ALL SOULS DAY

Wednesday, November 2^nd is the Feast of All Souls, the day we remember our dead. The three traditional All Souls Day Mass will be offered at 7:30 am (English), 12:00 noon (English) and 7:00 pm (Lithuanian). Following the evening Mass we will have the traditional Lithuanian All Souls procession and prayers for the dead. We invite families who have lost a loved one since last November 2^nd, to participate in the commemoration. An All Souls day envelope is included with the offering envelopes with space to include the names of the dead you want remembered in the Masses.

     We also have a special All Souls Day candles available at the Rectory which can be inscribed with the name of the deceased you want remembered. These candles will burn for 5 days beginning on November 2^nd. For your convenience candle order envelopes can be found on the bulletin tables. The donation for the All Souls Day candle is $5. All are invited to remember their loved ones with an All Souls Day candle.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY

Catholics across the country will celebrate Priesthood Sunday on October 30. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the Church. It is also a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our priests share with us - when we gather together at the Table of the Lord, and when we call on them in our times of need – and to consider sharing a personal note or a card of thanks with them. Together we pray that many of our young people will be inspired by the ministry and witness of our priests. We also pray that their hearts be open to hearing and responding to God’s call in their lives. More information on priesthood can be found at www.clevelandcatholicpriesthood.com.

     For the past several weeks I have placed an announcement in the bulletin asking for volunteers to run for a seat on our Parish Pastoral Council. As of today, we have not received any applications.

     Our Pastoral Council is the most important advisory group I have in the parish. The Pastoral Council advises me on all aspects of parish life, from making up Mass schedules to setting priorities for property repairs and improvements. Every year we elect four members and I appoint one member for a two year term. Two members of the Council must be from the Lithuanian community and two members must be from the non-Lithuanian community. They can be re-elected one time before they are ineligible for one year.

     This year, two members are ineligible to run for another term. I am sure that there are at least two members of our parish who would be able to serve on the council. The application process is easy and application forms are available in the Book Room. We would like all applications to be submitted by Sunday, October 30^th.

     It is easy to sit back and watch, or to complain and criticize. It takes effort and commitment to become involved in the life of the parish. Being able to make a difference and being involved in Parish Life is a rewarding experience and worth the effort that goes into it. I invite and encourage you to fill out an application.

                                                              God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

PLEASE PRAY

Remember in your prayers the soul of Franki Anne Pinzarroni who died recently and was buried from our parish. May she have eternal rest in the peace of God’s Kingdom.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

On Wednesday, October 12^th we will have our monthly Eucharistic Adoration from 6-9pm. We invite you to spend some quiet time in prayer on either or both of these days. If you are able to commit to a specific time, please sign up in the Book Room.

BLANKET SUNDAY COLLECTION

Next weekend, October 8-9, we will accept offerings for the Annual Blanket Sunday Appeal. This annual appeal by the St. Vincent de Paul Society collects cash donations to purchase blankets for the poor in our area. Special envelopes are available at on the bulletin racks at the church entrances. Or, place you donation in an envelope marked “Blanket Sunday” (checks should be made out to St. Casimir). Please be generous and help provide warm blankets for the poor in our own community.

PRAYING THE ROSARY

During the month of October, we will pray the Rosary on weekday mornings before the 7:30 Mass at 7am. We invite everyone to join in this devotion. If there is sufficient interest, this will continue beyond October.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

We are looking for a few good people to run for a seat on our Pastoral Council. This year we will elect four members to the Council.  Application forms are available in the Book Room. Applications will be accepted until October 30^th. Any member of the parish, age 16 and older, with a few exceptions, is eligible to run for a seat on the Pastoral Council. We invite you to seriously consider serving on this important council in our Parish.