Parish Office: 5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 • 440-884-3030 • www.stcharlesonline.orgSchool Office: 7107 Wilber Avenue • 440-886-5546

Convent: 6818 Charles Avenue • 440-886-0390PCRF Office: 7107 Wilber Avenue • 440-886-5668

Credit Union: 5839 Ridge Road • 440-886-2558 • www.unitycatholiccu.org

St. Charles Borromeo

Baptism of Children – Baptism preparation is required for parents before the child’s Baptism. This is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. This sacrament is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements.Reconciliation – Saturdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m. and 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. By appointment anytime.Matrimony – Arrangements for instruction must be made at least 6 months in advance of the intended date of marriage. Contact the parish priest of your choice.Office Hours – Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

PASTORFr. John T. Carlin

PAROCHIAL VICARSFr. Terrence M. Grachanin

Fr. Edward J. JanochFr. Ryan J. Mann

PASTORAL ASSOCIATESSr. Denise Marie Vlna, O.S.U.Mr. Brian G. Pelcin

WEEKEND ASSOCIATEFr. Anselm Zupka, O.S.B.

DEACONSMr. John TalericoMr. Daniel M. Galla

DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Eileen M. Updegrove

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Mrs. Paula J. Leigh

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Mrs. Lena Mekhael

PASTORAL MINISTER TO SENIORSSr. Patricia Dippel, O.S.U.

MINISTER OF MUSIC/BUSINESS MANAGERMr. Thomas E. Holzheimer

First Sunday of Advent         November 29, 2015 

 

This Week’s Liturgy 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16; I Thessalonians 3:12—4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22 7:00am Dec’d of Noga, Holz, Calvillo, Bugner Families 8:30am Deacon Douglas Bewley 7:00pm Evelyn Kopchak TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24 7:00am Arline Citino 8:30am Walter, Anne & James Guzik 7:00pm Steve Emil Mlynek WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37 7:00am Eugene Raponi 8:30am John Sweeny 7:00pm Capt. Mark Koler, MD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 St. Francis Xavier Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27 7:00am Rose McBrady 8:30am Richard Holzheimer 7:00pm Leonard & Josephine Kunka FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Isaiah 29:17-14; Matthew 9:27-31 7:00am Richard Giacoma 8:30am Ella Cotleur & Family 7:00pm Carrie Kornelakis SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Matthew 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 8:00am In Honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary VIGIL MASSES: 4:00 & 6:00pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Second Sunday of Advent Baruch 5:1-9; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 9:00am Intention of Ladies Guild Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm

The Prophecy Candle 

First Week  

of Advent 

“Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.” —Hebrews 1:1-2

Mystery of Faith When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, 

we proclaim your Death, O Lord, 

until you come again. 

Universal Prayer In stillness, with patience, we lift our prayer to you. 

Communion Psalm 85: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness 

  Offertory #53—Maranatha 

Psalm 25 To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.  

To you I lift my soul. 

Entrance Come To Us Emmanuel 

Text and music © 2007 Deanna Light & Paul Tate. 

Published by GIA Publications. All rights reserved. 

Reprinted under OneLicense.net A‐702572. 

Text: Based on Psalm 85. Text & music © 2003, Scott Soper . Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

Reprinted under license #U9537, LicenSingOnline.

Closing #32—The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns 

St. Charles Borromeo Church      November 29, 2015

This is the First Sunday of Advent, signified by the lighting of the first candle on our Advent wreath. It is also the first day in the new Church Year.

But this year there is even more significance to these days. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called for a Year of Mercy. This holy time will begin on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday, December 8 2015 and will conclude on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday November 20 2016. One of the most ancient practices of our Faith is the pilgrimage. The idea of God’s people on a journey, under divine protection, is found clearly in the Scripture: the Hebrews journeyed forty years to reach the Promised Land. Jesus made the journey to Jerusalem and endured His Passions and Death so that we might have eternal life. The Second Vatican Council described the Church as a Pilgrim People moving through this world on our way to eternity. An important element of the pilgrimage is the arrival, at journey’s end. This gives us the image of the Holy Door through which we enter our goal. The Holy Door of Mercy in Rome will be opened at St Peter’s Basilica on December 8 by Pope Francis. Here in the Diocese of Cleveland, Bishop Lennon will open the Holy Door at St John Cathedral (East Ninth at Superior Avenue) on Sunday December 13 at 10:15am (just prior to the 10:30am Mass). Bishop Lennon invites St Charles parishioners to join him for the event. For the next year, those Holy Doors, in Rome, in Cleveland, and around the world, will welcome the faithful to come, to cross over the threshold, and to experience God’s mercy. The image of the open Doors will invite all to “enter and let God’s mercy flow to you. Leave and carry God’s message of mercy to others.” The motto of the year is “Merciful like the Father.” In mercy, we find proof of how God loves us. He gives His entire self, always, freely, asking nothing in return. Pope Francis asks us throughout this year to reflect on and to deepen our practice of the corporal works of mercy (feed the hungry, drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the confined, bury the dead) as well as the spiritual works of mercy (counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently with those who do us ill, pray for the living and the dead.) We will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) after all Advent weekend Masses (except the Sunday 5:30pm Mass) beginning today. For this first week of Advent, there will also be two Penance Services, with individual confessions: on Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 1:00 till 2:00pm and again on Friday evening, December 4, from 7:30 till 8:30pm. This is a Fifth Sunday of the month. Following our parish custom, there will be a second collection at Mass today for the St Vincent de Paul Society of St Charles Borromeo Parish. There was lots of information in last week’s bulletin about our 2015 Advent Giving Tree. Additional information can be found on the flyers on the church/hall bulletin boards. You will find a December Parish Activities Calendar in this bulletin. Please “clip-and-keep” it for reference.

Offertory Collection $17,755.30

ACH / Online / Credit Card 2,058.50

Total $19,813.80

SUNDAY COLLECTION 

November 22, 2015 

 

  Thank you!!! 

Merici Chapel… Wish List — I wish I had made that phone call to someone I hadn’t spoken to in a long time. I wish I smiled to that person waiting on me in the store. I wish I had told him or her I loved them or that they were doing great, or did a good job. I wish I had… We never know when time is up. Most important on that wish list to go & visit Jesus in the chapel. You don’t want Him to say to you when you meet Him — why didn’t you come & visit me. I was waiting for you!

WEDDING BANNS  I Erin Cunningham & William Peters I Sara Ewing & Mark Kelly

OPLATKI (Christmas Wafers) are available at the Parish Office. Limited supply available.

(includes Rome & Assisi)

Lower Parish Hall

..after 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Masses  

 

Delicious Scrambled Eggs, Sausage  

 Pancakes, Fruit & Drink for only….

Adults: $6.00 Children: $5.00

Tickets available at the door; take-out also.

Sponsored by the World Youth Day 2016 Pilgrims

First Sunday of Advent         November 29, 2015 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 221

Are you a young man between the ages of 11 and 18?

Enjoy camping year-round? Do you seek growth in

virtue and community service?

Join the oldest organization at St. Charles!

Meet every Wednesday Parish Activity Center

7:00pm – 8:30pm

More info: Call Bob Gademer

440-886-0589

 

THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK Once again this year we have available copies of an Advent/Christmas seasonal prayer reflection booklet entitled, “The Little Blue Book.” These are published by the Diocese of Saginaw and contain helpful daily entries to serve as an aid to prayer. Anyone interested in a copy of “The Little Blue Book” (Advent/Christmas 2015 edition) is asked to stop at the Parish Office. Limited supply available. The offering is $1.00.

New This Year!  

Saturday, November 28...7:30-9:00pm Outing to Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park has been postponed to the future. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

These events are for all 9-12th graders so bring friends! All events are free!

 

  

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MINISTRY  (Grades 9-12)

 Upperclassmen Leadership Team  Youth‐Focused & Youth‐Lead Mass  New Days & Times for Events  Twice a Month Events for 9th‐12th Graders 

Any questions, contact: Lena (216)-544-6164 / Lenamarie6@gmail.com Fr. Ryan (440)884-3030 / frryanmann@gmail.com

 

ST. CHARLES LADIES GUILD  

CHRISTMAS PARTY The Ladies Guild Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 13th, in Lower Parish Hall from 1:30 to 5:00pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend!

Catering will be provided by “Catering Experience” serving Beef Tips, Lemon Braised Chicken, Roasted Bourbon Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls & Butter and Cheesecake slices. The price of a ticket is $17.00 per person. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket needs to call Toni Brachna (216)661-3457 by the December 1st deadline. Come join us for fun, good food and Christmas cheer on December 13th!

SENIORS CITIZENS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd,

in the Lower Parish Hall. Doors open at 9:00am with hot lunch ($3) being served at 11:00am. Dues are $5.00 per year. New members are welcome. Call Jean Kozak, President (440)845-2107.

 

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (7th and 8th graders)

Tuesday, December 8 … 4:00-5:30pm Christmas Cookies for the Soul project in Lower Parish Hall. Liz Bowen from Malachi House in Cleveland will explain how they provide for the sick & dying. A small gift will be wrapped and a craft will be made for the residents. Christmas cookies will be brought in by Junior High students and packaged for the sick and terminally-ill patients at this event.

Any questions, contact Sr. Denise Marie, sdmosu1@aol.com, 440-884-3030.

 St. Charles Borromeo Church         November 29, 2015 

    

       KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 

Attention all boys and girls between the ages of 9 to 14, how good is your free throw shot? The Knights of Columbus at Saint Charles will be holding the first annual Free Throw Championship in the coming months. Look out for future announcements for more information.

Are you looking to keep Christ in Christmas? The Knights are selling beautiful nativity scenes, and they can be viewed at: http://www.nativitytree.com/organizations/kofc-16137-st-charles-borromeo/. Proceeds from the sales of the nativity scenes help support activities of the Knight of Columbus and the Pro-Life Ministries at Saint Charles. Contact Tom at thomasralpharmtrong@hotmail.com for more information.

With the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, The Knights of Columbus are selling five-inch olive wood crosses for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the sales of the crosses benefit the Knights of Columbus Christian Refugee Relief Fund. Contact Father Janoch (ejanoch@stcharlesonline.org) or Tom Armstrong (thomasralpharmstrong@hotmail.com) for more information.  

LISTEN UP! & Keep Your Advent & Christmas Holy

New CDs, Booklets & Books Have Arrived!

$2/booklet $3/cd & $4/book (while supplies last)

Please stop-in and check-out the kiosk in the lobby of the parish office.

New Titles Include:

A Journey Through Advent -Bishop Robert Barron

The True Meaning of Christmas -Ven. Fulton Sheen

The Baseball Priest -Fr. Burke Masters

Fatima: Living the Message - Fr. Jason Brooks

The Bible Made Me Do It -Tim Staples

The Message of Bernadette -Catholic Truth Society

By What Authority? -Mark Shea

Everything You wanted to Know About Heaven -Dr. Peter Kreeft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE  PROGRAM  

$100 WINNER 

Theresa Filippo 

 First Sunday of Advent          November 29, 2015 

Many parishioners have asked where Market Day went. Over the summer the PTU's primary fundraising tool closed so the service is no longer available. Not to worry - We have replaced it with Schwan's Home Delivery service. You may know Schwan's as they have been around for many years providing delivery of high quality frozen foods right to your door. What's nice about this program is it is all online (or over the phone) so no need to come to school to pick up your order.

Beginning November 11th & continuing through December 26th, any orders placed with Schwan's will earn the PTU bonus funds that go directly to the children of St Charles School. After that we will continue to earn funds through the end of March. To place your order:

1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com 2. Enter Campaign ID: 24522 into the search box located

in the upper right hand corner then click to open campaign. 3. Click "Shop to Give" and then select either the "Buy Now"

or "Shop Now" option. 4. Start shopping!

Or, call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID: 24522 Once you place your first order, you will receive a product catalog and you can place all orders via phone and select your method of payment. Please take the time to order some great food for the holidays and support the students of St Charles School. Please direct any questions to president@saintcharlesschool.org and thank you for your support!

Next meeting ~ Wednesday morning, December 2nd, 9:00-11:00am in the Parish Activity Center. Please stop in any Wednesday morning and join us. Any questions, call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE  (216‐749‐2323) Breakfast with St. Nicholas, Sunday, December 6th from 9:30am to 1:00pm. St. Nick himself will be there. But please leave your shoes on. Tickets available at the door for only $8 for adults & $5 for children.

ST. LEO THE GREAT   (216‐661‐1006)

Presque Isle Downs & Casino bus trip, Tuesday, December 1st, 8:45am—7:15pm return. Casino bonus: $30 slot play (subject to change/cancellation). Cost: $30/person. For more information and to reserve, call Joanne (440)526-3505.

ST. THOMAS MORE   (216‐749‐0414) Youth Ministry sponsoring Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 5th, 9am-11am, Gymnasium. Presale tickets by December 2nd, $6 Adults $4 Children (10 & under). At the door, $7 Adults, $5 Children (10 & under). Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, milk, coffee & pictures with Santa (9:30-10:30am). Bring your own camera.

ADVENT GIVING TREE DRIVERS NEEDED Drivers are needed to help deliver Advent Giving Tree gifts to Zechariah House of Maggie’s Place, Malachi House, Providence House and West Side Catholic Center. Please leave your name at the Parish Office or call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030 if you need more information or have questions.

ST. CHARLES LADIES GUILD LOTTERY Lottery tickets for February 2016 are available in the Parish Office for $5.00 each. The winning 3 digit numbers come in from the 7:30pm drawing on Channel 5 and must be straight. If your ticket is a winner, you will get a check for $100. This is one of our big fund raisers so please help us out. Any questions, please call Elsie (216)447-1481. Thank you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS  

5th SUNDAY ROSARY PROGRAM To help bring parishioners together in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council is pleased to announce a new church activity, the 5th Sunday Rosary Program. Knights, their families and other parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as a corporate body every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month.

Please join us Sunday, November 29th at 3:00pm in the Merici Chapel as the St. Charles Borromeo Council #16137 leads the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet for our Parish as we begin the Season of Advent.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Children ages Pre-school through Grade Three are encouraged to attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word. During Mass, the children come together to listen to the readings, hear an age appropriate homily, and offer their own petitions. In its 17th year, CLW is offered during the 10:30 Hall Mass. If you have any questions, please call the PCRF Office (440)886-5668.

ATTENTION LECTORS...You are asked to stop at  the  Parish  Office  and  pick  up  your  2016            

liturgical year lector workbook. 

 St. Charles Borromeo Church         November 29, 2015 

2015-2016 Calendar & Registration Forms

available in the Parish Office or

Church Turnstiles

Welcoming 

All Women All Ages 

 on their  

Faith Journey  

Scheduled Tuesdays 

7:00—8:30pm 

October ‐ April  

St. Charles  

Borromeo Parish Parish Activity Center 

5891 Ridge Rd 

Join us as we learn and share better ways to BALANCE LIFE’S DEMANDS

(Chip Ingram’s 10-part DVD/Workbook series) to help you get a handle on your life and

bring priorities under the submission of God for His glory.

 

MINISTRY SCHEDULES  

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers  

Ministry Schedules are available  

for pick up in the Sacristy. 

Refrigerator Calendar

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

**Confessions after all weekend Masses DEC 6, DEC 13, DEC 20

(except Sunday 5:30)

1 SWIFT 7:00pm Catholic Men’s Group*

7:30pm YG Leadership Mtg 7:30pm

Men’s Basketball* 9:00pm

2 Penance Service 1-2pm Seniors 9:00am

Catholic Men & Women Connection* 9:00am

Legion of Mary* 9:15am Recovery* 1:15pm PTU Evening with Santa

6:00pm Special Ed PCRF* 7:00pm

Troop 221* 7:00pm Adult Choir* 7:30pm

Pre-Baptism Class 7:30pm

3 Recovery* 7:30pm

4

Penance Service 7:30-8:30pm

5 Alcoholics Anon.* 7:30pm

6 WYD Pancake Breakfast 8:00-12 Noon Ladies Guild Mass 9:00am Scout Mass 9:00am Children’s Liturgy* 10:30am

Sunday Preschool* 10:30am

7

Immaculate Conception of Mary Vigil:

Masses: 4:00 & 7:00pm Youth Choir* 2:30pm

PCRF* 4:15pm RCIA* 7:30pm Bell Choir* 7:00pm

Rosary Makers 7:30pm Rosary Cenacle* 7:45pm

8 Immaculate Conception of Mary:

Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00am, and 7:00pm

JHYM Event 4:00pm Pack 73 Meeting 6:30pm

SVDP Meeting 7:30pm Sports Boosters Mtg 8:00pm

9

PTU Business Meeting 6:30pm

10 CLC* 1:30pm Dads 7:00pm

Parish Council 7:45pm

11

12

Advent Campfire & Vigil 7:00pm

13 Holy Name Mass 10:30am Advent Giving Tree Delivery

1:00pm Ladies Guild Christmas Party 1:30pm

14 Worship Commission 7:00pm Knights of Columbus 7:30pm

15 SWIFT 7:00pm

16 Seniors 9:00am Special Ed PCRF

Nativity Play & Social 7:00pm

17 Girl Scouts Service Unit Mtg 7:00pm

PTU Adult Craft Nite 7:00pm

18 Just Friends 1:30pm

19 Knights of Columbus Christmas Party 1:00pm

Girl Scout Dinner

20

21

22

23

Confessions 11am-12Noon, 3-4pm, 7:30-

8:30pm

24 Christmas Eve Masses:

4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & Midnight

25 Christmas Day Masses:

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 & Noon

26

27

28

29 YG Transform Night 7:30pm

30

31 Vigil: Solemnity, Mary Mother of God

New Year’s Eve Mass: 4:00pm

*Denotes weekly meeting

St. Charles Borromeo Parish December 2015