St. Ladislas Parish. The Third Sunday of Lent. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.

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1 St. Ladislas Parish 2345 Basse Rd Westlake, Ohio (440) Fax: (440) The Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015 The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. -John 4:14

2 Rev. Donald E. Snyder, Pastor Ext. 21 Deacon John Travis, Ext.27 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 Bill Anderer and Barbara Sivak 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 Please Reference 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. Parish Staff 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 Mike McClain, Office Manager Ext. 10 mmcclain@stlads.org Reconcilia on: Sat. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Visita on during office hrs. Bap sm: Please contact parish office 6 months before the expected birth of your child for prepara on. P I Please notify the office of any change of address 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 Ext.16 Telephone: (440) Fax: (440) E Mail: stlads@stlads.org Website: 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 Pray for our Newly Baptized Alex Nolan Krahiboue Bap zed, February 28, 2015 Gabriel Capriolo Bap zed, March 8, 2015 Please pray for the recently deceased who were buried from St. Ladislas Parish Robert Kerver Genevieve Campagna May they Rest in Peace The Ministry of C.A.R.E Corner Nursing Home Schedule Sunday 3/8 10am Rae Ann Suburban - Communion Serv. Rae Ann Westlake - Communion Serv. Lutheran Home - Communion Serv. Lutheran Home - Distrib. Communion Monday 3/9 2pm Brighton Gardens - Rosary/Communion Tuesday 3/10 10:15am The Belvedere - Rosary/Communion Wed. 3/11 10am Rae Ann Westlake - Rosary/Communion 10:30am Devon Oaks - Rosary/Communion Fri. 3/13 10:30am Orchards of Westlake - Communion Serv.

3 The Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015 I, the L, am your God... You shall not have other gods besides me. Exodus 20:2a, 3 Saturday, March 7th 5:00pm Parishioners & Friends Sunday, March 8th 9:00am Lois & James Komarek 11:00am Kristen Schultz Monday, March 9th 8:30am Rosalie Kuns Tuesday, March 10th 8:30am Jean Marie Paquet Wednesday, March 11th 8:30am Angie Zgonc Thursday, March 12th 8:30am Mary Jane Ferraro Friday, March 13th 8:30am Deceased Members of McGovern Family Saturday, March 14th 5:00pm Deceased Members of Guerra Family Sunday, March 15th 9:00am Parishioners & Friends 11:00am Deceased Members of Smith & Ferraro Families TODAY S READINGS First Reading When the people grumbled to Moses for water in the desert, the Lord heard and brought forth water from the rock for all to drink (Exodus 17:3-7). Psalm If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8). Gospel Ask, and you will be given living water so that you will never thirst again (John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]). For 3/1 Weekly Offering Local Sunday: $13,913 $251 Faith Direct: $4,464 $140 Totals: $18,377 $391 Stewardship Report: Avg. Weekly Offertory 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Envelopes $12,088 $11,583 Faith Direct $4,482 $4,441 THIRSTING FOR UNITY In today s Gospel, Jesus is thirsty and goes to the well for a drink of water. He meets a Samaritan woman, who expects him to treat her like dirt. But surprise! He talks to her like a fellow human being, treats her with respect and interest. And what happens? Why, pre y soon the whole town turns out to hear him. Centuries earlier, the Israelites, wandering in the desert, were thirsty. They had no water. All they had was an a tude problem. They growled at Moses, Why did you ever make us leave Egypt? But surprise! God gave them water from the rock. No ques ons asked. All the peoples of Earth are travelers on this planet together, all thirs ng, all harboring our own fearful expecta ons of each other. But God, as a loving parent, treats us all with generous care and compassion. We are one family. We could surprise each other. We could remember we are one. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent; First Scru ny; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scout Sunday Monday: St. Frances of Rome Friday: Abs nence READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

4 PARISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sat. 3/7 Jump Rope for Wellness 9:00 am 1st Comm. Sess. II for Children 10:00 am Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sun. 3/8 First Scru ny 9:00 am Sunday Mass 9:00 am AWE #3 Sunday Mass 11:00 am Social Sunday Coffee & Donuts Gabriel Anthony Capriolo Bap. 11:00 am Mon. 3/9 Parish Mission 7:00 pm Women Sharing Spirituality - Cancelled Tues. 3/10 SVDP Food Bank St. Ignat. Ant. 2:00 pm Wolf Cub Den Mee ng 6:30 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Eagle Scout Bd. Of Review 7:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Evangeliza on Mee ng 7:00 pm Wed. 3/11 Lenten Luncheon 12:00 pm LEAF Ministry 6:00 pm Women s Bible 7:00 pm Liturgy Commission 7:30 pm Liturgical Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Thurs.3/12 Fri. 3/13 Social Commi ee Mee ng 7:15 pm Fish Fry 5:00 pm Elyria Catholic Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 pm Sat. 3/14 Men s Fellowship 8:30 am Hamski Shower 9:00 am 1st Comm. Sess. III for Children10:00 am Garden Club 11:00 am Girl Scout Neubeck Group 4:00 pm Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sun. 3/15 Girl Scout Neubeck Group 8:00 am Second Scru ny 9:00 am Sunday Mass 9:00 am Sunday Mass 11:00 am Social Sunday Coffee & Donuts Good Shepherd Schedule Week of: 3/8 3-6 Year Olds: Sunday 9am - 10:30 Sunday 11am - 12:30 Monday 4pm - 5:30 Tuesday 4pm - 5:30 Weds. 4pm - 5: Year Olds: Sunday 9am - 10:30 Sunday 11am - 12:30 Monday 4pm - 5:30 Monday 6:30pm - 8:00 Tuesday 4pm - 5:30 Wed. 4pm - 5:30 Thurs. 4pm - 5: Year Olds: Sunday 9am - 10:30 Monday 4pm - 5:30 Monday 6:30pm - 8:00 Tuesday 4pm - 5:30 Weds. 4pm - 5:30 Thurs. 4pm - 5:30 7th Graders: Sunday 12pm - 1 8th Graders: Sunday 10am - 11 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Especially during the Lent and Easter seasons, we are very conscious of the communal nature of bap sm. We stand witness to the bap sm of adults at the Easter Vigil in many parishes, and countless parishes celebrate fes ve bap sms for infants. The rule for celebra ng bap sm is that it be only once a day in any parish church, a sign of the Church s desire that bap sm be the work of the gathered community. Private bap sm is therefore a misnomer, since all bap sms, even emergency bap sms for infants in danger of death, are a public act of entrance in to the Body of Christ, the Church. In an emergency, and providing the parents desire it, anyone can bap ze by pouring water and saying, I bap ze you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. But then a erward the Church is encouraged to supply what is missing: the gathered assembly to proclaim and hear God s word, the promises, the naming, the anoin ngs, the clothing with a white garment, the candle, the Lord s Prayer, and the solemn blessing of the parents at the altar. Wonderfully, this ritual o en provides the opportunity for great rejoicing at the recovery of an infant who had been in danger. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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 a visit from the Lady of Fa ma statue to your home. Remembrance with Flowers No flowers needed for the Season of Lent

5 Psalm 95 IF today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Three reasons for singing! I sing at Mass, first, because I pray be er when I sing. Why do I feel that way? Am not sure, but I think it is because a sung prayer is soulful and personal, more deeply seated than a spoken or medita ve prayer because music and singing touch my heart in a way that speaking does not. Second, I sing because singing publically requires some abandonment of self. I open myself to that community. Because my voice is heard by others, by those present, my very private and personal prayer becomes public prayer, a part of something bigger than myself. And third, I sing because in the Liturgy we are a community in prayer, so the singing of my prayer is both a private and communal experience of God s presence, an inward and outward expression of my very personal faith. - Pastoral Musicians Liturgical Choir has rehearsal on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 Altos come early. Next Sunday we lead the singing at the 9:00 Mass. Junior Choir does not have rehearsal this Tuesday. Gra tude for having this small but excellent choir lead the singing at the 5:00 Mass. THREE SIMPLE STEPS When Jesus told Simon and Andrew and the others, I will make you fishers of men, he meant that he wanted to teach them the art of evangelization (Mark 1: 17). And that s what he wants to do with us as well. He wants to teach us how to reach people with the good news. God s grace can penetrate the veil over any person s heart as long as you, the fisherman, remain humble and open to God s grace. Here are three suggestions that will help make you into a vessel of grace: First, ask God to give you a desire to share his good news. Second, find the courage to ask people, even strangers, Can I pray with you about anything? You d be surprised at how many people are open to a quiet, nonthreatening invitation. Third, invite people to join you at Mass. Offer to come and get them if they can t make it on their own. Take them out to breakfast afterward. Become a friend, and your love for Christ will rub off on them. Three simple steps. Three simple ways to let the grace of the Holy Spirit work through you. So it isn t too hard to be a fisherman after all! The Word Among Us January 2015 Parishioner Spotlight Ken & Rose Breen Since 1973, Ken and Rose Breen have been actively involved in the life of St. Ladislas parish. Early on, they were asked to become Eucharistic Ministers and were commissioned. They serve at the 11:00 Mass every other month as well as minister to the residents at Rae Ann Westlake Nursing Home. They share, We felt immersed in the life of St. Ladislas and invigorated by the active spiritual life here by both Fr. Cullen and Fr. Snyder. St. Ladislas is our family and gives us excellent foundation and fulfillment. Being Eucharistic Ministers gives us the greatest joy to bring Jesus to our parishioners and to the Nursing Home residents. They greatly appreciate our praying the rosary with them every week, giving blessings, and, most importantly, Holy Eucharist to comfort and sustain them. This kind couple add that it gives them great joy and happiness to belong to the St. Ladislas family. In giving, we receive, share Ken and Rose. In our Eucharistic Ministry, we feel great spiritual joy and fulfillment, therefore, we encourage others to volunteer their service in a ministry at St. Ladislas parish. Thank you, Ken and Rose! If you d like to recommend a parishioner for this spotlight who has generously shared their gifts and talents in our parish or in our community, please contact Martha Bober at mbober@stlads.org.

6 Respect Life Ministry Rosary for Life Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Eucharis c Chapel 7:00pm The Respect Life Ministry will pray the rosary in the Eucharis c Chapel, as we do every third Tuesday of the month, for the inten on to end abor on and bring an increased awareness to all life issues. Please join us as we pray to bring America back to life. ALL are welcome! From February 18 to March 29, you are invited to join other Chris ans for 40 Days for Life. 40 Days of prayer and fas ng for an end to abor on. Please visit for more informa on and volunteer opportuni es! Come Celebrate St. Patrick s Day At the 50+ Club Mee ng Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 am Doors open at 10:00 am Irish Entertainment by Linda Hamski For Reserva ons, Call Rich & Elaine at Before 2pm Friday, March 13 (Let phone ring un l machine or someone picks up) All Are Welcome! Upcoming Events God Hunger Faith Sharing Groups April 13 * 7:00PM or April 14 * 9:30AM Moms Group April 16 * 9:30AM May 7 * 9:30AM Introducing The Elizabeth Ministry Help relieve the stress on new parents by joining the Elizabeth Ministry. Following the example of Elizabeth's friendship with Mary, we hope to deliver hot meals to families with new babies a er they return home from the hospital. Par cipa on involves preparing and delivering a complete meal to feed a family with a new baby. It's a great way to give parents a break and celebrate the gi of new life in our parish! Contact Sarah Rish at or sarah.rish@gmail.com for more informa on.

7 The Gospel of the Family - St. Ladislas Parish Mission Led by Bill Boomer - Director Diocesan Marriage & Family Office Mondays, March 2, 9 and 16 (7-8:15 pm) March 9 - What is the Gospel of the Family? Families are central to God s plan. The future des ny of the world and Church pass through the family - St. John Paul II. A Biblical and Catholic look at the family. Families are on epic journeys that are part of God s profound purposes for this world He loves. You will have a chance to think about how you and your family have a privileged place and purpose in the divine plan. March 16 - Living the Gospel of the Family in Your Family We will begin with a delicious dinner at 6:15 pm (you must make a reserva on) Proposing some best prac ces to protect, build up and keep your family strong and on track Why this Family Mission? Your caring parish staff wants to support families. We want to follow the lead of Pope Francis and his Synods on the family. Who is invited? We are all a part of the one family of faith, the Church. So come and join the rest of your family during the Mission! Family Perspec ves - Third Sunday of Lent When Jesus drove the merchants out of the temple, he was not angry, he was PASSIONATE! Jesus clearly believed in what He was doing! The gospel tells us that because of this, many believed in His name because they saw the signs that He was showing them. If we expect our children to learn our values and beliefs, then they must witness our passion for these values. Just like the people in today s gospel, our children need to see the signs of what we re doing if they are to believe. Children need us to be passionate leaders. Westlake Area Youth Insight Night - March 9, 2015 Lenten Mission Monday The Westlake Area Youth Group is teaming up with the Honeybaked Ham Company for an Easter Fundraiser! If you are purchasing anything from the Honeybaked Ham Company for Easter please use this link to purchase your goods. h ps:// You can also order in the office using our Order Forms and paying with Cash or Check. All orders will be delivered to St. Ladislas in Cullen Hall for pick up on Saturday, April 4th from 10am - Noon! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT IN THE LINE AT THE HONEYBAKED HAM STORE! 15% of the each sale benefits the Way Group s World Youth Day 2016 Pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland!

8 St. Vincent de Paul Society Mee ng March 19, 7:00 pm at St. Ladislas This is a brief overview mee ng to inform all who are interested in being SVDP volunteers! Lenten Banners Lenten Sugges ons A end a retreat and bring a friend. Go to confession. Think of something frivolous in your life, that you spend too much me on and give it up. Invite someone to go to the Sta ons of the Cross with you. An original photograph of reflec ons on water by Be y Lou Curatolo was used to create our Lenten banners hanging in the sanctuary. The four banners, when merged together, represent the original photograph in its en rety. The waters of our Bap sm welcomed us into the Chris an community. May the flowing waters on these canvas banners enhance your Lenten reflec ons this year. The Art and Environment Commi ee Overwhelmed by an incarceration of a Loved One? L.E.A.F Ministry-West Listening Encouraging and Assisting Families of the Incarcerated is a new ministry created to answer the question Do you have anything for me? We invite you to join us for a gathering of faith, support, comfort and a chance to connect with others who share and understand what you are going through and the challenges you face. All faiths are welcome. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 11, :00pm-9:00pm Next Meeting Location: St. Ladislas Parish 2345 Bassett Road Westlake, OH Please visit our website or call x 3500

9 St. Ignatius of Antioch our Church-In-The-City Partner Please continue to save Box Tops for Education Stamps (make sure to keep expiration dates visible) & UPC labels (keep barcode intact). You can bring them into the office at any time. Thank you in advance. Catholic Men s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio Answer the Call Men s Conference March 21, 2015 Men! On Saturday, March 21, Catholic Men s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio is holding their annual Answer the Call conference at Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. Key speakers include Fr. Norm Douglas who was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Cleveland in Fr. Norm, co-founder of Heart to Heart Communica ons, Inc., and is also a part- me campus minister at The University of Akron. Another speaker will be Joe McClane, The Catholic Hack who grew up in the Church of Christ but fell away and became agnos c in his teens. He joined the Catholic Church in 1999, was married in 2000 but pornography and marital problems con nued un l he turned his life over to God in This year, we will again offer special break-out sessions for high school and college students. We urge grandfathers and fathers to a end with their grandsons and sons. Discounted prices are available through advance registra on for students and parish groups. The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8 am and concludes with 4 pm Mass to be celebrated by Fr. Norm Douglas. Registra on includes breakfast, lunch and all conference programs. Log onto for more informa on and to register St. Raphael Parish Invites you to a power point presentation Given by Deacon Tom and Marilyn Senn on The Shroud of Turin Examine the intriguing imprints of a crucified man. Could this be that of Jesus Christ? Decide for yourself. PLEASE NOTE: All bulle n ar cles must be submi ed by the MONDAY before the weekend of the bulle n date to be considered for inclusion. We reserve the right to edit. Please support our adver sers, they make this bulle n possible. NEW Movement Based Concussion Baseline Tes ng for Student Athletes The Performance Evalua on Group is going to be at Cullen Hall/ St. Lads on Saturday March 28 th from 9am 6pm to offer a movement based concussion baseline test. Using the latest technology available, this exercise will measure youth & high school athletes star ng as young as 8yrs old. It will measure the athlete s mobility, quickness, and balance while monitoring their heart rate. In the event of a sports related injury, this baseline can be used, by your physician, to get the athlete back to play faster and safer by evalua ng their progress in an objec ve manner. The cost of this test is $45 per athlete. How To Register For A Baseline Evalua ons Step 1: Go to ongroup.com Step 2: Click on Schedule Appointment Tab on Home Page Step 3: Create an Account & *Pick Organiza on Name or Team (Westlake Rec/St. Lads) Step 4: Schedule Available Time Step 5: Billing Informa on & Make Payment Step 6: Appointment Confirmed/Print for Confirma on *You Will Receive a Reminder and Instruc ons Prior to Evalua on Date For more informa on, please call 855/ Saint Joseph Academy Night at the Races! Saint Joseph Academy's annual Night at the Races event, sponsored by the Athletic Boosters Club, is being held on Saturday, March 21 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. in the school's Academy Center. Proceeds from the event will support the school's 11 varsity sports. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets, as well as advertising opportunities, can be purchased on the school's bookstore website at: store/listproducts.aspx?catid= Please contact athletic boosters president, Terri Flanagan at with any questions. Saint Joseph Academy is located at 3470 Rocky River Drive, in Cleveland's West Park neighborhood. Thank you in advance for your support of Jaguar athletics! St. Raphael Parish Date: Sunday, March 22-5:30 P.M. Location: The Church (PAC) 525 Dover Center Rd. Bay Village Light meal and refreshments Free - Reservations NOT required

10 What do you see? God is nowhere or God is NOW HERE? God is always HERE, and will never leave! The Westlake Area Youth Group was on Retreat from February 27 - March 1. The group had an amazing me listening to witnesses, sharing Faith stories, ea ng great food donated by the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and even had me for a Hawaiian Luau! The theme of the weekend was By My Side. The Group talked about how God is our Teacher, Parent, Friend, Love of Life and simply our God. The Group asked themselves How do we balance God s Immanence and Transcendence? We need to be careful not to cut God down to our size or to make God in OUR image, and yet we cannot allow the living God to become an abstrac on. During this season of Lent, this is a perfect me to reflect on your own Life and realize how God is Always By Your Side: Do you believe that we can know God personally? Do you really believe that God watches you? Cares for you? Listens to you? Longs for you? Waits for you? Is there to direct and guide you? How have you neglected this rela onship? How have you cul vated your rela onship with God? How have other significant rela onships in your life connected you with God? We are called to be in constant communica on with God - and yet it s very different than any of our other rela onships. God speaks to us in whispers and mysteries, He helps us to know the truth which we didn t know before. How would you describe the ways in which God communicates with you? Do you believe that He truly listens to you? Do you believe that He truly speaks to you? How? Always live the Fourth! Retreat is three days long and the fourth day is a me to reflect and remember how you were effected during the weekend. Fourth day doesn t stop there though! We are called to be disciples of Christ, and Living the Fourth can always help you in this way! We are so grateful for your prayers during the weekend, and we ask you to con nue to pray for the WAY Group. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9

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13 St. Lad s Annual Lenten Fish & Shrimp Fry Friday, March 13 - Friday, March 27 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Fish Dinner (Baked or Fried Fish) Fried Shrimp Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Pierogi Dinner Kid s Meals All Dinners Include Rolls, Beverage, French Fries or wild rice mix Cole Slaw OR Applesauce OR Tossed Salad Adult Fish Dinner $9.00 Clam Chowder, Pierogis, Soda pop.75 Adult Shrimp Dinner $9.00 Dessert $1.00 or FREE Adult Mac & Cheese Dinner $6.50 with can good dona on Adult Pierogi Dinner $6.50 TAKE OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE Childs Fish or Mac Dinner $5.00 There were fun mes had by all at our fish fry on Friday, February 27! St. Ladislas experienced a record turn out!!! We are so proud of our vibrant parish! If you missed out on all the fun from this fish fry, don t worry!! Our next fish fry is March 13 from 5-7 pm! This fish fry promises to be just as much fun and exci ng! Invite all of your friends!

14 Lent at St. Ladislas Parish Lent is a me for a soul diet: cu ng out the distrac ons that o en fill our lives, turning down the volume so we can hear the silence where God speaks. It s a me too, for moral exercise and discipline: Prayer, fas ng, good works, charitable giving. Catholic Update Feb 2000 This week at the parish Lenten Prayer Books available at all doorways (Black for adults; Violet for children) Daily Mass 8:30 AM Parish Mission Mar 7 PM 2nd evening The Gospel of the Family With Mr. Bill Boomer, Diocese of Cleveland Lenten Lunch Wednesday March noon Speaker: Rev, Ronald Young Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Parish Fish Fry March 13@ 5 PM As part of our charitable giving this Lent, parishioners are invited to help fill the empty shelves of the Food Pantry located at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, our Church in the City partner. Distribution of food items takes place on the second Tuesday of each month. 400 or more people are currently receiving a three-day supply of food through the Pantry. We need your help and are asking the parishioners of St Ladislas to bring in food items. Each weekend when they come to Mass we will be collecting a particular food item. This week (March 8) we are collecting: Canned Fruits (return items Mar 14/15) When you bring in your food items place them at the designated location near the church doorways. Thank you in advance for your kindness and care for the needy and the poor! Sta ons of the Cross Friday at 7 PM Students from Elyria Catholic Confession Saturday at 3:30 PM A Prayer for your reflec on Each week the bulle n will present the Opening Ora on used at the Sunday liturgy of the Church for your reflec on. Please recite this prayer daily and allow it to shape your Lenten journey. God of all compassion, heal the wounds of our sins and selfishness. You bid us to turn to fasting, prayer and sharing. Let your compassion fill us with hope and lead us through Lent to the beauty of Easter. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.