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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH LORAIN, OH
John the Baptist’s disciples came to Jesus and
asked him if he was the anticipated Messiah (Mt 11:2
-11). Why did he just respond with another question
(i.e., “What did you go out to see?”)?
Several times Jesus used this questioning or
“Socratic” method, and this is one of them. He asked
a question not because of an inability to answer the
original question, but rather to lead the questioners to
discover the truth for themselves. It is on this
“journey of discovery” that one understands, through
a personal encounter with reality.
“What did you go out to see?” This is a really
great question to open the minds of the listeners. Je-
sus is saying, “look at my works – what do you see?”
Still another way to ask the question is: “Who do you
say that I am?” Actions speak louder than words, and
the measure of a man can be obtained, in part, by ob-
serving those actions. If the blind are healed, cripples
walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, and the dead
are raised, those very works point toward the Messiah
– the One who came to fulfill the scriptures (in this
case, the words of Isaiah 35:1-6, our First Reading).
One of the great seventeenth century saints
said that “it is our works, whether good or bad, that
form us, and it is by them that we ought to be recog-
nized.” There comes a necessary time that we cease
observing the good works of others, and begin to
emulate and practice those virtues. This is how one
becomes formed or molded into a true disciple, and
discovers the presence of Jesus in those he/she en-
counters.
~Rev. Edward J Smith
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:00 pm • Sunday: 10:00 am
WEEKDAYS
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am
HOLY DAY MASSES
Consult your weekly bulletin.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Phone: 440-288-0106 • Fax: 440-288-0143
www.stanthonylorain.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 pm or by appt.
BAPTISM: Call the Parish Office to register.
Baptisms will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month
MARRIAGE: Active Parishioners only.
Call at least 6 months in advance. No date may be
reserved until discussion with priest of the parish.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
(PSR)
Grades 1−8 meet in school on Monday at 6:15 pm
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
440-288-2155 • www.stanthonylorain.org
Lucia Heddleson, School Principal • ext 232
Lisa Stefan, Secretary • ext. 231
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Edward J. Smith, Pastor • ext. 248
Father Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate
Deacon Paul Heise
Deacon James Stewart (retired)
Eric Gilles, Maintenance Supervisor
Kim Kuhn, Parish Secretary • ext. 221
Diana Lesiecki, Business Manager
Kathleen Obermiller, Communications Director
William Shaffer, Music Minister
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:00 pm • Sunday: 10:00 am
WEEKDAYS
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am
HOLY DAY MASSES
Consult your weekly bulletin.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
1305 E. Erie Avenue Lorain, OH 44052
Phone: 440-288-0106 • Fax: 440-288-0143
www.stanthonylorain.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:00 pm or by appt.
BAPTISM: Call the Parish Office to register.
Baptisms will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month
MARRIAGE: Active Parishioners only.
Call at least 6 months in advance. No date may be
reserved until discussion with priest of the parish.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
(PSR)
Grades 1−8 meet in school on Monday at 6:15 pm
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
440-288-2155 • www.stanthonylorain.org
Julio Alarcon, School Principal
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Edward J. Smith, Pastor • ext. 248
Father Thomas Sanders, OSB, Weekend Associate
Deacon Paul Heise
Deacon James Stewart (retired)
Eric Gilles, Maintenance Supervisor
Kim Kuhn, Parish Secretary • ext. 221
Diana Lesiecki, Business Manager
Kathleen Obermiller, Communications Director
John Kowalski, Music Minister
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 15, 2019
Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [4]/Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17
Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25
Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25
Friday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38
Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45
Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24
DONATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
In memory of Madeline Koeth for
St. Vincent de Paul Society by Lois & John Binder.
In memory of Bob Tavenner for
St, Vincent de Paul Society by Steve & Jane Kovacs.
Sunday - December 15th - 3rd Sunday of Advent
10:00 am - †Theresa Huffman (1st Anniv.)
Requested by: John & Sandra
Hornick
Monday - December 16th - Advent Weekday
8:30 am - Living & Deceased of the Parish
Tuesday - December 17th - Late Advent
Weekday
8:30 am - †Deceased Members of the Erdei
Family
Requested by: Dan & Georgianna
Concheck
Saturday - December 21st - St. Peter Canisius,
Priest & Doctor of the Church
4:00 pm - †Tom O’Doherty
Requested by: Janine O’Doherty
Sunday - December 22nd - 4th Sunday of
Advent
10:00 am - †Pat & Betty McGinley
Requested by: Family
MASS SERVERS FOR DECEMBER 21ST & 22ND
Saturday, 12/21- 4 pm
E. & G. Zientarski
Sunday, 12/22 - 10 am
P. Coughlin, J. Jancsura & G. Obermiller
DECEMBER 15, 2019 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
OFFERTORY REPORT
Amount Budgeted Weekly……............... $4,807.69
Sunday Collection (12/1/19)……………. $4,767.00
7/1/19 to Date over/(under) Budget……. ($6,358.68)
MY GIFT TO GOD REFLECTS HIS GENEROSITY TO ME.
RIGHT TO LIFE SIGNATURE AD CAMPAIGN
We will be collecting signatures for the Lorain
County Right to Life Signature Ad Campaign THIS
WEEKEND. A donation of $5 per name-line is re-
quested to help cover the cost of the Billboards and
Newspaper Ads. Add your name to those in our
County who RESPECT LIFE!
CHRISTMAS MASSES
The Nativity of the Lord -
At the Vigil
Tuesday, 12/24 - 4:00 pm
Nativity of the Lord - Mass During the Day
Wednesday, 12/25 - 10:00 am
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH LORAIN, OH
ADORATION CHAPEL
“O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.” In these
days of darkness, it is increasingly difficult to see the light. Without the ever present Love of
Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, how will we survive? “A thrill of hope the weary world re-
joices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” More than ever, we need to come before Je-
sus in Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration to pray unceasingly for our church, priests, and victims of
abuse. “Fall on your knees, O hear the angels’ voices, O Night Divine.” With every Holy Hour that we make,
the Light of Christ is born into our world anew, and dispels the darkness. His Eucharistic Presence is the only
answer; Jesus is the healing balm that cures every soul and makes every heart whole. Baby Jesus, we thank
You, we praise You, we hope in You, we adore You. We console Your Eucharistic Heart weeping for Your
children and promise to work more than ever that You may be loved through Perpetual Eucharistic Adora-
tion . . .You are wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Is 9:6)
1305 E. ERIE AVENUE LORAIN, OH 44052-2226
Call the Parish Office if you would like to add someone to this list. Please notify us when to remove the name.
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Call the “Prayer Line” for immediate prayer requests, Georgianna: 440-288-1644 or Dee: 440-984-3874
PRO LIFE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of
Mary, that the babe in her womb leapt.” The first person in
the world to welcome Jesus, to recognize Him in the womb of
His own mother was a child, John the Baptist. How wonderful
- God chose a pre-born child to recognize His Son!
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Basilia Gonzalez D’Arie Gonzalez Jose Gonzalez Jose Gonzalez Jr. Juan Gonzalez
Gilbert Amador Gloria Badillo Lindsey Marie Ballas Janet Baxter Joanne Bilancini
Loretta Bliss Tim “Swampy” Burton Gary Butchko Marvin Campbell Donna Clark
Lynn Coscho Ann Cusella Ann DiFrancesco Helen DiLuciano Jerry Donovan
Anna Mae Ebinger Bea Ellis Denise Ellis Deacon Jose Flores Scott Friges
Bea Giacobbe Brian Grace Renee Golowenski Delores Gonzalez Fr. John Raphael
Hadnagy, OFM Conv
Lenore Hales Tim Haupt Clara Hodorowski Kevin Holley Phyllis Holomuzki
Jennifer Humphrey Al Jacobs Sylvia Johnston Ralph Koontz Pepsi Lachowyn
Ann Marshall Barbara McCalland Deacon Luis Maldonado Dolores Melley Ellen Morgan
Victor Munoz Mary Nazario Nick Penick Sharon Pintur Liz Profant
Elizabeth Raddell Emily Raddell Tim Rankin Amy Schmidt Elmer Schneider
Joan Schwartz Deacon Jim Stewart Celia Stanislaw Andrea Taylor Audali Torres
Rosa Torres Peter Uies Stacie Velasquez Sherri Wedgeworth Peg Young
Weekly Activities
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
Blood Pressure Screenings after Mass!
1:00 am - CYO Basketball Games (Gym)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
3:00 pm - CYO Basketball Practice (Gym)
6:00 pm - Marian Guild Christmas Dinner (Social Hall)
7:30 pm - New Life Prayer Group (Adoration Chapel)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
9:00 am - Pierogi Production (Social Hall)
3:00 pm - CYO Cheerleading Practice (Social Hall)
5:30 pm - CYO Basketball Practice (Gym)
6:00 pm - K-4th Grade Christmas Concert (Church)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
3:00 pm - CYO Basketball Practice (Gym)
7:00 pm - St. John Vianney Formation Mtg. (Church)
7:30 pm - Knights of St. John (Learning Center)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 - MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT
3:00 pm - CYO Cheerleading Practice (Social Hall)
4:00 pm - CYO Basketball Practice (Gym)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
3:00 pm - Divine Mercy Holy Hour (Adoration Chapel)
4:30 pm - CYO Cheerleading Practice (Social Hall)
5:00 pm - CYO Basketball Practice (Gym)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
9:00 am - CYO Basketball Games (Gym)
DECEMBER 15, 2019 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SCHOOL UPDATES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly end-
less.” It is with a full heart that I want to express my thanks to all of you that have helped our cause during the We
Give Catholic day. We are blessed to announce that we raised our total donation amount from last year by over 400%
and increased our amount of donors from 4 to 137! This could not have been done without you. Your commitment to
St. Anthony School is a true gift from God for our teachers and students.
I also want to thank Kathleen Obermiller. She has been the glue in this fundraising endeavor and has gone
above and beyond to ensure its success. As a former student, teacher, current mother and staff member of St. An-
thony’s, she is the epitome of what we are all about. Without her leadership and drive we would not have been so suc-
cessful.
In closing, our mission is not over. We will continue to raise funds for our students in order to give them the
playground that they deserve. Again, thank you and God bless you. ~Mr. Julio Alarcon
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
December 24th, 25th & 26th, 2019
in observance The Nativity of the Lord
&
January 1st & 2nd, 2020
in observance of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
You are graciously invited to join us for an hour of shar-
ing, listening, learning and healing along your grief jour-
ney. The next Support Group is TODAY, Sunday,
December 15th at 3:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery,
Avon. Meet in the main cemetery office. The topics for
December is Emmanuel/God With Us: You are Not
Alone. We have compassionate and skilled grief support
leaders who will accompany you on your journey toward
understanding, clarity, and peace this Advent/Christmas
season. A reservation is not required. If you have any
questions, please contact Rhonda by email at
[email protected] or call 216-930-4866.
“BE THE LIGHT: SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS”
It is not too late to help our needy School Families
and Active Parishioner Families.
How Can I Contribute?
One last set of donations can be made through the sec-
ond collection this weekend or by donations made di-
rectly through the Parish Finance Office. (Checks
should include the memo “Be the Light”.) The cutoff
for donations will be Monday, December 16th.
How Can I Request Help?
If you are a School Family or Active Parish Family
who needs some help this Christmas, please call 440-
288-1752 x246 and leave us your name, phone num-
ber, and if you are requesting food help or gift help.
You will be verified, and then contacted regarding
your request. You can pick-up your gift on Wednes-
day, December 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in
the Parish Office.
Thank you for generosity to our very own.
Phone: 440-288-0106 • www.stanthonylorain.org
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH LORAIN, OH
IF YOU MADE AN RSVP,
WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE
MARIAN GUILD CHRISTMAS DINNER
TOMORROW, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
AT 6 PM IN THE SOCIAL HALL
It is sure to be a fun time!
Don’t forget the warm winter items of hats & gloves for St. Vincent de Paul.
CHRISTMAS PIEROGI SALE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD FROM 10 AM - 6 PM
Pre-Order 24 hours in advance 440-934-4482
We will be selling:
Pierogi - $7/dozen frozen or $8/dozen cooked
Cabbage & Noodles - $3 small or $6 large
Macaroni & Cheese - $3 small or $6 large
Pierogi To Go Meal - $10
6 Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, and Macaroni & Cheese
Frozen Specialty Flavor Pierogi - $4/half dozen
2019 CONTRIBUTIONS
The cutoff date for 2019 con-
tributions is December 31,
2019. This year, December 31st
is a Tuesday. All Contributions
made the last weekend of the
year will be recorded as a 2019
contribution. The mailed contri-
bution envelopes contained
both a December & January en-
velope. If you send both
months back in December, they
will be reflected in your 2019
contributions even if it is a
January envelope. The contri-
bution must go by postmark
date, not the date of check.
Any ?’s, call the Parish Office,
440-288-0106.
DECEMBER 15, 2019 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
EARLY BULLETIN PUBLICATION
Due to the Holiday Season, the deadlines for bulletin entries has changed slightly for some weeks.
December 29th Bulletin - Deadline Monday, December 16th by 10 am
January 5th Bulletin - Deadline Monday, December 23rd at 10 am
You can email all entries to [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation.
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH DINNER
Our next monthly dinner will be Saturday, January 4th, after the 4 pm Mass.
The menu will be Beef Stroganoff over Parsley Noodles, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Dinner
Roll, Pineapple Upside Down Cake and a beverage when you Dine-In.
The cost of each dinner will be only $10.
Please sign up at all church doors or call the Parish Office, 440-288-0106, to give us a count.
You may pay at the door. Dine in & Carry out available.
Hope to see you there!
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