2640 STONEY RIDGE ROAD AVON, OHIO 44011

Rectory: 440-934-4212 Fax: 440-934-0507 E-mail: stmaryavon@centurytel.net Website: www.stmaryavon.org School: 440-934-6246 Convent: 440-934-5173 FR. C. THOMAS CLEATO , PASTOR Rev. Arthur B. Egan, Pastor Emeritus
MASSES: CO FESSIO S:

Saturday Evening4:00 pm Sunday....8:00 am,10:00 am, 12:00 oon Monday & Thursday...7:30 pm Tues., Wed, Fri.8:30 am Saturday Morning .. 8:30 am Holy Days: Vigil...7:30 pm Holy Days..8:30 am, 7:30 pm Holidays.9:00 am

Saturday.2:30-3:30 pm Monday..7:00-7:25 pm MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVE A: Monday...7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO : Thursday.1:00-7:00 pm

MAY 6, 2012 . FIFTH SU DAY OF EASTER

Most of the grape pruning takes place during the winter, after the harvest has been brought in and before the first bud break in the spring. While most of us home gardeners are afraid to cut back the vines to an appropriate degree, skilled pruners have no such hesitation. As vineyards proliferate across the country, we are growing more accustomed to seeing the headless stumps of grape vines standing three or four feet above the ground. As the new shoots sprout out, vine tenders will take to the fields to judiciously cut away excessive growth. As the season continues, they will even pull off individual leaves to ensure that the strength and vigor of the vine goes to producing the best fruit. Everything that has been cut away is gathered up and burned to ensure that insects and disease do not find their way to the healthy plants. The description that Jesus offers in today's Gospel is not much different from what happens in vineyards today. In his day, that same thing was happening, and so when he described the connection that exists between the believer and himself, his hearers knew exactly what he meant. While we easily understand that a branch must remain connected to bear fruit, most of us are far removed from the regular practice of viniculture. We don't have the instant comprehension of how necessary it is for the vines to be pruned and cut back. Cutting back is so essential, that without it vines will eventually grow wild and produce almost nothing. Lent was the season in which we were to get our spiritual life in order, to prune ourselves a bit by reigning in our desires and not letting things get out of hand. We are now a month after Easter. It might be a good time to reflect back on those Lenten resolutions and see if any of them are still working. Prayer and almsgiving are always in season.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Patricia Carnac, John

Matthew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Berthold, Kristy OBrien, Debra Deremiak, 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 Liauw, Arthur Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy Hallier, Carol Gates, Robert Werner, Sr., Bob DeChant, John Khoma, Vicky Motes, Kathleen Mahoney, Jeffrey Hostottle, Brenda Hazelwood, Bill Grabert, Alexa Jennings, Barbara Milota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, Benita Tabler, George Drda, Annette Vance, Stanley Perusek, Gloria Simon, Kerry Coleman, Josephine Jankowski, Dan Kelovsky, Kathleen Drellishak, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, Marie Mayton, Henry McCowan, Kennedy oar, Betty Drda, Laura Reinders, Urban Klingshirn, Joe Zivosecz., Donald Conrad, Phyllis Reber. Betty Diederich.

If anyone needs communion to be administered to a HOME BOU D individual, please contact the Rectory to make the appointment.. LAST WEEKS OFFERTORY COLLECTION:

Our weekly offering last week was $8,300.00. This year's budget is based on a weekly offering of $10,200.00. .There will be a second collection of the Office of Catechetical Services..

FOR THE DECEASED: John F. Fox and John Edward Klingshirn, may they rest internal peace.

The proceeds generated from the card parties are used to cover the cost of altar cloths, altar server robes, candles, and Eucharistic hosts used at Mass and at the weekly nursing home visits. In place of buying raffle tickets, baking for the bake sale and dessert, donating door prizes and working the event, we are asking parishioners to participate in the Virtual Spring Card Party. You may be asking how can I participate? Its easy! All you need to do is use the yellow envelope located in your April packet to make your donation and drop it in the collection basket. Mark your calendars for the Fall Card Party that will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Toms Country Place. Watch for details in the October church bulletin. THA K YOU: To all who helped make the Wildcat Derby a big success! We appreciate all the attendees, horse and jockeys buyers, sponsors and volunteers.

Altar & Rosary Virtual Spring Card Party

***Meetings/Events***
Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar and Rosary Society Monday, May 6, 8:00 am Mass. Final PSR Class - Monday, May 7, SMS-6:30 7:30 pm. Final PSR Class Tuesday, May 8. SMS-6:307:30pm. Finance Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 pm Parish Council - Thursday, May 10, 8:00 pm.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Please support our sponsors, First Federal Savings of Lorain. CPO GIFT CARDS: Are available for purchase. Please call the Convent at 440-934-5173.

BIRTHRIGHT: Once again volunteers will be offering carnations for a donation of $1.00 on Mothers Day Weekend after all Masses. Your support enables us to assist many area young mothers and their babies. Thank you! Questions call Marian 934-6639.

I am the vine, and my father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit and everyone that does he prunes so it bears more fruit

MAY 6, 2012
Monday, 7:30 pm Tuesday, 8:30 am Wednesday, 8:30 pm Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Jack & Kelsie McNally, Alex Mrosko Mandy Case, Katie Costin

FIFTH SU DAY OF EASTER

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 7:

Cameron Carandang, Jack McNally, Zach Maxey Lauren Van Niel, Julia Randolph Julia Randolph, Cara Provenzale Paul Demer, Andrew Vamospercsi, Emmett Moher Sam & Cara Provenzale, Nina Kurtzweil Nolan & Killian Meehan, Zach Maxey Filip & Max Niebrzydowski, James McKenna Carl & Kurt Spaetzel

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 12/13:

Avon Oaks: (Tues.5/19 Commuion) Daniel Briehl Tom Czarney (Thur..5/10 Communion) Veronica Kowalski,Mary Kissel (Fri.5/11 Communion) Anie Gomos, Grace Hyla)

Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm

All & Sue Tegel, Sheila-Rice Dane, Toni Burch, Lori Yeager Ingrid Cooper Ken Ganogsik, Nell Bukley, Charlie Pitts, Dorrie Bommer, Veronica Kowalski Mary Ann Littell

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 12/13:

Ed Fleming Merediith Traxler Bill Mazzolini Kathy Peterson

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 7:

Monday, 7:30 pm Tuesday, 8:30 am Wednesday, 8:30 am Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm May 7, Easter Weekday Mass for The Living and Deceased Members of the Altar &Rosary May 8, Easter Weekday Living & Deceased Members of the Leo and Rosa Smith Family May 9, St. Easter Weelemd Anthony Ravotti (Kay Conkle) May 10, Easter Weekend Karl Sims (Evelyn) May 11, Easter Weekday Special Intentions for Annette Vance (Family) May 12, Easter Weekday James Ravotti (John & Janet Ravotti) Bill Hricovec (Cathy Linn) May 13, Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society George Gates (Joan Sutter) People of the Parish

DAY SCHOOL: At St. Mary School we are Growing Minds ..Growing Faith. Please visit www.stmaryavon.org to view our day school curriculum and activities for grades K-8. You may also contact the School Office at 440-9346246 to schedule a personal tour.

St. Mary School Registration for 2012-2013 St. Mary School is accepting applications in grades K-8 for the 2012-2013 school year. Please visit our website at www.stmaryavon.org or stop in our school office during regular school hours (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) to retrieve an application. For individual tours and information, contact the principal at (440) 934-6246.

2012 HEART WALK -Those of us who have lived with heart disease, know how much the American Heart Association has helped through their funds for research. Once again on May 12, the Heart Walk will be held at the Avon Commons at 8:30 am. For more information, contact Andy Monda at 440-9345422. SUMMER CAMPS AT ST. MARY AVO : St. Mary Avon will host the Lil Shot (Boys & Girls K2) Basketball Camp June 18-21 from 12:20 pm to 3:00 pm. In addition, registration is also open for Robotics and Creative Technology camps for students s in grade 4 to 8 (2012-2013) The RoboticCamps are June 25-28 and July 9-12 from 10:00 am to 3 :00 pm. The Creative Technology Camp is July 16-19 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Flyers are available in the back of the Church or visit stmaryavon.org/ camps for more information. Bulletin Bloopers Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 am.. All Ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after B. S. is done. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. Evening massage6 pm. The Rev. Meriweather spoke briefly. Much to the delight of the congregation. The Pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning. Snickers and Giggles How do we know that men, not women , made the coffee in biblical times? The Bible clearly states that He-brews. Adam to Eve: Ill wear the plants in this family Quote from the boss: I didnt say it was your fault. I sad I was going to blame it on you.

CO GRATULATIO S TO: To Fr. Gaetano Menegatto who will celebrate his 70th Anniversary this year ! When asked about real retirement he said: We do not have retirement.! He will continue to do all he can, as long as he can, in church, in the garden and everywhere he is called.

Holy Trinity and St. Mary Parishes would

like to congratulate twenty-three second and third grade Pack 462 and Pack 333 Cub Scouts who have worked on their own to complete the requirements to earn their religious emblems. The second grade scouts who have earned the Light of Christ Religious Emblem are Ethan Bearer, Drew Boution, Zeb Eldridge, Thomas Hoffman, Joseph Norris, Thomas Manville, Owen Miller, Sebastian Temple, Patrick Tompkins, Daniel Urbancic, Adam Wilczewski, Kevin Wilker and Matthew Wilker. The third grade scouts who have earned the Parvuli Dei Religious Emblem are Liam Burke, Patrick Creedon, Colin Garrity, Joshua Havrilla, Frankie Kapalko, Mark Kikta, Jack Norris, James Slife, Adam Volpi and Jacob Walther.

Summer Volunteer Opportunity June 24-June 29, 2012 Touch our world one child at a time. Today more and more children find themselves homeless. Blessing House, a crisis care center for children in the Cleveland area, provides children a safe and loving environment until they can go home. The Sisters of Notre Dame invite single women ages 18-35 to volunteer at Blessing House from June 24-June 29. For more information, contact Sr. Kathleen Hine, SND at 216-486-5555 or e-mail sndcuvilly@ndec.org. Online pre-registration available at www.sndchardon.org. mail sndcuvilly@ndec.org. Online preregistration available at www.sndchardon.org.

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