ARCHDIOCESE OF THE MILITARY

This weekend we are asked to support our fellow parishioners and families who serve or have served this nation as members of the US military. The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces wherever they serve, and to veterans in VA medical centers. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution to this special triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Bishops in 2012 and last taken in 2013.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Our next Pancake Breakfast will be Sunday, November 13^th, in our Lower Hall after all the Masses (8:30 am to1:30 pm. We invite everyone to come enjoy the best pancakes in the area. Beginning next weekend, tickets will be available at the main entrance to the Church after the English Masses, in the Lower Hall after the 10:00 Mass, and at the Rectory during office hours. Adult tickets are $7 and children 6 to 13 are $4 at the door. Save $1 by purchasing your tickets in advance.

HELP FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MATTHEW

We have been asked by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to accept offerings for the people and the Church impacted by Hurricane Matthew. In times of tragedy, the Church is always a primary source of healing and peace. However, in this case, the Church itself is both an aid responder and a victim. Many of the Church’s structures have been damaged and their resources depleted making it more difficult to provide aid and pastoral outreach to those in need. We will accept donations for this cause next weekend. Please put your donation in an envelope marked “Hurricane Matthew Relief” and put it in the collection basket. Checks should be made out to St. Casimir Parish.

 NOVEMBERFEST

All are invited to Borromeo Seminary’s Novemberfest Annual Italian Dinner which will take place on Saturday, November 12^th, from 5-8pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe). The evening will include a 50-50 Raffle and a Basket Raffle. Admission is $10 for adults, children 6-12 - $5, children under 6 admitted free. All proceeds benefit the activity fund for the college seminarians.

 YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS

Young Catholic Professionals is hosting Mark Pierce, Founder of E5 Leader, at St. Agnes/Our lady of Fatima Parish on Thursday, November 10^th. Happy hour begins at 6:30. Join hundreds of professionally minded Catholics to learn how to grow in your career and in your faith. Check our Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/ycpcleveland

     This weekend, our Lithuanian parishioners along with many in the Lithuanian Community in the Cleveland area are gathering here at St. Casimir’s Parish to celebrate Lithuanian Days – an annual event celebrating Lithuanian culture. Saturday evening is a celebra-tion of Lithuanian music, friendship and fellowship, and Sunday morning our 10:00 Mass is a celebration of our Catholic Faith.  

     Since Lithuania regained its freedom with the fall of the Soviet Union, there has been tremendous growth in culture in Lithuania and a new focus of Lithuanian Days here from a time of remembering the past to a celebration of life today.

     An important part of our Lithuanian culture is our Catholic Faith that was suppressed for a half century. Over the years in this country, we have seen a great number of Lithuanian communities that had been anchored by a Catholic Parish disband with the closing of Parishes, leaving only a small remnant of primarily older people. I believe that we are very fortunate here in Cleveland to have our parish dedicated to serve as an anchor to our Lithuanian community.

     The Lithuanian Community in Cleveland is made up of people of all ages, who were born here in the United States, in Lithuania and elsewhere. This weekend, I welcome all of you home here at St. Casimir’s. I want everyone to know that this is your parish and I invite your participation in the life of the Parish Community.

     Remember that the more of you who participate fully in the life of the Parish, the stronger our community becomes.  We are here to meet your spiritual and cultural needs, and we can only do this when you are here. 

       Welcome home and may God Bless you!         Fr. Joe Bacevice

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Our evening Adoration will be on Wednesday, November 9^th from 6-9 pm. We are looking for individuals to commit to spending specific times in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to commit to a specific time, please sign up in at the main entrance to the Church.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Remember in your prayers the soul of Jewell B. Russell who died last week and was buried from our Parish. May she have eternal rest in the peace of God’s Kingdom.

WELCOME

We welcome into the Christian Community and our Parish Elizabeth Judith Kubas who will be baptized after the 12:00 Mass this weekend. She is the daughter of Frank and Eileen (nee: Wirsing) Kubas.

LITHUANIAN LINENS

The Altar Society decorates the church for various occasions. We have a very small number of Lithuanian linens and would like to have a bigger inventory. If anyone has such linens collecting dust in a drawer, Society members would be happy to accept them and use them as needed in decorating the church.