Home of Triumph of the Two Hearts Shrine

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1 Our Lady of Grace Church 1088 Ridge Road Hinckley, Ohio (330) Website: Hall: Reverend Joseph Mecir, Pastor Reverend William P. O Neill, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Bruce Dobbins Mission Statement We, the Roman Catholic faith community of Our Lady of Grace, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and dedicated to our Blessed Mother, value our mission to make God s presence visible in today s world. In service to God s will, and with the Holy Spirit s guidance, we manifest God s peace, love and saving presence as we pray, worship, work and live together in His Name. May 7, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 11:00 am Weekday Masses Monday through Friday 8:00 am First Saturday of each month 8:00 am Holy Day Masses 8:00 am & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:15-3:45 pm or anytime by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism First & third Sundays at 12 pm Baptism classes required for first child. Sacrament of Marriage Six months preparation. Call parish priest to set a date. Home of Triumph of the Two Hearts Shrine Open 24 hours a day all year long Unique statue of Jesus with the Blessed Mother Outdoor Stations of the Cross Beautiful country scenery One of Ohio s newest Shrines

2 OLOG MINISTRIES Bereavement Women of Hope Pastoral Minister Carolyn Zaverl: Business Manager Hall Catering David Wicinski: Coordinator Parish School of Religion Michelle Dobbins: Director of Music Ministry Liturgy Mary Gabriel: Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Kathy Higgins: Finance Chairperson,- Safety & Security Tom Minch: Parish Council Chairperson Tom Higgins: Readers Joanne Oliver: April 23 $4, Envelopes used Thank you for your generosity! 4:00 pm Reader: MINISTRY SCHEDULE May 13 & 14, :00 am Reader: 11:00 am Reader: Church Sat., 5-13 Cleaners G. Faciana B. Dobbins, H. Lisowski, B. Faciana J. Chesnick, B. & K. Kalfas, Deacon E. Majestic B. Dobbins, T. Betz, T. Minch Cerrito Family, Deacon G. Kibler B. Dobbins, A. Chesnick, N. Gaj C. & F. Pasadyn, Deacon J. Davis, C. Hanicak, S. Jacynycz, C. Valasik WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations, a special moment within our annual liturgical year when we dedicate prayer to those in the Church discerning their vocation. Our vocational commitment is the way an initiated Catholic models Jesus own self-giving through the commitment as a married person, as a religious brother or sister, or as a consecrated single person. We therefore pray today for one another in our parish and diocese so that Jesus will shepherd us through the Holy Spirit to encourage, strengthen, and build up the local Church community as we live out Jesus mission for our lives. IMPORTANT NEWS Father Joe is going on vacation. We were unable to find priests to fill-in for morning Mass. Therefore, there will be NO Masses on May 11 & 12, and May This means that Eucharistic Adoration will also be canceled on May 16th. Next weekend, May 13 & 14, Father Emmanuel Massawa, AJ, will be celebrating all the Masses. Please welcome Father Emmanuel. FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY OLOG is partnering with Feeding Medina County to continue their weekenders food bag distribution program for students of Highland Schools into the summer. We need volunteers to assist in distributing the food bags on Saturday mornings throughout the summer at the Highland Library. You may volunteer for one or more Saturdays as your schedule allows. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Nancy Gaj at To sign up for a volunteer spot, to: mkkdbtq. PSR DIRECTOR POSITION It is with sadness of heart that we must announce that Michelle Dobbins is unable to continue as our PSR Director. Therefore, we are currently searching for a special person for this important and fulfilling position. This person should be able to organize and carry out the Catholic teaching program for the students at Our Lady of Grace Church which includes being present for classes, scheduling meetings, attending occasional workshops, supporting the teachers, and working with the music ministry. Please contact Fr. Joe or ourladygrace@roadrunner.com. LIFE BOTTLES FOR BABIES Next, weekend, Mother s Day, we begin our fundraiser to help the Oakes Family Care Center in Brunswick which provides services that support and strengthen family life and values. Baby bottles will be provided and each family is asked to fill the bottles with loose change, bills, and/or checks. Please return the bottles to church by Father s Day, June 18th. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Get ready for an Out of This World Adventure with our Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School program. Children ages 4-5th grade are invited to attend a week long camp starting June 19th! Registration forms can be found in the church vestibule. Parent volunteers are still needed. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mariah Cadnum at

3 May 7, 2017 Page 3 FAMILY PERSPECTIVES The baptized belong to Jesus the good Shepherd. Take time to bring out the baptism pictures (or videos) of the children. Light a white or baptismal candle at the dinner table and have each person say their baptismal name: I am N, a disciple of Jesus Christ. DO YOU LOVE TO GARDEN?...then we have an opportunity for you to share your time at our Shrine Gardens this spring and summer. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of our gardens you will find helping with the gardens a most rewarding experience. Also, in preparation for our spectacular Bloom n Book Sale this May 18th through May 21st, we welcome volunteers to help us pot plants and get them ready for the sale. Contact Joan Cossel at for more details. WANTED! We are taking donations of book, magazines and DVDs. Drop off your items in the church vestibule or at the church office. Please box books in small quantities so they can easily be moved. BLOOM N BOOK SALE May Special events include: May 18 PREVIEW NIGHT May 19 BOWLS N BLOOMS LUNCH May 20 BOOKS N BITES LUNCH May 21 DONUT DELIGHTS 50TH WEDDING CELEBRATION Couples celebrating 50 years of marriage or longer are invited to attend the 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Cleveland. It will be held on Sunday, July 30 at 2:30 pm. You must register to attend. Seating is limited. You can obtain a registration form through the church office or online at Registration deadline is Monday, June 19. UPCOMING EVENTS May 9 Eucharistic Adoration All day Women of Hope Noon May 10 Choirs 6 & 7 pm May 11 Women of Hope 7:00 pm Rosary for Peace 7:00 pm ARE YOU HAVING A BABY? It is most appropriate to provide children with the grace of the Sacrament of Baptism and to welcome them into the community of faith within six months of birth. For first time parents, formation is required regarding Christian parenting and the teachings of the Church. The next class will be May 25th at 7 pm. Please call the church office to register. While two Godparents are customary, only one sponsor is required for baptism and he or she must be a practicing, registered Catholic who can obtain a sponsor letter from their parish. Christians of other denominations may serve as a Christian Witness. For the Rooted in Faith campaign our parish has raised a total of $454,788 with total distributions received to date of $123,107. Thank you for your generosity! For more information on the Rooted in Faith Forward in Hope please visit You can also find update information on the bulletin board in the church vestibule. HEALING MASS Jesus is the same, yesterday and today, and forever Heb. 13:8. He is healing people in our time as surely as He did 2,000 years ago. You are invited to the SS Cosmos & Damian Church, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg on Sunday, May 21st for their Healing Mass. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm. Fr. Michael Stalla, Pastor will celebrate Mass and lead healing prayer. For more information, call Jerry or Grace Wrobel at PRAYERS WORK WONDERS Our Lady of Grace prayer line is always available to you. It is not just for the sick of the parish but for any suffering (emotional, financial, spiritual, etc.). Just call the office to have a name placed on it but please call to remove the name when prayers have been answered. Please remember the sick and suffering of parish family especially: Rich Abramczyk, Steve Ball Family, Bernadette Beck, Blanche Bieda, Barb Blake, Claudia Bulkowski, Nikki Cipriani, Bobby Culp-Morris, Colleen Darabant, Ken Ertel, Chris & Kitsa Fuciu, John Hanna, Zak Harbaugh, Alison Harsh, Cheryl Henderson, Linda Joseph, Megan Keefe, Kathleen Klosinski, Betty Kmiecik, Richard Konnerth, Carl Lemke, Carmello Leo, John & Matthew Marzullo, Mary McConahy, Nick Piro, Norma Reynes, Grayce Roach, Lois Rhodes, Braidyn Schneid, Jim Steed, Michelle Trisk, Derek Vitas.

4 May 7, 2017 Page 4 FATIMA ANNIVERSARY INDULGENCE For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal (which will take place on May 13th), Pope Francis will grant a plenary indulgence opportunity from now and until November 26, There are three ways you can obtain the indulgence. To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must also fulfill the ordinary conditions: Go to confession and Communion, be interiorly detached from sin, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. 1. Pilgrimage to the Shrine The first way is for the faithful to make a pilgrimage to the Fatima Shrine in Portugal and participate in a celebration or prayer dedicated to the Virgin. In addition, the faithful must pray the Our Father, recite the Creed and invoke the Mother of God. 2. Prayer before any statue of Our Lady of Fatima The faithful who visit with devotion a statue of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly exposed for public veneration in any church, oratory or proper place during the days of the anniversary of the apparitions, the 13th of each month from May to October (2017), and there devoutly participate in some celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary. The visit to the statue of the Virgin does not necessarily have to be only at Fatima or exclusively in Portugal, but can be done anywhere in the world. In addition, the faithful must pray the Our Father, recite the Creed and invoke the Mother of God. 3. Application for the elderly and infirm this third way to obtain the plenary indulgence applies to people who, because of age, illness or other serious cause, are unable to get around well. These individuals can pray in front of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima and must spiritually unite themselves to the jubilee celebrations on the days of the apparitions, the 13th of each month, between May and October They also must offer to merciful God with confidence, through Mary, their prayers and sufferings or the sacrifices they make in their own lives. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Jesus, Son of God, in whom the fullness of the Divinity dwells, You call all the baptized to put out into the deep, taking the path that leads to holiness. Waken in the hearts of young people the desire to be witnesses in the world today of the power of your love. Fill them with your Spirit of fortitude and prudence, so that they may be able to discover the full truth about themselves and their own vocation. Our Savior, sent by the Father to reveal His merciful love, give to your Church the gift of young people who are ready to put out into the deep, to be the sign among their brothers of Your presence which renews and saves. Holy Virgin, Mother of the Redeemer, sure guide on the way towards God and towards neighbor, you who pondered His word in the depth of your heart, sustain with your motherly intercession our families and our ecclesial communities, so that they may help adolescents and young people to answer generously the call of the Lord. Amen. Pope Saint John Paul II

5 May 7, 2017 Page 5 SATURDAY, MAY 6 MASS INTENTIONS 4 pm Mike Tomaselli / Stack Family Fourth Sunday of Easter 8 am Living & Deceased of Parish Family 11 am Joseph Palmentera / Carmela & Family SUNDAY, MAY 7 MONDAY, MAY 8 8 am Mary Ann Collins / Patricia TUESDAY, MAY 9 8 am Claudia Bulkowski (Living) / Klein Family WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 St. Damien de Veuster 8 am Harold & Sadie Small, Eugene & Augusta Murphy THURSDAY, MAY 11 8 am No Mass FRIDAY, MAY 12 8 am No Mass SATURDAY, MAY 13 4 pm Living & Deceased of Parish Family Fifth Sunday of Easter 8 am Katherine Conrad (Living) 11 am Dorothy Latko & Mary Bukac / Family SUNDAY, MAY 14 \ OUR FRIENDS THE SAINTS Saint Rose of Venerini Rose was born at Viterbo, Italy in She was the daughter of doctor, Goffredo, who raised four children with his wife, Marzia. Rose was engaged to a young man but after his sudden death, she decided to enter the convent. Rose joined a Dominican community but returned home shortly after because her father died. Then Rose s brother died. This left Marzia heartbroken and she died within a few months. In wake of this family crisis, Rose invited local women to her home to pray the rosary. She found how many were ignorant of their religion, so she began to instruct them. She was a born teacher. In 1685, with two helpers, Rose opened Italy s first public school for girls. It soon became a success. She was known for her persuasive ways of speaking, and for her responsiveness to any situation when the service of God was in question. Her reputation spread. In 1692 she was invited to advise and help in training of teachers and organizing schools in diocese of Montefiascone, and then in other parts of Italy. Sometimes she was met with fierce resistance. In one instance, opponents shot arrows at teachers and burned their house down. Rose persevered with patience and trust. She cultivated a close daily relationship to God while working to found over 40 schools. Rose died on May 7, 1728 in Rome.