St.

Peters
104 W. First Street Mansfeld, Ohio 44902 419-524-2572 June 2014 Issue 21
Family
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Administration/Staf
Father Gregory Hite
Pastor/Superintendent
Father Jeremy Miller
Associate Pastor
James Marshall (senior status)
Terry Philpott (senior status)
John Reef and Dennis Striker
Deacons
Bill Johnson
Director of Music & Liturgy
Elizabeth Wurm
Director of Religious Education,
Youth Minister
Lynne Lukach
Adult Faith Coordinator
Jerry Straub
Business Manager
Carla Eighinger
Ofce Assistant
Tracey Williamson
Tuition Manager
Vickie Palmer
Parish Secretary
Audrey Ralph, Cindy Dickerson
Parish Center Secretaries
Cathy Stout
Development Director
Sister Bernard Marie Campbell
Development Associate
Joan Gemzer
Administrative Assistant to Develop-
ment & The Msgr. Dunn Foundation
Kathy Morris
Marketing, FAMILY Editor
Michelle Failor
FAMILY Assistant Editor
Tammy Kemerling
Montessori Preschool/
Kindergarten Director
Madalyn Bauer Elementary Principal
Tressa Reith
Junior High/High School Principal
Melinda Milligan Child Care Director
A complete list of parish and school
staf is available on the website at www.
mansfeldstpeters.org.
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Sometimes the presence of the Holy Spirit is
expected only in terms of extraordinary manifestations
like a driving wind, tongues of re, dierent
tongues (rst reading for the Solemnity of Pentecost).
Oftentimes, we dismiss the fact that the Spirit is also
manifested in simple daily experiences for example,
forms of service, peace, and forgiveness. Te Spirit is also manifested in our courage
to embrace dying to self.
Recently, I had the grace of being able to vacation in Rome (ten days in May).
At rst I was not excited about my trip. I thought about the airport security,
standing in line, the possibility of missing a connecting ight, the eight hour trip
from NYC to Rome, seats that appear to be getting smaller, and pre-departure
planning. Much to my surprise, this trip was one of the most memorable and
grace-lled journeys of my life. Te weather was beautiful; the Italian people were
gracious; every day was a new adventure in sightseeing, prayer and shopping (a
great combination for adventure!). In Italy, especially, you expect the unexpected.
Dining is an experience. No one is in a hurry. And the best way to get from one
point to another is to walk (exercise). When that fails, take a taxi.
Visiting the churches, seeing the masterpieces of art, speaking with the native
people, eating pasta and sampling desserts revealed to me and reminded me once
again God is present in all we experience. Indeed, the Holy Spirit is manifested
in simple daily experiences: please and thank you, the smile of a store worker,
the graciousness of a waiter or waitress, patience when I couldnt speak the correct
Italian, and going the extra few steps to make a visitor feel welcome.
One of the highlights of my trip was celebrating Mass at the tomb of St. Pope
John Paul II, on the Sunday that would have been his 94th birthday. Visiting his
tomb during the year of his canonization is what prompted the journey in the rst
place. However, I never would have expected to be the main celebrant at his tomb
at St. Peters Basilica. Te grace of the moment overwhelmed me. And for that I
will always be grateful.
As we are about to resume the liturgical season called Ordinary Time, I am
reminded that there is never anything ordinary about Gods grace or his plan for
us. Each day is lled with opportunities to experience Gods love, his mercy, and
his peace. Having experienced it ourselves, I believe our Heavenly Father is pleased
when we share that same love, mercy, forgiveness, and peace with others! We have
a gracious God with a gracious will for us!
Greetings
from the pastor
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Rev. Gregory R. Hite
On April 10, 2002, the ag pole in front of the Franciscan
Activity Center was dedicated. Te ag pole was erected in
memory of Michael H. Julian, St. Peters Class of 1964.
Michael gave his life in Vietnam for our freedom on March 20,
1967. Te Julian family, spearheaded by Roger 55, was the
donor of the ag pole. We are grateful for their thoughtfulness
and generosity.
In honor of Michael Julian and all the men, women and
families who have served and continue to serve our country,
THANK YOU.
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Parish News
Parishioner Talents Series
Te Whistler
by Betty Schartl
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Ralph Wilson, Te Whistler
as he is fondly referred to by
family and friends, is a rm
believer that whistling is a
reection of a happy heart,
which is exhibited in his entire
attitude toward life.
Ralph, a native of Ashland,
Ohio, retired from work at
General Motors, having served
a 32-year tenure. He became
a convert to Catholicism
when he married Rose Femia.
Former Bishop James Homan
married the couple. Tey raised
four childrenJoe, Michael,
Christopher and Brian
sharing 53 happily married
years together as a family until Rose
died on 2/28/13.
Ralph developed a unique talent
for woodworking and generously
used his talent for the benet of St.
Peters over the passing years. He
was instrumental in producing the
crosses formerly worn by
our Eucharistic ministers at
all the Masses at St. Peters,
advising he inherited the
job from another former
parishioner, Tony Carbetta,
a fellow craftsman and
friend of the parish.
In addition, Ralph
handcrafted the crosses used
at the Poor Souls Day Mass in
November to commemorate
the parishioners who
had died during the year.
Tese crosses are then
given to the families of the
deceased. Ralph credits
fellow parishioners, John
Trasher, for adding special
calligraphy to each of the
crosses. A belt sander is used
to take the names o the
crosses that are not claimed,
thereby enabling re-use.
Ralph recently passed the
torch of talent for the making of these
crosses to another fellow parishioner,
Jon Ralph, who is competently
following in his footsteps.
Ralph also crafted toys for the rae
booth at St. Peters Festival, made
toys for Toytown, and most recently,
after being contacted by Paul Weitzel,
worked on creating the Traveling Cross
now used in the parish. Rare wood,
including ebony, was purchased from
a nearby lumber company to build
the crosses and it should be noted
that Ralph has donated not only his
services in bringing all these projects
to fruition but he has absorbed the
costs involved in producing them.
Perhaps one of the most notable
and eye-catching of Ralphs projects
is the statue of St. Francis, presently
located in the St. Peters Franciscan
Center. It is truly a work of art
and for many years lay dormant in
storage at the Parish Center until, as
Ralph advises, Sister Bernard Marie
became instrumental in resurrecting
St. Francis and assisted in gaining
him his rightful place of honor at the
Franciscan Center. If you have not
yet viewed it, take time to enjoy a
peek. You will not be disappointed.
It should be noted that Ralph has
served as a Eucharistic Minister at
St. Peters for over 45 years as well as
serving the Friday 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Presently, he advises that although life
may be moving a little slower, he still
enjoys it with a happy heart.
Te St. Peters Parish School of
Religion Program had another fantastic
year! Each week, from September until
April, ninety-seven students from a
variety of schools around the area joined
to learn more about their faith and how
to express their faith!
During the course of the year, each
of our classes (1st 8th grades) studies
a variety of topics including Catholic
Social Teaching, Scripture, Doctrine,
Church, Sacraments, Worship and
Prayer and Morality. Each class also
has a specialized focus for the year,
for instance, the Old Testament, and
by completing the curriculum each
year at each level the students receive
comprehensive instruction in their faith!
We are very proud to announce two
new programs in our PSR program this
year as well! Our eighth grade program
focused on breaking open the scripture
and worked on discerning not only what
Gods Word is, but how it applies to their
lives! We also added a high school PSR
program this year which focused on
morality and moral decision making.
In addition to regular class, the
PSR program takes part in some very
special learning opportunities! In
October we gathered together as a
program to learn more about Mary
and how to pray the rosary! Tis year
we followed a very special meditation
provided by Mrs. Jackie Harrigan which
proved to be very meaningful for the
children! In December we celebrated
Christmas by coming together and
Building a Nativity. Students in
multi-aged groups presented part of the
Christmas story to others in the program.
In January we celebrated vocation
awareness by having a Vocations Fair
and the students were aorded a unique
opportunity to listen to Father Jeremy
speak not only about his vocation but
about listening for Gods call. In March
we gathered one more time to pray the
Stations of the Cross and learn more
about Christs life, Passion and death.
Lastly, our year ended with our annual
closing Mass and pizza party.
We would like to thank those who
volunteered their time and talents this
year in our PSR program! A great thank
you goes out to Rachel Adamescu, Andrea
Case, Chris Becker, Sarah Reef, Demrie
Alonzo, Beth Deville, Cynthia Scordova,
Tracy Holzmiller, Rena Brown, Landree
Rennpage, Jackie Harrigan, Alicia Goble,
Nathan Maiken, Chris Kmetz and Fran
Leitenberger. Teir eorts bring our
youth closer to Christ!
We do hope everyone has a great
summer break and we look forward to
seeing you next fall! We hope more
adults will prayerfully consider helping
out with the dynamic program next year!
Parish News
Parish School of Religion Program
by Elizabeth Wurm
National Catholic Youth Conference
by Elizabeth Wurm
In November 2013, three students from St. Peters traveled to
the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Te National Youth Conference is held every two years and is an
opportunity for youth from around the country to come together to
share their faith.
Tis years theme was Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Cole Phillips,
Claire Phillips and Joseph Rall all had the opportunity to take part in
breakout sessions of their choosing that included topics of faith that
are meaningful to youth. Tey also had the opportunity to take part
in large opening and closing sessions which included the emcees for
the weekend, Jesse Manibusan, Matt Maher, Jackie Francois, and Bob
Perron to name a few. Additionally, there were opportunities to attend
daily Reconciliation, Mass and Adoration. Troughout the weekend
the youth were able to visit the thematic park which had not only
service opportunities but booths that gave additional information and
opportunities about the faith.
Over 25,000 youth from across the country attended NCYC this
year and the weekend ended with a Mass in the Lucas Oil Stadium.
We would like to thank our parish family for their support of NCYC
and encourage students who will be in high school in 2015 to take
advantage of this life-changing opportunity!
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Te St. Peters Parish School of Religion PrWe
would like to thank Alexis Winters and Sophie
Winters for coming to the Back to Heartland
Retreat in January! Te Back to Heartland
Retreat is an overnight retreat that takes place at
Saint Josephs in Galion annually for high school
students in our deanery area. Tis years theme was
Get Out of the Boat which focused on following
Gods commands in your life! We hope more of you can join
us next year!
Every year in January, and most of the time during very frigid
weather, teens from around our area gather in Galion to take
part in the Back to Heartland Retreat. Tis overnight retreat,
over Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend, has been taking place
for over 20 years now and gives high school teens a unique
opportunity to experience fellowship with their peers, embrace
their faith more fully, and have a lot of fun!
Each Back to Heartland Gathering has many aspects to
it. It always has a fun activity that helps get the ball rolling.
Tis years theme was Get Out Of Te Boat based on the
Gospel of Matthew where Jesus commanded Peter to get out
of the boat and walk on water with Him, relying on his faith
to keep him safe. Te teens present made boats based on a
series of criteria to help them understand the gravity of their
faith. While they were doing this there was a live twitter feed
where people at home were able to follow along on what was
happening at the retreat.
Te youth also experienced a series of witness talks which
helped to bring them to a greater understanding of the
great faith that some of the biblical gures possessed and it
encouraged the teens to strive to have that same amount of faith.
Tey also had the opportunity to participate in Reconciliation
and Mass. Te youth were also provided with a great dinner
by the Galion Knights of Columbus, participated in a dance,
experienced praise and worship music and had some recreation
time! We were very excited to have two St. Peters youth this
year participating: Alexis Winters and Sophie Winters.
Te Back to Heartland area has several gatherings for youth
to get involved in each year. In February there is the Junior
High Gathering for seventh and eighth graders which focuses
on their preparation for Conrmation. In March the Back
to Heartland area hosts the Senior Prom at St. Marys in
Shelby. During the summer months the youth participate in
YES which is a service weekend. Tey go out to the homes of
people in the community who are in need of some assistance
with things such as painting, yard work, construction and
general cleaning. To top o our summer, the youth participate
in Leadership Weekend which is held at Resurrection Parish.
Tis is a weekend when the high school youth learn how to
not only be leaders in their lives but more importantly in the
Church. Te experience is culminated by participating in a
high ropes course.
In addition to the many experiences in our deanery area,
there are more opportunities to get involved such as attending
Steubenville, the March for Life, eXclaim, the Summer Youth
Conference and the National Catholic Youth Conference as
well as our monthly youth group meetings at our parish!
A great way for teens to continue to grow in their faith is
through youth ministry programs such as these! For more
information on how you or your teen can get involved, contact
Elizabeth Wurm at wurm.elizabeth@myspartans.org or call the
St. Peters Parish oce at 419-524-2572.
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by Elizabeth Wurm
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Parish News
Seminarians, Eighth-
Graders Face O On
Basketball Court
by Laurie Stevens Bertke, Chronicle Writer
Originally published May 2, 2014,
at www.catholicchronicle.org
Reprinted with permission.
MANSFIELDCheered on by the rest
of the student body, Manseld St. Peters
eighth-grade boys basketball team took to
the court April 25 to play a friendly game
against Father Jeremy Miller and a group
of seminarians preparing for priesthood.
Fr. Miller, associate pastor of St. Peter,
says the vocations basketball game gives
priests and seminarians a chance to spend
time with young people and to speak with
them about God in a fun, non-church
atmosphere.
Prior to his ordination in June 2013,
Fr. Miller played basketball on a team at
Mount St. Marys Seminary in Cincinnati
that has visited local Catholic elementary
schools for the past four or ve years. Tey
typically invite the entire school body to
attend and one of the seminarians gives a
short talk on vocations at halftime.
Fr. Miller thought it would be a good
event to bring to St. Peter, so he invited
the team from Mount St. Marys to come.
Elementary, junior and high school
students lled the stands to watch the
eighth-graders take on the seminarians.
A close game ended with the visitors
defeating the Spartans 33-28, a loss that
took some of the students by surprise.
Several of the eighth-graders who played
for St. Peter readily admitted they did not
imagine future priests would put up much
of a challenge in basketball.
Jacob Stewart said he knew his associate
pastor, Father Jeremy Miller, played
basketball, but he was still surprised by
how good the rest of the seminarians were.
I thought it was going to be an easy
game. I thought we were going to win,
he said.
Dezmond Briggs also expected the men
preparing for priesthood to be kind of
bad at basketball, he said with a laugh. He
began to question that assumption when
the seminarians entered the gym to warm
up wearing jerseys bearing the name of
their team, the Minor Prophets.
I think we were kind of nervous,
agreed Anthony Katsaounis. But
after we got on the court we just kind
of played the game and had fun, and I
think the school enjoyed it too.
Deacon Matthew Frisbee, a
seminarian scheduled for ordination
to the priesthood May 31 at Toledo
Rosary Cathedral, said the games are an
opportunity to promote vocations and
to show students that we do more than
just study and pray all day.
We do this because we want to show
you that priests like to have fun; we like
to do normal things, Fr. Miller told
the students at halftime.
We also want to show you guys its
just cool to love God, he added. All
of these guys here love God. Tey love
Jesus Christ.
He urged the young men and women
to consider that they might be called to
service in Gods church some day.
I know you say that sounds horrible
right now, and I would have said
the same thing in high school and
elementary school, but here I am, said
Fr. Miller.
Te key is to be open to Gods will
in your life, wherever that might lead
you, he added.
After the game, eighth-grade boys
and their parents were invited to stay
for pizza and meet the seminarians.
Seminarians playing for Mount
St. Marys included Deacon Frisbee,
Tony Coci, Scott Perry and Je Smith
of the Diocese of Toledo and Alex
McCullough of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati. Te team was coached by
Father Gregory Hite, pastor, and Father
Tomas McQuillen, a faculty member
of Mount St. Marys.
Eighth-graders playing for St. Peter
included Luke Henrich, Alec Baldasare,
Anthony Katsaounis, Jacob Stewart,
Nate Schemine, Dezmond Briggs,
Michael Tridico, Kristian Kowalski and
Nahziel Bowen. Tim Mulherin serves as
head coach for the team.
Referees Dave Eighinger and
Pat Mulherin
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Parish News
We are at Jesus disposal. If he wants you
to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim
His work in the street, if he wants you to clean
the toilets all day, thats all right, everything
is all right. We must say, I belong to you.
You can do whatever you like. And this is
our strength. Tis is the joy of the Lord.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
What does a priest do between
Sundays? A question simple enough to
ask but dicult to answer in a few words.
In a bulletin address to graduating high
school seniors, Father Nelson Beaver, of
Resurrection Parish in Lexington, Ohio,
reminds us of the two basic decisions that
the Faith of the Church articulates for us.
Te rst [is] life style or vocation to which
the Lord is calling us, living as single
persons, married, or entering into religious
life. Te second decision is working to
discover the career or occupation in which
we might best use our abilities to serve
others and to support ourselves. Tere
are many of us for whom vocation and
career are two distinct aspects of our lives.
For others of us, vocation and career greatly
overlap or are even one and the same.
Regardless of the category in which we
nd ourselves, we all work toward that
elusive point of balance where we give an
appropriate amount of time and energy
to all areas of our lives: prayer, work, and
exercise, or, leisure and recreation. Our
parish priests are no dierent.
What does a priest do between Sundays?
Because a priest tends to the needs of his
parish and responds to the individual calls
of his parishioners much like a mother
does for her family and her children, his
work life does not follow a set schedule,
beginning and ending at the same time
each day. As Father Tom McQuillen wisely
noted during his Mothers Day homily on
the Day of Prayer for Vocations, a preist is
like a mother in that he serves when and
where he is needed.
Father Hite and Father Jeremy both see
this main responsibility of pastoral care as
one of the most rewarding aspects of their
work. Pastoral ministry, as Father Hite
explains, refers both to the sacramental
and spiritual needs of parish members.
Tis kind of care utilizes large quantities
of time as it includes celebrating the Mass
and the sacraments with both parishioners
and school students, as well as ministering
to those in need, usually in the form of
personal counseling, visiting the sick in
homes, in hospitals, and in care facilities.
Te sacramental celebrations follow set
times and schedules. Te spiritual ministry
occurs any time, day and night. It is between
these two features of pastoral care that our
priests fulll other responsibilites such as
overseeing and taking part in the spiritual
and educational development of the
student body, overseeing various councils,
such as the Pastoral and Finance Councils,
and seeing to the proper maintainence of
the properties, what Father Hite calls, in
Gospel terms, good stewardship. Father
Jeremy highlights the fact that since much
evangelization happens prior to and outside
of the sacraments, there is a great need and
responsibility to cultivate faith in other
ways, [and he considers] frequent visits to
the schools, adult faith studies, attendance
at sporting events, [and other activities]
as an essential part of fertilizing the
ground for faith. He views this presence
with people as a way of increasing and
enhancing sacramental participation.
Te responsibility to be involved in, or
represent the parish in diocesan activites
and initiatives is also a part of the priestly
life and can nd our priests serving on
various councils and commissions at the
diocesan level, as well as functioning
as mentor and host to newly ordained
priests and seminarians. Tere are also
times in which our priests serve in a civic
capacity, such as Father Hites time serving
on the Board of Directors of the Public
Broadcasting System in Toledo, and the
Toledo Symphony.
Tere are also many administrative
duties that need fullled throughout the
week whereby large portions of time must
be devoted to making phone calls, writing
emails, and ling paperwork.
Finally, before, during, and after all
these obligations, our priests are making
time for prayer. Father Jeremy notes that
while this can be dicult to t into a busy
schedule, it is necessary for replenishing
our soul and making our ministry not
about us, but rather about how the Lord is
using us with others.
While most of the time we witness our
priests shepherding the ock, it is possible
to nd Father Hite and Father Jeremy
taking time to develop their other gifts.
When feasible and practical, you can nd
Father Hite cooking, gardening, traveling,
and enjoying music, as well as keeping up
with his language skills in Latin, French,
and Italian. Its possible, too, to see Father
Jeremy keeping up with his tennis game in
Lexington or enjoying the symphony in
Manseld. He also follows high school,
college, and professional basketball and has
been studying guitar and composing music
for several years.
Tough decades of experience separate
our two parish priests, it is fascinating
and heartening to observe that they both
nd pastoral care, specically celebrating
the sacrament of reconciliation, and
facilitating peoples return to the Church
and the active practice of their faith, as the
most rewarding aspect of their vocation.
Indeed, both Father Hite and Father
Jeremy wish they had more time to give
to this ministry, and, simply, to being with
the people. Te challenge for them, as it is
for all of us, is nding, or discovering, that
balance between prayer, work, and leisure,
how exactly to serve God in all things. We
are reminded in a multitude of ways that
one path to nding balance, and to keep
balanced once we discover it, is by focusing
on Christ; and one way to do that is by
Te Joy of Service: A Week in the Life of a Priest
Father Hite visits with children in cafeteria
Father Jeremy is the prince in Rapunzel
by Amy Secrist
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Restored Icon of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help by Bill Johnson
Restored Icon of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help returned to St. Peters
Parish. Msgr. James Hebbler, St. Peters
8th Pastor (1955-1968), instituted
devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
during his term. Te well-known icon of
Our Lady has occupied a position at the
Blessed Mothers altar in our beautiful
Church ever since.
Age and years of exposure to candle
smoke and soot, together with a loss
of some of the decorative parts of the
images crowns, made a restoration of
the beautiful icon a necessity. Relying
on special donations from some generous
parishioners, St. Peters 13th Pastor, Fr.
Gregory R. Hite, arranged for a complete
restoration of the icon. Te project was
completed in time for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on
December 8, 2013.
Devotion to the Mother of God under the title of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help has been a popular and widespread devotion in the
Church ever since Blessed Pope Pius IX declared that the Blessed
Mother would also be known by that name in 1866 and 1867.
Te original icon is venerated in Rome in the Church of St.
Alphonsus Liguori, where the Redemptorist Fathers have permanent
custody of it. Te icon is Byzantine/Eastern Orthodox in origin and
is also known as the Teotokos of the Passion because of the images on
the icon of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are seen holding
the implements of the Passion of our Lord. Recent Carbon-14 dating
of the original icon in Rome put its creation to sometime between
1325 and 1480.
Te icon depicts the Blessed Mother tenderly sheltering the Christ-
Child from the implements of his eventual Passion and suering.
Te Christ-Child is depicted with one sandal hanging loosely, nearly
falling away.
Various interpretations of the symbols contained in the image,
including the loosened sandal of Jesus, have been oered over time.
Te age and unclear origins of the icon make it nearly impossible to
separate fact from embellishment in the icons history. But it seems
clear that the image does show us the human side of the child Jesus
who, though he was fully God incarnate, was also fully human and
would, as all children do, lose a sock or shoe now and then!
Te Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is celebrated annually on
June 27 in the Universal Church, although in the United States June
27, 2014, is designated as the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our annual Holy Day for Mary, Mother of God (Teotokos or God-
bearer) on January 1st is also an ideal time for special attention to this
attribute of the Blessed Virgin.
Our Parish is deeply grateful to the donors who made this
restoration possible by their contributions to the Parish Liturgical
Projects Fund. If you are interested in supporting the work of the
Liturgical Projects fund, please contact Father Hite or me through the
Parish Center.
taking part in the sacrament of reconciliation, even
if we nd it extremely uncomfortable.
What does a priest do between Sundays? He
serves. He serves God in myriad ways throughout
his week. He serves God in all things. Te to-
do list seems endless, but at least we know that
bringing ourselves to the confessional brings joy
(not more stress!) into the busy days of our parish
priests.
All-School
Mass
Father Hite in the musical The Sound of Music
Father Jeremy
distributes
the Eucharist
at Manseld
Memorial
Homes
www.mansfeldstpeters.org
Father Hite celebrates Mass at The Waterford
Parish News
March for Life by Elizabeth Wurm
On January 22, 650,000 pilgrims
descended on Washington, D.C., for the
41st annual March for Life. Te weather
for the March event was far from ideal.
Forecasters were predicting the worst snow
storm in recent history as our pilgrims
left on January 21 and all of the federal
government buildings were shut down
in anticipation of this event. However,
despite those conditions, people from
around the country made the journey
to walk in bitterly cold temperatures to
the Supreme Court Building in order to
stand up for the unborn and hope and
pray for the overturning of the 1973 Roe
v. Wade decision that legalized abortion
throughout pregnancy.
Te trip this year was once again
sponsored by the Bucyrus Holy Trinity
Knights of Columbus Council #711.
Overall, there were 51 people from
several dierent parishes with the group
sponsored by the Knights. Tat included
several pilgrims from St. Peters Parish
who took the journey as wellmost
notably, some youth who are committed
to the cause of Respecting Life. Tey
were able to attend the Youth Rally Mass
in downtown D.C., hear Matt Maher
perform, and listen to several speakers
who were present to discuss the defense of
life in all of its stages. Later, the pilgrims
were able to meet with Jim Jordan in the
Capitol Building to discuss with him the
overturning of the Roe v. Wade
Decision.
We would like to thank Olivia
Kastelic, Noah Dillinger, Jacob
Randall, Ryanne Roley, Patti
Kastelic, Donna Dillinger and
Father Jeremy Miller for going
on this pilgrimage with us and
not only giving of their time but
giving up their personal comfort to be
instruments of change for the unborn.
An additional part of the trip was
the privilege that Noah Dillingera
member of St. Peters Boy Scout Troop
121had in being one of four people
who was selected to carry up a wreath
at Arlington National Cemetery at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to
honor those who have fought and died
in all United States wars. It was quite
an honor because very few Americans
ever have the opportunity to pay
this kind of tribute to the fallen
men and women who have served
our country so valiantly.
We do hope that next year you
will prayerfully consider joining us
on the March in January. It is not
an easy trip by any measure but one
that has a lasting impact on all those
who make the journeyassuredly
for the future of the over 4,000
children who are aborted each year.
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In the year 2015, the Joliet Franciscans will be celebrating their 150th anniversary of ministry in
the United States. At some point in late 2014 or early 2015, we will celebrate with our Franciscan
Sisters with Mass and reception to follow. At the reception on the display board, we would like
to include your memories of the Franciscan Sisters infuence on your life. Email: morris.kathy@
myspartans.org or U.S. mail, Kathy Morris, St. Peters Parish Center, 104 W. First Street, Mansfeld, OH 44902.
Despite the cold winter, the hills were
truly alive at St. Peters with plenty of
acting, singing and dancing!
Rodgers and Hammersteins Te
Sound of Music enchanted audiences
over two weekends in March, which
collectively comprised the largest
audience over the past several years.
Once again employing a double-cast
approach, over 120 cast and crew
portrayed the Broadway version of the
wonderful Von Trapp family and their
ight from the German Anschluss of
Austria. Bringing a believable set to
lifethe Von Trapp estate no less
presented the greatest challenge. But,
a wonderful solution came about. Te
amazing folks of Te Carousel Works
(artisans of hand crafted, custom
designed, wooden carousels world-wide)
provided the dramatic design and all of
the decorative components. Combined
with the tremendous construction
talents of Mike Winters, Lynn Wolbolt,
Don Blakely and Dave Miller, the
set was truly regal and integral to the
success of the actors. A special call-out
goes out to Mark Ellis and Gary Ra
for their tremendous work on lights and
sound, and senior Allison Loeber for her
awesome leadership as stage manager!
Audiences were also treated to several
appearances by St. Peters own: Father
Hite who portrayed the Bishop who
marries Captain and Maria Von Trapp
and Father Jeremy who demonstrated
his latent military bearing through
the authoritative portrayal of Admiral
von Schreiber. And during one special
performance, Sister Bernard Marie and
Sister Paula both appeared as the Nuns
who ransacked the Germans automobiles
to secure the escape of the Von
Trapp familywonder whether
they had many absolutions to
perform as a result!?
In early April, the St. Peters
troupe of the International
Tespian Society and the high
school seniors hosted the annual
Variety Show. Performances
included several solos and duets,
comedy skits (Whos on rst??),
bagpipes, dueling banjos, the band
Absolute Zero. And, once again,
Father Jeremy made a special appearance
jamming on the gee-tar and doing lead
vocals on a great Christian-rock song!
Te spring nished out with another
rst for the Teater Department with
the student-led and acted production of
Temporary Heroes by David-Matthew
Barnes on the VE stage. Directed by
senior Ryanne Roley and co-directed by
senior Taylor Dauterman, this modern-
day love story is set in a coee shop in
the Little Italy section of New York and
explores the blossoming relationships
between a waitress named Shelby, a
cook named Salvatore, and the colorful
characters that enter their lives. Te
colorful characters were portrayed
by high school students including
Bailey Dauterman, AnnMarie Hill,
Tomas Schlitt, Sophia Winters, Alexis
Westwood, Mekenzie Brown, Reagan
Roley, Chloe Young and Hannah Novack!
Way to go cast and crewyou set a new
level of performance achievement!
So, whats up for next year? Tis fall,
the Teater Department will stage Te
Curious Savage by John Patrick, which
will be co-directed by senior Beth Clark.
Mid-winter will see the production
of a Te Unbleached American
focusing on Ernest Hoganthe rst
African American Broadway
performerand acted through
the inspiring talents of senior
Christian Hall. Spring
2015 will see the staging of
the musical Annie, which
recently enjoyed a Broadway
revival. Big year ahead!
Please join us on Facebook
at: St. Peters Department of
Teater and Performing Arts.
www.mansfeldstpeters.org
Teater a Hot Ticket at St. Peters!
by Jim Cox
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Parish News
St. Peters Parish, St. Peters Parents Club, St. Peters Athletic Boosters and St. Peters Academic Boosters congratulate all 2014 area graduates with special tribute to the
Ninety-fve percent (95%) of the graduates of the SPHS Class
of 2014 are planning to pursue higher education.
Ten (10) seniors received 94 hours of college credit through
the Post Secondary Enrollment Program. Classes were taken
through North Central State College and Kent State University.
Twenty (20) seniors have taken a total of 58 Advanced
Placement classes and have taken tests in the following: AP
Environmental Science, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature
and Composition, AP English Language and Composition, AP
Biology, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP United States Government
and Politics, AP French Language and Culture, and AP United
States History.
These seniors have earned over 6,400 hours of service
throughout their high school career at area agencies including
ST. PETERS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
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Joshua Joseph Adamescu Caitlin Shea Barrett# Darius Devin Brent Autumn Katherine Cadle Ryan Patrick Coleman#*
University of Akron The Ohio State University Shawnee State University Mount Vernon Nazarene University Ohio University

Tiza Jacqulease Jones Olivia Wyn Kastelic Rachel Michelle Kleman Rebecca Noelle Kleman#*** Anthony Charles Koehler#*
Undecided John Carroll University The Ohio State University Ashland University The Ohio State University

LaDashea Ann Oakley Alyssa Gabrielle Pagani Nicholas James Phillips II#** Joseph William Rall#*** Alana Christine Ralph
Apex Academy The Ohio State University Otterbein University Franciscan University of Steubenville University of Mississippi
Bishops Cross
Valedictorian
Taylor Michael Schlupp Jordan Lashaun Shoemake** Andrew Erick Beach Smith Austin Thomas Smith Andrew Michael Stein Jr.#
The Ohio State University University of Dayton Shawnee State University Hocking College Miami University
St. Peters Parish, St. Peters Parents Club, St. Peters Athletic Boosters and St. Peters Academic Boosters congratulate all 2014 area graduates with special tribute to the
ST. PETERS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
* With Honor (Cum Laude) 3.5 or better weighted GPA
** With High Honor (Magna Cum Laude) 3.75 or
better weighted GPA
*** With Highest Honor (Summa Cum Laude) 4.0 or better
weighted GPA
# National Honor Society
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Nicole Ann Cotton Taylor David Dauterman Noah Stephan Dillinger Mariah Ann Gorrell* Della Micaela Hall
The Ohio State University Bowling Green State University College of Wooster The Ohio State University DePaul University

the American Red Cross, Raemelton Equestrian Center, The Rehab
Center, the Little Store, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America,
March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity.
These graduates have been ofered over $2,496,952 in
scholarships and grants.
The average ACT score of these graduates is 22.6.
Katherine Grace Kowalski#* Katheryn Elizabeth Larsen Allison Amanda Loeber** Megan Ann McCarrick Julian Joseph Mecurio
Miami University Ohio University The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Hocking College

Daniel Joseph Rice#* Ryanne Marie Roley#*** Alexiz Dajhelon Zhabree Rucker Ashley Anne Sawyer#*** Anthony Michael Schlitt#***
University of Cincinnati Ashland University Undecided Mount Vernon United States Naval Academy
Nazarene University Salutatorian
Bishops Cross
Sean Joseph Stockmaster#* Luke Edward Swetlic Victoria Marie VanDerGriend John Connor Williamson Philip Michael Zitko#**
University of Findlay Thiel College University of Akron Hocking College Bowling Green State University

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St. Peters Parish & School Report of Financial Operations Parish News
Weekly Ofering Statistics Fiscal YTD
(JUL 2013 APR 2014)
The regular Sunday weekly ofering collection for the
current fscal year was $45,227.79 below last years total
YTD. There was one less Sunday (44) in the current fscal
year vs. last fscal year (45).
The statistics include a weekly average for a better
statistical comparison. The average Sunday weekly
collection this fscal year was 2.58% less than the
previous year. That is down about $546 a week from last
fscal YTD.
Christmas & Easter Statistics 2013
The total Christmas & Easter oferings in 2013-2014
was $2,988.35.44 more than Christmas & Easter in last
fscal year. That is a 3.26% improvement!
Building Improvement Fund
(FEB 2014 APR 2014)
The frst Building Improvement Fund collection
was in February. Through the frst 3 months the Fund
has totaled $17,431.35. That is a monthly average of
$5,810.45.
All projects are approved through the Properties
Committee and the Finance Council. Funding for a
specifc project must be collected before project work
is commenced. Weekly progress on projects and/or
collections is communicated via the Weekly Bulletin.
The frst project completed was replacement of the
manual fushometers in the Convent bathrooms. The
second project completed was replacement of manual
fushometers in the High School 1st foor girls restroom.
This had to be conducted when school was not in session
and was completed over the Easter break.
The next project on the agenda will be the Church
basement restrooms. This is an extensive project
which will require Diocesan approval and many
quotes and proposals. The total estimated costs will be
communicated to the parish and collected before the
work proceeds.
On-Line Giving Statistics
(JUL 2013 APR 2014)
We started our on-line giving program in April 2013.
Parishioners and friends of St. Peters Parish & School
can now donate to their favorite giving opportunity via
our school/parish website. The amount given on-line
this fscal year so far was $13,222. During that time
period 42 people have given on-line averaging about
$315 per donor. Of those 42 people there have been
103 diferent transactions with the average gift amount
about $128. As you can tell from those fgures we have
a combination of one-time donors and people that have
monthly or recurring gifts designated.
We will continue to promote this on-line giving
opportunity in 2014 especially for those patrons and
alumni who do not live in the Mansfeld area.
Prepared by Jerry Straub Business Manager
WEEKLY OFFERING STATISTICS
Fiscal YTD (July 2013 - April 2014)
Weekly Regular Sunday Oering (JUL 2013 - APR 2014) = $ 908,028.74
Average Weekly Regular Sunday Oering = $ 20,637.02
# of Sundays = 44

Weekly Regular Sunday Oering (JUL 2012 - APR 2013) = $ 953,256.53
Average Weekly Regular Sunday Oering = $ 21,183.48
# of Sundays = 45

Average Weekly Collections = i 2.58%
(JUL 2013-APR 2014 vs JUL 2012-APR 2013)
down about $546 / week

Christmas 2013 = $ 55,015.54
Easter 2014 = $ 39,548.70
TOTAL Christmas & Easter 2013-2014 = $ 94,564.24

Christmas 2012 = $ 53,288.36
Easter 2013 = $ 38,287.53
TOTAL Christmas & Easter 2012-2013 = $ 91,575.89

Christmas & Easter 2013-2014 vs 2012-2013 = h 3.26%

BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND STATISTICS - 2014 (Feb - Apr)
Total (Fund Began Feb 2014) = $ 17,431.35
Monthly Average = $ 5,810.45

ON-LINE GIVING STATISTICS - (JUL 2013 - APR 2014)
Total $ Amount Given $ 13,222.00
Number of Users 42
Average $ Amount per User $ 314.81
Number of Transactions 103
Average $ Amount per Transaction $ 128.37


Prepared by Jerry Straub (Business Manager)
www.mansfeldstpeters.org
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Te black and white photo depicts Father
(later Monsignor) Ferdinand Schreiber
(Pastor, 18981924) with Assistant Pastor
Father Karl Brand in the sanctuary of the
newly completed Saint Peters Church around
1917. Note the absence of the stained glass
windows, which had not yet been received.
Te ornate prie-dieu in the foreground of the
picture is still in our Church today. (You can
see Father Schreibers fedora placed on the top
of the kneeler!)
Te kneeler was found in the rectory
basement during the summer of 2012.
It needed restoration and repair badly.
Craftwood in Lexington, Ohio, took on the
task of restoring the kneeler to its original
condition. During the process, the experts
examining the kneeler observed that the
actual age of the piece was more likely dated
to 1890. Tis would mean that the kneeler
was a part of the furniture of the old church/
high school building which stood where our
parking lot is now located. It is likely one
of the pieces Father Magenhann purchased
when the parish had to rebuild after the ery
destruction of our second church building in
1889.
If you look closely at the photo, you can also
see that the statue of St. James, on the left side
of the altar, originally had a crook on top of
his sta. It isnt part of the sculpture now and
when it was removed is unknown.
Te full color photograph features our
Pastor, Father Gregory R. Hite, and Associate
Pastor, Father Jeremy Miller, in nearly the
exact same pose and location nearly 100 years
later! Te more things change, the more they
stay the same!
Parish News
100 Years Later
by Bill Johnson
Scan for
St. Peters Parish/School website
School News
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Te S Section by Sheryl Weber 69
It was September 1965 and the beginning of a new
school year. It was my freshman year of high school
and I wanted to not only do well in my classes but
become active in school activities. What better way
to get involved but to join Te S Section. Boys
basketball was St. Peters claim to fame. What better
way to show school spirit than to join the cheering
section. I made my mind up this would be one of the
rst organizations I would join. Now all I had to do
was get chosen to join.
I remember putting my name on a waiting list and
hoping that I would get chosen. Te only way to get
into Te S Section was for an opening, such as those seats left
open by graduating senior girls. Upperclassmen were given rst dibs
on those seats. I could only hope that I could be one of the lucky
ones to ll the empty places. I and four other freshmen girls were
chosen to ll one of those seats. We were now ocial members of
Te S Section. We had made the cut.
My next step was to purchase my uniform. As luck would have it
I was able to buy my royal blue pullover sweater and pleated skirt
from a graduating senior. Te cost was less and I didnt have to
order it from ONeils. I would be ready for that rst game. All I
needed now was my pair of dress white gloves and dress shoes. I
belonged to Te S Section and along with the cheerleaders would
be cheering our boys basketball team on to victory.
Practice began in late October on Tuesdays after school in the
auditorium. We always began our practices with the Memorare and
an intercession to Mary the Mother of God. Practice consisted of
learning new cheers and routines we would perform at half time.
I remember one routine we did to the song Yellow Submarine. We
were given mittens that were blue on one side and white on the
other. By moving our hands in dierent ways while singing the
song with our words, a pattern was made. How cool were we? We
cheered at all home games and one away game but the best games
were the tournament games. Te only home game we didnt cheer
at was Homecoming. Tis was so our seats would be available for
those going to Homecoming and those coming back from college
to watch the Spartans.
Te best part of being in Te S Section was going to all the
tournament games. We took a charted bus so we rode in comfort.
We also took more food then we could possibly eat but what fun we
had. We had the best seats in the gym and got into the game earlier
then our fans. Te best year, though, was the year we won the State
Championship in 1968, playing at St. Johns arena on Friday and
winning a close game then returning the next afternoon to play in
the nals. We had the best seats being right on the oor. We could
see everything and were the rst ones on the court at the end of the
game. We had memories to keep with us for a life time, ones we will
always cherish.
I remember the kindness of the upperclassmen to us during our
freshmen and sophomore years. Tey looked upon us as younger
siblings and made sure we knew the cheers, had our gloves and if we
had a run in our stockings, they had nail polish to stop the run. At
tournament time they made sure we didnt get lost or left behind.
We shared our food with them and they shared their food with
us on the bus trips. We were a family and many a friendship was
forged among us. When we became upperclassmen, we returned the
kindness that had been shown to us by helping the new members.
It was a special time and an honor to be in Te S Section. Many
high school girls belonged to this wonderful group and have many
memories of the fun we had. We cheered our team on to victory
and kept cheering even when we were defeated. We were the Mighty
Spartans and we wanted everyone to know it. We were part of a
tradition that I know is missed by those of us who were members.
As our senior year came and basketball season came to an end we
cried to think of it being over. Te memories of the great games we
had cheered at and the friendships we made were coming to a close.
We would however, always be those girls in blue and white. We
were Te S Section.
Here are some memories sent to me by former members. I
hope these will invoke some
memories for you.
One of my best memories was
being elected as co-captain my
junior year knowing I would
be captain my senior year. I was
following in the footsteps of my
twin Anita Kmetz, who was
captain when I was a freshman.
I felt honored that my peers felt
I had what was needed to be in
charge of this wonderful group of
girls. Sheryl Vane Weber 69
I remember cheering at the
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games and talking with my friends at the game. When I would
get home my dad would ask me Did you win? I never knew
because I was always talking and not paying attention to the
game. I soon made sure I found out if we won or not so I could
give the results to my dad. We always had fun during the games.
Rita Lemley 66
So, you didnt make the cheerleading squad after all the
practices, smiling, perkiness, and trying to do the splits and toe
jumps. Te S Section was close enough. Besides being able to
participate in the cheering, you were guaranteed a seat to all
the games. Friday, night home from school, get prettied up and
dressed in either blue or white skirt ( which was shortened as
much as youd dare as my mother looked on in disbelief ) and
sweater and with white gloves, and a quick drive through
Burger Chief for a sh sandwich, fries, and a milkshake if the
game was away. Ten an evening cheering the Spartans on until
you were hoarse. Practice in the evening until Sister DeChantal
would come down to the gym to tell us we were too loud. After the
game, there was dancing at the K of C. We werent cheerleaders,
but we were Te S Section members, trained in cheers with
coordinating hand movements in white gloves. Not a bad way to spend
a Friday night. Diane Wehinger Creamer 66
I was one of many girls who had the privilege of being part of Te S
Section, a fun and memorable experience! Our freshman year we had to
write a letter as to why we wanted to be part of the cheering section for
our school. I think we all held our breath until we knew we made the
grade. Ten, for the next three years we had the most exciting experiences.
We were so proud of those blue and white skirts and sweaters! We helped
the cheerleaders cheer our excellent team to many victories. I can still
remember some of the cheers we did during the games. We went on buses
to the tournament games and many memories were made on those trips.
Tanks, Sheryl, for taking me back to remember a lot of good memories
at St. Peters High School. Barb Wendland Williams 66
Being part of S Section in high school was a very special time. Not
everyone could be a cheerleader in high school and being part of Te S
Section made you feel important. We cheered for the basketball team
along with the cheerleaders. You not only got to know the girls in your
class but you got to know girls from other classes. It was not always easy
to feel like you t in. But that was a good experience and I felt proud to
wear the uniform. Karen Freiheit Sharrock 69
Being part of S Section was a blast! We felt and promoted school
spirit with enthusiasm and pride. We also supported the cheerleaders and
basketball team during all home games and at the State Championship
in 1968, during my tenure. We were so proud to wear our white and
blue sweaters and skirts, and to be part of such a prestigious school
group, and to represent St. Peters High School and parish community.
We had one of the best basketball teams in the state at the time. Te S
Section allowed us to hang out and get to know classmates we would
normally not get a chance to know very well. Te S Section was not a
click; it was school involvement, and provided us with an opportunity
to be a part of something bigger than our individual selves, and it was
a positive sense of belonging, connection, engagement, and genuine fun
to cheer the Spartans on to victory! Deborah Wilcox 69
I was fortunate to be in the S Section during one of its last years. I
remember the practices after school being lots of fun but even more, the
games where we laughed and joked around, sat around great friends
new and oldand got serious when it was time to cheer. When I think
back to high school, the S Section was one of the highlights. We had
more fun on those tournament
busses hanging signs out
the windows and hanging
ourselves out the windows
to shout Go Spartans as
we drove into and out of the
parking lots and up and down
the tournament trail roads!
Even though I dont have the
good fortune to see all those
ladies these days on a regular
basis, I feel like it was just
yesterday that we were together
and still consider so many of
them Spartan life-long friends.
Kathy Kleshinski Morris
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SOME S SECTION FACTS
Began in 1957 with 125 girls
Ended around 1974 when it
became just a pep club
Advisers: Mrs. Virginia Oehley,
Ms. Joan Wendling, and Mrs.
Betty Buzenski
These girls served as co-
captains their junior year and
captain their senior year: Pat
Monahan, Janet Baki, Judy
King, Anita Kmetz, Cathy
Kleshinski, Judy Phillips, Sheryl
Vanef, Kris Kleshinski, and
Sandy Taddeo
Uniform: either blue pullover
sweater and skirt or white
pullover sweater and skirt.
Blue made the border and the
white made the S.
Marched in before the game
from the second foor. You
could see the S forming
as the girls fled into the
auditorium.
Sitting at the small conference table in the
principals oce, tears welled in her eyes and
spilled onto her cheeks. But these were not the
tears that one typically thinks of in that venue.
Tese were not the tears of mis-deeds, failures or
bad news. Tese were tears of joy, empathy and
compassion. And they came from the holder
of that oce as she reected on her time spent
there. It is the family part of the equation that
brings the tears and smiles. Knowing that your
sta and students come together for one another
in times of need is reward beyond measure but
anecdotes of students doing the right thing
without recompense generates the pride that
swells the heart.
Principal Tressa Reith is retiring after 22 years
at St. Peters High School and Junior High.
Tressa arrived here from Central Catholic in
Toledo where she had been a full time English/
Journalism/Speech teacher. Tis led to more
administrative duties as Pastoral Services
Coordinator and Student Activities Director.
Enjoying that role, Tressa decided to pursue a
head administrative position and started looking
at possible principal opportunities. Knowing
she had little experience in that area, Tressa
thought she would do better starting with a
smaller position, but Father Blaser, then pastor
at St. Peter and someone who knew Tressa from
Bowling Green, encouraged her to interview
for the head position at the high school. Tressa
thought her chances at getting the job were slim
but felt the interview process would be a great
learning experience; and indeed it was as the
interview lasted from 2:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.!
She also knew that Father Richard Kennedy,
whose home parish was St. Peters, was interested
in the job and suspected that he would likely be
the chosen candidate. Tressa was correct; Father
Kennedy became Director of Education. Te
school had also advertised for an assistant and
the young woman who nailed her interview
found herself a new job.
Beginning with the 1991-1992 academic
calendar, Father Kennedy and Tressa teamed up
for seven years and were inuential in bringing
block scheduling to the daily life of students.
Block scheduling was a renegade idea at the
time, but the smaller size of the school allowed
the exibility to move forward with the concept.
Father Kennedy credits Tressa with maintaining
block scheduling through the years but Tressa is
quick to point out that when the economy took
a nose dive and the thought of abandoning block
scheduling surfaced, the teachers were quick to
respond and took on additional responsibilities
with no further compensation to insure the
integrity of block scheduling. Te duo also
taught classes while acting as administrators;
Father Kennedy taught religion and Tressa taught
English. Te classroom opportunity allowed
them to keep closer contact with the students.
Tressa remembers that Father Kennedy always
referred to the students as angels.
Father Kennedy left as Director of Education
in 1999 to return to ministry, taking a principal
job at a high school in Papua New Guinea. Tressa
vowed that she would best Father Kennedys
seven year tenure little did she know that her
pledge would not just best, but actually double
his time.
Many readers probably do not realize that
there is a Reith family at the high school. When
Tressa arrived, a certain teacher, Bob Reith had
already been here for four years. Fate drew them
together but concerned that their relationship
might be unacceptable, Bob and Tressa went
to Pastor Herb Weber, seeking his counsel.
Father Herb informed them that it was not an
uncommon thing for relationships to bloom
between sta in schools. Tey even went up
to the Diocesan Oce of the Superintendent,
where Sister Janet Doyle gave her ocial blessing
to the union. Bob and Tressa were married in
1998 and many will remember that Bobs
daughter, Emily, who was six then, was his best
man and Tressa chose Charlie Henrich as her
maid of honor!
Accolades of Tressas performance as principal
are numerous. Ironically, time and again her
greatest strength is also described as her weakness
her willingness to put everything aside to
make time to listen to individual concerns from
students, parents and sta. Dened as a true
people person, the open door policy meant
long hours for Tressa, often keeping her at the
school until most of us have wrapped up dinner.
Tressa is described by sta as a role model for
her students. She is sincerely spiritual, nding
everyday opportunities to share her personal faith
in word and deed; she has given students small
circles containing ten beads, decade rosaries, for
praying the Hail Mary. Dening St. Peters as a
parish Catholic school, Tressa recognizes that we
must educate in the Catholic tradition but must
also be open to those who are not Catholic but
are accepting of that tradition. Being a Catholic
institution does not mean exclusion; rather
it means an encompassing, mission-oriented
philosophy of education.
Tressa readily acknowledges that there are
some who do not share her administrative style
and undoubtedly her replacement will come
with a dierent modus operandi. Religion/
social justice instructor, Maryanne Chengelis, is
appreciative of Tressas trusting, not-by-the-book
values; as a teacher she has had the freedom to
take students out of the classroom for travels to
unusual experiences like Peace Jam.
One of the hardest aspects of being principal
is dealing with the realities of economics while
maintaining educational requirements. Te
reality of changing commitments of time
and talent, personal investment/ownership in
student education, declining brand loyalty and
the fact that a Catholic education is one of a
plethora of now available choices is a trial for any
administrator. Te loss of eight sta positions
following the peak of the recent recession was a
true test for Tressa, especially in light of knowing
that every course still had to be delivered.
Watching her sta succumb to fatigue, Tressa
was able to identify the positives of that time;
exploring scholarship opportunities to broaden
the student base, strengthening bonds with
feeder programs to draw new students, and
tapping into state funding for technology
initiatives. Te high school has been able to
continue in the algorithm of Catholic education.
Tressa, Charlie Heinrich, Mike Mulherin
and Maryanne Chengelis comprise the adult
team which participates each fall in the Kairos
retreat for senior students. It is a chance for
the kids to cement the bonds with each other
for the remainder of their senior year but also
gives them a chance to see the human side of
their teachers and principal. A handful of
junior students are chosen to attend Kairos as
subsequent year leaders and as a testament to her
inuence, Tressa has been invited to come back
for the 2015 retreat.
When Tressas parents health began to
deteriorate, the Reiths made the conscious
decision to move them into their home and
expanded it to accommodate them. Watching
her mother in the role of primary caretaker for
her husband, Tressas dad, before he died, has
caused Tressa to reassess her priorities. Te
last words spoken to her father were a promise
that she would care for her mother. As Mrs.
Scheibers health needs have changed, Tressa
recognized that it was time to make good on
that promise and in late spring announced to
students her decision to step down. Tis will
be a nal legacy to share with her students; in
true Christian compassion, you give of yourself
for another.
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School News
Beloved Principal Tressa Reith steps down
by Elaine Zarczynski
School News
How was your rst year,
Mrs. Bauer?
by Landree Rennpage
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It was a very good rst year.
What is Mrs. Marilyn Bauers favorite
thing about being principal of St. Peters
Elementary School? It is the children. Tey
are so much fun to be around and bring
enlightenment even to the bad days. When
she was in a wheelchair after her knee surgery
this winter, the rst graders enjoyed taking
turns pushing her around. She loves going to Mass with all the children and
enjoys watching their enthusiastic singing and their dancing during the more
upbeat songs.
Teir spirit of generosity has also greatly impressed her. Te third graders raised
$620 for Akron Childrens Hospital with a fair held in the church basement. Te
children and their parents made treats, with some parents donating small treats
from their places of business. For the St. Peters Iditarod, the children were to
bring in $1 each for Catholic Charities; they brought in around $150. And when
there is a fundraiser, the children always remember to bring in their donation.
She enjoys working with the priests. Both Father Hite and Father Jeremy
are very easy to work with and supportive of the elementary school. Father
Jeremy visits a lot and has a good rapport with the children. Te last day before
Christmas break he came and played his guitar. Te children sang along and had
a wonderful time. Two students even performed some Irish dances. Having
heard how wonderful the school looks in the winter, decked out for Christmas,
with candles in all the windows, she couldnt wait to see the sight. And she was
not disappointed; the building was breathtaking.
Te biggest challenges for everyone have been the changes and Mrs. Bauer
acknowledges that they are hard; but that everyonesta, students, and
parentshave been dealing well and already accepted some changes. Te parents
here are very dedicated and the Parents Club members have been very helpful
and nice. Te school and parish stas have been wonderful. Both Kathy Morris
and Cathy Stout have been very helpful. Mrs. Bauer and the secretaries, Debbie
Abbott and Bernadette Krehnovi, discovered a shared Polish heritage and placed
three Polish crosses throughout the school. When they lose something, they call
to St. Anthony and pray the Hail Mary three times. It works every time!
When someone says, Ill pray for you, at St. Peters, she knows they mean it
and it is very moving to hear. Catholicism is present in a big way throughout the
school and parish community and Mrs. Bauer enjoys openly practicing her faith
here and watching it grow. Tere is nothing better than freedom of religion.
She recently asked Mr. Bill Johnson why the elementary students were not invited
to May Crowning, and he said, Why not? and asked if they wanted to come
and, of course, she said yes. It was a beautiful ceremony and the children behaved
very well throughout the Mass. It gives them something to look forward to when
they graduate. She attended the First Communion Mass and loved watching the
children, with the girls in their white dresses, and many of the boys and their
fathers wearing matching outts. Tey looked like little saints.
With the recent resignation of Mrs. Tressa Reith as principal of the high school,
many people have asked Mrs. Bauer if she is leaving as well. Her answer is a
denite no. After all, being a principal at a Catholic school is on her bucket list
and she enjoys the job very muchfar too much to leave after only her rst year.

Celebrating our
Seventh Year!
Father Gregory Hite
Father Jeremy Miller
Betty Schartl
Elaine Zarczynski
Laurie McKeon
Margaret Bernstein
Landree Rennpage
Mark Forster
Rita Frueshstorfer
Allen
Sheryl Weber
Cara Nestor
Amy Secrist
Laurie Stevens
Bertke
Jim Cox
Joan Gemzer
Vickie Palmer
Elizabeth Wurm
Bill Johnson
Sister Bernard
Marie Campbell
Sister Paula Bingert
Carla Eighinger
Jerry Straub
John Kastelic
Frank Gordon
Karen Geiger
Tressa Reith
Maryanne
Chengelis
Cathy Stout
Tank you to . . .
As we continue to receive emails,
letters, notes, and phone calls from
many readers who enjoy FAMILY, we
are happy to know that this publication
that was rst issued in October 2007
continues to provide a means through
which we can better communicate with
parishioners, alumni, school families
and community friends about St. Peters
Parish and St. Peters School. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank
and recognize below the guest authors
of our seventh publication year, others
who provided information for articles,
and the parish and school sta who
update and provide contact information
of our constituentscollectively making
this publication about the people of St.
Peters by the people of St. Peters.
For the 2014-2015 year, both the
October and February issues will again
be mailed to those 60+ years of age. Te
June 2015 issue will be mailed to all
5,400 in our data base. Te digital issue
will be posted on the St. Peters website.
If you have an idea for a story, please
let us know. If you would like to guest
author an article, let us know that, too!
Blessings to you and your loved ones
during these summer days.
Tank you! Kathy Morris, Editor;
Michelle Failor, Assistant Editor
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Alumni Updates
by Michelle Failor 94
63 Judith Anderson, president
and CEO of Identity Systems Inc,
in Columbus,was recently honored
by the Womens Business Enterprise
National Council (WBENC ) with
a Super Star award along with 13
other exemplary business women
in the US. Judy was chosen by the
Ohio River Valley (ORV) council as
the top executive in their region. Te
award was presented at the Summit
and Salute gala in New Orleans on March 20. I am humbled
by this recognition and am so very grateful to the WBENC for
recognizing me and other entrepreneurs who have established
themselves as leaders of women-owned businesses around the
country. It was an amazing experience and, as I had hoped, full
of so many stories of success in one place.
Judys company, Identity Systems Inc, www.
identitysystemsinc.com, has been an innovator in the eld
nationwide of name badges and signage for 27 years. Judy also
was honored as Woman of the Year 2013/2014 by the National
Association of Professional Women. I always have strived to
run a business that is based in kindness and quality products
made in America. To be singled out by other accomplished
professional women in this way is incredible.
Te WBNEC also celebrated Judys accomplishments at
the Catch the Wave event in Columbus, Ohio April 13-13 and
she will be recognized at the WBENC National Convention in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 23-25. Judy oered advice to
young women recently in an interview with WE USA Magazine
Twenty seven years ago when I started Identity Systems, there
were no women to model myself after. Te women CEOs
had either inherited a business from a family member or were
women of wealth, who had the means to start a business. I, on
the other hand, had $500, a credit card, and belief that I could
make a good business, along with a good idea. I guaranteed my
work and oered ideas for marketing with a name badge that
had never been done before. It has been quite a ride, and my
advice to young women who want to start their own business
is to know your product, move ahead with strong conviction,
dont give up, and always have integrity. Go forward ladies and
prosper.
66 Sylvester. J Vets Krebs writes from Phoenix,
Arizona. He is retired and moved to Arizona from Northern
California in March. In August of 2013 he married his partner
of 40 years. He would love to hear from classmates: bobnvets@
hotmail.com
69 Phyllis Barzacchini lives in Richmond, Indiana. She
has been married for 38 years to Charles E. Neederhelman and
has two children, Carissa and Matthew. She would really love to
hear classmates voices over the phone: 765-935-4189.
St. Peters Class of 1954 celebrated its 60th reunion earlier this fall. The gathering took
place on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Quality Inn. The Open House at the Hospitality
Room was the scene of renewed friendships with classmates who came from near and far.
On Saturday everyone met at the Caf on Main for dinner. For some, the downtown scene
brought back memories of their frst after-school job. Sister Bernard Marie and Sister
Paula were guest speakers.
42 Nick Schemine received a big surprise for his
90th Birthday in March. All ve kids, 8 of 10 grandchildren
and 6 of 7 great-grandchildren returned to Manseld for a
big surprise party at Primrose Retirement Center. Alumni
present included: Nick Schemine, Class of 24; Barb
Crundwell (Schemine), Class of 65; Sharon Christian
(Schemine), Dennis Schemine, Class of 73; Donald
Schemine, Bryan Schemine, Class of 83; Jason Crundwell,
Class of 95; Jessica Becker (Crundwell), Class of 96; James
Christian, Class of 00; and current St. Peters students, Nate
Schemine and Nicole Schemine.
The Nick Schemine Family
Meg Finnerty 08 was married
to Timothy Mergel on May
31, 2014, at St. Peters
Church. SPHS classmates who
celebrated with Meg were
(l. to r.) Michael Thompson,
Ben Truax, Nic Null, David
Newcomb, (l. to r.) Casey
Thompson, Kelly Morris and
Josephine Zupan.
Class of 1969
Te class of 1969 will celebrate its
45th class reunion the weekend of
August 22- 24. Classmates please join
us on Friday night at the Red Fox. On
Saturday afternoon you will be able
to golf, canoe, hike or just relax until
the dinner hour. At 6 p.m., we will
meet at Westbrook Country Club
for cocktails and dinner. Sunday
morning we will attend 9:30 Mass
and gather once more in the Atrium
of the Franciscan Center for coee,
tea, pastries and fruit. Reservation
forms will be mailed the rst week
of June.
Class of 1965
Save the date: Sept. 26, 2015 will be
the Class of 65s 50th reunion! More
details to follow.
Class of 1964
Te Class of 1964 is planning a
50th reunion for this fall. It will be
held Oct. 11 at the Life Celebration
Reception Center, 129 S. Main St.
(corner of Main St. and 1st St) in
Manseld from 6-10 p.m. Cocktail
hour will begin at 6:15 p.m.,
followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and
entertainment from 8-10 p.m. Tere
will be a section of pews held for the
Class of 1964 at St. Peters during 5
p.m. Mass. Reservations are required
for this event! Please contact: Bernie
Baka (berniebaka@aol.com) or 216-
310-1200, or Mary Abroe (Munsell)
(drmjmabroe@cs.com).
Class of 94
For our 20th reunion, its been
decided to gather in downtown
Manseld on Friday, July 25! We will
all meet up rst at City Grille around
6 p.m. for dinner, and then enjoy the
downtown areas Final Friday concert
that evening in the courtyard.
For more information, contact
Michelle (DAmbrosio) Failor, failor.
michelle@myspartans.org or join
our SPHS Class of 94 Facebook
group: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/408555199245095/
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Reunions In Memoriam
by Sister Bernard Marie Campbell
Edward Spain, husband of Lois
Mantel Spain 60 and father of
Michelle Spain 84.
Betty Slattery Spognardi 46,
mother of Shelley Gorman 71
and Susan Laatsch 76, sister
of Claire Dupler 52 and Mert
Anderson 55.
Deborah Barnes Schokatz, wife of
Joseph P. Schokatz, Jr 67.
Kenneth Bush 63
Samuel Gentille, father of Mary
80, Brenda Kiamy 81, and
Audrey Ralph 85.
Joseph E. Massa 41, father of
Claudia Gallagher 65, brother of
Rosemary Cashell 43 and Carol
Zimmerman 50.
Helen Falter, mother of Theresa
Morr 72, Camille Grayson 79 and
Clememta Mosier 79.
Florence Boger, mother of Kathy
72 and Debra 74.
Nabil Fahmy, father of Monique
Fahmy 09
Donald Zimmerman 57, brother
of James Zimmerman 50.
Julie Mayer Orozco 65.
Catherine B. Knapp, mother of
Dorothy Liles 66, Richard 70 and
Joan Biddle 71.
Nicolo Olivieri 48, brother of
Sister Mary Olivieri, OSF 47 and
Sister Rose Olivieri, RSM 52.
Rosemarie Kutney, mother of
Mary Ellen Baringer 70, Sandra
de Long 71, Kenneth Kutney
73, Frances Keller, 76, Leonard
Kutney 76, James Kutney 80 and
Annette Lehner 84.
Rose Kleri, mother of Joseph 62
and Judith Wiseman 65.
Harold E. Fulmer 40, sister of
Viola Gillsl 36.
John Thomas JackWheatley,
brother of Chris Boyd 66, Carol
Chambers 68 and Cathy Cline 70.
Cheryll Yeager, daughter of Mary
Yeager 50, sister of Brenda Jarrell
71 and Deborah Rickert 73.
Kenneth S. Steele 55, brother of
Richard Steele 46 and Donald
Steele 51.
Charles Miner 44.
Larry Lukach 66, brother of
Thomas 69, Lynne Marie 70 and
William, Jr 76.
Lyda Boyer, mother of Patrick 61,
Tim 67, Mary 70 and Michael
71.
Jessica Glaze, daughter of
Michael 74 and Kathleen 74
Glaze.
Mary Ann Torski 48, sister of
Richard Marshall 52.
Harold Armbruster, brother of
Donald Armbruster 46.
Stephen Urwin 76, son of Mary
Lou Herlihy Urwin 54.
Jane Cowdery 80, sister of
Charles 69, Stephen 71, and her
twin Joan 80.
Jeremy Beaver, son of Cynthia
Baker Siesel 83.
Sue Weidner, mother of Susan
Thoma 75, Mark 76 and Beth
77.
Marcia Whisler Stirp 55 , sister of
Charles Whisler 50.
Leroy Knapp 49, father of Barb
Kin 72, Carrie Kanz 74, John 76
and Cindy Wrobleski 82.
Anthony Pitrof, Jr., father of
Michael 72, Bobbie Long 74, and
Ron 76.
Michael King, brother of Mary
Ellen Miller 62, Judy Castle 64,
Mimi King 67, George King 69,
Angela Johannessen 72.
Grace Letizia Bush 43.
Joan Wendling Kaufman 57,
mother of Lorrie Musbah 98.
Iantha Kolesar, mother of James
Burton 66.
Alexander Murray 58, brother of
James 60, Kathleen Ward 62 and
Margaret Welker 63.
Thomas M. Benick, father of
Carole Armstrong 62, Nancy
Carmel 65 and Charles 70.
Leo Shoulders, father of Roy 83.
Ronald Rahall, father of
Michael72 and Lori Krance 78,
brother of Mary Morgan 42 and
James 46.
Joan Price, mother of Dennis
65, Janet Haver 69, and Cindi
Gall 71.
Ilene Scherer, mother of Judith
Crowl 66 and Ronald 68.
Catherine Mitsch Hallabrin 37.
Virginia Marie Boyd, mother of
Tom 60, Nancy Wair 67, Kay
Foltz 68 and Gail Bird 72.
Mary Jane Hahn Rief, sister
of Barbara Duncan 65,
Charles Hahn 70, Patti Thompson
77, John Hahn70 and James
Hahn 80.
Lena LeeStimmler, mother of
Judy Rissover 63 and Hugo L.
Stimmler 68.
Jacuqeline JackieBrogan,
mother of Michael 73 and
Thomas Patrick 78.
Alice H. Augustine, mother of
Michael, Sr. 84.
Anthony Cappadonna 40, father
of Linda 68 and Gino 66.
Sister Bettina Mollica 57, sister of
Antonia Reese, Lewis Mollica 51
and Gerald Mollica 56.
Alumni News
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Te Reality of Christmas
(Mission Trip to Mexico City)
by Cara Nestor 08
I could sit here and list all of the things we did visit the Neza
Dump, set up a medical clinic, hand out clothes and food, visit
handicapped orphans and senior men, tour the shrine to Our
Lady of Guadalupe, shop at an artisan market but outlining
all of that wouldnt begin to touch on what the trip was really
about: serving and being served, learning, community, and
faith.
As the time neared for me to leave the USA behind to go to
Mexico City, more and more people began asking questions and
sharing comments. Why would I want to go to Mexico? Why
would I want to spend a week in a dump? What if I got sick?
Its really dangerous down there. Te aversion was wearisome
at times, even if said with good intent, and I couldnt think of
a proper response other than, I want to. Im really excited to
go. So, why would I want to go? Te only way I can think to
describe it is with this story.
Tere was a little boy born. He came from a blessed home
where he was never hungry or thirsty, where there was no
pain. He had everything he needed and more. He was entirely
comfortable and safe in his home. He had no reason to leave.
In fact, he wouldnt want to leave. Who would? But as he
grew up, he knew of the worlds, homes, and people who didnt
live like him. He knew that although he wouldnt necessarily
want to go to another land or people, he needed to. He was
supposed to. Terefore, he wanted to.
Tat boy was Jesus. He left to help bring his home, heaven, to
earth. C.S. Lewis said, It is quite useless knocking at the door
of heaven for earthly comfort. Its not the sort of comfort they
supply there. We are called to act like Jesus. As he came into
our world at Christmas for us, so we must allow him to always
be born in our hearts, so that we may leave our comfortable
homes to enter into new worlds and relationships with others.
Jesus didnt want out of enjoyment or desire to leave heaven for
earth, to be ridiculed and lose friends for telling the Truth, or
to be tortured and die on a cross, but he wanted to because he
saw our needs. He hoped that by being with us, he could help
us nd the life he knew one of truth, comfort, joy, prosperity,
and peace. Heaven.
I thought by leaving and visiting others
who were more materialistically poor in
Mexico, living in a trash dump or overcrowded
orphanage, I would come home feeling guilty
for all the possessions and wealth I have been
given. To my surprising realization, it was the
opposite. I returned home with a stronger
awareness of my blessings, but in a way that
created a great desire and wish in my heart to help
the children and families I met experience what
I have. Not arrogantly, but with a newfound joy
in wanting to bring the safety and comfort of a
wholesome home,
food, clothes, etc.
to them like Jesus
and His Father
desired, and still
desire, to give us heaven. I wished I could give all of those
people something better for their physical living conditions.
Still, unlike Jesus, we are not perfect and our homes even in
the states are not. We are still serving one imperfect human
to another, which means each of us has our own struggles and
poverties to overcome. In our imperfections, we must realize
that those of us who are blessed with material wealth should
work to help those who are not, to share and be with them
so that they may also be comfortable in this way. But, we
must also be cautious not to do it with the idea that we are the
only one who has something to give. So, what does America
lack, you might ask? What do Americans need to be given?
Renewed Faith. Community. Vulnerability. Interdependence.
True Relationships.
Community is many things: family, friends, home, work.
But, its not just working or being around others, its a sense
of vulnerability and shared faith, belief, motives, of sacricing
and serving, of thinking and working more for the other
than ourselves, being seless. Too many Americans focus on
themselves. Only their wants, desires, careers, work, money,
time, tasks, family, the list goes on. Ive seen rsthand how
Americans have stopped seeing their jobs as a service and have
started to see them simply as a task to be done to make money
to live, to be successful. Ive seen it in schools with teachers, in
nonprots with coworkers, restaurants with waiters, hospitals
with doctors, the list goes on. Weve lost what really makes
jobs and life worth it the relationships, the building of
community. Toil and work have no purpose except in and
for God and others. Te Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible is
nearly entirely dedicated to this issue. All was vanity and a
striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under
the sun A person who has no oneyet there is no end to
his toil, and his eyes are never satised with riches, so that he
never asks, For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of
pleasure? (2:11, 4:8)
Americans have begun to focus so much on the tasks and time
and money that many here have forgotten the most integral
aspect to fruitfulness: taking the time to invest in relationships
with students, with coworkers, with those being waited on,
with the hospitalized, etc. And many times those who try to
are ridiculed for not following the schedule or getting tasks
nished exactly when they should or not being ecient enough
or not serving the food fast enough or not
punishing a student harshly enough
Yet, in every case Ive seen from living
through these dichotomic experiences,
if you stop thinking about your little
time, work, and money for a moment
to simply talk to a student, a coworker, a
guest at your restaurant, a patient, youll
probably nd those few moments the
most worthwhile and productive of your
entire day depending on the measure with
which you judge it the old if you judge
a sh by its ability to y, it will never
succeed.
It builds community living with one
another, truly caring about others by
serving them and opening ourselves to
vulnerability. Tats what America has
forgotten, and, if I might add, putting God and others at
the center of those relationships and community. Tere is
nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink
and nd enjoyment in his toil. Tis also, I saw, is from the
hand of God; for apart from him who can eat or who can have
enjoyment? For to the man who pleases him God gives wisdom
and knowledge and joy (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26). None of that
is as important as success in the U.S., and too many people
believe they will create their own happiness through success
with money and eciency. Its every man for himself here and
thats life. But its not. In fact, he who loves money will not
be satised with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain
(Ecclesiastes 5:10).
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One of our leaders shared a quote by Henri Nouwen (a
respected Catholic priest, professor, and author) that radiated
this theme during our time in Mexico City.
Tere is a great dierence between successfulness and fruitfulness.
Success comes from strength, control and respectability. A successful
person has the energy to create something, to keep control over its
development and make it available in large quantities. Success
brings many rewards and often fame. Fruits, however, come from
weakness and vulnerability. And fruits are unique. A child is
conceived in vulnerability. Community is the fruit born through
shared brokenness. And intimacy is the fruit that grows through
touching one anothers wounds. Lets remind
one another that what brings us joy is not
success, but fruitfulness.
Nouwen asserts from his own
experiences that the strength and beauty
in vulnerability is that we can grow and
learn from one another, serve each other
to bring a better picture of heaven through
community. We can be fruitful in this
way to bring about Gods heaven on earth
now and in the future when He comes
again. Jesus birth required vulnerability
and emphasized fruitfulness over
successfulness, so he requires in his birth
in us, that we might continue to bring
Christmas to this world. But in America,
success is the most dominant factor over
serving at work, friendships, family, church, and life. Terefore,
we are living amidst a life lacking true joy, contentment,
satisfaction, and peace, which lie in our human vulnerability
and meaningful relationships grounded in the Truth that Christ
came to serve us in this way, so we must do for others.
Tis sense of faith, community, and interdependency, of
building relationships, is what the week was all about on our
journey in Mexico City. If only everyone would allow themselves
to be vulnerable and take time to build relationships with others,
then not only would the materialistically less fortunate be better
o, but we all would. And, the Joy and Truth of Christmas
would be year round and lifelong.

Godward, Mis Amigos!
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Cara currently volunteers through Catholic Volunteer
Network with Humility of Mary Volunteers at Providence
House in Cleveland, OH until the end of July. She hopes to
continue to support missions over the coming years. If you
would like to learn more, please feel free to check out her
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