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.
            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]

                    Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
                    There are no evening or weekend hours 

                Please use the envelope drop whenever possible

            Please call for an appointment (440) 842-2666 if you                       need to come into the office outside of these hours.

                             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