Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, 2015 Mass Intentions - 2015 The Mass Intention Book for 2015 is open. You might like to remember the birthday or anniversary of your living loved ones, as well as the deceased. Mass stipends are $10 each. Please stop by the Rectory office, or call the office at 226-5116 Monday thru Friday. The people were astonished at His teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” Mark 1: 21-28 Today’s Gospel portrays Jesus as a teacher who possesses an “authority” readily perceived by His hearers. Such an authority comes not from the power to enforce, but from the ability to inspire. The authority of Jesus is centered in compassion and empathy for those He has been called to serve. May we seek to possess the authority of the Gospel Jesus: to become men and women of empathy, compassion and selflessness for those we are called to teach, to guide and serve. As Jesus casts out the “unclean spirit” from the poor man through a word of compassion, we are reminded that there are “unclean spirits” and “demons” all around us - and within ourselves - that can be cast out by an act of kindness or generosity, that can be silenced by a word of justice, that can be transformed by what is right and good. In our own acts of compassion and generosity, may we speak with the voice of Christ to “drive out” the unclean spirits that “possess” our minds and hearts that “dispossess” us of the things of God. To cast out such “demons” is not easy - it means refocusing our attention from what is missing in our lives to what we have, from lamenting our regrets and disappointments to finding meaning in what we can do for others. “Unclean spirits” of anger, fear and hurt can “possess” all of us - but by His grace, God enables us to cast out the “demons” that isolate us, that mire us in fear and selfishness; that blind us to the love of God in our midst, and discover, instead, purpose in doing for others and meaning in being the means for God’s healing and hope. Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: Mal 3: 1-4; Hebrews 2: 14-18; Luke 2: 22-40 Tuesday: Hebrews 12: 1-4; Mark 5: 21-43 Wednesday: Hebrews 12: 4-7, 11-15; Mark 6: 1-6 Thursday: Hebrews 12: 18-19, 21-24; Mark 6: 7-13 Friday: Hebrews 13: 1-8; Mark 6: 14-29 Saturday: Hebrews 13: 15-17, 20-21; Mark 6: 30-34 Sunday: Jb 7: 1-4, 6-7; I Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23; Mark 1: 29-39
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, 2015
Mass Intentions - 2015
The Mass Intention Book for 2015 is open. You might like to remember the birthday or anniversary of your living loved ones, as well as the deceased. Mass stipends are $10 each. Please stop by the Rectory office, or call the office at 226-5116 Monday thru Friday.
The people were astonished at His teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” Mark 1: 21-28
Today’s Gospel portrays Jesus as a teacher who possesses an “authority” readily perceived by His hearers. Such an authority comes not from the power to enforce, but from the ability to inspire. The authority of Jesus is centered in compassion and empathy for those He has been called to serve. May we seek to possess the authority of the Gospel Jesus: to become men and women of empathy, compassion and selflessness for those we are called to teach, to guide and serve. As Jesus casts out the “unclean spirit” from the poor man through a word of compassion, we are reminded that there are “unclean spirits” and “demons” all around us - and within ourselves - that can be cast out by an act of kindness or generosity, that can be silenced by a word of justice, that can be transformed by what is right and good. In our own acts of compassion and generosity, may we speak with the voice of Christ to “drive out” the unclean spirits that “possess” our minds and hearts that “dispossess” us of the things of God.
To cast out such “demons” is not easy - it
means refocusing our attention from what is missing in
our lives to what we have, from lamenting our regrets
and disappointments to finding meaning in what we
can do for others. “Unclean spirits” of anger, fear and
hurt can “possess” all of us - but by His grace, God
enables us to cast out the “demons” that isolate us, that
mire us in fear and selfishness; that blind us to the love
of God in our midst, and discover, instead, purpose in
doing for others and meaning in being the means for
God’s healing and hope.
Scripture Readings for the Week
Monday: Mal 3: 1-4; Hebrews 2: 14-18;
Luke 2: 22-40
Tuesday: Hebrews 12: 1-4; Mark 5: 21-43
Wednesday: Hebrews 12: 4-7, 11-15; Mark 6: 1-6
Thursday: Hebrews 12: 18-19, 21-24;
Mark 6: 7-13
Friday: Hebrews 13: 1-8; Mark 6: 14-29
Saturday: Hebrews 13: 15-17, 20-21;
Mark 6: 30-34 Sunday: Jb 7: 1-4, 6-7; I Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23;
Mark 1: 29-39
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord
5:15 PM Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet
Tuesday, February 3 - Saint Blaise & Saint Ansgar
8:00 AM Karen O’Toole
Wednesday, February 4 - Weekday
5:15 PM John Braun
Thursday, February 5 - Saint Agatha
8:00 AM Charles Battiato, Sr. Friday, February 6 - Saint Paul Miki & Companions 5:15 PM Rosalie Faraci
Saturday, February 7 - Weekday
8:00 AM John Braun
4:00 PM Leonard & James Roba
Sunday, February 8 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 AM For the People of the Parish
11:00 AM Joe Andrejcak
Liturgical Ministers Lector Schedule
Saturday, February 7:
4:00 pm J. Wagner Sunday, February 8:
9:00 am G. Bryan 11:00 am J. Cudnik
Eucharistic Minister Schedule Saturday, February 7:
4:00 pm R. DeBlase, B. Trentel, R. Merritt, R.M. Janesz, T. Janesz, M.K. Kolenz, A. Johnston Sunday, February 8:
9:00 am Deacon Danny, B. Andrews, L. Andrews 11:00 am D. Stark, B. Popernack, J. Walsh Server Schedule Saturday, February 7:
4:00 pm B. Janesz, L. Janesz, L. Kolenz Sunday, February 8:
9:00 am J. Elder, C. Andrews, M. Andrews 11:00 am I. Cudnik, M. Dineen, P. Triesel
Sisters of St. Joseph Prayer Line:
216-252-0548 Pot of Gold Winners
($25) Aubrey McGuire, Ethan Williams, Karen Schavolt, Debbie Westerfield, Fr. Lawrence Bayer, David Ripton
Pray for the Deceased
Rev. John J. Weigand, Pastor Emeritus, St. James Parish Rev. Daniel R. McBride Erna Spolny, mother of Fr. Joseph Spolny May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Daily Prayer Online Make a sacred space in your day! Visit: www.sacredspace.ie/.
St. Augustine Hunger Center Collection
Next weekend, a second collection will be taken up for the St. Augustine Hunger Center. The Center is missioned to provide meals and other emergency assistance to the poor, needy and homeless. We appreciate your generosity on behalf of this caring ministry.
Men’s Journey of Faith Weekend
Men of the Parish are invited to participate in the Men’s Journey of Faith on February 28th and March 1st at St. Luke’s Parish. Join the men for a weekend of listening, learning, praying, reflecting and respite. Too busy? Then you are the perfect candidate! Participants in the past have ranged in ages from 18 to 81. To register, or for questions, please contact Gary Rick, Lay Director, at: [email protected]
Saint Clement Scholarship Program
Applications are now available online for the Saint Clement Scholarship Program. For complete details, visit: www.stclementlakewood.com. Applications are based on the grade level you will be entering during the 2015-2016 school year. Application deadline is February 12, 2015.
Finance Corner
Collection for January 25th: $ 6,664.25 Monthly Collection - $ 455.00 Diocesan Assessment - $ 281.00 Christmas Collection - $ 240.00 Miscellaneous Collections - $ 155.00 Children’s Collection - $ 6.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity for the parish.
Coffee & Donuts Please join us after the 9am & 11am Masses for coffee, donuts and fellowship in the church hall.
Please check out our updated website:
www.stclementlakewood.com It has more content, more photos, more pages, Google Calendar, and enhanced navigation!
40 Days for Life
From February 18th to March 29th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life, 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40 day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm at 12000 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, 44120; or Planned Parenthood at 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Hts., 44146; or Family Planning at 54 South State St., Painesville, 44077. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information, and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact John Noall at 216-245-9744, or email: [email protected]
Praesidium - Called to Protect
We will implement the Called to Protect program to enhance the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Cleveland to provide training for adults and children in matters of protection from abuse and creation of safe environments. Called to Protect is a multi-media training program created by Praesidium, a national leader in risk management. The Called to Protect series presents current abuse prevention information to parents, children, youth and young adults. Called to Protect Youth - teaches 6th grade through high school students about boundaries, how to respond if someone violates their boundaries, and how to tell their parents if they or a friend have been abused. This program will be offered in two parts. Part I on Monday, February
2nd, 7pm-8:30pm and Part II on Monday, February 9th, 7pm-8:30pm, both taking place at the Saint Clement Church Hall. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their child, but not required. If a student has participated in this program in the past, it is not necessary to attend again. Called to Protect for Young Children - teaches age appropriate information to children in kindergarten through 5th grade. They learn rules about protecting their bodies and what to do if someone tries to break the rules. This program will be offered on Monday, February 23rd, at 7pm at the Saint Clement Church Hall. Parents are required to attend with their children. Called to Protect does not replace the Virtus training program. For more information, please call Colleen at 216-226-5116.
Academic Accolades Congratulations to the following Saint
Ignatius High School students who have earned
academic honors for the 1st semester of the 2014-
2015 school year:
1st Honors - Joseph Mangan
Honor Roll - William Butler
Saint Ignatius High School News
Grade school Latin and French Programs will be offered at Saint Ignatius High School for young men in 6th, 7th and 8th grades beginning Saturday, February 7th. The courses are FREE! Registration is available online at: www.ignatius.edu/grade_school. For additional information, call the school at 216-651-0222, ext. 253.
Lakewood Catholic Academy Parishioner
Tuition Meetings with Fr. Workman
For those families requesting to receive approval for parishioner tuition rate, they are required to attend one informational meeting with Fr. Workman. As part of Fr. Workman’s policy in regards to receiving approval, he meets with at least one parent or guardian every other year. At this meeting, the families will be given the 2015-2016 Parishioner Agreement for Approval of the Parishioner Tuition Rate. Fr. Workman will notify the school of those families who have been approved. The meeting dates are as follows: Saint James in the Parish Office:
