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“Fear no one.” Now that we know what fear is, we need not
fear. In today’s Gospel Jesus is
commending us to “speak in the light… proclaim on the housetops.” This again is part of the great commission to
fulfill our prophetic office. Is there
opposition to the Truth? Always, nobody
wants to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Confronting people in their sins is always a difficult task. Their response will be less than
charitable. We are seeing this played
out in the many protests happening today, unfortunately most of them turn
violent. Twice Jesus tells us, “do not
be afraid.” Our Father knows deeply even
to the number of hairs on our head and we have the Holy Spirit to empower us
against those who do not want to know the Truth. So, do not be afraid.
I would like to thank
everyone who helped with our parish clean-up last Saturday. We focused on the courtyard, that is the area
of one side and back of the church where vegetation was slowly taking
over. Brush was removed, vines cut and
taken down, retaining stones on the hill were reset. We also made a gallant first attempt in
cleaning out the church basement. A lot
of unusable junk was thrown out and along with the courtyard debris our
dumpster was filled to capacity. We also
found some valuable artifacts.
On one side of the basement
is the high altar from Saint George’s Church.
Looking at old pictures of the Saint George’s sanctuary it saddens me
that we have something so beautiful stacked away collecting dust. My other concern, has there been any damage
caused by water, insects or rodents? I
would like your feedback on this proposal.
Sometime this year I would like to remove the altar from the basement,
reassemble it in the school gym for inspection and necessary repair. When complete to celebrate a Mass
commemorating the Saint George’s Lithuanian community. Finally we need to decide the altar’s final
disposition – store it again in the church basement or find it a new home? Since our school remains unoccupied the altar
could stand in the school gym, on the stage, for a time. Again I would like to hear your thoughts and
ideas for this proposal.
In God’s time, Fr. Andrew
COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY FATHER
Each year, the annual Peter’s Pence
Collection in support of the works of the Holy Father is held in parishes
across the coun-try. The proceeds from this collection fund emergency financial
assistance to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression, and
natural disasters. This year’s Collection is sche-duled for the weekend
of June 27-28, 2026. An envelope is inclu-ded in your church envelopes,
please be generous.
2027 MASS BOOK
We are now accepting Masses
for 2027. Masses will be accepted on a “first come, first served” basis.
Families are allowed two weekend and 12 weekday Masses. Masses can be scheduled by visiting the
rectory during office hours. Mass lists
with payment can be dropped in the collection basket or mailed to the rectory.
The usual Mass offering is $10. Remember
Mass is not celebrated on Thursdays.
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Thank you to all who helped clean up and
beautify the parish grounds last Saturday! The grounds look amazing and many
treasures were found in the basement! Many hands did make light work!
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION
The Catholic Cemeteries Association’s
next Sunday Grief Support Group will be on Sunday June 28th.
In-person will meet at 3pm, virtual at 5pm. In a welcoming and supportive
setting, find fellowship among others who share their experiences and
understand the pain of loss. Meetings will be held on the 4th Sunday this
month, at no charge to you. Please join us for an hour of listening, healing,
and finding comfort with others who understand. For details, call Suzi at
216-930-4866 or visit: www.clecem.org/Events
In-Person Loctions:
- All Saints, Northfield | 480 W. Highland Road
- All Souls, Chardon | 10366 Chardon Road
- Holy Cross, Akron | 100 E Waterloo Road
- Holy Cross, Brook Park | 14609 Brook Park Road
- · St. Joseph, Avon | 32789 Detroit Road
Virtual – Please register at
https://clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx
THE FEST
Every summer, The FEST is one of the
GREAT blessings for thousands across the region and our Diocese. This year, The
FEST takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at ForeFront Field in Avon (home
of the Crushers). It’s the same great day… just a new location. Invite your family and friends to join you on
Saturday, August 15, 2026. Tickets for The FEST are $10. There’s plenty of FREE
parking, along with parking passes for sale for ‘close in’ parking. Visit www.theFEST.us for a
complete schedule, tickets and all the details.
CHANGING TABLE
For those who have younger children,
there is now a changing table in the vestibule closest to the parking lot.
Thank you to Holy Name for purchasing this for the parish and to Michael and
Chelsa Cooper for donating the trash can to dispose of diapers!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
Join
us for our Annual St. Casimir Night at Classic Park in Eastlake, to see the
Lake County Captains take on the Dayton Dragons on Friday July 17th
at 6pm. We will start the evening with a
picnic supper, watch the ballgame and conclude with fireworks! 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
$30.00. 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. Tickets must be purchased by Sunday June 28th. Please make
checks payable to St. Casimir Parish.
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