim Panzica
Event Co-Chairs
Bishop Richard Lennon and the Catholic Community
Foundation Board of Directors announce the return of
the Alleluia Ball on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at
the new Cleveland Convention Center. Event cochairs Donna and Tim Panzica are leading a group of
dedicated individuals committed to ensuring the legacy of our Catholic schools and the preservation of
our diocesan Cathedral.
The theme of the event, “Take Your
Seat,” encompasses two goals: providing tuition assistance for families with children in Catholic schools
in the Diocese of Cleveland and renovating the pews
and wood paneling in the Cathedral of St. John the
Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.
The evening will include a special presentation of a
Lifetime Achievement Award to Sam Miller, in recognition of his leadership and generosity to countless
organizations and individuals throughout Northeast
Ohio, including his tremendous support of Catholic
schools in the Diocese of Cleveland.
The FEST
In about one month, thousands from across the region
will come TOGETHER for FEST 2015 -- our Catholic
Family FESTival. Come on Sunday, August 9 from
12 noon until 10 pm for great music – MercyMe, Steven Curtis Chapman, Building 429, and Matt Maher.
Visit over 150 activities and displays. Stop by the
Marcs Mom’s Relaxation Station for over 150,000 give
aways for moms. Dads can stop by the Cub Cadet
Dad’s Den for inspiration on how to be a strong man
of faith (and win Cub Cadet equipment). The FEST
includes a special Youth Rally for high school students. The FEST is a day of faith, family and funTOGETHER- and it’s all for FREE thanks to Medical Mutual, Marc’s, Notre Dame College, PNC, and
Sherwood Foods. Parking is close and convenient.
Get all the details at: www.theFEST.us or call The
FEST Office at 440.943.7662. Join us at the Center
for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Avenue in
Wickliffe) for The FEST!
Our awesome teen volunteers!
Vacation Bible School 2015 A Huge Success!
St. Michael Vacation Bible School was held Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26. This year we had 62 students in
kindergarten through grade 6 participate in our program titled “Parade Around the Our Father. “ Our campers learned
the meaning of the Our Father; the perfect prayer given to us by Jesus, the perfect teacher! There were daily skits by our
teen volunteers along with songs, crafts, activities and snacks. All of this was focused on our Catholic faith.
We could not have done this without an awesome group of teen and adult volunteers. Our adult volunteers were Kristen
Hojdar being extremely creative in the craft room (did you know you could make a decade of the rosary using pool noodles!) and Patty Rieger and Eileen Scott making delicious and fun snacks.
This year we had 35 teen volunteers sharing their faith with our campers. Most of these teens are “graduates” of our
VBS program and look forward to becoming a helper. This year, most of our teens started their day at daily mass. We
were so proud of them for putting God first so early in the morning!
We would like to thank them for their time and talent.
Kindergarten: Martha Clymer, Emily Reed, Marielle Bender, Austin Hojdar, Joe Connors, Marissa Silvestro, Jake
Mitrisin, Kevin Monnolly and Zach Hall
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1 /2 Grade: Becky Toth, Alyssa Sabol and Matt Connors
3rd/4th Grade: Janie Peterson, Megan Kuczmarski, Sean Kuczmarski, Eric Mitrisin and Alex Sabol
5th/6th Grade: Gianna DiGeronimo, Clare Rieger, Adam Kuczmarski and Tyler Korecko
Activities: Luke Clymer, Braden Sears, Robert Artrip and Brian Vollman
Crafts: Josie Lee, Richie DiGeronimo, Isabella Shumay, Julia Peterson, and Hayley Muhvic
Snacks: Riccella DiGeronimo, Alexis Kovesdi and Olivia Michota
Music: Sela Sears and Alexis Misconish
Thank you to each and every one of you for making this week of bible school an awesome and faith filled experience for
our campers. We could not have done it without you.
God Bless you all,
Helen Clymer and Michele Kuczmarski
PS- This is our 8th year running the bible school program. We have loved every minute of it and been blessed by sharing
our faith through this program. Due to our work schedules, we need to find someone to take over the program. It would
really work if we could find a group of adults that would be willing to share some of the responsibilities. Helen and
Michele are willing to help in a small capacity but just can’t give as much time. If you are interested, please contact Carrie Sears at carriesears@wowway.com.
Our campers saying the rosary Friday morning.
Our awesome teen volunteers!