Sunday, March 11, 2018 Page 2 Chapel Liturgy Schedule Monday, March 12 8:00am - Grace Pijor - Ray & Margie Toombs Tuesday, March 13 8:00am - Florence Meko - Mary & Cathy Krvecic Wednesday, March 14 12:00pm - Adoration 6:30pm - Lawrence & Jeanne Johnson Thursday, March 15 8:00am - Dorothy Hotow - Helen Weimer Friday, March 16 8:00am - Henry & Catherine Kantosky - Bill & Dorothy Kantosky 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross Church Fifth Sunday of Lent Saturday, March 17 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Richard & Julia Plas Family - Plas Family Sunday, March 18 8:30am - Ron VanAmburgh - Ted & Marlita Rink 11:00am - Francis Walter - Family Sympathy to the family of Lawrence & Jeanne Johnson who was buried last week. May they rest in the peace of Christ. READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Saturday: Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Holy Week Palm Sunday Saturday, March 24 th 4:30pm Sunday, March 25 th 8:30am & 11:00am Monday, March 26 th 12:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) 7:00pm - Mass (Chapel) 7:30pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation (Chapel) Tuesday, March 27 th 8:00am - Mass (Chapel) 7:00pm Chrism Mass (Cathedral) Wednesday, March 28 th 8:00am Mass (Chapel) 8:00pm Tenebrae (Chapel) Holy Thursday, March 29 th 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper (Church) 10:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) Good Friday, March 30 th 3:00pm - Lord s Passion (Church) Holy Saturday, March 31 th 1:00pm Food Blessing (Chapel) 8:00pm Easter Vigil (Church) (there will be no 4:30pm Mass) Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1 st Masses 8:00am & 10:00am & 12:00noon Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Dave Kleinhenz, Jerry Severns, Carol Cordy, Nancy Johnson, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Pondy, Bille Updegrove, Debbie Hutnyak, Robert Falatic, Aaron Hokes, Stan & Angie Debro, Frank & Ken Seufer, Kim Stumphauzer, Mary Keys, Kathy Buckland, Grace Smith, Greg and Judy Simmerly, and Amanda Sinegar. Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364 to have a name of a friend of relative included in this list.
Fourth Sunday in Lent Pastor s Corner: What would you do if you were given an extra 60 minutes to use? I know I can think of many things I could do! There just is never enough time in the day, and then we lose an hour this weekend. If you haven t guessed, I am not a fan of Daylight Savings Time. And I have been enjoying it being lighter earlier which will be lost again for a month. But, because there is nothing I can do about it, complaining is pointless. So I am trying to use this loss of an hour as a good reflection on time, as I know I have wasted many hours in the course of a week or even day. It is more than just good time management; it is an awareness and appreciation of the gift of each moment. We are now in the 4 th week of Lent and making the turn toward the end of the Lenten Season. Hopefully this Lenten time has not been wasted time. Regardless, of how you used this time to draw closer to God through prayer, fasting and works of charity, there is still time left. I encourage you to use these final weeks of Lent in a way that develops your relationship with God and with one another. God has blessed us abundantly and through our Lenten practices we come in touch with these blessings. Make plans for Holy Week as it also is quickly approaching. It is in the sacred liturgies of Holy Week that we celebrate the great blessings of our faith. These are the most sacred liturgies of the entire year. Plan to participate in these liturgies that recall the events of our salvation. These are the events that our faith is founded on and the events that give meaning and hope to our lives. Don t waste the time that has been given this Holy Week. Plan to be touched by God and to give thanks for these amazing blessings. And speaking of time, Sr. Kathleen Knechtges is celebrating a significant birthday on March 19 th. Sister retired from pastoral ministry here in the parish a year ago and has been ministering to the sisters at the Notre Dame Mother House. I cannot say how old Sister is but I can say it ends in a zero. Birthday wishes can be sent to: Sr. Kathleen Knechtges 13000 Auburn Rd. Chardon, Oh 44024 Fr John Lent 2018 Weekday Masses Chapel Wednesday, 6:30 PM (with Eucharistic Adoration from noon-6:30pm) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays Noon 6:30 PM Chapel Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7:00 PM Chapel March 16, 23 Best Lent Ever: Receive daily emails with short inspirational videos, practical tips to incorporate into your daily lives, and encouraging stories. Sign up at BestLent Ever.com/ParishSignUp. Lenten Video Series: David the King Fridays after Stations at 7:30pm; Tuesdays after Morning Mass at 8:30am. This video series by Bishop Robert Barron looks at the role of David in 1 st and 2 nd Samuel as the new Adam and foreshadowing Christ the King. Prayer cards/bookmarks: These bookmarks list those candidates preparing for 1 st Communion, Confirmation and those in preparation to be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Please keep these candidates for the initiation sacraments in your prayers during the season of Lent. Finding Hope These daily reflection booklets will be available at the doors of the church along with booklets for families and for children. These contain a Scripture passage and reflection for each day of Lent. Operation Rice Bowl: RICE BOWLS have a rich tradition during the Lenten Season and this year there are even more resources available to use as a part of our response to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Bishop Perez in a letter to the parishes writes: CRS Rice Bowl provides resources to bring Lenten spirituality to life for families, parish and school communities, while continuing to connect Catholics in our diocese with our brothers and sisters in need around the world. Rice Bowl packets are available in the Gathering Area and can be returned on Palm Sunday. Visit crsricebowl.org for resources to use with your Rice Bowl. Communal Reconciliation Sunday, March 11 th 2pm Individual Celebration of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30-4:00 Friday, March 23 rd 8:30am Monday, March 26 th 7:30pm
Our Lady Queen of Peace Page 4 Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries. Actual Goal Difference Sunday, March 4: $ 9,793.65 $ 9,000.00 $ 793.65 Sunday Y-T-D: $353,915.97 $324,000.00 $29,915.97 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. LIVING STATIONS: Elyria Catholic Campus Ministry announces the 2018 Schedule of the Living Stations of the Cross. This production is now in its 21 st year and is made up of a cast of dedicated high school students from Elyria Catholic. Every year, this group travels all over the western part of the Diocese of Cleveland to present this prayer experience. See the bulletin board in the Gathering Area for event places and times. PRESCHOOL: St. Jude School has an outstanding preschool program that fully prepares our youngest students for Kindergarten. A variety of preschool class options are available to meet the individual needs of our families. Preschool classes are available for students as young as 3 with options of half day, full day and up to five days a week classes. We are now accepting students for the 2018-2019. For more information contact Meg Milchen, Director of Admissions, St. Jude School at 440-366-1681. ELYRIA CATHOLIC THEATER PRESENTS: "Crossing Stars," on March 21, 23 and 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elyria Catholic Auditorium. Advanced tickets are $7/adults and $5/senior citizens and children and tickets at the door are $8/adults and $6/senior citizens and children. For more information please contact the main office at 440.365.1821. LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers and Servers are needed for Tenebrae, Holy Thursday and Good Friday. You may sign-up after Mass in the St. Joseph s room or call the parish office during the week. STEWARDSHIP CORNER: When we spend time in prayer, celebrating Mass, or receiving the sacraments we are experiencing grace-filled time with God in a way that is different from the time we spend working at our jobs, studying at school or shopping. Parish opportunities to spend time with God in prayer this week are by attending and participating in: Mass - see the Liturgy Schedule on page 2 Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) - Wednesdays, noon-6:30pm Stations of the Cross (Chapel) - Fridays, 7:00pm GLFF NEWS: This weekend during class families will have the opportunity to learn together. Our focus is on coming to Mass prepared to celebrate God's love for us as a parish community. Then, sharing our blessings from Mass with others. We will spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, make personal Mass journals and decorate Mass bags. Our next family Mass will be on April 15 th, 11:00. Please plan to attend and participate. HELPING HANDS: A Great Big THANK YOU to all that donated to the food drive. It was awesome and beyond what we expected. Donations to the pantry can be made at any time, just drop your items for donation in the Helping Hands box in the Gathering Area in the church. As always thank you for your continue support of this ministry. EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES: Articles for the March 25 th (Palm Sunday) bulletin are due by Wednesday, March 14 th and the April 1 st (Easter) bulletin are due by Wednesday, March 21 th. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery): April 13-15, 2018 - A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring your relationship cold, distant thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already separated/ divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. Retrouvaille is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, but open to couples of all faiths, consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440.357.6580 or 1.800.470.2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.
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Sunday, March 11, 2018 Page 6 This Week in the Parish: Sunday, March 11 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) Monday, March 12 7:00pm - Holy Name Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 7:00pm - Choir (Church) 7:00pm - Women of Faith (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Tuesday, March 13 6:30pm - Pack 152 Committee Mtg. (Parish Hall) Rm. 2) Wednesday, March 14 7:00pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Thursday, March 15 5:30pm - Community Meal (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Adult Confirmation. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Friday, March 16 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe 5:00pm - KOC Fish Fry (Parish Hall) 7:30pm - Lenten Video Series (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Saturday, March 17 2:00pm - Jr. Choir Practice (Church) Sunday, March 18 8:00am - Pre-Cana (St. Patrick, Wellington) 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) WOMEN OF FAITH: Our next gathering will be on Monday, March 12 th at 7:00pm in Room 2 of the hall. All women of the parish are always welcome to join us as we reflect this month on our Lenten journey with a focus on Holy Week. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org. YOUNG ADULTS join us for the video David the King on Fridays during Lent at 7:30pm (following Stations of the Cross). This video series from Bishop Robert Barron and Word of Fire Ministries looks at the life of King David and reflects upon his relevance for us today. The video is 20 25 minutes long with discussion to follow. Babysitting will be available. Make this night out with other young adults part of your Lenten practices. CEMETERY: Please remove all decorations by the weekend of March 17/18 as we prepare the cemetery for Easter. New decorations may be place starting on March 25 th. Any decorations left after March 18 th will be discarded PARISH INFORMATION Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parishioners in the hospital. New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becoming Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA. The Knights of Columbus Council 8369 will again be having Friday Fish Fries at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall, 702 Erie St., Grafton, Oh on March 16 th and 23 rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Lake Perch, shrimp, pierogi s, fries, coleslaw, applesauce, macaroni and cheese, and homemade pies are available. Dinners start at $11, Seniors $10. Take outs available. SPOT LIGHT: This weekend our spotlight is the Mass Coordinators. This ministry coordinates the setup of the church for weekend mass. They ensure all of the Liturgical Ministers are here and prepared for mass and they take care of getting the vessels, hosts and wine ready for mass. After mass they clean the vessels and make sure the sanctuary is in order before they leave. We are in need of additional Mass Coordinators so please stop by their table and ask how you can become a Mass Coordinator. Next weekend Our Lady s Guild will be our spotlight ministry. A NIGHT OUT ON THE LANES: Join us for a fun night out on the lanes sponsored by the Holy Name Society Friday, April 20 th at Grafton Bowling Center. Bowling starts at 7:00pm with registration at 6:15pm. $25 per person includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, food, drink ticket and prizes. Sign up after mass in the gathering area or call Bill Slisko(355-4138) or Max Jalowiec(440-567- 0201). NOT ENOUGH It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbor does not love God. St. Vincent de Paul