This Second Sunday of Lent takes us on a Journey. Jesus take Peter, James and John up a mountain to pray. Arriving there, they – and we – get a glimpse of the glory that Jesus set aside when becoming one of us. More importantly, they – and we – hear God speak about who Jesus is and who we are to be. Jesus is the Beloved Son who lives in intimate relationship with the Father and we must listen to him.      As we enter more deeply into the season of Lent, this glimpse of glory encourages us to turn toward God and to open our hearts, so that God can enter our lives more completely and make us more fully a people of the covenant that began when God called Abram to leave everything. Because Abram trusted in God’s promises, he became the father of a great nation. We are to trust in the promises God makes to us through Jesus by listening and obeying his words, thereby becoming beloved sons and daughters.      “Do not be afraid,” Jesus tells us. Are you?                        God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
 

We ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Renae Saltenis who died recently. May she live forever in the joy of the Resurrection.

 

 

CLUSTER MASS AT ST. CASIMIR
 

THIS MONDAY, March 18^th, we are hosting all the Collinwood parishes for our Lenten Cluster Mass. After Mass, we invite everyone to our Upper Hall (gym) for food and fellowship. We need volunteers to bake, set up and clean up. Please sign up at the main entrance to the Church or contact Ingrid Civinskas: icivinsk@yahoo.com or call 440-838-0652.

 

CONFESSIONS
 

All Churches in our Diocese, including St. Casimir, will be open on Wednesday, March 20^th, from 5 to 8 pm for Confessions. All are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity in our diocese to receive this sacrament. We are reaching out especially to those who have been away for a while so we can provide an opportunity for them to return to the sacramental life of the Church.

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
 

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

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.

 

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCHES IN EASTERN EUROPE

 

This weekend we will accept offerings for our annual collection to support the Churches in Eastern Europe. The Lithuanian Church receives funds from this collection, and the Lithuanian Bishops have written us to ask you to be generous.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE:
 

Spring is on the way! Now is the time to start planning your garden and ordering your flowers and vegetables from the Altar Society’s annual plant sale. There are a few new flowers and new colors this year. Order forms can be found at the church entrances on the bulletin tables. Take home an order form and choose which flowers and vegetables you would like to order. Orders will be accepted until Tuesday, April 16. Return your order form together with your payment to the parish office either through the collection basket, the mail, or simply drop it off at the rectory by the due date. Support your parish and beautify your yard. It’s a win-win! Questions? Call Jackie Taylor at 216-509-0401.

 

THE LITHUANIAN SCOUTS INVITE YOU
 

The Cleveland Lithuanian Scouts cordially invite everyone to otheir annual St. Casimir Fair, NEXT SUNDAY, March 24^th, in the upper hall (gym). The fair begins after the 10:00 Mass and runs until 1:00pm. Handmade crafts, delicacies and dinner will be for sale. Please stop by and support our scouts who have been active in Cleveland for 69 years. See you at the Fair!

 

SPRING CONCERT
 

Senior Scouts Židinys invites everyone to a concert featuring the Dainava Lithuanian Men’s Ensemble. The concert “Return From Your Journey, Oh Winds of Spring” will take place on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00pm in upper hall of the Lithuanian Club. Tickets are $20. For tickets call Terese Urbaitis: 440-442-9091.