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Weekly Parish Update
Location Code

(AR) Augustine Room (School Bldg)
(C) Cafeteria (School Bdg)
(F) Francis Rm (Parish Office Bldg)
(J) Joseph Rm (Parish Office Bldg)
(M) Mary Rm (Parish Office Bldg)
(P) Pavilion
(+) Church
(G) Gym
(OCU) Old Credit Union Rooms
OCU rooms are in the School Bldg
ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

TUESDAY, September 12
2:00 Senior Meeting (J)
6:30 Baptism Class (F)

WEDNESDAY, September 13
6:30 G.A. Meeting (+)

THURSDAY, September 14
5:00 Party at the Pavilion (P)
6:00 Rosary (+)

SUNDAY, September 17
7:30 A.A. Meeting (C)

MONDAY, September 16
7:00 Finance Council Mtg. (F)  
Parish School of Religion
(PSR) Information
 
The Parish School of Religion for Saint Monica and Saint Martin of Tours is a program that prepares children who attend public schools for the sacraments. Both Parishes work together to ensure that all students have proper preparation with catechists who are strong in their faith and share it with their students. Our PSR program is held at Saint Martin of Tours School on Mondays, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
 
The first day of the 2023-2024 PSR program is September 18th and will begin with a Parent and Student Mass at Saint Martin’s Church. After Mass, students will be introduced to their teachers, walk over to the school, and attend a shortened class. 
 
Calendars for the 2023-2024 PSR Year are available at Saint Monica’s Parish Office along with the Student Enrolment Form and the Medical Form. Please bring the completed forms to Saint Martin of Tours Office or to the First Class on September 18th. 
 
Thank you!  Sister Helene
The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Our very own Sr. Helene Skrzyniarz now presents us with her new series, written exclusively for our Weekly Parish Update!

Note from the Editor: This is the final installment of this series on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Beginning next week, in keeping with the Church's initiative, the Eucharist Revival, Sr. Helene will offer her on the Sacrament of Eucharist, written exclusively for this publication.

Contemporary Confessional Practice
 
Our current Rite of Penance was revised in 1973 with two options for reconciliation services that would restore the original meaning of the Sacrament as a community sign. Sin does not only affect the sinner, it affects the entire community. In 1983, the Code of Canon brought more changes, namely: the penitent could kneel on a kneeler or sit in a chair facing the priest...  

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Help Request from Fr. Mullee

Gustavo, a 66-year-old gentleman from Peru, is looking for a room to rent. He is currently living out of his car. He is also looking for work and
speaks no English. 

If you are able to be of assistance, please contact
Fr. Mullee at (216) 662-8685 or frmullee@saintmonicachurch.net
Congratulations
to Two of Our Benedictine Students!

Jeremy Ade (Sophomore) earned the Father Raphael Award for Science, and also merits as the #1 student in the Sophomore class.

Brandon Jordan (Senior) earned the Father Timothy Award for Drama. 
Faith and Healing Video Link
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Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Flyer
Single Catholic Women 20-35: Franciscan Sisters invite you to in-person and on-line Discernment Events designed for you. Discover your calling and purpose. Visit https://fscc-calledtobe.org or contact Sr. Julie Ann 920-323-9632.
Holy Name Men's Sock and Underwear Drive