MARCH 26, 2017 F OURTH S UNDAY OF L ENT BAPTISM: Parent preparation program required. Please call the rectory at least three months prior to the birth of the child. Arrangements for the Baptism may be made upon completion of instructions. Please call the Rectory office to set up Baptism date and time.CONFESSIONS: Saturday. 3:30 p.m. or anytime by appointment.MARRIAGES: Limited to registered parishioners only. Arrangements for date and time must be made six months in advance. Final preparations should be made five weeks before the wedding date. SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS (PRIESTHOOD/ DIACONATE): For information please contact the Diocese at 2166966525. . For information on Religious Life, please contact S. Irene.PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Please call Rectory office.REGISTRATION: If you are new in the parish, please register at the rectory or online at our website. If you moved out of the parish, please notify the rectory.400 CENTER ROAD, BEDFORD, OHIO 441462296Fr. Paul RosingAdministratorRev. Mr. Bill StarkeyDeaconFr. Isidore MunishiPastoral Associate2163947374Mrs. Louise MartinPastoral AssociateMrs. Verna J. HudakOffice ManagerMrs. Carol YoungBookkeeperMrs. Loretta GardnerOffice VolunteerMr. Bob MarottaHead MaintenanceChris McGiltonMusic DirectorRectory(440) 2328166Rectory Fax(440) 7869929Parish Website:www.ourladyofhopebedford.orgRECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday through Friday, 8:30am 12 noon and 1:003:30pm.Anytime for emergencies."Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him." The prevailing theology of Jesus' time led people to believe that any kind of disability was a punishment from God. So Jesus' disciples assumed that the man born blind suffered that affliction because of someone's sin: either his parents' or his own. But Jesus sets the record straight. Not only did he reject the idea that the blindness was a punishment for sin; he also went so far as to suggest that this very trial was an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed.And sure enough, it was. Jesus worked a miracle of healing for the man who followed his direc- tions and "came back able to see." So it was that the "works of God" became "visible" through a man who was blind! But, ironically, not everyone had the eyes to see the miracle. The Gospel tells us that "there was a division among them" as they debated whether this remarkable healing was really an act of God.Jesus stated that he came "so that those who do not see might see." And so, who are we? Are we blinded by our own expectations of how God is supposed to work? Are we so caught up in our own vision of what we wish would happen that we fail to appreciate what is actually unfolding before our very eyes? It is so easy to perceive trials, disabilities, sickness, and misfortune as a curse or the result of being abandoned by God. But today's Gospel suggests another reality. In the midst of these very difficulties, God wants to reveal himself, to show his love and mercy. It may not always be in the exact way we expect, but without a doubt, even in these challenging realms, God is always at work.
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MARCH 26, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
BAPTISM: Parent preparation program required. Please call the rectory at least three months prior to the birth of the child. !Arrangements for the Baptism may be made upon completion of instructions. Please call the Rectory office to set up Baptism date and time.! !CONFESSIONS: Saturday. 3:30 p.m. or anytime by appointment.!!
MARRIAGES: Limited to registered parishioners only. Arrangements for date and time must be made six months in advance. Final preparations should be made five weeks before the wedding date. !!
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS(PRIESTHOOD/DIACONATE): For information please contact the Diocese at 216�696�6525. . For information on Religious Life, please contact S. Irene.!!!
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Please call Rectory office.!!REGISTRATION: If you are new in the parish, please register at the rectory or online at our website. If you moved out of the parish, please notify the rectory.!!
400 CENTER ROAD, BEDFORD, !OHIO 44146�2296!
Fr. Paul Rosing!Administrator�Rev. Mr. Bill Starkey!Deacon�
Mrs. Louise Martin!Pastoral Associate�Mrs. Verna J. Hudak!Office Manager�
Mrs. Carol Young!Bookkeeper�Mrs. Loretta Gardner!Office Volunteer�Mr. Bob Marotta!Head Maintenance�
Chris McGilton!Music Director�Rectory!(440) 232�8166�
Rectory Fax!(440) 786�9929�Parish Website:!
www.ourladyofhopebedford.org�!
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS!Monday through Friday, !
8:30am �12 noon and 1:00�3:30pm.!Anytime for emergencies.�
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! "Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him." The prevailing theology of Jesus' time led people to believe that any kind of disability was a punishment from God. So Jesus' disciples assumed that the man born blind suffered that affliction because of someone's sin: either his parents' or his own. But Jesus sets the record straight. Not only did he reject the idea that the blindness was a punishment for sin; he also went so far as to suggest that this very trial was an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed.!And sure enough, it was. Jesus worked a miracle of healing for the man who followed his direc-tions and "came back able to see." So it was that the "works of God" became "visible" through a man who was blind! But, ironically, not everyone had the eyes to see the miracle. The Gospel tells us that "there was a division among them" as they debated whether this remarkable healing was really an act of God.!! Jesus stated that he came "so that those who do not see might see." And so, who are we? Are we blinded by our own expectations of how God is supposed to work? Are we so caught up in our own vision of what we wish would happen that we fail to appreciate what is actually unfolding before our very eyes? It is so easy to perceive trials, disabilities, sickness, and misfortune as a curse or the result of being abandoned by God. But today's Gospel suggests another reality. In the midst of these very difficulties, God wants to reveal himself, to show his love and mercy. It may not always be in the exact way we expect, but without a doubt, even in these challenging realms, God is always at work.!
! Next weekend, April 1st & 2nd, is Food Collection for the poor. We appreciate your generosity!!
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!YOUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED . . . !! Please remember in your prayers all of the sick in our parish and families, especially: Paula Balogh, Jim Waple, Ann Murg, Dave Modarski, Daisy Darus, Jerry Bryndal, Matthew Reeve, Shirley Hershberger, Bar-bara Burda, Don Wondolowski, Mary Grauel, Saleema Corrigan, Joan Lucas, Edie Incorvaia, Steve M. Cingel, Linda Marks, Helen Barto, Charles Sprowls, James Wichert, Norman Kostyo, Laverne Chubbuck, Virginia Vitale, Eleanor Campana, Ron Hirko, Kerri Lubinski, Mary Emling, Daniel Baran, Berta Uguccini, Ethel Catal-do, Frani Slusarz, Diane Touschner, Marge Laganke, Zane Wood, Hilda Waychoff, Frank Sprowls, Elayne Stefanek, Carmen Whaley, Trudy Zimo, Jerry Bryndal, Russell Furmanek, Joseph Travagliante, Eileen Salupo, Pheilemon Munishi, Chuck Deininger, Natalie Richuisa, Sherman Whaley , Tom Toohig, Mary Kay Queisser, Bob Cercek., Ryan Toohig, Dorothy Litwinowicz . . . !!
!THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:!!SATURDAY, MARCH 25! Filipino Cuisine Dinner, 6pm in Social Hall. Must! have a reservation to attend.!SUNDAY, MARCH 26 ! “Resisting Happiness” Book Reflection, 10am in! Club Room!
MONDAY, MARCH 27! Pope Francis DVD Retreat, 2pm in Church.! Boy Scout Mtg., 7:30pm in Scout Room.!TUESDAY, MARCH 28! Pope Francis DVD Retreat, 7pm in Church.!THURSDAY, MARCH 30! Cub Scout Mtg., 6:30pm in School.! Lenten Vespers, 7pm in Church!FRIDAY, MARCH 31! Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm in Church.!
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK!
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Saturday, March 25!3:30 p.m.!����������������������������������������������������������!Confession!4:30 p.m..!������������������������������������������������������!James Morris!
Monday, March 27!7:30 a.m.!�����������������������������������!Rosary�Joyful Mysteries!8:00 a.m.!�������������������������������!Julia Crawford & son James!
Tuesday, March 28!7:30 a.m.!����������������������������!Rosary�Sorrowful Mysteries!8:00 a.m.!��������������������������������������!Poor Souls in Purgatory!
Novena of the Miraculous Medal after Tuesday Mass.��!
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Wednesday, March 29!8:00 a.m.!������������������������������������������������������!Fr. Dan Begin!
Thursday, March 30!8:00 a.m.!������������������������������������������������������!Stan Koci, Sr.!
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Friday, March 31!7:30 a.m.!����������������������������!Rosary�Sorrowful Mysteries!8:00 a.m.!��������������������������������������������!Walter C. Radomski!
Saturday, April 1!3:30 p.m.!�����������������������������������������������������������!Confession!4:00 p.m.!�����������������������������������������������������������������!Rosary!4:30 p.m..!���������������������������������������������������������!Betty Jones!
Sunday, April 2!Fifth Sunday of Lent!
8:50 a.m.!�����������������������������������������������������������������!Rosary!9:15 a.m.!�������������������������!Living & Deceased Parishioners!10:30 a.m.!���������������������������������������������������������������!Rosary!11:00 a.m.!������������������������������������������!William E. Palumbo!
OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS!March 18/19, 2017!
Weekly Collection!����������������������������������������������!$4,377.00!Envelopes used!�������������������������������������������������������������!223!Comfort the Needy!������������������������������������������������!$252.00!Repairs & Maintenance!�����������������������������������������!$271.00! !
Special Collections!CRS�$10; Christmas�$5; Christmas Flowers�$1; Diocesan Assessments�$25; Home Mission�$20; El Salvador�$4; Eastern Europe�$25; Easter Flowers�$294.50.!!!
Thank you for your generosity!!!
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26, 2017!Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6�7, 10�13a/Ps 23:1�6/Eph 5:8�14/Jn 9:1�41 or 9:1, 6�9, 13�17, 34�38!Monday: Is 65:17�21/Ps 30:2, 4�6, 11�12a, 13b/Jn 4:43�54!Tuesday: Ez 47:1�9, 12/Ps 46:2�3, 5�6, 8�9/Jn 5:1�16!Wednesday: Is 49:8�15/Ps 145:8�9, 13cd�15, 17�18/Jn 5:17�30!Thursday: Ex 32:7�14/Ps 106:19�23/Jn 5:31�47!Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12�22/Ps 34:17�21, 23/Jn 7:1�2, 10, 25�30!Saturday: Jer 11:18�20/Ps 7:2�3, 9bc�12/Jn 7:40�53!Next Sunday: Ez 37:12�14/Ps 130:1�8/Rom 8:8�11/Jn 11:1�45 or 11:3�7, 17, 20�27, 33b�45Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6�7, 10�13a/Ps 23:1�6/Eph 5:8�14/Jn 9:1�41 or 9:1, 6�9, 13�17, 34�38! ! ! ! ! ! !
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SANCTUARY LAMP!March 18th thru 24th�
In Memory of�Larry Cox!
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(Also displayed by the Church Tabernacle.)!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT! MARCH 26, 2017!
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YEAR OF HOPE”!! “Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting one-self in the hands of God, at his disposition, and listening to his voice in the depths of our hearts.” !Mother Theresa! !
DVD RETREAT WITH POPE FRANCIS!! Conference 4� “The Vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola With the Heart of St Francis of Assisi.” !! Pope Francis is a Jesuit Pope with a Franciscan heart. This convergence of traditions brings the Church to an exciting juncture in the history of the papacy. This is an opportunity for all of us to integrate these two tradi-tions into our spiritual journey. In this topic we will explore this powerful aspect of Francis’s ministry as well as the image of the Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Matthew. All are invited to join us on either Monday, March 27th, at 2:00 p.m. in Church or on Tuesday, March 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in church. Hope to see you there!!!
BOOK REFLECTION!
! Please join us this Sunday, March 26th, at 10:00 a.m. for our second Book Reflection on the Matthew Kelley book “Resisting Happiness” in the Cafeteria (right off the Social Hall). This weekends reflection will be on Chap-ters 4 thru 7 with Kevin James as our facilitator. Relax, have a cup of coffee and spend some quality time God!!
! Dinner and Easter Hams will once again be delivered to our neighbors experiencing very dif-ficult times by the members of our St. Vincent de Paul. The
number of families we help depends on how many hams received. If you are able, can you provide a half a ham for a neighbor in need this Easter? !! Think about it, Pray about it and if possible; please drop off the hams or dinner items at the rectory during business hours. Deadline is noon on Monday, April 3rd, Thank You !!!
DURING LENT�!
Come spend some time with Jesus and join us for:! Lenten Vespers�7pm every Thursday in Church ! with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and! Benediction.!Stations of the Cross�2:15pm every Friday in ! Church. !!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE!! Schedules for ministers for Holy Week will be available in the Sacristy this weekend. Please check to see if you are on the schedule for any of the services.!!
WASHING OF THE FEET!! ! Those who would like to participate in the Holy Thursday “Washing of the Feet”, please call the rectory. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 13th, at 7:00 p.m.!
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PARISH SPRING BAKE SALE!!!! ! All parishioners are asked to donate your favorite baked goods for our Parish Spring Bake Sale the weekend of April 1st & 2nd. (No store bought items please.) Bring the baked goods in before the Mass you attend on the weekend. Please place on a disposable plate or box
and place a suggested price on the item. Also, please place a label on the container describing what the item is (flavor, etc.) and if there are any nuts or peanut butter in the ingredients. Then return after Mass to purchase an assortment of favorites for your family to enjoy. The Bake Sale is sponsored by the Our Lady of Hope Outreach Committee!!
NIGHT AT THE RACES!! St. Mary will be hosting a Night at the Races on Satur-day, April 22nd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.�races begin at 7:00 p.m. Program advertisers, race and horse sponsors, and gifts for the Chinese Auction are needed. Admission is $20 per person. It’s only $50 to sponsor a race and $20 to purchase a horse. If you purchase a horse and it wins, you win $50. Forms are available in the Narthex.!!
LENTEN FISH FRIES!!! St. Mary Social Center�every Friday in Lent (including Good Friday) from 5�7 p.m. !
Dear Parishioners,!!!
! I enjoyed my visits before and after many of the Masses on these past two weekends. I also was very impressed by the St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Dinner a couple Sundays ago. Fr. Dan is surely very pleased by the prayerful liturgies and the enjoyable gatherings of friends. I’ve included, below, a few reflections.!!
Fr Paul Rosing�!
• Jesus heals the man born blind. John 9: 1�41!
“Seeing” and “light” are key images of today’s Gospel for this Sunday in mid�Lent. Jesus cures a man born blind!but it might be said that the greater miracle is opening the eyes of those around him to “see” the pres-ence of God in their midst. Question for the Car: When has “blindness” kept you in the dark and unable to see the works of God?!• Please continue to keep our now�retired Bishop, !Roger G. Lennon, in your prayers�for his health and well�being. Please, also pray for Bishop Daniel Thom-as, our Apostolic Administrator, as he takes on this add-ed responsibility of leading our Diocese. I have prom-ised both Bishops the prayers of Our Lady of Hope and St. Mary parishioners during this time of transition.!• We pray for Catholic Christians around the world!
who rarely or never attend Mass�that they may hear the call to come home once again during this Easter sea-son�to receive the spiritual sustenance of Christ’s Body and Blood.!
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