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

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Saint John of the Cross Roman Catholic Parish

September 15, 2019 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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Information 216.731.1515 www.srweuclid.cc

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Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. John of the Cross We are the Body of Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, joyfully committed to living the Gospel message,

and working together to share our gifts. We are called to humbly serve our Lord, one another and our community as disciples of Jesus.

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 September 15, 2019

From the Desk of Deacon Tom Dear Parishioners, It has been four months since I was ordained as a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Cleveland by Bishop Perez. Leading up to the day of ordination, there was a lot of speculation about what our parish assignment would be, and I was excited to hear that I was assigned here. My wife Lee Anna and I are very grateful for the many ways the community of St. John of the Cross has welcomed and embraced us. The process of Diaconate formation is a five-year process. The first year is called Aspirancy, which is a time of discernment to determine if there is an authentic call to the Diaconate. God's intention is revealed during the formation process. From the very beginning, it was explained that I would not necessarily be assigned to my home parish, which was Saint John Vianney in Mentor. The deacon is called to serve the Church and the community in three areas: the Ministry of the Word of God, the Ministry of the Liturgy/Worship, and the Ministry of Charity and Justice. The deacon functions in all three areas: service in the transmission of the Word, service in the celebration of the sacraments, and service in the community’s active love. I have been able to serve in the transmission of the Word, and most recently in the celebration of the sacrament of baptism a couple of weeks ago, when I had the honor of baptizing one-year old Treasure. It was a joy to see our parish community gathering around the baptismal font as we welcomed Treasure along with her family into the Christian community of St. John of the Cross. As I reflected back on these last four months, I realized that my connection to this church community started over thirty years ago, when my wife and I were dating. She lived close by, and we would attend the Sunday evening Mass at the Church on top of the hill. We loved the music, the atmosphere, and the vibrancy of the Liturgy. We were so impressed with the music that we asked a few members of the choir to provide music for our wedding. I am happy to say that the Liturgy hasn’t missed a beat (pun intended). I am looking forward to getting to know and participate in the different ministries of the parish. I am also looking forward to growing in faith together, so we as one body of Jesus Christ can go out into the community to search for the lost sheep and feed the hungry, both physically and spiritually. On Monday, September 16, between 6:30pm-7:30 pm, we will be hosting a Eucharistic Holy Hour. “We begin to grow in our “interior knowledge of the Lord” as we contemplate his words, his life, and his real presence before us (St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises, 104).” Please mark your calendars and spend an hour together with the Lord as we grow in spirit, knowledge, and wisdom together as one body of Jesus Christ.

Peace in Christ.................................................................................................................................... Deacon Tom

Pray for the Sick of the Parish and their Caregivers

Monday, September 16 Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian 8:00 am (JB) Jane DePalma

Tuesday, September 17 Weekday 6:30 pm (JB) Tom Contorno

Wednesday, Sept. 18 Weekday 8:00 am (EM) Joe & Maria Jalovec

Thursday, September 19 Weekday 6:30 pm (AM) Anna Pepock

Friday, September 20 Ss. Andrew Kim Taegon & Paul Chong Ha-sang 8:00 am (AM) Kathy Slapnicker

Saturday, September 21 St. Matthew 4:00 pm (JB) St. John of the Cross Parish Family

Sunday, September 22 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am (EM) Adolf Rot 11:00 am (AM) Margaret Berkopec

Mass Intentions for the Week

Remember our elderly and homebound in prayer as well.

Please notify the Parish Office when a name can be removed from this list.

Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday:

Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51 3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 [Lk 15:18] 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

Monday: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Psalms 28:2, 7, 8-9 [6] Luke 7:1-10

Tuesday:

1 Timothy 3:1-13 Psalms 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 [2] Luke 7:11-17

Wednesday:

1 Timothy 3:14-16 Psalms 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2] Luke 7:31-35

Thursday: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Psalms 111:7-8, 9, 10 [2] Luke 7:36-50

Friday: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 Psalms 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20 Luke 8:1-3

Saturday: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 Psalms 19:2-3, 4-5 [5] Matthew 9:9-13

Next Sunday:

Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 [cf. 1a, 7b] 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 or 16:10-13


Evelyn Adamczak Noella Burrows Matthew Dolenc Constance Durrah Mary Frain Margaret Hasto John Hocevar Andrew Jarm Anna Jalovec Nick Kaluza Lucille Kucharski

Marie Lipold Bob Lucas Joe Matejka Ronald Maxey Rudy Myeress Carla Moore Sheila Moore-Baka Larry O’Donnell Linda Palko Joan Raddell Pat Rossoll

Martha Rymer Jerry Scarniench Judy Schmidt Christia Schutt Rose Simek Frank Somrack John Tarmann Jennifer Tennyson Abbie Vernon

Visiting Eucharistic Ministers

R.H. Hospital Wednesday, September 18……..…..…..Marla

Grande Pointe Sunday,

Sept. 22………………………….Matt

Counters

Monday, Sept. 23…...”A” Team

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.


Parish News & Events 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.

R.C.I.A. Are you curious about the Catholic faith? Or do you know someone who is? If so, RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, may be a great fit! Throughout the year, RCIA participants are introduced to the Catholic faith through group sessions that involve discovery, discussion, and prayer. For more information, please contact Anney Roach at 216-289-0770 Ext. 107 or [email protected].

Pasta with Padres Saturday, September 28, 5:00pm

Join us for antipasti, soup, salad, pasta with meatballs and sausage. We will also serve dessert and offer house made Limoncello and Amaretto for a donation.

Tickets are $5.00 each or maximum $20. per family. Tickets will be on sale after weekend Masses and at the Parish Office.

Eucharistic Holy Hour on September 16th The Eucharist consumed, housed in the Tabernacle or visible in the Monstrance is nourishment for our life’s journey and prepares us to follow as Jesus taught us. Join us for our Eucharistic Holy Hour on September 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Church as we pray and sing psalms, consider in silence His presence, and listen to a reading from Sacred Scripture. One aim of this gathering is to help us think about an issue that has not been resolved – Racism – and how we can respond to it.

Couple’s Night Out Married couples are invited to

gather on Saturday September

21 at Ss Robert & William Parish

for a night out. Mr. Bill Boomer,

Director of the Cleveland Dio-

cese Department for Marriage

and Family Ministry, will present

The Five Love Languages. The

evening will begin at 6:30pm

with wine and cheese. This free-

will offering evening is open to

all married couples, parishioners

and guest couples. Consider

bringing an appetizer to share.

RSVP 216-731-1515.

mailto:[email protected]


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 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.

Recently I’ve had the chance to talk to kids about what it’s been like to go back to school for them. Most are enjoying sports, seeing their friends more often, and catching up with teachers that they really enjoy. However, a few have shared with me that they are not happy with their new routine of getting

up earlier and having to go to bed sooner. Gone are the days of Summer when they could sleep until noon. I always hate to tell them this because they’re not going to want to hear it, but having the regular routine of going to bed at a decent hour is very beneficial for their mental health. I remember when I was teaching middle school and the kids would be exhausted Monday morning because they stayed up late and slept in all weekend and were now playing catch-up. When kids are suffering from a lack of sleep they don’t get much out of school. Kids benefit greatly from regular routine and healthy sleep. If you don’t have any rules regarding bedtime and your kids are perpetually exhausted at school, consider instituting some new rules. While they may hate them at first, they may surprise you by feeling better in the long run and you may even see better grades on the next report card. Good sleep is not only good for a child’s education and grades, but also for mental health and development as they grow! In the increasingly busy world, make sure that good sleep is a priority for you and your family. With Prayers………………………………………………………...Luke Brown

Wellness Minister

Hanging onto Hope in Today’s World Presentation by: Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND Saturday, October 5th at 10:00am How do we keep our Christian hope alive amid the gloom that sometimes pervades the daily news and our personal lives? This presentation will explore the virtue of hope and it's relation to faith, love, courage, and humor. It will also suggest some practical ways to nourish hope in our daily lives. There will be refreshments afterwards.

Maggie’s Place On October 12, SJOC parishioners are invited to provide service as a part of our Anniversary celebration. We will be helping from about 9 - 11 AM at Maggie’s Place , located in Garfield Heights. Maggie's Place provides programs and services for pregnant and parenting women and their children by offering community, a safe place to live and learn, and on-going services to help them become self-sufficient. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, please contact Linda McVoy at [email protected] or 440-944-6409 by October 5. Carpooling is available.


Parish News

St. John of the Cross Tree of Life As part of our 10th Anniversary we will have a Memorial of who we are. It will be called the SJC Tree of Life. It will hang in the Gathering Space and be a testament to generations to come of our love and commitment to our beloved parish. I ask each parishioner to consider purchasing a “leaf” on the tree to include their own family name, or in honor/memory of a loved one. Each “Leaf” on the tree will is a $125 donation to the parish. We will install the tree in October and Bishop Perez will bless it when he is here for Mass on November 16 at 4 pm. Order forms can be found in the kiosk or our website.

New Holy Communion Stations In response to some concerns about the distribution we are making some changes to better accommodate our parishioners, especially the elderly and handicapped. The map shows that we will now have a person at the cross aisle of the main aisle (half way up) so the people sitting toward the back do not have to come all the way forward. In addition please note that H1, H3 and H4 will FIRST come to anyone who cannot come forward BEFORE they start their regular line. Please be patient as we make these changes. Thanks!


Parish Staff Rev. John D. Betters……..………………………………...…….…………………..…...Pastor [email protected]……………………………...………….………………………...Ext. 103

Rev. Edward E. Mehok

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

[email protected]……………………………………………………………….Ext. 108

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

Deacon Tom Shetina……..………………………..…………………...………...…...Deacon [email protected]………………………...……………………...…………Ext. 112

Dr. Francesco Binda……………………………………...………………..Director of Music [email protected]……………………………………...………...……….………..Ext. 104

Luke Brown…………………….…………………………….…...………....Wellness Minister [email protected]…………………………………………......………….……...Ext. 106

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

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

[email protected]…………………………...……………………………………….Ext. 100

Jim Granito………………………………………………...………………….Business Manager [email protected]………………………………...…………...………………….Ext. 102

Anita Linsky……………………………………………………....………………Office Manager [email protected]………………………………………...………..…………..….Ext. 100

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

Nancy Powell………………………………………...…………..…..Spiritual Care Minister [email protected]…………………………...………………..……………..…..Ext. 101

Anney Roach………………………………………………..….………………..………..……...DRE [email protected]…………………………………...…...…………………..…...Ext. 107

Your Financial Stewardship Last Week Giving ......................................................................... $4,045.57 Last Week Maintenance Giving ................................................... $1,122.00 Last Week Online Giving ................................................................. $336.00 Last Week Online Maintenance Giving ............................................ $63.00 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, September 16

6:30 pm Adoration (C) 7:30 pm Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study (Rm. 10)

Tuesday, September 17

9:15 am Scripture Reflection (MR2) 5:15 pm Legion of Mary (MR2) 6:30 pm Bingo (G) 7:00 pm Parish Council (MR2)

Wednesday, September 18

6:30 pm Ministry of Consolation (MR2)

Thursday, September 19

Friday, September 20

8:00 pm AA Meeting (Rm. 10)

Saturday, September 21

Sunday, September 22

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

Walk-a-Thon SRW School’s Walk-a-Thon is to encourage physical fitness, to encourage the spirit of working together to earn money, and for spirit-raising among our students. How can you support the students? It’s easy! Contributions can be made using a credit card at: https://srweuclid.cc/walk-a-thon.
https://srweuclid.cc/walk-a-thon

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