Our Lady of Grace Church
1088 Ridge Road • Hinckley, Ohio • 44233 • (330) 278-4121
Website: www.ologchurchandshrine.org
Reverend Joseph Mecir, Pastor
Reverend William P. O’Neill, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend John T. McDonough, In Residence
Rev. Mr. Bruce Dobbins, Deacon
Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic faith community of Our
Lady of Grace, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus
Christ and dedicated to our Blessed Mother, value
our mission to make God’s presence visible in
today’s world. In service to God’s will, and with
the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we manifest God’s
peace, love and saving presence as we pray,
worship, work and live together in His Name.
May 17, 2015 * Ascension of the Lord
Email: [email protected]
Sunday Masses:
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 & 11:00 am
Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:00 am
Holy Day Masses: As scheduled in the bulletin.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 pm
Anytime by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism: First & third Sundays at 12 pm
Baptism classes required for first child.
Sacrament of Marriage: Allow 6 months preparation.
Call parish priest to set a date.
Catering
Call Church Office
Bereavement Ministry and Women of Hope
Carolyn Zaverl: 330-225-9705
PSR Dept.
Jane Wetzel: [email protected]
Music Ministry Mary Gabriel: 330-636-1739
Parish Council Tom Higgins: [email protected]
Home of
Triumph of the Two Hearts Shrine
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Open 24 hours a day all year long
Unique statue of Jesus with the Blessed Mother
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Beautiful country scenery
One of Ohio’s newest Shrines
MINISTRY SCHEDULE - May 23 & 24
Lectors
Extra-ordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
Servers
4 pm
Wendy Stanek
Ruth Ann Manley
Tom Hannan, Judi Mancini
Patricia Lorenc,
Brett & Kevin Kalfas
8 am
David Manley
Jan Lemke
Ed & Holly Majestic
Miranda Bush, Leo Smith,
Scott & Robby Cerrito
11 am
Anthony Matt
Andrea Powers
Bruce Dobbins, Michele Zelazny
Cassidy Angus, Abigail Krzywicki
Veronica Peterlin, Kyle Yamat
Church Cleaners
Sat. (5-23)
Judy Davis, Carole Hanicak,
Susan Jacynycz, Cheryl Valasik
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
Winter storms made it difficult for faith-filled people to
respond to this year’s Appeal in their parish setting, so
this weekend all parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland are
conducting a second in-pew appeal. Giving to Catholic
Charities transforms the lives of people in need and is a
tremendous way to respond to the bounty of God’s gifts
in our own lives.
BLOOM ‘N BOOK SALE
May 28—31
Join us for this spectacular event! Choose
from new or gently used books, magazines, and
DVDs, and a wide variety of plants along with
raffles, giveaways and special item offers.
Special Events
Thursday, May 28, Preview Night:
Admission by pre-paid $12 ticket which
includes wine and cheese tasting, specialty
breads, fruit and desserts. Tickets are available
through the church office.
Friday, May 29, Bowls ‘n Blooms: Join us
for soup, chili and salad (11 am—2 pm)
Saturday, May 30 , Books ‘n Bites: Kids of
all ages can join us for Dollar Dog or Pizza (11
am—2 pm)
Sunday, May 31, Donut Delights:
9 am—3 pm
May is the month of Mary
remember to say your rosary daily!
Sunday, April 27…$3,741.74
Envelopes used...151
Thank you for your generosity!
PRO-LIFE NEWS
Due
to
an
overwhelming response,
our Pro-Life Group soldout of carnations after the
8:00 am Mass last Sunday. Unfortunately the 11:00 am
Mass had no flowers. Next year, we will put aside
flowers to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.
Thank you to all who participated in this sale. Hope
you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. We will be back next
year!
4:12 YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group will meet for the last time on May 17th
at Mrs. Smith’s home, 2314 Weymouth Rd at 3 pm.
KICKOFF!
We are doing a pictorial directory to draw our church
family closer together, to create a tool for telling people
about our ministries, and to celebrate our church. We will
begin scheduling appointments next week for
photography beginning June 21st.
There is no cost to the church and no sitting fee for
your family. You will receive a complimentary 8x10
portrait and a copy of the directory for participation. You
will be photographed, choose your pose for the directory
and have the chance to make additional purchases all in
one trip to the church. Please sign up next week. Our
directory won’t be complete without you!
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Have you been to our website lately? Check it out —it is
new and improved! Thanks to the help of Mike Thomas,
Tom Higgins and the Diocese we now have a new look.
Simply go to ologchurchandshrine.org. As soon as the
office staff becomes familiar with the site, you will find
updated schedules, bulletins, events, etc.
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FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Jesus has ascended back to heaven. Before ascending, He
commanded us to live and preach the Gospel. We run a
relay race of faith. Each family generation hands on the
baton of faith to the next generation, teaching by word
and example who Jesus is and how to live the Gospel.
Don’t drop the baton of faith!
FIFTY YEARS!
Our Lady of Grace is
celebrating it’s Golden Jubilee
this year. It all begins on June
14th with Bishop Lennon
celebrating the 11:00 Mass.
The statues of St. John Paul
II and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta should be installed in
time for the celebration. Thanks to everyone that has
contributed toward them.
We are still accepting
donations. God bless you for your generosity.
DID YOU KNOW?
It is an extremely rare case when abortion is required to
save the mother’s life. Of course, when two lives are
threatened and only one can be saved, doctors must
always save that life. However, abortion for the mother’s
life and abortion for the mother’s health are usually not
the same issue. Since every abortion kills an innocent
human being, it is morally abhorrent to use the rare cases
when abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother
as justification for the millions of on demand
“convenience” abortions.
HELP!
We STILL need one more man or woman
to join our church cleaning crew. You
would be on a schedule with three other
people to clean Wednesday mornings once
every six weeks. It only takes about an
hour to clean. Please call the office, if you
are interested.
FOOD PANTRY
Your generous donations provide help for many needy
families. In this time of economic uncertainty this
ministry is a lifeline for many. Our Food Pantry can
always use a variety of items. At this time we are
especially in need of: cereal, coffee, hand soap, jam/jelly,
peanut butter, rice and laundry soap. You can drop off
your items in the church vestibule or at the church office.
Please make sure when dropping off items that they are
not expired, and preferably have a few weeks to a month
shelf life. Not everything is given out the week we
receive it. Thank you!
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SACRED STEPS LIVING WATERS RETREAT
St. Joseph Church, 12700 Pearl Rd., Strongsville is
hosting a day retreat fro all separated and divorced
persons. It takes place on Saturday, May 30 from 8:30
am to 4 pm (with 4:30 Mass). Cost is $25. Call Jane to
register at 216-334-2978. For more information about the
retreat contact Carol Petro, MSWW, LSW at 216-3342975.
SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
“Touch our world one child at a time.” Today more and
more children find themselves homeless. Blessing House,
a crisis care center for children in the Cleveland area,
provide children a safe and loving environment until they
can go home. The Sisters of Notre Dame invite single
women ages 18-35 to volunteer at Blessing House from
June 28-July 2. For more information, contact Sr.
Kathleen Hine, SND at 440-476-6094 or email
[email protected]. Online registration is available at
www.sndchardon.org.
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Reservations are being taken for the 50th Wedding
Celebration to be held on Sunday, July 26 at the
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Bishop Richard
Lennon will be the principal celebrant. Couples married
50 years (married in 1965) or have missed previous
celebrations are welcome to attend. Seating is limited so
please register early. Call the church office to complete a
registration form.
DOO IT NOW!
Hinckley’s second greatest export (next to buzzards)
is now available for immediate pickup or delivery from
Our Lady of Grace Church. LLAMA DOO, our popular
organic fertilizer is better than cow or horse manure and
acts as an excellent deer repellent.
40 lb. bags (approximate weight) are now available;
$4 a bag. To order call the church office at 330-2784121.
ANNUAL MASS OF GOD’S CREATION
You are invited to the Mass of God’s Creation to
celebrate our natural spaces, family farms, rural lands,
family gardens, parks and waters . This takes place at
Holy Martyrs, Medina, on May 30 at 5:30 pm. For
information,
contact,
Jeff
Campbell
at
[email protected] or 330-263-6176.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 18
May 20
May 21
Pro-Life Meeting
Choir Practice
Rosary for Peace
MMP Cenacle
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
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THE HILL OF CROSSES
The Hill of Crosses, in the city of Siauliai, Lithuania
stands on a small hill, about 10 meters tall. The tradition
of leaving crosses began after an uprising of the Polish and
Lithuanians against the Russian tsar was squelched in
1831. Relatives of the dead rebels, with no bodies to
bury, instead left crosses on this hill to commemorate their
fallen.
During the Soviet occupation of Lithuania from 1944
to 1991, the Hill of Crosses became a symbol of defiance
against the Communist regime. Three times the Soviets
bulldozed the hill, but after each time both locals and
pilgrims once again would erect crosses on the hill. When
crosses continued to appear the soviet authorities stationed
KGB agents around the site to stop people sneaking
through the forest to plant crosses.
In 1991, when Lithuania acquired its long awaited
independence, the hill became a dual symbol of Lithuania's
Catholic faith and her national identity. Pope John Paul II
visited in 1993 to dedicate the site. A stone marker at the
foot of the hills bears his words, "Thank you, Lithuanians,
for this hill of crosses which testifies to the nations of
Europe and to the whole world the faith of the people of
the land."
Today there are about 200,000 crosses at the site,
excluding carvings and shrines, made out of everything
from wood to metal. A hermitage has been erected nearby
to assist visitors and the faithful are welcome to add their
contribution to this unusual Hill. Today, the crosses
number in the hundred of thousands. This place attracts
both locals and tourists. Walking among numerous
crosses, some decorated with devotion to loved ones, one
can hear the rosaries rattle in the wind. This little hillock
has long been a
potent symbol
of
suffering,
hope, devotion,
and
the
undefeated faith
of
the Lithuanian
people.
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MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 16
4 pm Mary Streck / Marilyn
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Ascension of the Lord
8 am Living & Deceased of Parish Family
11 am Sacred Heart Parish
MONDAY, MAY 18
St. John I
8 am In Gratitude / Flo & Mike Russell
TUESDAY, MAY 19
8 am Souls in Purgatory / Flo & Mike Russell
St. Bernadine of Siena
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
8 am Sam Oldfield / Patricia
THURSDAY, MAY 21 St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions
8 am Marge Potachek / Joan Kmiecik
FRIDAY, MAY 22
St. Rita of Cascia
8 am Special Intention
SATURDAY, MAY 23
4 pm Rita Miller / Julie Brezina
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Pentecost Sunday
8 am Living & Deceased of Parish Family
11 am Zillich Family
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Paschal Baylon – Pascal was born to a peasant
but pious family in Aragon on the feast of Pentecost. He
was christened Pascau in honor of the feast. As a youth
he was a shepherd for his father. Paschal would carry a
book with him and beg passersby to teach him the
alphabet and to read. As he toiled in the fields he would
read.
In a vision he was told to enter the nearby Franciscan
community. He became a lay brother in 1564. Paschal
practiced rigorous asceticism and spent many nights in
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Paschal spent his
life as porter, cook, gardener or official beggar. He was
careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never
waste any food of anything that was given for use of the
friars. He gave generously to the poor that came to the
door. He was known for his unfailing courtesy.
Although poorly educated he had a great love for the
Blessed Sacrament. He defended the doctrine of the
Blessed Sacrament against the Calvinists. Many people
sought Paschal’s wise counsel.
Paschal died on May 17, 1592. He is the patron saint
of Eucharistic Congresses and Eucharistic Associations.
Elaine Sustersic & Jamison Swope I