March 29th, 2015 Saint Luke the Evangelist 1212 Bunts Road Lakewood, OH 44107 216-521-0184 Web site: www.stlukelakewood.org Email: [email protected] St. Luke the Evangelist Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday March 29 Sunday, March 29 Mass—7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am with distribution of palms at all Masses Taize Prayer - 7:00—8:00 pm Monday of Holy Week March 30 Mass—8:30 am, 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross—6:45 pm Confession—7:00—8:00 pm Tuesday of Holy Week March 31 Mass—8:30 am Confession—9:00—10:30 am Wednesday of Holy Week April 1 Mass—8:30 am, 5:30 pm Confession—6:00—7:00 pm Stations of the Cross—7:00 pm Holy Thursday April 2 Mass of the Lord’s Supper—7:30 pm Good Friday April 3 Stations of the Cross—12 Noon Service of the Lord’s Passion—3:00 pm with distribution of Communion Holy Saturday April 4 Food Blessing—12 Noon Easter Vigil Mass—8:30 pm Easter Sunday April 5 Mass—7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Dear Parishioners, As we begin this Palm Sunday, we enter into the holiest week of the church year. These days of Holy Week are not about looking at history, but engaging in mystery. The mystery of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his stooping at the feet of his disciples to wash their feet, the veneration of the cross and breaking the darkness of our Lenten fast with single light of the Easter Candle. As we begin this Holy Week, the passion account of Mark invites us to reflect on the journey to the cross. The liturgy of Holy Thursday calls us to wash feet and be about the business of doing what Jesus did- attend to the poor, bring food to those who hunger and offer sight to the blind. On Good Friday, we listen to the passion account of John and know that death is not the final answer. We kiss the cross as a sign of our reverence for the very symbol that marks our Christian way of life. And on Holy Saturday night, after the sun has set, we shall burn the purple pieces of paper, with our prayer intentions, that were on the window sills throughout this Lenten Season. The fire will light the Paschal Candle, break the darkness of sin and suffering and invite us to celebrate the rising of Christ to new life. I won't share with you, here, the schedule of our Holy Week liturgies. You will find a full listing of every event during Holy Week on the cover. But what I do ask is that every parishioner make the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the East Vigil, your single greatest priority this week. For it is in our celebration of these liturgies that we tell the story of our salvation in Christ Jesus. We know all to well that there are some in our world, through violence and persecution, who are making every attempt to wipe out what we cherish and believe as Catholics and Christians. This week we tell the story of our faith. Our children and grandchildren need to know not simply our history, but what we hold dear in mystery. Join us during this week so that the "greatest story ever told" might live again in us and through us. Blessed Holy Week to all of you. Fr. Tom Dragga MASS INTENTIONS Mass intentions for 2015 are still available for weekday and weekend Masses. Intentions may be for family/friends living or deceased. You may want to remember someone celebrating a special occasion in their life. Mass stipends are $10 each. Please call the Rectory at 216.521.0184 or stop by during business hours to schedule your intention. CHURCH SUPPORT March 22,nd—$11,023.00 Thank you for your generous support of our parish. God bless you. Invitation to: “Women Only!” On Friday, May 8th. from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, we are launching our first “Women’s Evening of Reflection!” Plan on attending as we share a light supper, a presentation entitled, “Am I a Mary or a Martha?” plus opportunities for group prayer and quiet time for individual prayer, and a simple activity of remembrance. This is an opportunity for women of the parish and their friends to withdraw from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend time with the Lord and each other. The Lord intended for us to enjoy life and this evening will provide that opportunity! Give yourself a gift! Mark your calendar NOW so you don’t forget! More information later on… Food and Fun at the Book Club! Join us for light refreshments on Thursday, April 16th. at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Family Room for a discussion on award-winning novelist Jeannette Walls’ new novel, THE SILVER STAR. Set in the 70’s, two young teen girls, daughters of a flaky mother who is “trying to find herself,” become independent and responsible in the frequent absences of their “budding artistic mother.” The girls leave California and travel to Virginia seeking refuge in the maternal side of the family they have never met, and to a town where their mother is not welcome. The younger girl becomes the voice of the story as her feistiness and sense of justice confronts the stereotypes of her mother’s southern hometown. This is a novel about triumph over adversity, optimism over cynicism, and people who find a way to love one another despite their flaws. ~A NOTE OF THANKS ~ Thank you to all of the parishioners who made bakery and helped serve at the Confirmation reception. Please know how much we appreciate the gift of your time and talent. God bless you! DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY All are invited to join in a Eucharistic Holy Hour, the Divine Chaplet of Mercy, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Luke Church, 1212 Bunts Road and Clifton Boulevard. Please join us in the Easter celebration of God's love and mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday. Our Holy Father has granted a plenary indulgence for this day under the usual requirements established by the church. Please pray for…. Thomas J. Kennedy, Gina Petkac, Pete Petkac, Sue Kotas, Aidan Koltiska, Shannon Koltiska, Melodina Lim, Norma Pohle, Christine Schade, Rita Smith, Gloria Tecca, Holly Zappala. STEWARDSHIP Palm Sunday March 29th, 2015 St. Luke Lenten Fish Fry Join Us 4:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in McBride Hall Cost—$9.50 Includes: Fish (fried or baked) 1 side dish choice of: roasted red skin potatoes, pierogis or mac n cheese and Vegetable Cole slaw or applesauce & Dessert Beverage (coffee, tea or soft drink) Stop by on your way home from work for carry out. “The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, While others cut branches from trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: ‘Hosanna, to the Son of David; Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’ And when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, “Who is this?’ And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:8-11 This year, our fish fry will be catered by Italian Creations HONEY BAKED HAM SALE PALM SUNDAY Don’t forget to order your Honey Baked Ham item for Easter! Orders will be accepted if turned in by noon on Monday, March 30th. Pickup with our new drivethru is Thursday, April 2nd from 4—7 pm. For each order placed, your name will be included in a drawing The holiest week of the year begins today. But the world doesn’t stop. Everything goes on – the regular TV series, the regular work schedule. SO IF I WANT THIS TO BE A “HOLY WEEK” WHAT DO I DO? I DECIDE! for a $50 Honey Baked Ham Gift Certificate. Questions may be directed to Holly at 216.521.0184 or [email protected]. Thank you for your support! *****LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE***** Affirming, Welcoming Engaging Lakewood Catholic Academy ~Celebrating Ten Years of Excellence in Catholic Education~ Join us for our 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2015 We will present Lakewood Catholic Academy’s highest honor, The Insignis Award to Principal Maureen Arbeznik. The evening begins at 6 pm with cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres & silent auction followed by dinner catered by Lago East Bank & live auction. For tickets please visit www.lakewoodcatholicacademy.com LITURGICAL MINISTRIES April 4th & April 5th MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF March 29th Saturday, April 4th 8:30 a.m. Lector: Sr. Donna Marie, D. Snell B. Mrsic, N. Pohle, R. Jones EMH: K. Betz, Volunteer, V. Mechling EMC: Deacon John, Volunteer Volunteer, Volunteer Servers: K. Cush, N. Braquet Sunday, April 5th 7:30 a.m. Lector: EMH: EMC: S. Hughey B. McCrone, J. Fitzgibbons, G. Jacobs Volunteer, N. Pohle P. Jacobs, Volunteer Server: P. Prete 9:30 a.m. Lector: EMH: EMC: B. Mrsic D. D’Amico, E. Harvey, Volunteer Deacon John, Volunteer R. Dumycz, Volunteer Servers: J. Thoma, B. Mitchell, S. Hepp 11:30 a.m. Lector: EMH: EMC: N. Davis M. Murman, T. Bendahan, P. Zimmer Deacon John, R. Kratofil Volunteer, Volunteer Servers: A. Bendahan Weekly Calendar at St. Luke’s Sunday, March 29th—Palm Sunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 7:00 pm Mass Mass Mass Taize Prayer-Church Monday, March 30th 8:30 am 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass Mass PSR—School 50+ Club—Rectory PSR Stations of the Cross—Church PSR Confessions—Church Tuesday, March 31st 8:30 am 9:00 a.m. Mass Confessions—Church Monday, March 30th, Monday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m. Melodina Lim by the Lim Family 5:30 p.m. Samuel Capiccioni by Samuel & Joan Capiccioni Tuesday, March 31st, Tuesday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. No Mass Wednesday, April 1st, Wednesday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m. John Evcans Beck by Bob Beck 5:30 p.m. Officer Paul Sciullo by Libby Khuri Thursday, April 2nd, Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Friday, April 3rd, Good Friday 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m. Service of the Lord’s Passion ~with Communion Saturday, April 4th, Holy Saturday 4:30 p.m. No Mass 8:30 p.m. (TD) Parishioners of St. Luke Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30 a.m. (KW) Parishioners of St. Luke 9:30 a.m. (TD) Parishioners of St. Luke 11:30 a.m. (TD) Parishioners of St. Luke HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 5th 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. No Homebound on Easter Sunday Please pray for our homebound Wednesday, April 1st 8:30 am 5:30 pm 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass Mass Confessions—Church Men’s Journey—School Stations of the Cross—Church Thursday, April 2nd—Holy Thursday 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. LHS Track Yoga—Gym Mass of the Lord’s Supper—Church Friday, April 3rd—Good Friday 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross—Church Service of the Lord’s Passion with Communion-Church Fish Fry—McBride Hall Saturday, April 4th—Holy Saturday 12:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Food Blessing—Church Easter Vigil Mass-Church Sunday, April 5th—Easter Sunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Easter Mass Easter Mass Easter Mass WESTERLY DRIVERS FOR April 4th & April 5th Sat. April 4th Sun. April 5th 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. No Mass Carol Kmiecik To volunteer please call Paul Yanchar at 216-509-2384 SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF March 29th Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. Adult Acolyte 8:30 a.m. No Mass 5:30 p.m. Volunteer 5:30 p.m. No Mass Tuesday Friday 8:30 a.m. Adult Acolyte 8:30 a.m. No Mass 5:30 p.m. B. Rogers 5:30 p.m. No Mass Wednesday Saturday 8:30 a.m. Adult Acolyte 8:30 a.m. No Mass 5:30 p.m. No Mass 4:30 p.m. K. Cush, N. Braquet
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