OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MACEDONIA, OH In today’s bulletin you’ll find the semiannual parish finance report. Although the Diocese only requires that we publish a report on an annual basis, I think it’s important to be fully transparent – and make figures available to you for perusal on a more regular basis. On the report you’ll notice a few figures in red. Ordinarily, on a finance report, you always want to be in the black; red is indicative of deficit spending. Know that this deficit spending is intentional … both last fiscal year and this. Why? Because we’ve undertaken a number of pre-planned capital improvements which required that we spend from the savings we purposefully accumulated. In the 2014 fiscal year, we replaced the shingled roof at a cost of slightly over $80,000. Thus far this fiscal year we’ve repainted the worship space ceiling, re-carpeted the church, relocated the choir area, renovated the front gardens, and completely rebuilt a boiler. Please take time to review the parish finance report. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Deacon Dave Govern (330.468.2194 x3) who is the parish business manager and chair of Parish Finance Council (PFC). Additionally, you may speak with any member of PFC (all of whom are listed on the front cover of the bulletin). In coming weeks you’ll notice a few web cameras being installed around the building (hallway, foyer, church, etc). As we know alltoo-well from media reports, not everyone who enters a building does so with the intention of using it for its intended purposes. It is hoped that a few strategically placed web cameras will allow the parish secretary, who can only briefly glance at people as they enter the building, to be more attentive to the whereabouts of those whom she might not recognize. Additionally, because I live at St. Rita’s and am required travel to OLG to investigate any nighttime alarm, having remote access to these web cams will allow me to immediately ascertain any latenight need for a police response. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 Save the dates for 2015 Vacation Bible School...July 6-10th. VBS will be held from 9AM to 11:30AM. Registrations will be in May 2015 for participants as well as teen and adult staff. Teens will be able to earn involvement hours for both school and Confirmation. We hope to see many students there! Questions? Call Connie Blust at 330.468.2194, Ext. 34. Sunday, January 25 Mass..............8:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm PSR (All Rooms) .................10:5-11:45 am Monday, January 26 Morning Prayer.............................. 8:15 am Mass.............................................. 8:30 am PSR (All Rooms) ...................6:15-7:15 pm Adult Chime Choir, SC .................. 6:45 pm PSR (All Rooms) ...................7:45-8:45 pm Tuesday, January 27 Morning Prayer.............................. 8:15 am Mass.............................................. 8:30 am PSR (All Rooms) ...................6:16-7:15 pm Wednesday, January 28 Morning Prayer.............................. 8:15 am Mass.............................................. 8:30 am No Scripture Rosary, CH.................................... 6:00 pm Thursday, January 29 No Morning Prayer No 8:30 AM Mass Cantor Rehearsal, SC ................... 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, SC ..................... 7:00 pm Friday, January 30 Morning Prayer.............................. 8:15 am Mass.............................................. 8:30 am Saturday, January 31 Office Closed Adoration Concludes, HF .............. 8:00 am Confessions .................................. 4:00 pm Mass.............................................. 5:00 pm Spirit Day Retreat ............9:00 am-8:00 pm Souper Bowl Collection ............. after Mass Sunday, February 1 Mass..............8:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm PSR (All Rooms) ...............10:45-11:45 am Souper Bowl Collection ......... after Masses WANTED! Youthful hearted young adults are looking for focus. Are you looking, too? Join us Tues, February 17th from 7:45-9:00pm. Grab next weeks bulletin to learn more. Or contact Francis Szekeres at 330.217.9122. JANUARY 25, 2015 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OLG Church Cleaning Team This week’s cleaning team will be Kathy Jellison Monday, January 26 8:15 am ........................................................Morning Prayer 8:30 am ................................................. Alphonzo Saracusa Tuesday, January 27 8:15 am ........................................................Morning Prayer 8:30 am ............................................... Joseph Hieu Nguyen Wednesday, January 28 8:15 am ........................................................Morning Prayer 8:30 am ........................................................ Dorothy Holzer Thursday, January 29 8:15 am .................................................. No Morning Prayer 9:00 am ..................................................................No Mass Friday, January 30 8:15 am ........................................................Morning Prayer 8:30 am ....................................................... Robert LeBlanc Saturday, January 31 5:00 pm ..................................... Andrew & Isabelle Kanapky Sunday, February 1 8:00 am ......................................................... People of OLG 9:30 am .......................................................... Socola Family 12:00 pm ......................................................... Doris Walczak Readings for the Week of January 25, 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20 2 Tm 1:1-8* or Ti 1:1-5* /Mk 3:22-30 Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35 Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20 Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25 Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41 Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE!!! You asked for it, you've got it! Back by popular demand, another Attic Sale is slated to take place again this year on November 7th with active donations in October. Please consider donating to the sale when putting away Christmas, spring cleaning, downsizing, etc., and choose our sale for your donations. There is limited space for storage if necessary. What's In Your Attic?? Questions?? Call Don Grabowy at 330 468-2194 x 39 or Joyce Reeves at 330 963-3287. OLG is in desperate need of a few volunteers to help clean the church on a weekly basis. If you’re interested in becoming a church cleaner, please contact Jackie Cackowski at 330.468.2194, Ext. 22 at your earliest convenience. ST. BARNABAS KINDERGARTEN/PRESCHOOL OPEN REGISTRATION St. Barnabas School will be offering open registration for Kindergarten, preschool and Grades 1-8 at the Open House on Sunday, January 25th from 1:15-2:15 p.m. in the School Office. Your child MUST be 5 years old by September 30th to be eligible for Kindergarten. You will need to bring with you a copy of your child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate, a CURRENT utility bill to show proof of residence, legal custody papers if applicable to your child and one check payable to St. Barnabas School in the amount of $155 (all fees are NON-refundable). For further information, please contact the school office at 330.467.7921. CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL The 2015 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal invites us to open our hearts to live joyfully and generously! Dignity, Hope, Concern, Justice and Generosity are the values of Catholic Charities. Through the grace of God and the generosity of donors. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is a beacon of hope, helping people in need. Many parishioners received letters in January, inviting their support of the Annual Appeal. You can help others change the course of their own lives. There is joy in serving and joy in giving. Please give generously to the 2015 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal and prayerfully consider an increase over your last year’s pledge. Liturgical Ministers - January 31 & February 1, 2015 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTOR SERVERS Saturday 5:00 PM Terry Lubrano, Pearl Metzger, J. R. Ratkovsky, Joseph Rock II, Rose Triggiani, Mary Ann Tutokey, Edward Uschold Kathleen Dalrymple Michael & Christian Le 8:00 AM Eugene Bittner, Adam & Mary Gockowski, Carol Henn, Rosemary Marshall, Angela Pace Michael Secora & Michael McConnaughey 9:30 AM Kathy Ashurst, Deacon Dave Govern, Joanna Janisz, Joseph Kost III, Bill Kubrak, Dottie Rule Ronald Reichwein Jacob Grams & Peter Hawersaat 12:00 Noon Sherry & Mark Farley, Gregory Knapik, John & Mary Leben, Carmencita Roxas Edward Tilisky Aimee Flores & Daria Gitiforooz Like us at: facebook.com/OLGChurch OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MACEDONIA, OH Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! January 18, 2015 Sunday Offering ..................................................$4,530.00 Vanco (EFT) General Offertory (1/12– 1/18) ......$1,268.00 Total Offertory .....................................................$5,798.00 Rejuvenate, Replace, Repair ..............................$2,080.00 Vanco (EFT) RRR (1/12 - 1/18) .............................$163.00 Total RRR donations ..........................................$2,243.00 89 Vanco EFT participants Thank you for sharing that which God has so generously shared with you! Anyone wishing to enroll in EFT may do so by visiting donations.olg.cc LENT: What Are You Going To Do About It? Lent is fast approaching...are you going to do anything about it? Like pray or fast or give alms? Here are some suggestions for Lenten practices, find what you fits you and stick with that very faithfully. Fasting: Fast with one meal a day, no snacks, one day a week. Skip meat an extra day a week. Give up alcoholic beverages Give up coffee (or reduce to one cup a day) Give up all unnecessary shopping Fast from music in the car Prayer: Begin the daily Rosary Meditate for 10 minutes a day Choose one extra devotion per week (Stations of the Cross, Adoration or a weekday Mass) January 25, 2015 All three readings this Sunday involve interruption of business as usual and a call to change one’s ways in light of a new situation. Jonah was told by God to go to Nineveh and tell them that in 40 days this city will be destroyed because of their evil ways. At first Jonah fled and didn’t want to do as God asked. We all know the whale story so Jonah obeyed God and goes to Nineveh. Paul tells us time is running out and the world in its present form is passing away and we need to repent and reform our lives. Mark tells how Jesus tells us the Kingdom of God is at hand...to repent and believe in the Gospels. Jesus calls the first apostles to come follow him interrupting their occupation and all their relationships. They had enough faith in Jesus to leave their activities and follow him. This shows what repentance is. What does this mean for us? Stop and look into ourselves, look at our life, our beliefs and how we treat others. We need to change our ways. With the coming of Christ and his teachings, a new way of life began. There is a need to repent and believe in the Gospels and the messages they present to us. Our life here on earth is short. Put your hope into action. Believing in the Gospels, put belief into practice. It’s not hard, a smile, a kind act, respecting human life and all God’s creation, being a friend and not being afraid to share your faith. Believe in the Gospels! Written by Spiritual Life Committee Almsgiving/Charity: Visit a nursing home with your children Forgive someone and patch things up in a visit, or, if necessary, by phone or letter Say a kind word to everyone you meet pay a significant compliment each to each of your children each day. Visit an elderly friend or relative Save up a significant amount of money for a deserving charity or apostolate. For Young People: Restrict TV, Internet or music time Restrict your phone time Be a friend to a shy person Give up that bad place, person or thing Choose a favorite toy, book or piece of clothing and put it away until Easter. OLG MINISTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED SWEATS DRIVE The weekend of February 7th and 8th, the OLG Ministry for Those in Need will be welcoming in 2015 by collecting NEW sweat shirts and pants for adults and children. These items which can be used for sleep and street wear will be donated in your honor to local families and shelters for clothing during our cold weather. Monetary donations will also be gratefully accepted in lieu of garments. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. “SOUPER BOWL” SUNDAY Sunday, February 1, 2015, is Super Bowl Sunday and we will be gathering with friends and family for fun and of course the special foods! How can we bring together this midwinter spectacle with the social Gospel? “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now and have nothing to eat.” Let us be mindful of the poor and the hungry those who are without even a bowl of soup to eat! On Super Bowl Sunday we are asking you to please give $1.00 for the Holy Spirit Church Hunger Center located in Garfield Heights. As you are leaving church, there will be a soup tureen in the foyer in which to place your $1.00. God bless you! Nancy Freibott, Spiritual Life Commission MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION SAINT MARY SEMINARY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015, 5-8PM Saint Mary Seminary invites you to a Mardi Gras Celebration at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. There will be homemade gumbo, delicious desserts, 50/50 raffles, music, games for the kids, and SMS jackets for purchase. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids (under 12) and will be available at the door. Proceeds support the seminarians’ student Activity Fund, which supports cultural events and human formation for our men in formation for the priesthood. Saint Mary Seminary is located at 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio. Call 440-943-7600 with any questions. Eucharistic Adoration at OLG is a wonderful way to escape to the serenity and peace that await you as you spend time with our Lord. Please consider giving one hour of your time at any of the following open hours: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 11AM-Noon, 4-5PM Needs a Partner 3-4AM, 6-7AM, 11PM-Midnight 9-10AM, 11AM-Noon-Needs a Partner 12AM-1AM 3-4PM, 4-5PM 1-2AM Contact Deacon Dave at 330.468.2194, Ext. 3. All are welcome! January is the month we remember the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion and EWTN will have extensive coverage of Pro-Life events. On January 27 EWTN covers pro-lifers who walk across the country to Washington, DC to protest abortion. More information on EWTN.com. THE ROSARY…..and priorities…. Stress can take a heavy toll on you if you’re not careful. What a bizarre world we create...seemingly, success and stress go hand in hand. We willingly agree to take on horrible stress so that we can be a success...then we buy lots of stuff we want...not need...causing more stress…. yes, to prove we are a success. Finally, we eat and drink in excess because we can’t figure out why we’re stressed...and can’t find PEACE. We say “God, please help me.” Well, He will. But first you must recognize that the good life is not about power and materialism. Work to store up treasure in Heaven, not on earth. You can’t take a U-haul full of earthly things to your grave. Make your FAITH number one. Don’t worry about tomorrow, God is already there, watching to see if you really did figure out what is important today. Sit down and talk to Our Father, give Him a quiet period to talk to you. Maybe say a few Hail Mary’s...you will be amazed at the feeling of calm that comes over you. God Loves You! His arms are outstretched to YOU. Remember, you and your family are always invited to take part in our parish Rosary Group every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. Come and join us….what’s stopping you? KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Knights of Columbus Council #11831, will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 8th after the 8:00 am and 9:30 am Masses at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage links, crispy bacon, orange juice, and hot beverages of choice for only $5.50 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. The proceeds from the breakfast continue to support parish related projects. Thanks for your support. School-Age Servers Needed The Our Lady of Guadalupe Server ministry is providing our youth an opportunity to take part in the liturgy in a meaningful way. By serving with reverence, respect and attention, the altar servers are an important service to our faith community and an act of faith and love that draws the server closer to God. Boys or girls interested in serving must be in the fourth grader or older. We are ALWAYS accepting new servers!! Training is provided. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 330.468.2194, Ext. 22. Or send an email to [email protected]. JANUARY 25, 2015 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME KID’S CORNER Mark 1:14-20 Fishers of Men Galilee kingdom repent believe sea Simon Andrew lake fishermen come follow nets James brother John boat FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE FEBRUARY 7, 2015 7:00-9:00 PM All girls four years old through high school are encouraged to invite their dad, grandpa, uncle or godfather to the Father/Daughter Dance which will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 7-9PM, the cost is $5 per dad. We have a professional DJ {Tim Yokiel} and ask moms to provide a plate of appetizers or desserts to share that evening. OLG will provide the festive punch and paper products. Please fill out the registration form below and return it to the PSR office no later than January 25, 2015. ************************************************************************* PLEASE PRAY FOR Tom Ballard Cary Beilstein Al Bolek Tom Brew Mary Butkovic Dale Cackowski Don Cackowski Lottie Cimaglia Sharon D’Angelo Della Ehrman George Ehrman Evelyn Eyring Gary Fiktus Fr. Robert Friedel Robert Furlong John Gable Douglas Hornik Barbara Johnson-Batson Alex Kane Kellen Kolozvary Kathy Koren Brian Kowalski Eleanore Kronjak Sally Kubrak Marian MacDonald Mary Malley Steven Malley Thomas Mikolay Abigail Miller Bob Owens Colleen Percival Barbara Roberts John Schultz Paulette Stofko Kathleen Suchocki Jennifer Tatar Shirley Tirone Patrick Wills Dan Zeman Joe Ziegler (Note: To keep the list current, names are placed on the list for 4 weeks. On the fourth week the name will be put in “italics” to let you know that it is about to be removed. Please contact Jackie Cackowski at 330-468-2194, x-22 to keep the name on the list, or to add or remove names. Baptism Preparation Class: Our next baptismal preparation class will be held Monday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Marian Room. Please register for the class if you are planning to have your child baptized soon and have not yet participated in a preparation class. If you are not able to attend this class, the next one will be held in May. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Freibott at 330.468.2194 x-23. Father’s Name_______________________________ ______________________________________________ First/Last Name of Father, Grandpa, Uncle, etc. ____________________ Girls Name ____________________ Girls Name ____________________ Girls Name ____________________ Girls Name Mother’s Name_______________________________ Address____________________________________ Phone #____________________________________ Baby’s due date or date of birth__________________ Is this your first child?_________________________ Moms...we need help! (Your Info Below) Decorating on Saturday Morning Name:_____________________ Phone___________ At what Church are you registered?______________ Please place the completed form in the collection basket or drop off at the Parish Office.
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