LITURGIES

Sundays 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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DAILY ROSARY DEVOTIONS I pray the Holy Rosary daily at 7:30 a.m.

Please join me when you can. +

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CONFESSION

Every Saturday - 2:00 - 4:00 pm or by app’t.

Sunday - before Mass and ending 10 minutes before

Mass begins.

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READINGS Rom 14 : 14 - 23

Joh 2 : 1 - 11

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READERS

Sunday, Feb 23 - 8:30am Tom Jesser Jr

Sunday, Feb 23 - 11:00am Mike Kelly

Sunday, Mar 1 - 8:30am Chuck Abraham

Sunday, Mar 1 - 11:00am Monique Binkley

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Counting Our Blessings

February 16, 2020 $1,828.00

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EVENTS TO COME

LADIES GUILD MEETING

Sunday, March 22, 2020

MEN'S CLUB MEETING

Sunday, March 22, 2020

CAREGIVERS MEETING

Sunday, March 29, 2020

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION

March 6, 2020 8:30am

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Second Collections Caritas Lebanon

March 15, 2020

In February

SUN. FEB. 23 – First Sunday of Lent – Cana

Sunday.

MON. FEB. 24

Maronite Celebration Ash Monday.

Evening Liturgy and distribution of Blessed

Ashes at 7:00 PM.

WED. FEB. 26

Roman Rite Celebration for Ash Wednesday,

Liturgies and distribution of Blessed Ashes 8:00

am. and 5:00 pm.

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Fri. Mar 6 – First Friday Devotion.

8:00 am Divine Liturgy.

8:30 – 12:00 noon Adoration.

Sat. Mar. 7 – First Saturday Devotion.

7:45 am begin all the Rosary

8:30 am Divine Liturgy, Followed by the 3rd

part of

the Rosary. Welcome everyone.

Sat. Mar. 7 – Changing the clocks one hour ahead.

More daylight, less sleep.

Sun. Mar. 15 – Honoring St. Joseph. Details about

the Sunday Liturgy and the Family Banquet can be

found on the extra flier in this bulletin

Tues. Mar. 31 – Church cleaning party,

10:00 am. Welcome everyone.

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Second Collections Bishop’s Appeal

February 24th

– April 12, 2020

Our Goal this year is $6,500.00

ALL ABOUT HOLY LENT

Friday, Lenten Devotions – 6:00 pm

Way of the Cross and Benediction.

Meatless Meals – a simple meatless meal is

served by volunteers in the sunroom.

4 Fridays are covered to donate and serve

meals. 2 Fridays need volunteers.

Can you take a turn? Let me know.

ALL ABOUT FASTING

For Ash Monday – fasting begins 12:00 midnight

on Sunday until 12:00 noon Ash Monday.

Fasting means no food or drink, only

one main meal and one simple meal, no

snack, no meat, Doctor permitting.

Anyone under the Doctors care is exempt from fasting.

Great Friday follows the same fasting rules.

All Fridays – one main meatless meal.

May God bless your time of fasting in Lent.

May this time be joy filled for you.

Fast from grumbling if possible

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A Few Spiritual Suggestions for Lent

- Try to attend daily Liturgy when possible.

This may be a little sacrifice and that’s good.

- Attend the Lenten Devotions on Fridays at

6:00pm.

- Plan to go to confession.

- Put aside entertainment that may not be helpful

to you in Lent.

- What can you commit to on your own? Such as

family or group night get-together at your home

for prayer and reflection on Scripture, such as

the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday.

May God Bless the Holy Lent for you.

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ALL ABOUT ASHES

In our Maronite Tradition Holy Lent begins with

Ash Monday, February 24.

NO Morning Liturgy.

7:00 pm Evening Liturgy – consecration and

distribution of ashes.

In the Roman Rite Tradition Holy Lent begins on

Wednesday, February 26.

8:00 am Morning Liturgy and distribution of ashes.

5:00 pm Evening Liturgy and distribution of ashes.

The correct practice is to receive the ashes

only one time.

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VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE AND SERVE MEATLESS MEALS, FRIDAYS IN LENT

Week 1 – Feb 28 Ladies Guild Week 2 – Mar 6 ______________________

Week 3 – Mar 13 ______________________ Week 4 – Mar 20 Shamatta Family

Week 5 – March 27 Men’s Club Week 6 – Apr 3 Khoury Family

Week 7 – April 10 - Great Friday – no meatless meal

The meatless meals are meant to be something simple such as soup, salad, bread or any

other ethnic favorites that are without meat.

GET READY FOR HOLY LENT

February 23, 2020

Sunday of the Entrance into Lent

Miracle at Cana in Galilee

www.ourladyofthecedarschurch.org

Divine Liturgy Schedule February 23

rd, 2020 through March 1

st, 2020

Sunday 23

8:30 Deceased Members of the Nathan Maroon Family

by M/M Charles Maroon

8:30 Ruth Keenan by David, Andrea & Maria Reusch

8:30 Robert Staeger, Irvin Hadley by Patti Staeger

8:30 Richard Jacoby by Chuck & Mary Beth Abraham

11:00 Eleanor Abraham by Bahia Nemr

11:00 Sophie Massoud by Deacon Bob & Barb Foster

St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Martyr

Monday 24 NO MORNING LITURGY

7:00pm Larissa Kramer by a friend

St. Ethelbert, King of Kent /

Ash Monday

Tuesday 25 8:00 Eleanor Abraham by Paul Salem St. Victorinus, Martyr

Wednesday 26

8:00 Special Intentions of Fr. Bill

Roman Rite Distribution of Ashes

5:00pm Roman Rite Distribution of Ashes

Ash Wednesday

Thursday 27 8:00 Ruth Keenan by Deacon Tom & Bernie Maroon

St. Thalaleus, Disciple of St.

Maron, Confessor /

St. Gabriel of Our Lady of the

Sorrows, Cleric

Friday 28 8:00 Special Intentions of Tom & Paula Hadley by

Subdeacon Paul & Gena Boulos

Sts. Koura and Marana,

Disciples of St. Maron,

Confessors / St. Hilary, Pope /

St. Romanus and Lupicinus

Saturday 29 8:30 Marleine Lababidi by the Family

Sunday 1 8:30 Eleanor Abraham by Bob & Marion Nemer

8:30 Richard Jacoby by Deacon Tom & Bernie Maroon

St. Domnina, Disciple of

St. Maron, Confessor /

St. Afdokia of Baalbek,

Confessor

ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION:

330-825-1900 * 330-644-4490

330-434-2221 * 330-253-4071

Email: sanctityoflife@live.com

800-712-4357 for other resources in your area

Troubled in Marriage?

Visit www.helpourmarriage.org

ANNUAL BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL 2020

Our Goal this year is $ 6,500.00. -Did you receive a mailing from Bishop Elias for this

year’s Appeal?

-You may use the enclosed envelope he provided to

make your pledge.

-Please know that I also will do a mailing to you just in

case someone was missed from our Chancery Office.

-As usual l will participate with you by completing a

pledge and placing it in the offering basket at the

Liturgy.

-For the record, our Parish Family has always been

good about reaching our goal in the past, let’s

do our best to do it again this year.

-Each week I will post a report on our progress toward

reaching our goal.

-I thank you again and again for your generosity

and for your good cooperation in this obligation.

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THE MARONITE VOICE IS HERE

Another great publication for your enrichment. Bishop

Elias has the main reflection. Throughout the 2

Eparchies we find events and activities worthy of our

attention. Check out the information about the 57th

NAM Convention hosted by St. Anthony Parish in

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Share a copy with family and friends. Our Maronite

Church in the United States is very alive.

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JOB OPPORTUNIY – EMBRACE Clinic Embrace Clinic and Care Center is in search of a Program Coordinator. This is a part-time hourly position (10-12 hours per week to start). Responsibilities include managing and coordinating all aspects of Embrace’s current educational programs as well as helping to develop and implement future courses. Excellent interpersonal and computer skills are required, as is a passion for helping others. For more information, please call 330-825-1900 or email at kathryn@embraceccc.org.

Event to Support Catholic Young

Adults at the University of Akron

"The University of Akron Newman Alumni

Association is hosting a fundraising dinner

dance at Our Lady of the Cedars in Fairlawn

on April 25th at 6pm. All funds raised will

benefit current University of Akron students

involved in Catholic campus ministry

(RooCatholic). The cost per ticket is $40 and

includes a festive evening of dinner and

"Dancing Through the Decades!" Ticketed bar

and various raffles will also be available.

Contact us at alumni@roocatholic.com to

purchase tickets or for business and patron ad

details."

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Ohio Shakespeare Festival is

performing “Saint Joan” on the

stage of Greystone

Saint Joan of Arc is the story of the warrior

saint who hears the voice of saints, and God

giving her instructions to help raise the siege

of Orleans and save France. She appears

unafraid of anything, and with the grace of

God, the things she predicts tend to come

true. George Bernard Shaw’s sweeping

drama follows the epic life and unshakable

faith of the Maid of Orleans, from the

Dauphin’s court, to the battlefield, to the

prosecution chair, and finally, to the pyre.

This professional production will open on

February 28 and continue for three

weekends. Ticket information can be found

on their website,

www. Ohioshakespearefestival.com.

Join the Parish Bridge Club

Membership - $300.00

We are pleased to announce our “Bridge Club” now has 19 members, only 81 more to go! Your

membership of $300.00 is most helpful to our ongoing repair projects at our Parish. Please look

closely at the mailing I sent you and do your best to respond. Thank You very much!

Your Membership Contribution will support

Replacing the 35 year old worn out bridge,

A N D

Assist in the new roof project over the Social Hall Kitchen.

81 MEMBERS are needed. PLEASE JOIN TODAY.

The new bridge will make it easier and safer to access the storage barn

A NEW CELEBRATION AT OUR PARISH

In March we scheduled, for the 1st time, A FAMILY MEAL in honor of ST. JOSEPH.

DATE - Sunday, March 15.

Schedule - 8:30 am – Divine Liturgy

Mass Intentions - Gordon Hinkle, 40 Day Liturgy

Edward Brennan

Ruth Keenan

Coffee and donuts as usual and refreshments provided in loving memory

of Beloved Gordon Hinkle by the family.

- 10:00 am – Religious Ed. Classes.

All Teachers and Students are encouraged to be present.

- 11:00 am – Divine Liturgy,

Mass Intentions - Nazih “Ned” Hamad, 17 year anniversary.

- Joseph & Josephine Seif

- 12:30 pm - Buffet Served.

FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CALL THE PARISH OFFICE – 330-666-3598.

PLEASE GIVE YOUR NAME, NUMBER OF GUESTS AND PHONE NUMBER.

MY REQUEST TO YOU:

I want to welcome everyone to the FAMILY BUFFET.

To everyone who comes to the 8:30 am Mass please return to

the Church Banquet Hall for this meal in honor of St. Joseph.

at 12:30 pm.

See the flier for more details including the prayer schedule

for the actual feast day of St. Joseph.

A SPECIAL REPORT ABOUT OUR YEAR OF THE FAMILY & REUNION PROJECT

This project about the Family could not come at a better time for you and your family and for

the good of our Parish Family at Our Lady of the Cedars Church.

Please be encouraged to reach out to all the members of your family near and far and of all

ages to take part in a special day you choose to come together as a family here at church to

pray followed by a time to visit with each other in any way that is best for you.

I want to encourage all families in our parish. If a family is not so big, why not invite another

family to join together with you.

What month or time of year is best for you and family members to make your commitment? Is

there a particular anniversary of a family member living or who passed that would make

choosing a date a bit easier to commit to.

Each family who schedules a Family date will be given a 2 page booklet and keepsake for your

particular day. Take a peek at the design of the first front panel of this keepsake booklet,

The cover panel has an image of St. Maron with the words, The Family of St. Maron at Our Lady

of the Cedars Church. Near the bottom there is a place to print the Family Name for your personal day.

The following 6 panels include prayers and a page to write out the names of deceased members as your

intentions for your Liturgy and a panel for names of the family who are living and in need of particular

prayers.

At the Liturgy for your family this booklet will be at the Table of Preparation before Mass

begins and then at the time of the procession with the Gifts a member will bring it to me and

then placed on the Altar. At the end it will be given back to the family for your keepsake.

This Year of the Family, this year of Reunion in 2020 is very important to me as you can tell.

Please let it be as important to you. LET’S GET STARTED.

PLEASE CHOOSE A FAMILY SUNDAY FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY ARE RESERVED FOR

ALL THE PARISH REUNION.

February 2020

Lent Begins

Ash Monday

Palm Sunday &

Holy Week

Parish Reunion Week Easter Sunday