Mass Schedule
Monday—Wednesday-Friday
9:00am (in person & live stream)
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00am -(live stream only)
Saturday Vigil
4:00pm (in person & live stream)
Sunday
7:30am &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
This Week in our Parish
Monday: June 1
9:00am Kenneth Stimetz
Tuesday: June 2
9:00am Judith Guzy
Wednesday: June 3
9:00am Jill Allen
Thursday: June 4
9:00am Int for Chris & Maryann Goebel
Friday: June 5
9:00am Carol Dovak
Saturday: June 6
4:00pm Dec’d Urban & Zawistowski Families
John, Barbara & Jim Szabo
Sunday: June 7
7:30am Ladies Guild
Raymond Kristof
11:30am Frank & Esther Rosa
Those Remembered in the Memorial Fund
Readings for June 7
1st Reading Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9
2nd Reading 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13
Gospel John 3: 16-18
May 31, 2020
Pentecost Sunday
May 31, 2020
Pastor’s Viewpoint
It is by the path of love, which is chari-ty, that God draws near to us, and we to God. But where love is not found, God cannot dwell. If then, we possess love, we possess God, for “God is Love.”
St. Albert the Great
Masses Live Streamed
Masses will be live streamed on facebook.com/StAlberttheGreatparish
Or go to www.saint-albert.org
Monday-Friday at 9:00am
Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday at 7:30am & 11:30am
(once live streamed, Masses can be viewed anytime)
We will keep you updated via Facebook, email, and web-site.
Thank you and God Bless
The Parish Office
The Parish Office is now open Monday
thru Friday from 9:00am—2:00pm. Due
to the limited space in the lobby area
we ask that no more than 2 people, in
the area at one time. We ask that you
follow the CDC guidelines of taking
your temperature before you come,
wear a mask and use sanitizer when you
first come in and when you leave. Any
questions, please call the parish office at
440-237-6760.
Dear St. Albert the Great Family,
Today we celebrate the first public Sunday Mass since
March 15, 2020, and it is Pentecost Sunday. Often Pentecost
is referred to as the birthday of the Church, and this Pentecost
seems to be a certain type of "re-birth" for the church in our
day. I am so grateful for all the faith, support, and love from
our St. Albert parish during these challenging times. I am also
so grateful to our wonderful parish staff and employees who
have managed this crisis so peacefully and effectively by hard
work, generous cooperation, and sincere faith. God bless us
all!
We will begin to celebrate Funeral Masses, Wedding
Masses and Baptisms according to the cautions set by the
health officials. Weekly confessions and the Adoration Chap-
el (limited hours) will resume sometime after June 15th.
Thank you for observing all of the cautions and for your pa-
tience with us in ministry along with your brothers and sisters
in the pew and on the roads around town.
Please pay special attention to the guidelines for cele-
brating Mass in Church. These are available in this bulletin
but also on our parish website www.saint-albert.org.
Peace,
Holy, Kind and Giving
Pentecost Sunday
Prayer List
The following names are additions to the prayer list this week.
Please pray for those sick in our parish
Mary Gurgol
A prayer list is published on the first and third Sunday of the
month.
“Liturgy & Prayer”
First Prayer
O Mary, You shine continuously on our jour-ney as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.
“Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffer-ing, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
Pray for Those Who Died
Rose Fern
Memorial for “The Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of the Church”
Pope Francis has added a Memorial for “The Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother of the Church” to the General Roman Calen-
dar. It will be celebrated each year on the Monday after Pen-
tecost. This year it will be on Monday, June 1st.
Remembering Loved Ones in the St. Albert
the Great Memorial Funds.
St. Albert the Great has two Memorial
Funds as a way for us to remember those
who have died. First, the Liturgical Me-
morial Fund which supports the liturgical
and bereavement ministries of our parish.
Second, is the John L. Viall Scholarship
Fund which provides school tuition assis-
tance for needy parish families.
The following people were remembered by a gift to St. Albert
the Great in their memory. A monthly Mass will be celebrat-
ed with the intentions for:
Vi Lepa
For more information about the Memorial Funds please con-
tact Kathy Sabol at the parish office at 440-237-6760.
“Joy is prayer; joy is the strength; joy is love; joy is a net of
love by which you can catch souls.
Mother Teresa
May 31, 2020
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] 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]
Sunday Collection
Sunday, May 24th $30,098.91
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.
“Liturgy & Prayer”
Second Prayer
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coro-navirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the conse-quences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are try-ing to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to over-come this virus.
Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and gener-osity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessi-ties of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar trage-dies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate count-less situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, perse-vering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen
Holy, Kind and Giving
Pentecost Sunday
“Faith & Formation”
Confirmation Sponsors
A Confirmation candidate must select a sponsor carefully.
The sponsor chosen must be, according to Church law, a fully
initiated, practicing Catholic, in a valid marriage recognized by
the Catholic Church, and 16 years of age or older. The spon-
sor may not be a parent, since the parent already has a spiritu-
al bond with the child and presents the child for Confirma-
tion. A grandparent, other relative or friend may act as a spon-
sor.
I am a phone call or an email away if you need me. Know that
I am praying for you every day and I want you to stay safe and
stay well.
Be sure to check out our website for more information: https://saint-albert.org/youth-ministry Katie Nowak Srsen
Youth Ministry Coordinator
“Reaching Out” to Our Parishioners
If you need assistance in any way from our staff or a parishioner
friend, for example; groceries, or medications to be picked up,
please call the parish office at 440-237-6760, and go to General
mailbox and a staff member will contact you.
6:00 PM Weeknight Live Stream
Ministry
Announcing Our New Schedule
Monday – FAQ (Faithfully Asked
Questions), Our Priests Respond to
your questions submitted.
Tuesday – Mary, Mother of God De-
votions With Fr. Estok.
Wednesday - Family Faith Features -
Staff will lead devotions with parent-
child engagement.
Thursday - Scripture for this Sunday:
Fr. Ed and Fr. Joshua in Conversation.
Friday - The Paths of the Saints (Staff
shares the call to holiness coming
from the saints).
Confirmation Update
Hello, Confirmation Class 2020
Important Dates:
Confirmation is Rescheduled for 9/13/2020.
Mass & Tour Retreat Makeups Due Now.
Sponsor Certificates Were Due February 22nd.
Hello, Confirmation Class of 2021!
Important Dates:
The in-person Parent & Teenager Information Session
scheduled for May has been cancelled.
Instead, we will distribute the information electronically
mid-May.
If you have any questions about Confirmation, please contact
me at [email protected] -- thank you!
May 31, 2020
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
“Service & Compassion”
Prayer List
Mary Ann Hrutkai
Skip Hudak
Joe Hudec
Mark Hughes
Lillian Hydel
Susanne Imars
Samantha Imars
Betty Jamiol
Connie Jankura
Joe Jastrezenski
Sarah Jayjack
Adam Jockers
Harper Joy
Ronald Kalal
Robert Kaminski
Jacquelyn Kammerer
Elaine Karpac
Nancy Kassor
George Kazimer
Joseph Keider
Mike Kelley
Estelita Kenik
Candice Kerr
Debbie Klein
Grace Klein
Stella Kobak
Mindy Kobzowitz
Valerie Koelliker
Riley Kosakowski
Patricia Kostelac
Lynn Kostura
Jean Koszarek
Mary Kovacevic
Robert Kozoglow
Joan Krall
Ronald Kraska
Michelle Krikke
Norman Kross
Thomas Ksiezyk
Joe Kuchler
Ryan Kucta
Marilyn Kvasnok
Eleanor Lach
Steve Lanese
James Lang
Jeff Lansky
Anthony LaPlaca
Kazimier Lapchinski
Rose Lavigne
Tom Lawler
Robert Lee
Sheila Leonard
Bob Lesniak
Tina Lewis
Halle Lint
Julie Loretitsch
Judith Love
Frank Lukez
Christopher Lung
Craig Lupica
Bobby Lull
Billy Mains
Dolores Mack
Delores Mains
Mary Lou Maletta
Donald Mara
David Martynowski
Nancy Marusek
Luke Masek
Eleanor Masterson
Adolf Matko
Pat Matis
Marie McBride
Denise McCarthy
Mary Lou McNamara
Tom McHugh
Rick Melilli
Vinny Mercurio
Diane Merholtz
Jim Metz
Welcome Registration, Sunday, June 14th
Parish Registration for New Parishioners will be held on Sun-
day, June 14th at 9:30am. This informational meeting will be
held through ZOOM. You will meet with Fr. Estok, our pastor,
to complete the registration process and learn more about our
parish life. If you would like to register for the Welcome Regis-
tration, please email Lynette at [email protected]. We as
a community look forward to welcoming you to our parish.
North Royalton Produce Market
The North Royalton Market is a cooperative effort of the
Greater Cleveland Foodbank and partner agency St. Albert the
Great, along with the city of North Royalton and Royal Re-
deemer Lutheran Church . The next Market pick up will be on
Tuesday, June 9th from 1:00pm-3:00pm at
14631 York Road. The market is specifically
geared towards serving the senior citizen popula-
tion within our community; however, anyone
who meets the income guidelines determined by the Federal
Government Poverty guidelines may receive fresh produce
from the market. Market will include at least 4 different varie-
ties of seasonal fruits and vegetables and other items, if availa-
ble. Volunteers will staff the farmers market style produce
stands, and assist shoppers with their choices.
Holy, Kind and Giving
Pentecost Sunday
Sponsor of the Week
Nowak Tours
330-483-4900 www.nowaktours.com
Pray for Our Troops
“Living in Communion”
Sgt. James Scott
U.S. Army, Syria
Lt. Col. Edward Sedlock, Jr.
Army, Ft. Campbell, KY
Major Erik J. Sedlock
Army, Ft. Gordon, GA
Major Eric Thomas Sever
U.S. Army, Fort Gordaon, GA
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
USMC
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
Parish Census Call Program
In the coming weeks, you will be receiving a phone call from a
member of the parish or school staff as a continued effort to
remain in touch with our parish family. The call will not only
be a check-in and informational call, but while we have you,
update our parish database with any changes to your address,
phone number or email. In the event that you miss the phone
call, you can also update your information by going to the par-
ish website, www.saint-albert.org, where you will find the Par-
ish Census under the About Us tab.
Thank you for helping us remain current with you!
Happy Anniversary Laudato Si
As we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si, our Creation
Care Ministry encourages all of our parishioners to join us in
our mission to support pollinators. By increasing biodiversity
with native trees and plants we provide crucial feeding stations.
Ohio populations of key pollinators like honey bees, mason
bees, bumble bees and Monarch butterflies are all declining.
Below is a list of great native plants and trees to help them out.
Remember when planning your garden, to choose plants that
will provide blooms from early Spring through Fall.
Trees: eastern redbud, crabapple, linden, serviceberry,
common persimmon, bitternut hickory, American sweetgum
Shrubs: ninebark, pussy willow, sumac, viburnum, elderberry,
chokeberry, button bush
Perennials: aster, hyssop, swamp milkweed, butterfly weed,
purple coneflower, bee balm, wild lupine, black-eyed susan,
iris
Annuals: cosmos, marigold, sunflower, zinnia, nasturtium
Herbs: basil, borage, catmint, lavender, oregano, sage, thyme,
rosemary, chamo mile
We also invite you to consider creating a St. Kateri habitat in
your yard space. For more information, visit www.kateri.org.
It is a fun way to connect with creation and get your family in-
volved too. If you’d like to share a photo of what you have cre-
ated please email it to [email protected] with ‘Garden” in the
subject heading. We’d love to share it in our parish Sustaina-
ble Living monthly E-newsletter and on Facebook
@SATGCreationcare.
May 31, 2020
Holy, Kind and Giving
Pentecost Sunday
“Faith Formation”
May 31, 2020
Holy, Kind and Giving
Pentecost Sunday
Preparing for Next Sunday’s Mass Parish LinC Letter June 7, 2020 The Most Holy Trinity
Read the following Scripture passage paying attention to a word,
phrase, or idea that stands out to you:
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who be-
lieves in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not
send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might
be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but
whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not
believed in the name of the only Son of God.
Step 1
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?
Step 2
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. Wel-
come us to a place at your table in the wedding feast of heaven. O Father of Mercy, forgive us as we forgive. Rec-
oncile 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, in-
viting 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!