Saint John of the Cross Parish, 140 Richmond Rd., Euclid OH 44143 216.289.0770 facebook.com/

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November 10, 2019 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint John of the Cross Roman Catholic Parish

St. John of the Cross Parish 140 Richmond Road

Ss. Robert & William Parish 367 E. 260th Street

4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

M, W & F, 8:00 a.m. (Chapel) T & Th, 6:30 p.m. (Chapel)

Weekday Masses M, W & F, 12Noon (Church) T, 8:00 a.m. (Church) Th, 8:00 a.m. (Chapel) Sat., 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)

Saturday, 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Confessions Saturday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

First Friday of each month, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in Perpetual Adoration Chapel

216.289.0770 www.sjceuclid.com info@sjceuclid.com

Information 216.731.1515 www.srweuclid.cc info@srweuclid.cc

10th Anniversary Closing Mass & Dinner

Saturday, November 16

Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 12

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From the Desk of Deacon Tom One should keep in mind that "liturgy is life that forms,

and not an idea to learn." (Pope Francis 02/14/19)

It has been six months since I was welcomed into this loving parish community of St. John of the Cross. On the day I was ordained as a deacon, Bishop Perez emphasized that the formation process does not end with ordination, it continues with the people of the parish. At the beginning of this month we celebrated All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We remember those who have completed their formation process and are now spending eternity with Jesus. Our formation process as disciples of Jesus began when we were baptized and will continue until our time on earth has come to an end. When we fully participate with mind, body, and soul in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we allow the divinity of Jesus to form us in His image and likeness of unconditional love, mercy, and compassion for all of His creation. The Liturgy is a beautifully written symphony that is authored by our living God. From the choir to everyone in the pews, everyone’s participation has a significant role. I am happy to be serving alongside all those who are ministering during the Liturgy. I am grateful for everyone’s patience and assistance as I navigate the ins and outs of coordinating the liturgical ministers’ schedules. I am still fine-tuning the next quarter schedule, and it should be ready by Friday, November 8. We are always in need of Altar Servers, both adults and children, Readers of the Sacred Scripture (lectors), Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Ushers and Greeters. If you have considered becoming a member of the Liturgical Ministry, please contact me either by email, deacontom@sjceuclid.com, or call 216-289-0770 Ext. 112. Have a blessed week, Deacon Tom

Our Parish Mission We are the Catholic Community of St. John of the Cross, established in 2009. Uniting the people of God as one family, we are rooted in, and empowered by, our sacramental life and Eucharistic celebrations. Living as disciples of Jesus Christ, we recognize our God given potential and challenge one another to share our giftedness, embrace our diversity, and engage in social outreach, service and education. In doing so, we seek to extend the reign of God in Euclid and the wider community.

Monday, November 11 St. Martin of Tours 8:00 am (JB) Angela Kaplan

Tuesday, November 12 St. Josaphat 6:30 pm (JB) Diane Doerpers

Wednesday, Nov. 13 St. Frances Xavier 8:00 am (EM) Albert Oswald

Thursday, November 14 Weekday 6:30 pm (TK) Anna Pepock

Friday, November 15 Weekday

8:00 am (AM) Del Mastrangelo

Saturday, November 16 Weekday 4:00 pm (NJP,JB,AM) Joe Jalovec

Sunday, November 17 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am (EM) Kathleen Tripi 11:00 am (AM) Joseph & Marie Jalovec

Mass Intentions for the Week

Gospel Meditation

“Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus …” In this Sunday’s Gospel, the Sadducees avoid the real question: Is there a resurrection from the dead or not? Rather than ask this question point blank, the Sadducees try to prove their point through a roundabout, unrealistic scenario. Jesus cuts straight to the question behind the question, citing Scripture passages relating to the resurrection. The Sadducees are trying to trick Jesus. While we may not intend to stump God, our doubts and questions may have more in common with the Sadducees than we care to admit. Doubts are part and parcel of life in a fallen world. Still, there are different ways we can word our doubts to ourselves, God, and others. When we’re struggling; truly struggling; about some article of faith, do we admit it? Or do we cloak it with other, obtuse questions to hide the nature of our concern? Have you considered leaving the Church over the hypocrisy of some of her members and leaders? Perhaps the real question is: How can a place blessed by God and instituted by Christ have this evil in it? Can I reconcile with the concept that an institution has an admixture of good and bad? What do I expect from others, from myself? What responsibility do I have to try and remedy evil in an institution I’m part of? Perhaps you’ve wondered about the nature of romantic love, and if God is love, does He really care so much about the details of this particular scenario? Perhaps the real question is: Can my mind wrap around the concept of a God whose law seems — on the surface, in this situation — to make people unhappy? What is the relationship between the moral law and human flourishing? These aren’t easy questions, but they are more honest ones. This week, don’t be afraid of your deeper questions! Bring them to God, to someone you trust, and to yourself.

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ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PRAYER NETWORK HOTLINE

216-289-0770 ext. 120

Pray for the Sick of the Parish and their Caregivers

Evelyn Adamczak John Ballard

Noella Burrows Matthew Dolenc

Constance Durrah Mary Frain

Margaret Hasto John Hocevar Andrew Jarm Anna Jalovec Nick Kaluza

Lucille Kucharski Bob Lucas

Joe Matejka Ronald Maxey Rudy Myeress

Sheila Moore-Baka Larry O’Donnell

Joan Raddell Pat Rossoll

Martha Rymer Jerry Scarniench

Judy Schmidt Christia Schutt

Rose Simek Frank Somrack John Tarmann

Jennifer Tennyson Abbie Vernon

Please notify the Parish Office when a name can be

removed from this list.

Remember our elderly and homebound in prayer as well.

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Parish News & Events

Visiting Eucharistic Ministers

R.H. Hospital Wednesday, November 13…..………....Marla

Grande Pointe Sunday,

November 17………...Eric & Jeff

Counters

Monday, Nov. 18…….”C” Team

10th Anniversary Closing Mass & Dinner You are cordially invited to the Closing Mass & Dinner for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of St. John of the Cross Parish! Join us for the 4 pm Mass on Saturday, November 16. Bishop Nelson Perez will preside and preach. Mass will be followed by a potluck dinner in our Community Center. The parish will provide the main dish and beverages. Families with a last name A – G are asked to bring a dessert; H – R, a side dish; and S – Z, a salad. Also, please bring a bottle of wine or six pack of beer to share! You can drop off your food in the Community Center prior to Mass. Please RSVP by November 12th with the number attending and what you are bringing to Anita or Karen in the parish office at 216.289.0770 or kduke@sjceuclid.com

Luke Brown’s Reflection Advent is coming up fast! As I’ve grown in my faith, I’ve started to think about Advent as being similar to Lent in a lot of ways. Both involve waiting and preparing ourselves for God’s presence and mercy. Many people dread Lent because on the surface it means giving things up, including meat on Fridays. I grew up on a beef ranch; the selfish part of me really struggles to give that meat one up. However, preparing our hearts for Christ cannot be reduced to simply giving things up in the same way we begrudgingly give up certain foods to lose weight or habits for our health. If you’re viewing your sacrifice of ice cream or Netflix as simply following some archaic practice the Church requires and not as a chance to pray more, love more, and focus on God more, you’re doing it wrong. The meaning behind the call to sacrifice is to rely entirely on Christ. We sacrifice the base, finite, and lowly things of this world to make room for the coming of Christ into our hearts. If you haven’t already, I would suggest reflecting on this message in relation to the upcoming season of Advent! The more we make room for Christ in our hearts, the better our mental health is. The more we base caring for our mental health on the infinite, eternal, and loving Christ and less on the base, finite, and fake promises this world offers, the more peaceful our hearts will be. This week, consider praying about how you can improve your prayer life and mental health during the upcoming Advent season.

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PRAYER NETWORK HOTLINE

216-289-0770 ext. 120 Call and leave a short message with your request. We can also offer prayers of thanksgiving. All information will be kept confidential.

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Parish Family Life Events

Our Doors Are Open: No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and/or marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., no matter what your own self image, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at St. John of the Cross! To become a registered parishioner, please pick up a form at the parish office or visit our website at www.sjceuclid.com

Baptism Expectant parents are to attend a Baptism Class prior to scheduling a Baptism. Contact the parish office to discuss arrangements.

Marriage Wedding arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance. Contact Fr. John at the parish office.

Our Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Ray Lousin May they know the peace and comfort of God’s love and find strength in the support of friends, family, and our parish community.

This month’s Eucharistic

Holy Hour focuses on the

Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Join us on Monday, November 18 from 6:30pm-7:30pm as we recall

our Loved Ones during prayer, song and scripture reading. If you would

like a Loved One’s name spoken aloud during the hour, please write

his or her name on the paper provided in the Gathering Space. Drop

the paper in the nearby basket anytime you’re in Church from now

until November 17.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 28. This is an opportunity for our St. John of the Cross family to gather to offer our prayers of gratitude for all of God’s blessings in our community this past year.

A Prayer for Veterans Veterans Day is Monday 11/11

Heavenly Father, King and Lord, You instill in all of Your creation an order and value. You call Your children "very good." We surrender to You the conflicts

that tear your family apart. We pray for an end to blindness that places pride, greed, power, and selfishness above human dignity and brotherly love. We pray in gratitude for all of those who have defended peace, virtue, and justice with honor. We pray especially for those who have suffered in mind and body from the ravages of war. Let Your Kingdom come! May Your peace that surpasses all understanding reign in our hearts and in our world. Amen.

Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study The Gospel of St. Matthew will be studied on Monday evenings at 7:30pm in Room 10 in the Community Center.

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Parish News & Other Events St. John of the Cross Tree of Life To help commemorate our 10th anniversary, we are creating a memorial piece called the SJC Tree of Life. This tree will hang in the Gathering Space and will serve as a testament, for generations to come, of the love of and commitment to our beloved parish. We are asking each parishioner to consider obtaining a “leaf” on the tree with a $125 donation. Your leaf can display your family name(s), honor a graduate of St. Felicitas or St. Paul, remember a deceased parishioner, etc. Order forms can be found in the kiosk or on our website.

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Registration for Advent Wreath Activity Sunday, November 24, 10 am in the Community Center

Family Name: ___________________________________________________

Number attending: _______ Phone: _____________________________

$10 enclosed: Check Cash

Please mail this form to Saint John of the Cross, 140 Richmond Rd., Euclid OH 44143 or drop off at the parish office by November 17.

Caring Cooks Are you or your family enduring an illness, recovering from surgery, or another emergency? The “Caring Cooks” can help. On a short-term basis, the Caring Cooks will provide meals during a difficult time. Call the parish office for further information. If interested in joining this ministry to help your fellow parishioners during their difficult time, also contact the parish office.

On October 31, 2019, the students of the Guardian Angels Early Learning Center dressed as their favorite storybook character! We had characters from Pete the Cat, The Old Woman Who Swallowed the Fly, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Curious George, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and many more. Our students were SO cute! Be sure to visit and follow our Facebook page, SRW Guardian Angels Early Learning Center, to see more pictures of our little pumpkins!

Ss. Robert and William School News

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Your Financial Stewardship Last Week Giving ....................................................................... $10,052.50

Faith Direct October, First Half .................................................... $2,944.50

Faith Direct October, First Half Maintenance ............................. $1,308.50 Online Faith Direct collections will be posted twice a month. Thanks for your generous support toward our mission to serve God!

Parish Activities Schedule

Monday, November 11

7:00 pm Social Justice (MR2) 7:00 pm KofC Meeting (Rm. 10) 7:30 pm Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study (Rm. 10)

Tuesday, November 12

9:15 am Scripture Reflection (MR2) 5:15 pm Legion of Mary (MR2) 6:30 pm Bingo (G)

Wednesday, November 13

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl (MR2)

Thursday, November 14

7:00 pm Spiritual Life and Evangelization Meeting (MR2)

Friday, November 15

8:00 pm AA Meeting (Rm. 10)

Saturday, November 16

4:00 pm Closing Anniversary Mass and Dinner (C&G)

Sunday, November 17

9:15 am PSR (PC)

C-Church G-Gym P-Parish Office PG-Parish Grounds MR2-Meeting Room #2 SHC-Sacred Heart Chapel PC-Parish Community Center PCL-Parish Community Center Library Rm. 10 in Parish Community Center SRW-Ss. Robert & William

Parish Staff Rev. John D. Betters………………………………………...…….…………………..…...Pastor frjohn@sjceuclid.com……………………………...………….………………………...Ext. 103

Rev. Edward E. Mehok

Rev. Andrew Morkunas……………………………...…………………...…Parochial Vicar

frandrew@sjceuclid.com……………………………………………………………….Ext. 108

Deacon Charles Doerpers………..……………………………...……..…...…….….Deacon

Deacon Tom Shetina……..………………………..…………………...………...…...Deacon deacontom@sjceuclid.com………………………...……………………...…………Ext. 112

Dr. Francesco Binda……………………………………...………………..Director of Music fbinda@sjceuclid.com……………………………………...………...……….………..Ext. 104

Luke Brown…………………….…………………………….…...………....Wellness Minister lbrown@sjceuclid.com…………………………………………......………….……...Ext. 106

Terri Burrello…………………………………………………………….....……………..Sacristan

Karen Duke……………………………………………………………………………..Receptionist

kduke@sjceuclid.com…………………………...……………………………………….Ext. 100

Jim Granito………………………………………………...………………….Business Manager jgranito@sjceuclid.com………………………………...…………...………………….Ext. 102

Anita Linsky……………………………………………………....………………Office Manager alinsky@sjceuclid.com………………………………………...………..…………..….Ext. 100

Bill Olson…………………………………………………………..…………...……………..Ext. 111 bolson@sjceuclid.com…….…………………………..Youth & Young Adult Minister

Nancy Powell………………………………………...…………..…..Spiritual Care Minister npowell@sjceuclid.com…………………………...………………..……………..…..Ext. 101

Anney Roach………………………………………………..….………………..………..……...DRE aroach@sjceuclid.com…………………………………...…...…………………..…...Ext. 105

This Is My Home...We Are Family Program Within the next couple of weeks, you will receive a summary report detailing the results of our This Is My

Home… We Are Family Program. Several weeks ago we began this program, and we are beginning to see

signs that our Sunday offertory collections are growing through the generosity of many, many parishioners.

Thank you so very much to all who have chosen to participate in this very important program. Your

generosity shows your willingness as faithful stewards to be a part of the ongoing missions of St. John of the

Cross.