One of the most difficult things for us to do is to admit our sins. It
is much easier to admit that we have faults – but only the good kind of faults
like being too well organized or working too hard. It is very difficult for us
to admit to wrongdoing and when we are forced to because we have been caught,
we try to place blame elsewhere. Everywhere in our society, when we hear of a
criminal or a politician being caught committing a crime, the individual many
times blames someone else, it complains that the “system is flawed.” Deep inside, we know that we are sinners and
we try to keep our sins hidden from everyone and try to hide them even from
ourselves. We also know, but don’t want to acknowledge, that God knows all our
sins. He knows us completely, even better than we know ourselves. And in spite
of our faults and sinfulness, God still loves us with perfect love that only
God can have. There are many instances in the Gospels that Jesus explains to us
the Father’s love for us and Jesus call us to repentance. Lent is the time for
us to answer that call. God, our loving Father is waiting for us. The way to
forgiveness is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During these weeks of
Lent, look deep inside of your soul, acknowledge your sinfulness and seek
forgiveness. Our cluster parishes are offering the opportunity to receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, April 7TH at 7:00 pm at St.
Mary Parish on Holmes Ave. Confessions are also heard here every Saturday at
4:00 pm. All are encouraged to make use of this sacrament during Lent.
Blessings! –
Fr. Joe Bacevic |
PLEASE
PRAY
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Father Edward Burba who died
last week. May he and all our deceased bishops, priests, and deacons live
forever in the blessedness of heaven. JUBILEE
YEAR
This week let us join Pope Francis in
prayer as he celebrates the Jubilee of Priests Instituted as “Missionaries
of Mercy.” The “Missionaries of Mercy” are priests from various parts
of the world, recommended by their own bishops, who are to be “living signs of
the Father’s readiness to welcome those in search of his pardon” They are
entrusted with authority to absolve even those sins reserved for the Holy See.
Let us pray for a renewal of their spiritual commitment and that through their
task of promoting reconciliation, many receive God’s love and mercy!
CLUSTER
MASS
Monday, March 31, the Lenten Collinwood
Cluster Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Parish (15712 Kipling Ave) at
7:00pm, followed by a gathering for food and fellowship in the school gym. All are invited to participate in this annual
Collinwood Lenten liturgical program.
TAKE
TIME WITH THE LORD
Friday, April 4TH is the First
Friday. Immediately after the 7:30am
Mass we will have our holy hour in the church until 9:00am. All are invited to stop in and spend some
time with our Lord.
ST. CASIMIR FAIR
The Cleveland Lithuanian scouts
celebrate their 75th anniversary this year and invite everyone to
the 66th annual St. Casimir craft fair, Kaziuko Muge. It will take
place following the 11:00AM Mass until 2:00PM on April 6th, in the
Amber Ballroom of the Lithuanian Club, 877 East 185th St.. The
scouts will have craft items for sale, as well as a luncheon, delicious tortes
and other baked goods. There will be an ice cream parlor for the little ones
and a surprise guest visitor. Come and support our Lithuanian scouts!
Additional parking at Key Bank.
| FAREWELL
CELEBRATION
Švęskite su
parapijos bendruomene sekmadienį, balandžio 27 d., linkėdami tėvui Bacevičiui
ramaus, pelnyto išėjimo į pensiją ir mūsų dėkojimo už tarnystę mūsų parapijai
ir vyskupijai. Renginys prasidės Mišiomis 10:00 v.r. (pastaba: tai bus
vienintelės Mišios tą savaitgalį), po kurių prasidės priešpiečiai mūsų mokyklos
sporto salėje. Būtinai atsakykite į savo kvietimą iki balandžio 13 d. Jei
negavote kvietimo, susisiekite su Jackie klebonijoje.
LENTEN
CONFESSIONS
Lent is the time for spiritual renewal
and reconciliation. An important part of
renewal and reconciliation is the act of going to confession. Between now and Easter, there are plenty of
opportunities to go to confession and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Collinwood Cluster Penance Service will be held on Monday, April 7TH
at 7:00pm at St. Mary Parish on Holmes Ave. Confessions here at St. Casimir’s
are heard every Saturday at 4:00pm. During Holy Week, confessions will be heard
Monday, April 14TH from 5-6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15-16,
confessions will be heard after the 7:30 Mass. In addition, confessions can be
heard by appointment at the rectory.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
The CRS
Collection is one of the twelve national collections established by the bishops
of the United States so that, by combining resources, we can more effectively
carry out the global mission of the Church. It offers Catholics a convenient
opportunity to help more than 110 million people at home and abroad through a
charitable contribution during Mass. The CRS Collection supports six Catholic
organizations (Catholic Relief Services; USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace,
and Human Development; USCCB’s Migration and Refugee Services; Catholic Legal
Immigration Network, Inc.; USCCB’s Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the
Church; and the Holy Father’s Relief Fund) that advance the international
social ministry of the Catholic Church. The CRS Collection is taken up in the
Diocese of Cleveland on Laetare (or ‘Rejoice’) Sunday, the 4th Sunday of Lent (this
weekend).
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
Mark your
calendars now! We have a night out at a
baseball game and we want you there. Join us for the Annual St. Casimir Night
at Classic Park in Eastlake, to see the Lake County Captains. The game is
Friday, June 13TH. We start the evening with a picnic supper. Burgers, hot dogs, tasty side dishes, soft
drinks and dessert are included. First pitch is at 7:00pm. The Lake County
Captains are a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Come and see
the future stars of baseball right in your own backyard. Tickets are only
$40.00, and a portion of the proceeds benefits our parish. Order forms are now available at the
entrances to the church. Fill it out and drop your ticket request and payment
in the collection basket or at the rectory. Make checks payable to St. Casimir
Parish.
PLANT SALE
Our Annual
Plant Sale is underway! Order forms can be found at the entrances to the
Church. We can also email you order forms or mail them to you. Call Jackie at
the rectory to request a copy. They will also be available on our website.
Orders and payments are due by Sunday, April 13TH and pick-up will
be the weekend of May 17-18. Mark your order form when you would like to pick
up your order. We are happy to announce that the First Catholic Slovak Ladies
Association will match the first $600 of profit. For more information, call
Jackie at 216-509-0404 or email: jackie@saintcasimirparish.org .
HOLY
WEEK/EASTER SCHEDULE
On the weekend of April 12-13, we
celebrate Palm Sunday and begin Holy Week.
Holy week ends with the celebration of Easter on Sunday, April 20TH. Palms will be blessed and distributed at all
the Masses on Palm Sunday, April 12TH -13TH. They will also be available between the
Masses in the Church. On Holy Thursday,
April 17TH, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 7:00
pm in the Church (bi-lingual), followed by a period of adoration. On Good
Friday, April 18TH, the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion will
take place at 3:00 pm (bi-lingual). On Saturday, April 19TH, Food
Blessings will take place in the Church at 12:00 noon. The Solemn Easter Vigil will be celebrated
at 9:00pm – note the time change (English).
On Easter Sunday, April 20TH, Masses will be celebrated at
8:30 am (English) and 11:00 am (Lithuanian).
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