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PILGRIMAGE PASSPORT
More than 240,000 Catholics across the eight
counties of the Diocese of Cleveland are being mailed
“passports” encouraging them to participate in a
pilgrimage to the Holy Doors at two locations and to
engage in corporal and spiritual works of mercy
associated with the Church’s “Year of Mercy.” These
passports are also in the Book Room.
Pope Francis has declared this a Jubilee Year of
Mercy with the opportunity for the faithful to pass
through two Holy Doors within the diocese and receive
special blessings. The ritual dates back to the 15th
century and teaches that those entering the Holy Doors
are crossing the threshold from sin to grace, from
darkness to light.The Holy Doors in our diocese are
located at St. John Cathedral downtown and at the
National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on Chardon Rd in
Euclid.
Each household in the diocese has been mailed a
Jubilee booklet to track their pilgrimage by getting a
stamp at either Holy Door location. The faithful are
also invited to record corporal and spiritual works of
mercy in the booklet. Those who engage in works of mercy
at Catholic Charities sites can receive special “Worker
of Mercy” stickers for their passports. Parishes and
other diocesan institutions also will have the stickers
for those who engage in works of mercy at home or other
locations.
Bishop Lennon invites all to participate and to
heed the words of Pope Francis who said, ”Mercy
overcomes every wall, every barrier and leads you to
always seek the face of the person. It is mercy which
changes the heart and the life.”
BALTIC COMMEMORATION
 On
Sunday, June 19th,
the Baltic American Committee of Cleveland is sponsoring a
prayer service to commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the occupation of the Baltic States and
remember the victims of the mass deportations of June 13-14,
1941. The service will take place at
2:00pm at the Latvian Lutheran Church at the corner
of Andrews Ave. and Detroit Rd. in Lakewood. Refreshments
will be served afterward. There will be a guest speaker at
the event. All are invited to join with the Estonians and
Latvians for this commemoration.
YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS
YCP’s Executive Speaker Series is a monthly program in
which executives share their business experience and
challenge young professionals who “Work in Witness for
Christ”. On June 14th at 7pm at
St. Luke’s Parish in Lakewood Brian Dean, a St. Ignatius
graduate and President of CBIZ, will share about
searching for more during his 25+ years in the
high-powered finance industry. Enjoy free appetizers and
drinks with hundreds of young, professionally minded
Catholics For more information at YCP Cleveland’s
Facebook page.
THE FEST
 As
the summer season begins, mark your calendar for the
highlight of the summer season - The FEST. On
Sunday, August 7th,
from 12noon until 10pm join
together with thousands from across our diocese for a
day of faith, family and fun. The 16th Annual
Catholic Family FESTival will be held on the grounds of
the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. The
FEST features great Christian artists: Newsboys, Michael
W. Smith, Matthew West, and Lauren Daigle, and has
engaging activities and displays for the entire family.
The FEST is free and open to all. The day
concludes with an inspiring outdoor Mass at
8pm. It’s the highlight of
summer, everything that your family needs for a great
family day. For more information, go online to:
www.theFEST.us
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Lietuvi
The
neighborhood Girl Scout troop will hold a food
collection at all the Masses next weekend
for the Euclid Hunger Center. All are invited to bring a
donation of “Kid Friendly Food” such as cereal, pasta,
peanut butter, jelly, granola bars and Mac ‘n Cheese.
Cash donations will also be accepted. Please help our
Girl Scouts feed the hungry in our neighborhood.
During
the summer months and until 
