Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Entrance #69 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Psalm 118 This is the Day Text:: Verses, The Revised Grail Psalms 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc. Music: Richard Proulx 1975 Reprinted with permission: OneLicense.net A-702572. Offertory #65 Three Days Mystery of Faith Mass of St. Paul the Apostle...C. Walker Communion Worthy Is the Lamb...R. Manalo This Week s Liturgy SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 9:00am Intention of Ladies Guild Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon ***No 5:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday MONDAY, APRIL 6 Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 7:00am Joseph Gallagher; Mary, Bill, William Cunningham 8:30am Rose Marie Lese 7:00pm Intentions of Sean & Deena Brennan TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 7:00am Kathleen Fletcher 8:30am Edward Dubiel 7:00pm Dec d of Illuzi Family WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 7:00am Severina Mion 8:30am Anne Palkovic 7:00pm Laurette & John Kickham THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48 7:00am Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:30am John & Ann Ziak 7:00pm Charles Moser FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 7:00am Wroniak & Powers 8:30am Dec d of Furman Family 7:00pm Dec d of Adam & Britt Families SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 8:00am Intention of Beverly Hanna 2:00pm Wedding - - - Megan McQuillen & Scott Early VIGIL MASSES: 4:00 & 6:00pm SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; I John 5-6; John 20:19-31 Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm CSP Text & Music: 1997, Ricky Manalo, CSP. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Reprinted under license #U9537, LicensingOnline. Closing #76 Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise The Parish Staff wishes everyone a Blessed & Happy Easter season. Merici Chapel...Easter is not chocolate bunnies, jelly beans or marshmallow chicks it is the gift of eternal life given to us by Jesus by His sacrifice on Good Friday & His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Try & stop by Merici Chapel on the way to celebrate Easter & say I love you & thank you, Jesus, for your love to me.
St. Charles Borromeo Church III Megan McQuillen & Scott Early II Julia Whidden & Andrew Roman I Elaina Przybylski & James Conti Congratulations and God s blessings to Darialynn & Nick Iacano on the Baptism of their son, Shawn Patrick. LIFE IS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Mary Good SUNDAY COLLECTION March 29, 2015 Offertory Collection $20,306.10 ACH / Online / Credit Card 3,537.50 Total $23,843.60 St. Vincent de Paul $4,421.92 Thank you! Lower Parish Hall..after 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Masses Delicious Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Pancakes, Fruit & Drink for only. Adults: $6.00 Children: $5.00 Tickets available at the door; take-out also. Sponsored by the World Youth Day 2016 Pilgrims A priest is expected to have his funeral plan on file with the Diocese. Planning your funeral is a sobering experience. What do you want to say? How would you like to be remembered? Planning your funeral also reminds you that death is inevitable. The Lenten display in our church sanctuary startled us with the Latin phrase memento mori, in English, remember, you must die. Those who study human behavior note that a great number of people will not even consider writing a will; they do not want to be reminded that death is certain to come. Our celebration of Easter is a powerful reminder that physical death must come but it is not the end of the story! For Christian people, we are guaranteed the gift of eternal life if our earthly life has been lived in Christ. St John s Gospel states forthrightly: whoever believes in Him may not die, but may have eternal life, St Matthew clarifies the point; Jesus has saved us, but we must accept that salvation. Those who live a Christ-like life ( what you do for the least among you, you do for me ) will hear the words well done, good and faithful servant! If it makes no difference how we live our lives, then what did Jesus save us from? The agony of Jesus on Good Friday reminds us that the choices we make in this life have eternal consequences. This is my thirty-ninth year as a priest. Since I came to St Charles thirty-two years ago, I have attended at least two hundred wakes per year (our annual average of funerals). That works out to almost 6,500 parishioners who have died. That number of living people would fill our church about ten times over. Everyone deserves a decent funeral. Funeral homilies often place the deceased in heaven. But perhaps we err if we imply that. We have all known some truly holy and sincerely virtuous people. If they are not with the saints in heaven, we would wonder: who is? But what of those others whose commitment to Christ is very limited, or somewhat casual, or practically non-existent? We can hear the Rich Man s words in the Gospel: Send someone to them from the dead! Then they would believe! We have such a Messenger: He experienced death and then rose to eternal life and he invites us to share in that life with him. Lent has offered us forty days to ponder the big questions and to re-commit ourselves to a Christ-like way of life. Now Eastertime will offer us fifty days to celebrate what Jesus has done for us. Listen to the Gospel stories describing events after the Resurrection. When those who had been closest to the Lord encounter Him after He rose from the dead, they are at first unable to recognize Him. Only after He speaks, only after they ponder His new existence do they come to believe. The Apostles and Disciples, previously timid and fearful, became zealous and courageous: those who experienced the Risen Christ then went out and changed the world Our experience with the Risen Christ in our weekly worship, in the Scriptures, in the Sacraments, in our encounters with one another should move us to change our world. Perhaps not as dramatically as we read in the Acts of the Apostles, but certainly within our families, where we work, and in our associations with others. Remember the old question? If you were on trial for being a follower of Jesus Christ, would there be enough evidence in your life to convict you?
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord ATTENTION ALL 2015 GRADUATES BOTH COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL Mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 7 th at 10:30am. Your parish family is planning a special Mass and reception to celebrate your graduation. We invite ALL graduates to be a part of this celebration (high school, college). Please call the Parish Office (440)884-3030 if you can attend. Invitations to known high school seniors will be mailed out soon. More details to follow. Sunday, April 5 No Life Teen Life Night Tuesday, April 7 8:00-9:30pm Open Gym. Basketball Night in the Corrigan Gym. Come for some fun and exercise. Sunday, April 12 6:40pm Life Teen Life Night resumes. Tuesday, April 28 4:00-5:30pm Junior High Youth Event in Church/Lower Parish Hall. We need you to welcome our 8th graders to our High School Youth Group. Hope you can come. Any questions, contact: Lena (216)-544-6164 / Lenamarie6@gmail.com Fr. Ryan (440)884-3030 / frryanmann@gmail.com JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (7 th and 8 th graders) Tuesday, April 28 4:00-5:30pm Junior High Youth Ministry Closing Event. We will meet in Lower Parish Hall and walk over to church together for a prayer service. After we will return to Lower Parish Hall for an Ice Cream Social. All 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders (Day School & PCRF) are welcome to attend. We will say good-bye to our present 8 th graders and welcome our new 6 th grade members into Junior High Youth Ministry. If you have any questions about the above activities, please contact Sr. Denise Marie at (440)884-3030 or sdmosu1@aol.com SENIOR CITIZENS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 th in the Lower Parish Hall. Doors open at 9:00am with lunch being served at 11:00am. Dues are $5.00 per year. New members are welcome. Call Jean Kozak, President (440)845-2107. LISTEN UP! & Keep Your Easter Holy New CDs & Books Have Arrived Only $3/cd & $4/book (while supplies last) Many NEW CDs and books have arrived to help you and your loved ones celebrate Easter. Please stop-in and check-out the Catholic kiosk in the New Titles Include: Life is Worth Living -Venerable Fulton Sheen Meet Your Mother: An Introduction to Mary -Dr. Ronald Thomas How to Bring Back Fallen-Away Catholics -Dr. Scott Hahn The Shroud of Turin -Fr. Francis Peffley St. John Paul the Great -Jason Evert My Sisters the Saints -Colleen Carroll Campbell DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 12 th ~ 2:30pm Holy Family Church 7367 York Rd, Parma Please join us for a celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at Holy Family Church. Devotions will include the Rosary, recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. This is a day of grace for all who participate and trust in the mercy of Jesus. This worldwide devotion was established as a Feast of Mercy by St. John Paul II. ST. CHARLES HOLY NAME SOCIETY WELCOMES DEACON DANIEL GALLA Catholics and the Jewish People: Our Older Brothers in the Faith Thursday, April 16 th 8:05pm 8:05pm Parish Activity Center In the past, Deacon Dan has addressed: Voting with a Well-Formed Conscience, The Importance of Baptism in Daily Life, and What Pope Francis is Saying and not Saying, and The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. Our Deacon, a Theology teacher at St. Ignatius High School, does an in-depth preparation for these timely presentations and would welcome your attendance. The semi-annual presentation will allow for a Q&A period as well as interactive participation. Doors open at 7:45pm. Meeting is free and open to the public with complimentary beverages, chips, pretzels and pastry. Any questions, call Fred Hollman, President, HNS (440)884-6179.
St. Charles Borromeo Church KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. Charles Knights of Columbus Council 16137 is selling Super Cash Bonanza Raffle Tickets. Tickets are $5.00 each, with a chance of winning 25 prizes ranging from $500 to $49,000. Proceeds from sales of these tickets will fund the various charity activities of the council. Contact a Knight or stop by the Parish Office. Thursday, April 9th: 1st and 2nd Degree Exemplification. Candidate call is 7:00pm; degree at 7:30pm. Contact either John McQuillen (440)886-5601 or Fr. Janoch know if you're interested in joining the Knights. Monday April 13th: Rosary at 7:15pm in the Borromeo Room in the Parish Activity Center. Business Meeting at 7:35pm. NOT ALONE Visit us on-line at www.stcharlesonline.org WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 Krakow, Poland WYD Poland 2016 Not Alone deals with realities and adjustments necessary when you have lost a spouse. The next Not Alone series will begin on Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30pm followed by the next five Tuesdays and closing May 12th. Meetings will be held in the John XXIII Room (2nd floor) of the Parish Activity Center. If you have recently lost a spouse, consider attending this series which deals with coping with the loss of a life partner. It would be helpful to call ahead and register with Mark Martin (440)888-2720, Mary O'Hearn (440)884-0977, Terri Varo (440)884-7425 or Sophie (440)884-4279. 4:30-6:15pm - or - 6:45-8:00pm Corrigan Gym Side Boards Music Raffle Baskets SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Enjoy a delicious dinner & help get our kids to World Youth Day, Krakow, Poland 2016! NOMINATIONS FOR PARISH COUNCIL There are twelve members on our Parish Council. Each representative is elected for a three-year term. Four members are elected each year. Individuals elected this year will serve until 2018. Council members attend a Council meeting on the second Thursday of every month and serve on one Council Commission. Members must be registered and active parishioners, at least 18 years of age. You may nominate yourself or another (check if that person is willing to run). Please submit candidates names by April 6th in an envelope marked Council Nomination either at the Parish Office or in the weekend offertory. Adult Meal includes: Adults $12.50 Kids $5 Lasagna Chicken Parmigiana & Rigatoni Coffee/Beverage included* Meatballs Salad, Roll & Butter *Pop, Bottled Water & Dessert available for $1 I nominate for Parish Council NAME Kid s Meal includes Rigatoni, Meatball, Salad, Roll & Butter, Beverage* Advance Ticket Sales ONLY (Dine in & Carry Out) by Wed, April 22 Purchase in St. Charles Parish Office 5891 Ridge Rd, Parma. Call 440-884-3030 for more info. PHONE Seating #1: 4:30 6:15pm Seating #2: 6:45 8:00pm ADDRESS
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord NO COST ANNULMENTS Older folks remember that once a couple married in the Catholic Church and lived together, the marital bond was in place ''till death we do part." In the last forty years, the Church has come to recognize that some marriages were just "not right" from the beginning. When a marriage breaks up and the civil divorce is final, marriages can be considered for a church annulment. Unfortunately, there are lots of rumors and poor information when it comes to annulments: "it takes years" or thousands of dollars" are required. In truth, most cases are decided within a year and the suggested marriage tribunal fee was $450; and that fee could be waived for those in financial difficulty. That tribunal fee did not "buy an annulment" but it did help to pay for tribunal salaries and expenses. On May 30 th, 2014, Bishop Lennon announced a new policy for the Diocese of Cleveland: all annulment cases will now be accepted and processed free of any charge. The Diocese of Cleveland will fully subsidize the work of the diocesan marriage tribunal. This new policy is effective immediately. The form of Catholic marriage is free consent given before a priest/deacon and two witnesses. For those who require an annulment from a former marriage, please contact the priest/deacon of your choice and he will help you prepare and file your case-now free of charge! Tuesday, May 5 th 7-8:30pm St. Charles Borromeo Parish Parish Activity Center JPII Room Join WOMEN IN HISTORY S dramatic portrayal of this inspirational author, businesswoman, widow & spiritual mother. Learn how her faith and work allowed her to overcome tragedy/disappointment and to inspire millions. Salad/pizza served after as M.O.M.S. End-of-Year Speaker/ Reunion Social. Questions, call Joan Kuczek 440-884-0338 or email JoanKMassageTherapies@gmail.com Just a reminder Orders are due to the School or Parish Office by Wednesday, April 8 th. Call Jackie at (216)650-7952 if you have any questions or would like to place an order. $100 Gift cards now available in the Parish & School Offices. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM $100 WINNER Tracy Naso HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO SENIORS Broadview Multi-Care Center is offering to provide homebound seniors with a free and delicious meal delivered to their doorstep. If you are a home-bound senior who would like to receive a free meal during the next delivery date, please call Debbie Rafalski at Broadview Multi-Care (216)749-4010, ext 225 to register by Monday, April 6 th. Meals will be delivered to doorsteps between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Friday, April 10 th. GUIDE BOOK & DIRECTORY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the Parish. This book will be the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of our Congregation. The book is being provided at no cost to our Church, including the mailing to each family, and again is being subsidized by local businesses that advertise in it. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Parish Office (440)884-3030. Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It "will pay" to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory.