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June 25, 2017 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What’s Happening … A Note from the Pastor ............. 2
Verses & Prayers ....................... 3
Spiritual Wellness Center .......... 4
Scholarships Available
Parish Family Life Events
July 4 Mass Celebration ............. 5
Second Blessings Rummage Sale
Your Financial Stewardship
$52 for the Future Goal Met!
Fortnight For Freedom
Parish Activities Schedule .......... 6
News From Our Neighbors
Ministry & Mass Schedules ....... 7
Ordinary Time-Not So Ordinary
Saint John of the Cross Parish, 140 Richmond Rd., Euclid OH 44143 (216) 289-0770
facebook.com/sjocp saintjohnofthecross.org
Because the term ordinary in English most often means something that's not special or distinctive, many people think that Ordinary Time refers to parts of the calendar of the Catholic Church that are unimportant. Even though the season of Ordinary Time makes up most of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, the fact that Ordinary Time refers to those periods that fall outside of the major liturgical seasons reinforces this impression. Yet Ordinary Time is far from unimportant or uninteresting. Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" not because it is common but simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English word order. Thus, the numbered weeks of Ordinary Time in fact represent the ordered life of the Church—the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in fasting and penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ.
Saint John of the Cross Roman Catholic Parish
Join Us for Outdoor Mass! Next week, we will resume Mass at our Outdoor Shrine through Sept. 4 at 7:45 am, weather permitting. Bring your friends!
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There was a time in my life when I loved Fall; the falling leaves, the cool air, pumpkins and nights when I could wear a sweatshirt and be near a fire. As I get older, while I still love the things of Fall, Fall is not really something I look forward to anymore. Not because I do not still love these things, but because I know what follows Fall…the brutal cold and snow of winter. This Fall is going to be different…for I am truly looking forward to Fall here at SJOC. The staff is working hard to plan for what I know will be an exciting time, a time full of opportunities for ALL of us to grow in our relationship with Jesus as well as consider ways that our relationship with God and others can be strengthened through the sharing of our gifts. I won’t go into detail here, but as we plan, I ask that you begin to pray now...pray that we, the staff, can allow ourselves to be directed by the Holy Spirit to give to this parish what we need to be strengthened in our faith and in our resolve to be true disciples of Jesus. Pray that our parish family responds to the opportunities that will be offered, pray for those that will not respond, and pray for those that we will serve. I have a vision for this Fall…that our parish comes together, perhaps in a way that it never has before…that we recognize our strength to do the work of Christ in our world, and how much stronger we are when we are ALL working as one. Whether you are very involved, or not at all involved, or somewhere in between, I pray that EVERY parishioner is willing to be a part of what I know will be a blessed time for our parish. We need everyone…God needs everyone, so that we can be all that God dreams that we can be. I’m not dreading Fall nearly as much as I usually do.
From the Desk of Our Pastor
Questioning your faith? Need help with an issue in your life?
Talk to the pastor. Set up appointment by calling (216) 289-0770 or emailing to [email protected]
Fr. Salvatore Ruggeri
Saint John of the Cross Mission We are the Catholic Community of St. John of the Cross, established in 2009. Uniting the people of God as one family, we are rooted in, and empowered by, our sacramental life and Eucharistic celebrations. Living as disciples of Jesus Christ, we recognize our God given potential and challenge one another to share our giftedness, embrace our diversity, and engage in social outreach, service and education. In doing so, we seek to extend the reign of God in Euclid and the wider community.
Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish and their Caregivers... Beverley Argento
Jim Brown
Jane DePalma
David DeProspero
Lillian Dolenc
Constance Durrah
Mary Frain
Ann Grossman
Joe Hocevar
John Hocevar
Marlene Hoageson
Andrew Jarm
Doris Kowalski
Evelyn Kublin
Joan Latessa
Mili Lekan
Marie Lipold
Bill Magri
Joe Matejka
Ronald Maxey
John Paglia
Joe Pastore
Anna Pepock
Joan Raddell
Martha Rymer
Carole Smigelski
Frank Somrack
Mary Somrack
John Tarmann
John Tousel
Marcie Vanek
Matt Willmore
Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday:
Jeremiah 20:10-13/ Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35/Romans 5:12-15/ Matthew 10:26-33
Monday:
Genesis 12:1-9/ Psalms 33:12-13, 18-20, 22/Matthew 7:1-5
Tuesday:
Genesis 13:2, 5-18/ Psalms 15:2-4ab, 5/ Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18/Psalms 105:1-4, 6-9/ Matthew 7:15-20
Thursday:
Acts 12:1-11/Psalms 34:2-9/ 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18/Matthew 16:13-19
Friday:
Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Psalms 128:1-5/ Matthew 8:1-4
Saturday:
Genesis 18:1-15/ Luke 1:46-50, 53-55/ Matthew 8:5-17
Next Sunday:
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a/ Psalms 89:2-3, 16-19/ Romans 6:3-4, 8-11/ Matthew 10:37-42
Monday, June 26 Weekday 6:30 pm John Sustar
Tuesday, June 27 Weekday 8:15 am Mildred Resh
Wednesday, June 28 St. Irenaeus
Thursday, June 29 Ss. Peter & Paul 6:30 pm Thanksgiving for SJOC Music Ministry
Friday, June 30 Weekday 8:15 am John Stanbrook
Saturday, July 1 Weekday 4:00 pm Frank & Coletta Herchl
Sunday, July 2 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 am John Organiscak 9:00 am Angela Kaplan 11:00 am Newt & Ginny Baker
Mass Intentions for the Week
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ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PRAYER NETWORK HOTLINE
216-289-0770 ext. 33
Call and leave a short message regarding your request. Let us know when your request has been answered. We can also offer prayers of thanksgiving. All information will be kept confidential.
Remember our elderly and homebound as well.
Please notify the Parish Office when a name can be removed from this list.
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Parish Family Life Events Welcome If you are visiting, we welcome you and hope you will join us again. You can find out more about us on our website or Facebook.com/sjocp.
Membership If you wish to become a member of our parish, complete the online form on our website, visit the parish office, or call. We look forward to welcoming you!
Baptism Expectant parents are to attend a Baptism Class prior to scheduling a Baptism. Contact the parish office to discuss arrangements.
Marriage Wedding arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance. Please call Fr. Sal at the Parish Office.
Our Deepest Sympathies
Families of Phyllis Batchko and Matthew Urbas
May they know the peace and comfort of God’s love and find strength in the support of friends, family and our parish community.
Spiritual Wellness Center Recently I let you know about the newly formed Spiritual Life Committee. One of the group’s important initiatives is transforming at least part of our Gathering Area into a “Spiritual Wellness Center.” Look for more changes coming to that space. Meanwhile, feel free to provide suggestions for our consideration to me via email or phone regarding use of that place to enhance and deepen the spiritual life of all those who grace us with their presence at Mass. Thanks and God bless.
See you at Mass! Richard Grebenc, Pastoral Associate
Parish News & Events
Scholarships Available St. John of the Cross Parish will be offering academic scholarships for the 2017-18 school year.
The Dimagard Scholarship awards $500 to students who have demonstrated service to the church and community. The Bozak Scholarship also awards $500 to students who have demonstrated service to the church and community.
The Barni Family Scholarships awards $XXX to students who will be attending a Catholic School in the fall. These scholarships were created in memory of Jack Barni by his wife and parishioner, Chris Barni.
Persons applying for a scholarship must meet all of the following requirements. Applications are available in the Parish Office:
1. Parent/Guardian of student must be an active member of St. John of the Cross Parish at the time of application.
2. Parent/student must identify service efforts provided to their school, parish and community.
3. Student must be attending K-12 grade at a Catholic School.
4. Parent/student must write a short essay as described on the application form.
5. Complete and submit the scholarship application by July 31 deadline.
Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study
Monday evening Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Matthew begins at 7:30 pm in Room 6 of the Parish Community Center.
Summer Help: SJOC is looking to hire a responsible high school/
college student to help with custodial activities around the parish for the summer. Please contact Kay Magri at the Parish Office, 216-289-0770.
Last Week’s Giving .................................................................. $11,923.37
Last Week’s Maintenance Giving ................................................. $834.00
Last Week’s Online Giving......................................................... $1,642.00
Last Week’s Online Maintenance Giving ..................................... $250.50
Total ................................................................................. $14,649.87
School Support for May ............................................................... $835.00
Capital Improvement for May ..................................................... $399.00
Life Teen Fund for May ................................................................ $357.50
Your Financial Stewardship
We’ve Exceeded our Goal: $40,179! Thank you to the 319 families who pledged to increase their annual contribution for the “$52 for the Future Pledge Drive” that ends on June 30. If you haven’t yet, you can still pledge your monthly increase online at our website or by completing a pledge form in the Gathering Area. The parish and you will benefit greatly!
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Parish News & Events
July 4th 9:30 am Mass Please join in thanking God for the freedom we know in this country and praying that our nation may be always faithful to assuring the freedom of all in our nation.
You can drop off items at the mobile unit, M-F, 9 am-5 pm and Sat., July 1 at the Parish Community Center. If you want to volunteer or need more details, contact Carla Colo at (216) 970-0219 or [email protected].
“Second Blessings” 4th Annual Rummage Sale September 9-10
Fortnight for Freedom is a vigil for religious freedom on the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More— that began on June 21 and ends on July 4, Independence Day.
Join our parish for movie and a picnic: A Man for All Seasons Sat. June 24 at 5:30 pm after Mass.
And, join us for a Eucharistic Holy Hour: For Life, Marriage, and Liberty on Sat., July 1 following the 4 pm Mass.
News from Our Neighbors
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The FEST Are you looking for an opportunity for your family to grow in faith this summer — for FREE? Join us for a family retreat day on Sunday, August 6 at the FEST, beginning at Noon at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Outdoor Mass, Adoration, music and more will inspire you to experience the FULL LIFE that only Christ can give. Check out www.TheFEST.us.
Pope Francis request: Take the Youth Survey! The Catholic bishops of the world are planning to meet in October 2018 for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The theme of this gathering is “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment.” In preparation for this major synod on youth, Pope Francis wants to gather input from the Catholic faithful.
The Diocese of Cleveland has made available a survey questionnaire to gather information on the current state of the young in our diocese that will be included as part of the pre-synod discernment document. The survey can be found on the diocesan website home page, www.dioceseofcleveland.org. All are invited and encouraged to participate by taking this short survey.
The bishops of the United States pray that the results of this survey will help them more fully understand the experience of young people in our Church and in our country — their hopes, dreams, fears and struggles — so that the synod may bear fruit in offering more insight and direction to our ministry with young people.
Retrouvaille is a three-month program to help couples struggling in their marriages. It has three phases, starting with a weekend experience in which couples learn to re-establish communication and to gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. Post sessions are held over a period of 12 weeks to further develop and enhance the techniques learned on the weekend. A support group is available offering interaction with other couples who are
striving to improve their relationship. The next weekend is scheduled for September 8-10, 2017 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Beachwood. For more information go to their website www.helpourmarriage.com or contact Marce & Liz Gliha at [email protected] .
Parish Activities Schedule Monday, June 26
7:30 p Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study (Rm. 6)
Tuesday, June 27
7 p Legion of Mary (MR2)
Wednesday, June 28
Thursday, June 29
6:30 p Bingo Team #2 (G) 7 pm Areopagus (SRW)
Friday, June 30
8 pm AA Meeting (Rm. 6)
Saturday, July 1
9 a-1p Second Blessing Drop Offs (G) 5 p Eucharistic Holy Hour (C)
Sunday, July 2
C-Church MR2-Meeting Room #2 SHR-Sacred Heart Room P-Parish Office PG-Parish Grounds G-Gym PC-Parish Community Center PCB-Parish Community Basement Rm. 6 in Parish Community Center SRW-Ss. Robert and William
Volunteers Needed: Birthright is a pregnancy
Service that helps pregnant women and new
mothers. We are currently seeking volunteers for
our Eastside office to answer the phones, make up
infant layettes and help women find community resources. No
experience is necessary and training is provided. If you are interested
in helping us help the women and babies of our community, please call
Toni Sabo at 216-228-5998 or at 216-486-2800 for more information.
Visiting Eucharistic Ministers
Richmond Heights Hospital
Wednesday, June 28 .................................... Chris H.
Grande Pointe
Sunday, July 2 ............................................... William
Ministers Schedule — July 1-2, 2017
Masses: Presiders Greeters Lector 1 Lector 2 Eucharistic Ministers Servers
Saturday 4 pm
Fr. Sal K. Beyer S. Lonchor
M. Monger J. Monger C. Barni, M. Freas, P. Kiikka, M. Malta, M. Monger, W. Nalepka, J. Page, S. Thomas-Greaves
J. Monger J. Schmidt
Sunday 7:45 am
Fr. Timothy
Sunday 9 am
Fr. Timothy M. Chinchar M. Singer
D. DiMare E. Edelman W. Burnett, M. Chinchar, R. Corbo, L. Fulton, C. Hainrihar, R. Lammermeier, N. Powell, K. Sorc
A. Somich A. Somich
Sunday 11 am
Fr. Sal D. Mallet P. Delic J. Johnson D. Delic, S. Dreyer, J. Dreyer, J. Hocevar, D. Hocevar, S. Johnson, F. Koballa, A. Koballa
E. Chapo C. Chapo
Need to Know
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Mass Schedule
Celebration of Eucharist
Saturday Vigil ........................ 4:00 pm Sunday .................................. 7:45 am (Outdoor Shrine) .............................................. 9:00 am & 11:00 am Monday & Thursday ............. 6:30 pm Tuesday & Friday .................. 8:15 am Holy Day ................................ 8:15 am, noon & 6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday ............................ 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday ................................ 3:00—3:30 pm
Rosary follows Tuesday and Friday am Masses
Parish Staff & Office Hours
Rev. Salvatore M. Ruggeri ............ Pastor
Rev. Timothy Buyansky, OSB ....... Weekend Assistant
Rev. Edward E. Mehok ................. Weekend Assistant
Rev. Mr. Charles Doerpers ........... Deacon
Terri Burrello ................................ Sacristan
Kate Fraser .................................... Youth Minister
Richard Grebenc ........................... Pastoral Associate
Anita Linsky .................................. Secretary
Kay Magri ...................................... Business Manager
Nancy Powell ................................ Bookkeeper
Parish Office Hours
Monday−Friday ............................. 8:00 am−4:00 pm
Counters Monday, July 3 “C” Team
