St. Anthony of Padua

                                                                                                             March 2023

Dear Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Parish,

            I write to you today to inform you of my forthcoming retirement as your pastor. According to the Canon Law of the Church when a pastor has completed seventy-five year of age, he is required to submit his resignation from the office of pastor to the diocesan bishop. I will reach my seventy-fifth birthday on December 15, 2023. To ensure ample time to facilitate the appointment of a new pastor, I have submitted my resignation and it has been accepted. I will begin retirement status as a Senior Priest-Retired of the Diocese of Cleveland effective January 15, 2024.
            The Diocesan Clergy Personnel Board has begun the process of finding a successor. This process will continue over the next few months. Meetings with parish and school staff and the parish’s Parish Council and Finance Committee have already been scheduled to ensure participation from valued stakeholders. Your assistance is also requested. In the March 19, 2023 bulletin there was information and an invitation to take an on-line survey seeking your input, and a  link to this survey is included on this website. Paper copies will also be available upon request at the parish office. All of this is meant to assist in finding the right person to take up where I have left off in pastoring this marvelous parish of most dedicated men and women.
            July 1, 2023 will mark thirty years of service for me as your pastor. As the old saying goes, “Where has all the time gone?” For me, the years have been both challenging at times and deeply fulfilling at others. Definitely, the good days have far outnumbered the bad. There comes a time though when you know you have fulfilled your mission and others must continue where you have left off. I am genuinely looking forward to a slower pace with fewer responsibilities as a Senior Priest-Retired of the Diocese of Cleveland.
            However, until that day comes, I have been given permission to remain in charge as your pastor. I look forward to continue to serve you in the remaining months ahead. Please pray for me as I approach this major transition in my life, as I will continue to pray for you.  

I remain sincerely grateful,
Fr. Dale W. Staysniak

2023 Catholic Charities Appeal
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    St. Anthony of Padua Parish
    6750 State Road
    Parma, Ohio 44134

    Phone: (440) 842-2666
    Fax: (440) 845-9549
    Email: [email protected]

Effective immediately the parish business office hours have changed. Please use the envelope drop whenever possible. If you need to come into the office, please ring the doorbell and wait for instructions. Only 2 visitors are allowed at one time. Thank you for your understanding.

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                    Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
                      There are no evening or weekend hours 
               
            Please call for an appointment (440) 842-2666 if you                       need to come into the office outside of these hours.
 

The Clergy Personnel Board of the Diocese assists the Bishop of Cleveland by making recommendations to the Bishop for clergy assignments. The Board is interested in feedback from the parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Parish and invites you to participate by responding to the survey link below.
Please be assured that you remain in our prayers during the upcoming time of transition. This survey will be open until Monday, 3 April 2023.

                                   Clergy Transition Survey

LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE
We will celebrate our yearly Lenten Communal Penance Service this Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.; Confessors will be available to hear your individual confess after a time of preparation in prayer, song and reflection. Take advantage of preparing for Easter by receiving the Sacrament of Penance.
 
Remaining Times for Confession
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 7, 2023
After the Good Friday Services at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Until all are heard.
There will be no confessions heard on Holy Saturday afternoon April 8, 2023
 

 Tenebrae
 Wednesday, 5 April 2023: 7:00 p.m.
 
Holy Thursday
Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, 6 April 2023: 7:00 p.m.
Night Prayer: 9:45 p.m.
 
Good Friday
7 April 2023
Stations of the Cross, 12 Noon
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 2:00 p.m.
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 7:00 p.m.
 
Holy Saturday
8 April 2023
Food Blessings: 12 Noon, and 2:00 p.m.
The Easter Vigil
 Saturday, 8April 2023
8:45 p.m.
 
Easter Sunday
9 April 2023
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon

                             Monday through Friday
                                          7:00am and 8:00am
  

                               Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:00pm
                          Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm
            

Saturday 3:00pm to 4:00pm      
or by appointment 

    St. Anthony Novena  -  see Novena Prayers under "Parish" Documents

     Sacred Heart Devotion - see First Friday Devotion under "Parish" Documents

 

 *** Please watch for udates regarding Holy Days *** 

    Holy Day Vigil: 5:30pm
    Holy Day: 7:00am, 9:00am, 5:30pm, 7:00pm

We are in the process of updating our listing of parishioners currently residing in Nursing Care Facilities. A flyer outlining the information we need can be found by clicking the link below.You may also call Deacon Jerry at the parish office (440) 842-2666. Thank you.

                       PARISHIONER INFORMATION NEEDED