We just finished our October count, and not surprisingly, our attendance is down. We’re not alone, as attendance at Mass on Sundays is down all over the world.
 

     There are many excuses people give for not attending Mass. One of those is “The Church is full of judgmental hypocrites.” I believe it was St. Augustine who said “The Church is not a hotel for saints, it is a hospital for sinners.” The Church is certainly not full of perfect people. Though we try our best to be like Jesus, we are still sinners. Only Jesus is perfect and He is the main reason we go to Mass. We come into God’s house seeking His mercy and grace. We are going to Mass because we are in need of the forgiveness that only Jesus offers. Don’t let the actions of others keep you away from experiencing that same mercy, grace and love in your own life.
 

     Though there are many flaws in the body of Christ, there are also many wonderful fruits that have come from the Catholic faith. The Church has faithfully served the poor, widowed, sick, imprisoned, and many others throughout history. There are millions of Catholics who are striving to live a good and holy life of faith. So let’s look to those who are doing good, rather than those who are not genuine in their faith. Jesus tells us in Matthew’s Gospel”: “Do not judge so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make your will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. (Matthew 7:1-2)

  
                                                               God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

Wednesday, October 14, we will have our monthly Eucharistic Adoration from 6-9pm in the Church. All are invited to stop in and spend some time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

We are looking for a few good people to run for a seat on our Pastoral Council. Application forms are available in the Book Room. Applications will be accepted until November 1^st. Any member of the parish, age 16 and older, with a few exceptions, is eligible to run for a seat on the Pastoral Council. This year, Leonard Kedys, Deacon Louis Pecek, and Debra Zeledonis are completing two terms are not eligible to run for a seat. We invite you to seriously consider serving on this important council in our Parish.

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE

For 30 years, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have been blessed with Associates, women and men who share their charism of charity, namely, love given freely as Jesus did in response to needs on their families, parishes and work places. To learn more about CSA Associates, “Come and See” on Saturday, November 7, 2015, from 1:30 - 3:00pm at Mt. Augustine, 5232 Broadview Rd., Richfield, Ohio, 44386. Contact Margaret Ann Jablonski at 216-398-6913 or margaret-jablonski@sbcglobal.net to register.

CLAMBAKE FUND-RAISER NOTES

    Have you purchased your Fall Raffle tickets?

Raffle tickets were mailed to all parishioners. Additional tickets are available at the rectory during the week or in the Book Room by the main entrance of the Church. Kindly make your returns in a timely manner.

 Dinner tickets are now available

Tickets for the Clambake and Steak Roast dinners, are available after the weekend Masses at the back of the Church and in the lower hall, and during the week at the rectory. Clambake and Steak Roast dinner tickets are $32 each and extra clams are $10/dozen. The last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, October 18^th. NO tickets will be available at the door.

 Helpers are needed

For our clambake to be a success, we need volunteers to help with just about every aspect of the event. We have sign up sheets in the main vestibule of the Church. If you can help us by baking a dessert, decorating or setting up the hall, helping with cleanup, or in any other way, please sign up.

 Show your support for our parish in the program book

We invite you to have your greetings printed in the book or purchase advertising in the book. Advertising forms are available on the bulletin tables at the entrances to the Church.

This year our clambake falls on the weekend of our 6^th Anniversary as St. Casimir Parish. We want everyone to be a part of this celebration and look forward to seeing you on October 24^th !