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Saint
Casimir Parish
January 31 - February 1, 2015
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Winter is a difficult
time for us, especially as
we get older. Snow, sleet,
freezing rain and ice made
getting around difficult and
many times dangerous. Coming
to church, especially here
at St. Casimir’s can be a
real challenge. We do all we
can to clear ice and snow
from our parking lots and
sidewalks, but sometimes
snow and sleet come during
Masses and make our parking
and walking surfaces very
slippery. Very cold weather
is just as dangerous as very
hot weather. Over the years
we have spent a lot of money
upgrading our heating
systems to provide a
comfortable environment for
worship and social activity,
but sometimes the outside
temperature is just too cold
for some. So we ask everyone
to use care and good
judgment when coming to
Church on Sunday.
Also, being inside
during the cold months makes
spreading viruses very easy.
The flu virus is
particularly bad this winter
as is the outbreak of
norovirus (stomach flu). Be
sure to “cover your coughs”
and wash your hands
frequently. During Mass,
when it’s time to offer a
sign of peace, a friendly
nod and smile to your
neighbor is a good way to
replace a handshake. Though
we clean our communion
vessels after each use, if
you are showing symptoms of
a cold or flu virus, do not
drink out of the communion
chalices. Let’s do what we
can to keep each other
healthy this winter.
God Bless! Fr. Joe
Bacevice
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the following who have
died: Andrew Jurek, Poldi Bojc, Donatas Nasvytis, and Joseph
Monaco. May they have eternal rest in the peace of God’s
Kingdom.
COLLECTION FOR EL SALVADOR MISSIONS
This weekend, we will
accept donations to support our missions in El Salvador. For
the past 51 years, our diocese has maintained a presence in
El Salvador with priests, religious men and women and lay
volunteers. Currently we have three priests serving there.
Last year, our parishes collected $132,475 to support these
missions along with missions in 23 other countries in Latin
America. The cost to maintain the missionaries is $188,000.
The Bishop does ask that everyone be generous in
supporting our Missionaries in El Salvador.
ALTAR FLOWERS
 We
thank Ingrida and Kestutis Civinskas for their donation for
altar flowers. The flowers decorating the altar this week
were given in loving remembrance of Leokadija and Vytautas
Civinskas.
We remind you that the Altar
Society accepts donations for flowers all year long. If you
would like to honor your loved ones or have a special
occasion, simply fill out a donation sheet (they are on the
bulletin tables) or contact one of the Society members.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
 The
next meeting of our Pastoral Council will take place on
Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:30pm in the Rectory
Conference Room. We ask all Pastoral Council members to be
present for this meeting.
THE ALTAR SOCIETY THANKS YOU
The Altar Society thanks
everyone who participated in the soup lunch last weekend.
The cold weather kept some people away, but those who came
enjoyed themselves. After paying expenses, the profit was
$624.51. |
THROAT BLESSINGS
February 3rd,
is the Feast of St. Blaise, the day we traditionally bless
throats. In honor of St. Blaise, we will bless throats after
all the Masses next weekend. We will also bless throats on
February 3rd.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
 Friday,
February 6th is the First Friday of the month. We will have
our monthly Holy Hour an Friday beginning after the 7:30
Mass until 9:00am. All are invited to stop in for some quiet
time of prayer in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord.
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ST. CASIMIR’S FEAST
On
Sunday, March
1st,
we as a parish will celebrate the Feast of St.
Casimir, patron saint of our Parish and of
Lithuania. On Sunday,
March 1st,
we will celebrate one Mass (bilingual) for the
entire Parish at
10:00am.
For those unable to participate at this Mass, we
will celebrate our
Saturday
evening Mass at
5:30pm.
After Mass, we invite everyone to our Upper
Hall (gym), where brunch will be served. Tickets
to the brunch and program will be available for
sale next weekend: after the weekend Masses at
the main entrance of the Church, in the Lower
Hall after the
10:00
Mass and at the rectory during the week. Adult
tickets are $10 and children 12 and under are
free. Only 200 tickets are available, so we urge
you to purchase them early.
We encourage everyone in the parish to come
together to celebrate our heritage and our faith
and share these gifts with each other. |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The 2015 Catholic Charities Annual
Appeal invites us to open our hearts to live joyfully and
generously! Dignity, Hope, Concern, Justice and Generosity
are the values of Catholic Charities. Through the grace of
God and the generosity of donors, Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Cleveland, is a beacon of hope, helping people in
need.
Many parishioners received letters in
January, inviting their support of the Annual Appeal. You
can help others change the course of their own lives. There
is joy in serving and joy in giving. Please give generously
to the 2015 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal and prayerfully
consider an increase over your last year’s pledge.
Our parish goal for this year is
$11,856.00.If all of us do our part, we will achieve our
goal as we have for the past three years.
LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
 The
Cleveland Lithuanian-American Community invites the entire
parish to the Lithuanian Independence Day celebrations. They
will begin
Saturday, February 7,
at
7:00pm
in the parish auditorium (Upper Hall) with guest speaker
Marijus Gudynas, Republic of Lithuania Honorary Consul, from
Chicago. His talk will be followed by a concert performed by
the “Exultate” adult and children’s choirs. After the
concert enjoy refreshments and music for dancing. Please
come and enjoy the evening with your friends. Tickets are
available after the
10:00
Mass in the cafeteria (Lower Hall), or by calling Zita
(216-235-5213)
or Virginija
(216-289-0608),
or e-mailing:
lb.cleveland@yahoo.com
Tickets: in
advance - $15, at the door - $20; under 18 - free. The
commemoration
will continue
Sunday, February 15th
with flag-raising
in the St. Casimir Parish parking lot at
9:45am,
followed by Mass at
10:00am.
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THIS
weekend –
JAN. 31, FEB. 1 |
NEXT
WEEKEND – FEBRUARY 7 - 8 |
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5:30pm |
8:00am |
12:00pm |
5:30pm |
8:00am |
12:00pm |
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Lector |
Faye Roth |
Judy Kowalski, |
Brian Kemer |
Jackie Caruso-Taylor |
Barb Pallo |
Dave Oligny |
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Eucharistic Ministers |
Faye Roth,
Barbara Grauel
Jackie Caruso-Taylor |
Judy Kowalski,
John Martininch |
Brian Kemer,
Donna Flynt,
Arv Valiukas |
Jackie Caruso-Taylor,
Sue Milikas, M.Anderson |
Judy Kowalski,
Arv Valiukas |
Dave Oligny,
Donna Flynt,
Faye Roth |
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Servers |
Briana |
Shawn |
Sinead |
Briana |
Shawn |
Sinead |
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Lietuvi