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     Have you ever noticed how few Easter songs there are? Easter defies being reduced to chestnuts on an open fire or snow and mistletoe and presents. Easter demands a bold proclamation: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad” or simply the repeated one word anthem: “Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.” These are our Easter songs. Today begins the fifty days of Easter, our longest celebration in the Church year, a season given over to joyful, faith-filled songs. The Scripture readings of Easter morning give us a reason to rejoice. St. Peter provides the story of Jesus from his Baptism, through his ministry, to his death and resurrection. St. Peter who strongly denied knowing Jesus is now a bold witness to the Risen Jesus. St. Paul follows calling the Corinthians to be the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Finally, the “beloved disciple”, the most intuitive of believers, with eyes of faith, discerns resurrection in a folded head-cloth, some scattered burial clothing, and an empty tomb. On this special day, we wish everyone in our Parish Community and our visitors a glorious day, full of love, peace and joy. We also invite you to live their Faith each day, grow in your relationship with Our Lord Jesus, and join in the celebration of the Eucharist each Sunday during the year.
       By the way, in case you haven’t heard, I will be retiring at the end of this month and my final Sunday Mass will be next Sunday at 10:00 am, the only Mass that weekend. I hope as many of you as possible will be able to attend. It will give me the opportunity to say good bye in a more formal way and to share this moment with you.

       Happy Easter!

Blessings!  – Fr. Joe Bacevice 
      
YOUR EASTER OFFERING
     
     Easter has been a traditional time for parishioners to make an extra gift to the Parish, and so we ask everyone to consider a substantial gift to the Parish this Easter. Our income from parishioner donations continues to decrease each year and we are facing some expensive repair projects this summer. So please be generous with your Easter Offering.
     
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PLEASE PRAY
     
kryžiusWe ask you to remember in your prayers the souls ofBetty Colantonio and Deacon Robert Kovach, who died last week. May they live forever in the blessedness of heaven.
   
DIVINE MERCY
     
     Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, the day we are reminded of the Divine Mercy of our Redeemer. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, all of us are invited to experience the Divine Mercy of the Lord. The Second Sunday of Easter was proclaimed by Saint John Paul II as Divine Mercy Sunday in 1990, the day he canonized Saint Faustina Kawalska.
     
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
     
      The Diocese of Cleveland's "protecting God's Children" program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service Office by 216-334-2999 or email: response_services@dioceseofcleveland.org You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
     

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
     
       The Catholic Charities 2025 Appeal is well underway. As of the end of February, our parishioners have pledged or donated $5,436.00, which is 41.7% of our goal. Everyone is encouraged to pledge and donate this year to this Appeal. To make a pledge or donate, go to our diocesan website - www.dioceseofcleveland.org , click on Catholic Charities, click on donate and follow the instructions. Those served by our Catholic Charities thank you for your generosity.
     
NEXT WEEKEND
     
      Next Sunday April 27, Fr Bacevice will celebrate his final Sunday Mass as our Pastor at 10am. Please be aware that next weekend the only Mass celebrated will be at 10am followed by a brunch in our school gym. If you are able to bring baked goods, please sign up on the sheets by the entrances to the church. The tunnel connecting the front and back parking lots will be open as well as the back door of the church. Let all of us come together as a community to express our thanks to Fr. Joe for all he has done for us throughout the years.
kryžiusApril 19 - 20April  27
Sat. 9:00pmSun. 8:30amSat. 5:00pmSun. 10:00am
LectorJudy, Tony, Dave, JackieDonna FlyntNo Mass
Jackie Caruso-Taylor
Eucharistic MinisterDave OlignyFaye Roth-----
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ServerFrances K.
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Frances K.