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Our
Lord’s words heard in today’s Gospel, “as the Father loves me, so I also
love you. Remain in my love” is an intimate expression of friendship,
showing that the relationship between Jesus and his followers changed
dramatically. No longer are they servants or slaves, but friends.
Nothing is to be hidden from each other. There is equality. An
intimate relationship with God – or our spouses or our friends –
requires that we realize that such a bond demands sharing with them our
joys and disappointments, for God and the other person is important to
our life experience. To have this relationship demands communication.
We cannot know God if we do not spend time in prayer, just as we cannot
know our spouse or our friends if we do not speak to them. Strong
intimate relationships do not happen in just five minutes, but over
time. We must remember that for any relationship to flourish and grow,
we must be open to change and growth for and with the one whom we are
intimate. If we are intimate with Jesus, we will be able to change to
his way, truth and life. What might need changing or improving in you in
order to allow the Lord a complete and unrestricted entrance into your
life? Are you willing to change?
God bless!
Fr. Joe Bacevice |
PLEASE PRAY
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the souls of
Benedictine
Abbot Clement Zeleznik and Father James Becherer who recently died. May they live forever
in the blessedness of heaven.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday ,
May 31, 2021, is Memorial Day. This is the day that we honor our war dead.
This year our Memorial Day remembrance will begin with flag raising and ceremony
honoring our dead in our front parking lot at 8:30 am, followed by Mass at 9:00
am. All are invited to participate in this event. Because of the COVID-19
pandemic, there will be no breakfast after the Mass.
CATHOLIC RADIO
Listen LIVE
to The Ordination of 4 New Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland!
AM 1260 The
Rock will be broadcasting the Ordination Mass for our four new Diocesan Priests
on Saturday May 15th at 10:00 am. Please join hosts Dick Russ and Fr.
Doug Brown as Bishop Edward Malesic confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders on
these new shepherds at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
FAMILY
PERSPECTIVES
Today’s gospel
comes from Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper in St. John’s gospel. Last
Sunday, we pondered the first half of the parable of the True Vine, and this
week we contemplate the second part. In the gospel, Jesus expresses his desire
that “my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete.” Where do you find
joy at this moment in your family life? |
HAPPY MOTHERS
DAY
This Sunday, is
Mothers Day, the day we honor our mothers. On this day, we remember the prayer
of blessing given to new mothers on the day their child is baptized: "God the
Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has brought joy to all
Christian mothers, as they see the hope of eternal light shine on their
children. May he bless (our mothers). They now thank God for the gift of their
children. May they be one with their children in thanking God for ever in
heaven, in Christ Jesus our Lord."
HOLY NAME
SOCIETY
May is the time
our Holy Name Society recruits new members and collects their annual dues. An
envelope for this purpose is enclosed with the envelope packet. Dues are only
$5 for the year. Like all other activities, the Holy Name Society has been
inactive since February, 2020. We are hoping to revive their activities in July
of this year. These activities include the Summer Picnic, Monthly Eucharistic
Adoration, Christmas Giving Tree, and Monthly Split Raffle. To join the Holy
Name Society, simply put your dues in the envelope and drop it in the offering
box in the Church.
MASSES
Monday, May 17TH,
we will begin accepting Masses for 2022. Masses will be accepted on a “first
come, first served” basis. Families are restricted to two weekend Masses, only
one which can be at 11:00 am. There is no restriction on the number of daily
Masses. Because of social distancing requirements, those who wish of schedule
Masses in person are asked to call and make an appointment. Masses can also be
scheduled by placing the list and appropriate stipend in the collection boxes in
Church or they can be mailed to the office. The Mass offering must accompany
the request. The usual Mass offering is $10. Once Masses are scheduled, they
will not be moved.
OFFICE OF
CATECHETICAL SERVICES
Each year in the
Diocese of Cleveland, a special offering is taken up in all the parishes to
support the ministries of the Office of Catechetical Services. This Diocesan
Secretariat focuses on providing guidance and support that promotes the
evangelizing mission of the Church through the catechetical efforts of all
parishes and Newman Campus ministries in the Diocese. Ministries, which will
benefit from this collection include: faith formation for adults, teens and
children, and family-based faith formation, as well as the ongoing formation of
Parish Catechetical Leaders and catechists as missionary disciples. Newman
Catholic Campus Ministries provides opportunities for students to deepen a
relationship with Christ through prayer and worship, community, faith and Bible
studies, retreats and service. This weekend we are accepting offerings for the
Office of Catechetical Services. A contribution to this office is an investment
in the faith formation of people of all ages throughout the Diocese of
Cleveland. Please be generous.
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