HOLY NAME SOCIETY INVITES EVERYONE

Our Holy Name Society is pleased to invite the entire parish to attend the Holy Name Picnic and Cookout on Wednesday, July 26^th, from 5-8pm in the back yard of the convent building. Hot dogs, burgers, snacks and soft drinks will be served. Last year, we had live entertainment which might be repeated this year. There is no cost for the picnic as the Holy Name Society underwrites the entire cost. In case of rain, the food will be served in the lower hall. This is a good way to meet fellow parishioners and learn about the Holy Name Society.

BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

Touch a life, become a Hospice Volunteer. Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a place. We care for our patients wherever they call home. As a vital part of our team, our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a variety of skills, talents and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse: visiting patients and families to provide companionship, socialization, and comfort, help with legacy work, sitting vigil with dying patients, providing transportation, providing help with light housework, meal preparation, running errands, helping with clerical work, assisting with the reception desks, sharing musical talents, and much more.

     Volunteer education is held frequently throughout northern Ohio. Volunteers not having contact with patients take 4 hours of training, while patient care volunteers take 16 hours of training. Visit the Hospice of the Western Reserve website for more information or to fill out an application: http:///www.hospicewr.org/volunteer or call 216-255-9090.

The FEST

Every Year after The FEST we receive many of emails from individuals telling us how much they enjoyed our annual Catholic Family Festival and how it was the highlight of their summer. Don’t miss out on Sunday, August 6^th as we come together for The FEST from 12:00 to 10:00pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe). Join thousands from around our region for a day of faith, family and great fun. It’s all free. Listen to inspiring music, visit activities for kids and displays to help you strengthen your family life and so much more. There is plenty of free close-in parking, plenty of affordable food thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc’s. There is something for everyone at the FEST The day concludes with a beautiful outdoor Mass at 8:00pm followed by an incredible American Fireworks display. Check out the details online at www.theFEST.us   Please join us.

     As everyone probably knows, last Tuesday, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez the Bishop of Cleveland, ending seven months of waiting for a new Bishop for our Diocese.

     Bishop Perez was born in Miami, Florida in 1961, of Cuban immigrant parents and grew up in northern New Jersey. After completing college, he taught grade school in Puerto Rico for two years before entering the seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989. He served in Philadelphia until he was ordained Bishop to serve in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York, in 2012.

     I have not met Bishop Perez yet, but from his public appearances he seems to be enthusiastic and looking forward to coming to Cleveland. Being born of immigrant parents, he is aware of and is sensitive to the needs of the ethnic communities. He commented that for the past five years, he was a Cuban American bishop living in a Polish parish in New York. I believe that Bishop Perez will be a good friend to the Lithuanian community in Cleveland.

     I hope you will join me in welcoming Bishop Perez to the Diocese and pledge to cooperate with him to build up the Body of Christ, the Church, in the Diocese of Cleveland.

God Bless!   Fr. Joe Bacevice

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

We ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Frances Keck who died last week and was buried from our Parish. May she have eternal rest in the peace of God’s Kingdom.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Our next Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, August 13^th, from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Tickets are now available after the weekend Masses at the main entrance to the Church, in the lower hall after the 10:00 Mass and at the Rectory during the week. Adult tickets - $7, and children 12 and younger - $4. Save $1 by purchasing your tickets early. All proceeds benefit the parish.

ACCESS TO THE LOWER HALL

Until Monday, August 7^th, access to our lower hall will be ONLY from the Marcella Road entrance. Construction going on in the old cloak room, Youth Room, and old shower room will close off that area of the school building. This will primarily affect those who go to Sunday Coffee after the 10:00 Mass. This is being done for the safety of everyone who goes into the building.