This weekend, we will participate in an important Follow-Up Parish Appeal for Catholic Charities. This is not a special collection, rather it is a chance for all Catholics to make a commitment to Walk in Faith and Give in Joy by sharing the gifts which God has given you.        Funds raised through this effort will be invested in improving the camping experience for cam-pers with disabilities through camperships to help reduce the financial burden, provide programs and activities for campers with special needs, and renovate cabins to make them accessible to everyone. With your help, Catholic Charities will be able to support more campers with disabilities and enhance their experience at Camp Christopher and find God in nature.      All new, increased, and additional gifts donated this weekend in the In-Pew envelopes, or online at www.CatholicCommunity.org/Camp will be matched up to $100,000.      We hope you see the benefits that camp can have on those with special needs. Prayerfully consider the impact you can have on all who attend Camp Christopher, and please give as generously as possible. Contact Karen Joyce at 216-696-6525 x 1910. Thank you for making a difference. God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 27^th is Memorial Day. Again this year, our Catholic War Veterans Post 613 will have their annual Memorial Day commemoration here at St. Casimir, beginning at 8:30am with a service at the Freedom Memorial in our Neff Road parking lot, followed by Mass. The commemoration will conclude with breakfast at the Lithuanian Club (877 E 185^th St.). All are invited.

PICK UP YOUR FLOWER ORDERS THIS WEEKEND

Those who ordered flowers and vegetables from the Altar Society Plant Sale will be able to pick up their orders next Saturday, May 18^th, from 2-5pm, and after the 5:30 Mass and on Sunday, May 19^th, after all the Masses.

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS

Memorial Day is approaching, and our Catholic War Veterans Post 613 will have their annual Poppy Distribution. This activity enables the Post to continue their welfare programs for our veterans and their families. They will be distributing poppies and accepting donations after all the Masses the weekend of May 25-26. Please be generous in supporting their work.

WELCOME NEW PRIESTS

This Saturday, May 19^th, Bishop Perez ordained seven men as priests to serve our diocese, one to serve Deagu, South Korea, and one to serve the Congregation of St. Joseph. We congratulate Father Joshua Trefney, Father Martin Dober, Father Daniel Samide, Father David Stavarz, Father Kevin Fox, Father Michael Petkosek, and Father Andrew Gonzales, all for service to the Diocese of Cleveland. We also congratulate Father John Jeong for the Archdiocese of Dargu, South Korea, and Father Francisco Garnica, CSJ for the Congregation of St. Joseph. May God’s blessings be with them as they begin their priestly ministry.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Saturday, June 15^th, at 1:00pm, a Flag Retirement Ceremony will be conducted at Calvary Cemetery, 10000 Miles Ave., Cleveland. You are invited to experience an American tradition which includes the ceremonial burning of one American flag. Attendees may also bring tattered, worn or faded American flags to be collected and properly retired at a later date. All are welcome to attend. Our Catholic Cemeteries Association also accepts flags in need of retirement year-round. You may drop off flags at one of our eight offices during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30, Saturday 8:30 - 12:00. Closed Sunday.) To find an office near you, visit www.clecem.org

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

The Diocese of Cleveland’s “Protecting God’s Children” program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, contact the Diocesan Response Service Office at 216-334-2999 or via e-mail: responseservices @dioceseofcleveland.org You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.

50^th ANNIVERSARY OF MARRIAGE MASS

This year, the 50^th Anniversary of Marriage Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 12, at 10:00am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Bishop Nelson Perez will be the presider homilist. Those celebrating their 50^th Wedding Anniversary (married in 1969) or couples celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 years or more), or who have missed previous celebrations are welcome to register and attend. To register online go to: https://ccdocle. wufoo.com/forms/50th-wedding-anniversary-mass-2019/

THE EVENT OF THE SUMMER

The FEST has been bringing families together from across our Diocese and beyond for 19 years. This year it will take place on Sunday, August 4^th, from 12:00 to 10:00pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Mark you calendars for the highlight of the summer as we celebrate the faith that is passed down through generations of families. The FEST... a day of faith, family and fun...all for FREE. It will be the highlight of your summer. For more information, go to www.theFEST.us