Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
Jezu, ufam Tobie
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"May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand".
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"Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, you befriended Jesus as your Lord and God and as the Son of Man, to whom yo opened your home and lives. Please pray for me, that I will also open the home of my soul as to befriend Him who is my God and is the Resurrection and the Life". Amen Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus feast day July 29. Patrons of siblings
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"Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hands and hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus". Amen. Feast Day: July 26. Patrons of parents and grandparents
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A Prayer for Ukraine:
"Loving God, we pray for the people of Ukraine, for all those suffering or afraid,
that You will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders,
for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the
world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our brothers
and sisters in need. May we walk in Your ways so that peace and justice become
a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world". Amen
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MASS SCHEDULE
(8:00 AM DAILY MASS IS IN THE CONVENT CHAPEL MONDAY THRU SATURDAY. DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 AM)
SATURDAY July 27
8:00 am + Frances Krawulski
4:00 pm + Evelyn, Chester & Richard Jasko
SUNDAY July 28
8:00 am + John Nauer
10:00 am + Danuta Kraszewski
12:00 pm + Anna Lutch
MONDAY July 29
8:00 am + John & Cecelia Jasinski
TUESDAY July 30
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
WEDNESDAY July 31
8:00 am Living & Deceased of the Flack Family
THURSDAY August 1
8:00 am Crystal Cesen (Birthday Blessings)
FRIDAY August 2
8:00 am + Robert Demchak
6:00 pm Living & Deceased of the Boc Family
SATURDAY August 3
8:00 am + Wieslaw Pilipczuk
4:00 pm + Joseph Natoli (Birthday Remembrance)
SUNDAY August 4
8:00 am + Edward, Helen & Mike Romanowski
10:00 am + Stanislaw Konkalo
12:00 pm + Charles & Virginia Biala
+ DECEASED
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Change in Saturday Mass Schedule at IHM Church - The 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday morning will be eliminated beginning January 2025. There has been poor attendance at this Mass for years. We average about 2-4 attendees throughout the year. Please keep this in mind as you reserve your Mass Intentions for 2025. Father Ralph Hudak.
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Fr. Andrzej Panek Will Be Away in Poland - from July 25th until August 30th. All Polish Masses will be celebrated by Fr. Ralph Hudak, and they will be bilingual. Polish confessions are available at St. Stanislaus Church on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. at 3649 East 65th (216-341-9091), and at St. Barbara Church on Saturdays at 3:45 p.m. at 1505 Denison Ave., Cleveland (216-661-1191).
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The Silent Carnival Raffle is Underway - As of July 21, 29 parishioners out of 247 have returned their 5 envelopes with $50.00. The first raffle, which includes the bonus, is August 18th. The sooner you turn-in all 5 envelopes, the more chances you will have to win a prize. The drawing of the winning tickets will take place in church at our Sunday Masses after the vocal announcements have been read. The schedule follows:
Aug. 18 - 8:00 a.m. Sept. 7 - 4:00 p.m.
Aug. 25 - 10:00 a.m. Sept 15 - 8:00 a.m.
Sept. 1 - 12:00 p.m. Sept. 22 - 10:00 a.m.
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"My Daily Prayers" is a Free Daily - recording of prayers led by bishops and priests of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, delivered each day directly to your email. "My Daily Prayers" invites you to spend about 10 minutes in prayer and reflection each day and offers encouragement to enter into a deeper relationship with our Lord. Sign up at: (dioceseofcleveland.org/MyDailyPrayers).
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Mass Intentions for the Year 2025 - can be reserved beginning Tuesday, June 25th in the rectory at 9:30 a.m. Remember to schedule a Mass for your beloved dead, and any other special occasion. The 2024 Mass Intention Book still has openings. They are listed in the church bulletin. The Parish Mass Intention Policy is in the bulletin, too.
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St. Casimir Polish Food Festival - The annual Taste of St. Casimir Polish Food Festival will be held on Sat. & Sun., July 27 & 28 on the parish grounds at 8223 Sowinski Avenue in Cleveland, 44103. Featuring the best homemade Polish food in town, the Festival runs from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, with live music in the Hall and outdoor garden. With Polish platters, ala carte items, festival refreshments, raffles, church tours and more. A fun time is sure to be had by all! Call (216-341-9091) for more details and see you there!
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Ignatius in the Meadow - Sunday, July 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come, celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius on our beautiful grounds at the Jesuit Retreat Center, 5629 State Road in Parma. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, food, friends and family for a Sunday evening of live popular music by "the Inspired Clams", fronted by "Tina Facca-Miess". Free will offering.
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Cinema & Conversation - One Life, Monday, July 29, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join us at the Jesuit Retreat Center for a film that inspires and entertains. After the movie, there will be time for conversation and questions. One Life stars Anthony Hopkins. It is a about a young London Broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Free will offering. Located at 5629 State Road in Parma. For more information call (440-884-9300) or (https://jesuitretreatcenter.org).
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July 28 is World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Sts. Joachim and Ann, the grandparents of Jesus. Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 - "Do not cast me off in my old age" - as the theme for the 2024 celebration of this day. As the Catholic Church prepares for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has asked Catholics to focus on prayer, which is why he chose the prayer of an elderly person from the Psalms for the theme.
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Catholic Renewal Ministries' 41st Annual Conference - All are invited to it on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center, 6667 Wallings Road, North Royalton. This year's theme is "One Body One Spirit". Guest speakers will be Alicia Hartle who serves as executive director of Pentecost Today USA, Graeson Dall, a national speaker who ministers with zeal and drive to awaken the universal church to the transformative love of the Holy Spirit, and Fr. Bob Franco, the Bishop's Liaison for Charismatic Renewal in the Cleveland Diocese. Fr. Damian Ference will be the celebrant for the Vigil Mass, and Matt Fafrak will lead us in contemporary praise music throughout the day and evening. For more information: call (440-944-9445) or visit the CRM website (www.crmweb.org). Advance registration postmarked by Wednesday, July 17th is $35, and at the door $40. Come, as we praise and exalt Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit and celebrate this year of Eucharistic Revival.
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Annual Day of Recollection in Honor of Sts. Joachim & Ann - All are invited to honor the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary on this feast day, Friday, July 26, 2024 by attending the annual pilgrimage sponsored by the Cleveland District of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association at our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Road, Euclid, Ohio: Schedule follows - 10:00 am - Confessions, 11:00 am - Mass with Bishop Roger Gries, 12:00 pm - Pork Tenderloin luncheon served by the Trinitarian Sisters and $100 Raffle, 2:30 pm - Eucharistic exposition, Rosary and Benediction. RSVP for the luncheon and raffle by Saturday, July 15 - Lunch $30, Raffle tickets are $5 each. Make checks payable to: Okres Cleveland District and mail to: Gianna Picciano, FCSLA, 24950 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. For more information, call (216-468-1021) or go to (gianna@fcsla.com). More information can be found on the church bulletin board or in the pamphlet racks near the confessionals.
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Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland - Pre-Planning Seminar - The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Saturday, August 3rd, at 1:00 p.m., in the main office of the building of Calvary, 10000 Miles Avenue, Cleveland. Please join us to learn more about the necessary steps to pre-planning the burial process, burial options including options for cremated remains, and the Catholic burial rite. We kindly ask that you RSVP to this event to Calvary Cemetery (216-641-7575 ext. 2) or email (bstrauchon@clecem.org).
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District Pre-Baptism Class - for parents will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Sunday, August 4th at 1:30 pm in the rectory, 6700 Lansing Avenue. Call the parish office during regular business hours (9 am - 2 pm) to register or for more information (216-341-2734). Please use the south entrance (Worley Avenue side) to enter the rectory.
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Annual Mission Appeal at IHM Church - will be given the weekend of August 3-4, 2024 at all of our Masses. This appeal is a part of the Missionary Cooperation program for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith. There will be a second collection for this purpose.
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Information About the Religious Order Making the Appeal - Maryknoll is the popular name for the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, which was founded in 1911 to follow Christ's command to preach the Gospel to all nations. They serve principally among the poor in places where the Church is unknown or in great need. They Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers minister in 21 countries in Asia, Central and South America, and Africa. For more information, please visit (www.maryknollsociety.org).
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Information About the Missionary Priest - Fr. Jim Huvane was ordained in 1970 and has spent many years in Hong Kong doing missionary work and he regularly returns there. Currently, Fr. Huvane is assigned to Maryknoll's Church Appeal Program. While at the parish, Father Huvane will be happy to talk with any parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work as a Maryknoll Priest, Sister, Brother or Lay Minister.
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Pre-Cana Program at the Jesuit Retreat Center - 5629 State Road in Parma (440-884-9300). Register-on-line (click on "Retreats & Programs", go down to "Pre-Cana"). The festivity and emotion of your wedding day is a wonderful time in your life that you will never forget - but maintaining a sacramental union is hard work and must be your fist priority for the rest of your life. The beauty and serenity of JRC is the ideal place to spend the day with your soon-to-be-spouse. Topics to be covered include: Communication, Sexuality, Everyday Living and the Sacrament of Marriage. The day will include prayer, presentations, couple sharing, Mass and dinner. Dress is causal. Cost $80.00/couple. Time: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm. Dates fill quickly, register early! Dates are all on Sunday:
September 22, 2024 March 23
October 6 April 6
November 3 May 4
January 19, 2025 June 1
February 16 August 24
See the Diocese of Cleveland for other Pre-Cana programs: (https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/marriage-and-family-ministry/marriage/pre-cana).
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Drive-Thru Produce Distribution - On the 4th Wednesday of every month at Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital while supplies last. Enter off 126th Street, follow the signs and cones. Our mobile food pantry is FREE: distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to promote healthy eating in our community. Please bring your photo ID, must have name, address, date of birth and phone number. Make sure your trunk or rear seat is clear to receive items. Dates: August 28, September 25, October 23, November and December TBD.
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The Catholic Cemeteries Association - offers free, safe and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings in-person in six of our offices and virtually. For more information or questions visit: (https://www.clecem.org/information/Bereavement.aspx), or call Rhonda at 216-930-4866.
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Calling All Volunteers! The FEST Needs You - to create a day of hope that will inspire thousands of Christians across our region. We need 1,000+ volunteers to bring to life this inspiring day of faith, family and fun - all for FREE. The FEST will feature the best Christian artists - Casting Crowns, We the Kingdom, Cochren & Co. and Caleb & John. Sign up to sing in the Mass choir, work in one of our kid's area booths, or help grill up burgers and dogs - we need YOU! God will take all of us working together to create a day of hope and inspiration. Details at (www.thefest.us/volunteer). Be sure to join us for Mass at 8:00 p.m. with Bishop Malesic and Bishop Woost (we need Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers). Join us on Sunday, August 4, 2024 for the 24th Annual Diocesan Family FESTival - the FEST. Located at The Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio. Find a complete schedule of the day and ways you can share your gifts and talents (volunteer) by going to: (www.theFEST.us).
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The FEST: The Best One Tank Trip - Join us on Sunday, August 4 for The FEST at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe from 12 noon until 10 pm. It is the perfect family day and one-tank trip. The FEST is FREE! You can hear the best national Christian artists - Casting Crowns, We the Kingdom, Cochren & Co. and Caleb and John. There are activities: inflatables, BMX show, petting zoo, water tag and lots of fun for the kids and grandkids. You'll be able to visit the Marc's Moms Station and the Man Cave. 8:00 pm Mass with Bishops Malesic and Woost followed by fireworks. (www.theFEST.us).
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2024 Catholic Charities Appeal Update for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - as of the June 2024 report: Goal is $10,963; pledged is $8,150; 74% has been reached; households are 344; Donors are 47, 14%. Remember to fulfill your pledge during this appeal year. If you would like to participate, envelopes can be found in the pamphlet racks by the confessional rooms. Thank you to all participants.
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How Well is the Blue Envelope Doing? - You may recall my explanation about the Diocese of Cleveland's "Keeping the Faith" program on the weekend of November 19, 2023 at all of our Masses. Parishes without schools have been asked by Bishop Malesic to partner with a parish with a school. IHM parish is partnering with St. Stanislaus Elementary school through the use of the blue envelope found in your monthly mailed home packet of envelopes. The total amount given to the school as of May 13, 2024 is $1,595.00. Weekly in the church bulletin, we put the amount of money that has been donated through the use of this envelope. Thank you to all who have been able to participate.
Father Ralph Hudak
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Available Mass Dates Open for the Month of November and December - The following dates are open: In November: 23 (8a), 29 (8a) and 30 (8a); In December: 4 (8a), 6(8a), 7 (8a), 10 (8a), 18 (8a), 19 (8a), 20 (8a), 21 (8a), 27 (8a), 28 (8a) & 29 (8a). Please consider scheduling a Mass for your beloved dead or any other event.
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IHM Parishioners Support Catholic Education Through the Use of the Blue Envelope - The diocese program "Keeping the Faith" has been implemented in IHM parish by collaborating with St. Stanislaus Elementary School. Through the use of the blue envelope in your mailed home packet, 24 parishioners have already contributed $450.00 towards the St. Stanislaus Elementary School. You are encouraged to support Catholic education in this endeavor as the opportunity presents itself for you. Thank you!
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2024 English and Polish Missalettes - They are NEW! Both of these liturgical aides are used for one whole year. Let's keep them in good condition. An appropriate way to do so is by placing the Polish missalettes ONLY into the plastic racks attached to the back of the pew, and by placing the English missalette on the end of the pew seat near the aisle side. The English missalette is too thick for many of the plastic racks. This method will hopefully eliminate damage to the missalettes and more damage to the plastic book racks. Many of the racks are already cracked. Cost for the missalettes: English - 224 @ $1,751.68 and Polish - 250 @ $2,711.00 Cost includes shipping and handling.
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Fr. Andrew Panek Will Celebrate Once-a-Week on Sunday the 8:30 a.m. Polish Mass at St. John Cantius Church Beginning January 7, 2024 - Fr. Jim Roach, pastor of St. John Cantius, requested Fr. Panek's help, because Fr. Andrew Knapik was granted early-retirement status for health reasons. This took effect October 1, 2023. Fr. Knapik will return to Poland in the near future. The Bishop's office is aware of this situation, and it encourages priests help one another when the need arises. This does not change Fr. Andrew Panek's assignment at IHM, and he will be back in time to celebrate the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at IHM. His living quarters will remain at IHM. The location of St. John Cantius: near Westside of Cleveland, 906 College Avenue.
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New Blue Envelope will be in your Monthly Mailed Home Envelope Packet Beginning in January 2024 - You may recall my explanation about the Diocese of Cleveland's "Keeping the Faith" program on the weekend of November 19, 2023 at all of our Masses. Parishes without schools have been asked by Bishop Malesic to partner with a parish with a school. IHM parish is partnering with St. Stanislaus Elementary school. People can help in many ways, but IHM's Parish Pastoral Council has suggested that we try this envelope method. The blue envelope is entitled: "Future of Catholic Elementary Schools" - IHM Parish in collaboration with St. Stanislaus School - Cleveland. You have an opportunity to assist our neighboring parish school financially through the use of this envelope whenever you so desire. The money collected through this envelope will then be given to St. Stanislaus Elementary School to be used according to their discretion. A periodic report will be given about how much money has been donated to the school. This is a developing partnership between our two parishes and throughout the Diocese of Cleveland. Therefore, more information will be forthcoming. Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Dear City of Cleveland Senior - As a valued customer of the Cleveland Department of Water, you may be eligible for Cleveland Water's Homestead Program. This program offers lower rates on your water and sewer bills. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria: 1) For the Homestead Water Rate Application: 65 years or older, 2) For the Disability Water Rate Application: Under the age of 65 years, 3) Own and live at the service address and 4) Meet current income guidelines, $39,000. Homestead applications are available in our pamphlet racks near the confessionals. If you have any questions, please contact Yolanda Walker, Department of Aging, Utility Liaison at 216-420-7656 (Tues., Thurs., & Fri.) or 216-664-2444 ex 37897 (Mon., & Wed.). Mail applications to: Department of Public Utilities, P.O.Box 94687, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-4687.
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"Cleveland Catholic Diocese's Heart of a Shepherd Campaign" - began in the summer of 2019. It is well underway in its efforts to raise $30 million for 1) $20 million to renovate the two seminaries: St. Charles Borromeo and St Mary's major seminary both on the same campus in Wickliffe, Ohio: 2) $7 million to care for retired priests: 3) $3 million to support newly ordained clergy to help pay off college loans as needed: and 4) gives parishes an opportunity to raise funds for their needs. Immaculate Heart of Mary parish has contributed three of three towards this goal: $8,704.66 on December 12, 2021, $8,704.66 on November 10, 2022, and $8,704.68 on November 12, 2023 for a total amount of $26,114.00. We have completed our pledge with this third installment. In the name of Bishop Edward Malesic and the seminary community "Thank You!" Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Weekly Offering
06/30/2024 - $2.328.00 (R&R) - $107.00
07/07/2024 - $2,791.00 (R&R) - $475.00
07/14/2024 - $2,455.00 (R&R) - $391.00
07/21/2024 - $2,187.00 (R&R) - $60.00
Keeping the Faith (St. Stanislaus School) - $60.00
Thank you for supporting IHM church! Father Ralph Hudak
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The 2025 Mass Intention Book is opened! To schedule in person, please come to the rectory on Monday & Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. The stipend for a Mass intention is the Diocesan recommended $10. Only TWO weekend Masses will be permitted per every five intentions scheduled. To accommodate those with a work-schedule, homebound or traveling a long distance conflict, we will accept requests in writing. These may be mailed to the rectory (6700 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105) or place in the Sunday collection basket. Please mark the envelope "Mass Intentions", include in it your name, phone number, the name for whom the Mass is intended, Mass date and time and stipend. Make checks out to "Immaculate Heart of Mary Church". If you have a special anniversary to celebrate, DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to schedule it!
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Immaculate Heart of Mary's Polish Parish School of Religion (PPSR) - meets on Sundays at 11:00 am - Noon in the convent for grades K-8. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Andrzej Panek at 216-341-2734, Beata Pierzynski at 216-355-7424, or come to the convent on Sunday at this specified time period.
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Reminder About the Three-Year Nationwide Eucharistic Revival - In their November 2021 meeting, the U.S. bishops announced their intention to launch this revival. This effort officially began on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19,2022 and it includes a Eucharistic Congress in 2024. The bishops' goal is to "rekindle Christ by embracing Truth, Beauty and Goodness of His Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist". A diocesan focus will include Eucharistic processions and adoration events. Beginning in 2023, the Parish year will emphasize what the Eucharist really means. The third year, 2024, includes a Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from July 17-21. Further developments of this revival will be forth coming.
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Standing with Moms in Need (for your information) - "The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable and remains the largest private provider of social services in the United States. Through the sacrificial efforts of faithful Catholics, the Church serves millions through diocesan ministries and agencies. Catholic hospitals and schools and parishes. From religious communities to pregnancy care centers, from refugee resettlement services to foster care and adoption agencies, and from maternity homes to parish based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life - including both mother and child". (U.S, Conference of Catholic Bishops)
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Information for Senior Age People - If you have an IRA retirement account and you are 70 1/2 years old or older, please consider an IRA Charitable Rollover to benefit your parish, Catholic Charities, Priestly Formation, Catholic Education or another ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland and/or a "Not for Profit" organization in the community. For more information, read some of the material placed on the church bulletin board or in the two pamphlet racks near the confessionals.
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Are you in the process of moving? - In order to serve you the best way possible, we need your current information. Any changes in your family information should be updated with the Parish Office. Thank You!
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Catholic Cemeteries Association Grief Support/ "In-office" and "Virtual" - We continue to provide free monthly grief support groups in two formats: In-office (3pm) and Virtually (5pm). Our Grief Support Groups meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. Meetings are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. They do not build off each other so you can stop in any month and fit right in. If you are not yet able to talk about your grief, just come to listen and be in the presence of those who understand. The August 18 topic is "Planning for Special Days/Memorials". We offer a comfortable, private and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Come and be in the presence of those who understand.
Catholic Cemeteries Association follows the guidelines set by the CDC, the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Cleveland regarding COVID-19 protocols. We do, however, strongly suggest that those not yet vaccinated or who are otherwise vulnerable, continue to wear a facemask. CCA will continue to follow strong hygiene practices and encourage all who are ill to stay at home. Our Virtual Grief Support Group and our monthly grief support e-newsletter are excellent alternatives for individuals who are not able to join us in person for Grief Support.
In-office/ 3-4 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (new office); Holy Cross Cemetery Akron (office); Holy Cross Brook Park (office); Calvary Cemetery Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery Northfield (office) and All Souls Cemetery Chardon (office).
Virtual/ 5-6 pm via ZOOM follows the same monthly topic discussion as the in-office groups. Sign-up at (http://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupportgroup) to receive login information and the handout materials. You can join virtually from any Wi-Fi enabled area via computer, laptop, smartphone or even without Wi-Fi (via audio only) from your analog phone. If you do not have Wi-Fi or email, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866.
Your RSVP for both In-Person and Virtual Grief Support is appreciated but not required to attend. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org.
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"A Closer Walk with Thee" - (CCA Monthly Grief Support E-Newsletter) - This e-newsletter is emailed the first Tuesday of each month to any family/individual who has expressed an interest in our bereavement programs. To subscribe to this valued grief support resource, visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx and click the tan signup box on the right side, contact Rhonda rabrams@clecem.org or at 216-930-4866. You can also click this link and go directly to the signup: https://bit.ly/ccabereavementbulletin.
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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 of present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan response Service Office at 216-334-299 or via email at responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org. You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
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Practicing Spiritual Communion - When the faithful are unable physically to attend Mass, they should be recommended to practice "spiritual communion", an act to which the saints have given a consistent witness. Spiritual communion is a traditional practice of expressing to the Lord our longing for him and our desire for Him to enter our hearts. St. Theresa of Avila (1515-82) said: "When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you". While there is no formula prescribed by the Church to make an act of spiritual communion, prayers composed by various saints are part of the Church's rich treasury of devotions. One of the more popular acts of spiritual communion comes from St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787):
"My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at
least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself
wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen"
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The Sunday Television Mass can be seen at 10:00 am on WUAB Channel 43 - This provides viewers with an opportunity to take part in the weekly celebration of the Mass at a much more convenient time. In addition, WUAB 43 is an over-the-air station that is accessible even to those without cable TV. Those with cable TV need only to check their local cable system listing to determine where WUAB is located on their channel line-up. The weekly TV Mass is produced by the Diocese of Cleveland, it originates from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The televised Mass has been a staple of religious programming on Northeast Ohio airways for decades, cultivating a dedicated and faithful following. It is hoped that viewers will continue to tune in on this new station at this new, more convenient time. The TV Mass can also be accessed on demand starting Saturday evening and running throughout Sunday on the Diocese of Cleveland website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org. In addition, the Mass can be heard on the radio, on AM 1260 The Rock at 4:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays. Also, radio station WINT-1330 AM airs the Mass each Sunday at 9:00 am and Cox Communications cable subscribers can view the Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am on channel 45 and cable station 18 EWTN has its own Sunday and weekday (8:00 am, Noon and 7:00 pm) schedule of Masses. In addition to the Holy Mass, AM 1260 The Rock offers numerous opportunities for prayer throughout the day. The Holy Rosary at 5:30 am and 9:30 pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:00 am Monday thru Friday; 3:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please visit am1260therock.com for their full schedule.
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The Mass is the Greatest of Prayers - Some reasons for Mass intentions are an expression of our faith, belief in life after death, belief in the power of prayer to help the deceased during their time of purification (souls in purgatory), for a particular person or persons who have died, for an anniversary of death, wedding anniversary, for health, alcohol-drug addiction, financial help, peace in the world, for our government, a happy death, respect for life, Devotion to Mary or other special intentions.
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MAGNIFICAT
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
My spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has
looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day, all generations will call me
Blessed:
The Almighty has done great things for me,
And Holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him in
Every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
And has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
For He remembered His promise of mercy,
The promise He made to our fathers,
To Abraham and his children forever
Immaculate Heart of Mary
May the Immaculate Heart of Mary shine before the eyes of all Christians as the model of perfect love toward God and toward our fellow beings; may it lead them toward the Holy Sacraments by virtue of which souls are cleansed from the stains of sin and are preserved from it. May it also stimulate them to make reparation for the innumerable offenses against the Divine Majesty. Lastly, may it shine like a banner of unity and a spur to perfect the bonds of brotherhood among all Christians in the bosom of the one Church of Jesus Christ, which "taught by the Holy Spirit, honors her with filial affection and piety as a most beloved mother"
