RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

As the new school year approaches, parents are reminded that their children of grade school age should be receiving formal religious training, either in a Catholic school, or in a parish PSR program. Two years of Catholic instruction is required for First Communion, and Confirmation is administered in the eighth grade. Families with children who need to enroll in our PSR program, are asked to contact the parish office as soon as possible to register.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES UPDATE

Our Diocesan Catholic Charities reports that so far, the Annual Appeal has raised $11,642,711, from 46,811 donors, representing 97% of the diocesan goal. Our parishioners pledged $13,156 from 98 parishioners which is 92% of our goal. It is surprising that only about 26% of our families contributed this year. For those who have not contributed yet this year and would like to help us meet our goal, contact Catholic Charities at www.CatholicCommunity.org

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY

Join the Cleveland Indians for Mass and a Baseball game at the Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field on Sunday, October 1. Mass will be celebrated at the Ballpark at 12:00 in the Family Deck. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://m.mlb.com/indians/tickets/group/catholicfamilyday and entering the special passcode: “baseball.” For more information, call 216-420-4162 or email jplys@indians.com

CATHOLIC RADIO

“AM 1260 The Rock,” your local Catholic radio station, will be airing a new program from EWTN Radio on Saturday nights at 8pm – ENCOUNTER with Dan DeMatte and Patrick Reis. ENCOUNTER brings young adults the life-changing testimonies of ordinary people that launch them into lives of extraordinary mission for Christ and His Church. Be sure to tune in. “AM 1260 The Rock” - WCCR Cleveland, is a lay apostolate. Its mission is to provide quality programming that is faithful to the teachings of the Church and presented in a way that inspires conversion of heart and a deepening of faith while building up the local Body of Christ – The Church.

ONE WORLD DAY

Sunday, August 27, from 11:00am to 7:00pm, all are invited to attend the annual “One World Day” festival at the Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. The day will feature performances, delicious food, and activities for young and old, hosted by each nationality, including the Lithuanians. The event is free and free parking is available at the VA Hospital garage (Magnolia & E. 105^th St.), with shuttle bus transportation to the gardens. Hope to see you there!

        Last week, I received a letter from the Bishop’s office telling me that our new Bishop, Nelson Perez, will be coming to our parish to administer the sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday, September 20, at 7:00pm. This will be just over two weeks after he will have been installed as the Bishop of Cleveland. This will be a great opportunity for Bishop Perez to see our parish facilities and meet our parishioners.
 

     I encourage as many of you as possible to participate at the Mass of Confirmation when four of our young adults will be confirmed. Afterward, we will have a reception for our newly confirmed and the Bishop in our lower hall.
 

     I also ask for volunteers to help plan and put on this reception. We will need people to bake, set up, and clean up as well as acting as hosts and hostesses for this event. Over the next few weeks, as this day comes closer, I will have more information.

     So please mark your calendars for this important event. I would like to see as many of you as possible on September 20^th.
                                                                      God Bless!   Fr. Joe Bacevice

PLEASE PRAY

We ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Sophie Zorskis, who died recently and was buried through out parish. May she have eternal rest in the peace of God’s kingdom.

BISHOP MATULIONIS

We invite you to stop into the Meditation Room at the main entrance to the Church to learn more about the life of Blessed Teofilius Matulionis. The display will be taken down next week. Remember to pray for his canonization.

FAITH AND VALUES APPEAL FOR EDUCATION

Catholic Schools are communities of faith, knowledge and service. Academic success and rigorous achievement mark our schools as outstanding institutions. Essential to the Christian message is the command of Christ to serve others. Our students are at their best when they exemplify in their actions this command, and they do so daily. Students, their parents, grandparents and other family members sacrifice to provide a Catholic education and are grateful for tuition assistance provided through the Faith & Values Appeal for Education. Please pray that the generosity of our parishioners will continue to support the formation of your youth in Catholic schools where faith makes a difference. To donate online, go to www.CatholicCommunity.org/eddonate or call Karen Joyce at 216-696-6525, ext 1910.

THANK YOU:
 

We thank everyone who worked to make our Pancake Breakfast last weekend a success. A total of 104 people enjoyed the best pancakes and crepes in the area. After expenses, the profit was about $560.00.