THE SHRINE CHURCH OF SAINT STANISLAUS BISHOP & MARTYR Sanktuarium św. Stanisława, Biskupa i Męczennika

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1 19.IV15 THE SHRINE CHURCH OF SAINT STANISLAUS BISHOP & MARTYR Sanktuarium św. Stanisława, Biskupa i Męczennika 3649 EAST 65TH STREET CLEVELAND, OHIO The historic church in the heart of Slavic Village founded in 1873 Icon of Saint Stanislaus and Saint John Paul II

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3 APRIL 19 KWIETNIA Readings for the Week of April 19, 2015 Francis: evangelize, don t advertise; speak frankly (please notice the request from Dena Richards on page 4 of this issue)

4 STEWARDSHIP. Well, hello again. It s the Bat in the Belfry here. I mentioned last week that I was going to share some of St. Pope John Paul IIs favorite homilies. The first I ve chosen is about vocations vocations in the lay state. St. Pope John Paul relates a statement made by the synodal Fathers of the Church who have noted, The Holy Spirit generates other forms of self-giving to which people who remain fully in the lay state can devote themselves. St. Francis de Sales spoke also of devotion or a life according to the Spirit. The sainted Pope equates that what is valid for spiritual vocations is also valid for the infinite ways in which all the members of the Church are laborers in the vineyard of the Lord. Each one of us has a unique and singular personal history and is called by name to bring his or her own contribution to the coming of the Kingdom of God. No talent, no matter how small, is to be hidden or left unutilized. The Pope stated that the Apostle Peter gave a stern warning: As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God s varied grace. I didn t think of serving the Church as a vocation until I read these words, but it does make sense. Although as lay parishioners we have not taken the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a religious has, we have vowed through our acceptance of the sacraments to support and further the work of the Church. Think of the way in which you currently are practicing your vocation. Are you acting in a spiritual manner to support the work of your parish? As we continue to celebrate the Easter season, this is a good time to examine the Spirit within us to be sure we are utilizing our talents to the fullest and not wasting what has been implanted within us. Now isn t this what the Little Church Mouse has been saying? I knew while the Mouse was away I could offer a lofty idea or two of my own (Lofty get it??) I ll be back soon with more to share.

5 WSPANIALEJ NIEDZIELI! I RADOSNEGO TYGODNIA!!!!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY AND A JOYOUS WEEK!!!!!

6 CO TO JEST MIŁOSC MIŁOSIERNA.

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