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Living the Word of Christ Together Pastor: Deacons: Office Administrator: Rectory Phone: Office Phone: Fax: e-mail: website: Father Bruce Riebe Bill Fredrick, Robert Kirschner Michele Wiltshire 440-526-1818 440-526-0016 440-526-6464 stjoebyz@sbcglobal.net www.stjoebyz.com Dear Parishioner: A common phrase in our time is one and done. It evolved from the ranks of college basketball when a freshman leaves for the NBA after one year of eligibility. Our celebration of the Resurrection of Christ is anything but one and done. We actually celebrate this glorious commemoration for the next forty days leading up to His Ascension. The inspiring words of the Easter Anthem that we sang over and over today ( Christ is Risen from the dead. ) will be engrained in our mind. Beyond that, every time we gather for the Divine Liturgy on a Sunday, it s a mini-easter. Study the words of the Troparian for the day. Each one has a Resurrection theme to it and is why they are referred to as the Resurrection Tones. Christ is Risen! Even more than having Christ is Risen in our minds, ideally, they should engulf our hearts. We are Easter people and we re called to go about our days, weeks, months and years with that spirit reflected in our being. In the love of our Risen Lord, Indeed He is Risen! Fr. Bruce S. Riebe
April 21, 2019 Christ is Risen! Bright Week Monday April 22 Solemn Holyday: Easter Monday 7:00 p.m. Andrew Gans, Sr. by Bernie Ruskay Tuesday April 23 Simple Holyday: Easter Tuesday/St. George 7:00 p.m. Ladislaw Churavy by Chuck/Judy Churavy Wednesday April 24 8:00 a.m. Audrey Russell by Kathy Urich Thursday April 25 8:00 a.m. Intention of Robert/Richard Klinkovsky by Joseph Klinkovsky (78th Birthday) Friday April 26 8:00 a.m. Joseph A. Sedlacek by Jeff/Jan Lukas Saturday April 27 4:00 p.m. Intention of the Parishioners Sunday April 28 10:30 a.m. George Marchak by Elsie Marchak 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Prayers Altar Servers Lectors Greeters April 22 7:00 p.m. C. Lupia, B., W., & J. Hallis T. Martinek April 23 7:00 p.m. J. & J. Kodek B. Fortlage April 27 4:00 p.m. S. Lupia & C. DeCapua B. Fortlage J. & J. Foreman April 28 10:30 a.m. G. Karaffa, J.P. Masters, K. Ulrich K. Strobel & J. Weitzel A. Masters, D. Tytko For God so loved the world that he gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 Bright Week We call the six days after Easter Bright Week. All the liturgies are celebrated as if it were today (with only the readings changing). The royal doors on the icon screen will remain open. Come and get your fill! Monday is a Solemn Holyday. The liturgy will be at 7:00 p.m. and include a procession around the church where the Resurrection Gospel from each of the Evangelists will be chanted at the four corners. (This is symbolic of Jesus call to the Apostles to spread the Good News to all the earth.) Tuesday is a Simple Holyday. We also commemorate St. George the Martyr. Starting time once again is 7:00. Wednesday through Friday services start at 8:00 a.m. and are not Holydays. Our posture for prayer until Pentecost Sunday is standing, again symbolic of the Resurrection. Lenten Fish Fry Stats It was another successful year for our Lenten Fish Fries. We had a tremendous core of volunteer help. We earned a profit of $14,863.92. A ten percent tithe was given to the St. Joseph Outreach. If you are a numbers person, the attendance figures were as follows. The average at lunch time was 56 (that includes take-outs). We had a high on week #1 of 83 and a low of 36 on the final week. For dinner we averaged 382 meals (including take-outs). Our high was week #2 at 439 and the low figure was the last Friday at 316. Thanks to the volunteers, patrons, advertisers and to coordinators Jim and Pat Lesnick. Our First Fryday Dinners resume in May. Restroom Project Update The ADA restroom project has gone out for bids. Architect Glen Ramage sent the drawings to three companies with a May 8 deadline for return. To date we have had $13,000.00 donated toward this upgrade. (We established a Building Fund account with diocesan approval, so there is no ten percent assessment to the chancery. The estimated cost is in the area of $50,000.00. If you would like to contribute, contact Father.)
Directory Photos Photographers from Lifetouch will be here on May 13 from 2-8. The following people will be contacted by our Coordinator, Marie Ihnat, for an appointment. New Parishioners Those who didn t have a picture last year Those whose family dynamics have changed Also, anyone who had a picture taken last year but would like a new one for this book, can call Marie at 330-314- 2323. NOTE: Families who had a picture taken last year WILL receive this updated version on the directory when it comes out. The Week Ahead The Building Commission will meet on Tuesday at 5:30. Sandwich making will resume on Saturday at 9:30 in the hall. ECF Year Ends Next Sunday The final ECF class will be next Sunday. The end of the year program will be at the close of the potluck. (Please remember to sign-up for the dinner.) Thomas Sunday Potluck If you didn t sign-up for Sunday s Potluck, please contact Father by tomorrow night so that we have an accurate head count. Our Sympathy Parish sympathies are extended to our secretary/office manager Michele (Gary) Wiltshire and family. Her mother, Marie Wegas was buried on Wednesday from St. Albert the Great Church in North Royalton. She died of natural causes at the age of 88. Surviving is her husband Joseph. In blessed repose grant rest O Lord to Your Handmaid Marie and may her memory be eternal! Parish Mission Date Change Please note that the dates of our Parish Mission have changed. Save November 19-21 to hear Father Burke Masters, a priest from the Diocese of Joliet, IL. He will present, From Bench Warmer to Hall of Famer: The Call to be Saints in 2019. (Father played minor league baseball and is currently the chaplain for the Chicago Cubs.) Divine Mercy Prayers We once again will be holding Divine Mercy Prayers at 3:00 on April 28. You are encouraged to attend. (Novena prayers starting on Good Friday can be found in the vestibule.) Doors for Friday s Reverse Raffle open at 5:30. Dinner will be served at 7:00. Your Weekly Offering April 14, 2019 Sunday: e-giving: 18 Student Envelopes: Cash: Candles: Holy Days: Horizons: Initial Envelope Offering: Flowers: Building Fund: Easter: In Memory of Robert Strobel: Total: Mirovanije $$ Mirovanije $$ from today will be used for rectory almsgiving. Last week s mirovanije collection of $336.00 was given to the Garfield Hts. family (friends of one of our parishioners) in need of assistance following a small house fire. 50/50 Club Results Congratulations to our most recent winners: #202 Joe Bechtold #135 Jack Pinchot #243 Dan Dubsky $3,251.00 140.00 18.40 71.00 156.00 65.00 25.00 13.00 171.00 30.00 10.00 200.00 $4,150.40 #12 Kathy Burton #86 Lori Harvey #292 Mary Ann Protzik ($100) New ByzanTEEN leaders A couple of our young adults have stepped forward and accepted the role of leading our ByzanTEEN Group. Thanks to Alex Scotton and Karoline Zemba for saying yes to the invitation to serve this important ministry. The kick-off gathering will be May 19 after liturgy. Watch for more details. Community News The Garfield Hts. Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Pork/Sauerkraut & Dumplings Dinner on Wednesday. Serving is from 4-7. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for kids under twelve. Reservations are required. Call 216-662-2277 x2. The St. Basil (Brecksville) Single Adults are holding a Spring Dance on Saturday from 7:30-11:30 in the Family Center. The ten-dollar entry fee includes, pizza, munchies and pop. Call Carol for more info (216-513-6107). The annual Shrine of Mariapoch Gala will be held at our Party Center on May 11 from 6-9. Tickets are $40 a person and includes a small plate buffet, wine and beer. There will be a Chinese Raffle and a Silent Auction. For tickets contact Deacon Bill Fredrick (216-469-1425).
Easter Reflection Easter Sunday is the most important day in all of history. It s the culmination of God s magnificent plan of salvation and the foundation of our whole faith as Catholics. Yet as vital a sign as this is, how much do we really know it? How well do we let this sign bring us to deeper and more joyful faith? Don t be content with what you know! Even if you know a lot, seek out more insight and revelation. Today is the perfect day to set aside some time to read at least one account of Jesus resurrection. Real all four if you can. Be like Mary Magdalene, and run to the tomb. Stay there until you hear Jesus calling you by name. Honor this day. Celebrate it. Remember that it isn t just about Jesus; it s also about the new life he has given to you. To everyone! All of us who have been baptized into his death are also baptized into his glorious resurrection! PARISH INFORMATION ACTIVITY CENTER & HALL RESERVATIONS: 440-526-0016 CONFESSIONS: One half hour before liturgies for fifteen minutes and by request MEN S CLUB: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. LADIES AUXILIARY: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. A-OK CLUB: 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. COFFEE SOCIAL: Every Sunday after liturgy EASTERN CATHOLIC FORMATION (ECF) CLASSES: Sundays 9:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m. BULLETIN INFORMATION DEADLINE: Tuesday noon
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