St. Casimir Church. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 John 6: 60-69

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1 St. Casimir Church CONTACT INFORMATION: Parish Offi ce: FAX: Web site: MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. Holy Day: 8:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Parish Office Address 2800 O Donnell St. Baltimore, MD Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM to Noon Please call the Parish Offi ce for evening appointments. *********** St. Casimir Catholic School 1035 S. Kenwood Avenue Baltimore, MD RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Daily before morning Mass (except Sundays and Holydays) Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The St. Stanislaus Kostka Chapel in the St. Joseph Cupertino Center is open (Monday through Saturday) for private prayer 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. PARISH STAFF Fr. Dennis Grumsey, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Andy Santamauro, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 John 6: In today s Gospel we learn that Faith is a Gift, but it is also a choice. Do we accept and follow Jesus. Mr. David Ludwikoski Deacon Mrs. Bernadette Vece Pastoral Assistant Mrs. Donna Derkacz Secretary Mrs. Molly Hubbard Director of Religious Education Mrs. Noreen Heffner Principal Under the Pastoral Care of the Under the Conventual Pastoral Care of Franciscan the Conventual Friars Franciscan Friars

2 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, August 27 8:00 AM + James T. Hartnett, Sr. Req. by Pat Tuesday, August 28 8:00 AM + Mary Poniatowski Req. by daughter, Nancy Wednesday, August 29 8:00 AM + Raymond & Agnes Garrity Req. by Ed & Kamela Galla Thursday, August 30 8:00 AM + Lorraine Allgeier Req. by Joe Giza Friday, August 31 8:00 AM + Rita Urbanski Saturday, September 1 8:00 AM + Sarnecki & Kotkowski Family Req. by Mike Sarnecki 5:00 PM + Jeanette (Marski) Halley Req. by Mary Meagher 5:00 PM + Eugene Brukiewa Req. by Mary Brukiewa Sunday, September 2 8:00 AM + James Goetz Req. by Duquano 10:00 AM Parishioners of the Pastorate of St. Casimir, St. Brigid & St. Elizabeth 5:00 PM + Helen & Adam Draper Req. by Granddaughter, Nancy Whitney GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING ST. CASIMIR PARISH August 18/19, 2018 Attendance See Next Week s Bulletin Weekly Offering See Next Week s Bulletin e-giving See Next Week s Bulletin Poor Box Donations.... See Next Week s Bulletin Weekly Offering the same Sunday $3,431 e-giving $2,032 Attendance the same Sunday If you would like to find out more information about how to sign up for e-giving, visit our website at Click on the box marked e- Giving. You can set up an automatic donation in various ways - weekly, monthly, etc Thank you ahead of time for your generosity. 21 st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Decide whom you will serve. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 Love one another with mutual reverence. Gospel: John 6:60-69 You have the words of everlasting life. AUGUST WEDDINGS Congratulations to Filip Mielczak & Naz Durakoglu who were married on Friday, August 17 th and to Justin Boy & Christine O Donnell who were married on Saturday, August 18 th. Both weddings were celebrated by Fr. Dennis Grumsey at St. Casimir Church. Our best wishes to the newly married couples. PARISH REGISTRATION We strongly encourage those who participate regularly in the life of our Faith Community to register with us and to use the envelopes. For those who wish to make St. Casimir their parish family with future plans to celebrate a baptism, a wedding or obtain a letter to be a godparent or sponsor, it is necessary to be formally registered and actively participating on a regular basis for at least three months before dates can be set or letters can be written. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule of the Church, at the parish office or printed from our website, E-GIVING DONATIONS Help us keep our budget on track by setting up recurring donations through your e-giving account. Your generosity is a blessing to our church. Your continued support allows us to help our church family. Go to our website and click on the e-giving icon. It will take you to our e-giving page and you can sign up to have recurring donations made weekly, biweekly or monthly. You can also make one time donations. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Mark your calendar for the first date for Children s Liturgy of the Word on Sunday, September 16 th at the 10:00 AM Mass in the Children s Corner in the Church. Children s Liturgy will be held on the first and third Sunday of the month. We will tell the Gospel story, discuss and do an activity or craft about the story. Come early so that you do not miss anything.

3 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS August 26: Baptism 11:30 AM (Church) August 27: C a t h o l i c W a r V e t e r a n Auxiliary 10:30 AM then Catholic War Veterans Meeting Noon (St. Anthony Hall) August 28: Young Adult Basketball 7:00 PM August 29: Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM (Kolbe Center Scout Room) September 3: Labor Day - Parish Office Closed September 4: Young Adult Basketball 7:00 PM September 5: Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM (Kolbe Center Scout Room) September 6: RCIA Information Meeting 7:00 PM September 8: Clothing Drive 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM (St. Anthony Hall) September 9: Cooking for Christopher Place 9:00 AM (Kolbe Center) Prayer Group 11:00 AM (Cupertino Center) September 10: Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 PM September 11: Young Adult Basketball 7:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - BLUE MASS Please mark the date on your calendar, Sunday, September 30 th at 10:00 AM at St. Casimir Church. The celebrant will be Archbishop William E. Lori. All are Welcome. Fill the Church honoring Maryland First Responders for their service, courage and strength. For more information, contact Gil Barker at Bmore21222@aol.com. PRAYER GROUP The monthly Prayer Group will begin to meet on September 9 th following the 10:00 AM Mass in the Cupertino Center. For more information, please Ken Bauer at kbauer@wrallp.com or Molly Hubbard at molhub@verizon.net. CHANGES TO PARISH RECORDS If you moved, changed your cell or home phone or address or any other changes to your parish records, please call the parish office to update your records. Thank you for your help in keeping our records up to date. You can to st.casimir@verizon.net. CLOTHING DRIVE Help us to help Veterans who are in need. Donate your gently used men & women clothing of all sizes for both Homeless Male & Female Veterans. It can be winter or summer, professional clothing, suits, dresses, shirts, coats, shoes, purses, etc. Also in need of NEW female under garments of all sizes. Any personal toiletry items are also accepted. The drop off dates are Saturday, September 8 & 15 from Noon to 3:00 PM in the St. Anthony Hall. For more information, contact Gerry Graziano at or grazoampgerru@yahoo.com. ANNUAL CRAB FEAST St. Casimir Holy Name Society presents their Annual Crab Feast on Sunday, September 30 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Plenty of scrumptious food, beer, soda & much more. Live music by local musicians and plenty of available parking at Captain James Crab House. Parties of 8 or more may reserve a table. Proceeds to benefit St. Casimir Catholic School tuition assistance program. Donation: $50 per person. For tickets & information, call Gil Barker at or Bmore21222@aol.com. ASSISI HOUSE DONATIONS The Assisi House, a social Service Community Outreach Program, is in need of woman s clothing and infant s and children s items for the poor in the neighborhood who come to them for help. They also need non perishable food for the families. Place donations in the blue bins in the back of the Church.

4 NON-SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM For Children in Grades K, 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 If you are a member of St. Brigid, St. Casimir or St. Elizabeth s Parish and have a child who will be in Grades K through 8 (with the exception of Grade 2 sacramental program) in September of 2018, not attending a Catholic School, it is time to register them for the Religious Education Program. The program will be held at St. Casimir s School. An important parent meeting will be held in September 16 at 11:00 AM. Registration forms may be obtained by calling Molly Hubbard at It is important that your child attend these classes, and necessary if you wish them to celebrate their First Eucharist in 2 nd grade and the Sacrament of Confirmation in 8 th or 9 th grade. This program will teach them about their faith and help them form a relationship with the Lord. SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR PREPARATION TO CELEBRATE 1 ST PENANCE AND 1 ST COMMUNION For Baptized Children in Grade 2 or above If you are a member of St. Brigid, St. Casimir or St. Elizabeth parish and have a child entering 2 nd grade or above, the classes for preparation for celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and 1 st Holy Communion will begin in September, and will be held at the Cupertino Center at St. Casimir. An important parent meeting will take place on September 16 at 9:00 AM in the Cupertino Center. If you have not received a registration form, we ask that you call Molly Hubbard at to register and to have any questions you may have answered. Requirements for this program are:! The student must be baptized.! Be 7 years of age or older! Be in the 2 nd grade or a higher grade! Have attended a Catholic School or a Religious Education Program the previous year. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Youth in grades 8 through 12 as of September, 2018 are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of Classes will begin in September 16 th following the 10:00 AM Mass in the Cupertino Center. Classes are held once a month through April. Those registered parishioners who have teens who are eligible will be contacted. If you have any questions or to register, please contact Bernadette Vece at the parish office 410/ BAPTISM INFORMATION The next celebration of Baptism is Sunday, October 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Class will be held on Sunday, October 21 following the 10:00 AM Mass in the Church. Current registered members of the Faith Community who are interested in having their children baptized should call the parish office early to make arrangements. Upcoming Dates:. Baptism - November 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM; Class - November 11. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? In September, St. Casimir Parish will begin a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. This process is known as the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). We invite you to learn what the Church teaches, and be introduced to some of our parish members. These sessions are also opportunities for you, and others that you may wish to invite, to ask questions that you may have about the Church. These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to adults who have not yet celebrated the sacrament of baptism, baptized Christians who wish to explore entering into full communion with the Catholic Church, baptized Catholics who have not celebrated first communion and/or confirmation, and Catholics who would like to update themselves about their faith. An informational evening will be held on September 6. If you are interested in joining us, have questions or know someone who may be, contact Jennifer Schmidt at or schmidts95@aol.com.

5 "GIVE OF YOUR HANDS TO SERVE AND YOUR HEARTS TO LOVE" ~ Mother Teresa You can do just that when helping to serve St. Vincent depaul's Beans and Bread. Beans and Bread, located at 402 South Bond Street, provides a daily meal for those in need. Parishioners of St. Casimir's help in the kitchen and serve a luncheon meal the last Saturday of each month. We are always in need of volunteers; if interested please contact Pam, our Volunteer Coordinator, at pamelapro@aol.com. COOKING FOR CHRISTOPHER PLACE Join us on Sunday, September 9 for Cooking for Christopher Place and Children s House at St. Casimir in the Kolbe Center. Once a month we prepare meals for about 125 people with a small portion going to the Children s House. The preparations are usually completed by noon. Contact Alix Garnier at MEALS THAT HEAL PROGRAM The Pastoral Care Committee is starting a ministry called the Meals that Heal program. This program provides meals to parishioners who are experiencing health crisis' in their lives, and are in need of temporary assistance with meals. The program will be run by parishioners that provide meals twice a week. Since this is a new program, we are seeking volunteer cookers to cook once per month for parishioners in the need of this service. For information about volunteering or becoming a recipient, please contact Cathy Lee at or , cathy.j.lee@leidos.com. THE TASTE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Looking for a way to grow closer to God and learn more about your faith? You re invited to join women from 60+ parishes every Thursday morning. Come relax and be fed! The Taste Program (Taste And See Take.. Eat) is a Catholic Women s Program dedicated to bringing women closer to Jesus and the Church He founded. For more information on our speakers, topics or to register, please go to Join us for Faith, Fun and Fellowship in the Pallotti Chapel, 113 St. Mary s Place, Laurel, MD. First class begins September 20, 2018 and continues every Thursday morning (9:40 AM - 11:30 AM) until May 9. Babysitting Available! SCHOOL NEWS WE WISH YOU A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER! St. Casimir School summer office hours! Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM SIGN UP NOW! Registration for the School year is open. We would love to have you join our St. Casimir family! There are a limited number of spots available. Please contact our school at admissions@stcaimirschool.us if you would like more information. CALLED TO CARE Called to Care is an innovative program, developed by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, that prepares and supports individuals caring for love ones (geared towards older adults) with health related needs or limitations. Called to Care can provide assistance with transportation, meal delivery, support groups and other selective services. For information, please call Maggie McAndrew, Pastoral Care member, at MY SISTER S PLACE WOMEN CENTER The next volunteer event at My Sister's Place will be held on Sunday, September 9th. My Sister's Place is a women's center that provides many services including a soup kitchen. The St. Casimir volunteers serve a meal in the soup kitchen from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Please let me know if you are available to help out on Sunday, Brian Desmond atbdesmond@bcps.org. ARCHBISHOP ANNUAL APPEAL Our goal this year is $34,300. As of July 30, gifts to date totaled $24,194 (71%), leaving us under $10,106. If you have not yet made a gift/pledge, please do so by going on archbalt.org and click on Giving, Make a gift and scroll down to Donate under the Archbishop s Annual Appeal. Be sure to indicate St. Casimir as your parish. Thank you for helping us to achieve our Goal!

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