St. Ladislas Parish. February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 St. Ladislas Parish February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2345 Basse Rd Westlake, Ohio Telephone: (440) Fax: (440) P S Rev. Donald E. Snyder, Pastor...Ext. 21 desnyder@stlads.org Deacon John Travis, Ext.27 jtravis@stlads.org Sr. Johnica D Amico, S.N.D. Dir. of Religious Education...Ext. 29 jdamico@stlads.org Sr. Mary Joan Grisez, O.S.U... Music Director....Ext. 26 mjoan@stlads.org Mary Ellen Downs, Ministry of C.A.R.E Ext. 28 medowns@stlads.org Sr. Marilyn Zgonc, S.N.D., Ministry of C.A.R.E...Ext. 25 mzgonc@stlads.org Robert C Hertl, Pastoral Associate Ext. 24 bhertl@stlads.org Pam Kestner, Pastoral Associate..Ext. 31 pkestner@stlads.org Amanda Naujoks, Youth Minister.....Ext. 35 amandanojokes@yahoo.com Marilyn Senn, Office Manager Ext. 10 msenn@stlads.org Michael Bryda, Business Manager..Ext. 34 mbryda@stlads.org Therese McGreal, Secretary...Ext. 20 tmcgreal@stlads.org Pam Heckman, Bookkeeper...Ext. 22 pheckman@stlads.org People Engagement Office (AWE).....Ext.16 Charles Tetzlaff, Kelly McCready, Parish Council Co-Chairs M S Saturdays 5:00 p.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. Holy days and Holidays See bulle n Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. P I Reconcilia on: Sat. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Visita on daily during office hours. Bap sm: Please contact parish office 6 months before the expected birth of your child for prepara on. Marriage: Please consult with the Pastor at least 6 months before the desired date is set. Catechumenate: Spiritual growth for any adult seeking to become a Catholic Chris an. Call the office. Parish Membership: Families in the parish boundaries west of Canterbury Road, should register by calling the parish office to set up a mee ng with a staff member. Please no fy the office of any change of address.

2 The Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time February 23, 2014 Be holy, for I, the Lord, am holy. -Leviticus 19:2b Saturday, February 22nd 5:00pm Dec. of John Sweeney Family Sunday, February 23rd 9:00am Rosemary Holland 11:00am Parishioners & Friends Monday, February 24th 8:30am Marge E a Tuesday, February 25th 8:30am Edward Politza Wednesday, February 26th 8:30am Francoise Beaulieu Thursday, February 27th 8:30am Maria Soto Friday, February 28th 8:30am Pat Torok Saturday, March 1st 5:00pm Bishop A. James Quinn Sunday, March 2nd 9:00am Parishioners & Friends 11:00am Nancy Bacik TODAY S READINGS First Reading Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself. (Levi cus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Ma. 5:38-48). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec- onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora- on. All rights reserved. For 2-16 Reg. Weekly Offering Local Concerns Envelopes 10, Faith Direct: 4, Totals: $14,416. $561. Stewardship Report: Fiscal period: January 2014 January YTD Avg. Offertory budgeted : $16,000. $16,000. Avg. Actual collected wk: $15,467. $16,044. Your generosity supports all of the ministries of our parish. Thank You. No one is ever poorer for giving to our God, who is so rich in love, mercy and goodness. GIVE BETTER THAN YOU RECEIVE Jesus words in today s Gospel con nue to contrast the Jewish law and prac ce with the prac- ce of the followers of Jesus. Today s Gospel con nues with slight varia ons the formula on: You have heard... and What I say to you is.. The old laws of retalia on were once created to so en the severe and vengeful retalia ons common among the peoples that surrounded the struggling people of God. The would-be followers of Jesus again feel surrounded by people bent on retalia on. So Ma hew presents Jesus, who asks his followers not only not to retaliate at all but to turn the other cheek. He asks that his listeners give the one who asks more than he or she seeks. Jesus asks us to love and pray for those of our home country and the alien, the ones who love us and the ones who hate us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5;

3 Page Three February 23, 2014 PARISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR Good Shepherd Please Note - For Good Shepherd and other event Snow Closings: (Classes are closed if Westlake Schools are closed) Sat. 2/22 1st Communion session II for Children 10am Confirma on Parent Mee ng 6pm Vigil Mass 5:00pm Pasta Dinner 5:30 to 7:30pm Sun. 2/23 Mass 9am Mass 11am Mon. 2/24 Funeral Choir Rehearsal 10:30am WAY Insight Night 7:30pm Tues. 2/25 Boy Scouts 7pm RCIA 7pm Wed. 2/26 Women s Bible Study 7pm Liturgical Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Thur. 2/27 No Events Fri. 2/28 No events Sat. 3/01 Pinewood Derby 7am Men s Fellowship 8:30am 1st Communion Session for Children III 10am Vigil Mass 5pm NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to St. Ladislas Parish Anna Aylward Raymond & Sue Guntelman Alex Tyson II Mrs. Megan Krajnak Kenneth & Catherine Wojtach Harry & Kathleen Hoole Chris Maeder Kevin Kuclo Congratulations to the following children who have recently been received into the Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism: Natalie Marie Reynolds, daughter of Mitchell & Teresa Mitchell James Daiuto, son of Parry & Leila Please congratulate our parishioners, Dennis Conrad and Keith Jenkins. They were installed as Ministers of Acolyte along with seven others candidates who are studying for the Permanent Diaconate Program. The installa on Mass was celebrated by Bishop Lennon at St. Christopher Church on February 15th. This is one of the ministries they receive as part of their prepara on for ordina on as a permanent deacon. PARISH HIGH-LIGHTS Pe ons for the prayer line, can be called into the parish office at: Fatima Devotion Foster praying the rosary as a family and par cipate in To Jesus through Mary call Marilu at to schedule the Lady of Fa ma statue visit to your home. Remembrance with Flowers Main Altar: John & Patty Campbell PLEASE NOTE: All bulle n ar cles must be submi ed the MONDAY before the weekend of the bulle n date to be considered for inclusion. We reserve the right to edit. Thanks Nursing Home Schedule Sunday 2/23 10am Rae Ann Suburban Communion Serv. Rae Ann Westlake Communion Serv. Lutheran Home Communion Serv. Lutheran Home Distrib. Communion Monday 2/24 2pm Brighton Gardens Rosary/Communion Tuesday 2/25 10:30am The Belvedere Rosary/Communion 2:00pm Lutheran Home Rosary Wed. 2/26 10:00am Rae Ann Westlake Rosary/Communion 10:30am Devon Oaks Rosary/Communion Friday 2/28 10:30am Orchards of Wstlk.-Communion Service

4 Page Four February 23, th of 40 FANTASTIC FACTS ABOUT ST. LADISLAS Each Sta on of the Cross is marked with a candle sconce and illuminated with a spot light. During our dedica on as well as at significant liturgies and anniversaries of our parish, these candles my be lit. Music Notes Something to Sing About! To par cipate ac vely in the liturgy requires understanding what it means to be part of the priesthood of the faithful, offering the sacrifice of the Eucharist along with the ordained priest who celebrates the Eucharist. This is accomplished by spiritually joining our prayers with his. We make the Eucharis c Prayer our own prayer by joining in the offering, the memorial, the thanksgiving, indeed in the whole Eucharis c ac on. Pastoral Musicians Liturgical Choir has rehearsal and Mardi Gras at Houlihans on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:00. I extend my gra tude for leading the singing at the 5:00 Mass of Sat. Feb. 22. The Funeral Choir has rehearsal without a lunch on Monday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 Our Junior Choir is rising up because of the ini a ve of Madeline Mogyordy who is full of energy and enthusiasm, with a passion for star ng a new choir. She created the flyers, is invi ng kids, and doing everything she can to building up this choir. We were able to sing at Mass this weekend.all boys and girls from the 4 th grade on up are welcome. Our next rehearsal is not this Tuesday, but next Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 in the Church. Come and be part of something new and exci ng. Send Out the Invitation! Many inactive Catholics share that they have returned to the practice of their Catholic faith because someone invited them to return. Here are two wonderful, soon-to-takeplace activities that you might consider inviting an inactive family member, friend, work colleague or neighbor to attend with you. On Sunday, March 2, the WAY group, will be sponsoring a delicious pancake breakfast in Cullen Hall. How about inviting someone to Mass and to breakfast? On Fridays, March 14, March 28, & April 11, our famous, tasty, St. Lad s fish fries will be taking place in Cullen Hall. Jesus often shared in meals with those around him. Why not invite someone to share this meal with you? Then perhaps you could continue the conversation at a nearby coffee shop or together attend Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:00pm. Reach out. Invite. Perhaps this could be a first step for someone to return to the active practice of their Catholic faith. Evangelization is not solely the responsibility of a committee. Rather, it is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic. The Holy Spirit will guide you..

5 Page Five February 23, 2014 FIRST COMMUNION 2014 Children s Session III: Saturday, March 1st, 10-11:30am Children s Session IV: Saturday, March 8th, 10-11:30am Parent Mee ng: Wednesday, March 12th, 7-8:00pm First Reconcilia on For Children: (Parents to a end): Saturday, March 15th, 10-11:30am All Sessions are held in the Good Shepherd Atriums. All children are expected to a end ALL sessions for their First Communion prepara on. Any ques ons or concerns, please call Sr. Johnica at Mary Parishioner Ge ng To Know You St. Lads Name tag Weekend -with DONUT SUNDAY! What better way to get to know each other than to attach names to familiar faces! Saturday & Sunday March 8th and 9th Sponsored by the Welcome Ministry Contribution Statement Request Print Name Address This year s Contribu on Statement will be made available to parishioners by request. There are several ways to request these statements. You may complete the form and drop it in the collec on basket and/or in the parish office. Call the parish office at (440) They can also be available at the Parish Fair on Feb. 1st & 2nd. (By request) Please allow sufficient me for your request to be processed. City, Zip Phone Please select one of the options below. If you are able to select an option that saves the parish postage it would be greatly appreciated. Pick Up statement at the parish office. Pick-up my statement at the Parish Fair. Please fax statement to: Please mail to above address

6 Page Six February 23, 2014 Westlake Area Youth Saturday, March 8-8pm-8am Come play all night long for only $20 Open to all Jr. High & High School Students...crazy games, food, contests, surprises, and so much more! The cost of $20 is due at the me of registra on ($30 if paid at the door) Contact Amanda Naujoks (Director of Youth Ministry) at the Parish Office with any Ques ons or Concerns -Lock In Permission Slip Student s Name: Parish: Home Address: Home Phone: Mom s Cell: Dad s Cell: Student s Cell: School: Grade: As parent/legal guardian, I hereby grant permission for the above named student to par cipate in the WAY Lock-In at St. Bernade e Church (2256 Clague Rd., Westlake OH) on March 8-9 from 8pm-8am. I hereby acknowledge that the above-named child will travel to and from this ac vity in transporta on provided for or arranged by me. And once admi ed to the event will not be released from the property without my permission un l the event s end me. I hereby recognize that such an ac vity may expose the child to risks and hazards. By my signature, I agree to release, absolve and hold harmless St. Ladislas, St. Bernade e, The WAY Group Program, any and all supervisors, employees, organizers, sponsors or volunteers associated with that program, the Bishop of Cleveland, and the Roman Catholic Diocese from all claims, judgments and liability for any injury, medical fees, hospital bills or doctor bills that the above-named child incurs as a result of par cipa on in this ac vity. Failure to obey the Code of Conduct will result in immediate dismissal and parental no fica on. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

7 Page Seven February 23, 2014 CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE, February 16, 2014

8 Page Eight February 23, 2014 SAVE THE DATE!! 50+ Club Bus Trip!! Tuesday, May 20th Depar ng St. Lads at 9:00am sharp and returning at approximately 5:30pm The trip will include exci ng stops around Cleveland, such as the new world-class Cleveland Aquarium. Public Square and the Horseshoe Casino where we will have a fabulous lunch buffet at the former Higbees, then on to the Avenue at Tower City. To complete the trip we will cruise Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River on the Good me III. Trip cost: $79. per person. Deadline May 10th Call your friends!! Don t miss this all-inclusive fabulous trip!! 40th Anniversary Parish Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 2 Following the 9 & 11 am Masses in the Parish Hall Enjoy all the delicious bu ermilk, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes you can eat. Unlimited sausage, orange juice and coffee will also be served. Tickets $5. and will be sold at the door.

9 St. Ignatius of Antioch our Church-In-The-City Partner Thank you for saving Box Tops for Education Stamps & UPC labels. Please continue to save them. The next collection will be in APRIL. Thanks Jenkins Funeral Chapel s 15th Annual Golden Spring Dance (Formerly Golden Valen nes Dance). Saturday, March 22nd 3pm to 6pm at Wagner s Country Inn, Center Ridge Rd. Couples who are married 50 or more years are invited to an evening of dancing and samplings of fine food. New and previous couples are invited Call your reserva on in to Jenkins Chapel A FINAL GIFT A Catholic Cemetery, like a Catholic Funeral is for the living, and the dead. Cemetery/ funeral costs have become the third largest expense most families will pay for in their life me. What you need to know! Everyone who a ends receives a Catholic Personal Planning Guide. Cemetery and Funeral informa on. Crema on informa on. The Vigil (Wake), The Funeral Liturgy, The Rite of Commi al. So much more. Whether it is for ourselves or someone we love and care about, THE FINAL GIFT is an act of GRACE we are able to bestow on others. Date: Sat. March 15 th pm Loca on: Holy Cross Cemetery Office. Brookpark Ohio This workshop is free (registra on is appreciated). Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please visit our website at for all dates and loca- ons. Please call the cemetery office at Ext. #3 Michael Vujas at ST. ANGELA MERICI PRE-CANA St. Angela Merici Parish is offering a Pre-Cana Retreat for engaged couples on Saturday, March 22 nd. Join our team of couples who will share their insights into married life and the joys of commitment to the sacrament of marriage. Registra on informa on is available at or call Bill and Mary Pat Ellert ( ) for more informa on. St. Adalbert Church, 66 Adalbert St. Berea Annual Ladies Lenten Retreat Martha s Day Out Monday, March 24th 8am to 3pm Speaker: Fr. Michael Brunovsky, O.S.B. Cost $20.00 (catered lunch and con nental breakfast). Mail registra on (name, phone, name of parish) and make checks out to St. Adalbert Church. or call: St. Adalbert office TAX PREPARATION HELP Help in preparing and filing 2013 Federal and State income taxes is available to senior ci zens through a program called Tax Care for the Elderly( TCE) sponsored by AARP/IRS. This help is available at the Westlake Community Center and the North Olmsted Senior Center. Other surrounding suburbs also have loca ons. For more info, contact these centers or Bob Manly, SAVE THE DATE Vaca on Bible School 2014 June 23 to June 27th at Dover Congrega onal Church First Friday Forum of Lorain County March 7th Ms. Betsy Nero will present: Praying Outside the Box non-conven onal ways of prayer. at Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Cntr. Luncheon Buffet at 11:30 Speaker 12 noon $ Reserva on deadline 3pm Friday Feb. 28th Call to register. All boys in grades 5 through 8 grade to a end the Benedic ne High School 2014 Youth Skills Baseball Clinic. The camp will be held Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 12-3pm in our school gymnasium, with the cost of only $25. Forms are in St. Lad s office. 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Holy Name High School March 1st gala auc on Rising Tide at Embassy Suites Hotel in Independence, Ohio. Monday, March 17th Holy Name Marching Band in the St. Pat Parade. All Alumni and families are invited to a end. Friday, June 13th All Class Reunion held at: 6000 Queen s Highway. And a Fes val on Saturday, June 14th. More info call Colleen at: x136 St. Christopher Parish Mission New Wineskins March 9, 10, 11 each evening 7-8:30pm Fr. Norm Davis and Mr. Larry Vuillemin from Heart to Heart Communica ons share how to make a stronger connec on between our faith and daily like and work. All are welcome Contact ddaconestrchris@gmail.com

10 What s Happening SAVE THESE EVENT DATES! March 2 March 6 March 9 April 25 April 26 Pancake Breakfast Ames Family Hospice Dinner* St. John Medical Center Wellness Event Cheapskate Dinner Dance Family Fun Afternoon *Please contact Diane Corrigan at dianegcorr@aol.com for more information or to sign up to volunteer. No experience is required. All are invited to join in this fellowship event. 40 Acts for our 40th Parishioners are celebrating St. Ladislas 40th Anniversary by doing 40 acts of faith (spiritual growth) and/or 40 acts of charity (faithful in action). Forms are available by the Atrium on the floor stand for you to record your 40 acts. A dot display is set up in the Atrium windows. Record some of your actions on the blue and orange dots. One window is full of dots! We d like to fill two more windows. Caring Cards, Thoughtful Hearts Even in this age of technology and fast communication, we still find joy in receiving notes and cards in the mail. The idea that someone made that extra effort, took that extra time brings joy to old and young alike. Won t you share that same joy with members of our parish who have limited family or are considered shut-ins? We ask that cards be sent anytime the Spirit moves you. Those who received our cards truly appreciate receiving them. For contact information, please contact Paula Conrad at pjconrad0@aol.com. Pancake Breakfast Come join us on Sunday, March 2 for a pancake breakfast including all the fixings! Our WAY Group is sponsoring this event for the 40th Anniversary. See page eight for more details! Celebration of Marriage Congratulations to those couples who were married at St. Ladislas during the past 40 years. Twentyfive of these couples joined the celebration. Those who celebrated with us were greeted with a boutonniere and corsage. Fr. Snyder blessed the couples in attendance during the Mass. Afterwards, they were invited to share with the parishioners refreshments. Pictures of the couples were taken to be given as a memento of this 40th Anniversary event. Page seven of this bulletin has more pictures of this memorable event.