PANCAKE BREAKFAST

We invite everyone to enjoy the best pancakes and crepes TODAY (Sunday) after all the Masses (from 8:30am to 1:30pm). Adult tickets are $7, children 6-13, are $4. All proceeds go to the parish.

LAY ECCLESIASTICAL MINISTRY

 

The lay ecclesial ministry formation process assists in the education, training, and formation of lay people leading to certification as a Lay Ecclesial Minister. Certified Lay Ecclesial Ministers work in collaboration with the ordained to serve the needs of parishes and Catholic institutions in the Diocese of Cleveland. They may serve in a variety of leadership roles such as Pastoral Associates, Catechetical Leaders, and Ministers of Sacramental Preparation, Youth Ministers, Social Outreach Coordinators, Bereavement Ministers, Music Ministers, Campus Ministers and Ministers of Adult Faith Formation. An information night for all those interested in the lay ecclesial ministry formation process will take place on Wednesday, January 17, from 7-9pm, at the Center for Pastoral Leadership If you cannot attend and would like more information, please call the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Office at 440-943-7670.

 

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY APPEAL

 

The Catholic University of America is the national University of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, DC. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every year.

     Next weekend, as part of the National Collection for the Catholic University, we will be accepting donations for the University. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership in our Church and nation. Please be generous.

 

PROTECTION FOR THE UNBORN:

 

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared Monday, January 22, 2018, a National Day of Prayer and Penance for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The Diocesan Mass for Life will take place on Monday, January 22, at 10:30am at the Cathedral, with The Most Rev. Martin J. Amos, Retired Bishop of Davenport, Iowa, as celebrant. All are invited to participate and pray for an end to abortion.

 CATHOLIC CHARITIES

 

In a few weeks, we will begin the 2018 Catholic Charities Annual Parish Appeal. This is a reminder to everyone who pledged in 2017 to complete your pledge payments as soon as possible. Letters from the Bishop will be sent to most of you in the coming weeks to invite your support of this year’s appeal. Please be generous.