DECEMBER 8, 2013 .

SECOD SUDAY OF ADVET

"Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut
down and thrown into the fire." John the Baptist meant business. He
proclaimed a serious message of change and conversion in words that,
today, might earn him the label of a "hellfire and brimstone" preacher.
But he was more than a preacher; he was a witness to repentance. In-
deed, he must have been a sight to behold draped in his penitential
garb, nibbling on his locusts and honey. Anyone who heard him
preaching must have taken notice, even if they didn't take heed. If
nothing else, John the Baptist surely got people's attention.
But will he get ours? Because we've heard this story before, we
might be inclined to glaze over its inherent drama. He urges us,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" This is the moment!
Now is the time! Advent especially reminds us to examine our lives and
renew our commitment to Christ. As John the Baptist put it, we are
called to "produce good fruit as evidence" of our repentance.
True conversion reveals itself outwardly. When our hearts
change, our actions do too. Charity replaces criticism. Forgiveness re-
places anger. Service replaces selfishness. This marks the difference between a "tree" that is firmly
rooted in Christ, and one that's only good for a pile of firewood. "Even now the ax lies at the root of the
trees." This Advent, may we feel the urgency of John's words and get about the serious business of
repentance.

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School: 440-934-6246 Convent: 440-934-5173
FR. C. THOMAS CLEATO, PASTOR
Rev. Arthur B. Egan, Pastor Emeritus


MASSES: COFESSIOS:
Saturday Evening4:00 pm Saturday2:30-3:30 pm
Sunday...8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 oon Monday..7:00-7:25 pm
Monday & Thursday...7:30 pm
Tues., Wed, Fri.8:30 am MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVEA:
Saturday Morning .. 8:30 am Monday...7:30 pm
Holy Days: Vigil...7:30 pm
Holy Days..8:30 am, 7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO:
Holidays....9:00 am Thursday....1:00-7:00 pm

Please Pray For the Sick: Patricia Carnac, John Mat-
thew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Berthold, Kristy
OBrien, Gwendolyn Gurney, Joan Votes, Elizabeth Conners, Chuck Docs,
Anita Grant, Jim Hricovec, J. Koerner, Owen Winters, Genevieve Smith,
Robert Gates, Virginia Sump, Thomas Ackerman, June Naelitz, Kate Li-
auw, Arthur Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy
Hallier, Carol Gates, Bob DeChant, John Khoma, Vicky Motes, Kathleen
Mahoney, Jeffrey Hostottle, Brenda Hazelwood, Bill Grabert, Alexa
Jennings, Barbara Milota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, George Drda,
Stanley Perusek, Kerry Coleman, Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rose-
mary Wysocki, Marie Mayton, Henry McCowan, Kennedy Noar, Betty
Drda, Joe Zivosecz, Patrick Fahey, Gloria Simon, Urban Klingshirn, Gene
Coghlan, William Mayton, Kelly Hunt, Greg Poyle, Carol Ledo, Roman
Wearsch, Raymond Hatch, Alice Conrad, May Ella Lester, Deborah
Deremiah, Dorrie Bommer, Rita Rink. If anyone needs communion to
be administered to a HOME BOUD individual, please contact the
Rectory to make the appointment.
Sponsor of the Week: Please support our Sponsors,
Ohio Single Catholics.
Offertory Collections: Last weeks collection was
$13,177.78 This year's budget is based on a weekly offering
of $10,200. There will be a second collection for Retirement
Fund for Religious today.
Rosary: We need more people to come and say the Rosary
on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.
Divine Mercy Service: Please come and join us for Divine
Mercy Services on Thursdays at 3:00 pm to pray for world
peace. Any questions call Jan Spisak 934-4403.

For The Deceased: Elizabeth Sheak, Frank J. Gall, Kath-
leen Drellishak, may they rest in eternal peace.

CPO Gift Certificates St. Mary School Fundraiser:
Please do your best to help support St. Mary School by pur-
chasing CPO Gift Certificates, the proceeds will go directly
back to the school! We all need to purchase food for grocer-
ies; weekly-monthly, so why not help out our school at the
same time by purchasing Giant Eagle or Heinens gift cards
first! You may place your order by calling the convent at 934-
5173 or you may find CPO order forms at the back of the
church, please complete and return it to the school office,
convent or rectory along with your check made out to St.
Mary CPO by Tuesdays and on Friday your order will be
ready to pick-up at the school office or convent. In addition,
after purchasing $2,000 worth of CPO cards per family, the
family will qualify for a $40 discount off.


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Holy Name Fruit Sale: Fruit ordered may be picked up
Saturday Dec 14
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8-4pm in the school cafeteria. If there is
left over fruit to sell we will be at the hall Sunday from 9-
11am. Help is needed Friday night at 6pm for unloading
and sorting the fruit. We also need drivers to deliver Sat-
urday morning. Thanks to all of you who ordered from us
this year! This is a very important fund raiser for us. Ques-
tions call Mike Rumancik 440-463-0027. No phone orders
please.

TGIF Youth MassDecember 15th @ 6:00 pm.
Share the Holiday Spirit with St. Mary families. We will
gather after mass in the school hall to make Christmas cards
for the residents at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. Please bring
a plate of cookies to share. Hot Chocolate will be provided.
Contact Karen Kurtzweil, karenkurtz@roadrunner.com 440-
934-2922

EWTN KIDS PROGRAMS FOR DECEMBER:
The Legend of the Christmas Flower
This splendid tale highlighted by traditional Mexican music
traces the holiday tradition of the poinsettia plant to its roots
in the heart of Mexico where it is known as la flor de Noche-
buena. the Christmas Eve flower. December 11, 4:30 pm (1
hour).
Saints and Heroes: Juan Diego - Messenger of Guada-
lupe
Find out why the Blessed Mother appeared to Juan Diego, a
simple man of faith and asked him to carry her message; a
message that would unite diverse people and changes the
course of history. December 9, 4:30 pm (30 mins).
Martin the Cobbler
Based on the classic childrens tale by the great Russian au-
thor Leo Tolstoy, a lonely shoemaker rediscovers his faith in
God; narrated by Tolstoys daughter. Alexandra Tolstoy.
December 12, 6:00 pm (30 mins).
Much, much more is available on EWTN - check
wwwewtn.com for more Catholic programming..

Help Needed -- Church Decorating for Christmas
Sunday, December 22
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at 2:00 P.M.
We need your help decorating the Church for Christmas on
Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. We will be setting up
the Christmas trees, the Manger, hanging garland and
bows. This is a great way to get your service hours for Con-
firmation. It normally takes between 1 1 hours, the help
of many hands, makes for light work. If you have any ques-
tions, please call 934-5933
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Mass for the Living & Deceased
Members of the Holy Name Society -
Today, December 8, 8:00 am, meeting
following.
Finance Meeting - Tuesday, Decem-
ber 10, 7:30 pm. Parish Life Center.
Parish Council - Thursday, December 12, 8:00 pm, Parish
Lie Center.
Choir Practice - Saturday, December 7, ll:15 am to 12:15
pm.

SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9:
Monday,
7:30 pm Morgan Thomas, Paige Kay, Sophia Murray
Tuesday
8:30 am Max Niebrzydowski, Morgan Thomas, Lucy Greaney
Wednesday,
8:30 am Zach Maxey, Jack Budinger
Thursday,
7:30 pm Griffin Davies, Emmett & Brenden Moher
Friday,
8:30 am Emma & Abbey Abfall
Saturday,
8:30 am Jack & Kelsie McNally, Cameron Carandang
4:00 pm Morgan Thomas, Paige Kay, Amara Wagner
Sunday,
8:00 am Lauren & Meadow Smith, Madeline Cagnina
10:00 am Lucy, Greg & Mary Greaney
12:00 pm Sara & Nicholas Perusek

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMER 14/15:
Avon Oaks: (Wed.12/11 Communion) Dan Briehl, Tom Czarney
(Thur.12/12 Communion) Veronica Kowalski, Mary Kissel
(Fri. 12/13 Communion) Grace Hyla, Ed Snahnican
Saturday
4:00 pm Toni Burch, Andy Monda, Frank Szendrey, Sean & Michelle OHara
Sunday,
8:00 am Theresa Szippl
10:00 am Ken Ganobsik, Nell Buckley, Lisa Marshall, Maurine Mescan, Mark Mollison
12:00 pm Help Needed

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 14/15:
Saturday,
4:00 pm Ed Fleming
Sunday,
8:00 am Matt Carandang
10:00 am Nolan Meehan
12:00 pm Help Needed

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9:

Monday, Dec, 9, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (not a holy day of obligation)
7:30 pm James Leonard (Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Perusek)
Tuesday, December 10, Advent Weekday
8:30 am Ron Lewis (Mission Circle #19)
Wednesday, December 11, Advent Weekday
8:30 am Special Intentions for Judy Richardson (Family)
Thursday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe
7:30 pm Agnes Krystowski (Tom & Tess Wearsch)
Friday, December 13, St. Lucy, virgin, martyr
8:30 am Fr. Gaetano (Friend)
Saturday, December 14, St. John of the Cross
8:30 am Lucille Ravotti (John & Janet)
4:00 pm Dominic DeFrancesco (Family)
Sunday, December 15, Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Special Intentions (Peggy West)
10:00 am Quintino DiFilippo (Patty Hemminger)
12:00 pm People of the Parish






DECEMBER 8, 2013 SECOD SUDAY OF ADVET
AVON-OPOLY: The board games are here expecting
Christmas gift giving. This 1-time St. Mary fundraiser will
commemorate Avon's Bicentennial (2014) and will high-
light many great businesses and organizations around
Avon. The photos on the box and the game itself were
organized by St. Mary parishioners. We now have a
Facebook page - www.facebook.com/avonopoly and
games can be purchased online for $25 at
www.stmaryavon.org/avonopoly For questions or to
reserve a copy, please call Christine at 440-773-0848.
Reserve your copy NOW!

St. Mary Liturgical Commission: Is seeking volun-
teers for Lectors (reading at mass) and for Eucharistic
Ministry (helping with Holy Communion). We especially
need new Eucharistic Ministers. Volunteers would help
out for mass for two weeks in a rowonly every 6-8
weeks. You would be assigned the same mass time and
receive a schedule always in advance. There are open-
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS with MUSIC!!!
ALL are invited to participate in the St.
Mary's Music Ministries as we prepare for
Christmas celebrations! For more details,
pick up a flyer at the main Church en-
trance, contact Deb (440-258-1362), or
just come join us for Wednesday evening
rehearsals on December 11th, and
18th, 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Life Cen-
ter. Final rehearsals Saturday, 12/21, 12:30 p.m. in the
Choir Loft...hope to see you there

FREE ORGAN LESSONS!
Ms. Mary Ann Furey, our regular St. Mary's Sunday 8:00
a.m. organist, has graciously offered to provide lessons/
coaching to anyone interested in learning to play the or-
gan. This opportunity is open to anyone who is already able
to play the piano, and read music. No other restrictions,
and you can progress at your own pace! Please call Deb
(440-258-1362) or contact Mary Ann directly (8:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass or call 440-309-8788) for more details. Don't
miss this chance to learn more about the "king of instru-
ments", and perhaps discover a new way to pray and praise
God! THANK YOU MARY ANN!

The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Church: Sends Boxes From Home to soldiers in Af-
ghanistan. Do you have a loved one or friend you would like
to send a box to? Please call Dorothy at 984-2192 with the
soldiers name, Rank, Branch of Service and the overseas
mailing address
Saint Mary
of the Immaculate Conception School

After the 10:00 am Mass, today December 1, stop by the
St. Mary Cafeteria for donuts and Christmas Shopping!
Avon-opoly games, St. Mary Spirit Wear, Market Day Or-
ders and Gift Card orders for all of your favorite stores will be
available for purchase. Gift cards are available for 65 differ-
ent shops and restaurants including local favorites like Mal-
leys and Heinens not to mention national chains including
Giant Eagle, Home Depot, Marshalls, ITunes and Ama-
zon.com...just to name a few! Some items will be available
cash-and-carry; others will be delivered in time for Christmas
gift giving. Take care of gifts for everyone on your list as
well as your holiday meals and while supporting St. Mary on
December 1.





The Isabella Guild: Is selling coupon books. The en-
tertainment Book is $25 and the Our Town and All Around
Book is $28. Books are available until December 8. Con-
tact any member or Betty 934-0346, Jan 933-8550 or
Margaret 934-5766.
Attention...Engaged Couples: Holy Spirit Parish in
Avon Lake is pleased to announce that our Couples Min-
istry will hold a PRE-CANA DAY for couples preparing for
marriage. Couples from neighboring parishes are wel-
come and invited to attend. Attendance is limited to 25
couples and has been sold out every year so please re-
serve your space early. Our PRE-CANA Day will be held
on Saturday. March 29, 2014 in the Holy Spirit Family Life
Center from 8:20 am to 6:00 pm (including Mass). Cost
for the day is $60 per couple and includes breakfast and
lunch. Attendance is by reservation only. Reservations
may be made by calling Christine or David Sinclair at 440-
899-1069 or by sending an e-mail to 20144pre-
cana@gmail.com.
Christmas Cheer to Inmates on Death Row!
Join the Catholic Action Commission of Lorain County in
preparing Christmas cards for the 139 people on death
row in Ohio.
When: December 12, 7-8pm Where: St. Marys, Weigand
Room, 320 Middle Ave. Elyria. Please Bring: Donations
of religious Christmas cards Rachel Schmidt, CACLC
Program Administra-
tor,rschmidt@clevelandcatholiccharities.org, 440 366
1106 x12

The Annual Christmas Dinner sponsored by our
Altar & Rosary of St. Theresa of Avilla will be Sat-
urday, December 14th. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m.
and the buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. which includes Chicken Mar-
sala, Braised Beef Roast with Au jus, Roasted Garlic Mashed
Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Mixed Greens and Rolls & Butter,
wine, beer, and dessert. This event is open to everyone, so
please, spread the word. Dinner tickets are $20 for adults, ages
7 to 11 $6, and 6 and under are free - tickets may be purchased
at the rectory and after Masses. Tickets will not be sold at the
door

The Willoughby Brothers from County Wicklow,
Ireland: Will be performing in concert at the West Side
Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Town-
ship, on December 12 at 7:00 pm. All proceeds will bene-
fit St. Colmans and St. Augustines. For ticket informa-
tion please cal John 440-331-4233
Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish: Invites
all to a celebration in honor of our patron saint, St. Nicho-
las, on Today, December 8, 2013. Festivities will begin
immediately following the 10:00 a.m. liturgy (approximately
11:15) in the church hall at 2711 West 40th Street in
Lorain. St. Nicholas will make an appearance with gifts for
the children and a small memento gift for the adults. A
movie (30 min.) Nicholas, The boy Who Became Santa
Claus, will be shown for the children, and Germans Villa
will cater dinner. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and older, $6
for ages 6-12, and there is no charge for those 5 and un-
der. Tickets are available by calling the church office at
440-282-7525 until December 2. No tickets will be sold at
the door. Please come and celebrate with us.

Introducing Middle School Swimming: For students
in grades 4-8. Practices will run twice weekly for the
month of December and January at two locations: Mercy
Health and Recreation Center in Amherst
(6:45 pm-8:00 pm) Monday and Wednes-
day) and Splash Zone in Oberlin (7:00 pm-
8:15 pm) Tuesday and Thursday. Stu-
dents from every parish in Lorain County
will compete together as the Lorain County Catholic
Schools team in Middle School meets in Northeast, Ohio.
The program will be headed by the coaches and swimmers
from Elyria Catholic High School. For more information.
Please contact Head Coach Rich Szczepinski at 440-574-
0253 or coachrich@slawoffice.com. Cost: $100 for two
months (meets included in cost).
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