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 Last Wednesday, January 15TH
I celebrated my 48TH Ordination Anniversary. With my retirement
coming in a few months, I took time to reflect on my 48 years of priestly
ministry. I’ve had many different duties over the years such as being the
Master of Ceremonies for the late Archbishop Lyke and serving as the
Presbyteral Convener for the Central East District of the Diocese and serving
as a board member of the Diocese of Cleveland Facilities Services Corp for 10
years and serving on the Diocesan Building Commission for ten years. I continue to serve as Defender of the Bond
at our Diocesan Tribunal for over 42 years.
During the past 48 years I have served in five parishes and spent 6
months in Rome studying. I have been
involved in ethnic ministry for more than 45 years serving the Lithu-anians
here in Cleveland along with the Hispanic com-munity at St. Francis in
Cleveland. As I look back over these
years, I do so with gratitude for the great experiences I’ve had, the people
I’ve served, along with the hope that I’ve made a difference in people’s lives.
I have many great memories of friends and acquaintances that have been in my
life and look forward to the challenges coming in years where my priestly
ministry will change drastically, serving as a retired priest in several
different parishes. Over the years many have thanked me for my service, and now
I have to thank you for all you have shared with me.
Blessings!
– Fr. Joe Bacevice |
PLEASE
PRAY
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Father David McCafferty who died
recently. May he and all our deceased priests live forever in the joy of the Resurection.
CHRISTIAN
UNITY WEEK
The week of January 18–25, is proclaimed
by the Church as the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Our prayers this week reflect our Lord’s
prayer that all of us may be one.
MARTIN
LUTHER KING DAY
Monday, January 20TH is
Martin Luther King day, honoring the man who worked his whole life to bring
racial equality into our country. The
racial tension in our country last year reminds all of us that there is so much
more that has to be done to make the dream of racial equality a reality. Let all of us commit ourselves to work to
make this happen.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Parishioner
contribution statements for 2024 are now available. For those who would like a
statement, drop a note with your name and envelope number in the collection
basket or call the office during regular business hours. Statements will be
sent in the mail.
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INAUGURATION DAY
Monday,
January 20TH, Donald Trump will be inaugurated the next President of
the United States. One of the hallmarks of our democracy is the peaceful
transfer of power from one administration to the next. Whether one is a Democrat, Republican or
Independent, it should be our prayer that president-elect Donald Trump be an
effective leader for the next four years, and that God may bless and protect
him and our nation.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION
OF UNBORN CHILDREN
Wednesday,
January 22ND is the 52TH Anniversary of the Supreme Court
decision to legalize abortion in the United States – Roe vs. Wade. Though this decision has been overturned, the
question of legal abortion has been given to the states. However, the Bishops of the United States
declared that this is the special day of prayer for the legal protection of
unborn children and a day of penance for the violence of the dignity of the
human person committed through acts of abortion. Remember to take time on this day to pray for
the end of this evil in our world and perform some act of penance in reparation
for the sin of abortion. You are invited
to participate at Mass at 7:30am Wednesday morning here at St. Casimir’s. All are invited to participate.
CATHOLIC
UNIVERSITY
The Catholic University of
America is the national research University of the Catholic Church in the
United States. Gifts to the National Collection which takes place this weekend (January
18-19, 2025) — the only second collection taken for higher education in the
U.S. — support students during this crucial time and help the University
conduct critical research that will serve parishes and dioceses throughout the
country. Use the envelopes provided, and please be generous.
LATIN AMERICA/EL
SALVADOR
The Latin American Collection will take
place on January 24-25, 2025. This is the only appeal made by the Diocesan
Mission Office for the Cleveland Latin American Mission in El Salvador. It is
the main support for two Diocese of Cleveland priests who work in the two
parishes served by our Mission Office. This appeal also makes a contribution to
the Collection for the Church in Latin America that is managed by the US
Conference of Catholic Bishops and benefits projects and the formation of
seminarians, religious and lay leaders in 23 countries across Latin America.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Today’s
gospel recounts the story of the wedding feast at Cana. Christ was merciful and generous to the
couple in need. Indeed, Christ is
present in every marriage covenant to bring hope and take what is good and make
it better. This is an appropriate time
for families to celebrate the marriages of their members, to honor their
commitment and Christ’s generous presence in their lives. |
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