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It has been awhile since I reported on major projects going on here at
St. Casimir’s. Back in January, we completed the roof repair on the
church building. Since then, we had the insurance adjusters here to
estimate the water damage to the inside of the church building and to
let us know what insurance will and will not pay for. I’m hoping in the
next few months, the repairs and painting will be done in the church to
give us a fresh look. We completed the bidding process and have
received permission from the bishop to replace the windows in the
rectory building. Because our buildings are “landmarked”, the new
windows have to closely resemble what we already have. Once we have the
contracts approved and signed, work will begin on the windows. The cost
of this process is $46,393.12. We are still receiving bids for new
front steps and a handicapped ramp to the main entrance. At the same
time, we are looking for a contractor to refinish our entrance doors.
Osborn Engineering of Cleveland drew up specifications (cost $6,500.00)
to comply with the Cleveland Landmarks Commission. We have two bids
with a range of $56,000 to $127,000. There are a few more bids coming
in. We will then award the contract based on its best value for our
parish. There are several other projects we are considering. Moving
forward on any of them will depend on our financial situation.
I want to thank all who have been generous in regularly
supporting our parish and to those who have contributed to our special
appeal to make up for lost income during this pandemic. In the two
weeks since I asked for donations to make up for a shortfall of $9,500,
$3,400 has been donated. Also I want to thank those who have made
extraordinary gifts which are helping us fund these projects.
God bless!
Fr. Joe Bacevice |
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Classes are going to
begin to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. To receive this sacrament,
the student should be in the eighth grade (or 13 years old). To register,
contact Jackie at 216-509-0401.
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SURVEY
This
is the last weekend, when you can
take the Disciple Maker Survey of parish life as part of a diocesan-wide project
to improve parish life. The results of this survey will help our Parish Council
make concrete plans for programs to improve the spiritual life of our parish.
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is accessed online. You can
go to:
https://www.catholicleaders.org/cleve-landdmi
and select our
parish, or
https://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/k323a23ky0
to access our parish survey.
To
give everyone more time to participate, the last day to complete this survey
will be April 18, 2021.
OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
April is
Child Abuse Protection Month. Though we highlight this every year, it is
especially import this year to do everything we can to keep our kids safe amid
the stresses and pressures of the ongoing pandemic. Global trauma triggers a
lot of destructive behaviors. We can be part of the solution to protect our
children. We are all part of a larger culture for protection and healing within
the Church. As members of this culture, we value the prevention of abuse and
support of those who have been abused. Each one of us can play an important
role in strengthening this culture. We can better prevent abuse by ensuring
that the signs of abuse are identified and reported. Doing something now will
prevent abuse in the future.
HOME
MISSIONS
Next
week we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Today, over 40% of
dioceses in the United States and its territories are unable to fund the
essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal
helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Please prayerfully
consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at
www.usccb.org/home-missions.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Jesus’
work is not complete, even after he has risen from the dead. At the time of his
dying and rising, his disciples had scattered, their faith crushed and their
spirits despairing. In Jesus’ resurrection, he conquered death in his own
being, but his great desire was not to keep this life for himself but to share
it with all. This past year, in the middle of COVID-19, it has been easy for us
to have “faith crushed and our spirits shattered,” due to the hardships our
family life may have experienced. How have you as a family continued to be a
“witness of the Good News” in the midst of hardship during the pandemic? |
Lietuvi