22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9/1/02 Scripture:

Following the Lord means nothing less than the cross: offering ourselves with Jesus as a living sacrifice and not conforming ourselves to this world. Following him will entail derision and scorn, yet the Lord is our help.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY: AUG. 31

4:30 pm Michael and Margaret Tilly (Family)

SUNDAY: SEPT. 1 – TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 am Jennie Hybel (Husband)

10:00 am For the Parishioners

12:00 pm Joseph Ficzner (Family)

MONDAY: SEPT. 2- LABOR DAY

9:00 am Tillie Drews (Joseph and Marilyn Katoch)

TUESDAY: SEPT. 3 – GREGORY THE GREAT

7:30 am Fr. Patrick Scharf(Ruth Morgan)

WEDNESDAY: SEPT. 4

7:30 am Kathryn Belcher (Larry and Ruby Belcher)

THURSDAY: SEPT. 5

7:30 am Theresa Zingale (Daughter)

FRIDAY: SEPT. 6

7:30 am Raymond Plewacki (Anniv.) (Wife)

SATURDAY: SEPT. 7

4:30 pm John and Marie Spisak (Daughter)

SUNDAY: SEPT. 8 – TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 am Mary Bartko (Husband)

10:00 am Vincenza,Salvo and Rosa Santaucia

(Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Siracusa and Family)

12:00 pm Mary Dvorak (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hocevar)

THIS WEEK IN THE LECTIONARY

Mon 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; 1 Cor 2:1-5

Tue 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 22:24-30

Wed 1 Cor3:1-9; Ps 33:12-31; Lk 4:34-44

Thu 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 5:1-11

Fri 1 Cor4:1-5; Ps 37:3-40; Lk 5:33-39

Sat 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5

Sun Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

DIOCESAN HOT-LINE

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has established a hot-line number at which anyone with a concern, a need, a complaint about sexual abuse or any other related matter can get help and can be heard. That phone number is (216) 696-6525 ext. 6600 or 6601.

PARISH BUDGET BUSINESS

Offertory Contributions

Contributions for August 24 and 25 $ 9,629.95

Please note: $10,500.00 is needed weekly

to pay our bills and avoid going into debt

Thank You!

PLEASE PRAY

Please keep in your prayers the sick and the homebound of our parish, Elizabeth Baroni, Nick Balishin, Ellen Blados, Mary Cala, Maria Carriero, John Cegonko, Geraldine D’Amico, Eleanor Dembowski, Rita Downey, Dominic Fabrizio, Cheryl Gesik, Judy Glaros, Helen Glinka, Edward Globokar, Steve Hajdu, Virginia Harley, John Husack, Jessica Kickham, Charles Kolesnicky, Millie Kulchar, Don Lubecki, Camille Manzo, Elizabeth Miller, Judith Nagorski, Helen Plewacki, Josephine Radic, Clara Rocco, Eleanor Sabo, Jordyn Sansavera, Catherine Schiffbauer, Daniel Sholz, Bonnie Sobiesienski, Jean Toth, Stanley Trojanowski, Michael Tustan and Linda Yovanno.

And the recently deceased: Anna Kolograf (Grandmother of Donald and Marion Kolograf).

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

SMT FOOTBALL RAFFLE—PRE GAME WARM UPS

Next weekend our football raffle tickets will be distributed after Mass in the back of the Church. Start warming up to sell those raffle tickets.

Each $10.00 ticket offers the holder, 10 winning opportunities for each of 10 weeks. The seven highest scoring tickets and three lowest scoring tickets will be winners. 100 chances for $10.00. Join us, have fun, and help St. Martin’s.

WORK ON THE CHURCH ROOF

In the later part of September, our maintenance man, Ed Spychola, will be working on the church roof . Let’s hope that this project will help prevent water from leaking into the body of the church.

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE

The bus is filled with fifty pilgrims who will go to the shrine at Carey, Ohio on the first anniversary of the terrorist attack of our country. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, contact the rectory. Drop off any prayer petitions at the parish office. We will take them with us on this prayerful day.

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear friends,

September brings with it thoughts of new beginnings, of the marvels accomplished on this planet by human labor, vibrant parish life, the start of the school year, football games and the World Series, Indian summer, the changing of the seasons, possibilities and opportunities. God’s presence and blessings make this an invigorating time. Simultaneously, it is also the time when we will remember 9/11/01 and the terrible tragedy of terrorism at the World Trade Center, time during which our favorite teams may not necessarily win all their games, time for us to deal with the difficulties of abuse in the church and challenges in our parish and community. It is a good time, a holy time, a time that encourages us to celebrate life in its diversity and wonder.

In Christ,

Fr. Jamie

MASS FOR LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Mass will begin at 9:00 am on Labor Day. We are truly blessed that we can work in order to earn a decent living, far greater than that of most of the other people in the world. It is good to come to worship to thank God for the many blessings we receive by living in the USA and receiving the fruits of our labors.

PARISH MASS AND HOLY HOUR ON SEPTEMBER 11

Fr. Matt will celebrate Mass at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11^th, to be followed by a Holy Hour.

Please come to pray for our country, for an end to terrorism, and for world peace.

THE SPECIAL COMMISSION ON SEXUAL ABUSE

The Special Commission on Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Cleveland has completed the draft of the document. Bishop Pilla wants feedback from the people of our diocese about the proposed policy. Our Suburban Southeast District will meet along with the Suburban East District on Thursday, September 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish at 6850 Mayfield Road in Gates Mills. This will be a great opportunity to share your thoughts. There are several of us from the parish going to this meeting. Contact the office if you want to attend. If you have any questions for the Commission itself, please call (216) 2811-8717.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The larger Stations of the Cross have arrived from Belgium and were installed on Tuesday. The smaller lindenwood Stations have been returned. We will have a blessing of the Stations at Mass.

NEW FAMILIES GATHER IN SCHOOL

The school looked great— brightly cleaned, painted, and polished—as a host of new families gathered in school to be welcomed after the 10:00 am mass last Sunday. The folks got to see the classrooms and gather for a brief orientation talk as well as taking some time for socializing and snacking. Thanks to Mary Maher, Kathy Dombrosky, Ed Spychola, and all those who helped get the school ready for this occasion.

BUILDING A GODLY DATABASE

We cannot trust the media to give us the truth about life and about our faith. We need to build into our everyday thinking the truths from the Bible, which will help us to resist the lies and temptations of the devil. Use the following list as a springboard for building your own personal database of truths you take with you every day.

GOD LOVES ME. (Romans 8:38-9, 1 John 4:10) God loves us first and nothing can separate us from his love.

GOD HAS A PERFECT PLAN FOR ME. (Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 139:16) God’s plan gives us hope and a future.

JESUS HAS FORGIVEN ALL SIN. (Mark 10:45, 1 John 2:1-2) Jesus is our advocate and gives his life as ransom for us.

I AM A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST. (Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17) Being baptized into Christ makes us new creations.

JESUS HAS DEFEATED THE DEVIL. (John 12:31-32, Colossians 1:13-14) Jesus has driven out the ruler of this world, rescuing us, giving us redemption and the forgiveness of sins.

THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN ME. (Luke 11:13, Romans 8:15-16) Through the Spirit we become God’s children, able to call God “Abba”, meaning “Daddy!”

I CAN OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD. (Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8-11) We are the salt of the earth and light of the world. Let that light shine.

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To know the will of God

is the greatest knowledge,

to find the will of God

is the greatest discovery,

and to do the will of God

is the greatest achievement

WEEKLY EVENTS

Sun: Sept. 1 Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Mon: Sept. 2 Labor Day

Parish Office Closed

SMT Day School Closed

9:00 am Mass

6:30 pm Rosary and Novena (C)

Thur: Sept. 5 Listening Session-Special Commission on

Sexual Abuse Listening Session

(St. Francis of Assisi, Gates Mills)

Sun: Sept 8 Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time

1:30 pm Baptism Class

PSR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10

PSR (the Parish School of Religion) begins at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, September 10, with class for the students in the school and a meeting for the parents in the church. If you have not registered your child for the Tuesday night session, please pick up a registration form at the rectory or in the vestibule of the church. If you would like to substitute teach or help as an aide in the program this year, contact Fr. Jamie or Fr. Matt.

HOW TO BECOME CATHOLIC--RCIA

The Church has an exciting process to engage your mind, heart, and spirit in helping you to decide about becoming a Catholic. It is called the RCIA. Sessions will begin on September 16 at St. Pius X Parish in Bedford at 7:00 pm, in the church. St. Martin’s has joined up with St. Wenceslas, St. Pius X, and Holy Trinity to make a four-parish effort. If you are interested in the Catholic Faith, call the rectory. If you would like to be on the team, let Fr. Jamie or Fr. Matt know.

PARENT BAPTISM CLASS

The next scheduled class will be on Sunday, September 8, at 1:30 pm. This class is for expectant parents and for parents of a newly born baby who have not yet participated in any Baptismal Class. Attendance at this class is a must as part of the preparation for the Baptism of your child. If you are planning a Baptism during the fall months, please call the rectory at 216-475-4300. The next class will be held on December 8.

MARTINEERS JEWELRY SALE

September 19,2002

10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Garfield Hts. Civic Center

Lower Level

For more information call Angie at 216-475-9857

HEALING HUMOR

A fellow quit going fishing on Sundays and began going to church. The priest, grateful to see him, said, “Henry, it makes me feel good to see you and your wife here every Sunday.”

“Well,” said the fisherman, “I figured I’d rather hear your sermon than hers.”

(from MORE HOLY HUMOR by Cal and Rose Samra, 1997)

Most of us would rather not hear these words of Jesus spoken in today’s gospel. We recognize in our labors at work, at home, and at school call us to make sacrifices, some big and some not so big, in order to take care of the material needs of our loved ones. That’s just one example of how the Lord calls us to embrace his way. That way to the greatest fulfillment in life here and in the hereafter involves self denial, taking up our cross daily, and following in the footsteps of Jesus.

MEN’S CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP MEEETING

The next meeting will take place Saturday morning September 14. Coffee and a light breakfast at 7:30 am, prayer and discussion from 8:00-9:00am.

This month’s theme will be “The Measure of a Man, Forgiveness”. Bible test will refer to Matthew 5:23-34, 18-15-17,21-35.

We are an expanding group of parish men who desire to grow spiritually and develop friendships with those having similar desires. Open to all Men of the parish, no cost.

Thanks to all those who participated in making the August kick-off meeting such a great experience. Your enthusiasm and strong singing voices were a real inspiration.

ATTENTION EVERYONE

Music is an integral part of our worship and has the power to better focus our mind, body, and soul on the Lord’s presence. If you enjoy praising God through music why not consider becoming a member of our music ministry team either by lending your voice or playing an instrument?! You can join the Sunday Choir, the Contemporary Guitar Ensemble, the Funeral Choir, the Hand bell Choir, or you can be a cantor. Perhaps you want to form a group of your own such as a Youth Choir or a Praise and Worship Team. The possibilities for your involvement are endless. If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the music ministry team please contact Jason Falkofsky at 216-475-4300 ext. 14.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE -- SEPTEMBER 11

As we approach the 1-year anniversary of the evil attacks of 9/11, we approach with a spirit of prayer and with faith that goodness will overcome evil. On Sept. 11^th we will be tolling the Church bells (8:48 to 10:28am) to mark the first attack (8:48) and the fall of the second tower (10:28) of the World Trade Center, the attack on the Pentagon, and the downing of the Flight in Pennsylvania. Fr. Matt will preside at a Mass of remembrance, justice, peace and reconciliation at 7pm on Sept. 11^th in the Church (Bells will also be tolled at 7pm in solidarity with neighboring Churches). This will be followed by a Holy hour of prayer for the consolation of the nation. All are invited. There will also be a novena of prayer leading up to the anniversary. To join in this 9 days of prayer please pray a rosary each day for the following intentions: Sept. 3^rd) That people may be faithful to Prayer in good times and bad. 4^th) That people may benefit from Fasting for a good intention periodically (Try to fast today). 5^th) That as followers of Christ we may Teach truth. 6^th) That people may resolve conflicts through effective Dialogue. 7^th) That people will be resolved in Witnessing with integrity to the strength of their faith in God at all times. 8^th) That all Americans unite behind the heroic rescue & service personnel of 9/11 by giving loving Service to others before self. 9^th) That we may act and be in Solidarity with all of God’s children worldwide, especially those in developing nations. 10^th) That we may always embrace Hope for the future. And Sept. 11^th) That the world may find healing by Looking Back through our grief at 9/11 and be empowered to Move Forward in Freedom, Justice, Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity. If you would like more information see these websites: www.usccb.org or www.geocities.com/saintmartinoftours.

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPERS

Before you buy all new expensive school clothes, check the uniform exchange. We have a large inventory of clothes for a great price. Call Carol Stanoszek at 440-439-2705

PLEASE HELP US KEEP “UP TO DATE”

If you’ve recently had a child, and the baptism took place at another parish; please let us know so we can update our files.

If a child has moved out of your home, and is living on their own, please let us know.

If you are a young adult, supporting yourself, living on your own or with your parents, you should be independently registered at our parish.

If your son or daughter has gotten married, at a parish other than St. Martin’s, please let us know so we can make the appropriate notation in our records.

If you have changed your address or phone number, please let us know so we can have the correct information on file.

MARTINEERS TRAVELERS

We are sponsoring trips to:

Tuesday, September 3 Greektown Casino

Meyers Coachline, Pick-up at St. Martin’s at 7:15 AM,

Depart 7:30 AM. Park in the Back of St. Martin’s parking lot.

Saturday, October 26 Trick or Treat Bag Going to Waterford, Spartansburg, Cambridge, PA

Thursday, November 7 Oglebay

A guided tour of the Festival of Lights

For more information or reservations contact Dee Kriz at 216-663-7258. All are Welcome!