ALLELUIA. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. ~ Psalm 118. St. Clement Catholic Parish

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1 ALLELUIA This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. ~ Psalm 118 EASTER 2019 THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD St. Clement Catholic Parish 2022 Lincoln Avenue Lakewood, OH

2 Easter Sunday: April 21, 2019 The Resurrection of the Lord Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised. Luke 24: 1-12 While it was still dark Easter begins in the dark. Always. In all the accounts of the Resurrection, Mary of Magdala (alone or with any number of her companions) comes to the tomb while it is still dark. She feels the predawn darkness around her and within her: a void of hopelessness, a crushing sense of loss, grief that cannot be articulated in words. Easter begins in the dark of night. If you have ever kept vigil, worried to death at the bedside of a loved one, if you have ever been unable to sleep because of what was to come, if you have ever been overwhelmed by doubt or grief, Easter has dawned in your life. God has been with you through those long hours; God has embraced you in your isolation; God has come in the morning. Easter begins in the dark earth. Easter is a seed planted in the new spring soil that struggles through the winter hardness to blossom. If you ve ever struggled to change or worked hard to remake your life in the wake of loss, hurt or devastation, Easter has dawned in your life. Easter is that light that reveals death is not the final ending, but the passage way to the God who first breathed life into you. Easter begins in ashes. If you ve ever been swallowed up in hopelessness or fear or if you ve ever been paralyzed by hurt or ill treatment, Easter has dawned in your life. No matter how hard we fall, no matter how broken we are, no matter how deep the chasm into which we ve fallen, Easter is the Risen One walking in your midst in the compassion of loved ones, the support of friends, the dedication of saints. Easter begins in the darkness of night, in the seeming finality of earth, in the hopelessness of ashes. But Easter moves beyond those states. Easter is more than dogmas and verities; look for Easter in the small candle that defies the darkness, in the small flower that pierces the cold April earth, in the hand that reaches out to you when all seems hopeless. Easter is the eternal morning after the darkest, stormiest night. Easter is the stubborn hope of a God who recreates us and our world until His dream of a humanity bound in His love is realized. Easter is the Risen Christ in our midst, enabling us to recreate our broken lives in His compassion and peace.

3 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, April 22 Monday within the Octave of Easter 5:15 PM Joseph Cabot Tuesday, April 23 - Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM Herbert Trayte, Sr. Wed, April 24 - Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 5:15 PM Rocco Ramagli Thurs, April 25 - Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM Mother s Day Spiritual Bouquet Friday, April 26 - Friday within the Octave of Easter 5:15PM Debbie Westerfield Saturday, April 27 Saturday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM Karen O Toole 4:00 PM Jim Nekl Sunday, April 28 Divine Mercy Sunday 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:00 AM Millie Dutro Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 2: 14, 22-33; Matthew 28: 8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2: 36-41; John 20: Wednesday: Acts 3: 1-10; Luke 24: Thursday: Acts 3: 11-26; Luke 24: Friday: Acts 4: 1-12; John 21: 1-14 Saturday: Acts 4: 13-21; Mark 16: 9-15 Sunday: Acts 5: 12-16; Rv 1: 9-11, 12-13, John 20: TO OUR SAINT CLEMENT FAMILIES Our Easter gift to you is the book Signs of Life: Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots, written by Dr. Scott Hahn. We hope you share this book with your family and friends. Dr. Hahn is one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers of our day. This book will help us develop a new appreciation of our Catholic customs, sacred traditions, and their biblical roots. As we celebrate Easter, let us keep our Saint Clement Parish and our Priests and Parishioners in our prayers. Poor Clares Prayer Line Do you need prayer today? Are your loved ones, coworkers or neighbors in need of God s loving guidance? Call the Poor Clares Prayer Line at Liturgical Ministers Lector Schedule Saturday, April 27: 4:00 pm F. Senft Sunday, April 28: 9:00 am S. Donahoe 11:00 am M. Miranda Eucharistic Minister Schedule Saturday, April 27: 4:00 pm C. McCallum, S. Grunder, A. Grunder Sunday, April 28 : 9:00 am B. Poling, K. Brocklehurst, B. Radvansky 11:00 am D. Miller, G. Rick, C. Hyland Server Schedule Saturday, April 27: 4:00 pm M. Clark, J. Cook Sunday, April 28: 9:00 am A. Brocklehurst, J. Brocklehurst, K. Donahoe 11:00 am R. Duffy, R. Duffy, J. Griffin Sisters of St. Joseph Prayer Line: Divine Mercy Sunday All are invited to join in a Eucharistic Holy Hour, the Divine Chaplet of Mercy, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28th, at 3 pm at St. Luke Church, 1212 Bunts Road. Please join us in the Easter celebration of God s love and mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday. Our Holy Father has granted a plenary indulgence for this day under the usual requirements established by the Church. Out of Town for Easter? To find the times of Masses and locations almost anywhere in the world when you are on vacation, go to masstimes.org, or call It helps if you have the zip code for the city you are visiting. Mass Times is a free ministry for traveling Catholics. Coffee & Donuts Cancelled There will be no coffee and donuts today, but please join us next week after both Sunday Masses for coffee, donuts and conversation.

4 Ever Wondered Why For nearly nine months, this has been our weekly prayer: For the Holy Spirit to guide our parish as we discern the formation of a new Parish Pastoral Council, we pray to the Lord. And what difference will it make to you? The Steering Committee members have heard the questions (and asked them ourselves) and want to share with our larger parish family what we ve been working on over the last few months. On Thursday, May 9th, at 7 pm in the church hall, we want to remember where we ve come from and share where we hope to go, but we can t do either without you with us. Your unique take on our parish life is going to help finalize how we move forward with the new Parish Pastoral Council. For questions, call/text Jessica Davidson at SAVE THE DATE!! Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND, Secretary of Parish Life and Development for the Diocese of Cleveland, will be our speaker on Saturday, May 18th. Sr. will be giving a talk at Saint Clement Parish titled, Migrants and Refugees: We Share the Journey. Catholic social teaching provides the foundation for how the Church addresses issues related to migration reflecting on both Scripture and the Church s moral teachings. Please plan to attend on Saturday, May 18th, and join us for Mass at 8 am and Coffee and Conversation at 9 am. More information to follow. If you have any questions, please call the Rectory office at Daily Prayer Online Make a sacred space in your day! Visit Generations of Faith & Family As we gather together with family to celebrate the joy of Easter and the light of the Risen Christ, mark your calendar and plan to join us this summer at The FEST - our 19th Annual Catholic Family FESTival on Sunday, August 4th. The FEST has been blessed to help celebrate and impact a Generation of followers of the Lord. We come together each year to celebrate what matters most - faith and family. We use FEST 2019 to reflect on what is most important for us to pass on from one generation to the next - a deeper faith, a better world, a stronger love in Christ our Lord. The FEST truly is the perfect family day for all generations - all for FREE. For more information, go to INVITING ALL WOMEN TO FREE CONNECT COFFEE Are you a woman who desires to grow in her Catholic faith, seeking connection? You're invited to a Connect Coffee, a free evening sponsored by Walking With Purpose Catholic Women's Bible Study. The evening includes a short video on two different real, relevant, topics followed by small group discussion. Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. St. James (Lower Church) Detroit Ave., Lakewood. RSVPs appreciated but not required on the WWP Facebook page facebook.com/wwplakewood. Pot of Gold Winners $25 Marilyn Martau, Waltraud Zaremba Roland Miranda, Bill Trentel Donna Miller, Toni VandeKerkoff Finance Corner Because of the early holiday printing schedule of the bulletin, the Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday collections will be printed in the April 28th bulletin.

5 Praying with Grief and Loss Praying with grief and loss is not just in the head. Grief has to be worked out through the body, in walking and reflecting. Fr. Brendan McManus, SJ, will share the story of his own journey on Saturday, April 27th. Come learn how God works through situations and people, and sometimes through complicated emotions. See how the challenging process of letting go of control helps us find spiritual freedom. Learn the power of symbols, rituals and pilgrimage on our journey through grief. We hope you can join us on Saturday, April 27th, from 9 am - 2 pm, to hear Fr. Brendan McManus speak. To sign up, you can contact our office at , ext. 251, or visit our website at River s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland. Thank You to everyone who prayed, volunteered and contributed to the AM 1260 The Rock s Spring Spirit Drive. As a listener-funded lay apostolate, we are so grateful for your support in keeping Catholic radio thriving on the North Coast. Didn t get a chance to participate? You can still make your gift at or by calling , Monday throuth Friday, from 9am to 4 pm. Lakewood/Rocky River Meals on Wheels Daily Home Delivery of Fresh, Healthy Meals Meals on Wheels volunteers prepare and deliver fresh meals to residents of Lakewood and Rocky River who have difficulty purchasing or preparing their own food. Daily deliveries include two balanced meals (one hot, one cold), made from scratch using quality ingredients - all for only $8 per day. Although many of our clients are seniors, we serve people of any age or income level who have a short-term or long-term need. Meals may be ordered for any day Monday through Friday. Find out more online at MealsOnWheelsRR.org, or call to request service. Volunteers and donations are always welcome! Saint Joseph s Academy Leadership Leaders are made, not born! Leadership will uncover the leader in YOU! Please join us for a day full of fun activities, including Saint Joseph s Academy studentled presentations, guest speakers and hands-on activities. This event will be held Friday, April 26th, from 9 am - 2 pm, and is open to current 6th and 7th graders. Admission is $20 per student. Lunch and T-shirt are included. Students must have their own transportation to and from Leadership. Transportation will not be provided by Saint Joseph Academy or grade schools. Please note that some grade schools may be in session on this day and grade schools determine their own attendance policies. Please check with your school in advance to learn of their attendance policy if your student wishes to attend Leadership at Saint Joseph Academy. Register at Retire Old Glory Do you have a worn, tattered or faded American flag? The Catholic Cemeteries Association Diocese of Cleveland is now accepting flags in need of retirement. Flags will be accepted year-round at all eight cemetery offices during normal business hours. To find a office near you, call , or go to clecem.org. Box Tops for Education Please continue to save the Box Tops for Education (on General Mills cereals and many other products) for Lakewood Catholic Academy. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents. Please put the Box Tops in the collection basket or bring them to the Rectory office. Thanks for helping the students at LCA! Moving? Please notify the Rectory office of any change of address so that we can update our records. You can call the office at or us at stclementlakewood@cox.net.

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