Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

8:30 Morning Prayer, Rosary, Monday through Friday

Monday, January 29 Weekday 8:00 Robert Frajter Tuesday, January 30 Weekday 8:00 Mathew Taraski Wednesday, January 31 Saint John Bosco, Priest 8:00 Dolores Johnson Thursday, February 1 Weekday 8:00 Living & Deceased members of the Pokorny Family First Friday, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 8:00 Living & Deceased members of the Borkman family First Saturday, February 3 Weekday 3:15 Confessions 4:00 Adeline Klosowski Sunday, February 4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Living & Deceased members of the Englehart Family 10:00 People of the Parish 12:00 Chester & Alice Zendarski

Liturgy Schedule

the following members of our Parish community: Richard Movens, Irene Burke, Dennis Radke, Bonita Pentek, Linda Wright, Bob Rafal, Kathy Zarycki, Joan Hrovat, Albert Marotta Sr., Jack Pekar, Lynda Petit, Bill Exton, Dolores Nose, Robert Govang, Bernie Ne-nadovich, George Cooke, Larry Piechowiak, John Rozmarynowski, Robert Phipps, Marie DiCola, Joann Reddinger, Baby Ryan Mar-tin, Sheila Sillasen, Richard Rosberil, Karen Styler, Sarah Burket and Mark Pennington. The names will remain in the bulletin for two weeks. Please call the Parish office for more information. If you have a special intention you would like remembered in prayer, please call Lillian Neptune @ 216.662.5464.

Religion Question of the Week What years was the Second Vatican Council held? Did You Know? Did you know that there are 185 parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland? One Liner “God’s throne is mercy, not marble”. Answer to the Religion question of the week located on page 4 of this bulletin, under the collections.

Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Rev. Mark DiNardo who was buried this past week. May he and all our dearly departed, rest in peace.

Sandwich Saturday Join us on Saturday, February 3rd at 9:00 am in the Parish Office for the next Sandwich Saturday. Come and help prepare 300 peanut butter & jelly sand-wiches for the homeless. A very simple, quick act of kindness that goes a long way. See you on the 3rd!

Join us this week after the 8:00am & 10:00am masses. Hosting will be Mass Coordinators / Extraordinary Ministers. Hosting next weeks so-cial will be members of the St. Monica Guild.

Church in Latin America Collection This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Latin America! Many people in Latin America and Caribbean do not have access to church programs and ministries because of rural terrain and lack of ministers. Your generosity makes it possible for them to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. To learn more about the collection, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.

Catholic Radio – 1260 AM – The Rock There is a local Catholic Radio Station on the air twenty-four hours each day. It is located on the radio dial at 1260 AM. Please take time when you are driving your car or just listening to the radio to tune in. There are many interesting Catholic Programs including the Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Educational Presentations. It gives all who listen a chance to better understand their Catholic Faith.

Liturgical Ministers Evening of Recollection Our annual Evening of Recollection for all Liturgical Ministers will take place on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:00pm. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lec-tors, Ushers, Mass Coordinators, Music Ministers, and Adult Servers are all requested to attend.

Your Mercy: Transforming Lives and Communities Many parishioners re-ceived letters in January, inviting their support of the Annual Appeal. Please pray

for the good work of Catholic Charities and make a pledge today. Your donation makes a difference! Your support of the 2018 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will help us serve those individuals who are most in need and most vulnerable. From Matthew’s Gospel: Whatever you did for the least of these, you did it for me. When we feed the hungry, take care of the sick, and welcome the stranger, we are also serving Jesus himself. We appreciate your donation and will take special care to use it wisely in providing essential programs and services to people in need throughout all eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland. We invite you to view stories of inspiration and more information at www.catholiccommunity.org/2018Appeal

The Faithful A few weeks ago we celebrated the wonder of His holy birth. Our hearts were brim with gratitude for the matchless life and redeeming ministry of Jesus Christ. No other has influ-enced our lives and offered us greater strength and peace. Thankfully our testimonies are sure that He is indeed the great king, the Living Christ, infinite and atoning, Immanuel, and glorified Son of God. Our hope is in Him for help, healing, immortality and eternal life. We seek ever greater courage as we shoulder the challenges of authentic discipleship and our opportunities to serve in a variety of ways. We are pleased to affirm that we remain head over heels in love forever and enjoy the time we spend with Him. We consider it a tender mercy to be called to serve God and one another. We are challenged but humbly mindful of every gift and power divinely bestowed to place what is far beyond us. We even rejoice to be one another’s companion when visiting the needy and sick. This sweet, wonderful season brings welcome thoughts, sin-cere hopes for your health, happiness and prosperity. Cher-ish memories of past associations and never be satisfied yearning for God’s involvement in your life. What a remark-able blessing you have been to those around you and strangers lives you have touched. As we’ve started this New Year, we joyfully place ourselves in his hands who not only provides and points the way, but who is the way, the truth and the life. God Bless, Deacon Stan

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CHICKEN PAPRIKASH Wednesday, January 31st 

      Dinner consists of:  Chicken Paprikash, Vegetable,  Salad Bar, Rolls & Butter 

      Costs:        Adults ­ $10 ..... Children Under 12 ­ $8                        ALL DINNERS INCLUDE COFFEE TEA, WATER, AND NON‐

CARBONATED BEVERAGES        DINNERS BY:        LORI'S CUSTOM CATERING 

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:        216­662­2277   mailbox #2         DUE BY MONDAY JANUARY 29 ­ NOON

The Isabella Guild will also be selling fresh bakery

NIGHT AT THE RACES ST. BENEDICT ATHLETICS WILL BE HOST-ING ITS ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE RACES ON SATUDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018, IN THE SCHOOL GYM. TICKETS ARE $20 AND HORSES ARE $25 AND ARE ON SALE NOW. THERE IS ALSO ADVERTISING AVAILABLE IN OUR RACING PROGRAM. CONTACT ALYS RADOSEVIC AT 216.319.6832 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS. SEE YOU IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE!!

MAPLE HEIGHTS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5106 REVERSE RAFFLE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th 2018

AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH 16029 MAPLE PARK DR., MAPLE HTS.

MAIN PRIZE - $500.00

PLUS 8 WINNERS OF $30.00 EACH

OPEN BAR FROM 6:00 pm TO 11:30 PM DINNER AT 8:00 PM

SIDEBOARDS

DONATION $35.00 per person

For Tickets Contact Tom Thompson 440-582-9599

Gift Card Sales There will be NO sale of gift cards in Church in February. Gift cards are always available in the Parish Office during regular Office hours. Thank you for your continued support.

ST. MONICA SENIORS

JOIN THE SENIORS IN FEBRUARY FOR A VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY AND LUNCH-EON. ARBY'S SANDWICH AND DESSERT WILL BE SERVED FOR JUST $3.00. OUR MEETING WILL BE IN THE AUGUSTINE ROOM OF THE SCHOOL ON FEB. 13,2018

BEGINNING AT 2PM. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BRING A FRIEND OR TWO. PLEASE CALL GERRY GOLEM AT 216-581-1777 FOR RESERVATIONS. HOPE TO SEE THERE.

40 Days For Life From February 14th through March 25th you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime between 7 am to 7 pm during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm - 12000 Shaker Boule-vard, Cleveland, 44120 or Planned Parenthood - 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, 44146. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information or like to volunteer to help, contact: John Noall @ 216-245-9744 or email at: clevelandpraysfor-life@gmail.com

Men! Want a spiritual jump start? Make plans to attend the 18th annual Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio “Answer the Call” conference at the centrally located Holi-day Inn Rockside in Independence. The Saturday, Febru-ary 24th conference will be a day of dynamic speakers, mu-sic, fellowship and much more. The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8:00am, and concludes with 4:00pm Mass. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and all con-ference programs. For more information contact Jerry Perchinske @ 216.269.9525 or log on to www.cmfneo.com

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Jan. 20th / Jan. 21st Regular Sunday Envelopes $ 7,254.00 St. Monica Fund $ 489.00 Children’s Envelopes $ 13.52 Catholic University $ 86.00

Parish Activities MONDAY, January 29 4:00 Athletic Practice (g) 5:30 Walking with Leslie Sansone (J) 8:00 HN Board Mtg (c) TUESDAY, January 30 2:40 Living Stations Practice (+) 4:00 Athletic Practice (g) 6:00 Bible Study (F) 6:45 Boy Scouts (c) WEDNESDAY, January 31 12:00 Tai Chi (J) 2:40 Living Stations Practice (+) 4:00 Athletic Practice (g) THURSDAY, February 1 2:40 Living Stations Practice (+) 4:00 Athletic Practice (g) 7:00 Pastoral Council Mtg (CC) FRIDAY, February 2 4:00 Athletic Practice (g) 6:30 Set Up Night at the Races (g) 7:30 Catholic Club Social (AR) SATURDAY, February 3 9:00 Sandwich Saturday (J) 4:00 Night at the Races (g) SUNDAY, February 4 8:00 / 10:00 Coffee & Donuts (c) 2:00 Baptist Group (AR)

To help build an endowment fund, please consider remembering St. Monica Church in your Will.

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Answer To This Week’s Religion Question

During which years was the Second Vatican Council held?

Answer: The Second Vatican Council was held from October of 1962 to December of 1965.

Registration for the 2018-2019 school year started at the beginning of January. We will have two Open House oppor-tunities. On Sunday, January 28th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. St. Benedict will host their Open House and book fair. On Sunday, February 4th from 12:00-2:00 p.m. the St. Benedict Early Learning Center will be hosting their Open House for interested kindergarten and preschool families.

Fit from Faith Wellness Conference Just in time to help transform our Mind, Body, and Spirit for the Season of Lent. Join us on Friday, February 10th as members From Fit from Faith come to St. Monica for a Wellness Conference. The day begins at 11:00 am and will end with 4:00

Mass. Registration forms are available at the doors of the Church, online, or call the Parish Office.

Come and Enjoy some Mardi Gras Fun! Saint Mary Seminar will be hosting a Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, February 9th, from 5-8pm. Tickets are available at the door. Adults $10; under 12: $5. The evening includes New Orleans Style Cui-sine, raffle opportunities and an overall good time. The seminary is located at 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Oh 44092. For information call 44.943.7600.

Operation Rice Bowl Program  Our community will participate in Operation Rice Bowl, a program of Catholic Relief Services, this Lent. With Operation Rice

Bowl, we add to Pray, Fasting and Almsgiving, the theme of ‘learning’. Let this Lent be a journey with the peoples of the world as we all work for the establishment of the reign of God. This year Operation Rice Bowl offers an opportunity to join in an Online Lenten Community. Visit www.catholicrelief.org/orb to learn more and sign up to re-ceive weekly e-mail reflections during Lent. Rice Bowls will be distributed during the 9:00am & 7:00pm Masses on Ash

Wednesday.

Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018 Sunday  Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time   Dt 18:15‐20; Ps 95:1‐2, 6‐7, 7‐9; 1 Cor 7:32‐35;   Mk 1:21‐28 Monday  2 Sm 15:13‐14, 30; 16:5‐13; Ps 3:2‐3, 4‐5, 6‐7;   Mk 5:1‐20 Tuesday  2 Sm 18:9‐10, 14b, 24‐25a, 30—19:3; Ps 86:1‐2,   3‐4, 5‐6; Mk 5:21‐43 Wednesday  Saint John Bosco, Priest   2 Sm 24:2, 9‐17; Ps 32:1‐2, 5, 6, 7; Mk 6:1‐6 Thursday  1 Kgs 2:1‐4, 10‐12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d‐12a,   12bcd; Mk 6:7‐13 Friday  The Presentation of the Lord   Mal 3:1‐4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14‐18;   Lk 2:22‐40 or Lk 2:22‐32 Saturday  Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr;   Saint Ansgar, Bishop   1 Kgs 3:4‐13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14;   Mk 6:30‐34 Sunday  Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time   Jb 7:1‐4, 6‐7; Ps 147:1‐2, 3‐4, 5‐6; 1 Cor 9:16‐19,   22‐23; Mk 1:29‐39 

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

SS. PETER & PAUL PARISH 4750 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., MARDI GRAS/PORK CHOP DINNER SAT., FEB. 10, 2018 , Activity Center off Dorothy Ave. Doors open at 5:00pm, Serving 5:30-7:00pm Dinner (Pork Chops from Tom’s Country Place) 2 Pork Chops $15.00, 1 Pork Chop $12.00; 4 Chicken Tenders $6.00 ADVANCE SALE ONLY by February 5, before 12 Noon Including Take-out Tickets available at the Rectory Basket Raffle-Cash Bar—Side Boards—Music For information call the Rectory 216-429-1515

Addiction Awareness Workshop The Samaritan Ministry of St. Malachi Parish will again offer

a FREE one-day ADDICTION AWARENESS WORKSHOP in St. Malachi Center (behind the church), West 25th & Detroit, Cleveland, OH 44113, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Donations welcome. For informa-tion/to register: visit us at www.stmalachi.org/samaritan-ministry-2018 or contact Judy Stowe (440/250-9959)