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Mass Intentions

Monday: February 1

8:15am Rita Hudec

Tuesday: February 2

The Presentation of the Lord8:15am Quentin Nickel

Wednesday: February 3

8:15am Dec’d of Ivan & Broestl

Families

Thursday: February 4

8:15am Dec’d of McNab & Kristof

Families

Friday: February 5

St. Agatha9:00am Mike & Barbara Flanik

(LIVE STREAM ONLY)

Saturday: February 6

St. Paul Miki4:00pm Dorothy Mordarski

Sunday: February 7

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30am George Kacvinsky

9:30am Ladies Guild

11:30am Robert J. Ludwig, Sr.

Readings for February 7

1st Reading Job 7:1-4, 6-7

2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Gospel Mark 1:29-39

January 31, 2021

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule

Monday—Thursday

8:15am (in person & live stream)

Friday

9:00am - (live stream only)

Saturday Vigil

4:00pm (in person & live stream)

Sunday

7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

(in person & live stream)

Prayer and Devotion at 6:00pm

(live stream daily)

Available on the website

Stations of the Cross

Prayer Intentions

Our Lady of Lourdes Novena

Reaching Out

Pastor Viewpoint

January 31, 2021

Parish Staff

Fr. Edward Estok Pastor [email protected] Fr. Joshua Trefney Parochial Vicar [email protected] Deacon Ted Bizon [email protected] Sr. Kathryn O’Brien Catechetical Leader [email protected] Lynette Krych Pastoral Associate [email protected] Ed Vittardi Principal [email protected] Lori Geyer Music Director [email protected] Denise Bobulsky Service/Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Katie Srsen Youth Minister [email protected] Mai Wolske PSR Principal [email protected] Our Parish Mission Statement

We the people of St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic parish are

called to be a community of believers,

rooted in the love of God, inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ,

led by the Holy Spirit, and centered in the Eucharist.

Through our stewardship of God's gifts,

we welcome all people, support family life,

engage in life-long faith formation, and

reach out to others in love and compassion.

Masses Live-Streamed

Masses will be live-streamed on facebook.com/StAlberttheGreatparish

Or go to www.saint-albert.org

Monday-Thursday at 8:15am (in-person & live-stream)

Friday at 9:00am (live-stream only)

Saturday at 4:00pm (in-person & live-stream)

Sunday at 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

(in-person & live-stream)

Masses can be viewed anytime. We will keep you updated via Facebook, email, and web-site. Thank you and God Bless

Living in Communion

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to re-ceive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment re-ceive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen

A Perfect Act of Contrition

Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say:

"I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be

called your child." Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with

the repentant thief to whom you promised Paradise: "Lord,

remember me in your kingdom." Holy Spirit, fountain of love,

I call on you with trust: "Purify my heart, and help me to walk

as a child of light. "

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

Holy, Kind and Giving

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sunday Collection

Sunday, January 24th $37,043.74

St. Albert parishioners are remarkably

generous. Sharing a portion of our

income with the Church is a sign that

everything belongs to God and we

dedicate our “first fruits” to the work

of the Kingdom of Christ. Thank you

so much for your faith and generosity.

“Pastor’s Viewpoint

Newly Baptized

Catholics in our Parish

Warren Alexander Maurer

“So commit yourself confidently and without hesitation, all that you

are and everything else, individually and in general, to the unfailing

and totally reliable providence of God, in silence and in peace, and

he will work for you.”

St. Albert the Great

Baptism Classes

Baptism classes will now be done us-

ing Zoom (video conferencing) at this

time. If you would like to participate

please email Deacon Ted at

[email protected] to sign up

for a virtual class. The next class will

be on Sunday, April 25th. Any ques-

tions, please call the parish office at

440-237-6760.

Dear St. Albert Family,

On the Fourth Sunday of the Year, and the last day of

January, the scriptures remind us of our call to be prophetic in

our witness for the Gospel. Like Jesus, we can speak an au-

thoritative word of the love of God to a world that needs noth-

ing more than that. To build faith in our hearts and to clarify

our faithful thoughts in our minds, we can speak with authority

about the “love that God has for us” - and that will be an im-

pressive witness to others.

We are approaching the Lenten Season of 2021. Our

theme, “Building Faith through Prayer”, is a communal reflec-

tion upon the gift and the call to pray in our Catholic tradi-

tion. We will read together the book “A Quiet Place”, we will

study the book together in Zoom Book Club, and we will gather

in electronic small groups for Church@Home 2021. You can

do all of it by registering online or calling the parish office.

Our Building Faith Project continues to move toward a

June 15th completion date. As you can see, the welcoming

doorway of the Parish Life Center is taking shape and it an-

nounces “welcome” to all people to the love of God

here. Please pray for the successful completion of the work,

please pray for the success of our capital campaign follow up

process, and please look forward to a new day, coming very

soon, when we can all gather and celebrate the love of God at

St. Albert the Great!

Please check the bulletin for the Lenten schedule of

masses, ashes distribution, stations of the cross, confessions and

so much more. Please share the great on-line ministry of our

parish with people you know who are away from

church. Everyone’s welcome to join in our efforts to “Build

Faith Through Prayer” this Lent!

Peace,

Pray for Those Who Died

Veronica Musarra

Dc. Dennis Smith

Fr. Richard Burchell

Caterina Spinelli


January 31, 2021

“Liturgy & Prayer”

Choosing a Baptismal

Sponsor

Sponsors for Baptism must be Catho-

lic, have received the Sacraments of

Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation

and themselves actively practice our

Catholic faith. The Code of Canon Law

states, “Only one male or one female

sponsor, or one of each sex, is to be

employed (at Baptism).” (Canon 873)

While parents may choose to have ad-

ditional people informally with the title

of “godparent”, the names entered into

the baptismal register and appearing on

any certificate have to conform to the

above standards. A practicing member

of one of the Orthodox or Protestant

churches may be included in baptism

but only together with a Catholic spon-

sor. A “Christian Witness” is a baptized

person who belongs to a non-Catholic

ecclesial community and together with a

Catholic sponsor serves as witness to

baptism.

Mass Intentions for 2022

The 2022 Mass book will be available to schedule Mass inten-

tions on Wednesday, February 3rd. There is a limit of two

Masses per year, per household. Please stop in the parish of-

fice between 9:00am-2:00pm, Monday thru Friday to schedule

your Mass intentions or you can call the parish office at 440-

237-6760. Payment for Masses is due at the time of schedul-

ing.

Legion of Mary—Come and Join Us

The Legion of Mary is a Catholic organization made up of lay

men and women who want to grow in holiness by prayer and

active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. Each

praesidium of the Legion of Mary is named after a title of

Mary. At St. Albert’s, our praesidium has chosen “Our Lady

of Lourdes”. We will be celebrating that feast day of “Our

Lady of Lourdes” on February 11th.

There are 2 types of membership: active and auxiliary

(praying) members. At this time, we are looking for more

praying members to join us. The requirements are to say a

daily rosary, (if you are already saying a daily rosary no need

to add another one) and the beautiful Tessera prayers of the

LOM.

During these uncertain times, more prayer is needed. Mary

will hear us as we gather together. If you would like to join this

ministry, please contact Carrie Kercel for more information at

440-843-7596.

What is Candlemas?

Candlemas is a Christian holiday occurring annually on Febru-

ary 2nd that commemorates the Presentation of Jesus at the

Temple when he was a baby. It occurs 40 days (inclusively)

after Christmas Day. The term “Candlemas” (meaning Candle

Mass) refers to the practice of the blessing of candles by the

priest during a church service (Mass) for use during the year in

church and in the homes of the faithful.

"Respect Life” Virtual Baby Shower

The Respect Life Ministry would like to thank the Parish for

the generous monetary donations which will be shared with

Womankind, Birthright, Right to Life, and The Oaks

(Brunswick) to support expecting mothers and families in cri-

sis situations. Your support of the vulnerable is most appreci-

ated. God Bless You!

In memory of Fr. Richard Burchell

September 1945 -January 2021




“Faith & Formation”

Prayer List

Peggy Wolfe

Wally Wojnick

Frank Wojtowicz, Sr.

Anna Marie Wurth

Evelyn Yagersz

Sofia-Maria Yamalerdzinav

Frank Yuhas

Tim Yurik

Robert Zader

Germaine Zakel

Rita Zemanek

Joyce Zevchik

Christopher Zigmond

Jack Zoldock

Mary Zoldock

Chris Zone

Rick Zone

Cathy Zoya

Francis Zunt

Giana Andolina

Joshua Ahern

Sophia Algeyer

Kathryn Ambrose

Ronald Andexler Sr.

Laura Angle

Peter Antonio

Walter Augustyn

Joanna Bandish

John Baron

Richard Bartshe

John Battenfield

Luke Bazen

Bob Beaulieu

Adam Beckler

Chuck Bechler

Erin Bechler

David Bell

Richard Bellino

Martha Benjamin

Michael Benner

Fannie Beres

Ashley Betlejewski

David Betlejewski

Roberta Betlejewski

Charles Biada

Brian Bielak

Corinne Biesida

Norma Blachowski

Debbie Blaha

Angela Bobek

Janis Bohomolski

Karen Bohning

Charles Bontempo

Ron Borkey

Robbie Boyce

Robert Bragg

Patricia Brammer

Rita Broestl

Pamela Broncato

Dana Brown

Lisa Bruene

Erika Bruening

Susan Budziak

Antoinette Budzinski

Patricia Callahan-Vinci

Sophie Cayless

Virginia Cavanagh

Christopher Ceo

Lauren Ceo

Dorothy Chambers

Diane Collisi

Joseph Crossen

Theresa Currence

Ken Dacek

Frank D’Agostino

Linda D’Agostino

Vincent D’Agostino

Nancy Damm

Pre-Cana—St. Albert the Great

February 13, 2021

Pre-Cana Day for engaged couples will be held vir-

tually on February 13, 2021. The program will

begin at 11:00am and will conclude with 4:00pm

Mass at St. Albert the Great Church. Please contact

the parish office for registration and further details.

Phone (440) 237-6760.

Bereavement Support: Videos & Articles

Losing a loved one is always difficult, especially during these

times of isolation when having personal contact with those who

can offer support may not be possible, so alternative sources

become essential. The Saint Albert the Great Bereavement

Support Ministry has a series of videos that may offer some en-

couragement and consolation to those who are experiencing

grief. You or someone you know may find some comfort and

healing by viewing some of the videos (accessed on the St. Al-

bert the Great’s website, under Ministries / Bereavement Sup-

port). The videos have a range of topics (Tears, Emptiness,

Holidays, Stations for the Bereaved, A Rosary for the De-

ceased, with additional videos being added soon, including

Loss of a Child, Devotional & Healing Music and Prayers…).

Please share this information with anyone who may need some

consolation after a loss.

RCIA Candidate—Kristi Peckinpaugh

My name is Kristi Peckinpaugh. I was

raised Christian in a Disciple of Christ

Church. Over the years I have attended

Catholic Mass through Beaumont High

School and with family friends, and be-

cause of this I have always been drawn to

the traditions, teachings, guidance, and be-

liefs. When I met my fiancé, Luke Martin,

and we became engaged, it was clear that

God was guiding me and it was finally time for me to become

Catholic so we can raise our family together in the Catholic

Church.


January 31, 2021

Check Out St Albert the Great Ministries on–line

Web: www.saint-albert.org

Facebook Group: “Saint Albert the Great Parish and School”

School Facebook Page:

“Saint Albert the Great School North Royalton”

Twitter: Fr. Ed Estok: Matador@TheMatadorWord

Homily Blog: www.thematadorword.blogspot.com

“Faith Formation”

St Albert the Great Parish

Church@Home

Lent 2021 Series

Meet once per week for 3 weeks!

Gather for Week 1: (3rd SUN Lent) Feb 28-Mar 6

Gather for Week 2: (4th SUN Lent) Mar 7- 13

Gather for Week 3: (5th SUN Lent) Mar 14 - 20

Please note preferences you may have when select-

ing a small conversation group

People my age/similar stage of life

Be in a group with (name) ______________

To experience a new C@H group this Lent.

If possible, what type of small conversation group

are you looking for? Please circle

Married Couples Co-ed (single or married)

Men only Women only

Other ________________________________

Name__________________________________

Address _______________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________

Phone _________________________________

Email Address ___________________________

If needed, would you be willing to serve as a

Host? ____ Facilitator? ____

Gender M F Age _____

Circle all possible days of week for you to meet:

Su – M – Tu – W – T - F - Sa

Circle all possible times of day for you to meet:

Morning Afternoon Evening

How can you participate in this Lent’s C@H ses-

sions? (check all that apply)

Via Zoom or Google

Meeting

Phone call (audio only)

CHURCH @ HOME LENT

This Lent, join us with our Church @

Home series and encounter the love

of God through our neighbors, friends

and family members. We will share

in our Lenten reflections within our

small groups, but due to the continuing impact of the Corona-

virus on our communities, our gatherings will, again, take place

via social media only. You can choose your form of social me-

dia – online, through Zoom or Google Meet, and/or through a

simple phone conversation. Groups can be based on the form

of participation. Training sessions will be available to facilita-

tors who wish to learn how to conference using Zoom.

You can complete the Church @ Home

invitation and either mail it to the parish

office, or drop it in the Sunday collection

basket or at the parish office. The invita-

tion is also on our website. Click on the

Church@Home logo to connect to the

invitation.

Let’s continue to encounter Christ through our family and

friends by sharing in this season with Church@Home! We

pray that the Holy Spirit touches our hearts and that many peo-

ple will experience Jesus in a special way during these days of

our Lenten journey.

2021 Catholic Charities Appeal

Catholic Charities Appeal kicked

off in January with the theme

“Love Your Neighbor”. In-Pew

Appeal will be the weekend of

February 20-21. Bishop Malesic

encourages support for the Appeal and asking each one of us

to “help our brothers and sisters in need”. The Appeal goal is

$13.5 million and is needed to continue helping and serving

more than 400,000 people. Donations can be made online at

dioceseofcleveland.org.




Pray for Our Troops

“Living in Communion ”

SGT., Ryan Shaw

Charleston AFB, SC

Capt. David Stephens

USMC, Middle East

1st Lt. Aaron Sykora

National Guard – IN

FC1 Daniel Taylor

U.S.N., Dahlgren, VA

Lt. Dustin Thomas

Army, Ft. Campbell, TN

PFC Justin Thomas

Medical Services, US Army

Japan

Lt. Col. Martin Timko

Air National Guard, Martinsburg, WV

SPC Michael Venditti

US Army, Africa

Sr. Airman Gabriel Wasnuk

Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH

SGT Walter Wright

Indiana National Guard, Iraq

Lt. Colonel Michael J. Young

Ohio Air National Guard, Toledo

Master Sgt. Joshua R. Zifzal

U.S.A.F., Minot Air Force Base, ND

A1C Kelsey Zifzal

U.S. Air Force, Hurlburt Field, FL

FISH FRY 2021 Have Been CANCELLED

Since the Lenten season is quickly approaching and the

COVID situation is still very fluid, we have sadly decided to

cancel the 2021 Fish Fry season. The Fish Fry provided our

parish with a couple of outstanding bene-

fits.

Our Justice and Compassion ministries,

and more specifically, Feeding the Hun-

gry, benefit from the proceeds of the Fish

Fry. Our Feeding the Hungry ministry is

on track to providing and serving around 18,000 meals this

year. Fortunately, due to our relationship with the Greater

Cleveland Foodbank, we can provide a nutritious meal for less

than $1. A consideration of alms giving this Lenten season to

Feeding the Hungry would gladly be appreciated.

If you have any questions, contact Denise Bobulsky at 440-237

-6760 or [email protected].

Nursing Home Blessings Bag Ministry

Valentine’s Day cheer!

Help us provide some Valentine’s Day

cheer to residents of area nursing

homes. We will be collecting Valen-

tine’s Blessing Bags on February 6th and

7th for residents of multiple nursing

homes in our area.

If you would like to participate, we

would ask for the gift bag to contain the following items:

1. Candy (hard candy and/or chocolate).

2. (3) individual snack size bags of chips, crackers and/or cook-

ies.

3. Blank note cards that the residents can use for notes to oth-

ers.

4. A personalized Valentine card either store purchased or

homemade.

5. A size appropriate gift bag to hold the Valentine “cheer”

contents.

Blessing Bags can be delivered and placed in the white parish

van that will be in a visible spot in the rectory parking lot. The

van will have a Blessings Bag sign on it. The collection date will

be February 6th and 7th, 7:00am till 8:00pm.

Any questions, contact Linda Whapham, [email protected],

440/237-2565; or Denise Bobulsky, dbobulsky@saint-

albert.org, 440/237-6760.


January 31, 2021

“Living in Communion”

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Community Meal

January 31, 2021

Our next Community Meal

(pick up) will be on Sunday,

January 31, 2021 from

3:00pm—4:00pm at St. Albert

the Great.

1. Drive thru for the meal pick-up, along with a bag of grocery

items.

2. Enter Parking Lot A or Parking Lot C.

3. Follow parking attendant direction.

4. Remain in the vehicle, and have your trunk open.

Prayer for Students

God of Light and Truth, thank you for

giving me a mind that can know and a

heart that can love. Help me to keep

learning every day of my life, for all

knowledge can lead me to You. Lead

me to be aware of Your presence in

all things and at all times.

Encourage me when my studies are

difficult and when I am tempted to

give up. Give me confidence when my

brain seems slow to understand and

the way forward is filled with struggles

and challenges.

Grant me the grace to fully express all

the talents and gifts You have created,

certain that in Your love and goodness

all will be well in my life according to

Your Divine plan. Amen


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January 31, 2021

Preparing for Next Sunday’s Mass Parish LinC Letter February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Read the following Scripture passage paying attention to a word,

phrase, or idea that stands out to you:

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s

mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her

hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sun-

set, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door.

He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them

to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place,

where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is

looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this

purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the

whole of Galilee. Mk 1:29-39

Consider and Discuss these 3 Questions:

Considering your life today....

1. What in this reading comforted you?

2. What in this reading encouraged you?

3. What in this reading challenged you?

For further contemplation....

What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?

conclude by praying our “Parish Communion Prayer”

O Communion of Love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, embrace us as your children in this family of

faith. Welcome us to a place at your table in the wedding feast of heaven. O Father of Mercy, forgive us as we

forgive. Reconcile us as one Body in Christ and make us instruments of your Peace. O Spirit of Fire and Light,

send us as your witnesses in daily life. Through our prayer, faith, and good works may we become welcoming

doorways, inviting others to enter and encounter your Holy Communion of Love.

We make this prayer, Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and through Christ our Lord. Amen

Step 3

Four steps to LinC together at home, church meeting, or anywhere!

Make Use of One of These Communion Connections:

Sacred Scripture reveals an important aspect of Jesus’ healing ministry – Jesus’ need and compas-

sion for healing the sick. Everywhere Jesus went, he was surrounded by the sick and infirm. In today’s Gospel,

he cures Simon’s mother from her illness; and later the “whole town” gathered at the door with their sick and af-

flicted. Nowhere do the Gospels record Jesus directing a person to bear their suffering. Jesus never indicates

that a person is asking for too much! Sometimes, Jesus may initially seem to refuse a request, but then in re-

sponse to persistent faith, does perform a miracle (MT 15:21-28). The Gospels record no instance in which a

person asks Jesus for healing and is refused.

Reading Sacred Scripture may sometimes challenge our ideas about the Lord’s will to heal. Do we as-

sume that if we are sick, God wants us to remain that way for our good? Do we truly believe that God is listening

to our prayer? Could our resignation to illness or infirmity sometimes be a mask for unbelief? The Gospels

show a compassionate Lord who deeply desires to heal us, physically and spiritually. Let us ponder the Scrip-

tures in our heart, and believe that the Lord’s soothing healing will always be with us. “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (MT 11:28)

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