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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 Saturday Evening: ............. 4:00 pm Sunday:8:00, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Monday & Thursday: ........ 7:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: . 8:30 am Saturday Morning: ............ 8:30 am Holy Days: ... Vigil 7:30 pm; 8:30 am, 7:30 pm Holidays: ........................... 9:00 am CO FESSIO S Saturday:................... 2:303:30 pm Monday: ................... 7:007:25 pm MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVE A Monday: ............................ 7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO Thursday: .................. 1:007:00 pm

OVEMBER 27, 2011 FIRST SU DAY OF ADVE T


Although these reflections usually focus on the Gospels, during the Advent/Christmas season this year, we'll turn to the first reading, which generally comes from the prophet Isaiah. Biblical scholars have long recognized that the Book of the Prophet Isaiah comes out of three different historical periods of the people of Israel. The first part (chapters 1-39) was written in the years before the Exile in Babylon. The inhabitants of Jerusalem were well off, confident, and selfreliant. Worship of God was an afterthought. Chapters 40-55 were written during the Exile, which lasted from 587 BC to 538 BC. This section of Isaiah is filled with words of comfort and consolation. The final part of Isaiah (chapters 56-66) was composed after the return to Jerusalem and includes some of the most hopeful writing in the Old Testament, with promises of a new heaven and a new earth. It's little wonder that the church turns to the latter part of Isaiah during the Advent/Christmas season, when we celebrate the birth of the Savior who is the fulfillment of all our longing. Much was made earlier this year of the prognostications of radio preacher Harold Camping who suggested that the world would end on May 21. Some people were so caught up in his prediction that they stopped working and spent their time spreading the message of judgment day. Camping's message resonated with those who were looking for certainty in a very uncertain world. The writer of the third part of Isaiah had to contend with the same thing. The Jewish people had just returned to Jerusalem after fifty years of captivity. Their city was in ruins, and their future was unsure. Isaiah proclaimed that they should focus on the Lord, and at the same time rebuild their city. It is that balance of the heavenly and the worldly that we must especially strive for at this time of year in our own culture.

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, Matthew Noar, 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, Urban Klingshirn, Benita Tabler, Alice DeChant, George Drda, Edward Noar, Annette Vance, Stanley Perusek, Gloria Simon,

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Patricia Carnac, John

Apple Strudel Sale:

St. Mary Junior High is putting on a Strudel Sale on December 3 in the School Hall. Please stop by and pick one up. SECURING OUR FUTURE: There are cards in the
pews regarding Fr. Toms Finance letter. If you missed the letter about our Financial Situation or the Annual Financial Report, there are copies in the back of the Church. Please fill out a card and put it in the collection. Thank You.

Kerry Coleman, Josephine Jankowski, Dan Kelovsky, Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, Alice DeChant, William Skall, Rose Abfall. Marie Mayton, Patricia Kiskin, Henry McCowan. If anyone needs communion to be administered to a HOME BOU D individual, please contact the Rectory to make the appointment.

TRADITIO AL CHRISTMAS CHOIR!: Singers needed for the

For the Deceased: Julie Donahue, may she rest in eternal peace LAST WEEKS OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Last
weeks collection was $8,953. This year's budget is based on a weekly offering of $10,200.00. Our current weekly average is $9,075.00

Christmas Midnight Mass Choir only 4 rehearsals left!! Please pick up a flyer at the Church Entrance for more details!

***Meetings/Events*** Pre-Baptism Class St. Mary Avon, Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 pm, Parish Life Center.

CHILDRE S CHRISTMAS CHOIR 2011: All St. Mary Parish , School and PSR children in Grades 1-8 are invited to sing in the Childrens Christmas Choir for the 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011. For more detail please pick up information sheets located at the Church entrance. The deadline to register is Sunday, November 27. We hope you can join us this year! SU DAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: December 18 in the Church immediately following 10:00 am Mass..
MITTEN TREE: Once again St. Mary will be collecting hats, mittens and scarves to be distributed to children in our area. Please bring your donations and place them on the Mitten Tree. Thank you for your generosity.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Please support our sponsor, Avon Kitchen & Cabinet Outlet. CPO GIFT CARDS: Are available for purchase. Please call the Convent at 440-934-5173. ROSARY: We need more people to come and say the Rosary on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.

OVEMBER 27, 2011


Monday, 7:30 pm Tuesday, 8:30 am Wednesday, 8:30 am Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Amy Vorisek, Sarah Perusek Madeline Cagnina, Lucy Greaney Nolan Meehan, Filip Niebrzydowski Nolan & Killian Meehan Tommy Paoloni, Paul Demer Becky Horvath, Lauren Smith Paul Demer, Jack & Kelsie McNally

FIRST SU DAY OF ADVE T


ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28:

Julia Randolph, Morgan Thomas Becky Horvath, Madeline Cagnina, Emily Marshall Meghan Yonkof, Amy Vorisek, Sarah Guggenbiller

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 3/4:


Avon Oaks: (Tues. 11/29 Rosary) Nancy Danese, Linda Havlic (Wed. 11/30 Communion) Nancy Danese & Volunteer (Fri. 12/2 Communion) Fr. Tom, Nancy Danese, Mary Browfield

Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Sean & Michelle OHara, Frank Szendrey, Julie Novasel, Andy Monda Judy Neal Need 2 Volunteers, Michael Reulbach, Maurine Mescan, Debbie Peregord Kathy Petersen

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 3/4:


Richard Osborne Phil Bova Zach Demer Pat McGreal

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28:


Monday, 7:30 pm Tuesday, 8:30 am Wednesday, 8:30 am Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm November 28, Advent Weekday William Hricovec (Don & Peg Worden) November 29, Advent Weekday Anthony Ravotti (Jack Rudman) November 30, St. Agnes, apostle Charles Cleaton December 1, Advent Weekday John Lapushansky, Jr. (Wife & Sons) December 2, Advent Weekday William Hricovec (Dan & Peg Worden) December 3, St. Francis Xavier, priest Phillip Kowalski (Family) Peter D. Gomos (Family) December 4, Second Sunday of Advent George & Eileen Vasu (Family) Patrick Sweeney (Family) People of the Parish

DAY SCHOOL: At St. Mary School we are Growing Minds ..Growing Faith. Please visit www.stmaryavon.org to view our day school curriculum and activities for grades K -8. You may also contact the School Office at 440-934-6246 to schedule a personal tour.

Volunteer Time:

CHRISTMAS PARTY SPOSORED BY ISABELLA GUILD: et ready for Warn and Cozy Christmas Dinner and Dance sponsored by the Isabella Gild of the Fr. Ragan to be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1783 Moore Rd., Avon (Next to BJs). Beginning with cocktails (BYOB) and appetizers at 6:30 pm, dinner catered by Toms Country Place will be St. Mary parish is again looking served at 7:15 pm. Music during dinner and for volunteers for our various groups and organizaafter for dancing will be by John Kowalski. tions. Please take a moment to fill out one of the volunteer This evening is open to everyone. The cost is $21 per person, payable in advance by Desheets located in the pews. Completed forms can be returned in the collection basket. We are especially looking cember 5. Call Pat 933-8986 for reservations. If you like, bring an unwrapped new toy for an area shelter. Come and for new Parish Council members to start in January enjoy an evening of good, music and friendship. 2012. For questions or more information please contact

Luke Wysocki at (440) 668-6875.

There will be a FREE Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on December 4, at 1:00 pm. The hall is located on Moore Road in Avon. Call Linda at 440-934-1778 for tickets.

E TERTAI ME T BOOKS -- 2012: Isabella

Ladies gild, Fr. Ragan Council Knights of Columbus of Avon and Avon Lake are selling 2012 ENTERTAINMENT books as well as OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND books. The Entertainment books are $30 each and Our Town books are $28. The Our Town books include many single patron coupons as well as buy one get one. Both books contain many local and Cleveland area businesses, fast food and better restaurants, service providers and more. Books are available from any Guild member or by calling one of the following ladies: Betty 934-0346, Jan 933-8550 or Margaret 934-5766.

Sisters of the Humility of Mary Discernment Series for Young Adults Longing for God: an Advent Retreat
December 9-10, 2011 Friday 6:00 pm Saturday 4:00 pm s D W Though one of the shortest liturgical seasons, Advent offers some of the deepest spiritual themes. This retreat invites you to pause and prepare the way of

the Lords coming. Cost: $50.00 (Scholarships available)

Please see registration forms at the Church entrance

This week you will find that the changes that have been previously shared are in the new Missals. (Text in bold represents the wording that has changed in the Roman Missal)

Roman Missal Mass Prayers and Responses

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.

icene 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, 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 the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

Concluding Rites

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

EW MUSIC, SAME MASS

Dr. William M. Schwartz


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