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.

                                        Happy Easter!

                                              God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

ALTAR SOCIETY PLANT SALE

 

Spring is finally here! Time to start planning your garden and ordering your flowers and vegetables from the Altar Society’s annual plant sale. Order blanks can be found at the entrances to the church on the bulletin tables. Take home an order blank and look it over to see which plants you would like to order. Orders will be accepted until April 19. Return your order in the collection basket, drop it off at the rectory or mail it back. Support your parish and beautify your yard. It’s a win-win!
You can also pick up the pictures of plants and order form by clicking HERE.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

The next meeting of our Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday, April 7^th, at 7:30pm in the Rectory Conference Room. We ask that all members of our Pastoral Council be present. Parishioners who want to bring something before the Council are asked to bring up the matter to any member of the Council.

 

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

 

The Department of Marriage and Family Ministry, the Office of Worship and the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist are pleased to announce the 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. The Mass will be held on Sunday, July 26, at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon as celebrant.

     Everyone in the parish who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year is invited to participate. Those interested are asked to contact Father Bacevice for a registration form. Registration forms are to be completed by June 29.

 

TV THAT’S WORTH WATCHING

 

Beginning on Easter and for 12 consecutive Sundays at 9pm, the TV series “A.D. The Bible Continues” will air on WKYC TV3. The production is endorsed by Catholic Church leadership and has been reviewed by the Diocese. The epic series begins after the Resurrection and covers the unstoppable growth of the early Church by highlighting 10 Chapters of the Acts of the Apostles. The series is aimed at re-engaging views with Jesus Christ with many aspects still relevant in our lives today. Don’t miss it.