Mass Intentions for the Week

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2 Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY - March 11 ~ Lenten Weekday 7:00 PM Sammon & McGarry Families, Family TUESDAY - March 12 ~ Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM Terry Liebhardt (A), Family WEDNESDAY - March 13 ~ Lenten Weekday 7:00 PM Rev. Joseph Goebel THURSDAY - March 14 ~ Lenten Weekday 7:00 PM Irene Veres (B), John & Mary Jane Buehner As we enter into this Lenten season of penance and self-denial, we're reminded that the God we follow is no stranger to these things. In this Sunday's Gospel, we see the temptations of Jesus which have parallels throughout Scripture and in our own lives. The apostle John warns against temptations to sensual lust, enticement of the eyes, and a pretentious life (cf. 1 John 2:16). Before Eve plucks the fruit from the tree, she hears it is good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom (cf. Genesis 3:6). The temptations of Jesus are our own. "Turn these stones to bread." Here is the lure of bodily comfort, like good food or sensual lust. It's the simplest of temptations because it's instinctual. We want good for our bodies! But there may be times these bodily goods don't serve the higher good for our souls. The leap "from the temple parapet" would entice the eye of the person watching. A feat like this would prove Jesus' Messianic ability. His popularity could be a shortcut to the cross. We might not be daredevils, but we want people to like us and be impressed by us. Do we sacrifice our values along the way? To "bow and worship" the devil - and so claim power and a pretentious life - seems like a dramatic temptation. Not everyone may feel enticed by power in the professional sense, but all of us want control. A volunteer team can feel just as intense as the boardroom! How often do we prefer to be in control of our lives (and perhaps even the lives of others), rather than allow God to be God? When we consider areas of temptation and sin, it's not to feel ashamed. The temptation in the desert reminds us that we are not alone and that the strength of Jesus can be our strength, too. Church Support ~ March 3, 2019 Total Collection: $12, Loose Money: $ Envelopes: $11, Envelopes Used: 291 Student Envelopes: 7 Average per envelope: $40.04 Total Households: 488 Thank You and God Bless You! Good Deeds from our children: I helped my teacher prepare for an upcoming school event Emma I fed my dog...edward FRIDAY - March 15 ~ Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM Barb Kovach, Nancy Sindelar SATURDAY March 16 ~ Lenten Weekday 5:00 PM Theda & John Morenzi SUNDAY March 17 ~ 3rd Sunday in Lent 7:30 AM Marge Garchar, Jares Family 9:30 AM Tony Tomaro, Toni & Jeff Petti 11:30 AM Lisa Schender, Aldo Schender 5:00 PM Mass for Parishioners Weekly Schedule Monday - March 11 7:00 PM (ATR) PSR Parent Meeting 8:30 PM Men s Basketball Tuesday - March 12 6:30 PM (C) AVILAS 7:00 PM Communal St. Mary Magdalene 7:00 PM (LHMR) Boy Scouts Wednesday - March :30 PM (ATR) Adult Education: Into His Likeness Book 7:30 PM (C) Contemporary Musicians 8:30 PM (LH) Open Volleyball Thursday - March 14 7:15 PM (ATR) RCIA 7:30 PM (CMR) Worship Commission Friday - March 15 5:00-7:00 PM (LH) FISH FRY 7:00 PM (C) Stations of the Cross Saturday - March 16 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (LH, SR, ATR) Joyfully Gifted Retreat 5:00 PM (LHMR) North Coast Vets Sunday - March 17 8:00-11:00 AM (LH) Holy Name Blood Mobile Readings for the week of March 10 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, [cf. 15b]/ Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, [19b]/Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c- 8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, [1a]/Phil 3:17 4:1 or 3:20 4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

3 Dear Parishioners, A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain within me. Psalm 51 Today s readings speak to us of our sinful world and of our loving God. God s love, alive in Jesus, not only counters the long reign of sin but also opens for all people a whole new way of living. We are called today to be alive with the same love of Jesus and, with Jesus, to bring that love to others. Many of us are godparents and sponsors for young people. Do we share with them our faith and prayer and the good example of our lives? It is what we promised to do. If the people we asked to be godparents and sponsors are not coming to Church, or not otherwise giving a good example, do we reach out to call them back? Do we encourage people to return to the practice of the faith? Do we invite people without a church to come and see, as Jesus did with his first disciples? Are we willing to confront the sin in ourselves and in others with God s grace and mercy and not with rationalization, denials or indifference? The Lent Communal Penance Service at St. Mary Magdalene on March 12 and the Diocesan-wide Evening of Penance on March 20 are good opportunities to welcome God s forgiving and transforming grace. Bring a friend! How do we remain steadfast? How do we sustain that willing spirit? The Sacraments and Scriptures, the prayers and programs of the Church provide a foundation and strong support. The new FORMED digital platform brings thousands of faith-filled movies, books and programs right into your home to help you grow in faith. But to bring what we receive to full maturity, we must be willing to take the risk of being like Christ for and with each other in our daily life. This is our challenge for this Lent. Peace, Fr. Kevin Unlocking the Secrets of the Mass Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00pm St. Justin Martyr Church Has the Mass lost it s meaning to you? Take some time this Lent to learn more about the celebration of the Mass. Deacon Tim Shell will unlock these secrets to make your Sundays more faith-filled and meaningful. Please Pray Please pray for all of our parishioners who are sick or hospitalized: June Barr, Kathy Boey, Agnes Brown, Frank Brown, John Brown, Kathleen Cassidy, Bob Cozza, Genevieve Deleandro, Elizabeth Dravecky, Tim Edwards, John Finegan, Patricia Folley, Judith Greger, Daniel Griffith, Zoe Haas, Mike Hanlon, Jason Hahn, Ed Hurayt, Mark Hurayt, Ava Jusko, Keith Karel, Kathy Kirsch, Carole Kopera, Dick & Irene Kornblum, Jan Kulas, Chuck Lewis, Colleen Lloyd, Charles McHugh, Anthony Melaragno, Isabel Meyers, Maureen Miller, Debbie Orlando, Henry Oschip, Angeline Palinkas, Anson Papa, Billy Paolucci, Tom Pescha, Cindy Pike, Nancy Preble, Kris Ruhe, Martin Sintic, Bill Sprenger, Marsha Szymanski, Susan Templin, Taylor Thorne, Joanne Touhalisky, Greg Usko, Phil Wolfson, Robert Yonosik, Tom Zelazney, Anka Zovko, Audrey Zupan, the shut-ins, those in nursing homes, those needing prayers, and all of the intentions written in our Book of Prayers located in the gallery. Many prayers help. To add a name for prayers, please call the parish office, or louise@stjustin.net. Please let us know when we can remove the name from the prayer list. Please let us know if you would like your name/s to be left on the prayer list. We will happily continue to pray. Prayer Line Please call Theresa Davison, , to add your request to the Prayer Chain. You can reach the Sisters of Notre Dame prayer line at Eucharistic Adoration Adorers needed: Monday: 6:00PM Marge, Tuesday: 7:00 PM: Carolyn, Wednesday: 6:00, 11:00 PM: Carole, Thursday: 1:00, 2:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM: Sue, Friday: 9:00 AM, 6:00PM, Loretta, Questions? Call Marion, Black and Indian Mission Collection Today, our parish will take up the 134th Annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support helps build the Church in African American, Native American and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, the diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a generous contribution today. Thank you for your support. This presentation is geared to adults but anyone middle school age or higher is welcome.

4 Voices of the Saints All the efforts of the human mind cannot exhaust the essence of a single fly. (St. Thomas Aquinas) There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. (St. Teresa of Avila) I have no taste for corruptible food or for the pleasures of this life. I desire the bread of God, which is the flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David; and for drink I desire his blood, which is love incorruptible (St. Ignatius of Antioch) Becoming Catholic RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is the process in which men and women are gradually introduced to the Catholic way of life and become fully initiated. If you or someone you know are interested in joining the Catholic Church at St. Justin Martyr, please speak with Fr. Kevin, a team member or the RCIA coordinator, Charles Hunt at & Charles@stjustin.net. PSR Parish School of Religion Children who attend public schools are required to attend PSR classes. The goal of PSR is to assist parents in forming their children as disciples of Jesus. Registration forms are in the church gallery and office. Catholic Humor Director of Religious Education Charles Hunt There were a bunch of priests reciting vespers together; Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, along with a parish priest. All of a sudden the lights flickered and went out. The Franciscans burst into song praising God for brother darkness. The Dominicans began debating the theology of darkness. The Jesuits began to argue whether they were still bound by Church law to recite vespers. The parish priest went and changed the light bulb. Pastoral Associate, Beth Rossetti Teen Our next session is on April 7 from 2:00PM- 6:00PM. You will be bringing your Sponsor to this session and we will be making Easter baskets for our sister parish Holy Redeemer. A letter will be sent home in the mail with more information. Don t forget to interview your confirmation sponsor. Your next session is on March 16. This is your FRESH Faith Retreat Joyfully Gifted for Youth Ministry. This is a mandatory retreat. Your day will begin at 9:00AM and conclude with Saturday evening Mass. Families are to join us for Mass. Thanks to all who supported us with our bake sale! You helped us raise $497.00! We are on our way to the National Catholic Youth Conference! Watch for more fundraisers to come! We thank you and said a prayer of thanksgiving for you! Anyone in grades 6-12 that would like to participate in the Living Stations of the Cross, should contact Mrs. R. in the parish office. There will be 3 practices in April. A prayer for Lent: Gracious God, our Father, when King David repented in sackcloth and ashes, you poured out on him the healing medicine of your forgiveness. Help us to follow his example, give us a humble and repentant heart and pardon all our transgressions. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen. Part-time Secretary needed in Religious Education Office Flexible schedule, approximately hours per week during the school year. Duties fall under Parish School of Religion (PSR), First Sacraments preparation, RCIA and general office. Computer skills required include Quicken and Microsoft Office products: WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, PUBLISHER & OUTLOOK. Those interested should contact Charlie Hunt at or Charles@stjustin.net. Part-time Church Office Aide The St. Justin Martyr Church Office is also in need of a part-time Office Aide for Saturday afternoons from 2-6pm and to fill in occasionally during the week. You must be at least 18 years old. Applications are available in the parish office or online, For information, louise@stjustin.net or call

5 SJM Lenten Mission WHY IS THERE STILL SUFFERING? March 31 - April 2, 2019 Our Mission Prayer: Prayer of Self-Offering St. Ignatius of Loyola at 7:00 PM Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will. All I have and call my own, you have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace; that is enough for me. Amen We will be reciting together this prayer before we begin our Eucharistic celebration at Masses starting this weekend. Please pray in your homes, at parish meetings and wherever we gather in communion as an offering of self to prepare ourselves to receive the messages of the Mission. Personally share with someone and invite them to our Mission. A INTO HIS LIKENESS BE TRANSFORMED AS DISCIPLE OF CHRIST BY EDWARD SRI SJM LENTEN BOOK DISCUSSION 3 Wednesdays: March 13, 20 & 27 1:00-2:30 pm in the school s ATR To register and for more information contact Charlie Hunt: or Charles@stjustin.net (We will be using the book given out at Christmas) Holy Name Blood Drive March 17, am-1pm in Lambur Hall Presenting donors will receive a St. Patrick s Day goodie bag while supplies last. Schedule an appointment online: RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Stjustinmartyr or call RED-CROSS Stewardship - MARK YOUR CALENDAR This is the first Sunday of Lent, the beginning of spring and our thoughts are geared toward the Easter season. One of the events prior to Easter week is the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on April 13, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for children from ages 0 to 12. There will be many eggs for the children to find, however we need help to stuff the eggs with candy and prizes. On April 9, from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. we will be meeting in Lambur Hall to stuff the eggs. All are welcome to come and help. Stay as long as you like, but even an hour will help. We will be accepting candy donations starting March 23 to help fill the many eggs. We will also need donations of cookies and fruit the day of the hunt. Thank you for all your help in the past years and God Bless you for your kindness. Formed is the groundbreaking digital platform for evangelization and faith formation. It is also a way to download adult, children and teen faith-filled movies, books, and so much more! It has been nicknamed NETFLIX for Catholics! St. Justin Martyr Parish and the Diocese of Cleveland are offering FORMED absolutely FREE, so please take advantage of it! Just go to our website, Click on the red FORMED tab on the right. Click on the bright pink link. Register for FREE and start enjoying movies, best selling books and more! You can also just click on the picture that pops up when you open our website. Check out some of the special series available for Lent; you will find the link in the Community section accessible on the top of the page once you are registered and loggedin. Just give it a try...we know you, your children, and your entire family will find something to enjoy! Any questions? Call the parish office, or , louise@stjustin.net.

6 Bereavement Losing Someone Special Have you lost a loved one? The St. Justin Bereavement Ministry welcomes you to attend a series of informal gatherings designed to support those experiencing grief at this time. The sessions will be from 7:30-9:00pm on six (6) consecutive Wednesdays beginning March 13 and ending April 17. Information is also on the website. RSVP to Joseph Chabail, Always wanted to sing? St. Justin Martyr 11:30am Choir is looking to recruit new members who love to sing! Your weekly time commitment is only to show up early for Mass. For weekly Mass we warm up and review the music starting at 11:00am until we are all ready to sing for Mass. Christmas and Easter each will require a separate rehearsal to prepare for those special days. So, if you would like to sing with the choir and share your voice with the rest of the Parish, please contact Tom Gulden after any weekend Mass or call JUST IN FUN Trip to "Jesus in Lancaster, PA Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, 2019 St. Justin Martyr s Just In Fun Group is taking advantage of an opportunity to see the play JESUS at the beautiful Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Closing in October We will also be enjoying authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Country shopping at the Kitchen Kettle Village, a complex offering homemade foods and shopping in over 40 specialty shops. On the way home we will be making a stop in Shanksville, Pennsylvania to spend some time visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial and Museum. Payment deadline is March 22, Sign-up sheets are located on the website or in the church lobby. Come join us and if you have questions, contact Cheryl Fasting Guidelines Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fasting, which limit us to a single full meal and two small meals. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years and older. Breadth of Life Luncheon- March 13, 2019 A live multi-media drama of the life & times of Mother Angelica will be presented at the luncheon. Joan Kuczek as Mother Angelica will portray how a cloistered nun with health problems and a disadvantaged childhood founded and became CEO of EWTN. Join us at St. Noel s Parish Hall in Willoughby Hills from 12 noon to 2PM. Cost is $18/person which includes tossed salad, lemon pepper cod, parsley buttered red potatoes, vegetables and cheesecake. All are welcome. Call Joan Bruening at for reservations by March 8. Family Perspectives Notice that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. What is a wilderness in your life to which the Holy Spirit is leading you this Lent? Perhaps there are unchartered areas in your marriage or family relationships which you have avoided? In the forty days of Lent, it is not a matter of us working on things, but God working on us. Open your heart, trust the Spirit and spend this Lent in your wilderness. Men! Avila Holy Hour Join us for a Holy Hour of prayer for Religious Vocations: Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 PM Prayer & Rosary EVERYONE WELCOME! Plan to attend the 19th annual Catholic Men s Fellowship Conference Answer the Call on Saturday, March 23, Speakers include Bishop Perez, Jon Leonetti and Pete Burak. Remember to bring a friend, son or HS grandson and be among the hundreds of Catholic men that will experience a dynamic day. The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8am 4pm. Log on to for registration and more information.

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