During
the month of October, we solicited nominations to fill four seats on our
Pastoral Council. We had four nominations submitted, and all four members
are appointed to our Pastoral Council for a two year term. We welcome Nancy
Anzlovar, Anthony Bacevice, Giedre Jesmantas and Judy Kowalski. They join
Ingrid Civinskas, Mary Ann Pecek, Ted Egan, Faye Roth, and Debra Zeledonis.
Father Bacevice will name one member to the Council next month.
A
SPECIAL DAY OF REFLECTION:
For
those who love someone who is incarcerated, there will be a special day of
reflection on Sunday, December 3, at the Jesuit Retreat House,
5629 State Rd. Parma,
from 10:00 - 3:00, registration is at 9:30. Enjoy a day of
reflection and time for quiet prayer as well as time to share a delicious
meal with others and attend Mass. There is no charge for this event; it has
been made possible by a gift from a group who cares about you. RSVP to Paula
at the Parish Life Office: 216-696-6525, ext. 3500 and let her know how many
will be attending.
GIVING TUESDAY
You
have heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday - now you can share your
blessings on Tuesday, November 28 - Giving Tuesday. That day people
around the globe are asked to contribute to their favorite charities and
non-profits. The Diocese of Cleveland asks you to be part of “NortheastOhio’s Online Day of Catholic Giving”- #weGiveCatholic,
which allow you to contribute to over 160 Catholic schools, parishes,
Catholic Charities programs and sites, ministries and other Catholic
nonprofits in Northeast Ohio. Our Parish is one of the institutions taking
part this year. Use your computer or smartphone on Tuesday, November 28 to
access
www.weGiveCatholic.org Search the
list of participants and donate to your favorites (don’t forget St.
Casimir). In the spirit of the season, remember to Give Catholic on
Giving Tuesday.
COFFEE SCHEDULE
The
2018 10:00 Mass Coffee Schedule is being prepared. We invite all
organizations and parish families to host these coffee socials. We are
always looking for new people to serve as hosts. The parish provides the
coffee and supplies; you need only to bring the baked goods, put on the
coffee, be a good host, and clean up afterward.
We
recently revived our parish Facebook page and are updating it at least
weekly. Find out what is going on in the parish by liking us on Facebook.
Thursday of this week is Thanksgiving Day, the holiday
set aside each year for us to pause and give thanks to God for all that we have.
Too many times we allow ourselves to become critics and complainers. It seems
that we can always find things to criticize in our society and in our Church.
On Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded to look beyond the problems and
difficulties and look at what we do have. Even our poorest people have a place
to live and food to eat. We have access to health care and we have a voice in
our government. As people of faith, we have much for which we are thankful. We
are free to practice our faith and we have a loving God who watches over us.
On this Thanksgiving Day, let us all take time to offer a prayer of thanks
to God for all the gifts we have received. Let us also remember those who have
less than we do. Let us renew our efforts to help everyone improve their lives
so we can continue to grow as people and as a society of justice, of peace and
of love.
One of the best ways we can offer thanks is to worship together as a
community. On Thanksgiving day, everyone in the parish is invited to gather for
the celebration of Mass at 9:00am.
God Bless!
Fr. Joe Bacevice
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Remember
in your prayers the souls of Kari Secriskey, Ronald Vysnionis and Lenore
Leanza who died last week and were buried from our Parish. May they have
eternal rest in the peace of God’s kingdom.
OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday is
Thanksgiving Day. Because of the holiday, our offices will be closed on
Thursday and Friday this week.
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
“The Church’s love for the
poor is part of her constant tradition.”
(Catechism, #2444). THIS weekend’s Collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. With the tradition
of improving education, housing situations and economic development, CCHD
continues to make a positive impact in communities locally and nationwide.
Defend human dignity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
GIVING TREE
Our
Holy Name Society is again sponsoring a Giving Tree to assist
families in our own Parish who are in need of “a little help” at Christmas.
The items on the ornaments are various gift and food cards. Simply choose an
ornament, purchase the gift card, and return it either in the collection
basket, at the Rectory or give them to any member of the Holy Name Society
by December 10th. They will be distributed to the families
before Christmas.
Lietuvi
You
have heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday - now you can share your
blessings on Tuesday, November 28 - Giving Tuesday. That day people
around the globe are asked to contribute to their favorite charities and
non-profits. The Diocese of Cleveland asks you to be part of “Northeast
The
2018 10:00 Mass Coffee Schedule is being prepared. We invite all
organizations and parish families to host these coffee socials. We are
always looking for new people to serve as hosts. The parish provides the
coffee and supplies; you need only to bring the baked goods, put on the
coffee, be a good host, and clean up afterward. 
We
recently revived our parish Facebook page and are updating it at least
weekly. Find out what is going on in the parish by liking us on Facebook.
Remember
in your prayers the souls of Kari Secriskey, Ronald Vysnionis and Lenore
Leanza who died last week and were buried from our Parish. May they have
eternal rest in the peace of God’s kingdom.
Our
Holy Name Society is again sponsoring a Giving Tree to assist
families in our own Parish who are in need of “a little help” at Christmas.
The items on the ornaments are various gift and food cards. Simply choose an
ornament, purchase the gift card, and return it either in the collection
basket, at the Rectory or give them to any member of the Holy Name Society
by December 10th. They will be distributed to the families
before Christmas.