Sunday, July 1, 2018 Page 2 Chapel Liturgy Schedule Monday, July 2 8:00am - Linda Diedrick - Family Tuesday, July 3 8:00am - Henry & Catherine Kantosky - Bill & Dorothy Kantosky Thursday, July 5 8:00am - Tim Zmuginsky - Family Friday, July 6 8:00am - Willie Walko - Family Church 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 7 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Mark Pasadyn - Family Sunday, July 8 8:30am - Living & Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 11:00am - Bob DiFranco - Family Sympathy to the families of Andrew Stadnik, Dave Kleinhenz and Joan Marozsan who died last week. May they rest in the peace of Christ. Congratulations to Adam Hyla & Lindsay Yovanovich who were married this past week. May their love continue to grow and reflect the love of God for us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos. 882-886, or For Peace and Justice, nos. 887-891 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As Independence Day draws near, we think of the men and women of the military who serve with courage and competence, some far from home. How does the Church accompany them? In 1939, Pope Pius XII created an independent jurisdiction of the Catholic Church called the Military Vicariate. In 1985 Pope John Paul II created the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. Spanning the globe and serving nearly one and a half million Roman Catholics, more than one thousand priests minister in hospitals, on military bases of all the armed forces, on ships at sea, and on the battlefield. The AMS does not ordain priests, but accepts priests on loan from religious orders and dioceses. In 1824 a Jesuit priest named Adam Marshall enlisted in the Navy and died at sea in 1825. He was assigned as a schoolmaster, but he sought out and ministered to Catholic sailors. Twenty years later, President Polk was worried that the war with Mexico was seen as anti-catholic, so he recruited two Jesuit priests to serve in the army as chaplains. At the time of the Civil War, only about ten percent of Americans were Catholic. Military policies forced Catholic soldiers to attend Protestant services. The Church protested this rule, and many priests volunteered to become chaplains. Their witness and the courage of the Nuns of the Battlefield (several orders of sisters who assisted Civil War victims) helped temper prejudice against Catholics and pave the way for the life and ministry of this vigorous and unique archdiocese. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. WELCOME: We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members of the Parish Staff: Mike Filipiak (Part-time summer help) and Jen Elston (Part-time administrative assistant). Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Herb & Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jerry Severns, Carol Cordy, Nancy Johnson, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Pondy, Bille Updegrove, Debbie Hutnyak, Robert Falatic, Al Machovina, Grace Smith, Zelma Epp, Bill Livingston, Aaron Hokes, Jean Sprouse, Sandy Kinter, Kristy Whitman, Dan McDonnell, Pat Diedrick, Nancy Davis and Pat Whitman. Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364, or email us at info@olqpgrafton,org to have a name of a friend or relative included in this list.
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 PASTOR S CORNER: The festival is only a month away now and the plans are starting to fall into place. What is still needed is a big push to sell the raffle tickets. The grand prize is $15,000. We also need volunteers to help with the various events and we need everyone to talk up the festival to friends and families. Easter may have been a few months back but our Easter faith is lived each day. Here is a poem that reminds us that the light of Easter illuminates every corner and space of our lives all year round. Blessed Are You Who Believed by Carlo Carretto When you forgive your enemy When you feed the hungry When you defend the weak You believe in the resurrection. When you have the courage to marry When you welcome the newly-born child When you build your home You believe in the resurrection. When you wake at peace in the morning When you sing to the rising sun When you go to work with joy You believe in the resurrection. Belief in the resurrection means filling life with faith It means believing in your brother It means fearlessness towards all. Fr. John INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? If you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic now would be a good time to give them that nudge that they may need. It is a good time during these next few months to help them to come in touch with the call of God in their lives and to direct them to myself, Grace Ogonek, Sally Logar, Chuck Rink, or Kathy Keyse. We would be more than happy to sit down with them to answer questions and ease anxieties. The RCIA process for those seeking to become Catholic will begin in September. Also if you are interested in being on the team that journeys with the candidates to the Easter sacraments please let us know. It is so rewarding sharing ones faith and being nurtured by those seeking a deeper relationship with God through participation in the Catholic Church. PETER S PENCE: Today is the Peter s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. FOUNDATION The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object. Thomas Jefferson
Our Lady Queen of Peace 8 th Annual Family Fest August 3 rd & August 4 th, 2018 Win the BIG Raffle! Come join us at this year s church festival and don t forgot to buy your tickets for a chance to win $15,000 plus other cash prizes. Tickets are 3 for $5.00, or 10 for $10.00 Remember you can pick up or buy tickets in the Gathering Area after all masses or stop by the parish office. The next $50 incentive drawing will at 4:30 mass on July 7 th. The seller of the winning ticket will receive $250.00 We will need volunteers for many of the events that will be a part of the festival. Signup sheets are available in the Gathering Area after all masses. Other Events Include: FIREWORKS NIGHT 5K Run & 1.25 Mile Fun Walk Car Show Bingo & Instants Casino Games Beer Garden Various Raffles Family Activities and Talent Show Food and Kids Games DJ and Magician Bar Trivia Minute to Win It Neo Soccer Bubble Pie in the Face Cake/Cupcake Walk Nightly 50/50 For questions on the festival or to volunteer please call the church office at 440-926-2364
PARISH FESTIVAL NEWS Our 8 th Annual Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Fest is fast approaching. Below are the highlights for the festival. MAIN RAFFLE: Please help us reach our sales goal of $35,000 by picking up a packet or two of tickets to sell. It s important that we reach our sales goal this year to ensure a successful festival. We will be at Schild s IGA on July 7 th from 11am - 4pm and Grafton Sparkle on July 14 th from 11am - 4pm selling tickets. The next incentive drawing for June ticket sales will be at the 4:30 Mass on July 7 th for all tickets sold in June. BASKET RAFFLE: The Basket Committee is looking for donations for the popular Festival Basket Ticket Raffle for this year's festival. Since the items and/or baskets are fully donated all the proceeds are profit! We need your help to make our efforts a success! Bring any donated items or premade basket to Mass and drop them at the Festival table. There is a form on the website with information on the Basket Raffle CONCESSIONS & CRAFTS: We have a great lineup of food and crafts this year. Wright s Catering, Paula s Kitchen, Royal E, Pizza 800 and Taco Mike will all be returning. The youth from Elyria Catholic as part of their service hours, will be here nightly spinning up cotton candy and popping popcorn. And don t forget to stop by all of our craft vendors booths, they have something for everyone to enjoy. CASINO: Our Casino games will be under the tent on the festival grounds. Casino will be open from 7:00pm - 11:00pm Friday and Saturday. We have various table games for you to enjoy. BINGO: What would a festival be without Bingo and Instant Bingo? Traditional Bingo will be held in the air conditioned Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Instant Bingo will be available throughout the grounds during normal festival hours. Watch for the special games we have planned for Bingo nights. BEER GARDEN: This year Heidelberg Distributing will supply us with all of our beer and wine. We will also have well drinks available. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided while you sit back, relax and enjoy a cold drink with friends every night during the festival. And back by popular demand is our very own Parish Punch. ON THE WEB: You can find more information on our website. Registration forms for the 5K race, Car Show info, Sponsorship forms, Entertainment info, and much more are available on the site: www.olqpgrafton.org/ festival. CAR SHOW: Okay all you classic car owners, drive those classic beauties to the festival on Friday, August 3 rd for our Annual Car Show. Parking will begin at 5:30pm with the show running from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Award presentations will be at 7:30pm. Dash plaques will be available for the first 50 registered classic cars. Awards will include top 10 and Father John's pick. Entry fee is $10. TALENT SHOW: Can you sing, play a musical instrument, recite poetry, do magic or do you have another amazing talent that you would like to share with us? If so sign up for our Talent Show. Whether an individual or a group bring your amazing talent to the forefront on Saturday, August 4 th. Registration forms are available in the Gathering area, Parish Office and the website www.olqpgrafton.org/festival. Deadline for registration is July 28 th. ACTIVITIES: We have all kinds of activities planned for both days. There is a Minute to Win It competition on Friday & Saturday with a prize to the winning team each night. A Magician and Bar Trivia on Friday. Corn Hole, Basketball Hoops, and a Giant Jenga game are on the grounds both nights. Saturday we have pie & jell-o eating contests, water balloon toss, with prizes awarded to the winners of each contest. There will pie in the face booth with your favorite hometown celebrities and of course a cake/cupcake walk. And don t forget the fantastic kids game area with putt-putt golf and the Neo Soccer Bubbles. Sign up sheets for all of these activities will be in the Gathering Area along with the volunteer sheets.
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, June 24: $ 9,548.25 $ 9,000.00 $ 548.25 Sunday Y-T-D: $497,306.31 $461,000.00 $36,306.31 These are the final totals for FY 2018. FIRST STEP PROGRAM: Attempting to pick up the pieces of one s life after the tragedy of divorce is an area that can impact a person s relationship with God and the Church. One of the significant issues that a person faces is their place in the Church. Does the Church still care about me even though I am divorced? Am I allowed to go to Mass? Can I receive communion? How can the Church help me heal? If I decide to marry again, what do I have to do? The Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland offers its First Step Program to help individuals deal with these questions in order to renew and/or strengthen their relationship with God and the Church. This program is offered to help everyone, especially those who have experienced divorce, learn more about Catholic teaching regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Representatives from the Ministry to the Divorced Office of the Department for Marriage and Family Ministry will also be present to explain the resources they offer to the divorced. Everyone is welcome to: Deepen knowledge of the Church s teaching on marriage Learn about the Church s ministry to the divorced/separated in the Diocese Hear about the annulment process and how to submit a case Discover a path to healing after divorce in order to strengthen and/or renew a relationship with God and the Church In any endeavor, taking the first step is always the most difficult. The First Step Program helps individuals to navigate the path of healing and closure. Please refer to the Tribunal website (www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal) for testimonials about the program from past participants. The First Step Program will be held on: Tuesday, 18 September 2018, at St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick, at 7:00 p.m. Note that the Diocese of Cleveland no longer requires any fees for this process. For more information check our website: www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal Or call the Tribunal: 216-696-6525/800-869-6525, ext. 4000 STEWARDSHIP CORNER: Catholic stewards take care of the world around us, including embracing the social teaching of the Church. We respect human life and dignity. We protect the natural environment. We share our gifts (time, talents, and treasures) with others. As we work towards one of our parish goals to "increase the level of stewardship in the parish - contributions of time, talent and treasure," we are ready to form a Stewardship Committee. All are encouraged to prayerfully discern to join! This group will generate ideas and implement steps needed to help parishioners better understand stewardship as a way of life in our parish. We will all grow spiritually as we go through this process. We will meet once a month beginning in August. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org or leave a message at the parish office. FAMILY MASS: Our next Family Mass will be on July 15 th at 8:30. Currently, we need one lector, two Eucharistic Minsters, two greeters, and a family for the presentation of the gifts. All parish families are invited to participate. The "Family Mass Sign-Up" link is accessible on the parish website at olqpgrafton.org or call the parish office to sign up. Embrace this opportunity to share your gifts as a family with the parish! High School / Young Adult Retreat Opportunity: Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a weekend retreat with the primary goal of facilitating an encounter with Christ for those who are searching for deeper meaning, purpose, and hope in life, and who desire an authentic relationship with God within a community of believers. TEC is specifically designed for teens who are at least 17 years old or in their junior year of high school, although young adults and adults are also welcome to participate. The next TEC retreat is July 13 th -15 th at St. Leonard's Youth Retreat Center in Avon. Find more information and an application at http://northcoasttec.com. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:30 in the Parish Hall. Anyone is welcomed whether you can knit, crochet, or sew. Join us for fellowship and sharing. Any questions, call Kathy Smeltz at 419-544-2491, Sue Schneigenberg at 440-926-1610 or Kathy Behlke at 440-935-3344. See everyone Saturday.
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Sunday, July 1, 2018 Page 6 This Week in the Parish: Tuesday, July 3 7:30pm - KOC Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Wednesday, July 4 8:00am - Office Closed Friday, July 6 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Nursing Home Saturday, July 7 8:00am - Food Pantry (Parish Hall) 10:30am - Prayer Shawl (Parish Hall Rm. 1) FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW: We are having a talent show at this year s festival. Whatever your talent is, whatever your age, why not share it with the rest of us. This can be a lot of fun and very entertaining. Registration forms are on the website and on the Festival table in the Gathering Area. Please return the registration forms in the weekly collection basket, or by dropping them off at the parish office by July 28 th. WOMEN OF FAITH: Women of all ages are invited to come and see how God works when we bring even a small desire to grow in our faith together! It is NEVER too late to come for the first time. We will gather on Monday, July 9 th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. We will view and discuss two films from Alpha titled, "How can I resist evil?" and "Does God heal today?" If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org. Can you think of a priest who has made a positive impact in your life? From helping your family member through a hard time, to a homily that improved your understanding about the Faith, these men have been huge parts of our lives. AM 1260 The Rock wants to hear your story about an important priest in your life! These stories will be recorded and shared with our listeners. Email or call us at: info@am1260therock.com or 216-227-1260. Help us to tell our priests what they mean to us! PARISH PICNIC - SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, July 21 st following 4:30pm mass Details to follow! Any questions contact: Danielle Scheetz 440-610-3831 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. PARISH FESTIVAL: Our Eighth Annual Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Fest will be August 3 rd & 4 th. There will be entertainment, games, exhibits, festival food and of course fireworks. The website has all the latest information about the festival www.olqpgrafton/festival. Raffle tickets sales this year are going very well as we are ahead of last year s numbers. Tickets are available after masses in the Gathering Area along with Flyers, Sponsorship, Basket and 5K forms. Our next incentive drawing for $50 will be after the 4:30 mass on July 7 th for all tickets sold in the month of June. This coming week we gather with family and friends to celebrate our freedom as a country. It s a highlight of the summer. Even more, bring your family and friends to the best event of the summer The FEST - on Sunday, August 5, 2018. It s a day of faith, family and fun all for FREE. Come hear the best of the Christian artists: We are Messengers, Mandisa, Big Daddy Weave, and TobyMac, eat Johnsonville brats from the World s Largest Grill, and after Mass with Bishop Perez, join us for an amazing fireworks display! For more information, visit www.thefest.us. Faith Family Fun all for FREE at The FEST. Be a part of something amazing! The FEST is looking for 350 people to be a part of The FEST choir which will help lead the music and songs for thousands of people at the closing Mass with Bishop Perez. Many voices coming together will make a joyful sound for the Lord and for all who join us. Be a part of this amazing group. To learn more or to sign up go to: www.thefest.us/volunteer.