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As I write this
column, the weather is above freezing and we are looking forward to some
quiet, moderate weather before the next storm comes. This season we
have already had two 12+ inch snow days, the last occurring on Christmas
day. I guess this is typical weather for winter in Cleveland. With the
snow melt along with days of rain, we had some ceiling damage in the
rectory. We made the necessary roof repairs and things will soon get
back to normal until the next time. Again, typical winter weather in
Cleveland. So at this time of year, I want to remind everyone,
especially our older members, to be very careful when going outside.
The cold can be as dangerous as the heat of summer. Also, ice and snow
can make even walking dangerous. A fall on the ice can lead to serious
injury to our older members. When the weather is too cold or snowy,
please stay warm and safe at home. I ask that our younger members call
or look in on our older members as this can be a difficult time of year
for them. Especially now during this pandemic, we have to look out for
each other and we need to stay safe. So let’s take care of each other
and let’s all pray for an early spring, and an end to COVID-19.
God
bless!
God bless!
Fr. Joe Bacevice |
PLEASE PRAY
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of Rev. Ernest Hepner, one of our
diocesan priests who died last week.
May he live forever in the blessedness of God’s heavenly Kingdom.
ONLINE MASS
Our weekly online Mass is
back. Beginning this weekend, Sunday Mass can be accessed beginning on
Saturdays at 4:00 pm. Go to our website and click on the Mass link. We would
also like to hear from our online congregation. Comments – good or bad – can be
sent to Father Bacevice’s e-mail along with
any requests for special prayers. Father‘s e-mail:
jbacevice@dioceseofcleveland.org
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Today’s feast calls to mind
the day of our own baptism. John the Baptist proclaims that Jesus will baptize
“with the Holy Spirit.” What does this mean to you? How have you experienced
the actions of the Holy Spirit most in your family life? Where in your family
life are you in need of the peace of God, which casts out all anxieties, doubts,
and fears? |
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Parishioner contribution statements for 2020 will be available in January.
Statements will be sent to those who requested them last year. To request a statement, drop
a note with your name and envelope number in the collection basket, send an
email to Janet with the same information or call the office on Mondays, Tuesdays
or Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Statements will be sent in the mail.
YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH
Pope Francis has proclaimed a
special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021. In a new Apostolic
Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis
describes Saint Joseph as a tender and loving, obedient father who is creatively
courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. This Apostolic Letter
marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph
as Patron of the Universal Church. During this year, we will offer different
reflections to honor St. Joseph.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
OFFERING
Located in the heart of the
nation’s capital, Catholic University of America offers graduate and
undergraduate courses in more than 180 academic programs. By giving to the
National Collection, you will help support more than 6,000 students who are
seeking a faith-filled education at an institution that supports cutting-edge
research in multiple fields. Your investment will enable the University to
continue to support the Church and to advance its work of preparing the next
generation of leadership, both religious and lay, of our Church and nation.
Thank you for your generosity. We will accept offerings for Catholic University
next weekend, January 16-17, 2021.
PERMANENT DIACONATE
The Diaconate Formation
Office is accepting inquiries for men interested in the diaconate. To be
considered, an applicant must be Roman Catholic at least 30 years of age, who is
an active member of his parish with the support of his pastor. He must be in
good health, of sound moral character, mature faith, regular practice in the
sacramental life of the Church and have a sense of vocation to service. If
married, he must be in a valid Catholic marriage for a minimum of five years,
have the support of his wife and family and be in a strong, stable marriage. If
unmarried, he must be willing and able to commit to celibacy. Although an upper
age limit for application has not been established for the Cleveland diocese,
the expectation is that ordained deacons will have the health and energy to
provide a minimum of ten years of ordained ministry to the diocese of
Cleveland. Our next Diocesan Diaconate Aspirancy Program will begin in
September 2021. All men interested in applying to the 2021 program are asked to
please write to Deacon David S. Kushner, Director of Diaconate Formation, Center
for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092, or
telephone the Diaconate Formation Office at 440-943-7651
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