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St. Peters

Before you speak, it is necessary to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart. ~Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

104 W. First Street Mansfield, Ohio 44902 419-524-2572

October 2013 Issue 19

Administration/Staff
Father Gregory Hite Pastor/Superintendent Father Jeremy Miller Associate Pastor James Marshall (senior status) Terry Philpott (senior status) John Reef and Dennis Striker Deacons Bill Johnson Director of Music & Liturgy Elizabeth Wurm Director of Religious Education Lynne Lukach Adult Faith Coordinator Jerry Straub Business Manager Carla Eighinger Office Assistant Tracey Williamson Tuition Manager Vickie Palmer Parish Secretary Audrey Ralph, Cindy Wrobleski Parish Center Secretaries Cathy Stout Development Director Sr. Bernard Marie Campbell Development Associate Joan Gemzer Administrative Assistant to Development & The Msgr. Dunn Foundation Kathy Morris Marketing, FAMILY Editor Michelle Failor FAMILY Assistant Editor Tammy Kemerling Montessori Preschool/ Kindergarten Director Madalyn Bauer Elementary Principal Tressa Reith Junior High/High School Principal Melinda Milligan Child Care Director A complete list of parish and school staff is available on the website at www. mansfieldstpeters.org. Family Graphic Design Anatra Graphic Art, Inc. web-site: anatragraphicart.com

Greetings
from the pastor
During these final weeks of the liturgical year, and as we anticipate the beginning of a new liturgical cycle, our minds sometimes consider the end things. We may consider our own mortality, how we have lived our lives on this earth, our fidelity to Gods love and His law, and perhaps even begin to plan for the inevitable some day. I was recently reminded of my own mortality when I was asked by the diocese to update my funeral plans and to make sure that a will was on file with the diocesan office. It is important, I suppose, for those who care about us to know (not guess) how we wish our earthly possessions to be disbursed some day. It is also helpful for those who will oversee our celebration of Christian life (our funeral liturgy) to know our personal desires like Scripture readings, music, and how we wish to be buried. I frequently receive questions about the practice of cremation in our Catholic tradition. Perhaps this guide will help you and your family. In May of 1963, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith moved to lift the prohibition forbidding Catholics to choose cremation, later incorporating permission of the practice into the revised Code of Canon Law of 1983 as well as into the Order of Christian Funerals (1989). Subsequently, it became standard practice to celebrate the funeral liturgies with the body and then take the body to the crematorium. The Church prefers this approach, however, the celebration of the Catholic funeral liturgy in the presence of the cremated remains (when the body is cremated before the funeral Mass) is an option. The Church mandates that worthy containers (not necessarily expensive ones) such as a classic urn must be used for safekeeping of cremated remains. Those vessels that fall into the unacceptable range include statuary and time capsules. Also, it is not permissible to have ashes made into jewelry, dishes or glass fixtures. Moreover, cremated remains must be respectfully interred or entombed in one of three ways: a family grave in a cemetery marked with a traditional memorial stone; an urn garden, in a cemetery with small, predug graves for urns; or in a columbarium, which features an arrangement of niches in a mausoleum for permanent memorial. In rare instances, burial at sea is allowed provided an appropriate container heavy enough to be sent to its final resting place is used. Keep in mind, the scattering or mixing of ashes with those of other people, pets or objects has never been an accepted practice. The Order of Christian Funerals states, The cremated remains of a body should be treated with the same respect given to the human body from which they come. The cremated remains should be buried in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. The practice of scattering cremated remains at sea, from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains in the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the reverent disposition that the Church requires (#417). Let us continue to pray for our loved ones, for those who are sick and suffering, and those who are close to death.

Rev. Gregory R. Hite

This publication will be mailed three times a year to alumni, friends and members of St. Peters Parish and St. Peters School. The magazine is created to connect alumni and friends of St. Peters to events, programs and activities taking place within the parish and school community. Any comments or responses to articles, requests to be added to the mailing list, as well as story ideas should be directed to: Kathy Morris, Family Editor St. Peters Parish Center | 104 W. First Street | Mansfield, OH 44902 | 419-524-2572

Parish News
Fishers of Men
by Elizabeth Wurm

Saint Peters hosted its second Vacation Bible School from July 8-10. This years theme was Fishers of Men and forty-five children came to participate and learn more about their faith and have a lot of fun! The week focused on three miracles of Jesus: The Feeding of the Multitudes, The Wedding at Cana and Jesus greatest miracle of all . . . the Resurrection. Each day the children participated in a prayer about the miracle, saw a skit about the miracle, and had small group discussion and crafts that pertained to each of the miracles. The children also attended a session called The Catholic Spot where they learned more about each of the miracles and how they related to the Eucharist. There were many youth helpers along with adult helpers at VBS this year. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Ralph, Ms. Alonzo, Mrs. Leitenberger, Mrs. McGinty, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Selser, Mrs. Gobble, Charles Selser, Olivia Kastellic, Katie Kowalski, Alexis Hamer, Baylee Back, Marrin Eighinger, Alexis Winters, Natalie Zitko, Alana Ralph, Abbie Masi, Emily Raff, Kayli Ralph, Sophie Winters, Bailee Lovett and Makayla Luther for their help this week. We would also like to thank our parish family for their generous support of the program including donations of different food and craft items.

Music Series Emphasizes Collaboration and Education.

An exciting development since the conclusion of last years season is the evolution of new collaborative relationships with several local musical organizations, most notably including the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. We have also been exploring relationships with supporters in the downtown area of Mansfield in an effort to develop programming which will bring more people into downtown with the effect of strengthening the economic climate in downtown. The development of the newly formed MidOhio Opera Company by St. Peters parishioner and musician Joel Vega (Director of the OSU Mansfield Chorus) is also opening the door to exciting new possibilities for the Music Series in the greater North Central Ohio region. The 2013/2014 Season promises some extraordinary performances you will most definitely want to attend and support. September 29, 2013 at 3:00 Paul Monachino, son of St. Peters Parish and former organist and Music Director here, now serving as Organist at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo and Director of Liturgical Music for the Diocese of Toledo, will perform an Organ recital in support of the newly established St. Peters Organ Restoration and Preservation Fund. October 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., Dr. Gulimina Mahamuti, acclaimed pianist and recitalist will perform in a recital. Dr. Mahamuti, a Mansfield sensation on the piano, will also teach a Piano Master Class to local piano students and present a program designed to inspire young people to take up the study of the piano in our Elementary School with the support of the St. Peters Music Series. November 24, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. our series will present Operatic Soprano Miss Stephanie Carter Ball in recital in observance of Black Catholic History Month. Miss Ball will also provide classes to our students about the importance of music in an urban environment. These classes will also be supported by our Music Series. In a delightful combination of the talents of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with the Choir of St. Peters Parish, we will present the famed Messiah of George Friedrich Handel on Friday evening, December 20, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. Unlike most St. Peters Music Series programs, admission to this program will require a ticket. The taxdeductible donation per ticket will be $15.

by Bill Johnson

Tickets will be available from the Mansfield Symphony Ticket Office and the St. Peters Parish Center Office. Two additional programs of chamber music will be presented by the Music Series at St. Peters in conjunction with the Symphony in 2014. On Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., we will present our annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent. Its always a great opportunity to prepare for the Christmas season, so dont miss it! In the early months of 2014 we will be presenting our annual Catholic Schools Week Concert, a program in collaboration with our newly formed Department of Theater in the High School, and, in a special collaboration, we will present the Messa di Gloria of Giacomo Puccini in conjunction with the choir of Mansfields First Congregational Church, the Chorus of the OSU Mansfield Branch, and our own Chamber Orchestra. Our season will conclude with a performance by young virtuoso violinist Thomas Stuart of Toledo, Ohio, and a Balalaika Orchestra from northeastern Ohio. For more details, look for our upcoming brochure or call the St. Peters Music Office at 419-524-2572, ext, 2113.

In Memoriam
Chester Withers, brother of Evelyn Saunders 83 and Ann Taylor 83. Dr. Joseph Edward Seibert 39, father of Jim 67 and Jack 69, brother of Mary Lou Moritz 44, Betty Swords 45, and Richard Seibert 48. Hermann A. Spicker, father of Wilhelm 71, Karl 72, Maria Pruchniki 86 and Annette Spicker 86. Janet Marie Morasco, mother of Michael Mic 74, Matthew 82, and Vincent 85. Catherine Elizabeth Letang, mother of Stephen John 58 and Marilyn Hedrick 67. Joseph Peters 48, husband of Dorothy ODonnell Peters 51. Anne B. Moritz Stacco 39. Joseph F. Krebs, father of Vets Krebs 66 and Renee Andrews 71. Barbara Schroeder, sister of Norma Schnelker Metz 63. Katherine Hetler Hoff, sister of Mary Ann Robertson 49.

by Sister Bernard Marie Campbell

Steve 72, Robert 76, Donald 77, David 83, Nancy 85, Paul 87, and Pete 89. Edwin J. Haas, Jr 44. Richard Dick Groff, husband of Marlene Kalbfleisch Groff 56. Anthony Tony Nadolsky, father of Lois Steele 72, Jim Nadolsky 78, Lynne Nadolsky 81 and Cathy Miller 82. Ruth Adamescu, mother of John 67, Susan Konves 68 and Jeanne Nolte 70. Charles Miner 44. Norbert Norb Smith 50, husband of Kathleen Sauer Smtih 52, father of Jeffrey 84, brother of Helen Augustine 51, Rita Rospert 56, Jean Frazzini 63 and Gerold Smith 71. Rose Magda Kleri, mother of Joseph 62 and Judith Wiseman 65. Thomas F. ODonnell 46, brother of Helen Sapp 48 and Mary Miller 52. Herbert DeWeese, Jr. 67, husband of Marlene Perry DeWeese 66.

Dr. Felipe Fernandez, father of Rita Roldan 80, Nathalie Fernandez 85, Marie Blum 87 and Dr. Diane Fernandez 88. Joseph J. Rahall, brother of Mary Morgan 42 and James Rahall 46. Coleen Seymour, mother of Kim Schneider 78 and Mark Seymour 86. Gaylene Faye Julian, sister of Phillip Julian 54, Roger Julian 55, Katherine Taylor 59 and Thomas Julian 68. Ronald Peters, husband of Ruth Smith Peters 44. John T. Riedl, brother of Daniel Riedl 96. Richard Swords, husband of Betty Seibert Swords 45. Garland Johnson, husband of Helen McNamara Johnson 69. Tom Ross 69, brother of James Ross 68 and Jeffrey Ross 73. Joseph Walery 37. Pammal Suresh, father of Kala 06. Michael George Winston 74, brother of

We Are Well

by Carla Eighinger

A new Health and Wellness initiative from the diocesan human resources department has created quite a physical challenge for the parish staff. During the February 2013 monthly parish staff meeting, Father Hite shared a letter he received from the diocesan director of human resources. In the letter it was revealed that each parish was being asked to name a Wellness Champion who would help implement an effective and fun wellness program for the betterment of our parish employees. The staff unanimously nominated and elected not one but two co-champions to oversee our wellness program. Shortly thereafter, Jerry Straub and Cindy Wrobleski, while awaiting further input from the diocesan office, created the rotating Spartan Wellness Award, complete with a glass trophy and a printed certificate, which is now presented at the monthly staff meeting. The qualifications for winning the award are somewhat nebulous as

evidenced by my receiving the award in May. Father Tom McQuillen was our first award recipient having made liberal use of the entire stairwell throughout the month of February. Cathy Stout woke us all up in March by going to work out with a personal trainer at 6:30 in the morning a few times a week. Now here was a believable recipient! The April competition was the most publicized among the staffers and I ended as the winner, mostly through shameless self promotion and constant mentioning of my eating salad while dining out or taking the elevator to the 3rd floor and hoofing it up the final flight of stairs (all 16 of them) to my office (which I might add IS at the END of the hallway!) The June presentation has not yet been made, and rumor has it that a certain staffer thinks she should be the obvious

choice because she lost 30 pounds in a very short period of time but I think its borderline cheating since she had to deliver her baby to accomplish that feat! Though not officially endorsed by the diocese, the Spartan Wellness Award has accomplished an awareness of positive healthy choices among the staff. Some of us are even competing in a Biggest Loser competition this summer. It is intended as a friendly and fun competition but just wait until they try to take that trophy from me and give it to someone else!

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Parish News
North Central Ohio Vocations Club
by Betty Schartl

Roger Harraman, outgoing president of the North Central Ohio Vocations Club, advised that after two years, several goals had been achieved by the group which included moving from Serra Club, thereby becoming a separate club serving the San Juan Diego deanery within Toledo, as well as some local Cleveland parishes as authorized by Bishop Blair and fully supported by Monsignor Singler. Additionally, dues were reduced to $10 per month. Harraman stated that he had great hopes for the club to continue its growth, preferably by the addition of more new members and meeting new challenges as they arise. The objectives of the NCOVC are threefold: 1) to foster and promote vocations to the ministerial priesthood in the Catholic Church as a particular vocation to service and to support priests in their sacred ministry. 2) to encourage and affirm vocations to consecrated religious life and the permanent deaconate in the Catholic Church 3) to assist its members to recognize and respond in their own lives to Gods call to holiness in Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit On June 10, 2013, a changing of the guard took place at a dinner meeting held in the Franciscan Center with the following newly elected officers being announced for a two-year period: Fran Leitenberger, president; John Kastelic, finance; Bobby Rhea, vice president of communications; Margie Joyce, vice president of vocations; Ann Harraman, secretary; Dave Eighinger, vice president of membership; Barb Riley, vice president for programs; Moni Massa, vice president for programs. Until his departure for a new assignment, Father Tom McQuillen served as Chaplain for the group and this position will now be filled by Father Jeremy Miller. Another important project of the NCOVC is the Traveling Cross. In fact, the Liturgy Committee would like to start

(l. to r.) Rhea, Massa, Leitenberger, Joyce, Eighinger, Riley. Not pictured: Harraman, Kastelic

a trial run on this initiative. Basically, at one weekend Mass, a family would receive a wooden cross which they would take home for a week. The purpose is to pray for vocations. That family would bring the cross back the following week and it would be given to another family. This program does presently exist in many of the schools but now also will be moved from schools to the parish with a tentative inception date being a 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Peters during October of this year. The cross itself comes from vocations sponsors. Margie Joyce, who has served as vice president of vocations for over nine years, is an avid supporter of this program and the College Connection for Catholics which links graduating seniors with the Catholic representatives at the college or university they will be attending. The college or university chaplains have their names and at orientation those freshmen are invited by name to become part of the Catholic community. Joyce says this is a great program with years of success. In order to become a part of this faith connection, a student can contact Joyce for forms and information at 419-529-8524. Presently, there are 66 students from eight parishes enrolled in this program. Joyce also attends all deanery meetings which she considers a great networking tool, taking with her crosses to be distributed to the various parishes in an effort to promote the Traveling Cross program and vocation

projects as a whole. Another member of the club, Moni Massa, was invited to join the group as a liaison for Resurrection Parish Council. Massa emphasized the importance of supporting seminarians and the religious life more deliberately. Barb Riley has been a member of the club for just three months but feels strongly about the desperate importance of vocations. As newly elected vice president of programs, she will be contacting guest speakers who will emphasize the need for priests and the necessity for all of us to do whatever we can to encourage vocations. Anyone who has a desire to join the NCOVC or has questions can contact any of the officersespecially Dave Eighinger, vice president of membership.

As the story goes, one Sunday in a Midwest city a young child was acting up in church. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally, the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just before reaching the safety of the vestibule the little one called loudly to the congregation, Pray for me! Pray for me!

Parish News
by Elaine Zarczynski

Meet Father Jeremy Miller

Father Jeremy Miller of Marblehead, Ohio, is the eldest son of Ron and Debra Miller. He is brother to Amanda, Joe and twins, Daniel and David, who are freshmen at St. Marys High School. If you have already met Father Jeremy, you know how young he looks and when asked how many times he has been compared to Doogie Howser, M.D., he gave away his age by not knowing who Doogie was! When I explained that he was a TV character who appeared way too young for his given profession, Father Jeremy readily agreed that he has already been told many times that he was too young to be a priest. When queried about knowing when he wanted to be a priest, Father Jeremy revealed that it had been an idea in his youth, but as he went through high school, he drifted away from his faith. While at Xavier University, a young woman reignited his faith and he found himself moving back and forth in his studies, exploring the humanities, finally graduating with a degree in philosophy. Father Jeremy then entered a Masters program in education, planning to teach English. But as Debra Miller had told her son, she fervently prayed one of her boys would enter the priesthood and her prayers were about to be answered. Part way through that post-graduate year, Father Jeremy felt the call of the priesthood to be his true path and entered Mt. St. Marys Seminary. As a result of his prior philosophy studies, Father Jeremy had a five year seminary program. Candidates entering the seminary from a business, science or basic liberal arts background, face an additional two years of pre-theology, with a heavy focus on philosophy. There is a mandatory third year internship for seminarians; Father Jeremy was assigned to St. Michael in Findlay. While there, he was able to participate in the hospital chaplaincy, was involved in the school and observed the pastor and two associates in their parish roles. A year before ordination, candidates for the priesthood are ordained as deacons, and able to celebrate certain sacraments, including baptisms, weddings and preaching at Mass. At the ordination ceremony, the newly ordained priests concelebrate their first Mass. The day after his June 22 ordination, Father Jeremy returned to his home parish to celebrate Mass. Asked what has most surprised him about the St. Peters Parish community, Father Jeremy responded that the overall physical size was quite expansive and is overwhelmed by the huge set of keys now in his possession. He has quickly seen the amount of need in our community at large, noting that his experience has been in more affluent areas. As we all know, we are a welcoming and gracious parish and Father Jeremy is appreciative of the kindness already extended to him. He is grateful that Father Tom was able to spend a few days helping with his new surroundings before leaving for his new assignment in Cincinnati. Father Jeremy is not much of a traveler; like his father, who ironically is in the travel industry, he is a home-body. He was able to make a couple bucketlist trips while in the seminary. The first being a two-week visit to the Holy Land and the second a trip to Rome. He would love to be able to revisit the Holy Land as part of a pilgrimage if the opportunity presents itself. Our parochial vicar (the formal title for an associate pastor) would love to be able to spend time in our schools, teaching if possible. Hopefully, there will be some time for that. A parishioner shared that last summer, Father Jeremy was part of a visiting group of seminary students and other young men interested

in the priesthood. While a number of seminarians were gathered around their elder advising priests, Father Jeremy was spending time playing putt-putt and swimming with the young students. And speaking of sports, as a high school junior, Father Jeremy was the State Champion in Singles Tennis and has already had a chance to brush up on his skills by participating in the Mansfield News Journal tennis tournament in early August. Unlike Father Tom, Father Jeremy loves to sing the parts of the Mass. He took up the guitar in college and although he claims to be nowhere as talented as his father who is a classically trained guitarist, he does love to write music. Perhaps Father Jeremy will join the Contemporary Ensemble at a future Mass? One way or another, St. Peters and its multitude of ministries will provide Father Jeremy with the tools to prepare him for a successful future, not only as an associate but as a pastor of some lucky parish here in Ohio.

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Parish News
A Touch of Polish
By Betty Schartl

Have you noticed a new sparkle in St. Peters Church of late? By all means, if you have not already done so, please check out the recently refurbished candlestick holders standing proudly on our altar, as well as the beautifully restored communion rail gates. To whom do we owe this pro bono restoration? His name is Ron McLaughlin, friend of St. Peters and the generous donor of the services which produced the new sparkle in our church. How were we lucky enough to become the recipients of his multi-talented services? And you are probably wondering at this point whether Ron is a parishioner of St. Peters. Actually, the answer is no. Ron is a faithful member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Toledo, Ohio, although the suggestion was offered that maybe we could adopt him as one of our own. Ron is a soft-spoken, retired chief engineer of Teneco in Milan, Ohio, and has been a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish for some 30 years, serving as cantor, choir member and bell choir member. In fact, his wife, Jean, also served as music director at St. Joan of Arc. He has refinished some of the statues there as well and has restored cars on occasion. Ron laughingly told of the time a little five-year old boy was scheduled to carry the Baby Jesus statue to the crib in the church for Christmas Mass. At rehearsal the day before, the little one dropped the statue, shattering it into a multitude of pieces. A call was made to Ron and he came to the rescue, restoring the statue in time and enabling the Mass to go forward as originally planned with the little five-year old carrying out his duty of processing with the Baby Jesus statue and placing it

in the crib. Ron and his wife, Jean, visited St. Peters some time ago and our pastor, Father Hite (also former pastor of St. Joan of Arc) took the McLaughlins on a tour of our church. The candlestick holders caught Rons eye and it was determined through the extensive research by Father Hite and Bill Johnson that they were over 100 years old and at this point in time badly in need of restoration. Realizing the finances were not overflowing, Ron volunteered his services in the restoration process. And, so began the project which Ron says includes disassembly and polishing of all the brass fixtures. A protective laquer coating completes the job, which should allow the finish to last up to another 30 years. Unfortunately, if the coating is damaged by polishing or harsh detergents, the finish will deteriorate prematurely. Hence, we became the fortunate recipients of his kind offer and talents. Ron feels there is so much talent and opportunity in the church as a whole and that it deserves to be shared. And, in a sense, he feels his restoration work is a renewal of sorts for the person as well as the object or objects being refurbished. Ron and Jean are the proud parents of three daughters and nine grandchildren. We would like to remind Ron and his family that they will always have a pew waiting for them at St. Peters in Mansfield, Ohio.

Parish News
Juner 30, 2013 and 2012

St. Peters Parish & School Report of Financial Operations

for the twelve months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012 Jul 12 - June 13 Jul 11 - June 12 Ordinary Income Parish Receipts Sunday & Holy Day Collections $970,623 $926,168 Christmas & Easter Collections 95,613 89,699 Parish Debt Relief 93,263 Other 124,569 81,303 Total Parish Receipts 1,284,068 1,097,170 School Related Receipts Tuition 2,052,025 2,038,478 Annual Scholarship Drive 121,826 118,818 Msgr Edward C Dunn Endowment 107,346 113,128 Mandated Service Revenue 169,383 178,815 Student Services 436,701 515,735 Other 185,492 211,305 Total School Related Receipts 3,072,773 3,176,279 Parish Fundraising Activities 92,340 129,772 Total Income 4,449,181 4,403,221 Ordinary Expense Employee Compensation & Benefits 3,209,975 3,272,376 Parish Expenses 69,575 62,952 Office & Administrative Expenses 149,954 170,895 Diocesan Assessments 94,324 90,688 School/Student Related Expenses 200,813 227,147 Parish Fundraising Activities Expenses 13,460 51,133 Plant Operations 513,549 405,894 Total Expense 4,251,650 4,281,085 Net Ordinary Income/(Loss) 197,531 122,136 Other Income/(Expense) Forgiveness of Debt 1,010,645 Parish Capital Campaign 9,313 Other Capital Campaign Expenditures (3,000) Parish Debt Relief 91,309 Total Other Income/(Expense) 1,010,645 97,622 Net Income/(Loss) $1,208,176 $219,758 monthly payments to pay off of the Spartan Fields Concession Building debt. Again, we are truly blessed for all the support of our parish family. We must continue to improve our operations so we can provide funding to support our parish and school staffs as well as providing necessary funding for much needed building improvements. May God bless all of you! We hope and pray for your continued support! John Kastelic St. Peters Finance Council Chair Jerry Straub St. Peters Business Manager

Balance Sheets

Statements of Operations

June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 Assets Current Assets Checking/Savings $661,000 $596,626 Restricted Funds (476,730) (502,609) Accounts Receivable 384,780 353,646 Other Current Assets 550 550 Total Current Assets 569,600 448,213 Total Fixed Assets 107,505 Total Assets $677,105 $448,213 Liabilities & Equity Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $54,540 $52,698 Diocesan Payables - 451,974 Diocesan Collections 11,901 5,216 Parish Designated Special Gifts 56,512 65,796 Payroll Liabilities 23,366 31,117 Other Current Liabilities (185) 1,669 Deferred Income 263 3,725 Total Current Liabilities 146,397 612,195 Long Term Liabilities Diocese of Toledo - LOC 29,329 650,320 Spartan Fields Concession Building 107,505 Total Long Term Liabilities 136,834 650,320 Total Liabilities 283,231 1,262,515 Equity Retained Earnings (814,302) (1,034,060) Net Income/(Loss) 1,208,176 219,758 Total Equity 393,874 (814,302) Total Liabilities & Equity $677,105 $448,213 For the year ending June 30, 2013, St. Peters Parish & School operations yielded an income of $1,208,176. $1,010,645 was represented by a gift from the Monsignor Edward C. Dunn Foundation and forgiveness of debt owed to the Diocese of Toledo. Excluding this extraordinary item, income would have been $197,530 compared to a budgeted income of $167,042 and last years income of the $219,758. We were truly blessed to have received this extraordinary income. Total assets as of June 30, 2013 were $677,105, compared to $448,213 at June 30, 2012. Liabilities at June 30, 2013 were $283,231 compared to $1,262,514 at June 30, 2012. This years liabilities include $29,329 still owed to the Diocese of Toledo and $107,505 due

on the Spartan Fields Concession Building. Last years liabilities included $1,102,295 which was owed to the Diocese of Toledo. During this past year, we have made significant progress in continuing to improve our financial stability. Our Assets/Liabilities ratio improved significantly. All Diocesan Assessments were paid in full by the end of the fiscal year! Total Income increased $45,960. Total Expenses decreased $29,435 even with a significant amount of money utilized for Repairs & Maintenance to the Church and other campus buildings. With your continued support of the Debt Relief Fund, we should have our debt to the Diocese of Toledo paid in full before year end. In addition, we are making

School News
Tribute to Tina Siegfried
by Laurie McKeon

For the McKeon family, St. Peters Montessori was a little bit of magic with a touch of voodoo. Every fall we would send our young savages off to Montessori and year after year, somehow, they came back to us not only civilized (Mrs. Siegfried ran a real tight shipjust ask Chris McKeon, who left an indelible impression on the time-out couch) but reading books, mapping the continents, listing the planets, adding two digit numbers, zipping their own coats (seriously the best skill of all), telling time, counting money, and creating masterpieces with those melted crayons. While we never truly analyzed the why and how of this preschool transformation, (frankly, with five kids under the age of seven, I really didnt care how it was happening, I was just so thankful that it was happening), deep down we always knew that the real magic behind St. Peters Montessori was Tina Siegfried. The McKeon family first met Tina in 1993 when we enrolled our oldest child in the Montessori program.Forthe next several years, Tina molded, shaped, nurtured, cajoled and expected the very best, not just from our kids, but from every single child in the program. Tina recognized the uniqueness of every one of the 2100 children she taught over the years, and she made each one feel special. Tina Siegfried was one of the first adults outside of immediately family, to truly love our kids, (knowing full well their faults and flaws) and for that we will always be grateful. But Tinas greatest gift, through both example and instruction, was instilling in our children and all those she taught, a love of learning, a sense of intellectual purpose and the ability to direct their own educational pursuits. Tina skillfully guided them to turn interests into learning, and facts into knowledge. When

our sons and several of their buddies became obsessed with the Titanic (the ship, not the movie), Tina actually made a Titanic work aligned with the Montessori principles. And when they later became fascinated with Mount Vesuvius and the City of Pompeii, Tina led an archeological dig for ancient artifacts in the flowers beds outside the Montessori building that our kids still talk about today. We truly believe that much of our childrens current academic successes can be attributed to these values fostered by Tinas firm hand and high standards during their most formative years. In addition to knowing her as a parent, I had the privilege of working with Tina for many years as a Montessori Board member. While she is a dynamite teacher, Tina also had a true passion for and commitment to the Montessori program itself. She kept a vigilant eye on enrollment, finances, academic instruction and student outcomes. Each year, Tina worked tirelessly to make the program stronger, the children smarter and the parents more involved. On behalf of all the Montessori families, past and present: Thank you, Tina Siegfried, for everything youve done. Thank you for your relentless pursuit of excellence. Thank you for your guidance, your steady hand, your vast educational knowledge and your gracious good humor. Most of all, thank you for giving our kids, and all the children you taught, the best possible start on their academic journey. Your influence and impact are incalculable, and just a little bit of magic.

YES

A number of youth from the area participated in the YES weekend (Youth Elect Service) in June. They went to seven different sites to help others including Bucyrus, Bellville, Monroeville and the Franciscan Convent in Tiffin. The St. Peters students who participated were Natalie Zitko, Tom Zitko, Ryan Harrigan, Bennett Eighinger, Hayden Eighinger and Marrin Eighinger.

School News
by Margaret Bernstein

The Carroll Ballers are an Innovative Step Forward in Mentoring

(This story is reprinted with permission from the managing editor, Mr. Thomas Fladung, at the Cleveland Plain Dealer) Its a Friday night and a dozen male students from John Carroll University are ready to let loose and have some fun. They stride into the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center, dribbling basketballs and carrying bags full of McDonalds burgers to share. Known as the Carroll Ballers, theyre participating in an innovative mentoring program dreamed up by two students in their group. For two hours, they will play hoop with incarcerated youngsters and then talk about manhood and leadership. Ive spent years trying to recruit men to become mentors, so Im fascinated that theres no shortage of volunteers for the Carroll Ballers. A couple vanloads of college students take part in the program, offered twice a week. Its an idea thats so simple, yet smart. And just like a fast-paced game, the relationships nurtured here seem to be developing at super-speed. As soon as they pass the metal detectors and enter House 4, where the 13- to 15-year-olds live, these John Carroll students go to work. Sophomores Ned Barnes and Michael Gong, who founded the Carroll Ballers, authoritatively give directions. They get the youngsters seated in a circle and go over the rules: Respect others. No cursing. Respect the calls of the officials. And next, its time to play some hoop. Im not allowed to interview the juveniles because of confidentiality laws, but I cant resist wondering aloud how theyre going to play basketball in the awkward orange plastic shoes theyre slipping on. Youre about to see, one kid tells me with a grin. We get used to em. These kids are awesome. They shouldnt be here, says John Carroll senior Owen Coughlin as he passes out jerseys, easily striking up conversations with the youngsters. Just misguided, you know? The youths file out of their pod in two lines, and once they arrive in the gym, the door is locked securely behind Carroll Ballers from SPHS l. to r.: Bobby Cowen (SPHS 13 JCU 17) them. They play two hot Travis Baker (SPHS 11 JCU 15) Michael Gong (SPHS 11 JCU 15). and sweaty games, with Michael Gong reports a very busy fall with now four groups of JCU one or two John Carroll males going to every House which covers ages 12-21 along with students on each team. one group of JCU girls going every week as well. Only a few kids look disinterested. Everybody social change. After Gong volunteered at else is fully engaged. the detention center as a freshman, the two Although their orange shoes keep sliding friends brainstormed ways to deepen the off, the youths keep playing. colleges relationship with the incarcerated Standing on the sidelines, unit manager boys. Perry Payne likes what he sees, especially Basketball is a common language, one the fact that the Carroll Ballers are so close that both John Carroll students and the in age to his residents. Its a good thing, he incarcerated youths enjoy. says, because often its the older boys that They settled on basketball as a common lead the younger ones into trouble. These language, one that the John Carroll guys are setting a good example, saying you students and the detention center residents can do better. both enjoyed. It took a busy summer full Its not just sports, it teaches them the of meetings to get the proposal accepted whole concept of team building, says Kevin by the detention center and to iron out the James of the City Mission, who follows kinks. up the basketball games with characterBut now its up and running and winning building exercises and discussions. fans. During these group talks, the real Barnes and Gong initially thought connecting takes place. Although theres they might have a hard time recruiting a constant churn of residents, the Ballers volunteers. Giving up your Friday nights to say theyve been able to develop strong a four-hour commitment where theres no relationships with many during these leaving early and you cant even bring your postgame leadership sessions. phone with you? They werent sure who Gong and Barnes are both Arrupe would be interested. Scholars at John Carroll, a scholarship But there were plenty of signups. Athletes program designed to produce leaders of were especially interested; several varsity basketball players joined as soon as their season ended. Their willingness to jump in Carroll Ballers speaks to the kind of program this is, says director Margaret Finucane of the Center Mission Statement for Service and Social Action. The mission of the Carroll Ballers I look forward to doing this at the Program is to empower young men and end of the week, says soccer player Kyle women who have been involved in the Wisnieswski, a 64 sophomore who juvenile justice system with life skills laughingly says he tries not to exploit his through healthy competition and building height advantage when he plays with the lasting relationships that will help them be young residents. This honestly makes my

successful in their home environment while eliminating the cycle of recidivism.

weekend. Its great. I think thats so cool, Barnes says. Were having a different outreach, a different sense of what service can be. I dont see this as service. This is plain fun for me. The Carroll Ballers did such a terrific job bonding with the 13- to 15-yearold residents that the detention center recently asked them to work with an older group: the 18-year-olds. It sounded intimidating, working with guys so close to their own age, but the Ballers agreed to try it, and it has gone surprisingly well. The 18-year-olds seem aware that they have the most at stake, and are more open to making a big change, Barnes reflects. They even approach us. Students ask us, What are the opportunities for us after we get out? Can we maybe visit John Carroll? Can we maybe come talk to you guys about problems we have? Those questions have got Barnes and Gong brainstorming again. They want to cultivate a relationship with the youths after they leave the detention center -- maybe by giving them campus tours or arranging basketball games in the college gym. Maybe a lot of them havent seen a college campus and dont know what its like or what to expect. I think seeing that can be a big motivational tool, Barnes says. Thats the goal, to develop some sort of follow-up program, to be that positive influence on their lives after they get out. So that promises to be the next challenge for the Carroll Ballers, right after they raise money to buy enough sneakers to get rid of those horrible orange shoes. Gong and Barnes are only sophomores. I cant begin to imagine how theyll transform the program by their senior year. They need to be careful not to lead the youngsters on, by not delivering on offers to keep in touch. But if the past is any example, Gong and Barnes dont make promises they cant keep.

School News
Meet St. Peters New Elementary School Principal
by Landree Rennpage

For more information, contact Michael at carrollballers@jcu.edu.

After a career spent in public schools, Mrs. Madalyn Bauer has finally come home to her Catholic roots, becoming our new elementary school principal. She spent her own elementary school years at St. Agnes in Elyria, OH, finishing her Catholic education at Elyria Catholic High School. When she invited her husband to come and visit St. Peters, Mrs. Madalyn Bauer stands with elementary school the atmosphere invoked secretaries Mrs Bernadette Krehnovi and Mrs. Debbie Abbott memories of that Catholic upbringing for both of them, to understand that this is their school in the smell of the school, especially and that she is simply in charge of it. that of the freshly waxed floors. After she leads the morning prayers for Returning to Catholic schools was a while, she wants the classes to take one of Mrs. Bauers dreams throughout over and pick prayers and say them her career. A certified RN (she over the PA system. She wants to work continues to maintain her license), she with the teachers and student council found her calling as a teacher in St. to bring in new programs and ideas, Johns Hospital in Cleveland. Teaching such as adopting local families and in the clinic, talking to the teenage children in need, and integrating those girls, passing on her health knowledge, ideas and programs with old ones. she found a career that she loved and After all, St. Peters is a wonderful would give her more time with her school, fully competitive with many young family. of the public schools she has worked Although she has spent her in over her career. The children educational career in the public at St. Peters receive a phenomenal schools, Mrs. Bauer believes that a education, one that Mrs. Bauer wants Catholic School education is the best to make even better, by integrating way to encourage a Catholic lifestyle computer education into everyday class in young children. I am a religious lessons, for example, or by building the person morning, noon and night, children up to in-depth projects over she says. That does not stop when the course of their time at St. Peters. she goes to work. Immersing children And she has found the holiness and in Catholicism at school as well as at welcoming nature of everyone at St. home changes their personalities and Peters to be a welcome departure from helps to make them better people. the way she was received in the other And the first Catholic adults that schools she worked in. She believes children look to as examples, after it to be a sign from the Lord that she their parents, are their teachers, and, of is in the right place. All she wants to course, their principal. Mrs. Bauer is do is make a positive difference at St. anxious to help teach the 2nd graders Peters Elementary School and she will in their First Eucharist year, with give her all and her best to make that daily reminders of good Christian happen. guidelines. And she wants the children

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Athletics at St. Peters

by Frank Gordon

When I was asked to write an athletics perspective for the FAMILY publication, I was thinking along the lines of giving an historical perspective of St. Peters Athletics. But the more I thought about what I was being asked, FAMILY, especially here, means so much more than numbers, records, and dates. Almost every coach will tell his/her players that a team is like a FAMILY, but at St. Peters it is literally true. Simply look at our roster of coaches from the elementary level to the varsity programs. Names tend to jump out at you. Mecurio, Blunk, Mulherin, Varga, Givens, Gurski, Kowalski to name but a few. Some of them have FAMILY who are currently enrolled at St. Peters, while others have been involved for so long, they couldnt leave if the thought ever occurred to them. Then there are our volunteers who make sure our events run as smoothly as possible. Kleman, Dropsey, Lindsay, Woolley, Scheurer, and more. People who volunteer their time and energy running scoreboards, operating the Boosters Club, organizing events, etc. To witness how much they devote to St. Peters, in some cases well after their children have graduated, is truly impressive. Then there are those who have, and some still do, juggle the roles of parent, fan, and teacher. Walking the halls of the school, instilling the values and direction that young people besides their own will lean on for the rest of their lives, are the sometimes unsung. Sved, Chengelis, Strang, Reith, and many, many more, have walked that fine line. And every FAMILY has an extended family, those against whom you compete and make you better, because in reality you are all striving towards the same goal. Ashland St. Edwards, Bucyrus Holy Trinity, Crestline St. Josephs, Galion St. Josephs, Mansfield St. Marys, New Washington St. Bernard, and Shelby St. Mary. Our Deanery foes, but future teammates and FAMILY, round out what makes for an interesting mix, but it is what makes St. Peters athletics special.

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Keys in neat piles on the principals desk indicate a change. After serving seventeen years in the capacities of principal and assistant principal respectively, James Smith and Beverly Brook have decided to move on to new challenges and adventures. Their leaving is the end of an era. What are the keys that made this pair so successful in their service to St. Peters School? Experience certainly was key. Mr. Smith, a 1975 graduate of St. Peters, served the elementary school for a total of twenty-six years, with seventeen of those years as principal. Although he finished Ohio State with a degree in business administration, he eventually ended up teaching math, science, and social studies at Galion St. Josephs. Mr. Smith earned his bachelor and masters degrees at Ashland University and completed a total of thirty-three years in the field of education. Mrs. Brook totaled forty-one years in education with thirty-nine of those being at St. Peters. Initially she taught two years in public school. Then she was offered a position at Ontario High School, but when Msgr. Dunn told her we need you here, she could not refuse. Serving as assistant principal for seventeen years, Mrs. Brook explained an important key to their administrative success. Deep down I respected and understood Jims goals, integrity, and pursuit of excellence. Likewise, Mr. Smith never looked at Mrs. Brook as an assistant. We were equals; I never second-guessed her and I trusted her judgment. Both felt that their ability to get along as colleagues provided a solid example for teachers and students. Together these two worked diligently to achieve goals. Under their administration, the school was awarded the Blue Ribbon in 1997. They both expressed their satisfaction in hiring and retaining quality people. One summer they literally interviewed seventy people to fill various positions. We were relentless in not settling until we hired quality people, Mrs. Brook recalled. Other fulfilled goals involved starting the Talented and Gifted program, Project Think, adding Spanish and art instructors to the faculty, kindergarten www.mansfieldstpeters.org

Smith and Brook Retire

enrichment, expansion of the Montessori program, moving the junior high to its own space, and enrichment opportunities, including after-school academic activities and acceleration for gifted students in the areas of math and reading. Both Mrs. Brook and Mr. Smith felt teachers have become adept at offering differentiated lessons in their classrooms to accommodate the needs of all students. Key to achieving goals, both Mr. Smith and Mrs. Brook would often put in ten and twelve hour days. They both agreed that teachers felt we never asked them to do something we wouldnt do. I am proud I am leaving the school in good standing with programming in place that is beneficial for our students today, Mr. Smith reflected. I want teachers, secretaries, and all staff to know how much I appreciated their dedication and commitment to St. Peters and how we all worked together to achieve the schools mission. I also felt that the parents were wonderful to work with and supportive of our goals. After countless hours of making music with children, Mrs. Brook hopes that children learned to love music as I have loved it. She nurtured a respect and appreciation for music and established a standard of quality in its performance amidst the thousands of notes and songs she played over the years. Not only did these two administrators have the keys of experience and goals, but they were models of excellence. Both Mrs. Brook and Mr. Smith felt they raised the bar in their expectations for students and teachers. Teachers came to appreciate, understand, and intrinsically value excellence. They also tried to make consequences meaningful so students might reflect and learn a lesson from a poor choice regarding their behavior. Mr. Smith wont miss the writing of parent letters and checking of mandated service forms. I will be happy never to have to proof another piece of writing as long as I live, Mrs. Brook chuckled,

by Karen Geiger

remembering all of the papers, letters, and report cards she proofread over the years. Mr. Smith plans to find another job in the area of education as he has invested his whole life working with kids. I never regretted a day, he is quick to add. Mrs. Brook hopes to explore music in other ways perhaps by composing, but she will also relax. For a while, I am not going to do; I am going to just be. These two leaders of St. Peters Elementary were key in setting standards and moving the school forward. What will they miss? Ill miss the interaction with the students, Mr. Smith replied, and the little things, like less talking, more eating, and the small gifts from kids. He will also miss going to competitions and athletic events and seeing what students did outside of school. Lastly, Mr. Smith stated he will miss the daily interaction with teachers and talking with them, both personally and professionally. For Mrs. Brook, hugs will be missed and being a part of something bigger than herself. Also, those moments when it was just she and her students and their innocent voices would sing something so beautifully. Those moments of golden voices reminded me why I started teaching and why I stayed with it, she tearfully expressed. Mrs. Brook and Mr. Smith ended in agreement as they had agreed in their tenure as administrators. It was an honor and privilege to have been at St. Peters and to know that we are a part of the history of this school and parish. We were blessed. Both of these exceptional individuals were key in nurturing, growing, and changing St. Peters. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Brook blessed St. Peters with their dedication and love of education. Their school keys will be turned over to others, but Mr. Smith and Mrs. Brook will remain key in the memories of parents, teachers, and students. www.mansfieldstpeters.org

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Pat Curran High School Soccer Field
by Michelle Failor 94

soccer for kids in Mansfield. When I was in third grade, I came home one day and was sad that I was too small to play football, Thomas Curran, the eldest of the Curran children, recollected. My dad suggested I play soccer insteada sport he grew up playing in Ireland. I told him there wasnt any soccer around for kids my age and he said, Well then, lets start it! Coach Curran built the soccer program from the ground up at the time, there was no field to play on, no field to practice on, no uniforms and no players, Smith said. Within a few years time, Pat Curran built a solid program that is still in place at St. Peters today. He was more than a coach, said former player and Spartan alum Aaron Williams (Class of 95). He was a mentor and a father figure. I literally do not know where Id be without him and his family. Pat and Mary Curran have four children and six grandchildren who were all present to celebrate this occasion with the St. Peters familyThomas and Tracy Curran and their children, Patrick and Kathleen; Angela and Lynn Wolboldt and their daughters AnnMarie Hill and Kelly Wolboldt who also attend St. Peters School; Tricia and Elliott Putt and their sons, Sean and Colin; and Patrick and Lisa Curran. Thomas, his brother, Patrick, and brother-in-law, Elliott, played on the alumni team that day. The scoreboard on the high school field is also flanked with Pat Currans name and, after Thomas thanked the crowd for honoring his father, St. Peters High School & Junior High Principal Tressa Reith led everyone in prayer. And then everyone did what Pat would want them to do -- they played soccer! For more photos, video clips, details of the 2013 Alumni Soccer Game and stories from Coach Currans coaching accomplishments, go to the St. Peters Seated (left to right): Coach Pat Curran, Ben Waldman, Matt Studer, website athletics page. To share your stories of Coach Thomas Curran, Sam Addeo, Andrew Jamieson, Jamie Stoy. Standing: Curran, find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. Chad Dinger, Craig Pruett, Mark Longley, Matt Longley, Ed Cinadr, Josh com/Mansfield.Saint.Peters.Alumni or email failor. Kohler, Craig Kronenberger. michelle@myspartans.org.

August 15 marked the 13th anniversary of local soccer pioneer Pat Currans passing. His wife, Mary, passed away this past November and this was the first August 15 the family has spent without both parents. Yet, on August 11, the family had a reason to smile, and knew that Pat and Mary were smiling down on themthe high school soccer field at Spartan Fields was named in Coach Currans memory during the annual alumni soccer game. Its nice to have something positive around the date of my dads death, said Trisha Putt, one of the Currans four children. With my mom not being here this year, this made it a bit easier for us. Trishas sons, Sean and Colin Putt, both attend St. Peters School and play Spartan soccer. The boys came to the naming ceremony dressed in their Spartan uniforms and, though they never had the chance to meet their grandfather, they were very close to their Nana Mary and carried his spirit with them. After a greeting and dedication to Coach Currans many accomplishments during his time at St. Peters, and for soccer players all over the community, Sean and Colin raced up to the fence by the bleachers and unveiled the sign that now reads, Pat Curran High School Soccer Field. The Curran family, along with around 100 other St. Peters family members listened as Spartan Fields chairman Rand Smith dedicated the field in Pats honor. He told the story of how Pat left Ireland-- his wife and, then, three children (Patrick was born later in America), stayed behind at firstto pursue the American Dream and how that journey led to securing the dream of

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Preparing for the Common Core
by Tressa Reith By now youve heard or read a dozen things about the curriculum changes coming down the pike for schools all over our nation.

The concept of the Common Core is wise, especially for our St. Peters students who branch out to attend universities all over the country. They compete and very well, mind you for college entry with students from every state. So, why wouldnt we want our core curricula to match those of other high schools from all across the U.S.? The minimum standards that we have adhered to thus far are those put forth by the Ohio Department of Education. Our Diocesan Schools Office personnel, then, would work with representative teachers from our 19 county diocese to enhance the minimum state standards of each subject area and to add, in particular, components that bring forth and include our Catholic faith and values. To be fair, our students have been functioning with great success and a winning track record of being accepted into the colleges of their choice using the courses of study that combine the Ohio standards with a Catholicity component. Our previous experience of curriculum at St. Peters has served our students well. It behooves us, however, to move with the majority of schools in the country who are rolling out the Common Core subject area by subject area. Proponents of the Common Core like its new organization of topics and its focus on Project-Based Learning. It encourages us to set cross-curricular goals, sharing information from one subject area to others. Teaching and strengthening reading skills is not left only to language arts and English teachers but is a goal of every department. This makes sense. Courses that require use of technical writing or jargon, for example, will better serve students who are taught the skills particular to that kind of writing and literature. Critics of the Common Core are trying to convince individual states leadership to abandon the project because they find it to be something sinister; something tied to a political agenda. Some detractors have nicknamed it Obama Core in the same way that President Obamas administrations health plan is referred to as Obama Care. We know, however that the Common Core concept originated several years ago and before the current administration was in place. Much of the planning and design had occurred before President Obama was elected. Other critics simply dont like change. What we do now is working, they say, so why change it? My personal view is that this change might make our students even more successful; even more appealing to the colleges to which they apply. I certainly do not see this enterprise as a step backward. Also, something important to remember is that we in our non-public, Catholic, schools have the autonomy to alter and implement the Common Core as we deem appropriate. We have been given careful instruction by our Diocesan Schools Office consultants in the roll out of the language arts and social studies segments of the Common Core. We at St. Peters

hosted the rest of our deanery teachers for a day of instruction by diocesan consultants during the fall of 2012 and will again in late September of 2013. These days foster good conversation and teamwork among teachers. Our own St. Peters School teachers have been working hard at all levels to learn more about the Common Core and how and when to implement the changes that this new organization of ideas brings. Teachers are working in department and grade level groups to share ideas and bring the Common Core to life in their classrooms.Tim Mahoney and Dave McCutchen are two of our diocesan consultants who are working specifically to prepare the Catholic Identity piece of our version of the Common Core. There exists an organization called The Catholic School Standards Project, the purpose of which is to guide us in teaching with Catholic Identity. If you are interested in this project, go online to www.catholicschoolstandards.org and see what kind of work is being done. Their project goal is to develop and disseminate frameworks, guidelines, and resource guides that will assist local educators in infusing Catholic values and principles of social teaching into all subjects and integrating the Catholic worldview and culture into curriculum and instructional design using the Common Core Standards. A great deal of planning has and will continue to go into this curriculum change. English/language arts and social studies are being fully implemented this year. Math and science have further instruction followed by the opportunity to try some changes in class. The complete change to Common Core goes into effect by the beginning of next school year. Please pray that the changes are good for our students. They are the ones whose goals must ultimately be considered as curricular changes are made.

Online Giving
Online giving is an automated means for St. Peters parishioners, alumni, supporters, and other benefactors to financially support St. Peters Parish and/or St. Peters School through one-time or recurring contributions. Contributions can be made easily from checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Total control of the donation process stays with the donor. Here are some options. Weekly Offering Cemeteries Annual Tuition Drive Parish Debt Reduction Other (specific area designated by donor)  The Monsignor Edward C. Dunn Foundation for Education Gifting Opportunities Along with the General Fund, which is the largest  of the Funds of the Foundation in the Monsignor Edward C. Dunn Foundation for Education, there are 17 optional Specific Funds. A donor can direct funding by contacting the Development Office at 419-524-2572.

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Mission Trip to Peru
by Maryanne Chengelis

For the Year of Faith, theology teacher Maryanne Chengelis joined fellow Peace Jam Advisor Sveri May from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, MI, to participate in a Mission trip to Piura, Peru, from June 20-July 1. Two SPHS students, Alyssa Mills and Alana Ralph went, along with SP parishioner Nathan Maiken. Joining us in Pirura was Isolina Brescia, friend of Nathan and former Ashland University student. We stayed at Parroquia Santisimo Sacramento. Our mission work included building bamboo houses (our first with football celebrity Jim Harbaugh), delivering food packages to sponsored families, delivering clothing to communities, shopping for and delivering family gifts of blankets, cookware, etc., visiting the elderly and giving Communion to shut-ins, visiting the Catholic school Madre de Buen Consejo and teaching English, visiting the girls orphanage Hogar Madre del Redentor, serving oatmeal and roll breakfasts to village children, and helping with construction at the school. We were treated to several picnics at village churches and a fiesta! There was fun, too. We shopped at the Catacaos Market and went to Colan where we took a boat ride to see sea lions and had lunch at an ocean beach resort. We also spent a day in Lima and three days in the jungle at Tambopata.

God does not expect us to be successful; He expects us to be faithful! Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Annual Tuition Drive

Its been a good year! The 2013-2014 ATD wrapped up on June 30, with total donors numbering 779 and total dollars pledged at $133,086! Many, many thanks to all of our alumni, parents, parishioners, and friends who have so generously supported the 13-14 ATD. You have made an investment in the lives and futures of many of our students. In fact, your support is directly helping eighty-three students this school year! We have already begun the Annual Tuition Drive for the 2014-2015 school year. To date we have received $6,720 from 79 donors, towards our goal of $150,000. We are hopeful and grateful for your continuing support of our families who are in need of a hand up. Please help us help them provide an outstanding academic experience in the community and faith family of St. Peters Parish School. (You can make your pledge today for the 14-15 ATD with online giving!)

Development

Monsignor Dunn Foundation

by Cathy Stout The Monsignor Edward C. Dunn Foundation for Education has a distinct advantage over many Foundations in that each year hundreds of individuals make contributions of varying amounts which help to stabilize its assets. The Dunn Foundation is also fortunate in having the expertise of several Board members who have professional background in matters of finance and investment. The Board of Trustees of the Foundation extends its sincere thanks to all who have given their support for the past twenty-seven years. While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Monsignor Dunn, who shared his life of service so generously with us, the entire month of May we will continue to celebrate Monsignors legacy to our parish and school family and the Foundation.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2013

Assets Liabilities and Net Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents..................................$ 134,628 Liabilities.............................................................. $ -0Cash Value Life Insurance......................................... 66,031 Net Assets Domestic Equities.................................................. 287,984 General Fund.................................................... $1,633,629 Forum Absolute Strategies Fund.............................. 64,556 Campbell Fund........................................................ 53,084 Managed Volatility Fund....................................... 327,182 Castle Fund ............................................................. 7,422 Absolute Opportunity Fund.................................. 44,999 Tridico Fund............................................................. 21,397 SPDR Gold Trust ........................................................ -0Polinski Fund .......................................................... 54,922 iShares Silver Trust......................................................... -0Tuition Endowment Fund ................................... 11,256 International Equities............................................ 241,543 Chambers Fund........................................................ 51,997 Domestic Fixed Income.......................................... 289,116 International Fixed Income................................... 49,875 Total Net Assets................................................ $1,833,707 Real Estate Investment Trusts................................ 327,793 Total Assets.......................................... $1,833,707. Total Liabilities & Net Assets................. $1,833,707

The Monsignor Edward C. Dunn Foundation for Education

The Monsignor Dunn Foundation Board of Trustees held its Annual Meeting luncheon on Thursday May 2, in the Franciscan Activity Center. Special recognition was given to retiring Treasurer, John Lump, C.P.A. 63. John was voted in as member of the Board of Trustees on November 21, 1996 and accepted the position of Treasurer on July 1, 1998. The Board of Trustees extends its heartfelt appreciation for Johns professional expertise and long-term commitment to the Foundation and St. Peters School. We are grateful that John has also agreed to remain as a member of the Board of Trustees. Elizabeth (Chambers) Daniels 94 has accepted the position of Treasurer for the upcoming year. This years Annual Meeting attendees particularly appreciated a most informative presentation on Elder Law by Trustee, Attorney Jack Stewart. The Foundation is moving into the fiscal year with focus on providing additional informational gatherings for donors and guests, and utilizing internet technologies.

Annual Tuition Drive

The process of allocating contributions to the Annual Tuition Drive begins long before the actual school year starts. In fact, each effort on behalf of the ATD is dated one year beyond the current school year. We are currently working on funding for the 2014-2015 school year. Working a year ahead provides time to: Review budget implications Families to begin the financial aid process Allocate dollars based on true need Historically, we conduct the Annual Tuition Drive in phases that have included:  Major Donor ($500.00 and up) requests in winter or spring Alumni requests beginning in late June Phonathon to Alumni in October Parish and Parent requests in the fall Friend requests throughout the fiscal year Vendor solicitation Many, many thanks as always to all of our alumni, parents, parishioners and friends who give so generously to the Annual Tuition Drive. The 2013-2014 Annual Tuition Drive provided fifty-eight families and eighty-nine students with much needed tuition assistance. These are critical dollars in assuring that as many children as possible may enjoy the blessings of Catholic education at St. Peters.

The Monsignor Dunn Foundation for Education Board of Trustees

Most Rev. Leonard Blair Rev. Gregory R. Hite Rev. Jeremy Miller Madalyn Bauer Tom Blunk James Brook Sr. Bernard Marie Campbell Michael Chambers Elizabeth Daniels Joan Gemzer Charles Hahn William Heichel Jennifer Henderson Nancy Joyce William Joyce John Lump Tressa Reith Stephen Rizzo Jack Stewart Catherine K. Stout

St. Peters Development Board

Rev. Gregory R. Hite Rev. Jeremy Miller Jay Allred Madalyn Bauer Mary Berry Sr. Bernard Marie Campbell Tiffany Gavula Cheryl Gurski David Miller Joseph Mulherin Allison Pruett Tressa Reith Maura Siegenthaler Catherine K. Stout Jerry Straub Judy Tridico

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Alumni Updates
01 Devon Nicole (Nikki) Foltz was recently named one of the 25 Most Influential Washington Women Under 35! Already a House Budget Committee lawyer at age 30, Foltz earned her law degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach and has worked for the Senate Budget Committee and Devon Nicole (Nikki) for Michael Foltz Oxley, R-Ohio. She is enthralled with the budget process, according to an article in the National Journal, and enjoys drafting legislation and monitoring bills because, the budget impacts all Americans. For more information, be sure to read the full article at http:// www.nationaljournal.com and a more in-depth interview with her by the Mansfield News Journal, http://www. mansfieldnewsjournal.com, it ran on Aug. 2, 2013. 43 Mary E. (Kmetz) Frasz writes that she has moved to Cincinnati to a beautiful home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. She has three daughters living there to assist her and would love to hear from friends and classmates. You can write to her at St. Pauls Archbishop Leibold Home, Room #220, 476 Riddle Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45220. 60 M. Anita Howman is retired and lives in Laurel Mississippi. 02 Casey (Baran) Makowski is a Licensed Practical Nurse with Mansfield Pediatrics. 44 Marilyn (Little) Mandler earned her four-year degree from BaldwinWallace College and writes that she is now retired and living in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was widowed in 04, moved to a lovely retirement community in 06 and loves it there! 90 Christina Olex is self-employed in Corporate Leadership and is living in Newton Massachusetts. She has a bachelors degree in Psychology from Bradley. Currently, she is also training for and running 20 half-marathons in 2013! She is trying to raise $10,013 for Life is Good Kids Foundation. I am running with friends all over the country and finishing each one with a cartwheel! Im looking for any support and/or runners to join me. For more information, e-mail Christina at chrisolex@yahoo.com 66 Donna (Preto) Rimmer is a recent graduate of Wellstreams, which is an ecumenical, three-year training program for Spiritual Directors. She writes that she is now a Spiritual Director and recently opened an office in Columbus. She can be reached at donnarimmer@columbus.rr.com 00 Kelly (Kennedy) Kossick and her husband, Ed, welcomed their first child, daughter Quinn Emilia on March 12. Quinn weighed 7 lbs., Quinn Emilia Kossick 5 oz. and was 20 inches long. Kelly is currently working at Ashland University as a Professional Academic Advisor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 08 Zachary Kleman graduated from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2012 with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Rose-Hulman he was a member of the basketball team and held a job as part of the athletic training room. Upon graduating, he accepted and started a job with Caterpillar Inc. at their Decatur, IL facility as part of the Leadership and Technology Development (LTDP) Program. As part of this program I
Alumni Soccer Game, August 2013 (with thanks to Art Varga for organizing this event) Zachary Kleman

have spent several months in multiple positions within the company. So far I have spent time as a design engineer, metallurgical engineer and as a member of the global purchasing team, he writes. When I complete the LTDP program at the end of the year I will start my final position as a design engineer for the large mining trucks built by Caterpillar Inc. 06 Nicole Kleman majored in Operational Communications at Ashland University with a double minor in Business and French. While in college, she worked at the Ashland Convocation center as a caterer, assisted with events, held down three internships and worked an on-campus job. During this time she also was a photographer at a local studio. After graduation, Nicole went into the political career path and recently worked for Senator Senator Sherrod Brown (DOH). During that time, she also worked with Senator John Glenn and his wife, Annie Glenn, Sherrods wife, Connie Schultz and other notable political figures as well as celebrities. Throughout my time in the Senators office I gained experience in fundraising, non-profit work, event planning, and communication notoriety, she writes. I was then recruited by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago to work in their fundraising department as a

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special events manager and administrative coordinator and relocated to Chicago shortly afterward. Our company currently cares for one out of every four citizens of Chicago and my department raises approximately 25 million dollars to help offset the cost of our outreach efforts. In the next coming years I will be travelling to the Vatican to celebrate our Nicole Kleman 100th anniversary and this coming year Pope Francis will be appointing the new Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Chicago. 08 Melanie (Vandermeir) Kocevar and Louis Kocevar (both Class of 2008) married on July 20, 2013 at St.Peters Church. The couple spent their honeymoon on an Alaskan cruise. Melanie graduated from the University of Dayton in May 2012 with a degree in Premedicine and Psychology and is currently attending the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Louis graduated from the University of Dayton in December 2012 and is employed with Timken Co. in Canton, Ohio, as a mechanical engineer. They live in Parma, Ohio.

13 Morgan Roush is currently working full-time with a Pro Mazda and IndyLights team, @JuncosRacing, and living mainly in Indianapolis. She also interns with the IndyCar team, @DragonRacing. Im having a lot of fun and making great connections with other people in the racing industry, she writes.
Morgan Roush (right) and a coworker (left) from Dragon Racing with one of their drivers, Sebastian Saavedra before the start of the Indy 500.

Left, Louis and Melanie (Vandermeir) Kocevar wed at St. Peters Church and below shown at their wedding reception with SPHS grads/students.

St Peters Class of 1964 50th Reunion

Classmates, please Save the Dates of October 10-12, 2014 for the Class of 64, 50th Reunion. We will be contacting you for your input and asking for your assistance in finding other classmates. Please contact Bernie Baka at: berniebaka@aol.com

SEND US YOUR NEWS! SEND US YOUR REUNION NOTICES!

Hello Alumni! If you have any news about you and/or your family to share with your fellow alumni, please send information along with a jpeg photo if you like to: failor.michelle@myspartans.org or mail to: Alumni Office, St. Peters Parish Center, 104 W. First Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. Does your class have a reunion planned? If so, and if you would like us to publicize in our February issue, send us the details and well be happy to give your classmates a heads up on the plans! Mail to: Alumni Office, St. Peters Parish Center 104 W. First Street, Mansfield, OH 44902 or email: failor.michelle@myspartans.org. The Class of 1988 celebrated its 25th Reunion on Aug. 3 at MVP Sports Bar & Grill on Park Ave. West (the old Mamas). The group had a great time and is looking forward to their next reunion! Did your class get together this summer too? Send pictures to Michelle Failor, failor.michelle@ myspartans.org, wed love to hear from you!

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Please help us update our files with any name, address, or phone number changes. If your class is planning a reunion, let us know. Submit a memoriam, tell us about your family, your job or just life in general. Send your information electronically to: stout.cathy@myspartans.org. You may also mail information to: Development/Alumni Office, St. Peters Parish Center, 104 West First Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. CLASS OF:____________ NAME:__________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP:__________________________________________ PHONE: CELL:____________________________________________ EMAIL:__________________________________________________ Do you want email listed on the St. Peters Alumni website?_______ EMPLOYER:______________________________________________ PROFESSION/OCCUPATION:_________________________________ MARITAL STATUS:_________________________________________ SPOUSES NAME:_________________________________________ ADDITIONAL NEWS: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ THANK YOU!

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October, 2013