Holy Martyrs Catholic Church 3100 OLD WEYMOUTH RD MEDINA, OH 44256

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2019

Father Stephen Dohner

Pastor

Father Mark Ott

Weekend Associate

Father Robert F. Pfeiffer

Pastor Emeritus

Janet Payton

Pastoral Associate

Diane Bruce

Director of Faith Formation

Christopher Ilg

Director of Music

Sr. Marie Ellen Kuhel

Bereavement Coordinator

Skip McQuate

SPIRIT Coordinator

Michael Cox

Life Teen Coordinator

Parish Staff

Holy Martyrs Catholic Church Twenty –Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time —October 6, 2019

Mass Schedule & Intentions this Week

Sat 5:30 pm Millie Stone

(Jean Peterson)

Sun 7:30 am Christine Twardzik

(The Twardzik Family)

9:30 am Victor & Louise Seskes

(Cindy & Scott Kriska)

11:30 am Parishioners

Mon 8:00 am Mary Lou Warren

(Mary Miller)

Tues 6:30 pm Rosary for Peace

7:00 pm George Stanton

(Eloise & Jerry Dolph)

Wed 8:00 am Robert C. McConville

Thurs 7:00 pm Jim and Josephine Battaglia

Fri 8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cancasci

Sat 5:30 pm Erin Ehrbar

Sun 7:30 am Jimmy O’Brien

(George & MaryAnn O’Brien)

9:30 am Parishioners

11:30 am Jeanne Pellas

(Brenda Brain)

This week at Holy Martyrs

Sun 10/6 Time Travelers 9:30 AM Room 203

Sacrament of Confirmation and Reception

2:00 PM Worship Space

NO Youth Mass, SPIRIT or LIFE TEEN

Mon 10/7 Monday HM Kids 6:00 PM

Blessing of the Pets 7:15 PM Front Parking Lot

Tue 10/8 Glory Bees Week 2 9:00 AM Worship Space

Tuesday HM Kids 6:00 PM

Discovering Christ 6:00 PM Gathering Area

Journey for Children 6:30 PM Room 200

Wed 10/9 Intercessory Prayer Group 5:30 PM Chapel

Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Worship Space

Thurs 10/10 SPIRIT Prayer Group 4:00 PM Chapel

Eucharistic Minister

Training 7:30 PM Worship Space

Sat 10/12 Contemplative Prayer 9:30 AM Chapel

DONUT SUNDAY

Sun 10/13 Time Travelers 9:30 AM Room 203

4th Grade Family Trip

to the Cathedral 12:15PM Offsite

Youth Mass 5:00 PM Worship Space

SPIRIT 7th & 8th Grade 6:00 PM Parish Life Ctr.

LIFE TEEN 6:00 PM Martyrs Hall

Parish News

Daily scripture readings for this week can be obtained

on the USCCB website, where you can sign up to have

readings emailed to you.

You can also download one of these apps on your

phone: Laudate or The New Missal

Church Office hours: Monday - Friday:

9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm

330-722-6633

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hymns for October 5 & 6 Masses

Entrance Hymn: We Gather Together, 200 Communion: Lord, Who at Thy First Eucharist, 365

Offertory: We Walk by Faith, 496 Sending Forth: In the day of the Lord, 575

Holy Martyrs Bereavement Ministry

Holy Martyrs has a compassionate and caring

Bereavement Ministry. None of us escapes walking

through the way of grief and as a church, we do it

together.

For more information, please call Janet Payton at

330-722-6633.

“Blessed are they who mourn

for they will be comforted” Jesus of Nazareth

Matthew 5:4

Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

As a special opportunity for family prayer

and devotion, a pilgrim statue of Our Lady

of Fatima has been made available in our

parish. You may welcome the statue into

your home for a week by signing up in the

Gathering Area or by calling the church

office at 330-722-6633.

More and more people are liking our facebook page.

Have you visited our facebook lately?

www.facebook.com/holymartyrschurch

Follow us on

No Youth Mass, SPIRIT or LIFE TEEN

on October 6

Resumes next Sunday, October 13.

On Sunday, Sept 29, 2019, the SPIRIT students

discussed “ Honesty”. We played a game called “

SPY” and the kids then broke off into small groups

to discuss what it means to “Always tell the

truth”. This Sunday, October 6, 2019, there will be

no SPIRIT. We will resume our SPIRIT Youth Group

on Oct 13, 2019.

Holy Martyrs SPIRIT is on Facebook, Instagram, the

Holy Martyrs website and Snapchat

http://www.facebook.com/holymartyrschurchcalendar:T2:Sunday,%20Feb%2017,%202019

Parish News

Holy Martyrs Church October 6, 2019

Medina, Ohio

Immersion Trip to El Salvador

Immerse yourself in deep faith, rich culture, and the love of the Salvadoran people! We are planning our next

trip for early next year. If you have an interest in learning more about this trip, talk to Janet Payton or call

Shelley Conry at 330-687-6927.

Holy Martyrs El Salvador Ministry

Welcome to the second in a series of articles whose goal is to provide information in support of broadening the scope of

our Parish’s El Salvador ministry. Today’s topic is the Land and the Country.

El Salvador is a small, mountainous country located in Central America. It is approximately 2000 miles south-southwest

of Medina and is bordered by Guatemala to the north and northwest, Honduras to the north and east, Nicaragua to the

southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It is the only country in Central America that does not border on both the

Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and is the only country in the world named for Jesus Christ (El Salvador means The

Savior in Spanish). Although the smallest country in Central America (about the size of the state of Vermont in area), it

is also the most densely populated country in Central America with 6.45 million residents (est. 2019).

El Salvador is a seismically active land as it sits on the boundaries of the Cocos tectonic plate where it sub ducts (goes

under) the North American and Caribbean plates. Consequently, earthquakes are fairly common. There are 22

volcanoes in the country, most of which are extinct, but 6 have erupted in the last 150 years. Many of the earthquakes

occur just off shore under the Pacific Ocean, so there is often a tsunami concern accompanying the earthquakes.

The country is also impacted by hurricanes that originate in the eastern Pacific or the Caribbean basin. While only one

tropical storm (Selma in 2017) has ever made direct landfall in the country, heavy rains from other storms have resulted

in flooding and mudslides during hurricane season.

El Salvador’s climate is tropical (the country is located between 13 and 15 degrees North Latitude), and is fairly

temperature consistent year round. Temperature does vary by elevation, however. Coastal temperatures are in the

upper 80s to low 90s during the day, with nighttime lows in the upper 70s to low 80s. Temperatures in the elevations

generally are about 15 degrees cooler. There are distinct dry and wet seasons in the country. The dry season extends

from November through April; the rainy season May through October.

El Salvador’s geography consists of a coastal plain in the South and two mountain ranges, the Sierra Madre along the

Northern border and the volcanic range adjacent to the coastal plain. There is a fairly large central plateau region

between the mountain ranges. Most of the country’s population resides in the central plateau. The capital, San

Salvador, is located the central plateau and its’ metropolitan area is home to 2.4 million people. The main river in the

country is the Lempa (Rio Lempa), which is 262 miles long with 220 miles of its’ length within El Salvador. It is El

Salvador’s only navigable river and drains more than 50% of the country. On the river are four hydroelectric dams which

generate a significant amount of the power in the country. Unfortunately, the Lempa suffers from pollution due to

industry and agricultural runoff.

Next: The History

tel:330-687-6927

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING TIME,

TALENT, TREASURE

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please Welcome the Following New Families:

Donald and Paula Bank

Jeffrey and Debra Barbants

Alex and Rosalyn Dadas

Richard and Emily Gow

Jacob and Tara Johnson

Edward and Frances Orzel

Thomas and Alicia Pizon

Derek and Kaitlin Sharp

Virginia Standen

Grateful Giving Holy Martyrs Parish

September 14 & 15

Weekly Offering $ 12,406.67

Electronic $ 12,488.66

Total $ 24,895.33

Thank you!

27th Annual Harvest Mass of God’s Creation

(and Blessing of the Fall Harvest)

Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 11:00 AM Mass

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 527 Beall

Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 (at the intersection of Beall Ave

and Bowman St. near Downtown Wooster)

The Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland, Medina

and Diocesan Social Action Office invite you to the

Harvest Mass of God’s Creation to bless your harvest

produce, farm/garden symbol, or soil (in a small

container) in gratitude for God’s bounty. Pray for our

diocese’s farms, rural lands, gardens, natural spaces/

waters that express God’s Creation. Join in the opening

procession of gardeners, farmers, parish-outreach

gardeners and nature stewards. Celebrate the Fall

harvest and bring a local/farm-produce snack, vegetable,

or finger food for a light social after Mass!

For info, contact: Paul Kipfstuhl, Diocesan Rural Life

Office, pjkipfstuhl@ccdocle.org, 330-703-7979.

2019 Catholic Communication Campaign

Last week there was a second collection for the

Catholic Communication Campaign. The Catholic

Communication Campaign (CCC) is an opportunity

to help people across the United States and around

the world to connect with Christ.

Thank you for your generosity.

For more information, visit www.usccb.org/ccc

"We are the people of the Eucharist. Always

remember who you are."

— Allen Hunt, The Turning Point

BAPTISM

Nathan Lucas Robinson

Son of

Timothy and Kristen Robinson

mailto:pjkipfstuhl@ccdocle.org

HM KIDS, SPIRIT & LIFE TEEN

Holy Martyrs Church October 6, 2019

Medina, Ohio

Nathan Ignatius Agnew

Roman Christopher Alessandro

Sydney Paige Anello

Nathaniel Anthony Baclawski

Tyler Christopher Barch

Grace Denis Bechen

Kathryn Louise Bobey

Trinity Eileen Bonitz

Gabrielle Colette Boston

Ayden Lee Boucher

Evelyn Maria Boucher

Ellen Christine Boyd

Hope Carly Brickman

Dylan Michael Caldwell

Aiden Robert Cavey

Meghan Monica Cavey

Ryan Michael Cipullo

Charlotte Abigail Conder

Connor Michael Danilovic

Abigail Rose DeLong

Ella Cecelia DiCola

Christian Bartolo Durny

Abigail Giana Fourmann

Colton Edward Funai

Noah Laurence Gabel

Chloe Bernadette Galletti

Santo Sebastian Gambaccini

Liam Francis Gilson

Dylan Charles Gorczyca

Quinn Blaise Hayden

Hailey Angelina Kelps

Thomas Michael Komar

Alexander Philip Kormanec

Cecelia Grace Kurko

Michael James Kurko

Grace Mary Lascko

Kaitlyn Marie Letner

Sophia Mary Machalec

Avery Lauren Mandera

Madelyn Grace Mandera

Elena Catherine Manzi

Natalie Grace McGraw

Kyleigh Elizabeth Morrison

Samuel Sebastian Napier

Nadia Anne Parente

Paris Josephine Pasadyn

Casey Anne Patterson

Kayla Lee Ann Perfect

Adrienne Claire Popovich

Regan Elizabeth Ann Popson

Cara Mae Razavi

Kenneth Francis Rogers III

Nathan Giovanni Ross

Lauren Marie Sage

Megan Marie Scavuzzo

Sarah Ann Sgambati

Benjamin Allen Sluder

Hunter James Smith

Julia Therese Smith

Lillian Lucy Smith

William Benedict Sollenberger

Brennan Sebastian Stobbs

Grace Elizabeth Sturgill

Samantha Marie Sustarsic

Andrew Nicholas Tecco

Kate Olivia Weber

Congratulations

to those who are

being Confirmed

on October 6!

Throughout the Diocese

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Help for victims of domestic abuse

Victims of domestic abuse may call the BATTERED

WOMEN’S SHELTER of Summit & Medina Counties’

confidential hotline for help 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

Medina County Hotline 330-723-3900

Toll Free 877-414-1344

Summit County Hotline 330-374-1111

Toll Free 888-395-4357

Monday, October 14th

– 7:00pm

Did you know Cleveland is one of the top cities in the

country for human trafficking? How is our church

helping and what can we do ourselves to help the

women and children who all prey to this violation of

human rights and our faith.

Join us as Sr. Cecilia Liberatore, SND,

explains how this happens and what

can be done to help.

NEW LOCATION: 100TH

BOMB GROUP

20920 BROOKPARK ROAD, CLEVELAND

$12 per person - register in advance:

www.theologyontherocks.wixsite.com/west

WEEKEND HEALING RETREAT

Women who are suffering after an abortion are invited to

a private healing retreat at Loyola Retreat House, just

north of Canton on October 25-27, 2019.

Come experience the mercies of the Lord through the

sacraments, prayer and scripture. For more information,

contact The Community of Jesus, the Living Mercy at

1-800-482-4100 or email at BethesdaHouse@aol.com

Website: bethesdahouseofmercy.org

October Rosary Devotion & Procession

on

Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

at the Loyola Retreat House.

This event, co-sponsored by Loyola Retreat House and St.

Francis de Sales Parish in Akron, will begin at 3:00 p.m.

with the Rosary, followed by a social. Fr. Jacob Bearer and

the Deacons of St. Francis de Sales Parish will lead the

procession. Please join us.

LEAF Ministry Helps Family and Friends

of the Incarcerated

LEAF meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at

the Medina County Jail, 555 Independence Drive.

Support and fellowship, confidential and free

Marriage Encounter Weekend

Learn more about your spouse and God on the same

weekend. Make plans now to attend Oct. 11-13 at the

Homewood Suites in Solon. Call Jack and Fran at

330-305-9963 or visit GreatMarriagesOhio.org for info or

to sign up.

For substance abuse resources, go to

www.greaterthanheroin.com.

http://www.theologyontherocks.wixsite.com/westmailto:BethesdaHouse@aol.com