Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary

September 20, 2020

Holy Martyrs Catholic Church 3100 OLD WEYMOUTH RD MEDINA, OH 44256

Catechetical Sunday

Honoring those

who teach our faith

Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 20, 2020

Parish Staff

Father Stephen Dohner

Pastor

Father Mark Ott

Weekend Associate

Father Robert F. Pfeiffer

Pastor Emeritus

Janet Payton

Pastoral Associate

Diane Bruce

Director of Faith Formation

Christopher Ilg

Director of Music

Sr. Marie Ellen Kuhel

Bereavement Coordinator

Skip McQuate

SPIRIT Coordinator

Michael Cox

Life Teen Coordinator

For the week of Sept 19 - Sept 27

Sat 4:30 pm Kathryn Brian

Sun 9:30 am Anna Presti

11:30 am Parishioners

(Outside weather permitting)

Mon Noon Catherine McNamara

Tues Noon Mable Bozzelli

Wed Noon Margaret Seymour

Thurs Noon Gene Hutloff

Fri Noon Raymond Chipgus

Sat 4:30 pm John Renshaw

Sun 9:30 am Margaret Young

11:30 am Parishioners

(Outside weather permitting)

This week at Holy Martyrs

Sun 09/20 Outdoor Mass 11:30 AM Pavilion /

Worship Space

Youth Mass 5:00 PM Worship Space

Life Night 6:00 PM

Mon 09/21 Stephen Ministry

Leaders Meeting 6:30 PM Lounge

Tue 09/22 Stephen Minister

Training 6:00 PM Room 103

Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 PM Worship Space

Wed 09/23 Journey 7:00 PM Pavilion

Thurs 09/24 Stephen Minister

Training 6:00 PM Room 103

Stephen Leader Supervision

Meeting 6:00 PM Room 102

Sat 09/26 Confession 3:00 PM Reconciliation

Room/Chapel

Sun 09/27 Outdoor Mass 11:30 AM Pavilion /

Worship Space

Youth Mass 5:00 PM Worship Space

Life Night 6:00 PM

Please note, if the weather is not conducive to

sitting outdoors, the 11:30 AM Mass

will be moved inside to the Worship Space.

Eucharistic Adoration

In Person in the Worship Space

Tuesday Evenings

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Come and take advantage of this

opportunity to encounter the Lord through

personal prayer and meditation.

Eucharistic Adoration will continue to be

livestreamed on our Facebook Page.

BAPTISM

Violet May Szczepinski

Daughter of

Janae and Steven Szczepinski

Holy Martyrs Church September 20, 2020

Medina, Ohio

Welcome Bishop Edward Malesic

Bishop Edward C. Malesic, JCL

Twelfth Bishop of Cleveland

Cleveland’s new bishop, Edward Malesic, was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, the youngest of

four children. He attended seminary at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus Ohio,

and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Harrisburg inn 1987. In 2005, he was named

bishop of Greensburg Pennsylvania. And this year he was named the 12th bishop of Cleveland

by Pope Francis.

Bishop Malesic credits his family for his strong faith.

Those who know him describe him as someone who loves

people, a good listener, who builds bridges of

understanding among people. He has served as parochial

vicar, pastor, youth minister, Canon lawyer and bishop.

His message as he comes to Cleveland is, “There are great

people in our church. I am blessed to meet and know

people who are so faithful to Jesus and love his Church.”

The motto on his episcopal coat of arms is, “Serve the Lord

with Gladness.” We welcome Bishop Malesic as he

becomes part of the Diocese of Cleveland ‘s faith family.

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule at Holy Martyrs

Saturday

4:30 pm (in the church)

Sunday

9:30 am (in the church)

11:30 am (outside on the lawn)*

Weekday

Monday - Friday at noon (in the church)

The 11:30 am outside Mass was added to

accommodate families with young children who

struggle with wearing masks. We continue to

encourage attendees to wear masks but this will

provide some flexibility for those with small children.

Please plan to bring your own lawn chair

to sit on during Mass.

We are fast approaching the time of year when

the weather can be unpredictable. These next few

weeks may be the last opportunity we have to

enjoy the Mass outside in the Pavilion.

*Important Note:

This Mass will be held weather-permitting !

If the weather is not conducive to sitting

outdoors, Mass will be moved inside to the

Worship Space.

Mass will continue to be livestreamed each

Sunday at 9:30 AM and weekdays at 12:00 noon

To access the Worship Aid and to view Mass

please go to:

https://holymartyrs.online.church/or

www.facebook.com/holymartyrschurch

ATTENDING MASS INSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACE

If you are attending Mass in the Worship Space,

face masks MUST be worn. For more details,

please refer to the

SAFE PRACTICES WHEN COMING TO MASS

Located on our website at

https://www.holymartyrs.net

I Can Do That

The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his

boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains:

everything is, as it were a caress of God. Laudato Si’

Did you know that many critters ranging from turtles and

toads to songbirds and mammals and invertebrates rely on

leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material? Butterflies

begin life in leaves and over winter as pupae in leaf litter.

Many of our pollinators rely on leaf litter to survive

the winters. That is why it is important not to disturb

fallen leaves until spring wherever possible. In our lawn

dominated properties we cannot wait until spring to remove

leaves from the grass but we can leave them in areas

that are mulched. In the spring you can just put new

mulch over the leaves or put leaves to good use in your

compost bins and gardens. Running over them with the

lawn mower will prevent leaves from blowing around. The

leaf and grass clippings provide both the green and the

brown material needed for successful composting. Spread

in the garden they provide a mulch that prevents the weeds

from growing. As they break down they replenish the soil.

Do not worry about these clippings using all the nitrogen for

decomposition. Only the soil touching the leaves is

affected.

Leaf blowers contribute to both noise and air pollution. If

you must use them, electrical and battery blowers are the

better environmental choice.

Leaves sustain life.

Don’t throw the gift away.

Holy Martyrs Church September 20, 2020

Medina, Ohio

Parish News

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

1:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday - CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED

Phone: 330-722-6633

Fax: 330-725-2193

Email: churchoffice@holymartyrs.net

Join us as we listen to a dynamic

teaching and join in a small group

discussion to talk about what

you’ve heard, ask the questions

you’ve always wanted to ask and

learn from others.

Discovering Christ , the first of

the three part Christlife Series will

begin at the end of October. It

will be presented virtually; there

will be no in person sessions.

We will explore topics that will touch on the basics of

the Catholic faith through the initial proclamation of

the Gospel and allow us to gain more insight into

the meaning of life!

The topics are:

Week 1: What Is the Meaning of Life?

Week 2: Why Does Jesus Matter?

Week 3: What Does Jesus Want Us To Know?

Week 4: Why Do I Need a Savior?

Week 5: Why Is the Resurrection Important for Us?

Saturday Retreat: Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Week 6: New Life in the Spirit: Being a Catholic

Disciple

Week 7: Believing and Belonging: Why We Need

the Church

Further information and registration details will be

available soon.

LIFE TEEN will be attending the Youth Mass at

5:00 PM in the Worship Space.

Life Night at 6:00 PM

SPIRIT started on Sunday evening Sept 13, 2020

after our Life Teen Mass. We are meeting virtually

and we have a great group of students along with an

awesome core team of adult leaders. The Life Teen

Mass is also being streamed which begins at 5:00 pm

and students are encouraged to join us for Mass.

The first night was an introduction and we talked

with our parents and students for the first half of the

session. We then played a virtual game with the

students for the second half. This year’s SPIRIT

session is going to start out with “Questions about

Jesus”.

SPIRIT is on the Holy Martyrs website,

Facebook and Instagram.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME,

TALENT, TREASURE

Grateful Giving

Are you not ready to attend Mass in person but want to

continue supporting Holy Martyrs Church?

Are you interested in the convenience of

electronic giving while maintaining complete control

over your money?

Holy Martyrs is now using Faith Direct

Please consider enrolling in our eGiving program and

setting up your recurring donation.

To enroll:

Visit Faith.direct/OH1040

Click on Enroll and follow the directions. There is

also a video which provides you with step by step

instructions.

If you have any questions or need additional

information,, please call

Therese McDonnell at 330-722-6633 or

Email Tmcdonnell@holymartyrs.net

Thank you for your continued support

of our parish family.

Launched by Pope Francis, MISSIO

connects you with communities around

the world and helps you make a direct

and lasting impact on the lives of others.

Food for Children and Elderly

In Eritrea, Africa

The Comboni Missionaries underwrite Feeding

Centers throughout Africa, providing basic nutrition

and other necessities to malnourished men, women

and children. The Center for which we are now

seeking your support is in Eritrea, in the horn of

Africa. Those fed are primarily children and the

elderly. The Center helps also with medicine and

clothing. Distributed foodstuffs include millet,

lentils, rice, milk, flour and sugar.

For more information on this and other

projects, please go to

https://www.missio.org/explore.aspx

Consider a Gift of Stock to

Support the Ministries of Holy Martyrs

In gratitude for all that God has given us, we, as

Christians, are called to give back to our community and

our church. In addition to the Sunday offertory, one way

of giving back might be transferring appreciated stock

to help Holy Martyrs continue its mission to lead people

to encounter Christ, grow in faith, and make disciples.

By transferring stock directly to our parish, you may be

able to avoid capital gains taxes.

For more information about what you need to do to

make such a gift, please contact

Therese McDonnell at 330-722-6633 or

Tmcdonnell@holymartyrs.net

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Catholic Communication Campaign

Connecting Communities in Christ

Next week, our special collection supports the Catholic

Communication Campaign. This campaign connects

people with Christ in the United

States and in developing countries

around the world through the

Internet, television, radio, and

print media. Fully 50% of the

money collected remains here in the Catholic Diocese

of Cleveland to fund local communications efforts.

Your support helps spread the Gospel message!

To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc

For substance abuse resources, go to

www.greaterthanheroin.com.

Throughout the Diocese

Spiritual Opportunities

Jesuit Retreat Center

5629 State Road, Parma 44134

440-884-9300

Monday, September 21, 2020 9:30 AM

Morning Prayer for Women (In Person)

Women from all walks of life are invited to pray together

and learn more about the beauty of prayer. Led by Sr.

Mary Ann Flannery, S.C., this prayer group will refresh

your spirit and help you find strength in regular prayer

habits. Just bring your Bible and come as you are!

Monday, September 21, 2020 7:00 PM

Cinema and Conversation: A Hidden Life (In Person)

From visionary writer-director Terrence Malick comes this

story based on real events, about an unsung hero, Franz

Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World

War II. Although the Austrian farmer is faced with the

threat of execution for treason, his unwavering beliefs

and his love for his wife Fani and their three children

keep his spirit alive.

For further information or to register for these

or other events, go to:

https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org/calendar

https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org/

Marriage Resources

Retrouvaille of Cleveland has weekend

programs beginning in January, 2021

For more information on additional locations

and dates, go to

www.helpourmarriage.org

www.foryourmarriage.org

Help for victims of domestic abuse

Victims of domestic abuse may call the BATTERED

WOMEN’S SHELTER of Summit & Medina Counties’

confidential hotline for help 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

Medina County Hotline 330-723-3900

Toll Free 877-414-1344

Summit County Hotline 330-374-1111

Toll Free 888-395-4357

EMPLOYMENT NETWORK GROUP

If you are an executive, professional or manager who is looking for

employment opportunities, we encourage you to connect with our

Employment Network Group. Though not meeting in person,

opportunities still exist. For more information please contact

Erin Rankin at erinremote@yahoo.com.

Holy Martyrs Church September 20, 2020

Medina, Ohio