MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, April 16 12:00 PM (SG/ MFP) † Patrick Vuyancih, Anniversary, by Family Tuesday, April 17 8:00 AM (SR) † Tony Fazio by Family Wednesday, April 18 12:00 PM (JB) † Walter Spisak by His Wife Thursday, April 19 8:00 AM (SG) † Eddie Occhionero by Florence and Thomas Lanigan Friday, April 20 12:00 PM (JB) † Dorothy Gorjup by Friends and Family Saturday, April 21 8:30 AM (SG) † Zora Urbanick by Francis Gaspersic and Family 4:00 PM(JB/ MFP) † Connie P Whelen by Tomaselli Family Sunday, April 22 9:00 AM (SG) † Charles Jaworski by Sister, Donna 11:00 AM (JB/ MFP) † Maria & Slavica by Natale Corazza 6:00 PM (SG) For the People

Monday, April 16 • 6:30 pm Legion of Mary • 7:00 pm EDGE

Tuesday, April 17 • 8:00 am School Mass • 9:00 am Moms After Mass • 6:30 pm Addicts’ Parents • 6:30 pm Bell Choir • 6:30 pm Festival Meeting

Wednesday, April 18 • 2:00 pm Seniors’ Meeting

Thursday, April 19 • 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl • 7:30 pm Walking With

Purpose Friday, April 20

• 1:30 pm Mass At Hilltop Village

Saturday, April 21 • 9:00 am Men’s Group • 10:30 am Caregivers’

Support Group

• 2:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 5:30 pm School Play

• 7:00 pm AA meeting Sunday, April 22

• Solanus Casey Ministry Sign-up

• 10:00 am RCIA • 12:00 pm PRS Closing

Reception • 12:30 pm School Play • 7:00 pm Life Night

Rosary (Ursuline Chapel): Sunday at 8:30 am Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 11:30 am Tuesday, Thursday at 8:30 am Saturday at 9:00 am

This Week At The Parish

April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter

SS. ROBERT & WILLIAM CATHOLIC PARISH

DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

367 E. 260th Street Euclid, OH 44132 | Phone: 216.731.1515

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It's About Living

Special Presentation Coming to St. Cyprian's 4223 Middle Ridge Road Perry, Ohio 44081 440-259-2344

In an effort to allow parishioners to be proactive and ready for decisions when major events happen, the Pro-Life Committee is pleased to offer It’s About Living, a special presentation about patients’ rights. It will be presented on April 18th at 7:00 PM, and again April 19th at 9:00 AM in St. Cyprian Church. Rita Marker, Executive Director of the Patients’ Rights Council, is an accomplished attorney with expertise on the subject of patients' rights. She is an author, interna-tional speaker, and a member of several Bar Associations. Rita will address issues including, but not limited to, whether doctor prescribed suicide will be facing the people of Ohio, what your very good lawyer may or may not know, and why an 18 year old needs a Power of Attorney for Health Care. She will also answer your questions. A free legal document will be made available to attendees. Both presenta-tions will be followed by refreshments in Alexander Hall. We hope you will attend this informative program! Come and learn how the Pa-tients' Rights Council can help you and your family.

FJB’s Blog Dear Parishioners, Happy Taste of Nations and Homecoming weekend! This is a weekend when we wel-come quite a few guests to the parish. We hope they find us to be a welcoming and loving com-munity. It will be great to have so many people who were a part of the former St. Robert and St. William Parishes here to join us so they can see how we have built a solid parish on the won-derful foundation of their work. We especially welcome the Gospel choir from St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima Church at the 4:00 pm Mass. Thank you for sharing your music with us. I am very happy to announce that we have almost reached our $2,000,000 goal for the Honor our Past, Fund our Future campaign. We are at 95%! Almost there! WOW! That is all I can say! WOW! We are so BLESSED at the immense generosity of so many people. Over 500 parish families contributed to this campaign and have made a commit-ment that over the next five years they will help to fund our future. In addition, there were over 100 families who could not make a financial contribution at this time who wrote to me to assure me of their support and prayers for the parish. These were very valued as well! If you have not made your pledge yet, there is still time; just drop it off to my attention at the parish office. If you need a pledge form, they are in the information center in the church vestibule as well as at the parish office. Yours could be the pledge that pushes us to the finish line! Get your pledge in today! In the coming months we will give a full report on the results of the campaign and the incredible sacrifices people made to make this campaign a success. I truly believe that the goals and objectives of this campaign give us much reason to hope as we work to set our parish on a course to serve ourselves as well as future generations! I am working with the architect and Diocese facilities services to finalize the design for the new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Center. I hope to have the final design ready in the next month or so, and then we will go to the city for all the nec-essary approvals, etc. We are hoping to break ground in January, providing we have enough cash in the bank. As stated in the meetings we will not go into any further debt to build this center. Once the center is built we will use the sec-ond half of the campaign proceeds to pay down the current debt. Our prayer and goal is to have all debt paid off by the end of 2023. A few years ago, right after the original loan papers were signed in 2012, Sr. Irene told me that the Ursuline Sis-ters always pray to St. Joseph to provide for them financially. Near the statue of St. Joseph in our St. Joseph Chapel (the former choir area) there is a candle that is always lit. That candle is a perpetual prayer for St. Joseph to provide for us and help us to reach our goal of paying down our debt by 2023. We are entering into an exciting Sacramental time. Confirmation will be April 29 and First Communion May 5. We also have lots of weddings coming up. I love this time of year because of all the new life and excitement about our faith. Be sure to keep these young ones in your prayers. Make it a great week! See you in Church. Peace, Fr. John

A Letter To The Students

SS. ROBERT AND WILLIAM CATHOLIC SCHOOL – NOW ENROLLING!

Ss. Robert and William Catholic School is now enrolling students from Preschool through Grade 6. Our mission is to foster student success by providing a nurturing environment focusing on faith, academics, and service. We provide a traditional learning environment enhanced with the integration of STREAM lessons. Contact Angela Casey in the school office at 216-731-3060 for application and enrollment information.

Before the new school year began, every teacher and staff mem-ber wrote a letter to the students he/she will be working with at Ss. Robert and William Catholic School. The letter includes the

hopes and dreams each has for the students during the 2017-2018 school year. This letter was written by Mrs. Diane Radachy, our

first grade teacher. Dear Student,

I am so lucky that you are a part of our class. We have so much to learn and experience together this year. I am praying for you that as we go through each day you grow in friendship with Jesus. I hope you find our classroom a loving place where you feel welcomed and make others feel welcome. I hope, as

we get to know each other better, I can teach you all the excit-ing things that Reading, Writing, and Religion have to

offer. I hope that when you leave me at the end of the year you will take a love of reading with you. I hope you remember the fun, the songs, the knowledge, the love, the good habits, and the good friendships we will share. I hope you have a prayer in

your heart for me as I will always have for you. You are my First Grader, and even when you are grown, you

will always be! Love,

Mrs. Radachy

You’re Invited: Parishioner Bob Bazzarelli is holding a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle fundraiser on Sunday, April 22 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation. Bob’s dad, Floyd, was a long time St. William parish-ioner who had Alzheimer’s disease. Come anytime between 2-7 PM (dinner until 6) or stay the entire afternoon. Casual attire – family friendly. Stadium Grill (Mentor). $10 in advance/$12 at door – children 14 & under free. Tickets/more info: call Bob at 440-585-3649, buy tickets online at www.FightForACauseOhio.EventBrite.com, or Face-book: Fight For A Cause Ohio. Good food, good friends, good fun. Please join us!

Men’s Retreat From time to time, many men think about making a retreat. Maybe this April is your time to do it! The Men of Praise Prayer Group is honored to invite you to spend some time together to share our faith and grow in Christ. The group has been conduct-ing retreats for over 30 years and have experienced the Lord’s blessing every time. The year’s theme is Giant Slayers! See 1 Samuel 17:47. When: April 27, 28, and 29. Friday evening until Sunday at Noon. Where: Hiram House – Retreat Center in Chagrin Falls There will be talks and discussion on the theme; a time for praise and worship, prayer, and fellowship with like-minded men. The surroundings offer a beautiful setting to get away, reflect, rest, energize, and celebrate fellowship. Meals will be abundant. At night, you will find accommodations more than adequate and quite pleasant. All men, 18 and over, are invited. The cost of $120 for the entire weekend is an excellent value. Contact Frank Mokris at 216.233.3563 or Mike Kacsala at 440.935.0191 for more information. We look forward to seeing you there. It won’t be the same without you!

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School Open House

Wednesday, April 18, 6:00-8:00 pm All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their families are invited to expe-rience how NDCL’s academic, spiritual, and extracurricular programs prepare students for lives that will transform the world. Learn why you belong at NDCL by joining us at 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024. For more information contact Michael Suso `03, Director of Admissions, at 440-279-1088 or visit ndcl.org/admisssions.aspx.

Have you thought of leaving a legacy, especially for our parish or school? Remember Ss. Robert & William in your will or trust to continue our traditions and education. Contact Fr. John at the Parish Office for more information.

Women’s Fellowship How about that Catholic Trivia game yester-day at Women’s Fellowship? Was that not a fun morning? We have lots more where that came from on the 2nd Saturday of each

month from 9:00-11:00 am in the Upper Hall. If you don’t believe us, just ask Renee Barber at 216.731.1515 ext. 262. See you next month? ( A certain favorite priest of ours will be our speaker!)

SPIRITUAL

PARISH CODE FOR FORMED: BJTWMW

CARING

Join us for our last session of the year! Getting a Grip Through Culture

Is there a way to be appealing and faithful Christian women in today’s world without compromising? Is there something we can be doing differently that will not only lessen the negative perception of Christians in society but will draw souls to Christ? Please join us for an inspiring video and discussion about how we can foster meaningful relationships, lead lives of purpose, and commit to the service of others right where we are with authen-ticity, grace, and love by striving to be faithful to God. No ex-perience necessary, just come as you are for some coffee, re-freshments, and a chance to see what Walking with Purpose is all about! Thursday, April 19th – 7:30-9pm – Upper Hall For more information, contact Kristin Weisheit at wwpeu-clid@gmail.com.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE PASTA DINNER

21281 CHARDON RD. EUCLID, OHIO 44117 216-481-8232

Thursday: April 19, May 17, June 21 4:30 PM-6:45 PM | TICKETS: $8.50

Pasta, Meatballs, Salad or Apple Sauce, Bread & Butter, Coffee or Tea

ALL ARE WELCOME

The Solanus Casey Ministry The Solanus Casey Ministry provides welcome and hospitality to the parish by cooking, baking, & assisting with the setup/cleanup of gatherings throughout the year. We are looking to revitalize membership in this group, especially to new members of the parish who may not yet have heard of this wonderful min-istry. We will have sign-ups for the Solanus Casey Ministry after all weekend Masses on April 21 & 22. If you are interested, come learn more and prayerfully consider signing up. Thank you for your generosity of time and talent - it goes a long way to bring a warm spirit to our parish! If you have any questions please contact Rita Burke at (216) 289-4635 or Karen Duke at (216) 659-3513.

The Collection: for April 8th is $ Loan Balance: $1,313,908 Monthly Loan Payment: $10,580 Please consider a donation to help lower our long term debt. Please call Fr. John or Ellen at the Parish Office at 216.731.1515 or email them at fjb@srweuclid.cc or eivory@srweuclid.cc. Thank you very much for your continued generosity. Fr. John

PARISH SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Fr. John D. Betters, Pastor fjb@srweuclid.cc, ext. 228

Fr. Scott D. Goodfellow, Parochial Vicar

frscott@srweuclid.cc, ext. 235

Renee Barber, Pastoral Associate rbarber@srweuclid.cc, ext. 262

Meg Cosgriff, Co-Principal

mcosgriff@srwschool.cc, ext. 243

Martha Dodd, Co-Principal mdodd@srwschool.cc, ext. 231

Renee Dzuroff, Business Manager

rdzuroff@srweuclid.cc, ext. 224

Patrick Fink, Director of Facilities & Maintenance pfink@srweuclid.cc, ext. 291

Kate Fraser, Youth Minister

kfraser@srweuclid.cc, ext. 246

Ellen Ivory, Director of Discipleship & Development eivory@srweuclid.cc, ext. 230

Kyle Lorek, Director of Music klorek@srweuclid.cc, ext. 241

Gail Monroe, Pastoral Associate/DRE

gmonroe@srweuclid.cc, ext. 248

Bob Perusek, Liturgy Director bperusek@srweuclid.cc, ext. 290

Nathan Raddell, Director of Communications

nraddell@srweuclid.cc, ext. 280

Parish Office Hours: Mon, 8:30 am – 6:45 pm, Tue, Wed & Thu, 8:30 am – 6 pm,

Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Closed Saturday & Sunday 367 E. 260th Street Euclid, OH 44132

216.731.1515 216.731.0300 (Fax)

info@srweuclid.cc www.srweuclid.cc

PRAYERS NEEDED Please pray for… Alice Ayers Anthony Fratino, Rita Burke, Harry Krawczyszyn & Family, Ann Nykiel, Thomas Bukovec, Kristen Ilc, Karen A. Waldron, Doris Jackson, Barbara Gates, Bernie Novotney Sr., Tony Hocevar, Katie Kalish, Tom Brenkus, Alda Kovalsky, Jean Feiten, Marianne Ellul, Geraldine Hoffert, Janet & Jim Cika, Pauline Dutcher, Sharon Kazusky, Grayson Kazusky, Violet DeStefanis, Ann Grossman, JoAnn Schram, Donald Pavlovich, Mary Ann Hudak, Faye Bukovec, James Augustine, Ted Sabat, Christopher Henderson, Alexis Farrar, Rose Leo, Patricia Johnston, Ron F. Brickman, Thomas Jirousek, Pauline Krall, John Ellul, Ray Golick, Jeanette Hocevar, Josephine DiTirro, Danita Wells, Teresa Sullivan, & all those who are ill in body, mind, or spirit. We thank, pray, and ask for God’s blessings for those in the military and safety forces serving our country and community. We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Robert Stevenson, and all those who have lost a loved one. May they know the peace and comfort of God’s love and find strength in the support of our parish community.

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