FROM THE PASTOR... My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May God s blessings be yours this Lent. Father Ireland

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2 PAGE 2 FROM THE PASTOR... FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Did you know that We have a lending library in Mary s Room... We will have a Penance Service this Wednesday evening I d like to take this opportunity to thank Bishop Pilla for his very inspiring words during this past week s Parish Mission. I know that all of us who attended came away stronger in our faith and more aware of God s tremendous love. We welcome Fr. Gregory Jones to our parish this weekend. Father will speak to us about Food for the Poor. I pray that we will be generous in assisting this noble cause. I d like to invite and encourage our high school students to be involved in this year s presentation of the Living Stations on Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the PFC. Please call me at the rectory and let me know if you will be available. Practice will be on Good Friday afternoon at 3 o clock sharp until our presentation of the Stations. Father Ireland invites All Children of the parish Ages 3-8 To an Easter Egg Hunt On the parish grounds... Saturday, April 16, At 11 o clock in the morning. Children 6 8 will gather in the front yard of the Rectory Children 5 and under will be On the side yard of the rectory. Put on your running shoes BRING ALONG YOUR GATHERING BASKET OR BAG and join in the fun!! You may obtain service hours and, even more importantly, many graces by participating in this special devotion. May God s blessings be yours this Lent. Father Ireland Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Sunday, 2:00 p.m., for publishing the following Sunday. New Parishioners Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.. Pre-registration required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary s Room. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to the homebound weekly or monthly. Music Director: Mrs. Gail Shirley Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH , FAX office@sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Website: sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Principal: Mr. Thomas Kelly, S.F.O Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH , FAX Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3 APRIL 10, 2011 PAGE 3 COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION OF SINS TO A PRIEST Wednesday, April 13, in our Church at 7 p.m. Other opportunities for Confession during this Lenten Season will be Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, immediately following Tenebrae until 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ONLY South Green Road South Euclid, OH Phone: Fax: sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: Fourth Sunday of Lent April 3, 2011 Fr. Dave R. Ireland, S.T.L. Pastor FRIDAYS OF LENT... NO ONE OVER THE AGE OF 14 MAY EAT MEAT ON FRIDAYS OF LENT. Church Law on Abstinence from Meat binds every Catholic from age 14 to death. NO ONE AGE 18 TO 59-1/2 MAY EAT BETWEEN MEALS ON GOOD FRIDAY AND ASH WEDNEDAY. PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDNG THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS in the Church on Fridays at 7 p.m. Benediction will follow. What a wonderful way to participate in this time of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and remembering how much Jesus loved us. MARIAN MOVEMENT FOR PRIESTS... Pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows On Thursday evening, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. the Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle of Prayer will recite the beautiful Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of our Blessed Mother in the Adoration Chapel. All parishioners are invited to join in this special rosary to Mary with all of its very inspiring and spiritually uplifting meditations. This is a great Lenten devotion that can be prayed with or without rosary beads. Please feel free to join us the first Thursday of each month for this beautiful devotion. Questions, please call Carole Wenzel at (216) Please pray for these recently deceased Bernard Toth and Armand Cosenza, Jr. asking God to grant eternal rest to them and comfort and strength to their families who grieve their loss. Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div. Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 10:00 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Holy Days Consult Parish Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment New to the Area? Moving? Recently Married? Changed Address Or Phone Number? PLEASE notify the Parish Office ( ) of any changes or of your desire to register.

4 PAGE 4 MASS INTENTIONS... Monday, April 11, 2011 Lenten Weekday Optional: St. Stanislaus, bishop and martyr 6:45 a.m. Rita Barbara 12 :10 p.m. Norm, Peg & Gary Mozeik Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Frank & Lottie Sulhan 12:10 p.m. Mary & Robert Urnick ST. ANTHONY NOVENA BEGINS 7:00 p.m. ST. ANTHONY NOVENA IN CHURCH Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Lenten Weekday Optional: St. Martin I, pope and martyr 6:45 a.m. Edward C. Hawkins 12:10 p.m. Thomas Mancini, Jr. Thursday, April 14, 2011 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Josephine Tripi 12:10 p.m. Biagio Brigneli Friday, April 15, 2011 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Thanksgiving for Arick L. Scott, II 8:45 a.m. Sister Ann Patrick, O.S.U. 12:10 p.m. Edward Stanko (Anniversary) Saturday, April 16, 2011 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Catherine & Rocco Samuel 11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 4:00 p.m. Beverly Alioto Sunday, April 17, 2011 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion 8:00 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 10:00 a.m. Lorenzo Mastrangelo (Anniversary) 11:30 a.m. Frank Gervinski 5:00 p.m. Max & Pauline Dalton FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Collection for April 3, 2011 $14, Collection for Central/Eastern Europe: $656 (No comparison is presented this week. The first Sunday of April, 2010 was Easter.) Saint Paul in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 says: Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver. Let us be joyful in sharing our gifts with Almighty God. Father Ireland...from the voices of the children The children have shared these Good Deeds for God, and they are exactly as the children presented them. Regrettably, space does not permit us to share all of the deeds submitted. Help the poor by donate money Sewed a First Communion dress for Anna s doll Going to Stations with Mom Holding the door for Dad Helping my little sister Gwyneth when she was sad Thank you children, for sharing these. Father Ireland FAMILY PERSPECTIVES... In today s gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. When Lazarus came out of the tomb, Jesus instructed his family and friends to untie the bandages that bound him. God still depends on us to free others so they might live. Who in your family is tied up by pride or entombed by a lack of self-confidence? Hear Jesus today: UNBIND HIM! LITURGICAL ROLES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 16 AND 17, 2011 MASS TIMES EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. N. Bosiljevic J. & M. Romeo L. Hart/M. Guzan M. Rahill C. Ewing M. Szwejkowski J. Wunsch Sunday 8 a.m. T. Donovan K. Gallito R. Rhode J. Weiss/T. Bell Chelsea Day Chris Day 10 a.m. Provided by PSR Program ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. F. Andorka B. & S. Krajnak B & L. Poelking W. Levand J. Rochester A. Bedinghaus J. Lawler 5 p.m. T. Miller A. Mullins R. Martin H. Gutter/D. Razayeski M. Shaughnessy C. Capretta SANCTUARY GROUP #2 ~ RITA KREBS

5 APRIL 10, 2011 PAGE 5 SCRIPTURE REFLECTION... 5th Sunday of Lent With Easter coming so late this year much of the natural world in the country has already begun to come back to life. The seasonal death that began in the northern hemisphere back in September is already well on its way to reversal as we enter more deeply into spring. The grip of winter's cold is being broken as bud break begins to overtake trees and vines and bulbs push up their leaves and buds through the thawing earth. The seasons come and go with such regularity, that we have no doubt about their inevitable cycle. Life renews itself in its persistent return as is readily seen in the sprouting seeds that only came to be through the death of the parent plant. Human death is not met with such easy renewal. Christianity's belief in a personal soul does not harbor a belief in reincarnation. One physical birth and one spiritual birth (baptism) is enough for us. But we do believe in the resurrection of the dead and the power of God to restore life. The raising of Lazarus is a concrete manifestation of the power of God to save. Lazarus, who was in the tomb for four days, is called forth by Jesus. And Jesus tells the onlookers to unbind Lazarus and let him go. The Gospel today reflects all the grief and pathos that the death of a loved one can engender in the human heart. The death of Lazarus touched not only Martha and Mary and the people of Bethany. Jesus himself was moved with sadness. But as he indicates to Martha, everyone who believes in him will never die, for he is the resurrection and the life. Yes, we will experience physical death, and we will not return as easily as the cycle of the seasons. But that cycle does remind us that life is persistent. And our faith tells us that life will win out, even over death Liturgical Publications Inc READINGS FOR THE WEEK... Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14-27:66 Liturgical Publications Inc HEALING OUR LOSSES...a support group for those working through the grief process. A series of 6 Monday evenings ~ May 2 through June 13 ~ from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sessions will be held at DeJohn~Flynn~Mylott Funeral Homes & Crematory Services/Mullally & Cosic Funeral Services (4600 Mayfield Road, South Euclid). Call Alana or Kathy at for information and to register. FROM THE PAROCHIAL VICAR OR Double your pleasure Double your fun. Have two popes Instead of one. The Great Western Schism Jesus guaranteed that He would always be with His Church. At times, however, mere men have caused His Church great difficulty. Just as Christ is always with each of us in our difficult times, so, too, Jesus has guided His Church when it seemed as if the gates of hell might prevail against it. (Matt.16:18). The Eastern Schism, the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, and The Great Western Schism are names that history books use as they refer back in time to some of those difficult times in the first fifteen centuries when Christ s Church continued only because of Jesus guarantee of His help. COME LISTEN TAKE HOME NEW INSIGHTS INTO OUR CHURCH S ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND DIFFICULTIES AND JESUS ABIDING LOVE. MONDAY, APRIL 11, at 7 p.m. in the ST. MARGARET MARY ROOM OF THE RECTORY PRE-BAPTISM CLASS If you are expecting the birth of your first child, or have already welcomed a first child into your family, we invite you to attend our next Pre-Baptism Class Sunday, April 17, at 1 p.m. in Mary s Room. This class is required by our Diocese of all parents who are requesting baptism of a first child or of those parents who did not attend a class before a previous child s baptism. Please pre-register by calling the Parish Office ( ) April 14. Thank you.

6 PAGE 6 SCHOOL NEWS... Principal s Corner Our last school Stations of the Cross is Tuesday, April 12, at 2 p.m. On Holy Thursday, April 21, students will participate in a Day of Reflection. This special day will contain an in-school Stations of the Cross, a dedicated silence time, and a breaking of bread ceremony. As we get closer to the end of Easter we ask our students to reflect on these two questions and thoughts: Are you angry with anyone? Pray for peace in your heart and for forgiveness; and How will you care for someone today? Jesus cares for us, His sheep, and we care for each other. Something to think about after Lent, too. Grade 2 will experience Jesus Day this Friday, April 15, as they continue to prepare themselves for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Their day consists of prayer, song, reflection, crafts and bread making. Please keep them in your prayers. All students in grades3-8 are scheduled to go to Confession before Easter. This week the most improved students in each room will be treated to lunch at McDonald s. This is a reward for their strong effort to improve their report card grades. A couple of faculty members and I plan to accompany them to McDonald s to have lunch with them. Also, we have the PTC sponsored Walk-About event. Sponsors paid for the students to do a minute walk around our campus area. Besides raising money this also gives them a physical fitness boost. Students of grades 5 and 7 are going on a music field trip to Severance Hall on the April 14. Also this week grades 3, 5, & 7 will be completing tests on writing proficiency. Yes, just another normal week at SHJA. God Bless You Mr. William DiBacco LAKE CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE Lake Catholic will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 13 from 6-8pm. You will be treated to a tour, conversations with teachers, counselors, students and campus ministry, and learn about our sports programs and extra curricular activities. Registration for Pre-High School Placement test will be available for students entering 8 th grade in the fall. We invite you to witness the Lake Catholic mission to learn, to work, and to serve. Please contact Mrs. Mary Jo Elber, Admissions director with any questions, ext MALLEY S EASTER CANDY... FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT There still is time to order your delicious Malley's Easter candy online Follow this link... and you will be on Sacred Heart of Jesus' page for ordering. Order $50 or more and receive free shipping right to your doorstep!! Our school code is when registering. They will accept internet orders until April 18th. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for the Drama Club!!! We hope to see you at our production of High School Musical in May! Questions???... call Jennifer Ewing ATTENTION SACRED HEART OF JESUS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS... You are needed to present the LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS to those who will gather for this annual event at 7:30 p.m. in the PFC on Good Friday evening. Please call Father Ireland ( ) if you are able to participate. There will be one practice at 3 o clock Good Friday afternoon, but you will be expected to be with Father from 3 until after the event. A light supper will be provided by the parish. Service hours will be given to those who participate. But, the real benefit of participating is the many graces you will receive. CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC... You are invited to join the John Carroll community for a Concert of Sacred Music, At the Name of Jesus, featuring the JCU Cecilia Schola Cantorum and the Borromeo Seminary Choir. The combined vocalists will be under the direction of Dr. Cynthia, Caporella and Dr. Edward Kaczuk. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel on John Carroll University s campus on Saturday, April 16. The event is FREE and open to the public. For additional information please call SHARING GRIEF... The Catholic Cemeteries Bereavement Ministry invites you to spend some special time this month sharing your grief with others who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. A bereavement support group session will be held on Palm Sunday, April 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the following Cemeteries: Holy Cross in Brook Park, Calvary in Lorain, All Souls In Chardon, All Saints in Northfield, and Holy Cross In Akron. Contact the Cemetery nearest you for further details.

7 APRIL 10, 2011 PAGE 7 THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH DRAMA CLUB continues the tradition of the St. Gregory the Great Drama Club through its 2011 presentation of a Musical Production... SHOWTIMES & TICKET REQUEST Wednesday, May 4 ($5) 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 ($10) 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 ($10) 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 ($5) 1 p.m. ($10) 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8 ($10) 7 p.m. TOTAL # TICKETS TOTAL $ DISCOUNTED TICKETS($5 EACH) a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e W e d n e s d a y E v e n i n g & S a t u r d a y M a t i n e e Performances ONLY. These tickets MUST BE PURCHASED BY ADVANCE SALE ONLY. PREFERRED SEATS: $10 each for adults or children. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. NAME ADDRESS CITY/ZIP PHONE/ Please indicate number of preferred ($10 each) or discounted ($5 each) seats. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart of Jesus Drama Club Send form with payment to: Kathy Hyland 1837 Oakmount Road, South Euclid, Ohio Please include a self-addressed envelope. ALL SHOWS ARE AT SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH FAMILY CENTER 4478 RUSHTON ROAD SOUTH EUCLID