Monday is the Feast of St. Casimir, the Patron of our Parish and the Patron of Lithuania. This is a day to celebrate not only who we are as members of St. Casimir’s Parish, but also to celebrate the beauty of the Lithuanian culture.        As members of this parish, we are reminded that St. Casimir, born of royalty, gave up all the earthly trappings of royalty to dedicate his life to serving others, particularly the poor. We pray that through the intercession of St. Casimir, we as a Parish will become more Christ-like, dedicating ourselves to be of service to others, particularly to the poor in our community.         It is also a time for all of us to recommit ourselves to living our Catholic Faith. The external signs of our expressions of Faith – participation at Mass, receiving the sacraments – are important as they not only offer Christian witness to our Faith but actually strengthen our commitment to grow in our Faith every day.                         God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
 

We ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Joseph Rieder who died recently and was buried from out parish. May he have eternal rest in the peace of God’ kingdom.

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
 

THIS SUNDAY we invite everyone to our lower hall for the best pancake breakfast in the area. Breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Tickets at the door cost $7, and children under 10 are free. All proceeds benefit the parish.

 

LENT
 

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6^th. Ashes will be distributed at Masses celebrated at 7:30am (EN) and 7:00pm (bilingual). At the entrances to the Church and during the entire Lenten season you will find a brochure which contains the spiritual opportunities available at our Parish and in Collinwood during this season, along with the dietary regulations regarding fasting and abstaining from meat. We invite you to make use of the opportunities provided for your own spiritual growth.

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
 

We will pray the Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7:00pm. This Friday, the stations will be led by the Pastoral Council. All are invited to participate in this traditional Lenten devotion. Bi-lingual Stations of the Cross prayer pamphlets are available so all can participate.

 

CLUSTER MASS
 

On Monday, March 18^th, we will be hosting all the parishes in Collinwood for our Lenten Cluster Mass. After Mass, everyone is invited to our Upper Hall (gym) for food and fellowship. We need volunteers to bake, set up and clean up. Those willing to help out are asked to sign up at the main entrance to the church or contact Ingrid Civinskas at: icivinsk@yahoo.com or call 440-838-0652.

BLACK & INDIAN MISSIONS

 

The annual collection to support the Black and Indian Missions takes place next weekend. This is the oldest designated collection in the United States. We ask everyone to be generous in supporting this important work of the Catholic Church.

 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
 

Last weekend, we published a survey with our bulletin regarding our weekend Mass schedule. So far we have heard from 32 people. Additional surveys are available on the table at the main entrance to the Church. Return them in the collection basket or drop them off at the Rectory. Please return them by March 17^th.

 

DAY OF PRAYER FOR LITHUANIANS
 

The Lithuanian Bishops’ Conference writes to all Lithuanian parishes around the world: “This is the sixth year that we gather together to pray for Lithuanians and those of Lithuanian descent. 2019 is being celebrated as the Year of Lithuanians Around the World. On the first Sunday of March we pray for all establishing and active Lithuanian communities, wherever they may be – in the farthest corners of the planet or those in our homeland... As we pray for Lithuanian communities around the world, we thank God for those who stayed in the homeland, for those who were able to leave and for all who helped Lithuanians establish a new life far from their own country... (Today) let us extend a hand to help others, especially those of Lithuanian heritage, who might have left their homes and have been ensnared by human trafficking and present-day slavery. Let us never lose courage or strength to help those who struggle. Let us unite our forces to eradicate the evil of human trafficking by reporting anything that relates to the inhuman treatment of men, women and children. This year, on March 3^rd, we unite to pray for Lithuanians around the world. The Lithuanian Bishops Conference Delegate, Msgr. Edmond J. Putrimas will be in Copenhagen to pray with members of the Lithuanian communities living in Denmark.”

 

 

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
 

On Saturday, March 23^rd, the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio is holding its 18^th annual “Answer the Call” conference at he Holiday Inn Rockside in Independence, Ohio. Dynamic speakers include John Leonetti, dedicated to spreading the Good News and helping Catholics on their Faith Journey, and Peter Burak, a member of Renewal Ministries who seeks to form adults into intentional disciples of Christ. Bishop Perez will also speak and celebrate Mass at 4:00pm. For more information, go to www.cmfneo.com

 

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
 

From March 6 to April 14, you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime between 7am and 7pm during the 40 day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm, 12000 Shaker Blvd. in Cleveland, Planned Parenthood, 25350 Rockside Rd. in Bedford Heights, or Family Planning, 54 South State St. in Painesville. Plan on joining the Kickoff Rally at St. Columkille Church, March 5, at 7:00pm, with Bishop Perez as the keynote speaker. For more information, contact John Noall at clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com or call 216-245-9744.

 

REFLECT & REFRESH
 

Exultate choir invites you to a program of music and meditation - REFLECT and REFRESH on Sunday, March 31^st at 12:00 noon at the upper hall of the Lithuanian Club. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. They are available in our lower hall after the 10:00 Mass or by calling Virginia Rubinski 216-486-9023.