2470 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio 44118
Church Website: www.churchofthegesu.org
Pastoral Staff
Reverend James E. Von Tobel SJ, Pastor
Reverend Michael A. Vincent, SJ – Associate Pastor
Reverend Thomas Chillikulam SJ, Associate Pastor
Reverend Dr. James K. O’Donnell – Deacon
Parish Life Director
Sr. Kathleen Flannery, OSU – Parish Life Director and Liturgist
Pastoral Minister
Parish Directory
Parish Office................................................................216-932-0617
Emergency Night Phone Service................................440-942-6499
Parish Office [email protected]
Parish Office Fax.........................................................216-932-0731
School Office...............................................................216-932-0620
School Fax..................................................................216-932-8326
Mass Schedule – Subject to change – see inside cover.
Meg Wilson (Parish Office)
Outreach Ministry Coordinator
Monday-Friday:
6:45 AM and 8:30 AM
Third Wednesday of the Month Mass &
Anointing of the Sick: 12:00 Noon
Saturday Vigil Mass:
4:30 PM
Sunday Masses:
7:30 AM, 9:00, 10:30 & 12:00 Noon
Holy Day Mass Schedule: 6:45 AM, 8:30, 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
Holiday Mass Schedule: 10:00 AM
Gesu School Principal
Parish Membership
Co-Business Managers
Kathy Barile (Parish Office)
Therese Blumenthal (Parish Office)
Development Director
Erin Julian (Parish Office)
Ashley Markiewicz
New parishioners are invited to call the Parish Office to make an
appointment to register. Current members are asked to notify the
Parish Office when they move.
Lucy Iemmolo
Faith Formation Co-Directors
Sadie Curtin (Parish Office)
Marcia Leous (Parish Office)
Marriage
Please contact one of the Gesu Priests at the Parish Office at least
six months in advance to arrange the use of the church and register
for the marriage preparation program.
Music Ministry Directors
Dr. Joseph Metzinger (216-932-1626)
Mark Ehrbar (216-932-0617)
Youth Ministry
Baptisms
Joe Gehring – (216-932-0617)
Health Concerns and Resources
For information, contact the Gesu Parish Office (ext. 26).
Sick Calls
Please notify the Parish Office when a member of your family is
hospitalized or would like a Parish Eucharistic visitor.
Reconciliation Schedule: 3:00 PM Saturdays or by appt.
To arrange a Baptism, please contact the Parish Office. Baptism
instruction is necessary with the first child.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
We welcome adults wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith
and prepare them for becoming members of the Catholic Church.
Please inquire at the Parish Office.
Mission Statement
GESU PARISH, a Catholic community, in the Jesuit tradition, is committed to:
Eucharistic living, Lifelong learning, Generous serving
“all for the greater glory of God”
Eucharistic living: We center our lives in Christ and the celebration of the Eucharist.
Lifelong learning: We engage, at all ages, in learning and being formed in the image of Christ.
Generous serving: We use our gifts to serve God and others.
Church of the Gesu
University Heights, Ohio
Mass Intentions
Letter from the Provincial
Monday 2/8
6:45 am Elizabeth North
8:30 am David Benacci
Tuesday 2/9
6:45 am Edward & Dorothy Hawkins
8:30 am Bill Kelly
Wednesday 2/10 6:45 am Frances Surace
8:30 am James Lavelle
12:00 pm Bill Smith, III
7:00 pm Angela Amato
Thursday 2/11 6:45 am Shirley & Edwin Skufca
8:30 am John Lyons
Friday 2/12
6:45 am Connie & Michael Flynn
8:30 am Paula Scully
Saturday 2/13 4:30 pm Elizabeth North
Sunday 2/14
7:30 am Margaret Noetzel
9:00 am Mildred Billheimer
10:30 am Mass Intention of Parishioners
12:00 pm Martha Rini
To the Parish Community of Gesu,
I write to update you on the status of our search for a
pastor to succeed Fr. Snow and Fr. Von Tobel. After much
deliberation and consultation, I am able to report that Fr.
Karl Kiser will be made available to Bishop Lennon with
a recommendation that Fr. Kiser serve as the next pastor
of Gesu. I have communicated this good news to Bishop
Lennon who holds the responsibility of appointing pastors
in the Diocese of Cleveland.
There are a few steps yet to take before I make my final
recommendation to Bishop Lennon. Fr. Kiser will complete
his mission of 16 years at University of Detroit Jesuit High
School in Detroit, MI. During the spring, Fr. Kiser, who
was ordained at Gesu in June 1997, will visit the parish.
The purpose is to learn about the parish, identify areas of
parish life that can build on mutual strengths and common
interests, and recognize areas of possible growth which
could help him and the parish prepare for this new mission.
After he visits, I will formally make Fr. Kiser available to
Bishop Lennon, proposing an appointment to coincide
with the completion of a well-deserved sabbatical in late
fall 2016.
Baptisms
Keith Matthew Schneider,
son of Keith & Crystal Schneider
Rest in Peace
Know you have my deep gratitude for your generosity
in supporting one another through this transitional year.
Although the appointment of a new pastor has extended
beyond our initial expectations, I appreciate your commitment and patience with the process. Your collective
care for this parish has enabled me to respond to needs
across our Midwest Jesuit family of ministries.
John R. Siebert,
father of Anna Snively
Robert Markee,
former husband of Kathleen Markee, father of
Bob and Patrick
Nancy Homoly,
mother of Margaret Homoly
May God continue to bless you and keep you in the
coming months,
Death Notices Online
V. Rev. Brian G. Paulson, S.J.
Provincial
Death notices for Gesu parishioners and family members
with links to full obituaries (if available) can be found on
the Gesu website at www.churchofthegesu.org.
Monday
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Fun with Fitness
10:30-11:15 am
McAuley Hall
Leadership Night
7:00-9:00 pm
McAuley Hall/
Sacred Heart Room
Charismatic Prayer
Group
7:30-9:00 pm
Server’s Sacristy
Tuesday
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PTO Candy Sale
Kickoff
St. Pat’s Hunger
Center
4:00-6:30 pm
50+ Club Mardi Gras
Party
5:00 pm
Ursuline Mother
House
Women’s Guild
7:00-8:00 pm
Ignatius Library
RCIA
7:00-9:00 pm
Dietz Room
Outreach EAA
7:00-9:00 pm
Sacred Heart Room
Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday
Masses
6:45 am, 8:30 am,
12:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Church
Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes
5:30 pm
Church
PTO Board Meeting
7:30-9:00 pm
Sacred Heart Room
Gallery Choir
7:45-9:15 pm
Choir Room
Thursday
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Friday
12
Honduras Medical
Brigade Begins
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Saturday
13
Bible Study
12:00-2:00 pm
2:00-3:30 pm
Sacred Heart Room
Sunday
14
Children’s Liturgy
9:00 am
Mass
PSR
10:15-11:30 am
School
NPWC Meeting
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Sacred Heart Room
Youth Group Meeting
5:00-6:00 pm
Sacred Heart Room
Youth Group Mass
6:00 pm
JCU
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2016
Lent & Easter Schedule
Gesu Lenten Offerings
Ash Wednesday - February 10, Masses:
6:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM
Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes:
5:30 PM
Bible Study (See Bulletin for more information):
Saturdays: February 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, & 19
12:00-1:30 PM, Sacred Heart Rm.
Tuesdays: February 16, March 1 & 15
9:15-10:45 AM, Sacred Heart Rm.
Wednesdays: February 17, March 2 & 16
7:00-8:30 PM, Sacred Heart Rm.
Eucharistic Adoration:
2016
Thursdays, February 18 and March 3 & 17
1:00-7:00 PM, Marian Chapel
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
4:30 PM Vigil Mass
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM,
10:30 AM, 12:00 PM Masses
Monday
Communal Reconciliation
7:00 PM, Church
Tuesday
Evening Prayer, 7:00 PM,
Marian Chapel
Wednesday
Tenebrae, 7:00 PM, Church
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer, 9:00 AM,
Marian Chapel
Mass of the Lord’s Supper,
7:30 PM, Church
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday
Anointing Masses:
Wednesdays, February 17 & March 16
Noon, Marian Chapel
Stations of the Cross
Tuesday, February 23, 7:30 PM, Church
Friday, March 18, 7:00 PM, Church
Reconciliation Services and Private Confession:
Private Confessions: Saturdays, 3:00 PM, Church
Wednesday, February 24
Diocesan Evening of Reconciliation, 5:00-8:00 PM
and
Pizza and Penance, 6:00 PM
Communal Reconciliation: March 21, 7:00 PM, Church
Lenten Soup Dinner:
Morning Prayer, 9:00 AM,
Marian Chapel
Liturgies:
3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
(Procession at 7:15 PM)
Church
Saturday, February 27, Following the 4:30 PM Mass
McAuley Hall
Novena of Grace:
March 4-12, 7:00 PM, Marian Chapel
(Saturdays, 7:30 AM at the Carmelite Monastery and
Sunday, March 6, 5:00 PM, Church)
Morning Prayer and Blessing of
Easter Food, 9:00 AM,
Marian Chapel
Easter Vigil Mass,
9:00 PM, Church
PSR Intergenerational Event:
Sunday, March 13, 10:15 AM, McAuley Hall
Parish Mission:
March 13, 14, and 15
7:00 PM at Communion of Saints Parish
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and
12:00 PM Masses
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Leadership Meeting – January 2016
WORSHIP
Joe Carino (co-chair)
Michelle Creger
Barb Domski*
Linda Elliott
Scot Sturm*
Maria Talley (co-chair)
Nancy Taylor
Angela Young
Sr. Kathleen Flannery, OSU**
Mark Ehrbar**
COMMUNITY LIFE
Erin Donovan Goldwood
Kathy Goodfellow*
Steve Moylan
Scott Price
Jim Schmitt* (co-chair)
Sarah Cain Spannagel
Cliff West
Jennifer Zavoda (co-chair)
Fr. Michael Vincent, SJ**
MISSION STATEMENT
Gesu Parish, a Catholic community in the Jesuit tradition, is committed to:
Eucharistic living, Lifelong learning and Generous serving
“all for the greater glory of God”
Eucharistic living
We center our lives in Christ and the celebration of the Eucharist.
Lifelong learning
We engage, at all ages, in learning and being formed in the image of Christ.
Generous serving
We use our gifts to serve God and others.
OUTREACH
Nancy Agacinski
Joe Aquillina
Trudy Aquillina
Judy Curran
Jack Flynn
Ellen Kelly
Molly Sammon*
Ashley Markiewicz** (co-chair)
Meg Wilson (co-chair)
Fr. Thomas Chilikulam**
ADMINISTRATION
Chris Auletta*
Greg Barrett
Bill Beck (co-chair)
Shane Bigelow
Bill Fehrenbach
Laura Hall (co-chair)
Dan Hanna*
Michael Novak
George Petkac
Susan Scalabrino
Sara Schoonmaker
David Smith
Therese Blumenthal**
FAITH FORMATION
Rick Bertone
Rita Grabowski*
Erin Hopkins (co-chair)
Lucy Iemmolo
Mary Catherine Koehler
Hilda Walter (co-chair)
Natalie Weaver*
Amy Staley
Sadie Curtin**
Marcia Leous**
Michelle Creger, Facilitator
Fr. James Von Tobel, Pastor
* = Pastoral Council member
** = Staff Resource
Parish Pastoral Council
We are a a faith-filled leadership body, guided by the Holy Spirit and the Gospel,
that works in conjunction with the pastor and parish staff to discern the needs
of the parish and guides the parish in building a strong Catholic faith community.
This group did not meet in January, but shared in the entire Leadership’s meeting
with Jenene Francis, Provincial Assistant for Parishes, to discuss the new pastor
and a dialogue about our parish and the concerns of the Province about the future of
parishes within the Midwest Province of the Jesuits.
Administration Commission
We are being good stewards of our limited resources and are keeping all
channels of communication open.
Collections are behind at this time of year, and there is some concern that it may
affect our budgeting process. The new STREAM Initiative in our school debuted at
an open house on Sunday, January 31, and showcased our new program. We have
raised $1,112,000 of the $1.1 million to launch this.
We are still in the process of searching for a new Development Director and Business
Manager. Construction of the new Baptismal font began on February 1 with an expected completion date by Easter. As part of our Commission’s 2016 goal, the
education plan on our Finances will sponsor Fun Facts in our weekly bulletin.
We had a discussion on the closing of Sacred Heart and St. Clare Schools in order
to form a new merged school (Corpus Christi Academy) on the St. Clare campus. Gesu
has received some inquiries from parents about enrollment. Gesu has directed the
parents to speak with their pastors before making any decisions; our approach is to
maintain our current enrollment policy regarding students from other parishes.
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Leadership Meeting - January 2016
Worship Commission
We are a place where people can come for communal prayer and active involvement in parish.
The Worship Commission discussed the need for more leaders for our Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 am
Liturgy. Members will reach out through Gesu Young Families and personal invitation.
Three presentations during the month of January on Baptism and the ministries of our parish were well attended, and
gave greater understanding to the sacrament as well as to the foundation principles of our new font.
The appreciation weekend for our Music Ministry went well! The Evening for our Liturgical Ministers was positive, but we
discussed returning it to the Saturday morning format next year or perhaps a different time in the year.
The work on the Baptismal Font began on Monday, February 1. The Liturgical celebration of the parish’s 90th anniversary
will take place on the Feast of Pentecost at the noon Mass on May 15. The Commission will be actively engaged in the
invitations, outreach to former clergy, principals, teachers, alumni. There was further discussion around the Sunday Mass
schedule.
Outreach Commission
We are sent to care for the sick, those in need and to connect with the inactive.
The Outreach Commission had several discussions this month about a variety of committees here at Gesu. We continue
to assess and look at all aspects to be sure that we are meeting the needs of our fellow parishioners.
Education, Advocacy, and Action will be kicking off a new year with quarterly themes. Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Applications are available for our June Honduras Mission. Applications can be picked up in the Parish Office. We will be
kicking off Lent with CRS Rice Bowls. More information to follow. We also thank Jenene Francis for her time here and the
discussions she led with us and all of leadership.
Community Life Commission
We are building relationships, volunteering and having fun together as a community.
The Community Life Commission met on January 25 at McAuley Hall. The Lenten Soup Dinner, scheduled for Saturday,
February 27, after the 4:30 pm Mass in McAuley Hall, was discussed. Planning has already begun and volunteers will be
needed to help set up, serve and clean up. The Gesu Youth Ministry Spaghetti Dinner, scheduled for Sunday, February 28 in
McAuley Hall after the 5:00 pm Youth Mass, was also discussed. Youth and their families will be encouraged to attend and
volunteers will be needed to help set up, serve and clean up as well. The planning for the Gesu 90th Anniversary Luncheon
has begun. A planning committee is being identified and the setup should be similar to Father Snow’s farewell last year.
Faith Formation Commission
We are committed to lifelong learning and discovering who God is in our lives.
The Faith Formation Comission began discussion on the Pope’s call to care for the Earth in “Laudato Si”, and Gesu School
is currently implementing “green” practices and will continue to improve efforts throughout the school to answer the Pope’s call.
Gesu plans to offer an Ignatian Prayer and Faith Sharing Program based on Gospel contemplations, Lectio Divinia exercises,
and faith-sharing time each month. This is a follow-up to the fall retreat, but all parishioners are welcome. The first informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17.
The commission also discussed the potential for a Vacation Bible School. Because this would be a new venture for Gesu,
there would be limited enrollment and a need for adult volunteers.
Finally, the first confirmation preparation session was held on January 24. Three additional sessions and a retreat are
scheduled for the confirmandi.
Upcoming Events: Catholic Schools Week (1/31-2/6), Women’s Retreat (2/5-2/6), PSR Family Mass (9:00 am on 2/7),
Rite of Sending (12:00 pm on 2/14) and Rite of Election at St. John’s Cathedral (5:30 pm on 2/14) for RCIA candidates,
Ignatian Prayer and Faith Sharing Program Informational Meeting (7:00 pm on 2/17)
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Worship
Piano Recital Features Variety of
Masterworks
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“In the sight of the angels
I will sing your praises, Lord.”
- Ps 138
Julia Russ will present a piano recital on
Sunday, February 28 at 3:30 pm. Julia is a
member of the Cleveland Institute of Music
faculty and concertizes extensively in addition
to her duties here at Gesu. She will perform
Mozart’s Sonata in G, the Chopin Fantasy and some
Debussy Preludes. Admission is free and refreshments
will follow.
Daily Scriptures
Mon.2/8
St. Jerome Emiliani/St. Josephine Bakhita
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132; Mark 6:53-56
Tue.2/9 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84; Mark 7:1-13
Wed. 2/10 Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20--6:2;
Mark 6:1-6, 16-18
Ushers Needed
We are in need of some friendly people (men and
women!) to serve as Ushers at our weekend liturgies.
The commitment is simple: to arrive about 15 minutes
before Mass begins, to assist in the welcome of people
to Mass, and to assist in setting up for the collection,
bulletins, etc. If interested, please contact the parish office
or call Mike Scalabrino at (216) 402-5425.
Thu. 2/11 Our Lady of Lourdes
Deut 30:15-20 (Deut 11:26); Ps 1; Luke 9:22-25
Fri.2/12Isa 58:1-9a; Ps 51; Matt 9:14-15
Sat.2/13Isa 58:9b-14; Ps 86; Luke 5:27-32
Sun. 2/14 1st Sunday of Lent
Deut 26:4-10; Ps 91; Rom 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13
Collection for Our Lady of Peace
Food Pantry
Contact the Worship Commission
No doubt, you have noticed the basket at the entrance to
the sanctuary each weekend. We encourage our young people
to come forward with a financial or food donation to walk up
during the regular collection. We will not be announcing
this each week, but we appreciate you giving your little ones
a nudge to walk up there to place their contribution! Your
generosity is most appreciated by those most in need!
To learn more, please email [email protected] or
call the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
Lent: Fasting & Abstinence
Our observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday,
February 10, a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of
universal fast and abstinence. Fasting is obligatory for all
who have completed their 18th year and have not yet
reached their 60th year. Fasting allows a person to eat
one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken, not to
equal one full meal. Abstinence (from meat) is obligatory
for all who have reached their 14th year. If possible, the
fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on
Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the
suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare
ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more
readily His Resurrection. Fridays in Lent are obligatory
days of complete abstinence (from meat) for all who have
completed their 14th year.
February Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, 4:30 pm: Linda Elliot, Patti Smith, Sue Bauman,
Valerie Rozic, Nancy Agacinski
Sunday, 7:30 am: Diana Beigie, Maryanne Lutjen
Sunday, 9:00 am: Vickie Peterson, John Schwabauer,
Joanne Schwabauer, Kathleen Betchkal, John Betchkal
Sunday, 10:30 am: Nicole Eberle, Fritz Montague,
Joe Amato, Anne Caputo
Sunday, 12:00 pm: Diane Pederson, Monique Campbell,
Judy Curran, Dave Curran
February Altar Servers. Thanks to all the young ladies and gentlemen who participate in the Mass.
4:30 Saturday
Nate Sommerfield
Danny Krebs
Maddie Anderson
Ben Gehrlein
Josephine O’Neill
7:30 Sunday
Zack Ditzel
Ava Ditzel
9:00 Sunday
Devon Peterson
Adam Price
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10:30 Sunday
Caroline DeCicco
Steve Zucca
Nicole Shipley
Josh Reape
12:00 Sunday
Maggie Campbell
Forrest Campbell
Outreach
CRS Rice Bowl
Thank You!
Dear Families, this Lent our community
will participate in Catholic Relief Services
Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that
will help you experience Lenten spirituality
by living in solidarity with people in need
around the world.
Rice Bowls will be available at the Church entrances
beginning Ash Wednesday. CRS Rice Bowls are a great
way to guide your Lenten prayer, fasting, and almsgiving!
Be sure to visit crsricebowl.org for even more information
and download the free app. Stay tuned for more!
Thank you to everyone who helped support our cookie
collection for the AIDS Taskforce. These cookies will be a
special treat for both clients and employees, and is a small
way we can support those who are impacted by HIV/AIDS.
If you would like more information about the Taskforce, you
can visit their website at aidstaskforce.org.
Catholic Charities Appeal​
Love Powers Our Mission! Your support of the 2016 Catholic
Charities Annual Appeal is an act of mercy that will change
the lives of over 400,000 of your brothers and sisters in
Christ. Please consider a generous gift to the Catholic
Charities Annual Appeal. Please pray for the success of
this Appeal which provides essential programs and services in need throughout all eight counties of the Diocese
of Cleveland.
On behalf of the poor and needy of Northeast Ohio, thank
you! We invite you to view the stories of inspiration and more
information at www.catholiccommunity.org/2016Appeal.
Contact the Outreach Commission
To learn more, please email [email protected] or
call the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
Respect Life Committee
40 Days for Life Spring Prayer Campaign
40 Days for Life, a semiannual prayer and fasting program
to bring an end to abortion, runs from February 10 through
March 20. Prayer cards are available at the church entrances. If you would like to participate in a peaceful prayer
vigil in front of Preterm, call John Noall at (216) 245-9744
or visit www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland. Not able to do
so? Contact Diane Mackay about prayer opportunities at
Gesu at (216) 509-2890.
Special Needs Mass
A Special Needs Mass will be held on Sunday, February 14
at 12:45 pm at Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon
Road in Solon. Be-Attitudes Service hosts a worship service
for persons with special needs on the second Sunday of
every month followed by a social in the Parish Hall.
Those interested should call Jeannie Sydenstricker at
(440) 248-0980.
Honduras Summer Mission
The Summer Mission to Honduras will be this June 14-21.
Applications are available at www.churchofthegesu.org and
are due no later than April 1.
Please email Sadie at [email protected] or Ashley
at [email protected] with questions.
Friendly Visitors Needed!
Ursuline Sisters residing at Regina Health Care very much
need the company of others who are willing to spend a little
time with them each week. Read the newspaper, take walks
within the building, talk. The task is simple but the benefit
and reward great. Email Maggie Gibson to learn more at
[email protected] or call (440) 449-1200, ext. 409.
Alternatives to Abortion:
Birthright at (216) 486-2800
Womankind at (216) 662-5700
Alternaterm at (216) 371-4848
Healing the Wounds of Abortion:
Pathways to Peace ...
Altercare Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at Altercare to assist in bringing
residents to 11:00 am daily Mass, spend time visiting them,
or join in the 4:15 pm Rosary.
Altercare is located at 4291 Richmond Road in Warrensville
Heights. For more information, contact Linda Scalero at
(216) 464-1222.
Project Rachel at (216) 334-2966
Rachel’s Vineyard at (877) 467-3463
Bethesda, The House of Mercy at (800) 482-4100
H.E.A.R.T. at (440) 243-2520
Counselors provide confidential and nonjudgmental advice.
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Faith Formation
Vacation Bible School
JCU Lecture
Novena of Grace
Inter-Parish Mission: Save the Date!
Faith Formation is considering the idea of having a
Vacation Bible School at Gesu this summer. Before
we make a commitment, we are looking for one or two
volunteers who are interested in serving as the organizing
leaders. If you are interested or want more information,
please email Sadie Curtin at [email protected] or
call (216) 932-0617.
JCU will host a lecture called “Asian American Catholics:
Diversity within Diversity” by Dr. Jonathan Tan, Hallinan
Professor of Catholic Studies, Case Western Reserve
University on Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 pm in the LSC
Conference Room. Sponsored by The Institute of Catholic
Studies at John Carroll University. This lecture is free and
open to the public. For additional information, please call
(216) 397-4558.
Mark your calendar for our annual Novena of Grace from
March 4-12. Each year many parishioners gather for this
daily communal prayer experience culminating in the anniversary of the canonization of Saints Ignatius of Loyola
and Francis Xavier – two of the founders of the Society of
Jesus (Jesuits), the religious order whose members serve
at the Church of the Gesu. Join us for prayer and speakers
who will address the meaning of elements that constitute
“the Jesuit tradition.” Watch for details in Gesu publications
and on flyers in the church.
Please save the date for an inter-parish mission that will
change your life. “Rediscover: Mission, Mercy and the
Meaning of Life” will be held March 13-15 at Communion of
Saints Parish and include a simple soup supper each night.
This inter-parish mission will be an inspiring yet practical
experience of dynamic teaching and application of the genius
of Catholicism to every aspect of your life. Keep watching
the bulletin for all the details!
In the Jesuit Tradition
When their plans to go to Venice and then
to the Holy Land collapsed because a war
forced most sea captains to suspend sailings,
Ignatius and Peter offered the infant Society’s
services to the Pope. His first appointment of
a Jesuit was to name Peter Faber a lecturer in Theology
and Scripture at Rome’s Sapienza University. Later, Faber
was commissioned to be present at the Diet of Worms in
Germany, where a conversation was to take place between
Martin Luther and Catholic Church authorities. In this
Lutheran city, Peter Faber preached, heard confessions,
and led interested people through the Spiritual Exercises,
the method of retreat composed by Ignatius from which
Peter himself had benefitted before his ordination.
First Step Program
Under the guidance of Bishop Richard Lennon, the Tribunal
of the Diocese of Cleveland during the Year of Mercy, seeks
to embrace in a wider manner those who feel themselves
estranged from the Church. Therefore, using webinar technology, six parishes have been designated to host the First
Step Program.
​This program is designed to assist those considering or
seeking an annulment. This offering is in addition to the
previously announced programs. The program will begin
at 7:00 pm in each of the following parishes on February
17. The parishes are: St. Christopher Parish, Holy Family
Parish, Stow, St. Mary Parish, Wooster, St. Gabriel Parish,
St. Jerome Parish The sessions will take place in the
parish school. Trained personnel will be at each site to
facilitate the session. There is no need to preregister.
Daily Prayer Online
While you’re in your home or office, at your computer,
take a few minutes each day to pray, thank God, and relax
amid the challenges you face each day. Make a Sacred
Space in your day. Visit www.sacredspace.ie/.
Lenten Mens Retreat
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and the Knights of Columbus
Council 15023 are hosting a Lenten Mens Retreat titled
“Being a Man in Today’s Word” on Saturday, February 27.
This one-day retreat starts at 9:00 am and discusses how
to combat sin, forgiveness, and mercy. It will include small
group time, reconciliation, and conclude with Mass at 4:00
pm. Cost is $20 per person in advance. To RSVP, please
email [email protected] or call (216) 381-0204.
Please RSVP by February 21.
Gesu Spirit Shop Now Online!
Support the Gesu Boosters and find all your
Gesu apparel and great gifts for Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, Graduation and more at the Gesu
Spirit Shop. The shop is now only available online
(no longer open in school). Visit www.bgms.net/gesu.
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Faith Formation
Fish Frys in the Area
Ignatian Prayer & Faith-Sharing
St. Dominic
Join us on Fridays during Lent in the St. Dominic School
cafeteria (3455 Norwood Road, Shaker Heights). Fish Fry
is on Fridays from February 12 through March 18 from
5:00-8:00 pm. Adult meals are $12 and kids’ meals are $6.
Menu features breaded fried cod, baked lemon pepper cod,
jumbo shrimp, or macaroni & cheese. The fish dinners include
coleslaw and your choice of potato (French fries, baked or
sweet potato). All adult dinners include roll, dessert, and
choice of coffee or tea. You can even purchase a soda or
additional side to go with your meal at an extra cost. You
can choose from clam chowder, broccoli & cheese soup,
macaroni & cheese, or French fries. Children’s menu
features fried fish, macaroni & cheese, and cheese pizza,
along with carrots and ranch dressing, a drink box, and
cookies. Jojo the Clown from Flower Entertainment will join
us weekly for balloon twisting magic. Dine-in or carry-out.
Benedictine High School
Enjoy a Friday evening dinner at a Fish Fry in the
Benedictine High School cafeteria, 2900 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Drive. Take-out orders available! All dinners
include baked potato or French fries, coleslaw or
applesauce, bread, condiments, coffee, tea or milk. Side
orders available.
The Fish Frys will be held on 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 and 3/4
at 7:30 pm and 3/11 and 3/18 at 7:00 pm. If you have any
questions, feel free to call (216) 421-2080, ext. 517.
St. Clare
Boy Scout Troop 433 is offering their All American Fish
Fry Fundraiser supporting domestic fisheries and local
manufacturers. Menu includes fried and baked Alaskan cod,
crispy batter-fried shrimp, Lake Erie perch and pierogi
dinners, including two sides, roll and butter. Sides include
Cleveland’s own “Sophie’s Pierogies,” homemade cabbage
and noodles, mac ‘n’ cheese, French fries, coleslaw and
applesauce. Also serving pasta dinner with salad, clam
chowder and dessert specials. Senior discounts and kid
meals available. Dine-in or carry-out. Time is from 5:007:00 pm, every Friday during Lent, except Good Friday
(February 12 through March 18). Prices range from $7$14. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 433. Church of St.
Clare, 5659 Mayfield Road, Cleveland. (440) 449-4242.
More information is available at www.saintclare.net.
You are invited to an initial session of “Ignatian Prayer &
Faith-Sharing” on Wednesday, February 17, at 7:00 pm in
McAuley Hall. This is for anyone who wants to pray and reflect
on our Sunday Scripture readings, whether or not you have
experienced traditional Ignatian ways of praying. Come and
see how you might benefit!
If you will attend on February 17, or are interested in
participating but cannot attend, please contact Hilda Walter
at the parish office or email [email protected].
Gesu Hosts Science Olympiad
On Friday, January 29, students of Grades 4, 5 and
6 participated in hands on science during the Science
Olympiad. From the catapulting of ping pong balls to
the building of Robotic arms powered by Little Bits,
participants had a fun-tastic time!
The following children placed first in their events:
Aerodynamics: Paul Dean & Nathan Zavoda, Catapult:
Katrina Santelli & Lauren Hondlik, CSI Gesu: Emily
Coviello & Lauren DiMenna, Egg Drop: Camella Muresan
& Brenna Czenszak, Lego Robotics: Christian Bermel,
Peter Bae & Liam Colaluca, Mystery Powders: Betsy
Waner
Reflection Relay: Olivia Reichard & Carmella Muresan,
Sinking Ship: Jack Schmitt & Jack Sizemore, Tower
Building: Caitlyn Klug & Rachel Pizzuti, Write It, Do It:
Francesca Carlo & Kate Auletta, What Went By: Maggie
Brady & Reilly Parent
A special thank you to all of the Parent Volunteers,
high school students and Alums who were the judges for
these events: Katia Abboud, Karlee Westerburg-Blake,
Liza Brady, Matthew Brightman, Melissa Brokaw, Dr.
Laura Caserta, Judge Jan Colaluca, Thomas Colaluca,
Liz Deegan, Courtney DiMenna, Ben Feder, Dr. Loretta
Szczotka-Flynn, Jack Flynn, Hayley Grunau, Peter Hart,
Renee Hayslip, Andrea Herchik, Kristen Lovinger, Josh
Lovinger, Alexandra Minder, Kara Moylan, James Nemeth,
Becky Ravas, Dawn Schmitt, Maureen Sizemore, Alex
Ulrich, Joe Ulrich, Galyna Vlasov, Lana Zachlin, Molly
Zachlin, Jennifer Zavoda and Mike Zavoda.
The winners of the Gesu Olympiad are invited to
participate in the JCU Science Olympiad in March. Coach
Nemeth says Happy Science Experimenting!
Jesuit Prayer Online
Ignatian spirituality reminds us that God pursues us in
the routines of our home and work life, and in the hopes
and fears of life’s challenges. This new prayer site offers
daily scripture, Ignatian reflection, and prayer to anchor
your day and strengthen your resolve to remember what
truly matters. Visit www.jesuitprayer.org to read daily content,
submit a prayer request, and download prayer cards. You
can also subscribe to the daily eNewsletter and download
the free App on your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices!
Contact the Faith Formation
Commission
To learn more, please email [email protected]
or call the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
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Community Life
Gesu Young Adults Lenten Gathering
Lenten Soup Dinner
Contact the Community Life
Commission
Soon You Will See...
You are invited to 7:00 pm Mass on Ash Wednesday
(February 10) followed by a soup and bread potluck dinner
at Gesu. Please RSVP by February 8 by emailing Ashley
at [email protected] and let us know if you
will bring a soup or bread to share. Let’s kick off the Lenten
season with prayer and community. See you there!
Please join us for the Annual Gesu Lenten Soup Dinner.
Join your fellow parishioners in a simple meal of soup,
bread and conversation. Donations will be accepted at the
door, with all proceeds benefiting the Gesu Food Fund.
Homemade Chicken Noodle & Minestrone soups will be
served on Saturday, February 27, after the 4:30 pm Mass
in McAuley Hall. Any questions can be emailed to Jennifer
at [email protected].
At long last, the work on our new Baptismal font is
starting in the area where the present font is located. The
area will be “tented” after work is done each day, and it will
be in place whenever there is Mass or any other service.
Our hope is to have the work completed in time for the
Easter Vigil! Thank you for your patience!
To learn more, please email [email protected]
or call the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
Join Gesu Young Families!
Gesu Young Families is a caring,
Catholic community that supports families
who are raising young children through
faith, service and social events. Our
purpose is to provide interesting, fun
and helpful activities for parents and
children. We offer social, spiritual, recreational and community
service opportunities as well as playgroups and outings.
There is still time to join in the fun this year as there are
plenty of winter and spring activities planned for you and
your children! Open to families with at least one child aged
newborn to kindergarten, this organization is a great way
to make new friends and develop a support network for
yourself during those challenging early years.
For additional information, please email Kristie Lang,
Membership Coordinator, at [email protected].
Gesu Women’s Guild
Mary’s Way of the Cross
Join the Women’s Guild for the
Stations of the Cross Lenten devotion on
Tuesday, February 23, at 7:30 pm in the
church. This expression of our Catholic
faith will be an opportunity to unite our pains and sufferings
with Jesus through the sorrowful heart of His mother.
Save These Dates
Saturday, Apr. 23: Mother Daughter Mass & Lunch
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 11:00 am
Thursday, May 12: Spring Benefit Dinner
The Country Club
Gesu School Scrip Program
A Gesu School fundraiser, the Great Lakes Scrip Program,
is open to the parish! By simply making your regular
household purchases through this program (gas, groceries,
prescriptions, and any other retail purchases including
restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters) you can assist in
continuing to provide a successful environment for our
students and teachers. Please consider registering your
family at www.shopwithscrip.com. The enrollment code
is A69EALCL37595.
Email Christy Salata ([email protected]) or
Mandee Jones ([email protected]) with questions.
Youth Ministry
Saturday, Feb. 13: Service at Maggie’s Place, 9:00 am
Sunday, Feb. 14: Meeting at 5:00 pm in Parish Office
Youth Mass at 6:00 pm at JCU
Sunday, Feb. 21: Meeting at 4:00 pm in Parish Office
Youth Mass at 5:00 pm at Gesu
Saturday, Feb. 27: Service at Lenten Soup Dinner from
2:00-8:00 pm in McAuley Hall
Sunday, Feb. 28: Youth Mass at 5:00 pm at Gesu
Meeting at 6:00 pm in McAuley Hall
*Contact Mr. Gehring at [email protected] with questions
or to participate in a service opportunity or event.
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Administration
Enroll in Faith Direct
Gesu Job Bank
Senior Fitness Instructor
Fun With Fitness is looking for a fitness instructor who
would be available to teach mostly exercise classes for those
over 50. We are in need of someone who would be available
as a substitute, so it would be very part time. This is a
very rewarding job helping people maintain optimal health.
Please send questions or résumé to funwithfit@sbcglobal.
net.
Office Assistant
Part-time position available for an office assistant on
Mondays and Fridays at a small law firm in Lyndhurst.
Please call (216) 291-4332 for more information.
The twelve days of Christmas culminate with the celebration
of the wonderful feast of Epiphany. I am thankful for all the
generous gifts that you provide to our parish, but I realize
that you cannot be with us every Sunday of the year. Please
consider using our secure electronic giving program Faith
Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory
or second collections donations of your choosing.
You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our
church code: OH283, or by mailing a paper enrollment
form available in the parish office.
God Bless You,
Fr. Von Tobel
What Can I Do To Live My Faith as a
Good Steward at Gesu?
Contact the Administration
Commission
Spend Time in Prayer:
• Join the Charismatic Prayer Group
• Attend a Homily Reflection Group meeting
Offer yourself in Service to the Church:
• Volunteer at this year’s 10th Annual Service Day
• Consider becoming a Catechist
• Join the Choir
Share your Treasure with the Church and Your
Community:
• Your Diocese
• Catholic Charities
• Hospitals
• Any nonprofit in the community
To learn more, please email [email protected]
or call the Parish Office at (216) 932-0617.
Sunday Collections
Collected (1/10/16)
$ 12,970
Collected Fiscal Year to Date (7/1/15-1/10/16)
$ 897,549
Budget Fiscal Year to Date (7/1/15-1/10/16)
$ 975,800
Annual Fiscal Budget (7/1/15-6/30/16) $1,605,833
Still Needed to Meet Annual Budget (thru 6/30/16) $ 708,284
Bricks and Pavers for
Sale for Gesu’s Piazza
You can create a lasting impact at Gesu by purchasing a
brick or paver to celebrate a loved one’s accomplishments
or to honor their memory. Bricks and pavers are installed in
the piazza outside the Madonna della Strada Pastoral Center.
Bricks are $100 and pavers are $175. For more information,
please call the Development Office at (216) 932-0617.
Gesu Bulletin
Editor: Laura Hanna
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Publisher: Church of the Gesu (216) 932-0617
Advertising: Dee Printing Inc. (800) 292-9020
Cover Drawing: Hatters Architectural Illustrations
Gesu Bulletin Submissions
All information and materials for the bulletin should be
e-mailed to [email protected] or typed and placed
in the bulletin mailbox at the rectory BY NOON MONDAY
(holidays excepted). An e-mailed submission is preferred
but typed copy with contributor’s name & number may be
submitted for consideration. In the interests of story clarity
and proper spelling, handwritten notes are discouraged.
Gesu Parish cannot endorse any business that sponsors
an ad in the bulletin. To advertise in this bulletin, call Dee
Printing at (800) 292-9020.
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Join the Gesu conversation online to connect with the
Parish and fellow parishioners, learn
more about the Church and Catholic
teachings and stay up to date on all
the latest events. “Like” Church of the
Gesu on Facebook and “Follow” us at @GesuCleveland!
If you would like to receive our eNewsletter, please email
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