I would like to again thank you for
attending the town hall meetings we held during the first half of October. I am starting to go through the feedback you
provided in questionnaires and online.
So far the feedback has been positive and fills me with joy and hope for
our parish. I will collate and
generalize the responses and provide a report of what the parish is saying. The
slides from the presentation will remain online for your review. I pray that we will continue to move forward
in our faith moving closer to the salvation that awaits us.
Financially we face a challenge. Our year to date income has a deficit of
$3,721.56, we are spending more than we are taking in. There has been a decrease in offertory and
expenses in general have risen in part due to the current economic situation. I would ask you to prayerfully consider your
support of your own needs and the needs of the church. On a positive note, as of the writing of this
column we are $1,709 short of meeting the matching grant goal of $50,000. One consideration for this grant is to apply
it to the diocese’s upcoming Called to Flourish campaign where we receive a
fifty-percent return.
This past week along with
one-hundred-eighty priests I attended the diocese’s biennial priests’
convocation at Saw Mill Creek. This was
an opportunity for us to gather as a presbyterate for prayer, fraternity and
discussion. It is always a joy to be
with brother priests, to share in our common vocation, to be the alter
Christus for the people we serve. As
I mentioned in my homily last week in the diocese of Cleveland we are happy
priests.
As the fall season continues we
are quickly drawing the season of Ordinary Time, Year A to a close. All Saints Day, November 1, will be on a
Sunday followed by All Souls Day the next day.
Memorial candles for All Souls Day are now on sale. Please pick up an envelope at the doors of
the church. I am happy to announce that
the Exultate choir will be part of our Christmas Eve celebration
beginning at 10:00 p.m. This is an
excellent opportunity for our greater community to come together to celebrate
the birth of our Lord.
In
God’s time, Fr. Andrew
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September
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Budget
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Difference
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|
Income
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25,377.92
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42,760.00
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-17,382.08
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Expense
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27,205.28
|
29,630.00
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-2,424.72
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Net Income
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-1,827.36
|
13,130.00
|
-14,957.36
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Year to date
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Budget
|
Difference
|
|
Income
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79,746.76
|
108,880.00
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-29,133.24
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Expense
|
83,468.32
|
87,254.56
|
-3,786.24
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Net Income
|
-3,721.56
|
21,625.44
|
-25,347.00
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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
We ask you to
remember in your prayers the soul of Stan Krevh who was buried from our parish
this week. May he and all our faithful departed rest for eternity in the peace
of Christ.
MASS OF ANOINTING
The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick
will be celebrated at all Masses next weekend October 25/26. This sacrament is
intended to provide spiritual and physical healing through God’s grace. We encourage all to receive this important
Sacrament of Healing, especially our older members, and those with chronic
illnesses.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
Priesthood Sunday is a day to reflect
upon and affirm the role of priesthood in the life of the church. This year it will be celebrated the weekend
of October 24/25. Please join in prayer
and appreciation for the priests of the Diocese of Cleveland who minister to us
and for more vocations to the priesthood. Consider sharing a personal note or a
card of thanks with them.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
This weekend October 17-18, we celebrate World Mission Sunday and our
fundamental vocation to be, in the footsteps of Christ, messengers and builders
of hope. This year the Church celebrates the 100th World Mission Day with
the theme, “One in Christ, united in mission." Under the leadership of
Blessed Fulton Sheen (1950–1966), World Mission Sunday became a defining moment
in the life of the Church in the United States. We can surely count on his
intercession for World Mission Sunday 2026, as we together reflect upon, pray
for and take a collection to support the missions. An envelope is included in
your church envelopes, please be generous. Blessed Fulton Sheen, pray for us!
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
The Catholic Cemeteries Association’s next Sunday Grief Support Group
will be on Sunday October 18th. In-person will meet at 3pm, virtual at 5pm.
In a welcoming and supportive setting, find fellowship among others who share
their experiences and understand the pain of loss. Meetings will be held on the
3rd Sunday this month, at no charge to you. Please join us for an hour of
listening, healing, and finding comfort with others who understand. For
details, scan the QR code or call Suzi Richter at 216-930-4866.
ALL SOULS DAY CANDLES
All Souls Day Candles, which will be inscribed with the name of the deceased you want
to remember, are now available. The candles will burn in the church for 5 days
beginning on November 2nd. Each candle is $6 and candle request envelopes can
be found at the entrances to the church. If ordering more than one candle,
please use one envelope and put names on a piece of paper and place in
envelope. Place payment in envelope and drop it in the collection basket during
Mass or stop by or mail to the Rectory.
Candle requests are due by Wednesday October 28th. All are invited to
participate in this commemoration.
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